Exhibit 10(u)
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
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Loan Loan
Principal Date Maturity No Call Collateral Account Officer Initials
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$500,000.00 04-11-1995 959-26 190 7098950933 52035
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References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the
applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.
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Borrower: PRIMA INTERNATIONAL Lender: U.S. BANK OF CALIFORNIA
0000 XXXXX XXXX., # 0 Xxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
XXXXX XXXXX, XX 00000 000 0xx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
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THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT between PRIMA INTERNATIONAL ("Borrower") and U.S.
BANK OF CALIFORNIA ("Lender") Is made and executed on the following terms and
conditions. Borrower has received prior commercial loans from Lender or has
applied to Lender for a commercial loan or loans and other financial
accommodations, including those which may be described on any exhibit or
schedule attached to this Agreement. All such loans and financial
accommodations, together with all future loans and financial accommodations from
Lender to Borrower, are referred to in this Agreement Individually as the "Loan"
and collectively as the "Loans." Borrower understands and agrees that: (a) In
granting, renewing, or extending any Loan, Lender is relying upon Borrower's
representations, warrantees, end 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 sole judgment and discretion; and (c) all such Loans shall
be and shall remain subject to the following terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of April 11, 1995, and shall continue
thereafter until all Indebtedness of Borrower to Lender has been performed in
full and the parties terminate this Agreement In writing.
DEFINITIONS. The following words shall have the following meanings when used in
this Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the
meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code. All references
to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of
America.
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 PRIMA INTERNATIONAL. The word
"Borrower" also includes, as applicable, all subsidiaries and affiliates
of Borrower as provided below in the paragraph titled "Subsidiaries and
Affiliates."
CERCLA. The word "CERCLA" means the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended. Collateral. The word
"Collateral" means and includes without limitation 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, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, 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.
ERISA. The word "ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
of 1974, as amended. Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean
and include without limitation any of the Events of Default set forth
below in the section titled "EVENTS OF DEFAULT."
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means and Includes without limitation each and
all of the persons or entities granting a Security Interest in any
Collateral for the Indebtedness, including without limitation all
Borrowers granting such a Security Interest.
Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means and includes without limitation each
and all of the guarantors, sureties, and accommodation parties in
connection with any Indebtedness.
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Indebtedness. The word "Indebtedness" means and includes without
limitation all Loans, together with all other obligations, debts and
liabilities of Borrower to lender, or any one or more of them, as well as
all claims by Lender against Borrower, or any one or more of them; whether
now or hereafter existing, voluntary or Involuntary, due or not due,
absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated; whether Borrower may
be liable individually or Jointly with others; whether Borrower may be
obligated as a guarantor, surety, or otherwise; whether recovery upon such
Indebtedness may be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of
limitations; and whether such Indebtedness may be or hereafter may become
otherwise unenforceable.
Lender. The word "Lender" means U.S. BANK OF CALIFORNIA, its successors
and assigns.
Loan. The word Loan" or "Loans" means and includes without limitation any
and all commercial loans and financial accommodations from Lender to
Borrower, whether now or hereafter existing, and however evidenced,
including without limitation those loans and financial accommodations
described herein or described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this
Agreement from time to time.
Note. The word "Note" means and includes without limitation Borrower's
promissory note or notes, It any, evidencing Borrower's Loan obligations
in favor of Lender, as well as any substitute, replacement or refinancing
note or notes thereto.
Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean and include without
limitation all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements,
environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages,
deeds of trust, and all other instruments, agreements and documents,
whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the
Indebtedness.
Security Agreement. The words "Security Agreement" mean and include
without limitation any agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements,
understandings or other agreements, whether created by law, contract, or
otherwise, evidencing, governing, representing, or creating a Security
Interest.
Security Interest. The words "Security Interest" mean and include without
limitation any type of collateral security, whether in the form of a lien,
charge, mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, 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.
XXXX. The word "XXXX" means the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act of 1986 as now or hereafter amended.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to Lender as of
the date of this Agreement and as of the date of each disbursement of Loan
proceeds:
Organization. Borrower is a corporation which is duly organized, validly
existing, and In good standing under the laws of the State of California.
Borrower has the full power and authority to own its properties and to
transact the businesses in which it is presently engaged or presently
proposes to engage. Borrower also is duly qualified as a foreign
corporation and is in good standing In all states In which the failure to
so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its businesses or
financial condition.
