EXHIBIT 10.14
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MASTER LEASE
MASTER LEASE, dated as of March 1, 1999, between XXXXXX-XXXXX CORPORATION,
a California Corporation ("Lessor"), 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx
00000, and SIGNATURE EYEWEAR, INC., a California Corporation ("Lessee"), having
its principal office at 000 Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000. The parties
agree as follows:
1. PROPERTY LEASED. Lessee hereby leases from Lessor the personal property (the
"Equipment") listed on each Equipment Schedule executed from time to time
pursuant to this Master Lease. Each Equipment Schedule shall incorporate all of
the terms and conditions of this Master Lease, contain such additional terms and
conditions as Lessor and Lessee shall agree, and constitute a separate lease
obligation of Lessee (the "Lease").
2. TERM. This Master Lease shall be effective when signed by both parties. Each
Individual Lease shall be effective when the related Equipment Schedule has been
signed by both parties. The initial period (the "Initial Term") of each Lease
shall commence on the Commencement Date set forth in the Certificate of Delivery
and Acceptance for that Equipment Schedule, and shall continue for the period
set forth in the Equipment Schedule. Each Lease shall remain in force until the
expiration of the Initial Term and continue for six month periods thereafter
until terminated by either party upon four months prior notice.
Upon the expiration of the Initial Term (or any extension), Lessee shall
have the option (the "Renewal Option"), to extend the term of the Lease for 12
months or more as determined by mutual agreement of Lessor and Lessee (the
"Renewal Term"); provided that Lessee may not elect the Renewal Option unless:
() no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, and (ii) Lessee
shall have notified Lessor of Lessee's intent to exercise the Renewal Option at
least four months prior to the expiration of the Initial Term. During the
Renewal Term, Lessee agrees to pay Rent to Lessor in an amount equal to the
rental value of the related Equipment as determined by Lessor and Lessee prior
to the commencement of the Renewal Term. All other terms of the Lease shall
remain in full force and effect during the Renewal Term.
3. RENT AND PAYMENT. As rental for the Equipment described on any Equipment
Schedule, during each period of the Initial Term of the applicable Lease, Lessee
shall pay to Lessor the Rent on such Equipment Schedule, which shall be due and
payable in advance on the first day of each such period (a "Rent Payment Date")
without further notice or demand. Lessee's obligation to pay Rent to Lessor
shall begin on the Installation Date (defined in Section 4). If the Installation
Date of any Lease shall be other than the FIRST day of a period, Lessee shall
make an initial payment of Rent on the payment date set forth in the invoice
delivered by Lessor on the installation Date in an amount equal to the daily
rate of the Rent on the related Equipment Schedule for each day from and
including the Installation Date through and including the last day of the period
prior to the Commencement Date. Rent shall be paid at the address of Lessor as
set forth above or at such place the Lessor shall designate. Lessor intends to
invoice Lessee at least fifteen days prior to each Rent Payment Date, but
Lessors failure to provide an invoice or any other notice to Lessee relating to
any Rent Payment Date shall not in any way relieve or defer Lessee's obligation
to pay Rent on the Rent Payment Date.
Each Lease constitutes a net lease, it being the intention of the parties
that all costs, expenses and liabilities associated with the Equipment or its
Lease shall be bome by the Lessee. Lessee's obligation to pay Rent and any other
amounts payable by Lessee under any Lease shall be absolute and unconditional,
and shall not be subject to any abatements, reductions, defenses, counterclaims,
deferments or any recoupment or set-off against Lessor, any Assignee of Lessor
or any Secured Party (as defined in Section 6) for any reason whatsoever. Lessee
waives, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, any rights and
remedies Lessee may have against Lessor under applicable provisions o` the
Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC"), and any rights now or hereafter conferred by
statute or otherwise that might otherwise limit or modify any of Lessors rights
or remedies under Section 13. Whenever any payment (of Rent or otherwise) is not
made within three days after the date when such payment is due hereunder, Lessee
shall pay as a late charge one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) of the amount
overdue for each month or portion thereof that such amount remains unpaid after
the due date.
4. SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND ACCEPTANCE. Lessee acknowledges, represents and
warrants that it has selected or will select the Equipment and any software used
on the Equipment based on its own judgment and expressly disclaims any reliance
upon statements made by Lessor. The "Installation Date" for any item of
Equipment shall be the date on which the Equipment is delivered to and accepted
by Lessee.
On delivery of each item of Equipment, Lessee shall inspect such Equipment
and if such Equipment is found to conform to specifications in all material
respects Lessee shall accept such Equipment and execute and deliver to Lessor a
Certificate of Delivery and Acceptance, which shall irrevocably establish that
such Equipment has been accepted by Lessee for all purposes of the Lease. If any
Equipment is not properly installed, does not operate as represented or
warranted by the supplier or manufacturer, or is unsatisfactory for any reason,
Lessee shall () notify Lessor within 10 days after installation of the nature
and extent of such defect or problem, if Lessee has not signed a Certificate of
Delivery and Acceptance as a result thereof, and (ii) make any claim on account
thereof solely against the supplier or manufacturer. Lessor shall not have any
obligation to pay the supplier of such Equipment until a duly executed
Certificate of Delivery and Acceptance relating to such Equipment is received by
Lessor. If Lessee does not furnish Lessor with a Certificate of Delivery and
Acceptance within ten business days after delivery, Lessee shall, on Lessors
request, assume Lessors rights and obligations as purchaser reimburse Lessor in
full; indemnify and defend Lessor against all claims, liabilities, damages and
expenses in connection with the Equipment; and have all rights to pursue
remedies that may be available against the carrier, supplier or manufacturer
thereof.
5. WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Lessor warrants that, (i) as of the Installation
Date, Lessor shall have title to the Equipment or the right to lease the
Equipment to Lessee, and (ii) so long as Lessee shall not be in material default
of any of the provisions of any Lease, neither Lessor nor any Assignee or
Secured Party will disturb Lessee's quiet enjoyment of the possession and use of
the related Equipment for its intended purpose. Lessor hereby assigns to Lessee,
to the extent assignable, the benefit of any applicable manufacturers
warranties; provided, however, that Lessee's sole remedy for the breach of any
such warranty shall be against the manufacturer of the Equipment and not against
Lessor.
LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LESSOR IS NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR SELLER OF
THE EQUIPMENT NOR AN AGENT OF ANY SUCH PERSON. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES
IN THIS SECTION 5, LESSOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO
ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER RELATING TO THE EQUIPMENT OR ANY SOFTWARE USED ON THE
EQUIPMENT INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LESSEE LEASES THE
EQUIPMENT, AND TAKES IT "AS IS, WHERE IS WITH ALL FAULTS." LESSOR SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE TO LESSEE, NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY ABATEMENT OR OTHER REDUCTION OR SET OFF
IN RENT, FOR ANY LIABILITY, CLAIM, LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE OF ANY KIND OR NATURE
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY) CAUSED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, BY
THE EQUIPMENT OR ANY SOFTWARE, OR BY THE USE, MAINTENANCE, INTERRUPTION/LOSS OF
SERVICE, OR ANY DELAY OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY PART THEREOF, OR BY ANY REPAIRS,
SERVICES, OR ADJUSTMENTS THERETO, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS OR OTHER DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER. LESSEE AGREES THAT THE DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES IN THIS LEASE ARE
FUNDAMENTAL TO THIS TRANSACTION AND ARE EXPRESSLY BARGAINED FOR, AND LESSOR
WOULD NOT HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS MASTER LEASE WITHOUT SUCH DISCLAIMERS. LESSOR
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OF LESSEE OR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE TO, OR ANY LOSS OR
EXPENSE OF LESSEE RESULTING FROM, RELATING TO OR IN ANY WAY BASED ON THE LEASE,
THE EQUIPMENT, ANY SOFTWARE OR THE USE THEREOF.
6. TITLE AND ASSIGNMENT. The Equipment shall at all times remain the property of
Lessor. Lessee shall have no right, title or interest in the Equipment, except
for the express lease rights granted to Lessee in a Lease. Lessee shall hold
such Equipment subject and subordinate to the rights of Lessor, and the rights
of any Assignee and any Secured Party (as defined in this Section 6). Lessee
shall, at its sole expense, (I) defend Lessors title and the interest of any
Assignee or Secured Party against all persons claiming against or through.
Lessee, () at all times keep the Equipment free and clear from any claim. suit,
liens or encumbrances whatsoever (except any placed thereon directly or
indirectly by Lessor or any Assignee) (ii) give Lessor immediate notice of any
such claim, suit, lien or encumbrance (hereinafter such claims, suits, liens or
encumbrances, subject to stated exceptions shall collectively be the "Lessee
Claims"), and (iv) indemnify and hold Lessor, any Assignee and any Secured Party
harmless from any loss, costs or expenses caused by such Lessee Claims.. Lessee
agrees to execute and deliver any such UCC financing statements or other similar
instruments reasonably requested by Lessor for such purpose. Without the prior
consent of Lessor, which shall mot be unreasonably withheld, Lessee may mot
assign or sublease the Equipment to any party, or relocate the Equipment.
However, Lessee may assign (whether by merger, sale or other transfer) this
Master Lease and all related Equipment Schedules to any Related Company without
the prior consent of Lessor, so long as Lessee gives Lessor prior notice of such
transfer and the assignee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this
Master Lease and the related Equipment Schedules. A "Related Company" shall be
any parent corporation or subsidiary or other corporation or entity in which
Lessee owns more than fifty percent of the capital stock or other equity
interests, or which owns more than fifty percent of Lessee's capital stock.
The terms of each Lease have been fixed by Lessor in anticipation of
Lessor's ability to assign its interest or grant a security interest under each
Lease, each Equipment Schedule and the Equipment listed therein in whole or in
part to a security assignee (the "Secured Party") for the purpose OF securing a
loam to the Lessor. The Lessor may also assign its rights as owner and Lessor OF
the Equipment described in any Equipment Schedule, or assign its rights under
any Lease, to any assignee of Lessor (the "Assignee'), who shall succeed to
Lessors title to such Equipment and/or Lease. Lessee hereby: (a) consents to
each such assignment and transfer, and agrees that no further consent of Lessee
is required for any such assignment or transfer, (b) agrees to execute and
deliver am acknowledgement of each such assignment or transfer as shall be
requested by Lessor, and (c) agrees that any Secured Party shall have any and
all rights and powers OF Lessor under any Lease, but no Secured Party shall be
obligated to perform any of Lessor's obligations hereunder other than Lessors
obligation mot to disturb Lessee's quiet enjoyment of the Equipment during the
term hereof so long as Lessee is mot in material default OF any of the
provisions hereof.
7. TAXES AND FEES. Lessee agrees to pay when due or reimburse and indemnify and
hold the Lessor harmless from and against all taxes, fees or other charges of
any nature whatsoever mow or hereafter imposed or assessed during the term of
each Lease against Lessor, Lessee or the Equipment by any Federal, state, county
or local governmental authority with respect to the Equipment or upon the
ordering, purchase, sale, delivery, leasing, possession, use, operation, return
or other disposition thereof or upon the rents, receipts or earnings arising
therefrom or with respect to any Lease (other than taxes based on or measured by
the met income of Lessor). Lessor shall be responsible for the preparation and
filing of all personal property tax returns in respect of the Equipment and
Lessee shall timely reimburse Lessor for all tax amounts (other than taxes based
on or measured by the met income of Lessor).. Lessee shall have the right, at
Lessee's expense, to contest the imposition of any tax, fee or government charge
for which it is responsible under this Section 7, provided (a) such right is
exercised in good faith, (b) such contest does not adversely affect Lessor's
interest in the Equipment, and (c) Lessee shall pay all taxes invoiced by Lessor
when due. Lessee shall, upon the reasonable request of Lessor, furnish to Lessor
written evidence of Lessee's payment of all such taxes, fees and other charges.
8. MAINTENANCE, ADDITIONS AND UPGRADES. Lessee shall, at its sole expense (I) at
all times, maintain the Equipment in good operating order, repair, condition and
appearance and protect the Equipment from deterioration, other than normal wear
and tear, and furnish all required labor, parts, replacements and repairs; (ii)
enter into and maintain in force, for the term of each Lease (after the
expiration of any applicable manufacturers warranty), a maintenance contract
with the manufacturer of the Equipment or with a service organization
satisfactory to Lessor, (iii) provide Lessor with a copy of such contract and
all supplements thereto upon Lessors reasonable request; and (iv) take all
actions necessary to cause the Equipment to remain eligible for the maintenance
program of the Equipment manufacturer, including the purchase of all
replacements, upgrades and enhancements relating to the Equipment and the
Software used on the Equipment, that are required by the manufacturer for such
eligibility. Subject to Lessors prior approval, Lessee may elect to maintain
certain types of Equipment with its own personnel if such employees have
adequate skills and experience for such maintenance services, and if the
Equipment is capable of being maintained in such manner without violating the
manufacturers requirements. Lessee shall notify Lessor with respect to each item
of Equipment for which Lessee intends to provide self-maintenance, and provide
Lessor with reasonable evidence of Lessee's ability to provide such maintenance.
Upon the request of Lessor, Lessee shall at reasonable times during business
hours make the Equipment and Lessee's log and maintenance records pertaining to
the Equipment available to Lessor for inspection.
Lessee shall be entitled to acquire and install, at Lessee's expense,
Additions to the Equipment if such Additions: (I) do mot interfere with or
impair the operation of the Equipment, (ii) are readily removable without damage
to the Equipment, (iii) are removed by Lessee before the Equipment is returned
to Lessor, and (iv) do mot interfere with Lessee's ability to keep the Equipment
eligible for manufacturers maintenance as required by this Section 8. Subject to
compliance with the foregoing requirements, such Additions (but not Upgrades or
other attachments) shall remain the property of Lessee on termination of the
Lease. Except as authorized in this Section 8, Lessee will not, without the
prior written consent of Lessor, make any alterations or install any attachments
or Upgrades to the Equipment. Xxx permitted alterations, attachments or
Upgrades, and all items and materials related thereto, shall automatically
become the property of Lessor. "Additions" shall be defined as mew items of
equipment acquired by Lessee that are connected to or work with the Equipment
but which have a unique identification or serial number and do mot require the
removal or replacement of any items of Equipment or any Component in order for
the Addition to function with the Equipment. "Upgrades" shall be defined as
technical improvements to the Equipment whose installation requires replacement
of Components or other parts or requires the rewiring or other physical or
permanent alteration of the item of Equipment on which the Upgrade is installed.
"Components" shall be defined as those parts and other separately identiflable
devices that are contained in an item of Equipment and that are useful or
necessary in the function of the item of Equipment.
Lessee may obtain Upgrades for the Equipment if installation of such
Upgrades will mot interfere with Lessors title to the Equipment. Any parts of
the Equipment replaced by Lessee in connection with the installation of the
Upgrades may be returned by Lessee to the manufacturer, provided that the
Equipment, when returned to Lessor in compliance with Section 10, shall include
all such Upgrades or shall have been returned to its original condition in a
manner acceptable to Lessor. All Upgrades must be leased from Lessor, subject to
approval of credit, by execution and delivery of am Equipment Schedule or an
amendment thereto (the "Upgrade Schedule"), unless Lessee purchases such Upgrade
for cash and free of all liens and encumbrances. The Rent for the Upgrade Term
of the Upgrade Schedule shall be am amount sufficient to provide Lessor with am
annual return on the cost of the Upgrades equal to the prevailing market rate of
interest for transactions of similar mature, term and size. "Upgrade Term" shall
be the period that ends on the expiration date of the Lease covering the
Equipment that is the subject of the Upgrade. At its option and expense, Lessee
may obtain and install replacement Components for items of Equipment provided
that all such replacement Components that are installed by Lessee must be
supplied by the same manufacturer of the Component being replaced and shall bear
the same manufacturers identification number. Subject to compliance with the
foregoing conditions, the replaced Component may be disposed of at Lessee's
discretion.
9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF LESSEE. Lessee hereby represents, warrants
and covenants that, with respect to this Master Lease and each Lease and related
Equipment Schedule executed hereunder (I) The execution, delivery and
performance by Lessee of this Master Lease and of each Lease and Equipment
Schedule have been or as of the date of execution will have been, duly
authorized by all necessary corporate or other required action of Lessee; (ii)
the individual executing such documents on Lessee's behalf was duty authorized
to do so; (iii) the Master Lease and each Lease constitute legal, valid and
binding agreements of Lessee enforceable in accordance with their respective
terms, subject to applicable insolvency, bankruptcy, moratorium, reorganization
or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and limitations upon
the availablity of equitable remedies; (iv) the Equipment is personal property
and when placed in use by Lessee will mot be or become fixtures under applicable
law; (v) any financial statements furnished by Lessee to Lessor are, or as of
the date of delivery will be, accurate and complete in all material respects and
accurately reflect Lessee's financial condition on the dates and for the periods
covered thereby. Unless Lessee has advised Lessor to the contrary, each such
financial statement will be prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles applied on a consistent basis; (vi) within 120 days after
the end of each fiscal year of Lessee, Lessee shall furnish to Lessor a balance
sheet, statement of income, statement of cash flows along with all xxxxx to the
financial statements for such fiscal year, and a report from Lessee's
independent certified public accountants, if any. Upon request by Lessor, Lessee
shall within 60 days after the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters of
each fiscal year, furnish to Lessor similar financial statements for such
quarter and the related year to date period; and (vii) Lessee is mot and, during
the-Initial Term and any extension or-renewal thereof, will not be, in breach or
default of any material term of-any loam agreement or
other agreement concerning Lessee's primary line of credit or similar loan
facility with any bank or other financial institution. Each of the foregoing
representations, warranties and covenants shall be deemed reaffirmed as of the
date of execut?on of each Equipment Schedule.
10. RETURN OF EQUIPMENT. Upon termination of any Lease for any reason, Lessee
shall return the Equipment listed on the Equipment Schedule for such Lease to
Lessor at the location designated by Lessor. Lessee shall prepare the Equipment
for shipping according to the manufacturers instructions using approved packing
materials and shall bear all risk of damage or loss until the Equipment is
returned to Lessor at the designated location. All costs and expenses of every
kind associated with the packing, shipping, delivery and inspection of the
returned Equipment shall be paid by Lessee, including any costs of Lessor for
de-installation of alterations, attachments or Additions to the Equipment as
required by Lessor.
Unless the Equipment is returned to Lessor on time and in Eligible
Condition (defined below), the Lease shall continue and Lessee shall continue to
be obligated to pay Rent and all other amounts payable to Lessor under the Lease
and otherwise perform all of its obligations thereunder, until such time as
Lessee causes the Equipment to be in Eligible Condition, or Lessor elects to
terminate the Lease in its sole discretion. The Equipment shall be in "Eligible
Condition" upon its return to Lessor if each of the following conditions is
satisfied: (I) The Equipment is in good working order (normal wear and tear
excepted) and is capable of performing all functions that such Equipment could
perform when delivered to Lessee; (ii) The Equipment as returned includes (a)all
engineering modifications, (b) hardware Upgrades, (c) software required by the
manufacturer to operate the Equipment, (d) software upgrades, and (e) other
alterations required by the manufacturer for maintenance eligibility during the
term of the Lease; (iii) The Equipment includes only Components and other parts
from the manufacturer or an authorized supplier, (iv) If maintenance of the
Equipment has been provided under a service contract, the Equipment is certified
as eligible for a service contract by the manufacturer of the Equipment or by a
service organization satisfactory to Lessor, and (v) If Lessee has, with Lessors
consent, been maintaining the Equipment without a third-party service contract,
the Equipment is determined by Lessor, in its reasonable discretion, to be
eligible for a service contract. Lessee shall arrange or pay for such inspection
and any repairs or modifications as are required to cause the Equipment to be in
Eligible Condition.
11. INDEMNITY. Except for claims arising solely from the gross negligence or
wilfull misconduct of Lessor, any Assignee or Secured Party, Lessee shall
indemnify and hold Lessor, any Assignee and any Secured Party harmless from and
against any and all losses, claims, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities,
including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses, of any kind or nature
incurred by any such person arising out of or in connection with (1) the Lease,
including but not limited to any Event of Default, or (ii) the ownership,
selection, possession, leasing, operation, use, maintenance, or transportation
of the Equipment.
12. INSURANCE AND RISK OF LOSS. Lessee shall insure the Equipment and, at its
own expense, carry all-risk and public liability insurance during the term of
each Lease in amounts customarily insured against in similar circumstances on
similar equipment, all to the reasonable satisfaction of Lessor. Such insurance
policies shall name Lessor, any Assignee and any Secured Party as additional
insureds and loss payees, as their respective interests may appear. Any amounts
received by Lessor with respect to such insurance shall be credited against
Lessee's obligations hereunder. Lessee shall furnish, upon request by Lessor,
evidence of such insurance, which shall provide for 30 days prior notice to
Lessor and any-Assignee and Secured Party of any alteration or cancellation
thereof.
Lessee hereby assumes the entire risk of loss and damage, of the Equipment
from any cause whatsoever, whether or not insured against, from the date of
delivery to Lessee to the date of return to Lessor. In the event of any such
loss or damage, the Lease shall continue in full force and effect without any
modification of reduction of any obligation of Lessee thereunder. In the event
of any loss or damage to the equipment, Lessee shall: () if, in the reasonable
opinion of Lessee, the item of Equipment can be repaired, place the same in good
repair, condition and working order to the reasonable satisfaction of Lessor
within 90 days of such loss or damage; or (ii) if, in the reasonable opinion of
Lessee, any such item is lost, destroyed or damaged beyond repair (an "Event of
Loss"), Lessee shall either. (A) promptly pay to Lessor or its designee, on the
next Rent Payment Date, or in any event no later than thirty (30) days
thereafter, but only if all Rent due hereunder is kept current, an amount equal
to all accrued and unpaid Rent with respect to such item as of the date of the
Event of Loss, plus the Casualty Value of such item as of the date of the Event
of Loss, as set forth in the applicable Equipment Schedule. Upon such payment,
the Lease shall terminate solely with respect to such item of Equipment or (B)
substitute an item of equipment within 30 days of the Event of Loss, which
shall, in the reasonable opinion of Lessor, have substantially the same
features, and the same estimated residual value as of the end of the Initial
Term of the Lease as the replaced item of Equipment. In such event, Lessee
shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish Lessor with a warranty xxxx of sale
satisfactory to Lessor covering such item of equipment and take such other
action as Lessor, any Assignee or any Secured Party may reasonably request in
order to effect such substitution and protect fully their interests in the
substituted item of Equipment
13. DEFAULT. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall
constitute a default under a Lease (an "Event of Defautt"): (a) default by
Lessee in the payment of any installment of Rent or any other amount payable by
Lessee under such Lease when due, if such default continues for a period of 10
days after written notice from Lessor, or (b) material default by Lessee in the
performance of any other term, covenant or condition of such Lease or the
inaccuracy in any material respect of any representation or warranty made by the
Lessee in such Lease or in any document or certificate furnished to the Lessor
In connection therewith, if such default or inaccuracy is not cured within 15
days after written notice from Lessor, or (c) with respect to (I) the filing of
any involuntary petition against Lessee, or the filing of a petition or any
other affirmative act by Lessee, under any bankruptcy, reorganization,
insolvency, liquidation, dissolution or moratorium law, or any other law for the
relief of debtors, or (ii) the appointment of any trustee, receiver or
liquidator of Lessee for all or any substantial part of the properties of
Lessee, unless such appointment is set aside within 60 days (the provisions of
this subsection (c) shall also be applicable to any guarantor of any Lease); or
(d) the default by Lessee under any other Lease.
Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Lessor, at its option, may
declare the Lease and every other Lease to which Lessee is then a party to be in
default. Lessee shall, without further demand, immediately pay Lessor an amount
equal to all accrued and unpaid Rent for each item of Equipment then leased by
Lessee under each and every Lease PLUS as liquidated damages and not as a
penalty, an amount equal to the aggregate of Rent Payments remaining under all
Leases, discounted at the rate of 6.0% (six percent) per annum, PLUS all costs
of enforcement and collection, including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses
(the "Default Payment"). Interest shall accrue on the Default Payment from the
date due until the date paid at the rate of 18% per annum or the maximum rate
permitted by law, whichever is less. Lessor may elect, at its option and in its
sole discretion to: (a) Take possession of the Equipment and (I) lease the
Equipment or any portion thereof, on such terms and to such persons as Lessor
shall reasonably elect, or (ii) sell the Equipment or any portion thereof at
public or private sale in bulk or in parcels and with or without notice and
without demand or notice of intention to sell; and apply the proceeds of any
such lease or sale, after deducting all costs and expenses incurred in
connection with the recovery, repair, storage, leasing and sale of the
Equipment, in payment of the Default Payment, with the Lessee remaining
responsible for any deficiency; (b) Proceed by appropriate court action, either
at law or in equity, to enforce performance by Lessee of the applicable
covenants of the Lease or to recover damages for breach of the Lease.
