Exhibit 10(b)
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
Borrower: The Xxxxx Electronics Corporation Lender: Sovereign Bank
00 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX
00000
THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated February 24, 2005, is made and
executed between The Xxxxx Electronics Corporation ("Borrower") and
Sovereign Bank ("Lender") on the following terms and conditions.
Borrower has received prior commercial loans from Lender or has applied
to Lender for a commercial loan or loans or other financial
accommodations, including those which may be described on any exhibit or
schedule attached to this Agreement ("Loan"). Borrower understands and
agrees that: (A) in granting, renewing, or extending any Loan, Lender is
relying upon Borrowers representations, warranties, and agreements as
set forth in this Agreement; (B) the granting, renewing, or extending of
any Loan by Lender at all times shall be subject to Lenders sole
judgment and discretion; and (C) all such Loans shall be and remain
subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of February 24, 2005, and
shall continue in full force and effect until such time as all of
Borrower's Loans in favor of Lender have been paid in full, including
principal, interest, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, and other fees
and charges, or until such time as the parties may agree in writing to
terminate this Agreement.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE. Lender's obligation to make the
initial Advance and each subsequent Advance under this Agreement shall
be subject to the fulfillment to Lender's satisfaction of all of the
conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the Related Documents.
Loan Documents. Borrower shall provide to Lender the following documents
for the Loan: (1) the Note; (2) Security Agreements granting to Lender
security interests in the Collateral; (3) financing statements and all
other documents perfecting Lender's Security Interests; (4) evidence of
insurance as required below; (5) together with all such Related
Documents as Lender may require for the Loan; all in form and substance
satisfactory to Lender and Lender's counsel.
Borrowers Authorization. Borrower shall have provided in form and
substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly
authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and
the Related Documents. In addition, Borrower shall have provided such
other resolutions, authorizations, documents and instruments as Lender
or its counsel, may require.
Payment of Fees and Expenses. Borrower shall have paid to Lender all
fees, charges, and other expenses which are then due and payable as
specified in this Agreement or any Related Document.
Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties set
forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any document
or certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and
correct.
No Event of Default. There shall not exist at the time of any Advance a
condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this
Agreement or under any Related Document.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to
Lender, as of the date of this Agreement, as of the date of each
disbursement of loan proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension
or modification of any Loan, and at all times any Indebtedness exists:
Organization. Borrower is a corporation for profit which is, and at all
times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing
under and by virtue of the laws of the State of New Jersey Borrower has
the full power and authority to own its properties and to transact the
business in which it is presently engaged or presently proposes to
engage. Borrower maintains an office at 00 Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxx, XX
00000. Unless Borrower has designated otherwise in writing, the
principal office is the office at which Borrower keeps its books and
records including its records concerning the Collateral. Borrower will
notify Lender prior to any change in the location of Borrower's state of
organization or any change in Borrower's name. Borrower shall do all
things necessary to preserve and to keep in full force and effect its
existence, rights and privileges, and shall comply with all regulations,
rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and decrees of any governmental or
quasi-governmental authority or court applicable to Borrower and
Borrower's business activities.
Assumed Business Names. Borrower has filed or recorded all documents or
filings required by law relating to all assumed business names used by
Borrower. Excluding the name of Borrower, the following is a complete
list of all assumed business names under which Borrower does business:
None.
Authorization. Borrower's execution, delivery, and performance of this
Agreement and all the Related Documents have been duly authorized by all
necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict with, result in a
violation of, or constitute a default under (1) any provision of (a)
Borrower's articles of incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or (b)
any agreement or other instrument binding upon Borrower or (2) any law,
governmental regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower
or to Borrower's properties.
Financial Information. Each of Borrower's financial statements supplied
to Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower's financial condition
as of the date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse
change in Borrower's financial condition subsequent to the date of the
most recent financial statement supplied to Lender. Borrower has no
material contingent obligations except as disclosed in such financial
statements.
Legal Effect. This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or
agreement Borrower is required to give under this Agreement when
delivered will constitute legal, valid, and binding obligations of
Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their
respective terms.
Properties. Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously
disclosed in Borrower's financial statements or in writing to Lender and
as accepted by Lender, and except for property tax liens for taxes not
presently due and payable, Borrower owns and has good title to all of
Borrower's properties free and clear of all Security Interests, and has
not executed any security documents or financing statements relating to
such properties. All of Borrower's properties are titled in Borrower's
legal name, and Borrower has not used or filed a financing statement
under any other name for at least the last five (5) years.
Hazardous Substances. Except as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender
in writing, Borrower represents and warrants that: (1) During the period
of Borrower's ownership of the Collateral, there has been no use,
generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or
threatened release of any Hazardous Substance by any person on, under,
about or from any of the Collateral. (2) Borrower has no knowledge of,
or reason to believe that there has been (a) any breach or violation of
any Environmental Laws; (b) any use, generation, manufacture, storage,
treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous
Substance on, under, about or from the Collateral by any prior owners or
occupants of any of the Collateral; or (c) any actual or threatened
litigation or claims of any kind by any person relating to such matters.
(3) Neither Borrower nor any tenant, contractor, agent or other
authorized user of any of the Collateral shall use, generate,
manufacture, store, treat, dispose of or release any Hazardous Substance
on, under, about or from any of the Collateral; and any such activity
shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws, regulations, and ordinances, including without limitation
all Environmental Laws. Borrower authorizes Lender and its agents to
enter upon the Collateral to make such inspections and tests as Lender
may deem appropriate to determine compliance of the Collateral with this
section of the Agreement. Any inspections or tests made by Lender shall
be at Borrower's expense and for Lender's purposes only and shall not be
construed to create any responsibility or liability on the part of
Lender to Borrower or to
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any other person. The representations and warranties contained herein
are based on Borrower's due diligence in investigating the Collateral
for hazardous waste and Hazardous Substances. Borrower hereby (1)
releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or
contribution in the event Borrower becomes liable for cleanup or other
costs under any such laws, and (2) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
Lender against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages,
penalties, and expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain
or suffer resulting from a breach of this section of the Agreement or as
a consequence of any use, generation, manufacture, storage, disposal,
release or threatened release of a hazardous waste or substance on the
Collateral. The provisions of this section of the Agreement, including
the obligation to indemnify, shall survive the payment of the
Indebtedness and the termination, expiration or satisfaction of this
Agreement and shall not be affected by Lender's acquisition of any
interest in any of the Collateral, whether by foreclosure or otherwise.
Litigation and Claims. No litigation, claim, investigation,
administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid
taxes) against Borrower is pending or threatened, and no other event has
occurred which may materially adversely affect Borrower's financial
condition or properties, other than litigation, claims, or other events,
if any, that have been disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in
writing.
Taxes. To the best of Borrower's knowledge, all of Borrower's tax
returns and reports that are or were required to be filed, have been
filed, and all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have
been paid in full, except those presently being or to be contested by
Borrower in good faith in the ordinary course of business and for which
adequate reserves have been provided.
Lien Priority. Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender in
writing, Borrower has not entered into or granted any Security
Agreements, or
permitted the filing or attachment of any Security Interests on or
affecting any of the Collateral directly or indirectly securing
repayment of
Borrower's Loan and Note, that would be prior or that may in any way be
superior to Lender's Security Interests and rights in and to such
Collateral.
Binding Effect. This Agreement, the Note, all Security Agreements (if
any), and all Related Documents are binding upon the signers thereof, as
well as upon their successors, representatives and assigns, and are
legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that,
so long as this Agreement remains in effect, Borrower will:
Notices of Claims and Litigation. Promptly inform Lender in writing of
(1) all material adverse changes in Borrower's financial condition, and
(2) all existing and all threatened litigation, claims, investigations,
administrative proceedings or similar actions affecting Borrower or any
Guarantor which could materially affect the financial condition of
Borrower or the financial condition of any Guarantor.
