FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT
Exhibit 4.2
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “First Amendment”) is made and entered into as of October 8, 2007, by and among Ascendia Brands, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as Administrative Borrower (“Administrative Borrower”) on behalf of itself and all other Borrowers (as defined below), Ascendia Brands (Canada) Ltd, formerly known as Lander Co. Canada Limited, a corporation amalgamated under the laws of Ontario, Canada (the “Guarantor”), the lenders listed on the signatory pages hereof (the “Required Lenders”), Xxxxx Fargo Foothill, Inc., a California corporation, in its capacity as the collateral agent, and Watershed Administrative, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the administrative agent for the Lenders (“Administrative Agent”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, each of Administrative Borrower, Hermes Acquisition Company I LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Cenuco, Inc., a Florida corporation, Ascendia Real Estate LLC, a New York limited liability company, Ascendia Brands Co., Inc., a New Jersey corporation, Lander Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation, and Lander Intangibles Corporation, a Delaware corporation (each, a “Borrower” and, collectively, the “Borrowers”), have entered into a Credit Agreement dated as of February 9, 2007 (as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), with the Lenders, the Collateral Agent and the Administrative Agent;
WHEREAS, the Borrowers have requested that the Administrative Agent and the Required Lenders amend certain provisions of the Credit Agreement, including Sections 6.16(a), 6.16(b) and 6.16(c), subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, Borrowers, the Required Lenders and Administrative Agent wish to amend the Credit Agreement, as provided herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreements and provisions herein contained, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Definitions. Any capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Credit Agreement.
Section 2. Amendments to Section 6.16 of the Credit Agreement. Subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 4 herein:
(a) Section 6.16 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended, effective as of the Effective Date (as defined below), by deleting Sections 6.16(a), 6.16(b) and 6.16(c) in their entirety and replacing them with the following:
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“6.16 |
Financial Covenants. |
(a) Minimum EBITDA. Fail to achieve EBITDA, measured on a quarter-end basis, of at least the required amount set forth in the following table for the applicable period set forth opposite thereto:
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Applicable Amount |
Applicable Period |
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$7,450,200 |
For the three month period |
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$9,900,000 |
For the six month period |
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$25,870,500 |
For the nine month period |
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$32,690,700 |
For the four quarter period |
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$34,005,600 |
For the four quarter period |
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$35,328,600 |
For the four quarter period |
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$38,497,500 |
For the four quarter period |
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$39,610,800 |
For the four quarter period |
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$39,600,000 |
For the four quarter period |
(b) Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. Have a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, measured on a quarter-end basis, less than the required amount set forth in the following table for the applicable period set forth opposite thereto:
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Applicable Ratio |
Applicable Period |
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1.53:1.0 |
For the three month period |
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1.10:1.0 |
For the six month period |
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1.62:1.0 |
For the nine month period |
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1.44:1.0 |
For the four quarter period |
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1.44:1.0 |
For the four quarter period |
(c) Leverage Ratio. Have a Leverage Ratio, measured on a quarter-end basis, more than the applicable ratio set forth in the following table for the applicable date set forth opposite thereto:
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Applicable Ratio |
Applicable Period |
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4.66:1.0 |
For the three month period |
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6.25:1.0 |
For the six month period |
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4.18:1.0 |
For the nine month period |
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4.12:1.0 |
For the four quarter period |
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3.80:1.0 |
For the four quarter period |
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3.80:1.0 |
For the four quarter period |
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3.17:1.0 |
For the four quarter period |
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3.09:1.0 |
For the four quarter period |
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3.00:1.0 |
For the four quarter period |
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(b) Schedule 5.3 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by adding the following:
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“As soon as available, but in any event within 10 days prior to the start of each fiscal quarter of Parent beginning with Parent’s fourth fiscal quarter in fiscal year 2008 and until such time as Administrative Agent notifies Parent that the following will no longer be required |
(n) a forecast of Parent’s cash flows for its next fiscal quarter. |
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On Tuesday of each week |
(o) a report showing sales by brand for the prior week and a comparison of actual results to the Borrowers’ forecast delivered pursuant to Section 4.06 of the First Amendment, dated as of October 8, 2007, to the Credit Agreement and, thereafter, delivered pursuant to Item (n) of this Schedule 5.3. |
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By November 19, 2007 |
(p) a revised budget for the Parent and its Subsidiaries for the Parent’s and its Subsidiaries’ Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009” |
Section 3. Representations and Warranties. In order to induce Administrative Agent and the Required Lenders to enter into this First Amendment, Administrative Borrower, for itself and on behalf of all of the other Borrowers, and the Guarantor hereby represent and warrant that:
3.01 No Default. At and as of the date of this First Amendment, after giving effect to this First Amendment, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.
3.02 Representations and Warranties True and Correct. At and as of the date of this First Amendment, each of the representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents is true and correct in all material respects (except to the extent that such representations and warranties relate solely to an earlier date).
3.03 Corporate Power, Etc. Administrative Borrower (a) has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this First Amendment and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby for itself and on behalf of all of the other Borrowers and (b) has taken all action, corporate or otherwise, necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this First Amendment and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby for itself and on behalf of all of the other Borrowers. Administrative Borrower is entering into this First Amendment on behalf of all of the other Borrowers in accordance with Sections 14.1 and 17.13 of the Credit Agreement. Guarantor (a) has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this First Amendment and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and (b) has taken all action, corporate or otherwise, necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this First Amendment and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
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3.04 No Conflict. The execution, delivery and performance by Administrative Borrower of this First Amendment will not (a) violate any provision of federal, state, or local law or regulation applicable to any Borrower, the Governing Documents of any Borrower, or any order, judgment, or decree of any court or other Governmental Authority binding on any Borrower, (b) conflict with, result in a breach of, or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under any material contractual obligation of any Borrower, (c) result in or require the creation or imposition of any Lien of any nature whatsoever upon any properties or assets of any Borrower, other than Permitted Liens, or (d) require any unobtained approval or consent of any Person under any material contractual obligation of any Borrower. The execution, delivery and performance by Guarantor of this First Amendment will not (a) violate any provision of federal, state, or local law or regulation applicable to Guarantor, the Governing Documents of Guarantor, or any order, judgment, or decree of any court or other Governmental Authority binding on Guarantor, (b) conflict with, result in a breach of, or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under any material contractual obligation of Guarantor, (c) result in or require the creation or imposition of any Lien of any nature whatsoever upon any properties or assets of Guarantor, other than Permitted Liens, or (d) require any unobtained approval or consent of any Person under any material contractual obligation of Guarantor.
3.05 Binding Effect. This First Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by Administrative Borrower (on behalf of itself and all of the other Borrowers) and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Administrative Borrower (on behalf of itself and all of the other Borrowers), enforceable against Administrative Borrower (on behalf of itself and all of the other Borrowers) in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by (a) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws, now or hereafter in effect, relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (b) the application of general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law). This First Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by Guarantor and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Guarantor, enforceable against Guarantor in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by (a) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws, now or hereafter in effect, relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (b) the application of general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).
Section 4. Conditions. This First Amendment shall be effective as of the date (the “Effective Date”) on which all of the following conditions precedent set forth in this Section 4 have been fulfilled:
4.01 Execution of the First Amendment. Each of the parties hereto shall have executed a counterpart of this First Amendment and shall have delivered (including by way of telefacsimile or electronic mail) the same to Administrative Agent.
4.02 Second Amendment to First Lien Credit Agreement. Administrative Agent shall have received a fully executed copy of a Second Amendment under the First Lien Credit Agreement, substantially similar to this First Amendment, and in form and substance satisfactory to Administrative Agent and the Required Lenders.
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4.03 Representations and Warranties. As of the Effective Date, the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3 hereof shall be true and correct.
4.04 Payment of Fees and Expenses. Administrative Agent and Lenders shall have received all invoiced and unpaid fees and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents, including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and disbursements of the Administrative Agent’s and the Lenders’ respective counsel and advisors.
4.05 Amendment Fee. Borrower shall have paid to Administrative Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, in immediately available funds, an amendment fee equal to $50,000.
4.06 Forecast. Borrowers shall have provided to Agent a forecast of Parent’s cash flows for the next 13 week period.
4.07 Compliance with Terms. Borrowers shall have complied in all respects with the terms hereof and of any other agreement, document, instrument or other writing to be delivered by Borrowers in connection herewith.
Section 5. Miscellaneous.