Lessor may take possession of any or all of the Equipment wherever it may
be located, without incurring any liability to Lessee for any damages occasioned
by such action. Lessor may require Lessee to return the Equipment in accordance
with Section 10. In the event Lessor takes possession of the Equipment, Lessor
shall make commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate its damages and Lessee
agrees that Lessors proceeding in accordance with the remedies in Section (a) or
(b) of the preceding paragraph shall be sufficient effort for such purposes. No
remedy referred to in this Section 13 is intended to be exclusive, but each
shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedy referred to above or
otherwise available to Lessor at law or in equity. Lessee shall be liable, and
shall promptly reimburse Lessor, for all costs and expenses, including
reasonable legal fees and expenses, incurred by reason of any Event of Default
or the exercise or enforcement of any of Lessors remedies, or otherwise arising
from or related in any way to the Lease, including but not limited to all fees
and costs incurred in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings involving or
concerning Lessee or the Lease. Lessee agrees that, upon any Event of Default,
Lessee will cease and refrain from further use of all software described on any
Equipment Schedule.
14. MISCELLANEOUS. There are no agreements or understandings, written or oral,
between Lessor and Lessee with respect to the Equipment, other than as set forth
herein and in each Equipment Schedule, and this Master Lease and each Equipment
Schedule contains the entire agreement between Lessor and Lessee with respect to
each Lease. Neither this Master Lease nor any Equipment Schedule may be altered,
modified, terminated or discharged except by a writing signed by the duly
authorized representatives of Lessor and Lessee.
No omission or delay by Lessor at any time to enforce any right or remedy
reserved to it, or to require performance of any of the terms, covenants or
provisions hereof by Lessee at any time designated, shall be a waiver of any
such right or remedy to which Lessor is entitled, nor shall it in any way affect
the right of Lessor to enforce such provisions thereafter.
Each LEASE shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of Lessor,
Lessee and their respective successors, legal representatives and assigns,
except, in the case of any Secured Party, to the extent set forth in Section 6
hereof.
All agreements, representations and warranties of Lessee contained in this
Master Lease, any Equipment Schedule or in any document delivered in connection
herewith shall be for the benefit of Lessor and any Assignee or Secured Party
and shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Master Lease or
any Lease.
All notices, demands and requests sent to either party shall be in writing
and given by depositing the same in United States mail, postage prepaid,
registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, by overnight courier
service or by facsimile transmission ("FAX"), to the address or FAX number for
such party set forth on the Equipment Schedule or at such other address or FAX
number as may be subsequently submitted in accordance with the provisions of
this section. All such notices, demands and requests shall be effective on
receipt.
THIS MASTER LEASE AND EACH LEASE AND ALL MATTERS RELATING THERETO OR
ARISING THEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED FOR ALL PURPOSES UNDER AND
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS
PROVISIONS REGARDING CONFLICTS OF LAWS.
In the event any one or more of the provisions of this Master Lease and/or
any Lease shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions of this Master Lease and/or such Lease shall be unimpaired,
and the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a
mutually acceptable valid, legal and enforceable provision, which comes closest
to the intention of the parties underlying the invalid, illegal or unenforceable
provision.
This Master Lease and any Equipment Schedule may be executed in any number
of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all such
counterparts together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. To the
extent that a Lease constitutes chattel paper (as such term is defined in the
UCC), no security interest in the Lease may be created through the transfer or
possession of any counterpart other than the counterpart marked "Original". All
other counterparts shall be marked "Duplicate".
Lessee agrees to 1) do or perform such further acts, and 2) with the costs
thereof to be shared equally between Lessor and Lessee, to execute, deliver, and
file or record such additional certificates, instruments and other documents to
effect the purposes of this Master Lease and any Lease hereunder, to complete
and evidence the transactions contemplated hereby, or to protect the title,
interest and rights of Lessor, or any Assignee or Secured Party, in any
Equipment or in any Lease. Lessor is hereby authorized by Lessee to prepare,
execute on behalf of Lessee, and record or file in Lessee's name this Lease,
Uniform Commercial Code financing statements or other instruments, deemed
reasonably necessary by Lessor for the purpose of perfecting the interests of
Lessor, any Assignee or Secured Party in the Equipment. Lessee shall, at
Lessor's request, promptly provide Lessor with certified resolutions with
respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and such other matters, and
shall also supply such other documents as Lessor may reasonably request.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AND AS SEPARATELY BARGAINED FOR
CONSIDERATION, LESSEE HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY (WHICH LESSOR
ALSO WAIVES) IN ANY ACTION, SUIT, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM OF ANY KIND ARISING
OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE LEASE OR THE EQUIPMENT OR THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE
PARTIES HERETO.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Master Lease on
OR AS of the day and year first above written.
SIGNATURE EYEWEAR, INC. XXXXXX-XXXXX CORPORATION
as lessee as lessor
By: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx By: ILLEGIBLE
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Title: President Title: Vice President
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Federal Tax ID #: ILLEGIBLE
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SIGNATURE
EYEWEAR
INCUMBENCY
(NOTE: CORPORATE SEAL REQUIRED ON ALL CORPORATIONS)
The undersigned, being duly elected and acting as CEO of SIGNATURE EYEWEAR, INC.
("Lessee"), does hereby certify that the person(s) listed below is(are) duly
authorized reprensentative(s) of the Lessee in the capacity set forth opposite
his/her(their) name(s) and that his/her(their) signature(s) are true and correct
as of the date hereof, have proper corporate power and authority to execute and
deliver the Master Lease dated and effective as of March 1, 1999 between Lessee
and XXXXXX-XXXXX CORPORATION ("OAC") and, until Lessee otherwise notifies OAC in
writing, any Equipment Schedules pursuant thereto and the documents required
thereunder.
