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EXECUTION VERSION
EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO
FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
THIS EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "Amendment") is made and entered into on January 3, 2023,
by and among DELTA APPAREL, INC., a Georgia corporation ("Delta"), X. X. XXXXX, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company ("Soffe"), XXXXXX CITY
CLOTHING CONWANY, a Georgia corporation ("Xxxxxx City"), SALT LIFE, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company ("Salt Life"), DTG2GO, LLC, a Georgia
limited liability company ("DTG2GO"; Delta, Soffe, Xxxxxx City, Salt Life, and DTG2GO, each individually, a "Borrower" and, collectively, "Borrowers"); the parties
to the Credit Agreement (as defined below) from time to time as Lenders (each individually, a "Lender" and collectively, "Lenders"); and XXXXX FARGO BANK,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association ("Xxxxx Fargo"), in its capacity as agent for Lenders (together with its successors in such capacity,
"Agent").
Recitals:
Borrowers, Agent and Lenders are parties to a certain Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of May 10, 2016 (as at any time amended, restated,
modified or supplemented, the "Credit Agreement"), pursuant to which Agent and Lenders have made certain loans and other financial accommodations available to
Borrowers.
The parties desire to amend the Credit Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, for TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) in hand paid and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby severally
acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound xxxxxx, agree as follows:
1.
Definitions. All capitalized terms used in this Amendment, unless otherwise defined herein, shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the
2.
(a)
By deleting the last paragraph in the definition of "Borrowing Base" set forth in Schedule I . 1 to the Credit Agreement, and by substituting the
following in lieu thereof:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, (A) the portion of the Borrowing Base on any date calculated with reference to Eligible
Real Property, Eligible Intellectual Property and Eligible Equipment collectively, shall not exceed (i) at any time prior to the first day of the fiscal
month immediately following the Seventh Amendment Date, twenty percent (20%) of the Maximum Revolver Amount and (ii) at any time on and
after the first day of the fiscal month immediately following the Seventh Amendment Date, twenty-five percent (25%) of the Maximum Revolver
Amount, (B) the portion of the Borrowing Base on any date calculated with reference to Eligible In-Transit Inventory, shall not exceed $6,000,000
at any time, and (C) the aggregate amount of Adjusted Revolver Usage based on Eligible Inventory consisting of yarn classified as work-in-process
outstanding at any time shall not exceed $2,500,000 at any time.
(b)
By deleting the definitions of "Eligible In-Transit Inventory" and "Increased Reporting Event" set forth in Schedule 1.1 to the Credit Agreement
and by substituting the following in lieu thereof:
“Eligible In-Transit Inventory" means those items of Inventory that do not qualify as Eligible Inventory solely because they are not in a location set forth on
Schedule 4.23 or in transit among such locations and a Borrower does not have actual and exclusive possession thereof, but as to which,
(a)
such Inventory is either
(1)
the subject of a Qualified Import Letter of Credit and the applicable Letter of Credit has
been drawn upon in full and the Issuing Bank has honored such drawing, or
(2)
as determined by Agent in its Permitted Discretion, not subject to (i) any Person's right of
reclamation, repudiation, stoppage in transit or diversion or (ii) any other right or claim of any other Person which
is (or is capable of being) senior to, or pari passu with, the Lien of Agent or Agent determines that any Person's
right or claim impairs, or interferes with, directly or indirectly, the ability of Agent to realize on, or reduces the
amount that Agent may realize from the sale or other disposition of such Inventory,
(b)
such Inventory currently is in transit (whether by vessel, air, or land) from a location outside of the continental
United States to a location set forth on Schedule 4.23
(c)
title to such Inventory has passed to a Borrower,
(d)
such Inventory is insured against types of loss, damage, hazards, and risks, and in amounts, satisfactory to Agent
in its Permitted Discretion,
(e)
such Inventory either
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(1)
is the subject of a negotiable bill of lading governed by the laws of a state within the United
States (x) that is consigned to Agent or one of its agents (either directly or by means of endorsements), (y) that
