LOAN AGREEMENT Between GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Delaware corporation, as Borrower, a national banking association, as Agent, Lead Arranger and Book Manager, and a national banking association, and BANK OF THE WEST as Lenders and The Lenders...
Between
GAMETECH
INTERNATIONAL, INC.,
a
Delaware corporation,
as
Borrower,
U.S.
BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
a
national banking association,
as
Agent, Lead Arranger and Book Manager,
and
U.S.
BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
a
national banking association,
and
BANK
OF THE WEST
as
Lenders
and
The
Lenders Party Hereto From Time to Time
THIS
LOAN
AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 22 day of August, 2008, by and between
(i) GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Borrower"), (ii)
U.S.
BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a
national banking association,
as
agent ("Agent"), and (iii) U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking
association, and BANK OF THE WEST, a national banking association, each as
a
Lender, and any bank that becomes a party hereto in the future (collectively,
the "Lenders").
WITNESSETH
THAT, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set
forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
DEFINITIONS
For
the
purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following
respective meanings, unless the context hereof clearly requires
otherwise:
“Advance
Date”: As defined in Section 3.6(d).
“Affiliate”:
As to Lender, means (x) with respect to a corporation, (i) any officer or
director thereof and any Person which is, directly or indirectly, the beneficial
owner of more than 10% of any class of shares or other equity security or (ii)
any Person which, directly or indirectly, controls or is controlled by or is
under common control with such corporation and (y) with respect to a
partnership, venture or limited liability company, any (i) general partner
or
member, (ii) general partner or member of a general partner or member, (iii)
partnership or limited liability company with a common general partner or
member, or (iv) coventurer thereof, and if any general partner, member or
coventurer is a corporation, any Person which is an Affiliate of such
corporation. Controls (which includes the correlative meanings of "controlled
by" and "under common control with") means effective power, directly or
indirectly, to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies
of
such Person.
“Affiliate”:
As to Borrower, means (x) with respect to a corporation, (i) any officer or
director thereof or (ii) any subsidiary which, directly or indirectly, controls
or is controlled by or is under common control with such corporation and (y)
with respect to a partnership or limited liability company, any (i) general
partner or member, (ii) general partner or member of a general partner or
member, (iii) partnership or limited liability company with a common general
partner or member, and if any general partner member is a corporation, any
Person which is an Affiliate of such corporation. Controls (which includes
the
correlative meanings of "controlled by" and "under common control with") means
effective power, directly or indirectly, to direct or cause the direction of
the
management and policies of such Person.
“Agent”:
U. S. Bank National Association, as agent for itself and for the other Lenders
which are now or may in the future become parties to this
Agreement.
“Agreement”:
This Loan Agreement, including any amendments hereof and supplements
hereto.
“Assignee
Lender”: As defined in Section 8.9.
“Assignment
and Assumption Agreement”: An instrument in the form of Exhibit A, duly
completed and executed and delivered.
“Assignment
of Architectural Agreements”: That certain Assignment of Architectural
Agreements and Plans and Specifications, and the Architect's Consent attached
thereto, to be executed by Borrower, and the architect indicated therein, in
favor of Agent.
“Assignment
of Construction Agreements”: That certain Assignment of Construction Agreements,
and the Contractor's Consent attached thereto, to be executed by Borrower and
the Contractor indicated therein in favor of Agent.
“Assignments”:
Collectively, the Assignment of Architectural Agreements, and the Assignment
of
Construction Agreements.
“Availability
Period”: Shall have the meaning given such term in Section 1.2
“Balance”:
Shall have the meaning given such term in Section 3.3.
“Benefit
Plan”: Means any “employee benefit plan” (as such term is defined in Section
3(3) of ERISA), other than a Foreign Plan, established, maintained or
contributed to by Borrower or any Subsidiary or, with respect to any such plan
that is subject to Section 412 of the Code or Title IV of ERISA, any of their
respective ERISA Affiliates.
“Book
Manager”: Means U.S. Bank National Association as book manager of the
Loans.
“Borrower”:
Gametech International, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
“Business
Day”: Any day other than (i) a Saturday, (ii) a Sunday, or (iii) a legal holiday
on which Agent is not open for business.
“Closing
Date”: The date upon which all of the conditions set forth in Section 2 are
satisfied and the Deed of Trust is recorded in the Official Records of the
Recorder of Washoe County, Nevada.
“Code”:
The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Commitment
Percentage”: With respect to each Lender's share of all right, title and
interest in the Loans and the Loan Documents, as set forth on Exhibit H attached
hereto, as amended and modified by unilateral action of Agent from time to
time
to reflect the sale or assignment of a portion of a Loan (which, unless
otherwise specified, shall be the amount of such Lender's commitment divided
by
the aggregate amount of the commitments of all Lenders), consisting of such
Lender’s Line of Credit Commitment Percentage and Term Loan Commitment
Percentage.
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“Committed
Amount”: Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000) consisting of $38,000,000 under the
Term Loan and $2,000,000 under the Line of Credit Loan.
“Completion”
All Improvements are substantially completed substantially in accordance with
the Plans, subject only to minor punchlist items and paid for in full except
for
any such punchlist items, free of all mechanics', labor, materialmen's and
other
similar lien claims; said completion has been approved and certified by the
Project Architect and by the Inspecting Architect; a certificate of substantial
completion in form reasonably acceptable to Agent for the Improvements has
been
signed by Borrower, the Project Architect and the General Contractor and
delivered to Agent; Agent has received reasonably acceptable evidence that
all
Governmental Requirements and all private restrictions and covenants relating
to
the Property have been complied with or satisfied and that unconditional
certificates of occupancy for all of the Improvements have been issued by all
appropriate governmental authorities; Borrower has obtained and delivered to
Agent copies of all licenses and permits needed to operate the Property; Agent
has received photographs of the completed Improvements, evidence that all
insurance required hereby is in full force and effect and no Event of Default
exists hereunder.
“Completion
Date”: March 31, 2009.
“Compliance
Certificate”: The certificate in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
I.
“Construction
Draw Request”: A properly completed and executed written application by Borrower
to Agent in the form approved by Agent, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned or delayed, setting forth the amount of Construction
Proceeds desired, together with such schedules, affidavits, releases, waivers,
statements, invoices, bills and other documents, certificates and information
as
Agent requires.
“Construction
Proceeds”: Means proceeds of the Term Loan in excess of the Term Closing
Disbursement to be held in an interest-bearing account and disbursed in payment
of the cost of construction of the Improvements in accordance with the terms
of
this Agreement.
“Consultants”:
Third party experts retained by Agent to assist it in connection with closing,
advancing, disbursing or administering the Construction Proceeds.
“Contractor”:
Any person, party or entity which has a contract or subcontract under which
payment may be required for any work done, material supplied or services
furnished in connection with acquiring, constructing, equipping and/or
developing the Property.
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“Control
Account”: Means that deposit account with Bank of the West and which is the
subject of the Control Agreement.
“Control
Agreement”: That certain Control Agreement of even date between Borrower and
Bank of the West, as depositary.
“Deed
of
Trust”: That certain Deed of Trust (with Assignment of Leases and Rents,
Security Agreement and Fixture Filing) of even date herewith executed by
Borrower as trustor in favor of Agent as beneficiary to be recorded in the
Official Record of Washoe County, Nevada, creating a first lien on the Land,
the
Improvements, and all buildings, fixtures and improvements now or hereafter
owned or acquired by Borrower and situated on the Land, and all rights and
easements appurtenant thereto, and a first lien on and a security interest
in
the fixtures thereon and a security interest in the Equipment associated with
and appurtenant to the Land, which Deed of Trust shall secure the Notes and
the
other obligations specified therein, including any amendments to such Deed
of
Trust and supplements thereto executed by Borrower and Agent.
“Default
Rate”: As defined in the Term Note.
“Defaulting
Lender”: Any Lender who for any reason shall fail or refuse to abide by its
obligations under the Loan Documents or this Agreement within the time periods
specified for performance of such obligation or, if no time frame is specified,
if such failure or refusal continues for a period of five (5) Business
Days.
“EBITDA”:
Is defined in Section 5.12(a).
“Environment”:
means ambient air, indoor air, surface water, drinking water, groundwater,
land
surfaces, subsurface strata and natural resources such as wetlands, flora and
fauna.
“Environmental
Claim”: means any and all administrative, regulatory or judicial actions, suits,
demands, demand letters, claims, liens, written notices of noncompliance or
violation, investigations (other than internal reports prepared by Borrower
or
any of its Subsidiaries or environmental reports prepared by outside
environmental consultants(a) in the ordinary course of such Person’s business or
(b) as required in connection with a financing transaction or an acquisition
or
disposition of real estate or pursuant to Section 5.7) or proceedings with
respect to any Environmental Liability (hereinafter “Claims”), including (i) any
and all Claims by a Governmental Authority for enforcement, response or other
actions or damages pursuant to any Environmental Law and (ii) any and all Claims
by any Person seeking damages, contribution, indemnification, cost recovery,
compensation or injunctive relief pursuant to any Environmental
Law.
“Environmental
Indemnity”: That certain Unsecured Environmental Indemnity of even date
herewith, executed by Borrower and Guarantor in favor of Agent, setting forth
certain indemnification obligations relating to "Hazardous Substances" (as
defined therein).
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“Environmental
Laws”: means any and all Laws relating to the pollution or protection of the
Environment including those relating to the generation, handling, storage,
treatment transport or Release or threat of Release of Hazardous Materials
or,
to the extent relating to exposure or threat of exposure to Hazardous Materials,
human health.
“Environmental
Liability”: means any liability, contingent or otherwise (including any
liability for damages, costs of environmental remediation, fines, penalties
or
indemnities) of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries directly or indirectly
resulting from or based upon (a) violation of any Environmental Law, (b) the
generation, use, handling, transportation, storage or treatment of any Hazardous
Materials, (c) exposure to any Hazardous Materials, (d) the presence, or Release
or threatened Release of any Hazardous Materials into the Environment or (e)
any
contract, agreement or other consensual arrangement pursuant to which liability
is assumed or imposed with respect to any of the foregoing.
“Environmental
Permit”: means any permit, approval, identification number, license or other
authorization required under any Environmental Law.
“Equipment”:
All fixtures, equipment and tangible personal property owned by Borrower and
located or to be located in or on, and used in connection with the construction,
management, maintenance or operation of the Land and the Improvements or other
locations owned or leased by Borrower from time to time or used in the operation
of Borrower’s business from time to time.
“ERISA”:
Means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from
time
to time.
“ERISA
Affiliate”: Means any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) that is
under common control with Borrower and is treated as a single employer pursuant
to Section 414 of the Code or Section 4001 of ERISA
“ERISA
Event”: Means (a) a Reportable Event with respect to a Benefit Plan for which
notice to the PBGC is not waived by regulation; (b) a withdrawal by Borrower,
any Subsidiary or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates from a Benefit Plan
subject to Section 4063 of ERISA during a plan year in which it was a
substantial employer (as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA) or a cessation
of operations that is treated as a termination under Section 4062(e) of ERISA;
(c) a complete or partial withdrawal by Borrower, any Subsidiary or any of
their
respective ERISA Affiliates from a multiemployer plan, notification of Borrower,
any Subsidiary or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates concerning the
imposition of withdrawal liability or notification that a multiemployer plan
is
insolvent or is in reorganization within the meaning of Title IV of ERISA;
(d)
the filing by Borrower, any Subsidiary or any of their respective ERISA
Affiliates of a notice of intent to terminate a Benefit Plan; (e) with respect
to a Benefit Plan, the failure to satisfy the minimum funding standard of
Section 412 of the Code and Section 302 of ERISA, whether or not waived; (f)
the
failure to make by its due date a required contribution under Section 412(m)
of
the Code (or Section 430(j) of the Code, as amended by the Pension Protection
Act of 2006) with respect to any Benefit Plan or the failure to make any
required contribution to a multiemployer plan; (g) the filing pursuant to
Section 412(d) of the Code and Section 303(d) of ERISA (or, after the effective
date of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, Section 412(c) of the Code and
Section 302(c) of ERISA) of an application for a waiver of the minimum funding
standard with respect to any Pension Plan; (h) the filing by the PBGC of a
petition under Section 4042 of ERISA to terminate any Benefit Plan or to appoint
a trustee to administer any Benefit Plan; or (i) the occurrence of a nonexempt
prohibited transaction (within the meaning of Section 4975 of the Code or
Section 406 of ERISA) which could result in liability to
Borrower.
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“Event
of
Default”: Any event set forth in Section 6.1.
“Excusable
Delay” means a delay, not to exceed a total of thirty (30) days, caused by
unusually adverse weather conditions which have not been taken into account
in
the construction schedule, fire, earthquake or other acts of God, strikes,
lockouts, acts of public enemy, riots or insurrections or any other unforeseen
circumstances or events beyond the control of Borrower (except financial
circumstances or events or matters which may be resolved by the payment of
money), and as to which Borrower notifies Agent in writing within five (5)
days
after such occurrence; provided, however, no Excusable Delay shall extend the
Completion Date without the prior written consent of Agent, in its reasonable
discretion, or suspend or xxxxx any obligation of Borrower or any Guarantor
or
any other person to pay any money.
“Federal
Funds Rate”: As of any date of determination, the rate set forth in the weekly
statistical release designated as H.15(519), or any successor publication,
published by the Federal Reserve Board (including any such successor,
"H.15(519)") for such date opposite the caption "Federal Funds (Effective)".
If
for any relevant date such rate is not yet published in H.15(519), the rate
for
such date will be the rate set forth in the daily statistical release designated
as the Composite 3:30 p.m. Quotations for U.S. Government Securities, or any
successor publication, published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
(including any such successor, the "Composite 3:30 p.m. Quotation") for such
date under the caption "Federal Funds Effective Rate". If on any relevant date
the appropriate rate for such date is not yet published in either H.15(519)
or
the Composite 3:30 p.m. Quotation, the rate for such date will be the arithmetic
mean of the rates for the last transaction in overnight Federal funds arranged
prior to 9:00 a.m. (New York City time) on that date by each of three leading
brokers of Federal funds transactions in New York City selected by
Agent.
“Fee
Letter”: That certain Fee Letter between Borrower and U.S. Bank dated as of
August 21, 2008.
“GAAP”:
Generally accepted accounting principles set forth in the opinions and
pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute
of
Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial
Accounting Standards Board or in such other statements by such other entity
as
may be approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession, which
are
applicable to the circumstances as of any date of
determination.
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“General
Contractor”: The general contractor approved by Agent for construction of the
Improvements, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned
or
delayed.
“Governmental
Authority”: Means any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, including any
court, department, commissions, board, bureau, agency, administration, service,
district or other instrumentality of any governmental entity.
“Governmental
Requirements”: All laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, and governmental rules,
regulations and requirements applicable to Borrower, Agent and the
Property.
“Guarantor”:
GameTech Mexico S. de. X.X. de C.V, GameTech Canada Corporation and GameTech
Arizona Corporation, collectively and jointly and severally, together with
any
Subsidiary which becomes a Guarantor after the date hereof pursuant to the
provisions of Section 5.26.
“Guaranty”:
That certain Guaranty of even date herewith executed by Guarantor in favor
of
Agent, as supplemented from time to time as provided therein.
“Hazardous
Materials”: Means materials, chemicals, substances, compounds, wastes,
pollutants and contaminants, in any form, including all explosive or radioactive
substances or wastes, mold, petroleum or petroleum distillates, asbestos or
asbestos-containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, radon gas and
infectious or medical wastes, in each case to the extent regulated pursuant
to
any Environmental Law.
“Improvements”:
The buildings and improvements which are to be placed or constructed upon the
Land in accordance with the Plans approved by Agent in accordance with Section
3.2(c).
“In
Balance”: Shall have the meaning given such term in Section 3.3.
“Inspecting
Architect”: Any independent architect, engineer or consultant selected by
Agent.
“IP
Security Agreement”: That certain Intellectual Property Security Agreement of
even date executed by Borrower in favor of Agent.
“Land”:
The land legally described on Exhibit C attached hereto and hereby made a part
hereof.
“Lead
Arranger”: Means U.S. Bank National Association, as the lead arranger of the
Loans.
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“Lenders”:
Each Lender that is a party to this Agreement and which hereafter becomes party
to this Agreement, collectively, and each of their respective permitted
successors and assigns.
“L/C
Advance”: An advance of proceeds pursuant to the Line of Credit Loan.
“L/C
Draw
Request”: A written request by Borrower for an advance of Line of Credit Loan
proceeds under this Agreement in substantially the form of Exhibit B attached
hereto.
“L/C
Expiration Date” Shall having the meaning given in Section 1.2.
“L/C
Lender”: Means a Lender with an outstanding Line of Credit
Commitment.
“L/C
Note”: The Revolving Promissory Note of even date herewith, executed and
delivered by Borrower to the order of Agent for the benefit of the L/C Lenders,
in the aggregate maximum principal amount of up to Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000), to evidence the Line of Credit Loan, as the same may be amended,
modified, replaced or substituted from time to time.
“Line
of
Credit Commitment”: Shall have the meaning given in Section 1.1(a).