Authorization. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and
all Related Documents by Borrower, to the extent to be executed, delivered or
performed by Borrower, have been duly authorized by all necessary action by
Borrower; do not require the consent or approval of any other person, regulatory
authority or governmental body; and do not conflict with, result in a violation
of, or constitute a default under (a) any provision of its articles of
incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or any agreement or other instrument
binding upon Borrower or (b) any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or
order applicable to Borrower.
Financial Information. Each financial statement of Borrower 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
required hereunder to be given by Borrower when delivered will constitute,
legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in
accordance with their respective terms.
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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. The terms "hazardous waste," "hazardous substance,"
"disposal," "release," and "threatened release," as used in this Agreement,
shall have the same meanings as set forth in the "CERCLA," "XXXX," the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resources
Conservation and Recovery Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., Chapters 6.6
through 7,7 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code, Section
25100, et seq., or other applicable state or Federal laps, rules, or regulations
adopted pursuant to any of the foregoing. Except as disclosed to and
acknowledged by Lender in writing, Borrower represents and warrants that: (a)
During the period of Borrower's ownership of the properties, there has been no
use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or
threatened release of any hazardous waste or substance by any person on, under,
or about any of the properties. (b) Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to
believe that there has been (i) any use, generation, manufacture, storage,
treatment, disposal, release, or threatened release of any hazardous waste or
substance by any prior owners or occupants of any of the properties, or (ii) any
actual or threatened litigation or claims of any kind by any person relating to
such matters. (c) Neither Borrower nor any tenant, contractor, agent or other
authorized user of any of the properties shall use, generate, manufacture,
store, treat, dispose of, or release any hazardous waste or substance on, under,
or about any of the properties; and any such activity shall be conducted in
compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances, including without limitation those has, regulations and ordinances
described above. Borrower authorizes Lender and its agents to enter upon the
properties to make such inspections and tests as Lender may deem appropriate to
determine compliance of the properties with this section of the Agreement. Any
inspections or tests made by Lender shall be at Borrower's expense and for
Lender's purposes only and shall not be construed to create any responsibility
or liability on the part of Lender to Borrower or to any other person. The
representations and warranties contained herein are based on Borrower's due
diligence in investigating the properties for hazardous waste. Borrower hereby
(a) releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or
contribution in the event Borrower becomes liable for cleanup or other costs
under any such laws, and (b) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lender
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, and
expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer resulting
from a breach of this section of the Agreement or as a consequence of any use,
generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, releases or threatened release
occurring prior to Borrower's ownership or interest in the properties, whether
or not the same was or should have been known to Borrow. The provisions of this
section of the Agreement, including the obligation to indemnify, shall survive
the payment of the Indebtedness and the termination or expiration of this
Agreement and shall not be affected by Lender's acquisition of any interest in
any of the properties, whether by foreclosure or otherwise.
Litigation and Claims. No litigation, claim, investigation, administrative
proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against Borrower
is pending or threatened, and no other event has occurred which may materially
adversely affect Borrower's financial condition or properties, other than
litigation, claims, or other events, if any, that have been disclosed to and
acknowledged by Lender in writing.
Taxes. To the best of Borrower's knowledge, all tax returns and reports of
Borrower 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 and all Security Agreements directly or
indirectly securing repayment of Borrower's Loan and Note are binding upon
Borrower as well as upon Borrower's successors, representatives and assigns, and
are legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.
Commercial Purposes. Borrower intends to use the Loan proceeds solely for
business or commercial related purposes.
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Employee Benefit Plans. Each employee benefit plan as to which Borrower may have
any liability complies in ail material respects with all applicable requirements
of law and regulations, and (i) no Reportable Event nor Prohibited Transaction
(as defined in ERISA) has occurred with respect to any such plan, (ii) Borrower
has not withdrawn from any such plan or initiated steps to do so, and (iii) no
steps have been taken to terminate any such plan.
Location of Borrower's Offices and Records. The chief place of business of
Borrower and the office or offices where Borrower keeps its records concerning
the Collateral is located at 0000 XXXXX XXXX., 0, XXXXX XXXXX, XX 00000.
Information. All information heretofore or contemporaneously herewith furnished
by Borrower to Lender for the purposes of or in connection with this Agreement
or any transaction contemplated hereby is, and all information hereafter
furnished by or on behalf of Borrower to Lender will be, true and accurate in
every material respect on the date as of which such information is dated or
certified; and none of such information is or will be incomplete by omitting to
state any material fact necessary to make such information not misleading.