was issued by the carrier respecting the subject Inventory, and (z) that either is (I) in the possession of Agent or
a customs broker (in each case in the continental United States), or (Il) the subject of a telefacsimile copy that
Agent has received from the Issuing Bank which issued the applicable Letter of Credit and as to which Agent also
has received a confirmation from such Issuing Bank that such document is in-transit by air-courier to Agent or a
customs broker (in each case, in the continental United States), or
(2)
is the subject of a negotiable cargo receipt governed by the laws of a state within the United
States and is not the subject of a bill of lading (other than a negotiable bill of lading consigned to, and in the
possession of, a consolidator or Agent, or their respective agents) and such negotiable cargo receipt is (x)
consigned to Agent or one of its agents (either directly or by means of endorsements), (y) that was issued by x
consolidator respecting the subject Inventory, (z) that either is (I) in the possession of Agent or a customs broker
(in each case in the continental United States), or (Il) the subject of a telefacsimile copy that Agent has received
from the Issuing Bank which issued the applicable Letter of Credit and as to which Agent also has received a
confirmation from such Issuing Bank that such document is in-transit by air-courier to Agent or a customs broker
(in each case, in the continental United States),
(f) such Borrower has provided a certificate to Agent that certifies that, such Inventory meets all of Borrowers' representations and
warranties contained in the Loan Documents concerning Eligible In-Transit Inventory, that it knows of no reason why such Inventory
would not be accepted by such Borrower when it arrives in the continental United States and that the shipment as evidenced by the
documents conforms to the related order documents, and
(g) such Inventory shall not have been in transit for more than fortyfive (45) days.
"Increased Reporting Event" means, at any time, Alternate Excess Availability is less than the greater of (a) 12.5% of the lesser of the Borrowing
Base and the Maximum Revolver Amount, and (b) $20,000,000 (such amount to be increased pro rata with the amount of any increase in the
Commitments pursuant to Section 2.14).
3.
Ratification and Reaffirmation. Each Borrower hereby ratifies and reaffirms the Obligations, each of the Loan Documents and all of such Borrower's
covenants, duties, indebtedness and liabilities under the Loan Documents.
4.
Acknowledgments and Stipulations. Each Borrower acknowledges and stipulates that the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents executed by such
Borrower are legal, valid and binding obligations of such Borrower that are enforceable against such Borrower in accordance with the terms thereof; all of the Obligations
are owing and payable without defense, offset or counterclaim (and to the extent there exists any such defense, offset or counterclaim on the date hereof, the same is
hereby waived by such Xxxxxxxx); the security interests and Liens granted by such Borrower in favor of Agent are duly perfected, first priority security interests and
Liens; and, as of the opening of business on December 21, 2022, the unpaid principal amount of the Revolver Loans totaled $144,579,131.18, and the undrawn face
amount of all Letters of Credit totaled $425,000.
5.
Representations and Warranties. Each Borrower represents and warrants to Agent and Xxxxxxx, to induce Agent and Xxxxxxx to enter into this Amendment,
that no Default or Event of Default exists on the date hereof; the execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment have been duly authorized by all requisite
corporate action on the part of such Borrower and this Amendment has been xxxx executed and delivered by such Borrower; and all of the representations and warranties
made by such Borrower in the Credit Agreement are true and correct in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any
representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof) on and as ofthe date hereof, as though made on and as of the date
hereof (except to the extent that such representations and warranties relate solely to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and
correct in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified
by materiality in the text thereof) as of such earlier date).
6.
Reference to Credit Agreement. Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment, each reference in the Credit Agreement to '
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this Agreement," "hereunder," or
words of like import shall mean and be a reference to the Credit Agreement, as amended by this Amendment.
7.
Breach of Amendment. This Amendment shall be part of the Credit Agreement and a breach of any representation, warranty or covenant herein shall constitute
an Event of Default.
