LOAN AGREEMENT
This Loan
Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into, between the EFT Biotech Holdings,
Inc. (“Lender”), located in City of Industry, CA, and Yeuh-Xxx Xxx, a vendor and
a member of the board of directors of Excalibur, (“Borrower”) located in City of
Industry, CA.
AUTHORITY
AND LOAN
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Pursuant
to the Board’s resolution, Lender has approved Borrower’s loan dated July
25, 2008. By executing this Agreement the Borrower represents under
penalty of perjury are true and accurate in all
respects.
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Lender
agrees to loan (the “Loan”), dated July 25, 2008, to Borrower, an interest
free loan, in the amount of US One Million Five Hundred Sixty Seven
Thousand Dollars (US$1,567,000), evidenced by a Promissory Note (the
“Promissory Note”) attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
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PURPOSE
The
Borrower agrees to expend all funds disbursed pursuant to this Agreement for the
purposes of acquiring 3.97% of ownership in Excalibur Marine Company in Taiwan.
Any other use of funds disbursed hereunder shall require prior written approval
by Lender.
LOAN
REPAYMENT
All Loan
funds disbursed hereunder shall be repaid to Lender in accordance with the terms
of the Promissory Note.
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF AGREEMENT
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This
Agreement shall become effective on the date it is approved and executed
by Lender at City of industry, California (the “Effective
Date”).
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The
Borrower agrees to complete performance of its obligations within the time
periods required by Lender and any fully executed documents, if
applicable.
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PREPAYMENT
Borrower
shall have the right to prepay all or any part of the outstanding balance of
this Loan at any time without penalty.
PROMISSORY
NOTE
In order
to evidence its debt to Lender hereunder, the Borrower agrees to,
contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, execute and deliver to
Lender the Promissory Note (attached as Exhibit A hereto).
COLLATERAL
The
Borrower agrees to transfer her 3.97% ownership interest, common stock, of
Excalibur Marine Company in Taiwan as collateral to secure the loan under this
Agreement.
DEFAULT
The
Borrower’s failure to comply with any of the terms of the Agreement shall
constitute a breach of this Agreement and an Event of Default. In the event of
any default, Lender may, in its discretion, declare this Agreement to have been
breached and be released from any further performance hereunder. Events of
default are detailed in the Promissory Note and are incorporated herein by
reference.
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A.
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In
the event of any default or breach of this Agreement by the Borrower,
Lender, without limiting any of its other legal rights or remedies, may
accelerate the Loan and declare any remaining unpaid principal balance,
immediately due and payable, as provided in the Promissory Note evidencing
this Loan.
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B.
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In
the event of any default or breach of this Agreement by the Borrower,
Lender shall have priority right above any secured or unsecured creditor
to declare any remaining unpaid principal balance as provided in the
Promissory Note evidencing this Loan.
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C.
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The
Lender, at its sole discretion, has absolute right to declare all or any
portion of the principal under this Agreement to be immediately due in any
time and payable. Then, the Lender shall have the right to foreclose the
Borrower’s 3.97% ownership interest, common stock, of Excalibur Marine
Company in lieu of any remaining unpaid principal balance due as provided
in the Promissory Note evidencing this Loan. In all cases, as long as the
Borrower surrenders her 3.97% common stock interest of Excalibur Marine
Company to the Lender, the Lender hereby agrees not to pursue any legal
right against the Borrower for any deficiencies arose from the
acceleration of the loan.
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GENERAL
TERMS
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A.
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Indemnification
by Borrower
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The
Borrower agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless Lender and its
officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, losses, or costs
(including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of, resulting from, or in
any way connected with the Loan or this Agreement, or the financing or the
operation of the business financed with the Loan.
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B.
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Independent
Capacity
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The
Borrower, and the agents and employees of Borrower, in the performance of this
Agreement, shall and do act in an independent capacity, and they acknowledge and
agree that they are not officers or employees or agents of the Lender and
accordingly they are not authorized to act, and may not act, in such
capacity.
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D.
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Assignment
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Without
the written consent of Lender, neither this Agreement nor the Borrower’s
3.97% common stock interest of Excalibur Marine Company is assignable or
transferable by Borrower either in whole or in part. Lender may assign its
rights under this Agreement for security purposes, and in such event the
assignee of this Agreement shall be entitled to enforce the
provisions hereof and shall be a third party beneficiary of this
Agreement.
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E.
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Amendment
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No
amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid
unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and no oral
understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any
of the parties hereto.
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G.
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Severability
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In
the event that any provision of this Agreement is unenforceable or held to
be unenforceable, then the parties agree that all other provisions of this
Agreement continue to have force and effect and shall not be affected
thereby.
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H.
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Governing
Law and Venue
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This
Agreement is governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the
laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County. In
any contest arising under the Loan Documents, Lender and the Borrower
agree to waive a trial by jury.
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I.
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Borrower
Authorization
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The
Borrower certifies that it has full power and authority to enter into this
Agreement and this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and
delivered by the Borrower. The Borrower acknowledges that the resolution
of its governing body or other official
action authorizing it to
enter into this Agreement also authorizes such further acts as are
necessary, including execution of the Promissory Note as well as Security
Agreement, if any, to implement and further the intent of this
Agreement.
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NOTICE
Any
notice required to be given to Lender hereunder shall be sent to 000 Xxxxxxx
Xx., Xxxx xx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000, attention Xxxxxx Xxxx, CFO, or at such
other address as Lender may designate in writing to the Borrower. Any notice
required to be given to the Borrower hereunder shall be sent to the address
shown below the Borrower’s execution of this Agreement, or at such other address
as the Borrower shall designate in writing to Lender. Notice to either party may
be given using the following delivery methods: U.S. Mail, overnight mail, or
personal delivery, providing evidence of receipt, to the respective parties
identified in this Agreement. Delivery by fax or e-mail is not considered notice
for the purposes of this Agreement. Notice shall be effective when received,
unless otherwise stated in this Agreement.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, this Loan Agreement has
been executed by the parties hereto.
Lender
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Borrower
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/s/ Xxxx
Xxx
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/s/ Yeuh-Xxx
Xxx
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Xxxx
Xxx
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Yeuh-Xxx
Xxx
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Executive
Director
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EXHIBIT A
DEMAND
PROMISSORY NOTE
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For
value received, the undersigned, (hereinafter referred to as the
“Borrower”), promises to pay to the order of the EFT BioTech Holdings,
Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Lender”), at its principal
place of business at 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx xx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx
00000, or at such other place as Lender may designate, the principal sum
of US One Million Five Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand Dollars (US$
1,567,000) until the Loan is fully repaid by the
Borrower.
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2.
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Borrower
shall have the right to prepay all or any part of the outstanding balance
of this Loan at any time without penalty. .
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3.
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On
the occurrence of any event of default, as defined in paragraph 4 of this
Promissory Note, Lender, at its sole election, may take any or all of the
following actions:
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A.
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Declare
all or any portion of the principal balance under this Promissory Note to
be immediately due and payable. Then, the Lender shall have the right to
foreclose the Borrower’s 3.97% ownership interest, common stock, of
Excalibur Marine Company in lieu of any remaining unpaid principal balance
due as provided in the Promissory Note evidencing this Loan. In
all cases, as long as the Borrower surrenders her 3.97% common stock
interest of Excalibur marine Company to the Lender, the Lender hereby
agrees not to pursue any legal right against the Borrower for any
deficiencies arose from the acceleration of the loan.
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Require
Borrower to transfer her 3.97% ownership interest, common stock, of
Excalibur Marine Company as collateral for the loan and agrees to be bound
by the terms contained therein to Lender as the Secured
Party.
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Each
of the following events and conditions shall constitute an event of
default under this Promissory Note and the Agreements:
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A.
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Failure
of the Borrower to repay any principal, when due under the terms of this
Promissory Note.
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B.
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Failure
of the Borrower to comply with, and satisfy, all the terms, conditions,
and obligations, required by the Loan Agreement as a condition for this
Loan.
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Termination
of the Loan Agreement pursuant to the terms thereof or breach by the
Borrower of any terms or conditions of said Loan
Agreement.
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Occurrence
of: (1) the Borrower becoming insolvent or bankrupt or being unable
or admitting in writing its inability to pay its debts as they mature or
making a general assignment for the benefit of or entering into any
composition or arrangement with creditors; (2) proceedings for the
appointment of a receiver, trustee, or liquidator of the assets of the
Borrower or a substantial part thereof, being authorized or instituted by
or against the Borrower; (3) proceedings under any bankruptcy,
reorganization, readjustment of debt, insolvency, dissolution, liquidation
or other similar law, or any jurisdiction being authorized or instituted
against the Borrower;
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Discovery
of any false or misleading statement, warranty, representation, or fact,
whether or not contained in any other Loan Documents, that when made or
furnished to the Lender by or on behalf of the Borrower was relied upon
by Lender and induced it to extend the Loan to
Borrower.
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Any
notice required to be given to the Borrower hereunder shall be sent to the
address shown on the Loan Agreement, or at such other address as the
Borrower shall designate in writing to Lender. Notice to either party may
be given using the following delivery methods: U.S. Mail, overnight mail,
or personal delivery, providing evidence of receipt, to the respective
parties identified in this Agreement. Delivery by fax or e-mail is not
considered notice for the purposes of this Promissory
Note.
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This
Promissory Note shall be binding upon the Borrower and its permitted
successors and assigns and upon Lender and its permitted successors and
assigns. Without the written consent of Lender, neither this Promissory
Note nor the Borrower’s 3.97% common stock interest of Excalibur Marine
Company is assignable or transferable by Borrower either in whole or in
part. Lender may assign its rights under this Promissory Note for security
purposes, and in such event the assignee of this Promissory Note shall be entitled to enforce the
provisions hereof and shall be a third party beneficiary of this
Promissory Note.
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This
Promissory Note shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of California.
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Yeuh-Xxx
Xxx
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Borrower
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/s/ Xxxx
Xxx
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Authorized
Signature
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July 25,
2008
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Date
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