EXHIBIT 10.16
AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 21, 2001,
AMONG
THE ORIGINATORS
NAMED HEREIN
AND
DAIRY GROUP RECEIVABLES, L.P.,
as Buyer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I AMOUNTS AND TERMS OF THE PURCHASE...............................................................2
Section 1.1 Purchase of Receivables.......................................................2
Section 1.2 Payment for the Purchase......................................................3
Section 1.3 Purchase Price Credit Adjustments.............................................5
Section 1.4 Payments and Computations, Etc................................................6
Section 1.5 Transfer of Records...........................................................6
Section 1.6 Characterization..............................................................7
Section 1.7 Termination of Immaterial Originator..........................................7
ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES..................................................................8
Section 2.1 Representations and Warranties of Originator..................................8
ARTICLE III CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE.........................................................................13
Section 3.1 Conditions Precedent to Purchase.............................................13
Section 3.2 Conditions Precedent to Subsequent Payments..................................13
ARTICLE IV COVENANTS......................................................................................14
Section 4.1 Affirmative Covenants of the Originator......................................14
Section 4.2 Negative Covenants of the Originators........................................20
ARTICLE V TERMINATION EVENTS.............................................................................21
Section 5.1 Termination Events...........................................................21
Section 5.2 Remedies.....................................................................23
ARTICLE VI INDEMNIFICATION................................................................................23
Section 6.1 Indemnities by the Originators...............................................23
Section 6.2 Other Costs and Expenses.....................................................26
ARTICLE VII MISCELLANEOUS..................................................................................27
Section 7.1 Waivers and Amendments.......................................................27
Section 7.2 Notices......................................................................27
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Section 7.3 Protection of Ownership Interests of Buyer...................................27
Section 7.4 Confidentiality..............................................................28
Section 7.5 Bankruptcy Petition..........................................................29
Section 7.6 Limitation of Liability......................................................30
Section 7.7 CHOICE OF LAW................................................................30
Section 7.8 CONSENT TO JURISDICTION......................................................30
Section 7.9 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.........................................................30
Section 7.10 Integration; Binding Effect; Survival of Terms...............................31
Section 7.11 Counterparts; Severability; Section References...............................31
Section 7.12 Confirmation and Ratification of Terms.......................................32
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Exhibits and Schedules
Exhibit I - Definitions
Exhibit II - Principal Place of Business; Location(s) of Records; Federal Employer
Identification Number; Other Names
Exhibit III - Lock-Boxes; Collection Accounts; Collection Banks
Exhibit IV - Form of Compliance Certificate
Exhibit V - Credit and Collection Policies
Exhibit VI - [Intentionally Omitted.]
Exhibit VII - Form of Subordinated Note
Schedule A List of Documents to Be Delivered to Buyer Prior to the Purchase
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AMENDED AND RESTATED
RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED
RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT, dated as
of December 21, 2001, is by and among each of the parties listed on the
signatures pages hereof as an originator (each, an "Originator" and,
collectively, the "Originators"), and Dairy Group Receivables, L.P. a Delaware
limited partnership ("Buyer"). Unless defined elsewhere herein, capitalized
terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in
Exhibit I hereto (or, if not defined in Exhibit I hereto, the meaning assigned
to such term in Exhibit I to the Purchase Agreement).
PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS
Certain of the Originators (the "Existing Originators") and
Buyer entered into that certain
Receivables Sale Agreement, dated as of
June 30, 2000 (as amended, restated or otherwise modified prior to the
date hereof, the "Original Sale Agreement"), pursuant to which the
Existing Originators sold all of their Receivables and certain related
property to Buyer.
The Existing Originators desire to continue to sell and assign
to Buyer, and the other Originators now desire to sell and assign to
Buyer, all of each such Originator's right, title and interest in and
to such Receivables, together with the Related Security and Collections
with respect thereto. Buyer desires to purchase such Receivables,
Related Security and Collections. Buyer continues to own all
Receivables of the Existing Originators outstanding as of the close of
business on the Business Day immediately prior to the date hereof and
previously conveyed pursuant to the Original Sale Agreement (such
Receivables, the "Previously Sold Receivables").