8.
Conditions Precedent. The effectiveness of the amendments contained in Section 2 hereof are subject to the satisfaction of each of the following conditions
precedent, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, unless satisfaction thereof is specifically waived in writing by Agent:
(a)
Agent's receipt of duly executed counterparts of this Amendment;
(b)
Agent's receipt of a certificate from the Secretary of each Loan Party attesting to the resolutions of such Loan Party's board of directors authorizing
its execution, delivery, and performance of the Loan Documents to which it is a party;
(c)
no Default or Event of Default shall exist both before and after giving pro forma effect to this Amendment; and
(d)
the representations and warranties of each Borrower or its Subsidiaries contained in the Credit Agreement or in the other Loan Documents shall
be true and correct in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified
or modified by materiality in the text thereof) on and as of the date of such extension of credit, as though made on and as of such date (except to the extent that such
representations and warranties relate solely to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects (except
that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof) as of
such earlier date).
9.
Expenses of Agent. Borrowers agree to pay, on demand, all costs and expenses incurred by Agent in connection with the preparation, negotiation and execution
of this Amendment and any other Loan Documents executed pursuant hereto and any and all amendments, modifications, and supplements thereto, including, without
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limitation, the costs and fees of Agent's legal counsel and any taxes or expenses associated with or incurred in connection with any instrument or agreement referred to
herein or contemplated hereby.
10.
Effectiveness: Governing Law. This Amendment shall be effective upon acceptance by Agent xxx Lenders (notice of which acceptance is hereby waived),
whereupon the same shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Georgia.
11.
Successors and Assigns. This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
12.
No Novation etc. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Amendment, nothing herein shall be deemed to amend or modify any provision of the Credit
Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, each of which shall remain in full force and effect. This Amendment is not intended to be, nor shall it be construed to
create, a novation or accord and satisfaction, and the Credit Agreement as herein modified shall continue in full force and effect.
13.
Counterparts: Telecopied Signatures. This Amendment maybe executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties to this Amendment on separate
counterparts, each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same agreement. Any signature delivered
by a party by facsimile transmission shall be deemed to be an original signature hereto.
14.
Further Assurances. Each Borrower agrees to take such further actions as Agent shall reasonably request from time to time in connection herewith to evidence
or give effect to the amendments set forth herein or any of the transactions contemplated hereby.
15.
Section Titles. Section titles and references used in this Amendment shall be without substantive meaning or content of any kind whatsoever and are not a
part of the agreements among the parties hereto.
16.
Release of Claims. To induce Agent and Lenders to enter into this Amendment, each Borrower hereby releases, acquits and forever discharges Agent and
Xxxxxxx, and all officers, directors, agents, employees, successors and assigns ofAgent and Xxxxxxx, from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions or causes of
action of any kind or nature (if there be any), whether absolute or contingent, disputed or undisputed, at law or in equity, or known or unknown, that such Borrower now
has or ever had against Agent or any Lender arising under or in connection with any of the Loan Documents or otherwise. Each Borrower represents and warrants to
Agent and Lenders that such Borrower has not transferred or assigned to any Person any claim that such Borrower ever had or claimed to have against Agent or any
Lender.
17.
Waiver of Jury Trial . To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the parties hereto each hereby waives the right to trial by jury in any action, suit,
counterclaim or proceeding arising out of or related to this Amendment.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed under seal and delivered by their respective duly authorized officers on
the date first written above.
BORROWERS:
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Title: Chief Accounting Officer
X.X. XXXXX, LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Title: Chief Accounting Officer
XXXXXX CITY CLOTHING COMPANY
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Title: Chief Accounting Officer
SALT LIFE, LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Title: Chief Accounting Officer
DTG2GO, LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Title: Chief Accounting Officer
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AGENT:
XXXXX FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Vice President
LENDERS:
XXXXX FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Vice President
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REGIONS BANK:
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Title: Managing Director
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION:
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx
Title: