Exhibit 10.2
AGREEMENT CONTAINING FINANCIAL COVENANTS
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This Agreement is effective as of this 24th day of February, 1999, between The
Leap Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Borrower")
and American National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago (hereinafter referred to
as "Lender").
WHEREAS, on February 24, 1999, Borrower executed a Promissory Note (Secured)
in the amount of TEN MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00) (hereinafter
referred to as the "Loan"); and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have agreed upon certain financial covenants to be
maintained by the Borrower for the term of the Loans, and any extensions,
modifications, amendments or renewals thereof, as herein set forth;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises and
agreements hereinafter made by and between the parties hereto, the said parties
do hereby mutually agree as follows:
Until all of Borrower's Loans are paid in full, Borrower agrees that unless at
any time Lender shall otherwise expressly consent in writing, it will comply
with the following financial covenants:
A. Leverage Ratio. Not permit the Leverage Ratio to be more than 1.20 to
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1.00, measured on Borrower's fiscal quarterly basis. "Leverage Ratio" is
defined as the ratio of total indebtedness (excluding subordinated debt) to
Tangible Net Worth. Tangible Net Worth is defined as shareholder's equity,
less any intangibles, prepaid expenses, notes receivable, and accounts
receivable from a related party.
B. Cash Flow Coverage Quotient. Not permit the ratio of Borrower's
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earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization expense,
less non-financed capital expenditures ("Cash Flow") to total interest
expense (including interest on subordinated obligations), required income
taxes and required principal payments ("Fixed Charges") to be less than
1.25 to 1.00. This covenant will be measured on Borrower's fiscal quarterly
basis beginning with the fiscal year ending January 31, 2000.
C. Current Ratio. Not permit the Current Ratio to be less than 1.10 to
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1.00, measured on Borrower's fiscal quarterly basis. "Current Ratio" is
defined as the ratio of Current Assets (disregarding any of the Borrower's
intangible assets as described in the definition of "Tangible Net Worth")
divided by Current Liabilities.
D. Financial Statements. Borrower will be required to submit quarterly,
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per book financial statements to Lender in addition to an audited annual
statement prepared by an accountant acceptable to Lender. The annual
statement must be delivered to Lender within ninety days of the close of
Borrower's fiscal year.
Failure to maintain the aforementioned financial covenants will constitute an
event of default under the Loans referenced hereinabove.
It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that
the covenants and agreements herein contained shall bind and inure to the
benefit of the respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal
representatives and assigns of the said parties hereto.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have signed, sealed and delivered this
Agreement effective as of the date first written above.
"BORROWER"
The Leap Group, Inc.
a Delaware corporation
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxx
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Its: Chairman & CEO
"LENDER"
American National Bank and
Trust Company of Chicago
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Its: Vice President
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