AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
AMENDED
AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
This
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Agreement”)
is
entered into as of January 23, 2006, by and among XXXXX
GOLF, INC.,
a
Delaware corporation; XXXXX
GOLF HOLDING CORP,
a
Delaware corporation; XXXXX
GOLF GP CORP,
a
Delaware corporation; XXXXX
GOLF, LTD.,
a Texas
limited partnership; XXXXX
GOLF IP, LP,
a
Delaware limited partnership; and XXXXX
GOLF MANAGEMENT CORP,
a
Delaware corporation (the “Borrowers”),
whose
address is 0000 X. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx, Xxxxx, 00000 and BANK
OF TEXAS, N.A.
(“Lender”)
whose
address is 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 0000, Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS,
heretofore on February 13, 2004, Borrowers and Lender entered into that certain
Credit Agreement, as amended by (a) First Amendment to Credit Agreement and
Promissory Note dated as of February 10, 2005, among the Borrowers and
Lender and (b) Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of April 13, 2005,
among Borrowers and Lender (said credit agreement as so amended is herein called
the “Existing
Credit Agreement”);
and
WHEREAS,
Borrower has requested additional extensions of credit and certain amendments
to
the Existing Credit Agreement, and Lender, subject to the terms hereof, has
agreed to the same;
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration to the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are acknowledged by each of the parties to this Agreement, the Borrowers and
the
Lender hereby agree that the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended and
restated in its entirety to hereafter read as follows:
ARTICLE
1. DEFINED
TERMS.
“Affiliate”
means,
as to any Person, any other Person (a) that directly or indirectly, through
one
or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or is under common control
with, such Person; (b) that directly or indirectly beneficially owns or holds
five percent (5%) or more of any class of voting stock of such Person; or (c)
five percent (5%) or more of the voting stock of which is directly or indirectly
beneficially owned or held by the Person in question. The term “control” means
the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause
direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the
ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise; provided, however,
in
no event shall the Lender be deemed an Affiliate of the Borrowers or any of
its
Subsidiaries or Affiliates.
“Authorization
Documents”
means,
as to any Person which is not an individual, all appropriate evidences of the
authority of such Person to execute, deliver and perform the Loan Documents
to
which it is a party, including, without limitation, as to any such Person which
is a corporation, resolutions of its Board of Directors certified by its
secretary or an assistant secretary, and a Certificate of Incumbency certified
by its secretary or an assistant secretary certifying the names of the officers
of such Person authorized to sign the Loan Documents to which it is a
party.
“Authorized
Officer”
means,
(a) with respect to the Corporate Borrowers, the President, Vice President,
or
Chief Financial Officer of each such respective Corporate Borrower and (b)
with
respect to the Partnership Borrowers, the President, Vice President, or Chief
Financial Officer of the general partner of the Partnership Borrowers, in each
case as designated in writing to Lender.
“Business
Day”
means
a
day (other than Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday) on which commercial banks
are open for business in Dallas, Texas.
“Capital
Lease Obligation”
means
the amount of Debt under a lease of Property by a Person that would be shown
as
a liability on a balance sheet of such Person prepared for financial reporting
purposes in accordance with GAAP.
“Capital
Expenditure”
means
any expenditure by a Person for (a) an asset which will be used in a year
or years subsequent to the year in which the expenditure is made and which
asset
is properly classified in relevant financial statements of such Person as
equipment, real property, a fixed asset or a similar type of capitalized asset
in accordance with GAAP or (b) an asset relating to or acquired in
connection with an acquired business, and any and all acquisition costs related
to (a) or (b) above.
“Cash
Flow Leverage Ratio”
means,
in respect of a Person and for any period of determination, the ratio of (a)
Funded Debt as of the period of determination to (b) EBITDA minus the sum of
(i)
cash taxes and (ii) distributions on a trailing twelve (12) month period from
the period of determination.
“Charter
Documents”
means,
as to any Person which is not an individual, as applicable, its
articles/certificate of incorporation, bylaws, certificate of partnership,
partnership agreement, certificate of formation, limited liability agreement,
operating agreement and all shareholder agreements, voting trusts and similar
arrangements evidencing the existence, good standing, governance and authority
of such Person together with appropriate certificates of the appropriate
governmental officials of the state of incorporation or formation of such Person
as to the existence and good standing of such Person.
“Closing
Date”
means,
the date upon which all of the conditions precedent set forth in Article 7
hereof have been performed by Borrowers to Lender’s satisfaction.
“Closing
Documents”
means
a
collective reference to (i) the Charter Documents and Authorization Documents
of
Borrowers, certified as of a Current Date; (ii) the Loan Documents, dated as
of
the Closing Date and executed and delivered by the appropriate Person; (iii)
the
Initial Borrowing Base Report certified by the Borrowers, as of a Current Date,
and (iv) the Request for Loan executed by Borrowers.
“Code”
means
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated
and rulings issued thereunder.
“Collateral”
means
all property of any kind which is subject to a Lien in favor of Lender or which,
under the terms of any Loan Documents, is or is purported to be encumbered
by
any Lien in favor of Lender or subject to any Lien in favor of
Lender.
“Commitment”
means
the obligation of Lender to make the Loans to Borrowers pursuant to Section
2.1
up to an
aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding of
$10,000,000.00.
“Corporate
Borrowers”
means
Xxxxx Golf, Inc., Xxxxx Golf Holding Corp, Xxxxx Golf GP Corp, and Xxxxx Golf
Management Corp.
“Current
Date”
means
a
date which is within five (5) calendar days prior to the Closing
Date.
“Current
Maturities of Long-Term Indebtedness”
means,
in respect of a Person and as of any applicable date of determination thereof,
that portion of Long-Term Indebtedness that should be classified as current
in
accordance with GAAP.
“Debt”
means
as to any Person at any time (without duplication): (a) all obligations of
such Person for borrowed money, (b) all obligations of such Person
evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures, or other similar instruments,
(c) all obligations of such Person to pay the deferred purchase price of
property or services, except trade accounts payable of such Person arising
in
the ordinary course of business that are not past due by more than ninety (90)
days, (d) all Capital Lease Obligations of such Person, (e) all Debt
or other obligations of others guaranteed by such Person, (f) all
obligations secured by a Lien existing on property owned by such Person, whether
or not the obligations secured thereby have been assumed by such Person or
are
non-recourse to the credit of such Person, (g) any other obligation for
borrowed money or other financial accommodations which in accordance with GAAP
would be shown as a liability on the balance sheet of such Person, (h) any
repurchase obligation or liability of a Person with respect to accounts, chattel
paper or notes receivable sold by such Person, (i) any liability under a
sale and leaseback transaction that is not a Capital Lease Obligation,
(j) any obligation under any so-called “synthetic leases”, (k) all
reimbursement obligations of such Person (whether contingent or otherwise)
in
respect of letters of credit, bankers’ acceptances, surety or other bonds and
similar instruments, and (m) all liabilities of such Person in respect of
unfunded vested benefits under any Plan.
“Default”
means
any of the events or conditions specified in Section
6.1,
whether
or not any requirement for notice or lapse of time or any other condition has
been satisfied.
“Default
Interest Rate”
has
the
meaning assigned to it in the Note.
“EBITDA”
means
an amount equal to Net Income plus
the sum
of taxes, Interest Expense, depreciation and amortization.
“ERISA”
means
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to
time, together with all rules and regulations promulgated with respect
thereto.
“Event
of Default”
means
any of the events or conditions specified in Section
6.1
provided
that any requirement for notice or lapse of time or any other condition has
been
satisfied.
“Fixed
Charge Coverage Ratio”
means,
in respect of a Person and for any period of determination, the ratio, computed
on a trailing twelve (12) month period, of (a) EBITDA less the sum of (i) all
unfinanced Capital Expenditures (ii) dividends and distributions paid and (iii)
cash taxes paid (without benefit of any refunds), divided by (b) the sum of
(i)
Current Maturities of Long-Term Indebtedness (ii) Capital Lease Obligations,
and
(iii) Interest Expense (excluding capitalized interest).
“Funded
Debt”
means
Debt described in clauses (a), (b), (d), (g), (i), and (j) of the definition
of
“Debt”.
“GAAP”
means
generally accepted accounting principles, applied on a consistent basis, as
set
forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board
of
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and/or in statements
and
pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and/or their
successors which are applicable in the circumstances as of the date in question;
provided, however, for purposes of determining compliance with any covenant
set
forth in Article
4
of this
Agreement, such terms shall be construed in accordance with GAAP as in effect
on
the date of this Agreement applied on a basis consistent with the application
used in the Initial Financial Statements. Accounting principles are applied
on a
“consistent basis” when the accounting principles applied in a current period
are comparable in all material respects to those accounting principles applied
in a preceding period.
“Governmental
Authority”
means
any nation or government, any state or political subdivision thereof and any
entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory, or
administrative functions of or pertaining to government.
“Inactive
Subsidiaries”
has
the
meaning assigned that term in Section
3.22
hereof.
“Indebtedness”
means
the unpaid principal of and interest on (including, without limitation, interest
accruing after the maturity of the Loans and interest accruing after the filing
of any petition in bankruptcy, or the commencement of any insolvency,
reorganization or like proceeding, relating to Borrowers, whether or not a
claim
for post-filing or post-petition interest is allowed in such proceeding) the
Loans and all other obligations and liabilities of Borrowers to Lender, whether
direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, due or to because due, or now
existing or hereafter incurred, which may arise under, out of, or in connection
with, this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any other document made,
delivered or given in connection herewith or therewith, whether on account
of
principal, interest, reimbursement obligations, fees, indemnities, costs,
expenses (including, without limitation, all fees, charges and disbursements
of
counsel to Lender that are required to be paid by Borrowers pursuant hereto)
or
otherwise.
“Interest
Expense”
means,
in respect of a Person and for any period, the interest expense of such Person
for such period determined in accordance with GAAP.
“Law”
means
any law, regulation, rule, order, decree, license or permit, domestic or
foreign.
“Lien”
means
any lien, mortgage, security interest, pledge, deposit, rights of vendor under
any title retention or conditional sale agreement or lease substantially
equivalent thereto, or any charge or encumbrance for security purposes, whether
arising by Law or agreement or otherwise.
“Loan
Documents”
means
this Agreement, the Note, the Security Instruments, and all other certificates,
documents and agreements executed in connection with this
Agreement.
“Loans”
means
the loans made by Lender to Borrowers pursuant to Section
2.1.
“Long-Term
Indebtedness”
means,
in respect of a Person and as of any applicable date of determination thereof,
all Debt which should be classified as “funded indebtedness” or “long-term
indebtedness” on a balance sheet of such Person as of such date in accordance
with GAAP and Long-Term Indebtedness includes Capital Lease
Obligations.
“Material
Adverse Effect”
means
any set of circumstances or events which (a) is or could reasonably be expected
to be material and adverse to the business, condition (financial or otherwise),
operations, Property, assets, operations, prospects or profits of Borrowers,
(b)
has or could reasonably be expected to have any material adverse effect
whatsoever upon the validity or enforceability of any of the Loan Documents
or
any of the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents, (c) materially
impairs or could reasonably be expected to materially impair the ability of
Borrowers to pay the Indebtedness or to perform their respective obligations
under any of the Loan Documents, (d) impairs or could reasonably be expected
to
impair the ability of Lender to enforce its legal rights and remedies under
any
of the Loan Documents, or (e) impairs or could reasonably be expected to impair
the priority of the Liens under any Loan Document or the value of the
Collateral.
“Maximum
Rate”
means
the maximum lawful rate of interest permitted by applicable usury laws now
or
hereafter enacted which interest rate shall change when and as said laws change,
to the extent permitted by said laws, effective on the day such change in said
laws becomes effective, provided, however, that the term “Maximum Rate” means a
rate equal to three (3) percentage points above the Prime Rate as it varies
if
there is no Maximum Rate.
“Net
Income”
means,
for any period, the net income or net loss for such period of any Person,
determined in accordance with GAAP; provided,
however,
there
shall be excluded (a) any write-up of the value of any asset and (b) any
non-cash items.
“Note”
has
the
meaning assigned that term in Section
2.1.
“Partnership
Borrowers”
means
Xxxxx Golf, Ltd. and Xxxxx Golf IP, LP.
“Permitted
Liens”
means
(a) Liens in favor of Lender, (b) Liens for taxes, assessments and other
governmental charges arising by law in the ordinary course of business for
sums
which are not yet due and payable, (c) Liens of mechanics, materialmen,
warehousemen and other like Persons arising by law in the ordinary course of
business for sums which are not yet due and payable, (d) Liens, not delinquent,
created by statute in connection with worker’s compensation, unemployment
insurance and social security obligations, (e) encumbrances consisting of minor
easements, zoning restrictions or other restrictions on the use of real property
that do not (individually or in the aggregate) materially affect the value
of
the assets encumbered or materially impair the ability of any Borrower to use
the assets in its business, and (f) liens held by Xxx Xxxxxx on the liquidated
net assets including the inventory, accounts and account receivables of Xxxxx
Golf, Inc., and Xxxxx Golf, Ltd., to the extent such liens have been
subordinated to the liens held by Lender.
