FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.33
This Forbearance Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of the 1st day of July, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), between Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response Trust (“RACER”) and Xxxx Motors, Inc. (“Xxxx”).
RECITALS
A. RACER Properties LLC , an affiliate of RACER, and Xxxx are parties to that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated February 28, 2013 (the “PSA”). In connection with the PSA, Xxxx, as the maker, and RACER, as the holder, entered into that certain Promissory Note dated February 28, 2013 , as amended by that certain First Amendment to Promissory Note dated March 17, 2015, and by that certain Third Amendment to the PSA dated May 31, 2017, which effectively extended the term of the Promissory Note to July 31, 2018 (the “Note”), whereby RACER made a loan to Xxxx in the original principal amount of $23,000,000 (the “Loan”). The Loan is secured by Collateral (as hereinafter defined) and further evidenced, in part, pursuant to a Security Agreement dated as of February 28, 2013 (“Security Agreement”) and UCC Financing Statements and amendments (“UCC Filings”). The Collateral is comprised of all of Elio’s right, title and interest, without limitation, all goods, machinery, tooling, furniture, equipment, trade fixtures or any other personal property located at 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx of Caddo, Louisiana, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, together with all substitutions, renewals or replacements of and additions, improvements, accessories, replacement parts and accumulations to any and all of such goods, equipment, fixtures or personal property, together with all proceeds thereof, including, without limitation, insurance, condemnation, requisition or similar payments, and all proceeds from sales, renewals, releases or other dispositions thereof, and the PayPal Account number B3VEMJAKW622Q (collectively, the “Collateral”). The Note, Security Agreement and UCC Filings, as modified to date, and other documents, instruments, certificates given and/or executed in connection with the Loan are hereinafter referred to as the “Loan Documents” and each individually as a “Loan Document.”
B. As of the Effective Date, Xxxx is indebted to RACER under the Loan Documents for an amount no less than $21,126,147, plus unpaid interest, late charges, attorneys’ fees, of $9,118,942 pursuant to Section 7.3.3 of the PSA, and other charges pursuant to the Loan Documents (collectively, the “Indebtedness”).
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The Indebtedness is secured by the Collateral pursuant to the Loan Documents .
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D. As of the Effective Date, Xxxx has failed to pay to RACER in full the September 2016, October 2016, November 2016, December 2016, January 2017, February 2017, March 2017, April 2017, May 2017, and June 2017 payments due under the Note, and Xxxx anticipates that it will fail to pay to RACER in full the July 2017 payment due under the Note (collectively, the “Existing Defaults”).
E. Elio also borrowed the original principal sum of $9,850,000 from GEM CAP LENDING I, LLC, (“GEMCAP”), which loan was purchased by and assigned to CH Capital Lending, LLC (hereinafter the “CH Capital Loan”). As of March 31, 2017, the outstanding principal balance due CH Capital Lending, LLC (“CH Capital”) under the CH Capital Loan is $4,381,243.25.
F. In a “Second Loan Extension Agreement” dated April 27, 2017, Xxxx and CH Capital agreed to modify the CH Loan to, among other things, have Xxxx pay CH Capital $1,250,000 toward the principal of the CH Loan on or before Monday, July 31, 2017, if Elio’s receives proceeds of at least $25,000,000 in the aggregate from one or more offerings of Elio’s equity or debt on or before such date. If Xxxx fails to make the timely payment of $1,250,000, Xxxx shall pay to CH Capital $350,000 on or before August 1, 2017 and thereafter pay to CH Capital $50,000 per month. Xxxx represents and warrants that no other amendments, modifications or changes exist with respect to the CH Loan or any of the documents evidencing the CH Loan (the “CH Loan Documents”).
G. Section 12 of the March 1, 2013, Intercreditor and Subordination Agreement between GEMCAP, Xxxx, and RACER (“Intercreditor Agreement”) provides in relevant part that RACER be given notice and an opportunity to consent prior to CH Capital’s and Elio’s agreement to “change the terms of payment or change or extend the time of payment of, or increase, renew, exchange, amend, or altar, the terms of any of the [CH] Loan Documents.”
