CREDIT AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.1
THIS CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into as of August 13, 2013 by and between XXXX, INC., a North Carolina corporation ("Borrower"), and XXXXX FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ("Bank").
Borrower has requested that Bank extend or continue credit to Borrower as described below, and Bank has agreed to provide such credit to Borrower on the terms and conditions contained herein.
ARTICLE I
As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth after each, and any other term in this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth at the place defined:
(a) “Applicable Margin” shall be 1.60% until the first Rate Determination Date (hereafter defined) after August 1, 2013, and as of and after such first Rate Determination Date after August 1, 2013 shall be determined based on the pricing grid set forth below and tied to the Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio determined as set forth in Section 5.9(b):
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Price
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Consolidated Funded Total Debt
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Level
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to Consolidated EBITDA Ratio
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Applicable Margin
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Less than 0.50 to 1.00
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1.60%
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II
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Greater than or equal to 0.50 to 1.00 but less than 1.25 to 1.00
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2.00%
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III
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Greater than or equal to 1.25 to 1.00 but less than 2.00 to 1.00
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2.45%
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IV
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Greater than or equal to 2.00 to 1.00 but less than or equal to 2.50 to 1.00
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2.85%
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The Applicable Margin shall be determined effective as of the date (herein, the “Rate Determination Date”) which is 10 days after receipt by the Bank of the annual (in the case of the fourth Fiscal Quarter) and quarterly financial statements of the Borrower pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.3 for the Fiscal Quarter as of the end of which the foregoing ratio is being determined, based on such quarterly or annual financial statements, as the case may be, for the Fiscal Quarter then ended, and the Applicable Margin so determined shall remain effective from such Rate Determination Date until the date which is 10 days after receipt by the Bank of the financial statements for the next Fiscal Quarter (which latter date shall be a new Rate Determination Date); provided that if the Borrower shall have failed to deliver to the Bank the financial statements required to be delivered pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.3 with respect to the Fiscal Quarter most recently ended within the time period specified herein, then for the period beginning on the day which is 10 days after the required delivery date of such financial statements and ending on the earlier of (A) 10 days after the date on which the Borrower shall deliver to the Bank the financial statements to be delivered pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.3 with respect to such Fiscal Quarter or any subsequent Fiscal Quarter, or (B) 10 days after the date on which the Borrower shall deliver to the Bank annual financial statements required to be delivered pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.3(a) with respect to the Fiscal Year which includes such Fiscal Quarter or any subsequent Fiscal Year, the Applicable Margin shall be determined at Pricing Level IV set forth above. Any change in the Applicable Margin as of any Rate Determination Date shall result in a corresponding change, effective on and as of such Rate Determination Date, in the interest rate applicable to the Loans outstanding on such Rate Determination Date.
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(b) "Business Day" means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks in North Carolina are authorized or required by law to close.
(c) “Capital Stock” means any nonredeemable capital stock of Borrower or any Consolidated Subsidiary (to the extent issued to a Person other than Borrower), whether common or preferred.
(d) “China Subsidiaries” means, collectively, Culp Fabrics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Culp Fabrics (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd. and Culp Cut and Sew Co., Ltd. (each of which has been incorporated under the laws of the People’s Republic of China).
(e) “Consolidated EBITDA” means at any time the sum of the following, determined on a consolidated basis for Borrower and its Consolidated Subsidiaries, at the end of each Fiscal Quarter, for the Fiscal Quarter just ended and the three (3) immediately preceding Fiscal Quarters: (i) Consolidated Net Income (exclusive of (y) non-cash charges and (z) restructuring and related cash charges); plus (ii) Consolidated Net Interest Expense; plus (iii) taxes on income; plus (iv) depreciation; plus (v) amortization.
(f) “Consolidated Net Income” means, for any period, the Net Income of Borrower and its Consolidated Subsidiaries determined on a consolidated basis, but excluding (i) extraordinary items and other non-recurring items and (ii) any equity interests of Borrower or any Subsidiary in the unremitted earnings of any Person that is not a Subsidiary.
(g) “Consolidated Net Interest Expense” for any period means interest, whether expensed or capitalized, in respect of debt of Borrower or any of its Consolidated Subsidiaries outstanding during such period.
(h) “Consolidated Net Worth” means, on a consolidated basis and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, at any time, (i) the sum of (x) the par value (or value stated on the books of Borrower) of Capital Stock (excluding therefrom Redeemable Preferred Stock, treasury stock and capital stock subscribed and unissued) plus (y) the amount of paid-in capital and retained earnings of Borrower and its Subsidiaries, minus (ii) to the extent included in the immediately preceding clause (i), all amounts properly attributable to minority interests, if any, in the stock and surplus of any such Subsidiaries.
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(i) “Consolidated Subsidiary” means at any date any Subsidiary or other entity the accounts of which, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis, would be consolidated with those of Borrower in its consolidated financial statements as of such date.
(j) “Xxxx Europe” means XXXX EUROPE Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością, a company organized under the laws of the Republic of Poland and a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Borrower.
(k) “Culp Europe Credit Agreement” means the Credit Agreement dated as of January 17, 2012 by and between Xxxx Europe and Bank providing for a revolving line of credit in the original principal amount of up to Six Million Eight Hundred Thousand Polish Zloty (zł6,800,000.00), as the same may be amended from time to time.
(l) “Xxxx Europe Indebtedness” means all indebtedness of Xxxx Europe to Bank including, without limitation, such indebtedness pursuant to the Xxxx Europe Loan Documents.
(m) “Xxxx Europe Loan Documents” means the Xxxx Europe Credit Agreement and all other documents evidencing, securing or executed in connection with the Xxxx Europe Indebtedness, as the same may be amended from time to time.
(n) “Xxxx Europe Reserve” means an amount as may be required by Bank at any time and from time to time in respect of the Xxxx Europe Indebtedness including any currency fluctuations in connection therewith, the amount of which reserve is currently $2,400,000.00 but is subject to change by Bank from time in its sole and absolute discretion.
(o) “Daily One Month LIBOR” means, for any day, the rate of interest equal to LIBOR then in effect for delivery of funds for a one (1) month period.
(p) “Existing Letter of Credit” means the existing letter of credit issued by Bank, as issuer, in the face amount of $195,000.00, for the benefit of Great American Insurance as beneficiary thereunder.
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(q) “Fiscal Quarter” means any fiscal quarter of Borrower.
(r) “Fiscal Year” means any fiscal year of Borrower, ending on the Sunday closest to April 30 of each year.