“PBGC”
means
the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation or any entity succeeding to all or
any
of its functions under ERISA.
“Person”
means
an individual, corporation, partnership, association, joint stock company,
trust, estate, unincorporated organization or joint venture, or a court or
governmental unit or any agency or subdivision thereof, or any other legally
recognizable entity.
“Plan”
means
any employee benefit or other plan established or maintained by Borrowers and
which is covered by Title IV of ERISA.
“Prime
Rate”
has
the
meaning set forth in the Note.
“Prohibited
Transaction”
means
any transaction set forth in Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the
Code.
“Property”
means
any interest in any kind of property or assets, whether real, personal or mixed,
or tangible or intangible.
“Reportable
Event”
means
any of the events set forth in Section 4043 of ERISA.
“Security
Instruments”
has
the
meaning assigned to that term in Section
7.1.
“Stock”
means
all shares, options, interests, participations or other equivalents (howsoever
designated) of or in a corporation, whether voting or non-voting, including,
without limitation, common stock, warrants, preferred stock, convertible
debentures, and all agreements, instruments, and documents convertible, in
whole
or in part, into any one or more of all of the foregoing.
“Subsidiary”
means
any corporation of which more than fifty percent (50%) of the issued and
outstanding securities having ordinary voting power for the election of
directors is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a Borrower and/or
one or more of its Subsidiaries.
“Termination
Date” means January 23, 2009, unless sooner terminated pursuant to Section
6.2.
“UCC”
means
the Uniform Commercial Code, as enacted and in effect in the State of
Texas.
ARTICLE
2. AMOUNT
AND TERMS OF CREDIT.
2.1 The
Commitment.
Subject
to, and upon the terms, conditions, covenants and agreements contained in this
Agreement, Lender agrees to make Loans to Borrowers from time to time for a
period from and after the date of this Agreement up to but not including the
Termination Date in such amounts as Borrowers may request up to but not
exceeding an aggregate principal sum at any time outstanding equal to the
Commitment. Within such limits and during such period, Borrowers may borrow,
repay, and re-borrow under this Agreement. To evidence the Loans, Borrowers
will
issue, execute and deliver an amended and restated promissory note (such note
together with any and all renewals, extensions and/or rearrangements thereof
is
called the “Note”)
dated
as of the date of this Agreement in the principal amount of the Commitment
and
payable to the order of Lender on the Termination Date, and otherwise being
in
form and substance satisfactory to Lender. Unpaid principal of, and accrued
interest on, the Loans shall be paid in accordance with the terms of the Note.
Interest on the Loans shall accrue at the rates provided in Section
2.2.
2.2 Interest
Rate.
The
unpaid principal amount of the Note shall, subject to the following sentence,
bear interest as provided in the Note. If at any time the rate of interest
specified in the Note would exceed the Maximum Rate but for the provisions
thereof limiting interest to the Maximum Rate, then any subsequent reduction
shall not reduce the rate of interest on the Loans below the Maximum Rate until
the aggregate amount of interest accrued on the Loans equals the aggregate
amount of interest which would have accrued on the Loans if the interest rate
had not been limited by the Maximum Rate.
2.3 Request
for Loans.
Each
Loan shall be made on the same Business Day as written notice in the form of
the
“Request for Loan” attached to this Agreement as Exhibit
“A”
duly
completed and executed by an Authorized Officer of each Borrower is received
by
Lender if received by 12:00 p.m. (Dallas, Texas time) and on the next Business
Day if received by Lender after 12:00 p.m. (Dallas, Texas time). If all
conditions precedent to the Loan have been met, Lender will, on the date
requested, make the Loan available to Borrowers by depositing the proceeds
thereof into an account maintained at Lender as directed by
Borrowers.
2.4 Mandatory
Prepayments.
If the
unpaid principal balance of the Loans exceeds the Commitment, Borrowers shall
immediately prepay the principal of the Loans in an amount at least equal to
the
excess. Each prepayment of principal under this Section shall be accompanied
by
all interest then accrued and unpaid on the principal so prepaid. Any principal
or interest prepaid under this Section shall be in addition to, and not in
lieu
of, all payments otherwise required to be paid under the Loan Documents at
the
time of the payment.
2.5 Computation
of Interest.
All
payments of interest shall be computed on the per annum basis of a year of
360
days, but to the extent such computations of interest might cause the rate
of
interest to exceed the Maximum Rate, the interest shall be computed on the
basis
of a year of 365 or 366 days, as applicable.
2.6 Voluntary
Prepayments.
Borrowers may prepay the unpaid principal of the Note at any time in whole
or
from time to time in part, without premium or penalty, but with accrued interest
to the date of prepayment on the amount so prepaid. Each prepayment of principal
of the Note shall be applied to reduce the outstanding principal balance of
the
Note.
2.7 Joint
and Several Liability of Borrowers.
(a) Each
of
the Borrowers are accepting joint and several liability under this Agreement,
the Note, and the other Loan Documents in consideration of the financial
accommodations to be provided by the Lender under this Agreement, for the mutual
benefit, directly and indirectly, of each of the Borrowers and in consideration
of the undertakings of the other Borrowers to accept joint and several liability
for the Indebtedness.
(b) Each
of
the Borrowers, jointly and severally, hereby irrevocably and unconditionally
accepts, not merely as a surety but also as a co-debtor, joint and several
liability with the other Borrowers, with respect to the payment and performance
of all of the Indebtedness (including, without limitation, any Indebtedness
arising under this Section 2.7), it being the intention of the parties hereto
that all the Indebtedness shall be the joint and several Indebtedness of each
of
the Borrowers without preferences or distinction among them.
(c) If
and to
the extent that any of the Borrowers shall fail to make any payment with respect
to any of the Indebtedness as and when due in accordance with the terms thereof,
then in each such event the other Borrowers will make such payment with respect
to, such Indebtedness.
(d) The
Indebtedness of each Borrower constitutes the absolute and unconditional, full
recourse Indebtedness of such Borrower enforceable against each such Borrower
to
the full extent of its properties and assets, irrespective of the validity,
regularity or enforceability of this Agreement or any other circumstances
whatsoever.
(e) Each
Borrower hereby waives notice of acceptance of its joint and several liability,
notice of any Loans issued under or pursuant to this Agreement, notice of the
occurrence of any Default, Event of Default, or of any demand for any payment
under this Agreement, the Note, or any of the other Loan Documents (except
for
notices required under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents), notice
of
any action at any time taken or omitted by Lender under or in respect of any
of
the Indebtedness, any requirement of diligence or to mitigate damages and,
generally, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all demands, notices
and
other formalities of every kind in connection with this Agreement, the Note,
and
the other Loan Documents (except as otherwise provided in this Agreement).
Each
Borrower hereby assents to, and waives notice of, any extension or postponement
of the time for the payment of any of the Indebtedness, the acceptance of any
payment of any of the Indebtedness, the acceptance of any partial payment
thereon, any waiver, consent or other action or acquiescence by Lender at any
time or times in respect of any default by any Borrower in the performance
or
satisfaction of any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement
or
any of the other Loan Documents, any and all other indulgences whatsoever by
Lender in respect of any of the Indebtedness, and the taking, addition,
substitution or release, in whole or in part, at any time or times, of any
security for any of the Indebtedness or the addition, substitution or release,
in whole or in part, of any Borrower. The Indebtedness of each Borrower shall
not be diminished or rendered unenforceable by any winding up, reorganization,
arrangement, liquidation, reconstruction or similar proceeding with respect
to
any Borrower or Lender. The joint and several liability of the Borrower
hereunder shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any
absorption, merger, or any other change whatsoever in the name, constitution
or
place of formation of any of the Borrower or Lender.
(f) Each
Borrower hereby agrees that it will not enforce any of its rights of
contribution or subrogation against the other Borrowers with respect to any
liability incurred by it under this Agreement, the Note or any of the other
Loan
Documents, any payments made by it to the Lender with respect to any of the
Indebtedness or any collateral security therefor until such time as all of
the
Indebtedness has been paid in full in cash. Any claim which any Borrower may
have against any other Borrower with respect to any payments to Lender under
this Agreement, the Note or any other Loan Documents are hereby expressly made
subordinate and junior in right of payment, without limitation as to any
increases in the Indebtedness arising hereunder or thereunder, to the prior
payment in full in cash of the Indebtedness and, in the event of any insolvency,
bankruptcy, receivership, liquidation, reorganization or other similar
proceeding under the laws of any jurisdiction relating to any Borrower, its
debts or its assets, whether voluntary or involuntary, all Indebtedness shall
be
paid in full in cash before any payment or distribution of any character,
whether in cash, securities or other property, shall be made to any other
Borrower therefor.
(g) Each
Borrower hereby agrees that, after the occurrence and during the continuance
of
any Default or Event of Default, the payment of any amounts due with respect
to
the indebtedness owing by any Borrower to any other Borrower is hereby
subordinated to the prior payment in full in cash of the Indebtedness. Each
Borrower hereby agrees that after the occurrence and during the continuance
of
any Default or Event of Default, such Borrower will not demand, xxx for or
otherwise attempt to collect any indebtedness of any other Borrower owing to
such Borrower until the Indebtedness shall have been paid in full in cash.
If,
notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, such Borrower shall collect, enforce
or
receive any amounts in respect of such indebtedness, such amounts shall be
collected, enforced and received by such Borrower as trustee for the Lender
for
application to the Indebtedness.
(h) In
addition to all such rights of indemnity and subrogation as the Borrowers may
have under applicable law (but subject to Section 2.7(f)), the Borrowers agree
that (i) in the event a payment shall be made by any Borrower under this
Agreement, the Note or any of the other Loan Documents, the remaining Borrowers
shall indemnify such Borrower for the full amount of such payment and such
Borrower shall be subrogated to the rights of the person to whom such payment
shall have been made to the extent of such payment and (b) in the event any
assets of any Borrower shall be sold pursuant to any Loan Document to satisfy
in
whole or in part a claim of Lender, the remaining Borrowers shall indemnify
such
Borrower in an amount equal to the greater of the book value or the fair market
value of the assets so sold.
(i) Each
Borrower (a “Contributing Borrower”) agrees (subject to Section 2.7(f)) that, in
the event a payment shall be made by any other Borrower under this Agreement,
the Note or any other of the other Loan Documents or assets of any other
Borrower shall be sold pursuant to any Loan Document to satisfy a claim, in
whole or in part, of Lender and such other Borrower (the “Claiming Borrower”)
shall have not been fully indemnified by the other Borrowers as provided in
Section 2.7(h), the Contributing Borrowers shall indemnify the Claiming Borrower
in an amount equal to the amount of such payment or the greater of the book
value or the fair market value of such assets, as the case may be, in each
case
multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the net worth of the
Contributing Borrower on the date hereof and the denominator shall be the
aggregate net worth of all the Borrowers on the date hereof. Any Contributing
Borrower making any payment to a Claiming Borrower pursuant to this Section
2.7(i) shall be subrogated to the rights of such Claiming Borrower under Section
2.7(h) to the extent of such payment.
(j) No
failure on the part of a Borrower to make the payments required by Section
2.7(h) or 2.7(i) (or any other payments required under applicable law or
otherwise) shall in any respect limit the Indebtedness and liabilities of any
Borrower with respect to its Indebtedness under this Agreement, the Note and
the
other Loan Documents, and each Borrower shall remain liable for the full amount
of the Indebtedness.
2.8 Clean-Up
Period.
Borrower will cause the unpaid principal balance of the Note to be reduced
to
zero for at least a thirty (30) consecutive day period in each calendar year
during the term of this Agreement.
ARTICLE
3. REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES.
In
addition to any other representations or warranties made by Borrowers in any
of
the other Loan Documents, in order to induce Lender to enter into this Agreement
and to make the Loans, Borrowers represent and warrant to Lender (which
representations and warranties will survive the delivery of the Note and the
making of the Loans) that:
3.1 Organization.
(a) Each
Corporate Borrower is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in
good
standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation and is duly
qualified to transact business in the State of Texas and in each other
jurisdiction wherein the Property owned or the business transacted by it makes
such qualification necessary.
(b) Each
Partnership Borrower is a limited partnership duly formed and validly existing
under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation and is duly qualified to
transact business in the State of Texas and in each other jurisdiction wherein
the Property owned or the business transacted by it makes such qualification
necessary.
3.2 Power
and Authority.
Each
Borrower has full power and authority to enter into, execute and deliver the
Loan Documents to which it is a party, to consummate the transactions
contemplated in the Loan Documents to which it is a party, and to incur the
obligations provided for in the Loan Documents, all of which have been duly
authorized by all necessary and proper action.