H. Elio acknowledges that, as of the Effective Date, the Existing Defaults have occurred and are continuing.
1. Xxxx represents it is actively seeking to engage an investment banking firm to underwrite offerings of Xxxx equity or debt and to raise equity financing to refinance the Note in furtherance of satisfying its commitment to create jobs in Parish of Caddo, Shreveport and has requested that RACER forbear from enforcing its rights and remedies arising under the Loan Documents as a result of the Existing Defaults.
X. Xxxx represents that it has honored or satisfied all requests for the return of refundable deposits made by prospective Xxxx customers.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.
2. Loan Documents In Effect. Xxxx hereby expressly acknowledges and agrees that (i) the Loan Documents are in full force and effect, (ii) Xxxx has no claims, set offs or counterclaims against RACER relating to or arising out of the Loan or Loan Documents, (iii) Xxxx has no defenses, offsets or reductions against its obligation to pay the entire amount of the Indebtedness, (iv) this Agreement does not constitute a Loan Document, and (v) any default hereunder shall be deemed a breach or default under the Loan Documents and in addition to RACER’ s rights and remedies under this Agreement, at law or in equity, Lender shall be entitled to pursue all of its rights and remedies under the Loan Documents by reason of such default.
3. No Waiver. Nothing in this Agreement, nor the execution and delivery thereof, shall operate to (i) waive, modify, impair, release, or in any manner affect Elio’s obligations under the Loan Documents, (ii) waive any breach or violation of any provision of any of the Loan Documents or waive or impair any rights or remedies of RACER against any person, firm, association, corporation or other entity liable or responsible for performance of any of the provisions, covenants, agreements, terms or conditions in any of the Loan Documents or available at law or in equity, or (iii) waive any rights or claims that RACER has under the Loan Documents against Xxxx or the Collateral.
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4. Forbearance. Provided that simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement, Xxxx pays to RACER the sum of $10,000, and an additional $10,000 on each of August 1 and September 1, 2017, then, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including the non-occurrence of a Forbearance Default (as hereinafter defined), RACER will forbear from enforcing any of its remedies under the Note and Loan Documents, and from commencing any action or proceeding against Xxxx or the Collateral through but in any event, not beyond September 30, 2017 (the “Forbearance Termination Date”). The payments being made simultaneously herewith and hereafter are to reimburse RACER for its administration fees and costs in connection with the Loan. Xxxx acknowledges that these payments do not cover and are not being applied to existing interest, arrearages and other charges due under the Loan Documents, all of which shall continue to remain and accrue after the payments are made.
5. Forbearance Termination and Default. On or after September 30, 2017, RACER shall be free to commence any action or proceeding against Xxxx or the Collateral and to otherwise enforce all of its rights and remedies under the Note and Loan Documents. Furthermore, if (i) Xxxx shall default in any of its obligations under this Agreement, including, without limitation, the payments required pursuant to paragraph 4 above or failure to deliver to RACER documents sufficient to perfect a security interest in the Trademark Collateral (as hereinafter defined), or (ii) a petition in bankruptcy or other insolvency proceeding is filed by or against Xxxx, or (iii) any event of default set forth in the Loan Documents, PSA or under applicable law (other than the Existing Defaults) shall occur prior to the Forbearance Termination Date, or (iv) CH Capital or any other person or entity seeks to enforce rights or remedies against the Collateral or any of Elio’s property or assets, or (v) Xxxx breaches any representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Agreement, the PSA or any Loan Document, or (vi) any liens, other than those currently held by CH Capital attach to or are asserted against the Collateral or any other assets of Xxxx, or (vii) Xxxx defaults under the CH Loan, or (viii) a judgment is entered against Xxxx, or (ix) Xxxx fails to provide to RACER on or before July 15, 2017, the documents and information requested by RACER on June 27, 2017, namely, Elio’s most recent published financial statements dated March 31, 2017, as well as the corresponding schedules supporting the debt structure (generally, but particularly with Shreveport Business Park and CH Capital); list of creditors; list of payables and aging of these payables; list of vendor debts; list of liens; statement as to how much cash Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx has contributed to Xxxx; ((i) - (ix) are collectively, the “Forbearance Defaults” and individually a “Forbearance Default”), then, in any such event, RACER’ s agreement of forbearance hereunder shall automatically terminate and RACER shall have the right to commence any action or proceeding and take all enforcement actions against Xxxx and the Collateral and to otherwise pursue any and all rights and remedies under the Loan Documents. Additionally, upon the Forbearance Termination Date or a Forbearance Default, all sums due under the Loan Documents shall immediately become due and payable.
