BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.94
| Principal $3,872,426.32 |
Loan Date 08-15-2009 |
Maturity 08-15-2014 |
Loan No. XXXXXXX |
Call/Coll 500/10 |
Account XXXXXX |
Officer RDH |
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in the boxes above are for Lender’s use only and do not limit
the applicability of this document to any
particular loan or item. Any item containing “***” has been omitted due to text length limitations.
Borrower:
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VCG Holding Corp. Xxxxxx Management, LLLP 000 Xxxxx Xxxx. #000 Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000 |
Lender: | Citywide Banks XX Xxx 000 Xxxxxx, XX 00000-0000 (000) 000-0000 |
THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated August 15, 2009, is made and executed between VCG Holding Corp.;
and Xxxxxx Management, LLLP (“Borrower”) and Citywide Banks (“Lender”) on the following terms and
conditions. Borrower has received prior commercial loans from Lender or has applied to Lender for
commercial loan or loans or other financial accommodations, including those which may be described
on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement. Borrower understands and agrees that: (A) in
granting, renewing, or extending and Loan, Lender is relying upon Borrower’s representations,
warranties, and agreements as set forth in this Agreement; (B) the granting, renewing, or extending
of any Loan by Lender at all times shall be subject to Lender’s sold judgment and discretion; and
(C) all such Loans shall be and remain subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of August 15, 2009, and shall continue in full force and
effect until such time as all of Borrower’s Loans in favor of Lender have been paid in full,
including principal, interest, costs, attorneys’ fees, and other fees and charges, or until August
15, 2014.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE. Lender’s obligation to make the initial Advance and each
subsequent Advance under this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment to Lender’s
satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the Related Documents.
Loan Documents. Borrower shall provide to Lender the following documents for the Loan: (1)
the Note; (2) Security Agreements granting to Lender security interests in the Collateral;
(3) financing statements and all other documents perfecting the Lender’s Security
Interests; (4) evidence of insurance as required below; (5) guaranties; (6) together with
all such Related Documents as Lender may require for the Loan; all in form and substance
satisfactory to Lender and Lender’s counsel.
Borrower’s Authorization. Borrower shall have provided in form and substance satisfactory
to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly authorizing the execution and delivery of
this Agreement, the Note and the Related Documents. In addition, Borrower shall have
provided such other resolutions, authorizations, documents and instruments as Lender or its
counsel, may require.
Payment of Fees and Expenses. Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees, charges, and
other expenses which are then due and payable as specified in this Agreement and any
Related Documents.
Representation and Warranties. The representation and warranties set forth in this
Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any document or certificate delivered to Lender
under this Agreement are true and correct.
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No Event of Default. There shall not exist at the time of any Advance a condition which
would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement or under any Related Document.
MULTIPLE BORROWERS. This Agreement has been executed by multiple obligators who are referred to in
this Agreement individually, collectively and interchangeably as “Borrower”. Unless specifically
stated to the contrary, the word “Borrower” as used in this Agreement, including without limitation
all representations, warranties and covenants, shall include all Borrowers. Borrower understands
and agrees that, with or without notice to any Borrower, Lender may (A) make one or more additional
secured or unsecured loans or otherwise extend additional credit with respect to any other
Borrower; (B) with respect to any other Borrower alter, compromise, renew, extend, accelerate, or
otherwise change one or more times the time for payment or other terms of any indebtedness,
including increases and decreases of the rate of interest on the indebtedness; (C) exchange,
enforce, waive, subordinate, fail or decide not to perfect, and release any security, with or
without the substitution of new collateral; (D) release, substitute, agree not to xxx, or deal with
any one or more of Borrower’s or any other Borrower’s sureties, endorsers, or other guarantors on
any terms or in any manner Lender may choose; (E) determine how, when and what application of
payments and credits shall be made on any indebtedness; (F) apply such security and direct the
order or manner of sale of any Collateral, including without limitation, any non-judicial sale
permitted by the terms of the controlling security agreement or deed of trust, as Lender in its
discretion may determine; (G) sell, transfer, assign or grant participations in all o any part of
the Loan; (H) exercise or refrain from exercising any rights against Borrower or others, or
otherwise act or refrain from acting; (I) settle or compromise any indebtedness; and (J)
subordinate the payment of all or any part of any of Borrower’s indebtedness to Lender to the
payment of any liabilities which may be due Lender or others.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as of the date of this
Agreement, as of the date of each disbursement or loan proceeds, as of the date of any renewal,
extension or modification of any Loan, and at all times any indebtedness exists.