Each Originator and Buyer intend the transactions contemplated
hereby to be true sales of the Receivables from such Originator to
Buyer, providing Buyer with the full benefits of ownership of the
Receivables, and neither the Originators nor Buyer intend these
transactions to be, or for any purpose (other than tax) to be
characterized as, loans from Buyer to any Originator.
Following the purchase of Receivables from the Originators,
Buyer will sell undivided interests therein and in the associated
Related Security and Collections pursuant to that certain Amended and
Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of December 21, 2001
(as the same may from time to time hereafter be amended, supplemented,
restated or otherwise modified, the "Purchase Agreement") among Buyer,
the Servicers (as defined therein), the Companies (as defined therein),
the financial institutions from time to time party thereto as
"Financial Institutions" and Bank One, NA (Main Office Chicago), as
agent for the Companies and
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Financial Institutions or any successor agent appointed pursuant to the
terms of the Purchase Agreement (in such capacity, the "Agent").
Each of the Originators and Buyer now desire to amend and
restate the Original Sale Agreement in its entirety, subject to the
terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and
the mutual agreements herein contained and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto agree that, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions
precedent set forth in Section 3.1 hereof, the Original Sale Agreement is hereby
amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE I
AMOUNTS AND TERMS OF THE PURCHASE
Section 1.1 Purchase of Receivables.
(a) Effective on the date hereof, in consideration
for the Purchase Price and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth herein, each Originator does hereby sell, assign, transfer, set-over and
otherwise convey to Buyer, without recourse (except to the extent expressly
provided herein), and Buyer does hereby purchase from each Originator, all of
such Originator's right, title and interest in and to all Receivables existing
as of the close of business on the Business Day immediately prior to the date
hereof other than the Previously Sold Receivables (which have been previously
sold and assigned to Buyer) and all Receivables thereafter arising through and
including the Termination Date, together, in each case, with all Related
Security relating thereto and all Collections thereof. In accordance with the
preceding sentence, on the date hereof Buyer shall acquire all of such
Originator's right, title and interest in and to all Receivables existing as of
the close of business on the Business Day immediately prior to the date hereof
(other than the Previously Sold Receivables) and thereafter arising through and
including the Termination Date, together with all Related Security relating
thereto and all Collections thereof. Buyer shall be obligated to pay the
Purchase Price for the Receivables purchased hereunder in accordance with
Section 1.2. In connection with consummation of the Purchase Price for any
Receivables purchased hereunder, Buyer may request that each Originator deliver,
and each Originator shall deliver, such approvals, opinions, information,
reports or documents as Buyer may reasonably request.
(b) It is the intention of the parties hereto that
the Purchase of Receivables made hereunder shall constitute a sale, which sale
is absolute and irrevocable and provides Buyer with the full benefits of
ownership of the Receivables. Except for the
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Purchase Price Credits owed pursuant to Section 1.3, the sale of Receivables
hereunder is made without recourse to the Originators; provided, however, that
(i) each Originator shall be liable to Buyer for all representations,
warranties, covenants and indemnities made by such Originator pursuant to the
terms of the Transaction Documents to which such Originator is a party, and (ii)
such sale does not constitute and is not intended to result in an assumption by
Buyer or any assignee thereof of any obligation of such Originator or any other
Person arising in connection with the Receivables, the related Contracts and/or
other Related Security or any other obligations of such Originator. In view of
the intention of the parties hereto that the Purchase of Receivables made
hereunder shall constitute a sale of such Receivables rather than loans secured
thereby, each Originator agrees that it will, on or prior to the date hereof and
in accordance with Section 4.1(e)(ii), xxxx its master data processing records
relating to the Receivables with a legend acceptable to Buyer and to the Agent
(as Buyer's assignee), evidencing that Buyer has pur chased such Receivables as
provided in this Agreement and to note in its financial statements that its
Receivables have been sold to Buyer (it being understood and agreed that the
Existing Originators shall have complied with the terms of this sentence prior
to the date hereof in accordance with the Original Sale Agreement). Upon the
request of Buyer or the Agent (as Buyer's assignee), each Originator will
execute and file such financing or continuation state ments, or amendments
thereto or assignments thereof, and such other instruments or notices, as may be
necessary or appropriate to perfect and maintain the perfection of Buyer's
ownership interest in the Receivables and the Related Security and Collections
with respect thereto, or as Buyer or the Agent (as Buyer's assignee) may
reasonably request.