5.01 Continuing Effect; Ratification of Guarantee. Except as specifically provided herein, the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their respective terms and are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Guarantor hereby ratifies and confirms its obligations under the Canadian Guarantee and its guarantee thereunder, which obligations and guarantee shall continue in full force and effect in respect of the Guaranteed Obligations (as defined in the Canadian Guarantee).
5.02 No Waiver; Reservation of Rights. This First Amendment is limited as specified and the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this First Amendment shall not operate as a modification, acceptance or waiver of any provision of the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, except as specifically set forth herein. Notwithstanding anything contained in this First Amendment to the contrary, Administrative Agent and the Lenders expressly reserve the right to exercise any and all of their rights and remedies under the Credit Agreement, any other Loan Document and applicable law in respect of any Default or Event of Default.
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5.03 |
References. |
(a) From and after the Effective Date, the Credit Agreement, the other Loan Documents and all agreements, instruments and documents executed and delivered in connection with any of the foregoing shall each be deemed amended hereby to the extent necessary, if any, to give effect to the provisions of this First Amendment.
(b) From and after the Effective Date, (i) all references in the Credit Agreement to “this Agreement”, “hereto”, “hereof”, “hereunder” or words of like import referring to the Credit Agreement shall mean the Credit Agreement as amended hereby and (ii) all references in
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the Credit Agreement, the other Loan Documents or any other agreement, instrument or document executed and delivered in connection therewith to “Credit Agreement”, “thereto”, “thereof”, “thereunder” or words of like import referring to the Credit Agreement shall mean the Credit Agreement as amended hereby.
5.04 Governing Law. THIS FIRST AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
5.05 Severability. The provisions of this First Amendment are severable, and if any clause or provision shall be held invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part in any jurisdiction, then such invalidity or unenforceability shall affect only such clause or provision, or part thereof, in such jurisdiction and shall not in any manner affect such clause or provision in any other jurisdiction, or any other clause or provision in this First Amendment in any jurisdiction.
5.06 Counterparts. This First Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which counterparts when executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this First Amendment by any electronic means that reproduces an image of the actual executed signature page shall be equally effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart. A complete set of counterparts shall be lodged with Administrative Borrower and Administrative Agent.
5.07 Headings. Section headings in this First Amendment are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this First Amendment for any other purpose.
5.08 Binding Effect; Assignment. This First Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Credit Parties, the Lenders and Administrative Agent and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that the rights and obligations of the Credit Parties under this First Amendment shall not be assigned or delegated without the prior written consent of Administrative Agent.
5.09 Expenses. Borrowers agree to pay Administrative Agent for all reasonable expenses, including reasonable fees of attorneys and paralegals for Administrative Agent, incurred by Administrative Agent in connection with the preparation, negotiation and execution of this First Amendment and any document required to be furnished herewith pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement.
5.10 Integration. This First Amendment, together with the other Loan Documents, incorporates all negotiations of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and is the final expression and agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.
[Signature pages to follow]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this First Amendment to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.
a Delaware corporation, as Administrative Borrower on behalf of itself and all other Borrowers
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By: |
/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx |
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Name: |
Xxxx X. Xxxxx |
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Title: |
CFO |
[SIGNATURE PAGE OF FIRST AMENDMENT]
ASCENDIA BRANDS (CANADA) LTD. (formerly known as Lander Co. Canada Limited),
as Guarantor
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By: |
/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx |
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Name: |
Xxxx X. Xxxxx |
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Title: |
CFO |
[SIGNATURE PAGE OF FIRST AMENDMENT]
XXXXX FARGO FOOTHILL, INC.,
as Collateral Agent
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By: |
/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx |
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Name: |
Xxxx X. Xxxx |
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Title: |
VP |
WATERSHED ADMINISTRATIVE, LLC,
as Administrative Agent
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By: |
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx |
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Name: |
Xxxxx Xxxxxx |
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Title: |
Managing Member |
WATERSHED CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.
as a Lender
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By: |
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx |
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Name: |
Xxxxx Xxxxxx |
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Title: |
Managing Member |
WATERSHED CAPITAL INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS, L.P.
as a Lender
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By: |
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx |
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Name: |
Xxxxx Xxxxxx |
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Title: |
Managing Member |
[SIGNATURE PAGE OF FIRST AMENDMENT]