Financial Records. Maintain its books and records in accordance with
GAP, applied on a consistent basis, and permit Lender to examine and
audit Borrower's books and records at all reasonable times.
Financial Statements. Furnish Lender with the following:
Annual Statements. As soon as available, but in no event later than one-
hundred-twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year, Borrower's
balance sheet and income statement for the year ended, audited by a
certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender.
Tax Returns. As soon as available, but in no event later than thirty
(30) days after the applicable filing date for the tax reporting period
ended, Federal and other governmental tax returns, prepared by a
certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender.
Additional Requirements. Interim Statements: As soon as available, but
in no event later than 5 business days after filing with the SEC,
Borrower's balance sheet and profit and loss statement for the period
ended, prepared by Borrower.
All financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall
be prepared in accordance with GIV\P, applied on a consistent basis, and
certified by Borrower as being true and correct.
Additional Information. Furnish such additional information and
statements, as Lender may request from time to time.
Insurance. Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability
insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect
to Borrower's properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and
with insurance companies acceptable to Lender. Borrower, upon request of
Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or
certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including
stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without
at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lender. Each insurance
policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in
favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or
default of Borrower or any other person. In connection with all policies
covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest
for the Loans, Borrower will provide Lender with such lender's loss
payable or other endorsements as Lender may require.
Insurance Reports. Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on
each existing insurance policy showing such information as Lender may
reasonably request, including without limitation the following: (1) the
name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the
policy; (4) the properties insured; (5) the then current property values
on the basis of which insurance has been obtained, and the manner of
determining those values; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In
addition, upon request of Lender (however not more often than annually),
Borrower will have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender
determine, as applicable, the actual cash value or replacement cost of
any Collateral. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid by Borrower.
Other Agreements. Comply with all terms and conditions of all other
agreements, whether now or hereafter existing, between Borrower and any
other party and notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in
connection with any other such agreements.
Loan Proceeds. Use all Loan proceeds solely for the following specific
purposes: to term out existing $292M mortgage loan outstanding.
Taxes, Charges and Liens. Pay and discharge when due all of its
indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation all
assessments, taxes, governmental charges, levies and liens, of every
kind and nature, imposed upon Borrower or its properties, income, or
profits, prior to the date on which penalties would attach, and all
lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a lien or charge upon any of
Borrower's properties, income, or profits.
Performance. Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms,
conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement, in the Related
Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower
and Lender. Borrower shall notify Lender immediately in writing of any
default in connection with any agreement.
Operations. Maintain executive and management personnel with
substantially the same qualifications and experience as the present
executive and management personnel; provide written notice to Lender of
any change in executive and management personnel; conduct its business
affairs in a reasonable and prudent manner.
Environmental Studies. Promptly conduct and complete, at Borrower's
expense, all such investigations, studies, samplings and testings as may
be requested by Lender or any governmental authority relative to any
substance, or any waste or by-product of any substance defined as toxic
or a hazardous substance under applicable federal, state, or local law,
rule, regulation, order or directive, at or affecting any property or
any facility owned, leased or used by Borrower.
Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Comply with all laws,
ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all
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governmental authorities applicable to the conduct of Borrower's
properties, businesses and operations, and to the use or occupancy of
the Collateral, including without limitation, the Americans With
Disabilities Act. Borrower may contest in good faith any such law,
ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding,
including appropriate appeals, so long as Borrower has notified Lender
in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender's sole opinion,
Lender's interests in the Collateral are not jeopardized. Lender may
require Borrower to post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably
satisfactory to Lender, to protect Lender's interest.
Inspection. Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time
to inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans and Borrower's
other properties and to examine or audit Borrower's books, accounts, and
records and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower's books, accounts,
and records. If Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any
records (including without limitation computer generated records and
computer software programs for the generation of such records) in the
possession of a third party, Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall
notify such party to permit Lender free access to such records at all
reasonable times and to provide Lender with copies of any records it may
request, all at Borrower's expense.
Environmental Compliance and Reports. Borrower shall comply in all
respects with any and all Environmental Laws; not cause or permit to
exist, as a result of an intentional or unintentional action or omission
on Borrower's part or on the part of any third party, on property owned
and/or occupied by Borrower, any environmental activity where damage may
result to the environment, unless such environmental activity is
pursuant to and in compliance with the conditions of a permit issued by
the appropriate federal, state or local governmental authorities; shall
furnish to Lender promptly and in any event within thirty (30) days
after receipt thereof a copy of any notice, summons, lien, citation,
directive, letter or other communication from any governmental agency or
instrumentality concerning any intentional or unintentional action or
omission on Borrower's part in connection with any environmental
activity whether or not there is damage to the environment and/or other
natural resources.
Additional Assurances. Make, execute and deliver to Lender such
promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements,
assignments, financing statements, instruments, documents and other
agreements as Lender or its attorneys may reasonably request to evidence
and secure the Loans and to perfect all Security Interests.
LENDERS EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that
would materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if
Borrower fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any
Related Documents, including but not limited to Borrower's failure to
discharge or pay when due any amounts Borrower is required to discharge
or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on
Borrower's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action
that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging
or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other
claims, at any time levied or placed on any Collateral and paying all
costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving any Collateral. All such
expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear
interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or
paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Borrower. All such expenses
will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A)
be payable on demand; (B) be added to the balance of the Note and be
apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become
due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or
(2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon
payment which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while
this Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not, without the prior
written consent of Lender:
Additional Financial Restrictions. Indebtedness and Liens: (1) Except
for trade debt incurred in the normal course of business and
indebtedness to Lender contemplated by this Agreement, create, incur or
assume indebtedness for borrower money, including capital leases, (2)
sell, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge, lease, grant a security
interest in, or encumber any of Borrower's assets included in collateral
(except as allowed as Permitted Liens), or (3) sell with recourse any of
Borrower, accounts, except to Lender. The Borrower may sell assets in
the normal course of business.
Continuity of Operations. (1) Engage in any business activities
substantially different than those in which Borrower is presently
engaged, (2) cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or
consolidate with any other entity, change its name, dissolve or transfer
or sell Collateral out of the ordinary course of business, or (3) pay
any dividends on Borrower's stock (other than dividends payable in its
stock), provided, however that notwithstanding the foregoing, but only
so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would
result from the payment of dividends, if Borrower is a "Subchapter S
Corporation" (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended), Borrower may pay cash dividends on its stock to its
shareholders from time to time in amounts necessary to enable the
shareholders to pay income taxes and make estimated income tax payments
to satisfy their liabilities under federal and state law which arise
solely from their status as Shareholders of a Subchapter S Corporation
because of their ownership of shares of Borrower's stock, or purchase or
retire any of Borrower's outstanding shares or alter or amend Borrower's
capital structure.
Loans, Acquisitions and Guaranties. (1) Loan, invest in or advance money
or assets to any other person, enterprise or entity, (2) purchase,
create or acquire any interest in any other enterprise or entity, or (3)
incur any obligation as surety or guarantor other than in the ordinary
course of business.
Agreements. Borrower will not enter into any agreement containing any
provisions which would be violated or breached by the performance of
Borrower's obligations under this Agreement or in connection herewith.