Survival of Representation and Warranties. Borrower understands and agrees that
Lender is relying upon the above representations and warranties in extending
Loan Advances to Borrower. Borrower further agrees that the foregoing
representations and warranties shall be continuing in nature and shall remain in
full force and effect until such time as Borrower's Loan and Note shall be paid
in full, or until this Agreement shall be terminated in the manner provided
above, whichever is the last to occur.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, while
this Agreement is in effect, Borrower will:
Litigation. promptly inform Lender in writing of (a) all material adverse
changes in Borrower's financial condition, and (b) all litigation and
claims and all threatened litigation and claims 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
generally accepted accounting principles, 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, as soon as available, but in 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, prepared
by Borrower, and, as soon as available, but in no event later than thirty
(30) days after the end of each month, Borrower's balance sheet and profit
and loss statement for the period ended, prepared and certified as correct
to the best knowledge and belief by Borrower's chief financial officer or
other officer or person acceptable to Lender. All financial reports
required to be provided under this Agreement shall be prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, applied on a
consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct.
Additional Information. Furnish such additional information and
statements, lists of assets and liabilities, agings of receivables and
payables, inventory schedule, budgets, forecasts, tax returns, and other
reports with respect to Borrower's financial condition and business
operations as Lender may request from time to time.
Insurance. Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability
insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to
Borrower's properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and with
Insurance companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Borrower, upon
request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies
or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including
stipulations that coverages will not be canceled or diminished without at
least ten (10) days' prior written notice to Lender. Each insurance policy
also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage In favor of
Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of
Borrower or any other person. In connection with all policies covering
assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest for the
Loans, Borrower will provide Lender with such 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: (a) the
name of the insurer; (b) the risks Insured; (c) the amount of the policy;
(d) the properties insured; (e) the then current property values on the
basis of which insurance has been obtained, and the manner of determining
those values; and (f) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, upon
request of Lender (however not more often than
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annually), Borrower will have an independent appraiser satisfactory to
Lender determine, as applicable, the actual cash value or replacement cost
of any Collateral.
Guaranties. Prior to disbursement of any Loan proceeds, furnish executed
guaranties of the Loans in favor of Lender, on Lender's forms, and in the
amounts and by the guarantors named below:
Guarantors Amounts
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CALIFORNIA EXPORT FINANCE OFFICE $450,000.00
PERSONAL COMPUTER PRODUCTS, INC. $500,000.00
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 (a) the legality of the same shall be
contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, and (b) Borrower shall have
established on its books adequate reserves with respect to such contested
assessment, tax, charge, levy, lien, or claim in accordance with generally
accepted accounting practices. Borrower, upon demand of Lender, will furnish to
Lender evidence of payment of the assessments, taxes, charges, levies, liens and
claims and will authorize the appropriate governmental official to deliver to
Lender at any time a written statement of any assessments, taxes, charges,
levies, liens and claims against Borrower's properties, income, or profits.
Performance. Perform and comply with all terms, conditions, and provisions set
forth In this Agreement and in all other instruments and agreements between
Borrower and Lender in a timely manner, and promptly notify Lender it Borrower
learns of the occurrence of any event which constitutes an Event of Default
under this Agreement.
Operations. Substantially maintain its present executive and management
personnel; conduct its business affairs In a reasonable and prudent manner and
in compliance with all applicable federal, state and municipal laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations respecting its properties, charters, businesses and
operations, including without limitation, compliance with the Americans With
Disabilities Act and with all minimum funding standards and other requirements
of ERISA and other laws applicable to Borrower's employee benefit plans.
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 Certificate. Unless waived in writing by Lender, provide Lender at
least annually and at the time of each disbursement of Loan proceeds with a
certificate executed by Borrower's chief financial officer, or other officer or
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 all environmental protection federal, state and local laws,
statutes, regulations and ordinances; not cause or permit to exist, as a
result of an intentional or unintentional action or omission on its 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
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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 m' omission on
Borrower's part in connection with any environmental activity whether or
not there is damage to the environment and other natural resources.
Additional Assurance Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory
notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, 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.
NEGATIVE. COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while this
Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent
of Lender:
Indebtedness and Liens. (a) 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, (b) sell, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge,
lease, grant a security interest in, or encumber any of borrowers assets,
or (c) sell with recourse any of Borrower's accounts, except to Lender .
Continuity of Operations. (a) Engage in any business activities
substantially different than those in which Borrower is presently engaged,
(b) cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or consolidate
with any other entity, change ownership, dissolve or transfer or sell
Collateral out of the ordinary course of business, (c) 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 stock of
Borrower, or (d) purchase or retire any of Borrower's outstanding shares
or alter or amend Borrower's capital structure.
