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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 March 24, 2022
(Date of earliest event reported)
 
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Enservco Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware
 
001-36335
 
84-0811316
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
14133 County Road 9½
Longmont, Colorado 80504
 
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(303) 333-3678
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which
registered
Common Stock, $0.005 par value
ENSV
NYSE American
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
 

 
 
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
 
On March 24, 2022, Enservco Corporation (“we” or the “Company”) completed a refinancing transaction (the “Refinancing”) in which it terminated its existing credit facility with the East West Bank ( “East West Bank”), which had an outstanding principal balance of $13.8 million. Pursuant to the pay-off letter dated as of March 18, 2022 by among the Company, certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company and East West Bank, in full satisfaction of the Company’s obligations under the East West Bank credit facility, the Company paid East West Bank $8.4 million in cash and agreed to pay East West Bank five percent of the net proceeds that the Company receives under the Receivables Financing (as defined below), up to a maximum of $1.0 million March 24
 
As part of the Refinancing, on March 24,2022, Heat Waves Hot Oil Service, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Heat Waves”), entered into a Master Lease Agreement (the “Lease Facility”) with Utica Leaseco, LLC. (“Utica”) pursuant to which Utica provided a master equipment lease to the Company of $6,225,000. Under the Lease Facility, which has a four year term, the Company is required to make 51 monthly payments of $168,075 each. At the end of the four year term, the Company required to make a residual payment to Utica between 1% and 10% of the initial principle amount, or between $62,250 and $622,500. The Lease Facility is secured by all of the Company’s equipment and proceeds from such equipment. The Company also has the option, after 12 months, to prepay $1.0 million of the Lease Facility in exchange for a reduced payment schedule. The Company has agreed to guarantee the obligations of Heat Waves under the Lease Facility pursuant to an unsecured Master Lease Guaranty with Utica.
 
As part of the Refinancing, on March 24, 2022, Heat Waves, entered into an Invoice Purchase Agreement (the “Receivables Financing”) with LSQ Funding Group, LLC (“LSQ”) pursuant to which LSQ will provide receivables factoring to Heat Waves. Under the Receivables Financing, LSQ will advance up to 85% on accounts receivable factored by Heat Waves, up to a maximum of $10.0 million. LSQ receives fees equal to 0.1% of the receivables purchased in addition to a funds usage daily fee of 0.021% of the outstanding balance purchased. The Receivables Financing initially has an 18 month term that can be terminated upon payment of certain fees. The Receivables Financing is secured by a security interest in Heat Wave’s accounts receivables and proceeds from such accounts receivable. Heat Wave’s obligations under the Receivables Financing are guaranteed by the Company pursuant to an unsecured Entity Guaranty.
 
The Lease Facility and the Receivables Financing are subject to an Intercreditor Agreement dated on or about March 24, 2022 by and among Utica, LSQ, Heat Waves, and the Company (the “Intercreditor Agreement”).
 
Also part of the Refinancing, on March 22, 2022, the Company issued a $1.2 million Convertible Subordinated Note (the “Note”) to Cross River Partners, LP (“Cross River”), which is an entity controlled by Richard Murphy, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. The Note has a six year term and accrues interest at seven percent per annum. The Company is required to make quarterly interest only payments under the Note for the first year starting June 30, 2022, followed by principal and interest payments for the remaining five years based upon a ten year amortization schedule. The Note is unsecured and subordinated to any secured debt obligations, including the Lease Facility and the Receivable Financing. Subject to any required stockholder approval, outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest under the Note is convertible at the option of Cross River into common stock of the Company at a conversion price equal to the average closing price of the Company’s common stock on the five days prior to the date of any such conversion.
 
The foregoing descriptions of the East West Bank pay-off letter, Lease Facility, the Master Lease Guaranty, the Invoice Purchase Agreement, the Entity Guaranty, the Intercreditor Agreement and the Note do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of such documents, which are attached as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7, respectively, to this report and are incorporated by reference herein.
 
Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
 
The information set forth in Item 1.01 is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.
 
 

 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
10.1
 
10.2
 
10.3
 
10.4
 
10.5
 
10.6
 
10.7
 
99.1   Press Release dated March 28, 2022
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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on March 28, 2022.
 
 
Enservco Corporation
   
     
     
 
By:
 /s/ Richard A. Murphy
   
 Richard A. Murphy, Executive Chairman
 
 

Exhibit 10.1

 

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March 18, 2021

 

VIA E-Mail

 

Enservco Corporation         

Dilco Fluid Service, Inc.

Heat Waves Hot Oil Service, LLC

Heat Waves Water Management LLC

999 18th Street, #1925N

Denver, CA 80202

Attn: Rich Murphy, CEO of Enservco

E-mail:

 

Re:

Agreement to Accept Short Pay and Release Liens

 

Dear Rich:

 

Reference is hereby made to all amounts owing by Enservco Corporation, a Delaware corporation, Dillco Fluid Service, Inc., a Kansas corporation, Heat Waves Hot Oil Service, LLC and Heat Waves Water Management LLC, each a Colorado limited liability company (each a “Borrower,” and collectively, the “Borrowers”), to East West Bank, a California corporation (the “Lender”), including but not limited to those amounts owing pursuant to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated August 10, 2017 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”) executed by Borrowers in favor of Lender, and all security agreements, mortgages, guarantees and documents related thereto (collectively, the “Security Documents”). The Security Documents, Loan Agreement, and the other documents executed in connection therewith are collectively referred to as the “Loan Documents” and sums due by Borrowers to Lender under the Loan Documents, are referred to as the “Indebtedness.”

 

In full satisfaction of the Indebtedness, Lender will accept the sum of (i) $8,400,000.00 (the “Payment”) plus (ii) 5% of net proceeds advanced against Borrowers’ monthly receivables financed by LSQ Funding (“LSQ), or any successor lender financing Borrowers’ receivables, up to $1,000,000.00 in the aggregate (the “Receivables Proceeds”), subject to the conditions that that (i) the Payment is received by Lender on or before March 31, 2022 (the “Payment Date), and (ii) substantially simultaneously with tendering the Payment, Borrowers direct LSQ in writing in form and substance satisfactory to Lender in its reasonable discretion, to remit directly to Lender 5% of Receivables Proceeds otherwise payable to Borrowers up to but in no event exceeding $1,000,000 in the aggregate (the “LSQ Notice”). For the avoidance of doubt, the agreement of Lender to accept the above sums in satisfaction of the Indebtedness and release its liens and security interests, as provided below, is contingent on Lender receiving the entire Payment by the Payment Date, and Borrower delivering the LSQ Notice to LSQ on or before the Payment Date.

 

Borrowers hereby acknowledge and agree that as of the date of this Agreement the Indebtedness exceeds the sum of the Payment and Receivables Proceeds.

 

 

 

East West Bank and Servco et. al.

Agreement to Accept Short Pay and Release Liens

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The Payment shall be made by wire transfer to Lender as follows:

 

Beneficiary Name:                            East West Bank

Account Number:                             242833-187

Receiving Bank Name:                    East West Bank
                                                             135 North Los Robles Ave, Suite 600

Pasadena, CA 91101

Attention: Managed Assets

ABA Number:                                  322070381

Other:                                               Attn: Angela Lee, LNs 3466122 and 66819011

 

Upon timely receipt of the Payment (i) the Indebtedness shall have been satisfied in full, (ii) the Loan Documents and any commitments to lend thereunder will terminate and Borrowers and any guarantors of the Indebtedness will have no further liability under the Loan Documents, (iii) any guarantees of any of the Indebtedness shall be released and discharged, (iv) the liens and security interests of Lender in any and all of the property of the Borrowers and any guarantors of the Indebtedness shall be automatically released and terminated, including without limitation, any liens and security interests evidenced by UCC-1 filings (and upon effectiveness of such release, Borrowers and/or their agents are authorized to terminate any such filing evidencing such security interests) including but not limited to (A) UCC-1 Filing No. 20175322539 filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on August 10, 2017, with Enservco Corporation, as Debtor, and (B) UCC-1 Filing No. 20172074992 filed with the Colorado Secretary of State on August 10, 2017, with Heat Waves Hot Oil Service LLC, as Debtor), and (iv) the only debt owing by Borrowers to Lender will be the Receivables Proceeds, which shall survive satisfaction of the Indebtedness and termination of the Loan Documents.

 

Lender hereby acknowledges and agrees the amount owing as Receivables Proceeds is an unsecured obligation of Borrowers, and Borrowers shall have no obligations under the Loan Documents (secured or unsecured) to Lender after remitting the Receivables Proceeds. Lender agrees, upon the reasonable request of Borrower and/or its respective attorneys, to execute and deliver to the requesting party additional terminations, releases and satisfactions of the Lender’s liens on, and security interests in, Borrower’s property (at Borrower’s sole cost and expense) as are reasonably necessary to evidence the satisfaction of the Indebtedness and the termination of the interests of the Lender in all collateral held with respect thereto..

 

Borrowers hereby acknowledge and agree that the Receivables Proceeds obligation is an unsecured obligation of the Borrowers separate and distinct from the Indebtedness and the Loan Documents, and is not released by the following release of claims.

 

Borrowers, effective upon timely tender of the Payment and giving of the LSQ Notice, for themselves and their respective partners, officers, shareholders, directors, managers, members, agents, servants, contractors, employees, parent, affiliated and subsidiary corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, and predecessors-in-interest, do absolutely and irrevocably waive, release, and forever discharge Lender, and its partners, officers, shareholders, directors, managers, members, agents, servants, contractors, employees, parent, affiliated and subsidiary corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies from any and all claims, rights, demands, actions, suits, causes of actions, damages, counterclaims, defenses, losses, costs, obligations, rights of indemnification, reimbursement or contribution, liabilities and expenses of every kind or nature, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or contingent, foreseen or unforeseen, arising out of or relating directly or indirectly to any circumstances or state of facts pertaining to the Indebtedness or the Loan Documents, provided, however, that the foregoing shall not constitute a release of any of Lender’s obligations under this Agreement.

 

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East West Bank and Servco et. al.

Agreement to Accept Short Pay and Release Liens

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Lender, effective upon timely receipt of the Payment and Borrower giving the LSQ Notice, for itself and its respective partners, officers, shareholders, directors, managers, members, agents, servants, contractors, employees, parent, affiliated and subsidiary corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, and predecessors-in-interest, does absolutely and irrevocably waive, release, and forever discharge Borrowers, and their respective partners, officers, shareholders, directors, managers, members, agents, servants, contractors, employees, parent, affiliated and subsidiary corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies from any and all claims, rights, demands, actions, suits, causes of actions, damages, counterclaims, defenses, losses, costs, obligations, rights of indemnification, reimbursement or contribution, liabilities and expenses of every kind or nature, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or contingent, foreseen or unforeseen arising out of or relating directly or indirectly to any circumstances or state of facts pertaining to the Indebtedness or the Loan Documents, provided, however, that the foregoing shall not constitute a release of any of Borrowers’ obligations under this Agreement.

 

The releases in the preceding two paragraphs constitute a waiver of each and all of the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which reads as follows:

 

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.

 

In waiving the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, the parties acknowledge that they may hereafter discover facts in addition to or different from those which they now believe to be true with respect to the matters released herein, but agree that they have taken that possibility into account in reaching this settlement, and the releases given herein shall remain in effect as a full and complete release notwithstanding the discovery or existence of such additional or different facts.

 

Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of a party that is an entity represents, and warrants to each other party that such person is the duly authorized representative of the entity on whose behalf s/he signs and has been granted full authority by such entity to execute this Agreement on its behalf. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which constitutes one and the same instrument.

 

This Agreement supersedes any and all prior discussions and agreements between any Borrower and Lender and respect to the Indebtedness and the Loan Document. This Agreement contains the sole and entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the transactions contemplated herein

 

This Agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California

 

 

 

[Signature Page follows.]

 

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East West Bank and Servco et. al.

Agreement to Accept Short Pay and Release Liens

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Very truly yours,

 

     
  East West Bank  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

Name:

 

 

 

Its:

 

 

 

 

AGREED as of the ___ DAY OF MARCH 2022:

 

Enservco Corporation

 

 

By:    
Name:    
Its:    
     
     
Dillco Fluid Service, Inc.  
     
     
By:    
Name:    
Its:    
     
     
Heat Waves Hot Oil Service, LLC  
     
     
By:    
Name:    
Its:    
     
     
Heat Waves Water Management LLC  
     
     
By:    
Name:    
Its    

 

 

Exhibit 10.2

 


 

MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT

 

THIS MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT (this "Lease") is made as of March 22, 2022, between UTICA LEASECO, LLC, its successors and assigns ("Lessor"), and HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, its successors and permitted assigns (hereafter referred to both individually, and collectively (if more than one), as "Lessee"). Each duty, obligation, representation, warranty, covenant, and agreement of Lessee under this Lease, or any document, exhibit, schedule, rider, or other instrument incorporated herein by reference, is made jointly and severally by each party comprising Lessee, and their respective permitted successors and assigns.

 

Lessee desires to lease from Lessor the equipment and other property (collectively, the "Equipment") described in each Equipment Schedule executed pursuant to this Lease (each, a "Schedule"), with each Schedule incorporating by reference the terms and conditions of this Lease. The term “Lease” shall also incorporate by reference all Schedules and any Riders entered into with respect to such Schedules). Certain definitions and construction of certain of the terms used in this Lease are provided in Section 19 hereof.

 

For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties to this Lease agree as follows:

 

1.       AGREEMENT TO LEASE; TERM. This Lease is effective as of the date specified above. By entering into a Schedule, Lessor leases the Equipment described therein to Lessee, and Lessee leases such Equipment from Lessor, in each case, subject to the terms and conditions in this Lease and such Schedule all other Schedules, Riders, Exhibits and all of the other documents and agreements executed in connection herewith (collectively, the “Lease Documents”). Each Schedule, incorporating the terms and conditions of this Lease, will, at Lessor’s option, constitute a separate instrument of lease. The term of lease with respect to each item of Equipment leased under a Schedule shall commence on the date of execution of such Schedule and continue for the term provided in that Schedule.

 

2.      RENT. Lessee shall pay Lessor (a) the rental installments (“Basic Rent”) as and when specified in each Schedule, without demand, and (b) all of the other amounts payable in accordance with this Lease, such Schedule and/or any of the other Lease Documents (“Other Payments”, and together with the Basic Rent, collectively, the "Rent"). Upon Lessee’s execution thereof, the related Schedule shall constitute a non-cancelable net lease, and Lessee's obligation to pay Rent, and otherwise to perform its obligations under or with respect to such Schedule and all of the other Lease Documents, are and shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstances whatsoever, including any right of setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, deduction, defense or other right which Lessee may have against Lessor, the manufacturer or vendor of the Equipment (the "Suppliers"), or anyone else, for any reason whatsoever (each, an “Abatement”). Lessee agrees that all Rent shall be paid in accordance with Lessor’s or Assignee’s written direction. Time is of the essence. If any Rent is not received by Lessor within five (5) calendar days of the due date (or the next business day if the 5th day of such grace period is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday for commercial banks under the laws of the state of the Lessor’s notice address), Lessee shall pay a late charge equal to ten (10%) percent of the amount (the “Late Fee”). In addition, in the event that any payment or any other amount due hereunder is not processed or is returned on the basis of insufficient funds, upon demand, Lessee shall pay Lessor a charge equal to five (5%) percent of the amount of such payment. Lessor will have the option to charge Lessee a surcharge of 1% of the monthly payment amount per month for every 0.25% that the prime rate of Comerica Bank exceeds 3.25%. The surcharge will be calculated on July 1, 2022 and January 1, 2023, and on each July 1 and January 1 thereafter.  This surcharge will be added to the monthly Basic Rent due under the Lease, and be due and payable with the next regularly scheduled Basic Rent payment under such Schedule and on each payment date thereafter.

 

3.         REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND AGREEMENTS OF LESSEE. Lessee represents, warrants and agrees that, as of the effective date of this Lease and of each Schedule: (a) Lessee has the form of business organization indicated, and is and will remain duly organized and existing in good standing under the laws of the place of organization specified, under Lessee’s signature and is duly qualified to do business wherever necessary to perform its obligations under the Lease Documents, including each jurisdiction in which the Equipment is or will be located. Lessee’s legal name is as shown in the preamble of this Lease; and Lessee’s Federal Employer Identification Number and organizational number are as set forth under Lessee’s signature. Within the previous six (6) years, Lessee has not changed its name, done business under any other name, or merged or been the surviving entity of any merger, except as disclosed to Lessor in writing. Lessee covenants that it will inform Lessor in writing prior to any changes in ownership or management of Lessee. (b) The Lease Documents (1) have been duly authorized by all necessary action consistent with Lessee’s form of organization, (2) do not require the approval of, or giving notice to, any governmental authority, (3) do not contravene or constitute a default under any applicable law, Lessee’s organizational documents, or any agreement, indenture, or other instrument to which Lessee is a party or by which it may be bound, and (4) constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of Lessee enforceable against Lessee, in accordance with the terms thereof. (c) There are no pending actions or proceedings to which Lessee is a party, and there are no other pending or threatened actions or proceedings of which Lessee has knowledge, before any court, arbitrator or administrative agency, which, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a Material Adverse Effect. As used herein, "Material Adverse Effect" shall mean (i) a materially adverse effect on the business, condition (financial or otherwise), operations, performance or properties of Lessee, or on Lessor’s rights and remedies under this Lease, or (ii) a material impairment of the ability of Lessee to perform its obligations under or remain in compliance with such Schedule or any of the other Lease Documents. Further, Lessee is not in default under any financial or other material agreement that, either individually, or in the aggregate, would have a Material Adverse Effect. (d) All of the Equipment covered by such Schedule is located solely in the jurisdiction(s) specified in such Schedule. (e) Under the applicable laws of each such jurisdiction, such Equipment consists (and shall continue to consist) solely of personal property and not fixtures. Such Equipment is removable from and is not essential to the premises at which it is located. (f) The financial statements of Lessee (copies of which have been furnished to Lessor) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied ("GAAP"), and fairly present Lessee's financial condition and the results of its operations as of the date of and for the period covered by such statements, and since the date of such statements there has been no material adverse change in such conditions or operations. (g) With respect to any Collateral, Lessee has good and marketable title to, rights in, and/or power to transfer a security interest therein in accordance with this Agreement. (h) The prior owner of the Equipment is not an affiliate of Lessee. (i) The purchase of the Equipment represented an arms’ length transaction and the purchase price for the Equipment specified therein is the amount obtainable in an arms’ length transaction between a willing and informed buyer and a willing and informed seller under no compulsion to sell.

 

 

 

 

4.       FURTHER ASSURANCES AND OTHER COVENANTS. Lessee agrees as follows: (a) Upon Lessor’s request, Lessee will furnish Lessor with (1) Lessee's balance sheet, statement of income and statement of retained earnings, prepared in accordance with GAAP, certified by a recognized firm of certified public accountants, within one hundred twenty (120) days of the close of each fiscal year of Lessee, (2) Lessee’s quarterly financial report certified by the chief financial officer of Lessee, within sixty (60) days of the close of each fiscal quarter of Lessee, and (3) all of Lessee’s Forms 10-K and 10-Q, if any, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as and when filed (by furnishing these SEC forms, or making them publicly available in electronic form, in each case, within the time periods set forth in clauses (1) and (2), Lessee shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of clauses (1), (2) and (3)). (b) Lessee shall obtain and deliver to Lessor and/or promptly execute or otherwise authenticate any documents, filings, waivers (including any landlord and mortgagee waivers and/or subordination and lien waiver agreements), releases and other records, and will take such further action as Lessor may request in furtherance of Lessor’s rights under any of the Lease Documents. Lessee covenants that, except as disclosed to the Lessor on or before the date of this Lease, there are currently no mortgages on the premises on which the Equipment is located, and that in the event any mortgages are granted on such premises, Lessee shall immediately obtain mortgagee waivers in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor from any such mortgagees. Lessee will deliver to Lessor any additional information reasonably requested by Lessor relating to the Equipment and/or the general financial condition of Lessee. Lessee irrevocably authorizes Lessor to file Uniform Commercial Code financing statements (“UCCs“), and other filings with respect to the Equipment, including a registration of lien in the lien registry of any appropriate government agency and, to the extent any of the Equipment constitutes a motor vehicle(s), certificates of title or other similar documentation naming Lessor as first lienholder, with the titling agency in the appropriate jurisdiction. Without Lessor’s prior written consent, Lessee agrees not to file any corrective or termination statements or partial releases with respect to any UCCs filed by Lessor pursuant to this Lease. (c) Lessee shall provide written notice to Lessor: (1) thirty (30) days prior to any change in Lessee’s name or jurisdiction or form of organization or any change of ownership or management of Lessee; (2) promptly upon the occurrence of any Event of Default (as defined in Section 15) or event which, with the lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both, would become an Event of Default (a "Default"); and (3) promptly upon Lessee becoming aware of any alleged violation of applicable law relating to the Equipment or this Lease. (d) Lessee has been advised by Lessor that the USA Patriot Act establishes minimum standards of account information to be collected and maintained by Lessor, and that to help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires (to the extent applicable) all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account; and specifically, this means that when Lessee executes this Lease, Lessor may ask for Lessee’s name and address, the date of birth of the officers executing this Lease, and other information that will allow Lessor to identify Lessee; and that Lessor may also ask to see the driver’s license or other identifying documents of the officers of Lessee executing this Lease. (e) Lessee is and will remain in full compliance with all applicable laws including, without limitation, (i) ensuring that no person who owns a controlling interest in or otherwise controls Lessee is or shall be (A) listed on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Person List maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), Department of the Treasury, and/or any other similar lists maintained by OFAC pursuant to any authorizing statute, Executive Order or regulation, or (B) a person designated under Sections 1(b), (c) or (d) of Executive Order No. 13224 (September 23, 2001), any related enabling legislation or any other similar Executive Orders, and (ii) compliance with all applicable Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) laws, regulations and government guidance on BSA compliance and on the prevention and detection of money laundering violations.

 

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5.         CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THIS LEASE. On the terms and conditions contained herein, Lessor hereby agrees to lease any Equipment under a Schedule, upon Lessor's determination that all of the following have been satisfied: (a) Lessor having received the following, in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor: (1) evidence as to due compliance with the insurance provisions of Section 11; (2) UCCs, real property waivers and all other filings required by Lessor; (3) a certificate of an appropriate officer of Lessee certifying (A) resolutions duly authorizing the transactions contemplated in the applicable Lease Documents, and (B) the incumbency and signature of the officers of Lessee authorized to execute such documents; (4) the only manually executed original of the Schedule, and counterpart originals of all other Lease Documents; (5) evidence satisfactory to Lessor of the ownership and title to the Equipment, including, without limitation, certifications of the same; and (6) such other documents, agreements, instruments, certificates, opinions, and assurances, as Lessor may require. (b) All representations and warranties provided by Lessee in favor of Lessor in any of the Lease Documents shall be true and correct on the effective date of the related Schedule (Lessee's execution and delivery of the Schedule shall constitute Lessee’s acknowledgment of the same). (c) There shall be no Default or Event of Default under the Schedule or any other Lease Documents. The Equipment shall be at the locations disclosed in writing to Lessor by Lessee, as evidenced by the Schedule or location report, and shall be in the condition and repair required hereby; and on the effective date of such Schedule Lessee shall have good and marketable title to the Equipment described therein, free and clear of any claims, liens, attachments, rights of others and legal processes ("Liens").

 

6.         ACCEPTANCE UNDER LEASE. Lessee covenants and agrees that, as of the Effective Date, Lessee shall be deemed to have accepted the Equipment even if Lessee fails to execute and deliver a Schedule describing such Equipment. Each Schedule will evidence Lessee’s unconditional and irrevocable acceptance under the Schedule of the Equipment described therein.