CESSATION OF ADVANCES. If Lender has made any commitment to make any
Loan to Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under any other
agreement, Lender shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to
disburse Loan proceeds if: (A) Borrower or any Guarantor is in default
under the terms of this Agreement or any of the Related Documents or any
other agreement that Borrower or any Guarantor has with Lender; (B)
Borrower or any Guarantor dies, becomes incompetent or becomes
insolvent, files a petition in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, or is
adjudged a bankrupt; (C) there occurs a material adverse change in
Borrower's financial condition, in the financial condition of any
Guarantor, or in the value of any Collateral securing any Loan; or (D)
any Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit, modify or
revoke such Guarantor's guaranty of the Loan or any other loan with
Lender; or (E) Lender in good xxxxx xxxxx itself insecure, even though
no Event of Default shall have occurred.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender
reserves a right of setoff in all Borrower's accounts with Lender
(whether checking, savings, or some other account). This includes all
accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else and all accounts
Borrower may open in the future. However, this does not include any XXX
or Xxxxx accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be
prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted
by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the
Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option,
to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect
Lender's charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default
under this Agreement:
Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the
Loan.
Other Defaults. Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other
term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or
in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any
term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement
between Lender and Borrower.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Borrower or any Grantor defaults
under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or
sales
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agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or
person that may materially affect any of Borrower's or any Grantor's
properly or Borrower's or any Grantor's ability to repay the Loans or
perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the
Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's behalf under this
Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any
material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes
false or misleading at any time thereafter.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a
going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a
receiver for any part of Borrower's property, any assignment for the
benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement
of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against
Borrower.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related
Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of
any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security
interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help,
repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any
governmental agency against any collateral securing the Loan. This
includes a garnishment of any of Borrower's accounts, including deposit
accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if
there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or
reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or
forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written notice of the
creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a
surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount
determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate
reserve or bond for the dispute.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with
respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or any Guarantor
dies or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or
liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness. In the event of a
death, Lender, at its option, may, but shall not be required to, permit
the Guarantor's estate to assume unconditionally the obligations arising
under the guaranty in a manner satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so,
cure any Event of Default.
Change in Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent
(25%) or more of the common stock of Borrower.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial
condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of
the Loan is impaired.
Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.
Right to Cure. If any default, other than a default on Indebtedness, is
curable and if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, has not been
given a notice of a similar default within the preceding twelve (12)
months, it may be cured if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be,
after receiving written notice from Lender demanding cure of such
default: (1) cure the default within thirty (30) days; or (2) if the
cure requires more than thirty (30) days, immediately initiate steps
which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure
the default and thereafter continue and complete all reasonable and
necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably
practical.
EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur,
except where otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Related
Documents, all commitments and obligations of Lender under this
Agreement or the Related Documents or any other agreement immediately
will terminate (including any obligation to make further Loan Advances
or disbursements), and, at Lender's option, all Indebtedness immediately
will become due and payable, all without notice of any kind to Borrower,
except that in the case of an Event of Default of the type described in
the 'Insolvency" subsection above, such acceleration shall be automatic
and not optional. In addition, Lender shall have all the rights and
remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at law, in
equity, or otherwise. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all
of Lender's rights and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised
singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy
shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make
expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Borrower or
of any Grantor shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and
to exercise its rights and remedies.
DEPOSIT RELATIONSHIP. Borrower shall maintain its primary depository
account(s) with Lender throughout the term of the within Loan.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a
part of this Agreement:
Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents,
constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to
the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment
to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed
by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration
or amendment.
Attorneys Fees; Expenses. Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of
Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's attorneys' fees and
Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of
this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this
Agreement, and Borrower shall pay the costs and expenses of such
enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's attorneys' fees and
legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys'
fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to
modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any
anticipated post-judgment collection services. Borrower also shall pay
all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the
court.
Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience
purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the
provisions of this Agreement.
Consent to Loan Participation. Borrower agrees and consents to Lender's
sale or transfer, whether now or later, of one or more participation
interests in the Loan to one or more purchasers, whether related or
unrelated to Lender. Lender may provide, without any limitation
whatsoever, to any one or more purchasers, or potential purchasers, any
information or knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any
other matter relating to the Loan, and Borrower hereby waives any rights
to privacy Borrower may have with respect to such matters. Borrower
additionally waives any and all notices of sale of participation
interests, as well as all notices of any repurchase of such
participation interests. Borrower also agrees that the purchasers of any
such participation interests will be considered as the absolute owners
of such interests in the Loan and will have all the rights granted under
the participation agreement or agreements governing the sale of such
participation interests. Borrower further waives all rights of offset or
counterclaim that it may have now or later against Lender or against any
purchaser of such a participation interest and unconditionally agrees
that either Lender or such purchaser may enforce Borrower's obligation
under the Loan irrespective of the failure or insolvency of any holder
of any interest in the Loan. Borrower further agrees that the purchaser
of any such participation interests may enforce its interests
irrespective of any personal claims or defenses that Borrower may have
against Lender.
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable
to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of
the State of New Jersey without regard to its conflicts of law
provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of
New Jersey.
No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any
rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and
signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in
exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any
other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall
not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to
demand strict
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compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement.
No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and
Borrower, or between Lender and any Grantor, shall constitute a waiver
of any of Lender's rights or of any of Borrower's or any Grantor's
obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of
Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by
Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to
subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases
such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of
Lender.
Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be
given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when
actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law),
when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if
mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class,
certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses
shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its
address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice
to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to
change the party's address. For notice purposes, Borrower agrees to keep
Lender informed at all times of Borrower's current address. Unless
otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one
Borrower, any notice given by Lender to any Borrower is deemed to be
notice given to all Borrowers.
No Joint Venture or Partnership. The relationship of Borrower and Lender
created by this Agreement is strictly that of debtor-creditor, and
nothing contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents
shall be deemed or construed to create a partnership or joint venture
between Borrower and Lender.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision
of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any
circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision
illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If
feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that
it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision
cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this
Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity,
or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect
the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
Agreement.
Subsidiaries and Affiliates of Borrower. To the extent the context of
any provisions of this Agreement makes it appropriate, including without
limitation any representation, warranty or covenant, the word 'Borrower'
as used in this Agreement shall include all of Borrower's subsidiaries
and affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing however, under no
circumstances shall this Agreement be construed to require Lender to
make any Loan or other financial accommodation to any of Borrower's
subsidiaries or affiliates.
Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements by or on behalf of
Borrower contained in this Agreement or any Related Documents shall bind
Borrower's successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of
Lender and its successors and assigns. Borrower shall not, however, have
the right to assign Borrower's rights under this Agreement or any
interest therein, without the prior written consent of Lender.
Survival of Representations and Warranties. Borrower understands and
agrees that in making the Loan, Lender is relying on all
representations, warranties, and covenants made by Borrower in this
Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument delivered by
Borrower to Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents.
Borrower further agrees that regardless of any investigation made by
Lender, all such representations, warranties and covenants will survive
the making of the Loan and delivery to Lender of the Related Documents,
shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect
until such time as Borrower's Indebtedness shall be paid in full, or
until this Agreement shall be terminated in the manner provided above,
whichever is the last to occur.
Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of
this Agreement.
Waive Jury. All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any
jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any
party against any other party.
DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the
following meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically
stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean
amounts in lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms
used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall
include the singular, as the context may require. Words and terms not
otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed
to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code. Accounting words and terms
not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned
to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as
in effect on the date of this
Agreement:
Advance. The word "Advance" means a disbursement of Loan funds made, or
to be made, to Borrower or on Borrower's behalf on a line of credit or
multiple advance basis under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Business Loan Agreement, as
this Business Loan Agreement may be amended or modified from time to
time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Business
Loan Agreement from time to time.
Borrower. The word "Borrower" means The Xxxxx Electronics Corporation
and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note.