Loans, Acquisitions and Guaranties. (a) Loan, invest in or advance money
or assets, (b) purchase, create or acquire any interest in any other
enterprise or entity, or (c) incur any obligation as surety or guarantor
other than in the ordinary course of business.
CESSATION OF ADVANCES. If Lender has made any commitment to make any Loan 1o
Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under any other agreement, Lender
shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if:
(a) Borrower or any Guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or
any of the Related Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any
Guarantor has with Lender; (b) Borrower 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 the Loan or any other loan with Lender; or (e)
Lender in good xxxxx xxxxx itself insecure, even though no Event of Default
shall have occurred.
ACCESS LAWS; Without limiting the generality of any provision of this agreement
requiring Borrower to comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations,
Borrower agrees that it will at all times comply with applicable laws relating
to disabled access including, but not limited to, all applicable titles of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.
1. This Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the CEFO Transaction
Attachment Case P1130/930, enclosed herewith as Exhibit I, representing an
integral part of this said Agreement Borrower acknowledges having received and
read said Attachment and agrees to abide by and be bound by said terms and
conditions. All fees associated with the CEFO Guarantee and Transaction
Attachment are for the account of Borrower.
2. This facility is limited strictly to the Borrower to assist the Borrower in
the export activities referred to in items 2,3,4 and 9 of CEFO'S Transaction
Attachment.
3. Guarantor, Personal Computer Products, Inc. (PCPI) will provide the Bank
annual, consolidated financial statements and 10-Ks within 90 days of each
fiscal year-end.
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4. Guarantor, PCPI, will provide the Bank interim, consolidated financial
statements and 10-Qs within 45 days of each quarter-end.
5. Borrower to achieve a positive tangible net worth (as defined according to
GAAP) by June 30, 1995.
6. Borrower not to incur losses for more than two consecutive quarters.
7. Advances to be limited to 80 % of approved receivable as reflected in the
CEFO Transaction Attachment and defined in Exhibit II. Borrower to provide
monthly Borrowing Base Certificates within 30 days of each month-end, together
with detailed accounts receivable and accounts payable aging reports.
8. Borrower shall be allowed no additional borrowings during the course of this
Agreement.
9. Borrower will establish a cash collateral account with the Bank into which
all receipts from the CEFO approved buyers will be deposited and applied toward
any outstanding.
10. Any material adverse change in the financial or operating condition of the
Borrower or Guarantor during the term of this facility shall constitute an
Event of Default hereunder.
11. Borrower agrees that the Bank may conduct field audits as deemed necessary,
but in no event less than annually. Costs associated with the field audits
are for the account of Borrower.
12. All fees, legal or otherwise, incurred in the preparation, execution and
enforcement of this Agreement are for the account of the Borrower.
DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS. Borrower grants to Lender a contractual possessory security
Interest in, and hereby assigns, conveys, delivers, pledges, and transfers to
Lender all Borrower's right, title and interest in and to, Borrower's' accounts
with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account), including
without limitation all accounts held Jointly with someone else and all accounts
Borrower may open in the future, excluding however all XXX, Xxxxx, and trust
accounts.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default
under this Agreement: Default on. indebtedness. Failure of Borrower to make any
payment when due on the Loans.
Other Defaults. Failure of Borrower or any Grantor to comply with or to perform
when due any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this
Agreement or in any of the Related Documents, or failure of Borrower to comply
with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained
in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower.
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 Borrower's property or Borrower's or any Grantor's
ability to repay the Loans or perform their respective obligations under this
Agreement or any of the Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to
Lender by or on behalf of Borrower or any Grantor under this Agreement or the
Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or
at the time made or furnished.
Defective Collateraization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents
ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any Security
Agreement to create a valid and perfected Security Interest) at any time and for
any reason.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence a going
business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for any part
of Borrower's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of
creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or
insolvency laws by or against Borrower.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture
proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any
other method, by any creditor of Borrower, any creditor of any Grantor against
any collateral securing the Indebtedness, or by any governmental agency. This
includes a garnishment, attachment, or lien on or of any of Borrower's deposit
accounts with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is
a good faith dispute by Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, as to the
validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or
forfeiture proceeding, and if Borrower or Grantor gives lender written
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notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and furnishes reserves or a
surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding satisfactory to Lender.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to
any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or such Guarantor dies or becomes
incompetent or any Guarantor revokes any guaranty of the Indebtedness. Lender,
at its option, may, but shall not be required to, permit the Guarantor's estate
to assume unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty in a manner
satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure the Event of Default.