 

7.         USE AND MAINTENANCE. Except as may be otherwise specified on any Schedule, (a) Lessee shall (1) use the Equipment solely in the continental United States and in the conduct of its business, for the purpose for which the Equipment was designed, in a careful and proper manner, and shall not permanently discontinue use of the Equipment; (2) operate, maintain, service and repair the Equipment, and maintain all records and other materials relating thereto, (A) in accordance and consistent with (i) all maintenance and operating manuals or service agreements, whenever furnished or entered into, including any subsequent amendments or replacements thereof, issued by the supplier or service provider, (ii) the requirements of all applicable insurance policies, (iii) manufacturer’s recommendations, (iv) the original purchase agreement under which such Equipment was acquired, so as to preserve all of Lessee’s and Lessor’s rights thereunder, including all rights to any warranties, indemnities or other rights or remedies, as and if applicable, (v) all applicable laws, and (vi) the prudent practice of other similar companies in the same business as Lessee, but in any event, to no lesser standard than that employed by Lessee for comparable equipment owned or leased by it; and (B) without limiting the foregoing, so as to cause the Equipment to be in good repair and operating condition and in at least the same condition as when delivered to Lessee hereunder, except for ordinary wear and tear resulting despite Lessee's full compliance with the terms hereof; (3) provide written notice to Lessor not less than thirty (30) days after any change of the location of any Equipment (or the location of the principal garage of any Equipment, to the extent that such Equipment is mobile equipment) as specified in the Schedule; and (4) not attach or incorporate the Equipment into any property except for other Equipment in such a manner that the Equipment may be deemed to have become an accession to or a part of such other property. (b) Within a reasonable time, Lessee will replace any parts of the Equipment which become worn out, lost, destroyed, damaged beyond repair or otherwise unfit for use, by new or reconditioned replacement parts which are free and clear of all Liens and have a value, utility and remaining useful life at least equal to the parts replaced (assuming that they were in the condition required by this Lease). Any modification or addition to the Equipment that is required by this Lease shall be made by Lessee. An interest in all such parts, modifications and additions to the Equipment immediately shall vest in Lessor, without any further action by Lessor or any other person, and they shall be deemed incorporated in the Equipment for all purposes of the related Schedule. Unless replaced in accordance with this Section, Lessee shall not remove any parts originally or from time to time attached to the Equipment, if such parts are essential to the operation of the Equipment, are required by any other provision of this Lease or cannot be detached from the Equipment without interfering with the operation of the Equipment or adversely affecting the value, utility and remaining useful life which the Equipment would have had without the addition of such parts. Except as permitted in this Section, Lessee shall not make any material alterations to the Equipment. (c) Lessee shall afford Lessor and/or its designated representatives immediate access to the premises where the Equipment is located for the purpose of inspecting and appraising such Equipment and all applicable maintenance or other records relating thereto at any time during normal business hours, at Lessee’s sole cost and expense. If any discrepancies are found as they pertain to the general condition of the Equipment, Lessor will communicate these discrepancies to Lessee in writing. Lessee shall then have thirty (30) days to rectify these discrepancies at its sole expense. Lessee shall pay all expenses of a re-inspection by Lessor’s appointed representative, including travel costs.

 

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8.         DISCLAIMER; QUIET ENJOYMENT. (a) THE EQUIPMENT IS LEASED HEREUNDER AS IS, WHERE IS. LESSOR SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS, ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING ANY PART, OR ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, AS TO EACH ITEM OF EQUIPMENT, ITS DESIGN, CONDITION, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, ABSENCE OF ANY PATENT, TRADEMARK OR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT OR LATENT DEFECT (WHETHER OR NOT DISCOVERABLE BY LESSEE), COMPLIANCE OF SUCH ITEM WITH ANY APPLICABLE LAW, CONFORMITY OF SUCH ITEM TO THE PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF ANY PURCHASE DOCUMENT OR TO THE DESCRIPTION SET FORTH IN THE RELATED SCHEDULE OR ANY OF THE OTHER LEASE DOCUMENTS, OR ANY INTERFERENCE OR INFRINGEMENT (EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN SECTION 8(b)), OR ARISING FROM ANY COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, NOR SHALL LESSOR BE LIABLE, FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR STRICT OR ABSOLUTE LIABILITY IN TORT; AND LESSEE HEREBY WAIVES ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING. Without limiting the foregoing, Lessor will not be responsible to Lessee or any other person with respect to, and Lessee agrees to bear sole responsibility for, any risk or other matter that is the subject of Lessor’s disclaimer; and Lessor's agreement to enter into this Lease and any Schedule is in reliance upon the freedom from and complete negation of liability or responsibility for the matters so waived or disclaimed herein or covered by the indemnity in this Lease. So long as no Event of Default has occurred, Lessee may exercise Lessor’s rights, if any, under any warranty with respect to the Equipment. Lessee’s exercise of such rights shall be at its sole risk, shall not result in any prejudice to Lessor, and may be exercised only during the term of the related Schedule. Lessee shall not attempt to enforce any such warranty by legal proceeding without Lessor's prior written approval. Lessee hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Lessor harmless for any and all losses, claims or damages suffered by Lessor as a result of warranty claims brought or threatened by Lessee. (b) Lessor warrants that during the term of each Schedule, so long as no Event of Default has occurred, Lessee's possession and use of the Equipment leased thereunder shall not be interfered with by Lessor or anyone rightfully claiming an interest through Lessor. The preceding warranty is in lieu of all other warranties by Lessor, whether written, oral or implied, with respect to this Lease or the Equipment. Any actual or purported breach of this warranty shall not give rise to any Abatement, but Lessee may bring a direct cause of action against Lessor for any actual damages directly resulting from any such breach.

 

9.         FEES AND TAXES. Lessee agrees to: (a) (1) if permitted by law, file in Lessee’s own name or on Lessor’s behalf, directly with all appropriate taxing authorities all declarations, returns, inventories and other documentation with respect to any personal property taxes (or any other taxes in the nature of or imposed in lieu of property taxes) due or to become due with respect to the Equipment, and if not so permitted by law, to promptly notify Lessor and provide it with all information required in order for Lessor to timely file all such declarations, returns, inventories, or other documentation, and (2) pay on or before the date when due all such taxes assessed, billed or otherwise payable with respect to the Equipment directly to the appropriate taxing authorities; (b) (1) pay when due as requested by Lessor, and (2) defend and indemnify Lessor on a net after-tax basis against liability for all license and/or registration fees, assessments, and sales, use, property, excise, privilege, value added and other taxes or other charges or fees now or hereafter imposed by any governmental body or agency upon the Equipment or with respect to the manufacture, shipment, purchase, ownership, delivery, installation, leasing, operation, possession, use, return, or other disposition thereof or the Rent hereunder (other than taxes on or measured solely by the net income of Lessor); and (c) indemnify Lessor against any penalties, charges, interest or costs imposed with respect to any items referred to in clauses (a) and (b) above (the items referred to in clauses (a), (b), and (c) above being referred to herein as “Impositions”). Any Impositions which are not paid when due and which are paid by Lessor shall, at Lessor's option, become immediately due from Lessee to Lessor, together with interest thereon at the Default Rate. Lessee also agrees to make and cooperate with Lessor with any filings or registrations in any foreign jurisdiction as requested by Lessor.

 

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10.         INTENT; GRANTING CLAUSE. (a) Lessee and Lessor intend that each Schedule, referencing or incorporating by reference the terms of this Lease, qualifies as a statutory finance lease under Article 2A of the UCC and not a true “lease” as defined in the UCC. To the extent permitted by applicable law, LESSEE WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE UNDER SECTIONS 2A-303 AND 2A-508 THROUGH 2A-522 OF THE UCC. To the extent that this Lease may be construed as a security agreement, Article 2A of the UCC does not apply, and each Schedule constitutes the retention of a security interest by Lessor in the Equipment described therein. Lessee hereby authorizes Lessor to file one or more UCC-1 financing statements as a “notice filing” with the Secretary of State of Lessee’s state of incorporation or formation (as the case may be) and to file any continuation or amendment statements deemed necessary by Lessor to maintain the effectiveness of such filings. To the extent any of the Equipment constitutes a motor vehicle(s), Lessee hereby authorizes Lessor to file certificates of title, naming Lessor as first lienholder, with the titling agency in the appropriate jurisdiction. (b) In order to secure: (A) the prompt payment of the Rent and all of the other amounts from time to time outstanding with respect hereto and to each Schedule, and the performance and observance by Lessee of all of the provisions hereof and thereof and of all of the other Lease Documents; and (B) the prompt payment, performance and observance by Lessee of all other obligations of Lessee to Lessor under any other agreement or instrument, both now in existence and hereafter created (as the same may be renewed, extended or modified), including (without limitation) any other Master Lease Agreements and all Schedules now or hereafter executed pursuant thereto (collectively, the “Related Lease”); Lessee hereby collaterally assigns, grants, and conveys to Lessor, a first priority security interest in and lien on all of Lessee’s right, title and interest in and to all of the following (whether now existing or hereafter created, and including any other collateral described on any rider hereto; collectively, the “Collateral”; all terms used in this sentence but not otherwise defined in the Schedules or this Agreement shall have meanings given in the UCC): (1) the Lessee's Equipment financed hereunder (to the extent this Lease is construed as a security agreement), Equipment described in the attached Schedules or otherwise covered thereby (including all inventory, fixtures or other property comprising the Equipment), together with all related software (embedded therein or otherwise) and general intangibles, all additions, attachments, accessories and accessions thereto whether or not furnished or financed by the Lessor; (2) all books and records pertaining to the foregoing; (4) all property of Lessee held by Lessor, including all property of every description, in the custody of or in transit to Lessor for any purpose, including safekeeping, collection or pledge, for the account of Lessee or as to which Lessee may have any right or power, including but not limited to cash and (5) to the extent not otherwise included, all insurance, substitutions, replacements, exchanges, accessions, proceeds and products of the foregoing, including without limitation, insurance proceeds. The collateral assignment, security interest and lien granted herein shall survive the termination, cancellation or expiration of this Agreement or a particular Schedule until such time as Lessee’s obligations hereunder, thereunder and under the other Lease Documents are fully and indefeasibly discharged. The conveyance contemplated hereby is solely for the purpose of granting to Lessor a security interest in the Equipment. All Equipment in which an interest is conveyed hereby shall remain in the possession of Lessee pursuant to the Lease, unless prior written consent is obtained from Lessor permitting otherwise. (c) If a court of competent jurisdiction concludes that any amounts hereunder constitute the payment of interest, it shall be at an interest rate that is equal to the lesser of the maximum lawful rate permitted by applicable law or the effective interest rate used by Lessor in calculating such amounts. To that end, it is agreed that the rate of interest hereunder shall not, at any time, exceed any applicable lawful limitation on the rate or amount of interest that may be chargeable hereunder (the “Interest Rate Limitation”). In the event that the rate of interest otherwise applicable hereunder (including any sums paid independent of this Lease and properly determined under applicable law to be interest) shall exceed the Interest Rate Limitation, the interest rate applicable to this Lease shall automatically be reduced to the maximum interest rate which does not exceed the Interest Rate Limitation, and sums paid as interest which would cause the effective rate of interest hereunder to exceed the Interest Rate Limitation shall be applied to reduce the principal balance due hereunder, if any, or otherwise refunded to Lessee. (d) Lessee hereby acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent that Lessor’s participation in any purchase and lease of an item or items of Equipment pursuant to this Lease constitutes a financing of Lessee’s acquisition of such item or items of Equipment, Lessee’s repayment of the amounts of such financing shall apply on a “first-in/first-out” basis so that portions of the amounts of such financing used to purchase such item or items of Equipment shall be deemed repaid in the chronological order of the use of such amounts to purchase the same.

 

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11.   INSURANCE. Upon acceptance under a Schedule, Lessee shall maintain all-risk insurance coverage with respect to the Equipment insuring against, among other things: (a) any casualty to the Equipment (or any portion thereof), including loss or damage due to fire and the risks normally included in extended coverage, malicious mischief and vandalism, for not less than the greater of full replacement value of the Equipment or the Stipulated Loss Value thereof (as the same may be adjusted pursuant to Section 16 below); and (b) any commercial liability arising in connection with the Equipment, including both bodily injury and property damage with a combined single limit per occurrence of not less than the amount specified in the Schedule; having a deductible reasonably satisfactory to Lessor. Lessor shall have the right to contact Lessee’s insurance provider at any time. Lessee covenants to provide Lessor prior written notice of any changes to the insurance coverage required hereunder. Lessee shall cause to be provided to Lessor, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled expiration or lapse of such insurance coverage, evidence satisfactory to Lessor of renewal or replacement coverage. The required insurance policies (including endorsements) shall (i) be in form and amount reasonably satisfactory to Lessor, and written by insurers of recognized reputation and responsibility satisfactory to Lessor (but such insurer shall carry a current rating by A.M. Best Company of at least "A" for a general policyholder and a financial rating of at least "VIII"), (ii) be endorsed to name Lessor and Comerica Bank, N.A. as an additional insured (but without responsibility for premiums) and lender’s loss payee (although in this instance, “lender” is the Lessor) and loss payee, (iii) provide that any amount payable under the required casualty coverage shall be paid directly to Lessor as sole loss payee, and (iv) provide for thirty (30) days’ written notice by such insurer of cancellation, material change, or non-renewal. In the event Lessee fails to maintain insurance for the Equipment as required hereunder, upon Lessor’s receipt of notice of or otherwise knowledge: (i) of an unpaid insurance premium; (ii) of a termination or cancellation of any required insurance policy; or (iii) that a required insurance policy is not to be renewed and Lessee fails to provide replacement coverage at least fifteen (15) days prior to the termination of existing coverage, Lessor may, at its option, procure and substitute another policy of insurance in the amount required pursuant to the foregoing terms of this Lease with such companies as Lessor may select, the cost of which shall be paid by Lessee upon demand. All sums paid by Lessor in procuring said insurance that are not promptly reimbursed by Lessee shall be added to Rent due under the Lease, and shall be immediately due and payable without notice, with interest thereon at the Default Rate.

 

12.   LOSS AND DAMAGE. (a) At all times during the term of this Lease, Lessee shall indemnify and hold Lessor harmless for losses arising from the loss, theft, confiscation, taking, unavailability, damage or partial destruction of the Equipment and Lessee shall not be released from its obligations under any Schedule or other Lease Document in any such event. (b) Lessee shall provide prompt written notice to Lessor of any Total Loss or any material damage to the Equipment. Any such notice must be provided together with any damage reports provided to any governmental authority, the insurer, and any documents pertaining to the repair of such damage, including copies of work orders, and all invoices for related charges. (c) Without limiting any other provision hereof, Lessee shall repair all damage to any item of Equipment from any and all causes, other than a Total Loss, so as to cause it to be in the condition and repair required by this Lease. (d) A “Total Loss” shall be deemed to have occurred to an item of Equipment upon: (1) the actual or constructive total loss of any item of the Equipment, (2) the loss, disappearance, theft or destruction of any item of the Equipment, or damage to any item of the Equipment that is uneconomical to repair or renders it unfit for normal use, or (3) the condemnation, confiscation, requisition, seizure, forfeiture or other taking of title to or use of any item of the Equipment or the imposition of any Lien thereon by any governmental authority. On the next rent payment date following a Total Loss (a “Loss Payment Date”), Lessee shall pay to Lessor the Basic Rent due on that date plus the greater of the (i) Stipulated Loss Value of or (ii) the entire amount of insurance proceeds received by Lessee in connection with any Total Loss or other loss or damage to the item or items of the Equipment with respect to which the Total Loss has occurred (the “Lost Equipment”), together with any Other Payments due hereunder with respect to the Lost Equipment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided herein, to the extent any insurance proceeds are received by Lessee in connection with the Equipment, such proceeds shall be immediately remitted to Lessor to be credited against the amounts owed under this Lease, as determined by Lessor in its sole and absolute discretion. Upon making such payment, (i) the balance owed under the Lease shall not be re-amortized; rather, the payment shall be applied to amounts due under the Lease in inverse chronological order of the Lease termination date, commencing first with the Termination Value (defined below); (ii) Lessee shall remain liable for, and pay as and when due, all future Basic Rent and all Other Payments until paid in full in accordance with the terms of this Lease, and (iii) Lessor shall terminate its interest in any Lost Equipment to the extent it is paid off in full as determined by Lessor, "AS IS WHERE IS", and “WITH ALL FAULTS, but subject to the requirements of any third party insurance carrier in order to settle an insurance claim. As used in this Lease, "Stipulated Loss Value" shall mean the product of the portion of the Funding Amount allocated to the Lost Equipment as determined by Lessor in its sole discretion, times the percentage factor applicable to the Loss Payment Date, as set forth in the Schedule of Stipulated Loss Values incorporated in such Schedule. After the final rent payment date of the original term or any renewal term of a Schedule, the Stipulated Loss Value shall be determined as of the last rent payment date during the applicable term of such Schedule, and the applicable percentage factor shall be the last percentage factor set forth in the Schedule of Stipulated Loss Values incorporated in such Schedule. (e) Lessor shall be under no duty to Lessee to pursue any claim against any person in connection with a Total Loss or other loss or damage. (f) If Lessor receives a payment under an insurance policy required under this Lease in connection with any Total Loss or other loss of or damage to an item of Equipment, and such payment is both unconditional and indefeasible, then provided Lessee shall have complied with the applicable provisions of this Section, Lessor shall either (1) credit such proceeds against any amounts owed by Lessee under the Lease in inverse chronological order of the Lease termination date, commencing first with the Termination Value (defined below), or (2) if received with respect to repairs made pursuant to Section 12(c), remit such proceeds to Lessee up to an amount equal to the amount of the costs of repair actually incurred by Lessee, as established to Lessor’s satisfaction.

 

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13.      REDELIVERY. (a) If (i) an Event of Default occurs with respect to a Schedule and Lessee is required to surrender or return the Equipment described on such Schedule to Lessor, or (ii) this Lease expires and Lessee does not purchase the Equipment pursuant to Rider No. 1 to the Equipment Schedule, Lessee shall, at Lessor’s option, deliver such Equipment to Lessor, at Lessee’s sole cost and expense, free and clear of all Liens whatsoever, to such place(s) within the continental United States as Lessor shall specify. Lessee shall provide, at its expense, transit insurance for the delivery period in an amount equal to the replacement value of such Equipment and Lessor shall be named as the loss payee on all such policies of insurance. Lessee shall cause: (1) the Supplier’s representative or other qualified person acceptable to Lessor (the “Designated Person”) to de-install such Equipment in accordance with the Supplier’s specifications (as applicable) and pack such Equipment properly and in accordance with the Supplier’s recommendations (as applicable); and (2) such Equipment to be transported in a manner consistent with the Supplier’s recommendations and practices (as applicable), at Lessee’s sole cost and expense. Upon surrender or delivery, as applicable, such Equipment shall be: (i) in the same condition as when the related Schedule was executed, ordinary wear and tear excepted; (ii) mechanically and structurally sound, capable of performing the functions for which such Equipment was originally designed, in accordance with the Supplier’s published and recommended specifications (as applicable); (iii) delivered or surrendered, as applicable, with all component parts in good operating condition (and all components must meet or exceed the Supplier’s minimum recommended specifications, unless otherwise agreed by Lessor in writing); (iv) delivered or surrendered, as applicable, with all software and documentation necessary for the operation of such Equipment for the performance of the functions for which such Equipment was originally designed (whether or not such software is embedded in or otherwise is a part of such Equipment); and (v) cleaned and cosmetically acceptable, with all Lessee-installed markings removed and all rust, corrosion or other contamination having been removed or properly treated, and in such condition so that it may be immediately installed and placed in service by a third party. Upon delivery, Lessee shall ensure that such Equipment shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, and health and safety guidelines. Lessee shall be responsible for the cost of all repairs, alterations, inspections, appraisals, storage charges, insurance costs, demonstration costs and other related costs necessary to cause such Equipment to be in full compliance with the terms of this Lease. (b) If requested by Lessor, Lessee shall also deliver all related records and other data to Lessor, including all drawings, records of maintenance, modifications, additions and major repairs, computerized maintenance history, and any maintenance and repair manuals, if any (collectively, the “Records”). All drawings, manuals or other documents delivered to Lessor that are subject to periodic revision will be fully up-to-date and current to the latest revision standard of any particular manual or document. In the event any such Records are missing or incomplete, Lessor shall have the right to cause the same to be reconstructed at Lessee’s expense. (c) In addition to Lessor's other rights and remedies hereunder, if such Equipment and the related Records are not returned in a timely fashion, or if repairs are necessary to place any item of Equipment in the condition required in this Section, Lessee shall (i) continue to pay to Lessor per diem rent at the last prevailing lease rate under the applicable Schedule with respect to such item of Equipment, for the period of delay in redelivery, and/or for the period of time reasonably necessary to accomplish such repairs, and (ii) pay to Lessor an amount equal to the aggregate cost of any such repairs. Lessor's acceptance of such rent on account of such delay and/or repair does not constitute an extension or renewal of the term of the related Schedule or a waiver of Lessor's right to prompt return of such Equipment in proper condition. Such amount shall be payable upon the earlier of Lessor’s demand or the return of such Equipment in accordance with this Lease. (d) Without limiting any other terms or conditions of this Lease, the provisions of this Section are of the essence of each Schedule, and upon application to any court of equity having jurisdiction, Lessor shall be entitled to a decree against Lessee requiring Lessee’s specific performance of its agreements in this Section.

 

14.       INDEMNITY. Lessee shall indemnify, defend and keep harmless Lessor and any Assignee (as defined in Section 17), and their respective members, managers, officers agents and employees (each, an "Indemnitee"), from and against any and all Claims (other than such as may directly and proximately result from the actual, but not imputed, gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee), by paying or otherwise discharging same, when and as such Claims shall become due. Lessee agrees that the indemnity provided for in this Section includes the agreement by Lessee to indemnify each Indemnitee from the consequences of its own simple negligence, whether that negligence is the sole or concurring cause of the Claims, and to further indemnify each such Indemnitee with respect to Claims for which such Indemnitee is strictly liable. Lessor shall give Lessee prompt notice of any Claim hereby indemnified against and Lessee shall be entitled to control the defense of and/or to settle any Claim, in each case, so long as (1) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is then continuing, (2) Lessee confirms, in writing, its unconditional and irrevocable commitment to indemnify each Indemnitee with respect to such Claim, (3) Lessee is financially capable of satisfying its obligations under this Section, (4) Lessor approves the defense counsel selected by Lessee, and (5) there is no reasonable risk of criminal liability being imposed on Lessor or any of its Indemnitees as a result of such Claim. The term "Claims" shall mean all claims, allegations, harms, judgments, settlements, suits, actions, debts, obligations, damages (whether incidental, consequential or direct), demands (for compensation, indemnification, reimbursement or otherwise), losses, penalties, fines, liabilities (including strict liability), financing or securitization losses or charges, other charges that Lessor (or any of its affiliates) has incurred or for which it is responsible, in the nature of interest, Liens, financing charges and any other costs (including attorneys' fees and disbursements and any other legal or non-legal expenses of investigation or defense of any Claim, whether or not such Claim is ultimately defeated or enforcing the rights, remedies or indemnities provided for hereunder, or otherwise available at law or equity to Lessor), of whatever kind or nature, contingent or otherwise, matured or unmatured, foreseeable or unforeseeable, by or against any person, arising on account of (A) any Lease Document, including the performance, breach (including any Default or Event of Default) or enforcement of any of the terms thereof, or any early repayment of Lessee’s obligations under the Lease Documents (whether pursuant to acceleration, liquidation or otherwise) or any early termination of the Lease, or (B) the Equipment, or any part or other contents thereof, any substance at any time contained therein or emitted therefrom, including any hazardous substances, or the premises at which the Equipment may be located from time to time, or (C) the ordering, acquisition, delivery, installation or rejection of the Equipment, the possession of any property to which it may be attached from time to time, maintenance, use, condition, ownership or operation of any item of Equipment, and by whomsoever owned, used, possessed or operated, during the term of any Schedule with respect to that item of Equipment, the existence of latent and other defects (whether or not discoverable by Lessor or Lessee) any claim in tort for negligence or strict liability, and any claim for patent, trademark or copyright infringement, or the loss, damage, destruction, theft, removal, return, surrender, sale or other disposition of the Equipment, or any item thereof, including Claims involving or alleging environmental damage, or any criminal or terrorist act, or for whatever other reason whatsoever. If any Claim is made against Lessee or an Indemnitee, the party receiving notice of such Claim shall promptly notify the other, but the failure of the party receiving notice to so notify the other shall not relieve Lessee of any obligation hereunder.

