Atmosphere Annealing, Inc. BCGW, Inc. Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Dated as of August 28, 2006
Atmosphere
Annealing, Inc.
BCGW,
Inc.
Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement
Dated
as of August 28, 2006
AMENDED
AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
THIS
AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT, made as of the 28th
day of
August, 2006, by and between ATMOSPHERE ANNEALING, INC., a Michigan corporation
(“Annealing”), BCGW, Inc., a Michigan corporation (“BCGW”, and together with
Annealing, “Companies”, and individually a “Company”), and THE HUNTINGTON
NATIONAL BANK, a national banking association (“Lender”).
RECITALS
A. Annealing
has requested that Lender extend to it credit as previously extended by Lender
under the Credit Agreement dated as of November 18, 2003, as amended, between
Annealing and Lender (the “Prior Credit Agreement”), on the terms and conditions
set forth herein.
B. BCGW
has
requested that Lender extend credit to it.
C. Lender
is
willing to extend such credit to Companies on the terms and conditions herein
set forth.
D. This
agreement shall constitute an amendment and restatement of the Prior Credit
Agreement as provided in Section 12.13 hereof.
NOW,
THEREFORE, Lender and Companies agree as follows:
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I T N E S S E T H
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DEFINITIONS
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For
the
purposes of this Agreement the following terms will have the following
meanings:
“Account”
shall mean any right to payment of Annealing for goods sold or leased or for
services rendered.
“Account
Debtor” shall mean the party who is obligated on or under any
Account.
“Advance”
shall mean a borrowing requested by Annealing and made by Lender under Articles
2 or 3D of this Agreement.
“Affiliate”
shall mean, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly
controlling (including but not limited to all directors and executive officers
of such Person), controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control
with
such Person. A Person shall be deemed to control a corporation for the purposes
of this definition if such Person possesses, directly or indirectly, the power
(i) to vote 10% or more of the securities having ordinary voting power for
the
election of directors of such corporation or (ii) to direct or cause the
direction of the management and policies of such corporation, whether through
the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
“Applicable
LIBO/LIBOR Margin” and “Applicable Prime Margin” as applicable, shall mean, as
of any date of determination thereof, the applicable interest rate margin,
determined by reference to the appropriate columns in the pricing matrix
attached to this Agreement as Schedule 1.1. Adjustments to the Applicable
LIBO/LIBOR Margin and the Applicable Prime Margin, based on Schedule 1.1, shall
be implemented on a quarterly basis as follows:
(a) Such
adjustments shall be given prospective effect only, effective as to all amounts
outstanding hereunder upon the date of delivery of the financial statements
to
the Lender under Sections 8.1(a) and (d) and the compliance certificate under
Section 8.10 hereunder, in each case establishing applicability of the
appropriate adjustment, with no retroactivity or claw-back. If Companies fail
timely to deliver financial statements required under Section 8.1(a) or (d)
or
the compliance certificate under Section 8.10, then from the date delivery
to
the Bank of such financial statements and certificate was required until such
financial statements and certificate are delivered, the margins shall be at
the
highest level on pricing matrix attached to this Agreement as Schedule
1.1.
(b) From
the
date hereof until the receipt of Companies’ financial statements for the fiscal
quarter ending on September 30, 2006, the margins shall be those set forth
under
the Level III column of the pricing matrix attached to this Agreement as
Schedule 1.1.
“Base
LIBOR Rate” shall mean, with respect to a LIBOR Borrowing for an Interest
Period, LIBOR as of 11:00 a.m. two (2) London Business Days prior to the first
day of such Interest Period for deposits with maturities approximately equal
to
such Interest Period and in an amount approximately equal to the amount of
such
LIBOR Borrowing.
“BCGW
Guaranty” shall mean the unconditional guaranty of the obligations of Annealing
to the Lender, executed by BCGW and dated as of the date hereof, as amended
from
time to time.
“Borrowing
Base” shall mean as of any date of determination, eighty percent (80%) of
Eligible Accounts.
“Business
Day” shall mean any day on which commercial banks are open for domestic and
international business (including dealings in foreign exchange) in Detroit,
London and New York.
“Capital
Expenditure” shall mean, without duplication, any payment made directly or
indirectly for the purpose of acquiring or constructing fixed assets, real
property or equipment which in accordance with GAAP would be added as a debit
to
the fixed asset account of a Company, including, without limitation, amounts
paid or payable under any conditional sale or other title retention agreement
or
under any lease or other periodic payment arrangement which is of such a nature
that payment obligations of either, thereunder would be required by GAAP to
be
capitalized and shown as liabilities on the balance sheet of
Companies.
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“Capital
Lease” shall mean any lease of any property (whether real, personal or mixed) by
Company as lessee which, in conformity with GAAP, is, or is required to be
accounted for as a capital lease on the balance sheet of Companies, together
with any renewals of such leases (or entry into new leases) on substantially
similar terms.
“Consolidated”
or “Consolidating” shall mean, when used with reference to any financial term in
this Agreement, the aggregate for two or more Persons of the amounts signified
by such term for all such Persons determined on a consolidated or combined,
as
applicable, basis in accordance with GAAP. Unless otherwise specified herein,
references to Consolidated financial statements or data of Annealing includes
consolidation with its Subsidiaries (including BCGW) in accordance with
GAAP.
“Consolidated
Debt” shall mean, as of any applicable time of determination thereof, the total
liabilities of Annealing which are required to be shown on its Consolidated
balance sheet, as determined in accordance with GAAP.
“Consolidated
EBITDA” shall mean for any period of determination, the Consolidated net income
of Annealing and its Subsidiaries for such period, plus, to the extent deducted
in determining net income, federal income tax expense, depreciation,
amortization and interest expense for such period, all as determined in
accordance with GAAP.
“Consolidated
Funded Debt” shall mean as of any date all Funded Debt of Annealing and its
Subsidiaries as of such date, determined on a Consolidated basis in accordance
with GAAP.
“Consolidated
Tangible Net Worth” shall mean, as of any date of determination, the excess of
(i) the Consolidated net book value of all assets of Annealing and its
Subsidiaries (other than amounts due from Affiliates, patents, patent rights,
trademarks, trade names, franchises, copyrights, licenses, goodwill, and similar
intangible assets) after all appropriate deductions in accordance with GAAP
(including, without limitation, reserves for doubtful receivables, obsolescence,
depreciation and amortization) over (ii) all Consolidated Debt, in each case
determined in accordance with GAAP.
“Daily
Fluctuating LIBO Rate” shall mean the rate obtained by dividing: (1) the actual
or estimated per annum rate, or the arithmetic mean of the per annum rates,
of
interest for deposits in U.S. dollars for one (1) month periods, as offered
and
determined by Lender in its sole discretion based upon information which appears
on page LIBOR01, captioned British Bankers Assoc. Interest Rate Settlement
Rates, of the Reuters America Network, a service of Reuters America Inc. (or
such other page that may replace that page on that service for the purpose
of
displaying LIBO rates; or, if such service ceases to be available or ceases
to
be used by Lender, such other reasonably comparable money rate service as Lender
may select) or upon information obtained from any other reasonable procedure,
on
each date the Daily Fluctuating LIBO Rate is determined; by (2) an amount equal
to one minus the stated maximum rate (expressed as a decimal), if any, of all
reserve requirements (including, without limitation, any marginal, emergency,
supplemental, special or other reserves) that is specified on each date the
Daily Fluctuating LIBO Rate is determined by the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System (or any successor agency thereto) for determining the
maximum reserve requirement with respect to eurocurrency funding (currently
referred to as “Eurocurrency Liabilities” in Regulation D of such Board)
maintained by a member bank of such System or any other regulations of any
governmental authority having jurisdiction with respect thereto, all as
conclusively determined by Lender, absent manifest error, such result to be
rounded up, if necessary, to the nearest whole multiple of one-sixteenth of
one
percent (1/16 of 1.0%) per annum. Subject to any maximum or minimum interest
rate limitation specified herein or by applicable law, the interest rate shall
change automatically without notice to Companies immediately on each day with
each change in the Daily Fluctuating LIBO Rate or the reserve requirement,
as
applicable, with any change thereto effective as of the opening of business
of
the day of the change (the “Index”). The Index is not necessarily the lowest
rate charged by Lender on its loans. If the Index becomes unavailable during
the
time of this loan, Lender may designate a substitute index after written notice
to Companies. Lender will tell Companies the current index rate upon Companies’
written request. The interest rate change will not occur more often than once
each day.
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“Debt
Ratio” shall mean as of any date of determination, a ratio, the numerator of
which is Consolidated Debt as of such date, and the denominator of which is
Consolidated Tangible Net Worth as of such date.
“Default”
shall
mean any event or omission which, with the passage of time, the giving of
notice, or both, would constitute an Event of Default as defined
herein.
“Eligible
Account” shall mean an Account (but shall not include interest and service
charges) arising in the ordinary course of Annealing’s business which meets each
of the following requirements:
(a) it
is not
owing more than ninety (90) days after the date of the original invoice or
other
writing evidencing such Account;
(b) it
arises
from the sale or lease of goods and such goods have been shipped or delivered
to
the Account Debtor under such Account; or it arises from services rendered
and
such services have been performed;
(c) it
is
evidenced by an invoice, dated not later than the date of shipment or
performance, rendered to such Account Debtor or some other evidence of billing
reasonably acceptable to Lender;
(d) it
is not
evidenced by any note or other negotiable instrument or by any chattel
paper;
(e) it
is a
valid, legally enforceable obligation of the Account Debtor thereunder, and
is
not subject to any offset, counterclaim or other defense on the part of such
Account Debtor or to any known claim on the part of such Account Debtor denying
liability thereunder in whole or in part;
(f) it
is not
subject to any sale of accounts, any rights of offset, assignment, lien or
security interest whatsoever other than to Lender;
(g) it
is not
owing by a subsidiary or affiliate of Companies, nor by an Account Debtor (other
than General Motors de Mexico and Xxxxxxxxxx Tool and Die) which (i) does not
maintain its chief executive office in the United States of America, (ii) is
not
organized under the laws of the United States of America, or any state thereof,
or (iii) is the government of any foreign country or sovereign state, or of
any
state, province, municipality or other instrumentality thereof;
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(h) it
is not
an account owing by the United States of America or any state or political
subdivision thereof, or by any department, agency, public body corporate or
other instrumentality of any of the foregoing, unless all necessary steps are
taken to comply with the Federal Assignment of Claims Act of 1940, as amended,
or with any comparable state law, if applicable, and all other necessary steps
are taken to perfect Lender’s security interest in such account;
(i) it
is not
owing by an Account Debtor for which either Company has received a notice of
(i)
the death of the Account Debtor or any partner of the Account Debtor, (ii)
the
dissolution, liquidation, termination of existence, insolvency or business
failure of the Account Debtor, (iii) the appointment of a receiver for any
part
of the property of the Account Debtor, or (iv) an assignment for the benefit
of
creditors, the filing of a petition in bankruptcy, or the commencement of any
proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against the Account
Debtor;
(j) it
is not
an account billed in advance, payable on delivery, for unbilled sales, payable
at a future date in accordance with its terms, subject to a retainage or
holdback by the Account Debtor or otherwise insured by a surety company;
(k) it
is not
owing by an Account Debtor who has failed to pay twenty five percent (25%)
or
more of the aggregate amount of its Accounts owing to Annealing within ninety
(90) days after the date of the respective invoices or other writings evidencing
such Accounts; and
(l) it
is not
an Account which when aggregated with all other Accounts owing by the same
Account Debtor would cause Annealing’s Accounts owing from such Account Debtor
to exceed an amount equal to thirty percent (30%) of Annealing’s aggregate
Accounts owing from all Account Debtors, provided, however, Lender in its sole
discretion may, upon prior written notice to Annealing, establish higher or
lower concentration limits for any specific Account Debtor;
(m) it
is not
owing by any Account Debtor whose obligations Lender, in its reasonable
commercial discretion, shall have notified Companies are not deemed to
constitute Eligible Accounts. Any such notification shall apply only to Accounts
created after the date thereof.
An
Account which is at any time an Eligible Account, but which subsequently fails
to meet any of the foregoing requirements, shall forthwith cease to be an
Eligible Account.
“Environmental
Laws” shall mean all federal, state and local laws including statutes,
regulations, ordinances, codes, rules, and other governmental restrictions
and
requirements, relating to environmental pollution, contamination or other
impairment of the environment or any hazardous or toxic substances of any
nature. These Environmental Laws shall include but not be limited to the Federal
Solid Waste Disposal Act, the Federal Clean Air Act, the Federal Clean Water
Act, the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, the Federal
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980,
and the Federal Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986.
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“Equipment
Line Maturity Date” shall mean March 15, 2007.
“Equipment
Line Note” shall mean the Note issued by Annealing under Article 3D of this
Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit “G”.
“Equipment
Term Note” shall mean the Note issued by Annealing under Article 3E of this
agreement in the form attached as Exhibit “D”.
“Equipment
Term Note Maturity Date” shall mean March 15, 2014.
“ERISA”
shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended,
or
any successor act or code.
“Event
of
Default” shall mean any of the Events of Default specified in Section 11
hereof.