Section 1.2 Payment for the Purchase.
(a) The Purchase Price for the Purchase of
Receivables in existence on the close of business on the Business Day
immediately preceding the date hereof (the "Initial Cutoff Date") shall be
payable in full by Buyer to the Originator of such Receivables on the date
hereof, and shall be paid to such Originator in the following manner:
(i) by delivery of immediately available
funds, to the extent of funds made available to Buyer in connection
with its subse quent sale of an interest in such Receivables to the
Purchasers under the Purchase Agreement; and
(ii) the balance, by delivery of the
proceeds of a subordinated revolving loan from such Originator to Buyer
(a "Subordinated Loan") in an amount not to exceed the least of (A) the
remaining unpaid portion of such Purchase Price, (B) the maximum
Subordinated Loan that could be borrowed without rendering Buyer's Net
Worth less than the Required Capital Amount and (C) the maximum
Subordinated Loan that
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could be borrowed without rendering the Net Value less than the
aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Subordinated Loans
(including the Subordinated Loan proposed to be made on such date).
Each Originator is hereby authorized by Buyer to endorse on the
schedule attached to its Subordinated Note an appropriate notation
evidencing the date and amount of each advance thereunder, as well as
the date of each payment with respect thereto, provided that the
failure to make such notation shall not affect any obligation of Buyer
thereunder.
The Purchase Price for each Receivable coming into existence after the Initial
Cutoff Date shall be due and owing in full by Buyer to the Originator of such
Receivable or its designee on the date each such Receivable came into existence
(except that Buyer may, with respect to any such Purchase Price, offset against
such Purchase Price any amounts owed by such Originator to Buyer hereunder and
which have become due but remain unpaid) and shall be paid to such Originator in
the manner provided in the following paragraphs (b), (c) and (d).
(b) With respect to any Receivables coming into
existence after the Initial Cutoff Date, on each Settlement Date, Buyer shall
pay the Purchase Price therefor in accordance with Section 1.2(d) and in the
following manner:
first, by delivery of immediately available funds, to
the extent of funds available to Buyer from its subsequent sale of an
interest in the Receivables to the Agent for the benefit of the
Purchasers under the Purchase Agreement or other cash on hand
(including, without limitation, as a result of the contribution of
Receivables to the capital of Buyer by either of Buyer's partners); and
second, by delivery of the proceeds of a Subordinated
Loan, provided that the making of any such Subordinated Loan shall be
subject to the provisions set forth in Section 1.2(a)(ii).
Subject to the limitations set forth in Section 1.2(a)(ii), each Originator
irrevocably agrees to advance each Subordinated Loan requested by Buyer on or
prior to the Termination Date. The Subordinated Loans shall be evidenced by, and
shall be payable in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Subordinated
Notes and shall be payable solely from funds which Buyer is not required under
the Purchase Agreement to set aside for the benefit of, or otherwise pay over
to, the Purchasers.
(c) From and after the Termination Date, no
Originator shall be obligated to (but each may, at its option), sell Receivables
to Buyer.
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(d) Although the Purchase Price for each Receivable
coming into existence after the Initial Cutoff Date shall be due and payable in
full by Buyer to the Originator of such Receivable on the date such Receivable
came into existence, settlement of the Purchase Price between Buyer and each
Originator shall be effected on a monthly basis on Settlement Dates with respect
to all Receivables coming into existence during the same Calculation Period and
based on the information contained in the Monthly Report delivered by the
Servicers pursuant to Article VIII of the Purchase Agreement for the Calculation
Period then most recently ended. Although settlement shall be effected on
Settlement Dates, increases or decreases in the amount owing under the
Subordinated Notes made pursuant to Section 1.2(b) shall be deemed to have
occurred and shall be effective as of the last Business Day of the Calculation
Period to which such settlement relates.
