Common use of Administrative Agent’s Exoneration Clause in Contracts

Administrative Agent’s Exoneration. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part or all of the Securities Collateral of any nature or kind or any matter or proceedings arising out of or relating thereto, other than (a) to exercise reasonable care in the physical custody of the Securities Collateral and (b) after a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing to act in a commercially reasonable manner. Neither the Administrative Agent nor any Secured Party shall be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve or protect its or any Pledgor’s rights in the Securities Collateral or against other parties thereto. The Administrative Agent’s prior recourse to any part or all of the Securities Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or collection of any of the Obligations. This Agreement constitutes a pledge of the Securities Collateral and any other applicable collateral hereunder only, and not an assignment of any duties or obligations of Pledgors with respect thereto, and by its acceptance hereof and whether or not the Administrative Agent shall have exercised any of its rights or remedies hereunder, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties undertakes to perform or discharge, and none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties shall be responsible or liable for the performance or discharge of any such duties or responsibilities, including, without limitation, for any capital calls. Each Pledgor agrees that, notwithstanding the exercise by the Administrative Agent of any of its rights hereunder, such Pledgor shall remain liable nonetheless for the full and prompt performance of all of such Pledgor’s obligations and liabilities under any operating agreement, limited partnership agreement, or similar document evidencing or governing any units of membership interest or limited partnership interest in any limited liability company or limited partnership included in the Securities Collateral. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent, any of the Secured Parties or any holder of any of the Obligations as such be deemed to be a member, limited partner, or other equity owner of any of the Issuers by virtue of the provisions of this Agreement unless expressly agreed to in writing by the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party or holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties shall have any fiduciary duty as such to Pledgors or any other equity owner of any of the Issuers by reason of this Agreement, whether by virtue of the security interests and liens hereunder, or any enforcement action in respect of such security interests and liens, unless and until the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party is actually admitted to the applicable Issuer as a substitute member or substitute equity owner thereof after exercising enforcement rights under part 6 of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code in effect in the applicable jurisdiction, under any applicable law or otherwise.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc), Credit Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc), Credit Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc)

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Administrative Agent’s Exoneration. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part or all of the Securities Pledged Collateral of any nature or kind or any matter or proceedings arising out of or relating thereto, other than (a) to exercise reasonable care in the physical custody of the Securities Pledged Collateral and (b) after a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing to act in a commercially reasonable manner. Neither the Administrative Agent nor any Secured Party shall be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve or protect its or any Pledgor’s rights in the Securities Pledged Collateral or against other parties thereto. The Administrative Agent’s prior recourse to any part or all of the Securities Pledged Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or collection of any of the Secured Obligations. This Pledge Agreement constitutes a pledge of the Securities Pledged Collateral and any other applicable collateral hereunder only, and not an assignment of any duties or obligations of Pledgors with respect thereto, and by its acceptance hereof and whether or not the Administrative Agent shall have exercised any of its rights or remedies hereunder, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties undertakes to perform or discharge, and none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties shall be responsible or liable for the performance or discharge of any such duties or responsibilities, including, without limitation, for any capital calls. Each Pledgor agrees that, notwithstanding the exercise by the Administrative Agent of any of its rights hereunder, such Pledgor shall remain liable nonetheless for the full and prompt performance of all of such Pledgor’s obligations and liabilities under any operating agreement, limited partnership agreement, or similar document evidencing or governing any units of membership interest or limited partnership interest in any limited liability company or limited partnership included in the Securities Pledged Collateral. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent, any of the Secured Parties or any holder of any of the Secured Obligations as such be deemed to be a member, limited partner, or other equity owner of any of the Issuers Subsidiaries by virtue of the provisions of this Pledge Agreement unless expressly agreed to in writing by the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party or holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties shall have any fiduciary duty as such to Pledgors or any other equity owner of any of the Issuers their Subsidiaries by reason of this Pledge Agreement, whether by virtue of the security interests and liens hereunder, or any enforcement action in respect of such security interests and liens, unless and until the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party is actually admitted to the applicable Issuer Subsidiary as a substitute member or substitute equity owner thereof after exercising enforcement rights under part 6 of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code in effect in the applicable jurisdiction, under any applicable law or otherwise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Pledge Agreement (NOODLES & Co), Pledge Agreement (NOODLES & Co), Pledge Agreement (NOODLES & Co)

Administrative Agent’s Exoneration. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part or all of the Securities Pledged Collateral of any nature or kind or any matter or proceedings arising out of or relating thereto, other than (a) to exercise reasonable care in the physical custody of the Securities Pledged Collateral and (b) after a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing to act in a commercially reasonable manner. Neither the Administrative Agent nor any other Secured Party shall be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve or protect its or any Pledgor’s rights in the Securities Pledged Collateral or against other parties thereto. The Administrative Agent’s prior recourse to any part or all of the Securities Pledged Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or collection of any of the Obligations. This Agreement constitutes a pledge of the Securities Pledged Collateral and any other applicable collateral hereunder only, and not an assignment of any duties or obligations of Pledgors any Pledgor with respect thereto, and by its acceptance hereof and whether or not the Administrative Agent shall have exercised any of its rights or remedies hereunder, none of the Administrative Agent or the any other Secured Parties Party undertakes to perform or discharge, and none of the Administrative Agent or the any other Secured Parties Party shall be responsible or liable for the performance or discharge of any such duties or responsibilities, including, without limitation, for any capital calls. Each Pledgor agrees that, notwithstanding the exercise by the Administrative Agent of any of its rights hereunder, such Pledgor shall remain liable nonetheless for the full and prompt performance of all of such Pledgor’s obligations and liabilities under any operating agreement, limited partnership agreement, or similar document Organization Document evidencing or governing any units of membership interest or limited partnership interest in any limited liability company or limited partnership included in the Securities CollateralPledged Equity Interests. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent, any of the Secured Parties Agent or any holder of any of the Obligations as such be deemed to be a member, limited partner, partner or other equity owner of any of the Issuers by virtue of the provisions of this Agreement unless expressly agreed to in writing by the Administrative Agent or such other Secured Party or holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, none of the Administrative Agent or the any other Secured Parties Party shall have any fiduciary duty as such to Pledgors any Pledgor or any other equity owner of any of the Issuers by reason of this Agreement, whether by virtue of the security interests and liens hereunder, or any enforcement action in respect of such security interests and liens, unless and until the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party is actually admitted to the applicable Issuer as a substitute member or substitute equity owner thereof after exercising enforcement rights under part 6 of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code in effect in the applicable jurisdiction, under any applicable law or otherwise.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Securities Pledge Agreement, Credit Agreement (Cra International, Inc.), Securities Pledge Agreement (Cra International, Inc.)

Administrative Agent’s Exoneration. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part or all of the Securities Collateral of any nature or kind or any matter or proceedings arising out of or relating thereto, other than (a) to exercise reasonable care in the physical custody of the Securities Collateral and (b) after a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing to act in a commercially reasonable manner. Neither the Administrative Agent nor any Secured Party shall be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve or protect its or any PledgorGrantor’s rights in the Securities Collateral or against other parties thereto. The Administrative Agent’s prior recourse to any part or all of the Securities Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or collection of any of the Obligations. This Security Agreement constitutes a pledge of the Securities Collateral and any other applicable collateral hereunder onlyCollateral, and not an assignment of any duties or obligations of Pledgors Grantors with respect thereto, and by its acceptance hereof and whether or not the Administrative Agent shall have exercised any of its rights or remedies hereunder, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties undertakes to perform or discharge, and none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties shall be responsible or liable for the performance or discharge of any such duties or responsibilities, including, without limitation, for any capital calls. Each Pledgor agrees that, notwithstanding the exercise by the Administrative Agent of any of its rights hereunder, such Pledgor shall remain liable nonetheless for the full and prompt performance of all of such Pledgor’s obligations and liabilities under any operating agreement, limited partnership agreement, or similar document evidencing or governing any units of membership interest or limited partnership interest in any limited liability company or limited partnership included in the Securities Collateral. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent, any of the Secured Parties or any holder of any of the Obligations as such be deemed to be a member, limited partner, or other equity owner of any of the Issuers by virtue of the provisions of this Agreement unless expressly agreed to in writing by the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party or holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties shall have any fiduciary duty as such to Pledgors Grantors or any other equity owner of any of the Issuers their Subsidiaries by reason of this Security Agreement, whether by virtue of the security interests and liens hereunder, or any enforcement action in respect of such security interests and liens, unless and until the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party is actually admitted to the applicable Issuer Subsidiary as a substitute member or substitute equity owner thereof after exercising enforcement rights under the Pledge Agreements and part 6 of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code UCC in effect in the applicable jurisdiction, under any applicable law or otherwise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Security Agreement (NOODLES & Co), Security Agreement (NOODLES & Co)

Administrative Agent’s Exoneration. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part or all of the Securities Collateral of any nature or kind or any matter or proceedings arising out of or relating thereto, other than (a) to exercise reasonable care in the physical custody of the Securities Collateral and (b) after a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing to act in a commercially reasonable manner. Neither the Administrative Agent nor any Secured Party Lender shall be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve or protect its or any Pledgor’s rights in the Securities Collateral or against other parties thereto. The Administrative Agent’s prior recourse to any part or all of the Securities Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or collection of any of the Obligations. This Agreement constitutes a pledge of the Securities Collateral and any other applicable collateral hereunder only, and not an assignment of any duties or obligations of Pledgors with respect thereto, and by its acceptance hereof and whether or not the Administrative Agent shall have exercised any of its rights or remedies hereunder, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties Lenders undertakes to perform or discharge, and none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties Lenders shall be responsible or liable for the performance or discharge of any such duties or responsibilities, including, without limitation, for any capital calls. Each Pledgor agrees that, notwithstanding the exercise by the Administrative Agent of any of its rights hereunder, such Pledgor shall remain liable nonetheless for the full and prompt performance of all of such Pledgor’s obligations and liabilities under any operating agreement, limited partnership agreement, or similar document evidencing or governing any units of membership interest or limited partnership interest in any limited liability company or limited partnership included in the Securities Collateral. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent, any of the Secured Parties Lenders or any holder of any of the Obligations as such be deemed to be a member, limited partner, or other equity owner of any of the Issuers Subsidiaries by virtue of the provisions of this Agreement unless expressly agreed to in writing by the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party Lender or holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties Lenders shall have any fiduciary duty as such to Pledgors or any other equity owner of any of the Issuers their Subsidiaries by reason of this Agreement, whether by virtue of the security interests and liens hereunder, or any enforcement action in respect of such security interests and liens, unless and until the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party Lender is actually admitted to the applicable Issuer Subsidiary as a substitute member or substitute equity owner thereof after exercising enforcement rights under part 6 of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code in effect in the applicable jurisdiction, under any applicable law or otherwise.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc), Master Securities Pledge Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc)

Administrative Agent’s Exoneration. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part or all of the Securities Collateral of any nature or kind or any matter or proceedings arising out of or relating thereto, other than (ai) to exercise reasonable care in the physical custody of the Securities Collateral and (bii) after a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing to act in a commercially reasonable manner. Neither the Administrative Agent nor any Secured Party Lender shall be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve or protect its or any Pledgor’s of the Pledgors’ rights in the Securities Collateral or against other parties thereto. The Administrative Agent’s prior recourse to any part or all of the Securities Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or collection of any of the Obligations. This Agreement constitutes a pledge of the Securities Collateral and any other applicable collateral hereunder only, and not an assignment of any duties or obligations of Pledgors any Pledgor with respect thereto, and by its acceptance hereof and whether or not the Administrative Agent shall have exercised any of its rights or remedies hereunder, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties undertakes does not undertake to perform or discharge, and none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties shall not be responsible or liable liable, other than for gross negligence or willful misconduct, for the performance or discharge of any such duties or responsibilities, including, without limitation, for any capital calls. Each Pledgor agrees that, notwithstanding the exercise by the Administrative Agent of any of its rights hereunder, such Pledgor shall remain liable nonetheless for the full and prompt performance of all of such Pledgor’s obligations and liabilities under any stockholders agreement, operating agreement, limited partnership agreement, or similar document evidencing or governing any units of membership interest or limited partnership interest in any limited liability company or limited partnership included in the Securities Collateral. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent, any of the Secured Parties Agent or any holder of any of the Obligations as such be deemed to be a member, limited partner, or other equity owner of any of the Issuers Subsidiaries by virtue of the provisions of this Agreement unless expressly agreed to in writing by the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party or holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties shall not have any fiduciary duty as such to Pledgors any Pledgor or any other equity owner of any of the Issuers Subsidiaries by reason of this Agreement, whether by virtue of the security interests and liens hereunder, or any enforcement action in respect of such security interests and liens, unless and until the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party is actually admitted to the applicable Issuer Subsidiary as a substitute member or substitute equity owner thereof after exercising enforcement rights under part 6 of Article 9 §§ 9-610 or 9-620 of the Uniform Commercial Code in effect in the applicable jurisdictionState of New York, under any applicable law or otherwise.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Securities Pledge Agreement (EPL Intermediate, Inc.)

Administrative Agent’s Exoneration. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part or all of the Securities Pledged Collateral of any nature or kind or any matter or proceedings arising out of or relating thereto, other than (a) to exercise reasonable care in the physical custody of the Securities Pledged Collateral and (b) after a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing to act in a commercially reasonable manner. Neither the Administrative Agent nor any other Secured Party shall be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve or protect its or any Pledgor’s rights in the Securities Pledged Collateral or against other parties thereto. The Administrative Agent’s prior recourse to any part or all of the Securities Pledged Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or collection of any of the Obligations. This Agreement constitutes a pledge of the Securities Pledged Collateral and any other applicable collateral hereunder only, and not an assignment of any duties or obligations of Pledgors any Pledgor with respect thereto, and by its acceptance hereof and whether or not the Administrative Agent shall have exercised any of its rights or remedies hereunder, none of the Administrative Agent or the any other Secured Parties Party undertakes to perform or discharge, and none of the Administrative Agent or the any other Secured Parties Party shall be responsible or liable for the performance or discharge of any such duties or responsibilities, including, without limitation, for any capital calls. Each Pledgor agrees that, notwithstanding the exercise by the Administrative Agent of any of its rights hereunder, such Pledgor shall remain liable nonetheless for the full and prompt performance of all of such Pledgor’s obligations and liabilities under any operating agreement, limited partnership agreement, or similar document Organization Document evidencing or governing any units of membership interest or limited partnership interest in any limited liability company or limited partnership included in the Securities CollateralPledged Equity Interests. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent, any of the Secured Parties Agent or any holder of any of the Obligations as such be deemed to be a member, limited partner, or other equity owner of any of the Issuers by virtue of the provisions of this Agreement unless expressly agreed to in writing by the Administrative Agent or such other Secured Party or holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, none of the Administrative Agent or the any other Secured Parties Party shall have any fiduciary duty as such to Pledgors any Pledgor or any other equity owner of any of the Issuers by reason of this Agreement, whether by virtue of the security interests and liens hereunder, or any enforcement action in respect of such security interests and liens, unless and until the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party is actually admitted to the applicable Issuer as a substitute member or substitute equity owner thereof after exercising enforcement rights under part 6 of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code in effect in the applicable jurisdiction, under any applicable law or otherwise.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Securities Pledge Agreement (Cra International, Inc.)

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Administrative Agent’s Exoneration. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part or all of the Securities Pledged Collateral of any nature or kind or any matter or proceedings arising out of or relating thereto, other than (a) to exercise reasonable care in the physical custody of the Securities Pledged Collateral and (b) after a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing to act in a commercially reasonable manner. Neither the Administrative Agent nor any other Secured Party shall be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve or protect its or any Pledgor’s rights in the Securities Pledged Collateral or against other parties thereto. The Administrative Agent’s prior recourse to any part or all of the Securities Pledged Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or collection of any of the Obligations. This Agreement constitutes a pledge of the Securities Pledged Collateral and any other applicable collateral hereunder only, and not an assignment of any duties or obligations of Pledgors any Pledgor with respect thereto, and by its acceptance hereof and whether or not the Administrative Agent shall have exercised any of its rights or remedies hereunder, none of the Administrative Agent or the any other Secured Parties Party undertakes to perform or discharge, and none of the Administrative Agent or the any other Secured Parties Party shall be responsible or liable for the performance or discharge of any such duties or responsibilities, including, without limitation, for any capital calls. Each Pledgor agrees that, notwithstanding the exercise by the Administrative Agent of any of its rights hereunder, such Pledgor shall remain liable nonetheless for the full and prompt performance of all of such Pledgor’s obligations and liabilities under any operating agreement, limited partnership agreement, or similar document Organization Document evidencing or governing any units of membership interest or limited partnership interest in any limited liability company or limited partnership included in the Securities CollateralPledged Equity Interests. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent, any of the Secured Parties Agent or any holder of any of the Obligations as such be deemed to be a member, limited partner, or other equity owner of any of the Issuers by virtue of the provisions of this Agreement unless expressly agreed to in writing by the Administrative Agent or such other Secured Party or holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, none of the Administrative Agent or the any other Secured Parties Party shall have any fiduciary duty as such to Pledgors any Pledgor or any other equity owner of any of the Issuers by reason of this Agreement, whether by virtue of the security interests and liens hereunder, or any enforcement action in respect of such security interests and liens, unless and until the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party is actually admitted to the applicable Issuer as a substitute member or substitute equity owner thereof after exercising enforcement rights under part 6 of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code in effect in the applicable jurisdiction, under any applicable law or otherwise.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Cra International, Inc.)