(s) "LIBOR" means the rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest whole 1/100 of 1%) and determined pursuant to the following formula:
LIBOR =
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Base LIBOR
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100% - LIBOR Reserve Percentage
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(i) "Base LIBOR" means the rate per annum for United States dollar deposits quoted by Bank as the Inter-Bank Market Offered Rate, with the understanding that such rate is quoted by Bank for the purpose of calculating effective rates of interest for loans making reference thereto, for delivery of funds for one (1) month in an amount equal to the outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit Note. Borrower understands and agrees that Bank may base its quotation of the Inter-Bank Market Offered Rate upon such offers or other market indicators of the Inter-Bank Market as Bank in its discretion deems appropriate including, but not limited to, the rate offered for U.S. dollar deposits on the London Inter-Bank Market.
(ii) "LIBOR Reserve Percentage" means the reserve percentage prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (or any successor) for "Eurocurrency Liabilities" (as defined in Regulation D of the Federal Reserve Board, as amended), adjusted by Bank for expected changes in such reserve percentage during the term of the Line of Credit Note.
(t) “Material Adverse Effect” or “Material Adverse Change” means, with respect to any event, act, condition or occurrence of whatever nature (including any adverse determination in any litigation, arbitration, or governmental investigation or proceeding), whether singly or in conjunction with any other event or events, act or acts, condition or conditions, occurrence or occurrences, whether or not related, a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect upon, any of (i) the financial condition, operations, business or properties of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (ii) the ability of the Borrower to perform its obligations under the Loan Documents, (iii) the legality, validity or enforceability of any Loan Document, or (iv) the rights and remedies of Bank under the Loan Documents.
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(u) “Net Income” means, as applied to any Person for any period, the aggregate amount of net income of such person, after taxes, for such period, as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis.
(v) “Omaha Note Purchase Agreement” means that certain Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2008, among the Borrower, as the Company, and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, as Purchasers, and as may be amended in the future.
(w) “Person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an unincorporated association, a trust or any other entity or organization including, but not limited to, a government or political subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
(x) “Redeemable Preferred Stock” of any Person means any preferred stock issued by such Person which is at any time during the term of the Line of Credit either (i) mandatorily redeemable (by sinking fund or similar payments or otherwise) or (ii) redeemable at the option of the holder thereof.
(y) “Subsidiary” means any corporation or other entity of which securities or other ownership interests having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors or other persons performing similar functions are at the time directly or indirectly owned by the Borrower.
(z) “Wholly Owned Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary all of the shares of capital stock or other ownership interests of which (except directors’ qualifying shares) are at the time directly or indirectly owned by the Borrower.
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ARTICLE II
(a) Line of Credit. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Bank hereby agrees to make advances to Borrower from time to time up to and including August 31, 2015, not to exceed at any time the aggregate principal amount of TEN MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00) ("Line of Credit"), the proceeds of which shall be used to provide working capital and for general corporate purposes; provided, however, that no portion of the proceeds of the Line of Credit will be used by the Borrower or any Subsidiary (i) in connection with, whether directly or indirectly, any tender offer for, or other acquisition of, stock of any corporation with a view towards obtaining control of such other corporation, unless such tender offer or other acquisition is to be made on a negotiated basis with the approval of the board of directors of the corporation to be acquired, and the provisions of Section 6.6 would not be violated, (ii) directly or indirectly, for the purpose, whether immediate, incidental or ultimate, of purchasing or carrying any Margin Stock (as hereinafter defined), or (iii) for any purpose in violation of any applicable law or regulation. Borrower's obligation to repay advances under the Line of Credit shall be evidenced by a promissory note dated as of the date hereof ("Line of Credit Note"), all terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
(b) Limitation on Borrowings. Outstanding borrowings under the Line of Credit shall not at any time exceed the maximum principal amount set forth above less the amount of the Xxxx Europe Reserve.
(c) Letter of Credit Subfeature. As a subfeature under the Line of Credit, Bank agrees from time to time during the term thereof to issue or cause an affiliate to issue standby letters of credit for the account of Borrower (each, a "New Letter of Credit"; the Existing Letter of Credit and each New Letter of Credit are herein referred to individually as a “Letter of Credit” and collectively as "Letters of Credit"); provided however, that the aggregate undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit shall not at any time exceed One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00). The form and substance of each Letter of Credit shall be subject to approval by Bank, in its sole discretion. Each Letter of Credit shall be issued for a term not to exceed three hundred sixty-five (365) days, as designated by Borrower; provided however, that no Letter of Credit shall be issued with, nor shall Bank be required to renew or (if applicable) allow automatic renewal of any Letter of Credit so that it will have, an expiration date that is subsequent to the maturity date of the Line of Credit. The undrawn amount of all Letters of Credit shall be reserved under the Line of Credit and shall not be available for borrowings thereunder. Each Letter of Credit shall be subject to the additional terms and conditions of the Letter of Credit agreements, applications and any related documents required by Bank in connection with the issuance thereof (each, a “Letter of Credit Agreement”). Each drawing paid under a Letter of Credit shall be deemed an advance under the Line of Credit and shall be repaid by Borrower in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such advances; provided however, that if advances under the Line of Credit are not available, for any reason, at the time any drawing is paid, then Borrower shall immediately pay to Bank the full amount drawn, together with interest thereon from the date such drawing is paid to the date such amount is fully repaid by Borrower, at the rate of interest applicable to advances under the Line of Credit. In such event Borrower agrees that Bank, in its sole discretion, may debit any account maintained by Borrower with Bank for the amount of any such drawing.
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(d) Borrowing and Repayment. Borrower may from time to time during the term of the Line of Credit borrow, partially or wholly repay its outstanding borrowings, and reborrow, subject to all of the limitations, terms and conditions contained herein or in the Line of Credit Note; provided however, that the total outstanding borrowings under the Line of Credit shall not at any time exceed the maximum principal amount available thereunder, as set forth above.
(a) Interest. The outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit shall bear interest, and the amount of each drawing paid under any Letter of Credit shall bear interest from the date such drawing is paid to the date such amount is fully repaid by Borrower, at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the Daily One Month LIBOR in effect from time to time plus the Applicable Margin. Each change in Daily One Month LIBOR shall become effective on each Business Day such change is announced within Bank. Bank is hereby authorized to note the date and interest rate applicable to the Line of Credit and any payments made thereon on Bank's books and records (either manually or by electronic entry) and/or on any schedule attached to the Line of Credit Note, which notations shall be prima facie evidence of the accuracy of the information noted.
(b) Taxes and Regulatory Costs. Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand, in addition to any other amounts due or to become due hereunder or under the Line of Credit Note, any and all (i) withholdings, interest equalization taxes, stamp taxes or other taxes (except income and franchise taxes) imposed by any domestic or foreign governmental authority and related in any manner to LIBOR, and (ii) future, supplemental, emergency or other changes in the LIBOR Reserve Percentage, assessment rates imposed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or similar requirements or costs imposed by any domestic or foreign governmental authority or resulting from compliance by Bank with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any central bank or other governmental authority and related in any manner to LIBOR to the extent they are not included in the calculation of LIBOR. In determining which of the foregoing are attributable to any LIBOR option available to Borrower hereunder, any reasonable allocation made by Bank among its operations shall be conclusive and binding upon Borrower.