 

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15.         DEFAULT. A default shall be deemed to have occurred hereunder and under a Schedule upon the occurrence of any of the following (each, an "Event of Default"): (a) non-payment of Basic Rent within five (5) days of the applicable rent payment date; (b) non-payment of any Other Payment within five (5) days after it is due; (c) failure to maintain, use or operate the Equipment in compliance with applicable law; (d) breach by Lessee of its covenants pursuant to Section 4(e) hereof; (e) failure to obtain, maintain and comply with all of the insurance coverages required under this Lease that is not cured within five (5) days after notice thereof; (f) any transfer or encumbrance, or the existence of any Lien, except for Permitted Liens; (g) a payment or other default by Lessee under any loan, lease, guaranty or other financial obligation to Lessor (including, without limitation, the Related Lease) or its affiliates which default entitles the other party to such obligation to exercise remedies; (h) a payment or other default by Lessee under any material loan, lease, guaranty or other material financial obligation to any third party which default has been declared; (i) an inaccuracy in any representation or breach of warranty by Lessee (including any false or misleading representation or warranty) in any financial statement or Lease Document, including any omission of any substantial contingent or unliquidated liability or claim against Lessee; (j) the commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar proceeding by or against Lessee or any of its properties or business (unless, if involuntary, the proceeding is dismissed within sixty (60) days of the filing thereof) or the rejection of this Lease or any other Lease Document in any such proceeding; (k) the failure by Lessee generally to pay its debts as they become due or its admission in writing of its inability to pay the same; (l) Lessee shall (1) enter into any transaction of merger or consolidation, unless Lessee shall be the surviving entity (such actions being referred to as an "Event"), unless the surviving entity is organized and existing under the laws of the United States or any state, and prior to such Event: (A) such person executes and delivers to Lessor (x) an agreement satisfactory to Lessor, in its sole discretion, containing such person's effective assumption, and its agreement to pay, perform, comply with and otherwise be liable for, in a due and punctual manner, all of Lessee's obligations having previously arisen, or then or thereafter arising, under any and all of the Lease Documents, and (y) any and all other documents, agreements, instruments, certificates, opinions and filings requested by Lessor; and (B) Lessor is satisfied as to the creditworthiness of such person, and as to such person's conformance to the other standard criteria then used by Lessor when approving transactions similar to the transactions contemplated in this Lease; (2) cease to do business as a going concern, liquidate, or dissolve; or (3) sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets or property; (m) if Lessee is privately held and effective control of Lessee's voting capital stock/membership interests/partnership interests, issued and outstanding from time to time, is not retained by the present holders (unless Lessee shall have provided thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Lessor of the proposed disposition and Lessor shall have consented thereto in writing); (n) if Lessee is a publicly held corporation and there is a material change in the ownership of Lessee’s capital stock, unless Lessor is satisfied as to the creditworthiness of Lessee and as to Lessee's conformance to the other standard criteria then used by Lessor for such purpose immediately thereafter; (o) there occurs a default or anticipatory repudiation under or termination of any guaranty executed in connection with this Lease; (p) failure to satisfy the requirements of any financial covenants set forth herein, or in any rider to this Lease or any Schedule; or (q) failure to timely pay any material suppliers and mechanics for work or repairs to the Equipment; or (r) breach by Lessee of any other covenant, condition or agreement (other than those in items (a)-(q)) under this Lease or any of the other Lease Documents that continues for thirty (30) days after Lessor’s written notice to Lessee (but such notice and cure period will not be applicable unless such breach is curable by practical means within such notice period). The occurrence of an Event of Default with respect to any Schedule shall, at the sole discretion of Lessor, constitute an Event of Default with respect to any or all Schedules to which it is then a party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, Lessor may exercise all rights and remedies hereunder independently with respect to each Schedule and the Equipment covered by such Schedule.

 

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16.   REMEDIES. (a) If an Event of Default occurs with respect to any Schedule, the Lessor thereunder may (in its sole discretion) exercise any one or more of the following remedies with respect to such Schedule and any or all other Schedules to which such Lessor is then a party: (1) proceed at law or in equity, to enforce specifically Lessee’s performance or to recover damages; (2) declare each such Schedule in default, and terminate each such Schedule or otherwise terminate Lessee’s right to use the Equipment and Lessee’s other rights, but not its obligations, thereunder and Lessee shall immediately assemble, make available and, if Lessor requests, return the Equipment to Lessor in accordance with the terms of Section 13 of this Lease; (3) enter any premises, without prior notice, where any item of Equipment is located and take immediate possession of and remove (or disable in place) such item (and/or any unattached parts) by self-help, summary proceedings or otherwise without liability; (4) use the premises where the Equipment is located to store, repair, assemble, auction, sell or otherwise deal with the Equipment, without cost or liability to Lessor; (5) sell, re‑lease or otherwise dispose of any or all of the Equipment, whether or not in Lessor's possession, at public or private sale, with or without notice to Lessee, and apply or retain the net proceeds of such disposition, with Lessee remaining liable for any deficiency and with any excess being for the account of Lessee; (6) enforce any or all of the preceding remedies with respect to any Equipment, and apply any deposit or other cash collateral, or any proceeds of any such Equipment, at any time to reduce any amounts due to Lessor; (7) demand and recover from Lessee all Liquidated Damages and all Other Payments whenever the same shall be due; and (8) exercise any and all other remedies allowed by applicable law, including the UCC. As used herein, “Liquidated Damages” shall mean the liquidated damages (all of which, Lessee hereby acknowledges, are damages to be paid in lieu of future Basic Rent and are reasonable in light of the anticipated harm arising by reason of an Event of Default, and are not a penalty) described in the first sentence of Section 16(b). Upon the occurrence of the Event of Default described in Section 15(j) hereof, the remedy provided in Clause (7) above shall be automatically exercised without the requirement of prior written notice to Lessee or of any other act or declaration by Lessor, and the Liquidated Damages described therein shall be immediately due and payable. If at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default or as a result of any early repayment of Lessee’s obligations under the Lease Documents (whether pursuant to acceleration, liquidation or otherwise) or early termination of the Lease, Lessor determines that (i) the cost of Lessor (or any of its affiliates) maintaining the Lease or otherwise extending credit to Lessee has increased or Lessor’s (or any of its affiliates’ ) cost of capital has increased, or (ii) Lessor’s (or any of its affiliates’) rate of return has decreased or (iii) Lessor (or any of its affiliates) has incurred or will incur increased costs, charges, or any loss, whether pursuant to any third party financing or securitization to which Lessor or any of its affiliates is a party or otherwise, then, in each case, the Basic Rent, the Liquidated Damages and the Stipulated Loss Value shall be increased to an amount necessary to compensate Lessor and its affiliates for such increased costs, charges, losses, and reduction in such rate of return. For the avoidance of doubt, if Lessor or any of its affiliates has entered into a securitization or similar financing transaction of which the Lease Documents are a part, the Basic Rent, the Liquidated Damages and the Stipulated Loss Value shall be increased to an amount necessary to repay in full Lessor’s (or any of its affiliates’) outstanding balance under such securitization or similar financing transaction documents in respect of the Lease Documents in the case of any early repayment of Lessee’s obligations under the Lease Documents (whether pursuant to acceleration, liquidation or otherwise) or any early termination of the Lease.

 

If at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lessor determines that the cost of maintaining the Lease or otherwise extending credit to Lessee has increased because such Event of Default has the effect of reducing the rate of return on Lessor’s capital or increasing the cost of Lessor’s capital, then the Basic Rent, the Liquidated Damages and the Stipulated Loss Value shall be increased to compensate Lessor for such increased cost and reduction in such rate of return.

 

(b) If an Event of Default occurs with respect to any Schedule and/or the Equipment covered thereby, upon demand by Lessor, Lessee shall pay to Lessor an amount calculated as the Stipulated Loss Value of the Equipment (determined as of the next rent payment date after the date of the occurrence of the subject Event of Default), together with all other Rent due with respect to the related Schedule as of such determination date, and all Enforcement Costs (defined in Section 16(c)), less a credit for any disposition proceeds, if applicable pursuant to the application provisions in the next sentence. If Lessor demands the Liquidated Damages under this Section 16(b), and recovers and sells the Equipment, any proceeds received in good and indefeasible funds shall be applied by Lessor, with respect to the related Schedule: first, to pay all Enforcement Costs, to the extent not previously paid; second, to pay to Lessor an amount equal to any unpaid Rent due and payable, together with the Liquidated Damage amounts specified in this Section 16(b), to the extent not previously paid; third, to pay to Lessor any interest accruing on the amounts covered by the preceding clauses, at the Default Rate, from and after the date the same becomes due, through the date of payment; and fourth, (A) if the Lessor under such Schedule is also the Lessor under any other Schedules (whether by retaining the same, or as Assignee), to satisfy any remaining obligations under any or all such other Schedules, or (B) if such Lessor is not the Lessor under any other Schedule, or if Lessee’s obligations to such Lessor under such other Schedules have been fully and indefeasibly satisfied, to reimburse Lessee for such amounts to the extent paid by Lessee as Liquidated Damages pursuant to this Section 16(b).

 

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(c) Unless already specifically provided for in Section 16(b), if an Event of Default occurs with respect to any Schedule, Lessee shall also be liable for all of the following (“Enforcement Costs”): (1) all unpaid Rent due before, during or after exercise of any of the foregoing remedies, and (2) all reasonable legal fees (including consultation, drafting notices or other documents, expert witness fees, sending notices or instituting, prosecuting or defending litigation or arbitration) and other enforcement costs and expenses incurred by reason of any Default or Event of Default or the exercise of Lessor's rights or remedies, including all expenses incurred in connection with the return or other recovery of any Equipment in accordance with the terms of this Lease or in placing such Equipment in the condition required hereby, or the sale, re-lease or other disposition (including but not limited to costs of transportation, possession, storage, insurance, taxes, lien removal, repair, refurbishing, advertising and brokers’ fees, and reasonable legal fees and costs for inside and outside counsel), and sales or use taxes incurred by Lessor in connection with any disposition of the Equipment after the occurrence of an Event of Default, and all other pre-judgment and post-judgment enforcement related actions taken by Lessor or any actions taken by Lessor in any bankruptcy case involving Lessee, the Equipment, or any other person. From and after the date on which an Event of Default occurs, Lessee shall pay interest to Lessor with respect to all amounts due hereunder until such amounts are received by Lessor in good funds at a per annum interest rate that is the lesser of eighteen (18) percent or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law (the “Default Rate”). No right or remedy is exclusive and each may be used successively and cumulatively. Any failure to exercise the rights granted hereunder upon any Default or Event of Default shall not constitute a waiver of any such right. No extension of time for payment or performance of any of Lessee’s obligations hereunder shall operate to release, discharge, modify, change or affect the original liability of Lessee for such obligations, either in whole or in part. In any action to repossess any Equipment or other Collateral, Lessee waives any bonds and any surety or security required by any applicable laws as an incident to such repossession. Notices of Lessor’s intention to accelerate, acceleration, nonpayment, presentment, protest, dishonor or any other notice whatsoever (other than as expressly set forth herein) are waived by Lessee. Any notice given by Lessor of any disposition of the Equipment or any Collateral or other intended action of Lessor which is given in accordance with this Lease at least five (5) business days prior to such action, shall constitute fair and reasonable notice of such action. The execution or acceptance of a Schedule shall not constitute a waiver by Lessor of any pre-existing Default or Event of Default. With respect to any disposition of any Equipment or Collateral pursuant to this Section, (i) Lessor shall have no obligation, subject to the requirements of commercial reasonableness, to clean-up or otherwise prepare the same for disposition, (ii) Lessor may comply with any applicable law in connection with any such disposition, and any actions taken in connection therewith shall not be deemed to have adversely affected the commercial reasonableness of any disposition thereof, (iii) Lessor may disclaim any title or other warranties in connection with any such disposition, (iv) if Lessor purchases any of the Equipment or Collateral at a public or private sale pursuant hereto, Lessor may pay for the same by crediting some or all of Lessee’s obligations under any Schedule, and (v) Lessee shall remain responsible for any deficiency remaining after Lessor’s exercise of its remedies and application of any funds or credits against Lessee’s obligations under any Schedule, and Lessee shall be entitled to any excess after such application.

 

17.   ASSIGNMENT. (a) LESSEE SHALL NOT ASSIGN, DELEGATE, TRANSFER OR ENCUMBER ANY OF ITS RIGHTS OR OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER OR UNDER ANY SCHEDULE, OR ITS LEASEHOLD INTEREST OR ANY COLLATERAL, SUBLET THE EQUIPMENT OR OTHERWISE PERMIT THE EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED OR USED BY, OR TO COME INTO OR REMAIN IN THE POSSESSION OF, ANYONE BUT LESSEE, WITHOUT LESSOR’S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT. Without limiting the foregoing, (1) Lessee may not attempt to dispose of any of the Equipment, and (2) Lessee shall (A) maintain the Equipment free from all Liens, other than Permitted Liens, (B) notify Lessor immediately upon receipt of notice of any Lien affecting the Equipment, and (C) defend Lessor's interest in the Equipment. A “Permitted Lien” shall mean any Lien for Impositions, Liens of mechanics, materialmen, or suppliers and similar Liens arising by operation of law, provided that any such Lien is incurred by Lessee in the ordinary course of business, for sums that are not yet delinquent or are being contested in good faith and with due diligence, by negotiations or by appropriate proceedings which suspend the collection thereof and, in Lessor's sole discretion, (i) do not involve any substantial danger of the sale, forfeiture or loss of the Equipment or any interest therein, and (ii) for the payment of which adequate assurances or security have been provided to Lessor. No disposition referred to in this Section shall relieve Lessee of its obligations, and Lessee shall remain primarily liable under each Schedule and all of the other Lease Documents. (b) Lessor may at any time with or without notice to Lessee grant a security interest in, sell, assign, delegate or otherwise transfer (an “Assignment”) all or any part of its interest in the Equipment, this Lease or any Schedule and any related Lease Documents or any Rent thereunder, or the right to enter into any Schedule, and Lessee shall perform all of its obligations thereunder, to the extent so transferred, for the benefit of the beneficiary of such Assignment (such beneficiary, including any successors and assigns, an “Assignee”). Lessee agrees not to assert against any Assignee any Abatement (without limiting the provisions of Section 2) or Claim that Lessee may have against Lessor, and Assignee shall not be bound by, or otherwise required to perform any of Lessor’s obligations, unless expressly assumed by such Assignee. Lessor shall be relieved of any such assumed obligations. If so directed in writing, Lessee shall pay all Rent and all other sums that become due under the assigned Schedule and other Lease Documents directly to the Assignee or any other party designated in writing by Lessor or such Assignee. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor’s right to enter into an Assignment is essential to Lessor and, accordingly, waives any restrictions under applicable law with respect to an Assignment and any related remedies. Upon the request of Lessor or any Assignee, Lessee also agrees (i) to promptly execute and deliver to Lessor or to such Assignee an acknowledgment of the Assignment in form and substance satisfactory to the requesting party, an insurance certificate and such other documents and assurances reasonably requested by Lessor or Assignee, and (ii) to comply with all other reasonable requirements of any such Assignee in connection with any such Assignment. Upon such Assignment and except as may otherwise be provided herein, all references in this Lease to “Lessor” shall include such Assignee. (c) Subject always to the foregoing, this Lease and each Schedule shall inure to the benefit of, and are binding upon, Lessee’s and Lessor’s respective successors and permitted assigns (and, without limiting the foregoing, shall bind all persons who become bound as a “new debtor” to this Lease and any Schedule, as set forth in UCC Section 9-203(e)).

 

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18.   MISCELLANEOUS.

 

(a)          This Lease, each Schedule and any Riders hereto or thereto, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and shall not be amended or modified in any manner except by a document in writing executed by both parties.

 

(b)         This Lease has been negotiated at arm’s length between persons knowledgeable in the matters dealt with herein. In addition, each party to this Lease has been represented by independent legal counsel of such party’s own choice. Accordingly, any rule of law or any other statute, legal decision or common law principle of similar effect that would require interpretation of any uncertainty or ambiguity in this Lease against the party that drafted it, is of no application and is hereby expressly waived. This Lease shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the parties and this Lease.

 

(c)          If any provision of this Lease, as applied to any party or to any circumstance, shall be found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void, invalid or unenforceable, the same shall in no way affect any other provision of this Lease, the application of any such provision in any other circumstance, or the validity or enforceability of this Lease, and any provision which is found to be void, invalid or unenforceable shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring such provision within the requirements of the law.

 

(d)         Each party to this Lease warrants, represents and agrees that, in executing this Lease, such party (i) does so with knowledge of any and all rights that such party may have with respect to the provisions of this Lease, (ii) has carefully read and considered this Lease and fully understands its contents and the significance of its contents, (iii) is entering into this Lease of such party’s own informed and free will, based upon such party’s own judgment and without any coercion or fear of retaliation, and (iv) has obtained independent legal advice with respect to this Lease.

 

(e)         Lessee hereby waives presentment for payment, protest and demand, notice of protest, demand, dishonor and nonpayment under this Lease, notice of acceleration, notice of intent to accelerate, and any and all other notices or matters of a like nature, and consent to any and all renewals and extensions of the time of payment hereof, including, but not limited to, any notice required under the Civil Code of any applicable jurisdiction(s).

 

(f)          The representations, warranties and agreements of Lessee herein shall be deemed to be continuing and to survive the execution and delivery of this Lease, each Schedule and any other Lease Documents. With respect to any of Lessee's obligations under the other provisions of this Lease which have accrued but not been fully satisfied, performed or complied with prior to the expiration or earlier cancellation or termination of such Schedule, shall survive the expiration or earlier cancellation or termination thereof.

 

(g)          All of Lessee’s obligations hereunder and under any Schedule shall be performed at Lessee’s sole expense. Lessee shall reimburse Lessor promptly upon demand for all expenses incurred by Lessor in connection with (1) any action taken by Lessor at Lessee’s request, or in connection with any option, (2) the filing or recording of real property waivers and UCCs, (3) any Enforcement Costs not recovered pursuant to Section 16, (4) all inspections and appraisals, and (5) all lien search reports (and copies of filings) requested by Lessor. If Lessee fails to perform any of its obligations with respect to a Schedule, Lessor shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to effect such performance, and Lessee shall reimburse Lessor, upon demand, for all expenses incurred by Lessor in connection with such performance. Lessor's effecting such compliance shall not be a waiver of Lessee's default. All amounts payable under this Section, if not paid when due, shall be paid to Lessor together with interest thereon at the Default Rate.

 

(h)                   Lessee irrevocably appoints Lessor as Lessee's attorney-in-fact (which power shall be deemed coupled with an interest) to: (1) make minor corrections to manifest errors in factual data in any Schedule and/or any addenda, attachments, exhibits and/or riders to this Lease or any Schedule; and (2) execute, endorse and deliver any documents and checks or drafts relating to or received in payment for any loss or damage under the policies of insurance required by this Lease, but only to the extent that the same relates to the Equipment, or are required by titling agencies in order to reflect Lessor as the lienholder with respect to certificates of title pertaining to motor vehicles (if any) comprising the Equipment.

 

(i)          Lessee agrees to execute, acknowledge, deliver and record or file such further instruments (including, without limitation, further deeds of trust, security agreements, financing statements, continuation statements and assignments of rents or leases) and do such further acts as may be necessary, desirable or proper to implement the provisions of the immediately preceding subparagraph or to carry out more effectively the purposes of this Lease.

 

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(j)          LESSOR AND LESSEE HEREBY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO WHICH LESSEE AND/OR LESSOR MAY BE PARTIES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY PERTAINING TO THIS LEASE.

 

(k)          All notices (excluding billings and communications in the ordinary course of business) hereunder shall be in writing, personally delivered, delivered by overnight courier service, or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the other party at its respective address stated below the signature of such party or at such other address as such party shall from time to time designate in writing to the other party; and shall be effective from the date of receipt.

 

(l)         During the term of this Lease, Lessee shall not prepay any indebtedness owning to any person (other than Lessor) if such prepayment impairs Lessee’s ability to fulfill its obligations hereunder on a timely basis.

 

(m)         During the term of this Lease, Lessee shall not enter into any acquisition, merger, consolidation, reorganization, or recapitalization, or reclassify its capital, or liquidate, wind up, or dissolve (or suffer any liquidation or dissolution), or convey, sell, assign, lease, transfer, or otherwise dispose of, in one transaction or a series of transactions, all or any substantial part of its business, property, or assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or acquire by purchase or otherwise all or substantially all of the properties, assets, or other evidence of beneficial ownership of any person or entity, or commit to do any of the foregoing.

 

(n)         During the term of this Lease, Lessee shall not guarantee or otherwise become in any way liable with respect to any obligation of any person or entity except by endorsement of instruments or items of payment for deposit to the account of Lessee which are transmitted or turned over to Lessor.

 

(o)         During the term of this Lease, Lessee shall not take any action concerning or with respect to the Equipment that is inconsistent with the provisions or purposes of this Lease or that would otherwise impair or threaten to impair Lessor’s interest in the Equipment or Lessor’s rights under the Lease.

 

(p)          This Lease shall not be effective unless and until accepted by execution by an officer of Lessor at the address as set forth below the signature of Lessor. THIS LEASE AND ALL OF THE OTHER LEASE DOCUMENTS, AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER, SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN (THE “STATE”) (WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES OF THE STATE, INCLUDING ALL MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE, REGARDLESS OF THE LOCATION OF THE EQUIPMENT. Lessee hereby irrevocably consents and agrees that any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or in any way in connection with this Lease may be instituted or brought in the courts of the State of Michigan or any U.S. District Court in the State of Michigan, as Lessor may elect. Lessee hereby irrevocably accepts and submits to, for itself and in respect of its property, generally and unconditionally, the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any such court, and to all proceedings in such courts if the action is commenced by Lessor and to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts if commenced by Lessee. The parties agree that a summons and complaint commencing an action or proceeding in any such court shall be properly served and shall confer personal jurisdiction if served personally or by certified mail to it at the mailing address below Lessee’s signature, or as it may provide in writing from time to time, or as otherwise provided under the laws of the State.

 

(q)         In the event of any litigation between or among the parties hereto respecting or arising out of this Lease, the successful or prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorneys’ fees and other costs in connection therewith, including any attorneys’ fees incurred after a judgment has been rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction. Any judgment shall include an attorneys’ fees clause which shall entitle the judgment creditor to recover attorneys’ fees incurred to enforce a judgment hereon, which attorneys’ fees shall be an element of post-judgment costs. The parties agree that this attorneys’ fee provision shall not merge into any judgment.