“Excess
Cash Flow” shall mean, for any period of four fiscal quarters of Companies as to
which the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (calculated based on financial results
for
those quarters) exceeded 1.2 to 1.0, the amount which, if subtracted from the
numerator used to calculate such Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, would result
in
the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio being 1.2 to 1.0.
“Fixed
Charge Coverage Ratio” shall mean as of any date of determination, a ratio, the
numerator of which is Consolidated EBITDA for the four fiscal quarters ending
on
such date, plus
rent and
lease expense and property taxes of Companies for such period, less
dividends and other distributions paid by Annealing during such period, and
the
denominator of which is the sum of all regularly scheduled payments of principal
on indebtedness (excluding principal payments with respect to the Revolving
Credit Note but including the principal component of Capital Lease obligations)
of Companies paid or due and payable during such period, plus
the sum
of all payments of interest (including the interest component of Capital Lease
obligations) paid or due and payable by Companies during such period and
Non-Funded Capital Expenditures, rent and lease expense and property and income
taxes paid by Companies during such period.
“Funded
Debt” of any Person shall mean (a) all indebtedness of such Person for borrowed
money or for the deferred purchase price of property or services as of such
date
(other than trade liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business and
payable in accordance with customary practices) or which is evidenced by a
note,
bond, debenture or similar instrument, (b) the principal component of all
obligations of such Person under Capital Leases, and (c) all obligations of
such
Person in respect of letters of credit, acceptances or similar obligations
issued or created for the account of such Person.
“GAAP”
shall mean, as of any applicable date of determination, generally accepted
accounting principles consistently applied. In calculating the financial
covenants in this Agreement, GAAP shall be determined based on GAAP as in effect
on the date of this Agreement. In all other cases GAAP shall be determined
based
on GAAP as in effect from time to time.
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“Indebtedness”
shall mean all loans, advances, indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of
Companies to Lender under this Agreement, together with all other indebtedness,
obligations and liabilities whatsoever of Companies to Lender arising under
or
in connection with this Agreement, whether matured or unmatured, liquidated
or
unliquidated, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, joint or several,
due
or to become due, now existing or hereafter arising.
“Interest
Period” shall mean, with respect to a LIBOR Borrowing, a period of one (1)
month, commencing on the date of the first advance of each Term Note, as
applicable, with respect to such LIBOR Borrowing. If any Interest Period would
otherwise end on a day which is not a London Business Day, such Interest Period
shall be extended to end on the next succeeding London Business
Day.
“Lansing
Mortgage” shall mean the mortgage dated as of the date hereof, executed and
delivered by BCGW to Lender, encumbering property commonly described as 000
Xx.
Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, as amended from time to time.
“Leverage
Ratio” shall mean as of the last day of each fiscal quarter of Companies, a
ratio, the numerator of which is Consolidated Funded Debt as of such date and
the denominator of which is Consolidated EBITDA for the four fiscal quarters
ending on such date.
“LIBO
Rate” shall mean for any date, the fluctuating per annum interest rate equal to
the Applicable LIBO/LIBOR Margin above the Daily Fluctuating LIBO
Rate.
“LIBOR”
shall mean, with respect to an Interest Period, the British Bankers’ Association
(“BBA”) interest settlement rate based on an average of rates quoted by BBA
designated banks as being, in BBA’s view, the offered rate at which deposits in
U.S. Dollars are being quoted to prime banks in the London interbank market
at
11:00 a.m. (London time) two (2) London Business Days prior to the first day
of
such Interest Period, such deposits being for a period of time equal or
comparable to such Interest Period and in an amount equal or comparable to
the
principal amount of the Advance to which the Interest Period relates, as such
rates are determined by the BBA and displayed on the Xxxxxx’x
Screen.
“LIBOR
Borrowing” shall mean the principal amount of any portion of a Term Note bearing
interest at the LIBOR Rate.
“LIBOR
Lending Office” shall mean such branch of Lender, domestic or foreign, as it may
hereafter designate as its LIBOR Lending Office by notice to
Company.
“LIBOR
Rate” shall mean, with respect to an Interest Period, the sum of the Applicable
LIBO/LIBOR Margin plus the quotient of: (i) the Base LIBOR Rate applicable
to
that Interest Period, divided by (ii) one (1) minus the Reserve Requirement
(expressed as a decimal) applicable to the Interest Period. The LIBOR Rate
shall
be rounded to 5 decimal places.
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“Loan
Documents” shall mean collectively, this Agreement, any Notes, the Security
Agreement, the Mortgages, and any other instruments or agreements executed
at
any time pursuant to or in connection with any such documents.
“London
Business Day” shall mean a Business Day on which dealings in dollar deposits are
carried out in the London Interbank market and on which banks, generally, in
New
York, New York are open for business.
“Maxco”
shall mean Maxco, Inc., a Michigan corporation.
“Maxco
Loan” shall mean a loan to be made by Annealing to Maxco on or before August 31,
2006, in the maximum principal amount of $8,500,000.
“Maxco
Note” shall mean the Demand Note from Maxco as maker to Annealing as payee
evidencing the Maxco Loan.
“Mortgages”
shall mean Lansing Mortgage and the mortgages of real property located in North
Xxxxxx, Indiana and Canton, Ohio, dated November 18, 2003, executed and
delivered to the Lender by Annealing.
“Non-Funded
Capital Expenditure” shall mean any Capital Expenditure purchased by Companies
with internally generated (i.e., non-borrowed) funds.
“Note”
shall mean the Revolving Credit Note, Term Note A, Term Note B and Term Note
C,
as the case may be, as any may be amended or modified from time to time, and
“Notes” shall refer to all of them.
“Permitted
Liens” shall mean with respect to any Person:
(a) liens
for
taxes not yet due and payable or which are being contested in good faith by
appropriate proceedings diligently pursued, provided that provision for the
payment of all such taxes has been made on the books of such Person as may
be
required by GAAP;
(b) mechanics’,
materialmen’s, banker’s, carriers’, warehousemen’s and similar liens and
encumbrances arising in the ordinary course of business and securing obligations
of such Person that are not overdue for a period of more than 30 days or are
being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently pursued,
provided that in the case of any such contest such provision for the payment
of
such liens and encumbrances has been made on the books of such Person as may
be
required by GAAP;
(c) liens
arising in connection with worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, old
age pensions and social security benefits and similar statutory obligations
which are not overdue or are being contested in good faith by appropriate
proceedings diligently pursued, provided that in the case of any such contest
provision for the payment of such liens has been made on the books of such
Person as may be required by GAAP;
(d) (i) liens
incurred in the ordinary course of business to secure the performance of
statutory obligations arising in connection with progress payments or advance
payments due under contracts with the United States government or any agency
thereof entered into in the ordinary course of business and (ii) liens incurred
or deposits made in the ordinary course of business to secure the performance
of
statutory obligations, bids, leases, fee and expense arrangements with trustees
and fiscal agents and other similar obligations (exclusive of obligations
incurred in connection with the borrowing of money, any lease-purchase
arrangements or the payment of the deferred purchase price of property),
provided that full provision for the payment of all such obligations set forth
in clauses (i) and (ii) has been made on the books of such Person as may be
required by generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied;
and
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(e) minor
survey exceptions or minor encumbrances, easements or reservations, or rights
of
others for rights-of-way, utilities and other similar purposes, or zoning or
other restrictions as to the use of real properties, which do not materially
interfere with the business of such Person.
“Person”
or “person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture,
limited liability company, association, trust, unincorporated association,
joint
stock company, government, municipality, political subdivision or agency, or
other entity.
“Prepayment
Premium” shall mean, in the case of a Principal Prepayment, an amount equal to
the positive difference, if any, between (i) the aggregate amount of interest
which would otherwise be payable on the prepaid principal amount for the
remainder of the applicable Interest Period, and (ii) the aggregate amount
of
interest Lender would earn if the prepaid principal amount were reinvested
at
the Treasury Rate for the remainder of the applicable Interest Period. The
term
“Treasury Rate” means the yield on U.S. Treasury securities at constant maturity
as interpolated by the U.S. Treasury from the daily yield curve, based on the
closing market big yields on actively-traded U.S. Treasury securities in the
over-the-counter market, as such yields are stated under the heading referred
to
as “U.S. Government Securities, Treasury Constant Maturities” in Document
H.15(519), presently published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System and titled “Federal Reserve Statistical Release.” The Treasury Rate used
to calculate a Prepayment Premium shall be the constant maturity yield value
read from the yield curve at the fixed maturity which is the same as, or is
the
next closest period which is longer than, the applicable Interest
Period.
“Principal
Prepayment” shall mean a payment of principal of a Term Note which is bearing
interest at the LIBOR Rate on a day which is not the last day of the applicable
Interest Period.
“Prime
Rate” shall mean the per annum interest rate established by Lender as its prime
commercial rate for its borrowers as such rate may vary from time to time,
which
rate is not necessarily the lowest rate on loans made by Lender at any such
time, plus the Applicable Prime Margin.
“Request
for Revolving Credit Advance” shall mean a Request for Advance issued by
Annealing under this Agreement in the form annexed to this Agreement as Exhibit
“B”.
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“Request
for Equipment Line Advance” shall mean a request for equipment line advance to
be issued by Annealing under Article 3D in the form attached as Exhibit
“H”.
“Reserve
Requirement” shall mean, with respect to an Interest Period, the daily average
during such Interest Period of the aggregate reserve requirement (including
all
basic, supplemental, marginal and other reserves and taking into account any
transitional adjustments or other scheduled changes in reserve requirements
during such Interest Period) which may be imposed on Lender under Regulation
D
on Eurocurrency liabilities, in the case of LIBOR Borrowings.
“Revolving
Credit Maturity Date” shall mean August 15, 2008.
“Revolving
Credit Note” shall mean the Note described in Section 2.1 hereof made by
Annealing to Lender in the form annexed to this Agreement as Exhibit
“C”.
“Security
Agreement” shall mean the Security Agreement dated as of November 18, 2003, as
amended by the First Amendment dated as of the date hereof, from Annealing
as
debtor to Lender as secured party, as amended from time to time.
“Subsidiary”
shall mean a corporation or other entity of which more than fifty percent (50%)
of the outstanding voting stock or equivalent equity interests are owned by
Annealing, either directly or indirectly through one or more
intermediaries.
“Term
Loan A Maturity Date” shall mean August 31, 2009.
“Term
Loan B Maturity Date” shall mean August 31, 2011.
“Term
Loan C Maturity Date” shall mean August 31, 2011.
“Term
Note A” shall mean the Note issued by Annealing under Article 3A of this
Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit “A”.
“Term
Note B” shall mean the Note issued by Annealing under Article 3B of this
Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit “E”.
“Term
Note C” shall mean the Note issued by Annealing under Article 3C of this
Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit “F”.
“Term
Note” shall mean Term Note A, Term Note B, or Term Note C, and “Term Notes”
shall mean all of them.
2. THE
INDEBTEDNESS: REVOLVING CREDIT
2.1 Subject
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Lender shall make Advances to
Annealing at any time and from time to time until the Revolving Credit Maturity
Date, not to exceed Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) in aggregate principal
amount at any one time outstanding. All of the Advances under this Article
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shall be evidenced by the Revolving Credit Note under which Advances, repayments
and readvances may be made, subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
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2.2 The
Revolving Credit Note shall mature on the Revolving Credit Maturity Date, and
each Advance from time to time outstanding thereunder shall bear interest at
the
LIBO Rate or as otherwise provided under this Agreement. The amount and date
of
each Advance and the amount and date of any repayment shall be noted on Lender’s
records, which records will be conclusive evidence thereof absent demonstrable
error.
2.3 Annealing
may request an Advance under this Article 2 upon the delivery to Lender of
a
Request for Advance executed by an authorized officer of Annealing, subject
to
the following:
(a) each
such
Request for Advance shall set forth the information required on the Request
for
Advance form annexed hereto as Exhibit “B”;
(b) each
such
Request for Advance shall be delivered to Lender by 11:00 a.m. Detroit time
on
the proposed date thereof;
(c) the
principal amount of such Advance, plus the sum of the amount of all other
outstanding Advances under this Article 2, shall not exceed the formula set
forth in Section 2.5 below; and
(d) a
Request
for Advance, once delivered to Lender, shall be irrevocable.
2.4 Annealing
may prepay all or part of the outstanding balance of the Advance(s) under the
Revolving Credit Note at any time without premium or penalty.
2.5 The
aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding under the Revolving
Credit Note shall never exceed the Borrowing Base. Annealing shall immediately
make all payments necessary to comply with this provision.
2.6 Proceeds
of the initial Advance under the Revolving Credit Note shall be used solely
for
working capital purposes except that up to $700,000 may be used to fund the
Maxco Loan.
2.7 Annealing
agrees to pay to Lender a commitment fee on the average daily balance of the
unused portion of the Revolving Credit Note at the rate of one-eighth of one
percent (1/8%) per annum, computed on the actual number of days elapsed using
a
year of 360 days. The commitment fee shall be payable quarterly in arrears
on
the first day of each January, April, July and October, commencing October
1,
2006, and on the Revolving Credit Maturity Date, and shall be non-refundable.
For purposes of calculating the Commitment Fee, the face amount of all
outstanding letters of credit issued by Bank for the account of Annealing shall
be deemed to be usage of the Revolving Credit Note.