3.3 Consents.
No
consent or approval of any public authority or third party, or of any
stockholders or partners of Borrowers, as applicable, is required as a condition
to the validity of any of the Loan Documents which has not been
obtained.
3.4 Binding
Obligations.
The
Loan Documents constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of each Borrower
to the extent it is a party thereto, enforceable in accordance with their
respective terms, except as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency
or other laws of general application relating to the enforcement of creditors’
rights.
3.5 No
Legal Bar, Etc.
The
execution and delivery of the Loan Documents, the performance by each Borrower
of its obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a party, and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents, do not
and
will not (a) conflict with any provision of any Law, any Borrower’s Charter
Documents, any agreement, judgment, license, order or permit applicable to
or
binding upon any Borrower or any of its Property, (b) result in the acceleration
of any Debt owed by any Borrower, or (c) result in or require the creation
of
any Lien upon any Property of Borrower. No consent, approval, authorization,
or
order of, and no notice to or filing with, any court or governmental authority
or third party is required in connection with the execution, delivery or
performance of any of the Loan Documents or to consummate any transaction
contemplated by the Loan Documents.
3.6 Trade
Names, Place of Business.
No
Borrower has, during the preceding five (5) years, been known by or used any
other name. The chief executive office and principal place of business of
Borrowers are located at the address of Borrowers set forth above.
3.7 Proceedings.
Except
as disclosed in public filings by Xxxxx Golf, Inc., there are no actions, suits
or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of Borrowers, threatened against
or
affecting any Borrower before any court or administrative agency which on the
date of this Agreement has, or which if adversely determined against such
Borrower could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect on
the
Borrowers taken as a whole.
3.8 Financial
Statements.
The
financial statements of Borrowers which have been delivered to Lender prior
to
the date of this Agreement (the “Initial Financial Statements”) have been
prepared in accordance with GAAP and present fairly the financial condition
and
results of the operation of Borrowers as at the dates and for the periods
covered. Since [September
30, 2005],
no
adverse change has occurred in the condition, financial or otherwise, of
Borrowers.
3.9 Investments
and Guaranties.
No
Borrower has made investments in, advances to, or guaranties of the Debt of,
any
Person, except as disclosed in the Initial Financial Statements.
3.10 Debt.
No
Borrower has any Debt, except as disclosed in the Initial Financial
Statements.
3.11 Taxes.
All
income taxes and other taxes due and payable by each Borrower through the date
of this Agreement have been paid prior to becoming delinquent.
3.12 Title.
Each
Borrower has good and indefeasible title to all its Property, free and clear
of
any Liens and security interests, except for Permitted Liens.
3.13 No
Defaults.
No
event or condition has occurred and is continuing which constitutes, or with
notice or lapse of time (or both) would constitute, an Event of Default under
this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents.
3.14 Use
of
Proceeds.
The
proceeds of the Loans will be used solely for (a) working capital and other
general corporate purposes and (b) subject to the limitations set forth in
Section
5.7
of this
Agreement, (i) the repurchase of treasury stock of the Borrowers and (ii)
acquisitions to the extent permitted by the terms of Section
5.3.
3.15 Margin
Securities.
Under
no circumstances will any part of the proceeds of the Loans be used directly
or
indirectly for the purpose, whether immediate, incidental, or ultimate, of
purchasing, carrying or trading in any “margin stock” or any “margin securities”
(as such terms are defined respectively in Regulation T, U or X promulgated
by
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System) or to extend credit to
others directly or indirectly for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any
margin stock or margin securities. Borrower is not engaged principally, or
as
one of its important activities, in the business of extending credit to others
for the purpose of purchasing or carrying such margin stock or margin
securities.
3.16 Compliance
With Laws.
Each
Borrower is conducting its business in material compliance with all applicable
federal, state, and local Laws, including without limitation those pertaining
to
environmental matters; none of the operations of Borrowers are the subject
of
any federal, state or local investigation evaluating whether any material
remedial action is needed to respond to a release of any hazardous or toxic
waste, substance or constituent into the environment; Borrowers have not, and
(to the best knowledge of Borrowers) no other Person has, filed any notice
under
any federal, state or local Law indicating that Borrowers are responsible for
the release into the environment, or the improper storage, of any hazardous
or
toxic waste, substance or constituent or that such waste, substance or
constituent has been released, or is improperly stored, upon any Property of
Borrowers; and Borrowers do not have any material contingent liability in
connection with the release into the environment, or the improper storage,
of
any waste, substance or constituent.
3.17 Good
Consideration.
The
Loan Documents and the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents have
been
or will be executed, delivered and performed in good faith and in exchange
for
reasonably equivalent value.
3.18 Solvency.
Borrowers (a) are not insolvent on the date of this Agreement and will not
become insolvent as a result of entering into the Loan Documents, (b) do not
intend to incur Debt that will be beyond their ability to pay as such Debt
matures. Borrowers’ assets do not constitute unreasonably small capital to carry
out their business as conducted and as proposed to be conducted.
3.19 ERISA.
Borrowers are in compliance in all material respects with all applicable
provisions of ERISA. Neither a Reportable Event nor a Prohibited Transaction
has
occurred and is continuing with respect to any Plan. No notice of intent to
terminate a Plan has been filed, nor has any Plan been terminated. No
circumstances exist which constitute grounds entitling the PBGC to institute
proceedings to terminate, or appoint a trustee to administer, a Plan, nor has
the PBGC instituted any such proceedings. No Borrower has completely or
partially withdrawn from a Multiemployer Plan. The Borrowers have met their
minimum funding requirements under ERISA with respect to all of their Plans,
and
the present value of all vested benefits under each Plan do not exceed the
fair
market value of all Plan assets allocable to such benefits, as determined on
the
most recent valuation date of the Plan and in accordance with ERISA. No Borrower
has incurred any liability to the PBGC under ERISA.
3.20 Common
Enterprise.
The
successful operation and condition of each of the Borrowers is dependent on
the
continued successful performance of the functions of the group of Borrowers
as a
whole and the successful operation of each of the Borrowers are dependent on
the
successful performance and operation of each other Borrower. Each Borrower
expects to derive benefit (and its board of directors or other governing body
has determined that it may reasonably be expected to derive benefit), directly
and indirectly, from successful operations of each of the other Borrowers.
Each
Borrower expects to derive benefit (and the boards of directors or other
governing body of each Borrower has determined that it may reasonably be
expected to derive benefit), directly and indirectly, from the credit extended
by the Lender to Borrowers hereunder, both in their separate capacities and
as
members of the group of companies. Each Borrower has determined that execution,
delivery, and performance of this Agreement and any other Loan Documents to
be
executed by such Borrower is within its purpose, will be of direct and indirect
benefit to such Borrower, and is in its best interest.
3.21 Depository
Relationship.
To
induce the Lender to establish the interest rates provided in the Note,
Borrowers will use Lender as its principal depository bank and the Borrowers
covenant and agree to maintain Lender as their principal depository bank,
including for the maintenance of business, cash management, and operating and
administrative deposit accounts.
3.22 Closed/Inactive
Subsidiaries.
(a) Xxxxx
Golf Foreign Sales Corp., Xxxxx Golf Direct Responses, Ltd., and Xxxxx Golf
RAC
Corp. have terminated their respective existences, and, as a result, are no
longer direct or indirect Subsidiaries or Affiliates of Xxxxx Golf,
Inc.
(b) Xxxxx
Golf UK, Ltd. and Xxxxx Golf Japan, Inc. (the “Inactive Subsidiaries”) are
inactive and do not conduct business, own any assets, or have any
Debt.
ARTICLE
4. AFFIRMATIVE
COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS.
So long
as the Commitment is available to Borrowers and until payment and performance
in
full of the Note and all other Indebtedness, unless Borrowers receive prior
written approval of a deviation therefrom from Lender, Borrowers covenant and
agree with Lender that:
4.1 Business
and Financial Information.
Borrowers will promptly furnish to Lender from time to time such information
regarding the business and affairs and financial condition of Borrowers as
Lender may reasonably request, and will furnish Lender:
(a) Monthly
Financial Statements
- as
soon as available and in any event within thirty (30) days after the end of
each
calendar month during the term of this Agreement, the consolidated balance
sheet
(including, without limitation, a statement of contingent liabilities) of
Borrowers as of the close of such calendar month and the consolidated statement
of operations, cash flows and shareholders’ equity of Borrowers for such
calendar month, setting forth, in each case in comparative form, the figures
for
the corresponding periods in the previous fiscal year as well as year-to-date
figures, all in such detail as Lender may reasonably request and accompanied
by
a statement of an Authorized Officer certifying that the financial statements
fairly present the financial position of Borrowers at the close of such period
and the results of their operations for such period;
(b) Annual
Financial Statements
- as
soon as available and in any event within one hundred twenty (120) days after
the close of each fiscal year of Borrowers during the term of this Agreement,
the audited consolidated balance sheet (including, without limitation, a
statement of contingent liabilities) of Borrowers as at the end of such fiscal
year and the audited consolidated statement of operations, cash flows and
shareholders’ equity of Borrowers for such fiscal year, setting forth, in each
case in comparative form, the figures for the previous fiscal year, all in
reasonable detail and audited by independent certified public accountants of
recognized national standing acceptable to Lender and accompanied by an opinion
of such accountants (which shall not be qualified in any material respect)
to
the effect that such financial statements fairly present the financial condition
and results of operations of Borrowers in accordance with GAAP consistently
applied;
(c) Filing:
(i) 10-Q
quarterly reports within forty-five (45) days of filing and Form 10-K annual
reports within one hundred twenty (120) days of filing;
(ii) any
other
filings made by any Borrower with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission and any successor thereto;
(iii) copies
of
Borrowers’ federal income tax returns, and any amendments thereto, filed with
the Internal Revenue Service; and
(iv) any
other
information that is provided by Xxxxx Golf, Inc. to its
shareholders.
(d) Notice
of Default
-
immediately upon becoming aware of the existence of any event or condition
which
constitutes, or with notice or lapse of time (or both) would constitute, an
Event of Default under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, a
written notice specifying the nature and period of existence of the default
and
what action Borrowers are taking or propose to take with respect
thereto;
(e) Notice
of Claimed Default
-
immediately upon becoming aware that any Person has given notice or taken any
other action with respect to a claimed default under any promissory note,
contract, agreement or undertaking to which any Borrower is a party or by which
any Property of any Borrower may be bound or subject, a written notice
specifying the notice given or action taken by such Person and the nature of
the
claimed default and what action such Borrower is taking or proposes to take
with
respect to the claimed default;
(f) Litigation
-
immediately upon becoming aware of any action, suit, or proceeding pending
or
threatened against or affecting any Borrower in any court or before any
governmental authority, which if adversely determined could have a Material
Adverse Effect, a written notice specifying the nature of the action, suit
or
proceeding and what action such Borrower is taking or proposes to take with
respect to the action, suit or proceeding; and
(g) Material
Adverse Effect
-
immediately upon becoming aware of any event, condition or circumstance that
has, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect, a
written notice specifying the nature of the event, condition or circumstance
and
what action Borrowers are taking or propose to take with respect to the event,
condition or circumstance.
4.2 Compliance
Certificate.
Borrowers will furnish to Lender concurrently with the furnishing of the monthly
and annual financial statements pursuant to Section
4.1
of this
Agreement, a certificate in the form of certificate attached to this Agreement
as Exhibit
“B”
signed
by an Authorized Officer stating:
(a) that
a
review of the activities of Borrowers has been made under his supervision with
a
view to determining whether Borrowers have fulfilled all of their obligations
under the Loan Documents; and
(b) that
Borrowers have fulfilled all of their obligations under the Loan Documents
and
that all representations made in the Loan Documents continue to be true and
correct (or specifying the nature of any change) or if Borrowers shall be in
default, specifying any default and the nature and status of the default and
showing in detail the computations required by the provisions of Section
4.14
and
4.15
based on
the figures which appeared on the books of account of Borrowers at the close
of
the respective period.
4.3 Taxes;
Debts; Etc.
Each
Borrower will (a) timely file all required tax returns, (b) pay all taxes,
assessments, and other governmental charges or levies imposed upon it or upon
its income, profits or Property, (c) pay when due, all trade debt owed by it
on
ordinary trade terms to vendors, suppliers and other Persons providing goods
and
services used by it in the ordinary course of its business, and (d) pay and
discharge when due, all other Debt now or subsequently owed by it, unless the
amount or applicability thereof is being contested in good faith by appropriate
proceedings diligently conducted, provided adequate reserves for the payment
thereof have been established in accordance with GAAP.
4.4 Maintenance
of Existence.
Each
Borrower will maintain its existence, rights and franchises.
4.5 Maintenance
of Properties.
Each
Borrower will maintain its tangible properties, real and personal, in good
order
and repair at all times.
4.6 Maintenance
of Licenses, Etc..