Section 1.3 Purchase Price Credit Adjustments. If on any day:
(a) the Outstanding Balance of a Receivable is:
(i) reduced as a result of any defective
or rejected or returned goods or services, any discount, rebate or any
adjustment or otherwise by the Originator of such Receivable (other
than cash Collections on account of the Receivables and other than
Receivables that, consistent with the applicable Originator's Credit
and Collection Policy, have been written off Seller's books as
uncollectible other than as a result of any of the other condi tions or
events set forth in this definition),
(ii) reduced or canceled as a result of
a setoff in respect of any claim by any Person (whether such claim
arises out of the same or a related transaction or an unrelated
transaction), or
(b) any of the representations and warranties set
forth in Article II are not true when made or deemed made with respect to any
Receivable, or
(c) any Contract with respect to any Receivable shall
fail to create a legal, valid and binding obligation of the related Obligor to
pay the Outstanding Balance of the Receivable created thereunder and any accrued
interest thereon,
then, in such event, Buyer shall be entitled to a credit (each, a "Purchase
Price Credit") against the Purchase Price otherwise payable hereunder to the
Originator of such Receivable equal to (x) in the case of any Receivable reduced
or cancelled pursuant to clause (a) above, the amount of such reduction or
cancellation and (y) in all other cases, the Outstanding Balance of such
Receivable (calculated before giving effect to the applicable reduction or
cancellation). If such Purchase Price Credit exceeds the Original Balance of the
Receivables
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of such Originator coming into existence on any day, then such Originator shall
pay the remaining amount of such Purchase Price Credit in cash immediately,
provided that if the Termination Date has not occurred, such Originator shall be
allowed to deduct the remaining amount of such Purchase Price Credit from any
indebtedness owed to it under such Originator's Subordinated Note.
Section 1.4 Payments and Computations, Etc. All amounts to be
paid or deposited by Buyer hereunder shall be paid or deposited in accordance
with the terms hereof on the day when due in immediately available funds to the
account of each Originator designated from time to time by such Originator or as
otherwise directed by such Originator. In the event that any payment owed by any
Person hereunder becomes due on a day that is not a Business Day, then such
payment shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day. If any Person fails
to pay any amount hereunder when due, such Person agrees to pay, on demand, the
Default Fee in respect thereof until paid in full; provided, however, that such
Default Fee shall not at any time exceed the maximum rate permitted by
applicable law. All computations of interest payable hereunder shall be made on
the basis of a year of 360 days for the actual number of days (including the
first but excluding the last day) elapsed.
Section 1.5 Transfer of Records.
(a) In connection with the Purchase of Receivables
hereunder, each Originator hereby sells, transfers, assigns and otherwise
conveys to Buyer all of such Origina tor's right and title to and interest in
the Records relating to all Receivables sold hereunder, without the need for any
further documentation in connection with the Purchase. In connection with such
transfer, each Originator hereby grants to each of Buyer, the Agent and the
Servicer of its Receivables an irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use,
without royalty or payment of any kind, all software used by such Originator to
account for its Receivables, to the extent necessary to administer such
Receivables, whether such software is owned by such Originator or is owned by
others and used by such Originator under license agreements with respect
thereto, provided that should the consent of any licensor of such software be
required for the grant of the license described herein, to be effective, such
Originator hereby agrees that upon the request of Buyer (or Buyer's assignee),
such Originator will use its reasonable efforts to obtain the consent of such
third-party licensor. The license granted hereby shall be irrevocable until the
indefeasible payment in full of the Aggregate Unpaids, and shall terminate on
the date this Agreement terminates in accordance with its terms.
(b) Each Originator (i) shall take such action
requested by Buyer and/or the Agent (as Buyer's assignee), from time to time
hereafter, that may be necessary or appropriate to ensure that Buyer and its
assigns under the Purchase Agreement have an enforceable ownership interest in
the Records relating to the Receivables purchased from
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such Originator hereunder, and (ii) shall use its reasonable efforts to ensure
that Buyer, the Agent and the applicable Servicer each has an enforceable right
(whether by license or sublicense or otherwise) to use all of the computer
software used to account for the Receivables and/or to recreate such Records.