 

(r)         All amounts payable hereunder are payable in lawful money of the United States. Lessee agrees to pay all costs of collection when incurred, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, whether or not a suit or action is instituted to enforce this Lease, including but not limited to court costs, appraisal fees, the cost of searching records, obtaining title reports and title insurance and trustee’s fees, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

 

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(s)          This Lease and all of the other Lease Documents may be executed in counterparts. Photocopies, email or facsimile transmissions of signatures shall be deemed original signatures and shall be fully binding on the parties to the same extent as original signatures. The transfer or possession of the “Original” of this Lease shall be irrelevant to the full or collateral assignment of, or grant of security interest in, any Schedule; provided, however, no security interest in any Schedule may be created through the transfer, possession or control, as applicable, of any counterpart of such Schedule other than the original thereof, which shall be identified as the document or record (as applicable) marked "Original" and all other counterparts shall be marked "Duplicate".

 

(t)         Each right, power and remedy given to Lessor by this Lease or any Rider shall be in addition to all other rights, powers, and remedies given to Lessor by this Lease or any Rider or by virtue of any statute, rule of law, or any other agreement between Lessee and Lessor. Any forbearance or failure or delay by Lessor in exercising any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall not preclude the further exercise thereof. Every right, power, and remedy of Lessor shall continue in full force and effect until such right, power, or remedy is specifically waived by an instrument in writing signed by Lessor.

 

(u)          If Lessor is required by the terms hereof to pay to or for the benefit of Lessee any amount received as a refund of an Imposition or as insurance proceeds, Lessor shall not be required to pay such amount, if any Default has occurred and not been cured or any Event of Default shall have occurred and not been waived by Lessor. In addition, if Lessor is required by the terms hereof to cooperate with Lessee in connection with certain matters, such cooperation shall not be required if a Default or Event of Default has then occurred and is continuing.

 

(v)          To the extent Lessor’s consent is requested or required with respect to any matter, the reasonableness of Lessor's withholding of such consent shall be determined based on the then existing circumstances; provided, that Lessor's withholding of its consent shall be deemed reasonable for all purposes if (i) the taking of the action that is the subject of such request, might result (in Lessor's discretion), in (A) an impairment of Lessor's rights, title or interests hereunder or under any Schedule or other Lease Document, or to the Equipment, or (B) expose Lessor to any Claims or Impositions, or (ii) Lessee fails to provide promptly to Lessor any filings, certificates, opinions or indemnities required by Lessor as a condition to such consent. Neither Lessee nor any of its affiliates will in the future issue any press release or other public disclosure using the name of Lessor or its affiliates or referring to this Agreement or the other Lease Documents without at least five (5) business days' prior notice to Lessor and without the prior written consent of Lessor unless (and only to the extent that) such Lessee or affiliate is required to do so under applicable law and then, in any event, such Lessee or affiliate will consult with Lessor before issuing such press release or other public disclosure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Lessee may make such public disclosures with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Lease Documents in connection with all regular and periodic reports (including without limitation any Form 8-Ks) and all registration statements and prospectuses, if any, filed by Lessee with any securities exchange or with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any governmental or private regulatory authority. Lessee hereby authorizes Lessor and its affiliates to make mention of Lessor’s participation in this transaction in its marketing, sales materials, printed media, tombstones or web-based material.

 

(w)          The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.

 

19.      DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) The following terms when used in this Lease or in any of the Schedules have the following meanings: (1) “affiliate”: with respect to any given person, shall mean (i) each person that directly or indirectly owns or controls, whether beneficially or as a trustee, guardian or other fiduciary, five (5) percent or more of the voting stock, membership interest or similar equity interest having ordinary voting power in the election of directors or managers of such person, (ii) each person that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such person, or (iii) each of such person’s officers, directors, members, joint venturers and partners. For the purposes of this definition, “control” of a person means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of its management or policies, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; (2) "applicable law" or "law": any law, rule, regulation, ordinance, order, code, common law, interpretation, judgment, directive, decree, treaty, injunction, writ, determination, award, permit or similar norm or decision of any governmental authority; (3) “AS IS, WHERE IS”: AS IS, WHERE IS, without warranty, express or implied, with respect to any matter whatsoever; (4) "business day": any day, other than a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday for commercial banks under the laws of the state of the Lessor’s notice address; (5) "governmental authority": any federal, state, county, municipal, regional or other governmental authority, agency, board, body, instrumentality or court, in each case, whether domestic or foreign; (6) "person": any individual, corporation, limited liability entity, partnership, joint venture, or other legal entity or a governmental authority, whether employed, hired, affiliated, owned, contracted with, or otherwise related or unrelated to Lessee or Lessor; and (7) "UCC" or "Uniform Commercial Code": the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State or in any other applicable jurisdiction; and any reference to an article (including Article 2A) or section thereof shall mean the corresponding article or section (however termed) of any such applicable version of the Uniform Commercial Code. (b) The following terms when used herein or in any of the Schedules shall be construed as follows: (1) "herein," "hereof," "hereunder," etc.: in, of, under, etc. this Lease or such other Lease Document in which such term appears (and not merely in, of, under, etc. the section or provision where the reference occurs); (2) "including": means including without limitation unless such term is followed by the words "and limited to," or similar words; and (3) "or": at least one, but not necessarily only one, of the alternatives enumerated. Any defined term used in the singular preceded by "any" indicates any number of the members of the relevant class. Any Lease Document or other agreement or instrument referred to herein means such agreement or instrument as supplemented and amended from time to time. Any reference to Lessor or Lessee shall include their permitted successors and assigns. Any reference to an applicable law shall also mean such law as amended, superseded or replaced from time to time.

 

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20.         RIDERS. Riders Nos. 1 through 3 attached hereto are incorporated in this Lease.

 

21.          CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION AND CROSS-DEFAULT. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided herein or any other document, this Lease and any Schedules, the Equipment and the Collateral in which Lessor now or hereafter has an interest or are now or hereafter executed in connection herewith are cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with all other agreements between Lessor and Lessee such that the Equipment and Collateral identified on each Schedule or described herein, stand as security for all obligations of Lessee to Lessor.

 

signatures on following page

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Master Lease Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first above set forth.

 

Lessee:

 

HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC,

a Colorado limited liability company

 

By:                                             

Name: Richard A. Murphy

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Address: 14133 County Rd. 9 ½, Longmont, CO 80504

Form of Organizations: limited liability company

Jurisdiction of Organizations: Colorado

Federal Employer Identification No.: 20-4346218

Organizational Number: 20061076289

 

Lessor:

 

UTICA LEASECO, LLC,

a Florida limited liability company

 

By:                                             

Name:     Ryann Whitmore

Title:       Vice President

 

905 South Boulevard East

Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307

 

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RIDER NO. 1 TO MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT

 

 

To and part of Master Lease Agreement dated as of the 24th day of March, 2022 (the "Lease"), between UTICA LEASECO, LLC, its successors and assigns ("Lessor"), and HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, its successors and permitted assigns (hereafter referred to both individually, and collectively (if more than one), as "Lessee").

 

AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE PAYMENTS.

 

All payments of Basic Rent pursuant to Section 2 of the Lease shall be paid by automatic debit from Lessee’s bank account (the “Bank Account”) specified on the Authorization for Pre-Arranged Payments attached hereto as Exhibit No. 1 (the “Authorization”).

 

In addition to the conditions precedent specified in Section 5 of the Lease, Lessor’s agreement to purchase and lease Equipment under a Schedule is conditioned upon Lessor having received the Authorization duly executed by Lessee, in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor.

 

In addition to the representations and warranties made by Lessee in Section 3 of this Lease, Lessee represents, warrants and agrees that, as of the effective date of this Lease and of each Schedule: (a) the Bank Account is Lessee’s primary operating account as of the date of this Lease, and any additional bank accounts specified on Exhibit No. 2 attached hereto constitute all other bank accounts maintained by Lessee as of the date of this Lease; and (b) Lessee shall provide to Lessor prior written notice if at any time the Bank Account ceases to be Lessee’s primary operating account or if Lessee establishes other bank accounts in addition to those specified on Exhibit No. 2 attached hereto.

 

In addition to the Events of Default specified in Section 15 of this Lease, Lessee’s failure to maintain the Bank Account as its primary operating account, without (a) prior notice to Lessor, (b) the designation of a replacement primary operating account, and (c) execution and delivery to Lessor of an Authorization with respect to such replacement account, shall constitute an Event of Default.

 

If any payment of Basic Rent or any other amount due under the Lease intended to be paid by automated clearing house debit is not processed or returned on the basis of insufficient funds in the designated bank account, upon demand, Lessee shall pay Lessor a charge equal to five (5) percent of the amount of such payment.

 

 

Lessee:

 

HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC,

a Colorado limited liability company

 

By:                                             

Name: Richard A. Murphy

Title:   Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 1

 

Authorization for pre-arranged payments

 

Please fill out and execute this document along with a matching voided check

CREDITOR

Name               Utica Leaseco, LLC                                                                                 

Address 905 South Boulevard East          City: Rochester Hills                           State: MI                  Zip: 48307

Account ____________________________________

 

DEPOSITOR

Customer Name ______________________________________________________________         Phone #_________________________________

Address________________________ ______________________________________________

City__________ ____________________________          State_________ _________          Zip_______________________

 

From time to time, Depositor may enter into an additional Financing Agreement with Creditor (hereinafter each Additional Agreement and collectively the Additional Agreements). Such Additional Agreements will require Depositor to remit certain periodic payments and other sums including, but not limited to, applicable insurance charges, interim rent, service and returned item fees or personal property and other taxes and governmental charges associated with the ownership, possession or use of the Property to Creditor. PAYMENTS UNDER THE ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT(S) MAY VARY. Depositor may request to be set-up for Electronic Funds Withdrawal for any Additional Agreement by sending a written request to Creditor. Such request may be sent via mail, facsimile or electronic mail and Creditor may rely on any such request even if the request is not signed by Depositor. Any such request approved by Creditor shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Master Authorization for Electronic Funds Withdrawal Agreement. For any such request approved by Creditor, Depositor hereby requests and authorizes Creditor (or any assignee of Creditor), without notice to Depositor, to issue any check, draft or order for payment on the below referenced Bank Account, as Depositors agent, until such time as Depositor delivers written revocation of such authorization to Creditor and the below referenced Bank or Financial Institution (the Bank). Creditor hereby authorizes the Bank to debit the Bank Account by an amount equal to the check, draft or order presented for payment. Nothing herein shall require Creditor or Depositor to enter into any Additional Agreements.

            Initials

 

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ACCOUNT INFORMATION

 

 

Name: _____________________         Phone # Fax #.(____)_____________________________

Branch Address: City:______________________________ State: __________ Zip: __________________________

Checking Account # ABA Routing # (9 digits):

 


 

NOTICE: Depositor has previously entered into the above referenced Agreement which requires Depositor to remit certain periodic payments and other sums including, but not limited to, applicable insurance charges, service and returned item fees, interim rent or personal property and other taxes and governmental charges associated with the ownership, possession or use of the Property to Creditor on the due date thereof. In order to provide for the convenient remittance of such amounts to Creditor, Depositor hereby

 

requests and authorizes Creditor (or any assignee of Creditor) to issue any check, draft, or order for payment on the above referenced Bank Account, as Depositors agent, until such time as Depositor delivers written revocation of such authorization to Creditor and the above referenced Bank or Financial Institution (the Bank). Creditor hereby authorizes the Bank to debit the Bank Account by an amount equal to the check, draft or order presented for payment. The amount drawn on your Bank Account will be the amount set forth on the invoices provided by Creditor to Depositor from time to time and such amounts will also appear on your monthly statement provided by the Bank to Depositor. The amount authorized to be drawn on the Account each month shall be the sum of the periodic payment and all other sums then due and payable under the terms of the Agreement.

 

The amount drawn each month may vary from month to month due to the timing of such obligations as property taxes, applicable insurance charges, interim rent, or personal property and other taxes and governmental charges associated with the ownership, possession or use of the Property. Depositor agrees to maintain a balance in the Account sufficient to cover such amounts. In the event any check, draft or order is not paid upon presentation, Depositor shall immediately deposit an amount in the Bank Account sufficient to cover such check, draft or order. In the event any check, draft or order is not paid upon presentation, Creditor reserves the right to cancel this Authorization for Pre- Arranged Payments and require Depositor to remit all periodic payments and other sums due and payable under the terms of the Agreement directly to Creditor. Depositor acknowledges and agrees that all payments due under the terms of the Agreement are the responsibility of Depositor. If any payment is not made under this Authorization for Pre- Arranged Payments for any reason including, without limitation, insufficient funds in the Bank Account, temporary suspension of service by the Bank, or the Bank Account is closed, Depositor shall be required to make the payment manually on time. If this is not done, late charges (as defined in the Agreement) shall apply. Cancellation of this Agreement must be requested 7 days prior to your due date. It is agreed that these transfers and adjustments may be made electronically under the rules of the National Automated Clearing House Association.

 

Please note: A matching voided check must be included with this         

authorization form in order for your request to be processed.

THE FOREGOING IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED

 

TO AS OF THIS                   DAY OF                  ,20         ,

 

BY A DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DEPOSITOR.

 

X                                                      

Depositor Signature exactly as it appears on Banks Records

 

X                                                      

Signature of Joint Account Holder (If applicable)

 

 

 

Exhibit 2

 

Bank Account Information of Lessee

 

 

 

 


 

RIDER NO. 2 TO MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT

 

 

To and part of Master Lease Agreement dated as of the 24th day of March, 2022 (the "Lease"), between UTICA LEASECO, LLC, its successors and assigns ("Lessor") and HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, its successors and permitted assigns (hereafter referred to both individually, and collectively (if more than one), as "Lessee").

 

LEASE ADMINISTRATION FEE. Lessee shall pay to Lessor a Lease Administration fee in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($2,500.00) Dollars, plus reinspection travel expenses, and on each anniversary of this Schedule and on the same day of each year thereafter, during the term of this Lease.

 

 

Lessee:

 

HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC,

a Colorado limited liability company

 

 

By:                                                            

Name:   Richard A. Murphy

Title:     Chief Executive Officer

 

Lessor:

 

UTICA LEASECO, LLC,

a Florida limited liability company

 

 

By:                                                                       

Name:    Ryann Whitmore

Title:       Vice President

 


 

 

 

 


 

RIDER NO. 3 TO MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT

 

 

To and part of Master Lease Agreement dated as of the 24th day of March, 2022 (the "Lease"), between UTICA LEASECO, LLC, its successors and assigns ("Lessor") and HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, its successors and permitted assigns (hereafter referred to both individually, and collectively (if more than one), as "Lessee").

 

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS PRECEDENT. In addition to the conditions precedent specified in Section 5 of the Lease, Lessor’s agreement to purchase and lease any Equipment under a Schedule is conditioned upon Lessor having received the following, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lessor: The Master Lease Guaranty (the “Guaranty”), in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor, duly executed by

 

Enservco Corporation

 

(if more than one, collectively, the “Guarantor”).

 

 

If applicable, Lessee shall also deliver all original subleases for all or any part of the Equipment or Collateral, together with an assignment of all rights (but no obligations) by Lessee to Lessor thereunder.

 

Lessee:

 

HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC,

a Colorado limited liability company

 

 

By:                                                            

Name: Richard A. Murphy

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Lessor:

 

UTICA LEASECO, LLC,

a Florida limited liability company

 

By:                                                                              

Name:  Ryann Whitmore

Title:    Vice President

 

 

Exhibit 10.3

 

MASTER LEASE GUARANTY


 

 

THIS MASTER LEASE GUARANTY (this "Guaranty") is executed and delivered by

 

ENSERVCO CORPORATION

 

(if more than one, collectively, "Guarantor") in favor of UTICA LEASECO, LLC, its successors and assigns ("Lessor"), in connection with that certain Master Lease Agreement dated as of the 24th day of March, 2022, together with all Equipment Schedules executed or to be executed pursuant thereto (the "Lease"), by and between Lessor and HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, its successors and permitted assigns (hereafter referred to both individually, and collectively (if more than one) as “Lessee”). All capitalized terms shall have the meanings defined in the Lease Documents (as such term is defined in the Lease).

 

In order to induce Lessor to enter into the Lease (execution and delivery hereof being a condition precedent to Lessor’s obligations under the Lease), and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Guarantor hereby UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEES: (a) to pay Lessor in lawful money of the United States all Rents and other sums due under the Lease Documents or otherwise, or any substitutions therefor, in the amounts, at the times and in the manner set forth in the Lease Documents, plus all costs and expenses; and (b) to perform, at the time and in the manner set forth in the Lease Documents, all of the terms, covenants and conditions therein required to be kept, observed or performed by Lessee (collectively, the “Obligations”). If there is more than one guarantor of the Obligations, the obligations of each guarantor are joint and several.

 

1.         This Guaranty is a continuing one and shall terminate only upon full payment of all rents and all other sums due under the Lease Documents and the performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions therein required to be kept, observed or performed by Lessee, including such payment and performance under all schedules made a part of said Lease Documents, whether to be performed before or after the last rent payment has been made under the Lease Documents. Guarantor expressly waives the right to revoke or terminate this Guaranty, including any statutory right of revocation under the laws of any state. This Guaranty is a guaranty of prompt payment and performance (and not merely a guaranty of collection).

 

2.         Guarantor authorizes Lessor, with Lessee’s consent where required, without notice or demand, and without affecting his liability hereunder, from time to time to: (a) change the amount, time or manner of payment of rent or other sums reserved in the Lease Documents; (b) change any of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of the Lease Documents; (c) amend, modify, change or supplement the Lease Documents; (d) consent to Lessee’s assignment of the Lease Documents or to the sublease of all, or any portion, of the equipment covered by the Lease Documents; (e) receive and hold security for the payment of this Guaranty or the performance of the Lease Documents, and exchange, enforce, waive and release any such security; and (f) apply such security and direct the order or manner of sale thereof as Lessor in its discretion may determine.

 

3.         Guarantor waives any right to require Lessor to: (a) proceed against Lessee, any other guarantor or any other person directly or contingently liable for the payment of any of the Obligations; (b) proceed against or exhaust any security held from Lessee, any other guarantor or any other person directly or contingently liable for the payment of any of the Obligations; (c) pursue any other remedy in Lessor’s power whatsoever; or (d) notify Guarantor of any adverse change in Lessee’s financial condition or of any default by Lessee in the payment of any rent or other sums reserved in the Lease Documents or in the performance of any term, covenant or condition therein required to be kept, observed or performed by Lessee. Guarantor waives any defense arising by reason of any disability or other defense of Lessee (except to the extent the Obligations have been paid), any lack of authority of Lessee with respect to the Lease Documents, the invalidity, illegality or lack of enforceability of the Lease Documents from any cause whatsoever, the failure of Lessor to acquire title to the equipment (if applicable) subject to the Lease Documents or to perfect or maintain perfection of any interest therein or the cessation from any cause whatsoever of the liability of Lessee (including, without limitation, discharge in bankruptcy), and any other circumstance whatsoever that might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge, release or defense of a guarantor or surety, or that might otherwise limit recourse against Guarantor; provided, however, that Guarantor does not waive any defense arising from the due performance by Lessee of the terms and conditions of the Lease Documents. Lessor may, at Lessor’s election, foreclose on any security held by Lessor and sell, lease, transfer or otherwise deal with such Equipment, by one or more judicial or nonjudicial sales, without affecting or impairing in any way the liability of Guarantor. Guarantor waives any defense arising out of any such election by Lessor, even though such election operates to impair or extinguish any right of reimbursement or subrogation or other right or remedy of Lessor against Lessee or any security. In the absence of agreeing to the waivers contained in this paragraph, Guarantor may have the right of subrogation or reimbursement against Lessee. For example, if Lessor elects to take back and sell the Equipment through a nonjudicial sale, Guarantor gives up any potential defenses by agreeing to the foregoing waivers. Guarantor also expressly waives any defense or benefit that may be derived from any “one form of action” rule or anti-deficiency statute he would otherwise have under the laws of any state. Upon demand, Guarantor agrees to pay and perform the Obligations regardless of any existing or future offset or claim which may be asserted by Guarantor. This Guaranty and Guarantor’s payment obligations hereunder shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time payment of any of the Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be restored or returned by Lessor, all as though such payment had not been made. Lessor’s good faith determination as to whether a payment must be restored or returned shall be binding on Guarantor. Until the payment and performance of all Obligations due or to be performed by Lessee, Guarantor shall have no right of subrogation against Lessee, and waives any right to enforce any remedy which Lessor now has or hereafter may have against Lessee, and waives any benefit of, and any right to participate in, any security now or hereafter held by Lessor. Guarantor waives all presentments, demands for performance, notices of nonperformance, protests, notices of dishonor, and notices of acceptance of this Guaranty. Guarantor also waives notice of and hereby consents to any amendment, modification, supplement, extension, renewal or restatement of the Lease Documents.

 

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4.  Guarantor represents and warrants to Lessor that:

 

(a) (1) The execution, delivery and performance hereof by Guarantor do not contravene any law, governmental rule, regulation or order now binding on Guarantor, or contravene the provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any lien or encumbrances upon the property of Guarantor under, any material agreement, indenture or other instrument to which Guarantor is a party or by which he or his property is bound. (2) The financial statements of Guarantor (copies of which have been furnished to Lessor) fairly present Guarantor’s financial condition as of the date of such statements, and since the date of such statements there has been no material adverse change in such condition.

 

(b)  This Guaranty constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Guarantor, enforceable against Guarantor in accordance with the terms hereof, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and by applicable laws (including any applicable common law and equity) and judicial decisions which may affect the remedies provided herein.

 

(c)   There are no pending actions or proceedings to which Guarantor is a party, and there are no other pending or threatened actions or proceedings of which Guarantor has knowledge, before any court, arbitrator or administrative agency, which, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a Material Adverse Effect. As used herein, “Material Adverse Effect” shall mean (1) a materially adverse effect on the business, condition (financial or otherwise), operations, performance or properties of Guarantor, or (2) a material impairment of the ability of Guarantor to perform his obligations under or to remain in compliance with this Guaranty or of Lessor’s rights and remedies under this Guaranty. Further, Guarantor is not in default under any financial or other material agreement which, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(d)    Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that Guarantor will enjoy a substantial economic benefit by virtue of the extension of credit by Lessor to Lessee pursuant to the Lease Documents.

 

5.  Guarantor covenants and agrees as follows: (a) Guarantor will provide to Lessor on or before March 31 and August 31 of each year, financial statements of Guarantor as of the immediately preceding December 31 and June 30, respectively, prepared in reasonable detail and certified as true and correct by Guarantor. (b) Guarantor will promptly execute and deliver to Lessor such further documents, instruments and assurances and take such further action as Lessor from time to time may request in order to carry out the intent and purpose of this Guaranty and to establish and protect the rights and remedies created or intended to be created in favor of Lessor hereunder. (c) Guarantor has been advised by Lessor that the USA Patriot Act establishes minimum standards of account information to be collected and maintained by Lessor, and that to help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account; and specifically, this means that when Guarantor executes this Guaranty, Lessor may ask for Guarantor’s name and address, date of birth, and other information that will allow Lessor to identify Guarantor; and that Lessor may also ask to see the driver’s license or other identifying documents of Guarantor.

 

6.    A default shall be deemed to have occurred under this Guaranty upon the occurrence of any of the following (each, an “Event of Default”): (a) Guarantor shall fail to perform or observe any covenant, condition or agreement to be performed or observed by him hereunder and such failure shall continue unremedied for a period of ten (10) days after the earlier of the actual knowledge of Guarantor or written notice thereof to Guarantor by Lessor; or (B) Guarantor shall (1) be generally not paying his debts as they become due, (2) take action for the purpose of invoking the protection of any bankruptcy or insolvency law, or any such law is invoked against or with respect to Guarantor or his property, and such petition filed against Guarantor is not dismissed within sixty (60) days; or (c) there is an anticipatory repudiation of Guarantor’s obligations pursuant to this Guaranty; or (d) any certificate, statement, representation, warranty or audit contained herein or furnished with respect to this Guaranty by or on behalf of Guarantor proving to have been false in any material respect at the time as of which the facts therein set forth were stated or certified, or having omitted any substantial contingent or unliquidated liability or claim against Guarantor; or (e) a payment or other default by Guarantor under any loan, lease, guaranty or other financial obligation to Lessor or its affiliates which default entitles the other party to such obligation to exercise remedies; or (f) a payment or other default by Guarantor under any material loan, lease, guaranty or other material financial obligation to any third party which default has been declared; (g) Guarantor dies and his obligations in connection with this Guaranty are not assumed by a person reasonably satisfactory to Lessor; or (h) an Event of Default shall have occurred under, and as defined in, the Lease.