Each
Borrower will maintain in full force and effect at all times, and apply in
a
timely manner for renewal of, all of its licenses, approvals, permits,
franchises, patents, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, and trade names
necessary for the continuation of the operation of its business.
4.7 Compliance;
Environmental Indemnity.
Each
Borrower will comply with, and conduct its business and affairs in compliance
with, all federal, state, and local Laws, rules and governmental requirements,
including, without limitation, those pertaining to pollution or other
environmental matters and all ERISA requirements and obtain all permits,
licenses, and other similar approvals required by all such Laws pertaining
to
the environment. Borrowers shall indemnify Lender and hold Lender harmless
from
and against any claim, loss or damage to which Lender is subjected as a result
of any past, present or future existence, use, handling, storage, transportation
or disposal of any hazardous wastes or substance or toxic substance by
Borrowers. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement
and the payment of the Indebtedness.
4.8 Insurance.
Borrowers will maintain insurance with responsible insurance companies on such
of their Properties, in such amounts and against such risks, as is customarily
maintained by similar businesses operating in the same vicinity, specifically
to
include a policy of fire and extended coverage insurance covering all Property,
business interruption insurance and liability insurance, all to be with such
companies and in such amounts satisfactory to Lender and to name Lender as
loss
payee, and evidence of such insurance shall be supplied to Lender.
4.9 Reimbursement
of Expenses.
If
Borrowers fail to pay any taxes, insurance premiums or other amounts they are
required to pay under this Agreement, or any of the other Loan Documents, and
Lender pays the amounts, upon such payment and demand, Borrowers will
immediately reimburse Lender therefor and each amount paid by Lender shall
constitute Indebtedness owed under this Agreement, shall be secured by the
Loan
Documents and shall accrue interest at the Maximum Rate from the date the amount
is paid by Lender until the date the amount is repaid to Lender.
4.10 Financial
Records; Inspection.
Borrowers will maintain a system of accounting satisfactory to Lender and in
accordance with GAAP, and permit Lender’s officers or authorized representatives
to visit and inspect their books of account and other reports during normal
business hours as often as Lender may desire.
4.11 Location
of Books and Records.
Unless
written notice of another location is given to Lender, each Borrower will
maintain the location of its books and records at the address of Borrower set
forth above.
4.12 Compliance
with Agreements.
Each
Borrower will comply, in all material respects, with all agreements, contracts,
and instruments binding on it or affecting its properties or business, the
noncompliance with which could have a Material Adverse Effect.
4.13 Further
Assurances.
The
Borrowers will execute and deliver such further agreements and instruments
and
take such further action as may be reasonably requested by the Lender to carry
out the provisions and purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents
and to create, preserve, and perfect the Liens of the Lender in the
Collateral.
4.14 Cash
Flow Leverage Ratio.
Borrowers will at all times during the term of this Agreement maintain a Cash
Flow Leverage Ratio of not greater than 3.00 to 1.00; provided, after the
consummation of an acquisition of a Subsidiary as permitted by the terms of
Section 5.3(ii), the EBITDA of such Subsidiary may be included in the
computation of the Cash Flow Leverage Ratio in amounts satisfactory to
Lender.
4.15 Fixed
Charge Coverage Ratio.
The
Borrowers will at all times during the term of this Agreement maintain a Fixed
Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.0.
4.16 Subsidiaries.
Borrowers shall notify Lender in writing of Borrowers’ intention to acquire any
Person as permitted in Section
5.3(ii)
of this
Agreement and upon any such acquisition, Borrowers shall (a) cause such Person
if it becomes a Subsidiary to execute and deliver to Lender (i) such agreements
and documents as Lender deems necessary for the Subsidiary to be a party to
this
Agreement and the Note and be jointly and severally liable together with the
Borrowers for the payment of the Indebtedness (ii) a security agreement and
such
other documents and agreements as Lender deems reasonably necessary, in order
to
grant Lender a perfected first priority security interest in all assets of
the
Subsidiary.
4.17 Acquisition
of Assets by Borrowers.
Borrowers shall notify Lender in writing of Borrowers’ intention to acquire any
assets as permitted by the terms of Section 5.3(i) of this Agreement, and if
such acquisition is consummated and to the extent Lender does not hold a valid
perfected first priority security interest or lien in the assets so acquired,
Borrowers will execute and deliver to Lender such security agreements, deeds
of
trust, mortgages, pledges and other instruments by hypothecation as Lender
may
deem necessary in order to grant Lender a perfected first priority security
interest in and/or Lien upon such assets.
ARTICLE
5. NEGATIVE
COVENANTS. So
long
as the Commitment is available to Borrowers and until payment and performance
in
full of the Note and all other Indebtedness, unless Borrowers receive prior
written approval of a deviation therefrom from Lender (which approval will
not
be unreasonably withheld), Borrowers hereby covenant and agree with Lender
that:
5.1 Liens.
Borrowers will not grant, suffer or permit Liens on or security interests in
any
of their respective Properties, except Permitted Liens.
5.2 Loans,
Advances.
Borrower will not make any loans, advances, capital contributions or investments
to or in any Person, except for (a) loans, advances and investments existing
on
the date of this Agreement which are reflected in the Initial Financial
Statements and (b) advances and loans among the Borrowers.
5.3 Mergers,
Etc.
No
Borrower will (a) amend its Charter Documents or otherwise change its name
or
structure, (b) reactivate any of the Inactive Subsidiaries or permit any of
the
Inactive Subsidiaries to conduct business, (c) form a subsidiary company, (d)
consolidate with or merge into, or acquire any Person, (e) permit any Person
to
consolidate with or merge into, or acquire it, (f) acquire the Stock of any
corporation, or (g) acquire all or substantially all of the assets and business
of any Person or any division of any Person; provided,
however,
subject
to the limitations of Section
5.7
of this
Agreement the Borrowers may, at any time when no Default exists:
(i) acquire
all or substantially all of the assets of any Person provided;
(aa) immediately
after the consummation of the transaction and after giving effect thereto,
no
Default will exist; and
(bb) the
Borrowers have complied with the provisions of Section
4.17
of this
Agreement and shall have granted Lender perfected first priority security
interests in and Liens on the assets and properties so acquired;
and
(ii) acquire
any Person, provided;
(aa) immediately
after the consummation of the transaction and after giving effect thereto,
no
Default will exist;
(bb) the
nature of the business of the Person so acquired is consistent with the current
business operations of Borrowers;
(cc) immediately
after the consummation of the transaction, and after giving effect thereto,
the
Person so acquired:
(1) is
merged
into a Borrower and such Borrower is the surviving and continuing entity;
or
(2) becomes
a
Subsidiary of a Borrower; and
(dd) the
Borrowers have complied with the provisions of Section
4.16
of this
Agreement.
5.4 Disposition
of Assets.
No
Borrower will sell, lease, assign or otherwise dispose of or transfer any of
its
Property except (a) Equipment which is worthless or obsolete or which is
replaced by Equipment of equal suitability and value, provided the proceeds
of
the sale or other disposition are delivered to Lender for application to the
Indebtedness and (b) inventory which is sold in the ordinary course of business
on ordinary trade terms.
5.5 Dividends.
During
the existence of a Default, no Borrower will declare or pay any dividends or
distributions (other than dividends payable in capital stock) on any shares
of
any class of capital stock, any partnership interests or other securities,
or
apply any of its Property or assets to the purchase, redemption or other
retirement of any shares of any class of capital stock, any partnership interest
or other security, or in any way amend its capital structure.
5.6 Nature
of Business.
No
Borrower will change its name, address or the general character of business
as
conducted on the date of this Agreement, and no Borrower will engage in any
type
of business not reasonably related to its business as presently and normally
conducted.
5.7 Repurchase
of Stock and Acquisitions.
Borrowers will not permit the consideration paid and to be paid for (a) the
repurchase of Stock or other ownership interests of Borrowers and (b) the
acquisitions permitted by the terms of Section
5.3,
to
exceed $10,000,000.00 in the aggregate during the term of this
Agreement.
5.8 Capital
Expenditures.
Borrowers will not enter into any commitment to expend an amount for the
acquisition or lease of any Property or asset whether tangible, intangible,
fixed or capital including repairs, replacements and/or improvements, which
are
capitalized under GAAP which exceeds $1,000,000.00 in the aggregate during
any
fiscal year of Borrowers during the term of this Agreement.
5.9 ERISA
Compliance.
Borrowers will not adopt a Plan or amend an existing Plan that results in a
material increase of benefits. Borrowers will not at any time permit any Plan
maintained by them to:
(a) engage
in
any “prohibited transaction” or “reportable event”, as such terms are defined in
ERISA;
(b) incur
any
accumulated funding deficiency; or
(c) terminate
any Plan in a manner which could result in the imposition of Lien on any of
its
Property.
ARTICLE
6. EVENTS
OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
6.1 Events.
Any of
the following events shall be considered an “Event of Default” as that term is
used in this Agreement:
(a) Borrowers
default in the payment of any Indebtedness, whether principal or interest or
any
installment thereof, when due and payable;
(b) any
statement, representation or warranty of any Borrower in any of the Loan
Documents proves to have been incorrect or incomplete in any material respect
when made;
(c) Any
Borrower defaults in the due observance or performance of any of the covenants
or agreements contained in Section
2.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.16
or
4.17
of this
Agreement and such default continues unremedied for a period of thirty (30)
days
after notice of such default is sent by Lender to Borrowers;
(d) Any
Borrower defaults in the due observance or performance of any of the covenants
or agreements contained in Section
4.4, 4.8, 4.14
or
4.15
in
Article
5
of this
Agreement or any Borrower defaults in the due observance or performance of
any
of its covenants or agreements contained in any of the other Loan
Documents.
(e) any
default or event of default occurs under any Loan Document and the same is
not
remedied within the applicable period of grace (if any) provided in the Loan
Document;
(f) Any
Borrower dissolves or terminates its existence or discontinues its usual
business or is enjoined, restrained or in any way prevented by court order
or
order of any governmental authority from conducting all or any material part
of
its business and such order is not lifted within thirty (30) days;
(g) any
involuntary case or other proceeding is commenced against any Borrower which
seeks liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to it or its
debts and liabilities under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law now or
hereafter in effect or seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver,
liquidator, custodian or other similar official of it or any substantial part
of
its property, or for the winding-up or liquidation of its affairs;
(h) Any
Borrower commences a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking liquidation,
reorganization or other relief with respect to it or its debts and liabilities
under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect
or seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or
other similar official of it or any substantial part of its property or consents
to any such relief or to the appointment of or taking possession by any such
official in an involuntary case or other proceeding commenced against it, or
makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or fails generally
to,
or admits in writing its inability to, pay its debts generally as they become
due or takes any action to authorize or effect any of the
foregoing;
(i) Any
Borrower defaults in the payment of principal of or interest on any of its
Debt
to any Person, the non-payment of which could have a Material Adverse Effect;
or
(j) any
event, condition or circumstance occurs which has a Material Adverse Effect
and
Lender has provided Borrowers with written notice of the occurrence of such
event, condition, or circumstance.
6.2 Remedies
Upon Default.
(a) Acceleration.
(i) Upon
the
occurrence of any Event of Default described in Section
6.1(f), (g), or (h),
the
Commitment and all other lending obligations, if any, of Lender under this
Agreement shall immediately terminate, and the total unpaid principal amount
of
the Note together with interest then accrued and unpaid thereon and all other
Indebtedness shall become immediately due and payable, all without demand,
presentment, notice of dishonor, notice of acceleration, notice of intent to
accelerate, notice of intent to demand, protest, or other notice of default
of
any kind, all of which are expressly waived by Borrowers.
(ii) Upon
the
occurrence and at any time during the continuance of any other Event of Default
specified in Section
6.1,
Lender
may, by written notice to Borrowers, (aa) declare the total unpaid principal
amount of the Note together with interest then accrued and unpaid thereon and
all other Indebtedness to be immediately due and payable without demand,
presentment, notice of dishonor, notice of acceleration, notice of intent to
accelerate, notice of intent to demand, protest, or other notice of default
of
any kind, all of which are expressly waived by Borrowers, and/or (bb) terminate
the Commitment and other lending obligations, if any, of Lender under this
Agreement unless and until Lender shall reinstate the same in
writing.
(b) Other
Rights.
In
addition, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Lender may, at its
election, do any one or more of the following:
(i) reduce
any claim to judgment;
(ii) exercise
the rights of offset and/or banker’s lien and apply any and all deposits
(general or special, time or demand, provisional or final) at any time held
and
other indebtedness at any time owing by Lender to or for the credit or the
account of each Borrower against any and all of the Indebtedness, irrespective
of whether or not Lender shall have made any demand under this Agreement or
the
Note and although such Indebtedness may be unmatured;
(iii) foreclose
any and all Liens in favor of Lender and/or otherwise realize upon any and
all
of the rights Lender may have in and to any Collateral, or any part thereof;
or
(iv) exercise
any and all other rights afforded by any applicable laws, or by the Loan
Documents, at law or in equity, or otherwise, including but not limited to,
the
rights to bring suit or other proceedings before any court of competent
jurisdiction, either for specific performance of any covenant or condition
contained in the Loan Documents or in aid of the exercise of any right granted
to Lender in the Loan Documents, all as Lender shall deem appropriate in its
sole discretion.