Organization. VCG Holding Corp. is a corporation for profit which is, and at all times
shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and by virtue of the
laws of the State of Colorado. VCG Holding Corp. is duly authorized to transact business in
all other states in which VCG Holding Corp. is doing business, having obtained all
necessary filings, governmental licenses and approval or each state n which VCG Holding
Corp. is doing business. Specifically, VCG Holding Corp. is, and at all times shall be,
duly qualified as a foreign corporation in all states in which the failure to so qualify
would have material adverse effects on its business or financial condition. VCG Holding
Corp. has designated otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which VCG
Holding Corp. keeps its books and records including its records concerning the Collateral.
VCG Holding Corp. will notify Lender prior to any change in the location of VCG Holding
Corp.’s state of organization or any change in VCG Holding Corp.’s name. VCG Holding Corp.
shall do all things necessary to preserve and to keep in full force and effect its
existence, rights, and privileges, and shall comply with all regulations, rules,
ordinances, statutes, orders and decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental
authority or court applicable to VCG Holding Corp. and VCG Holding Cop.’s business
activities.
Xxxxxx Management, LLLP is a limited liability partnership which is, and at all times shall
be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under by virtue of the laws of
the State of Colorado. Xxxxxx Management LLLP is duly authorized to transact business in
all other states in which Xxxxxx Management, LLLP is doing business, having obtained all
necessary filings, governmental licenses and approvals for each state in which Xxxxxx
Management, LLLP is doing business. Specifically, Xxxxxx Management, LLLP is, and at all
times shall be, duly qualified as a foreign limited liability partnership in all states in
which the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business or
financial condition. Xxxxxx Management, LLLP has the full power and authority to own its
properties and to transact the business in which it is presently
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engaged or presently proposes to engage. Xxxxxx Management, LLLP maintains an office at 000
Xxxxx Xxxx. #000, Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000. Unless Xxxxxx Management, LLLP has designated
otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which Xxxxxx Management, LLLP
keeps its books and records including its records concerning the Collateral. Xxxxxx
Management, LLLP will notify Lender prior to any change in the location of Xxxxxx
Management, LLLP’s principal office address or any change in Xxxxxx Management, LLLP’s
name. Xxxxxx Management, LLLP shall do all things necessary to preserve and to keep in full
force and effect its existence, rights and privileges, and shall comply with all
regulations, rules, ordinances, statues, orders and decrees of any governmental or
quasi-governmental authority or court applicable to Xxxxxx Management, LLLP and Xxxxxx
Management, LLLP’s business activities.
Assumed Business Names. Borrower has filed or recorded all documents or filings required by law
relating to all assumed business names used by Borrower. Excluding the name of Borrower, the
following is a complete list of all assumed business names under which Borrower does business.
None.
Authorization. Borrower’s execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and all the
Related Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict
with, result in a violation of, or constitute a default under (1) any provision of (a) Borrower’s
articles of incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or (b) Borrower’s articles or agreements of
partnership, or (c) any agreement or other instrument binding upon Borrower or (2) any law,
government regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower or Borrower’s properties.
Financial Information. Each of the Borrower’s financial statements supplied to Lender truly and
completely disclosed Borrower’s financial condition as of the date of the statement, and there has
been no material adverse change in Borrower’s financial condition subsequent to the date of the
most recent financial statement supplied to Lender. Borrower has no material contingent obligations
except as disclosed in such financial statements.
Legal Effect. This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or agreement Borrower is required to
give under this Agreement when delivered will constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligations
of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms.
Properties. Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously disclosed in Borrower’s
financial statements or in writing to Lender and as accepted by Lender, and except for property tax
liens for taxes not presently due and payable. Borrower owns and has good title to all of
Borrower’s properties free and clear of all Security Interests, and has not executed any security
documents or financing statements relating to such properties. All of Borrower’s properties are
titled in Borrower’s legal name, and Borrower has not used or filed a financing statement under any
other name for at least the last five (5) years.