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3A THE
INDEBTEDNESS: TERM LOAN A
3A.1 Lender
agrees to loan to Annealing, and Annealing agrees to borrow, on the date of
execution of this Agreement, the sum of Three Million Two Hundred Eighty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($3,285,000). At the time of borrowing, Annealing agrees to
execute Term Note A with appropriate insertions as evidence of the indebtedness
hereunder. The loan made under this Article 3A shall be subject to the terms
and
conditions of this Agreement.
3A.2 The
indebtedness represented by Term Note A shall be repaid in consecutive monthly
principal installments in the amount of Ninety-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($91,250) each, commencing on September 28, 2006, and on the
28th
day of
each month thereafter until the Term Loan A Maturity Date, when the entire
unpaid balance of principal and interest thereon shall be due and
payable.
3A.3 The
proceeds of Term Loan A shall be used to fund the Maxco Loan.
3A.4 Term
Note
A shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR Rate. Monthly
payments of interest shall be payable on the last day of each Interest Period,
commencing on the last day of the first Interest Period, and thereafter on
the
last day of each subsequent Interest Period. The LIBOR Rate, the Interest
Period, and the amount and date of any repayment shall be noted on Lender’s
records, which records will be presumed correct absent manifest error.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, from and after the occurrence of any Event of
Default, Term Note A shall bear interest, payable on demand, at a rate per
annum
equal three percent (3%) above the LIBOR Rate until the end of the then current
Interest Period, at which time Term Note A shall bear interest at the rate
of
three percent (3%) above the Prime-based Rate. Interest shall be calculated
on
the basis of a 360 day year for the actual number of days elapsed. The LIBOR
Rate shall be reset at the end of each Interest Period.
3B THE
INDEBTEDNESS: TERM LOAN B
3B.1 Lender
agrees to loan to Annealing, and Annealing agrees to borrow, on the date of
execution of this Agreement, the sum of Two Million Six Hundred Eighty Thousand
Dollars ($2,680,000). At the time of borrowing, Annealing agrees to execute
Term
Note B with appropriate insertions as evidence of the indebtedness hereunder.
The loan made under this Article 3B shall be subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement.
3B.2 The
indebtedness represented by Term Note B shall be repaid in equal consecutive
monthly principal installments in the amount of Eleven Thousand One Hundred
Sixty Six and 67/100 Dollars ($11,166.67) each, commencing on September 28,
2006, and on the 28th
day of
each month thereafter until the Term Loan B Maturity Date, when the entire
unpaid balance of principal and interest thereon shall be due and
payable.
3B.3 The
proceeds of Term Loan B shall be first used to renew and extend indebtedness
owed by Annealing under this Prior Credit Agreement, with the balance to fund
the Maxco Loan.
3B.4 Term
Note
B shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR Rate. Monthly
payments of interest shall be payable on the last day of each Interest Period,
commencing on the last day of the first Interest Period, and thereafter on
the
last day of each subsequent Interest Period. The LIBOR Rate, the Interest
Period, and the amount and date of any repayment shall be noted on Lender’s
records, which records will be presumed correct absent manifest error.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, from and after the occurrence of any Event of
Default, Term Note B shall bear interest, payable on demand, at a rate per
annum
equal three percent (3%) above the LIBOR Rate until the end of the then current
Interest Period, at which time Term Note B shall bear interest at the rate
of
three percent (3%) above the Prime-based Rate. Interest shall be calculated
on
the basis of a 360 day year for the actual number of days elapsed. The LIBOR
Rate shall be reset at the end of each Interest Period.
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3C THE
INDEBTEDNESS: TERM LOAN C
3C.1 Lender
agrees to loan to Companies, and Companies agree to borrow, on the date of
execution of this Agreement, the sum of One Million Three Hundred Sixty Thousand
Dollars ($1,360,000). At the time of borrowing, Companies agree to execute
Term
Note C with appropriate insertions as evidence of the indebtedness hereunder.
The loan made under this Article 3C shall be subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement.
3C.2 The
indebtedness represented by Term Note C shall be repaid in equal consecutive
principal installments in the amount of Five Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Six
and
67/100 Dollars ($5,666.67) each, commencing on September 28, 2006, and on the
28th
day of
each month thereafter until the Term Loan C Maturity Date, when the entire
unpaid balance of principal and interest thereon shall be due and
payable.
3C.3 The
proceeds of Term Loan C shall be used to refinance indebtedness owed by BCGW
to
Capitol National Bank and to fund the Maxco Loan.
3C.4 Term
Note
C shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR Rate. Monthly
payments of interest shall be payable on the last day of each Interest Period,
commencing on the last day of the first Interest Period, and thereafter on
the
last day of each subsequent Interest Period. The LIBOR Rate, the Interest
Period, and the amount and date of any repayment shall be noted on Lender’s
records, which records will be presumed correct absent manifest error.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, from and after the occurrence of any Event of
Default, Term Note C shall bear interest, payable on demand, at a rate per
annum
equal three percent (3%) above the LIBOR Rate until the end of the then current
Interest Period, at which time Term Note C shall bear interest at the rate
of
three percent (3%) above the Prime-based Rate. Interest shall be calculated
on
the basis of a 360 day year for the actual number of days elapsed. The LIBOR
Rate shall be reset at the end of each Interest Period.
3C.5 All
obligations of Companies under Term Note C shall be joint and
several.
3D. THE
INDEBTEDNESS: EQUIPMENT LINE OF CREDIT
3D.1 Lender
agrees to make Advances to Annealing at any time and from time to time from
the
date hereof until the Equipment Line Maturity Date, not to exceed Seven Million
One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($7,165,000) in the aggregate. All
of
the Advances under this Section 3D shall be evidenced by the Equipment Line
Note
under which Advances (but not re-Advances) may be made, subject to the terms
and
conditions of this Agreement.
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3D.2 The
Equipment Line Note shall mature on the Equipment Line Maturity Date and each
Advance from time to time outstanding thereunder shall bear interest at the
LIBO
Rate. The amount and date of each Advance and the amount and date of repayment
shall be noted on Lender’s records, which records will be conclusive evidence
thereof absent demonstrable error.
3D.3 Annealing
may request an Advance under this Section 3D upon the delivery to Lender of
a
Request for Equipment Line Advance executed by an authorized officer of
Annealing, subject to the following:
(a) each
such
Request for Equipment Line Advance shall set forth the information required
on
the Request for Equipment Advance form annexed hereto as Exhibit “H” and shall
attach a copy of the invoice(s) of the equipment to be purchased with the
proceeds of the Advance;
(b) each
such
Request for Equipment Line Advance shall be delivered to Lender by 11:00 a.m.
three (3) Business Days prior to the proposed date of Advance;
(c) the
principal amount of such Advance shall be at least $250,000;
(d) a
Request
for Equipment Line Advance, once delivered to Lender, shall be irrevocable;
and
(e) after
the
initial Advance, the amount of such Advance shall not exceed 80% of the “hard”
cost (i.e., total cost excluding soft costs such as delivery, installation
and
warranty costs) of the equipment to be purchased with the proceeds of such
Advance.
3D.4 The
initial Advance under the Equipment Line Note in the amount of approximately
$4,565,000 shall be used to renew and extend indebtedness outstanding under
the
Prior Credit Agreement, and to fund the Maxco Loan. Thereafter, the proceeds
of
Advances under the Equipment Line Note shall be used solely to finance the
purchase of equipment for use in Annealing’s business.
3E. THE
INDEBTEDNESS: EQUIPMENT TERM LOAN
3E.1 Bank
agrees to loan to Annealing, on the Equipment Line Maturity Date, a sum equal
to
the principal amount of the Advances outstanding on such date under the
Equipment Line Note. At the time of such borrowing, Annealing agrees to execute
the Equipment Term Note with appropriate insertions as evidence of the
indebtedness hereunder. The Equipment Term Loan made under this Section 3E
shall
be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3E.2 The
indebtedness represented by the Equipment Term Note shall be repaid in equal
consecutive monthly principal installments, each in the amount of one
eighty-fourth (1/84th)
of the
original principal amount of the Equipment Term Note, commencing on April 15,
2007, and on the 15th
day of
each month thereafter until the Equipment Term Loan Maturity Date, when the
entire unpaid balance of principal and interest thereon shall be due and
payable.
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3E.3 The
proceeds of the Equipment Term Note shall be used solely to renew and extend
the
indebtedness outstanding on the Equipment Line Note on the Equipment Line
Maturity Date.
3E.4 The
Equipment Line Note shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR
Rate. Monthly payments of interest shall be payable on the last day of each
Interest Period, commencing on the last day of the first Interest Period, and
thereafter on the last day of each subsequent Interest Period. The LIBOR Rate,
the Interest Period, and the amount and date of any repayment shall be noted
on
Lender’s records, which records will be presumed correct absent manifest error.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, from and after the occurrence of any Event of
Default, the Equipment Term Note shall bear interest, payable on demand, at
a
rate per annum equal three percent (3%) above the LIBOR Rate until the end
of
the then current Interest Period, at which time the Equipment Term Note shall
bear interest at the rate of three percent (3%) above the Prime-based Rate.
Interest shall be calculated on the basis of a 360 day year for the actual
number of days elapsed. The LIBOR Rate shall be reset at the end of each
Interest Period.
4.
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INTEREST
ON REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE AND EQUIPMENT LINE NOTE;
PREPAYMENTS
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4.1 The
Revolving Credit Note, the Equipment Line Note and the Advances thereunder
shall
bear interest from the date thereof on the unpaid principal balance thereof
from
time to time outstanding, at a rate per annum equal to the LIBO Rate. Interest
shall be payable monthly on the first Business Day of each month, commencing
on
October 1, 2006, and at maturity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, from and after
the occurrence of any Event of Default and during the continuation thereof,
the
Indebtedness outstanding under the Revolving Credit Note and the Equipment
Line
Note shall bear interest, payable on demand, at a rate per annum equal to three
percent (3%) above the Prime Rate. Interest shall be calculated on the basis
of
a 360 day year for the actual number of days elapsed. The interest rate shall
change on the effective date of any change in the LIBO Rate or Prime Rate,
but
not more frequently than daily.
4.2 (a) At
their
option and upon one (1) Business Day’s prior written, telephonic or telegraphic
notice to the Lender, the Companies may prepay any portion of any Term Note
in
whole at any time or in part from time to time, with accrued interest on the
principal being prepaid to the date of such prepayment. All prepayments of
a
Term Note made on the last day of the applicable Interest Period will be without
premium or penalty. Any other prepayment will be subject to the provisions
of
Section 13.1.
(b) Term
Loan
A shall be subject to required principal reductions in the amount of 15% of
Excess Cash Flow, payable in respect of each fiscal quarter (but based on Excess
Cash Flow for the four fiscal quarters then ending) from and including the
fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2006, and each fiscal quarter thereafter
until Term Loan A has been paid in full, on the next installment due date under
Term Loan A after the earlier of (i) the date of delivery of the Companies’
quarterly financial statements pursuant to Section 8.1(d) hereof for such fiscal
quarter and (ii) 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter. Unless paid
on
the due date thereof, all such payments shall be subject to Section
13.1.
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(c)
(i)
Upon
at
least ninety (90) days’ prior written notice to Lender, Companies may at their
option terminate this Agreement; provided, however, that no such termination
shall be effective until Companies have paid all of the Indebtedness in
immediately available funds. Any such notice of termination given by Companies
shall be irrevocable and Companies shall be required to pay, on the termination
date contained in such notice, all of the Indebtedness, in immediately available
funds.
(ii) On
the
effective date of any such termination (but only if such termination is
effective prior to August 28, 2009), Companies shall pay to Lender a termination
charge (in addition to the then outstanding principal, accrued interest and
other charges owing under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents), as
liquidated damages for the loss of bargain and not as a penalty, in the amount
of the Termination Charge Percentage of the Maxco Loan Amount.
As
used
in this Section 4.2(c)(ii), the following terms shall have the defined meanings
below:
“Maxco
Loan Amount” shall mean the principal amount of the Maxco Loan as of August 31,
2006
Termination
Charge Percentage” shall mean 1.3% if termination is effective on or before
August 28, 2007; 0.8% if termination is effective after August 28, 2007 and
on
or before August 28, 2008; and 0.4% if such termination is effective after
August 28, 2008 and on or before August 28, 2009.
(iii) All
of
the Indebtedness shall be due and payable upon any termination of this
Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement and the
other Loan Documents, no termination shall in any way affect or impair the
rights, powers or privileges of Lender or the obligations, duties or liabilities
of Companies in any way relating to (a) any transaction or event occurring
prior
to such termination or (b) any of the undertakings, agreements, covenants or
warranties of Companies contained in this Agreement or any other Loan Document.
All of such undertakings, agreements, covenants and warranties of Companies
shall survive such termination and Lender shall retain its liens and security
interest in all collateral and its rights and remedies under this Agreement
and
the other Loan Documents notwithstanding such termination until Companies have
paid the Indebtedness to Bank in full, in immediately available
funds.
(d)
Each
partial prepayment of any Term Note shall be applied to the principal payments
due thereunder in the inverse order of their maturities.
5.