 

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Upon an Event of Default hereunder, Lessor may, at its option (without election of remedies), do any one or more of the following, all of which are hereby authorized by Guarantor:

 

A.    declare this Guaranty and the other Lease Documents to be in default and thereafter sue for and recover from the Guarantor and/or Lessee all liquidated damages, accelerated rentals and/or other sums otherwise recoverable from the Guarantor and/or Lessee under this Guaranty and the other Lease Documents; and/or

 

B.     sue for and recover all damages then or thereafter incurred by Lessor as a result of such Event of Default; and/or

 

C.     seek specific performance of Guarantor’s obligations hereunder.

 

In addition, Guarantor shall be liable for all reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred by reason of any Event of Default or the exercise of Lessor’s remedies hereunder and/or under the Lease Documents, whether or not a lawsuit is filed. No right or remedy referred to in this Section is intended to be exclusive, but each shall be cumulative, and shall be in addition to any other remedy referred to above or otherwise available at law or in equity, and may be exercised concurrently or separately from time to time.

 

The failure of Lessor to exercise the rights granted hereunder upon any Event of Default shall not constitute a waiver of any such right upon the continuation or reoccurrence of any such Event of Default.

 

The obligations of Guarantor hereunder are independent of the obligations of Lessee. A separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against Guarantor (or any thereof) whether an action is brought against Lessee or whether Lessee be joined in any such action or actions.

 

7.     GUARANTOR AGREES THAT THIS GUARANTY AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF LESSOR AND GUARANTOR HEREUNDER SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, INCLUDING ALL MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE. Guarantor agrees that any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Guaranty may be commenced in any state or Federal court in the State of Michigan, and agrees that a summons and complaint commencing an action or proceeding in any such court shall be properly served and shall confer personal jurisdiction if served personally or by certified mail to him at his address hereinbelow set forth, or as he may provide in writing from time to time, or as otherwise provided under the laws of the State of Michigan.

 

8.     GUARANTOR HEREBY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO WHICH GUARANTOR AND LESSOR MAY BE PARTIES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY PERTAINING TO THIS GUARANTY OR THE LEASE DOCUMENTS. THIS WAIVER IS KNOWINGLY, WILLINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY MADE BY GUARANTOR AND GUARANTOR HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR OPINION HAVE BEEN MADE BY ANY INDIVIDUAL TO INDUCE THIS WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY OR IN ANY WAY TO MODIFY OR NULLIFY ITS EFFECT. GUARANTOR FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS BEEN REPRESENTED IN THE SIGNING OF THIS GUARANTY AND IN THE MAKING OF THIS WAIVER BY INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL, SELECTED OF HIS OWN FREE WILL, AND THAT HE HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THIS WAIVER WITH COUNSEL.

 

9.     This Guaranty shall inure to the benefit of Lessor, its successors and assigns, and shall be binding upon the personal representatives, heirs and permitted assigns of Guarantor. The obligations of Guarantor hereunder may not be assigned or delegated without the prior written consent of Lessor.

 

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10.         All notices hereunder shall be in writing, personally delivered, delivered by overnight courier service, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

 

If to Guarantor: ENSERVCO CORPORATION
14133 County Rd. 9 ½         
Longmont, CO 80504
   
If to Lessor:

UTICA LEASECO, LLC

905 South Boulevard East

Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307

         

or to such other address as such party shall from time to time designate in writing to the other party; and shall be effective from the date of receipt.

 

11.   This Guaranty constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and shall not be rescinded, amended or modified in any manner except by a document in writing executed by both parties. Any provision of this Guaranty 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.

 

12.   This Guaranty may be executed in counterparts. Photocopies or facsimile transmissions of signatures shall be deemed original signatures and shall be fully binding on the parties to the same extent as original signatures.

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has caused this Master Lease Guaranty to be duly executed as of the 24th day of March, 2022.

 

 

 

 

ENSERVCO CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

Richard A. Murphy

 

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Address: 14133 County Rd. 9 ½         
               Longmont, CO 80504

 

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EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE HEAT-0001

 

This Equipment Schedule HEAT-0001 is executed pursuant to that certain Master Lease Agreement dated as of the 24th day of March, 2022 (the "Lease"; which is incorporated herein by reference). This Equipment Schedule, together with the Lease and all other schedules and riders thereto, shall constitute one document. To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Equipment Schedule and the Lease, the terms of this Equipment Schedule shall prevail. Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Lease

 

1.     LEASE OF EQUIPMENT. Pursuant to Section 5 of the Lease, the Lessor shall lease to Lessee, and the Lessee shall lease from the Lessor, the Equipment set forth in the schedule attached hereto.

 

FUNDING AMOUNT: $6,225,000.00

 

2.     TERM. Upon and after the date of execution hereof, the Equipment shall be subject to the terms and conditions provided herein and in the Lease.

 

A full term of lease with respect to said Equipment shall commence on the date hereof and shall extend for forty-eight (48) months after June 24, 2022 (the "Base Lease Commencement Date").

 

 

3.

RENT.

 

 

a.

During the period from the date hereof to the Base Lease Commencement Date (the "Interim Term"), the pro-rated rent for said Equipment shall be as set forth in the schedule below.

 

 

b.

From and after the Base Lease Commencement Date, the monthly rent for said Equipment during the term of this Lease shall be as set forth in the schedule below.

 

Payment Date

Amount

4/24/2022

$168,075.00

5/24/2022

$168,075.00

6/24/2022

$168,075.00

7/24/2022

$168,075.00

8/24/2022

$168,075.00

9/24/2022

$168,075.00

10/24/2022

$168,075.00

11/24/2022

$168,075.00

12/24/2022

$168,075.00

1/24/2023

$168,075.00

2/24/2023

$168,075.00

3/24/2023

$168,075.00

4/24/2023

$168,075.00

5/24/2023

$168,075.00

6/24/2023

$168,075.00

7/24/2023

$168,075.00

8/24/2023

$168,075.00

9/24/2023

$168,075.00

10/24/2023

$168,075.00

 

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11/24/2023

$168,075.00

12/24/2023

$168,075.00

1/24/2024

$168,075.00

2/24/2024

$168,075.00

3/24/2024

$168,075.00

4/24/2024

$168,075.00

5/24/2024

$168,075.00

6/24/2024

$168,075.00

7/24/2024

$168,075.00

8/24/2024

$168,075.00

9/24/2024

$168,075.00

10/24/2024

$168,075.00

11/24/2024

$168,075.00

12/24/2024

$168,075.00

1/24/2025

$168,075.00

2/24/2025

$168,075.00

3/24/2025

$168,075.00

4/24/2025

$168,075.00

5/24/2025

$168,075.00

6/24/2025

$168,075.00

7/24/2025

$168,075.00

8/24/2025

$168,075.00

9/24/2025

$168,075.00

10/24/2025

$168,075.00

11/24/2025

$168,075.00

12/24/2025

$168,075.00

1/24/2026

$168,075.00

2/24/2026

$168,075.00

3/24/2026

$168,075.00

4/24/2026

$168,075.00

5/24/2026

$168,075.00

6/24/2026

$168,075.00

 

4.   LESSEE'S CONFIRMATION. Lessee hereby confirms and warrants to Lessor that the Equipment: (a) will be delivered to Lessee at the location specified in Section 5 hereof and confirmed by Lessee in writing to Lessor upon delivery; (b) prior to delivery will be inspected and determined to be in compliance with all applicable specifications and that the Equipment is hereby accepted for all purposes of the Lease; and (c) is at all times, including while in progress, a part of the "Equipment" referred to in the Lease and is taken subject to all terms and conditions therein and herein provided. Lessee hereby represents and warrants to Lessor that, as of the date hereof, there is no Default or Event of Default under any Schedule or any other Lease Document (as such terms are defined in the Lease).

 

5.   LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT. The location of, and place where the Equipment will be kept and maintained once delivered to Lessee, is at the location listed on Exhibit A to the Schedule of Equipment attached to this Schedule (the “Equipment Locations”). Lessee agrees and acknowledges that the Equipment shall not be removed from either of the Equipment Locations until all payments, including all fees, charges, monthly payments, and the final payment, have been indefeasibly paid in full to Lessor.

 

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6.   COMMERCIAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. The amount of commercial liability insurance referenced in Section 11 of the Lease is $2,000,000.00.

 

7.   PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES. Lessee agrees that it will (a) list all such Equipment, (b) report all property taxes assessed against such Equipment, and (c) pay all such taxes when due directly to the appropriate taxing authority until Lessor shall otherwise direct in writing.

 

8.    SCHEDULE OF STIPULATED LOSS VALUES. Exhibit A contains a Schedule of Stipulated Loss Values which shall be applicable solely to the Equipment described in this Equipment Schedule.

 

9.   NO SETOFFS OR COUNTERCLAIMS. All payments under the Lease made by or on behalf of Lessee shall be made without setoff or counterclaim and free and clear of, and without deduction or withholding for or on account of, any federal, state, or local taxes.

 

10.   RIDERS. Rider No. 1 attached hereto is incorporated in this Equipment Schedule.

 

11. INSERTION OF INFORMATION. Lessor is hereby authorized to insert such factually correct information as is necessary to complete this Equipment Schedule, including (without limitation) the date of execution, and the rental payment amount(s) and factor(s).

 

12. SECURITY INTEREST. In order to secure: (A) the prompt payment of the Rent and all of the other amounts from time to time outstanding with respect hereto and to each Schedule, and the performance and observance by Lessee of all of the provisions hereof and thereof and of all of the other Lease Documents; and (B) the prompt payment, performance and observance by Lessee of all other obligations of Lessee to Lessor under any other agreement or instrument, both now in existence and hereafter created (as the same may be renewed, extended or modified), including (without limitation) any other Master Lease Agreements and all Schedules now or hereafter executed pursuant thereto; Lessee hereby collaterally assigns, grants, and conveys to Lessor, a first priority security interest in and lien on all of Lessee’s right, title and interest in and to all of the following (whether now existing or hereafter created, and including any other collateral described on any rider hereto; collectively, the “Collateral”; all terms used in this sentence but not otherwise defined in this Schedule or the Lease shall have meanings given in the UCC): (1) the Lessee's Equipment financed hereunder (to the extent this Lease is construed as a security agreement), Equipment described in any Schedule or otherwise covered thereby (including all inventory, fixtures or other property comprising the Equipment), together with all related software (embedded therein or otherwise) and general intangibles, all additions, attachments, accessories and accessions thereto whether or not furnished or financed by the Lessor; (2) all books and records pertaining to the foregoing; (4) all property of Lessee held by Lessor, including all property of every description, in the custody of or in transit to Lessor for any purpose, including safekeeping, collection or pledge, for the account of Lessee or as to which Lessee may have any right or power, including but not limited to cash and (5) to the extent not otherwise included, all insurance, substitutions, replacements, exchanges, accessions, proceeds and products of the foregoing, including without limitation, insurance proceeds. The collateral assignment, security interest and lien granted herein shall survive the termination, cancellation or expiration of the Lease or a particular Schedule until such time as Lessee’s obligations hereunder, thereunder and under the Lease Documents are fully and indefeasibly discharged. The conveyance contemplated hereby is solely for the purpose of granting to Lessor a security interest in the Equipment. All Equipment in which an interest is conveyed hereby shall remain in the possession of Lessee pursuant to the Lease, unless prior written consent is obtained from Lessor permitting otherwise.

 

13. PAYDOWN. Provided no Default has occurred, at any time after the twelfth (12th) monthly Basic Rent payment under the Lease, Lessee shall have a one-time option to repay One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars of the Funding Amount (the “Paydown”), upon payment of a fee to Lessor of Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars, which fee shall be deemed fully earned by Lessor. Following the Paydown, Lessor will amend the Lease to re-amortize the Schedule and restate the Basic Rent payments under the Lease, as determined by Lessor in its sole discretion. The End of Term Buyout Price (defined in Rider No. 1 to Equipment Schedule HEAT-0001) will remain the same amount set forth in and be due and payable in accordance with the terms of such Rider, irrespective of whether the Payout is exercised.

 

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14. FEES. Prior to or contemporaneously with the payment of the Funding Amount by Lessor to Lessee (unless otherwise stated below), Lessee shall pay to Lessor (a) fees in accordance with a confidential fee letter between Lessor and (b) the cost of any attorney fees incurred by Lessor in connection with the Lease or this Schedule of Equipment.

 

15. SURCHARGE. Lessor will have the option to charge Lessee a surcharge of 1% of the monthly payment amount per month for every 0.25% that the prime rate of Comerica Bank exceeds 3.25%.  The surcharge will be calculated July 1, 2022 and January 1, 2023, and on each July 1 and January 1 thereafter.  This surcharge will be added to the monthly Basic Rent due under this Schedule and be due and payable with the next regularly scheduled Basic Rent payment under this Schedule and on each payment date thereafter.

 

16. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. In addition to the other representations and warranties in this schedule and the other Lease Documents, to induce Lessor to enter into this Schedule, Lessee represents and warrants as follows:

 

A.    All of the representations and warranties in the Lease, unless they relate specifically to a particular date, are true and accurate in all material respects as of the date of this Schedule and are hereby reaffirmed, ratified and remade.

 

B.    Lessee has disclosed to Lessor all agreements, instruments and organizational or other restrictions to which it is subject, and all other matters known to it, that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. None of the reports, financial statements, certificates or other information furnished by or on behalf of Lessee in connection with the preparation and negotiation of this Schedule or any other Lease Document, when taken as a whole, contains any misstatement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make the statements herein or therein not misleading.

 

 

 

signatures on following page

 

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DATE OF EXECUTION: the 24th day of March, 2022

 

 

 

Lessee:

 

HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC,

a Colorado limited liability company

 

 

By:                                             

Name: Richard A. Murphy

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

UTICA LEASECO, LLC,

a Florida limited liability company

 

 

By:                                                                                     

Name: Ryann Whitmore

Title: Vice President

 

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Exhibit A

 

       

 

Loss Payment Date   Percentage Factor
   

4/24/2022

110.0000%

5/24/2022

110.0000%

6/24/2022

110.0000%

7/24/2022

100.0000%

8/24/2022

98.4122%

9/24/2022

96.8068%

10/24/2022

95.1836%

11/24/2022

93.5422%

12/24/2022

91.8826%

1/24/2023

90.2046%

2/24/2023

88.5079%

3/24/2023

86.7923%

4/24/2023

85.0577%

5/24/2023

83.3037%

6/24/2023

81.5302%

7/24/2023

79.7371%

8/24/2023

77.9239%

9/24/2023

76.0906%

10/24/2023

74.2370%

11/24/2023

72.3626%

12/24/2023

70.4675%

1/24/2024

68.5513%

2/24/2024

66.6137%

3/24/2024

64.6546%

4/24/2024

62.6737%

5/24/2024

60.6708%

6/24/2024

58.6456%

7/24/2024

56.5979%

8/24/2024

54.5274%

9/24/2024

52.4339%

10/24/2024

50.3171%

11/24/2024

48.1767%

12/24/2024

46.0126%

1/24/2025

43.8244%

2/24/2025

41.6118%

3/24/2025

39.3746%

4/24/2025

37.1126%

5/24/2025

34.8253%

6/24/2025

32.5127%

7/24/2025

30.1743%

8/24/2025

27.8099%

9/24/2025

25.4192%

10/24/2025

23.0019%

11/24/2025

20.5578%

12/24/2025

18.0864%

1/24/2026

15.5876%

2/24/2026

13.0610%

3/24/2026

10.5062%

4/24/2026

7.9231%

5/24/2026

5.3112%

6/24/2026

2.6703%

 

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RIDER NO. 1 TO EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE HEAT-0001

 

 

To and part of Equipment Schedule HEAT-0001 dated as of the 24th day of March, 2022 (the “Schedule”) executed pursuant to that certain Master Lease Agreement dated as of the 24th day of March, 2022 (the "Lease"), each between UTICA LEASECO, LLC, its successors and assigns ("Lessor"), and HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, its successors and permitted assigns (hereafter referred to both individually, and collectively (if more than one), as "Lessee").

 

END OF TERM BUYOUT PRICE. Upon the expiration of the term of the Schedule, Lessee promptly shall pay to Lessor without notice or demand therefor and together with all other amounts then due and payable under the Lease, in cash, an End of Term Buyout Price equal to $622,500.00 (the “End of Term Buyout Price”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided herein, commencing upon Lessor’s determination that Lessee has achieved a FCCR (defined below) of 1.1x based on December 31, 2022 fiscal year end financials, and provided Lessee maintains such FCCR of 1.1x for the remainder of the Lease term, as determined by Lessor in its sole and absolute discretion, the End of Term Buyout Price shall decrease to $311,250.00. Furthermore, if Lessee has achieved a FCCR of 1.25x based on December 31, 2022 fiscal year end financials, and provided Lessee maintains such FCCR of 1.25x for the remainder of the Lease term, as determined by Lessor in its sole and absolute discretion, the End of Term Buyout Price shall decrease to $62,250.00. “FCCR” shall mean, with respect to any fiscal period, the ratio of (a) EBITDA, minus unfinanced capital expenditures made during such period, minus distributions (including tax distributions) and dividends made during such period divided by (b) the sum of cash paid interest expense, the current portion of long-term debt, the current portion of capitalized lease obligations, and cash taxes paid during such period. Upon receipt by Lessor of the End of Term Buyout Price, Lessor shall release its interest in the Equipment covered by this Schedule.

 

As used herein, “Equipment” shall mean the Equipment described in this Schedule.

 

Lessee:

 

HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC,

a Colorado limited liability company

 

 

By:                                                              

Name: Richard A. Murphy

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Lessor:

 

UTICA LEASECO, LLC,

a Florida limited liability company

 

 

By:                                                                            

Name: Ryann Whitmore

Title: Vice President

 

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SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT

 

Lessee:        HEAT WAVES HOT OIL SERVICE LLC

 

 

Attached to Equipment Schedule HEAT-0001                  

 

Location of Equipment:

 

824 Harrison Rd., Longview, TX 75604

6410 Highway 40, Tioga, ND 58852

8193 S. State Hwy 16, Jourdanton, TX 78026

10446 1 S St., Killdeer, ND 58640

476 Green Valley Rd., Carmichaels, PA 1532O

 

SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED

 

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Exhibit 10.4

 

INVOICE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

This Invoice Purchase Agreement (this "Agreement") dated as of March __, 2022 ("Effective Date") is by and between LSQ Funding Group, L.C. a Florida limited liability company ("Purchaser") with principal offices at 315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32801, and Heat Waves Hot Oil Service LLC ("Seller") with principal offices at 14133 County Rd. 9 1/2 Longmont CO 80504 (Purchaser and Seller are sometimes referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties") and is governed by the following terms and conditions:

 

Recitals

 

A. Seller desires to enter into a true sale and sell to Purchaser certain Accounts owing to Seller.

 

B. Purchaser desires to purchase certain Accounts owing to Seller, subject to the terms and conditions in this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, Purchaser and Seller, desiring to enter into a legally binding agreement, agree as follows:

 

Terms and Conditions

 

 

1.

Contract Formation; Intent of Parties. This Agreement becomes a binding contract upon the Effective Date once signed by an authorized representative of each of Seller and Purchaser. It is the intention of the Parties that each purchase and sale of Accounts pursuant to this Agreement shall constitute a true sale which shall have the effect of the Seller as legal and beneficial owner assigning full title of all Purchased Accounts to Purchaser.

 

 

2.

Assignment and Sale. Seller offers to sell to Purchaser as absolute owner, and Purchaser in its sole discretion may elect to purchase as absolute owner, one or more Accounts from Seller, so long as the Balance Subject to Funds Usage Daily Fee does not exceed, before and after such purchase, the Maximum Amount. If Purchaser agrees to purchase any Account owing to Seller by a specific Account Debtor, then Seller shall sell and Purchaser shall purchase all Accounts owing by such Account Debtor to Seller. Each Account offered for sale shall be submitted to Purchaser and shall be accompanied by such documentation or data supporting and evidencing the Account as Purchaser may request. It is specifically understood between the Parties that Purchaser will not, in connection with the purchase of any Accounts, be deemed to have assumed any liability or obligation which Seller may now or hereafter have to its Account Debtors. The Purchase Price will be credited to the Reserve Account, whereupon such Account shall be deemed purchased hereunder.

 

 

3.

Reserve Account. Purchaser shall maintain a reserve account (the "Reserve Account") from which to make advances to Seller and/or to support Seller’s Obligations incurred under this Agreement. The Reserve Account shall be a record keeping system maintained by Purchaser and shall not be a segregated bank or deposit account. Seller shall have no right, title, or interest in the Reserve Account. Purchaser shall credit any Purchase Price to the Reserve Account. Purchaser shall charge the Reserve Account for any advances made to Seller and may charge the Reserve Account for any other Obligations, including but not limited to, fees, charges and expenses. Provided there is no existing Event of Default, Purchaser may in its sole discretion advance to Seller, upon Seller's request, any amount by which the Reserve Account exceeds the Required Reserve Amount. If the Reserve Account is less than the Required Reserve Amount (a "Reserve Shortfall"), Seller shall pay such Reserve Shortfall to Purchaser upon demand. If a Reserve Shortfall is outstanding in excess of two (2) Business Days, Purchaser may charge up to the Default Rate on such Reserve Shortfall.

 

This agreement is at all times subject to liens in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as Agent.

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4.

Notice of Assignment and Lock Box. Purchaser and Seller will instruct all Account Debtors obligated with respect to any Account to pay to a lockbox established by Purchaser. All Invoices for Accounts sent by Seller to Account Debtors shall contain on the face of the Invoice the following legend: "This account is assigned and payable only to LSQ Funding Group, L.C. Payments should be sent to P.O. Box 743451, Los Angeles, CA 90074-3451." If Seller shall cause any invoices not to contain the foregoing legend, then Seller shall pay to Purchaser, as liquidated damages, the Missing Notation Fee.

 

 

5.

Authorization for Purchases. Purchaser is authorized to purchase Accounts upon instructions received from anyone purporting to be an officer, employee, or representative of Seller.

 

 

6.

Fees, Charges and Expenses. Seller shall pay Purchaser for any and all fees and expenses as described in Annex A and elsewhere in this Agreement (including Section 17.2.), as well as all wire transfer charges, UCC filing fees, reasonable field examination and inspection fees, and other fees with respect to special or additional reports and other services, which are incurred by Purchaser in the administration of this Agreement. Payment of all such charges shall constitute Obligations, shall be secured by the Collateral, and may be charged to the Reserve Account.

 

 

7.

Repurchase of Accounts. Seller shall immediately on demand by Purchaser repurchase any Purchased Account that Purchaser determines in its sole discretion is uncollectible for any reason or is otherwise no longer an Eligible Account and on such demand shall pay to Purchaser the then unpaid Face Amount of the Account, together with any accrued but unpaid fees relating to the Account.

 

 

8.

Security Interest. To secure payment and performance of the Obligations, Seller grants to Purchaser or its authorized representative a continuing first priority security interest in, and assigns to Purchaser, all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to, the Collateral. Seller authorizes Purchaser or its authorized representative to file UCC financing statements in all jurisdictions and offices Purchaser deems appropriate which name Seller as the debtor and Purchaser or its authorized representative as the secured party, describing the collateral as “All now owned and hereafter acquired Accounts, , cash and non-cash Proceeds, and Supporting Obligations of the foregoing (including insurance proceeds and proceeds of proceeds) in any form and wherever located; and Books and Records specifically related to the Accounts and proceeds”.and Seller ratifies any action taken by Purchaser before the Effective Date of this Agreement to effect or perfect its security interest in any Collateral. The grant of the security interest provided herein shall not be construed as an indication that the Parties intend for this transaction to be a loan and not a true sale of Accounts.