Section 1.6 Characterization. If, notwithstanding the
intention of the parties expressed in Section 1.1(b), any sale or contribution
by any Originator to Buyer of Receivables hereunder shall be characterized as a
secured loan and not a sale or such sale shall for any reason be ineffective or
unenforceable, then this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a security
agreement under the UCC and other applicable law. For this purpose and without
being in derogation of the parties' intention that the sale of Receivables
hereunder shall constitute a true sale thereof, each Originator hereby grants to
Buyer a duly perfected security interest in all of such Originator's right,
title and interest in, to and under all Receivables now existing and hereafter
arising, all Collections and Related Security with respect thereto, each
Lock-Box and Collection Account, the Transfer Agreement, all other rights and
payments relating to such Originator's Receivables and all proceeds of the
foregoing to secure the prompt and complete payment of a loan deemed to have
been made in an amount equal to the Purchase Price of the Receivables together
with all other obligations of such Originator hereunder, which security interest
shall be prior to all other Adverse Claims thereto. Buyer and its assigns shall
have, in addition to the rights and remedies which they may have under this
Agreement, all other rights and remedies provided to a secured creditor under
the UCC and other applicable law, which rights and remedies shall be cumulative.
Section 1.7 Termination of Immaterial Originator. Any
Originator that is an Immaterial Originator at the relevant time of
determination may terminate its obligation to sell and assign Receivables to
Buyer hereunder so long as each of the following conditions is satisfied:
(i) Buyer (and its assigns, including
the Agent) shall have received prior written notice from such
Originator (a "Termi nating Originator") specifying the effective date
for such termination which shall not be sooner than 30 days after Buyer
(and its assigns) receives such notice;
(ii) Immediately after giving effect to
such termination, the Net Receivables Balance is at least equal to the
sum of the Aggregate Capital plus the Aggregate Reserves (and such
Terminating Origina tor in its capacity as a Servicer shall have
delivered a Monthly Report setting forth the calculations evidencing
satisfaction of this condition precedent);
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(iii) Both immediately before and after
giving effect to such termination, no Termination Event or Potential
Termination Event hereunder and no Amortization Event or Potential
Amortization Event under the Purchase Agreement shall have occurred and
be continuing or shall reasonably be expected occur and such
Terminating Originator shall be deemed to have represented and
warranted as to such on and as of the Termination Effective Date (such
representation and warranty to survive such Terminating Originator's
termination as a party hereto);
(iv) No Material Adverse Effect shall
occur as a result of such termination or shall reasonably be expected
to occur, and such Terminating Originator shall be deemed to have
represented and warranted as to such on and as of the Termination
Effective Date (such representation and warranty to survive such
Terminating Originator's termination as a party hereto); and
(v) No other Originator shall have
terminated its obligation to transfer Receivables hereunder prior to
the Termination Effective Date (as hereinafter defined).
Any termination by an Originator pursuant to this Section 1.7 shall become
effective on (the "Termination Effective Date") the later to occur of (i) the
first Business Day that follows the day on which the requirements of foregoing
clauses (i) through (v) shall have been satisfied or (ii) the date specified in
the notice referred to in the foregoing clause (i). Any termination by an
Originator pursuant to this Section 1.7 shall terminate such Originator's right
and obligation to sell Receivables and the related Related Security and
Collections hereunder to Buyer and Buyer's agreement, with respect to such
Originator, to purchase such Receivables and Related Security and Collections;
provided, however, that such termination shall not relieve such Originator of
any of its other obligations, to the extent such obligations relate to
Receivables (and Related Security and Collections with respect thereto)
originated by such Originator prior to the Termination Effective Date.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 2.1 Representations and Warranties of Originator. Each
Originator hereby represents and warrants to Buyer on the date hereof, on the
date of the Purchase and on each date that any Receivable of such Originator
comes into existence that:
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(a) Corporate Existence and Power. Such Originator is
a corpora tion, limited liability company or limited partnership duly organized
and validly existing in good standing under the laws of its state of
organization. Each such Originator is duly qualified to do business and is in
good standing as a foreign corporation or entity, and has and holds all
corporate or other power and all governmental licenses, authorizations, consents
and approvals required to carry on its business in each jurisdiction in which
its business is conducted except to the extent that the failure to so qualify or
hold could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Power and Authority; Due Authorization, Execution
and Delivery. The execution and delivery by such Originator of this Agreement
and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party, and the performance
of its obligations hereunder and thereunder and such Originator's use of the
proceeds of the Purchase from such Originator made hereunder, are within its
corporate or other powers and authority, and have been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate or other action on its part. This Agreement and each other
Transaction Document to which such Originator is a party has been duly executed
and delivered by such Originator.