Hazardous Substances. Except as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing, Borrower
represents and warrants that: (1) During the period of Borrower’s ownership of the Collateral,
there has been no use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened
release of any Hazardous Substance by any person on, under, about or from any Environmental Laws;
(2) Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has been (a) any breach or
violation of any Environmental Laws; (b) any use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment,
disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substances on, under, about or from the
Collateral by any prior owners or occupants of any of the Collateral; or (c) any actual or
threatened litigation or claims of any kind by any Collateral by any person relating to such
matters. (3) Neither Borrower nor tenant, contractor, agent or other authorized user of any of the
Collateral shall use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, dispose of or release any Hazardous
Substance on, under, about or from any of the Collateral; and any such activity shall be conducted
in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, an ordinances,
including without limitation all Environmental Laws. Borrower authorizes Lender and its agents to
enter upon the Collateral to make such inspections and tests as Lender may deem appropriate to
determine compliance of the
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Collateral with this section of the Agreement. Any inspections or tests made by Lender shall be at
Borrower’s expense and for Lender’s purposes only and shall not be constructed to create any
responsibility or liability on the part of Lender to Borrower or to any other person. The
representation and warranties contained herein are based on Borrower’s due diligence in
investigating the Collateral for hazardous waste and Hazardous Substances. Borrower hereby (1)
releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event
Borrower becomes liability for cleanup or other costs under any such laws, and (2) agrees to
indemnity, defend, and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims, losses, liabilities,
damages, penalties, and expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer
resulting from a breach of this section of the Agreement or as a consequence of any use,
generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, release or threatened release of a hazardous waste or
substance on the Collateral. The provisions of this section of the Agreement, including the
obligation to indemnify and defend, shall survive the payment of the indebtedness and the
termination, expiration or satisfaction of this Agreement and shall not be affected by Lender’s
acquisition of any interest in any of the Collateral, whether it be foreclosure or otherwise.
Litigation and Claims. No litigation, claim, investigation, administrative proceeding or similar
action (including those for unpaid taxes) against Borrower is pending or threatened, and no other
event has occurred which may materially adversely affect Borrower’s financial condition or
properties, other than litigation, claims, or other events, if any, that have been disclosed to and
acknowledged by Lender in writing.
Taxes. To the best of Borrower’s knowledge, all of Borrower’s tax returns and reports that are or
were required to be filed, have been filed, and all taxes, assessments and other governmental
charges have been paid in full, except those presently being or to be contested by Borrower in good
faith in the ordinary course of business and for which adequate reserves have been provided.
Lien Priority. Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender in writing, Borrower has not entered
into or granted any Security Agreements, or permitted the filing or attachment of any Security
Interests on or affecting any of the Collateral directly or indirectly securing repayment of
Borrower’s Loan and Note, that would be prior or that may in any way be superior to Lender’s
Security Interests and rights in and to such Collateral.
Binding Effect. This Agreement, the Note, all Security Agreements (if any), and all Related
Documents are binding upon the signers thereof, as well as upon their successor, representatives,
and assigns, and are legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, so long as this Agreement
remains in effect, Borrower will:
Notices of Claims and Litigation. Promptly inform Lender in writing of (1) all material adverse
changes in Borrower’s financial condition, and (2) all existing and all threatened litigation,
claims, investigations, administrative proceedings or similar actions affecting Borrower or any
Guarantor which could materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or the financial
condition of any Guarantor.
Financial Records. Maintain its books and records in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent
basis, and permit Lender to examine and audit Borrower’s books and records at all reasonable times.
Financial Statements. Furnish Lender with the following:
Annual Statements. As soon as available, but it no event later than ninety (90) days after
the end of each fiscal year, Borrower’s balance sheet and income statement for the year
ended, audited by a certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender.
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Interim Statements. As soon as available, but in no event later than forty-five (45) days
after the end of each fiscal quarter, Borrower’s balance sheet and profit and loss
statement for the period ended, prepared by Borrower.
Additional Requirements. 1) Loan fee of $40,000.00 is charged annually on 6-29-2009 and
8-15-2010.
2) All debt from Xxxxxx Management, LLLP to VCG Holding Corp. shall be subordinate to
Citywide Banks Debt; payments on subordinate debt will be allowed as long as payments on
Citywide Banks loans are current and loans are in compliance with Loan Agreement covenants.