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SPECIAL
PROVISIONS, CHANGES IN CIRCUMSTANCES AND YIELD PROTECTION - REVOLVING
CREDIT NOTE
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5.1 For
any
period for which the applicable interest rate is the LIBO Rate, if Lender shall
designate a LIBOR Lending Office which maintains books separate from those
of
the rest of Lender, Lender shall have the option of maintaining and carrying
the
relevant Advance on the books of such LIBOR Lending Office.
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5.2 In
the
event that Lender determines that by reason of (a) any change arising after
the
date of this Agreement affecting the interbank eurocurrency market or affecting
the position of Lender with respect to such market, adequate and fair means
do
not exist for ascertaining the applicable interest rates by reference to which
the Daily Fluctuating LIBO Rate then being determined is to be fixed, (b) any
change arising after the date of this Agreement in any applicable law or
governmental rule, regulation or order (or any interpretation thereof, including
the introduction of any new law or governmental rule, regulation or order),
or
(c) any other circumstances affecting Lender or the interbank eurocurrency
market (such as, but not limited to, official reserve requirements required
by
Regulation D of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System), the
Daily
Fluctuating LIBO Rate plus the applicable spread shall not represent the
effective pricing to Lender of accruing interest based upon the Daily
Fluctuating LIBO Rate, then, and in any such event, the accrual of interest
hereunder based upon the Daily Fluctuating LIBO Rate shall be suspended until
Lender shall notify Annealing
that
the
circumstances causing such suspension no longer exist and beginning on the
date
of such suspension interest shall accrue hereunder at a variable rate of
interest per annum, equal to the Prime Rate.
5.3 In
the
event that on any date Lender shall have determined that accruing interest
hereunder based upon the Daily Fluctuating LIBO Rate has become unlawful by
compliance by Lender in good faith with any law, governmental rule, regulation
or order, then, and in any such event, Lender shall promptly give notice thereof
to Annealing. In such case, when required by law, interest shall accrue
hereunder at a variable rate of interest per annum equal to the Prime
Rate.
5.4 If,
due
to (a) the introduction of or any change in or in the interpretation of any
law
or regulation, (b) the compliance with any guideline or request from any central
bank or other public authority (whether or not having the force of law), or
(c)
the failure of Annealing to pay any amount when required by the terms of this
Agreement or the Revolving Credit Note, there shall be any loss or increase
in
the cost to Lender of accruing interest hereunder based upon the Daily
Fluctuating LIBO Rate, then Annealing agrees that it shall, from time to time,
upon demand by Lender, pay to Lender additional amounts sufficient to compensate
Lender for such loss or increased cost. A certificate as to the amount of such
loss or increase cost, submitted to Annealing by Lender, shall be conclusive
evidence, absent demonstrable error, of the correctness of such
amount.
5.5 A
late
installment charge equal to five percent (5%) of each late installment (but
not
balloon payments)under any Note may be charged on any installment (but not
balloon) payment not received by Lender within ten (10) calendar days after
the
installment due date but acceptance of this charge shall not waive any Default
or Event of Default under this Agreement.
6.
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CONDITIONS
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6.1 Companies
agrees to furnish Lender, prior to the initial borrowing under this Agreement,
in form and substance to be satisfactory to Lender, with (i) certified copies
of
resolutions of the board of directors of each Company evidencing approval of
the
borrowings and transactions contemplated hereunder; (ii) a certificate of good
standing from the state of each Company’s incorporation and from the state(s) in
which Companies are required to be qualified to do business; (iii) an opinion
of
Companies’ legal counsel; (iv) evidence that after giving effect to the initial
Advance under the Revolving Credit Note, Annealing has at least $2,000,000
in
borrowing availability thereunder, and (v) such other documents and instruments
as Lender may require.
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6.2 As
security for all indebtedness of Companies to Lender, Companies agree to
furnish, execute and deliver to Lender, or cause to be furnished, executed
and
delivered to Lender, prior to or simultaneously with the initial borrowing
hereunder, in form to be satisfactory to Lender and supported by appropriate
resolution in certified form authorizing same, the following:
(a) The
BCGW
Guaranty;
(b) Amendments
to the Security Agreement and the Mortgages of Annealing’s property in North
Xxxxxx, Indian and Canton, Ohio, dated November 18, 2003;
(c) The
Lansing Mortgage, together with a survey and a commitment for an ALTA loan
policy in an amount not less than the principal amount of Term Loan C, each
in
form and substance satisfactory to Lender;
(d) Financing
Statements required or requested by Lender to perfect all security interests
to
be conferred upon Lender under this Agreement and to accord Lender a perfected
first priority security position under the Uniform Commercial Code (subject
only
to the encumbrances permitted hereunder); and
(e) Such
other documents or agreements of security and appropriate assurances of validity
and perfected first priority of lien or security interest as Lender may request
at any time.
6.3 Concurrently
with the execution of this Agreement, Companies pay to Lender their
non-refundable loan origination fee in the amount of $27,120.
7.
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REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES
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Each
Company represents and warrants and such representations and warranties shall
be
deemed to be continuing representations and warranties during the entire life
of
this Agreement:
7.1 Each
Company is a corporation duly organized and existing in good standing under
the
laws of the State of Michigan; each Company is in good standing in each
jurisdiction in which it is required to be qualified to do business; execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement and other documents and instruments
required under this Agreement, and the issuance of the Notes by Companies,
are
within their corporate powers, have been duly authorized, are not in
contravention of law or the terms of either Company’s articles of incorporation
or bylaws and do not require the consent or approval of any governmental body,
agency or authority; and this Agreement and other documents and instruments
required under this Agreement and Notes, when issued and delivered, will be
valid and binding on Companies in accordance with their terms.
7.2 The
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and any other documents
and instruments required under this Agreement, and the issuance of the Notes
by
Companies, are not in contravention of the unwaived terms of any indenture,
agreement or undertaking to which either Company is a party or by which it
is
bound.
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7.3 No
litigation or other proceeding before any court or administrative agency is
pending, or to the knowledge of the officers of Companies is threatened against
either Company, the outcome of which would reasonably be expected to materially
impair either Company’s financial condition or the ability of either Company to
carry on its business.
7.4 There
are
no security interests in, liens, mortgages, or other encumbrances on any of
either Company’s assets, except to Lender or as otherwise permitted by this
Agreement.
7.5 Neither
Company maintains or contributes to any employee pension benefit plan subject
to
title IV of the “Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974" (herein called
“ERISA”), except those set forth in attached Schedule
7.5.
Neither
Company has received notice of any withdrawal liability in connection with
such
pension plans, or notice of any existing material liability of either Company
with respect to any pension plan owed to the Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation (“PBGC”) or any successor thereto.
7.6 The
audited Consolidated and Consolidating financial statements of Companies dated
March 31, 2006, and the interim internally prepared financial statements of
Companies dated June 30, 2006, previously furnished to Lender, were prepared
in
accordance with GAAP (provided, however, that any Company prepared financial
statements may exclude footnotes and cash flow as required by GAAP) and fairly
present in all material respects the financial condition of Annealing as of
such
date; since said dates there has been no material adverse change in the
financial condition of Annealing; and to the best knowledge of Companies’
officers, neither Company has any material contingent obligations (including
any
liability for taxes) not disclosed by or reserved against in said balance sheet,
and at the present time there are no material unrealized or anticipated losses
from any present commitment of either Company.
7.7 The
financial projections previously furnished by Companies to Lender were as of
the
date thereof and are as of the date of execution of this Agreement reasonable
in
all material respects.
7.8 All
tax
returns and tax reports of Companies required by law to have been filed have
been duly filed or extensions obtained, and all taxes, assessments and other
governmental charges or levies (other than those presently payable without
penalty and those currently being contested in good faith for which adequate
reserves have been established) upon Companies (or any of their properties)
which are due and payable and for which the failure to pay would materially
adversely affect their business or the value of their property or assets have
been paid. The charges, accruals and reserves on the books of Companies in
respect of the Federal income tax for all periods are adequate in the opinion
of
Companies.
7.9 As
of the
date hereof, there are no subsidiaries of Annealing other than
BCGW.
7.10 Except
as
set forth in Schedule
7.10:
(a) Each
Company, in the conduct of its business, is in compliance in all material
respects with all federal, state or local laws, statutes, ordinances and
regulations applicable to it. Each Company has all approvals, authorizations,
consents, licenses, orders and other permits of all governmental agencies and
authorities, whether federal, state or local, required to permit the operation
of its business as presently conducted.
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(b) Neither
Company is a party to any litigation or administrative proceeding, nor so far
as
is known by Companies is any litigation or administrative proceeding threatened
against either Company, which in either case (i) asserts or alleges that either
Company violated Environmental Laws, (ii) asserts or alleges that either Company
is required to clean up, remove, or take remedial or other response action
due
to the disposal, depositing, discharge, leaking or other release of any
hazardous substances or materials, (iii) asserts or alleges that either Company
is required to pay all or a portion of the cost of any past, present, or future
cleanup, removal or remedial or other response action which arises out of or
is
related to the disposal, depositing, discharge, leaking or other release of
any
hazardous substances or materials by either Company.
(c) Neither
Company is subject to any judgment, decree, order or citation related to or
arising out of applicable Environmental Laws; and to the best knowledge of
Companies, neither Company has been named or listed as a potentially responsible
party by any governmental body or agency in a matter arising under any
applicable Environmental Laws.
(d) Each
Company has all permits, licenses and approvals required under applicable
Environmental Laws.
7.11 Neither
Company is an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment
Companies Act of 1940, as amended. Neither Company is engaged principally,
or as
one of its important activities, directly or indirectly, in the business of
extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stock, and
none of the proceeds of any of the loans hereunder will be used, directly or
indirectly, for any purpose which would violate the provisions of Regulation
U
or X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Terms for which
meanings are provided in Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System or any regulations substituted therefor, as from time to time
in
effect, are used in this paragraph with such meanings.
7.12 Companies
have good and valid title to the property pledged, mortgaged or otherwise
encumbered or to be encumbered by them under the Security Agreement and the
Mortgages.
8. AFFIRMATIVE
COVENANTS
Each
Company covenants and agrees that it will, so long as Lender may make any
advance under this Agreement and thereafter so long as any indebtedness remains
outstanding under this Agreement:
8.1 Furnish
Lender:
(a) within
ninety (90) days after and as of the end of each fiscal year of Companies,
a
detailed Consolidated and Consolidating balance sheet, statement of income
and
statement of cash flows of Companies as of the end of such fiscal year, prepared
in accordance with GAAP and audited by independent certified public accountants
satisfactory to Lender;
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(b) within
ninety (90) days after and as of the end of each fiscal year of Maxco, a
consolidated balance sheet, statement of income and statement of cash flows
of
Maxco prepared on an audited basis by independent certified public accountants
satisfactory to Lender, with attached schedule of consolidating financial
information used in preparing the consolidated financial
statements;
(c) within
ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year of Annealing, an annual
budget of Annealing for the then current year, to include a balance sheet,
statement of income and expense, statement of cash flows and planned capital
expenditures, and also including but not limited to, information pertaining
to
additions, replacements, rebuilds and ongoing maintenance.
(d) within
forty-five (45) days after and as of the end of each fiscal quarter (including
the fourth fiscal quarter) of Companies, a Consolidated and Consolidating
balance sheet and statement of income of Companies for the quarter then ended
and fiscal year-to-date, certified by an authorized officer of Annealing as
being correct and accurate to the best of his knowledge;
(e) within
fifteen (15) days after and as of the end of each month, including the last
month of each fiscal year, (i) the monthly aging of Annealing’s accounts (and a
schedule identifying each Eligible Account), and any such schedule shall be
accompanied, if so requested by Lender, by a true and correct copy of the
invoices evidencing Eligible Accounts, and by evidence of performance, (ii)
the
monthly aging of Annealing’s accounts payable, and (iii) an inventory
report;
(f) Friday
(or on a day otherwise agreed to by Lender in writing) of each week (or such
other date as shall be agreed to in writing by Lender), a borrowing base report,
each in form acceptable to Lender;
(g) such
information as required by the terms and conditions of any security agreement
referred to in this Agreement;
(h) within
three (3) days of receipt, copies of all audit compliance letters and all
certificates of registration and related appendices, with respect to the
certifications referred to in Section 8.14; and
(i) promptly,
and in form to be satisfactory to Lender, such other information as Lender
may
request from time to time.
8.2 Pay
and
discharge, all taxes and other governmental charges, and all contractual
obligations calling for the payment of money, before the same shall become
overdue under standard business practices, unless and to the extent only that
such payment is being contested in good faith with adequate
reserves.
8.3 Maintain
insurance coverage on its physical assets and against other business risks
in
such amounts and of such types as are customarily carried by companies similar
in size and nature, and in the event of acquisition of additional property,
real
or personal, or of incurrence of additional risks of any nature, increase such
insurance coverage in such manner and to such extent as prudent business
judgment and present practice would dictate; and in the case of all policies
covering property mortgaged or pledged to Lender or property in which Lender
shall have a security interest of any kind whatsoever, other than those policies
protecting against casualty liabilities to strangers, all such insurance
policies shall provide that the loss payable thereunder shall be payable to
Companies and Lender (as mortgagee) as their respective interests may appear,
copies of all said policies, including all endorsements thereon and those
required hereunder, to be deposited with Lender.