(c) No Conflict. The execution and delivery by such
Originator of this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which it is
a party, and the perfor xxxxx of its obligations hereunder and thereunder do not
contravene or violate (i) its certificate or articles of incorporation or
by-laws (or equivalent organizational documents) or any shareholder agreements,
voting trusts or similar arrangements applicable to any of its authorized shares
or other equity interests, (ii) any law, rule or regulation applicable to it,
(iii) any restric tions under any material agreement, contract or instrument to
which it is a party or by which it or any of its property is bound, or (iv) any
order, writ, judgment, award, injunction or decree binding on or affecting it or
its property, and do not result in the creation or imposition of any Adverse
Claim on assets of such Originator or its Subsidiaries (except as created
hereunder). No transaction contemplated hereby requires compliance with any bulk
sales act or similar law.
(d) Governmental Authorization. Other than the filing
of the financing statements required hereunder, no authorization or approval or
other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any governmental authority or
regulatory body is required for the due execution and delivery by such
Originator of this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which it is
a party and the performance of its obligations hereunder and thereun der.
(e) Actions, Suits. There are no actions, suits or
proceedings pending, or to the best of such Originator's knowledge, threatened,
against or affecting such Originator, or any of its properties, in or before any
court, arbitrator or other body, that
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could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Such Originator
is not in default with respect to any order of any court, arbitrator or
governmental body.
(f) Binding Effect. This Agreement and each other
Transaction Document to which such Originator is a party constitute the legal,
valid and binding obligations of such Originator enforceable against such
Originator in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforcement
may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other
similar laws relating to or limiting creditors' rights generally and by general
principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a
proceeding in equity or at law).
(g) Accuracy of Information. All information
heretofore furnished by such Originator or any of its Affiliates to Buyer (or
its assigns) for purposes of or in connection with this Agreement, any of the
other Transaction Documents or any transaction contemplated hereby or thereby
is, and all such information hereafter furnished by such Originator or any of
its Affiliates to Buyer (or its assigns) will be, true and accurate in every
material respect on the date such information is stated or certified and does
not and will not contain any material misstatement of fact or omit to state a
material fact or any fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not
misleading in light of the circumstances made or presented.
(h) Use of Proceeds. No proceeds of any Purchase
Price payment to such Originator hereunder will be used (i) for a purpose that
violates, or would be inconsis tent with, any law, rule or regulation applicable
to such Originator or (ii) to acquire any security in any transaction which is
subject to Section 12, 13 or 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
(i) Good Title. Immediately prior to the Purchase
hereunder and upon the creation of each Receivable coming into existence after
the Initial Cut-Off Date, such Originator (i) is the legal and beneficial owner
of the Receivables to be sold by such Originator hereunder, and (ii) is the
legal and beneficial owner of the Related Security with respect thereto or
possesses a valid and perfected security interest therein, in each case, free
and clear of any Adverse Claim, except as created by the Transaction Documents.
There have been duly filed all financing statements or other similar instruments
or documents necessary under the UCC (or any comparable law) of all appropriate
jurisdictions to perfect such Originator's ownership interest in each
Receivable, its Collections and the Related Security.
(j) Perfection. This Agreement, together with the
filing of the financing statements contemplated hereby, is effective to transfer
to Buyer (and Buyer shall acquire from such Originator) (i) legal and equitable
title to, with the right to sell and
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encumber each Receivable existing or hereafter arising, together with the
Collections with respect thereto, and (ii) all of such Originator's right, title
and interest in the Related Security associated with each Receivable, in each
case, free and clear of any Adverse Claim, except as created by the Transactions
Documents. There have been duly filed all financing statements or other similar
instruments or documents necessary under the UCC (or any comparable law) of all
appropriate jurisdictions to perfect Buyer's ownership interest in the
Receivables, the Related Security and the Collections.
