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 30, 2016

 

Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

001-9145

99-0248088

(State or other
jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

688 Kinoole Street, Suite 121, Hilo, Hawaii

96720

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(303) 339-0500

 

N/A

(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 ( see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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

   

 
 

 

 

Item 1.01            Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Stock Purchase Agreement

 

On June 30, 2016, Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ( the “Partnership”), entered into a definitive Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Crescent River Agriculture LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (“Crescent River”), pursuant to which the Partnership sold all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., a Hawaii corporation and the general partner of the Partnership (“RHR” or the “General Partner”) to Crescent River for $224,000 (the “Transaction”). The Agreement contains representations, warranties and covenants customary in agreements of this nature.

 

The only asset of the General Partner consists of a one percent (1%) general partnership interest in the Partnership. The general partnership interest is unregistered and non-transferrable. Pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of October 1, 2012, as amended November 1, 2013 (the “Partnership Agreement”), the General Partner is also entitled to an annual management fee equal to two percent (2%) of Operating Cash Flow (as defined by the Partnership Agreement) and an incentive fee if net cash flow of the partnership exceeds certain levels defined in the Partnership Agreement. The management fee has been waived by the General Partner since it became a wholly subsidiary of the Partnership in 2005. The incentive fee has not been earned by the General Partner for at least fifteen (15) years. As part of the Transaction, the General Partner agreed to waive both the management fee and the incentive fee for fiscal 2016, 2017, and 2018. After 2018, the General Partner will be eligible to earn the management fee and the incentive fee. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, the Partnership will still be required to reimburse the General Partner for expenses incurred in managing the Partnership.

 

Bradford C. Nelson, a director and officer of the General Partner, owns an approximately thirty percent (30%) membership interest in Crescent River. The remaining approximately seventy percent (70%) interest in Crescent River is owned by affiliates of the Partnership’s largest unitholders, Farhad Fred and Mary Wilkie Ebrahimi. Accordingly, the terms of the Transaction were approved on behalf of the Partnership by the disinterested directors of the General Partner. The disinterested directors took into account, among other things, the unregistered, non-transferrable nature of the one percent (1%) interest, the waiver of the management and incentive fees, and the lack of working capital or any other assets of the General Partner, and determined that the Transaction was fair to the Partnership and its public unitholders.

 

There will be no immediate impact on the Partnership as a result of the change of ownership of the General Partner. RHR will continue to own its one percent (1%) general partnership interest in Partnership and serve as general partner of the Partnership. The board of directors and officers of the General Partner will remain unchanged. Prior to the Transaction, the board of directors of the General Partner self-determined annually on behalf of the Partnership whether any changes should be made to the board of directors. Following the Transaction, the board of directors of the General Partner will be elected annually by its new shareholder, Crescent River. The Transaction returns the management structure of the Partnership to the original structure that was established when the Partnership was formed, which continued in effect until the purchase of the General Partner by the Partnership in 2005. Therefore, no changes to the Partnership Agreement are necessary as a result of the Transaction.

 

The foregoing description of the Transaction is qualified in its entirety by the terms of the Agreement and the Management and Incentive Fee Waiver Agreement, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 
 

 

 

Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

 

In connection with the Transaction, on June 30, 2016, the Partnership, the General Partner, Royal Hawaiian Services, LLC, a Hawaii limited liability company of which the Partnership is the sole member (“RHS”), and Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut, Inc., a Hawaii corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Partnership (“RHMN”), executed the Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Consent (the “Fifth Amendment”) with the Partnership’s existing lender, American AgCredit, PCA.

 

Pursuant to the Fifth Amendment, the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, RHS, and RHMN, as borrowers, and American AgCredit, PCA, for itself, as a lender, and as agent for all lenders, dated as of March 27, 2015, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”), was amended to remove RHR as a party to the Loan Documents (as defined in the Credit Agreement), including a release of RHR from liability under the Loan Documents, other than from such liability as it may have as general partner of the Partnership.

 

The foregoing description of the Fifth Amendment is qualified in its entirety by the terms of the Fifth Amendment, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01            Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)                          Exhibits. 

  

Exhibit
No.

 

Description

10.1

 

Stock Purchase Agreement by and between Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P., and Crescent River Agriculture LLC, dated as of June 30, 2016.

     

10.2

 

Management and Incentive Fee Waiver Agreement by and between Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P., and Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., dated as of June 30, 2016.

     

10.3

 

Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Waiver among Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P., Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., Royal Hawaiian Services, LLC, and Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut, Inc., as Borrowers, and American AgCredit, PCA, as Agent, dated as of June 30, 2016.

   

 
 

 

 

signature

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P.

    (Registrant)
Date: July 6, 2016    
 

By:

Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc.,
its Managing General Partner

     
     
    By:  /s/ Bradford Nelson  
    Name: Bradford Nelson  
    Title: President  

   

 
 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
No.

 

Description

10.1

 

Stock Purchase Agreement by and between Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P. and Crescent River Agriculture LLC, dated as of June 30, 2016.

     

10.2

 

Management and Incentive Fee Waiver Agreement by and between Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P., and Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., dated as of June 30, 2016.

     

10.3

 

Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Waiver among Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P., Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., Royal Hawaiian Services, LLC, and Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut, Inc., as Borrowers, and American AgCredit, PCA, as Agent, dated as of June 30, 2016.

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

This STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made effective as of June 30, 2016 the (the “ Effective Date ”), by and between Crescent River Agriculture LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (“ Purchaser ”), and Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ Seller ”).

 

RECITALS

 

A.     Seller is the sole shareholder of Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., a Hawaii corporation (“ Res ource s ”).

 

B.     Seller desires to sell and Purchaser desires to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of Resources.

 

AGREEMENT

 

In consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements herein, and other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:

 

1.      Purchase and Sale . At the Closing provided for in Section 3 (the “ Closing ”), Purchaser shall purchase from Seller and Seller shall sell, transfer, convey, assign and deliver to Purchaser all right, title, and interest in and to 1000 shares of common stock, without par value, of Resources (the “ Shares ”) to Purchaser.

 

2.      Purchase Price . The purchase price paid to Seller for the Shares shall be two hundred twenty-four thousand and no/100 dollars ($224,000).

 

3.      Closing .

 

3.1      Date; Place . The Closing of the purchase and sale of the Shares hereunder shall take place on or before September 1, 2016, at the offices of Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, 1550 Seventeenth Street, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80202, or at such other time and place as Purchaser and Seller may agree.

 

3.2      Deliveries . At the Closing: (a) Purchaser shall deliver the Purchase Price by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account of Seller designated in writing by Seller to Purchaser; and (b) Seller shall deliver (i) stock certificates evidencing the Shares, free and clear of all liens, charges, security interests, pledges, defects in title or encumbrances (“ Liens ”), duly endorsed in blank or accompanied by one or more stock powers duly executed in blank in sufficient form to transfer all right, title, and interest in and to the Shares to Purchaser; and (ii) all other agreements, documents, instruments, or certificates required to be delivered at or prior to Closing pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.

 

 
 

 

 

4.      Representations and Warranties of Seller .

 

4.1      Share Ownership . Seller represents that (a) it currently owns the Shares free and clear of all Liens; (b) the Shares constitute all of Seller’s right, title, and interest in Resources; and (c) the Shares represent 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Resources. Seller hereby waives and disclaims any other interest in Resources by agreement, understanding, or otherwise.

 

4.2      Resources Organization; Authority . Resources is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of Hawaii and has the corporate power to own its property and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted. Resources is duly qualified and/or licensed, as may be required, and in good standing in each of the jurisdictions in which the nature of the business conducted by it or the character of the property owned, leased or used by it makes such qualification and/or licensing necessary, except in such jurisdictions where the failure to be so qualified and/or licensed would not have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition or assets of Resources (a “ Material Adverse Effect ”). Seller has delivered to Purchaser complete and correct copies of the articles of incorporation and by-laws of Resources, each as amended to the date of this Agreement.

 

4.3      Capital Stock of Resources . At the date hereof: (a) Resource’s authorized capital stock consists of 1000 shares of common stock, without par value, of which 1000 shares are issued and outstanding; and (b) Resources holds no shares of common stock in its treasury or otherwise. Other than the Shares, there are not outstanding as of the date hereof (i) shares of stock or other voting securities of Resources, (ii) securities of Resources convertible into or exchangeable for shares of stock or voting securities of Resources, or (iii) options or other rights to acquire from Resources, or other obligations of Resources to issue, any stock, voting securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable for stock or voting securities of Resources. Resources has not declared or paid any dividend, or declared or made any distribution on (whether in cash, stock or property), or authorized the creation or issuance of, or issued, or authorized or effected any split-up or any other recapitalization of, any of its capital stock, or directly or indirectly redeemed, purchased or otherwise acquired any of its outstanding capital stock or any interest therein. Resources has not at any time incurred any indebtedness to finance distributions to its shareholders. All Shares are duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

4.4      Seller Organization ; Authority . Seller is a limited partnership, duly formed, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of Delaware. Seller has the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out its obligations hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller, the performance by Seller of its obligations hereunder and the consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated herein have been duly authorized by the board of directors of Resources, the sole general partner of Seller, and no other proceedings on the part of Seller are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the performance by Seller of its obligations hereunder, and the consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Seller and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization or similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally or by general principles of equity.