 

 

9.

Clearance Days. Clearance Days will be added to the date on which Purchaser posts any payment or repurchase.

 

 

10.

Authorization to Purchaser. Seller authorizes Purchaser, at Seller's expense, to exercise the following powers until the Obligations have been paid in full: (a) receive, take, endorse, assign, deliver, accept and deposit, in the name of Purchaser or Seller, proceeds of all Purchased Accounts and any other Collateral; (b) take or bring, in the name of Purchaser or Seller, all steps, actions, suits or proceedings deemed by Purchaser necessary or desirable to effect collection of the Purchased Accounts and any other Collateral; (c) file any claim under any bond or under any trust fund; (d) pay any sums necessary to discharge any lien, claim, or encumbrance which is senior to Purchaser's security interest in any Collateral, which sums shall be included as Obligations, shall be immediately due and payable by Seller and may accrue interest at the Default Rate; (e) notify any Account Debtor obligated with respect to any Purchased Account, that such Purchased Account has been assigned to Purchaser by Seller and that payment thereof is to be made to the order of and directly and solely to Purchaser; (f) communicate directly with Seller's Account Debtors to verify the amount and validity of any Account owing to Seller; and (g) endorse and deposit on behalf of Seller any checks tendered by an Account Debtor "in full payment" of its obligation to Seller, irrespective of whether such payment is in fact payment in full. Seller shall not assert against Purchaser any claim arising therefrom, irrespective of whether such action by Purchaser affects an accord and satisfaction of Seller’s claims under Section 3-311 of the UCC.

 

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11.

ACH Authorization. In order to satisfy any of the Obligations and facilitate the purchase of Accounts, Seller hereby authorizes Purchaser to process electronic debit or credit entries through the ACH system to any deposit account of Seller.

 

 

12.

Account Stated. Provided that there is no Event of Default and at Purchaser’s sole discretion, Purchaser will post online all of Seller’s non-default account activity ("Online Statement of Account"). Seller shall be solely responsible for checking its Online Statement of Account. If Seller disputes any entry on the Online Statement of Account it shall, within thirty (30) days after the first posting of the entry, send to Purchaser a written exception to such entry, in the absence of which the Online Statement of Account shall become an account stated and be deemed accepted by Seller and shall be conclusive and binding upon the Seller. Purchaser’s posting of the Online Statement of Account shall satisfy any requirements or requests for an accounting pursuant to the UCC. The Online Statement of Account may, but need not, contain all applicable fees and charges which are payable to Purchaser upon an Event of Default.

 

 

13.

Seller's Representations and Warranties. Seller represents and warrants that (a) Seller is the true, lawful and exclusive owner of its Accounts; (b) each Purchased Account (i) is and will remain a bona fide existing obligation created by the sale and delivery of goods or services in the ordinary course of its business, (ii) is not owing by an Account Debtor that is an affiliate of Seller or in which Seller otherwise has an interest, (iii) is unconditionally owed without any Dispute, and (iv) is not subject to any special terms of payment which are not shown on the face of the Invoice therefor; (c) none of the Purchased Accounts arise from a sale directly to a consumer; (d) all amounts owing on the Purchased Accounts are owing in United States dollars and any taxes or fees relating to such Purchased Accounts are solely Seller’s responsibility; (e) prior to the sale of any Purchased Account to Purchaser, the Account Debtor on any Purchased Account is not subject to any bankruptcy or other insolvency proceeding, and Seller has not received notice, and is not otherwise aware, of any actual or imminent bankruptcy, insolvency, or material impairment of the financial condition of any applicable Account Debtor regarding such Purchased Account; and (f) the Collateral (including all Purchased Accounts) is free and clear of all liens and security interests other than the security interests granted in favor of Purchaser.

 

Seller further represents and warrants that (a) Seller is fully authorized to enter into this Agreement; (b) this Agreement constitutes a legal and valid obligation that is binding upon Seller and that is enforceable against it; (c) Seller is in good standing in the jurisdiction of its organization and is duly qualified, appropriately licensed, and in good standing in each other jurisdiction in which it is required to be licensed; (d) there are no pending actions, suits, or other legal proceedings of any kind (whether civil or criminal) now pending (or, to its knowledge, threatened) against Seller, the adverse result of which would in any material respect affect its property or financial condition, or threaten its continued operations; and (e) Seller will provide notification of any related or affiliated entities created during the term of this Agreement

 

14. Seller's Covenants.  

 

 

14.1.

Account Disputes. Seller shall notify Purchaser of, and at Purchaser's request shall settle, all Disputes concerning any Purchased Account, all at Seller's sole cost and expense. Seller shall not, without Purchaser's prior written consent, (a) grant any extension of time for payment of any Purchased Account, (b) compromise or adjust a Purchased Account or grant any additional discounts, allowances or credits on a Purchased Account, (c) release in whole or in part any Account Debtor with respect to any Purchased Account, or (d) grant credits, discounts, allowances, deductions, or return authorizations for any Purchased Accounts. Purchaser may settle, compromise, or litigate any Dispute upon such terms as Purchaser in its sole discretion deems advisable, and no such action shall constitute a waiver of any Obligations under this Agreement.

 

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14.2.

Name, Trade Names and Styles. Seller has set forth above its absolutely true and correct name, and provided Purchaser each prior true name of Seller and each fictitious name, trade name and trade style by which Seller has been or is now known, or by which Seller has previously transacted, or now transacts, business. Seller shall provide Purchaser with thirty (30) calendar days' advance written notice before doing business under any other name, fictitious name, trade name or trade style.

 

 

14.3.

Books and Records. Seller shall keep at its principal place of business for a period of five (5) years all Books and Records, which Books and Records are subject to inspection by Purchaser and its agents, and shall provide quarterly and annual financial statements to Purchaser at its request. Purchaser and its agents shall have access, during reasonable business hours if prior to an Event of Default, and at any time if on or after an Event of Default, to all premises where Collateral is located for the purposes of inspecting (and removing, if after the occurrence of an Event of Default) any of the Collateral, and Seller shall permit Purchaser or its designee to make copies of such Books and Records as Purchaser may request.

 

 

14.4.

Notice of Changes. Seller shall give Purchaser at least (a) fifteen (15) Business Days' prior written notice of any change to the address of its headquarters or where its Books and Records are located and (b) thirty (30) Business Days' prior written notice of any change to its legal name or form or jurisdiction of organization. Seller will promptly notify Purchaser in writing of any change of its officers, members, directors or partners, a death of any partner or joint venturer (if Seller is a partnership or joint venture) and any adverse or material change in the business or financial affairs of Seller.

 

 

14.5.

Compliance with Laws; Existence/Licenses. Seller shall comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and licensing requirements, and shall preserve and maintain its organizational existence and good standing in the jurisdiction of its organization and each other jurisdiction in which it is required to be licensed.

 

 

14.6.

Payment of Taxes. Seller shall pay when due all of its payroll and other federal, state and material local taxes, and shall provide proof of payment to Purchaser upon Purchaser's request.

 

 

14.7.

No Other Liens. Seller shall not create, incur, or permit the existence of any liens, charges, security interests, encumbrances or adverse claims upon any Collateral, now owned or hereafter acquired by Seller, other than the security interests and liens in favor of Purchaser, without prior written consent from Purchaser.

 

 

14.8.

Claims; Legal Notices. Seller shall provide Purchaser (a) within two (2) Business Days of Seller becoming aware, notice of the assertion of any claim affecting the value, enforceability or collectability of any Purchased Account, including any bankruptcy or other insolvency proceeding involving any Account Debtor or any Avoidance Claim or actions with respect to any Purchased Account, and (b) within five (5) Business Days of receipt by Seller, copies of any legal notices, summonses, complaints, or other proceedings received by Seller.

 

 

14.9.

Misdirected Payments. Seller shall pay to Purchaser within three (3) Business Days following the receipt of Seller (if received by Seller) or the date of Seller’s knowledge of receipt by such third party (a) any payment on a Purchased Account and (b) after the occurrence of an Event of Default, any payment on any Account.

 

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14.10.

Disposition of Collateral. Seller shall not sell, lease, rent or otherwise dispose of any of the Collateral other than what is sold or leased in the ordinary course of Seller’s business, provided that Purchaser continues to have a security interest in all proceeds thereof. Without limiting the foregoing, in no event shall Seller sell, transfer or assign any of its Accounts to any person or entity other than Purchaser.

 

 

14.11.

Notice of Event of Default. Promptly, but in any event within three (3) days after Seller obtains knowledge thereof, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser notice of the occurrence of any Event of Default or any event or condition that, with the giving of notice or passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default, and a statement of the curative action that Seller intends to take with respect thereto.

 

 

14.12.

Further Assurances. Promptly upon request, Seller shall deliver such instruments and agreements, and shall take such actions, as Purchaser deems appropriate under applicable law to evidence or perfect its security interest in any Collateral, or otherwise to give effect to the intent of this Agreement.

 

 

15.

Application of Payments. In the absence of remittance from the Account Debtor, all payments made by or on behalf of, and all credits due to Seller, may be applied and reapplied in whole or in part to any of the Obligations to such extent and in such manner as Purchaser shall determine in its sole discretion.

 

 

16.

Events of Default. The following events will constitute an event of default hereunder (each, an "Event of Default"): (a) Seller defaults in the payment or performance of any Obligations as and when due hereunder; (b) Seller defaults in the performance or observation of any covenant or other provision contained herein; (c) any warranty or representation by Seller contained herein is false or misleading in any way; (d) Seller or any guarantor of the Obligations becomes subject to any bankruptcy or other insolvency proceedings; (e) any guarantor fails to perform or observe any of its obligations to Purchaser or shall notify Purchaser of its intention to rescind, modify, terminate or revoke any guaranty, or any guaranty shall cease to be in full force and effect for any reason whatsoever; (f) any lien, garnishment, attachment, execution or the like is issued against or attaches to the Seller, Purchased Accounts, or the Collateral; (g) Seller delivers any document, financial statement, schedule or report to Purchaser which is false or incorrect; or (h) Purchaser for any reason, in good faith and in a commercially reasonable manner, deems itself insecure with respect to the prospect of repayment or performance of any Obligations.
 

 

 

17.

Remedies; Enforcement Expenses.  

 

 

17.1.

Remedies. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Purchaser may, at its election, take any or all of the following actions, to be exercised concurrently or successively: (a) cease advancing money or extending credit to Seller or for the benefit of Seller under this Agreement, notwithstanding any credit balance in the Reserve Account; (b) accelerate and declare all Obligations immediately due and payable and demand that Seller repurchase all purchased Accounts; (c) receive and open all mail addressed to Seller and notify the post office authorities to change the address for delivery of mail addressed to Seller to such address as Purchaser may designate and Seller shall not have the right to notify the post office to change the address for delivery after Purchaser has exercised such right; (d) require Seller to assemble its Books and Records and make them available to Purchaser at Seller's expense, at a place designated by Purchaser, or deliver the same to Purchaser; (e) seek the appointment of a receiver or other custodian to take control or any or all of the Collateral; and (f) exercise all rights and remedies arising under this Agreement or applicable law, including, with respect to any Collateral or other property in which Purchaser has a security interest, all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code. With respect to any Purchased Accounts, Seller hereby confirms that Purchaser is the owner thereof, that Purchaser's rights of ownership permit Purchaser to deal with such Purchased Accounts and the proceeds thereof as owner, and that Seller has no interest therein. Purchaser shall be entitled to any form of equitable relief that may be appropriate without having to establish any adequate remedy at law or other grounds to either establish that the Purchased Accounts are being improperly used or subject to dissipation or funds being fraudulently obtained by the Seller from Purchaser. In the event Purchaser deems it necessary to seek the appointment of a receiver or custodian, or seek other equitable relief by way of injunction or other legal proceeding, Purchaser shall not be required to procure or post a bond as Seller agrees that Purchaser will be irreparably harmed by such requirement. In the event that a court determines that a bond is required for any of the foregoing relief, Seller agrees that the sum of $10,000.00 is a reasonable amount for such bond. Seller waives any right it might have to any award of attorneys' fees or costs if the receiver or custodian, or equitable relief sought by Purchaser is thereafter, for whatever reason(s), vacated, dissolved or reversed.

 

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17.2.

Expenses related to enforcement of rights. Seller shall reimburse Purchaser the actual amount of all reasonable costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees and expenses, which Purchaser may incur (a) protecting, preserving or enforcing any lien, security or other right granted by Seller to Purchaser or arising under applicable law, whether or not suit is brought, including the defense of any claims affecting the value, enforceability or collectability of any Purchased Account or the defense of Purchaser's lien priority; (b) making advances to protect and preserve Purchaser's interest in the Collateral; (c) for travel and attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in complying with any subpoena or other legal process in any way relating to Seller; (d) for the actual amount of all costs and expenses which Purchaser may incur in enforcing this Agreement (including collecting or enforcing payment of any Obligation), or in connection with any bankruptcy or other insolvency proceeding commenced by or against Seller or any Account Debtor, including those (i) arising out of an automatic stay, (ii) seeking dismissal or conversion of a bankruptcy proceeding or (iii) opposing confirmation of Seller's plan thereunder; and (e) any consultations in connection with any of the foregoing. All such costs and expenses will be charged to the Reserve Account and are payable by Seller upon demand by Purchaser. This Section shall survive termination of this Agreement.

 

 

17.3.

Formation of New Entity. In the event Seller or any one or more of its principals, officers or directors during the term of this Agreement or while Seller remains liable to Purchaser for any Obligations under the Agreement, (i) forms a new entity; or (ii) has failed to disclose to Purchaser at the time of the Effective Date an existing entity, that does business similar to that of Seller, whether in the form of a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or otherwise, such entity shall be deemed to have expressly assumed the Obligations due to Purchaser by Seller under the Agreement. Upon the formation of any such entity, Purchaser, in addition to all of its available remedies, shall be deemed to have been granted an irrevocable power of attorney with authority to file a new financing statement with the appropriate secretary of state or UCC filing office naming the newly formed successor business or undisclosed existing business, as a debtor or new debtor. Purchaser shall have the right to notify the successor entity’s or undisclosed existing entity’s Account Debtors of Purchaser’s security interest, its right to collect all Accounts, and to notify any new secured party who has sought to obtain a competing security interest of Purchaser’s right in such entity’s assets. Seller shall indemnify Purchaser from any claims against Purchaser which arises out of Purchaser exercising any of its rights hereunder.

 

 

18.

Term and Termination.  

 

 

18.1.

Term. This Agreement will be effective as of the Effective Date, and will continue in full force and effect for 18 month(s) thereafter (the "Initial Term"), and shall be further extended automatically annually (each, a "Renewal Term"), unless terminated as follows:

 

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(a) Seller may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of its intention to terminate at least thirty (30) days prior to the applicable anniversary date of the Initial Term or Renewal Term. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, such termination shall not occur and the Agreement shall continue as if no notice was given unless, on the date of termination, Seller has fully repaid Purchaser all Obligations and delivered to Purchaser a general release as required by section 18.5.

 

(b) Purchaser may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving Seller thirty (30) days' prior written notice of termination; and

 

(c) Purchaser may terminate this Agreement immediately at any time an Event of Default exists.

 

All Obligations shall immediately become due and payable upon any termination hereof. If termination occurs under clause (c) above, then, in addition to all other amounts owing hereunder, Seller shall pay to Purchaser the Default Rate, which shall accrue until such time as the Event of Default is cured or until all Obligations are paid in full.

 

 

18.2.

Early Termination Fee. If Seller terminates this Agreement without providing notice of termination within the time period required under Section 18.1(a), then in addition to any other fees due under this Agreement, Seller shall pay on the termination date an early termination fee equal to (i) 0.75% multiplied by (ii) the Maximum Amount multiplied by (iii) the number of months plus any portion of any month remaining in the Initial Term or any Renewal Term (the "Early Termination Fee").

 

 

18.3.

Refinancing with a Bank Lender. If Seller refinances the Obligation with a state or federally chartered bank, provided that the refinancing is not with a factor or asset based lender, which is a division or wholly owned subsidiary of a state or federally charted bank, and the agreement is not structured as a factoring or asset based lending agreement, the following terms shall apply in lieu of the Early Termination Fee:

 

(a) so long as Seller provides Purchaser written notice of such refinancing at least sixty (60) days prior to the date such refinancing closes, Seller may terminate this Agreement prior to the end of the then-applicable Initial Term or Renewal Term, or

 

(b) if effective notice is not given by the date required under clause (a) above, Seller may terminate this Agreement prior to the end of the then-applicable Initial Term or Renewal Term so long as Seller pays on the termination date a refinancing fee equal to 1.5% multiplied by the Maximum Amount.

 

 

18.4.

Survival of Terms. The provisions of this Agreement and all of Purchaser's rights, remedies and interests hereunder shall survive any termination hereof and shall continue in full force and effect until all Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full.

 

 

18.5.

No Lien Termination without Release. Notwithstanding payment in full of all Obligations, Purchaser shall not be required to record any termination or satisfaction of its liens on the Collateral unless and until Seller and any guarantors deliver to Purchaser a general release in a form acceptable to Purchaser. Seller understands that this provision constitutes a waiver of its rights under Sections 9-509 and 9- 513 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

 

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19.

Integration; Amendment and Waiver. This Agreement represents the final agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings and inducements, whether express or implied, oral or written. There are no unwritten oral agreements between the Parties and this Agreement may not be contradicted by evidence of prior, contemporaneous or subsequent oral agreements between the Parties. Only a writing signed by the Parties may amend this Agreement or evidence a waiver of any breach of any term by any Party hereunder. No failure or delay in exercising any right shall impair any right that Purchaser has, nor shall any waiver by Purchaser be deemed a waiver of any default or breach occurring subsequently. Purchaser's rights and remedies are cumulative and not exclusive of each other or of any rights or remedies that Purchaser would otherwise have.

 

 

20.

Intellectual Property Rights. Any work product, databases, dashboard, software or firmware developed or used in connection with this Agreement is licensed on a non-exclusive, nontransferable, terminable basis to Seller, not sold, and is provided for the sole purpose of use in connection with the sale and purchase of Accounts during this Agreement. Purchaser retains all right, title and interest in and to all such materials, including all intellectual property rights. Seller will not, and will not allow others to, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble such work product, software or firmware. All other rights to work product, software and firmware, express or by implication, are reserved to Purchaser.

 

 

21.

Indemnification; Limitation of Liability. 

 

 

21.1.

Seller releases and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Purchaser, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, owners, managers, members, attorneys, agents and representatives (each, an "Indemnified Party") from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, obligations, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, Avoidance Claims, and related costs and expenses of any nature whatsoever, including attorneys’ fees and disbursements (all of the foregoing being collectively referred to as "Indemnified Amounts") which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against an Indemnified Party in any way arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the ownership of the Purchased Accounts or in respect of any Account or any Collateral, excluding, however, Indemnified Amounts to the extent resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of such Indemnified Party as determined by a final, non-appealable decision by a court of competent jurisdiction. If Seller fails to honor this Section of the Agreement after termination thereof, Purchaser shall have the right to re-file its UCC-1 financing statement and shall have the right to pursue any and all rights and remedies against Seller as contemplated by this Agreement, the UCC or any law or in equity.

 

 

21.2.

IN NO EVENT WILL PURCHASER OR ITS AFFILIATES, OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OWNERS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, ATTORNEYS, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE TO SELLER, OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT.

 

 

21.3.

This Section 21 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

 

 

22.

Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that (i) this Agreement is not assignable by Seller and any attempted assignment by Seller shall be void and have no legal force or effect; and (ii) Purchaser may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, by notice to Seller, to a successor-in-interest, in conjunction with a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of Purchaser's assets related to performance under this Agreement, and in the case of any merger or acquisition of Purchaser. In addition, Seller acknowledges and agrees that Purchaser may, from time to time, reassign and resell any Accounts to another person or entity, grant a security interest in Purchaser’s rights herein, or grant a participation interest in this Agreement or any other agreement with Seller, as Purchaser may its sole discretion determine (any such entity individually and collectively, a "Refactor"). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of agreements entered into between Purchaser and Refactor from time to time, Seller hereby consents to any such reassignment, resale or participation. Seller agrees that all agreements, representations, warranties and covenants made by it hereunder shall be deemed to be made both to Purchaser and Refactor, jointly and severally, and that the term “Purchaser” as used throughout this Agreement shall in all instances be interpreted to mean “either Purchaser or the Refactor or both of them.” 

 

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23.

Notices. Any written notice to be given under this Agreement will be in writing and sent to the person as follows: if to Seller, see Annex A; if to Purchaser, via email to Legal@lsq.com. All notices shall be deemed delivered and received on the day sent. If there is more than one Seller, notice to any shall constitute notice to all; if Seller is a corporation, partnership or limited liability company, the service upon any member of the Board of Directors, general partner, managing member, officer, employee or agent shall constitute service upon Seller. Any notice or other communication required by this Agreement may be done via email.

 

 

24.

Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that all other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

 

25.

Construction. Section headings are for convenience only and shall be without substantive meaning or content of any kind. The terms "including" and "include" shall mean "including, without limitation" and the terms “will” and “shall” may be used interchangeably and have the same meaning. This Agreement has been negotiated by the Parties and shall be construed fairly in accordance with its terms and without any strict construction in favor of or against either Party.

 

 

26.

Chosen Law/Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Chosen State, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.

 

 

27.

Waiver of Jury Trial. IN RECOGNITION OF THE HIGHER COSTS AND DELAY WHICH MAY RESULT FROM A JURY TRIAL, THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION, OR CAUSE OF ACTION (a) ARISING HEREUNDER, OR (b) IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED OR INCIDENTAL TO THE DEALINGS OF THE PARTIES HERETO OR ANY OF THEM WITH RESPECT HERETO, IN EACH CASE WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE; AND EACH PARTY FURTHER WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO CONSOLIDATE ANY SUCH ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL HAS BEEN WAIVED WITH ANY OTHER ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL CANNOT BE OR HAS NOT BEEN WAIVED; AND EACH PARTY HEREBY AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY, AND THAT ANY PARTY HERETO MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS SECTION WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES HERETO TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.

 

 

28.

Venue; Jurisdiction. The Parties agree that any suit, action, or proceeding arising out of the subject matter or the interpretation, performance, or breach of this Agreement, shall, if Purchaser so elects, be instituted in any state of federal courts located in Orange County, Florida (each an "Acceptable Forum"). Each Party agrees that each Acceptable Forum is convenient to it, and each Party irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of such Acceptable Forum, irrevocably agrees to be bound by any judgment rendered in connection with this Agreement, and waives any and all objections to jurisdiction or venue that it may have under the laws of any Acceptable Forum or otherwise in those courts in any such suit, action, or proceeding. Should such proceeding be initiated in any other forum, Seller waives any right to oppose any motion or application made by Purchaser as a consequence of such proceeding having been commenced in a forum other than an Acceptable Forum.

 

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29.

ESIGN. The Parties agree that, if applicable, the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 7001, et seq.) General Rule of Validity (Section 7001 (a)) shall apply to this Agreement and any amendments, statements of work or other documents related to this Agreement.

 

 

30.

Conflicts. Unless otherwise expressly stated in any other agreement between Purchaser and Seller, if a conflict exists between the provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of such other agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.

 

 

31.

Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original with the same effect as if all signatures were upon the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of the signature page to this Agreement by facsimile or other electronic means shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement, and any Party delivering such an executed counterpart of the signature page to this Agreement by such means to any other Party shall thereafter also promptly deliver a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement to such other Party, provided that the failure to deliver such manually executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, or binding effect of this Agreement.