6.3 No
Waiver or Exhaustion.
No
waiver by Lender of any of its rights or remedies under this Agreement or under
any of the Loan Documents shall be considered a waiver of any other or
subsequent right or remedy of Lender; no delay or omission in the exercise
or
enforcement by Lender of any rights or remedies shall ever be construed as
a
waiver of any right or remedy of Lender; and no exercise or enforcement of
any
such rights or remedies shall ever be held to exhaust any right or remedy of
Lender.
ARTICLE
7. CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT.
7.1 Documents
and Other Items to be Delivered.
Lender
has no obligation to make the first Loan unless Lender shall have received
all
of the following at Lender’s office in Dallas, Texas, all in form, substance and
date satisfactory to Lender:
(a) the
Note
executed by Borrowers;
(b) the
following instruments (the “Security
Instruments”):
(i) one
or
more Security Agreements executed by Borrowers granting Lender a valid, first
priority security interest in all assets, specified in such Security Agreements
whether now owned or subsequently acquired and wherever located and the proceeds
and products therefrom; and
(ii) one
or
more UCC-1 Financing Statements reflecting Borrowers, as Debtor, and Lender,
as
Secured Party, covering the personal property described in the Security
Agreements.
(c) Release
of Liens and UCC-3 Termination Statements executed by such Persons as Lender
deems necessary to insure Lender’s first priority security interest in and to
the Collateral;
(d) search
certificates from the Secretaries of States of Delaware and Texas (and, upon
request by Lender, such other governmental authorities as may be repositories
in
any state, county or parish where each Borrower conducts its business or where
any Collateral may be located), setting forth all Uniform Commercial Code
filings, financing statements, chattel mortgages, assignments and other pledges
of personal property and any and all mechanics’ or repairmens’ liens and
federal, state and county tax filings against each Borrower, which certificates
shall be in form, scope and content satisfactory to Lender and accompanied
by
copies of the filed financial statements, chattel mortgages and/or assignments
and shall confirm that the Collateral is free and clear of all pledges,
assignments, security interest and liens other than those in favor of Lender;
(e) each
other Closing Document executed by the appropriate Persons;
(f) Borrowers
shall have established Lender as its principal depository bank in accordance
with Section
3.21
in a
manner acceptable to Lender; and
7.2 Additional
Conditions Precedent.
Lender
has no obligation to make any Loan unless the following additional conditions
precedent have been satisfied:
(a) all
representations and warranties made by Borrowers in the Loan Documents are
true
on and as of the date of the Loan as if such representations and warranties
had
been made as of the date of the Loan;
(b) as
of the
date of the Loan no event or condition exists which constitutes, or with notice
or lapse of time (or both) would constitute, an Event of Default under this
Agreement;
(c) there
has
been no event, condition or circumstance which has or could reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(d) a
duly
executed Request for Loan has been provided to Lender.
ARTICLE
8. MISCELLANEOUS.
8.1 Enforceability.
If any
provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, this Agreement shall
be
considered divisible and inoperative as to the provision to the extent it is
deemed to be unenforceable, and in all other respects this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect; provided, however, that if the provision may
be
made enforceable by limitations thereof, then the provision shall be enforceable
to the maximum extent permitted by law.
8.2 Performance;
Notice.
The
Loan Documents are performable by Borrowers entirely in the county where
Lender’s main office is located. Any notice required to be provided to Borrowers
under this Agreement that is mailed postage prepaid to Borrowers c/o Adams
Golf,
Inc., 0000 X. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx, Xxxxx 00000 or at the most recent changed
address on file with Lender at least ten (10) days before the time of the event
to which the notice relates shall be deemed reasonable unless any longer period
is required by Law.
8.3 Expenses.
Borrowers hereby agree to pay on demand (a) all costs and expenses of Lender
in
connection with the preparation, negotiation, execution and delivery of the
Loan
Documents and any and all amendment, modifications, renewals, extensions and
supplements to the Loan Documents including, without limitation, the reasonable
fees and the expenses of legal counsel for Lender, (b) all costs and expenses
of
Lender in connection with the enforcement of any of the Loan Documents,
including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and the expenses of legal
counsel for Lender, (c) all transfer, stamp, documentary or other similar taxes,
assessments or charges levied by any governmental authority in respect of any
of
the Loan Documents, (d) all costs, expenses, assessments and other charges
incurred in connection with any filing, registration, recording or perfection
of
any security interest or Lien contemplated by any of the Loan Documents, and
(e)
all other costs and expenses incurred by Lender in connection with any Loan
Document including, without limitation, all costs, expenses and other charges
incurred in connection with obtaining any audit or appraisal in respect of
the
Collateral.
8.4 Successors
and Assigns.
The
terms of this Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors,
administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns of Borrowers
and Lender. Lender reserves the right to assign the Loan Documents in whole
or
in part to any person or entity. In the event more than one party executes
this
Agreement, the obligations of the parties under this Agreement shall be joint
and several. Section headings in this Agreement are included solely for
convenience, are not intended to be full or accurate descriptions of the content
thereof and shall not be construed to enlarge, limit, or otherwise change the
express provision thereof. Pronouns in masculine, feminine, or neuter genders
shall be construed to include any other gender, and words in the singular form
shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context
otherwise requires. If the Loan Documents are given in renewal and extension
of
a prior obligation to Lender, all Liens and other security interests granted
to
secure such prior obligation, if any, are hereby carried over and renewed to
secure the Indebtedness.
8.5 Indemnification.
BORROWERS SHALL INDEMNIFY LENDER AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES,
ATTORNEYS, AND AGENTS FROM, AND HOLD EACH OF THEM HARMLESS AGAINST, ANY AND
ALL
LOSSES, LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, DAMAGES, PENALTIES, JUDGMENTS, DISBURSEMENTS,
COSTS
AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) TO WHICH ANY OF THEM MAY BECOME SUBJECT
WHICH DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISE FROM OR RELATE TO (A) THE NEGOTIATION,
EXECUTION, DELIVERY, PERFORMANCE, ADMINISTRATION OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY OF THE
LOAN DOCUMENTS, (B) ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE LOAN DOCUMENTS,
OR (C) ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, COVENANT, OR OTHER AGREEMENT CONTAINED
IN
ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, EXCEPT FOR LOSSES, LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, DAMAGES,
PENALTIES, JUDGMENTS, DISBURSEMENTS, COSTS AND EXPENSES WHICH ARE CAUSED BY
LENDER’S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT.
8.6 Applicable
Law; Submission To Process.
THE
LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS
OF
THE STATE OF TEXAS, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THE LOAN DOCUMENTS MAY BE GOVERNED
BY
THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT,
THE NOTE, OR ANY OF THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS TO THE CONTRARY, CHAPTER 346 OF
THE
TEXAS FINANCE CODE AS AMENDED SHALL NOT BE APPLICABLE TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE
NOTE OR ANY OF THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS. BORROWERS HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT
THEMSELVES TO THE NONEXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS
SITTING IN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TO THE VENUE OF DALLAS COUNTY AND AGREE AND
CONSENT THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS MAY BE MADE UPON THEM IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT BY ANY MEANS ALLOWED UNDER TEXAS OR FEDERAL
LAW.
8.7 Limitation
On Interest.
It is
expressly stipulated and agreed to be the intent of Borrowers and Lender at
all
times to comply with the applicable Texas law governing the maximum rate or
amount of interest payable on the Note or the Indebtedness (or applicable United
States Federal law to the extent that it permits Lender to contract for, charge,
take, reserve or receive a greater amount of interest than under Texas law).
If
the applicable law is ever judicially interpreted so as to render usurious
any
amount called for under the Note or under any of the other Loan Documents,
or
contracted for, charged, taken, reserved or received with respect to the
Indebtedness, or Lender’s exercise of the option to accelerate the maturity of
the Note, or any prepayment by Borrowers results in Borrowers having paid or
Lender having received any interest in excess of that permitted by applicable
law, then it is Borrowers’ and Lender’s express intent that all excess amounts
theretofore collected by Lender be credited on the principal balance of the
Note
and all other Indebtedness (or, if the Note and all other Indebtedness have
been
or would thereby be paid in full, refunded to Borrowers), and the provisions
of
the Note and the other Loan Documents immediately be deemed reformed and the
amounts thereafter collectible hereunder and thereunder reduced, without the
necessity of the execution of any new document, so as to comply with the
applicable law, but so as to permit the recovery of the fullest amount otherwise
called for hereunder and thereunder; provided, however, if the Note has been
paid in full before the end of the stated term of the Note, then Borrowers
and
Lender agree that Lender shall, with reasonable promptness after Lender
discovers or is advised by Borrowers that interest was received in an amount
in
excess of the Maximum Rate either refund such excess interest to Borrowers
or
credit such excess interest against any other Indebtedness then owing by
Borrowers to Lender. Borrowers hereby agree that as a condition precedent to
any
claim seeking usury penalties against Lender, that Borrowers will provide
written notice to Lender, advising Lender in reasonable detail of the nature
and
amount of the violation, and Lender shall have sixty (60) days after receipt
of
such notice in which to correct such usury violation, if any, by either
refunding such excess interest to Borrowers or crediting such excess interest
against any other indebtedness then owing by Borrowers to Lender. All sums
contracted for, charged or received by Lender for the use, forbearance or
detention of the Indebtedness shall, to the extent permitted by applicable
law,
be amortized or spread, using the actuarial method, throughout the stated term
of the Indebtedness until payment in full so that the rate or amount of interest
on account of the Indebtedness does not exceed the Maximum Rate from time to
time in effect and applicable to the Indebtedness for so long as debt is
outstanding. In no event shall the provisions of Chapter 346 of the Texas
Finance Code (which regulates certain loan accounts and revolving triparty
accounts) apply to the Indebtedness. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained herein or in any of the other Loan Documents, it is not the intention
of Lender to accelerate the maturity of any interest that has not accrued at
the
time of such acceleration or to collect unearned interest at the time of such
acceleration. To the extent that Lender is relying on Chapter 303 of the Texas
Finance Code, as amended, of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas to determine
the Maximum Rate payable on the Indebtedness, Lender will utilize the weekly
ceiling from time to time in effect as provided in Chapter 303, as amended.
To
the extent United States Federal law permits Lender to contract for, charge,
take, receive or reserve a greater amount of interest than under Texas law,
Lender will rely on United States Federal law instead of such Chapter 303,
as
amended, for the purpose of determining the Maximum Rate. Additionally, to
the
extent permitted by applicable law now or hereafter in effect, Lender may,
at
its option and from time to time, implement any other method of computing the
Maximum Rate under such Chapter 303 of the Finance Code, as amended, or under
other applicable law by giving notice, if required, to Borrowers as provided
by
applicable law now or hereafter in effect. Borrowers and Lender hereby agree
that any and all suits alleging the contracting for, charging or receiving
of
usurious interest shall lie in Dallas County, Texas, and each irrevocably waive
the right to venue in any other county.
8.8 No
Oral Agreements.
THIS
AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS CONSTITUTE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WHICH
REPRESENTS THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED
BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE
PARTIES.
8.9 Construction.
Borrowers and Lender acknowledge that each of them has had the benefit of legal
counsel of its own choice and has been afforded an opportunity to review this
Agreement and the other Loan Documents with its legal counsel and that this
Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall be construed as if jointly drafted
by Borrowers and Lender.
8.10 Waiver
Of Jury Trial.
TO THE
FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWERS AND LENDER HEREBY
IRREVOCABLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVE ALL RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION,
PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE)
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED THEREBY OR THE ACTIONS OF LENDER IN THE NEGOTIATION,
ADMINISTRATION, OR ENFORCEMENT THEREOF.
8.11 Participation.
Borrowers hereby acknowledge and agree that Lender has and shall have the right
at any time without the consent of or notice to Borrower to grant participations
in all or part of the Indebtedness now or hereafter outstanding under this
Agreement, the Note, or any of the other Loan Documents and any security
interest and/or Liens on the Property of Borrowers now or hereafter granted
by
Borrowers to Lender as security for the payment and performance of such
obligations. Borrowers hereby authorize Lender and each participant of Lender
in
the case of an Event of Default or demand for payment under this Agreement,
to
proceed directly by right of setoff, banker’s lien or otherwise against any
assets of Borrowers, which may at the time of such Event of Default or demand
for payment be in the hands of Lender or any such participant to the full extent
of its interest in such obligations.
8.12 No
Duty Or Special Relationship.