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means all property and assets granted
as collateral security for a Loan, whether real or personal property,
whether granted directly or indirectly, whether granted now or in the
future, and whether granted in the form of a security interest,
mortgage, collateral mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, crop
pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust,
factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien,
charge, lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended
as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever,
whether created by law, contract, or otherwise.
Environmental Laws. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all
state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating
to the protection of human health or the environment, including without
limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq.
("CERCLA'), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986,
Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("XXXX"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act,
49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., the New Jersey Industrial Site
Recovery Act, NJSA Section 13:1K-6 ("ISRA"), the New Jersey Spill
Compensation and Control Act, NJSA 58:10-23.11, et seq., or other
applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant
thereto.
Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of
default set forth in this Agreement in the default section of this
Agreement.
GAAP. The word "GMP" means generally accepted accounting principles.
Grantor. The word 'Grantor' means each and all of the persons or
entities granting a Security Interest in any Collateral for the Loan,
including without limitation all Borrowers granting such a Security
Interest.
Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means any guarantor, surety, or
accommodation party of any or all of the Loan.
Guaranty. The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from Guarantor to
Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the
Note.
Hazardous Substances. The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials
that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or
infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential
hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated,
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stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise
handled. The words 'Hazardous Substances" are used in their very
broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or
toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the
Environmental Laws. The term 'Hazardous Substances' also includes,
without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction
thereof and asbestos.
Indebtedness. The word 'Indebtedness' means the indebtedness evidenced
by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest
together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which
Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related
Documents.
Lender. The word 'Lender' means Sovereign Bank, its successors and
assigns.
Loan. The word 'Loan' means any and all loans and financial
accommodations from Lender to Borrower whether now or hereafter
existing, and however evidenced, including without limitation those
loans and financial accommodations described herein or described on any
exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement from time to time.
Note. The word 'Note' means the Note executed by The Xxxxx Electronics
Corporation in the principal amount of $292,187.43 dated February 24,
2005 together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of,
refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or
credit agreement.
Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory
notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements,
guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security
deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and
documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection
with the Loan.
Security Agreement. The words "Security Agreement" mean and include
without limitation any agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements,
understandings or other agreements, whether created by law, contract, or
otherwise, evidencing, governing, representing, or creating a Security
Interest.
Security Interest. The words "Security Interest" mean, without
limitation, any and all types of collateral security, present and
future, whether in the form of a lien, charge, encumbrance, mortgage,
deed of trust, security deed, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel
mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor's lien,
equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien or title
retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device,
or any other security or lien interest whatsoever whether created by
law, contract, or otherwise.
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS
LOAN AGREEMENT AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS BUSINESS LOAN
AGREEMENT IS DATED February 24, 2005
BORROWER:
THE XXXXX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
By: /s/ Xxxx H.D. Xxxxx Sworn and subscribed
before
Xxxx H. D. Xxxxx, President of The Xxxxx me this 24th day of
February
Electronics Corporation 2005
/s/ Xxxxx X.
Xxxxxxx
LENDER: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
SOVEREIGN BANK Notary Public of NJ
Commission Expires
3/23/07
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
Authorized Signer
PROMISSORY NOTE
Borrower: The Xxxxx Electronics Corporation Lender: Sovereign Bank
00 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX
00000
Principal Amount: $292,187.43 Date of Note: February 24, 2005
PROMISE TO PAY. The Xxxxx Electronics Corporation ("Borrower") promises
to pay to Sovereign Bank ("Lender"), or order, in lawful money of the
United States of America, the principal amount of Two Hundred Ninety-two
Thousand One Hundred Eighty-seven & 431100 Dollars ($292,187.43),
together with interest at the rate of 5.560% per annum on the unpaid
principal balance from February 24, 2005 until paid in full, together
with all applicable fees and expenses.
PAYMENT. Borrower will pay this loan in accordance with the following
payment schedule:
The term of this Note shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months. Borrower
will make twenty-three (23) monthly payments of principal in the amount
of $12,883.80, in addition to monthly payments of accrued unpaid
interest. Borrowers first payment is due one month from the date of this
Note, with all subsequent payments to be due on the same day of each
month thereafter. One final payment of all outstanding principal,
together with accrued unpaid interest, late fees and unpaid loan
charges, if any, shall be due and payable in full on February 23, 2007.
Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law, payments will be
applied first to any accrued unpaid interest; then to principal; then to
any late charges; and then to any unpaid collection costs. The annual
interest rate for this Note is computed on a 3651360 basis; that is, by
applying the ratio of the annual interest rate over a year of 360 days,
multiplied by the outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the
actual number of days the principal balance is outstanding. Borrower
will pay Lender at Lenders address shown above or at such other place as
Lender may designate in writing.
PREPAYMENT. Borrower may pay without penalty all or a portion of the
amount owed earlier than it is due. Early payments will not, unless
agreed to by Lender in writing, relieve Borrower of Borrower's
obligation to continue to make payments under the payment schedule.
Rather, early payments will reduce the principal balance due and may
result in Borrower's making fewer payments. Borrower agrees not to send
Lender payments marked "paid in full", "without recourse", or similar
language. If Borrower sends such a payment, Lender may accept it without
losing any of Lender's rights under this Note, and Borrower will remain
obligated to pay any further amount owed to Lender. All written
communications concerning disputed amounts, including any check or other
payment instrument that indicates that the payment constitutes "payment
in full" of the amount owed or that is tendered with other conditions or
limitations or as full satisfaction of a disputed amount must be mailed
or delivered to: Sovereign Bank, P. 0. Xxx 00000 Xxxxxxx, XX 00000.
LATE CHARGE. If a payment is 15 days or more late, Borrower will be
charged 5.000% of the unpaid portion of the regularly scheduled payment
or $10.00, whichever is greater. This late charge shall be paid to
Lender by Borrower for the purpose of defraying the expense incident to
the handling of the delinquent payment.
INTEREST AFTER DEFAULT. Upon default, including failure to pay upon
final maturity, at Lender's option, and if permitted by applicable law,
Lender may add any unpaid accrued interest to principal and such sum
will bear interest therefrom until paid at the rate provided in this
Note (including any increased rate). Upon default, Lender, at its
option, may, if permitted under applicable law, increase the interest
rate on this Note 3.000 percentage points. The interest rate will not
exceed the maximum rate permitted by applicable law.
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an event of default
("Event of Default") under this Note:
Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under this
Note.
Other Defaults. Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other
term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Note or in any
of the related documents or to comply with or to perform any term,
obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement
between Lender and Borrower.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Borrower or any Grantor defaults
under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or
sales agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor
or person that may materially affect any of Borrower's property or
Borrower's ability to repay this Note or perform Borrower's obligations
under this Note or any of the related documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's behalf under this Note
or the related documents is false or misleading in any material respect,
either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or
misleading at any time thereafter.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a
going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a
receiver for any part of Borrower's property, any assignment for the
benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement
of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against
Borrower.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help,
repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any
governmental agency against any collateral securing the loan. This
includes a garnishment of any of Borrower's accounts, including deposit
accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if
there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or
reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or
forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written notice of the
creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a
surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount
determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate
reserve or bond for the dispute.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with
respect to any guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party of
any of the indebtedness or any guarantor, endorser, surety, or
accommodation party dies or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes
the validity of, or liability under, any guaranty of the indebtedness
evidenced by this Note. In the event of a death, Lender, at its option,
may, but shall not be required to, permit the guarantor's estate to
assume unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty in a
manner satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure any Event of
Default.
Change In Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent
(25%) or more of the common stock of Borrower.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial
condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of
this Note is impaired.
Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.