“Line
of
Credit Commitment Percentage”: Means a Lender’s share of all right, title and
interest in the Line of Credit Loan.
“Line
of
Credit Loan”: Shall have the meaning given in Section 1.1(a)
“Loan
or
Loans”: Means a extension of credit by a Lender under this Agreement in the form
of a Line of Credit Loan and/or the Term Loan, as the context
requires.
“Loan
Documents”: The documents described in this Agreement, which evidence and secure
the Loan, including, but not limited to, the Note, the Deed of Trust, this
Agreement, the Assignments, the Control Agreement, the IP Security Agreement,
the Security Agreement, the Environmental Indemnity, the Guaranty, any Swap
Contracts and including any amendments thereof and supplements thereto executed
by Borrower, Guarantor and/or and Agent.
“Majority
Lenders”: Lenders holding, in the aggregate, not less than fifty one percent
(51%) of the Committed Amount or, if no such principal amount is then
outstanding, not less than fifty one percent (51%) of the Commitment
Percentages; provided, however, that unless there is only one Lender with
respect to a particular Loan, Majority Lenders shall not be less than two
Lenders.
“Maturity
Date”: Means the respective maturity dates of the Notes as provided therein.
“Note
and
Notes”: Means the L/C Note and/or the Term Note, as the context
requires.
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“Obligations”:
The obligations of Borrower to Agent and the Lenders described in the Loan
Documents and any other obligations of the Borrower to the Lenders of any nature
whatsoever.
“PBGC”:
Means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
“Permitted
Encumbrances”: The liens, charges and encumbrances on title to the Property
listed on Exhibit D hereto, if any.
“Person”:
Any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, partnership (general
or limited), limited liability partnership, joint venture, firm, association,
trust, unincorporated organization, government or governmental agency or
political subdivision or any other entity, whether acting in an individual,
fiduciary or other capacity.
“Plans”:
The final working plans for the Improvements, including drawings,
specifications, details and manuals, as approved by Agent, which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
“Project
Architect”: Means the architect approved by Agent with respect to preparation of
the Plans.
“Property”:
The Land, the Improvements and the Equipment.
“Protective
Advances”: Any amount advanced or expended by the Agent and/or the Lenders as
reasonably necessary to preserve or protect the Lenders' rights with respect
to
the Loans.
“Regulation
D”: Regulation D (or any substitute regulations) of the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System (or any successor thereto), together with all
amendments from time to time thereto.
“Reportable
Event”: Means, with respect to any Benefit Plan any of the events set forth in
Section 4043(c) of ERISA or the regulations issued thereunder, other than events
for which the thirty (30) day notice period has been waived.
“Restricted
Subsidiary”: Means any Subsidiary of Borrower that is not an Unrestricted
Subsidiary.
“Security
Agreement”: That certain Security Agreement of even date executed by Borrower
and Guarantor in favor of Agent.
“Subsidiary”:
Means a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company
or
other business entity, in each case, of which Borrower is the beneficial owner
of a majority of the shares or securities or other interests having ordinary
voting power for the election of directors or other governing body.
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“Swap
Contract”: Means any agreement, whether or not in writing, relating to any Swap
Transaction, including, unless the context otherwise clearly requires, any
form
of master agreement (the "Master Agreement") published by the International
Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc., or any other master agreement, entered
into between Swap Counterparty and Borrower (or its Affiliate) in connection
with the Loans, together with any related schedule and confirmation, as amended,
supplemented, superseded or replaced from time to time, relating to or governing
any Swap Transaction.
“Swap
Counterparty”: Means any of the Lenders or an Affiliate of any of the Lenders,
in its capacity as counterparty under any Swap Contract.
“Swap
Transaction”: Means (a) any and all rate swap transactions, basis swaps, forward
rate transactions, commodity swaps, commodity options, forward commodity
contracts, equity or equity index swaps or options, bond or bond price or bond
index swaps or options or forward bond or forward bond price or forward bond
index transactions, interest rate options, forward foreign exchange
transactions, cap transactions, floor transactions, collar transactions,
currency swap transactions, cross-currency rate swap transactions, currency
options, or any other similar transactions or any combination of any of the
foregoing (including any options to enter into any of the foregoing), whether
or
not any such transaction is governed by or subject to any Master Agreement,
or
(b) any and all transactions of any kind, and the related confirmations, which
are subject to the terms and conditions of, or governed by, any form of Master
Agreement (as such agreement may be amended, restated, extended, supplemented
or
otherwise modified in writing from time to time), including any such obligations
or liabilities under any Master Agreement, entered into between Swap
Counterparty and Borrower (or its Affiliate) in connection with the
Loans.
“Sworn
Construction Cost Statement”: An itemized, certified budget for construction of
the Improvements, signed and sworn to by Borrower, approved by Agent pursuant
to
the provisions of Section 3.2 (d) as the same may be amended or supplemented
with the approval of Agent from time to time, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
“Term
Closing Disbursement”: That portion of the Term Loan disbursed on the Closing
Date, in accordance with a settlement statement approved by Borrower and Agent,
for (i) refinancing of existing debt of Borrower, (ii) acquisition of the
Property, (iii) deposit into the Control Account of the sum of $2,250,000 and
(iv) closing costs, expenses and fees payable under this Agreement.
“Term
Loan”: Shall have the meaning given in Section 1.5.
“Term
Loan Commitment”: Means the principal amount of Thirty Eight Million Dollars
($38,000,000).
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“Term
Loan Commitment Percentage”: Means a Lender’s share of all right, title and
interest in the Term Loan.
“Term
Lender”: Means a Lender with an outstanding Term Loan Commitment
“Term
Note”: The Promissory Note of even date herewith, each executed and delivered by
Borrower to the order of Agent for the benefit of the Term Lenders, in the
aggregate maximum principal amount of Thirty Eight Million Dollars
($38,000,000), to evidence the Term Loan, as the same may be amended, modified,
replaced or substituted from time to time.
“Tests”:
Such soil tests, chemical tests, materials tests and other tests and analyses
as
are reasonably required to confirm, with relative certainty, the absence of
toxic or hazardous substances from the Property.
“Title
Company”: Xxxxxxx Title Guaranty Company.
“Title
Policy”: A loan policy of title insurance in favor of Agent issued by the Title
Company and complying with the requirements of Exhibit E attached hereto and
hereby made a part hereof.
“Unrestricted
Subsidiary”: Means a Subsidiary of Borrower which (a) has no indebtedness other
than non-recourse debt, (b) is not a party to any agreement, contract,
arrangement or understanding with Borrower or any of its other Subsidiaries
unless the terms there are no less favorable to the Borrower or its other
Subsidiaries than those that might be obtained from Persons who are not
Affiliated with Borrower or its Subsidiaries, (c) is a Person with respect
to
which neither Borrower nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries has any direct
or
indirect obligation (i) to subscribe for additional ownership interest or (ii)
to maintain or preserve such Person’s financial condition or to cause such
Person to achieve any specified levels of operating results; and (d) has not
guaranteed or otherwise directly or indirectly provided credit support for
any
indebtedness of Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary.
“U.S.
Bank”: U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking association, in its
capacity as a Lender, and not as Agent.
“USA
PATRIOT Act”: Means The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing
Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001
(Title III of Pub. L. No. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)), as amended
or modified from time to time.
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I.
LOAN FACILITIES
1.1 Line
of Credit Commitment.
(a) During
the Availability Period described below, each L/C Lender severally, but not
jointly, agrees to provide a line of credit (the “Line of Credit Loan”) to the
Borrower, pro rata in accordance with its Line of Credit Commitment Percentage.
The amount of the line of credit (the "Line of Credit Commitment") is Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000).
(b) This
is a
revolving line of credit. During the Availability Period, the Borrower may
repay
principal amounts and reborrow them.
(c) The
Borrower agrees not to permit the principal balance outstanding under the Line
of Credit Loan to exceed the Line of Credit Commitment. If the Borrower exceeds
this limit, the Borrower will immediately pay the excess to the L/C Lenders
upon
the Agent's demand.
(d) The
Line
of Credit Loan will be evidenced by the L/C Note.
1.2. Availability
Period.
The
Line
of Credit Loan is available (the “Availability Period”) between the date of this
Agreement and August 31, 2010, or such earlier date as the availability may
terminate as provided in this Agreement (the "L/C Expiration Date"). Upon the
occurrence of an Event of Default the L/C Lenders may, upon prior written notice
to Borrower, suspend or terminate their commitments to make L/C Advances without
consent of Borrower.
The
Availability Period for the Line of Credit Loan will be considered for extension
provided Borrower has made a request in writing to Agent for extension of the
Availability Period within ninety (90) days prior to the first anniversary
of
the Closing Date and Agent, in its sole discretion, has sent to the Borrower
a
written notice of extension effective as of the L/C Expiration Date (the
“Renewal Notice”) and Borrower has accepted such extension by written notice to
Agent, including Borrower’s agreement to pay the renewal fee, within ten (10)
days after Borrower’s receipt of the Renewal Notice. If the Line of Credit Loan
is renewed, it will continue to be subject to all the terms and conditions
set
forth in this Agreement except as modified by the Renewal Notice. If this line
of credit is renewed, the term “L/C Expiration Date” shall mean the date set
forth in the Renewal Notice as the L/C Expiration Date and the same process
for
renewal will apply to any subsequent renewal of this line of credit. A renewal
fee may be charged at the Agent’s option. The amount of the renewal fee will be
specified in the Renewal Notice.
1.3 Advances
under L/C Loan.
Borrower
shall give Agent notice pursuant to an L/C Draw Request of each requested
borrowing of an L/C Advance. Each L/C Draw Request shall be delivered to Agent
before 9:00 a.m. on the date three (3) Business Days, in the case of a LIBOR
Rate Loan (as defined in the L/C Note) or two (2) Business Days, in the case
of
a Base Rate Loan (as defined in the L/C Note) prior to the proposed date of
such
borrowing. Each L/C Draw Request shall be irrevocable once given and shall
be
binding on Borrower. Each L/C Draw Request shall be executed by a representative
of Borrower duly designated and authorized by Borrower to sign L/C Draw Requests
(an “Authorized Signer”) in a writing addressed to Agent. As of the date hereof,
either of Xxx Xxxxxxxxx, President or Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, CFO, acting alone, is
an
Authorized Signer. The L/C Lenders shall use best efforts to fund all L/C Draw
Requests on the next Business Day following receipt of a completed L/C Draw
Request. In lieu of submitting an L/C Draw Request, and provided no Event of
Default has occurred and remains continuing, and until thirty-five (35) days
prior to the L/C Expiration Date, Advances may be funded and payments made
in
connection with Treasury Management Services provided by U.S. Bank, in its
capacity as L/C Lender and advances made to Borrower under such Treasury
Management Services shall be deemed to be L/C Advances hereunder. In this
regard, U.S. Bank reserves the right to terminate use of the commercial loan
sweep service in connection with the L/C Loan upon one (1) Business Day written
notice thereof to Borrower. Subject to the satisfaction of all applicable
conditions, the L/C Lenders, in their respective pro rata shares, will make
the
proceeds of such borrowings available to Borrower no later than 11:00 a.m.
on
the date and at the account specified by Borrower in such L/C Draw
Request
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1.4 Letters
of Credit.
(a) During
the Availability Period, at the request of the Borrower, the L/C Lenders, pro
rata according to their Line of Credit Commitment Percentages, will
issue:
(i) commercial
letters of credit with a maximum maturity not to extend beyond the L/C
Expiration Date. Each commercial letter of credit will require drafts payable
at
sight.
(ii) standby
letters of credit with a maximum maturity not to extend beyond the L/C
Expiration Date.
(b) The
amount of the letter[s] of credit outstanding at any one time (including the
drawn and unreimbursed amounts of the letter[s] of credit) may not exceed Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000).
(c) In
calculating the principal amount outstanding under the Line of Credit Loan,
the
calculation shall include the amount of any letters of credit outstanding,
including amounts drawn on any letters of credit and not yet
reimbursed.
(d) The
Borrower agrees:
(i) Any
sum
drawn under a letter of credit shall be added to the principal amount
outstanding under the L/C Note and will bear interest and be due as described
in
the L/C Note.
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(ii) If
there
is a default under this Agreement, upon written demand from Agent to immediately
prepay and make the L/C Lenders whole for any outstanding letters of
credit.
(iii) The
issuance of any letter of credit and any amendment to a letter of credit is
subject to the Agent's written approval, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed and must be in form and content
reasonably satisfactory to the Agent and in favor of a beneficiary acceptable
to
the Agent, in its reasonable discretion.
(iv) To
sign
the Agent's then current form Application and Agreement for Commercial Letter
of
Credit. Borrower acknowledges that Agent has previously delivered to Borrower
the form of such agreements in effect on the date hereof.
(v) To
pay:
(x) a fronting fee to Agent for issuance of a letter of credit equal to 0.125%
of the face amount of each letter of credit issued, payable upon issuance of
each letter of credit, plus Agent’s other customary fees that the Agent notifies
the Borrower will be charged for issuing and processing letters of credit for
the Borrower, payable within ten Business Days after demand by Agent and (y)
a
fee equal to 2.00% per annum on the aggregate amount of all outstanding letters
of credit, payable quarterly, in arrears on the tenth Business Day after the
end
of each March, June, September and December, commencing with the first such
date
to occur after the issuance of a letter of credit hereunder.
1.5 The
Term Loan.
Subject
to the terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement, each Term Lender
severally, but not jointly, agrees to lend to Borrower, pro rata in accordance
with its Term Loan Commitment Percentage, and Borrower agrees to borrow from
the
Term Lenders, a term loan in the principal amount of Thirty Eight Million
Dollars ($38,000,000) (the “Term Loan”) in accordance with the terms hereof on
the Closing Date, for the purpose of (i) refinancing existing debt of Borrower,
(ii) the acquisition of the Property, (iii) funding the sum of $2,250,000 into
the Control Account and (iv) constructing the Improvements and otherwise
developing the Property. The Term Loan shall be evidenced by the Term Note.
1.6 Construction
Proceeds.
Borrower acknowledges that a portion of the Term Loan shall be used to pay
for
costs of construction of the Improvements. Borrower authorizes Agent to deposit
the Construction Proceeds into a deposit account with Agent on the Closing
Date
to be disbursed from time to time in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement. Borrower further acknowledges that the Term Loan shall be deemed
fully advanced to Borrower notwithstanding the deposit of the Construction
Proceeds with Agent and Borrower shall be obligated to pay interest on the
full
amount of the Term Loan from the Closing Date. Agent shall hold the Construction
Proceeds in an interest-bearing account of Agent’s reasonable selection with
interest earned thereon to be part of the Construction Proceeds. The
Construction Proceeds are hereby pledged to Agent as agent for the benefit
of
the Term Lenders as additional security for the Loans, and Borrower hereby
grants and conveys to Agent, as agent for the Term Lenders a security interest
in all funds so deposited with Agent, as additional security for the Term Loan.
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1.7 Fees.
On the
date hereof and on or before the dates set forth therein, Borrower shall pay
U.S. Bank all fees, costs and expenses referenced in the Fee Letter.
II.
CONDITIONS
OF BORROWING
Neither
Agent nor the Lenders shall be required to make any advances hereunder until
the
requirements and conditions set forth below and in Article III have been
completed and fulfilled to the reasonable satisfaction of Agent, at Borrower's
sole cost and expense. It is agreed, however, that Agent and the Lenders may,
in
their discretion, make advances prior to completion and fulfillment of any
or
all of such requirements and conditions, without waiving its right to require
such completion and fulfillment before any additional advances are made.
2.1 Loan
Documents.
On or
before the date of closing of the Loans, Borrower shall execute and deliver
(or
cause to be executed and delivered) to Agent the following documents in form
and
substance acceptable to Agent and to its counsel, to evidence and secure the
Loans:
(a) The
Notes
payable to Agent as agent for the Lenders.
(b) The
Deed
of Trust.
(c) The
Guaranty.
(d) The
Security Agreement.
(f) The
IP
Security Agreement.
(g) The
Control Agreement.
(h) All
other
Loan Documents.
(i) Insurance
policies (conforming to the requirements of Exhibit F) written by insurers
reasonably satisfactory to Agent and in amounts reasonably satisfactory to
Agent.
(j) A
flood
zone certification from a qualified Consultant indicating that the improvements
to be constructed on the Property are not located in a flood plain or any other
flood prone area, as designated by any governmental agency; provided however
that if the Property is so located, Borrower shall obtain and deliver to Agent
evidence of flood insurance reasonably acceptable to Agent.
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(k) A
copy of
Borrower's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws certified by the Secretary
of
Borrower as being true, correct, complete, unamended and in full force and
effect), and evidence, satisfactory to Agent, that Borrower and each Guarantor
has complied with the above mentioned documents in executing the Loan Documents;
together with all formation documents for each Guarantor.
(l) Such
other documents as Agent may reasonably require to evidence and secure the
Loan.
To
the
extent permitted by law, Agent may designate which of the Loan Documents are
to
be placed of record, the order of recording thereof, and the offices in which
the same are to be recorded. Borrower shall pay all documentary, recording
and/or registration taxes and/or fees, if any, due upon the Loan
Documents.
2.2 Recordation
of Deed of Trust; Title Insurance.
The
Deed of Trust shall have recorded, and Agent shall have received the Title
Company’s commitment to issue the Title Policy.
2.3 Opinion
of Borrower's Attorneys.
Agent
shall have received from counsel for Borrower and Guarantor a current written
opinion or opinions, in scope, form and substance reasonably acceptable to
Agent.
2.4 Fees.
Borrower shall have paid to U.S. Bank each of the fees required pursuant to
the
terms of the Fee Letter.
III.
DISBURSEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PROCEEDS
3.1 General.
Subject
to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and provided no Event
of Default has occurred and is continuing, Agent shall make disbursements from
the Construction Proceeds in such amounts as Borrower may request in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement. All monies disbursed by Agent and the Lenders
from the Construction Proceeds (including amounts payable to Agent and the
Lenders and disbursed by Agent and the Lenders to themselves pursuant to the
terms hereof) shall constitute loans made to Borrower under this Agreement,
evidenced by the Term Note and this Agreement and secured by the other Loan
Documents, and interest shall be computed thereon, as prescribed by this
Agreement and the Term Note, from the Closing Date.
Agent
reserves the right to disburse amounts which are allocated to any of the
designated items in the Sworn Construction Cost Statement for such other
purposes or in such different proportions as Agent may, in its reasonable
discretion, deem necessary or advisable. Borrower may not reallocate items
in
the Sworn Construction Cost Statement without the prior written consent of
Agent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or
delayed.
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No
disbursement shall constitute a waiver of any condition precedent to the
obligation of Agent to make any further disbursement or preclude Agent from
thereafter declaring the failure of Borrower to satisfy any such condition
precedent to be an Event of Default. All conditions precedent to the obligation
of Agent to make any disbursement are imposed hereby solely for the benefit
of
Agent and the Lenders, and no other party may require satisfaction of any such
condition precedent or shall be entitled to assume that Agent and the Lenders
will make or refuse to make any disbursement in the absence of strict compliance
with such condition precedent.
In
the
event that the total amount of the Construction Proceeds exceeds the amount
needed to fully pay all cost allocations set forth on the Sworn Construction
Cost Statement approved by Agent, Agent shall disburse such excess sums to
Borrower following Completion.
In
no
event shall Agent have any obligation to make any disbursement if the requested
disbursement, plus the sum of all the previous disbursements, would exceed
the
Construction Proceeds.
Disbursement
of Construction Proceeds, at Agent’s option, may be made by direct or joint
check payment to any or all persons entitled to payment for work or services
performed or material furnished in connection with the construction of the
Improvements. Agent shall not be required to, and has no responsibility to,
supervise the proper application or distribution of funds to third
parties.
3.2 Conditions
to First Disbursement of Construction Proceeds.
Agent
shall not be obligated to make any disbursement of the Construction Proceeds
until Borrower has delivered to Agent the following documents, agreements and
instruments and Agent has notified Borrower of its approval thereof in writing,
such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. It shall
be an Event of Default hereunder if Borrower shall fail to deliver all of the
following documents, agreements and instruments to Agent within fifteen (15)
days after the Closing Date:
(a) The
General Contractor's construction contract, and the fully executed Assignment
of
Construction Agreements and the General Contractor’s Consent attached
thereto.
(b) The
fully
executed Assignment of Architectural Agreements and the Architect’s Consent
attached thereto.
(c) The
Plans.
(d) The
Sworn
Construction Cost Statement.
(e) Borrower's
estimated schedules for construction of the Improvements and for disbursement
of
the Construction Proceeds.
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(f) Copies
of
all building permits required to complete construction of the Improvements
together with a schedule of all necessary licenses and permits which must be
obtained in order to occupy and operate the Property.
3.3 Loan
In Balance.
Agent
shall not be obligated to make any disbursement of Construction Proceeds unless
and until Borrower has provided Agent with evidence, acceptable to Agent, that
the Loan is "in Balance." The Loan is in Balance if all remaining unpaid costs
for Completion of the Improvements, as reasonably determined by Agent, do not
exceed the amount of the Construction Proceeds not yet disbursed by the Agent
plus the amount of the Line of Credit Commitment which has not been advanced
by
L/C Lender.
Notwithstanding
any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that Agent or
Borrower reasonably determines that the undisbursed balance of Construction
Proceeds plus any remaining unadvanced portion of the Line of Credit Commitment
is insufficient to cover any cost allocation set forth on the Sworn Construction
Cost Statement, and/or to complete the Improvements, and to pay all costs and
expenses of completion, it shall notify the other parties hereto of such
determination, and Borrower shall, within three (3) Business Days, deposit
with
Agent funds equal to said insufficiency in order to bring the Loan back into
Balance.
3.4 Inspections.
Agent,
the Title Company, the Inspecting Architect, Consultants and their
representatives shall have access to the Property at all reasonable times and
upon reasonable prior notice and shall have the right to enter the Property
and
to conduct such inspections thereof as they shall deem necessary or desirable
for the protection of the interests of Agent and the Lenders.
Prior
to
Completion, Agent may retain the Inspecting Architect, and any other Consultants
deemed necessary or desirable by Agent, at Borrower's expense (but not to exceed
in the aggregate $25,000 for such Inspecting Architect and other Consultants),
to make periodic inspections of the Property and to review all change orders
relating to the Property. Agent may request the Inspecting Architect, before
any
disbursement of Construction Proceeds is made, to inspect all work and materials
for which payment is requested and all other work upon the Property, review
the
current Construction Draw Request, approve such work and Construction Draw
Request and/or submit to Agent a progress inspection report. Following
Completion, with thirty (30) days written notice to Borrower, Agent may, at
Borrower’s expense, also retain such other Consultants as Agent deems reasonably
necessary or convenient to perform such services as may, from time to time,
be
required by Agent in connection with the Loan, this Agreement, the other Loan
Documents or the Property.
Neither
Borrower nor any third party shall have the right to use or rely upon the
reports of the Inspecting Architect or any other reports generated by Agent
or
its Consultants for any purpose whatsoever, whether made prior to or after
commencement of construction. Borrower shall be responsible for making its
own
inspections of the Property during the course of construction and shall
determine to its own satisfaction that the work done and materials supplied
are
in accordance with applicable contracts with its contractors. By disbursing
funds after any inspection of the Property by Agent or the Inspecting Architect,
Agent shall not be deemed to waive any Event of Default, waive any right to
require construction defects to be corrected, or acknowledge that all
construction conforms with the Plans.
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Notwithstanding
any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that Agent should
reasonably determine that the actual quality or value of the work performed
or
the materials furnished does not correspond with the quality or value of the
work required by the Plans, Agent shall notify Borrower of its objections
thereto, and, upon demand, Borrower shall correct the conditions to which Agent
reasonably objects to Agent’s reasonable satisfaction.
3.5 Responsibility
of Agent and the Lenders.
It is
expressly understood and agreed that neither Agent nor the Lenders assume any
liability or responsibility for the sufficiency of the Construction Proceeds
to
complete the Improvements, for protection of the Property, for the satisfactory
Completion of the Property, for inspection during construction, for the adequacy
or accuracy of the Sworn Construction Cost Statement, for any representations
made by Borrower, or for any acts on the part of Borrower or its contractors
to
be performed in the construction of the Improvements.
3.6 Advance
Procedures.
(a) Borrower
shall submit to Agent a copy of the Sworn Construction Cost Statement for the
Improvements, and shall advise Agent of the names of each Contractor. If
requested by Agent, Borrower shall also furnish to Agent a copy of each contract
with each of the Contractors. Borrower shall keep the Agent advised at all
times
of the names of all Contractors, and of the type of work, material or services
and of the dollar amount covered by each of their respective contracts with
Borrower. It is understood that only Contractors whose names, contract
descriptions and, after a request therefor, contracts have been furnished to
Agent shall be entitled to receive disbursements of Construction Proceeds under
this Agreement. Borrower shall also provide or cause to be provided to Agent
a
date down of the Title Policy upon Completion of the Improvements.
(b) Borrower
shall refrain from commencing construction of, and from accepting delivery
of
materials for, the Property prior to the recording of the Deed of
Trust.
(c) Borrower
may obtain disbursements to Contractors on a percentage of a completion basis
and only to the extent of the amount of the contract work satisfactorily
completed or materials actually incorporated into the Property by each such
Contractor in accordance with his contract, less a ten percent (10%) retainage
("Retainage"), and Borrower agrees that all sums requested hereunder for
disbursement to each Contractor shall not exceed that amount. Borrower may
not
obtain disbursements to Contractors for the cost of materials acquired for
the
Property but not yet incorporated therein, unless the same does not exceed
$10,000, and Agent has approved (1) reasonably acceptable evidence that Borrower
has acquired title to the same and that the same are covered by the insurance
required by the Deed of Trust; (2) the place of storage therefor is on the
Land
or in a secure or bonded warehouse located in the jurisdiction in which the
Land
is situated; (3) the protection and security provided therefor; and (4) a
schedule for the prompt incorporation thereof into the Property, and unless
the
Inspecting Architect has verified and approved the cost and acquisition of
said
materials, their physical presence at the approved storage site, and the
security and protection provided therefor. Agent shall not be required to make
the final disbursement of the Retainage for the payment of the full amount
of
each Contractor's contract until Agent is satisfied in its reasonable discretion
that the Property has been completed substantially in accordance with the
approved Plans, and all requirements set forth in this Agreement have been
fully
complied with, including, but not limited to, the requirements to evidence
Completion, and satisfaction of each of the following
requirements:
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(1) Receipt
by Agent of both (i) lien waivers or releases from all Contractors,
subcontractors, laborers and materialmen employed in furnishing labor or
materials in connection with the construction of the Improvements, and (ii)
title policy endorsements in form and content satisfactory to Agent in its
good
faith discretion (including an endorsement insuring lien free completion of
the
improvements);
(2) The
later
of a period of (i) forty (40) days shall have elapsed after recordation and
serving of a valid notice of completion (as provided in Chapter 108 of the
Nevada Revised Statutes) or if such notice has not been recorded and served,
and
(ii) ninety (90) days shall have elapsed after the date of completion of
construction of the Improvements (as provided in Chapter 108 of the Nevada
Revised Statutes);
(3) If
required by Agent, a certificate of occupancy for the Improvements;
and
(4) Receipt
by Agent of final "as built" plans for the Improvements; and
(5) Receipt
by Agent of such other certificates, assurances and opinions as Agent shall
reasonably require.
(d) Whenever
Borrower desires to obtain a disbursement of Construction Proceeds, Borrower
shall submit a signed Construction Draw Request, in Agent's form, to Agent
and
to the Inspecting Architect at least ten (10) business days prior to the date
on
which the requested disbursement is to be made ("Advance Date"). Borrower shall
also simultaneously submit to Agent the following:
(1) A
certificate relating to each Contractor who is to receive a disbursement from
the advance, signed by the Project Architect, or by another construction
supervisor approved by Agent, stating that each such Contractor has
satisfactorily completed the work for which disbursement (less any required
retainage) is requested in such Construction Draw Request. Such certificate
shall be in the form reasonably required by Agent.
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(2) If
required by Agent, a conditional waiver of mechanic's lien and/or materialman's
lien, executed by the General Contractor in the amount of the lienable costs
of
the Property payable from the requested disbursement, together with a waiver
of
mechanic's lien and/or materialman's lien executed by each other Contractor
to
which any portion of the immediately preceding disbursement ("Prior Advance")
of
Construction Proceeds was paid, covering liens for all work done and materials
supplied for which disbursement was made from the Prior Advance, in the form
required by Agent and, if appropriate, the Title Company; provided, however,
that with respect to the final disbursement of Construction Proceeds to be
paid
to the General Contractor under its contract, such mechanic's lien and/or
materialman's lien waiver shall be unconditional.
(e) Invoices
and such other supporting evidence as may be requested by the Agent to establish
the cost or value of the Improvements for which disbursement is to be and has
been made.
(f) If
requested by Agent in connection with any disbursement, Borrower shall provide
to Agent an endorsement to and continuation of the Title Policy, showing that
there have been no mechanics' or materialmen's liens filed since the date of
the
issuance of the Title Policy, and updating the effective date of the Title
Policy to the relevant Advance Date, which endorsement shall be provided at
Borrower's expense. If any liens or other matters, which in Agent's sole
judgment jeopardize its security interest in the Property, are disclosed by
said
endorsement and continuation or are in any other manner discovered by the Title
Company or Agent, no further disbursements shall be made until such liens or
other matters have been waived by Agent or satisfied in a manner acceptable
to
Agent. Upon demand of Agent, Borrower shall immediately cause any such liens
or
other matters to be satisfied, of record or bonded, or affirmatively insured
over by the Title Company, or shall make other arrangements with respect to
the
discharge thereof acceptable to Agent.
(g) Evidence
reasonably satisfactory to Agent that no Event of Default (or event that with
the giving of notice and/or the passage of time could become an Event of
Default) shall have occurred and be continuing. In no event shall Agent be
required to make any disbursement of Construction Proceeds unless, at the time
of the disbursement, there shall exist no Event of Default hereunder (or event
that with the giving of notice and/or the passage of time could become an Event
of Default), and all representations and warranties made herein shall be true
and correct on and as of each Advance Date with the same effect as if made
on
that date, unless
Agent has been notified otherwise in writing and has approved the content of
such notice in writing in Agent’s sole discretion.
(h) Agent
may
take such steps as it may deem appropriate, at its option, to verify the
application of Construction Proceeds to work done and material furnished for
the
Improvements, and to vary the disbursement procedures herein set forth, if
the
same becomes necessary or desirable to assure the proper application of
Construction Proceeds and/or to preserve the first lien status of the Deed
of
Trust with respect to disbursements made pursuant hereto, including, but not
limited to, making disbursements directly to subcontractors. However, Agent
shall not be obligated to conduct any such verification or to so vary said
procedures.
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(i) The
Borrower shall keep records showing the names of all Contractors and other
payees to whom disbursements of Construction Proceeds are made, the date of
each
disbursement, and the amount of each disbursement, which records may be
inspected by Agent upon reasonable notice.
(j) In
the
event that the Agent shall determine, in its reasonable judgment, that proper
documentation to support a given disbursement, as required by this Agreement,
has not been furnished, the Agent may withhold payment of all or such portion
of
such disbursement as shall not be so supported by proper documentation, and
shall promptly notify Borrower of the discrepancy in or omission of such
documentation. Such funds shall remain available for disbursement under this
Agreement, and shall be disbursed if and when the requirements thereof and
hereof with respect thereto are later met.
(k) Borrower
shall be responsible for making inspections of the Property during the course
of
construction, and shall determine to its own satisfaction that the work done
or
material supplied by the Contractors to whom disbursements are to be made out
of
each advance has been properly done or supplied in accordance with applicable
contracts with such Contractors. The Title Company and the Agent shall not
be
required to conduct any inspections of the Property.
(l) It
is
expressly understood and agreed that neither Agent nor any Lenders assume any
liability or responsibility for the satisfactory Completion, for the adequacy
of
funds disbursed pursuant hereto to complete the Improvements, for inspections
during construction, or for any acts on the part of Borrower or the Contractors
to be performed in the construction of the Improvements.
(m) Unless
otherwise agreed by Agent, Borrower shall not be entitled to more than two
(2)
disbursements of Construction Proceeds per month.
3.7 Additional
Conditions to Each Disbursement.
In
addition to all other conditions and requirements set forth in this Agreement
and any of the other Loan Documents, Agent may require that each of the
following conditions be satisfied with respect to each disbursement of
Construction Proceeds:
(a) As
of the
date of each disbursement, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity, and no
investigation or proceeding of any governmental body, has been instituted or,
to
the knowledge of Borrower, has been threatened, which in either case would
substantially, negatively affect the condition or business operations of
Borrower or the Property.
(b) As
of the
date of each disbursement, no default or Event of Default under this Agreement
or under any of the other Loan Documents shall have occurred and be continuing,
and no event shall have occurred which, upon the service of notice and/or the
lapse of time, would constitute an Event of Default thereunder.
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(c) As
of the
date of each disbursement, the representations and warranties set forth in
Article IV of this Agreement shall each be true and correct unless Agent has
been notified otherwise in writing and has approved the content of such notice
in writing in Agent’s sole discretion.
(d) As
of the
date of each disbursement, the progress of construction of the Improvements
is
such that it can be completed on or before the Completion Date (subject to
Excusable Delay) specified in this Agreement for the cost originally represented
to Agent, unless Borrower has funded any shortfall.
(e) The
Loan,
as of the date of each disbursement, shall be in Balance as required by this
Agreement, and the undisbursed proceeds of the Construction Proceeds, including
the disbursement then requested, shall be adequate and sufficient to pay for
all
labor, materials, equipment, work, services and supplies necessary for the
completion of the Improvements, including the installation of all fixtures
and
equipment required for the operation of the Improvements except to the extent
Borrower has funded any shortfall.
(f) As
of the
date of each disbursement, the labor, materials, equipment, work, services
and
supplies performed upon or furnished to the Property shall be in substantial
accordance with the Plans, which have not been amended except as expressly
permitted by this Agreement.