NAME TITLE SAMPLE SIGNTURE
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx CFO /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
I hereby attest that this information is true and correct as of this 24th day of
July 2000.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
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Title: CEO
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Must be attested by the CEO of your company.
In the event the CEO will be an incumbent
(i.e., will be signing lease documents),
another officer of your company must attest.
"Affix Corporate Seal Here"
INCUMBENCY
(To be typed on your company letterhead)
(NOTE: CORPORATE SEAL RECUIRED ON ALL CORPORATIONS)
The undersigned, being duly elected and acting as Secretary of SIGNATURE
EYEWEAR, INC. ('Lessee"), does hereby certify. that the person(s) listed below
Were) duly authorized representative(s) of the Lessee in the capacity set forth
opposite his/her(their) name(s) and that his/her(their) signaturels) are true
and correct as of the date hereof, have proper corporate power and authority to
execute and deliver the Master Lease dated and effective as of March 1, 1999
between Lessee and XXXXXX-XXXXX CORPORATION ("OAC") and, until Lessee otherwise
notifies OAC in writing, any Equipment Schedules pursuant thereto and the
documents required thereunder.
NAME TITLE SAMPLE SIGNTURE
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx CFO /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx Aba Controller /s/ Xxxxxx Aba
I hereby attest that this information is true and correct as of this 8th day of
March, 19__.
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Title: Secretary
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Must be attested by the Secretary of your
company. In the event the Secretary will be
an Incumbent (i.e., will be signing lease
documents), another officer of your company
must attest.
"Affix Corporate Seal Here"
SIGNATURE EYEWEAR
XXXXXX XXXXX OPERATING LEASE
MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS
PROJECTED
EQPT SCH SCH MONTHLY SALES ACTUAL --------------------------------------
SCH# DATE AMOUNT RENT TAX TERMS PERIOD FY 99 FY 00 FY 01 FY 02 FY 03 TOTAL
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1 6/1/99 1,452,885 34,840.18 1,907.51 42 3/1/99-8/31/2002 293,982 440,972 440,972 367,477 1,543,403
AF 2 3,090.92 42 6/1/99-8/31/2002 15,454 37,091 37,091 30,909 120,545
AF 2 UPFRONT TAX 5,143.69 5,144 5,144
ON 3,090.92 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ---------
314,579 478,063 478,063 398,386 -- 1,669,092
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =========
3 9/1/99 887,734 21,349,69 938.34 42 6/1/99-11/30/2002 111,440 267,456 267,456 267,456 22,288 936,097
AF 4 1,581.93 42 9/1/99-11/30/2002 3,164 18,983 18,983 18,983 1,582 61,695
AF 4 UPFRONT TAX 1,094.08 1,094 1,094
ON 1,581.93 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ---------
115,698 286,440 286,440 286,440 23,870 998,886
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =========
5 12/1/99 1,222,668 29,662.91 1,179.97 42 9/1/99-2/28/2003 61,686 370,115 370,115 123,372 123,372 1,295,401
AF 6 2,319.13 42 2/1/2000-2/28/2003 18,553 27,830 27,830 23,191 97,403
AF 6 UPFRONT TAX 2,037.07 2,037 2,037
ON 2,319.13 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ---------
63,723 388,668 397,944 397,944 146,563 1,394,841
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =========
AF 7 7/1/00 799,732 19,441.49 1,603.91 42 12/1/99-6/1/2003 188,609 242,943 242,943 141,715 816,210
8 1,549,92 127.87 42 7/1/00-6/1/2003 6,711 20,133 20,133 11,745 58,723
------- ------- ------- ------- ---------
195,320 263,077 263,077 153,460 874,933
--------- ------- --------- --------- --------- ------- ---------
4,363,019 494,000 1,348,490 1,425,524 1,345,847 323,892 4,937,753
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FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE PAYMENT RESTRUCTURE AGREEMENT
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This First Amended and Restated Lease Payment Restructure Agreement (the
"Agreement") is dated as of September 17, 2002 by and among Xxxxx Fargo
Equipment Finance, Inc. ("WFEFI"), Xxxxxx-Xxxxx Corporation, a California
corporation ("Xxxxxx-Xxxxx") and Signature Eyewear, Inc., a California
corporation ("Lessee").
RECITALS
X. Xxxxxx-Xxxxx as lessor and Lessee as lessee entered into that certain
Master Lease dated as of March 1, 1999 ("Master Lease").
X. Xxxxxx-Xxxxx as lessor and Lessee as lessee have also entered into the
following Equipment Schedules:
(i) Equipment Schedule No. 1 dated June 1, 1999 for basic monthly
rent of $34,840.18 for a term of 42 months;
(ii) Equipment Schedule No. 2 dated June 1, 1999 for basic monthly
rent of $3,090.92 for a term of 42 months;
(iii) Equipment Schedule No. 3 dated September 1, 1999 for basic
monthly rent of $21,349.69 for a term of 42 months;
(iv) Equipment Schedule No. 4 dated September 1, 1999 for basic
monthly rent of $1,581.93 for a term of 42 months;
(v) Equipment Schedule No. 5 dated December 1, 1999 for a basic
monthly rent of $29,662.91 for a term of 42 months;
(vi) Equipment Schedule No. 6 dated December 1, 1999 for a basic
monthly rent of $2,319.13 for a term of 42 months;
(vii) Equipment Schedule No. 7 dated July 1, 2000 for a basic monthly
rent of $19,441.49 for a term of 42 months; and
(viii) Equipment Schedule No. 8 dated July 1, 2000 for a basic monthly
rent of $1.549.92 for a term of 42 months.
Each of the above Equipment Schedules constitutes a "true" lease and is not
a transaction intended for security purposes.
X. Xxxxxx-Xxxxx has duly assigned all of its rights to receive payments
from the Lessee with respect to Equipment Schedule Xx. 0, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xx.