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6. Representations, Covenants and Warranties: In consideration of RACER’s agreements set forth herein, Xxxx hereby covenants, represents and warrants as follows:
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Recitals. The Recitals in this Agreement are true and correct in all respects.
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Incorporation of Representations. All representations and warranties of Xxxx in the Loan Documents are incorporated herein in full by this reference and are true and correct as of the date hereof.
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Corporate Power; Authorization. Xxxx has the corporate power, and is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder.
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Enforceability. This Agreement and the Loan Documents are the legal, valid and binding obligations of Xxxx enforceable against Xxxx in accordance with their respective terms.
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No Violation. Elio’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement does not and will not (i) violate any law, rule, regulation or court order to which Xxxx is subject; (ii) conf1ict with or result in a breach of Elio’s Articles of Organization or any shareholder agreements or any agreement or instrument to which Xxxx is party or by which it or its assets and properties are bound, or (iii) result in the creation or imposition of any lien, security interest or encumbrance on any property of Xxxx, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, other than liens in favor of RACER.
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Obligation Absolute. The obligation of Xxxx to repay the Indebtedness under the Loan Documents, together with all interest, late charges, attorneys’ fees and costs accrued thereon, is absolute and unconditional, and there exists no right of set off or recoupment, counterclaim or defense of any nature whatsoever to payment of the Loan.
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Defaults. Borrower hereby represents and warrants that as of the date hereof, except as to the Existing Defaults, there are no existing defaults under the Note or any other Loan Document.
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CH Loan. The CH Loan is current, not in default and no amendments or modifications to the CH Loan have been made or entered into other than or subsequent to the Second Loan Extension Agreement.
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No Liens. Other than the liens or encumbrances held by RACER, CH Capital, the note holders of the 2015 Convertible Subordinated Secured Notes, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, and Xxxxxx Industries, Inc., no other liens or encumbrances exist with respect to the Collateral or any of the other assets owned by Xxxx.
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Payroll, Vendors, Suppliers. Xxxx is current on all its payroll obligations and, other than as set forth on Schedule 6(j), all payables due to Elio’s vendors and suppliers are current as of March 31, 2017. Each calendar quarter beginning with the current quarter of the Effective Date, Xxxx shall provide to RACER a similar payables due ledger.
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Modifications to CH Capital Loan. Xxxx will neither make nor agree to any further modifications to the CH Capital Loan without prior notice to and consent by RACER pursuant to the Intercreditor Agreement.
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7. Additional Collateral. In consideration of RACER entering into this Agreement, Xxxx hereby assigns as additional collateral all of Elio’s trademarks and trade names including, but not limited to, “Xxxx Design” and “Xxxx Motors” pursuant to and more fully described in the Trademark Security Agreement annexed hereto as Exhibit A (the “Trademark Collateral”). Xxxx shall take all necessary actions and execute such documents in order to perfect RACER’ s security interest in the Trademark Collateral within ten days from the date hereof.