Cure Provisions. If any default, other than a default in payment is
curable and if Borrower has not been given a notice of a breach of the
same provision of this Note within the preceding twelve (12) months, it
may be cured if Borrower, after receiving written notice from Lender
demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within thirty (30)
days; or (2) if the cure requires more than thirty (30) days,
immediately initiates steps
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which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure
the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and
necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably
practical.
LENDERS RIGHTS. Upon default, Lender may declare the entire unpaid
principal balance on this Note and all accrued unpaid interest
immediately due, and then Borrower will pay that amount.
ATTORNEYS FEES; EXPENSES. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help
collect this Note if Borrower does not pay. Borrower will pay Lender
that amount. This includes, subject to any limits under applicable law,
Lender's attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, whether or not
there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees, expenses for bankruptcy
proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or
injunction), and appeals. If not prohibited by applicable law, Borrower
also will pay any court costs, in addition to all other sums provided by
law.
JURY WAIVER. Lender and Borrower hereby waive the right to any jury
trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by either
Lender or Borrower against the other.
GOVERNING LAW. This Note will be governed by federal law applicable to
Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the
State of New Jersey without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
This Note has been accepted by Lender in the State of New Jersey.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender
reserves a right of setoff in all Borrower's accounts with Lender
(whether checking, savings, or some other account). This includes all
accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else and all accounts
Borrower may open in the future. However, this does not include any XXX
or Xxxxx accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be
prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted
by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the
indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option,
to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect
Lender's charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.
COLLATERAL. Borrower acknowledges this Note is secured by the following
collateral described in the security instrument listed herein:
inventory, chattel paper, accounts, equipment and general intangibles
described in a Commercial Security Agreement dated February 24, 2005.
SUCCESSOR INTERESTS. The terms of this Note shall be binding upon
Borrower, and upon Borrower's heirs, personal representatives,
successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its
successors and assigns.
GENERAL PROVISIONS. Lender may delay or forgo enforcing any of its
rights or remedies under this Note without losing them. Borrower and any
other person who signs, guarantees or endorses this Note, to the extent
allowed by law, waive presentment, demand for payment, and notice of
dishonor. Upon any change in the terms of this Note, and unless
otherwise expressly stated in writing, no party who signs this Note,
whether as maker, guarantor, accommodation maker or endorser, shall be
released from liability. All such parties agree that Lender may renew or
extend (repeatedly and for any length of time) this loan or release any
party or guarantor or collateral; or impair, fail to realize upon or
perfect Lender's security interest in the collateral; and take any other
action deemed necessary by Lender without the consent of or notice to
anyone. All such parties also agree that Lender may modify this loan
without the consent of or notice to anyone other than the party with
whom the modification is made. The obligations under this Note are joint
and several.
PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS NOTE, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS NOTE. BORROWER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE NOTE.
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS PROMISSORY
NOTE.
BORROWER:
THE XXXXX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
By:/s/ Xxxx H.D. Xxxxx Sworn and subscribed
before
Xxxx H. D. Xxxxx, President of The Xxxxx me this 24th day of
February
Electronics Corporation 2005
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Notary Public of New
Jersey
Commission Expries
3/23/07
LENDER:
SOVEREIGN BANK
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
Authorized Signer
COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
Borrower: The Xxxxx Electronics Corporation Lender: Sovereign Bank
00 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX
00000
DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the
following meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically
stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean
amounts in lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms
used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall
include the singular, as the context may require. Words and terms not
otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed
to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code:
Agreement. The word 'Agreement" means this Commercial Security
Agreement, as this Commercial Security Agreement may be amended or
modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules
attached to this Commercial Security Agreement from time to time.
Borrower. The word 'Borrower" means The Xxxxx Electronics Corporation
and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note.
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means all of Grantor's right, title
and interest in and to all the Collateral as described in the Collateral
Description section of this Agreement.
Default. The word "Default" means the Default set forth in this
Agreement in the section titled "Default".
Environmental Laws. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all
state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating
to
the protection of human health or the environment, including without
limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq.
("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986,
Pub.
L. No. 99-499 ("XXXX"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49
U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., the New Jersey Industrial Site
Recovery Act, NJSA Section 13:1K-6 ("ISRA"), the New Jersey Spill
Compensation and Control Act, NJSA 58:10-23.11, et seq., or other
applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant
thereto.
Event of Default. The words "Event of Default' mean any of the events of
default set forth in this Agreement in the default section of this
Agreement.
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means The Xxxxx Electronics Corporation.
Guaranty. The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from guarantor,
endorser, surety, or accommodation party to Lender, including without
limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.
Hazardous Substances. The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials
that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or
infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential
hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated,
stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise
handled. The words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their very
broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or
toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the
Environmental Laws. The term "Hazardous Substances" also includes,
without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction
thereof and asbestos.
Indebtedness. The word "Indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced
by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest
together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which
Grantor is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related
Documents. Specifically, without limitation, Indebtedness includes the
future advances set forth in the Future Advances provision, together
with all interest thereon and all amounts that may be indirectly secured
by the Cross-Collateralization provision of this Agreement.
Lender. The word "Lender" means Sovereign Bank, its successors and
assigns.
Note. The word "Note" means the Note executed by The Xxxxx Electronics
Corporation in the principal amount of $292,187.43 dated February 24,
2005 together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of,
refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or
credit agreement.
Property. The word "Property" means all of Grantor's right, title and
interest in and to all the Property as described in the "Collateral
Description" section of this Agreement.
Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory
notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements,
guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security
deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and
documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection
with the Indebtedness.
THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT dated February 24, 2005, is made and
executed between The Xxxxx Electronics Corporation ("Grantor") and
Sovereign Bank ("Lender").
GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. For valuable consideration, Grantor grants
to Lender a security interest in the Collateral to secure the
Indebtedness and agrees that Lender shall have the rights stated in this
Agreement with respect to the Collateral, in addition to all other
rights which Lender may have by law.
COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION. The word "Collateral" as used in this Agreement
means the following described property, whether now owned or hereafter
acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever
located, in which Grantor is giving to Lender a security interest for
the payment of the Indebtedness and performance of all other obligations
under the Note and this Agreement:
All Inventory, Chattel Paper, Accounts, Equipment and General
Intangibles
In addition, the word "Collateral" also includes all the following,
whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or
hereafter arising, and wherever located:
(A)All accessions, attachments, accessories, tools, parts, supplies,
replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein,
whether added now or later.
(B) All products and produce of any of the property described in this
Collateral section.
(C) All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies,
payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease,
consignment or other disposition of any of the property described in
this Collateral section.
(D) All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale,
destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property described
in this Collateral section, and sums due from a third party who has
damaged or destroyed the Collateral or from that party's insurer,
whether due to judgment, settlement or other process.
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(E) All records and data relating to any of the properly described in
this Collateral section, whether in the form of a writing, photograph,
microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of
Grantor's right, title, and interest in and to all computer software
required to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or
data on electronic media.
Despite any other provision of this Agreement, Lender is not granted,
and will not have, a nonpurchase money security interest in household
goods, to the extent such a security interest would be prohibited by
applicable law. In addition, if because of the type of any Properly,
Lender is required to give a notice of the right to cancel under Truth
in Lending for the Indebtedness, then Lender will not have a security
interest in such Collateral unless and until such a notice is given.
CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION. In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures
all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of
Grantor to Lender, or any one or more of them, as well as all claims by
Lender against Grantor or any one or more of them, whether now existing
or hereafter arising, whether related or unrelated to the purpose of the
Note, whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or
indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated
or unliquidated whether Grantor may be liable individually or jointly
with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party
or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter
may become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether the
obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter may become
otherwise unenforceable.