(k) Jurisdiction of Organization; Places of Business;
etc. Exhibit II correctly sets forth such Originator's legal name, jurisdiction
of organization, Federal Em ployer's Identification Number and State
Organizational Identification Number. Such Origina tor's principal places of
business and chief executive office and the offices where it keeps all of its
Records are located at the address(es) listed on Exhibit II or such other
locations of which Buyer has been notified in accordance with Section 4.2(a) in
jurisdictions where all action required by Section 4.2(a) has been taken and
completed. Such Originator has not within the period of six months prior to the
date hereof, (i) changed its location (as within the meaning of Section 9-307 of
the UCC), except as set forth on Exhibit II or (ii) changed its legal name
(except as set forth on Exhibit II), corporate structure or become a "new
debtor" (as within the meaning of Section 9-102(a)(56) of the UCC) with respect
to a currently effective security agreement previously entered into by any other
Person. Such Originator is a "registered organization" (within the meaning of
Section 9-102 of the UCC as in effect in the applicable jurisdiction).
(l) Collections. The conditions and requirements set
forth in Section 4.1(j) have at all times been satisfied and duly performed. The
names and addresses of all Collection Banks, together with the account numbers
of the Collection Accounts of such Originator at each Collection Bank and the
post office box number of each Lock-Box, are listed on Exhibit III. Such
Originator has not granted any Person, other than Buyer (and its assigns)
dominion and control or "control" (within the meaning of Section 9-104 of the
UCC of all applicable jurisdictions) of any Lock-Box or Collection Account, or
the right to take dominion and control or "control" (within the meaning of
Section 9-104 of the UCC of all applicable jurisdictions) of any such Lock-Box
or Collection Account at a future time or upon the occurrence of a future event.
(m) Material Adverse Effect. Since December 31, 1999,
in the case of each Existing Originator and, May 31, 2001 in the case of each
other Originator, no event has occurred that would have a Material Adverse
Effect.
(n) Names. In the past five (5) years, such
Originator has not used any corporate names, trade names or assumed names other
than as listed on Exhibit II.
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(o) Not a Holding Company or an Investment Company.
Such Originator is not a "holding company" or a "subsidiary holding company" of
a "holding com pany" within the meaning of the Public Utility Holding Company
Act of 1935, as amended, or any successor statute. Such Originator is not an
"investment company" within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as amended, or any successor statute.
(p) Compliance with Law. Such Originator has complied
in all respects with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, orders, writs,
judgments, injunctions, decrees or awards to which it may be subject, except
where the failure to so comply could not reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect. Each Receivable, together with any Writing or Contract
related thereto, does not contravene any laws, rules or regulations applica ble
thereto (including, without limitation, laws, rules and regulations relating to
truth in lending, fair credit billing, fair credit reporting, equal credit
opportunity, fair debt collection practices and privacy), and no part of such
Writing or Contract is in violation of any such law, rule or regu lation.
(q) Compliance with Credit and Collection Policies.
Such Origina tor has complied in all material respects with such Originator's
Credit and Collection Policy with regard to each Receivable and any related
Writing or Contract, and has not made any material change to such Credit and
Collection Policy, except such material change as to which Buyer (or its
assigns) has been notified in accordance with Section 4.1(a)(vii).
(r) Payments to Originator. With respect to each
Receivable transferred to Buyer by such Originator hereunder, the Purchase Price
received by such Originator constitutes reasonably equivalent value in
consideration therefor and such transfer was not made for or on account of an
antecedent debt. No transfer by such Originator of any Receivable hereunder is
or may be voidable under any section of the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 (11
U.S.C. xx.xx. 101 et seq.), as amended.
(s) Enforceability of Contracts. Each Contract, if
any, with respect to each Receivable sold by such Originator hereunder is
effective to create, and has created, a legal, valid and binding obligation of
the related Obligor to pay the Outstanding Balance of the Receivable created
thereunder and any accrued interest thereon, enforceable against the Obligor in
accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by
applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar laws relating
to or limiting creditors' rights generally and by general principles of equity
(regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or at
law).
(t) Eligible Receivables. Each Receivable sold by
such Originator hereunder and included at any time in the Net Receivables
Balance as an Eligible
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Receivable was, on the later to occur of the date of the Purchase and the date
it came into existence, an Eligible Receivable on such date.
(u) Accounting. The manner in which such Originator
accounts for the transactions contemplated by this Agreement does not jeopardize
the true sale analysis.