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(c) Computation and Payment. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed. Interest shall be payable at the times and place set forth in the Line of Credit Note.
(d) Commitment Fee. Borrower shall pay to Bank a non-refundable commitment fee for the Line of Credit equal to Forty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($40,000.00), which fee shall be due and payable in full on the date of this Agreement.
(e) Letter of Credit Fees. Borrower shall pay to Bank (i) fees upon the issuance of each Letter of Credit equal to (x) the face amount thereof multiplied by (y) the Applicable Margin on an annualized basis, and (ii) fees upon the payment or negotiation of each drawing under any Letter of Credit and fees upon the occurrence of any other activity with respect to any Letter of Credit (including without limitation, the transfer, amendment or cancellation of any Letter of Credit) determined in accordance with Bank's standard fees and charges then in effect for such activity.
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ARTICLE III
Borrower represents and warrants to Bank as follows:
SECTION 3.1. LEGAL STATUS. Borrower is a corporation, duly organized and existing and in good standing under the laws of North Carolina, and is qualified or licensed to do business (and is in good standing as a foreign corporation, if applicable) in all jurisdictions in which such qualification or licensing is required except for any jurisdictions in which the failure to so qualify or to be so licensed does not have and would not reasonably be expected to cause a Material Adverse Effect.
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ARTICLE IV
(a) Approval of Bank Counsel. All legal matters incidental to the extension of credit by Bank shall be satisfactory to Bank's counsel.
(b) Documentation. Bank shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, each of the following, duly executed:
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This Agreement and each promissory note or other instrument or document required hereby.
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Certificates of corporate resolutions and incumbency with respect to this Agreement and the Xxxx Europe Indebtedness.
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(c) Financial Condition. There shall have been no Material Adverse Change, as determined by Bank, in the financial condition or business of Borrower, nor any material decline, as determined by Bank, in the market value of any collateral required hereunder or a substantial or material portion of the assets of Borrower.
(d) Insurance. Borrower shall have delivered to Bank evidence of insurance coverage on all Borrower's property, in form, substance, amounts, covering risks and issued by companies satisfactory to Bank.
(a) Compliance. The representations and warranties contained herein and in each of the other Loan Documents shall be true on and as of the date of each such extension of credit by Bank pursuant hereto, with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made on and as of each such date (except to the extent any such representation or warranty related to a specific date, in which case each such representation or warranty shall be true and correct as of such date), and on each such date, no Event of Default as defined herein, and no condition, event or act which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would constitute such an Event of Default, shall have occurred and be continuing or shall exist.
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ARTICLE V
Borrower covenants that so long as Bank remains committed to extend credit to Borrower pursuant hereto, or any liabilities (whether direct or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated) of Borrower to Bank under any of the Loan Documents remain outstanding, and until payment in full of all obligations of Borrower subject hereto, Borrower shall, unless Bank otherwise consents in writing:
(a) not later than ninety (90) days after and as of the end of each Fiscal Year, a consolidated (and consolidating, if requested by Bank) balance sheet of Borrower and its Consolidated Subsidiaries as of the end of such Fiscal Year and the related consolidated (and consolidating, if requested by Bank) statements of income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for such Fiscal Year, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the previous fiscal year, all certified by Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx LLP or other independent public accountants of nationally recognized standing, with such certification to be free of exceptions and qualifications not reasonably acceptable to Bank;
(b) not later than forty-five (45) days after and as of the end of each of the first three (3) Fiscal Quarters of each Fiscal Year, a consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower and its Consolidated Subsidiaries (broken down by business unit, if requested by Bank) as of the end of such Fiscal Quarter and the related consolidated statement of income and statement of cash flows (broken down by business unit, if requested by Bank) for such Fiscal Quarter and for the portion of the Fiscal Year ended at the end of such Fiscal Quarter, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the corresponding fiscal quarter and the corresponding portion of the previous fiscal year, all certified (subject to normal year-end adjustments) as to fairness of presentation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis by the chief financial officer or the chief accounting officer of Borrower;
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(c) contemporaneously with the delivery of each set of financial statements referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) above, a certificate, substantially in the form of Exhibit A (a “Compliance Certificate”), of the chief financial officer or chief accounting officer of Borrower (i) setting forth in reasonable detail the calculations required to establish whether the Borrower was in compliance with the requirements of Sections 5.9, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.6 hereof on the date of such financial statements, and (ii) stating whether any Event of Default exists on the date of such certificate and, if any Event of Default then exists, setting forth the details thereof and the action which Borrower is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto;
(d) contemporaneously with the delivery of each set of annual financial statements referred to in paragraph (a) above, a statement from the firm of independent public accountants which reported on such statements to the effect that nothing has come to their attention to cause them to believe that any Event of Default existed under Sections 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8 and 5.9 and Article VI hereof on the date of such financial statements;
(e) promptly upon the mailing thereof to the shareholders of Borrower generally, copies of all financial statements, reports and proxy statements so mailed;
(f) promptly upon the filing thereof, copies of all registration statements (other than the exhibits thereto and any registration statements on Form S-8 or its equivalent or any filings under Section 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act) and annual, quarterly or monthly reports which Borrower shall have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and
(g) from time to time such other information as Bank may reasonably request.
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(a) Tangible Net Worth. Tangible Net Worth not less than the sum of (i) $95,034,300, plus (ii) commencing for the Fiscal Quarter ended April 28, 2013, an aggregate amount equal to 50% of its Consolidated Net Income (but, in each case, only if a positive number) for each completed Fiscal Quarter.
The term “Tangible Net Worth” as used in this Section 5.9(a) shall have the definition given such term in the Omaha Note Purchase Agreement (but excluding for purposes of this Section 5.9(a) any future amendments thereto not made with the written consent of Bank).
(b) Consolidated Total Debt/Consolidated EBITDA Ratio. Ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA not greater than 2.50 to 1.00 as of each Fiscal Quarter end, determined on a rolling 4-quarter basis.
The term “Consolidated Total Debt” as used in this Section 5.9(b) shall have the definition given such terms in the Omaha Note Purchase Agreement (but excluding for purposes of this Section 5.9(b) any future amendments thereto not made with the written consent of Bank).
(c) Consolidated EBITDAR/Consolidated Fixed Charges. Ratio of Consolidated EBITDAR to Consolidated Fixed Charges not less than 2.25 to 1.00 as of each Fiscal Quarter end, determined on a rolling 4-quarter basis.
The terms “Consolidated EBITDAR” and “Consolidated Fixed Charges” as used in this Section 5.9(c) shall have the definitions given such terms in the Omaha Note Purchase Agreement (but excluding for purposes of this Section 5.9(c) any future amendments thereto not made with the written consent of Bank).