FUTURE ADVANCES. In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures all
future advances made by Lender to Grantor regardless of whether the
advances are made a) pursuant to a commitment or b) for the same
purposes.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender
reserves a right of setoff in all Grantor's accounts with Lender
(whether checking, savings, or some other account). This includes all
accounts Grantor holds jointly with someone else and all accounts
Grantor may open in the future. However, this does not include any XXX
or Xxxxx accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be
prohibited by law. Grantor authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by
applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the Indebtedness
against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to
administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect
Lender's charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.
GRANTORS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL.
With respect to the Collateral, Grantor represents and promises to
Lender that:
Perfection of Security Interest. Grantor agrees to take whatever actions
are requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender's security
interest in the Collateral. Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver
to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the
Collateral, and Grantor will note Lender's interest upon any and all
chattel paper and instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession
by
Lender.
Notices to Lender. Grantor will promptly notify Lender in writing at
Lender's address shown above (or such other addresses as Lender may
designate from time to time) prior to any (1) change in Grantor's name;
(2) change in Grantor's assumed business name(s); (3) change in the
management of the Corporation Grantor; (4) change in the authorized
signer(s); (5) change in Grantor's principal office address; (6) change
in Grantor's state of organization; (7) conversion of Grantor to a new
or different type of business entity; or (8) change in any other aspect
of Grantor that directly or indirectly relates to any agreements between
Grantor and Lender. No change in Grantor's name or state of organization
will take effect until after Lender has received notice.
No Violation. The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not
violate any law or agreement governing Grantor or to which Grantor is a
party, and its certificate or articles of incorporation and bylaws do
not prohibit any term or condition of this Agreement.
Enforceability of Collateral. To the extent the Collateral consists of
accounts, chattel paper, or general intangibles, as defined by the
Uniform Commercial Code, the Collateral is enforceable in accordance
with its terms, is genuine, and fully complies with all applicable laws
and regulations concerning form, content and manner of preparation and
execution, and all persons appearing to be obligated on the Collateral
have authority and capacity to contract and are in fact obligated as
they appear to be on the Collateral. At the time any account becomes
subject to a security interest in favor of Lender, the account shall be
a good and valid account representing an undisputed, bona fide
indebtedness incurred by the account debtor, for merchandise held
subject to delivery instructions or previously shipped or delivered
pursuant to a contract of sale, or for services previously performed by
Grantor with or for the account debtor. So long as this Agreement
remains in effect, Grantor shall not, without Lender's prior written
consent, compromise, settle, adjust, or extend payment under or with
regard to any such Accounts. There shall be no setoffs or counterclaims
against any of the Collateral, and no agreement shall have been made
under which any deductions or discounts may be claimed concerning the
Collateral except those disclosed to Lender in writing.
Location of the Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's
business, Grantor agrees to keep the Collateral (or to the extent the
Collateral consists of intangible property such as accounts or general
intangibles, the records concerning the Collateral) at Grantor's address
shown above or at such other locations as are acceptable to Lender. Upon
Lender's request, Grantor will deliver to Lender in form satisfactory to
Lender a schedule of real properties and Collateral locations relating
to Grantor's operations, including without limitation the following: (1)
all real property Grantor owns or is purchasing; (2) all real property
Grantor is renting or leasing; (3) all storage facilities Grantor owns,
rents, leases, or uses; and (4) all other properties where Collateral is
or may be located.
Removal of the Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's
business, including the sales of inventory, Grantor shall not remove the
Collateral from its existing location without Lender's prior written
consent. To the extent that the Collateral consists of vehicles, or
other titled
property, Grantor shall not take or permit any action which would
require application for certificates of title for the vehicles outside
the State of New Jersey, without Lender's prior written consent. Grantor
shall, whenever requested, advise Lender of the exact location of the
Collateral.
Transactions Involving Collateral. Except for inventory sold or accounts
collected in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, or as otherwise
provided for in this Agreement, Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell,
or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral. While Grantor is not
in default under this Agreement, Grantor may sell inventory, but only in
the ordinary course of its business and only to buyers who qualify as a
buyer in the ordinary course of business. A sale in the ordinary course
of Grantor's business does not include a transfer in partial or total
satisfaction of a debt or any bulk sale. Grantor shall not pledge,
mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to
any lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge, other than the
security interest provided for in this Agreement, without the prior
written consent of Lender. This includes security interests even if
junior in right to the security interests granted under this Agreement.
Unless waived by Lender, all proceeds from any disposition of the
Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for Lender and
shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided however, this
requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to any sale or other
disposition. Upon receipt, Grantor shall immediately deliver any such
proceeds to Lender.
Title. Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that Grantor holds good
and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens and
encumbrances except for the lien of this Agreement. No financing
statement covering any of the Collateral is on file in any public office
other than those which reflect the security interest created by this
Agreement or to which Lender has specifically consented. Grantor shall
defend Lender's rights in the Collateral against the claims and demands
of all other persons.
Repairs and Maintenance. Grantor agrees to keep and maintain, and to
cause others to keep and maintain, the Collateral in good order, repair
and condition at all times while this Agreement remains in effect.
Grantor further agrees to pay when due all claims for work done on, or
services
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rendered or material furnished in connection with the Collateral so that
no lien or encumbrance may ever attach to or be filed against the
Collateral.
Inspection of Collateral. Lender and Lender's designated representatives
and agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine and
inspect the Collateral wherever located.
Taxes, Assessments and Liens. Grantor will pay when due all taxes,
assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon
this Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes evidencing the
Indebtedness, or upon any of the other Related Documents. Grantor may
withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is
in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the
obligation to pay and so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral is
not jeopardized in Lender's sole opinion. If the Collateral is subjected
to a lien which is not discharged within fifteen (15) days, Grantor
shall deposit with Lender cash, a sufficient corporate surety bond or
other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount adequate to provide
for the discharge of the lien plus any interest, costs, attorneys' fees
or other charges that could accrue as a result of foreclosure or sale of
the Collateral. In any contest Grantor shall defend itself and Lender
and shall satisfy any final adverse judgment before enforcement against
the Collateral. Grantor shall name Lender as an additional obligee under
any surety bond furnished in the contest proceedings. Grantor further
agrees to furnish Lender with evidence that such taxes, assessments, and
governmental and other charges have been paid in full and in a timely
manner. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest
any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate
proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender's
interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized.
Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Grantor shall comply promptly
with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all governmental
authorities, now or hereafter in effect, applicable to the ownership,
production, disposition, or use of the Collateral, including all laws or
regulations relating to the undue erosion of highly-erodible land or
relating to the conversion of wetlands for the production of an
agricultural product or commodity. Grantor may contest in good faith any
such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance during any
proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender's interest
in the Collateral, in Lender's opinion, is not jeopardized.
Hazardous Substances. Grantor represents and warrants that the
Collateral never has been, and never will be so long as this Agreement
remains a lien on the Collateral, used in violation of any Environmental
Laws or for the generation, manufacture, storage, transportation,
treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous
Substance. The representations and warranties contained herein are based
on Grantor's due diligence in investigating the Collateral for Hazardous
Substances. Grantor hereby (1) releases and waives any future claims
against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor
becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any Environmental Laws,
and (2) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lender against any and all
claims and losses resulting from a breach of this provision of this
Agreement. This obligation to indemnify shall survive the payment of the
Indebtedness and the satisfaction of this Agreement.