(g) As
of the
date of each disbursement, there have been no changes in the costs of the
Property from those set forth on the Sworn Construction Cost Statement, as
amended by any amendment thereto heretofore delivered by Borrower to Agent
and
approved by Agent, if such approval is required by this Agreement.
(h) As
of the
date of each disbursement, all bills for labor, materials, equipment, work,
services and supplies furnished in connection with the Property, which could
give rise to a mechanic's lien if unpaid, have been paid or will be paid out
of
the requested disbursement.
(i) All
claims for mechanics' liens which shall have arisen or could arise for labor,
materials, equipment, work, services or supplies furnished in connection with
the Property through the last day of the period covered by the requested
disbursement have been effectively waived in writing, or will be effectively
waived in writing when payment is made, and such written waivers have been
delivered to Agent or its disbursing agent.
(j) All
funds
disbursed under this Agreement to date have been utilized as specified in the
Construction Draw Requests pursuant to which the same were disbursed,
exclusively to pay costs incurred for or in connection with acquiring,
constructing and developing the Land and the Property, or as otherwise approved
by Agent in writing, and no part of the Construction Proceeds have been paid
for
labor, materials, equipment, work, services or supplies incorporated into or
employed in connection with any project other than the
Property.
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IV.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BORROWER
Borrower
represents and warrants to Agent and the Lenders that:
4.1 Legal
Status of Borrower.
Borrower is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Delaware and is duly registered and qualified
to
transact business in, and is in good standing under the laws of each
jurisdiction where the nature of its business so requires, and has all power,
and has or will timely obtain all necessary authority, permits, consents,
authorizations and licenses necessary to carry on its business, to construct,
equip, own and operate the Property and to execute, deliver and perform this
Agreement and the other Loan Documents; all consents necessary to authorize
the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and of the other Loan
Documents which have been or are to be executed by and on behalf of Borrower
have been duly obtained and are in full force and effect; this Agreement and
such other Loan Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered
by
and on behalf of Borrower so as to constitute this Agreement and such other
Loan
Documents the valid and binding obligations of Borrower, enforceable in
accordance with their terms; and Borrower has complied with all applicable
assumed and/or fictitious name requirements of the state in which it is
organized and of the state in which the Property is located, if
different.
4.2 Title.
Borrower is the owner, in fee simple, of the Land, subject to no lien, charge,
mortgage, deed of trust, restriction or encumbrance, except Permitted
Encumbrances.
4.3 No
Breach of Applicable Agreements or Laws.
The
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and the execution, delivery
and/or performance of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents will not
result in any breach of or constitute a default under any mortgage, deed of
trust, lease, bank loan, credit agreement, or other instrument or violate any
Governmental Requirements, to which Borrower or any Guarantor is a party, or
by
which Borrower or any Guarantor may be bound or affected.
4.4 No
Litigation or Defaults.
Except
as disclosed in Schedule 4.4 attached hereto, there are no actions, suits or
proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of Borrower, threatened in writing
against Borrower, any Guarantor or the Property, or involving the validity
or
enforceability of the Loan Documents or the priority of the lien thereof, at
law
or in equity; and Borrower and/or Guarantor is not in default under any order,
writ, injunction, decree or demand of any court or any administrative body
having jurisdiction over Borrower or Guarantor.
4.5 Financial
and Other Information.
The
financial statements of Borrower and each Guarantor previously or hereafter
delivered to Agent fairly and accurately present, or will fairly and accurately
present, the financial condition of Borrower and each Guarantor as of the dates
of such statements, and neither this Agreement nor any document, financial
statement, financial or credit information, certificate or statement referred
to
herein or furnished to Agent by Borrower or any such Affiliate contains, or
will
contain, any untrue statement of a material fact or omits, or will omit, a
material fact, or is or will be misleading in any material
respect.
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4.6 No
Defaults under Loan Documents or Other Agreements.
There
is no default or Event of Default on the part of Borrower or any Guarantor
under
the Loan Documents or under any other document to which Borrower or any such
Affiliate is a party and which relates to the ownership, occupancy, use,
development, construction or management of the Property or the other assets
of
Borrower; and neither Borrower nor Guarantor is in default or will be in default
in the payment of the principal or interest on any of its indebtedness for
borrowed money, and is not in default under any instrument or agreement under
and subject to which any indebtedness for borrowed money has been issued or
is
secured; and no event has occurred which, with the lapse of time or the giving
of notice or both, would constitute an Event of Default thereunder.
4.7 Property
Costs.
On a
line by line and total basis, the Improvements costs shown on the Sworn
Construction Cost Statement shall be true, correct and complete in all material
respects, and represent the total of all costs, expenses and fees which Borrower
expects to pay or may be or become obligated to pay to construct the
Improvements.
4.8 Utilities,
Etc.
Telephone services, gas, electric power, storm sewers, sanitary sewer and water
facilities are available to the boundaries of the Land, adequate to serve the
Property and not subject to any conditions (other than normal charges to the
utility supplier) which would limit the use of such utilities. All streets
and
easements necessary for construction and operation of the Property are available
to the boundaries of the Property.
4.9 Ownership
of Property.
Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries has good record and marketable title
in
fee simple to, or valid leasehold interests in, or easements or other limited
property interests in, all real property necessary in the ordinary conduct
of
its business, free and clear of all liens except for minor defects in title
that
do not materially interfere with its ability to conduct its business or to
utilize such assets for their intended purposes and the Permitted
Liens.
4.10 Condemnation.
No
condemnation proceeding or moratorium is pending or threatened against the
Land
which would impair the construction, use, sale or occupancy of the Property
(or
any portion thereof) in any manner whatsoever.
4.11 Governmental
Regulations.
Borrower is not subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940,
the Federal Power Act, the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, the
Interstate Commerce Act or any federal or state statute or regulation limiting
its ability to incur indebtedness for money borrowed.
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4.12 Environmental
Matters.
(a) Each
of
Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries is in compliance with all applicable
Environmental Laws (including having obtained all Environmental Permits) and
(ii) none of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is subject to any pending,
or
to the knowledge of Borrower, threatened Environmental Claim or any other
Environmental Liability.
(b) None
of
Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries has treated, stored, transported or disposed
of Hazardous Materials at, or arranged for the disposal or treatment or for
transport for disposal or treatment, of Hazardous Materials from, any currently
or formerly owned or operated real estate or facility.
(c) (i)
None
of the properties currently or, to the knowledge of Borrower, formerly owned,
leased or operated by Borrower or its Subsidiaries is listed or formally
proposed for listing on the National Priorities List or any analogous foreign,
state or local list; (ii) there are no underground or aboveground storage tanks
or any surface impoundments, septic tanks, pits, sumps or lagoons in which
Hazardous Materials are being or have been treated, stored or disposed on at
or
under any property currently owned or operated by Borrower or any of its
Subsidiaries; (iii) there is no asbestos or asbestos-containing material at
or
on any facility, equipment or property currently owned or operated by Borrower
or any of its Subsidiaries; and (iv) there has been no release of Hazardous
Materials by any Person on any property currently, or to the knowledge of
Borrower and its Subsidiaries, formerly, owned or operated by any of them and
there has been no release of Hazardous Materials by Borrower or any of its
Subsidiaries at any other location.
(d) The
properties currently owned, leased or operated by Borrower and its Subsidiaries
do not contain any Hazardous Materials in amounts or concentrations which (i)
constitute, or constituted a violation of, Environmental Laws (ii) require
response or other corrective action under Environmental Laws, or (iii) could
give rise to Environmental Liability.
(e) Borrower
and its Subsidiaries are not conducting or financing, either individually or
together with other potentially responsible parties, any investigation or
assessment or response or other corrective action relating to any actual or
threatened release of Hazardous Materials at any site, location or operation,
either voluntarily or pursuant to the order of any Governmental Authority or
the
requirements of any Environmental Law.
(f) Neither
Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries has contractually assumed any liability
or
obligation under any Environmental Law or is subject to any order, decree or
judgment which imposes any obligation under any Environmental Law.
4.13 Taxes.
Borrower and its Subsidiaries have timely filed all federal and state and other
tax returns and reports or requests for extensions required to be filed, and
have timely paid all federal and state and other taxes, assessments, fees and
other governmental charges (including satisfying its withholding tax
obligations) levied or imposed on their properties, income or assets or
otherwise due and payable, except those which are being contested in good faith
by appropriate actions diligently conducted and for which adequate reserves
have
been provided in accordance with GAAP.
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4.14 ERISA
Compliance, Etc.
(a) Each
Benefit Plan is in compliance with the applicable provisions of ERISA and the
Code.
(b) Except
as
set forth in Schedule 4.14 (b), no ERISA Event has occurred.
4.15 Subsidiaries.
As of
the Closing Date, the only Subsidiaries of Borrower are GameTech Mexico S.
de.
X.X. de C.V, GameTech Canada Corporation and GameTech Arizona Corporation,
and
all ownership interest in such Subsidiaries are owned by Borrower free and
clear
of all security interests of any Person.
4.16 Brokers.
There
are no brokerage commissions or finders' fees due or claimed by any party to
be
due in connection with or with respect to the transaction contemplated hereby
(other than any commission payable in connection with acquisition of the
Land).
4.17 Defects
and Hazards.
Borrower does not know of any defects, facts or conditions affecting the Land
that would make it unsuitable for the use contemplated hereunder or of any
abnormal hazards (including earth movement or slippage) affecting the
Land.
4.18 Permits.
Borrower has obtained, or will timely obtain, all permits which are required
for
the construction of the Improvements in accordance with the Plans and in
accordance with all applicable building, environmental, subdivision, land use
and zoning laws, including all permits for the Improvements, annexation
agreements, plot plan approvals, subdivision approvals (including the approval
and recordation of any required subdivision map), environmental approvals
(including a negative declaration or an environmental impact report if required
under applicable law), sewer and water permits and zoning and land use
entitlements.
4.19 Intellectual
Property; Licenses, Etc.
Borrower has good and marketable title to, or a valid license or right to use,
all of its patents, patent rights, trademarks, servicemarks, trade names,
copyrights, technology, software, know-how, database rights, rights of privacy
and publicity, licenses and other intellectual property rights (collectively,
“IP Rights”) that are necessary for the operation of its business as currently
conducted and as proposed to be conducted. The operation of the respective
businesses of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries as currently conducted and
as
proposed to be conducted does not infringe upon, misuse, misappropriate or
violate any rights held by any Person. No claim or litigation regarding any
IP
Rights is pending or, to the knowledge of Borrower, threatened in writing
against any of Borrower or a Subsidiary. Attached hereto as Schedule 4.19 is
a
list of all IP Rights owned or used by Borrower. No Subsidiary of Borrower
owns
any IP and Borrower shall at all times hold ownership in Borrower’s name of all
IP Rights used in the operation of its or the Subsidiaries’
businesses.
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4.20 Solvency.
On the
Closing Date after giving effect to the Transactions, Borrower and its
Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, are solvent.
THE
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS IN THIS ARTICLE IV, AND ANY ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES
AND REPRESENTATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN AND IN THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, SHALL
BE
DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN RENEWED AND RESTATED BY BORROWER AT THE TIME OF EACH REQUEST
BY BORROWER FOR AN ADVANCE OF LOAN PROCEEDS UNLESS AGENT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED
OTHERWISE IN WRITING AND HAS APPROVED, IN WRITING, THE CONTENT OF SUCH NOTICE
IN
AGENT’S SOLE DISCRETION.
V.
COVENANTS OF BORROWER
While
this Agreement is in effect, and until the Lenders have been paid in full the
principal of and interest on all advances made by the Lenders hereunder and
under the other Loan Document, Borrower hereby covenants as set forth in this
Article V:
5.1 Completing
Construction.
Construction of the Improvements shall commence no later than thirty-one (31)
days after the Closing Date. Borrower shall become a party to no contract that
obligates Borrower to pay an amount greater than $50,000, including the General
Contractor's construction contract, for the performance of any work on the
Improvements on the Property or for the supplying of any labor, materials or
services for the construction of the Improvements, except upon such terms and
with such parties as shall be approved in writing by Agent, which approval
shall
not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. No approval by Agent
of
any contract or change order shall make Agent and/or the Lenders responsible
for
the adequacy, form or content of such contract or change order. Borrower shall
expeditiously complete and fully pay for the development of the Property and
construction of the Improvements in a good and workmanlike manner and in
accordance with the contracts, subcontracts and Plans submitted to and approved
by Agent, and in compliance with all applicable Governmental Requirements,
and
any covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations applicable thereto,
so
that Completion occurs on or before the Completion Date, subject to Excusable
Delay. Borrower assumes full responsibility for the compliance of the Plans
and
the Property with all Governmental Requirements and with sound building and
engineering practices, and, notwithstanding any approvals by Agent, neither
Agent nor any Lenders shall have any obligation or responsibility whatsoever
for
the Plans or any other matter incident to the Property or the construction
of
the Improvements. Borrower shall correct or cause to be corrected (a) any defect
in the Improvements and (b) any material departure in the construction of the
Improvements from the Plans or Governmental Requirements.
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5.2 Changing
Costs, Scope or Timing of Work.
Borrower shall deliver to Agent revised, sworn statements of estimated
construction costs of the Property, showing changes in or variations from the
original Sworn Construction Cost Statement, as soon as such changes are known
to
Borrower.
Borrower
shall promptly furnish Agent with two (2) copies of all changes or modifications
in the Plans, contracts or subcontracts for the Improvements, as approved by
Agent, prior to incorporation of any such change or modification into the
Property, whether or not Agent's consent to such change or modification is
required hereby. No work may be performed pursuant to any change order or
pending change order prior to delivery thereof to Agent. Borrower shall not
make
or consent to any change or modification in such Plans, contracts or
subcontracts, and no work shall be performed with respect to any such change
or
modification, without the prior written consent of Agent, if such change or
modification would in any material way alter the design or structure of the
Improvements or increase or decrease the Improvements cost by $50,000 or more
for any single change or modification, or if the aggregate amount of all changes
and modifications exceeds $100,000 which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned or delayed.
5.3 Balancing
the Loan.
If at
any time the Loan is not in Balance, Borrower shall deposit with Agent, within
three (3) Business Days from Agent's demand, cash equal to the amount necessary
to put the Loan back in Balance, which shall be disbursed toward the payment
of
Property costs prior to any further disbursements of Construction
Proceeds.
5.4 Paying
Costs of Property and Loan.
Borrower shall pay and discharge, when due, all taxes, assessments and other
governmental charges upon the Property, as well as all claims for labor and
materials which, if unpaid, might become a lien or charge upon the Property;
provided, however, that Borrower shall have the right to contest the amount,
validity and/or applicability of any of the foregoing in strict accordance
with
the terms of the Deed of Trust.
Borrower
shall also pay all reasonable costs and expenses of Agent (and, during periods
when a default exists, the Lenders) and Borrower in connection with the
Property, the collateral for the Loans, the preparation and review of the Loan
Documents and the making, closing, administration and repayment of the Loan,
and, reasonable costs incurred in connection with any transfer of the Loan,
including, but not limited to, the reasonable fees of Agent's attorneys (which,
at times when no default exists, shall be limited to reasonable attorneys'
fees), fees of the Inspecting Architect, appraisal fees, environmental fees,
survey and title search fees, title insurance costs, disbursement expenses,
and
all other costs and expenses payable to third parties incurred by Agent (and,
during periods when a default exists, the Lenders), or Borrower in connection
with the Loan. Such costs and expenses shall be so paid by Borrower whether
or
not the Loan is fully advanced or disbursed. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Borrower shall not be liable for payment of the costs and expenses of Agent
and
Lender under this paragraph in excess of $450,000.00; provided, however, the
foregoing limitation shall not apply to reasonable costs and expenses of Agent
and Lender during periods when a default exists, in collecting the Notes or
in
connection with litigation arising from or related in any way to the Loans
or
the Loan Documents. Fees payable under the Fee Letter are not included in fees
and expenses payable under the paragraph nor subject to the foregoing
limitation.
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5.5 Using
Construction Proceeds.
Borrower shall use the Construction Proceeds disbursed to Borrower solely to
pay, or to reimburse Borrower for paying, costs and expenses shown on the Sworn
Construction Cost Statement approved by Agent and incurred by Borrower in
connection with the acquisition and development of the Land, the construction
of
the Improvements on the Land and the equipping of the Improvements, together
with other expenses set forth on the Sworn Construction Cost Statement approved
by Agent and such incidental costs and expenses relating thereto as may be
approved from time to time in writing by Agent. Borrower shall take all
reasonable steps necessary to assure similar use of Construction Proceeds by
its
contractors and subcontractors.
5.6 Keeping
of Records.
Borrower shall set up and maintain accurate and complete books, accounts and
records pertaining to the Property in a manner reasonably acceptable to Agent.
Borrower will permit representatives of Agent, the Inspecting Architect and
the
Title Company to have free access to and to inspect and copy all books, records
and contracts of Borrower at Borrower’s offices during normal business hours and
upon reasonable prior notice. Any such inspection by Agent and/or the Inspecting
Architect shall be for the sole benefit and protection of Agent and the Lenders,
and Agent shall have no obligation to disclose the results thereof to Borrower
or to any third party. Borrower shall maintain proper books of record and
account, in which entries that are full, true and correct in all material
respects and are in conformity with GAAP consistently applied shall be made
of
all material financial transactions and matters involving the assets and
business of Borrower or each Subsidiary, as the case may be.