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8.4 Permit
Lender, through its authorized attorneys, accountants and representatives,
to
examine each Company’s books, accounts, records, ledgers and assets of every
kind and description at all reasonable times upon oral or written request of
Lender, which shall include but shall not be limited to collateral audits of
Companies conducted by Lender at Companies’ expense, not to exceed $1,200 in any
fiscal year (provided that such limitation shall not apply during the
continuance of an Event of Default).
8.5 Promptly
notify Lender after becoming aware of any Default or Event of Default under
this
Agreement, and promptly inform Lender of the existence or occurrence of any
condition or event which could have a material adverse effect upon either
Company’s financial condition.
8.6 Maintain
in good standing all licenses required by the State of Michigan or any agency
thereof, or other governmental authority that may be necessary or required
for
either Company to carry on its general business objects and
purposes.
8.7 Comply
with all requirements imposed by ERISA as presently in effect or hereafter
promulgated, including but not limited to, the minimum funding requirements
of
any Pension Plan.
8.8 Promptly
notify Lender after the occurrence thereof in writing of any of the following
events:
(a) the
termination of a Pension Plan pursuant to Subtitle C of Title IV of ERISA or
otherwise;
(b) the
appointment of a trustee by a United States District Court to administer a
Pension Plan;
(c) the
commencement by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, or any successor
thereto of any proceeding to terminate a Pension Plan;
(d) the
failure of a Pension Plan to satisfy the minimum funding requirements for any
plan year as established in Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954,
as
amended, or any similar provision under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as
amended;
(e) the
withdrawal of a Company from a Pension Plan; or
(f) a
reportable event, within the meaning of Title IV of ERISA.
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8.9 Furnish
Lender, upon Lender’s request, in form satisfactory to Lender, with pledges,
assignments, mortgages, lien instruments or other security instruments covering
any or all of Companies’ real and personal property, of every nature and
description, whether now owed or hereafter acquired, to the extent that Lender
may in its sole discretion require.
8.10 Furnish
to the Lender concurrently with the delivery of each of the financial statements
required by Sections 8.1(a) and (d) a statement prepared and certified by the
chief financial officer of Annealing (or in such officer’s absence, a
responsible senior officer of Annealing) (a) setting forth all computations
necessary to show compliance by Companies with the financial covenants contained
in Sections 8.11, 8.12 and 8.13 hereof, (b) stating that as of the date thereof,
no Default or Event of Default hereunder has occurred and is continuing, or
if
any such event or condition has occurred and is continuing or exists, specifying
in detail the nature and period of existence thereof and any action with respect
thereto taken or contemplated to be taken by Companies and (c) stating that
the
signer has personally reviewed this Agreement and that such certificate is
based
on an examination sufficient to assure that such certificate is
accurate.
8.11 Maintain,
as of the end of each fiscal quarter, a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not
less
than 1.2 to 1.
8.12 Maintain,
as of the end of such fiscal quarter, a Leverage Ratio of not more than 2.6
to
1.
8.13 Maintain
a Debt Ratio of not more than (a) 3 to 1 at September 30, 2006, and (b) 2.75
to
1 at the end of each fiscal quarter thereafter.
8.14 Maintain
at all times Annealing’s TS-16949, ISO-9002 and ISO 14001 certifications, or (if
such certificates are replaced) obtain and maintain at all times any and all
successor certifications.
8.15 Maintain
equipment maintenance expenditures at a level consistent with prior practice;
and not permit any reduction in Annealing’s equipment maintenance program that
causes or is reasonably likely to cause a reduction in value or functionality
of
Annealing’s equipment.
8.16 On
or
before January 31, 2007, cause the property tax description of the real property
subject to the Lansing Mortgage (the “Lansing Property”) to be split so that no
property other than the Lansing Property is included in such tax
description.
8.17 Within
two Business Days of funding the Maxco Loan, deliver to Lender the original
Maxco Note endorsed in blank to Lender.
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9. NEGATIVE
COVENANTS
Each
Company covenants and agrees that so long as Lender may make any Advances under
this Agreement and thereafter so long as any Indebtedness remains outstanding
under this Agreement, it will not, without Bank’s prior written
consent:
9.1 Purchase,
acquire, or redeem any of its stock or other equity interests or make any
material change in its capital structure.
9.2 Enter
into any merger or consolidation or sell, lease, transfer, or dispose of all,
substantially all, or any part of its assets, except sales of inventory in
the
ordinary course of its business.
9.3 Guarantee,
endorse, or otherwise become secondarily liable for or upon the obligations
of
others, except by endorsement for deposit in the ordinary course of business
and
guaranties in favor of Lender and guarantees described in attached Schedule
9.3.
9.4 Purchase
or otherwise acquire or become obligated for the purchase of all or
substantially all of the assets or business interests of any Person or any
equity interests of any Person or in any other manner effectuate or attempt
to
effectuate an expansion of present business by acquisition.
9.5 Affirmatively
pledge or mortgage any of its assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired,
or create, suffer or permit to exist any lien, security interest in, or
encumbrance thereon, except:
(a) to
Lender;
(b) the
Permitted Liens;
(c) liens
described in attached Schedule
9.5;
and
(d) liens
and
security interests upon fixed assets acquired by Companies after the date of
this Agreement, provided that (i) any such lien or security interest is created
solely for the purpose of securing indebtedness representing, or incurred to
finance, the cost of the item(s) of property subject thereto; (ii) the principal
amount of the indebtedness secured by such lien does not exceed 100% of the
fair
value of the property at the time it was acquired, (iii) the lien or security
interest does not extend to any property other than such item(s) of property
and
proceeds thereof, and (iv) the amount of indebtedness securing such liens does
not exceed the maximum amount permitted by Section 9.13(d).
9.6 Sell,
assign, transfer or confer a security interest in any account, contract, note,
trade acceptance or other receivable, except to Lender.
9.7 Alter
the
character of its business from that conducted as of the date of this
Agreement.
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9.8 Declare
or pay any dividends or make any other distribution upon its capital
stock.
9.9 Make
or
agree to make any non-funded Capital Expenditure if the amount thereof, plus
all
other non-funded Capital Expenditures made during the then current fiscal year,
would exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate for Companies.
9.10 Enter
into any transaction or series of transactions with any Affiliate other than
on
terms and conditions as favorable to Companies as would be obtainable in a
comparable arms-length transaction with a Person other than an
Affiliate.
9.11 Make
or
allow to remain outstanding any investment (whether such investment shall be
of
the character of investment in shares of stock, evidence of indebtedness or
other securities or otherwise) in, or any loans or advances or extensions of
credit to, any Person, except:
(a) investments
of surplus cash in cash equivalents;
(b) investments
described on Schedule
9.11
attached hereto;
(c) investments
not to exceed $25,000 in the aggregate outstanding at any one time;
and
(d) the
Maxco
Loan
9.12 Enter
into or become subject to any agreement (i) prohibiting the creation or
assumption of any lien or encumbrance upon the properties or assets of either
Company or (ii) requiring an obligation to become secured (or further secured)
if another obligation is secured or further secured.
9.13 Become
or
remain obligated for any indebtedness for borrowed money, or for any
indebtedness incurred in connection with the acquisition of any property, real
or personal, tangible or intangible, except:
(a) indebtedness
to Lender;
(b) current
unsecured trade payables and accrued liabilities arising in the ordinary course
of either Company’s business;
(c) indebtedness
described in attached Schedule
9.13;
and
(d) purchase
money indebtedness and finance leasing transactions incurred after the date
hereof while no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing
in
connection with the acquisition of new or used fixed assets in an aggregate
amount not exceeding $200,000 in the aggregate at any time
outstanding.
9.14 Permit
its fiscal year to end on any day other than March 31.
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9.15 Without
limiting the provisions of Section 9.10, pay or agree to pay any management
or
similar fees to Maxco, Inc. or any other Affiliate.
10. ENVIRONMENTAL
PROVISIONS
10.1 Each
Company shall comply with all applicable Environmental Laws.
10.2 Each
Company shall provide to Lender, promptly upon receipt, copies of any
correspondence, notice, pleading, citation, indictment, complaint, order,
decree, or other document from any source asserting or alleging a circumstance
or condition which requires or may require a financial contribution by either
Company to a cleanup, removal, remedial action, or other response by or on
the
part of either Company under applicable Environmental Laws or which seeks
damages or civil, criminal or punitive penalties from either Company for an
alleged violation of Environmental Laws.
10.3 Each
Company shall promptly notify Lender in writing as soon as either Company
becomes aware of the occurrence or existence of any condition or circumstance
which makes the environmental warranties contained in this Agreement incomplete
or inaccurate in any material respect as of any date.
10.4 In
the
event of any condition or circumstance that makes any environmental warranty,
representation and/or agreement incomplete or inaccurate in any material respect
as of any date, Companies shall, at the request of Lender, at their sole
expense, retain an environmental consultant, acceptable to Lender, to conduct
a
thorough and complete investigation regarding the changed condition and/or
circumstance. A copy of the environmental consultant’s report will be promptly
delivered to Lender upon completion.
10.5 At
any
time either Company, directly or indirectly through any environmental consultant
or other representative, determines to undertake an environmental audit,
assessment or investigation, Companies shall promptly provide Lender with
written notice of the initiation of the environmental audit, fully describing
the purpose and intended scope of the environmental audit. Upon receipt,
Companies will promptly provide to Lender copies of all final findings and
conclusions of any such environmental investigation.
10.6 Each
Company hereby indemnifies, saves and holds Lender and any of its past, present
and future officers, directors, shareholders, employees, representatives and
consultants harmless from any and all loss, damages, suits, penalties, costs,
liabilities and expenses (including but not limited to reasonable investigation,
environmental audit(s), and legal expenses) arising out of any claim, loss
or
damage to any property, injuries to or death of persons, contamination of or
adverse affects on the environment, or any violation of any applicable
Environmental Laws, caused by or in any way related to any property owned or
operated by either Company, or due to any acts of either Company or its
officers, directors, shareholders, employees, consultants and/or
representatives; provided, however, that the foregoing indemnification shall
not
be applicable when arising solely from events or conditions occurring while
the
Lender is in sole possession (subject to the rights of any creditors of
Companies) of such property.
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It
is
expressly understood and agreed that the indemnifications granted herein are
intended to protect Lender, its past, present and future officers, directors,
shareholders, employees, consultants and representatives from any claims that
may arise by reason of the security interest, liens and/or mortgages granted
to
Lender, or under any other document or agreement given to secure repayment
of
any indebtedness from Companies, whether or not such claims arise before or
after Lender has foreclosed upon and/or otherwise become the owner of any such
property. All obligations of indemnity as provided hereunder shall be secured
by
the collateral documents.
It
is
expressly agreed and understood that the provisions hereof shall and are
intended to be continuing and shall survive the repayment of any indebtedness
from Companies to Lender.
10.7 Each
Company shall maintain all permits, licenses and approvals required under
applicable Environmental Laws.
11. EVENTS
OF DEFAULT
11.1 Upon
occurrence of any of the following events of default:
(a) non-payment
of any installment of the principal or interest of the Notes when
due;
(b) non-payment
of any other outstanding Indebtedness within ten (10) days of demand by
Lender;
(c) default
in the observance or performance of any of the conditions, covenants or
agreements of Companies set forth in Sections 2.5, 8.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.8,
8.10, 8.11, 8.12, 8.13, 9 (in its entirety), 10.2, 10.3 or 10.5;
(d) default
in observance or performance of any of the other conditions, covenants or
agreements of Companies herein set forth, and continuance thereof for thirty
(30) days;
(e) any
representation or warranty made by Companies or any other Person herein or
in
any instrument submitted pursuant hereto proves untrue in any material respect
when made or deemed made;
(f) default
in the observance or performance of any of the conditions, covenants or
agreements of Companies or any other Person set forth in any collateral document
which may be given to secure the Indebtedness hereunder or in any other
collateral document related to or connected with this Agreement or the
indebtedness hereunder;
(g) default
in the payment of any other obligation of either Company for borrowed money
in
an aggregate amount in excess of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), or in the
observance or performance of any conditions, covenants or agreements related
or
given with respect to any obligations for borrowed money in an aggregate amount
in excess of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) sufficient to permit the holder
thereof to accelerate the maturity of such obligation;
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(h) judgment(s)
for the payment of money in excess of the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000) in the aggregate shall be rendered against either Company and any
such
judgment(s) shall remain unpaid, unvacated, unbonded or unstayed by appeal
or
otherwise for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days from the date of its
entry and any such judgment is not covered by insurance from a solvent insurer
who is defending such action without reservation of rights;
(i) the
occurrence of any “reportable event”, as defined in the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974 and any amendments thereto, which is determined
to
constitute grounds for termination by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
of any employee pension benefit plan maintained by or on behalf of either
Company for the benefit of any of its employees or for the appointment by the
appropriate United States District Court of a trustee to administer such plan
and is reasonably likely that the occurrence of such event would result in
a
material adverse effect on either Company and such reportable event is not
corrected and such determination is not revoked within thirty (30) days after
notice thereof has been given to the plan administrator or either Company;
or
the institution of proceedings by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
to
terminate any such employee benefit pension plan or to appoint a trustee to
administer such plan; or the appointment of a trustee by the appropriate United
States District Court to administer any such employee benefit pension
plan;
(j) if
there
shall be any change for any reason whatsoever in the management, ownership
or
control of either Company which shall in the reasonable judgment of Bank
materially adversely affect future prospects for the successful operation of
either Company; or
(k) if
BCGW
shall revoke the BCGW Guaranty, or attempt to do so.
then,
or
at any time thereafter, unless such default is remedied, Lender may give notice
to Companies declaring all outstanding indebtedness hereunder and under the
Notes to be due and payable, whereupon all indebtedness then outstanding
hereunder and under the Notes shall immediately become due and payable without
further notice and demand, and Lender shall not be obligated to make further
Advances under this Agreement.