3) Co-Borrower (Xxxxxx Management, LLLP) will provide Lender with Annual Business Financial
Statements Company prepared due within 60 days of December 31st and Annual
Business Tax Returns due within 30 days of required Federal Filing Dates.
All financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall be prepared in accordance
with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct.
Additional Information. Furnish such additional information, and statements, as Lender may request
from time to time.
Financial Covenants and Ratios. Comply with the following covenants and ratios:
Minimum income and Cash flow Requirements. Other Cash flow Requirements are as follows: Net
cash flow to debt service ratio: For each calendar quarter, Borrower shall maintain a ratio
of net cash flow to debt in excess of 1.20 to 1.0. The calculation is based on operating
results for each quarter’s activity. Net cash flow is defined as income attributable to VCG
Holding plus depreciation and amortization expenses plus interest expense. Net profit
excludes any intangible impairments and related accounting items such as related tax
effects.
Debt service is defined as scheduled monthly loan payments as of the last day of the
quarter (per the internally generated, unaudited schedule provided by Borrower) multiplied
by three. Scheduled monthly loan payments will include the interest paid for the last full
month of the period reported on the Citywide revolving line of credit, multiplied by three
to represent an estimate of quarterly interest payments due. Monthly loan payments exclude
prepayments on notes made by Borrower.
Borrower shall provide computation of this ratio by the end of the reporting moth required
for SEC filings (i.e., first quarter due May 31st, second quarter due April
31st, third quarter due November 30th, fourth quarter due March
31st).
Except as provided above, all computations made to determine compliance with the
requirements contained in this paragraph shall be made in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, applied on consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as
being true and correct.
Insurance. Maintain fire and other risk insurance public liability insurance, and such other
insurance and Lender may require with respect to Borrower’s properties and operations, in form,
amounts, coverages and with insurance companies acceptable to Lender. Borrower, upon request of
Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form
satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverge will not be cancelled or diminished
without at least ten (10) days prior written notice to Lender. Each insurance policy also shall
include an endorsement providing that overage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by
any act, omission or default of Borrower or any other person. In connection with all policies
covering assets in which Lender hold or is offered a security interest for the
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Loans, Borrower will provide Lender with such Lender’s loss payable or other endorsements as Lender
may require.
Insurance Reports. Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on each existing insurance
policy showing such information as Lender may reasonably request, including without limitation the
following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4)
the properties insured; (5) the then current property values on the basis of which insurance has
been obtained, and the manner of determining those values; and (6) the expiration date of the
policy. In addition, upon request of Lender (however not more often than annually), Borrower will
have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the actual cash
value or replacement cost of any Collateral. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid by Borrower.
Guaranties. Prior to disbursement of any Loan proceeds, furnish executed guaranties of the Loans in
favor of Lender, executed by the guarantor named below, on Lender’s forms, and in the amount and
under the conditions set forth in those guaranties.
| Name of Guarantor | Amount | ||
| Xxxx X. Xxxxxx | $3,872,426.32 |
Other Agreements. Comply with all terms and conditions of all other agreements, whether now or
hereafter existing, between Borrower and any other party and notify Lender immediately in writing
of any default in connection with any other such agreements.
Loan Proceeds. Use all Loan proceeds solely for Borrower’s business operations, unless specifically
consented to the contrary by Lender in writing.
Taxes, Charges and Liens. Pay and discharge when due all of its indebtedness and obligations,
including without limitation all assessments, taxes, governmental charges, levies and liens, of
every kind and nature, imposed upon Borrower or its properties, income, or profits, prior to the
date on which penalties would attach, and all lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a lien or
charge upon any of Borrower’s properties, income, or profits. Provided however, Borrower will not
be required to pay and discharge any such assessment, tax, charge, xxxx, xxxx or claim so long as
(1) the legality of the same shall be contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, and (2)
Borrower shall have established on Borrower’s books adequate reserves with respect to such
contested assessment, tax, charge, levy, lien, or claim in accordance with GAAP.
Performance. Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms, conditions, and provisions set
forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements
between Borrower and Lender. Borrower shall notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in
connection with any agreement.
Operations. Maintain executive and management personnel with substantially the same qualifications
and experience as the present executive and management personnel; provide written notice to Lender
of any change in executive and management personnel; conduct its business affairs in a reasonable
and prudent manner.