Borrowers acknowledge that Lender has no duty to Borrowers with respect to
the
loan transactions set forth in the Loan Documents except as expressly provided
for in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and acknowledge that no
fiduciary, trust, or other special relationship exists between Lender and
Borrowers.
8.13 Other
Remedies Not Required.
Borrower may be required to pay the Note in full without the assistance of
any
other party, or any collateral or security for the Note. Lender shall not be
required to mitigate damages, file suit, or take any action to foreclose,
proceed against or exhaust any collateral or security in order to enforce
payment of the Note.
8.14 Inconsistencies
And Conflicts.
To the
extent any irreconcilable conflicts or inconsistencies exist between the terms
of this Agreement and any of the other Loan Documents, the terms of this
Agreement shall govern and control.
8.15 Future
Advances.
No
advance under the Note shall constitute a waiver of any of the conditions of
Lender’s obligation to make further advances nor, in the event Borrowers are
unable to satisfy any such condition, shall any such waiver have the effect
of
precluding Lender from thereafter declaring such inability to be a
Default.
8.16 Lender’s
Discretion.
All
matters hereunder that require Lender’s discretion, (including, without
limitation, whether Borrowers have satisfied any condition precedent), Lender
shall use its sole and reasonable discretion, except as otherwise provided
for
herein. Further, Lender may in its sole discretion waive any of its rights
with
respect to a particular Event of Default.
8.17 Business
Loans.
Borrowers warrant and represent to Lender, and to all other holders of any
debt
evidenced by the Note, that the loan evidenced by the Note is and shall be
for
business, commercial, investment or other similar purpose and not primarily
for
personal, family, household or agricultural use.
8.18 Representations
and Warranties.
All
representations and warranties of Borrowers herein, and all covenants and
agreements made by Borrowers herein made before the effective date of this
Agreement, shall survive such date.
8.19 Binding
Effect.
All
covenants and agreements of Borrowers under this Agreement shall bind the
respective successors and assigns of Borrowers and shall inure to the benefit
of
Lender and its successors and assigns. The rights of Borrowers under this
Agreement are not assignable.
8.20 No
Waiver.
No
course of dealing on the part of Lender, or its officers or employees, nor
any
failure or delay by Lender with respect to exercising any of its rights,
remedies, powers or privileges hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof.
No
indulgence by Lender, or waiver of compliance with any of the terms, covenants,
or provisions of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, shall be construed
as a waiver of Lender’s right to subsequently require strict performance by the
Borrowers. The rights and remedies of the Lender under this
Agreement and
the
other Loan Documents shall be cumulative and the exercise or partial exercise
of
any such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise of any other rights
or remedies.
8.21 Amendment.
Neither
this Agreement nor any provision hereof may be changed, waived, discharged
or
terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the party
against whom enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is
sought.
8.22 Severability.
In the
event any provision contained in any of the Loan Documents shall, for any
reason, be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such provision
shall be severed from the applicable Loan Document, and such invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of the
applicable Loan Document.
8.23 Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, and it shall not be
necessary that any one counterparts be executed by all of the parties hereto.
Each fully or partially executed counterpart shall be deemed an original, but
all such counterparts taken together shall constitute but one and the same
instrument.
8.24 Further
Assurances.
Borrowers will execute and deliver such further instruments as may be deemed
necessary or desirable by Lender to carry out the provisions and purposes of
this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and to preserve and perfect the
Liens of the Lender in the Collateral.
8.25 Right
of Termination.
Borrowers shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time,
provided, that there is no Indebtedness owing at the time of such
termination.
8.26 Confirmation.
Each
Borrower ratifies and confirms that the Security Instruments are and remain
in
full force and effect in accordance with their respective terms, that the
Collateral is unimpaired by this Agreement, and that the Liens, security
interests and other security or collateral held by Lender are hereby renewed,
extended and carried forward to secure any and all the Indebtedness. Borrowers
hereby agree that all applicable limitations periods with respect to the Note,
the Security Instruments and the other Loan Documents are renewed and extended
effective as of the date of this Agreement. Borrowers further acknowledge and
agree that the term “Obligations”,
as
defined in the Security Agreement, shall include any and all Indebtedness as
defined in this Agreement.
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WITNESS
THE EXECUTION HEREOF,
as of
the 9th day of February, 2006.
LENDER:
BANK
OF
TEXAS, N.A., a national banking association
By:
/S/
XXXXX X. XXXXXXXX
Name:
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Title:
Senior Vice President
BORROWERS:
XXXXX
GOLF, INC., a Delaware corporation
By:
/S/
XXXX X. XXXXX
Name:
Xxxx Xxxxx
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
XXXXX
GOLF HOLDING CORP., a Delaware corporation
By:
/S/
XXXX X. XXXXX
Name:
Xxxx Xxxxx
Title:
Vice President
XXXXX
GOLF GP CORP., a Delaware corporation
By:
/S/
XXXX X. XXXXX
Name:
Xxxx Xxxxx
Title:
President
XXXXX
GOLF, LTD., a Texas limited partnership
By:
Xxxxx
Golf GP Corp, a Delaware corporation,
its
sole
General Partner
By:
/S/
XXXX X. XXXXX
Name:
Xxxx Xxxxx
Title:
President
XXXXX
GOLF IP LP, a Delaware corporation
By:
Xxxxx
Golf GP Corp, a Delaware corporation,
its
sole
General Partner
By:
/S/
XXXX X. XXXXX
Name:
Xxxx Xxxxx
Title:
President
XXXXX
GOLF MANAGEMENT CORP., a Delaware corporation
By:
/S/
XXXX X. XXXXX
Name:
Xxxx Xxxxx
Title:
Vice President
EXHIBIT
“A”
REQUEST
FOR LOAN
Reference
is made to that certain Credit Agreement dated as of February __, 2004 (as
from
time to time amended, the “Agreement”), by and among Xxxxx Golf, Inc., Xxxxx
Golf Holding Corp., Xxxxx Golf GP Corp., Xxxxx Golf, Ltd., Xxxxx Golf IP, LP,
and Xxxxx Golf Management Corp. (“Borrowers”) and Bank of Texas, N.A.
(“Lender”). Terms which are defined in the Agreement are used herein with the
meanings given them in the Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement,
Borrowers hereby request Lender to make a Loan in the amount set forth below
in
Item (4) under the heading “Borrowing Information”.
To
induce
Lender to make the requested Loan, Borrowers hereby represent, warrant,
acknowledge, and agree to and with Lender that:
(a) The
officer of Borrowers signing this instrument is the duly elected, qualified
and
acting officer of Borrowers as indicated below such officer’s signature hereto
having all necessary authority to act for Borrowers in making the request herein
contained.
(b) All
representations and warranties contained in the Agreement and in each of the
other Loan Documents are true and correct in all respects on and as of the
date
hereof with the same force and effect as if made on and as of such
date.
(c) All
covenants and agreements contained in the Agreement and in each of the other
Loan Documents to have been complied with and performed on or prior to the
making of the requested Loan have been fully complied with and
performed.
(d) No
Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result
from
the requested Loan.
(e) All
conditions precedent to the advance of the requested Loan set forth in Article
7
of the Agreement have been satisfied.
(f) Since
the
date of the latest Compliance Certificate delivered to Lender, there has been
no
material adverse change in the Collateral or in the business, assets,
operations, prospects or condition, financial or otherwise, of
Borrowers.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF,
this
instrument is executed as of ____________________.
[BORROWERS]
By:
________________________________________
Printed
Name: ________________________________
Title:
_______________________________________
EXHIBIT
“B”
COMPLIANCE
CERTIFICATE
Reference
is made to the Credit Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of February __, 2004,
made by and between XXXXX GOLF, INC., XXXXX GOLF HOLDING CORP., XXXXX GOLF
GP
CORP., XXXXX GOLF, LTD., XXXXX GOLF IP, LP, and XXXXX GOLF MANAGEMENT CORP.
(“Borrowers”) and BANK OF TEXAS, N.A. (“Lender”). Terms which are defined in the
Agreement are used herein with the meanings given them in the Agreement. The
undersigned hereby certifies that he is a duly elected, qualified, and acting
officer of Borrower, and that:
(aa) a
review
of the activities of Borrowers has been made under his supervision with a view
to determining whether Borrowers have fulfilled all of their obligations under
the Agreement and the other Loan Documents;
(bb) Borrowers
have fulfilled all of their obligations under the Agreement and the other Loan
Documents and all representations and warranties made in the Agreement and
the
other Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects on and as
of
the date hereof with the same force and effect as though made on and as of
the
date hereof;
(cc) no
Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing as of the date
hereof;
(dd) Borrowers
are in compliance with the terms and conditions of all leases covering property
upon which the Collateral is located and all such leases are in full force
and
effect; and
(ee) attached
hereto as Schedule A is a report prepared by the undersigned setting forth
information and calculations that demonstrate compliance (or noncompliance)
with
the covenants set forth in Section 4.14 and 4.15 of the Agreement.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF,
this
certificate is executed as of _________________.
By:
________________________________
Printed
Name: ________________________
Title:
_______________________________
SCHEDULE
A
Borrower
has complied with the covenants contained in Sections
4.14 and 4.15
of the
Agreement as detailed below:
(a)
|
Actual
Cash Flow Leverage Ratio
|
___ to 1.00 | |
Required
Cash Flow Leverage Ratio
|
3.00 to 1.00 | ||
(b)
|
Actual
Fixed Charge
|
___ to 1.00 | |
Required
Fixed Charge1.25 to 1.00
|
AMENDED
AND RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTE
$10,000,000.00 |
January
23, 2006
|
FOR
VALUE
RECEIVED, XXXXX
GOLF, INC.,
a
Delaware corporation, XXXXX
GOLF HOLDING CORP,
a
Delaware corporation, XXXXX
GOLF GP CORP,
a
Delaware corporation, XXXXX
GOLF, LTD.,
a Texas
limited partnership, XXXXX
GOLF IP, LP,
a
Delaware limited partnership, and XXXXX
GOLF MANAGEMENT CORP,
a
Delaware corporation (whether one or more, “Borrower”),
having an address at 0000 X. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx, Xxxxx 00000, hereby promises
to pay to the order of BANK
OF TEXAS, N.A.,
a
national banking association (together with its successors and assigns and
any
subsequent holders of this Promissory Note, the “Lender”),
as
hereinafter provided, the principal sum of TEN MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($10,000,000.00) or so much thereof as may be advanced by Lender from time
to
time hereunder to or for the benefit or account of Borrower, together with
interest thereon at the Note Rate (as hereinafter defined), and otherwise in
strict accordance with the terms and provisions hereof.
ARTICLE
9.
DEFINITIONS
9.1 Definitions.
As used
in this Promissory Note, the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
Applicable
Margin:
The
Applicable Margin is the percent per annum set forth below, based on Borrower’s
Cash Flow Coverage Ratio as set forth in the most recent compliance certificate
received by Lender:
Applicable
Margin
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[Ratio]
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For
Prime Rate
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For
LIBOR
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Equal
to or less than 1.00 to 1.00
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-1.00%
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1.50%
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Greater
than 1.00 to 1.00 but less than 1.50 to 1.00
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-0.75%
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1.75%
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Equal
to 1.50 to 1.00 but less than 2.00 to 1.00
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-0.50%
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2.00%
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Equal
to 2.00 to 1.00 but less than 2.50 to 1.00
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-0.25%
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2.25%
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Equal
to 2.50 to 1.00 but less than 3.00 to 1.00
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0.0%
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2.50%
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The
Applicable Margin will be determined from Borrower’s most recent compliance
certificate (or if no compliance certificate is required, Borrower’s most recent
financial statements) received by Lender. The Applicable Margin will be in
effect from the first day of the month following receipt of that certificate
or
financial statement until the first day of the month following receipt of the
next compliance certificate or financial statement. Until Lender receives the
first certificate or financial statement, the Applicable Margin will be -1.00%
for Base Rate loans and 1.50% for LIBOR loans. Thereafter if any compliance
certificate or financial statement is not delivered on time, the Applicable
Margin from the date such certificate or financial statement was due until
Lender receives it will be the highest level set forth above.
Applicable
Rate:
(i) In
the case of a Portion bearing interest based upon the Base Rate, the Base Rate
plus the Applicable Margin and (ii) in the case of a Portion bearing interest
based xxxx XXXXX, XXXXX plus the Applicable Margin.
Base
Rate:
For any
day, a rate of interest equal to the Prime Rate for such day.
Borrower:
As
identified in the introductory paragraph of this Note.
Business
Day:
A
weekday, Monday through Friday, except a legal holiday or a day on which banking
institutions in Dallas, Texas are authorized or required by law to be closed.
Unless otherwise provided, the term “days”
when
used herein shall mean calendar days.
Change:
(i) any
change after the date of this Note in the risk-based capital guidelines
applicable to Lender or (ii) any adoption of or change in any other law,
governmental or quasi-governmental rule, regulation, policy, guideline,
interpretation, or directive (whether or not having the force of law) after
the
date of this Note that affects capital adequacy or the amount of capital
required or expected to be maintained by Lender or any entity controlling
Lender.
