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Exhibit 10.14
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
Borrower: AccelGraphics, Inc. Lender: Silicon Valley Bank
1942 Zanker Road 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000 Xxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
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THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT between AccelGraphics, Inc. ("Borrower') and
Silicon Valley Bank ("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, warranties, and agreements, as set forth in this Agreement; (b)
the granting, renewing, or extending of any Loan by Lender at all times shall be
subject to Lender's 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 October 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 AccelGraphics, Inc. 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.
CASH FLOW. The words "Cash Flow" mean net income after taxes, and
exclusive of extraordinary gains and income, plus depreciation and
amortization.
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
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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.
DEBT. The word "Debt' means all of Borrower's liabilities excluding
Subordinated Debt.
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.
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 Silicon Valley Bank, its successors and
assigns.
LIQUID ASSETS. The words "Liquid Assets" mean Borrowers cash on hand
plus Borrowers receivables.
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, if any, evidencing Borrower's Loan
obligations in favor of Lender, as well as any substitute, replacement
or refinancing note or notes therefor.
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PERMITTED LIENS. The words "Permitted Liens" mean: (a) liens and
security interests securing Indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender,
(b) liens for taxes, assessments, or similar charges either not yet due
or being contested in good faith, (c) liens of materialmen, mechanics,
warehousemen, or carriers, or other like liens arising in the ordinary
course of business and securing obligations which are not yet
delinquent; (d) purchase money liens or purchase money security
interests upon or in any property, including, without limitation,
equipment, acquired or held by Borrower in the ordinary course of
business to secure indebtedness outstanding on the date of this
Agreement or permitted to be incurred under the paragraph of this
Agreement titled "Indebtedness and Liens"; (e) liens and security
interests which, as of the date of this Agreement, have been disclosed
to and approved by the Lender in writing; and (f) those liens and
security interests which in the aggregate constitute an immaterial and
insignificant monetary amount with respect to the net value of
Borrower's assets.
RELATED DOCUMENTS. The words "Related Documents" mean 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.
SUBORDINATED DEBT. The words "Subordinated Debt" mean indebtedness and
liabilities of Borrower which have been subordinated by written
agreement to indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender in form and
substance acceptable to Lender.
TANGIBLE NET WORTH. The words "Tangible Net Worth" mean Borrower's
total assets excluding all intangible assets (i.e., goodwill,
trademarks, patents, copyrights, organizational expenses, and similar
intangible items, but including leaseholds and leasehold improvements)
less total Debt.
WORKING CAPITAL. The words "Working Capital" mean Borrower's current
assets, excluding prepaid expenses, less Borrower's current
liabilities.
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CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE. Lender's obligation to make the initial
Loan Advance and each subsequent Loan Advance under this Agreement shall be
subject to the fulfillment to Lender's satisfaction of all of the conditions set
forth in this Agreement and in the Related Documents.
LOAN DOCUMENTS. Borrower shall provide to Lender in form satisfactory
to Lender the following documents for the Loan: (a) the Note, (b)
Security Agreements granting to Lender security interests in the
Collateral, (c) Financing Statements perfecting Lender's Security
Interests, (d) evidence of insurance as required below; and (e) any
other documents required under this Agreement or by Lender or its
counsel.
BORROWER'S AUTHORIZATION. Borrower shall have provided in form and
substance satisfactory to Lender property certified resolutions, duly
authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and
the Related Documents, and such other authorizations and other
documents and instruments as Lender or its counsel, in their sole
discretion, may require.
PAYMENT OF FEES AND EXPENSES. Borrower shall have paid to Lender all
fees, charges, and other expenses which are then due and payable as
specified in this Agreement or any Related Document.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The representations and warranties set
forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any document
or certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and
correct.
NO EVENT OF DEFAULT. There shall not exist at the time of any advance a
condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this
Agreement.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Subject to the Schedule of Exceptions attached
hereto, borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as of the date of this
Agreement, as of the date of each disbursement of Loan proceeds, as of the date
of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan, and at all times any
Indebtedness exists:
ORGANIZATION. Borrower is a corporation which is duly organized,
validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the state of
Borrower's incorporation and is validly existing and in good standing
in all states in which Borrower is doing business. 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
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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,
except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium, fraudulent conveyance, and other laws of general
application affecting enforcement of creditor's rights generally, as
limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance,
injunctive relief, or other equitable remedies.
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 Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act, 49 U.S.C., Section 6901, et seq., Chapters 6.5 through 7.7 of
Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code, Section 25100, et
seq., or other applicable state or Federal laws, 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,
to the best of Borrower's knowledge, after inquiry, 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, about or from 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 on, under, about
or from the properties 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,
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manufacture, store, treat, dispose of or release any hazardous waste or
substance on, under, about or from 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 laws, 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. In addition, the provisions of the following sentence shall
apply only if Borrower commences manufacturing activities. 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 and hazardous substances. 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, release 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 Borrower. 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. Subject to the Schedule of Exceptions attached hereto, 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, all Security Agreements
directly or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower's Loan and Note
and all of the Related Documents are binding upon Borrower as well as
upon Borrower's successors, representatives and
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assigns, and are legally enforceable in accordance with their
respective terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance, and
other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditor's
rights generally, as limited by laws relating to the availability of
specific performance, injunctive relief, or other equitable remedies.
COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. Borrower intends to use the Loan proceeds solely
for business or commercial related purposes.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS. Each employee benefit plan as to which Borrower
may have any liability complies in all 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. Borrower's place of
business, or Borrower's Chief executive office, if Borrower has more
than one place of business, is located at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx,
XX 00000. Unless Borrower has designated otherwise in writing this
location is also the office or offices where Borrower keeps its records
concerning the Collateral.
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 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower understands and
agrees that Lender, without independent investigation, 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 Indebtedness 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 materialmen
adverse changes in Borrower's financial condition, and (b) all existing
and all threatened litigation, claims, investigations, administrative
proceedings or similar actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor
which could materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or
the financial condition of any Guarantor.
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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 Borrowers 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,
audited by a certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender, 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, aging of receivables and
payables, inventory schedules, 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.
FINANCIAL COVENANTS AND RATIOS. Comply with the covenants and ratios
set forth in the paragraph labeled "Financial Covenants." Except as
provided therein, all computations made to determine compliance with
the requirements contained in this paragraph shall be made in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, applied on a
consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct.
FINANCIAL COVENANTS. Borrower shall maintain, on a monthly basis,
beginning with the period ended September 30, 1995, a minimum quick
ratio of 2.00 to 1.00; a minimum tangible net worth of $3,200,000.00
plus 80% of quarterly net profit after taxes (exclusive of losses) plus
100% of new equity; and a maximum total debt minus subordinated debt to
tangible net worth plus subordinated debt ratio of 1.00 to 1.00.
Furthermore, losses shall be limited as follows: For the quarter ended
September 30, 1995, a maximum loss of $800,000.00; for the quarter
ending December 31, 1995, a maximum loss of $600,000.00; and, for the
quarter ending March 31, 1996, a maximum loss of $100,000.00. Borrower
shall achieve profitability, on a quarterly basis, beginning with the
quarter ending June 30, 1996.
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 cancelled 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
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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
thin annually), Borrower will have an independent appraiser
satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the actual cash value
or replacement cost of any Collateral. The cost of such appraisal shall
be paid by Borrower.
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 the Related Documents in
a timely manner, and promptly notify Lender if Borrower learns of the
occurrence of any event which constitutes an Event of Default under
this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents.
OPERATIONS. Maintain executive and management personnel with
substantially the same qualifications and experience as the present
executive and management personnel; provide written notice to Lender of
any change in executive and management personnel; conduct
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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 monthly within thirty (30) days 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 within
thirty (30) days after receipt thereof a copy of any notice, summons,
lien, citation, directive, letter or other communication from any
governmental agency or instrumentality concerning any intentional or
unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part in connection with
any environmental activity whether or not there is damage to the
environment and/or other natural resources.
ADDITIONAL ASSURANCES. Make, execute and deliver to Lender such
promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements,
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.
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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, other than equipment or capital leases, (b) except as allowed as
a Permitted Lien, sell, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge, lease,
grant a security interest in, or encumber any of Borrower's 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 (except, so long as Borrower is in
compliance with, and following any such action, would remain in
compliance with, all other terms of this Agreement, such acquisitions
that do not involve an amount that in the aggregate exceeds $200,000
during the term of this Agreement), change ownership, change its name,
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, except for repurchases or
employees and/or consultants shares of Common Stock in accordance with
the provisions of such persons restricted stock purchase agreement;
provided, however, that such repurchases shall not in the aggregate
exceed $500,000.00 in any fiscal year.
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 (except, so long as Borrower is in
compliance with, and following any such action, would remain in
compliance with, all other terms of this Agreement, such acquisitions
that do not involve an amount that in the aggregate exceeds $200,000
during the term of this Agreement), 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 to
Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under any other agreement, Lender
shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if:
(a) Borrower or 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 or any Guarantor 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; or
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(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.
LOAN ADVANCES. Lender, in its discretion, will make loans to Borrower, in
amounts determined by Lender, up to the amounts as defined and permitted in this
Agreement and Related Documents, including but not limited to any Promissory
Notes, executed by Borrower (the "Credit Limit"). Borrower is responsible for
monitoring the total amount of Loans and Indebtedness outstanding from time to
time, and Borrower shall not permit the same, at any time to exceed the Credit
Limit. If at any time the total of all outstanding Loans and Indebtedness
exceeds the Credit Limit, Borrower shall immediately pay the amount of the
excess to Lender, without notice or demand.
DEFAULT RATE. Upon default, including failure to pay upon final maturity,
Lender, at its option, may do one or both of the following: (a) increase the
variable interest rate on this Note to five percentage points (5.000%) over the
Interest Rate otherwise payable thereunder, and (b) add any unpaid accrued
interest to principal and such sum will bear interest therefrom until paid at
the rate provided in the Note.
BORROWING BASE FORMULA. Funds shall be advanced under the line of credit
according to a borrowing base formula, as determined by Lender, defined as
follows: The lesser of (i) $2,000,000.00 or (ii) Seventy-Five percent (75%) of
eligible accounts receivable minus the face amount of all outstanding letters of
credit (including drawn but unreimbursed letters of credit). Eligible accounts
receivable shall include, but not be limited to, those accounts outstanding less
than 90 days from the date of invoice, excluding foreign, government, contra,
and intercompany accounts; and exclude accounts wherein 50% or more of the
account is outstanding more than 90 days from the date of invoice. Any accounts
which alone exceed 25% of total accounts will be ineligible to the extent said
account exceeds 25% of total accounts. Also exclude any credit balances which
are aged past 90 days. Also ineligible are any accounts which Lender in its sole
judgment excludes for valid credit reasons. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Lender may, in its sole discretion, deem certain foreign accounts eligible in
the Borrowing Base Formula. Lender will notify Borrower of such eligibility
prior to Borrower including such accounts in the Borrowing Base Formula.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. Provide to Lender not later than
fifteen (15) days after and as of the end of each month, with a Borrowing Base
Certificate and aged lists of accounts receivable and accounts payable. Lender
shall conduct an initial accounts receivable audit of Borrower's books and
records. In the event Borrower does not borrow within the first six months of
the Loan term, a secondary audit shall be completed not later than thirty (30)
days prior to any borrowing. Otherwise, audits will be performed on a
semi-annual basis, Borrower's deposit account will be debited for the audit
expense and a notification will be mailed to Borrower.
WARRANTS. Borrower shall issue to Lender a Warrant to purchase 40,000 shares of
Borrower's Series A Preferred stock with an exercise price of $1.25 per share.
The underlying Series A Preferred stock shall be subject to antidilution price
protection and registration rights.
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The Warrant shall be subject to net exercise provisions. The Warrant shall be on
Lender's standard form and shall be for a term of 5 years.
LETTER OF CREDIT SUBLIMIT. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement
as may be amended, Borrower shall issue or cause to issue under the Note standby
and commercial letters of credit for the account of Borrower in amounts not to
exceed $1,000,000.00. Each such letter of credit shall have an expiry date of no
later than the maturity date of the line of credit being executed herewith. All
such letters of credit shall be, in form and in substance, acceptable to Lender,
and shall be subject to Lenders form of letter of credit application.
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, which is not cured within ten (10) days.
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 at the time made or furnished, or becomes false or
misleading at any time thereafter.
DEFECTIVE COLLATERALIZATION. 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 as 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
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the Indebtedness, or by any governmental agency. This includes a
garnishment, attachment, or levy on or of any of Borrower's deposit
accounts with Lender.
EVENTS AFFECTING GUARANTOR. Any of the preceding events occurs with
respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or any Guarantor
dies or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or
liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness.
CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent
(25%) or more of the common stock of Borrower without Lender's consent,
which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
ADVERSE CHANGE. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's
financial condition, or a material impairment in the value or priority
of Lender's security interest occurs.
EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, except where
otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Related Documents, all commitments
and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents or any
other agreement immediately will terminate (including any obligation to make
Loan Advances or disbursements), and, at Lender's option, all Indebtedness
immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any kind to
Borrower, except that in the case of an Event of Default of the type described
in the "Insolvency" subsection above, such acceleration shall be automatic and
not optional. In addition, Lender shall have all the rights and remedies
provided in the Related Documents or available at law, in equity, or otherwise.
Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights and
remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently.
Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other
remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an
obligation of Borrower or of any Grantor shall not affect Lender's right to
declare a default and to exercise its rights and remedies.
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 Santa Xxxxx County, the State of California. Lender and
Borrower hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action,
proceeding, or counterclaim brought by either Lender or Borrower
against the other. (Initial Here /s/ Xxxxx Xxxx) This Agreement shall
be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of California.
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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.
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
owner 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
expenses, including without limitation attorneys' fees, incurred in
connection with the preparation, execution, enforcement, modification
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' fees and Lender's legal expenses, whether or not
there is a 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, may be sent by telefacsimile, 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).
SEVERABILITY. 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
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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 all 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 or 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.
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 Lenders right otherwise to demand strict
compliance with that provision or any other provision of this
Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between
Lender and Borrower, or between Lender and any Grantor, shall
constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any obligations of
Borrower or of any Grantor as to any future transactions. Whenever the
consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of
such consent by Lender in any instance shill 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.
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BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGE SHAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN
AGREEMENT, AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED AS OF
OCTOBER 11, 1995.
BORROWER:
AccelGraphics, Inc.
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxx
_____________________________________
Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxx
___________________________________
Title: CFO
__________________________________
LENDER:
Silicon Valley Bank
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxx
_____________________________________
Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxx
___________________________________
Title: Corporate Banking Officer
__________________________________
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