11.2 If
a
creditors’ committee shall have been appointed for the business of either
Company; or if either Company shall have made a general assignment for the
benefit of creditors or shall have been adjudicated bankrupt, or shall have
filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization or to effect
a
plan or arrangement with creditors; or shall file an answer to a creditor’s
petition or other petition filed against it, admitting the material allegations
thereof for an adjudication in bankruptcy or for reorganization; or shall have
applied for or permitted the appointment of a receiver, or trustee or custodian
for any of its property or assets; or such receiver, trustee or custodian shall
have been appointed for any of its property or assets and such receiver, trustee
or custodian so appointed shall not have been discharged within thirty (30)
days
after the date of his appointment or if an order shall be entered and shall
not
be dismissed or stayed within thirty (30) days from its entry, approving any
petition for reorganization of either Company, then the Notes and all
indebtedness then outstanding hereunder shall automatically become immediately
due and payable and Lender shall not be obligated to make further Advances
under
this Agreement.
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11.3 Upon
the
occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Lender shall
have
and may exercise any one or more of the rights and remedies for which provision
is made for a secured party under the UCC, under the Security Agreement or
under
any other document contemplated hereby or for which provision is provided by
law
or in equity, including, without limitation, the right to take possession and
sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any or all of the collateral and to set
off
against the Indebtedness any amount owing by Lender to Companies and/or any
property of Companies in possession of Lender. Each Company agrees, upon request
of Lender, to assemble the collateral and make it available to Lender at any
place designated by Lender.
11.4 All
of
the Indebtedness shall constitute one loan secured by Lender’s security interest
in the collateral and by all other security interests, mortgages, liens, claims,
and encumbrances now and from time to time hereafter granted from Companies
to
Lender. Lender may in its sole discretion apply the collateral to any portion
of
the Indebtedness. The proceeds of any sale or other disposition of the
Collateral authorized by this Agreement shall be applied by Lender, first upon
all expenses authorized by the Michigan Uniform Commercial Code (or other
applicable law) or otherwise in connection with the sale and all reasonable
attorneys’ fees and legal expenses incurred by Lender; the balance of the
proceeds of such sale or other disposition shall be applied in the payment
of
the Indebtedness, first to interest, then to principal, then to other
Indebtedness and the surplus, if any, shall be paid over to Companies or to
such
other Person or Persons as may be entitled thereto under applicable law.
Companies shall remain liable for any deficiency, which Companies shall pay
to
Lender immediately upon demand.
11.5 The
remedies provided for herein are cumulative to the remedies for collection
of
the Indebtedness as provided by law, in equity or by any mortgage, security
agreement or other document contemplated hereby. Nothing herein contained is
intended, nor shall it be construed, to preclude Lender from pursuing any other
remedy for the recovery of any other sum to which Lender may be or become
entitled for the breach of this Agreement by Companies.
12. MISCELLANEOUS
12.1 This
Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of Companies
and
Lender and their respective successors and assigns, except that the credit
provided for under this Agreement and no part thereof and no obligation of
Lender hereunder shall be assignable or otherwise transferable by
Companies.
12.2 Companies
shall pay all closing costs and expenses, including, by way of description
and
not limitation, attorney fees, lien search fees, and appraisal fees incurred
by
Lender in connection with the commitment, consummation and closing of this
Agreement. All of said amounts required to be paid by Companies may, at Lender’s
option, be charged by Lender as an advance against the proceeds of the Notes.
All costs, including actual attorney fees incurred by Lender in protecting
or
enforcing any of its or any of the Lender’s rights against Companies or any
collateral or in defending Lender from any claims or liabilities by any party
or
otherwise incurred by Lender in connection with an event of default or the
enforcement of this Agreement or the related documents, including by way of
description and not limitation, such charges in any court or bankruptcy
proceedings or arising out of any claim or action by any person against Lender
which would not have been asserted were it not for Lender’s relationship with
Companies hereunder, shall also be paid by Companies.
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12.3 Where
the
character or amount of any asset or liability or item of income or expense
is
required to be determined or any consolidation or other accounting computation
is required to be made for the purposes of this Agreement, it shall be done
in
accordance with GAAP.
12.4 No
delay
or failure of Lender in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder
shall
affect such right, power or privilege, nor shall any single or partial exercise
thereof preclude any further exercise thereof, or the exercise of any other
power, right or privilege. The rights of Lender under this Agreement are
cumulative and not exclusive of any right or remedies which Lender would
otherwise have.
12.5 All
notices and other communications provided to any party hereto under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be given by personal delivery, by mail,
by reputable overnight courier, or by facsimile and addressed or delivered
to it
at its address set forth below or at such other address as may be designated
by
such party in a notice to the other parties that complies as to delivery with
the terms of this Section 12.5. Any notice, if personally delivered or if mailed
and properly addressed with postage prepaid and sent by registered or certified
mail, shall be deemed given when received; any notice, if given to a reputable
overnight courier and properly addressed, shall be deemed given two (2) Business
Days after the date on which it was sent, unless it is actually received sooner
by the named addressee; and any notice, if transmitted by facsimile, shall
be
deemed given when received (answerback confirmed in the case of telexes and
receipt confirmed in the case of telecopies).
To
Companies:
000
Xx.
Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention:
Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Fax
No.
(000) 000-0000
To
Lender:
000
X.
Xxx Xxxxxx Xxxx, 0xx
Xxxxx
Xxxx,
Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention:
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
Fax
No.
(000) 000-0000
12.6 This
Agreement and the Notes have been delivered at Troy, Michigan, and shall be
governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State
of Michigan. Whenever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be
interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law,
but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited by or invalid under
applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such
prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision
or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
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12.7 No
amendments or waiver of any provisions of this Agreement nor consent to any
departure by Companies therefrom shall in any event be effective unless the
same
shall be in writing and signed by Lender, and then such amendment, waiver or
consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific
purpose for which given. No amendment, waiver or consent with respect to any
provision of this Agreement shall affect any other provision of this
Agreement.
12.8 All
sums
payable by Companies to Lender under this Agreement or the other documents
contemplated hereby shall be paid directly to Lender at its principal office
set
forth in Section 12.5 hereof in immediately available United States funds,
without set off, deduction or counterclaim. In its sole discretion, Lender
may
charge any and all deposit or other accounts of Companies with Lender for all
or
a part of any Indebtedness then due; provided, however, that this authorization
shall not affect Companies’ obligation to pay, when due, any Indebtedness
whether or not account balances are sufficient to pay amounts due.
12.9 Any
payment of the Indebtedness made by mail will be deemed tendered and received
only upon actual receipt by Lender at the address designated for such payment,
whether or not Lender has authorized payment by mail or any other manner, and
shall not be deemed to have been made in a timely manner unless received on
the
date due for such payment, time being of the essence. Companies expressly assume
all risks of loss or liability resulting from non-delivery or delay of delivery
of any item of payment transmitted by mail or in any other manner. Acceptance
by
Lender of any payment in an amount less than the amount then due shall be deemed
an acceptance on account only, and the failure to pay the entire amount then
due
shall be and continue to be an Event of Default, and at any time thereafter
and
until the entire amount then due has been paid, Lender shall be entitled to
exercise any and all rights conferred upon it herein upon the occurrence of
an
Event of Default. Companies waive the right to direct the application of any
and
all payments at any time or times hereafter received by Lender from or on behalf
of Company. Companies agree that Lender shall have the continuing exclusive
right to apply and to reapply any and all payments received at any time or
times
hereafter against the Indebtedness in such manner as Lender may deem advisable,
notwithstanding any entry by Lender upon any of its books and records. Companies
expressly agree that to the extent Lender receives any payment or benefit and
such payment or benefit, or any part thereof, is subsequently invalidated,
declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or is required to be repaid
to a trustee, receiver, or any other party under any bankruptcy act, state
or
federal law, common law or equitable cause, then to the extent of such payment
or benefit, the Indebtedness or part thereof intended to be satisfied shall
be
revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment or benefit
had
not been made and, further, any such repayment by Lender, to the extent that
Lender did not directly receive a corresponding cash payment, shall be added
to
and be additional Indebtedness payable upon demand by Lender.
12.10 In
the
event Companies’ obligation to pay interest on the principal balance of the
Notes is or becomes in excess of the maximum interest rate which Companies
are
permitted by law to contract or agree to pay, giving due consideration to the
execution date of this Agreement, then, in that event, the rate of interest
applicable shall be deemed to be immediately reduced to such maximum rate and
all previous payments in excess of such maximum rate shall be deemed to have
been payments in reduction of principal and not of interest.
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12.11 COMPANIES
AND LENDER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS A CONSTITUTIONAL
ONE,
BUT THAT IT MAY BE WAIVED. EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE
OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY,
AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT
OF
LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED
TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR THE INDEBTEDNESS.
12.12 This
Agreement shall become effective upon the execution hereof by Lender and
Companies.
12.13 This
Agreement constitutes an amendment and restatement of the Prior Credit
Agreement, which Prior Credit Agreement is fully superseded and amended and
restated in its entirety hereby; provided, however, that the Indebtedness
governed by the Prior Credit Agreement shall remain outstanding and in full
force and effect and provided further that this Agreement does not constitute
a
novation of such Indebtedness.
13.
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SPECIAL
PROVISIONS, CHANGES IN CIRCUMSTANCES AND YIELD PROTECTION - TERM
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PATRIOT ACT NOFICATION
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13.1 If
either
Company makes any payment of principal with respect to a LIBOR Borrowing on
a
day which is not the last day of an Interest Period applicable to such LIBOR
Borrowing, Companies will pay the Prepayment Premium to Lender on
demand.
13.2 If,
with
respect to an Interest Period for any LIBOR Borrowing, Lender determines in
its
sole discretion, that, by reason of circumstances affecting the interbank
Eurodollar market generally, deposits in United States dollars (in the
applicable amounts) are not being offered to banks in the interbank Eurodollar
market for such Interest Period, or the LIBOR Rate will not adequately and
fairly reflect the cost to Lender of maintaining or funding the LIBOR Borrowing
for such Interest Period, Lender shall promptly give notice thereof to
Companies. Thereafter, until Lender gives notice to the Companies that such
circumstances no longer exist, (a) the obligation of Lender to fund LIBOR
Borrowings shall be suspended until such illegality is remedied, and (b) the
Companies shall repay in full the then-outstanding principal amount of LIBOR
Borrowings, together with accrued interest thereon, or such LIBOR Borrowings
shall automatically be converted to the Prime Rate, on the last day of the
then-current Interest Period applicable to each LIBOR Borrowing, and, in the
event such conversion or repayment results in a financial charge to Lender,
Companies will pay the Prepayment Premium to Lender on demand.
13.3 If,
after
the date of this Agreement, the adoption of any applicable law, rule or
regulation, or any change therein, or any change in the interpretation or
administration thereof by any governmental authority, central bank or comparable
agency charged with the interpretation or administration thereof, or compliance
by Lender with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of
law)
of any such authority, central bank or comparable agency shall make it unlawful
or impossible for Lender to make, maintain or fund LIBOR Borrowings, Lender
shall promptly give notice thereof to the Companies. Thereafter, (a) the
obligation of Lender to fund LIBOR Borrowings shall be suspended until such
illegality is remedied, and (b) the Companies shall repay in full the
then-outstanding principal amount of LIBOR Borrowings, together with accrued
interest thereon, or such LIBOR Borrowings shall automatically be converted
to
the Prime Rate, either: (1) on the last day of the then-current Interest Period
applicable to such LIBOR Borrowings, or (2) immediately if Lender may not
lawfully continue to fund and maintain such LIBOR Borrowings until such date,
and, in the event such conversion or repayment results in a financial charge
to
Lender, Companies will pay the Prepayment Premium to Lender on
demand.
