EXHIBIT 10.hh
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
RECEIVABLES SALE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO RECEIVABLES SALE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT,
dated as of April 2, 1998, is entered into by and between SUNBEAM PRODUCTS,
INC., a Delaware corporation (the "PARENT") and SUNBEAM ASSET DIVERSIFICATION,
INC., a Delaware corporation ("FUNDING"). Capitalized terms used but not
otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning given to such terms in the
Agreement (as defined below).
WHEREAS, the parties hereto entered into that certain Receivables Sale
and Contribution Agreement, dated as of December 4, 1997 (the "AGREEMENT"); and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to amend the Agreement in certain
respects as provided herein;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and other mutual
covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS.
(a) Sections 12(a) and (b) are hereby amended and
restated to read in their entirety as follows:
"(a) THIS SALE AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND
CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS (AS OPPOSED TO
CONFLICT OF LAWS PROVISIONS) OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
(b) THE PARENT AND FUNDING HEREBY SUBMIT TO THE
NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW
YORK AND THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT LOCATED IN NEW YORK
CITY, NEW YORK, AND EACH WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY AND
ALL PROCESS UPON IT AND CONSENTS THAT ALL SUCH SERVICE OF
PROCESS BE MADE BY REGISTERED MAIL DIRECTED TO THE ADDRESS SET
FORTH ON THE SIGNATURE PAGE HEREOF AND SERVICE SO MADE SHALL
BE DEEMED TO BE COMPLETED FIVE DAYS AFTER THE SAME SHALL HAVE
BEEN DEPOSITED IN THE U.S. MAILS, POSTAGE PREPAID. THE PARENT
AND FUNDING EACH HEREBY WAIVE ANY OBJECTION BASED ON FORUM NON
CONVENIENS, AND ANY OBJECTION TO VENUE OF ANY ACTION
INSTITUTED HEREUNDER, AND CONSENTS TO THE GRANTING OF
SUCH LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RELIEF AS IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE
COURT. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHT OF THE
PARENT OR FUNDING TO SERVE LEGAL PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER
PERMITTED BY LAW OR AFFECT EITHER'S RIGHT TO BRING ANY ACTION
OR PROCEEDING IN THE COURTS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION.
SECTION 2. AGREEMENT IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS AMENDED.
Except as specifically amended hereby, the Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect. All references to the Agreement shall be
deemed to mean the Agreement as modified hereby. This Amendment shall not
constitute a novation of the Agreement but shall constitute an amendment
thereof. The parties hereto agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the
Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, as though such terms and conditions
were set forth herein.
SECTION 3. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) This Amendment may be executed in any number of
counterparts, and by the different parties hereto on the same or separate
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original instrument but all
of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement.
(b) The descriptive headings of the various sections
of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not
be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof.
(c) This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise
modified except as provided in this Agreement.
(d) THIS AMENDMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF
THE PARTIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED AND
INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT
REFERENCE TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAWS PROVISIONS.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused
this Amendment to be executed by their respective officers
thereunto duly authorized as of the date first written above.
SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.
By: /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXX
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Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Title: Ex. VP
0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Treasurer
Telecopier No.: (000) 000-0000
SUNBEAM ASSET DIVERSIFICATION, INC.
By: /s/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXX
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Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Title: Ex. VP
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention:
Telecopier No.:
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