8. Catch-Up Payment. If Xxxx receives net proceeds of at least $25,000,000 in the aggregate from one or more offerings of Elio’s equity or debt on or before September 30, 2017, then Xxxx shall pay to RACER, on or before September 30, 2017, the sum of the unpaid monthly amounts due to RACER, under the Note (from October 2016 to September 2017), a total of $2,099,255.50, irrespective of whether Xxxx pays CH Capital or CH Capital waives the receipt of Elio’s payment of the $1,250,000 toward the CH Loan on (or before) such date (per the Second Loan Extension Agreement between CH Capital and Xxxx).
9. Refinancing. As of the Effective Date, Xxxx shall continue to diligently pursue refinancing the Note or to sell its business and shall provide RACER with a written update detailing its progress in finding a replacement lender every thirty (30) days after the Effective Date. If Xxxx obtains a commitment for financing (the “Replacement Financing”). Xxxx shall promptly enter into such Replacement Financing and, simultaneously with the receipt by Xxxx of the Replacement Financing, pay the outstanding Indebtedness under the Note and Loan Documents in full.
10. Release of Claims and Waiver. Xxxx hereby releases, remises, acquits and forever discharges RACER and RACER’s employees, agents, representatives, consultants, attorneys, fiduciaries, servants, officers, directors, members, affiliates, predecessors, successors and assigns, subsidiary and parent corporations, and related entities (all of the foregoing hereinafter called the “Released Parties”), from any and all actions and causes of action, judgments, executions, suits debts, claims, demands, liabilities, obligations, damages and expenses of any and every character, known or unknown, direct and/or indirect, at law or in equity, of whatsoever kind or nature, whether heretofore or hereafter arising, for or because of any matter or things done, omitted or suffered to be done by any of the Released Parties prior to and including the date of execution hereof, and in any way directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way in connection with this Agreement and the Loan Documents, including but not limited to, claims relating to any negotiations with respect to the Loan Documents heretofore occurring (all of the foregoing hereinafter called the “Released Matters”). Xxxx acknowledges that the agreements in this paragraph are intended to be in full satisfaction of all or any alleged injuries or damages arising in connection with the Released Matters. Xxxx represents and warrants to RACER that it has not or purported to transfer, assign or otherwise convey any right, title or interest of Xxxx in any Released Matter to any other Person and that the foregoing constitutes a full and complete release of all Released Matters.
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Waiver.
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(a) Xxxx agrees that, for valuable consideration which Xxxx acknowledges having been received herein and heretofore (including multiple forbearances), RACER shall be entitled to relief from the automatic stay under Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, any stay or other form of creditor restraint imposed under Section 105 or any other section of the Bankruptcy Code or any other stay or creditor restraint imposed under any other proceeding, any of which would adversely impact the rights and remedies that are available to RACER under this Agreement, the Loan Documents or applicable law. Xxxx, to the fullest extent permitted by law, irrevocably and unconditionally consents to such relief and hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives its rights to object to the foregoing relief. In the event Xxxx files any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, Xxxx hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement shall be deemed to be a stipulation between RACER and Xxxx that an order providing that Xxxx shall not be entitled to use cash collateral (to the extent a claim is raised by Xxxx that any cash or other collateral actually constitute cash collateral which the RACER does not concede) in any manner shall be entered by the bankruptcy or other court, and Xxxx shall not oppose the entry of such an order by any bankruptcy or other court.
(b) Xxxx shall not seek to modify, impair or limit the rights and remedies of RACER under sections 506(c) or 552(b) of the Bankruptcy Code or otherwise, and shall not seek to obtain credit or incur debt to be secured by a senior or equal lien on the Collateral or Trademark Collateral, or any other property which constitutes collateral of RACER pursuant to section 364(d) or otherwise.
12. Advice of Counsel. Xxxx has carefully read and understands the effect of this Agreement, and has either been represented by its own counsel, or has elected to waive counsel. RACER has advised Xxxx that this Agreement is an important legal document and has recommended that Xxxx be represented by its own legal counsel in connection with this agreement. Xxxx acknowledges that any attorney representing RACER (whether outside counsel or staff counsel) is acting solely in the interests of RACER and that RACER’s attorney(s) have not given any legal advice to Xxxx or otherwise made any statement upon which Xxxx has relied. Xxxx has executed this Agreement as its free and voluntary act, without any duress, coercion or undue influence exerted by any other party.