Environmental Studies. Promptly conduct and complete, at Borrower’s expense, all such
investigations, studies, samplings and testings as may be requested by Lender or any governmental
authority relative to any substance, or any waste or by-product of any substance defined as toxic
or a hazardous substance under applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, regulations, order or
directive, at or affecting any propery or any facility owned, leased or used by Borrower.
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Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, now
or hereafter in effect, of all governmental authorities applicable to the conduct of Borrower’s
properties, businesses and operations, and to the use or occupancy of the Collateral, including
without limitation, the Americans With Disabilities Act. Borrower may contest in good faith any
such law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including
appropriate appeals, so long as Borrower has notified Lender in writing prior to doing so and so
long as, in Lender’s sole opinion, Lender’s interests in the Collateral are not jeopardized. Lender
may require Borrower to post adequate security or surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender,
to protect Lender’s interest.
Inspection. Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to inspect any and all
Collateral for the Loan or Loans and Borrower’s other properties and to examine or audit Borrower’s
books, accounts, and records and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower’s books, accounts and
records. If Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any records (including without
limitation computer generated records and computer software programs for the generation of such
records) in the possession of a third party, Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such
party to permit Lender free access to such records at all reasonable times and to provide Lender
with copies of any records it may request, all at Borrower’s expense.
Compliance Certificates. Unless waived in writing by Lender, provide Lender at least annually, with
a certificate executed by Borrower’s chief financial officer, or other officer of person acceptable
to Lender, certifying that the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement are true
and correct as of the date of the certificate and further certifying that, as of the date of the
certificate, no Event of Default exists under this Agreement.
Environmental Compliance and Reports. Borrower shall comply in all respects with any and all
Environmental Laws; not cause or permit to exist, as a result of an intentional or unintentional
action or omission on Borrower’s part or on the part of any third party, on property owned and/or
occupied by Borrower, any environmental activity where damage may result to the environment, unless
such environmental activity is pursuant to and in compliance with the conditions of a permit issued
by the appropriate federal, state or local governmental authorities; shall furnish to Lender
promptly and in any event within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof a copy of any notice,
summons, lien, citation, directive, letter or other communication from any governmental agency or
instrumentality concerning any intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower’s part
in connection with any environmental activity whether or not there is damage to the environment
and/or other natural resources.
Additional Assurances. Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory notes, mortgages, deeds
of trust, security agreements, assignments, financing statements, instruments, documents, and other
agreements as Lender or its attorneys may reasonably request to evidence and secure the Loans and
to perfect all Security Interests.
OTHER COVENANTS. Loan balance shall not exceed 80% of cash value Life Insurance and 70% of P&A
Hedge Funds. In the event that the loan balance exceeds the margined collateral value, the Borrower
will by required either pledge additional collateral or pay the loan down to the margined
collateral value with 30 days.
LENDER’S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect
Lender’s interest in the Collateral or if Borrower fails to comply with any provision if this
Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Borrower’s failure to discharge or
pay when due any amounts Borrower is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any
Related Documents, Lender on discharge or pay when due any amounts Borrower is required to
discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Borrower’s behalf may
(but still not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not
limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other
claims, at any time levied or placed on any Collateral and paying all
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costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving any Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or
paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from
the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Borrower. All such expenses will
become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender’s option, will (A) by 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 either during (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the
remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at
the Note’s maturity.
NEGATIVE CONVENTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while this Agreement is in
effect, Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender;
Indebtedness and Liens. (1) Except for trade debt incurred in the normal course of business
and indebtedness to Lender contemplated by this Agreement, create, incur or assume
Indebtedness for borrowed money, including capital leases, (2) sell, transfer, mortgage,
assign, pledge, lease, grant a security interest in, or encumber any of Borrower’s assets
(except as allowed as Permitted Liens), or (3) sell with recourse any of Borrower’s
accounts, except to Lender.