0, Equipment Schedule No. 5 and Equipment Schedule No. 6
described above except for the last monthly payment, which has been prepaid by
Lessee subject to the terms of the Lease and Xxxxxx-Xxxxx has granted to WFEFI a
security interest in all of Xxxxxx-Xxxxx'x interest in those Equipment Schedules
and the equipment covered thereby together with all substitutions and
replacements to secure payment thereof. Xxxxxx-Xxxxx continues to hold all
rights of lessor with respect to Equipment Schedules No. 1, 2, 7 and 8.
D. On September 6, 2001, the Lessee acknowledged that it was in default
under the Equipment Schedules by failing to make the required monthly rent
payments due for May, June and July, 2001; and the Lessee, Olivcr-Xxxxx, and
WFEFI entered into a Lease Payment Restructure Agreement (the "9/6/01
Restructure Agreement").
E. The Lessee acknowledges that it is in default under the 9/6/01
Restructure Agreement by failing to make the required monthly rent payment for
August, 2002.
F. The Lessee has requested that Xxxxxx-Xxxxx and WFEFI again restructure
the rental obligations of the Lessee under the 9/6/01 Restructure Agreement,
including the past due amount for August, 2002.
G. Both Xxxxxx-Xxxxx and WFEFI are willing to restructure the payments
owing under the 9/6/01 Restructure Agreement subject to the terms and conditions
and to the extent specified in this Agreement.
WHEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged,
Xxxxxx-Xxxxx, WFEFI and the Lessee hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. PRESERVATION OF EXISTING RIGHTS. Except to the extent expressly modified
by this Agreement, all of the terms and conditions of the Master Lease, each of
the Equipment Schedules and all related documents and agreements shall remain in
full force and effect in accordance with their original tenor. Without
limitation of the foregoing, the Lessee hereby acknowledges that nothing in this
Agreement shall in any way limit its obligations to perform each and every term
and condition set forth in the Master Lease and all Equipment Schedules in
accordance with their terms as of the date hereof, except to the extent of the
alteration in the lease payments specified in Section 3 below. The terms of the
Lease and Equipment Schedules shall apply for so long as any obligations remain
outstanding.
2. NO OTHER DEFAULTS. The Lessee represents and warrants that no defaults
or events of defaults have occurred under the terms of the 9/6/01 Restructure
Agreement, except for the payment default referenced in Recital
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E hereto. The Lessee further hereby reaffirms all of the representations and
warranties set forth in the Master Lease for the benefit of Xxxxxx-Xxxxx and
WFEFI, respectively, as of the date hereof.
3. RESTRUCTURED PAYMENTS. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement (including Section 11) and without limitation of any rights and
remedies set forth in the Master Lease or Equipment Schedules or this Agreement
following the occurrence of an Event of Default defined in Section 8
hereinbelow, WFEFI and Xxxxxx Xxxxx agree that the basic monthly rental payments
for each of the Equipment Schedules shall be restructured as specified below
commencing September 2002:
(i) Basic monthly rent on Equipment Schedule No. 1 shall be
$12,716.67 for three (3) consecutive months, $19,075.00 for six
(6) consecutive months, $25,433.33 for nine (9) consecutive
months and $22,044.29 for the last monthly payment.
(ii) Basic monthly rent on Equipment Schedule No. 2 shall be $1,128.19
for three (3) consecutive months, $1,692.28 for six (6)
consecutive months, $2,256.37 for nine (9) consecutive months and
$1,955.71 for the last monthly payment.
(iii) Basic monthly rent on Equipment Schedule No. 3 shall be $7,755.50
for three (3) consecutive months, $11,633.25 for six (6)
consecutive months and $15,511.00 for the remaining fourteen (14)
consecutive months.
(iv) Basic monthly rent on Equipment Schedule No. 4 shall be $574.50
for three (3) consecutive months, $861.75 for six (6) consecutive
months and $1,149.00 for the remaining fourteen (14) consecutive
months.
(v) Basic monthly rent on Equipment Schedule No. 5 shall be
$10,775.08 for three (3) consecutive months, $16,162.61 for six
(6) consecutive months and $21,550.15 for the remaining eighteen
(18) consecutive months.
(vi) Basic monthly rent on Equipment Schedule No. 6 shall be $842.43
for three (3) consecutive months, $1,263.64 for six (6)
consecutive months and $1,684.85 for the remaining eighteen (18)
consecutive months.
(vii) Basic monthly rent on Equipment Schedule No. 7 shall be $7,096.15
for three (3) consecutive months, $10,644.22 for six (6)
consecutive months and $14,192.29 for the remaining twenty-seven
(27) consecutive months.
(viii) Basic monthly rent on Equipment Schedule No. 8 shall be $565.72
for three (3) consecutive months, $848.58 for six (6) consecutive
months and $1,131.44 for the remaining twenty-seven (27)
consecutive months.
Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way affect the obligations of the
Lessee with respect to taxes, late charges and other amounts that may be
required from time to time under the terms of the Master Lease and Equipment
Schedules, other than the Basic Monthly Rental Payment as specified herein.
Payments shall continue to be due on the same day of each month as the date in
this month that this Agreement is executed.
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4. FORBEARANCE FEE. In consideration of this Agreement, Lessee shall pay
WFEFI $80,000 as a fee and not in the reduction of basic monthly rent due under
the Master Lease and Equipment Schedules in four installments payable in the
following amounts and on the following dates:
(i) $5,440.00 on Xxxxx 0, 0000
(xx) $5,440.00 on April 1, 2004
(iii) $5,440.00 on May 1, 2004
(iv) $5,440.00 on June 1, 2004
(v) $8,640.00 on July, 1, 2004
(vi) $3,200.00 on August 1, 2004
(vii) $3,200.00 on September 1, 2004
(viii) $3,200.00 on October 1, 2004
(ix) $7,680.00 on November 1, 2004
(x) $4,480.00 on December 1, 2004
(xi) $4,480.00 on January 1, 2005
(xii) $4,480.00 on February 1, 2005
(xiii) $4,480.00 on Xxxxx 0, 0000
(xxx) $2,880.00 on August 1, 2005
(xv) $2,880.00 on September 1, 2005
(xvi) $2,880.00 on October 1, 2005
(xvii) $2,880.00 on November 1, 2005
(xviii) $2,880.00 on December 1, 2005
5. ADDITIONAL COVENANTS OF THE LESSEE. In consideration of this Agreement,
in addition to all other covenants of the Lessee contained in the Master Lease
and Equipment Schedules and related agreements and documents, the Lessee also
covenants to execute such additional and further documents as WFEFI and/or
OliverAllen shall request to establish their respective ownership rights in the
Equipment as that term is defined in the Master Lease and Equipment Schedules,
respectively, including the use by the Lessee of its best efforts to obtain such
additional agreements from any third party as either WFEFI or Xxxxxx-Xxxxx
respectively shall determine to be
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necessary or appropriate in its respective sole discretion. Also, the Lessee
agrees that it will not engage in any merger restructuring or sale of
substantially all of the assets of its business without the prior written
consent of both Xxxxxx-Xxxxx and WFEFI.
6. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The Lessee shall provide monthly unaudited
financial statements to WFEFI and Xxxxxx-Xxxxx for each calendar month and
year-to-date not later than 45 days after the conclusion of each calendar month,
commencing October 15, 2002 for the month of August. Lessee shall also provide
to WFEFI and Xxxxxx-Xxxxx contemporaneously copies of all financial statements
and disclosures provided from time to time to Lessee's senior lender.
7. NOTICE OF EVENT OF DEFAULT. Lessee agrees to notify WFEFI and
Xxxxxx-Xxxxx in writing immediately of the existence of any default or event of
default under the terms of its senior lending facility at any time prior to
payment in full of all of the obligations evidenced by the Master Lease and
Equipment Schedules.
8. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES. Lessee agrees to reimburse Xxxxxx-Xxxxx and
WFEFI for all expenses incurred in connection with the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. The foregoing shall in no way affect, limit or impair the
right of WFEFI and Xxxxxx-Xxxxx to reimbursement of legal fees (without
duplication) pursuant to the terms of the Master Lease and the Equipment
Schedules.
9. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. The occurrence of one or more of the following shall
constitute an Event of Default within the meaning of this Agreement:
(a) The Lessee shall fail to observe or abide by any term or condition of
this Agreement;
(b) Any representation made by the Lessee herein is materially false;
(c) An Event of Default shall occur and the Lessee's existing senior
lending facility or in any replacement senior lending facility which
in the sole judgment of WFEFI and/or OliverAllen could materially
interfere with the ability of the Lessee to conduct its business or
to perform the terms of this Agreement; and
(d) The Lessee shall fail to abide by any of the terms and conditions of
the Master Lease or Equipment Schedules and/or related documents,
other than as expressly modified or amended herein.
(e) Lessee shall fail to enjoy the services of Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx as Chief
Financial Officer.
10. EFFECT OF EVENT OF DEFAULT. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default.
WFEFI and Xxxxxx-Xxxxx shall each be entitled to exercise all rights and
remedies under their respective Equipment Schedules and the Master Lease and
related documents, including without limitation, the right to accelerate the
obligations evidenced thereby.
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Nothing herein shall in any way affect, limit or impair all of the rights and
remedies of WFEFI and/or Xxxxxx-Xxxxx under the terms of the foregoing
agreements and documents or under applicable law.
11. POWER OF ATTOMEY. Without limiting any power of attorney granted to
WFEFI and/or OliverAllen in the Master Lease, the Lessee hereby grants to
Xxxxxx-Xxxxx and WFEFI, respectively, an irrevocable power of attorney to
execute such documents or agreements as WFEFI or Xxxxxx-Xxxxx respectively shall
determine to be reasonable or necessary in order to effect a transfer of all
Lessee's right, title and interest in and to the Equipment (other than the
rights of Lessee contemplated by the Master Lease and Equipment Schedules) to
WFEFI and/or Xxxxxx-Xxxxx respectively.
12. MANDATORY PREPAYMENT. In the event that Lessee refinances its asset
based credit facility at any time during this Agreement and the replacement
senior credit facility has an average interest rate of prime plus two (2)
percent per annum or less, then Lessee agrees thereafter to pay basic monthly
rent in an amount unreduced by this Agreement.
13. RELEASE. The Lessee hereby releases WFEFI and Xxxxxx-Xxxxx together
with their respective officers, directors, agents and attorneys of and from all
claims, demands, causes of action, liability, losses, costs, damages, known or
unknown, accrued or unaccrued, absolute or contingent, and from all acts and
omissions from the beginning of time through the date of this Agreement as a
result of or related in any way to the transactions evidenced by the Master
Lease and the Equipment Schedules or any acts or omissions of the foregoing
individuals or entities made in connection therewith or related thereto.
14. INTEGRATION/CHOICE OF LAW. This Agreement and the agreements referred
to herein as they modify the Master Lease and Equipment Schedules and related
documents constitute the complete agreement of the parties and may not be
modified, waived or changed, except by a writing signed by all parties. If any
provision or application of this Agreement is held unlawful or unenforceable in
any respect, such illegality or unenforceability shall not effect other
provisions or applications which can be given effect, and this Agreement shall
be construed as if the unlawful or unenforceable provision or application had
never been contained herein or prescribed hereby. WFEFI and Xxxxxx-Xxxxx
respectively consent to modifications contained in this Agreement for the
benefit or each other. This Agreement is binding upon the parties and their
respective successors and assigns and shall be governed by the substantive laws
of the State of Minnesota.
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15. LEGAL ADVICE. The Lessee hereby warrants and represents to WFEFI and
Xxxxxx-Xxxxx that it has consulted with and received advice from legal counsel
of its choice with respect to this Agreement and the documents related hereto or
has had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel of its choice and has made
its own decision not to consult legal counsel. Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, the Lessee acknowledges that it has legal and business options
available to it other than the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
documents related hereto and has decided to execute and deliver said Agreement
voluntarily and without duress.
16. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts and when so executed by all parties shall be effective as though
all parties had signed one single document. Each of the parties hereby
authorizes the other parties to accept a telefax signature page as an original
for purposes of creating a binding agreement.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
first above written.
XXXXX FARGO EQUIPMENT FINANCE, INC. XXXXXX-XXXXX CORPORATION INC.
By: By: ILLEGIBLE
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Its: Its: Senior Vice President
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SIGNATURE EYEWEAR, INC.
By: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
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Its: Chief Financial Officer
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