13. No Modification of the Note. Other than the limited forbearance set forth herein, nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to modify, reduce or effect Elio’s obligations under the Loan Documents.
14. Further Assurances. The parties agree to execute any and all additional documents that may reasonably be required in order to evidence, secure or carry out the agreements and undertakings set forth in this Agreement.
15. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts and by facsimile or other electronic signatures, each of which shall constitute a duplicate original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
16. Applicable Law. This Agreement is executed in and shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
17. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
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18. Costs of Enforcement. In the event any party to this Agreement commences any legal action to enforce its rights hereunder as a result of the breach of this Agreement by other party, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to recovery all of its costs and expenses in connection therewith, including all reasonable legal fees and costs.
19. Integration. This Agreement, together with the Loan Documents, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations, agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. In entering into this Agreement, Xxxx acknowledges that it is relying on no statement, representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of any kind made by RACER or any employee or agent of RACER, except for the agreements set forth herein.
20. Survival. All representations, warranties, covenants, agreements, undertakings, waivers and releases of Xxxx contained herein shall survive the termination of the forbearance agreed to hereunder.
21. No Oral Changes. No amendment, modification, termination, discharge or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or of any party’s obligations hereunder shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party intended to be bound thereby and then such amendment, modification, termination or waiver shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose given.
22. Notices. All notices, requests, consents or demands herein provided to be given or made, or which may be given or made by either Party to the other hereunder (collectively, the “Notices”), shall be given or made only in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given: (a) when delivered personally at the address set forth below, or if delivery is rejected when delivery was attempted, or (b) on the first business day after the date sent when sent via reputable overnight courier, property addressed, prepaid and delivered to such courier’s office during its business hours, otherwise, it shall be effective the next Business Day; (c) on the date sent via facsimile or electronic mail transmission, if sent prior to 5:30 PM (eastern standard time) on a business day, and if a hard copy is deposited in the United States mail, properly addressed and first class postage prepaid, return receipt requested. The proper address to which all Notices may be given or made by either party shall be the address set forth below, or to such other address or to such other person as any party shall designate by Notice given to the other party in accordance with this paragraph. The attorneys for either party may, but shall not be required to, deliver any notice pursuant to this Agreement on behalf of their respective clients.
If to Seller:
RACER Trust
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Redevelopment Manager
Facsimile: 734.879.9537
Email: xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx
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With a Copy to:
RACER Trust
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxx Xxxxxx, General Counsel
Facsimile: 734.879.9537
Email : xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx
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And a Copy to:
Xxxxxxxx & Knight LLP
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx, Esq.
Facsimile: 214.999.9279
Email: xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx
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If to Buyer:
Xxxx Motors, Inc.
000 X. XX Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxx Xxxx
Facsimile: ___________
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx
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With a Copy to:
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23. Waiver of Jury Trial. RACER AND XXXX HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, ANY RIGHT THEY OR THEIR AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY LOAN DOCUMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENT CONTEMPLATED TO BE EXECUTED IN CONJUNCTION HEREWITH, THE RELATIONSHIP OF RACER AND XXXX HEREUNDER, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY HERETO. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO RACER ACCEPTING AND ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
RACER:
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REVITALIZ1NG AUTO COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE TRUST
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By:
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EPLET, LLC, acting solely in its capacity as Administrative Trustee of Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response Trust
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By:
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/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Laws
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XXXXXXX X. LAWS, not individually, but acting solely in his capacity as Managing Member
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XXXX:
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XXXX MOTORS, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxx
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Its:
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CEO
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EXHIBIT A
TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT
TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT
This TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT (“Trademark Security Agreement”), dated as of July 1, 2017, is made by and between Xxxx Motors, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Grantor”) in favor of Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response Trust (the “Lender”), a trust formed under the laws of the State of New York.