Charges:
All
fees, charges and/or any other things of value, if any, contracted for, charged,
taken, received or reserved by Lender in connection with the transactions
relating to this Note and the other Loan Documents, which are treated as
interest under applicable law.
Debtor
Relief Laws:
Title 11 of the United States Code, as now or hereafter in effect, or any
other applicable law, domestic or foreign, as now or hereafter in effect,
relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, receivership, reorganization,
arrangement or composition, extension or adjustment of debts, or similar laws
affecting the rights of creditors.
Default
Interest Rate:
A rate
per annum equal to the Note Rate plus three percent (3%), but in no event in
excess of the Maximum Rate.
Event
of Default:
As
defined in the Loan Agreement.
Funding
Indemnification:
The
amount (which shall be payable on Lender’s written demand notwithstanding any
contrary provision in this Note) necessary to promptly compensate Lender for,
and hold it harmless from, any loss, cost or expense incurred by it as a result
of:
(a) any
payment or prepayment of any Portion bearing interest based upon LIBOR on a
day
other than the last day of the relevant LIBOR Interest Period (whether
voluntary, mandatory, automatic, by reason of acceleration, or otherwise);
or
(b) any
failure by Borrower to prepay, borrow, continue or convert a Portion bearing
or
selected to bear interest based upon LIBOR on the date or in the amount selected
by Borrower,
including
any loss of anticipated profits and any loss or expense arising from the
liquidation or reemployment of funds obtained by it to maintain such portion
or
from fees payable to terminate the deposits from which such funds were obtained.
Borrower shall also pay any customary administrative fees charged by Lender
in
connection with the foregoing. For purposes of calculating amounts payable
by
Borrower to Lender hereunder, Lender shall be deemed to have funded the Portion
based upon LIBOR by a matching deposit or other borrowing in the London
inter-bank market for a comparable amount and for a comparable period, whether
or not such Portion was in fact so funded.
Lender:
As
identified in the introductory paragraph of this Note.
LIBOR
Banking Day:
Any day
on which commercial banks in the City of London, England are open for business
and dealing in offshore dollars.
LIBOR
Determination Date:
A day
that is three LIBOR Banking Days prior to the beginning of the relevant LIBOR
Interest Period.
LIBOR
Interest Period:
A
period of one, two or three months. The first day of the interest period must
be
a LIBOR Banking Day. The last day of the interest period and the actual number
of days during the interest period will be determined by Lender using the
practices of the London inter-bank market.
LIBOR:
With
respect to each LIBOR Interest Period, the rate (expressed as a percentage
per
annum and adjusted as described in the last sentence of this definition of
LIBOR) for deposits in United States Dollars that appears on Telerate Page
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(or the successor thereto) as of 11:00 a.m., London, England time, on the
related LIBOR Determination Date. If such rate does not appear on such screen
or
service, or such screen or service shall cease to be available, LIBOR shall
be
determined by Lender to be the offered rate on such other screen or service
that
displays an average British Bankers Association Interest Settlement Rate for
deposits in United States Dollars (for delivery on the first day of such LIBOR
Interest Period) for a term equivalent to such LIBOR Interest Period as of
11:00
a.m. on the relevant LIBOR Determination Date. If the rates referenced in the
two preceding sentences are not available, LIBOR for the relevant LIBOR Interest
Period will be determined by such alternate method or reasonably selected by
Lender. LIBOR shall be adjusted from time to time in Lender’s sole discretion
for then-applicable reserve requirements, deposit insurance assessment rates,
marginal emergency, supplemental, special and other reserve percentages, and
other regulatory costs.
Loan
Agreement:
The
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement of even date herewith executed by Lender
and Borrower.
Loan
Documents:
As
defined in the Loan Agreement.
Maturity
Date:
January
23, 2009.
Maximum
Rate:
As
defined in the Loan Agreement.
Note:
This
Promissory Note.
Note
Rate:
The
rate equal to the lesser of (a) the Maximum Rate or (b) the Applicable
Rate.
Payment
Date:
The
first day of each and every January, April, July and October during the term
of
this Note and the last day of each LIBOR Interest Period.
Portion:
Any
principal amount bearing interest based upon the Base Rate or
LIBOR.
Prime
Rate:
The
rate of interest per annum set and published by BOK Financial Corporation on
a
daily basis from time to time as the BOKF National Prime Rate. The Prime Rate
is
not necessarily the lowest rate charged by Lender on its loans and is set by
Lender in its sole discretion. If
such
prime rate shall cease to be published or is published infrequently or
sporadically, then the Prime Rate shall be the rate of interest per annum
established from time to time by Lender and designated as its base or prime
rate, which may not necessarily be the lowest interest rate charged by Lender,
and is set by Lender in its sole discretion. Borrower
understands that Lender may make loans based on other rates as
well.
Related
Indebtedness:
Any and
all indebtedness paid or payable by Borrower to Lender pursuant to the Loan
Documents or any other communication or writing by or between Borrower and
Lender related to the transaction or transactions that are the subject matter
of
the Loan Documents, except such indebtedness which has been paid or is payable
by Borrower to Lender under this Note.
Any
capitalized term used in this Note and not otherwise defined herein shall have
the meaning ascribed to each such term in the Loan Agreement. All terms used
herein, whether or not defined in Section 1.1
hereof,
and whether used in singular or plural form, shall be deemed to refer to the
object of such term whether such is singular or plural in nature, as the context
may suggest or require.
ARTICLE
10.
PAYMENT
TERMS
10.1 Payment
of Principal and Interest.
All
accrued but unpaid interest on the principal balance of this Note outstanding
from time to time shall be payable on each Payment Date commencing April 1,
2006. The then outstanding principal balance of this Note and all accrued but
unpaid interest thereon shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date. Borrower
may from time to time during the term of this Note borrow, partially or wholly
repay its outstanding borrowings, and reborrow, subject to all of the
limitations, terms and conditions of this Note and of the Loan Documents;
provided however, that the total outstanding borrowings under this Note shall
not at any time exceed the principal amount stated above. The unpaid principal
balance of this Note at any time shall be the total amounts advanced hereunder
by Lender less the amount of principal payments made hereon by or for Borrower,
which balance may be endorsed hereon from time to time by Lender or otherwise
noted in Lender’s records, which notations shall be, absent manifest error,
conclusive evidence of the amounts owing hereunder from time to
time.
10.2 Application.
Except
as expressly provided herein to the contrary, all payments on this Note shall
be
applied in the following order of priority: (i) the payment or
reimbursement of any expenses, costs or obligations (other than the outstanding
principal balance hereof and interest hereon) for which either Borrower shall
be
obligated or Lender shall be entitled pursuant to the provisions of this Note
or
the other Loan Documents, (ii) the payment of accrued but unpaid interest
hereon, and (iii) the payment of all or any portion of the principal
balance hereof then outstanding hereunder, in the direct order of maturity.
If
an Event of Default exists under this Note or under any of the other Loan
Documents, then Lender may, at the sole option of Lender, apply any such
payments, at any time and from time to time, to any of the items specified
in
clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) above without regard to the order of priority
otherwise specified in this Section
2.2
and any
application to the outstanding principal balance hereof may be made in either
direct or inverse order of maturity.
10.3 Payments.
All
payments under this Note made to Lender shall be made in immediately available
funds at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 0000, Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000 (or at such other
place as Lender, in Lender’s sole discretion, may have established by delivery
of written notice thereof to Borrower from time to time), without offset, in
lawful money of the United States of America, which shall at the time of payment
be legal tender in payment of all debts and dues, public and private. Payments
by check or draft shall not constitute payment in immediately available funds
until the required amount is actually received by Lender in full. Payments
in
immediately available funds received by Lender in the place designated for
payment on a Business Day prior to 11:00 a.m. Dallas, Texas time at said place
of payment shall be credited prior to the close of business on the Business
Day
received, while payments received by Lender on a day other than a Business
Day
or after 11:00 a.m. Dallas, Texas time on a Business Day shall not be credited
until the next succeeding Business Day. If any payment of principal or interest
on this Note shall become due and payable on a day other than a Business Day,
such payment shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day. Any such
extension of time for payment shall be included in computing interest which
has
accrued and shall be payable in connection with such payment.
10.4 Rate
Selection, Etc.
Borrower
may select, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below, a Note Rate
based upon either LIBOR or the Base Rate for the entire principal amount of
this
Note then outstanding or any Portion thereof. No more than three LIBOR Interest
Periods may be outstanding at any time, and each Portion bearing interest based
on LIBOR shall be at least $500,000.00. Borrower may designate the Portion
to
bear interest based upon LIBOR by giving Lender written notice of its selection
before 11:00 a.m. (Dallas, Texas time) on the LIBOR Determination Date, which
selection shall be irrevocable, for each LIBOR Interest Period. If an Event
of
Default has occurred and is continuing, the option to select LIBOR as a basis
for the Note Rate shall be terminated. No LIBOR Interest Period may extend
beyond the Maturity Date. Any Portion for which LIBOR Interest Period is not
selected shall bear interest at a Note Rate based upon the Base Rate. The
determination by Lender of the Note Rate shall, in the absence of manifest
error, be conclusive and binding in all respects. Notwithstanding anything
contained herein to the contrary, if (i) at any time, Lender determines
(which determination shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error)
that
any applicable law or regulation or any change therein or the interpretation
or
application thereof or compliance therewith by Lender (A) prohibits,
restricts or makes impossible the charging of interest based on LIBOR or
(B) shall make it unlawful for Lender to make or maintain the indebtedness
evidenced by this Note in eurodollars, or (ii) at the time of or prior to
the determination of the Note Rate, Lender determines (which determination
shall
be conclusive in the absence of manifest error) that by reason of circumstances
affecting the London interbank market generally, (A) deposits in United
States Dollars in the relevant amounts and of the relevant maturity are not
available to Lender in the London interbank market, (B) the Note Rate does
not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to Lender of making or maintaining
the loan, due to changes in administrative costs, fees, tariffs and taxes and
other matters outside of Lender’s reasonable control, or (C) adequate and
fair means do not or will not exist for determining the Note Rate as set forth
in this Note, then Lender shall give Borrower prompt notice thereof, and this
Note shall bear interest, and continue to bear interest until Lender determines
that the applicable circumstance described in the foregoing clauses
(i) (A) or (B) or (ii) (A), (B) or (C)
no
longer pertains, at the Base Rate plus Applicable Margin.
10.5 Computation
Period.
Interest on the indebtedness evidenced by this Note shall be computed on the
basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day year and shall accrue on the actual
number of days elapsed for any whole or partial month in which interest is
being
calculated. In computing the number of days during which interest accrues,
the
day on which funds are initially advanced shall be included regardless of the
time of day such advance is made, and the day on which funds are repaid shall
be
included unless repayment is credited prior to the close of business on the
Business Day received as provided in Section 2.3
hereof.
10.6 Prepayment.
Borrower shall have the right to prepay, at any time and from time to time
without fee, premium or penalty (except as noted below), all or any Portion
of
the outstanding principal balance hereof, provided, however, that (a) such
prepayment shall also include any and all accrued but unpaid interest on the
amount of principal being so prepaid through and including the date of
prepayment, plus any other sums which have become due to Lender under the other
Loan Documents on or before the date of prepayment, but which have not been
fully paid and (b) any Funding Indemnification.
10.7 Unconditional
Payment.
Borrower is and shall be obligated to pay all principal, interest and any and
all other amounts which become payable under this Note or under any of the
other
Loan Documents absolutely and unconditionally and without any abatement,
postponement, diminution or deduction whatsoever and without any reduction
for
counterclaim or setoff whatsoever. If at any time any payment received by Lender
hereunder shall be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been
a
voidable preference or fraudulent conveyance under any Debtor Relief Law, then
the obligation to make such payment shall survive any cancellation or
satisfaction of this Note or return thereof to Borrower and shall not be
discharged or satisfied with any prior payment thereof or cancellation of this
Note, but shall remain a valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance
with the terms and provisions hereof, and such payment shall be immediately
due
and payable upon demand.
10.8 Partial
or Incomplete Payments.
Remittances in payment of any part of this Note other than in the required
amount in immediately available funds at the place where this Note is payable
shall not, regardless of any receipt or credit issued therefor, constitute
payment until the required amount is actually received by Lender in full in
accordance herewith and shall be made and accepted subject to the condition
that
any check or draft may be handled for collection in accordance with the practice
of the collecting bank or banks. Acceptance by Lender of any payment in an
amount less than the full amount then due shall be deemed an acceptance on
account only, and the failure to pay the entire amount then due shall be and
continue to be an Event of Default in the payment of this Note.
10.9 Default
Interest Rate, etc.