Additional Financial Restrictions. The Indebtedness and lien section directly about shall
apply only to new borrowing transactions equal to or in excess of $1,000,000.00
Continuity of Operations. (1) Engage in any business activities substantially different
than those in which Borrower is presently engaged, (2) cease operations, liquidate, merge,
transfer, acquire or consolidate with any other entity, change its name, dissolve or
transfer or sell Collateral out of the ordinary course of business, or (3) pay any
dividends on Borrower’s stock (other than dividends payable in its stock), provided,
however that notwithstanding the foregoing, but only so long as no Event of Default has
occurred and is continuing or would result from the payment of dividends, if Borrower is a
“Subchapter S Corporation” (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended),
Borrower may pay cash dividends on its stock to its shareholders from time to time in
amounts necessary to enable the shareholders to pay income taxes and make estimated income
tax payments to satisfy their liabilities under federal and state law which arise solely
from their status as Shareholders of a Subchapter S Corporation because of their ownership
of shares of Borrower’s stock, or purchase or retire any of Borrower’s outstanding shares
or alter or amend Borrower’s capital structure.
Loans, Acquisitions, and Guaranties. (1) Loan, invest in or advance money or assets to any
other person, enterprise or entity, (2) purchase, create acquire any interest in any other
enterprise or entity, or (3) incur any obligation as surety or guarantor other than in the
ordinary course of business.
Agreements. Borrower will not enter into any agreement containing provisions which would be
violated or breached by the performance or Borrower’s obligations under this Agreement or
in connection herewith.
CESSATION OF ADVANCES. If Lender has made any commitment to make any Loan to Borrower, whether
under this Agreement or under any other agreement, Lender shall have no obligation to make Loan
Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if: (A) Borrower or Guarantor is in default under the terms
of this Agreement or any of the Related Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any
Guarantor has with Lender; (B) Borrower or any Guarantor dies, becomes insolvent, files a petition
in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, or is adjudged a bankrupt; (C) there occurs a material
adverse change in Borrower’s financial condition, in the financial condition of any Guarantor, or
in the value of any Collateral securing any Loan; (D) any Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise
attempts to limit, modify or revoke such Guarantor’s guaranty of thee Loan or any other loan with
Lender; (E) Lender in good xxxxx xxxxx itself insecure, even though no Event of Default shall have
occurred.
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RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in
all Borrower’s accounts with Lender (whether in checking, savings, or some other account). This
includes all accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Borrower may open
in the future. However, this does not include any XXX or Xxxxx accounts, or any trust accounts for
which setoff would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by
applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the indebtedness against any and all such
accounts.
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an even of default (“Event of Default”) under this
Agreement:
Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Loan.
Other Defaults. Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation,
covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to
comply with or to perform ay term, obligation covenant or condition contained in any other
agreement between Lender and Borrower.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Any guarantor or Borrower defaults under any loan,
extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other
agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of
Borrower’s or Grantor’s property or Borrower’s or Grantor’s ability to repay the Loans or
perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by
Borrower or n Borrower’s behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or
misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes
false or misleading at any time thereafter.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower’s existence as a going business or
the death of any partner, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for any
part of Borrower’s property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of
creditor workout, r the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency
laws by or against Borrower.
Defective Collateral. This Agreement or ant of the Related Documents creases to be in full
force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and
perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings,
whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any
creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the
loan. This includes a garnishment of any Borrower’s accounts, including deposit accounts,
with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith
dispute by Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of
the creditor or forfeiture proceeding an if Borrower gives Lender written notice of the
creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the
creditor of forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole
discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any
Guarantor of any of the indebtedness or any Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent, or
revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any guaranty of the indebtedness
evidenced by this Note.
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Events Affecting General Partner of Borrower. Any of the preceding events occurs with
respect to any general partner of Borrower or any general partner dies or becomes
incompetent.
Change in Ownership. The resignation or expulsion of any general partner with an ownership
interest of twenty-five percent (25%) or more in Borrower. Any change in ownership of
twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the common stock of Borrower without prior consent of
the Lender.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower’s financial condition, or
Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance or this Note is impaired.
Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.
EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, except where otherwise provided
in this Agreement or the Related Documents, all commitments and obligations of Lender under this
Agreement or the Related Documents or any other agreement immediately will terminate (including any
obligation to make further Loan Advances or disbursements), and, at Lender’s option, all
Indebtedness immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any kind to Borrower,
except that in the case of an Event of Default of the type described in the “Insolvency” subsection
above, such acceleration shall be automatic and not optional. In addition, Lender shall have all
the rights and remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at law, in equity, or
otherwise. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender’s rights and remedies shall
be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any
remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to made expenditures or to
take action to perform an obligation of Borrower or of any Grantor shall not affect Lender’s right
to declare a default and to exercise its rights and remedies.