5.7 Compliance
with Environmental Laws.
Borrower shall (a) comply, and take all reasonable actions to cause any lessees
and other Persons operating or occupying its properties or facilities to comply
with all applicable Environmental Laws and Environmental Permits; (b) obtain
and
renew all Environmental Permits necessary for its operations, properties and
facilities; and (c) in each case to the extent required by applicable
Environmental Laws, conduct any investigation, study, sampling and testing,
and
undertake any response or other corrective action necessary to investigate,
remove and clean up all Hazardous Materials at, on, under, or emanating from
any
of its properties and facilities, in accordance with the requirements of all
applicable Environmental Laws.
5.8 Providing
Financial Information.
Borrower shall furnish such financial information concerning Borrower, any
Guarantor and the Property as Agent may reasonably request, and shall furnish
to
Agent (a) evidence of payment of real estate taxes assessed against the Property
on or before each due date thereof during the term of the Loans, (b) quarterly
financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of income,
retained earnings and cash flow, within forty-five (45) days of the end of
each
fiscal quarter and (c) annual audited consolidated financial statements within
ninety (90) days of the end of each fiscal year of Borrower, including balance
sheets, statements of income, retained earnings and cash flow and supporting
schedules reasonably requested by Agent, with an unqualified opinion from a
recognized independent accounting firm reasonably acceptable to Agent. All
such
financial statements shall be in reasonable detail, shall be prepared in
accordance with GAAP and shall be certified by the party to which they apply
as
true, correct and complete in all material respects.
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Concurrently
with delivery of the quarterly and annual financial statements required above,
Borrower shall deliver to Agent a certificate substantially in the form of
Exhibit I attached hereto (the “Compliance Certificate”), executed by an
authorized financial officer of Borrower setting forth (i) the information
and
computations (in sufficient detail) to establish compliance with all financial
covenants at the end of the period covered by the financial statements then
being delivered to the Bank, and (ii) whether there existed as of the date
of
such financial statements and whether there exists as of the date of the
certificate, any default under this Agreement applicable to the party and,
if
any such default exists, specifying the nature thereof and the action the party
is taking and proposes to take with respect thereto.
5.9 Maintaining
Insurance Coverage.
Borrower shall, at all times maintain the insurance required pursuant to Exhibit
F attached hereto.
5.10 Complying
with Other Documents.
Borrower shall comply with and perform in all material respects its agreements
and obligations under all other material contracts and agreements to which
Borrower is a party relating to the ownership, occupancy, use, development,
construction or management of the Property, and shall comply with all requests
by Agent which are consistent with the terms thereof.
5.11 Compliance
with Laws.
Borrower will comply and, to the extent it is able, will cause others to comply
with all laws and requirements of governmental authorities having jurisdiction
over the processing, approving and recording of any subdivision map, the Land
or
construction or sale of the Improvements (or any of them) and will furnish
Agent
with reports of any official searches for violation of any requirements
established by such governmental authorities. Borrower will comply and, to
the
extent it is able, will cause others to comply with all restrictive covenants
and all obligations created by private contracts and leases which affect
ownership, construction, equipping, fixturing, use, occupancy, sale or leasing
of the Property (or any portion thereof). The Property and the use thereof
shall
be in material compliance with all permits and approvals issued by governmental
agencies with respect to the Property, applicable building, zoning and use
laws,
requirements, regulations and ordinances and such completion and sale will
not
violate any restrictions of record against the Property. Borrower will deliver
to Agent, promptly after receipt thereof, copies of all permits and approvals
received from governmental authorities relating to the use, construction, or
sale of the Improvements.
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5.12 Financial
Covenants.
Borrower shall comply with the following financing covenants:
(a) Cash
Flow Leverage Ratio.
Borrower shall maintain a Cash Flow Leverage Ratio as of the end of each fiscal
quarter for the four (4) fiscal quarters then ended of at least 3.25:1.0. "Cash
Flow Leverage Ratio" means the ratio of Funded Debt to EBITDA. “Funded Debt”
means indebtedness for borrowed money, for capitalized leases and for other
liabilities evidenced by promissory notes or other instruments. “EBITDA” means
net income, plus interest expense, plus income tax expense, plus depreciation
expense plus amortization expense plus or minus any non-recurring losses or
gains (to be determined in the Agent’s sole discretion). This ratio shall be
calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter, using the results of the
twelve-month period ending with that fiscal quarter.
(b) Fixed
Charge Coverage Ratio.
Borrower shall maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of the end of each
fiscal quarter for the four (4) fiscal quarters then ended of at least 1.25
to
1.00. “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” shall mean (a) EBITDA plus rental or lease
expense, minus cash taxes paid, cash dividends and share repurchases and
Maintenance Capital Expenditures divided by (b) the sum of all mandatory
principal payments on interest bearing debt, interest and rental or lease
expense for the relevant period. “Maintenance Capital Expenditures” shall mean
an amount equal to 3% of Net Revenue. "Net Revenue" shall mean total net
revenues of Borrower. This ratio shall be calculated at the end of each fiscal
quarter, using the results of the twelve-month period ending with that fiscal
quarter.
(c) Working
Capital Requirements.
Borrower shall maintain at all times current assets in excess of current
liabilities of at least Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($7,500,000).
(d) Liquidity
Requirements.
Borrower shall maintain at all times a minimum of $2,250,000 in the Control
Account.
5.13 Mandatory
Pre-Payments Upon the Occurrence of Certain Events.
Borrower shall immediately pay the Agent for application to accrued interest
and
payment of principal under the Term Loan, one hundred percent 100% of (i) the
net cash proceeds (which shall mean the gross cash sales price less only
reasonable transaction costs) from the sale of all property of Borrower other
than (x) sales in the ordinary course of business and (y) sale of property
pursuant to Borrower’s move to the Property and (ii) the cash proceeds of any
indebtedness incurred by Borrower other than the Loans and permitted
encumbrances pursuant to Section 5.15.
5.14 Mandatory
Pre-Payments Upon the Occurrence of a Collateral Shortfall.
Commencing with Borrower’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2009, from time to
time for so long as a Collateral Shortfall exists, Borrower shall pay to Agent,
concurrently with delivery of the Compliance Certificate which discloses the
existence of a Collateral Shortfall, an amount equal to fifty percent 50% of
Borrower’s Free Cash Flow for the fiscal year then ended (the “Cash Flow
Payments”). The Cash Flow Payment shall be applied by Agent to accrued interest
and payment of principal under the Term Loan. The Cash Flow Payment shall be
accompanied by a calculation, certified by an officer of Borrower, of the
payment being made. As used herein, a “Collateral Shortfall” will be deemed to
exist when the outstanding principal balance, plus any accrued unpaid interest,
under the Loans exceeds the Margined Collateral Value. “Margined Collateral
Value” means an amount, calculated as of the fiscal year then ending, equal to
the sum of (i) 80% of the total of Borrower’s accounts receivable, (ii) 50% of
the net book value of Borrower’s finished inventory and raw materials, (iii) 75%
of the net book value of all real property and improvements owned by Borrower,
(iv) 100% of the cash held in the Control Account and (v) 50% of the book value
of all other assets owned by Borrower, in each case as disclosed in Borrower’s
most recent 10-K. “Free Cash Flow” means EBITDA as of the fiscal year then ended
less the sum of (i) unfinanced capital expenditures, (ii) cash paid interest
expenses, (iii) cash paid tax expenses, (iv) amortization on any indebtedness
senior to the Obligations and (v) plus or minus the change in working capital
since the end of the prior fiscal year.
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Commencing
with the Compliance Certificate to be delivered to Agent following the fiscal
year ending October 31, 2009, the Compliance Certificate shall contain a
calculation of the Margined Collateral Value as of such date and indicate
whether a Collateral Shortfall exists.
5.15 Ownership
of Personal Property; Dispositions.
Borrower will be the sole owner of all property and assets acquired after the
date hereof, other than leased assets free from any adverse lien, security
interest or adverse claim of any kind whatsoever, except for security interests
and liens in favor of Agent and other liens approved by Agent, in Agent's sole
discretion. Without Agent’s prior written approval, in its reasonable
discretion, Borrower shall not make any disposition of its property or assets
or
enter into any agreement to make any disposition, except:
(a) Dispositions
of obsolete, worn out, used or surplus property, whether now owned or hereafter
acquired, in the ordinary course of business and dispositions of property no
longer used or useful in the conduct of the business of Borrower and the
Subsidiaries;
(b) Dispositions
of inventory, goods held for sale in the ordinary course of business and
immaterial assets;
(c) Dispositions
of property to the extent that (i) such property is exchanged for credit against
the purchase price of similar replacement property or (ii) the proceeds of
such
disposition are applied to the purchase price of such similar replacement
property (which replacement property is actually promptly purchased); provided
that to the extent the property being transferred constitutes Collateral under
the Security Agreement, such replacement property shall be made subject to
the
lien of the Security Agreement;
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5.16 Representations
and Warranties.
Until
repayment of the Notes and all other obligations evidenced or secured by the
Loan Documents, Borrower shall ensure that the representations and warranties
of
Article IV remain true and complete unless Agent has been notified otherwise
in
writing and has approved the content of such notice in writing in Agent’s sole
discretion.
5.17 Trade
Names.
Borrower shall immediately notify Agent in writing of any change in the
jurisdiction of organization or place of business of, or the change in the
legal, trade or fictitious business names used by, Borrower or any Guarantor,
and Agent is hereby authorized to file or record any additional financing
statements, amendments and other certificates necessary to reflect any such
changes.
5.18 Future
Development.
Except
as contemplated by the Plans and this Agreement, Borrower shall not undertake
any on-site construction, demolition or rehabilitation work on the Land without
the prior written consent of Agent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld,
conditioned or delayed.
5.19 Further
Assurances.
Borrower shall execute and deliver from time to time, promptly after any request
therefore by Agent, any and all instruments, agreements and documents and shall
take such other action as may be necessary or desirable in the opinion of Agent
to maintain, perfect or insure Agent's security provided for herein and in
the
other Loan Documents, including the filing or recording of UCC continuation
statements or amendments, the execution of such amendments to the Deed of Trust
and the other Loan Documents and the delivery of such endorsements to the Title
Company, all as Agent reasonably requires, and shall pay all reasonable fees
and
expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) related thereto or incurred
by
Agent in connection therewith.
5.20 Notice
of Litigation, Etc.
Promptly upon receiving notice thereof, Borrower will give, or cause to be
given, prompt written notice to Agent of (a) any action or proceeding instituted
by or against it or any Guarantor in any federal or state court or before any
commission or other regulatory body, Federal, state or local, foreign or
domestic; or (b) any such proceedings that are threatened in writing against
it
or any Guarantor which, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected
to
have a material and adverse effect upon any of their businesses, operations,
properties, assets, managements, natures of ownership or conditions (financial
or otherwise) or which would constitute an event of default or a default beyond
applicable cure periods under any other contract, instrument or agreement to
which any of them is a party or by or to which any of them or any of their
properties or assets may be bound or subject; or (c) any actions, proceedings
or
notices adversely affecting the Property (or any portion thereof) or Agent's
interest therein or any zoning, building or other municipal officers, offices
or
departments having jurisdiction with respect to the Property or the leasing
of
it.
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5.21 Maintenance
of Existence. Borrower and each Guarantor shall maintain and preserve its
respective existence and all rights and franchises material to its respective
business except as otherwise approved by Agent in writing in its reasonable
discretion.
5.22 Permits,
Approvals and Entitlements.
Before
the scheduled commencement of the Improvements, Borrower shall satisfy all
requirements (other than the payment of fees which are provided for in the
budget) for obtaining all permits which are necessary for the construction
of
the Improvements in accordance with the Plans and in accordance with all
applicable building, environmental, subdivision, land use and zoning laws,
and
shall make available to Agent for Agent's review all permits necessary to
construct such Improvements and at Agent's request, shall deliver to Agent
copies of all such permits. During construction of the Improvements, Borrower
shall make available to Agent for Agent's review copies of all sign off cards
relating to the Property and, at Agent's request, shall deliver copies of such
sign off cards to Agent.
5.23 Affiliate
Borrowings.
During
the term of the Loan, Borrower shall cause Guarantors to refrain from entering
into any agreement pursuant to which Guarantors would be obligated as a
guarantor or a surety of any indebtedness except trade debt in the ordinary
course of business.
5.24 Operating
Accounts.
Within
a reasonable time, Borrower shall maintain one or more of the Lenders as its
principal depository bank, including for the maintenance of business, cash
management, operating and administrative deposit accounts. Notwithstanding
the
foregoing, Borrower shall not be required to maintain its foreign country bank
accounts with a Lender.
5.25 No
Other Debt.
Borrower shall incur no other indebtedness, whether secured or unsecured, other
than Permitted Encumbrances and the Loan and trade debt incurred in the ordinary
course of business; provided that the foregoing shall not be deemed to prohibit
up to $1,000,000.00 in the aggregate owing under equipment leases for equipment
to be used by Borrower in connection with its business; and provided further,
however, that in no case may such leased equipment be incorporated into any
improvements as part of the structure thereof or otherwise installed as part
of
such improvements in such a way that the removal thereof would result in
material damage to any improvements.
5.26 Additional
Guarantors and Obligations to Give Security.
At the
Borrower’s expense, within forty-five (45) days after the formation or
acquisition of a Subsidiary that is a Restricted Subsidiary, Borrower shall
take
all action necessary or reasonably requested by the Agent to cause each such
Restricted Subsidiary to execute and deliver to Agent a supplement to the
Guaranty (as provided therein) guaranteeing the obligations of Borrower under
the Loan Documents and cause each such Restricted Subsidiary to duly execute
and
deliver to the Agent a supplement to the Security Agreement (as provided
therein) as additional security for the obligations of Borrower under the Loan
Documents.
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5.27 Dividends
and Distributions.
Not to
declare or pay any dividends (except dividends paid in capital stock),
redemptions of stock, distributions and withdrawals (as applicable) to its
owners other than the stock repurchase program publicly announced by Borrower
on
September 4, 2007.
5.28 Leasehold
Deeds of Trust.
Subject
to the consents of the landlords of such leased properties, which Borrower
shall
use best efforts to obtain, within thirty (30) days after the Closing Date
Borrower shall, at Agent’s election, in its sole discretion, either (i) cause to
be executed and recorded in the appropriate real property records leasehold
deeds of trust or mortgages, as applicable, in form and substance reasonably
acceptable to Agent, encumbering Borrower’s leasehold interests in its leased
property located in Billings, Montana and Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx,
Xxxxxx as security for the Obligations or (ii) landlord waivers and consents
in
a commercial reasonable form. Borrower shall further cause be issued to Agent,
at Borrower’s expense, lender’s policies of title insurance, in form and
substance, and in such amounts, reasonably acceptable to Agent, insuring Agent’s
interest under such deeds of trust/mortgages.
5.29 Change
in Nature of Business.
Without
the prior written approval of Agent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld,
conditioned or delayed, Borrower shall not engage in any material line of
business substantially different from those lines of business conducted by
Borrower and the Subsidiaries on the Closing Date or any business reasonably
related or ancillary thereto or constituting a reasonable extension
thereof.
5.30 Maintenance
of Properties.
Borrower shall maintain, preserve and protect all of its material properties
and
equipment necessary in the operation of its business in good working order,
repair and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted and casualty or
condemnation excepted and consistent with past practice.
5.31 Accounting
Changes.
Borrower shall not make any change in fiscal year except to, upon written notice
to the Agent, change its fiscal year to any other fiscal year reasonably
acceptable to the Agent, in which case, Borrower and Agent will, and are hereby
authorized by the Lenders to, make any adjustments to this Agreement that are
necessary to reflect such change in fiscal year.
5.32 Inspection
Rights.
Borrower shall permit representatives and independent contractors of Agent
and
each Lender to visit and inspect any of its properties, to examine its
corporate, financial and operating records, and make copies thereof or abstracts
therefrom (other than the records of the Board of Directors of Borrower or
a
Subsidiary) and to discuss its affairs, finances and accounts with its
directors, officers, and independent public accountants (subject to customary
access agreements), all at the reasonable expense of Borrower and at such
reasonable times during normal business hours and as often as may be reasonably
desired, upon reasonable advance notice to the Borrower; provided that,
excluding any such visits and inspections during the continuation of an Event
of
Default, only Agent on behalf of the Lenders may exercise rights of the Agent
and the Lenders under this Section 5.33 and Agent shall not exercise such rights
more often than two (2) times during any calendar year absent the existence
of
an Event of Default.
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5.33 Fundamental
Changes.
Without
the approval of the Lenders, Borrower shall not merge, dissolve, liquidate,
or
consolidate with or into another Person.
VI.
DEFAULTS
6.1 Events
of Default.
Any of
the following events shall constitute an Event of Default under this
Agreement:
(a) Borrower
shall default in the payment of principal due according to the terms of any
Note.