 

 

 

 

4.5      Conflicts . Except as set forth in Schedule 4.5 , neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller nor the consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated herein nor compliance by Seller with any of the provisions hereof will (i) conflict with or result in any breach of the articles of incorporation or by-laws of Resources, (ii) conflict with or resulting in a violation or breach of the certificate of limited partnership or agreement of limited partnership of Seller, (iii) result in a violation or breach of any provisions of, or constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, or result in the termination of, or accelerate the performance required by, or result in a right of termination or acceleration under, or result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the assets of Resources or Seller under, or result in the loss of a material benefit under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, deed of trust, license, contract, lease, agreement or other instrument or obligation of any kind to which Resources or Seller is a party or by which Resources or Seller or any of their respective properties or assets may be bound, or any permit, concession, franchise or license applicable to them or their respective properties or assets, or (iv) conflict with or violate any judgment, ruling, order, writ, injunction, decree, law, statute, rule or regulation applicable to Resources, Seller or any of their respective properties or assets, other than any such event described in items (iii) or (iv) which could not reasonably be expected (x) to prevent the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or (y) to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

4.6      Consents . Except as set forth on Schedule 4.5 and the filing of an 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“ SEC ”), no consents, approvals, orders, registrations, declarations, filings or authorizations are required on the part of Resources or Seller for or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated on its part hereby.

 

4.7      Financial Statements . Seller has delivered to Purchaser copies of the following financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“ GAAP ”) consistently followed as of and for the periods indicated:

 

(a)     the unaudited balance sheet of Resources dated as of March 31, 2016, which balance sheet presents fairly the assets and liabilities of Resources at such date;

 

(b)     unaudited balance sheets of Resources at December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, which balance sheets present fairly the assets and liabilities of Resources at such dates; and

 

(c)     unaudited statements of income and shareholders’ equity of Resources for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, and an unaudited statement of income and shareholders’ equity for the three month period ended March 31, 2016, which statements present fairly the results of operations of Resources for the periods then ended.

 

 

 

 

Except as set forth in such financial statements, Resources has no liabilities or obligations of any nature (whether accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise) required by GAAP to be set forth on the balance sheets provided hereunder or in the notes thereto or which, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on Resources. Such financial statements present fairly the financial condition of Resources as of the indicated dates and the results of operations of Resources for the indicated periods, are correct and complete in all respects and are consistent with the books and records of Resources. Such financial statements have accurate accruals of all employee benefit costs including, but not limited to, payroll, commissions, bonuses, retirement benefits and vacation accruals.

 

4.8      Absence of Certain Changes . Since December 31, 2013, (A) Resources has conducted its business only in the ordinary course and (i) there has not been any change by Resources in accounting principles or methods except insofar as may be required by generally accepted accounting principles, (ii) Resources has not had any employees other than as set forth on Schedule 4.8 attached hereto, and (iii) there has not been (A) any grant by Resources to any officer or director of Resources of any increase in compensation, except in the ordinary course of business consistent with prior practice, or (B) any entry by Resources into any employment, severance or termination arrangement with any officer or employee of Resources; and (b) since December 31, 2015, there has not been any Material Adverse Effect.

 

4.9      Litigation . Except as set forth on Schedule 4.9 , there is no suit, action or legal, administrative, arbitration or other proceeding or governmental investigation or review pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened, to which Resources or Seller is, or would be, a party or by which Resources or Seller is or would be affected (and Seller is not aware of any basis for any such action, suit, or proceeding that has a reasonable likelihood of being brought) which, considered individually or in the aggregate, if determined adversely to Resources or Seller, is reasonably likely (i) to have a Material Adverse Effect, (ii) to impair the ability of Seller to perform its obligations under this Agreement, or (iii) to prevent the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, nor is there any judgment, decree, injunction, rule or order of any governmental entity or arbitrator outstanding against Resources or Seller having, or which, insofar as reasonably can be foreseen, in the future would have, any such effect.

 

4.10      Subsidiaries . Resources owns a 1% general partnership interest in Seller (the “GP Interest”) free and clear of all Liens except as set forth on Schedule 4 . 5 . Except for the GP Interest, Resources does not own, directly or indirectly, any capital stock or other ownership interest in any corporation, partnership, joint venture or other entity.

 

4.11      Contracts; Debt Instruments; Benefit Plans . Schedule 4.11 attached hereto describes all contracts, options, leases (whether of realty or personalty), commitments, licenses to use software, and other agreements (collectively, “ Contracts ”) to which Resources is a party that are material to the business, properties, assets, condition (financial or otherwise) and results of operations of Resources. Each Contract is in full force and effect and is a legal, valid and binding agreement of Resources and, to the knowledge of Seller, of each other party thereto, enforceable in accordance with its terms except to the extent that its enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent conveyance or similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and subject to general principles of equity. Resources is not in violation of or in default under (nor does there exist any condition which upon the passage of time or the giving of notice would cause such a violation of or default under) any loan or credit agreement, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, lease, permit, concession, franchise, license or any other Contract to which it is a party or by which it or any of its properties or assets is bound, except for violations or defaults that could not reasonably be expected (i) to result in a material adverse effect to Resources, (ii) to impair the ability of Seller to perform its obligations under this Agreement or (iii) to prevent the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

 

 

 

(a)     Set forth in Schedule 4.11(a) is a list of all loan or credit agreements, notes, bonds, indentures, guaranties, letters of credit and other agreements, whether oral or written, and instruments pursuant to which any indebtedness of Resources in an aggregate principal amount in excess of $5,000 is outstanding or may be incurred. Except as set forth in Schedule 4 .1 1 , all indebtedness of Resources was incurred in the ordinary course of business.

 

(b)     Except as set forth in Schedule 4.11(b) , Resources is not a party to or bound by any material written or oral (i) employment agreement or employment contract that is not terminable at will by Resources without cost to Resources, (ii) covenant not to compete, (iii) agreement, contract or other arrangement with (A) Seller, (B) any affiliate of Resources or any affiliate of Seller or (C) any officer, director or employee of Resources (other than employment agreements covered by clause (i) above); or (iv) bonus compensation plans or arrangements (whether or not included in an employment agreement or contract).

 

(c)     Except as set forth in Schedule 4.11(c) , Resources is not a party to or bound by any material written or oral mortgage, pledge, security agreement, deed of trust or other document granting a Lien (including, but not limited to, Liens upon properties acquired under conditional sales, capital leases or other title retention or security devices).

 

(d)     Except as set forth in Schedule 4.11 (d) , Resources is not a party to any bonus, incentive compensation, deferred compensation, pension, profit sharing, retirement, equity purchase, equity option, equity ownership, equity appreciation rights, phantom equity, leave of absence, layoff, vacation, day or dependent care, legal services, cafeteria, life, health, accident, disability, workmen’s compensation or other insurance, severance, separation or other employee benefit plan, practice, policy or arrangement of any kind, whether written or oral (including, but not limited to, any “employee benefit plan” within the meaning of Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ ERISA ”)), in each case sponsored, maintained or contributed to, or required to be maintained or contributed to, by Resources or any other person or entity that, together with Resources, is treated as a single employer under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “ Code ”), Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) (each a “ Commonly Controlled Entity ”) for the benefit of any present or former officers, employees, agents, directors or independent contractors of Resources, or with respect to which Resources may otherwise have any liability, whether direct or indirect (including any such plan or other arrangement previously maintained by Resources or any Commonly Controlled Entity, (all the foregoing being herein called “ Benefit Plans ”). Seller has delivered, or made available, to Purchaser true, complete and correct copies of (i) each Benefit Plan, (ii) the most recent annual report on Form 5500 filed with the Internal Revenue Service with respect to each Benefit Plan (if any such report was required by applicable law), (iii) the most recent summary plan description (or similar document) for each Benefit Plan for which such a summary plan description is required by applicable law or was otherwise provided to plan participants or beneficiaries, (iv) each trust agreement and insurance or annuity contract relating to any Benefit Plan, and (v) discrimination tests conducted upon the Benefit Plans for each of the last three (3) fiscal years. To the knowledge of Seller, each such Form 5500 and each such summary plan description (or similar document) was and is as of the date hereof true, complete and correct in all material respects, except for those forms and descriptions that would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

 

 

   

(e)     Each Benefit Plan has been administered in all material respects in accordance with its terms and in compliance in all material respects with applicable law, including, but not limited to, ERISA and the Code. There are no investigations by any governmental agency, termination proceedings or other claims (except claims for benefits payable in the normal operation of the Benefit Plans), suits or proceedings against or involving any Benefit Plan or asserting any rights to or claims for benefits under any Benefit Plan that would reasonably be expected to cause a Material Adverse Effect. Resources and each Commonly Controlled Entity, to the extent applicable, (i) have complied, in all material respects, with the requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and the regulations and related guidance promulgated thereunder (the “ Affordable Care Act ”), (ii) will not, or do not reasonably expect to, owe a penalty or assessable payment for 2015 under Section 4980H of the Code, (iii) will not, or do not reasonably expect to, owe a penalty or assessable payment under Section 4980H of the Code for any month during 2016 through the date of the Closing, (iv) has accurately filed and distributed, or will timely and accurately file and distribute, Forms 1094-C and 1095-C in accordance with the requirements of Sections 6055 and 6056 of the Code and the regulations and related guidance promulgated thereunder, and (v) for each month during 2015 and 2016 through the date of Closing, has identified each Employee who is a “full-time employee”, as defined in Section 4980H of the Code and the regulations and related guidance promulgated thereto.

 

(f)     Except as provided in Schedule 4. 11(f) , none of the Benefit Plans is (i)  a “multiemployer plan,” as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA, (ii)  a “defined benefit plan” subject to Title IV of ERISA, (iii) subject to the minimum funding standards under Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code, or (iv) maintained for the benefit of one or more employees of Resources or Seller who perform services outside the United States, and neither any Resources nor any Commonly Controlled Entity has, within the six year period ending on the first day of the calendar year that includes the Closing, contributed to, or been obligated to contribute to, any such plan.

 

(g)     Except as set forth in Schedule 4.11 (g) , none of Seller, Resources or any Commonly Controlled Entity would be liable for any amount pursuant to section 4062, 4063 or 4064 of ERlSA if any Benefit Plan that is subject to Title IV of ERlSA (a “ Seller Title IV Plan ”) were to terminate as of the date hereof. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.11(g) , as of the last day of the most recently ended plan year of each Seller Title IV Plan, the “projected benefit obligations” (within the meaning of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 87, as amended) under each such Seller Title IV Plan did not exceed the fair market value of the assets of each such Seller Title IV Plan allocable to such “projected benefit obligations,” determined on the basis of the actuarial assumptions contained in the actuarial report prepared for such fiscal year of each such Seller Title IV Plan, each of which assumptions is reasonable. Each Benefit Plan that is subject to the minimum funding standards of ERlSA or the Code satisfies such standards under sections 412 and 302 of the Code and ERlSA, respectively, and no such Benefit Plan has incurred an “accumulated funding deficiency” within the meaning of such sections, whether or not waived. Neither Seller, Resources nor any Commonly Controlled Entity has been involved in any transaction that could cause Purchaser or any of its affiliates to be subject to liability under section 4069 or 4212 of ERlSA. Neither Seller, Resources nor any Commonly Controlled Entity has incurred (either directly or indirectly, including as a result of an indemnification obligation) any liability under or pursuant to Title I or IV of ERISA or the penalty, excise tax or joint and several liability provisions of the Code relating to Benefit Plans, and no event, transaction or condition has occurred or exists that, to the knowledge of Seller, could result in any such liability to Purchaser or any of its affiliates.

 

 

 

   

(h)     All contributions to, and benefit payments from, the Benefit Plans required to be made in accordance with the terms of the Benefit Plans have been timely made. All such contributions to, and payments from, the Benefit Plans, for any period ending before the date of the Closing that are not yet, but will be, required to be made, will be properly accrued and reflected in financial statements of Resources referred to in Section 4.15.

 

(i)     Each Benefit Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code is either (i) the recipient of the most recently available “on-cycle” favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service, or (ii) a volume submitter or master and prototype plan as to which the adopter is entitled to rely on the advisory or opinion letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service as to the qualified status of such plan under Section 401 of the Code to the extent provided in Revenue Procedure 2011-49; and no amendment has been made nor has any event occurred with respect to any such Benefit Plan which would reasonably be expected to cause the loss or denial of such qualification under Section 401(a) of the Code; additionally, each trust created under any such Benefit Plan is exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of the Code, and nothing has occurred that has or could reasonably be expected to adversely affect such exemption. Seller has delivered to Resources a copy of the most recent determination, advisory or opinion letter received with respect to each Benefit Plan for which such a letter has been issued; a copy of any pending application for a determination letter and a list of all amendments as to which a favorable determination letter has not yet been received. Each Benefit Plan that is a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code complies in form with Section 409A of the Code and the regulations promulgated pursuant to Section 409A of the Code, and does not benefit a service provider (as defined in such regulations) who is subject to additional taxes under Section 409A of the Code as a result of participation in such Benefit Plan.

 

(j)     (i) No “prohibited transaction” (as defined in Section 4975 of the Code or Section 406 of ERISA) has occurred that involves the assets of any Benefit Plan; (ii) no prohibited transaction has occurred that could subject Resources, any of its employees or a trustee, administrator or other fiduciary of any trust created under any Benefit Plan to the tax or sanctions on prohibited transactions imposed by Section 4975 of the Code or Title I of ERISA; and (iii) neither Resources nor any trustee, administrator or other fiduciary of any Benefit Plan nor any agent of any of the foregoing has engaged in any transaction or acted in a manner that could, or has failed to act so as to, subject Resources or any trustee, administrator or other fiduciary to liability for breach of fiduciary duty under ERISA other than for liabilities that would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

 

 

 

(k)     Except as set forth in Schedule 4.11(g) , each Benefit Plan may be amended or terminated without Resources having a Material Adverse Effect at any time after the date of the Closing. Resources complies in all material respects with the applicable requirements of Section 4980B(f) of the Code with respect to each Benefit Plan that is a group health plan, as such term is defined in Section 5000(b)(1) of the Code.

 

(l)     No compensation payable by Resources to any of its employees, officers or directors under any existing contract, Benefit Plan or other employment arrangement or understanding (including by reason of the transactions contemplated hereby) will be subject to disallowance under Section 162(m) of the Code.

 

4.12      Assets; Intellectual Property . Except for the GP Interest, the bank accounts identified in Schedule 4.14 , and any Intellectual Property identified in Schedule 4.12 , Resources owns no properties or assets. Schedule 4.12 lists all (a) patents and patent rights, (b) trademarks, trademark rights, trade names, trade name rights, service marks, service mark rights, trade dress, logos, and corporate names and registrations and applications for registration thereof, (c) copyrights and registrations and applications for registration thereof, and (d) internet domain names owned by Resources (collectively, “ Intellectual Property ”). Except as set forth on Schedule 4.12 , Resources owns or has the right to use all Intellectual Property necessary to conduct its business as currently conducted.

 

4.13      Union Agreements . There are no collective bargaining or other labor union agreements to which Resources is a party or by which it is bound. Since December 31, 2014, Resources has not been subject to any labor union organizing activity, or had any actual or, to Seller’s knowledge, threatened employee strikes, work stoppages, slowdowns or lockouts.

 

4.14      Bank Accounts . Attached hereto as Schedule 4.14 is a list of all banks or other financial institutions with which Resources has an account or maintains a safe deposit box, showing the type and account number of each such account and safe deposit box and the names of the persons authorized as signatories thereon or to act or deal in connection therewith. All such accounts are free and clear of all Liens except as set forth in Schedule 4.5 .

 

4.15      Taxes .

 

(a)     Except as set forth in Schedule 4 .1 5 , (A) Resources has timely filed with the appropriate governmental authority all federal, state and local tax returns required to be filed on or prior to the date hereof and each such return was properly completed and correct in all material respects at the time of filing, (B) all taxes, assessments, duties or similar charges of any kind, including payroll, employment, withholding taxes, and interest and penalties thereon (“ Taxes ”), including Taxes, if any, for which no returns are required to be filed (i) of Resources, (ii) for which Resources is or could otherwise be held liable, or (iii) which are or could otherwise become chargeable as an encumbrance upon any property or assets of Resources (the Taxes referred to in this Section being “Covered Taxes”), have been duly and timely paid, except for Taxes not yet due and payable that are disclosed in the financial statements referred to in Section 4.7 and except when the failure to file Returns or pay Taxes would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and (C) Resources is not and never has been a party to any Tax sharing agreement.

 

 

 

 

(b)     Seller has delivered or made available to Purchaser (A) complete and correct copies of all Returns filed by Resources for taxable periods ending on or after December 31, 2012 and for all other taxable periods for which the applicable statute of limitations has not yet run and (B) complete and correct copies of all ruling requests, private letter rulings, revenue agent reports, information document requests and responses thereto, notices of proposed deficiencies, deficiency notices, applications for changes in method of accounting, protests, petitions, closing agreements, settlement agreements, and any similar documents submitted by, received by or agreed to by or on behalf of Resources and relating to any Taxes.

 

(c)     Except as set forth in Schedule 4 .1 5 , the federal and state income Tax Returns of Resources have never been examined by the Internal Revenue Service or any other governmental authority and the statute of limitations with respect to the relevant Tax liability has expired for all taxable periods through and including the taxable year ended on December 31, 2012. Except as set forth in Schedule 4 .1 5 , each deficiency resulting from any audit or examination relating to Covered Taxes by any governmental authority has been paid and no material issues were raised in writing by the relevant governmental authority during any such audit or examination that will apply to taxable periods other than the taxable period to which such audit or examination related. Except as set forth in Schedule 4 .1 5 , (A) no returns with respect to federal income Taxes or other Taxes of Resources are currently under audit or examination by the Internal Revenue Service or any other governmental authority, (B) no audit or examination relating to Covered Taxes is currently being conducted by the Internal Revenue Service or any other governmental authority, and (C) neither the Internal Revenue Service nor any other governmental authority has given notice (either orally or in writing) that it will commence any such audit or examination.

 

(d)     Except as set forth in Schedule 4 .1 5 , there is no agreement or other document extending, or having the effect of extending, the period of assessment or collection of any Covered Taxes and no power of attorney with respect to any Covered Taxes has been executed or filed with the Internal Revenue Service or any other governmental authority.

 

(e)     No items of income attributable to transactions occurring on or before the close of the last preceding taxable year of Resources will be required to be included in taxable income by Resources in a subsequent taxable year by reason of Resources reporting income on the installment sales method of accounting, the completed contract method of accounting or the percentage of completion-capitalized cost method of accounting.

 

(f)     Resources has withheld and paid over all Taxes required to have been withheld and paid over and complied with all material information reporting and backup withholding requirements, including maintenance of required records with respect thereto, in connection with material amounts paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, creditor, shareholder or other third party.

 

 

 

 

4.16     Insurance . Schedule 4.16 attached hereto lists all insurance policies maintained by Resources or with respect to which Resources is a named insured or otherwise the beneficiary of coverage (collectively, “ Insurance Policies ”). Such Insurance Policies are in full force and effect on the date of this Agreement and all premiums due on such Insurance Policies have been paid.

 

4.17      Compliance with Laws . Resources has not violated or failed to comply with any statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, judgment, decree or order of any governmental entity applicable to its business or operations, except for violations and failures to comply that are not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Resources has not received any written communication during the past two fiscal years from a governmental entity that alleges that it is not in compliance with any applicable law. Except for expenditures to maintain routine business licenses and Taxes not yet due and payable, Resources is not required to make, and Resources has no reasonable expectation that it will be required to make, any expenditures to achieve or maintain compliance with applicable law. Resources is in material compliance with all immigration and other laws relating to the employment or retention of persons who are not citizens of the United States.

 

5.      Representations and Warranties of Purchaser .

 

5.1      Organization . Purchaser is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Wyoming. Purchaser has the power to own its property and to carry on its business as now being conducted.

 

5.2      Authority . Purchaser has the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out its obligations hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Purchaser, the performance by it of its obligations hereunder and the consummation by Purchaser of the transactions contemplated herein have been duly authorized by the manager(s) of Purchaser, and no other limited liability company proceedings on the part of Purchaser are necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the performance by Purchaser of its obligations hereunder and the consummation by Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Purchaser and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization or similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally or by general principles of equity.

 

5.3      Conflicts . Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Purchaser, nor the consummation by Purchaser of the transactions contemplated herein nor compliance by Purchaser with any of the provisions hereof will (i) conflict with or result in any breach of the articles of organization or operating agreement of Purchaser, (ii) result in a violation or breach of any provisions of, or constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, or result in the termination of, or accelerate the performance under any Contract to which Purchaser is a party; or (iii) conflict with or violate any judgment, ruling, order, writ, injunction, decree, law, statute, rule or regulation applicable to Purchaser or any of its properties or assets, other than any such event described in items (ii) or (iii) that would not reasonably be expected to prevent the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

 
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5.4      Consents . No consents, approvals, orders, registrations, declarations, filings or authorizations are required on the part of Purchaser for or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the consummation by Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

5.5      Investment Intent . Purchaser represents, with respect to the Shares purchased by it pursuant to this Agreement, that it is accepting the Shares for its own account, for investment without view to the distribution of any portion thereof, and it has no present intention of selling or disposing of any portion thereof in any transaction that would be in violation of any securities laws of the United States, any state therein, or any other jurisdiction.

 

5.6      Economic Risk . Purchaser represents that (a) it is aware that no agency of the United States, any state therein, or any other jurisdiction has made any finding or determination as to the fairness of its investment hereunder nor any recommendation or endorsement with respect to its investment hereunder; (b) by virtue of its own investment acumen and business experience, it is, or together with its advisor(s) is, capable of evaluating the hazards and merits of participating in the investment made by it pursuant to this Agreement; and (c) it can bear the economic risk of its investment pursuant to this Agreement.

 

5.7      Unregistered Shares . Purchaser understands that (a) the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), any state securities laws, or securities laws of any other jurisdiction; (b) the Shares must be held indefinitely unless a subsequent disposition thereof is registered under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, or under other applicable securities laws, or is exempt from such registration; and (c) Resources will cause its Secretary to make a notation on its register of shareholders to such effect.

 

6.      Conditions to the Closing .

 

6.1      Conditions to Obligations of Each Party . Unless these conditions are waived in writing by the parties, the obligations of the parties to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment at or prior to the Closing of the following conditions:

 

(a)     no preliminary or permanent injunction or other order, decree or ruling issued by a governmental entity, nor any statute, rule, regulation or executive order promulgated or enacted by any governmental authority, shall be in effect that would make the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the holding, directly or indirectly, by Purchaser of any of the assets of Resources, illegal or otherwise prevent the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and

 

(b)     all waivers, consents, approvals and actions or non-actions of any governmental entity and of any other third party required to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have been obtained and shall not have been reversed, stayed, enjoined, set aside, annulled or suspended, except for such failures to obtain such waiver, consent, approval or action which would not be reasonably likely (x) to prevent the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or (y) to have a Material Adverse Effect on Seller, Resources or Purchaser.

 

 
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6.2      Additional Conditions to the Obligations of Seller . The obligation of Seller to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement is also subject to the fulfillment at or prior to the Closing of the following conditions, unless such conditions are waived in writing by Seller:

 

(a)     Purchaser shall have performed or complied, in all material respects, with each obligation, agreement and covenant to be performed or complied with by it hereunder at or prior to the Closing;

 

(b)     the representations and warranties of Purchaser in this Agreement shall be true and correct on the date of this Agreement and on the date of the Closing;

 

6.3      Additional Conditions to the Obligations of Purchaser . The obligations of Purchaser to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are also subject to the fulfillment at or prior to the Closing of the following conditions, unless such conditions are waived in writing by Purchaser:

 

(a)     Seller shall have performed or complied, in all material respects, with each obligation, agreement and covenant to be performed and complied with by it or them hereunder at or prior to the date of Closing;

 

(b)     the representations and warranties of Seller set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct on the date of this Agreement and on the date of Closing;

 

(c)     Purchaser shall have received true and complete copies of the articles of incorporation and by-laws of Resources and the resolutions of Resources’ directors approving this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby;

 

(d)     Seller and Resources shall have executed and delivered the Management and Incentive Fee Waiver Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A ;

 

(e)     Resources shall not have suffered or incurred any Material Adverse Effect since December 31, 2015;

 

(f)     Resources, the Shares, and RHR’s assets, shall have been, or will be effective as of the time of Closing, released from any and all Liens, indebtedness, obligations and liabilities under the AgCredit Agreement (as defined on Schedule 4.5 );

 

(g)     All employees of Resources shall have been, or will be effective as of the time of Closing, terminated or transferred to the payroll of Seller or another entity other than Resources;

 

 
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(h)     Purchaser shall have received such other documents and instruments as may reasonably be required by Purchaser to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and

 

(i)     Purchaser shall have completed, and in its sole discretion be satisfied with the results of its due diligence investigation of Resources, including but not limited to an absence of liabilities.

 

7.      Indemnification .

 

7.1     Survival . The representations and warranties contained in this Agreement shall survive the Closing and shall remain in effect for two years following the date of Closing. No action or proceeding may be brought by a party against another party on the basis of a breach of a representation or warranty hereunder more than two years after the date of the Closing unless such party gives written notice to the other party of such breach, setting forth in reasonable detail the basis for such claim of breach, on or before the expiration of such two-year period.

 

7.2      Indemnification of Purchaser . Seller shall indemnify Purchaser and its members, managers and agents from and against any loss, cost, liability or expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by the any of them, including, without limitation, both third-party and direct claims, arising out of or in connection with (i) any breach by Seller of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by Seller contained in this Agreement; (ii) the ownership, operation or control of Resources at or prior to the date of the Closing; or (iii) any suit, proceeding, investigation or other matter set forth on Schedule 4.9.

 

7.3      Indemnification of Seller . Purchaser agrees to indemnify Seller and its partners and agents from and against any loss, cost, liability or expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by any of them, including without limitation, both third-party and direct claims, arising out of or in connection with (i) any breach by Purchaser of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by Purchaser contained in this Agreement; or (ii) the ownership, operation or control of Resources from and after the date of the Closing.

 

8.      Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns.

 

9.      Entire Agreement; Amendment . This Agreement, including the Schedules and Exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior written or oral agreements, understandings, and negotiations between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by the parties affected by such amendment.

 

10.     Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.

 

 
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11.      Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

12.      Further Assurances . Each of the parties hereto shall execute and deliver, at the reasonable request of the other party hereto, such additional documents, instruments, conveyances and assurances and take such further actions as such other party may reasonably request to carry out the provisions hereof and give effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

[ Signature Page Follows ]

 

 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Stock Purchase Agreement has been executed on behalf of each of the parties hereto as of the date first written above.

 

 

ROYAL HAWAIIAN ORCHARDS, L.P., a

Delaware limited partnership

 

     

 

By:

ROYAL HAWAIIAN RESOURCES, INC.,

 

    its managing general partner  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

By:

/s/  Bradford C. Nelson

 

 

 

 

Bradford C. Nelson, President

 

 

 

 

CRESCENT RIVER AGRICULTURE LLC,
a Wyoming limited liability company

 

     

 

By:

SHIRAZ CAPITAL, LLC,

 

    its manager  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

By:

/s/  Farhad Fred Ebrahimi

 

 

 

 

Farhad Fred Ebrahimi, Member

 

 

 

 

[Signature Page to Stock Purchase Agreement]

 

 
 

 

 

Schedule 4.5

Consents

 

1.

The consent of American AgCredit, PCA, will be required to sell the Shares and an amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among the Seller, Resources, Royal Hawaiian Services, LLC, and Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut, Inc. (collectively Borrowers, and each, a Borrower), and American AgCredit, PCA, as Lender and as Agent, dated as of March 27, 2015, and as amended by the First, Second, Third and Fourth Amendments thereto (collectively, the “AgCredit Agreement”) to release the Shares and the assets and properties of Resources from the security interest created by the AgCredit Agreement.

 

 
 

 

 

Schedule 4.8

Employees
(Since 12/31/2013)

 

Current Em p loyees

 

Bonnie Self (transferred to Royal Hawaiian Services, LLC, effective June 16, 2016)

 

Employees who have terminated employment with Resources since 12/31/2013

 

Randy Cabral

 –

 9/30/2015

Jeffrey Girdner

 –

 6/15/2016

Jon Miyata

 –

 11/14/2014

Ruby Soares

 –

 9/30/2015

 

Severance or Termination Arrangements

 

Randy Cabral – Employment Agreement was amended 1/30/2015 to provide for payment of a retention bonus following his 9/30/2015 termination date.

 

 
 

 

 

Schedule 4.9

Litigation

 

Edmund C. Olson as Trustee for the Edmund C. Olson Trust No. 2 v. Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P. and DOES 1-100, collectively , Circuit Court of the Third Circuit of the State of Hawaii, Civil No. 15-1-0016, filed January 22, 2015.

 

 
 

 

 

Schedule 4.11

Contracts; Debt Instruments; Benefit Plans

 

4.11 Material Contracts

 

1.

Resources is a party to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of October 1, 2012, as amended by Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of November 5, 2013.

 

4.11(a) Loan Agreements

 

1.

The AgCredit Agreement.

 

2.

Amended and Restated Revolving Note, dated March 27, 2015, in the principal amount of $9,000,000.

 

3.

Amended and Restated Term Loan Note, dated March 27, 2015, in the principal amount of $5,600,000.

 

4.

Term Loan Note, dated March 27, 2015, in the principal amount of $5,250,000.

 

5.

Membership agreement, dated March 27, 2015, by Seller and American AgCredit, PCA and any of its Subsidiaries.

 

6.

Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement, dated March 27, 2015, by Borrowers in favor American AgCredit, PCA, as Agent and Lender.

 

7.

Bridge Loan Note, dated June 15, 2015, in the principal amount of $2,835.000.

 

4.11(b) Employment/Compensation Plans and Agreements

 

1.

Directors of Resources are entitled to the following compensation pursuant to a policy adopted by the board of directors of Resources

 

 

Quarterly Retainer

$6,250

 

Chairman

$3,000 per meeting

 

Audit Committee Chair

$1,000 per meeting

 

NGC Chair

$2,000 per meeting

 

2.

Employees of Resources have historically participated in a completely discretionary bonus plan based on the attainment of defined employee Seller objectives.

 

4.11( c ) Pledge and Security Agreements

 

1.

Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement, dated March 27, 2015, by Borrowers in favor American AgCredit, PCA, as Agent and Lender.

 

 
 

 

 

4.11( d ) Benefit Plans

 

1.

Seller Defined Contribution Plan (Restatement Effective January 1, 2012).

 

2.

Seller Pension Plan for Certain Hourly Employees (Effective January 1, 2013) (the “Seller Defined Pension Plan”).

 

3.

Union Intermittent Employees Severance Plan (“Intermittent Employee Plan”).

 

4.

Health, dental, life, and disability insurance.

 

4.11( f ) (i) Multiemployer Plans

 

None

 

4.11( f ) (ii) and (iii) Defined Benefit Plans subject to minimum funding standards

 

1.

Seller Defined Pension Plan.

 

2.

Intermittent Employee Plan.

 

4.11( g ) Benefit Plan Subject to Liability on Termination

 

1.

The Seller Defined Pension Plan constitutes a Seller Title IV Plan. If it were terminated on the date hereof, the Seller Defined Pension Plan would need to be fully funded under section 4062 of ERISA.

 

2.

As of December 31, 2015, the “projected benefit obligations” of the Seller Defined Pension Plan exceeded the fair market value of the assets of the Seller Defined Pension Plan by $387.000.

 

3.

Intermittent Employee Plan.

 

 
 

 

 

Schedule 4.12

Intellectual Property

 

Corporate name – Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc.

 

 
 

 

 

Schedule 4.14

Bank Accounts

 

Bank of Hawaii – Account No. is listed

 

Authorized Signatories – Scott C. Wallace

 

 
 

 

 

Schedule 4.15

Tax Returns

 

Requests for extensions were filed with respect to calendar 2015 Federal and State of Hawaii tax returns in March 2016. Estimated taxes were paid with the extension requests. Final returns are due September 15, 2016.

 

 
 

 

 

Schedule 4.16

Insurance

 

This exhibit contains a list of policies. 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Exhibit A

Management and Incentive Fee Waiver Agreement

[see attached]

 

Exhibit 10.2

 

MANAGEMENT AND INCENTIVE FEE WAIVER AGREEMENT

 

This MANAGEMENT AND INCENTIVE FEE WAIVER AGREEMENT (the “ Agreement ”) dated as of June 30, 2016, is entered into by and between ROYAL HAWAIIAN ORCHARDS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”) and ROYAL HAWAIIAN RESOURCES, INC., a Hawaii corporation and the sole general partner of the Partnership (“ RHR ”).

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.1 of that certain Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership entered into as of April 14, 1986, as amended and restated as of October 14, 1989, as further amended and restated effective as of March 10, 2008, as further amended and restated effective as of October 1, 2012, and as amended by Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership dated November 1, 2013 (the “ Limited Partnership Agreement ”), the Partnership must pay an annual Management Fee (as defined the Limited Partnership Agreement) to the managing general partner of the Partnership;

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.2 of the Limited Partnership Agreement, the Partnership must pay an annual Incentive Fee (as defined the Limited Partnership Agreement) to the managing general partner of the Partnership for services rendered in managing the Partnership’s activities;

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Limited Partnership Agreement, the Partnership must pay all expenses, disbursements and advances incurred by the general partners of the Partnership in connection with the conduct of Partnership business;

 

WHEREAS, RHR is the sole general partner of the Partnership;

 

WHEREAS, the Partnership, the sole shareholder of RHR, is contemplating the possible sale of all of the capital stock of RHR to a third party that is affiliated with Bradford C. Nelson, a member of the board of directors of RHR (the “ RHR Sale Transaction ”);

 

WHEREAS, each member of the board of directors of RHR has been fully apprised of, and is aware of, the nature and extent of the relationships and interests set forth in the foregoing recital and all material facts related thereto; and

 

WHEREAS, in connection with the RHR Sale Transaction, RHR desires to voluntarily waive its rights to receive any Management Fees or Incentive Fees that may become payable to RHR for services rendered or to be rendered to the Partnership during the fiscal years ending December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018 (the “ Waiver Period ”).

 

NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

1.      Waiver . Effective as of the date hereof, RHR hereby voluntarily waives its rights to receive any Management Fees or Incentive Fees that become payable to RHR for services rendered or to be rendered in managing the Partnership’s activities during the Waiver Period; provided that such waiver shall not affect the rights of RHR or any other general partner of the Partnership to be reimbursed by the Partnership for all expenses, disbursements and advances incurred by the general partners of the Partnership in connection with the conduct of Partnership business pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Limited Partnership Agreement.

 

 
 

 

 

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

 

3.      Interpretation . Unless the context otherwise requires, references herein to an agreement, instrument or other document means such agreement, instrument or other document as amended, supplemented and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof.

 

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

 

5.      Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter.

 

6.      Amendment and Modification . This Agreement may only be amended, modified or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by each party hereto.

 

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

 

[Signature page follows]

 

 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the date first written above.

 

 

 

ROYAL HAWAIIAN ORCHARDS, L.P.

   
 

By: ROYAL HAWAIIAN RESOURCES,

INC., its Managing Partner

   
   
   
  By: /s/ James S. Kendrick  
  Name: James Kendrick  
  Title: Authorized Representative  
   
   
 

ROYAL HAWAIIAN RESOURCES, INC.

   
   
   
  By:

/s/ Bradford C. Nelson

 
  Name: Bradford C. Nelson  
  Title: President  

 

 

 

[Signature Page to Management and Incentive Fee Waiver Agreement]

Exhibit 10.3

 

fifTH amendment to AMENDED AND RESTATED credit AGREEMENT AND consent

 

This Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Consent dated as of June 30, 2016 (this “ Amendment ”), is made by and among American AgCredit, PCA, in its capacity as agent under the Credit Agreement referred to below (in such capacity, “ Agent ”), the “ Lenders ” under and as defined in such Credit Agreement, Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“ RHO ”), Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., a Hawaii corporation (“ RHR ”), Royal Hawaiian Services, LLC, a Hawaii limited liability company (“ RHS ”), and Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut, Inc., a Hawaii corporation (“ RHMN ” and, together with RHO, RHR, and RHS, collectively “ Borrowers ” and each, a “ Borrower ” and, together with any other “Credit Party” under and as defined in the Credit Agreement, the “ Credit Parties ”), and RHO, as Borrower Representative, with reference to the following:

 

RECITALS

 

A.     Agent, Lenders, and the Credit Parties are parties to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2015, as amended by a First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 15, 2015, a Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 29, 2015, a Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 22, 2015, and a Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Waiver dated as of March 11, 2016 (as it may be further amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”).

 

B.     The Credit Parties have requested that Agent and Lenders consent to RHO selling the stock of RHR to a third party and to certain amendments to the Loan Documents, including the release of RHR from any liability under any of the Loan Documents (other than in its capacity as general partner of RHO). Agent and Lenders are willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth in this Amendment.

 

In consideration of the foregoing, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I     
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, AGREEMENTS, and consent

 

Section 1.1      Affirmation of Recitals; Defined Terms . Each Credit Party acknowledges and confirms that each of the recitals set forth above is true and correct. Capitalized terms used in this Amendment without being defined shall have the meaning given to those terms in the Credit Agreement (including any new or modified terms arising out of this Amendment).

 

Section 1.2      Outstanding Indebtedness . Each Credit Party acknowledges and confirms that all amounts owed by the Credit Parties to Agent and Lenders under the Loan Documents are duly and validly owing and that such amounts are not subject to any defense, counterclaim, recoupment or offset of any kind.

 

 
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Section 1.3      Description of Transaction . Borrowers propose to enter into and close the following transaction (the “ Transaction ”): (a) RHO will sell one hundred percent (100%) of the common stock of RHR (the “ RHR Stock ”) to Crescent River Agriculture, LLC (the “ Buyer ”) pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, made effective as of June 30, 2016, between RHO and Buyer (the “ Purchase Agreement ”), (b) the purchase price for the RHR Stock will be ________________________ (the “ Purchase Price ”), all of which shall be payable in cash in full at closing and there are no holdbacks or similar items affecting the proceeds, and (c) the full amount of the Purchase Price, less any closing costs for which RHO is responsible, shall be immediately released to RHO and be available for use by RHO for its working capital needs.

 

Section 1.4      Consent to Transaction . Agent and Lenders hereby consent to the Transaction provided that (a) the transaction closes no later than September 1, 2016 (the “ Deadline Date ”), (b) the final form of the documents evidencing the Transaction are approved by Agent’s counsel, and (c) at the time of the closing of the Transaction RHR shall have no assets other than its general partnership interest in RHO, cash in its bank account at Bank of Hawaii with a balance not in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), and other assets with an aggregate value not in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000).

 

Section 1.5      Release of RHR as Borrower and Release of Security Interest in RHR Stock and RHR Property . Subject to the consent required in Section 1.4, upon the closing of the Transaction, the following shall immediately and automatically occur on the closing of the Transaction: (a) RHR shall no longer be a Borrower or a Credit Party under any Loan Document, (b) RHR shall no longer be a party to the Credit Agreement, the Security Agreement, the 2010 Term Loan Note, the 2015 Bridge Loan Note, the 2015 Term Loan Note, the Revolving Note, or any other Loan Document, (c) RHR shall be fully released and forever discharged from all liability (including any contingent obligations and indemnity obligations) under the Credit Agreement, the Security Agreement, the 2010 Term Loan Note, the 2015 Bridge Loan Note, the 2015 Term Loan Note, the Revolving Note, and the other Loan Documents; provided, however, that RHR shall continue to have whatever liability a general partner has with respect to the obligations of a partnership in which it is a general partner, and (d) any security interest or lien of Agent granted pursuant to any Collateral Document on any property or assets of RHR or in the RHR Stock shall be canceled, terminated, discharged and released and the Buyer shall acquire the RHR Stock free and clear of the security interest of Agent.

 

Section 1.6      No Release of General Partner Liability . Nothing in this Amendment or the transactions contemplated by this Amendment shall release or limit the liability of RHR in its capacity as a general partner of RHO. RHR shall continue to be liable for the obligations of RHO to the extent such liability exists under applicable law. The intent of the parties is that the obligations of RHR shall be no greater and no less than the obligations of a general partner of a partnership that does not separately execute loan documents in its individual capacity.

 

Section 1.7      Document Delivery . If requested by RHO, Agent shall deliver into the Transaction closing escrow a letter addressed to the Buyer informing the Buyer that upon closing of the Transaction the security interest of Agent in the property and assets of RHR and the RHR Stock will be released and that the Buyer will acquire the RHR Stock free and clear of the security interest of Agent.

 

 
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Section 1.8      Amendment of Deposit Account Control Agreement . Upon the closing of the Transaction, at the request of RHO, Agent shall execute and deliver to Bank of Hawaii an amendment to that certain Deposit Account Control Agreement and Acknowledgement of Security Interest, dated February 3, 2015, by and among RHO, Agent and Bank of Hawaii, in order to remove deposit account number 83-376554.

 

Section 1.9      Termination of Financing Statement . Upon the closing of the Transaction, Agent authorizes RHR, RHO and their respective designees to file a UCC termination statement with the Bureau of Conveyances of the State of Hawaii substantially in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto.

 

Section 1.10      Delivery of Certificates . If RHO has delivered to Agent any certificates representing stock of RHR or transfer powers with respect thereto, Agent shall promptly after the closing of the Transaction return to RHO (or cause to be delivered to RHO’s designee) the original of such certificates and transfer powers or, if such certificates cannot be located, an affidavit of lost instrument or similar document concerning said certificate or certificates.

 

Section 1.11      Additional Release Documents . If RHO shall discover any additional public records documents evidencing the liens and security interests released by this Amendment, Agent shall at the request of RHO deliver to RHO (at RHO’s expense) such documents as are reasonably necessary to remove such documents from the public record.

 

Section 1.12      Amendment Fee . Agent and Lenders have determined not to charge Borrowers a fee in connection with this Amendment. Agent and Lenders reserve the right to charge a fee in connection with any future amendment, waiver, consent, or other accommodation provided to Borrowers.

 

ARTICLE II     
AMENDMENTS TO CREDIT AGREEMENT and other loan documents

 

Section 2.1      Effectiveness of Amendments in this Article II . The amendments to the Credit Agreement and other Loan Documents set forth in this Article II shall go into effect immediately and automatically upon the closing of the Transaction without any further action of the parties. If the Transaction does not close by the Deadline Date, then the amendments to the Credit Agreement and other Loan Documents set forth in this Article II shall not go into effect.

 

Section 2.2      Deletion of RHR as a Party to the Loan Documents . Each of the Credit Agreement, the Security Agreement, the 2010 Term Loan Note, the 2015 Bridge Loan Note, the 2015 Term Loan Note, the Revolving Note, and the other Loan Documents are hereby amended to delete RHR as a party to such Loan Document.

 

Section 2.3      Additional Amendments . Without limiting the generality of Section 2.2 :

 

(a)      Amendment to First Paragraph of the Credit Agreement . The first paragraph of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to (a) delete “Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., a Hawaii corporation (“ RHR ”),”, and (b) delete “together with RHO, RHR, and RHS,” and replace it with “together with RHO and RHS,”.

 

 
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(b)      Amendment to Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement . Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to add the following definition in appropriate alphabetical order:

 

RHR ” means Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., a Hawaii corporation.

 

(c)      Amendment of Schedule 11.2 of the Credit Agreement . Schedule 11.2 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to (a) delete “Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc.” under the heading “BORROWERS”, and (b) under the heading “AMERICAN AGCREDIT, PCA”, change “Royal Hawaiian Resources” each time it appears to “Royal Hawaiian Orchards”.

 

(d)      Amendment to Disclosure Schedule to the Credit Agreement . The Disclosure Schedule to the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to (a) delete “ Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P. v. Edmund C. Olson, in his capacity as trustee of the Edmund C. Olson Trust No. 2; the Edmund C. Olson Trust No. 2; and DOES 1-50, collectively , U.S. District Court, Central District of California – Western Division, Case No. 2:14-CV-08984, filed November 20, 2014.”, (b) delete “RHR, RHS, and RHMN are Subsidiaries of RHO” and replace it with “RHS and RHMN are Subsidiaries of RHO”, (c) delete “RHR, RHS, and RHMN have no Subsidiaries” and replace it with “RHS and RHMN have no Subsidiaries, and (d) delete “RHR – Checking – 54”.

 

(e)      Amendment of Exhibit C to the Credit Agreement . Exhibit C to the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to (a) delete “ROYAL HAWAIIAN RESOURCES, INC. , ” from the heading, and (b) delete “Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., a Hawaii corporation” from the first paragraph.

 

(f)      Additional Amendments to Security Agreement . Schedule I of the Security Agreement is hereby amended to (a) delete the phrase “ML Resources, Inc. (with respect to Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc.)” under the heading “Additional Legal, Fictitious, or Trade Names” and (b) delete the phrase “Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc. – Hawaii – Corporation – 63221 D1” under the heading “Organizational Information.” Schedule III of the Security Agreement is hereby amended to delete “The equity interests of RHO in its subsidiaries RHR, RHS, and RHMN.” and replace it with “The equity interests of RHO in its subsidiaries RHS and RHMN.”

 

ARTICLE III     
CONDITIONS TO EFFECTIVENESS

 

Section 3.1      Conditions Precedent . The effectiveness of this Amendment is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions:

 

(a)     receipt by Agent of duly executed counterparts of this Amendment from each Credit Party and all Lenders and countersignature by Agent;

 

 
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(b)     satisfaction of all conditions precedent set forth in any closing checklist delivered by Agent to Borrowers; and

 

(c)     if required by Agent, Borrowers shall have paid all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses of Agent and Lenders in connection with this Amendment, the Loan Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby including an estimate of such costs anticipated in connection with closing (it being understood that if Agent elects not to require payment prior to closing, Borrowers shall promptly pay such amounts upon being billed therefor by Agent).

 

ARTICLE IV     
MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 4.1      Representations and Warranties . Each Credit Party hereby represents and warrants to Agent and Lenders that, as of the date hereof, (a) each Credit Party has the legal power and authority to execute and deliver this Amendment; (b) the officers of each Credit Party executing this Amendment have been duly authorized to execute and deliver the same and bind each Credit Party with respect to the provisions hereof; (c) the execution and delivery hereof by each Credit Party and the performance and observance by each Credit Party of the provisions hereof do not violate or conflict with any organizational document of any Person party hereto or any law applicable to any Credit Party or result in a breach of any provision of or constitute a default under any other agreement, instrument or document binding upon or enforceable against any Credit Party; (d)  no Default or Event of Default exists under the Credit Agreement other than any Events of Default being waived by this Amendment, nor will any occur immediately after the execution and delivery of this Amendment or by the performance or observance of any provision hereof; (e) no Credit Party is aware of any claim or offset against, or defense or counterclaim to, any of their obligations or liabilities under the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document; (f) this Amendment and each document executed by any Credit Party in connection herewith constitute the valid and binding obligations of the applicable Credit Party, enforceable against such Credit Party in accordance with their terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by equitable principles relating to enforceability; and (g) each of the representations and warranties made by such Credit Party in the Credit Agreement and in the other Loan Documents is true and correct in all material respects on and as of such date to the same extent as though made on and as of such date, except to the extent that any thereof expressly relate to an earlier date, in which case, such representations and warranties were true and correct in all material respects on and as of such earlier date.

 

Section 4.2      Release . Each Credit Party hereby releases, remises, acquits and forever discharges Agent and each of Lenders and their respective employees, agents, representatives, consultants, attorneys, fiduciaries, officers, directors, partners, predecessors, successors and assigns, subsidiary corporations, parent corporations, and related corporate divisions (collectively, the “ Released Parties ”), from any and all actions and causes of action, judgments, executions, suits, debts, claims, demands, liabilities, obligations, damages and expenses of any and every character, known or unknown, direct and/or indirect, at law or in equity, of whatsoever kind or nature, for or because of any matter or things done, omitted or suffered to be done by any of the Released Parties prior to and including the effectiveness of this Amendment, and in any way directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way connected to the Credit Agreement or the Loan Documents (collectively, the “ Released Matters ”). Each Credit Party acknowledges that the agreements in this paragraph are intended to be in full satisfaction of all or any alleged injuries or damages arising in connection with the Released Matters.

 

 
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Each Credit Party hereby waives the provisions of any statute or doctrine to the effect that a general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Credit Party hereby waives the provisions of any statute that prevents a general release from extending to claims unknown by the releasing party, including Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which provides:

 

A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor.

 

Each Credit Party acknowledges and understands the rights and benefits conferred by such a statute or doctrine and the risks associated with waiver thereof, and after receiving advice of counsel, hereby consciously and voluntarily waives, relinquishes and releases any and all rights and benefits available thereunder, insofar as they apply, or may be construed to apply, to each release set forth herein or contemplated hereby. In so doing, each Credit Party expressly acknowledges and understands that it may hereafter discover facts in addition to or different from those that it now believes to be true with respect to the subject matter of the disputes, claims and other matters released herein, but expressly agrees that it has taken these facts and possibilities into account in electing to make and to enter into this release, and that the releases given herein shall be and remain in effect as full and complete releases notwithstanding the discovery or existence of any such additional or different facts or possibilities.

 

This release may be pleaded as a full and complete defense and/or as a cross-complaint or counterclaim against any action, suit, or other proceeding that may be instituted, prosecuted or attempted in breach of this release. Each Credit Party acknowledges that the release contained herein constitutes a material inducement to Agent and each of the Lenders to enter into this Amendment and that Agent and those Lenders would not have done so but for Agent’s and each Lender’s expectation that such release is valid and enforceable in all events.

 

Section 4.3      Covenant Not to Sue . Each Credit Party, on behalf of itself and its successors, assigns, and other legal representatives, hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably, covenants and agrees with and in favor of each Released Party that it will not sue (at law, in equity, in any regulatory proceeding or otherwise) any Released Party on the basis of any Released Matter. If any Credit Party or any of its successors, assigns or other legal representatives violates the foregoing covenant, such Credit Party, for itself and its successors, assigns and legal representatives, agrees to pay, in addition to such other damages as any Released Party may sustain as a result of such violation, all attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by any Released Party as a result of such violation.

 

 
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Section 4.4     Loan Documents Unaffected . Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all provisions of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall remain in full force and effect and be unaffected hereby. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this Amendment constitutes a “ Loan Document ” under the terms of the Credit Agreement.

 

Section 4.5      Guarantor Acknowledgement . Any Guarantor, by signing this Amendment:

 

(a)    consents and agrees to and acknowledges the terms of this Amendment;

 

(b)    acknowledges and agrees that all of the Loan Documents to which Guarantor is a party or otherwise bound shall continue in full force and effect and that all of Guarantor’s obligations thereunder shall be valid and enforceable and shall not be impaired or limited by the execution or effectiveness of this Amendment;

 

(c)    represents and warrants to Agent and Lenders that all representations and warranties made by Guarantor and contained in this Amendment or any other Loan Document to which it is a party are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of this Amendment to the same extent as though made on and as of such date, except to the extent that any thereof expressly relate to an earlier date; and

 

(d)    acknowledges and agrees that (i) notwithstanding the conditions to effectiveness set forth in this Amendment, Guarantor’s consent to this Amendment is not required under the terms of the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document or as a matter of law, and (ii) nothing in the Credit Agreement, this Amendment or any other Loan Document shall be deemed to require the consent of Guarantor to any future amendments to, modifications of, consents under, or forbearances or waivers with regard to, the Credit Agreement.

 

Section 4.6      Costs, Expenses and Taxes .     Borrowers agree to pay on demand all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses of Agent in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery, administration, modification and amendment of this Amendment and the other instruments and documents to be delivered hereunder, including the reasonable and documented fees and out-of-pocket expenses of counsel for Agent with respect thereto and with respect to advising Agent as to its rights and responsibilities hereunder and thereunder. Borrowers further agree to pay on demand all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses, if any (including reasonable and documented counsel fees and expenses), in connection with the enforcement (whether through negotiations, legal proceedings or otherwise) of this Amendment and any other instruments and documents to be delivered hereunder, including reasonable and documented counsel fees and expenses in connection with the enforcement of rights under this section. In addition, Borrowers shall pay any and all stamp and other taxes payable or determined to be payable in connection with the execution and delivery of this Amendment and any other instruments and documents to be delivered hereunder, and agrees to save Agent harmless from and against any and all liabilities with respect to or resulting from any delay or omission to pay such taxes. The foregoing agreements shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any similar obligations under the Loan Documents.

 

 
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Section 4.7      No Other Promises or Inducements . There are no promises or inducements that have been made to any party hereto to cause such party to enter into this Amendment other than those that are set forth in this Amendment. This Amendment has been entered into by each Credit Party freely, voluntarily, with full knowledge, and without duress, and, in executing this Amendment, no Credit Party is relying on any other representations, either written or oral, express or implied, made to any Credit Party by Agent or any Lender. Each Credit Party agrees that the consideration received by each Credit Party under this Amendment has been actual and adequate.

 

Section 4.8      No Course of Dealing . Each Credit Party acknowledges and agrees that, (a) this Amendment is not intended to, nor shall it, establish any course of dealing between the Credit Parties, Agent and Lenders that is inconsistent with the express terms of the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, (b) notwithstanding any course of dealing between the Credit Parties, Agent and Lenders prior to the date hereof, except as set forth herein, Lenders shall not be obligated to make any Loan, except in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Amendment and the Credit Agreement, and (c) neither Agent nor Lenders shall be under any obligation to forbear from exercising any of their respective rights or remedies upon the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default other than those that have been waived under this Amendment. Nothing herein modifies the agreements among Agent and Lenders with respect to the exercise of their respective rights and remedies under the terms of the Credit Agreement.

 

Section 4.9     No Waiver . Each Credit Party acknowledges and agrees that (a) except as expressly provided herein, this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of Agent or Lenders under the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, nor shall it constitute a continuing waiver at any time, and (b) nothing herein shall in any way prejudice the rights and remedies of Agent or Lenders under the Credit Agreement, any Loan Document or applicable law. In addition, Agent and Lenders shall have the right to waive any condition or conditions set forth in this Amendment, the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, in their sole discretion, and any such waiver shall not prejudice, waive or reduce any other right or remedy that Agent or Lenders may have against any Credit Party.

 

Section 4.10    Reaffirmation . Each Credit Party (other than RHR), as debtor, grantor, pledgor, guarantor, assignor, or in any other similar capacity in which such Credit Party grants liens or security interests in its property or otherwise acts as accommodation party or guarantor, as the case may be, hereby (a) ratifies and reaffirms all of its payment and performance obligations, contingent or otherwise, under each of the Loan Documents to which it is a party (after giving effect hereto) and (b) to the extent such Person granted liens on or security interests in any of its property pursuant to any such Loan Document as security for the Obligations under or with respect to the Loan Documents, ratifies and reaffirms such grant of security interests and liens and confirms and agrees that such security interests and liens hereafter secure all of the Obligations as amended hereby. Each Credit Party hereby acknowledges that each of the Loan Documents remains in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and reaffirmed. The execution of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of Agent or any Lender, constitute a waiver of any provision of any of the Loan Documents or serve to effect a novation of the Obligations. Each Credit Party acknowledges that all references in the Credit Agreement to the “Agreement” or the “Credit Agreement” shall mean the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby, and all references in the Loan Documents to the “Credit Agreement” shall mean the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby.

 

 
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Section 4.11      Modification; Waiver . This Amendment may not be modified orally, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto. Any provision of this Amendment can be waived, amended, supplemented or modified by written agreement of the parties hereto.

 

Section 4.12      Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES UNDER THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES THEREOF REGARDING CONFLICTS OF LAWS.

 

Section 4.13      Entire Agreement . This Amendment sets forth the entire agreement and understanding among the parties as to the subject matter hereof and merges and supersedes all prior discussions, agreements, and undertakings of every kind and nature among them with respect to the subject matter hereof.

 

Section 4.14      Counterparts; Facsimile or Electronic Transmission of Signature . This Amendment may be executed by one or more of the parties to this Amendment on any number of separate counterparts, and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument. The manual signature of any party hereto that is transmitted to any other party or its counsel by facsimile or electronic transmission shall be deemed for all purposes to be an original signature.

 

Section 4.15      Severability of Provisions; Captions; Attachments; Interpretation . Any provision of this Amendment which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. The captions to Sections and subsections herein are inserted for convenience only and shall be ignored in interpreting the provisions of this Amendment. Each schedule or exhibit attached to this Amendment shall be incorporated herein and shall be deemed to be a part hereof. Words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular. Use of the term “ includes ” or “ including, ” shall mean “including, but not limited to.”

 

Section 4.16      JURY TRIAL WAIVER . EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED, HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AMENDMENT AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM HEREIN.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the date first above written.

 

 

BORROWERS:

     
 

ROYAL HAWAIIAN ORCHARDS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership

     
 

By:

Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., a Hawaii corporation, its managing general partner

     
   

By:

/s/ Bradford Nelson  
   

Name:

      Bradford Nelson
   

Title:

      President

 

 

ROYAL HAWAIIAN RESOURCES, INC., a Hawaii corporation

       
 

By:

/s/ Bradford Nelson  
 

Name:

      Bradford Nelson  
 

Title:

      President  

 

 

 

ROYAL HAWAIIAN SERVICES, LLC, a Hawaii limited liability company

     
 

By:

Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P., a Delaware limited liability company, its member

     
   

By:

Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., a Hawaii corporation, its managing general partner
       
      By: /s/ Bradford Nelson  
      Name:

      Bradford Nelson

      Title:

      President

 

 

ROYAL HAWAIIAN MACADAMIA NUT, INC., a Hawaii corporation

   
 

By:

/s/ Scott C. Wallace  
 

Name:

      Scott C. Wallace  
  Title:       President  

   

 

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BORROWER REPRESENTATIVE:

     
 

ROYAL HAWAIIAN ORCHARDS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership

     
 

By:

Royal Hawaiian Resources, Inc., a Hawaii corporation, its managing general partner

     
    By: /s/ Bradford Nelson  
    Name:

      Bradford Nelson

    Title:

      President

   

 

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AMERICAN AGCREDIT, PCA,

as Agent and Lender  

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Janice T. Thede 

 

Name:

     Janice T. Thede 

 

Title:

     Vice President 

 

 

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Exhibit A

 

UCC Termination Statement

 

See attached.