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ARTICLE VI
Borrower further covenants that so long as Bank remains committed to extend credit to Borrower pursuant hereto, or any liabilities (whether direct or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated) of Borrower to Bank under any of the Loan Documents remain outstanding, and until payment in full of all obligations of Borrower subject hereto, Borrower will not without Bank's prior written consent:
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SECTION 6.10. CHANGE OF FISCAL YEAR. Change its Fiscal Year.
ARTICLE VII
SECTION 7.1. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an "Event of Default" under this Agreement:
(a) Borrower shall fail to pay when due any principal payable under the Loan Documents or any reimbursement obligation with respect to any Letter of Credit, or shall fail to pay any interest payable under the Loan Documents within five (5) Business Days after such interest shall become due, or shall fail to pay any fee or other amount payable under any of the Loan Documents within five (5) Business Days after such fee or other amount becomes due.
(b) Any financial statement or certificate furnished to Bank pursuant to, or any representation or warranty made by Borrower or any other party under this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall prove to be incorrect, false or misleading in any material respect when furnished or made.
(c) Any default in the performance of or compliance with any obligation, agreement or other provision contained herein or in any other Loan Document (other than those specifically described as an “Event of Default” in this section 7.1), and with respect to any such default that by its nature can be cured, such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days from its occurrence.
(d) Any default in the payment or performance of any obligation, or any defined event of default, under the terms of any contract, instrument or document (other than any of the Loan Documents) pursuant to which Borrower, any Subsidiary, any guarantor hereunder (with each such guarantor referred to herein as a "Third Party Obligor") has incurred any debt or other liability to any person or entity, including Bank; provided, however, that any cure period applicable to such default has expired, and with respect to a default under any obligation to any person or entity other than Bank, the amount of said obligation exceeds $5,000,000.00.
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(e) Borrower, any Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor shall suffer or consent to or apply for the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or liquidator of itself or any of its property, or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; Borrower, any Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor shall file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, or seeking reorganization, in order to effect a plan or other arrangement with creditors or any other relief under the Bankruptcy Reform Act, Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended or recodified from time to time ("Bankruptcy Code"), or under any state or federal law granting relief to debtors, whether now or hereafter in effect; or Borrower, any Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor shall file an answer admitting the jurisdiction of the court and the material allegations of any involuntary petition; or Borrower, any Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor shall be adjudicated a bankrupt, or an order for relief shall be entered against Borrower, any Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor by any court of competent jurisdiction under the Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable state or federal law relating to bankruptcy, reorganization or other relief for debtors.
(f) The filing of a notice of judgment lien of an amount in excess of $5,000,000.00 against Borrower, any Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor; or the service of a notice of levy and/or of a writ of attachment or execution, or other like process, against the assets of Borrower, any Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor; or the entry of one or more judgments or orders for the payment of money in an aggregate amount in excess of $5,000,000.00 against Borrower, any Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor which judgment or order shall continue unsatisfied and unstayed for a period of thirty (30) days; or any involuntary petition or proceeding pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable state or federal law relating to bankruptcy, reorganization or other relief for debtors is filed or commenced against Borrower, any Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor and the involuntary petition or proceeding continues undismissed more than sixty (60) days following the date of its filing.
(g) The dissolution or liquidation of Borrower, any Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor, except as may be permitted by Section 6.4(c); or Borrower, any Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor, or any of its directors, stockholders or members, shall take action seeking to effect the dissolution or liquidation of Borrower, such Subsidiary or such Third Party Obligor, except as may be permitted by Section 6.4(c).
(h) (i) Except for the Xxxx Family, any Person or two or more Persons acting in concert shall have acquired beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1934) of 20% or more of the outstanding shares of the voting stock of Borrower; or (ii) as of any date a majority of the board of directors of Borrower consists of individuals who were not either (x) directors of Borrower as of the corresponding date of the previous year, (y) selected or nominated to become directors by the board of directors of Borrower of which a majority consisted of individuals described in the foregoing clause (x), or (z) selected or nominated to become directors by the board of directors of Borrower of which a majority consisted of individuals described in the foregoing clause (x) and individuals described in the foregoing clause (y). “Xxxx Family” means Xxxxxx X. Xxxx, III, his spouse, his mother, his siblings, his lineal descendants, and any trusts established for the benefit of any of them.
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(i) An “Event of Default” (as defined therein) under the Omaha Note Purchase Agreement shall have occurred and be continuing.
(j) An “Event of Default” (as defined therein) shall have occurred under any of the Xxxx Europe Loan Documents.
ARTICLE VIII
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BORROWER: Xxxx, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
X.X. Xxx 0000
Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Telecopier Number: (000) 000-0000
BANK: XXXXX FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
000 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx
MAC D4001-053
Xxxxxxx-Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Senior Vice President
Telecopier Number: (000) 000-0000
or to such other address as any party may designate by written notice to all other parties. Each such notice, request and demand shall be deemed given or made as follows: (a) if sent by hand delivery, upon delivery; (b) if sent by mail, upon the earlier of the date of receipt or three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first class and postage prepaid; and (c) if sent by telecopy, upon receipt.
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SECTION 8.10. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without reference to the conflicts of law or choice of law principles thereof.
(a) Arbitration. The parties hereto agree, upon demand by any party, to submit to binding arbitration all claims, disputes and controversies between or among them (and their respective employees, officers, directors, attorneys, and other agents), whether in tort, contract or otherwise in any way arising out of or relating to (i) any credit subject hereto, or any of the Loan Documents, and their negotiation, execution, collateralization, administration, repayment, modification, extension, substitution, formation, inducement, enforcement, default or termination; or (ii) requests for additional credit.
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(b) Governing Rules. Any arbitration proceeding will (i) proceed in a location in North Carolina selected by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”); (ii) be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code), notwithstanding any conflicting choice of law provision in any of the documents between the parties; and (iii) be conducted by the AAA, or such other administrator as the parties shall mutually agree upon, in accordance with the AAA’s commercial dispute resolution procedures, unless the claim or counterclaim is at least $1,000,000.00 exclusive of claimed interest, arbitration fees and costs in which case the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the AAA’s optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes (the commercial dispute resolution procedures or the optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes to be referred to herein, as applicable, as the “Rules”). If there is any inconsistency between the terms hereof and the Rules, the terms and procedures set forth herein shall control. Any party who fails or refuses to submit to arbitration following a demand by any other party shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by such other party in compelling arbitration of any dispute. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by any party that is a bank of the protections afforded to it under 12 U.S.C. §91 or any similar applicable state law.
(c) No Waiver of Provisional Remedies, Self-Help and Foreclosure. The arbitration requirement does not limit the right of any party to (i) foreclose against real or personal property collateral; (ii) exercise self-help remedies relating to collateral or proceeds of collateral such as setoff or repossession; or (iii) obtain provisional or ancillary remedies such as replevin, injunctive relief, attachment or the appointment of a receiver, before during or after the pendency of any arbitration proceeding. This exclusion does not constitute a waiver of the right or obligation of any party to submit any dispute to arbitration or reference hereunder, including those arising from the exercise of the actions detailed in sections (i), (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph.