 

 

32.

Credit Reports. Seller authorizes Purchaser to obtain credit reports for Seller and all guarantors at any time, in Purchaser’s sole discretion.

 

 

33.

Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, all capitalized terms not herein defined shall have the meanings set forth in the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the Chosen State (the "UCC"). In addition to terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms shall have the following meanings:

 

(a) "Acceptable Forum" – See Section 28.

 

(b) "Account" – All "Accounts" as defined in the UCC and, in addition, includes all accounts receivable, general intangibles, payment intangibles, chattel paper, and other rights to payment arising from the sale of goods, inventory or other property or services, all general intangibles relating thereto and all proceeds thereof.

 

(c) "Account Debtor" – A person, other obligor, or an entity obligated on an Account.

 

(d) "Advance Rate" – The rate set forth in Annex A, as adjusted by Purchaser from time to time in Purchaser's sole discretion.

 

(e) "Aging and Collection Fee" – The rate set forth in Annex A, multiplied by the Face Amount of each Purchased Account, accrued daily from the Aging and Collection Fee Start Date until the Invoice is paid or repurchased.

 

(f) "Aging and Collection Fee Start Date" – The number of days set forth in Annex A after the date of the Invoice.

 

(g) "Avoidance Claim" – The assertion, complaint, judgment or otherwise against Purchaser, that any payment Purchaser received with respect to any Account, whether the amount related thereto was paid by the Account Debtor, the Seller, on behalf of Seller or for its benefit, or any lien granted to Purchaser is avoidable (or recoverable from Purchaser) under the Bankruptcy Code, any other debtor relief statute, including, but not limited to, preference claims, avoidable transactions claims, fraudulent transfer claims, or through receivership, assignment for the benefit of creditors or any equivalent law, rule or regulation which relates to the adjustment of debtor and creditor relations.

 

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(h) "Balance Subject to Funds Usage Daily Fee" – The unpaid Face Amount of all Purchased Accounts minus the balance of the Reserve Account.

 

(i) "Books and Records" – All account and financial records (whether paper, computer or electronic), data, tapes, discs or other media, and all programs, files, records and procedure manuals related thereto.

 

(j) "Business Day" – Monday through Friday on those dates when commercial banks are open in the Chosen State.

 

(k) "Chosen State" – Florida.

 

(l) "Clearance Days" – The number of Business Days set forth in Annex A.

 

(m) "Collateral" – All now owned and hereafter acquired Accounts,cash and non-cash Proceeds, and Supporting Obligations of the foregoing (including insurance proceeds and proceeds of proceeds) in any form and wherever located; and Books and Records specifically related to the Accounts and proceeds.

 

(n) "Default Rate" – As set forth in Annex A.

 

(o) "Dispute" – Any dispute, deduction, claim, offset, defense or counterclaim of any kind whatsoever, regardless of whether the same is valid or bona fide, regardless of whether the same in whole or in part relates to the Account on which payment is being withheld or other Accounts or goods or services already paid for, and regardless of whether the same arises by reason of an act of God, civil strife, war, currency restriction, foreign political restriction or regulation, or the like, or any other reason. Purchaser is under no duty to investigate the merits of any Dispute.

 

(p) "Early Termination Fee" – See Section 18.2.

 

(q) "Eligible Account" – A Purchased Account that Purchaser, in its sole discretion, deems eligible for purchase under this Agreement.

 

(r) "Event of Default" – See Section 16.

 

(s) "Face Amount" – The amount stated on the invoice or other evidence of the Purchased Account at the time of purchase.

 

(t) "Funds Usage Daily Fee" – The rate set forth in Annex A, multiplied by the Balance Subject to Funds Usage Daily Fee, accrued daily and charged on the last day of each month. The rate used for the Funds Usage Daily Fee shall increase or decrease on the same date as any change in the Prime Rate, by the Prime Rate Adjustment.

 

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(u) "Indemnified Amounts" – See Section 21.1.

 

(v) "Indemnified Party" – See Section 21.1.

 

(w) "Initial Term" – See Section 18.1.

 

(x) "Invoice" – The document or data that evidences or is intended to evidence an Account.

 

(y) "Invoice Daily Fee" – The rate set forth in Annex A, multiplied by the Face Amount of each Purchased Account, accrued daily from the date of Invoice until the Invoice is paid or repurchased.

 

(z) "Maximum Amount" – The amount set forth in Annex A.

 

(aa) "Misdirected Payment Fee" – The rate set forth in Annex A, multiplied by the amount of any payment on a Purchased Account.

 

(bb) "Missing Notation Fee" – The rate set forth in Annex A, multiplied by the Face Amount of any Invoice issued by Seller that does not contain the notice required by Section 4.

 

(cc) "Obligations" – All present and future debts or obligations of Seller to Purchaser, however incurred, created or whether acquired by assignment, including but not limited to obligations arising out of this Agreement or any other agreement, all documents related thereto, whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, due or to become or due, liquidated or unliquidated, now existing or hereafter arising, interest, fees, expenses and other amounts, including any owing but for the filing of a petition under the Bankruptcy Code with respect to Seller, plus all attorneys’ fees, costs and out-of-pocket expenses.

 

(dd) "Online Statement of Account" – See Section 12.

 

(ee) "Prime Rate" – The rate per annum published from time to time by The Wall Street Journal as the base rate for corporate loans at large commercial banks (or if more than one such rate is published, the higher or highest of the rates so published).

 

(ff) "Prime Rate Adjustment" – 0.0007% daily for every 0.25% change in the Prime Rate compared to Prime Rate as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, except that the Prime Rate Adjustment shall not be an amount less than zero.

 

(gg) "Purchase Fee" – The rate set forth in Annex A, multiplied by the Face Amount of a Purchased Account, charged on the date the Account is purchased by Purchaser.

 

(hh) "Purchase Price" – The Face Amount of a Purchased Account, minus the Purchase Fee.

 

(ii) "Purchased Account" – An Account that has been sold or assigned to Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement.

 

(jj) "Refactor" – See Section 22.

 

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(kk) "Renewal Term" – See Section 18.1.

 

(ll) "Required Reserve Amount" – 100% less the Advance Rate, multiplied by the unpaid Face Amount of Eligible Accounts, plus 100% of the Face Amount of Purchased Accounts that are not Eligible Accounts.

 

(mm) "Reserve Account" – See Section 3.

 

(nn) "Reserve Shortfall" – See Section 3.

 

[Signature page follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have affixed their hands on the day and year first above written.

 

SELLER:

 

Heat Waves Hot Oil Service LLC

 

 

By:

 

 

Name: Richard Murphy

Title: 

 

 

 

PURCHASER:

 

LSQ Funding Group, L.C.

 

 

By:

 

 

Name: William Samuelson

Title: Executive Vice President

 

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Annex A

 

Schedule of Certain Fees, Expenses, Charges and Other Items

 

Advance Rate: 85.00%

Aging and Collection Fee: 0.0000%

Aging and Collection Fee Start Date: 1

Clearance Days: 2

Invoice Daily Fee: 0.0000%

Default Rate: The lesser of 24% per annum or the maximum rate allowed by law.

Funds Usage Daily Fee: 0.0210%

Maximum Amount: $10,000,000.00

Misdirected Payment Fee: 15%

Missing Notation Fee: 15%

Notice to Seller:
         Heat Waves Hot Oil Service LLC
         14133 County Rd. 9 1/2, Longmont, CO 80504
         Officer: Richard Murphy
         Officer Email: rmurphy@enservco.com

Purchase Fee: 0.1000%

 

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Exhibit 10.5

 

ENTITY GUARANTY

 

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY

 

This GUARANTY dated as of March __, 2022 is made by the entities or individual(s) which have signed below (individually or collectively, “Guarantor”), in favor of LSQ FUNDING GROUP, L.C. (“Creditor”).

 

FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, and to induce Creditor to extend financial accommodations to Debtor (as defined below), Guarantor agrees as follows:

 

1. DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION. As used herein:

 

1.1     “Acceptable Forums” – See Section 17.1 hereof.

 

1.2     “Agreement” – This Guaranty, as amended.

 

1.3     “Bankruptcy Code” – Title 11 of the United States Code.

 

1.4     “Chosen State” – Florida.

 

1.5     Credit Documents” – That certain Invoice Purchase Agreement dated of essentially even date herewith between, inter alia, Debtor and Creditor, all documents executed in connection therewith, and all amendments or renewals to or of any of the foregoing, or any other document evidencing a Guaranteed Obligation.

 

1.6     “Creditor” – See Preamble.

 

1.7     “Debtor” –Heat Waves Hot Oil Service LLC, and all its successors-in-interest by operation of law or otherwise, including any Trustee (as defined in the Bankruptcy Code) or debtor-in-possession, and any successor-in-interest arising out of any merger or reorganization involving such entity, whether it is the surviving or the disappearing entity.

 

1.8     “Guaranteed Obligations” – All present and future obligations of Debtor to Creditor under Section 7 of the Invoice Purchase Agreement, including interest that, but for the filing of a petition under the Bankruptcy Code with respect to Debtor, would have accrued on any such obligations, and attorneys’ fees.

 

1.9     “Guarantor” – See Preamble.

 

1.10     “Guaranty Opponent” – See Section 4.2 hereof.

 

1.11     “Invoice Purchase Agreement” means that certain Invoice Purchase Agreement of even date herewith between the Debtor and Creditor, pursuant to which the Creditor will purchase accounts from the Creditor on the terms and under the conditions set forth in such agreement.

 

1.12“    Party” – Creditor and/or Guarantor.

 

2. GUARANTY.

 

2.1     Promise to Pay and Perform. Guarantor unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to Creditor the prompt payment and performance of the Guaranteed Obligations, and agrees to pay same on demand, whether or not the Guaranteed Obligations are found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, this being a guaranty of payment and not a guaranty of collection.

 

2.2     Cumulative Obligations. The obligations hereunder are in addition to any other obligations of Guarantor under any other guaranties of the indebtedness or other obligations of Debtor or any other person at any time given to Creditor. This Agreement shall not affect or invalidate any such other guaranties.

 

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2.3     Continuing Obligation. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the fact that, at any particular time, no Guaranteed Obligations may be outstanding, but shall terminate automatically upon termination or expiration of the Invoice Purchase Agreement.

 

2.4     Joint and Several Obligation; Independent Obligation. Guarantor is directly, jointly, and severally with all other guarantors of the Guaranteed Obligations liable to Creditor. The obligations of Guarantor hereunder are direct and primary and are independent of the obligations of Debtor or any other such guarantor, and a separate action may be brought against Guarantor irrespective of whether an action is brought against Debtor or any other guarantor or whether Debtor or any such other guarantor is joined in such action. Guarantor’s liability hereunder shall not be contingent upon the exercise or enforcement by Creditor of any remedies it may have against Debtor or any other guarantor or the enforcement of any lien or realization upon any security Creditor may at any time possess. Any release that may be given by Creditor to Debtor or any other guarantor shall not release Guarantor.

 

3. COVENANTS.

 

3.1     Guarantor has adequate means to obtain all relevant information, on a continuing basis, concerning Debtor’s financial condition as well as all other circumstances that bear upon the risk of nonpayment of the Guaranteed Obligations. Guarantor bears the sole responsibility for being and keeping informed thereof, and relieves Creditor of any duty to disclose any present or future information relating thereto,

 

3.2     Guarantor shall, from time to time, at the expense of Guarantor, promptly execute and deliver all further documents and take all further action that may be necessary, or that Creditor may reasonably request, to enable Creditor to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder.

 

4. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.

 

4.1     Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing definition of indebtedness, the liability of each Guarantor hereunder is limited to the lesser of the following amounts minus, in either case, one dollar:

 

4.1.1     The lowest amount which would render this Guaranty a fraudulent conveyance under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, or other similar or analogous law or statute of the appropriate jurisdiction; and

 

4.1.2     The lowest amount which would render this Guaranty a fraudulent transfer under Section 548 of the Bankruptcy Code.

 

4.2     It is presumed that the liability of Guarantor hereunder is equal to the amount of the obligations guaranteed. Therefore, in the event that any Guarantor, or successor-in-interest thereof (“Guaranty Opponent”), shall claim that the amount of liability hereunder is less than the amount of the obligations guaranteed hereunder, the burden of proof with respect to the amount of such liability shall rest with the Guaranty Opponent, in light of the fact that the information concerning and circumstances of the financial condition of Guarantor is more readily available to and under the control of the Guaranty Opponent.

 

5. PAYMENTS.

 

5.1     Nature and Application of Payments. Creditor may apply any payment with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations or any other amounts due hereunder in such order, as Creditor shall in its sole and absolute discretion determine, irrespective of any contrary instructions received from any other person.

 

5.2     Indefeasible Payment; Revival. If any portion of any payment to Creditor hereunder is set aside and repaid by Creditor for any reason after being made by Guarantor, the amount so set aside shall be revived as a Guaranteed Obligation and Guarantor shall be liable for the full amount Creditor is required to repay plus all costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses) incurred by Creditor in connection therewith.

 

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5.3     ACH Authorization. In order to satisfy any of the Guaranteed Obligations, Guarantor authorizes Creditor to initiate electronic debit or credit entries through the ACH system to any deposit account maintained by Guarantor.

 

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

 

6.1     Guarantor represents and warrants as follows (which representations and warranties shall be true, correct, and complete at all times):

 

6.1.1     This Agreement is not made by Guarantor in reliance on any representation or warranty, express or implied, by Creditor concerning the financial condition of Debtor, the nature, value, or extent of any security for the Guaranteed Obligations, or any other matter, and no promises have been made to Guarantor by any person to induce Guarantor to enter into this Agreement, except as set forth in this Agreement. Guarantor is presently informed of the financial condition of Debtor and of all other circumstances that a diligent inquiry would reveal and which bear upon the risk of nonpayment of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

6.1.2     The consideration received by Guarantor in connection with this Agreement is adequate and satisfactory in all respects, and represents reasonably equivalent value, to support this Agreement and Guarantor’s obligations hereunder.

 

6.1.3     With respect to any Guarantor which is not a natural person, it:

 

(a)     Is organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation;

 

(b)     Has the power and authority and all governmental licenses, authorizations, consents, and approvals to execute, deliver, and perform its obligations hereunder;

 

(c)     This Agreement has been authorized by all necessary action by Guarantor, and does not and will not:

 

(i)     Contravene the terms of Guarantor’s organizational documents;

 

(ii)     Conflict with or result in any breach or contravention of, any contractual obligation to which Guarantor is a party or any order, injunction, writ, or decree of any governmental authority to which Guarantor or Guarantor’s properties are subject; or

 

(iii)     Violate any law, rule, or regulation of any governmental authority.

 

6.1.4     There are no actions, suits, proceedings, claims, or disputes pending, or, to the best knowledge of Guarantor, threatened or contemplated, at law, in equity, in arbitration, or before any governmental authority, against Guarantor or any of Guarantor’s properties which purport to affect or pertain to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

 

7. WAIVERS.

 

7.1     Guarantor waives:

 

7.1.1     ANY AND ALL SURETYSHIP DEFENSES, WHETHER ARISING IN EQUITY, BY CONTRACT, STATUTE OR BY OPERATION OF LAW.

 

7.1.2     Notice of (a) any adverse change in the financial condition of any Debtor, (b) any default in the performance of the Guaranteed Obligations; and (c) any other notice to which Guarantor might be entitled.

 

7.1.3     Any defense or claim arising out of (a) the release of any collateral securing the Guaranteed Obligations or (b) any fact that may increase Guarantor’s risk hereunder.

 

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7.1.4     Any claim of usury.

 

7.1.5     Any other defense arising by reason of any disability or other defense (other than the defense that the Guaranteed Obligations have been fully paid) of Debtor including any defense arising from any statute of limitations.

 

7.1.6     Any defense based on the invalidity, irregularity, or unenforceability of all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations or any other circumstance which might constitute a defense of a guarantor.

 

7.1.7     Any claim or defense based on (a) the validity, legality or enforceability in whole or in part of the Guaranteed Obligations, (b) any assignment, amendment, transfer, modification, renewal, waiver, compromise, addition or supplement relating to Guaranteed Obligations, (c) any setoff, counterclaim or any circumstances which might constitute a defense or discharge of Guarantor.

 

7.1.8     Any lack of power or authority of Debtor.

 

7.1.9     Any defense to payment hereunder resulting from Creditor’s releasing the Debtor or any other obligor owing the Guaranteed Obligations from their obligation to pay the Guaranteed Obligations, as well as Creditor’s failure to give Guarantor notice thereof.

 

7.1.10     All Guarantor’s rights of reimbursement, indemnification, and contribution and any other rights and defenses that are or may become available to Guarantor.

 

7.1.11     All rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies, such as a nonjudicial foreclosure with respect to security for a guaranteed obligation, has destroyed Guarantor’s rights of subrogation and reimbursement against the Debtor.

 

8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND AGREEMENTS.

 

8.1     Modifications to Credit Documents and Guaranteed Obligations. Without notice to Guarantor and without affecting or impairing the obligations of Guarantor hereunder, Creditor may, compromise or settle, extend the period of duration or the time for the payment, or discharge the performance of, or may refuse to, or otherwise not enforce, or may, release any obligor of the Guaranteed Obligations or may grant other indulgences to Debtor in respect thereof, or may amend the Credit Documents, or may enforce, exchange, release, or waive any security for the Guaranteed Obligations or any guaranty of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

8.2     Subordination. All present and future indebtedness of Debtor to Guarantor is subordinated to the payment of the Guaranteed Obligations. In this regard, no payment of any kind whatsoever shall be made with respect to such indebtedness until the Guaranteed Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full. Any payment received by Guarantor in respect of such indebtedness shall be held by Guarantor as trustee for Creditor, and promptly paid over to Creditor on account of the Guaranteed Obligations but without reducing or affecting in any manner the liability of Guarantor under the other provisions of this Agreement. Upon request by Creditor, any notes or other instruments now or hereafter evidencing such indebtedness of Debtor to Guarantor, shall be marked with a legend that the same are subject to this Agreement or shall be delivered to Creditor for safekeeping.

 

8.3     All notices shall be effective upon: (a) the sending of an email to one of the email addresses below or (b) delivery to a recognized overnight delivery service of a properly addressed notice, delivery prepaid, with instructions to make delivery on the next business day. For purposes hereof, the addresses of the parties are as set forth below or as may otherwise be specified from time to time in a writing sent by one party to the other in accordance with the provisions hereof:

 

Guarantor

 

Address: [for company]            Enservco Corporation

   14133 County Rd 9 ½

Attention:                                  Longmont, CO 80504

Email address:                          rmurphy@enservco.com

 

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Creditor

 

Address:                    315 E. Robinson St., Suite 200

     Orlando, FL 32824

Officer:                     Wiliam Samuelson

Email address:          wsamuelson@lsq.com

 

9. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER.

 

9.1     Only a writing signed by all parties hereto may amend this Agreement. No failure or delay in exercising any right hereunder shall impair any such right that Creditor may have, nor shall any waiver by Creditor hereunder be deemed a waiver of any default or breach subsequently occurring. Creditor’s rights and remedies herein are cumulative and not exclusive of each other or of any rights or remedies that Creditor would otherwise have.

 

10. ATTORNEYS FEES.

 

10.1     In the event that either Party finds it necessary to retain counsel in connection with any contract claim regarding the interpretation, defense, or enforcement of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall recover its reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses from the unsuccessful Party.

 

10.2     It shall be presumed (subject to rebuttal only by the introduction of competent evidence to the contrary) that the amount recoverable is the amount billed to the prevailing party by its counsel and that such amount will be reasonable if based on the billing rates charged to the prevailing party by its counsel in similar matters.

 

10.3     In the event that Guarantor asserts a claim against Creditor hereunder, it shall do so in writing prior to and as a condition of the commencement of any litigation by Guarantor, setting forth the specific amount of Guarantor’s claim against Creditor (the “Damage Claim”). In the event that any litigation results in a judgment against Creditor of less the Damage Claim, the court must find that Creditor was the prevailing party for the purposes of Section 10.1.

 

10.4     In the event that either Party finds it necessary to retain counsel in connection with any non-contractual claim against the other Party (such as a tort claim), Guarantor shall pay the reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by Creditor in connection therewith.

 

11. COSTS AND EXPENSES.

 

11.1     Guarantor agrees to reimburse Creditor on demand for the actual costs of photocopying (which, if performed by Creditor’s employees, shall be at the rate of $.10/page), travel, and attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in complying with any subpoena or other legal process attendant to any litigation in which Guarantor is a party.

 

12. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.

 

12.1     This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

 

12.2     Creditor may assign its rights and delegate its duties hereunder in connection with an assignment of the Guaranteed Obligations. Upon such assignment, Guarantor shall be deemed to have attorned to such assignee and shall owe the same obligations to such assignee and shall accept performance hereunder by such assignee as if such assignee were Creditor.

 

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

 

13.1     No promises of any kind have been made by Creditor or any third party to induce Guarantor to execute this Agreement. No course of dealing, course of performance or trade usage, and no parole evidence of any nature, shall be used to supplement or modify any terms of this Agreement.

 

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14. REVOCATION.

 

14.1     Guarantor waives any right to revoke this agreement.

 

14.2     If, contrary to the express intent of this agreement, any such revocation is attempted by Guarantor:

 

14.2.1     It shall not be effective until thirty days after written notice thereof has been actually received by any officer of Creditor;

 

14.2.2     It shall not apply to any Guaranteed Obligations in existence on such date (including any subsequent continuation, extension, or renewal thereof);

 

14.2.3     It shall not apply to any Guaranteed Obligations made or created after such date pursuant to a commitment of Creditor which was, or is believed in good faith by Creditor to be, in existence on the date of such revocation;

 

14.2.4     No payment by any other surety of Debtor, or from any other source, prior to the date of such revocation shall reduce the obligations of Guarantor hereunder; and

 

14.2.5     Payment by any other surety or Debtor, or from any other source shall be first applied to Guaranteed Obligations, if any, as to which the revocation by Guarantor is effective and, to the extent so applied, shall not reduce the obligations of Guarantor hereunder.

 

15. CHOICE OF LAW.

 

15.1     This Agreement and all transactions contemplated hereunder and/or evidenced hereby shall be governed by, construed under, and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the Chosen State.

 

16. WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY.

 

16.1     IN RECOGNITION OF THE HIGHER COSTS AND DELAY WHICH MAY RESULT FROM A JURY TRIAL, THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION (A) ARISING HEREUNDER, OR (B) IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED OR INCIDENTAL TO THE DEALINGS OF THE PARTIES HERETO OR ANY OF THEM WITH RESPECT HERETO, IN EACH CASE WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE; AND EACH PARTY FURTHER WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO CONSOLIDATE ANY SUCH ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL HAS BEEN WAIVED WITH ANY OTHER ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL CANNOT BE OR HAS NOT BEEN WAIVED; AND EACH PARTY HEREBY AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY, AND THAT ANY PARTY HERETO MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS SECTION WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES HERETO TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.

 

17. VENUE; JURISDICTION.

 

17.1     Any suit, action or proceeding arising hereunder commenced by Guarantor, for the interpretation, performance or breach hereof, shall, be instituted in the court sitting in or nearest to Maitland, Florida (the “Acceptable Forum”).

 

17.2     Guarantor agrees that the Acceptable Forum is convenient to it, and submits to the jurisdiction of the Acceptable Forum and waives any and all objections to jurisdiction or venue.

 

17.3     Should such proceeding be initiated in any other forum, Guarantor waives any right to oppose any motion or application made by Creditor to transfer such proceeding to an Acceptable Forum.

 

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18. SERVICE OF PROCESS.