Change In Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%) or
more of the common stock of Borrower, Insecurity. Lender, In good faith, deems
itself insecure.
Right to Cure. If any default, other than a Default on Indebtedness, is curable
and if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, has not been given a notice of a
similar default within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured (and no
Event of Default will have occurred) if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be,
after receiving written notice from Lender demanding cure of such default: (a)
cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (b) if the cure requires more
than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates steps which Lender deems in
Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter
continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce
compliance as soon as reasonably practical.
EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, 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 Loan Advances or disbursements), and, at Lender's option, all
Loans 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.
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.
Applicable Law. This Agreement has been delivered to Lender and accepted
by Lender in the State of California. If there is a lawsuit, Borrower
agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts
of Sacramento County, the State of California. Subject to the provisions
on arbitration, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed In
accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Arbitration. Lender and Borrower agree that all disputes, claims and
controversies between them, whether individual, Joint, or class in nature,
arising from this Agreement or otherwise, including without limitation
contract and tort disputes, shall be arbitrated pursuant to the Rules of
the American Arbitration Association, upon request of either party. No act
to take or dispose of any Collateral shall constitute a waiver of this
arbitration agreement or be prohibited by this arbitration agreement. This
includes, without limitation, obtaining injunctive relief or a temporary
restraining order; invoking a power of sale under any deed of trust or
mortgage; obtaining a writ of attachment or imposition of the receiver; by
exercising any rights relating to personal property, including taking or
disposing of such property with or without Judicial process pursuant to
Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Any disputes, claims, or
controversies concerning the lawfulness or reasonableness of any act, or
exercise of any right, concerning any collateral, Including any claim to
rescind; reform, or otherwise modify any agreement relating to the
Collateral, shall also be arbitrated, provided however that no arbitrator
shall have the right or the power to enjoin or restrain any act of any
party, Lender and Borrower agree that in the event of an action for
judicial foreclosure pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 726, or any similar provision in any other state, the commencement
of such an action will not constitute a waiver of the right to arbitrate
and the court shall refer to arbitration as much of such action, including
counterclaims, as lawfully may be referred to arbitration. Judgment upon
any award rendered by any arbitrator may be entered in any court having
Jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude any party from
seeking equitable relief from a court of competent Jurisdiction. The
statute of limitations, estoppel, waiver, laches, and similar doctrines
which would otherwise be applicable in an action brought by a party shall
be applicable in any arbitration proceeding, and the commencement of an
arbitration proceeding shall be deemed the commencement of an action for
these purposes. The Federal Arbitration Act shall apply to the
construction, interpretation, and enforcement of this arbitration
provision.
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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.
Multiple Parties; Corporate Authority. 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 of the persons
signing below is responsible for all obligations in this Agreement.
Consent to Loan Participation. Borrower agrees and consents to Lender's
sale or transfer, whether now or. later, of one or more participation
interests in the Loans to one or more purchasers, whether related or
unrelated to Lender. Lender may provide, without any limitation
whatsoever, to any one or more purchasers, or potential purchasers, any
Information or knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any other
matter relating to the Loan, and Borrower hereby waives any rights to
privacy it 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 Loans 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 Loans irrespective of the
failure or insolvency of any holder of any interest in the Loans. Borrower
further agrees that the purchaser of any such participation interests may
enforce its interests irrespective of any personal claims or defenses that
Borrower may have against Lender.
Costs and Expenses. Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's
out-of-pocket expenses, including without limitation attorneys' fees,
incurred in connection with the preparation, execution, enforcement and
collection of this Agreement or in connection with the Loans made pursuant
to this Agreement. Lender may pay someone else to help collect the Loans
and to enforce this Agreement, and Borrower will pay that amount. This
includes, subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's attorneys'
tees and Lender's legal expenses, whether or not there is s lawsuit,
including attorneys' fees for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to
modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any
anticipated post-judgment collection services. Borrower also will pay any
court costs, in addition to all other sums provided by law.
Notices. All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be
given in writing and shall be effective when actually delivered or when
deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier or deposited in
the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed to the
party, to whom the notice is to be given at the address shown above. 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. To the extent permitted by
applicable law, if there is more than one Borrower, notice to any Borrower
will constitute notice to all Borrowers. For notice purposes, Borrower
agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Borrower's current
address(es).