(b) Borrower
shall default in the payment of interest on advances made by Agent or Lenders,
or in the payment of fees or other amounts payable to Agent or Lenders,
hereunder, under any Note or under any of the other Loan Documents for a period
of five (5) Business Days after the same is due.
(c) Borrower
shall fail to perform or observe any obligation or covenant (other than those
obligations and covenants described in subparagraphs (a) and (b), above, or
otherwise set forth in subparagraphs (d) through (l), below, of this Section
6.1) under this Agreement or any other Loan Document within twenty (20) days
after receipt of written notice that such obligation was not performed; provided
that, if cure cannot reasonably be effected within such 20-day period, such
failure shall not be an event of default hereunder so long as Borrower promptly
(in any event, within ten (10) days after receipt of such notice) commences
cure, and thereafter diligently (in any event, within forty-five (45) days
after
receipt of such notice, subject to Excusable Delay) prosecutes such cure to
completion; and provided further, however, that notwithstanding the 20-day
cure
period or extended cure period described above in this subparagraph (c), if
a
different notice or cure period is specified under any Loan Document or under
any provision of the Loan Documents as to any such failure or breach, the
specific Loan Document or provision shall control, and Borrower shall have
no
more time to cure the failure or breach than is allowed under the specific
Loan
Document or provision as to such failure or breach.
(d) Any
representation or warranty made by Borrower in this Agreement, in any of the
other Loan Documents, or in any certificate or document furnished under the
terms of this Agreement or in connection with the Loans, shall be untrue or
incomplete in any material respect.
(e) Borrower
shall be in default under the terms of any of the other Loan Documents beyond
any applicable cure period specified therein, and such default shall not be
waived by Agent, or an Event of Default shall exist under the terms of any
such
instrument.
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(f) Subject
to Excusable Delay, work on the Property shall be substantially abandoned,
or
shall, by reason of Borrower's fault, be delayed or discontinued (after work
is
required to have commenced hereunder) for a period of fifteen (15) consecutive
days (or an aggregate of twenty (20) days in any thirty (30) day period), or
construction shall be delayed for any reason whatsoever to the extent that
Completion cannot, in the reasonable judgment of Agent, be accomplished prior
to
the Completion Date.
(g) Borrower
or any Guarantor shall apply for, consent to or permit the appointment of a
receiver, custodian, trustee or liquidator for it or any of its property or
assets; or shall fail to, or admit in writing its inability to, pay its debts
as
they mature; or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors
or
shall be adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent; or shall take other similar action
for the benefit or protection of its creditors; or shall give notice to any
governmental body of insolvency or pending insolvency or suspension of
operations; or shall file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or a petition
or an
answer seeking reorganization or an arrangement with creditors, or to take
advantage of any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, readjustment of debt,
rearrangement, dissolution, liquidation or other similar debtor relief law
or
statute; or shall file an answer admitting the material allegations of a
petition filed against it in any proceeding under any such law or statute;
or
shall be dissolved, liquidated, terminated or merged; or shall effect a plan
or
other arrangement with creditors; or a trustee, receiver, liquidator or
custodian shall be appointed for it or for any of its property or assets and
shall not be discharged within ninety (90) days after the date of his
appointment; or a petition in involuntary bankruptcy or similar proceedings
is
filed against it and is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the date
of
its filing.
(h) Agent
determines that the remaining undisbursed Construction Proceeds are insufficient
to fully pay all of the then unpaid costs of the Property and estimated expenses
of Completion and Borrower fails to immediately deposit with Agent, within
three
(3) Business Days of demand, sufficient funds to permit Agent to pay said excess
costs as the same become payable.
(i) Any
of
the Guaranty or the Environmental Indemnity, at any time and for any reason
ceases to be in full force and effect, or any Guarantor or indemnitor contests
or denies the validity or enforceability of the Guaranty or the Environmental
Indemnity, or gives notice to Agent to such effect, or otherwise attempts to
revoke or repudiate any of the foregoing as to any existing or future
obligations.
(j) Borrower
shall fail to maintain insurance as required by this Agreement or shall fail
to
furnish to Agent proof of payment of all premiums for such
insurance.
(k) A
transfer, encumbrance, lien, change of ownership or other action or occurrence
prohibited by Deed of Trust shall occur.
(l) Any
material adverse change not approved by Lenders in their reasonable discretion
shall have occurred in the financial condition or in the assets or liabilities
of Borrower or Guarantor from those set forth in the latest financial statements
for each furnished to Agent prior to the Closing Date.
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6.2 Rights
and Remedies.
Upon
the occurrence of an Event of Default, unless such Event of Default is
subsequently waived in writing by Agent, Agent shall be entitled, at the option
of Agent, to exercise any or all of the following rights and remedies,
consecutively or simultaneously, and in any order:
(a) Agent
may
make one (1) or more further disbursements of Construction Proceeds, without
liability to make any subsequent advances thereof.
(b) Lenders
may suspend their obligation to make L/C Advances under this Agreement, with
written notice to Borrower.
(c) Lenders
may terminate their obligation to make advances under this Agreement, and Agent
may declare the entire unpaid principal balance of the advances made under
this
Agreement to be immediately due and payable, together with accrued and unpaid
interest on such advances, with written notice to Borrower.
(d) Agent
may
exercise any or all remedies specified herein and in the other Loan Documents,
including (without limiting the generality of the foregoing) the right to
foreclose the Deed of Trust, and/or any other remedies which it may have
therefor at law, in equity or under statute.
(e) Agent
may
cure the Event of Default on behalf of Borrower, and, in doing so, may enter
upon the Property, and may expend such sums as it may deem desirable, including
reasonable attorneys' fees, all of which shall be deemed to be advances
hereunder, even though causing the Loan to exceed the face amount of the Note,
shall bear interest at the Default Rate and shall be payable by Borrower on
demand.
6.3 Completion
of Improvements by Agent.
In
addition, in case of the occurrence of an Event of Default specified in Section
6.1(f) hereof, or any Event of Default caused by, or which results in,
Borrower's failure, for any reason, other than Excusable Delay, to continue
with
construction of the Improvements on the Property as required by this Agreement,
then Agent may (but shall not be obligated to), in addition to, or in concert
with, the other remedies referred to above, take over and complete construction
of the Improvements in accordance with the Plans, with such changes therein
as
Agent may, in its discretion, deem appropriate, all at the risk, cost and
expense of Borrower. Agent may assume or reject any contracts entered into
by
Borrower in connection with the Property, subject to the terms thereof, may
enter into additional or different contracts for work, services, labor and
materials required, in the judgment of Agent, to complete the Property, and
may
pay, compromise and settle all claims in connection with the Property. All
sums,
including reasonable attorneys' fees, and reasonable charges or fees for
supervision and inspection of the construction and for any other necessary
or
desirable purpose in the discretion of Agent expended by Agent and/or the
Lenders in completing or attempting to complete the Property (whether
aggregating more, or less, than the face amount of the Note), shall be deemed
advances made by the Lenders to Borrower hereunder, and Borrower shall be liable
to Agent on behalf of the Lenders, on demand, for the repayment of such sums,
together with interest on such sums from the date of their expenditure at the
rates provided herein. Agent may, in its discretion, at any time abandon work
on
the Property, after having commenced such work, and may recommence such work
at
any time, it being understood that nothing in this Section shall impose any
obligation on Agent or any Lender either to complete or not to complete the
Property. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Section,
Borrower irrevocably appoints Agent its attorney in fact, with full power of
substitution, to execute and deliver all such documents, to pay and receive
such
funds, and to take such action as may be necessary, in the judgment of Agent,
to
complete the Property. This power of attorney is coupled with an interest and
is
irrevocable. Agent, however, shall have no obligation to undertake any of the
foregoing, and, if Agent does undertake any of the same, neither Agent nor
the
Lenders shall have any liability for the adequacy, sufficiency or completion
thereof.
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VII.
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Binding
Effect; Waivers; Cumulative Rights and Remedies.
The
provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon
the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
personal representatives, legal representatives, successors and assigns;
provided, however, that neither this Agreement nor the proceeds of the Loan
may
be assigned by Borrower voluntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, without
the prior written consent of Agent. No delay on the part of Agent in exercising
any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver
thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power
or
privilege hereunder constitute such a waiver or exhaust the same, all of which
shall be continuing. The rights and remedies of Agent specified in this
Agreement shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of, any other rights and
remedies which Agent would otherwise have at law, in equity or by statute,
and
all such rights and remedies, together with Agent's rights and remedies under
the other Loan Documents, are cumulative and may be exercised individually,
concurrently, successively and in any order.
7.2 Survival.
All
agreements, representations and warranties made in this Agreement shall survive
the execution of this Agreement, the making of the advances by the Lenders,
and
the execution of the other Loan Documents, and shall continue until Agent on
behalf of the Lenders receives payment in full of all indebtedness of Borrower
incurred under this Agreement and under the other Loan Documents.
7.3 Governing
Law; Waiver of Jury Trial.
This
Agreement, the rights of the parties hereunder and the interpretation hereof
shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State
of
Nevada in all respects. Borrower hereby waives any right to a trial by jury
in
any action relating to the Loan and/or the Loan Documents.
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7.4 Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which shall
constitute a single Agreement.
7.5 Notices.
Any
notice required or permitted to be given by either party hereto to the other
under the terms of this Agreement, or documents related hereto, shall be deemed
to have been given on the date the same is deposited in the United States Mail,
registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed
to
the party to which the notice is to be given at the address set forth opposite
its name below, or at any other address specified in a notice given by such
party to the other not less than ten (10) days prior to the effective date
of
the address change.
If to Borrower: |
Until
Completion:
|
Gametech
International, Inc.
000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxx,
Xxxxxx 00000
Attention:
General Counsel
With
a
copy to:
Xxxxx
Xxxxxx
Attention:
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Redacted
Following
Completion:
GameTech
International, Inc.
0000
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxx,
Xxxxxx 00000
Attention:
General Counsel
If to Agent: |
U.S.
Bank National Association
|
Commercial
Banking -Reno
One
East
Liberty – Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxx,
Xxxxxx 00000
Attention:
Redacted
7.6 Agent's
Sign.
Agent
may, if it so desires, place a sign of reasonable size on the Land, indicating
that Agent and the Lenders are providing financing for the Property, and/or
may
otherwise publicize its involvement with the Property, including, but not
limited to, issuing press releases, subject to Borrower’s approval, which shall
not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
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7.7 No
Third Party Reliance.
No
third party shall be entitled to rely upon this Agreement or to have any of
the
benefits of Agent's and the Lenders' interest hereunder, unless such third
party
is an express assignee of all or a portion of the interest of Agent and/or
any
Lender hereunder.
7.8 Time
of the Essence.
Time is
of the essence hereof with respect to the dates, terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
7.9 Entire
Agreement; No Oral Modifications.
This
Agreement, the other Loan Documents and the other documents mentioned herein
set
forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the Loan and supersede
all prior written or oral understandings and agreements with respect thereto.
No
modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective
unless set forth in writing and signed by the parties hereto.
7.10 Captions.
The
headings or captions of the Articles and Sections set forth herein are for
convenience only, are not a part of this Agreement and are not to be considered
in interpreting this Agreement.
7.11 Joint
and Several Liability.
If
Borrower consists of more than one (1) individual and/or entity, each of said
individuals and/or entities shall be jointly and severally liable for each
covenant, agreement, representation and warranty of Borrower
hereunder.
7.12 Borrower's
Relationship with Agent and the Lenders.
The
relationship between Borrower, Agent and the Lenders created hereby and by
the
other Loan Documents shall be that of a borrower and a lender only, and in
no
event shall Agent and/or the Lenders be deemed to be a partner of, or a joint
venturer with, Borrower.
7.13 Swap
Transactions.
Borrower may enter into one or more Swap Transactions and Swap Contracts with
the Swap Counterparty on terms that are acceptable to Swap Counterparty in
its
sole discretion for the purpose of hedging and protecting against interest
rate
fluctuation risks with respect to the Loan. Upon the respective Maturity Date,
or such earlier date that the a Loan becomes due by reason of an event of
default, or otherwise, Agent may direct that all existing Swap Contracts be
broken and discontinued, and any and all breakage fees, discontinuance fees
and
any other similar fees and costs with respect to such Swap Contracts shall
become immediately due and payable by Borrower. Unless otherwise specifically
agreed in writing by Borrower, Agent and Swap Counterparty, Borrower's
obligations (including any payment obligations) with respect to any such Swap
Contracts provided by or entered into with Swap Counterparty with respect to
the
Loan shall be secured by the Deed of Trust and all other collateral for the
Loan, and any default by Borrower (after the expiration of any applicable notice
and cure period) under any such Swap Contracts shall, at the discretion of
the
Agent, constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement. As additional
security for the obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents, Borrower
hereby transfers, assigns, and conveys to Agent and grants to Agent a security
interest in, subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, all of
Borrower's rights, titles and interests, but not its obligations, duties or
liabilities for any breach, in, under and to the Swap Contract and each Swap
Transaction, any and all amounts received by Borrower in connection therewith
or
to which Borrower is entitled thereunder, and all proceeds of the foregoing.
At
Agent's option, all amounts payable to Borrower under the Swap Contract shall
be
paid to Agent and shall be applied to pay interest or other amounts under the
Loan. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding the terms of the
Swap Contract, Borrower shall not modify or terminate the Swap Contract without
the prior written consent of Agent.
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Additionally,
Agent shall have the right at any time (but shall have no obligation) to take
in
its name or in the name of Borrower (or its Affiliate) such action as Agent
may
at any time reasonable determine to be necessary or advisable to cure any
default under any Swap Contract or to protect the rights of Borrower (or its
Affiliate) or Swap Counterparty thereunder; provided, however, that before
the
occurrence of an Event of Default, Agent shall give prior written notice to
Borrower before taking any such action. For this purpose, Borrower hereby
constitutes Agent its true and lawful attorney-in-fact with full power of
substitution, which power of attorney is coupled with an interest and
irrevocable by Borrower in any manner, or for any reason, to exercise, at the
election of Agent, any and all rights and remedies of Borrower (or its
Affiliate) under the Swap Contract, including making any payments thereunder
and
consummating any transactions contemplated thereby, and to take any action
that
Agent may deem proper in order to collect, assert or enforce any claim, right
or
title, in and to the Swap Contract hereby assigned and conveyed, from time
to
time to institute and prosecute in the name and at the expense of Borrower,
or
otherwise, but for the benefit of Agent, any and all proceedings at law, in
equity, or otherwise, that Agent may deem proper in order to collect, assert
or
enforce any claim, right or title, of any kind, in and to the Swap Contract
hereby assigned and conveyed, or intended so to be, and to defend and
compromise, at the election of Agent, any and all actions, suits or proceedings
with respect to the Swap Contract, and generally to do all and any such action
in relation thereto as Agent shall deem advisable. Agent shall not incur any
liability if any action so taken by Agent or on its behalf shall prove to be
inadequate or invalid. Borrower expressly understands and agrees that Agent
is
not hereby assuming any duties or obligations of Borrower (or its Affiliate)
to
make payments to Swap Counterparty under any Swap Contract or under any other
Loan Document. Such payment duties and obligations remain the responsibility
of
Borrower (or its Affiliate) notwithstanding any language in this
Agreement.
7.14 Automatic
Deduction and Credit.
So long
as Agent is the sole Lender hereunder, at Agent's option, payments owed by
Agent
as Swap Counterparty under any Swap Contract may be credited against accrued
interest and other payments owed by Borrower under the Loan. Agent will credit
the applicable amounts on the dates the foregoing payments become due; provided,
however, that if a due date does not fall on a Business Day, Agent will credit
the applicable amounts on the first Business Day following such due
date.
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7.15 USA
PATRIOT Act.
Each
Lender and Agent hereby notifies each of Borrower and each Guarantor that
pursuant to the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act, it is required to obtain,
verify and record information that identifies each of borrower and each
Guarantor, which information includes the name, address and tax identification
number of Borrower and each Guarantor and other information that will allow
such
Lender or Agent, as applicable, to identify Borrower and each Guarantor in
accordance with the USA PATRIOT Act. This notice is given in accordance with
the
requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act and is effective as to the Lenders and
Agent.
VIII.
AGENCY PROVISIONS
8.1 Agency.
(a) Appointment
and Authorization.
Each
Lender hereby appoints and authorizes Agent to act as sole administrative agent
under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, authorizes and directs Agent
to enter into the Loan Documents other than this Agreement for the benefit
of
the Lenders, and authorizes the Agent to take such action on its behalf under
the provisions of this Agreement and the Loan Documents and to exercise such
powers as are set forth herein or therein, together with such other powers
as
are reasonably incidental thereto. In furtherance thereof, Lenders hereby ratify
the execution and delivery by Agent of this Agreement, the acceptance by Agent
of all of the other Loan Documents and the terms and conditions of the Loan
Documents. The Agent hereby accepts such appointment as administrative agent.
Agent shall exercise all rights and powers of Agent under this Agreement,
including the administration of the Loan and disbursement of Advances, except
as
otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement. The Borrower, without further
inquiry or investigation, shall, and is hereby authorized by the Lenders to,
assume that all actions taken by the Agent hereunder and in connection with
or
under the Loan Documents are duly authorized by the Lenders.
(b) Non
Liability of Agent and Indemnity.
(1) Agent
shall have no duties or responsibilities except those expressly set forth in
this Agreement or in the other Loan Documents. Agent shall administer the Loan
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement in the same manner
as it customarily does for similar loans for its own account. The duties of
the
Agent shall be mechanical and administrative in nature; the Agent shall not
have
by reason of this Agreement a fiduciary relationship in respect of any Lender;
and nothing in this Agreement or any Loan Document, expressed or implied, is
intended to or shall be so construed as to impose upon the Agent any obligations
in respect of this Agreement or any Loan Document except as expressly set forth
herein or therein. Neither Agent nor any of its respective directors, officers,
agents or employees shall be liable to any Lender for any action taken or not
taken by them under or in connection with this Agreement or under any of the
other Loan Documents. In this regard, Agent may consult with independent legal
counsel, accountants and other professionals or experts selected by it, and
shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it or them in good
faith in accordance with the advice of such legal counsel, accountants or other
professionals or experts. In the absence of gross negligence or willful
misconduct, Agent shall not be liable for any apportionment or distribution
of
payments made by it in good faith pursuant to the terms of this Agreement,
and
if any such apportionment or distribution is subsequently determined to have
been made in error, the sole recourse of any person to whom payment was due,
but
not made, shall be to recover from the recipients of such payments any payment
in excess of the amount to which they are determined to have been
entitled.
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(2) In
the
event the Agent is not reimbursed and indemnified by the Borrower, within ten
(10) Business Days of demand therefor by Agent, each Lender will reimburse
and
indemnify the Agent, and its directors, officers, agents and employees, in
proportion to its respective Commitment Percentage of the Loans (or commitment),
for and against any claims, actions, judgments, costs, expenses or disbursements
of whatsoever kind or nature which may be imposed on, asserted against or
incurred by the Agent, or its directors, officers, agents, or employees in
performing its duties hereunder or under any Loan Document. The obligations
of
the Lenders under this Section 8.1(b) shall survive the payment in full of
all
obligations of Borrower and the termination of this Agreement.
8.2 Resignation
of Agent; Removal.
(a) U.S.
Bank
or any successor agent may resign as Agent at any time by written notice
delivered to the Borrower and the Lenders. Such resignation shall be effective
upon the earlier to occur of thirty (30) days following such notice or a
successor's acceptance of appointment as the Agent. In addition, in the event
of
Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct, Agent may be removed pursuant
to
the unanimous approval of all Lenders by giving thirty (30) days prior written
notice to Agent and Borrower; provided, however, for purposes of calculating
such unanimous approval in this context, Agent shall be deemed a Defaulting
Lender and its Commitment Percentage shall therefore be disregarded and excluded
for voting purposes only.
(b) In
the
case of any of the events described in Section 8.2(a), (1) the Majority Lenders
shall appoint a successor Agent from among the Lenders so long as such successor
meets the requirements described in Sections 8.9(a)(2) and 8.9(a)(3) hereof,
provided, however, that the resigning Agent shall be entitled to appoint a
successor agent who meets the requirements of Sections 8.9(a)(2) and 8.9(a)(3)
as Agent, if the Majority Lenders have not appointed a successor within thirty
(30) days after the date the resigning Agent gave notice of resignation; (2)
upon a successor's acceptance of appointment (and assumption of the Agent's
obligations hereunder arising after the date of such appointment), the successor
will thereupon succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers,
privileges and duties of the resigning or removed Agent; (3) upon the
effectiveness of any resignation or removal, the resigning or removed Agent
will
thereupon be discharged from the duties and obligations of Agent which
thereafter arise under this Agreement; and (4) any resigning Agent shall have
the benefit of any indemnities provided in the Loan Documents and this
Agreement.
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8.3 Administration.
(a) Expenses.
Each
Lender shall reimburse the Agent for its Commitment Percentage of any expenses
with respect to the administration, enforcement or collection of the Loan which
are not reimbursed by the Borrower pursuant to and within the period required
by
the Loan Documents, or if not specified in the Loan Documents, on the date
of
demand therefor made by the Agent. The Agent shall have the right, but not
the
obligation, to incur such expenditures prior to reimbursement therefor by the
Lenders.
(b) Documents;
Information; Inspection.
Except
for the Loan Documents sent for filing or recording (which are not returned
following recording), Agent shall hold and maintain a duplicate set of all
original Loan Documents. The Agent shall promptly deliver to each Lender a
copy
or counterpart of execution copy of each Loan Document. Upon the request of
any
Lender, the Agent shall promptly forward to each Lender a copy of each financial
statement of Borrower or other financial statement for the Property received
from Borrower. Upon request of any Lender, the Agent shall promptly forward
to
such Lender each financial statement of Borrower and Guarantor received by
Agent. The Lenders may, upon reasonable prior notice and during the Agent's
normal business hours, inspect and make copies of such books and records of
Agent that relate to this Loan.
8.4 Actions
by Agent; Required Consents.
(a) Except
as
specified below, Agent shall exercise its sole discretion to act or not to
act
under the Loan Documents. Such discretion may be exercised with respect to
the
granting of approvals, consents, and modifications under the Loan Documents
and
with respect to the exercise or refraining from exercise of rights under the
Loan Documents.
(b) Notwithstanding
Section 8.4(a), the following matters shall require the prior consent of all
of
the Lenders:
(1) any
reduction (other than by operation of the Loan Documents) in the interest rate
under the Loans;
(2) any
reduction in the amount of any payment of any fees payable to
Lenders;
(3) any
change (other than by operation of the Loan Documents) in the Maturity Date
of a
Loan or in the conditions for any extension of the Maturity Date;
(4) any
release, termination, modification or amendment of the Guaranties or any
indemnity provided in the Loan Documents or the release of any material
collateral given as security for the Loans; provided, however, Agent may consent
to the designation of a Subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary or to the
release of a Guarantor provided Agent shall have determined, in its reasonable
discretion, that such designation or release does not have a material adverse
effect on the Loans or Borrower’s ability to perform its obligations under the
Loan Documents;
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(5) any
forgiveness of principal, interest or other amounts payable under the Loan
(other than late fees) or any extension of time for payment of principal or
interest;
(6) any
increase in the Committed Amount;
(7) any
amendment to this Section 8.4(b).
(c) Notwithstanding
Section 8.4(a) or Section 8.4(b), the prior consent of the Majority Lenders
shall be required for the acceleration of any indebtedness under the Loan
Documents, or the pursuit of remedies against the Borrower or Guarantor;
provided, however, if the Majority Lenders cannot agree on a course of action
within thirty (30) days following notice from Agent, Agent may, without the
consent of the Majority Lenders, accelerate the Loans and exercise any and
all
rights and remedies under the Loan Documents and applicable law (and in equity)
that Agent in its sole discretion deems appropriate and in the best interests
of
the Lenders.
(d) In
case
one or more Events of Default have occurred and shall be continuing, and whether
or not acceleration of the Loan shall have occurred, the Agent shall, if (1)
so
requested by the Majority Lenders and (2) the Lenders have provided to the
Agent
such additional indemnities and assurances against expenses and liabilities
as
the Agent may reasonably request, proceed to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement and the other Loan Documents and exercise all or any such other legal
and equitable and other rights or remedies as it may have in respect of
enforcement of the Lenders' rights against the Borrower and the Guarantor under
this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. The Majority Lenders may direct
the
Agent in writing as to the method and the extent of any such enforcement, the
Lenders (including any Lender which is not one of the Majority Lenders so
directing the Agent in writing) hereby agreeing to ratably and severally
indemnify and hold the Agent harmless from all liabilities and expenses incurred
in respect of all actions taken or omitted in accordance with such directions,
provided that the Agent need not comply with any such direction to the extent
that the Agent reasonably believes the Agent's compliance with such direction
to
be unlawful or commercially unreasonable in any applicable jurisdiction. Lenders
also agree, ratably and severally, to indemnify and hold the Agent harmless
from
all liabilities and expenses incurred in respect of all actions taken or omitted
to be taken under Section 8.4(c) above should the Majority Lenders not be able
to agree upon a course of action within the time period specified therein,
and
Agent exercises any and all rights and remedies under the Loan Documents and
applicable law (or in equity) that Agent in its sole discretion deems
appropriate and in the best interests of the Lenders under the
circumstances.
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8.5 Payments.
(a) Interest
Rates and Disbursement Matters.
Lenders
and Agent specifically agree to the following operational and administrative
procedures as between themselves:
(1) Agent
shall notify each Lender by telephone or facsimile of the LIBOR Rate (as defined
in the applicable Note) two (2) Business Days prior to the date on which the
LIBOR Rate shall be effective. Agent shall notify each Lender by telephone
or
facsimile of its Commitment Percentage of a proposed advance of the Loan and
the
date of such disbursement two (2) Business Days prior to such disbursement
with
respect to disbursements which are to bear interest at the LIBOR Rate, such
notice to be delivered by facsimile. Each Lender shall deposit by wire transfer
of immediately available funds to Agent's account as specified on Exhibit G
hereto the amount of such Commitment Percentage no later than 10:00 a.m. (Nevada
time) on the date of such disbursement.
Unless
Agent shall have been notified by any Lender not later than the close of
business (Nevada time) on the Business Day immediately preceding the date for
funding in respect of any advance that such Lender does not intend to make
available to Agent such Lender's Commitment Percentage of such advance, Agent
may assume that such Lender has made such amount available to Agent. In any
case
where a Lender does not for any reason make available to Agent such Lender's
Commitment Percentage of such advance, Agent, in its sole discretion, may,
but
shall not be obligated to, fund to Borrower such Lender's Commitment Percentage
of such advance. If the amount so funded by Agent is not in fact made available
to Agent by the responsible Lender, then such Lender hereby assigns to Agent
any
payments received by Agent from Borrower in repayment of such amount, together
with interest thereon at the rate applicable to such advance.
(2) If
any
Lender fails to deliver funds to Agent for a disbursement by the time required
by subsection (1) above, such Lender shall pay to Agent interest on such funds
(x) at the Federal Funds Rate, for each day (or portion thereof) until such
funds are delivered. Any interest paid pursuant to this section shall be divided
among the Lenders which funded the applicable disbursement.
(3) Agent
shall wire transfer to each Lender at such Lender's account as designated on
Exhibit G hereto (or otherwise specified by each Lender) its Commitment
Percentage of any payments (to the extent payable pursuant to Section 8.5(b))
within one (1) Business Day of Agent's receipt of such payment. Agent shall
pay
to the Lenders interest thereon, at the Federal Funds Rate from the Business
Day
following receipt of such funds by Agent until such fund are paid in immediately
available funds to the Lender.
(4) Any
Lender desiring to make a claim for costs or taxes payable by Borrower shall
deliver a certificate to Agent setting forth the basis and calculation thereof
and the Agent shall forward such certificate to the Borrower. Except as provided
in the Loan Documents, each Lender shall be responsible for any taxes payable
in
respect of amounts paid hereunder. All payments made by Agent to Lenders shall
be made without withholding for taxes, charges, or levies, except as may be
required by law. Each Lender shall on demand from Agent provide completed and
signed copies of certificates required to show exemption of such Lender from
United States withholding taxes.
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(b) Application
of Recoveries.
Except
to the extent otherwise provided in Section 8.7 hereof, all payments made and
actually received by the Agent in respect of the Loan (from any person or
source) shall be applied in the following order of priority:
(1) to
the
reimbursement of any costs incurred by the Agent to administer, enforce, collect
or deal with the Loans (including payments made pursuant to Sections 8.5(a)(2)
and (3) hereof (or to reimbursement of the Lenders to the extent such costs
have
been paid by the Lenders);
(2) to
the
repayment of any Protective Advances (to the extent not paid pursuant to clause
(1) above);
(3) to
the
payment of all interest (including interest calculated at the Default Rate)
due
and payable on each Note;
(4) to
the
payment of fees payable under the Loan Documents;
(5) to
the
payment of any Interest Rate SWAP liabilities; and
(6) to
the
payment of principal of each Note.
(c) Excess
Payments.
If any
Lender shall obtain any payment (whether voluntary, involuntary, through the
exercise of any right of set off or otherwise) on account of its interest in
the
Loans in excess of its Commitment Percentage in the Loan, such Lender will
make
such disposition and arrangements with the other Lenders with respect to such
excess, either by way of distribution, pro tanto assignment of claims,
subrogation or otherwise, as shall result in each Lender receiving in respect
of
the Note held by it its proportionate payment as contemplated by this
Agreements; provided, however, that if all or any portion of such excess payment
is thereafter recovered by the Borrower or other party entitled thereto through
legal action or otherwise, each Lender shall reimburse the party returning
such
excess payment in an amount equal to such Lender's Commitment Percentage of
the
excess payment.
(d) Liability
for Advances.
If in
the reasonable opinion of the Agent the distribution of any amount received
by
it in such capacity hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents might
involve it in material liability, it may refrain from making distribution until
its right to make distribution shall have been adjudicated by a court of
competent jurisdiction, provided that the Agent shall invest any such
undistributed amounts in overnight obligations on behalf of the Lenders and
interest thereon shall be paid pro rata to the Lenders in accordance with their
respective Commitment Percentages. If a court of competent jurisdiction shall
adjudge that any amount received and distributed by the Agent is to be repaid,
each Person to whom any such distribution shall have been made shall either
repay to the Agent its proportionate share of the amount so adjudged to be
repaid or shall pay over the same in such manner and to such Persons as shall
be
determined by such court.
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8.6 Management
of Acquired Collateral.
If,
following any Event of Default, Agent acquires title to the Property by
foreclosure under the Deed of Trust (or by deed in lieu of such foreclosure)
or
Agent realizes upon any other collateral for the Loan, Agent shall hold title
to
such collateral in its own name as Agent for the Lenders to the extent of their
Commitment Percentages. Each Lender hereby irrevocably waives any right to
seek
a partition of any interests in the Property. Agent shall have the sole and
exclusive right to make (or to refrain from making) all decisions with respect
to, and to perform (or refrain from performing) all actions with respect to,
the
leasing, encumbering, use, operation, maintenance, improvement, repair and
restoration of the Property (and any Improvements located thereon) or
disposition of any other collateral; provided, however, that, notwithstanding
anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, Agent shall not, without
the prior written consent of the Majority Lenders, (a) sell (or lease as a
whole) the Property or encumber the Property with a mortgage, deed of trust
or
similar instrument securing indebtedness for borrowed money, or (b) make any
single expenditure with respect to the Property in an amount in excess of
$500,000 (exclusive of taxes and assessments, insurance premiums, utility
charges and expenditures required to comply with applicable laws), (c) make
any
material repairs, restorations and/or improvements to the Property (except
to
the extent required by applicable Governmental Requirements) or (d) dispose
of
any other collateral. Subject to the foregoing, each Lender, pro rata in
accordance with its Commitment Percentage, shall reimburse Agent, on demand,
for
all costs and expenses incurred by Agent in connection with the sale, lease,
encumbering, use, operation, maintenance, improvement, repair and restoration
of
the Property (including all costs and expenses incurred by Agent to pay taxes
and assessments, utility charges, insurance premiums, common area maintenance
charges, leasing commissions, tenant improvement costs, repair costs and
restoration costs). The indemnity provisions contained in Section 8.1(b) above,
shall apply equally to actions (and omissions) by Agent with respect to the
Property so acquired by Agent. Each Lender shall participate pro rata in
accordance with their respective Commitment Percentage in all income, expenses,
profits and losses of the Property.
8.7 Defaulting
Lender.
(a) Defaults.
If for
any reason any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, then in addition to the
rights and remedies that may be available to the Agent and the other Lenders
at
law and in equity, such Defaulting Lender's right to participate in the
administration of the Loan and the Loan Documents, including, without
limitation, any rights to consent to or direct any action or inaction of the
Agent, shall be suspended during the pendency of such failure or refusal.
Borrower acknowledges and agrees that (1) the obligations of the Lenders under
this Agreement are several, (2) no Lender is or will be obligated to lend
Borrower more than the amount set forth in Exhibit I hereto (or the applicable
Assignment and Assumption Agreement) for such Lender, nor to fund any part
of
any advance except upon fulfillment of all applicable conditions precedent
provided herein and in the other Loan Documents, (3) except to the extent
expressly provided in this Agreement, Borrower shall have no recourse or claim
against a non defaulting Lender nor against Agent (so long as the same have
otherwise complied with their obligations under this Agreement), for any
deficiency or any liability, loss, damage or expense resulting from the default
of a Defaulting Lender, and (4) the Commitment Percentage of the Committed
Amount of any Lender shall not be increased or decreased as a result of the
failure by any other Lender to perform its obligation to make an
advance.
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(b) Remedies.
If for
any reason the Defaulting Lender fails to make timely payment to any other
party
to this Agreement of any amount required to be paid to it hereunder, in addition
to other rights and remedies which such other party may have under Section
8.7(a) or otherwise, such other party shall be entitled (1) to collect interest
from the Defaulting Lender for the period from the date on which the payment
was
due until the date on which the payment is made for each day during such period
at the Federal Funds Rate, (2) to withhold or set off, and to apply to the
payment of the defaulted amount and any related interest, any amounts to be
paid
to the Defaulting Lender under this Agreement, (3) to bring an action or suit
against the Defaulting Lender in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover
the defaulted amount and any related interest, (4) to arrange for the purchase
of the Commitment Percentage of the Defaulting Lender as provided in Section
8.7(d), and (5) to advance funds on behalf of the Defaulting Lender as provided
in Section 8.7(e).