Maintenance of Casualty Insurance. Grantor shall procure and maintain
all risks insurance, including without limitation fire, theft and
liability coverage together with such other insurance as Lender may
require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and
basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or
companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Grantor, upon request of
Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or
certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including
stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without
at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Lender and not
including any disclaimer of the insurer's liability for failure to give
such a notice. Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement
providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any
way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person. In
connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is
offered a security interest, Grantor will provide Lender with such loss
payable or other endorsements as Lender may require. If Grantor at any
time fails to obtain or maintain any insurance as required under this
Agreement, Lender may (but shall not be obligated to) obtain such
insurance as Lender deems appropriate, including if Lender so chooses
"single interest insurance," which will cover only Lender's interest in
the Collateral.
Application of Insurance Proceeds. Grantor shall promptly notify Lender
of any loss or damage to the Collateral. Lender may make proof of loss
if Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty. All
proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, including accrued proceeds
thereon, shall be held by Lender as part of the Collateral. If Lender
consents to repair or replacement of the damaged or destroyed
Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of expenditure, pay or
reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or
restoration. If Lender does not consent to repair or replacement of the
Collateral, Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of the proceeds to
pay all of the Indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor. Any
proceeds which have not been disbursed within six (6) months after their
receipt and which Grantor has not committed to the repair or restoration
of the Collateral shall be used to prepay the Indebtedness.
Insurance Reserves. Lender may require Grantor to maintain with Lender
reserves for payment of insurance premiums, which reserves shall be
created by monthly payments from Grantor of a sum estimated by Lender to
be sufficient to produce, at least fifteen (15) days before the premium
due date, amounts at least equal to the insurance premiums to be paid.
If fifteen (15) days before payment is due, the reserve funds are
insufficient, Grantor shall upon demand pay any deficiency to Lender.
The reserve funds shall be held by Lender as a general deposit and shall
constitute a non-interest-bearing account which Lender may satisfy by
payment of the insurance premiums required to be paid by Grantor as they
become due. Lender does not hold the reserve funds in trust for Grantor,
and Lender is not the agent of Grantor for payment of the insurance
premiums required to be paid by Grantor. The responsibility for the
payment of premiums shall remain Grantor's sole responsibility.
Insurance Reports. Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to
Lender reports on each existing policy of insurance showing such
information as Lender may reasonably request including the following:
(1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of
the policy; (4) the property insured; (5) the then current value on the
basis of which insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining
that value; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition,
Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than
annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender
determine, as applicable, the cash value or replacement cost of the
Collateral.
Financing Statements. Grantor authorizes Lender to file a UCC financing
statement, or alternatively, a copy of this Agreement to perfect
Lender's security interest. At Lender's request, Grantor additionally
agrees to sign all other documents that are necessary to perfect,
protect, and continue Lender's security interest in the Property.
Grantor will pay all filing fees, title transfer fees, and other fees
and costs involved unless prohibited by law or unless Lender is required
by law to pay such fees and costs. If Grantor changes Grantor's name or
address, or the name or address of any person granting a security
interest under this Agreement changes, Grantor will promptly notify the
Lender of such change.
GRANTORS RIGHT TO POSSESSION AND TO COLLECT ACCOUNTS. Until default and
except as otherwise provided below with respect to accounts, Grantor may
have possession of the tangible personal property and beneficial use of
all the Collateral and may use it in any lawful manner not inconsistent
with this Agreement or the Related Documents, provided that Grantor's
right to possession and beneficial use shall not apply to any Collateral
where possession of the Collateral by Lender is required by law to
perfect Lender's security interest in such Collateral. Until otherwise
notified by Lender, Grantor may collect any of the Collateral consisting
of accounts. At any time and even though no Event of Default exists,
Lender may exercise its rights to collect the accounts and to notify
account debtors to make payments directly to Lender for application to
the Indebtedness. If Lender at any time has possession of any
Collateral, whether before or after an Event of Default, Lender shall be
deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and preservation
of the Collateral if Lender takes such action for that purpose as
Grantor shall request or as Lender, in Lender's sole discretion, shall
deem appropriate under the circumstances, but failure to honor any
request by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to be a failure to
exercise reasonable care. Lender shall not be required to take any steps
necessary to preserve any rights in the Collateral against prior
parties, nor to protect, preserve or maintain any security interest
given to secure the Indebtedness.
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LENDERS EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that
would materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if
Grantor fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any
Related Documents, including but not limited to Grantor's failure to
discharge or pay when due any amounts Grantor is required to discharge
or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on
Grantor's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action
that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging
or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other
claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all
costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral. All such
expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear
interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or
paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor. All such expenses
will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A)
be payable on demand; (B) be added to the balance of the Note and be
apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become
due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or
(2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon
payment which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity. The
Agreement also will secure payment of these amounts. Such right shall be
in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be
entitled upon Default.
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default
under this Agreement:
Payment Default. Grantor fails to make any payment when due under the
Indebtedness.
Other Defaults. Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other
term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or
in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any
term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement
between Lender and Grantor.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Should Borrower or any Grantor
default under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement,
purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any
other creditor or person that may materially affect any of Grantor's
property or Grantor's or any Grantor's ability to repay the Indebtedness
or perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of
the Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by Grantor or on Grantor's behalf under this
Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any
material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes
false or misleading at any time thereafter.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related
Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of
any Related Documents to create a valid and perfected security interest
or lien) at any time and for any reason.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Grantor's existence as a
going business, the insolvency of Grantor, the appointment of a receiver
for any part of Grantor's property, any assignment for the benefit of
creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any
proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against
Grantor.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help,
repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Grantor or by any
governmental agency against any collateral securing the Indebtedness.
This includes a garnishment of any of Grantor's accounts, including
deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not
apply if there is a good faith dispute by Grantor as to the validity or
reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or
forfeiture proceeding and if Grantor gives Lender written notice of the
creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a
surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount
determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate
reserve or bond for the dispute.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with
respect to any guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party of
any of the Indebtedness or guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation
party dies or becomes incompetent or revokes or disputes the validity
of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Grantor's financial
condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of
the Indebtedness is impaired.
Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.
Cure Provisions. If any default, other than a default in payment is
curable and if Grantor has not been given a notice of a breach of the
same provision of this Agreement within the preceding twelve (12)
months, it may be cured if Grantor, after receiving written notice from
Lender demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within
thirty (30) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than thirty (30)
days, immediately initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole
discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continues
and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce
compliance as soon as reasonably practical.
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If an Event of Default occurs under this
Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a
secured party under the New Jersey Uniform Commercial Code. In addition
and without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the
following rights and remedies:
Accelerate Indebtedness. Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness,
including any prepayment penalty which Grantor would be required to pay,
immediately due and payable, without notice of any kind to Grantor.
Assemble Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all
or any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of title
and other documents relating to the Collateral. Lender may require
Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a
place to be designated by Lender. Lender also shall have full power to
enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession of and remove the
Collateral. If the Collateral contains other goods not covered by this
Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take
such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable efforts to
return them to Grantor after repossession.
Sell the Collateral. Lender shall have full power to sell, lease,
transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in
Lender's own name or that of Grantor. Lender may sell the Collateral at
public auction or private sale. Unless the Collateral threatens to
decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a
recognized market, Lender will give Grantor, and other persons as
required by law, reasonable notice of the time and place of any public
sale, or the time after which any private sale or any other disposition
of the Collateral is to be made. However, no notice need be provided to
any person who, after Event of Default occurs, enters into and
authenticates an agreement waiving that person's right to notification
of sale. The requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such
notice is given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or
disposition. All expenses relating to the disposition of the Collateral,
including without limitation the expenses of retaking, holding,
insuring, preparing for sale and selling the Collateral, shall become a
part of the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable
on demand, with interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until
repaid.
Appoint Receiver. Lender shall have the right to have a receiver
appointed to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral, with
the power to protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the
Collateral preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the Leases and
Rents from the Collateral and apply the proceeds, over and above the
cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness. The receiver may
serve without bond if permitted by law. Lender's right to the
appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent value
of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount.
Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a
receiver.
Collect Revenues, Apply Accounts. Lender, either itself or through a
receiver, may collect the payments, rents, income, and revenues from the
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Collateral. Lender may at any time in Lender's discretion transfer any
Collateral into Lender's own name or that of Lender's nominee and
receive the payments, rents, income, and revenues therefrom and hold the
same as security for the Indebtedness or apply it to payment of the
Indebtedness in such order of preference as Lender may determine.
Insofar as the Collateral consists of accounts, general intangibles,
insurance policies, instruments, chattel paper, choses in action, or
similar property, Lender may demand, collect, receipt for, settle,
compromise, adjust, xxx for, foreclose, or realize on the Collateral as
Lender may determine, whether or not Indebtedness or Collateral is then
due. For these purposes, Lender may, on behalf of and in the name of
Grantor, receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to Grantor; change
any address to which mail and payments are to be sent; and endorse
notes, checks, drafts, money orders, documents of title, instruments and
items pertaining to payment, shipment, or storage of any Collateral. To
facilitate collection, Lender may notify account debtors and obligors on
any Collateral to make payments directly to Lender.
Other Rights and Remedies. Lender shall have all the rights and remedies
of a secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial
Code, as may be amended from time to time. In addition, Lender shall
have and may exercise any or all other rights and remedies it may have
available at law, in equity, or otherwise.
Election of Remedies. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all
of Lender's rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement,
the Related Documents, or by any other writing, shall be cumulative and
may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to
pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an
election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation
of Grantor under this Agreement, after Grantor's failure to perform,
shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and exercise its
remedies.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a
part of this Agreement:
Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents,
constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to
the
matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to
this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by
the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or
amendment.
Attorneys' Fees; Expenses. Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of
Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's attorneys' fees and
Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of
this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this
Agreement, and Grantor shall pay the costs and expenses of such
enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's attorneys' fees and
legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys'
fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to
modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any
anticipated post-judgment collection services. Grantor also shall pay
all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the
court.
Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience
purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the
provisions of this Agreement.
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable
to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of
the State of New Jersey without regard to its conflicts of law
provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of
New Jersey.
No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any
rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and
signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in
exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any
other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall
not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to
demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of
this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing
between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's
rights or of any of Grantor's obligations as to any future transactions.
Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the
granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute
continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is
required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the
sole discretion of Lender.
Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be
given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when
actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law),
when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if
mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class,
certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses
shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its
address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice
to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to
change the party's address. For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep
Lender informed at all times of Grantor's current address. Unless
otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one
Grantor, any notice given by Lender to any Grantor is deemed to be
notice given to all Grantors.
Power of Attorney. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor's
irrevocable attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing any documents
necessary to perfect, amend, or to continue the security interest
granted in this Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other
secured parties. Lender may at any time, and without further
authorization from Grantor, file a carbon, photographic or other
reproduction of any financing statement or of this Agreement for use as
a financing statement. Grantor will reimburse Lender for all expenses
for the perfection and the continuation of the perfection of Lender's
security interest in the Collateral.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision
of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any
circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision
illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If
feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that
it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision
cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this
Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity,
or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect
the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
Agreement.
Successors and Assigns. Subject to any limitations stated in this
Agreement on transfer of Grantor's interest, this Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors
and assigns. If ownership of the Collateral becomes vested in a person
other than Grantor, Lender, without notice to Grantor, may deal with
Grantor's successors with reference to this Agreement and the
Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without releasing
Grantor from the obligations of this Agreement or liability under the
Indebtedness.
Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations,
warranties, and agreements made by Grantor in this Agreement shall
survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, shall be
continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until
such time as Grantor's Indebtedness shall be paid in full.
Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of
this Agreement.
Waive Jury. All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any
jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any
party against any other party.
GRANTOR HAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL
SECURITY AGREEMENT AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED
February 24, 2005.
COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
(Continued) Page 6
GRANTOR:
THE XXXXX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sworn to and subscribed
By/s/ Xxxx H.D. Xxxxx before me this 24th day
Xxxx H. D. Xxxxx, President of The Xxxxx of February 2005
Electronics Corporation /s/Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Notary Public of New
Jersey
Commission Expires
3/23/07
LENDER:
SOVEREIGN BANK
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
Authorized Signer
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE
Borrower: The Xxxxx Electronics Corporation Lender: Sovereign Bank
00 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX
00000
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Grantor, The Xxxxx Electronics Corporation
('Grantor'), understands that insurance coverage is required in
connection with the extending of a loan or the providing of other
financial accommodations to Grantor by Lender. These requirements are
set forth in the security documents for the loan. The following minimum
insurance coverages must be provided on the following described
collateral (the 'Collateral'):
Collateral: All Inventory and Equipment.
Type: All risks, including fire, theft and liability.
Amount: Full Insurable Value.
Basis: Replacement value.
Endorsements: Loss Payee - Sovereign Bank, its successors and/or
assigns, do Insurance Department, 000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx,
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 (Mail Code 60-571-CM1); and further stipulating that
coverage will not be cancelled or diminished without a
minimum of 30 days prior written notice to Lender.
Latest Delivery Date: By the loan closing date.
INSURANCE COMPANY. Grantor may obtain insurance from any insurance
company Grantor may choose that is reasonably acceptable to Lender.
Grantor understands that credit may not be denied solely because
insurance was not purchased through Lender.
INSURANCE MAILING ADDRESS. All documents and other materials relating to
insurance for this loan should be mailed, delivered or directed to the
following address:
Sovereign Bank - (000-000-0000 xxx 000)
Insurance Department (Mail Code 60-571 -CMI)
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
INSURANCE POLICY. All insurance policies must be provided by insurance
companies with a rating of at least A+, A or B from Best's Policyholder
ratings.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. Grantor agrees to deliver to Lender, on
the latest delivery date stated above, proof of the required insurance
as provided above, with an effective date of February 24, 2005, or
earlier. Grantor acknowledges and agrees that if Grantor fails to
provide any required insurance or fails to continue such insurance in
force, Lender may do so at Grantor's expense as provided in the
applicable security document. The cost of any such insurance, at the
option of Lender, shall be added to the indebtedness as provided in the
security document.
GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IF LENDER SO PURCHASES ANY SUCH INSURANCE, THE
INSURANCE WILL PROVIDE LIMITED PROTECTION AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE
COLLATERAL, UP TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE LESSER OF (1) THE UNPAID
BALANCE OF THE DEBT, EXCLUDING ANY UNEARNED FINANCE CHARGES, OR (2) THE
VALUE OF THE COLLATERAL; HOWEVER, GRANTOR'S EQUITY IN THE COLLATERAL MAY
NOT BE INSURED. IN ADDITION, THE INSURANCE MAY NOT PROVIDE ANY PUBLIC
LIABILITY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE INDEMNIFICATION AND MAY NOT MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWS.
AUTHORIZATION. For purposes of insurance coverage on the Collateral,
Grantor authorizes Lender to provide to any person (including any
insurance agent or company) all information Lender deems appropriate,
whether regarding the Collateral, the loan or other financial
accommodations, or both.
GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT TO
PROVIDE INSURANCE AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED
February 24, 2005
GRANTOR:
THE XXXXX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
By: /s/ Xxxx H.D. Xxxxx
Xxxx H. D. Xxxxx, President of The Xxxxx
Electronics Corporation
FOR LENDER USE ONLY
INSURANCE VERIFICATION
DATE: _____________ PHONE
AGENTS NAME: _____
AGENCY: __________
INSURANCE COMPANY:
POLICY NUMBER:
EFFECTIVE DATES:
COMMENTS: