COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
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PRINCIPAL LOAN DATE MATURITY LOAN NO CALL/COLL ACCOUNT OFFICER INITIALS
$800,000.00 05-03-2007 05-02-2008 422 086
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applicability of this document to any particular loan or item. Any item above
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GRANTOR: AMERICAN CONSUMERS. INC., DBA SHOP RITE LENDER: GATEWAY BANK & TRUST
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THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT dated May 3, 2007, is made and executed
between AMERICAN CONSUMERS, INC. DBA SHOP RITE ("Grantor") and GATEWAY BANK &
TRUST ("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:
UCC ON ALL BUSINESS ASSETS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ACCOUNTS,
A/R, CASH FLOW, INVENTORY, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, REFIRIGERATORS,
FREEZERS, MACHINERY, COMPUTERS, REGISTERS, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS.
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, 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.
(E) All records and data relating to any of the property 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.
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.
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 setoft rights provided in this paragraph.
GRANTOR'S 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. This is a continuing Security Agreement and will continue in effect
even though all or any part of the Indebtedness is paid in full and even
though for a period of time Grantor may not be indebted to 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. 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 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, Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing
location 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, 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
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on, or services 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, defend, 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 and defend 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, whether or not such
casualty or loss is covered by insurance. 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. Grantor irrevocably appoints Lender to execute documents
necessary to transfer title if there is a default. Lender may file a copy
of this Agreement as a financing statement. 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.
GRANTOR'S RIGHT TO POSSESSION. Until default, 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. 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.
LENDER'S 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.
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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
collateral document 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 of any of the Indebtedness or Guarantor 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.
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 Georgia 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 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
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.
Obtain Deficiency. If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the
Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Grantor for any deficiency
remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all
amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided in this
Agreement. Grantor shall be liable for a deficiency even if the transaction
described in this subsection is a sale of accounts or chattel paper.
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 Georgia without regard to its conflicts of law
provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender In the State of
Georgia.
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
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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.
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 AMERICAN CONSUMERS, INC. DBA SHOP RITE
and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their
successors and assigns.
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., 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 AMERICAN CONSUMERS, INC. DBA SHOP RITE.
Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means any guarantor, surety, or
accommodation party of any or all of the Indebtedness.
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, 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 all
amounts that may be indirectly secured by the Cross-Collateralization
provision of this Agreement.
Lender. The word "Lender" means GATEWAY BANK & TRUST, its successors and
assigns.
Note. The word "Note" means the Note executed by AMERICAN CONSUMERS, INC.
DBA SHOP RITE in the principal amount of $800,000.00 dated May 3, 2007,
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.
GRANTOR HAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY
AGREEMENT AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED MAY 3, 2007.
THIS AGREEMENT IS GIVEN UNDER SEAL AND IT IS INTENDED THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS AND
SHALL CONSTITUTE AND HAVE THE EFFECT OF A SEALED INSTRUMENT ACCORDING TO LAW.
GRANTOR:
AMERICAN CONSUMERS, INC. DBA SHOP RITE
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx (Seal) By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx (Seal)
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XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXXXX, President of XXXX X. XXXX, Chief Financial Officer of
AMERICAN CONSUMERS, INC. DBA SHOP RITE AMERICAN CONSUMERS, INC. DBA SHOP RITE