Severalty. If a court of competent Jurisdiction finds any provision of
this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable as to any person or
circumstance, such finding shall not render that provision invalid or
unenforceable as to any other persons or circumstances. If feasible, any
such offending provision shall be deemed to be modified to be within the
limits of enforceability or validity; however, if the offending provision
cannot be so modified, it shall be stricken and dl other provisions of
this Agreement in all other respects shall remain valid and enforceable.
Subsidiaries and Affiliates of Borrower, To the extent the context of any
provisions of this Agreement makes it appropriate, including without
limitation any representation, warranty or covenant, the word "Borrower"
as used herein shall include all subsidiaries and affiliates of Borrower
Notwithstanding the foregoing however, under no circumstances shall this
Agreement be construed to require lender to make any Loan or other
financial accommodation to any subsidiary or affiliate of Borrower.
Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements contained by or on
behalf of Borrower shall bind its successors and assigns and shall inure
to the benefit of Lender, its successors and assigns. Borrower shall not,
however, have the right to assign its rights under this Agreement o any
interest therein, without the prior written consent of Lender.
Survival. All warranties, representations, and covenants made by Borrower
in this Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument delivered by
Borrower to Lender under this Agreement shall be considered to have been
relied upon by Lender and will survive the making of the Loan and delivery
to Lender of the Related Documents, regardless of any investigation made
by Lender or on Lender's behalf.
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Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
Waiver. 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 this
provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by
Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Borrower, o between
Lender and any Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's
rights or of any obligations of Borrower or of any Grantor as to an'
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 in subsequent instances where such
consent is required, and in all cases such consent may be granted or
withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN
AGREEMENT, AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED AS OF APRIL
11, 1995.
BORROWER:
PRIMA INTERNATIONAL
By: _________________________
LENDER:
U.S. BANK OF CALIFORNIA
By:__________________________
Authorized Officer
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PROMISSORY NOTE
Loan Loan
Principal Date Maturity No Call Collateral Account Officer Initials
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$500,000.00 04-11-1995 959-26 190 7098950933 52035
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References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the
applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.
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Borrower: PRIMA INTERNATIONAL Lender: U.S. BANK OF CALIFORNIA
0000 XXXXX XXXX., # 0 Xxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
XXXXX XXXXX, XX 00000 000 0xx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
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Principal Amount: $500,000.00 Initial Rate: 10.500% Date of Note: April 11, 1995
PROMISE TO PAY. PRIMA INTERNATIONAL (Borrower") promises to pay to U.S. BANK OF
CALIFORNIA ("Lender"), or order, in lawful money of the United States of
America, on demand, the principal amount of Five Hundred Thousand & 00/100
Dollars ($500,000.00) or so much as may be outstanding, together with interest
on the unpaid outstanding principal balance of each advance. Interest shall be
calculated from the date of each advance until repayment of each advance.
PAYMENT. Borrower will pay this loan Immediately upon Lender's demand. In
addition, Borrower will pay regular monthly payments of all accrued unpaid
interest due as of each payment date, beginning May 1, 1995, with all subsequent
Interest payments to be due on the same day of each month after that. interest
on this Note is computed on a 365/360 simple interest basis; that is, by
applying the ratio of the annual interest rate over a year of 360 days,
multiplied by the outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number
of days the principal balance is outstanding. Borrower will pay Lender at
lenders address shown above or at such other place as Lender may designate in
writing. Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law, payments will be
applied first to any unpaid collection costs and any late charges, then to any
unpaid interest, and any remaining amount to principal.
VARIABLE INTEREST RATE. The interest rate on this Note is subject to change from
time to time based on changes in an index which is the LENDER'S PRIME RATE. THIS
IS THE RATE OF INTEREST WHICH LENDER FROM TIME TO TIME ESTABLISHES AS ITS PRIME
RATE AND IS NOT, FOR EXAMPLE, THE LOWEST RATE OF INTEREST WHICH LENDER COLLECTS
FROM ANY BORROWER OR CLASS OF BORROWERS (the "index". THE INTEREST RATE SHALL BE
ADJUSTED WITHOUT NOTICE EFFECTIVE ON THE DAY BANK'S PRIME RATE CHANGES. Lender
will tell Borrower the current Index rate upon Borrower's request. Borrower
understands that Lender may' make loans based on other rates as well. The
interest rate change will not occur more often than each day. The Index
currently is 9.000% per annum. The Interest rate to be applied to the unpaid
principal balance of this Note will be at a rate of 1.500) percentage points
over the Index, resulting In an initial rate of 10.500% per annum. Notice: Under
no circumstances will the interest rate on this Note be more than the maximum
rate allowed by applicable law.