For so
long as any Event of Default exists under this Note or under any of the other
Loan Documents, regardless of whether or not there has been an acceleration
of
the indebtedness evidenced by this Note, and at all times after the maturity
of
the indebtedness evidenced by this Note (whether by acceleration or otherwise),
and in addition to all other rights and remedies of Lender hereunder, interest
shall accrue on the outstanding principal balance hereof at the Default Interest
Rate, and such accrued interest shall be immediately due and payable. Borrower
acknowledges that it would be extremely difficult or impracticable to determine
Lender’s actual damages resulting from any late payment or Event of Default, and
such late charges and accrued interest are reasonable estimates of those damages
and do not constitute a penalty. If Lender determines that the amount of capital
required or expected to be maintained by Lender or any entity controlling
Lender, is increased as a result of a Change, then, within fifteen (15) days
of
demand by Lender, Borrower shall pay to Lender the amount necessary to
compensate for any shortfall in the rate of return on the portion of such
increased capital that Lender determines is attributable to this Note or the
principal amount outstanding hereunder (after taking into account Lender’s
policies as to capital adequacy).
ARTICLE
11.
EVENT
OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
11.1 Event
of Default.
The
occurrence or happening, at any time and from time to time, of any event or
condition which constitutes an Event of Default under the Loan Agreement shall
immediately constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note.
11.2 Remedies.
Upon
the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender shall have the immediate right
to
exercise any and all rights and remedies afforded Lender under the Loan
Documents, at law, or in equity.
ARTICLE
12.
GENERAL
PROVISIONS
12.1 No
Waiver; Amendment.
No
failure to accelerate the indebtedness evidenced by this Note by reason of
an
Event of Default hereunder, acceptance of a partial or past due payment, or
indulgences granted from time to time shall be construed (i) as a novation
of
this Note or as a reinstatement of the indebtedness evidenced by this Note
or as
a waiver of such right of acceleration or of the right of Lender thereafter
to
insist upon strict compliance with the terms of this Note, or (ii) to prevent
the exercise of such right of acceleration or any other right granted under
this
Note, under any of the other Loan Documents or by any applicable laws. Borrower
hereby expressly waives and relinquishes the benefit of any statute or rule
of
law or equity now provided, or which may hereafter be provided, which would
produce a result contrary to or in conflict with the foregoing. The failure
to
exercise any remedy available to Lender shall not be deemed to be a waiver
of
any rights or remedies of Lender under this Note or under any of the other
Loan
Documents, or at law or in equity. No extension of the time for the payment
of
this Note or any installment due hereunder, made by agreement with any person
now or hereafter liable for the payment of this Note, shall operate to release,
discharge, modify, change or affect the original liability of Borrower under
this Note, either in whole or in part, unless Lender specifically, unequivocally
and expressly agrees otherwise in writing. This Note may not be changed orally,
but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement
of any waiver, change, or modification is sought.
12.2 Waivers.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THE LOAN DOCUMENTS TO THE CONTRARY, BORROWER
AND ANY ENDORSERS OR GUARANTORS HEREOF SEVERALLY WAIVE AND RELINQUISH
PRESENTMENT FOR PAYMENT, DEMAND, NOTICE OF NONPAYMENT OR NONPERFORMANCE,
PROTEST, NOTICE OF PROTEST, NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACCELERATE, NOTICE OF
ACCELERATION OR ANY OTHER NOTICES OR ANY OTHER ACTION. BORROWER AND ANY
ENDORSERS OR GUARANTORS HEREOF SEVERALLY WAIVE AND RELINQUISH, TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL RIGHTS TO THE BENEFITS OF ANY MORATORIUM,
REINSTATEMENT, MARSHALING, FORBEARANCE, VALUATION, STAY, EXTENSION, REDEMPTION,
APPRAISEMENT, EXEMPTION AND HOMESTEAD NOW OR HEREAFTER PROVIDED BY THE
CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OF EACH STATE THEREOF,
BOTH AS TO ITSELF AND IN AND TO ALL OF ITS PROPERTY, REAL AND PERSONAL, AGAINST
THE ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTION OF THE OBLIGATIONS EVIDENCED BY THIS NOTE OR
BY
THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS.
12.3 Interest
Provisions.
(a) Savings
Clause.
This
Note is expressly made subject to the provisions of the Loan Agreement which
more fully set out the limitations on how interest accrues hereon.
(b) Ceiling
Election.
To the
extent that Lender is relying on Chapter 303 of the Texas Finance Code to
determine the Maximum Rate payable on the Note and/or any other portion of
the
Indebtedness, Lender will utilize the weekly ceiling from time to time in effect
as provided in such Chapter 303, as amended. To the extent United States
federal law permits Lender to contract for, charge, take, receive or reserve
a
greater amount of interest than under Texas law, Lender will rely on United
States federal law instead of such Chapter 303 for the purpose of
determining the Maximum Rate. Additionally, to the extent permitted by
applicable law now or hereafter in effect, Lender may, at its option and from
time to time, utilize any other method of establishing the Maximum Rate under
such Chapter 303 or under other applicable law by giving notice, if
required, to Borrower as provided by applicable law now or hereafter in
effect.
12.4 Further
Assurances and Corrections.
From
time to time, at the request of Lender, Borrower will (i) promptly correct
any defect, error or omission which may be discovered in the contents of this
Note or in any other Loan Document or in the execution or acknowledgment
thereof; (ii) execute, acknowledge, deliver, record and/or file (or cause
to be executed, acknowledged, delivered, recorded and/or filed) such further
documents and instruments (including, without limitation, further deeds of
trust, security agreements, financing statements, continuation statements and
assignments of rents) and perform such further acts and provide such further
assurances as may be necessary, desirable, or proper, in Lender’s opinion,
(A) to carry out more effectively the purposes of this Note and the Loan
Documents and the transactions contemplated hereunder and thereunder, (B) to
confirm the rights created under this Note and the other Loan Documents, (C)
to
protect and further the validity, priority and enforceability of this Note
and
the other Loan Documents and the liens and security interests created thereby,
and (D) to subject to the Loan Documents any property of Borrower intended
by
the terms of any one or more of the Loan Documents to be encumbered by the
Loan
Documents; and (iii) pay all costs in connection with any of the
foregoing.
12.5 Governing
Law.
This
Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State
of Texas.
12.6 Counting
of Days.
If any
time period referenced hereunder ends on a day other than a Business Day, such
time period shall be deemed to end on the next succeeding Business
Day.
12.7 Relationship
of the Parties.
Notwithstanding any prior business or personal relationship between Borrower
and
Lender, or any officer, director or employee of Lender, that may exist or have
existed, the relationship between Borrower and Lender is solely that of debtor
and creditor, Lender has no fiduciary or other special relationship with
Borrower, Borrower and Lender are not partners or joint venturers, and no term
or condition of any of the Loan Documents shall be construed so as to deem
the
relationship between Borrower and Lender to be other than that of debtor and
creditor.
12.8 Successors
and Assigns.
The
terms and provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of
Borrower and Lender and their respective heirs, executors, legal
representatives, successors, successors-in-title and assigns, whether by
voluntary action of the parties, by operation of law or otherwise, and all
other
persons claiming by, through or under them. The terms “Borrower” and “Lender” as
used hereunder shall be deemed to include their respective heirs, executors,
legal representatives, successors, successors-in-title and assigns, whether
by
voluntary action of the parties, by operation of law or otherwise, and all
other
persons claiming by, through or under them.
12.9 Joint
and Several Liability.
If
Borrower consists of more than one person or entity, each shall be jointly
and
severally liable to perform the obligations of Borrower under this
Note.
12.10 Time
is of the Essence.
Time is
of the essence with respect to all provisions of this Note and the other Loan
Documents.
12.11 Headings.
The
Article, Section, and Subsection entitlements hereof are inserted for
convenience of reference only and shall in no way alter, modify, define, limit,
amplify or be used in construing the text, scope or intent of such Articles,
Sections, or Subsections or any provisions hereof.
12.12 Controlling
Agreement.
In the
event of any conflict between the provisions of this Note and the Loan
Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that the provisions of the
Loan Agreement shall control. In the event of any conflict between the
provisions of this Note and any of the other Loan Documents (other than the
Loan
Agreement), it is the intent of the parties hereto that the provisions of this
Note shall control. The parties hereto acknowledge that they were represented
by
competent counsel in connection with the negotiation, drafting and execution
of
this Note and the other Loan Documents and that this Note and the other Loan
Documents shall not be subject to the principle of construing their meaning
against the party which drafted same.
12.13 Notices.
All
notices or other communications required or permitted to be given pursuant
to
this Note and the other Loan Documents shall be in writing and shall be
considered as properly given if (i) mailed by first class United States
mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified with return receipt requested,
(ii) by delivering same in person to the intended addressee, (iii) by
delivery to a reputable independent third party commercial delivery service
for
same day or next day delivery and providing for evidence of receipt at the
office of the intended addressee, or (iv) by prepaid telegram, telex,
telecopier or facsimile transmission to the addressee. Notice so mailed shall
be
effective upon its deposit with the United States Postal Service or any
successor thereto; notice sent by such a commercial delivery service shall
be
effective upon delivery to such commercial delivery service; notice given by
personal delivery shall be effective only if and when received by the addressee;
and notice given by other means shall be effective only if and when received
at
the office or designated place or machine of the intended addressee. For
purposes of notice, the addresses of the parties shall be as set forth herein;
provided, however, that either party shall have the right to change its address
for notice hereunder to any other location within the continental United States
by the giving of thirty (30) days’ prior notice to the other party in the
manner set forth herein.
12.14 Costs
of Collection.
If any
holder of this Note retains an attorney-at-law in connection with any Event
of
Default or at maturity or to collect, enforce, or defend this Note or any part
hereof, or any other Loan Document in any lawsuit or in any probate,
reorganization, bankruptcy or other proceeding, or if Borrower sues any holder
in connection with this Note or any other Loan Document and does not prevail,
then Borrower agrees to pay to each such holder, in addition to the principal
balance hereof and all interest hereon, all costs and expenses of collection
or
incurred by such holder or in any such suit or proceeding, including, but not
limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees.
12.15 Gender.
All
personal pronouns used herein, whether used in the masculine, feminine or neuter
gender, shall include all other genders; the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa.
12.16 Statement
of Unpaid Balance.
At any
time and from time to time, Borrower will furnish promptly, upon the request
of
Lender, a written statement or affidavit, in form satisfactory to Lender,
stating the unpaid balance of the indebtedness evidenced by this Note and the
Related Indebtedness and that there are no offsets or defenses against full
payment of the indebtedness evidenced by this Note and the Related Indebtedness
and the terms hereof, or if there are any such offsets or defenses, specifying
them.
12.17 Entire
Agreement.
THIS
NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS CONTAIN THE FINAL, ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE PARTIES HERETO RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF AND THEREOF AND ALL
PRIOR AGREEMENTS, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, RELATIVE HERETO AND THERETO WHICH
ARE
NOT CONTAINED HEREIN OR THEREIN ARE SUPERSEDED AND TERMINATED HEREBY, AND THIS
NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED OR VARIED BY EVIDENCE
OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OR DISCUSSIONS OF THE
PARTIES HERETO. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS AMONG THE PARTIES
HERETO.
12.18 Amendment
and Restatement.
This
Note is executed, in part, in amendment and restatement and not in novation
of
that certain promissory note dated April 13, 2005, in the stated principal
amount of $5,000,000.00 executed by Borrower and payable to Lender and, in
part,
to evidence additional Loans to Borrower.
[NO
FURTHER TEXT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE PAGE]
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower, intending to be legally bound hereby, has duly
executed this Note as of the day and year first written above.
BORROWERS:
XXXXX
GOLF, INC., a Delaware corporation
By:
/S/
XXXX X. XXXXX
Name:
Xxxx Xxxxx
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
XXXXX
GOLF HOLDING CORP, a Delaware corporation
By:
/S/
XXXX X. XXXXX
Name:
Xxxx Xxxxx
Title:
Vice President
XXXXX
GOLF GP CORP, a Delaware corporation
By:
/S/
XXXX X. XXXXX
Name:
Xxxx Xxxxx
Title:
President
XXXXX
GOLF, LTD., a Texas limited partnership
By:
Xxxxx
Golf GP Corp, a Delaware corporation,
its
sole
General Partner
By:
/S/
XXXX X. XXXXX
Name:
Xxxx Xxxxx
Title:
President
XXXXX
GOLF IP LP, a Delaware corporation
By:
Xxxxx
Golf GP Corp, a Delaware corporation,
its
sole
General Partner
By:
/S/
XXXX X. XXXXX
Name:
Xxxx Xxxxx
Title:
President
XXXXX
GOLF MANAGEMENT CORP., a Delaware corporation
By:
/S/
XXXX X. XXXXX
Name:
Xxxx Xxxxx
Title:
Vice President
Address
of Lender for purposes
of
notice hereunder:
Bank
of
Texas, N.A.
0000
Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxx,
Xxxxx 00000