SECOND AMENDMENT
TO REVOLVING NOTE
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO REVOLVING NOTE ("Second Amendment"), made as of
November 14, 2000, by and among United Industrial Corporation, a Delaware
corporation, having an address of 000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx
00000, and AAI Corporation, AAI Engineering Support, Inc., AAI/ACL Technologies,
Inc., AAI/ACL Technologies Europe Limited, Detroit Xxxxxx Company, Midwest
Metallurgical Laboratory, Inc., UIC Products Co., and AAI MICROFLITE Simulation
International Corporation (collectively, the "Borrower"), and First Union
Commercial Corporation, a North Carolina Corporation (the "Lender").
RECITALS
A. United Industrial Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries
entered into a Revolving Note, dated as of June 11, 1997, in the
maximum principal amount of Seventeen Million, Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($17,500,000.00) made payable to the order of First Union
Commercial Corporation, as amended by First Amendment to Revolving
Note, dated March 31, 2000 (the "Revolving Note").
B. The Revolving Note evidences Borrower's obligations to repay
advances of principal made by the Lender under a Revolving Line of
Credit Loan Agreement And Security Agreement, dated June 11, 1997,
as amended by First Amendment to Revolving Line of Credit Loan
Agreement and Security Agreement dated as of October 1, 1998, by
Second Amendment to Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement and
Security Agreement dated as of December 31, 1998, by Third Amendment
to Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement, Term Loan Agreement and
Security Agreement, made as of March 31, 2000, by Fourth Amendment
to Revolving Line of Credit Loan Agreement and Security Agreement,
dated as of September 21, 2000, and by Fifth Amendment to Revolving
Line of Credit Loan Agreement and Security Agreement, of even date
herewith (the "Loan Agreement"). The Revolving Note is governed, in
part, by certain provisions of the Loan Agreement.
C. The Borrower and the Lender desire to amend the Revolving Note for
the purpose of extending the Maturity Date (as defined in the
Revolving Note) to June 30, 2001, for the purpose of changing the
definition of "Borrower" to the definition set forth above and for
certain other purposes hereinafter set forth.
AGREEMENTS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual agreements
herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Borrower and the Lender hereby
agree as follows:
1. Capitalized terms used in this First Amendment but not defined herein have
the meanings ascribed to them in the Revolving Note. The term "Borrower"
shall henceforth refer to the Persons encompassed by the term "Borrower"
as defined above.
2. The Maturity Date is extended to and including June 30, 2001.
3. Except as modified by this Second Amendment, the Revolving Note remains in
full force and effect and unmodified. Borrower warrants and represents
that it has no offsets or defenses to its obligations under the Revolving
Note, as modified by this Second Amendment.
4. In consideration of Lender's agreement to this Second Amendment, the
Borrower hereby releases and waives any and all claims of any kind that it
may have against the Lender as of the date of this First Amendment arising
out of or relating to the Loan Agreement or the Revolving Note, as amended
by this Second Amendment.
5. ARBITRATION. UPON DEMAND OF ANY PARTY HERETO, WHETHER MADE BEFORE OR AFTER
INSTITUTION OF ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING, ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING
OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS BETWEEN PARTIES HERETO (A
"DISPUTE") SHALL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION CONDUCTED UNDER AND
GOVERNED BY THE COMMERCIAL FINANCIAL DISPUTES ARBITRATION RULES (THE
"ARBITRATION RULES") OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA") AND
THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT. DISPUTES MAY INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
TORT CLAIMS, COUNTERCLAIMS, A DISPUTE AS TO WHETHER A MATTER IS SUBJECT TO
ARBITRATION, CLAIMS BROUGHT AS CLASS ACTIONS, OR CLAIMS ARISING FROM
DOCUMENTS EXECUTED IN THE FUTURE. A JUDGMENT UPON THE AWARD MAY BE ENTERED
IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THIS
ARBITRATION PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO DISPUTES UNDER OR RELATED TO SWAP
AGREEMENTS. ALL ARBITRATION HEARINGS SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE CITY OR
COUNTY WHERE THE LENDER'S OFFICE, AS FIRST STATED ABOVE, IS LOCATED, OR AT
SUCH OTHER PLACE AS THE PARTIES MAY IN WRITING AGREE. A HEARING SHALL
BEGIN WITHIN 90 DAYS OF DEMAND FOR ARBITRATION AND ALL HEARINGS SHALL
CONCLUDE WITHIN 120 DAYS OF DEMAND FOR ARBITRATION. THESE TIME LIMITS MAY
NOT BE EXTENDED UNLESS A PARTY SHOWS CAUSE FOR EXTENSION AND THEN FOR NO
MORE THAN A TOTAL OF 60 DAYS. THE EXPEDITED PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN RULE
51, ET SEQ., OF THE ARBITRATION RULES SHALL APPLY TO DISPUTES ------- IN
WHICH THE CLAIM IS LESS THAN $1,000,000.00. ARBITRATORS SHALL BE LICENSED
ATTORNEYS SELECTED FROM THE COMMERCIAL FINANCIAL DISPUTE ARBITRATION PANEL
OF THE AAA. THE PARTIES DO NOT WAIVE
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APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE SUBSTANTIVE LAW EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE PRECEDING BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISIONS, THE PARTIES
AGREE TO PRESERVE WITHOUT DIMINUTION, CERTAIN REMEDIES THAT ANY PARTY MAY
EXERCISE BEFORE OR AFTER AN ARBITRATION PROCEEDING IS BROUGHT. THE PARTIES
SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROCEED IN ANY COURT OF PROPER JURISDICTION OR BY
SELF HELP TO EXERCISE OR PROSECUTE THE FOLLOWING REMEDIES, AS APPLICABLE:
(1) ALL RIGHTS TO FORECLOSE AGAINST ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY OR OTHER
SECURITY BY EXERCISING A POWER OF SALE OR UNDER APPLICABLE LAW BY JUDICIAL
FORECLOSURE INCLUDING A PROCEEDING TO CONFIRM THE SALE; (2) ALL RIGHTS OF
SELF HELP, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, PEACEFUL OCCUPATION OF REAL
PROPERTY AND COLLECTION OF RENTS, SETOFF, AND PEACEFUL POSSESSION OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY; (3) OBTAINING PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES
INCLUDING INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, SEQUESTRATION, GARNISHMENT, ATTACHMENT,
APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER AND FILING AN INVOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING;
AND (4) WHEN APPLICABLE, A JUDGMENT BY CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT. ANY CLAIM
OR CONTROVERSY WITH REGARD TO ANY PARTY'S ENTITLEMENT TO SUCH REMEDIES IS
A DISPUTE. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THEY SHALL NOT HAVE A REMEDY OF PUNITIVE
OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES AGAINST OTHER PARTIES IN ANY DISPUTE, AND THEY HEREBY
WAIVE ANY RIGHT OR CLAIM TO PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES THEY MAY NOW
HAVE OR WHICH MAY ARISE IN THE FUTURE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DISPUTE
WHETHER THE DISPUTE IS RESOLVED BY ARBITRATION OR JUDICIALLY.
6. Lender has executed this Second Amendment for the sole purpose of
evidencing its consent hereto, and not for the purpose of becoming liable
on the Revolving Note as a co- maker, endorser or guarantor.
7. This Second Amendment may be signed in several counterparts which, when
executed, shall constitute a single agreement. A counterpart containing a
facsimile signature shall be effective to the same extent as if it were a
counterpart containing an original signature, but shall be confirmed
promptly with a counterpart containing an original signature.
BORROWER: UNITED INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
By /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx
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Xxxxx Xxxxx, Vice President
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AAI CORPORATION
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx
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Xxxxx Xxxxx, Vice President
AAI ENGINEERING SUPPORT, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, President
AAI/ACL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, President
AAI/ACL TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE LIMITED
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, President
DETROIT XXXXXX COMPANY
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx
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Xxxxx Xxxxx, Vice President
MIDWEST METALLURGICAL LABORATORY,
INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx
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Xxxxx Xxxxx, Vice President
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UIC PRODUCTS CO.
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx
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Xxxxx Xxxxx, Vice President
AAI MICROFLITE Simulation International
Corporation
By: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx.
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx.
Assistant Secretary and Assistant
Treasurer
CONSENTED TO: FIRST UNION COMMERCIAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Xxxxx Santa Xxxx
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Xxxxx Santa Xxxx, Vice President
STATE OF MARYLAND )
COUNTY/CITY OF BALTIMORE ) To Wit:
I Xxxxx X. Xxxxx-Xxxxxx, a Notary Public in and for the jurisdiction
aforesaid, do certify that Xxxxx Xxxxx, whose name is signed to the writing
above, bearing date as of November 13, 2000, has acknowledged the same before me
in my jurisdiction aforesaid.
Given under my hand and seal this 13th day of November, 2000.
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx-Xxxxxx
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Notary Public
My Commission Expires: October 31, 2001
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STATE OF MARYLAND )
COUNTY/CITY OF BALTIMORE ) To Wit:
I Xxxxx X. Xxxxx-Xxxxxx, a Notary Public in and for the jurisdiction
aforesaid, do certify that Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, whose name is signed to the writing
above, bearing date as of November 13, 2000 has acknowledged the same before me
in my jurisdiction aforesaid.
Given under my hand and seal this 13th day of November, 2000.
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx-Xxxxxx
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Notary Public
My Commission Expires: October 31, 0000
XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX )
COUNTY/CITY OF BALTIMORE ) To Wit.
I Xxxxx X. Xxxxx-Xxxxxx, a Notary Public in and for the jurisdiction
aforesaid, do certify that Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, President, whose name is signed to
the writing above, bearing date as of November 13, 2000, has acknowledged the
same before me in my jurisdiction aforesaid.
Given under my hand and seal this 13th day of November, 2000.
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx-Xxxxxx
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Notary Public
My Commission Expires: October 31, 0000
XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX )
COUNTY/CITY OF BALTIMORE ) To Wit
I Xxxxx X. Xxxxx-Xxxxxx, a Notary Public in and for the jurisdiction
aforesaid, do certify that Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx., whose name is signed to the
writing above, bearing date as of November 13, 2000 has acknowledged the same
before me in my jurisdiction aforesaid.
Given under my hand and seal this 13th day of November, 2000.
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx-Xxxxxx
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Notary Public
My Commission Expires: October 31, 2001
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