PREPAYMENT; MINIMUM INTEREST CHARGE. Borrower agrees that all loan fees and
other prepaid finance charges are earned fully as of the date of the loan and
will not be subject to refund upon early payment (whether voluntary or as a
result of default), except as otherwise required by law. In any event, even upon
full prepayment of this Note, Borrower understands that Lender is entitled to a
minimum Interest charge of $50.00. Other than Borrower's obligation to pay any
minimum interest charge, Borrower may pay without penalty all or a portion of
the amount owed earlier than it is due. Early payments will not, unless agreed
to by Lender in writing, relieve Borrower of Borrower's obligation to continue
to make payments of accrued unpaid interest. Rather, they will reduce the
principal balance due.
DEFAULT Borrower will be in default if any of the following happens: (a)
Borrower fails to make any payment when due Borrower breaks any promise
Borrower has made to Lender, or Borrower fails to perform promptly at the time
and strictly in the manner provided in this Note or any agreement related
to this Note, or in any other agreement or loan Borrower has with Lender. (c)
Borrower defaults under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement,
purchase or sales agreement, of any other agreement, in favor of any other
creditor or. person that may materially affect any of Borrower's property or
Borrower's ability to repay this Note or perform borrowers obligations under
this Note or any of the Related Documents. (d) Any representation or
statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's
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behalf is false or misleading in any material respect. (e) Borrower becomes
insolvent, a receiver is appointed for any part of Borrower's property, Borrower
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or any proceeding is commenced
either by Borrower or against Borrower under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws.
(f) Any creditor tries to take any of Borrower's property on or in which Lender
has a lien or security interest. This includes a garnishment of any of
Borrower's accounts with Lender. (g) Any of the events described in this default
section occurs with respect to any guarantor of this Note. (h) Lender in good
xxxxx xxxxx itself insecure.
If any default, other than a default in payment, is curable and if Borrower has
not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of this Note within
the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured (and no event of default will
have occurred) if Borrower, after receiving written notice from Lender demanding
cure of such default: (a) cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (b) if
the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates steps which
Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default
and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps
sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.
LENDER'S RIGHTS. Upon default, Lender may declare the entire unpaid principal
balance on this Note and all occurred unpaid interest immediately due, without
notice, and then Borrower will pay that amount. Upon Borrower's failure to pay
all amounts declared due pursuant to this section, including failure to pay upon
final maturity, Lender, at its option, may also, If permitted under applicable
law, increase the variable interest rate on this Note to 3.500 percentage points
over the Index. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help collect this Note if
Borrower does not pay. Borrower also will pay Lender that amount. This includes,
subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's attorneys' fees and
Lender's legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys'
fees 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 will pay any court costs, in
addition to all other sums provided by law. This Note has been delivered to
Lender and accepted by Lender In the State of California. If there Is a lawsuit,
Borrower agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the Jurisdiction of the
courts of Sacramento County, the State of California. subject to the provisions
on arbitration, this Note shall be governed by and construed In accordance with
the laws of the State of California.
DISHONORED ITEM FEE. Borrower will pay a fee to Lender of $10.00 if Borrower
makes a payment on Borrower's loan and the check or preauthorized charge with
which Borrower pays is later dishonored.
DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS. Borrower grants to Lender a contractual possessory security
interest in, and hereby assigns, conveys, delivers, pledges, and transfers to
Lender all Borrower's right, title and interest in and to, Borrower's accounts
with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account), including
without limitation all accounts held jointly with someone else and all accounts
Borrower may open in the future, excluding however all XXX, Xxxxx, and trust
accounts.
LINE OF CREDIT. This Note evidences a revolving line of credit. Advances under
this Note may be requested either orally or in writing by Borrower or by an
authorized person. Lender may, but need not, require that all oral requests be
confirmed in writing. All communications, instructions, or directions by
telephone or otherwise to Lender are to be directed to Lender's office shown
above. The following party or parties are authorized to request advances under
the line of credit until Lender receives from Borrower at Lender's address
shown above written notice of revocation of their authority: XXXXXX X. XXXXXX,
C.E.O.; XXXXXXX X. XXXXXX, PRESIDENT; and XXXXX X. XXXXX, CONTROLLER. Borrower
agrees to be liable for all sums either: (a) advanced in accordance with the
instructions of an authorized person or (b) credited to any of Borrower's
accounts with Lender. The unpaid principal balance owing on this Note at any
time may be evidenced by endorsements on this Note or by Lender's internal
records, including daily computer print-outs, Lender will have no obligation
to advance funds under this Note if: (a) Borrower or any guarantor is in
default under the terms of this Note or any agreement that Borrower or any
guarantor has with Lender, including any agreement made in connection with the
signing of this Note; (b) Borrower or any guarantor ceases doing business or
is Insolvent; (c) any guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit,
modify or revoke,. such guarantor's guarantee of this Note or any other loan
with Lender; (d) Borrower has applied funds provided pursuant to this Note for
purposes other than those authorized by Lender; or (e) Lender in good xxxxx
xxxxx itself insecure under this Note or any other agreement between Lender
and Borrower.
ARBITRATION. Lender and Borrower agree that all disputes, claims and
controversies between them, whether Individual, joint, or class In nature,
arising from this Note or otherwise, including without limitation contract and
tort disputes, shall be arbitrated pursuant to the Rules of the American
Arbitration Association, upon request of either party. No act to take or
dispose of any collateral securing this Note shall constitute a waiver of this
arbitration
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agreement or be prohibited by this arbitration agreement. This includes,
without limitation, obtaining injunctive relief or a temporary restraining
order, invoking a power of sale under any deed of trust or mortgage; obtaining
a writ of attachment or imposition of a receiver; or exercising any rights
relating to personal property, including taking or disposing of such property
with or without Judicial process pursuant to Article 9 of the Uniform
Commercial Code. Any disputes, claims, or controversies concerning the
lawfulness or reasonableness of any act, or exercise of any right, concerning
any collateral securing this Note, including any claim to rescind, reform, or
otherwise modify any agreement relating to the collateral securing this Note,
shall also be arbitrated, provided however that no arbitrator shall have the
right or the power to enjoin or restrain any act of any party. Lender and
Borrower agree that in the event of an action for judicial foreclosure
pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 726, or any similar
provision in any other state, the commencement of such an action will not
constitute a waiver of the right to arbitrate and the court shall refer to
arbitration as much of such action, including counterclaims, as lawfully may
be referred to arbitration, Judgment upon any award rendered by any arbitrator
may be entered in any court having Jurisdiction, Nothing in this Note shall
preclude any party from seeking equitable relief from a court of competent
jurisdiction, The statute of limitations, estoppel, waiver, laches, and
similar doctrines which would otherwise be applicable in an action brought by
a party shall be applicable In any arbitration proceeding, and the
commencement of an arbitration proceeding shall be deemed the commencement of
an action for these purposes. The Federal Arbitration Act shall apply to the
construction, interpretation, and enforcement of this arbitration provision.
LATE CHARGE. If a payment is 15 days or more past due, borrower will be
charged a late charge of 5% of the delinquent payment.
PERIODIC REVIEW.
Lender will review the loan periodically, but no less often than annually. At
the time of the review, Borrower will furnish lender with any additional
information regarding Borrower's financial condition and business operations
that Lender requests. This information may include, but is not limited to,
financial statements, tax returns, lists of assets and liabilities, agings of
receivables and payables, inventory schedules, budgets and forecasts. If, upon
review, Lender, in its sole discretion, determines that there has been a
material adverse change in Borrower's financial condition, Borrower will be in
default. Upon default, Lender shall have all rights specified herein.
GENERAL PROVISIONS. This Note is payable on demand. The inclusion of specific
default provisions or rights of Lender shall not preclude Lender's right to
declare payment of this Note on its demand. Lender may delay or forgo
enforcing any of its rights or remedies under this Note without losing them.
Borrower and any other person who signs, guarantees or endorses this Note, to
the extent allowed by law, waive any applicable statute of limitations,
presentment, demand for payment, protest and notice of dishonor. Upon any
change in the terms of this Note, and unless otherwise expressly stated in
writing, no party who signs this Note, whether as maker, guarantor,
accommodation maker or endorser, shall be released from liability. All such
parties agree that Lender may renew or extend (repeatedly and for any length
of time) this loan, or release any party or guarantor or collateral; or
impair, fail to realize upon or perfect Lender's security interest in the
collateral; and take any other action deemed necessary by lender without the
consent of or notice to anyone. All such parties also agree that Lender may
modify this loan without the consent of or notice to anyone other than the
party with whom the modification is made.
PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS NOTE, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS NOTE, INCLUDING THE VARIABLE INTEREST RATE PROVISIONS. BORROWER AGREES TO
THE TERMS OF THE NOTE AND ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COMPLETED COPY OF THE
NOTE.
BORROWER:
PRIMA INTERNATIONAL
By: ______________________________
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