ANNUAL FEE. $40,000.00 Fee is charged annually on 6-29-2009 and 8-15-2010.
CROSS COLLATERALIZATION. The Assignment if Life Insurance, P&A Select Strategy Fund, LP and P&A
Multi-Sector Fund II, LP also secure Lenders loan number XXXXXXX.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:
Amendments. This Agreement, along with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire
understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement.
No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing
and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or
amendment.
Attorneys’ Fees; Expenses. Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender’s reasonable
costs and expenses, including Lender’s attorneys’ fees and Lender’s legal expenses,
incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay
someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Borrower shall pay the reasonable costs
and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender’s attorneys’ fees and
legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys’ fees and legal
expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic
stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services.
Borrower also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the
court.
Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and
are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.
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Consent to Loan Participation. Borrower agrees and consents to Lender’s sale or transfer,
whether now or later, of one or more participation interests in the Loan to one or more
purchasers, whether related or unrelated to Lender. Lender may provide, without any
limitiation whatsoever, to any one or more purchasers, or potential purchasers, any
information or knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any other matter relating
to the Loan, and Borrower hereby waives any rights to privacy Borrower may have with
respect to such matters. Borrower additionally waives any and all notices of sale of
participation interests, as well as all notices of any repurchase of such participation
interests. Borrower also agrees that the purchasers of any such participation interests
will be considered as the absolute owners of such interests in the Loan and will have all
the rights granted under the participation agreement or agreements governing the sale of
such participation interests. Borrower further waives all rights of offset or counterclaim
that it may have now or later against Lender or against any purchaser of such a
participation interest and unconditionally agrees that either Lender or such purchaser may
enforce Borrower’s obligation under the Loan irrespective of the failure or insolvency of
any holder of any interest in the Loan. Borrower further agrees that the purchaser of any
such participation interests may enforce its interests irrespective of any personal claims
or defense that Borrower may have against Lender.
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to
thee extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Colorado without regard
to its conflicts of law provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State
of Colorado.
Joint and Severally Liability. All obligations of Borrower under this Agreement shall be
joint and several, and all references to Borrower shall mean each and every Borrower. This
means that each Borrower signing below is responsible for all obligations on this
Agreement. Where any one or more of the parties is a corporation, partnership, limited
liability company or similar entity, it is not necessary for Lender to inquire into the
powers of any of the officers, directors, partners, members, or other agents acting or
purporting to act on the entity’s behalf, and any obligations made or created in reliance
upon the professed exercise of such powers shall be guaranteed under this Agreement.
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
in the part of the 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, not any
course of dealing between Lender and Borrower, or between Lender and any Grantor, shall
constitute a waiver of any of Lender’s rights or of any of Borrower’s or Grantor’s
obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under
this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute
continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases
such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing,
and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile
(unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight
courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified
or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of
this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving
formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to
change to party’s address. For notice purposes, Borrower agrees to keep Lender informed at
all times of Borrower’s current address.
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Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Borrower, any
notice given by Lender to any Borrower is deemed to be noticed given to all Borrowers.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to
be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any person or circumstances, that finding shall
not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other person
or circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be modified so that it becomes
illegal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provisions cannot be so modified, it shall
be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the
illegality, invalidity or unenforceability or any provision of this Agreement shall not
affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
Successors and Assigns. All convents and agreements by or on behalf of Borrower contained
in this Agreement or any Related Documents shall bind Borrower’s successors and assigns and
shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns. Borrower shall not,
however, have the right to assign Borrower’s rights under this Agreement or any interest
therein, without the prior written consent of Lender.
Survival of Representations and Warranties. Borrower understands and agrees that in
extending Loan Advances, Lender is relying on all representations, warranties, and convents
made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument delivered by
Borrower to Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents. Borrower further agrees
that regardless of any investigation made by Lender, all such representations, warranties,
and covenants will survive the extension of Loan Advances and delivery to Lender of the
Related Documents, shall be continuing in nature, shall be deemed and made re dated by
Borrower at the time each Loan Advance is made, and shall remain in full force and effect
until such time as Borrower’s indebtedness shall be paid in full, or until this Agreement
shall be terminated in the manner provided above, whichever is the last to occur.
Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Waive Jury. All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any
action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any party against any other party.
DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used
in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts
shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in the
singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may
require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed
to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code. Accounting words and terms not otherwise defined in
this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles as in effect on the date of this Agreement:
Advance. The word “Advance” means a disbursement of Loan funds made, or to be made, to
Borrower or on Borrower’s behalf on a line of credit or multiple advance basis under the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Agreement. The word “Agreement” means this Business Loan Agreement, as this Business Loan
Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and
schedules attached to this Business Loan Agreement from time to time.
Borrower. The word “Borrower” means VCG Holding Corp.; and Xxxxxx Management, LLLP and
includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their successors and
assigns.
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Collateral. The word “collateral” means all property and assets granted as collateral
security for a Loan, whether real or personal property, whether granted directly or
indirectly, whether granted now or in the future, and whether granted in the form of a
security interest, mortgage, collateral mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, crop
pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor’s lien,
equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien, charge lien or title retention
contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien
interest whatsoever, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise.
Environmental Law. The words “Environmental Laws” mean any and all state, federal and local
statues, 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 Death” mean any of the events of default set forth in
this Agreement in the default section of this Agreement.
GAAP. The word “GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles.
Grantor. The word “Grantor” means each and all of the persons or entities granting a
Security Interest in any Collateral for the Loan, including without limitation all
Borrowers granting such a Security Interest.
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 Law. The term “Hazardous Substances”
also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction
thereof and asbestos.
Indebtedness. The word “Indebtedness” means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or
Related Documents, including all Principal and interest together with all other
indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Borrower is responsible under this Agreement
or under any of the Related Documents.
Lender. The word “Lender” means Citywide Banks, its successors and assigns.
Loan. The word “Loan” means any and all loans and financial accommodations from Lender to
Borrower whether now or hereafter existing, and however evidenced, including without
limitation those loans and financial accommodations described herein or described on any
exhibit or scheduled attached to this Agreement from time to time.
Note. The word “Note” means original Promissory Note in the amount of $5,000,000.00 dated
June 29, 2007.
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Permitted Liens. The words “Permitted Liens” mean (1) liens and security interests securing
Indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender; (2) Liens for taxes, assessments, or similar
charges either not yet due or being contested in good faith; (3) liens of material men,
mechanics, warehousemen, or carriers, or other like liens arising in the ordinary course
of business and securing obligations which are not yet delinquent; (4) purchase money liens
or purchase money securing interests upon or in any property acquired or held by Borrower
in the ordinary course of business to secure indebtedness outstanding on the date of this
Agreement or permitted to be incurred under the paragraph of this Agreement titled
“Indebtedness and Liens”; (5) liens and security interests which, as of the date of this
Agreement, have been disclosed to and approved by the Lender in writing; and (6) those
liens and security interests which in the aggregate constitute an immaterial and
insignificant monetary amount with respect to the net value of Borrower’s assets.
Related Documents. The words “Related Documents” mean all promissory notes, credit
agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements,
mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments,
agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with
the Loan.
Security Agreement. The words “Security Agreement” mean and include without limitation any
agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements, understandings, or other agreements, whether
created by law, contract, or otherwise, evidencing, governing, representing, or creating a
Security Interest.
Security Interest. The words “Security Interests” mean, without limitation, any and all
types of collateral security, present and future, whether in the form of a lien, charge,
encumbrance, mortgage, deed of trust, security deed, assignment, pledge, crop pledge,
chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor’s lien, equipment
trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien or title retention contract, lease or
consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest
whatsoever whether created by law, contract or otherwise.
BORROWER:
VCG HOLDING CORP.
By: /S/Xxxx X. Xxxxxx
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By: /S/Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx | |
Xxxx X. Xxxxxx,
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Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, | |
Chairman & CEO of VCG Holding Corp.
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CFO, Secretary-Treasurer of VCG | |
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XXXXXX MANAGEMENT, LLLP
XXXXXX INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC., General Partner of Xxxxxx Management, LLLP
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By: /S/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxx
Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, President of Xxxxxx Investment Management, Inc
Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, President of Xxxxxx Investment Management, Inc
LENDER:
CITYWIDE BANKS
By: /S/ Xxx Xxxxxxx
Authorized Signer
Authorized Signer