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13.4 If
any
governmental authority or regulatory agency, central bank or other comparable
authority, shall at any time impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve
(including, without limitation, the Reserve Requirement or any other reserve
imposed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System), special
deposit or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the
account of, or credit extended by, Lender to Companies, or shall impose on
Lender or the interbank Eurodollar market any other condition, guideline or
request affecting LIBOR Borrowings, any Term Note or Lender’s obligation to make
advances of LIBOR Borrowings, and the result of any of the foregoing, shall
be
to increase the cost to Lender of making or maintaining LIBOR Borrowings, or
to
reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by Lender under this
Agreement or under any Term Note by an amount deemed by Lender to be material,
then, within five (5) days after demand by Lender, Companies shall pay to Lender
as additional interest such additional amount or amounts as will compensate
Lender for such increased cost or reduction. A certificate of Lender claiming
compensation under this Section and setting forth the additional amount or
amounts to be paid to it hereunder shall be conclusive in the absence of
manifest error. Lender’s determination of amounts payable under this Section
shall be calculated as though Lender funded the applicable LIBOR Borrowings
through the purchase of a Eurodollar deposit of the type, maturity and amount
corresponding to the deposit used as a reference in determining the Base LIBOR
Rate with respect to such LIBOR Borrowing, whether or not Lender in fact
purchased such deposit. In such event, Lender shall have the option to
immediately terminate Companies’ right to request LIBOR Borrowings, and the
unpaid balance of any outstanding LIBOR Borrowings, with accrued interest at
the
highest rate permitted to be charged by stipulation in writing between Lender
and Companies, at the option of Lender, shall immediately become due and
payable. The obligations of the Companies under this Section shall survive
payment of the Loans and termination of this Agreement.
13.5 If
Lender
shall determine that the adoption, amendment or revision of any applicable
law,
rule or regulation affecting Lender’s capital requirements or adequacy with
respect to any Term Note, or the interpretation or administration thereof by
any
governmental authority or regulatory agency, central bank or other comparable
authority, or compliance by Lender with any applicable law, rule or regulation
affecting Lender’s capital requirements or adequacy with respect to any Term
Note, or any request, interpretation or directive (whether or not having the
force of law) of any governmental authority or regulatory agency, central bank
or other comparable authority which affects Lender’s capital requirements with
respect to any Term Note, has or would have the effect of reducing the rate
of
return on Lender’s capital to a level below the rate of return Lender would have
realized in the absence of such adoption, amendment, revision, interpretation,
administration or compliance (taking into account Lender’s policies with respect
to capital adequacy) by an amount considered by Lender to be material, then,
upon demand by Lender, Companies shall pay to Lender as additional interest
or
as fees, as determined by Lender in its sole discretion, such additional amount
or amounts as will compensate Lender for such reduction in its rate of return.
Such adjustments in interest or fees shall be imposed upon Lender’s demand and
shall apply to the then outstanding principal balance of the Loans and to
subsequent advances under this Agreement. In determining such amount or amounts,
Lender shall use any reasonable averaging and attribution methods. A certificate
of Lender claiming compensation under this Section and setting forth the
additional amount or amounts to be paid to it hereunder shall be conclusive
in
the absence of manifest error.
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13.6 In
accordance with the requirements of this Section 13, if any Term Note shall
bear
interest at the Prime Rate, then interest shall be payable monthly on the unpaid
principal balance of such Notes from time to time outstanding, commencing on
the
first day of the calendar month following the date on which the Prime Rate
becomes effective. Interest shall be computed on a daily basis using a year
of
360 days, and assessed for the actual number of days elapsed, and in such
computation effect shall be given to any change in the interest rate resulting
from a change in the Prime Rate on the date of such change in the Prime
Rate.
13.7 The
following notification is provided to Borrower pursuant to Section 326 of the
USA Patriot Act of 2001, 31 U.S.C. Section 5318:
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT. To help the government
fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law
requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information
that identifies each person or entity that opens an account, including any
deposit account, treasury management account, loan, other extension of credit,
or other financial services product. What this means for Companies: When either
Company opens an account, the Lender will ask for such Company’s name, taxpayer
identification number, business address, and other information that will allow
the Lender to identify such Company. The Lender may also ask any Company’s legal
organizational documents or other identifying documents.
WITNESS
the due execution hereof as of the day and year first above
written.
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK | ATMOSPHERE ANNEALING, INC. | ||
By: | By: | ||
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BCGW,
INC.
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EXHIBIT
“A”
TERM
NOTE A
$3,285,000
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Troy,
Michigan
August
28, 2006
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FOR
VALUE
RECEIVED, ATMOSPHERE ANNEALING, INC., a Michigan corporation (“Annealing”),
promises to pay to the order of THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, a national banking
association (“Lender”), at 000 Xxxx Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, in lawful money
of the United States of America, Three Million Two Hundred Eighty Five Thousand
Dollars ($3,285,000), together with interest thereon as hereinafter set
forth.
This
Note
shall be payable in equal consecutive monthly principal installments in the
amounts provided in Section 3A.2 of the Agreement (hereinafter defined),
beginning September 28, 2006, and on the 28th
day of
each month thereafter until the Term Loan A Maturity Date, when the entire
unpaid balance of principal and interest accrued thereon shall be due and
payable.
The
principal balance from time to time outstanding hereunder shall bear interest
at
the LIBOR Rate applicable under the Agreement or as otherwise determined
thereunder, and interest shall be computed, assessed and payable as set forth
in
the Agreement.
This
Note
evidences borrowing under, is subject to, is secured in accordance with, may
be
prepaid in accordance with, and may be matured under the terms of the Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of August 28, 2006, by and between
Annealing, BCGW, Inc. and Lender (as the same may be amended or modified from
time to time, “Agreement”) to which reference is hereby made. As additional
security for this Note, Annealing grants Lender a lien on all property and
assets, including deposits and other credits, of Annealing, at any time in
possession or control of or owing by Lender for any purpose.
Annealing
hereby waives presentment for payment, demand, protest and notice of protest
and
notice of dishonor and nonpayment of this Note and agrees that no obligation
hereunder shall be discharged by reason of any extension, indulgence, or
forbearance granted by any holder of this Note to any party now or hereafter
liable hereon. Any transferees of, or endorser, guarantor or surety paying
this
Note in full shall succeed to all rights of Lender, and Lender shall be under
no
further responsibility for the exercise thereof or the loan evidenced hereby.
Nothing herein shall limit any right granted by other instrument or by
law.
All
capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given
to
them in the Agreement.
ATMOSPHERE
ANNEALING, INC.
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2
EXHIBIT
“B”
REQUEST
FOR ADVANCE
Pursuant
to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of August 28, 2006
(“Agreement”), the undersigned hereby requests THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK to
make an Advance to the undersigned on ___________________, 200__, in the amount
of _______________________________ Dollars ($_____________) under the Revolving
Credit Note dated August ____, 2006, issued by Annealing (as defined in the
Agreement) to said Lender (“Note”). The undersigned certifies that no Default or
Event of Default (as such terms are defined in the Agreement) exists on the
date
hereof, and none will exist upon the making of the Advance requested hereunder.
The undersigned further certifies that upon advancing the sum requested
hereunder, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the Note will not
exceed the face amount thereof or any advance formula applicable to Advances
under such Note. If the amount advanced to Annealing under the Note shall at
any
time exceed the face amount thereof or any Advance formula applicable to
Advances under such Note, the undersigned will immediately pay such excess
amount.
The
undersigned hereby authorizes said Lender to disburse the proceeds of this
Request for Advance by crediting the account of the undersigned with Lender
separately designated by the undersigned or as the undersigned may otherwise
direct.
Dated
this ______ day of _______________, 200__.
ATMOSPHERE
ANNEALING, INC.
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EXHIBIT
“C”
REVOLVING
CREDIT NOTE
$6,000,000
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Troy,
Michigan
August
28, 2006
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On
or
before the Revolving Credit Maturity Date, ATMOSPHERE ANNEALING, INC., a
Michigan corporation (“Annealing”), promises to pay to the order of THE
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, a national banking association (“Lender”), at 000 Xxxx
Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, in lawful money of the United States of America
the
indebtedness or so much of the sum of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) as may
from time to time have been advanced and then be outstanding hereunder pursuant
to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of the date hereof, by
and
between Annealing, BCGW, Inc. and Lender (as the same may be amended or modified
from time to time, herein called “Agreement”), together with interest thereon as
hereinafter set forth.
Each
of
the Advances hereunder shall bear interest at the LIBO Rate from time to time
applicable thereto under the Agreement or as otherwise determined thereunder,
and interest shall be computed, assessed and payable as set forth in the
Agreement.
This
Note
is a note under which advances, repayments and readvances may be made from
time
to time, subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement. This Note
evidences borrowing under, is subject to, is secured in accordance with, and
may
be matured under, the terms of the Agreement, to which reference is hereby
made.
As additional security for this Note, Annealing grants Lender a lien on all
property and assets including deposits and other credits of Annealing, at any
time in possession or control of or owing by Lender for any
purpose.
Annealing
hereby waives presentment for payment, demand, protest and notice of dishonor
and nonpayment of this Note and agrees that no obligation hereunder shall be
discharged by reason of any extension, indulgence, or forbearance granted by
any
holder of this Note to any party now or hereafter liable hereon. Any transferees
of, or endorser, guarantor or surety paying this Note in full shall succeed
to
all rights of Lender, and Lender shall be under no further responsibility for
the exercise thereof or the loan evidenced hereby. Nothing herein shall limit
any right granted Lender by other instrument or by law.
All
capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in the Agreement.
ATMOSPHERE
ANNEALING, INC.
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EXHIBIT
“D”
EQUIPMENT
TERM NOTE
$________________
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Troy,
Michigan
March
15, 2007
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FOR
VALUE
RECEIVED, ATMOSPHERE ANNEALING, INC., a Michigan corporation (“Annealing”),
promises to pay to the order of THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, a national banking
association (“Lender”), at 000 Xxxx Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, in lawful money
of the United States of America,
__________________________________________________________________
Dollars
($_____________), together with interest thereon as hereinafter set
forth.
Principal
shall be payable in consecutive monthly installments in the amount of
[one
eighty-fourth (1/84th)
of
the original principal amount],
beginning April 15, 2007, and on the 15th
day of
each month thereafter until the Equipment Term Loan Maturity Date, when the
entire unpaid balance of principal and interest accrued thereon shall be due
and
payable.
The
principal balance from time to time outstanding hereunder shall bear interest
at
the LIBOR Rate from time to time applicable thereto under the Agreement (as
defined below) or as otherwise determined thereunder, and interest shall be
computed, assessed and payable as set forth in the Agreement.
This
Note
evidences borrowing under, is subject to, is secured in accordance with, may
be
prepaid in accordance with, and may be matured under the terms of the Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of August ____, 2006, by and between
Annealing BCGW, Inc. and Lender (as the same may be amended or modified from
time to time, “Agreement”) to which reference is hereby made. As additional
security for this Note, Annealing grants Lender a lien on all property and
assets, including deposits and other credits, of Annealing, at any time in
possession or control of or owing by Lender for any purpose.
Annealing
hereby waives presentment for payment, demand, protest and notice of protest
and
notice of dishonor and nonpayment of this Note and agrees that no obligation
hereunder shall be discharged by reason of any extension, indulgence, or
forbearance granted by any holder of this Note to any party now or hereafter
liable hereon. Any transferees of, or endorser, guarantor or surety paying
this
Note in full shall succeed to all rights of Lender, and Lender shall be under
no
further responsibility for the exercise thereof or the loan evidenced hereby.
Nothing herein shall limit any right granted by other instrument or by
law.
All
capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given
to
them in the Agreement.
ATMOSPHERE
ANNEALING, INC.
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2
EXHIBIT
“E”
TERM
NOTE
B
$2,680,000
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Troy,
Michigan
August
28, 2006
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FOR
VALUE
RECEIVED, ATMOSPHERE ANNEALING, INC., a Michigan corporation (“Annealing”),
promises to pay to the order of THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, a national banking
association (“Lender”), at 000 Xxxx Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, in lawful money
of the United States of America, Two Million Six Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars
($2,680,000), together with interest thereon as hereinafter set
forth.
The
Indebtedness evidenced hereby shall be payable in equal consecutive monthly
principal installments in the amounts provided in Section 3B.2 of the Agreement
(hereinafter defined), beginning September 28, 2006, and on the 28th
day of
each month thereafter until the Term Loan B Maturity Date, when the entire
unpaid balance of principal and interest accrued thereon shall be due and
payable.
The
principal balance from time to time outstanding hereunder shall bear interest
at
the LIBO Rate from time to time applicable thereto under the Agreement (as
defined below) or as otherwise determined thereunder, and interest shall be
computed, assessed and payable as set forth in the Agreement.
This
Note
evidences borrowing under, is subject to, is secured in accordance with, may
be
prepaid in accordance with, and may be matured under the terms of the Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of August 28, 2006, by and between
Annealing, BCGW, Inc. and Lender (as the same may be amended or modified from
time to time, “Agreement”) to which reference is hereby made. As additional
security for this Note, Annealing grants Lender a lien on all property and
assets, including deposits and other credits, of Annealing, at any time in
possession or control of or owing by Lender for any purpose.
Annealing
hereby waives presentment for payment, demand, protest and notice of protest
and
notice of dishonor and nonpayment of this Note and agrees that no obligation
hereunder shall be discharged by reason of any extension, indulgence, or
forbearance granted by any holder of this Note to any party now or hereafter
liable hereon. Any transferees of, or endorser, guarantor or surety paying
this
Note in full shall succeed to all rights of Lender, and Lender shall be under
no
further responsibility for the exercise thereof or the loan evidenced hereby.
Nothing herein shall limit any right granted by other instrument or by
law.
All
capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given
to
them in the Agreement.
ATMOSPHERE
ANNEALING, INC.