Administrative Agent’s Exoneration. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part or all of the Securities Collateral of any nature or kind or any matter or proceedings arising out of or relating thereto, other than (a) to exercise reasonable care in the physical custody of the Securities Collateral and (b) after a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing to act in a commercially reasonable manner. Neither the Administrative Agent nor any Secured Party Lender shall be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve or protect its or any Pledgor’s 's rights in the Securities Collateral or against other parties thereto. The Administrative Agent’s 's prior recourse to any part or all of the Securities Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or collection of any of the Obligations. This Pledge Agreement constitutes a pledge of the Securities Collateral and any other applicable collateral hereunder only, and not an assignment of any duties or obligations of Pledgors any Pledgor with respect thereto, and by its acceptance hereof and whether or not the Administrative Agent shall have exercised any of its rights or remedies hereunder, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties undertakes does not undertake to perform or discharge, and none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties shall not be responsible or liable liable, other than for gross negligence or willful misconduct, for the performance or discharge of any such duties or responsibilities, including, without limitation, for any capital calls. Each Pledgor agrees that, notwithstanding the exercise by the Administrative Agent of any of its rights hereunderhereunder (other than the sale of the Securities Collateral), such Pledgor shall remain liable nonetheless for the full and prompt performance of all of such Pledgor’s 's obligations and liabilities under any operating agreement, limited partnership agreement, or similar document evidencing or governing any units of membership interest or limited partnership interest in any limited liability company or limited partnership included in the Securities Collateral. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent, any of the Secured Parties Agent or any holder of any of the Obligations as such be deemed to be a member, limited partner, or other equity owner of any of the Issuers Subsidiaries by virtue of the provisions of this Pledge Agreement unless expressly agreed to in writing by the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party or holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties shall not have any fiduciary duty as such to Pledgors any Pledgor or any other equity owner of any of the Issuers Subsidiaries by reason of this Pledge Agreement, whether by virtue of the security interests and liens hereunder, or any enforcement action in respect of such security interests and liens, unless and until the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party is actually admitted to the applicable Issuer Subsidiary as a substitute member or substitute equity owner thereof after exercising enforcement rights under part 6 of Article 9 (S)9-610 or (S)9-620 of the Uniform Commercial Code in effect in the applicable jurisdictionState of New York, under any applicable law or otherwise.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pledge Agreement (Blue Steel Capital Corp)

Administrative Agent’s Exoneration. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent be deemed to assume any responsibility for or obligation or duty with respect to any part or all of the Securities Collateral of any nature or kind or any matter or proceedings arising out of or relating thereto, other than (a) to exercise reasonable care in the physical custody of the Securities Collateral and (b) after a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing to act in a commercially reasonable manner. Neither the Administrative Agent nor any Secured Party shall be required to take any action of any kind to collect, preserve or protect its or any PledgorGrantor’s rights in the Securities Collateral or against other parties thereto. The Administrative Agent’s prior recourse to any part or all of the Securities Collateral shall not constitute a condition of any demand, suit or proceeding for payment or collection of any of the Obligations. This Security Agreement constitutes a pledge of the Securities Collateral and any other applicable collateral hereunder onlyCollateral, and not an assignment of any duties or obligations of Pledgors Grantors with respect thereto, and by its acceptance hereof and whether or not the Administrative Agent shall have exercised any of its rights or remedies hereunder, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties undertakes to perform or discharge, and none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties shall be responsible or liable for the performance or discharge of any such duties or responsibilities, including, without limitation, for any capital calls. Each Pledgor agrees that, notwithstanding the exercise by the Administrative Agent of any of its rights hereunder, such Pledgor shall remain liable nonetheless for the full and prompt performance of all of such Pledgor’s obligations and liabilities under any operating agreement, limited partnership agreement, or similar document evidencing or governing any units of membership interest or limited partnership interest in any limited liability company or limited partnership included in the Securities Collateral. Under no circumstances shall the Administrative Agent, any of the Secured Parties or any holder of any of the Obligations as such be deemed to be a member, limited partner, or other equity owner of any of the Issuers by virtue of the provisions of this Agreement unless expressly agreed to in writing by the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party or holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, none of the Administrative Agent or the Secured Parties shall have any fiduciary duty as such to Pledgors Grantors or any other equity owner of any of the Issuers their Subsidiaries by reason of this Security Agreement, whether by virtue of the security interests and liens hereunder, or any enforcement action in respect of such security interests and liens, unless and until the Administrative Agent or such Secured Party is actually admitted to the applicable Issuer Subsidiary as a substitute member or substitute equity owner thereof after exercising enforcement rights under the Pledge Agreement and part 6 of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code UCC in effect in the applicable jurisdiction, under any applicable law or otherwise.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Security Agreement (NOODLES & Co)

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