 

18.1     Guarantor agrees that Creditor may effect service of process upon Guarantor by regular mail at the address set forth herein or at such other address as may be reflected in the records of Creditor, or at the option of Creditor by service upon Guarantor’s agent for the service of process.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

 

Enservco Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

Name:

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.6

 

INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT

(Separate Priority Collateral with Waterfall)

 

This INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT, dated as of this __ day of March, 2022 (this “Agreement”), is between Utica Leaseco, LLC (the “Lender”), and LSQ Funding Group, L.C. (“LSQ”), with respect to certain financing arrangements with Heat Waves Hot Oil Services LLC ("Debtor").

 

WHEREAS, Debtor and Lender are parties to a Master Lease Agreement dated as of March ___, 2022, and the riders and schedules executed in connection therewith (as amended, supplemented, modified, or restated from time to time) (the “Lender Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, Lender has agreed, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in such agreement, to make certain financing arrangements to the Debtor,

 

WHEREAS, Debtor and LSQ are parties to an Invoice Purchase Agreement dated March 22, 2022, (as amended, supplemented, modified, or restated from time to time, and any related agreements) (the “LSQ Agreement”),

 

WHEREAS, Lender and LSQ have each filed or may hereafter file financing statements under the Uniform Commercial Code and other title documents or assignments; and

 

WHEREAS, Lender and LSQ desire to agree to the relative priority of their respective security interests in and liens on the Collateral (as hereinafter defined) and certain other rights, priorities and interests.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, it is hereby agreed as follows:

 

AGREEMENT

 

1.     Definitions. The following terms used herein shall have the following meaning. All capitalized terms not herein defined shall have the meaning set forth in the Uniform Commercial Code:

 

1.1.     Bankruptcy Code” – means Title 11 of the United States Code.

 

1.2.     Chosen State” – means the State of Florida.

 

1.3.     Collateral” – means collectively, the Lender Priority Collateral and the LSQ Priority Collateral.

 

1.4.     Creditors” – means Lender and LSQ.

 

1.5.     Debtor” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

 

1.6.     Enforcement – means to make demand for payment or accelerate the indebtedness of Debtor, repossess any collateral or commence the judicial enforcement of any of the rights and remedies under the Lender Agreement, the LSQ Agreement or applicable law.

 

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1.7.     Enforcement Notice” – means a written notice delivered by either Lender or LSQ to the other stating that a default or event of default under the Lender Agreement or LSQ Agreement, as applicable, has occurred and is continuing

 

1.8.     Lender” – has the meaning set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.

 

1.9.     Lender Agreement” – has the meaning set forth in the recitals of this Agreement.

 

1.10.     Lender Obligations” – means obligations of the Debtor to Lender secured by the Lender Collateral.

 

1.1.     Lender Priority Collateral” – shall mean all now owned and hereafter acquired Equipment of Debtor, including, without limitation, the Equipment described in the Lender Agreement, all embedded software, all additions, attachments, accessories and accessions to the forgoing, all user manuals and similar documentation, and all proceeds of the foregoing (including insurance proceeds) wherever located. “LSQ Agreement” – has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement

 

1.2.     LSQ Obligations” – means the obligations owed by the Debtor to LSQ secured by the LSQ Collateral.

 

1.3.     LSQ Priority Collateral – shall mean all now owned and hereafter acquired Accounts, cash and non-cash Proceeds, and Supporting Obligations of the foregoing (including insurance proceeds and proceeds of proceeds) in any form and wherever located; and Books and Records specifically related to the Accounts and proceeds.

 

1.4.     Party” – means each of Lender and LSQ.

 

2.      Priority. Notwithstanding the date, manner or order of perfection of the security interests and liens granted to Lender and LSQ, and notwithstanding any provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, or any applicable law or decision or the Lender Agreement or the LSQ Agreement, or whether Lender or LSQ holds possession of all or any part of the Collateral, the following, as between Lender and LSQ, shall be the relative priority of the security interests and liens of Lender and LSQ in the Collateral:

 

(a)         Lender shall have a first and prior assignment of and security interest in the Lender’s Priority Collateral and all proceeds thereto, including insurance proceeds relating thereto; and

 

(b)         LSQ shall have a priority assignment of, and security interest in the LSQ Priority Collateral and all proceeds thereof, including insurance proceeds relating thereto, and all products thereof.

 

3.     Distribution of Proceeds of Collateral. All proceeds of Collateral shall be distributed in accordance with the following procedure, to the extent permitted by law:

 

(a)         All proceeds of Lender Priority Collateral shall be paid to Lender for application to the Lender Obligations with any residual proceeds after satisfaction in full of the Lender Obligations and termina‐tion of the Lender Agreement being paid to LSQ; and

 

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(b)         All proceeds of LSQ Priority Collateral shall be paid to LSQ for application to the LSQ Obligations with any residual proceeds after satisfaction in full of the LSQ Obligations and termination of the LSQ Agreement being paid to Lender; and

 

(c)         After the Lender Obligations and the LSQ Obligations have been paid or satisfied in full, the balance of proceeds of Collateral, if any, shall be paid to Debtor or as otherwise required by applicable law.

 

4.     Enforcement of Security Interest. Each Creditor agrees not to commence any Enforcement until an Enforcement Notice has been given by such Creditor to the other Creditor; provided, however, that, after delivery of such Enforcement Notice:

 

4.1.     Lender may, at its option, take any action to accelerate payment of the Lender Obligations and to foreclose or realize upon or enforce any of its rights with respect to Lender Priority Collateral, without the prior written consent of LSQ.

 

4.2.     LSQ may, at its option, take any action to accelerate payment of the LSQ Obligations and to foreclose or realize upon or enforce any of its rights with respect to the LSQ Priority Collateral, without the prior written consent of Lender.

 

4.3.     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any agreement between Debtor and LSQ, default by Debtor in the performance of the Lender Obligations shall constitute a default by Debtor in the performance of the LSQ Obligations, and a default by Debtor in the performance of the LSQ Obligations shall constitute a default by Debtor in the performance of the Lender Obligations.

 

5.     Proceeds of Collateral.

 

5.1.     Any proceeds of Collateral, or proceeds of proceeds, received by a Creditor that is subject to the priority security interest of the other Creditor shall be, immediately upon discovery, paid to the Creditor holding the senior security interest.

 

6.     Lender Covenants and Warranties. Lender warrants covenants and represents that it:

 

6.1.     Is the owner of the Lender Obligations, free and clear of the claims of any other entity other than those in favor of a Lender Pledgee. A “Lender Pledgee” means a lender who advances or has advanced credit to Lender and to whom Lender grants or has granted in favor of such lender a security interest in assets of Lender which include the Lender Obligations as collateral security for Lender repayment obligations thereunder.

 

6.2.     Will not, at any time while this Agreement is in effect, sell, transfer, pledge, assign, hypothecate, or otherwise dispose of any or all of the Lender Obligations to any entity other than a Lender Pledgee or one which agrees in a writing, satisfactory in form and substance to LSQ (the “Lender Transfer Document”), to become a party hereto and to succeed to the rights and to be bound by all of the obligations of Lender hereunder. In the case of any such proposed disposition by Lender, it will notify LSQ at least (10) ten days prior to the date of any of such intended disposition and include with such notice a copy of the proposed Lender Transfer Document.

 

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6.3.     Will, at the request of LSQ, promptly release any lien and security interest it has on any LSQ Priority Collateral to facilitate its transfer or sale so long as the proceeds thereof are applied against the LSQ Obligations. .

 

6.4.     If requested by LSQ, will not withhold its consent to any sale of any of the LSQ Collateral by the Debtor free and clear of the liens of LSQ and Lender.

 

6.5.     Waives any rights it may have to claim that the enforceability of this Agreement may be affected by any subsequent modification, release, extension, or other change, material or otherwise, in the LSQ Obligations or the LSQ Collateral.

 

7.     LSQ Covenants and Warranties.

 

7.1.     Is the owner of the LSQ Obligations, free and clear of the claims of any other entity.

 

7.2.      Will not, at any time while this Agreement is in effect, sell, transfer, pledge, assign, hypothecate, or otherwise dispose of any or all of the LSQ Obligations to any entity other than one which agrees in a writing, satisfactory in form and substance to Lender (the “LSQ Transfer Document”), to become a party hereto and to succeed to the rights and to be bound by all of the obligations of LSQ hereunder. In the case of any such proposed disposition by LSQ, it will notify Lender at least (10) ten days prior to the date of any of such intended disposition and include with such notice a copy of the proposed LSQ Transfer Document.

 

7.3.     Will, at the request of Lender, promptly release any lien and security interest it has on any Lender Collateral to facilitate its transfer or sale so long as the proceeds thereof are applied against the Lender Obligations.

 

7.4.     After request by Lender, will not withhold its consent to any sale of any of the Lender Priority Collateral by the Debtor free and clear of the liens of LSQ and Lender.

 

7.5.     Waives any rights it may have to claim that the enforceability of this agreement may be affected by any subsequent modification, release, extension, or other change, material or otherwise, in the Lender Obligations or the Lender Collateral.

 

8.     Remedy for Breach. Any breach hereof is likely to cause irreparable damage to the aggrieved party. Therefore, the relief to which such party shall be entitled in such event shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a mandatory injunction for specific performance, (b) judicial relief to prevent a violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement, (c) damages, and (d) any other relief to which it may be entitled at law or in equity.

 

9.     No Duty to Provide Financial Accommodations. Nothing contained herein or in any prior agreement or understanding shall be deemed to create any duty on the part of either party to extend or continue to extend financial accommodations to the Debtor.

 

10.     Waiver of Marshaling. Lender hereby waives any and all rights to have the LSQ Collateral, or any part thereof, marshaled upon any foreclosure of or other enforcement of any of LSQ liens. LSQ hereby waives any and all rights to have the Lender Collateral, or any part thereof, marshaled upon any foreclosure or other enforcement of any of Lender Liens.

 

11.     Governing Law; Waiver Of Jury Trial; Attorneys Fees. This agreement has been delivered and accepted in and shall be deemed to have been made in Orlando, Florida and shall be interpreted, and the rights and liabilities of the parties hereto determined, in accordance with the laws and decisions of the Chosen State without regard to its conflicts of law rules. As part of the consideration for the financial accommodations extended to debtor by senior creditor, junior creditor consents to the jurisdiction of any local, state or federal court located within the Chosen State and waives trial by jury and waives any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder, and further agrees not to assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue. If any party brings any action against the other to enforce this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover the reasonable cost and attorney’s fees.

 

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12.     Amendment and Waiver. This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by all Parties hereto. No failure to exercise and no delay in exercising any right, hereunder shall impair any such right which any Creditor may have, nor shall any waiver by any Creditor hereunder be deemed a waiver of any default or breach subsequently occurring.

 

13.     Construction. This Agreement and all agreements relating to the subject matter hereof is the product of negotiation and preparation by and among each party and its respective attorneys.

 

14.     Benefits Of This Agreement. This Agreement is solely for the benefit of and shall bind the Parties and their respective successors and assigns and no other entity shall have any right, benefit, priority, or interest hereunder.

 

15.     Term. Unless otherwise terminated by agreement of the Parties, this Agreement shall continue so long as each Creditor has a security interest in any portion of the Collateral.

 

16.     Enforcement. In the event that any Party finds it necessary to retain counsel in connection with the interpretation, defense, or enforcement of this agreement, the prevailing party shall recover its reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses from the unsuccessful party. It shall be presumed (subject to rebuttal only by the introduction of competent evidence to the contrary) that the amount recoverable is the amount billed to the prevailing party by its counsel and that such amount will be reasonable if based on the billing rates charged to the prevailing party by its counsel in similar matters.

 

17.     Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if all signatures were upon the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of the signature page to this Agreement by facsimile shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement, and any party delivering such an executed counterpart of the signature page to this Agreement by facsimile to any other party shall thereafter also promptly deliver a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement to such other party, provided that the failure to deliver such manually executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, or binding effect of this Agreement.

 

18.     Notice. All notices required to be given to either party hereunder shall be deemed given upon the first to occur of: (a) deposit thereof in a receptacle under the control of the United States Postal Service; (b) transmittal by electronic means to a receiver under the control of the party to whom notice is being given; or (c) actual receipt by the party to whom notice is being given, or an employee or agent of thereof.

 

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Lender

 

Address:          905 S. Blvd. East, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Attention:        Renate LaCroix

Email:              renate.lacroix@uticaleaseco.com

 

LSQ

 

Address:          315 E. Robinson St Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32801

Attention:        William Samuelson

Email:              wsamuelson@lsq.com

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above written.

 

 

UTICA LEASECO, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

Name:

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

       
  LSQ FUNDING GROUP, L.C.  
       
  By:    
  Name:    
  Title:    
       
       

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT

 

The undersigned hereby accepts and acknowledges receipt of a copy of the foregoing Intercreditor Agreement and consents to and agrees to be bound by all provisions thereof. The undersigned further acknowledges and agrees that the Intercreditor Agreement may be modified or amended at any time or times without notice to or the consent of the undersigned.

 

As of ___________________ ___, 20__

 

Heat Waves Hot Oil Service LLC 

 

  (“Debtor”)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

Name:

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

       
  Enservco Corporation (“Guarantor”)  
       
  By:    
  Name:    
  Title:    

 

 

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Exhibit 10.7

 

CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED PROMISSORY NOTE

 

$1,200,000.00 March 22, 2022

         

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Enservco Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Borrower”), promises to pay to the order of Cross River Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Holder”), the original principal sum of ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($1,200,000.00), or such other amount as shall then be equal to the outstanding principal amount hereof, in the manner provided in this Promissory Note (this “Note”).

 

1.    Loan.This Note reflects the loan of $1,200,000 made by Holder to Borrower via wire on March 16, 2022.

 

2.    Interest. This Note shall bear interest of Seven (7) percent per annum.

 

3.    Maturity Date. March 22, 2028 unless sooner converted or prepaid.

 

4.    Payment of Principal and Interest; Maturity. For the first year of this Note, interest only payments shall be required on a quarterly basis, starting June 30th, 2022 and following on the last business day of each calendar quarter. Thereafter for the remaining five years of this Note, outstanding principal and interest payments shall be made on a quarterly basis on the last business day of each calendar quarter based upon a ten year amortization schedule with a balloon payment for any outstanding principal and interest due on the Maturity Date (or on the business day prior to Maturity Date if the Maturity Date is a bank holiday).

 

5.    Use of Proceeds. The proceeds under this Note may only be used by Borrower for refinancing the Company’s debt obligations to East West Bank.

 

6.    Security Interest. The Note is unsecured.

 

7.    Optional Conversion to Common Stock. Subject to any required Borrower stockholder consent as required by the exchange upon which the Borrower common stock is then listed, all or some of the outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of this Note, may converted to Borrower common stock at a conversion price equal to the average of closing sales price of the Borrower for a five day period of the date the prior to the Holder exercising such conversion. The closing sales price of the Borrower’s common stock on the NYSE/American Exchange on the date of this Note is $[ ].

 

8.    Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note:

 

 

a.

Failure to Pay. The failure of the Borrower to (i) timely pay the Holder hereof any payment of interest, principal or other amounts as and when due hereunder, or (ii) pay the Holder hereof the entire amount of any unpaid principal amount plus any other amounts owed but unpaid hereunder upon Maturity Date.

 

 

b.

Voluntary Bankruptcy or Insolvency Proceedings. Should Borrower (i) apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator or custodian of it or of all or a substantial part of its property; (ii) make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (iii) commence a voluntary case or any other proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to either Borrower or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or consent to any such relief or to the appointment of or taking possession of its property by any official in any involuntary case or other proceeding commenced against it.

 

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c.

Involuntary Bankruptcy or Insolvency Proceedings. Should proceedings for the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator or custodian of Borrower or of all or a substantial part of the property of Borrower, or an involuntary case or other proceedings seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to Borrower or the debts of Borrower under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, now or hereafter in effect, be commenced and not dismissed or discharged within sixty (60) days of commencement.

 

 

d.

Merger and Other Changes. Without the written consent of Holder, should Borrower merge or consolidate with or into, or convey, transfer, lease, or otherwise dispose of, whether in on transaction or in a series of transaction, all or substantially all of the property and assets (whether now owned or hereafter acquired) of Borrower to, any person, or should there be a change in the holders of a majority of the voting control of Borrower, whether directly or indirectly.

 

9.    Rights of Holder Upon Default. Upon the occurrence or existence of any Event of Default, and after any required notice, or at any time thereafter, Holder immediately may declare all outstanding obligations payable by Borrower hereunder to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or any other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived. In addition to the foregoing remedies, upon the occurrence or existence of any Event of Default, Holder may exercise any other right, power or remedy granted to it or otherwise permitted to it under this Note, the Security Agreement or by law (either by suit in equity or by action at law, or both).

 

10.    Prepayment. Borrower may prepay this Note without penalty in whole or in part at any time.

 

11.    Successors and Assigns. The rights and obligations of Borrower and Holder under this Note shall be binding upon and benefit the successors, assigns and transferees of the parties. This Note may not be assigned by the Borrower without the prior written consent of Holder. All references in this Note to the “Borrower” and the “Holder” shall be deemed to apply to the Borrower and the Holder, respectively, and to their respective successors and assigns.

 

12.    Waiver and Amendment. Any provision of this Note may only be amended, waived or modified upon the written consent of the Borrower and the Holder.

 

13.    Governing Law. This Note and all actions arising out of or in connection with this Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to the conflicts of law provisions of the State of Colorado or of any other state.

 

14.    Miscellaneous.

 

 

a.

Borrower:

 

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i.

Waives diligence, presentment, demand for payment, notice of dishonor, notice of non-payment, protest, notice of protest, and any and all other demands in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement of this Note;

 

 

ii.

Waives the benefit of any statute of limitations to the maximum extent permitted by law with respect to any action to enforce this Note and any other action related to this Note;

 

 

iii.

Agrees that no failure on the part of Holder to exercise any power, right or privilege hereunder, or to insist upon prompt compliance with the terms of this Note, will constitute a waiver of that power, right or privilege; and

 

 

iv.

Agrees that the acceptance at any time by Holder of any past due amounts will not be deemed to be a waiver of the requirement to make prompt payment when due of any other amounts then or hereafter due and payable.

 

 

b.

THE INDEBTEDNESS EVIDENCED BY THIS NOTE SHALL BE JUNIOR AND SUBORDINATE TO INDEBTEDNESS WHICH BORROWER MAY NOW OR AT ANY TIME HEREAFTER OWE TO ANY LENDER, WHETHER SUCH INDEBTEDNESS NOW EXISTS OR IS HEREAFTER CREATED OR INCURRED, AND WHETHER SUCH INDEBTEDNESS IS FIXED OR CONTINGENT, LIQUIDATED OR UNLIQUIDATED. IN FURTHERANCE HEREOF AND CONSISTENT WITH THIS COVENANT OF SUBORDINATION, HOLDER WILL ENTER INTO WRITTEN SUBORDINATION AGREEMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY SUCH LENDERS AS AND WHEN REQUESTED BY SUCH LENDERS; PROVIDED THAT SUCH LENDERS AGREE IN SUCH SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT THAT BORROWER MAY CONTINUE TO PAY ALL AMOUNTS DUE AND PAYABLE UNDER THIS NOTE IF AT THE TIME OF SUCH PAYMENT NO DEFAULT EXISTS OR WILL EXIST AS A RESULT OF SUCH PAYMENT UNDER ANY AGREEMENTS WITH SUCH LENDERS.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have hereunto affixed their signatures to this Note effective as of the date first set forth above.

 

 

 

ENSERVCO CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Marjorie Hargrave

 

 

Name:

Marjorie Hargrave

 

 

Title:

President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

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Enservco Corporation Reduces Debt and Strengthens Balance Sheet

 

DENVER, CO – March 28, 2022 – Enservco Corporation (NYSE American: ENSV), a diversified national provider of specialized well-site services to the domestic onshore conventional and unconventional oil and gas industries, today announced it has retired its $13.8 million senior revolving credit facility with East West Bank for total consideration of approximately $9.4 million, which includes an initial payment of $8.4 million in cash and future payments of up to $1.0 million from a limited portion of net proceeds from receivables financing.

 

As a result of the refinancing, Enservco’s debt was substantially reduced and predominantly reclassified as long-term liabilities with four- to six-year terms. Equally important, the refinancing will have minimal impact on aggregate monthly debt and lease obligations, thus substantially improving and stabilizing the Company’s capitalization.

 

“We appreciate East West Bank’s support over recent years and willingness to work with the Company to de-lever the business and strengthen our balance sheet,” said Executive Chairman Rich Murphy. “Over the past 18 months we have significantly reduced our total debt while substantially reducing costs, relocating equipment to optimize margins and increasing market share, putting the Company in a stronger position to pursue its growth objectives as our industry improves. We believe that the higher commodity price environment bodes well for the Company in the foreseeable future.”

 

The refinancing included:

 

A $6.225 million master equipment lease

 

A receivables factoring line of up to $10 million

 

A $1.2 million convertible subordinated note

 

Specifically, the Company’s Heat Wave Hot Oil Service unit entered into a Master Lease Agreement with Utica Leaseco, LLC, whereby Utica provided a $6,225,000 master equipment lease collateralized by Enservco equipment. The lease has a 51-month term at an effective rate in the range of 13.50% to 15.46% based on performance metrics. After 12 months, the Company has the option to prepay $1.0 million of the obligation.

 

Heat Waves further entered into an Invoice Purchase Agreement with LSQ, which will provide receivables factoring to the Company for a term of 18 months. The agreement calls for LSQ to advance up to 85% on up to $10 million of accounts receivable factored by Heat Waves at an effective annual interest rate of approximately 7.3%. LSQ provided for $2.4 million in immediate financing at the close of the refinance under the accounts receivable factoring facility, of which $1.2 million was used in the initial payment to East West Bank, and $1.2 million was used to pay off a working capital loan provided during the first quarter of 2022 by Cross River Partners, an entity controlled by Rich Murphy, Enservco’s Executive Chairman.

 

The third component of the refinancing includes the issuance by the Company of a $1.2 million Convertible Subordinated Note to Cross River Partners. The note has a six-year term, bears interest at 7% per annum and has interest only quarterly payments commencing June 30, 2022.

 

 

 

About Enservco

Through its various operating subsidiaries, Enservco provides a range of oilfield services, including hot oiling, acidizing, frac water heating, and related services. The Company has a broad geographic footprint covering seven major domestic oil and gas basins and serves customers in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Wyoming, West Virginia, Utah, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, New Mexico and Louisiana. Additional information is available at www.enservco.com.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This news release contains information that is "forward-looking" in that it describes events and conditions Enservco reasonably expects to occur in the future. Expectations for the future performance of Enservco are dependent upon a number of factors, and there can be no assurance that Enservco will achieve the results as contemplated herein. Certain statements contained in this release using the terms "may," “intends,” "expects to," and other terms denoting future possibilities, are forward-looking statements. The accuracy of these statements cannot be guaranteed as they are subject to a variety of risks, which are beyond Enservco's ability to predict, or control and which may cause actual results to differ materially from the projections or estimates contained herein. Among these risks are those set forth in Enservco’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, and subsequently filed documents with the SEC. Forward looking statements in this news release include ability of the Company to achieve its growth objectives, the sustainability of higher oil prices, the specific amount of debt reduction, ability to de-lever the business and strengthen its balance sheet, and sustainability of improvement and stabilization of the Company’s capitalization. In addition, we believe the higher oil price environment bodes well for the Company in the and the ability raise additional equity. Enservco disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement made herein, except as required by law.

 

Contact:

 

Marjorie Hargrave

President and CFO

Enservco Corporation

mhargrave@enservco.com

 

Pfeiffer High Investor Relations, Inc.

Jay Pfeiffer

Phone: 303-880-9000

Email: jay@pfeifferhigh.com