(c) Indemnity.
The
Defaulting Lender shall indemnify, defend, and hold Agent and each of the other
Lenders harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities,
and
expense (including attorneys' fees) which they may sustain or incur by reason
of
or in consequence of the Defaulting Lender's failure or refusal to abide by
the
terms of this Agreement.
(d) Purchase
Right.
If a
Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, the other Lenders who are not Defaulting
Lenders shall have the right, but not the obligation, in their sole discretion,
to acquire (pro rata based on the Commitment Percentages of the Lenders
exercising such right) all of such Defaulting Lender's right, title, and
interest in and to the Loan. The purchase price shall be the principal and
accrued interest allocable to the Defaulting Lender's Commitment Percentage
of
the Loan and shall be paid on the closing day of such purchase. On the date
of
closing of such purchase, the Defaulting Lender shall pay the Agent a processing
fee of $5,000. The Defaulting Lender shall retain liability for all obligations
in respect of the Loan and this Agreement arising prior to the date of transfer
and shall execute and deliver such documents as may be reasonably necessary
to
effect such transfer.
(e) Default
Loans.
If a
Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, the other Lenders may (pro rata based on
the
Commitment Percentages of the Lenders exercising such right), but are not
obligated to, make advances to the Agent in the aggregate amount that the
Defaulting Lender is obligated to advance under this Agreement. Such advances
shall be treated as loans made to the Defaulting Lender, shall bear interest
at
the Default Rate (payable on demand), shall be due and payable upon demand,
and
shall be paid prior to any payment being made to the Defaulting
Lender.
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(f) Cumulative
Remedies and Survival.
The
exercise of the above remedies shall not reduce, diminish or liquidate the
Defaulting Lender's obligation for the sharing of losses and reimbursement
of
costs, liabilities, and expenses under the Loan Documents and this Agreement.
The obligations of the Defaulting Lender arising prior to any purchase pursuant
to Section 8.7(d) shall survive any such purchase.
8.8 Representations,
Warranties and Acknowledgments.
(a) Authorization,
etc.
Each
Lender represents and warrants, as of the date hereof, as follows:
(1) Such
Lender has all necessary corporate power and authority to own its interest
in
the Loan and the Loan Documents, and has all necessary corporate power and
authority to perform its obligations with respect to this Agreement and the
Loan
Documents;
(2) The
execution and delivery of this Agreement and all other instruments and documents
executed and delivered in connection therewith by such Lender have been duly
authorized by all requisite corporate action of such Lender; and
(3) No
approval, authorization, order, license or consent of, or registration of filing
with, any Governmental Authority or other person is required in connection
with
such Lender's execution and delivery of this Agreement by such
Lender.
(b) Independent
Decision.
Each
Lender agrees that it has, independently and without reliance upon any other
party hereto, or upon the directors, officers, agents or employees of any other
party hereto, but only in reliance upon information supplied to it by or on
behalf of the Borrower and upon such other information as it has deemed
appropriate, made its own independent credit analysis and decision to enter
into
this Agreement and the Loan Documents. Without limiting the foregoing, each
Lender acknowledges that it has received copies of the Loan Documents and
financial statements, certificates, instruments, documents, affidavits,
resolutions and agreements as it deems necessary to make its credit analysis
and
decisions in respect of the Loan. Each Lender also agrees that it shall,
independently and without reliance upon any other party hereto, continue to
make
its own independent credit analyses and decisions in acting or not acting under
the Loan Documents. Except as specifically provided herein, the Agent shall
have
no duty or responsibility, either initially or on a continuing basis, to provide
any Lender with any credit or other information with respect thereto, whether
coming into its possession before the Closing Date or at any time or times
thereafter.
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(c) No
Reliance.
Each
Lender hereby acknowledges that, except as specifically set forth herein, Agent
(i) makes no warranty or representation to Lenders for any statements,
warranties or representations (written or otherwise, express or implied) made
in
or in connection with the Loan Documents of for the financial condition of
the
Borrower or for the title or the value of any of the collateral for the Loan,
and (ii) shall not be responsible to the Lenders for any recitals, statements,
representations or warranties herein or for the due execution, effectiveness,
legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency, or collectibility
of any of the Loan Documents or any other instrument or document furnished
pursuant thereto or in connection with the Loan or the legality, validity,
enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency, perfection or priority of any rights
in all or any portion of the collateral for the Loan. The Agent shall not be
bound to ascertain whether any notice, consent, waiver or request delivered
to
it by the Borrower or Guarantor or any holder of any Note shall have been duly
authorized or is true, accurate and complete. Agent shall not be required to
make any inquiry concerning either the performance or observance of any of
the
terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement or any of the other Loan
Documents or the financial condition of the Borrower or any of its Affiliates,
or the existence or possible existence of any Event of Default or any default
which, with the giving of notice, passage of time, or both, would become an
Event of Default.
8.9 Assignments;
Participation.
(a) Permitted
Assignments.
Any
Lender may, upon the prior approval of Agent, assign to any affiliate of such
Lender all or a portion of its respective Commitment Percentage of the Loan,
in
such a manner as to create privity of contract between such affiliate and the
Borrower and to make such affiliate a Lender for all purposes hereunder. Any
Lender may, upon the prior approval of Agent, assign to any entity which meets
the following conditions ("Assignee Lender") all or a portion of its respective
Commitment Percentage of the Loan, in such a manner as to create privity of
contract between such person and the Borrower and to make such person a Lender
for all purposes hereunder:
(1) The
minimum portion of the total commitment which the assigning Lender may assign
to
an Assignee Lender shall be Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00).
(2) Without
limiting the power of consent in subsection (4) below, an Assignee Lender (or
its direct or indirect parent) shall be either (A) a commercial lender organized
under the laws of the United States, or any state thereof, and having total
assets in excess of Two Billion Dollars ($2,000,000,000) or (B) a commercial
bank organized under the laws of any other country which has total assets in
excess of Ten Billion Dollars ($10,000,000,000), (C) any other financial
institution which has total assets in excess of Ten Billion Dollars
($10,000,000,000), or (D) a financial institution whose deposits are insured
by
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
(3) The
senior unsecured debt of an Assignee Lender (or its direct or indirect parent)
shall have a rating of Baa 2 or higher from Xxxxx'x Investors Service, Inc.
or a
comparable rating agency.
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(4) Such
assignment shall have been approved by Agent, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld. No sub assignments shall be permitted.
(5) The
Assignee Lender shall have paid to the Agent an administrative fee of $5,000.00
to process the admission of such Assignee Lender.
(6) The
Assignee Lender shall not be Borrower or any of Borrower's
Affiliates.
(b) Assignment
and Assumption.
The
Borrower and Agent may continue to deal solely and directly with the assigning
Lender in connection with the interest so assigned to an Assignee Lender (or
to
an affiliate of such Lender) until such time as (i) written notice of such
assignment, together with payment instructions, addresses and related
information with respect to the Assignee Lender (or such affiliate) shall have
been given to the Borrower and Agent by the assigning Lender and the Assignee
Lender (or such affiliate); (ii) the assigning Lender and the Assignee Lender
(or such affiliate) shall have delivered to the Borrower and Agent an Assignment
and Assumption.
Within
ten (10) Business Days after written request, Borrower will execute and deliver
to Agent an appropriate replacement promissory note or replacement promissory
notes in favor of each assignee (and assignor, if such assignor is retaining
a
portion of its Commitment Percentage and advances) reflecting such assignee's
(and assignor's) Commitment Percentage of the Committed Amount. Upon execution
and delivery of such replacement promissory note(s) the original promissory
note
or notes evidencing all or a portion of the Commitment Percentage of the
Committed Amount and advances being assigned shall be canceled and returned
to
Borrower.
(c) Notice
by Agent.
Promptly following receipt by Agent of an executed Assignment and Assumption,
Agent shall give notice to the Borrower and to the Lenders of: (i) the
effectiveness of the assignment by the assigning Lender to the Assignee Lender
(or the affiliate of the Lender); and (ii) the revised percentages and maximum
amounts of the Commitment Percentage of the Committed Amount in effect as a
result of such assignment.
(d) Adjustment
of Shares.
Immediately upon delivery of the Assignment and Assumption to Agent, this
Agreement shall be deemed to be amended to the extent, but only to the extent,
necessary to reflect the addition of the Assignee Lender (or affiliate of the
Lender) and the resulting adjustment of the Commitment Percentage arising
therefrom. The Commitment Percentage of the Committed Amount assigned to each
Assignee Lender (or such affiliate) shall reduce the Commitment Percentage
of
the Committed Amount of the assigning Lender by a like amount.
(e) Rights
of Assignee.
From
and after the date upon which Agent notifies the assigning Lender that it has
received an executed Assignment and Assumption: (1) the Assignee Lender (or
the
Lender's affiliate) thereunder shall be a party to this Agreement and, to the
extent that rights and obligations hereunder have been assigned to it pursuant
to such Assignment and Assumption, shall have the rights and obligations of
a
Lender under this Agreement; provided, however, that the Assignee Lender's
consent shall be required only with respect to matters particularly set forth
in
Sections 8.4(b)(1), (3), (4) and (7) hereof, and (2) the assigning Lender shall,
to the extent that rights and obligations under this Agreement have been
assigned by it pursuant to such Assignment and Assumption, relinquish its rights
and be released from its obligations under this Agreement.
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(f) Assignee's
Agreements.
By
executing and delivering an Assignment and Assumption, the Assignee Lender
(or
the Lender's affiliate) thereunder confirms and agrees as follows: (1) other
than as provided in such Assignment and Assumption, the assigning Lender makes
no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to
any
statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with this
Agreement or the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness,
sufficiency or value of this Agreement, the Note or any other instrument or
document furnished pursuant to the Loan; (2) the assigning Lender makes no
representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to the
financial condition of the Borrower or any other parties or the performance
or
observance by the Borrower of any of its obligations under the Note and this
Agreement; (3) the Assignee Lender (or such affiliate) has received a copy
of
this Agreement, together with such other documents and information as the
Assignee Lender (or such affiliate) has deemed appropriate to make its own
credit analysis and decision to enter into the Assignment and Assumption; (4)
the Assignee Lender (or such affiliate) will, independently and without reliance
upon Agent, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking
action under this Agreement; (5) the Assignee Lender (or such affiliate) hereby
appoints and authorizes Agent to take such action as administrative agent on
its
behalf and to exercise such powers under the Loan Documents and this Agreement
as are delegated to Agent thereunder and hereunder, together with such powers
as
are reasonably incidental thereto; and (6) the Assignee Lender (or such
affiliate) agrees that it will perform all of the obligations which by the
terms
of this Agreement are required to be performed by it as a Lender and confirms
the representations and warranties of the assigning Lender under this
Agreement.
(g) Participations.
Any
Lender may sell a participation interest in all or any portion of the Loan
without the prior consent of the Agent and the other Lenders; provided, however,
the voting rights of any participants shall be limited to actions with respect
to increases in the maximum Committed Amount, extensions of the maturity date
beyond the extension option terms and changes in the interest rates applicable
to the Loan.
8.10 Other
Business.
The
Agent and each Lender may accept deposits from, lend money to, and generally
engage in any kind of banking, trust or other business with Borrower or any
affiliate of Borrower as if it were not performing the duties specified herein,
and may accept fees and other considerations from the Borrower or any such
affiliate for services in connection with this Agreement and otherwise without
having to account for the same to the other parties hereto.
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8.11 Consents.
If the
Agent requests in writing consent or approval from the Lenders and any Lender
does not respond to such request within five (5) Business Days (or such other
period as may be provided herein), such Lender shall be deemed to have given
such consent or approval.
8.12 Agent
as Lender.
In its
individual capacity as a Lender, U.S. Bank shall have the same obligations
and
the same rights, powers and privileges in respect to its Commitment Percentage
and the Advances made by it, and as the holder of any Note as it would have
were
it not also the Agent.
8.13 Notification
of Defaults and Events of Default.
Each
Lender hereby agrees that, upon learning of the existence of a default or an
Event of Default, it shall (to the extent notice has not previously been
provided) promptly notify the Agent thereof. The Agent hereby agrees that upon
receipt of any notice under this provision it shall promptly notify the other
Lenders of the existence of such default or Event of Default.
8.14 No
Reliance by Borrower.
The
provisions of this Article VIII are solely for the benefit of Agent and the
Lenders, and Borrower shall have no right to rely on or enforce any of the
provisions hereof; provided, however, the foregoing shall in no way limit
Borrower's obligations under this Article VIII. In performing its functions
and
duties under this Agreement, Agent shall act solely as Agent of the Lenders
and
does not assume and shall not be deemed to have assumed any obligation toward
or
relationship of agency or trust with or for Borrower or any other
person.
8.15 Reliance.
Agent
shall be entitled to rely upon any written notices, statements, certificates,
orders or other documents, telecopies or any telephone message believed by
it in
good faith to be genuine and correct and to have been signed, sent or made
by
the proper person, and with respect to all matters pertaining to this Agreement
or any of the other Loan Documents and its duties hereunder or thereunder,
upon
advice of legal counsel (including counsel for Borrower), independent public
accountants and other experts selected by it.
8.16 Pledge
to Federal Reserve Bank.
Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, without the need
to
comply with any of the formal or procedural requirements of this Agreement,
including this Section 8.16, any Lender may at any time and from time to time
pledge and assign all or any portion of its rights under all or any of the
Loan
Documents to a Federal Reserve Bank; provided that no such pledge or assignment
shall release such Lender from its obligations thereunder. To facilitate any
such pledge or assignment, Agent shall, at the request of such Lender, enter
into a letter agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank in, or substantially
in,
the form of the exhibit to Appendix C to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Operating Circular No. 10.
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8.17 Confidentiality.
(a) Lenders
agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve the confidential nature
of financial information obtained pursuant to the requirements of this Agreement
and identified as confidential by Borrower or Guarantors; provided, however,
that the foregoing shall not apply to (i) disclosures required of any Lender
pursuant to any applicable law, rule, regulation or order of any Governmental
Authority, (ii) any information contained in any report prepared or delivered
pursuant to the reporting requirements of federal or state securities laws
and
regulations, including, but not limited to, any prospectus, registration
statement, proxy materials or periodic reports, (iii) disclosures made to any
prospective purchaser or participant in the Loan or any Affiliate of Agent,
(iv)
disclosures made to any third party contractor or consultant engaged in
connection with the Loan or the Property, including, but not limited to, any
attorney, appraiser, inspector or accountant, so long as the engaging Lender
reasonably believes that it is the understanding of such contractor or
consultant that confidential information is not to be disclosed, (v) any
disclosures made in connection with the enforcement of any of the Loan Documents
or any litigation in connection therewith, or (vi) disclosures of information
that is publicly available other than as a result of a disclosure by any
Lender.
(b) Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary set forth herein or in any other written or oral
understanding or agreement to which the parties hereto are parties or by which
they are bound, the parties hereto acknowledge and agree that (i) any
obligations of confidentiality contained herein and therein do not apply and
have not applied from the commencement of discussions between the parties to
the
tax treatment and tax structure of the transactions contemplated by the Loan
Documents (and any related transactions or arrangements), and (ii) each party
(and each of its employees, representatives, or other agents) may disclose
to
any and all parties as required by applicable laws, without limitation of any
kind, the tax treatment and tax structure of the transactions contemplated
by
the Loan Documents and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other
tax analyses) that are provided to such party relating to such tax treatment
and
tax structure, all within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.6011
4;
provided, however, that each party acknowledges that any privilege that may
exist for the benefit of a party, in such party's sole discretion, to maintain
the confidentiality of a communication relating to the transactions contemplated
by the Loan Documents, including a confidential communication with its attorney
or a confidential communication with a federally authorized tax practitioner
under Section 7525 of the Internal Revenue Code, is not intended to be affected
by the foregoing.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound, the parties have executed and
delivered this Agreement, under seal, as of the date first written
above.
Borrower:
GAMETECH
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:
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Title:
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Agent:
U.S.
BANK
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as
Agent
By:
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Title:
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Lenders:
U.S.
BANK
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By:
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Title:
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BANK
OF
THE WEST
By:
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Title:
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LIST
OF SCHEDULES
Schedule 4.4
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Litigation
or Defaults
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Schedule 4.14(b)
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ERISA
Events
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Schedule 4.19
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Intellectual
Property
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LIST
OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A
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Assignment
and Assumption Agreement
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EXHIBIT X
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X/C
Draw Request
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EXHIBIT C
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Legal
Description of the Land
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EXHIBIT D
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Permitted
Encumbrances
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EXHIBIT E
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Title
Insurance Requirements
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EXHIBIT F
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Standard
Insurance Requirements
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EXHIBIT G
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Notices
and Wire Instructions
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EXHIBIT H
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Commitments
and Commitment Percentages of Lenders
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EXHIBIT I
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Compliance
Certificate
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