WHEREAS, the Grantor has entered into a Forbearance Agreement dated as of July 1, 2017 (the “Forbearance Agreement”), with the Lender.
WHEREAS, under the terms of the Forbearance Agreement, the Grantor has granted to the Lender a security interest in, among other property, certain intellectual property of the Grantor, and has agreed to execute and deliver this Trademark Security Agreement for recording with governmental authorities, including, but not limited to, the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Grant of Security. Grantor hereby pledges and grants to the Lender a security interest in and to all of the right, title, and interest of Grantor in, to, and under the following (the “Trademark Collateral”):
(a) the trademark registrations and applications set forth in Schedule I hereto, together with the goodwill connected with the use of and symbolized thereby, and all extensions and renewals thereof (the “Trademarks”);
(b) all rights of any kind whatsoever of Grantor accruing under any of the foregoing provided by applicable law of any jurisdiction, by international treaties and conventions, and otherwise throughout the world;
(c) any and all royalties, fees, income, payments, and other proceeds now or hereafter due or payable with respect to any and all of the foregoing; and
(d) any and all claims and causes of action, with respect to any of the foregoing, whether occurring before, on, or after the date hereof, including all rights to and claims for damages, restitution, and injunctive and other legal and equitable relief for past, present, and future infringement, dilution, misappropriation, violation, misuse, breach, or default, with the right, but no obligation, to xxx for such legal and equitable relief and to collect, or otherwise recover, any such damages.
2. Recordation. Grantor authorizes the Commissioner for Trademarks and any other government officials to record and register this Trademark Security Agreement upon request by the Lender.
3. Forbearance Documents. This Trademark Security Agreement has been entered into pursuant to and in conjunction with the Forbearance Agreement, which is hereby incorporated by reference. The provisions of the Forbearance Agreement shall supersede and control over any conflicting or inconsistent provision herein. The rights and remedies of the Lender with respect to the Trademark Collateral are as provided by the Forbearance Agreement, and related documents, and nothing in this Trademark Security Agreement shall be deemed to limit such rights and remedies.
4. Execution in Counterparts. This Trademark Security Agreement may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Trademark Security Agreement by facsimile or in electronic (i.e., “pdf” or “tif” format) shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement.
5. Successors and Assigns. This Trademark Security Agreement will be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
6. Governing Law. This Trademark Security Agreement and any claim, controversy, dispute, or cause of action (whether in contract or tort or otherwise) based upon, arising out of, or relating to this Trademark Security Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the United States and the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction).
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused this Trademark Security Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above written.
GRANTOR:
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Xxxx Motors, Inc.
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By:
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxx
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Name:
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Xxxx Xxxx
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Title:
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CEO
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Address for Notices:
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AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
LENDER:
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Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response Trust
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By:
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EPLET, LLC, acting solely in its capacity as Administrative Trustee of Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response Trust
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By:
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/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Laws
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XXXXXXX X. LAWS, not individually, but acting solely in his capacity as Managing Member
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AKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF ARIZONA
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COUNTY OF MARICOPA
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On the 25th day of July, 2017, before me personally appeared Xxxx Xxxx, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, who, being duly sworn, did depose and say that he executed the same in his authorized capacity as the CEO of Xxxx Motors, Inc. a Delaware corporation, and acknowledged the instrument to be his free act and deed/the free act and deed of Xxxx Motors, Inc. for the uses and purposes mentioned the instrument.
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Notary Public
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Printed Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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My Commission Expires:
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11-30-2018
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SCHEDULE 1
TRADEMARKS
Trademark Registrations
Xxxx
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Jurisdiction
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Registration
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Registration
Date
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Record Owner
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XXXX & Design
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US
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4,510,655
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April 8, 2014
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Xxxx Motors, Inc. (an Arizona Corporation) [sic]
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XXXX MOTORS
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US
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4,598,749
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September 2, 2014
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Xxxx Motors, Inc. (an Arizona Corporation) [sic]
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