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2
EXHIBIT
“F”
TERM
NOTE
C
$1,360,000
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Troy,
Michigan
August
28, 2006
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FOR
VALUE
RECEIVED, ATMOSPHERE ANNEALING, INC., a Michigan corporation, and BCGW, Inc.,
a
Michigan corporation (“Companies”), jointly and severally promise to pay to the
order of THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, a national banking association
(“Lender”), at 000 Xxxx Xxx Xxxxxx, Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, in lawful money of the
United States of America, One Million Three Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars
($1,360,000), together with interest thereon as hereinafter set
forth.
The
Indebtedness evidenced hereby shall be payable in equal consecutive monthly
principal installments in the amounts described in Section 3C.2 of the Agreement
(hereinafter defined), beginning September 28, 2006, and on the 28th
day of
each month thereafter until the Term Loan C Maturity Date, when the entire
unpaid balance of principal and interest accrued thereon shall be due and
payable.
The
principal balance from time to time outstanding hereunder shall bear interest
at
the rate from time to time applicable thereto under the Agreement (as defined
below) or as otherwise determined thereunder, and interest shall be computed,
assessed and payable as set forth in the Agreement.
This
Note
evidences borrowing under, is subject to, is secured in accordance with, may
be
prepaid in accordance with, and may be matured under the terms of the Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of August 28, 2006, by and between
Companies and Lender (as the same has been and may hereafter be amended or
modified from time to time, “Agreement”) to which reference is hereby made. As
additional security for this Note, each Company grants Lender a lien on all
property and assets, including deposits and other credits, of such Company,
at
any time in possession or control of or owing by Lender for any
purpose.
Each
Company hereby waives presentment for payment, demand, protest and notice of
protest and notice of dishonor and nonpayment of this Note and agrees that
no
obligation hereunder shall be discharged by reason of any extension, indulgence,
or forbearance granted by any holder of this Note to any party now or hereafter
liable hereon. Any transferees of, or endorser, guarantor or surety paying
this
Note in full shall succeed to all rights of Lender, and Lender shall be under
no
further responsibility for the exercise thereof or the loan evidenced hereby.
Nothing herein shall limit any right granted by other instrument or by
law.
All
capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given
to
them in the Agreement.
ATMOSPHERE
ANNEALING, INC.
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BCGW,
INC.
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2
EXHIBIT
“G”
EQUIPMENT
LINE NOTE
$7,165,000
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Troy,
Michigan
August
28, 2006
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On
or
before the Equipment Line Maturity Date, FOR VALUE RECEIVED, ATMOSPHERE
ANNEALING, INC., a Michigan corporation (“Annealing”), promises to pay to the
order of THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL, a National banking association (“Bank”), at
000 Xxxx Xxx Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, in lawful money of the United States
of America the indebtedness or so much of the sum of Seven Million One Hundred
Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($7,165,000) as may from time to time have been
advanced and then be outstanding hereunder pursuant to Section 3D of the Amended
and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of August ____, 2006, by and between
Annealing, BCGW, Inc. and Lender (“Agreement”), together with interest thereon
as hereinafter set forth.
Each
of
the Advances hereunder shall bear interest at the LIBO Rate from time to time
applicable thereto under the Agreement or as otherwise determined thereunder,
and interest shall be computed, assessed and payable as set forth in the
Agreement.
This
Note
is a note under which advances and repayments (but not readvances) may be made
from time to time, subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement. This
Note evidences borrowing under, is subject to, is secured in accordance with,
and may be matured under, the terms of the Agreement, to which reference is
hereby made. As additional security for this Note, Annealing grants Bank a
lien
on all property and assets including deposits and other credits of the
Annealing, at any time in possession or control of or owing by Bank for any
purpose.
Annealing
hereby waives presentment for payment, demand, protest and notice of dishonor
and nonpayment of this Note and agrees that no obligation hereunder shall be
discharged by reason of any extension, indulgence, or forbearance granted by
any
holder of this Note to any party now or hereafter liable hereon. Any transferees
of, or endorser, guarantor or surety paying this Note in full shall succeed
to
all rights of Bank, and Bank shall be under no further responsibility for the
exercise thereof or the loan evidenced hereby. Nothing herein shall limit any
right granted Bank by other instrument or by law.
All
capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in the Agreement.
ATMOSPHERE
ANNEALING, INC.
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EXHIBIT
“H”
REQUEST
FOR EQUIPMENT LINE ADVANCE
Pursuant
to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of August 28, 2006
(“Agreement”), the undersigned hereby requests THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
(“Lender”) to make an Advance to the undersigned on _____________, 200___, in
the amount
of _________________________________________________________________
DOLLARS
$_______________, under the $6,450,000 Equipment Line Note dated August ____,
2006 issued by the undersigned to Lender (“Note”).
The
undersigned certifies that (i) no event has occurred or condition exists which
constitutes, or with the passage of time and/or giving of notice would
constitute, a default under the Agreement or the Note, and none will exist
upon
the making of the Advance requested hereunder and (ii) the amount of the
requested Advance does not exceed 80% of the hard cost of the equipment being
purchased.
Attached
hereto are a description of the equipment to be purchased with the proceeds
of
this Advance and an invoice or other evidence of the purchase price
thereof.
The
undersigned hereby authorizes said Lender to disburse the proceeds of this
Request for Advance by crediting the account of the undersigned with Lender
separately designated by the undersigned or as the undersigned may otherwise
direct.
Dated
this ____ day of ______________, 200___.
ATMOSPHERE
ANNEALING, INC.
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1
SCHEDULE
1.1
ATMOSPHERE
ANNEALING, INC.
AMENDED
AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
(BASIS
POINTS PER ANNUM)
BASIS
FOR PRICING
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LEVEL
I
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LEVEL
II
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LEVEL
III
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LEVEL
IV
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LEVEL
V
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LEVERAGE
RATIO1
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<0.45:1.00
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>
0.46:1.00
BUT <
0.79
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>
0.80: 1.00
BUT <
1.25
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>
1.26:1.00
BUT
< 1.75
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>
1.75: 1.00
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REVOLVING
CREDIT/LIBO
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100
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115
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125
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160
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175
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REVOLVING
CREDIT/PRIME
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-00
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-00
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-00
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-00
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-00
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EQUIPMENT
LINE NOTE AND
EQUIPMENT
TERM NOTE/LIBOR
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150
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160
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170
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190
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220
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EQUIPMENT
LINE NOTE AND
EQUIPMENT
TERM NOTE/PRIME
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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TERM
NOTE A/LIBOR
|
175
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200
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225
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250
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275
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TERM
NOTE B AND
TERM
NOTE C/LIBOR
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120
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140
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160
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180
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200
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TERM
NOTE A/PRIME
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50
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50
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50
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50
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50
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TERM
NOTE B AND TERM NOTE X/XXXXX
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-00
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-00
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-00
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-00
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-00
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1
As
defined in the Credit Agreement
SCHEDULE
7.5
PENSION
PLANS
401(k)
Plan
SCHEDULE
7.10
ENVIRONMENTAL
DISCLOSURES
Atmosphere
Annealing
October
30, 2003
North
Xxxxxx, Indiana
Letter
of
Warning from IDEM Air Section Chief on March 30,1998 and Draft Permit
identifying enforcement issues dated February 11, 2001. These air issues, which
relate to permit of shot blast equipment, were resolved without penalty by
making an acknowledgment of new air requirements in accordance with IDEM’s
August 24, 2001 letter.
Property
was identified as contaminated upon acquisition in about 1995, and immediate
predecessor of current Atmosphere Annealing performed response actions that
cleaned up contamination after acquisition.
The
Company site is a property under Indiana law because it routinely supplies
Section 312 reports under 42 USC 11022.
IDEM
Air
Compliance Branch sent violation letter for failure to send a compliance
certification. The Company will comply and send it.
In
January 2004, IDEM requested additional documentation for the annual compliance
certification filed for calendar year 2003. Atmosphere Annealing provided the
requested documentation to resolve the issue.
In
February 2005, IDEM issued a letter accepting the Atmosphere Annealing “notice
of intent” letter that requested coverage under an updated general storm water
discharge permit.
In
March
2006, IDEM issued a notice of violation because the annual compliance
certification for calendar year 2004 had not been filed. Atmosphere Annealing
subsequently filed the required certification.
Canton,
Ohio
Letter
of
Violation issued April 21, 2003 by Ohio EPA related to alleged hazardous waste
regulations. The Company replied to the allegations, and the Ohio EPA on October
14, 2003 found that the Company had “returned to compliance”.
In
2006,
power-washing the concrete containment in the area near the hazardous waste
accumulation tank completed closure of the hazardous waste management unit
comprised of the tank and containment. OEPA does not need to approve this action
or the completion of closure.
Company
received notices of violations of its sewer use permit from Canton’s Water
Pollution Control Center on December 29, 1998; January 21, 1999; December 22,
1999; July 21, 2000; July 13, 2001; January 16, 2002; December 6, 2002, and
July
8, 2003. The Company has responded and where necessary corrected the alleged
violations.
Some
contamination was cleaned up at time of acquisition in 1985 by current
Atmosphere Annealing’s immediate predecessor.
Lansing,
Michigan
Mt.
Hope
Street facility
Letter
of
Violation in 2000 from MDEQ Air Quality Division alleging nuisance emissions.
Company investigated allegations and concluded that the allegations were
unsubstantiated and were unlikely to recur even if they were substantiated.
No
further written notice has been sent.
MDEQ
communication in 2003 regarding odor complaint by alleged neighbor. The company
has not found any proof to support claim, although it is considering some minor
changes to exhaust stacks.
MDEQ
Waste Management Division sent letter of warning alleging certain waste
reporting and recordkeeping violations. The Company has resolved the allegations
per the MDEQ WMD=s letter of December 11, 1998.
In
November 2005, a piece of metal punctured a diesel fuel tank on a truck picking
up parts at the plant. The fuel ran onto a paved area and some of it flowed
off
the pavement into the soil. In March 2006 the imported soil was excavated and
transported for offsite disposal at the Venice Park Landfill in Lennon,
Michigan. Verification sampling was done and PM Environmental recommended that
no further site investigation was needed.
Certain
Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) have been identified in a Phase
I ESA
Report dated December 10, 2004. The RECs have been investigated the results
of
which are included in a Phase II ESA Report dated October 20, 2005, and a Phase
II ESA/Asbestos Inspection Report dated February 14, 2006. A Due Care Plan
has
been completed. All of these reports were prepared by PM Environmental, Inc.
and
copies have been provided to The Huntington National Bank.
Certain
asbestos containing materials were identified in an Asbestos Inspection Report
dated January 20, 2006. Those materials were found to be non-friable and no
immediate response was required. An Operations and Maintenance Plan has been
completed.
Xxxxxxx
Street facility
Atmosphere
Annealing was identified as potentially responsible party (PRP) by US EPA for
generating material allegedly released at AABCO facility in Detroit, Michigan,
which resulted in the United States incurring response costs. The company later
paid $3,000 to PRP group to resolve claims for these response
costs.
2
The
Company, as a result of a RCRA inspection, received notice in December 2001
about RCRA violations related to containers, reporting and recordkeeping
requirements. The Company’s consultant indicates that those items have been
resolved.
In
June
2005, MDEQ issued a letter of violation because the operating differential
pressure of the acid gas scrubber was less than that specified in the permit.
Atmosphere Annealing modified the permit to reflect the actual operating
pressure, which was an administrative change that had no effect on the
performance of the scrubber system.
DOT
inspection in November 2003 revealed that the regulations require the plant
to
have a transportation security plan (TSP) because of periodic shipments of
hazardous materials that are byproducts of the phosphate line. Atmosphere
Annealing subsequently prepared a TSP.
Certain
Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) have been identified in a Phase
I ESA
Report dated December 10, 2004. No further investigation has been done to date.
This report was prepared by PM Environmental, Inc. and a copy has been provided
to The Huntington National Bank.
3
SCHEDULE
9.3
GUARANTEE
MATTERS
None.
SCHEDULE
9.5
PERMITTED
LIENS
Michigan
Secured
Party
|
Date
|
File
Number
|
||
LeaseNet
Group, Inc.
|
08-19-04
|
2004166047-7
|
||
LeaseNet
Group, Inc.
|
01-11-05
|
2005008431-3
|
||
LeaseNet
Group, Inc.
|
08-02-06
|
2006133916-5
|
||
American
Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
|
07-24-02
|
D938102
|
||
IBM
Credit LLC
|
07-19-06
|
2006126379-6
|
||
NBD
Bank
|
09-04-97
|
D276516
|
||
Capitol
National Bank
|
12-01-97
|
D310562
|
||
Formtech
Industries LLC
|
04-10-06
|
0000000000-1
|
Indiana
Secured
Party
|
Date
|
File
Number
|
||
Caterpillar
Financial Services
|
06-18-04
|
2004123654-3
|
||
Toyota
Motor Credit Corporation
|
01-19-06
|
2006012012-3
|
||
Toyota
Motor Credit Corporation
|
01-19-06
|
2006012013-5
|
SCHEDULE
9.11
EXISTING
INVESTMENTS
None.
SCHEDULE
9.13
PERMITTED
DEBT
Chase
indebtedness secured by a mortgage on BCGW, Inc.’s real property located at 0000
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
Certain
indebtedness with LeaseNet Group, Inc.