(d) Arbitrator Qualifications and Powers. Any arbitration proceeding in which the amount in controversy is $5,000,000.00 or less will be decided by a single arbitrator selected according to the Rules, and who shall not render an award of greater than $5,000,000.00. Any dispute in which the amount in controversy exceeds $5,000,000.00 shall be decided by majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators; provided however, that all three arbitrators must actively participate in all hearings and deliberations. The arbitrator will be a neutral attorney licensed in the State of North Carolina or a neutral retired judge of the state or federal judiciary of North Carolina, in either case with a minimum of ten years experience in the substantive law applicable to the subject matter of the dispute to be arbitrated. The arbitrator will determine whether or not an issue is arbitratable and will give effect to the statutes of limitation in determining any claim. In any arbitration proceeding the arbitrator will decide (by documents only or with a hearing at the arbitrator's discretion) any pre-hearing motions which are similar to motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim or motions for summary adjudication. The arbitrator shall resolve all disputes in accordance with the substantive law of North Carolina and may grant any remedy or relief that a court of such state could order or grant within the scope hereof and such ancillary relief as is necessary to make effective any award. The arbitrator shall also have the power to award recovery of all costs and fees, to impose sanctions and to take such other action as the arbitrator deems necessary to the same extent a judge could pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure or other applicable law. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuit of a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief.
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(e) Discovery. In any arbitration proceeding, discovery will be permitted in accordance with the Rules. All discovery shall be expressly limited to matters directly relevant to the dispute being arbitrated and must be completed no later than 20 days before the hearing date. Any requests for an extension of the discovery periods, or any discovery disputes, will be subject to final determination by the arbitrator upon a showing that the request for discovery is essential for the party's presentation and that no alternative means for obtaining information is available.
(f) Class Proceedings and Consolidations. No party hereto shall be entitled to join or consolidate disputes by or against others in any arbitration, except parties who have executed any Loan Document, or to include in any arbitration any dispute as a representative or member of a class, or to act in any arbitration in the interest of the general public or in a private attorney general capacity.
(g) Payment Of Arbitration Costs And Fees. The arbitrator shall award all costs and expenses of the arbitration proceeding.
(h) Miscellaneous. To the maximum extent practicable, the AAA, the arbitrators and the parties shall take all action required to conclude any arbitration proceeding within 180 days of the filing of the dispute with the AAA. No arbitrator or other party to an arbitration proceeding may disclose the existence, content or results thereof, except for disclosures of information by a party required in the ordinary course of its business or by applicable law or regulation. If more than one agreement for arbitration by or between the parties potentially applies to a dispute, the arbitration provision most directly related to the Loan Documents or the subject matter of the dispute shall control. This arbitration provision shall survive termination, amendment or expiration of any of the Loan Documents or any relationship between the parties.
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(i) Waiver of Jury Trial. The parties hereto hereby acknowledge that by agreeing to binding arbitration they have irrevocably waived their respective rights to a jury trial with respect to any action, claim or other proceeding arising out of any dispute in connection this Agreement or any other agreement or document delivered in connection herewith, any rights or obligations hereunder or thereunder, or the performance of such rights and obligations. This provision is a material inducement for the parties entering into this Agreement.
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "Amendment") is entered into as of July 10, 2015 by and between XXXX, INC., a North Carolina corporation ("Borrower"), and XXXXX FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ("Bank").
WHEREAS, Borrower is currently indebted to Bank pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Credit Agreement between Borrower and Bank dated as of August 13, 2013, as amended from time to time ("Credit Agreement").
1. Amendments to Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement is hereby amended as set forth in this Section 1.
1.1 The following amendments are hereby made to Article I (“Definitions”) of the Credit Agreement:
(a) The definition of “Applicable Margin” is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“(a) “Applicable Margin” shall be shall be 1.50% until the first Rate Determination Date (hereafter defined) after August 1, 2015, and as of and after such first Rate Determination Date after August 1, 2015 shall be determined based on the pricing grid set forth below and tied to the Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio determined as set forth in Section 5.9(b):
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The Applicable Margin shall be determined effective as of the date (herein, the “Rate Determination Date”) which is 10 days after receipt by the Bank of the annual (in the case of the fourth Fiscal Quarter) and quarterly financial statements of the Borrower pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.3 for the Fiscal Quarter as of the end of which the foregoing ratio is being determined, based on such quarterly or annual financial statements, as the case may be, for the Fiscal Quarter then ended, and the Applicable Margin so determined shall remain effective from such Rate Determination Date until the date which is 10 days after receipt by the Bank of the financial statements for the next Fiscal Quarter (which latter date shall be a new Rate Determination Date); provided that if the Borrower shall have failed to deliver to the Bank the financial statements required to be delivered pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.3 with respect to the Fiscal Quarter most recently ended within the time period specified herein, then for the period beginning on the day which is 10 days after the required delivery date of such financial statements and ending on the earlier of (A) 10 days after the date on which the Borrower shall deliver to the Bank the financial statements to be delivered pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.3 with respect to such Fiscal Quarter or any subsequent Fiscal Quarter, or (B) 10 days after the date on which the Borrower shall deliver to the Bank annual financial statements required to be delivered pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.3(a) with respect to the Fiscal Year which includes such Fiscal Quarter or any subsequent Fiscal Year, the Applicable Margin shall be determined at Pricing Level IV set forth above. Any change in the Applicable Margin as of any Rate Determination Date shall result in a corresponding change, effective on and as of such Rate Determination Date, in the interest rate applicable to the Loans outstanding on such Rate Determination Date.”
(b) The definition of “Xxxx Europe Credit Agreement” is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“(n) “Xxxx Europe Credit Agreement” means the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Multi-Currency Revolving Credit Facility) dated as of January 31, 2014 by and between Xxxx Europe and Bank providing for a revolving line of credit in the original principal amount of up to One Million Five Hundred Thousand Euros (€1,500,000.00) or the equivalent in Alternative Currency, as defined therein, as the same may be amended from time to time.”
1.2 Section 2.1(a) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by deleting "August 31, 2015" as the last day on which Bank will make advances under the Line of Credit, and by substituting for said date "August 31, 2017."
1.3 Section 5.9 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
(a) Tangible Net Worth. Tangible Net Worth not less than $75,000,000.00 for each completed Fiscal Quarter, with “Tangible Net Worth” defined as shareholder’s equity determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, less intangible assets.
(b) Consolidated Total Debt/Consolidated EBITDA Ratio. Ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA not greater than 2.25 to 1.00 as of each Fiscal Quarter end, determined on a rolling 4-quarter basis, commencing with the Fiscal Quarter ending on or about August 2, 2015.
The term “Consolidated Total Debt” as used in this Section 5.9(b) shall have the definition given such term in the Omaha Note Purchase Agreement (but excluding for purposes of this Section 5.9(b) any future amendments thereto not made with the written consent of Bank), which definition shall survive for purposes of this Agreement notwithstanding the termination of the Omaha Note Purchase Agreement or the repayment full of the Borrower’s obligations thereunder.
(c) Consolidated EBITDAR/Consolidated Fixed Charges. Ratio of Consolidated EBITDAR to Consolidated Fixed Charges not less than 2.00 to 1.00 as of each Fiscal Quarter end, determined on a rolling 4-quarter basis, commencing with the Fiscal Quarter ending on or about August 2, 2015.
The terms “Consolidated EBITDAR” and “Consolidated Fixed Charges” as used in this Section 5.9(c) shall have the definitions given such terms in the Omaha Note Purchase Agreement (but excluding for purposes of this Section 5.9(c) any future amendments thereto not made with the written consent of Bank), which definitions shall survive for purposes of this Agreement notwithstanding the termination of the Omaha Note Purchase Agreement or the repayment full of the Borrower’s obligations thereunder.”
1.4. Section 6.2 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the reference to “$10,000,000.00” and substituting in lieu thereof “$12,000,000.00.”
1.5. The Compliance Checklist attached to the Form of Compliance Certificate attached at Exhibit A to the Credit Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced by the Compliance Checklist attached as Exhibit A to this Amendment.
2. Conditions to Effectiveness. The effectiveness of this Amendment is subject to the fulfillment to Bank’s satisfaction of the following conditions:
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Documentation. Bank shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, each of the following, duly executed:
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Financial Condition. There shall have been no material adverse change, as determined by Bank, in the financial condition or business of Borrower, nor any material decline, as determined by Bank, in the market value of any substantial or material portion of the assets of Borrower.
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Amendment Fee. In consideration of the changes set forth herein and as a condition to the effectiveness hereof, immediately upon signing this Amendment Borrower shall pay to Bank a non-refundable fee of $40,000.00.
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3. No Further Amendment. Except as specifically provided herein, all terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement remain in full force and effect, without waiver or modification. All terms defined in the Credit Agreement shall have the same meaning when used in this Amendment. This Amendment and the Credit Agreement shall be read together, as one document.
4. Representations and Warranties. Borrower hereby remakes all representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and reaffirms all covenants set forth therein. Borrower further certifies that as of the date of this Amendment there exists no Event of Default as defined in the Credit Agreement, nor any condition, act or event which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would constitute any such Event of Default.
5. Costs. Borrower agrees to pay all costs and expenses of the Bank in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of this Amendment, including without limitation the fees and expenses of the Bank’s legal counsel.
6. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same document.
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "Amendment") is entered into as of, March 10th, 2016 by and between XXXX, INC., a North Carolina corporation ("Borrower"), and XXXXX FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ("Bank").
1. Amendments to Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement is hereby amended as set forth in this Section 1.
1.1 The following amendments are hereby made to Article I (“Definitions”) of the Credit Agreement:
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(a) The definition of “Applicable Margin” is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“(a) “Applicable Margin” shall be shall be 1.45% until the first Rate Determination Date (hereafter defined) after March 1, 2016, and as of and after such first Rate Determination Date after March 1, 2016 shall be determined based on the pricing grid set forth below and tied to the Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio determined as set forth in Section 5.9(b):
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The Applicable Margin shall be determined effective as of the date (herein, the “Rate Determination Date”) which is 10 days after receipt by the Bank of the annual (in the case of the fourth Fiscal Quarter) and quarterly financial statements of the Borrower pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.3 for the Fiscal Quarter as of the end of which the foregoing ratio is being determined, based on such quarterly or annual financial statements, as the case may be, for the Fiscal Quarter then ended, and the Applicable Margin so determined shall remain effective from such Rate Determination Date until the date which is 10 days after receipt by the Bank of the financial statements for the next Fiscal Quarter (which latter date shall be a new Rate Determination Date); provided that if the Borrower shall have failed to deliver to the Bank the financial statements required to be delivered pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.3 with respect to the Fiscal Quarter most recently ended within the time period specified herein, then for the period beginning on the day which is 10 days after the required delivery date of such financial statements and ending on the earlier of (A) 10 days after the date on which the Borrower shall deliver to the Bank the financial statements to be delivered pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.3 with respect to such Fiscal Quarter or any subsequent Fiscal Quarter, or (B) 10 days after the date on which the Borrower shall deliver to the Bank annual financial statements required to be delivered pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.3(a) with respect to the Fiscal Year which includes such Fiscal Quarter or any subsequent Fiscal Year, the Applicable Margin shall be determined at Pricing Level III set forth above. Any change in the Applicable Margin as of any Rate Determination Date shall result in a corresponding change, effective on and as of such Rate Determination Date, in the interest rate applicable to the Loans outstanding on such Rate Determination Date.”
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(b) The definition of “LIBOR” is hereby amended by adding the following sentence at the end thereof: “Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if LIBOR determined as provided above would be less than zero percent (0.0%), then LIBOR shall be deemed to be zero percent (0.0%).”
1.2 Section 2.1(a) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“(a) Line of Credit. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Bank hereby agrees to make advances to Borrower from time to time up to and including August 15, 2018, not to exceed at any time the aggregate principal amount of THIRTY MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($30,000,000.00) ("Line of Credit"), the proceeds of which shall be used to provide working capital and for general corporate purposes; provided, however, that no portion of the proceeds of the Line of Credit will be used by the Borrower or any Subsidiary (i) in connection with, whether directly or indirectly, any tender offer for, or other acquisition of, stock of any corporation with a view towards obtaining control of such other corporation, unless such tender offer or other acquisition is to be made on a negotiated basis with the approval of the board of directors of the corporation to be acquired, and the provisions of Section 6.6 would not be violated, (ii) directly or indirectly, for the purpose, whether immediate, incidental or ultimate, of purchasing or carrying any Margin Stock (as hereinafter defined), or (iii) for any purpose in violation of any applicable law or regulation. Borrower's obligation to repay advances under the Line of Credit shall be evidenced by a promissory note dated as of the date hereof (as amended from time to time, the "Line of Credit Note"), all terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.”
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1.3 Section 5.9(a) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“(a) Liquidity. Unencumbered Liquid Assets with an aggregate fair market value not at any time less than Twenty Million and No/100 Dollars ($20,000,000.00). As used herein, “Unencumbered Liquid Assets” shall mean cash, cash equivalents and/or publicly traded marketable securities acceptable to Bank in its sole discretion, free of any lien or other encumbrance. Retirement account assets held in a fiduciary capacity by Borrower shall not qualify as Unencumbered Liquid Assets.”
1.4. Section 5.9(c) of the Credit Agreement is hereby deleted.
1.5 Section 6.2 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
1.6. The Compliance Checklist attached to the Form of Compliance Certificate attached at Exhibit A to the Credit Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced by the Compliance Checklist attached as Exhibit A to this Amendment.
2. Conditions to Effectiveness. The effectiveness of this Amendment is subject to the fulfillment to Bank’s satisfaction of the following conditions:
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Financial Condition. There shall have been no material adverse change, as determined by Bank, in the financial condition or business of Borrower, nor any material decline, as determined by Bank, in the market value of any substantial or material portion of the assets of Borrower.
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Amendment Fee. In consideration of the changes set forth herein and as a condition to the effectiveness hereof, immediately upon signing this Amendment Borrower shall pay to Bank a non-refundable fee of $60,000.00.
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3. No Further Amendment. Except as specifically provided herein, all terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement remain in full force and effect, without waiver or modification. All terms defined in the Credit Agreement shall have the same meaning when used in this Amendment. This Amendment and the Credit Agreement shall be read together, as one document.
4. Representations and Warranties. Borrower hereby remakes all representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and reaffirms all covenants set forth therein. Borrower further certifies that as of the date of this Amendment there exists no Event of Default as defined in the Credit Agreement, nor any condition, act or event which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would constitute any such Event of Default.
5. Costs. Borrower agrees to pay all costs and expenses of the Bank in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of this Amendment, including without limitation the fees and expenses of the Bank’s legal counsel (including Lender’s North Carolina counsel and Cayman Islands local counsel).
6. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same document.
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THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT
THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "Amendment") is entered into as of August 1, 2016 by and between XXXX, INC., a North Carolina corporation ("Borrower"), and XXXXX FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ("Bank").
1. Amendments to Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement is hereby amended as set forth in this Section 1.
1.1 Section 2.1(c) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“(c) Letter of Credit Subfeature. As a subfeature under the Line of Credit, Bank agrees from time to time during the term thereof to issue or cause an affiliate to issue standby letters of credit for the account of Borrower (each, a "New Letter of Credit"; the Existing Letter of Credit and each New Letter of Credit are herein referred to individually as a “Letter of Credit” and collectively as "Letters of Credit"); provided however, that the aggregate undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit shall not at any time exceed Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($7,500,000.00). The form and substance of each Letter of Credit shall be subject to approval by Bank, in its sole discretion. Each Letter of Credit shall be issued for a term not to exceed seven hundred thirty (730) days, as designated by Borrower; provided however, that no Letter of Credit shall be issued with, nor shall Bank be required to renew or (if applicable) allow automatic renewal of any Letter of Credit so that it will have, an expiration date that is subsequent to the maturity date of the Line of Credit (with any such Letter of Credit with an expiration date subsequent to the maturity of the Line of Credit to be referred to as an “Extended Date Letter of Credit”) unless Borrower, not less than ninety (90) days prior to the maturity date of the Line of Credit, provides Bank with cash collateral (which may be in addition to or, if agreed by Bank, may be a replacement for, such other collateral that may have been granted by Borrower to Bank, pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise), consisting of a deposit account maintained by Borrower with Bank in an amount that is not less than one hundred five percent (105%) of the undrawn amount of such Extended Date Letter of Credit, as evidenced by and subject to the security agreements and other documents as Bank shall reasonably require, all in form and substance satisfactory to Bank; and provided further, that in no event shall any Extended Date Letter of Credit have a then current expiration date more than three hundred sixty-five (365) days beyond the maturity date of the Line of Credit. The undrawn amount of all Letters of Credit shall be reserved under the Line of Credit and shall not be available for borrowings thereunder. Each Letter of Credit shall be subject to the additional terms and conditions of the Letter of Credit agreements, applications and any related documents required by Bank in connection with the issuance thereof (each, a “Letter of Credit Agreement”). Each drawing paid under a Letter of Credit shall be deemed an advance under the Line of Credit and shall be repaid by Borrower in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such advances; provided however, that if advances under the Line of Credit are not available, for any reason, at the time any drawing is paid, then Borrower shall immediately pay to Bank the full amount drawn, together with interest thereon from the date such drawing is paid to the date such amount is fully repaid by Borrower, at the rate of interest applicable to advances under the Line of Credit. In such event Borrower agrees that Bank, in its sole discretion, may debit any account maintained by Borrower with Bank for the amount of any such drawing.”
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3. No Further Amendment. Except as specifically provided herein, all terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement remain in full force and effect, without waiver or modification. All terms defined in the Credit Agreement shall have the same meaning when used in this Amendment. This Amendment and the Credit Agreement shall be read together, as one document.
4. Representations and Warranties. Borrower hereby remakes all representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and reaffirms all covenants set forth therein. Borrower further certifies that as of the date of this Amendment there exists no Event of Default as defined in the Credit Agreement, nor any condition, act or event which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would constitute any such Event of Default.
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5. Costs. Borrower agrees to pay all costs and expenses of the Bank in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of this Amendment, including without limitation the fees and expenses of the Bank’s legal counsel.
6. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same document.
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FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT
THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "Amendment") is entered into as of September 27, 2016 by and between XXXX, INC., a North Carolina corporation ("Borrower"), and XXXXX FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ("Bank").
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1.1 Section 6.6 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by inserting immediately following clause (h) of said Section 6.6 a new clause (h(i)) which shall read as follows:
“(h(i)): investments in corporate bonds of domestic United States issuers in an aggregate amount not exceeding $50,000,000.00 at any time, which bonds shall be rated at least BBB or the equivalent thereof by S&P or Baa2 or the equivalent thereof by Xxxxx’x and, in either case, shall mature within three (3) years of their issuance;”
2. Conditions to Effectiveness. The effectiveness of this Amendment is subject to the fulfillment to Bank’s satisfaction of the following conditions:
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3. No Further Amendment. Except as specifically provided herein, all terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement remain in full force and effect, without waiver or modification. All terms defined in the Credit Agreement shall have the same meaning when used in this Amendment. This Amendment and the Credit Agreement shall be read together, as one document.
4. Representations and Warranties. Borrower hereby remakes all representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and reaffirms all covenants set forth therein. Borrower further certifies that as of the date of this Amendment there exists no Event of Default as defined in the Credit Agreement, nor any condition, act or event which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would constitute any such Event of Default.
5. Costs. Borrower agrees to pay all costs and expenses of the Bank in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of this Amendment, including without limitation the fees and expenses of the Bank’s legal counsel.
6. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same document.
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FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT
THIS FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "Amendment") is entered into as of August 13, 2018 by and between XXXX, INC., a North Carolina corporation ("Borrower"), and XXXXX FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ("Bank").
1. Amendments to Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement is hereby amended as set forth in this Section 1.
1.1 The following amendments are hereby made to Article I (“Definitions”) of the Credit Agreement:
(a) The definition of “Existing Letter of Credit” is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
““Existing Letter of Credit” means the existing letter of credit issued by Bank, as issuer, in the face amount of $250,000.00, for the benefit of Great American Insurance, as beneficiary thereunder.”
(b) The definition of “LIBOR” is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“"LIBOR" means the rate of interest per annum determined by Bank based on the rate for United States dollar deposits for delivery of funds for one (1) month as published by the ICE Benchmark Administration Limited, a United Kingdom company, at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, or, for any day not a London Business Day, the immediately preceding London Business Day (or if not so published, then as determined by Bank from another recognized source or interbank quotation); provided, however, that if LIBOR determined as provided above would be less than zero percent (0.0%), then LIBOR shall be deemed to be zero percent (0.0%).”
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(c) A new definition of “London Business Day” is hereby added to Article I of the Credit Agreement, in appropriate alphabetical order, to read as follows:
“"London Business Day" means any day that is a day for trading by and between banks in dollar deposits in the London interbank market.”
1.2 Section 2.1(a) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“(a) Line of Credit. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Bank hereby agrees to make advances to Borrower from time to time up to and including August 15, 2020, not to exceed at any time the aggregate principal amount of TWENTY-FIVE MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($25,000,000.00) ("Line of Credit"), the proceeds of which shall be used to provide working capital and for general corporate purposes; provided, however, that no portion of the proceeds of the Line of Credit will be used by the Borrower or any Subsidiary (i) in connection with, whether directly or indirectly, any tender offer for, or other acquisition of, stock of any corporation with a view towards obtaining control of such other corporation, unless such tender offer or other acquisition is to be made on a negotiated basis with the approval of the board of directors of the corporation to be acquired, and the provisions of Section 6.6 would not be violated, (ii) directly or indirectly, for the purpose, whether immediate, incidental or ultimate, of purchasing or carrying any Margin Stock (as hereinafter defined), or (iii) for any purpose in violation of any applicable law or regulation. Borrower's obligation to repay advances under the Line of Credit shall be evidenced by a promissory note dated as of the date hereof (as amended from time to time, the "Line of Credit Note"), all terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.”
1.3 Section 2.1(c) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“(c) Letter of Credit Subfeature. As a subfeature under the Line of Credit, Bank agrees from time to time during the term thereof to issue or cause an affiliate to issue standby letters of credit for the account of Borrower (each, a "New Letter of Credit"; the Existing Letter of Credit and each New Letter of Credit are herein referred to individually as a “Letter of Credit” and collectively as "Letters of Credit"); provided however, that the aggregate undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit shall not at any time exceed One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00). The form and substance of each Letter of Credit shall be subject to approval by Bank, in its sole discretion. Each Letter of Credit shall be issued for a term not to exceed seven hundred thirty (730) days, as designated by Borrower; provided however, that no Letter of Credit shall be issued with, nor shall Bank be required to renew or (if applicable) allow automatic renewal of any Letter of Credit so that it will have, an expiration date that is subsequent to the maturity date of the Line of Credit (with any such Letter of Credit with an expiration date subsequent to the maturity of the Line of Credit to be referred to as an “Extended Date Letter of Credit”) unless Borrower, not less than ninety (90) days prior to the maturity date of the Line of Credit, provides Bank with cash collateral (which may be in addition to or, if agreed by Bank, may be a replacement for, such other collateral that may have been granted by Borrower to Bank, pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise), consisting of a deposit account maintained by Borrower with Bank in an amount that is not less than one hundred five percent (105%) of the undrawn amount of such Extended Date Letter of Credit, as evidenced by and subject to the security agreements and other documents as Bank shall reasonably require, all in form and substance satisfactory to Bank; and provided further, that in no event shall any Extended Date Letter of Credit have a then current expiration date more than three hundred sixty-five (365) days beyond the maturity date of the Line of Credit. The undrawn amount of all Letters of Credit shall be reserved under the Line of Credit and shall not be available for borrowings thereunder. Each Letter of Credit shall be subject to the additional terms and conditions of the Letter of Credit agreements, applications and any related documents required by Bank in connection with the issuance thereof (each, a “Letter of Credit Agreement”). Each drawing paid under a Letter of Credit shall be deemed an advance under the Line of Credit and shall be repaid by Borrower in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such advances; provided however, that if advances under the Line of Credit are not available, for any reason, at the time any drawing is paid, then Borrower shall immediately pay to Bank the full amount drawn, together with interest thereon from the date such drawing is paid to the date such amount is fully repaid by Borrower, at the rate of interest applicable to advances under the Line of Credit. In such event Borrower agrees that Bank, in its sole discretion, may debit any account maintained by Borrower with Bank for the amount of any such drawing.”
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1.4 Section 5.9(a) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“(a) Liquidity. Unencumbered Liquid Assets with an aggregate fair market value not at any time less than Fifteen Million and No/100 Dollars ($15,000,000.00). As used herein, “Unencumbered Liquid Assets” shall mean cash, cash equivalents and/or publicly traded marketable securities acceptable to Bank in its sole discretion, free of any lien or other encumbrance. Retirement account assets held in a fiduciary capacity by Borrower shall not qualify as Unencumbered Liquid Assets.”
2. Conditions to Effectiveness. The effectiveness of this Amendment is subject to the fulfillment to Bank’s satisfaction of the following conditions:
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Documentation. Bank shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, each of the following, duly executed:
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Financial Condition. There shall have been no material adverse change, as determined by Bank, in the financial condition or business of Borrower, nor any material decline, as determined by Bank, in the market value of any substantial or material portion of the assets of Borrower.
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Amendment Fee. In consideration of the changes set forth herein and as a condition to the effectiveness hereof, immediately upon signing this Amendment Borrower shall pay to Bank a non-refundable fee of $50,000.00.
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3. No Further Amendment. Except as specifically provided herein, all terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement remain in full force and effect, without waiver or modification. All terms defined in the Credit Agreement shall have the same meaning when used in this Amendment. This Amendment and the Credit Agreement shall be read together, as one document.
4. Representations and Warranties. Borrower hereby remakes all representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and reaffirms all covenants set forth therein. Borrower further certifies that as of the date of this Amendment there exists no Event of Default as defined in the Credit Agreement, nor any condition, act or event which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would constitute any such Event of Default. Borrower acknowledges and confirms that Bank has existing, valid first priority security interests and liens in the collateral securing the Line of Credit and that such security interests and liens shall secure Borrower’s obligations under the Credit Agreement as amended by this Amendment including, without limitation, all obligations under the Line of Credit Note and all future modifications of the Credit Agreement, the Line of Credit Note and the other Loan Documents.
5. Costs. Borrower agrees to pay all costs and expenses of the Bank in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of this Amendment, including without limitation the fees and expenses of the Bank’s legal counsel.
6. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same document.
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