(v) No Adverse Selection. To the extent that such
Originator has retained Receivables that would be Eligible Receivables but which
have not been transferred to Buyer hereunder, such Originator has not selected
those Receivables to be transferred hereunder in any manner that materially
adversely affects Buyer.
ARTICLE III
CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE
Section 3.1 Conditions Precedent to Purchase. The
effectiveness of this Agreement is subject to the conditions precedent that
Buyer shall have received on or before the Closing Date those documents listed
on Schedule A and all of the conditions to the effectiveness of the Purchase
Agreement shall have been satisfied or waived in accordance with the terms
thereof.
Section 3.2 Conditions Precedent to Subsequent Payments.
Buyer's obligation to pay for Receivables coming into existence after the
Initial Cutoff Date shall be subject to the further conditions precedent that
the Facility Termination Date shall not have occurred; (b) Buyer (or its
assigns) shall have received such other approvals, opinions or documents as it
may reasonably request and (c) on the date such Receivable came into existence,
the following statements shall be true (and acceptance of the proceeds by any
Originator of any payment for such Receivable shall be deemed a representation
and warranty by such Originator that such statements are then true):
(i) the representations and warranties
of such Originator set forth in Article II are true and correct on and
as of the date such Receivable came into existence as though made on
and as of such date; and
(ii) no event has occurred and is
continuing that will constitute a Termination Event or a Potential
Termination Event.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing conditions precedent, upon payment of the Purchase
Price for any Receivable (whether by payment of cash, through an increase in the
amounts outstanding under the Subordinated Notes, by offset of amounts owed to
Buyer and/or by offset of capital contributions), title to such Receivable and
the Related Security and Collections with respect thereto shall vest in Buyer,
whether or not the conditions precedent to Buyer's obligation to pay for such
Receivable were in fact satisfied. The failure of any Originator to satisfy any
of the foregoing conditions precedent, however, shall give rise to a right of
Buyer to rescind the related purchase and direct such Originator to pay to Buyer
an amount equal to the Purchase Price payment that shall have been made with
respect to any Receivables related thereto.
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS
Section 4.1 Affirmative Covenants of the Originators. Until
the date on which this Agreement terminates in accordance with its terms, each
Originator hereby cove nants as set forth below:
(a) Financial Reporting. Such Originator will
maintain, for itself and each of its Subsidiaries, a system of accounting
established and administered in accordance with GAAP, and furnish to Buyer (and
its assigns to the extent not furnished by Buyer under the Purchase Agreement):
(i) Annual Reporting. Within 90 days
after the close of each of its respective fiscal years, audited,
unqualified consolidated financial statements (which shall include
balance sheets, statements of income and retained earnings and a
statement of cash flows) for Provider for such fiscal year certified in
a manner acceptable to the Buyer by independent public accountants
acceptable to the Buyer.
(ii) Quarterly Reporting. Within 45 days
after the close of the first three (3) quarterly periods of each of its
respective fiscal years, (A) consolidated balance sheets of Provider
and its Subsidiaries as at the close of each such period and (B)
consolidated statements of income and retained earnings and a statement
of cash flows for Provider for the period from the beginning of such
fiscal year to the end of such quarter.
(iii) Compliance Certificate. Together
with the financial statements required hereunder, a compliance
certificate in substan tially the form of Exhibit IV signed by such
Originator's Authorized
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Officer and dated the date of such annual financial statement or such
quarterly financial statement, as the case may be.
(iv) Copies of Notices. Promptly upon
its receipt of any notice, request for consent, financial statements,
certification, report or other communication under or in connection
with any Transaction Document from any Person other than Buyer or the
Agent, copies of the same.
(v) Change in Credit and Collection
Policies. At least thirty (30) days prior to the effectiveness of any
material change in or material amendment to such Originator's Credit
and Collection Policy, a copy of such Originator's Credit and
Collection Policy then in effect and a notice (A) indicating such
change or amendment, and (B) if such proposed change or amendment would
be reasonably likely to adversely affect the collectibility of the
Receivables of such Originator or decrease the credit quality of any
newly created Receivables of such Originator, requesting Buyer's
consent thereto.
(vi) Other Information. Promptly, from
time to time, such other information, documents, records or reports
relating to the Receivables or the condition or operations, financial
or otherwise, of such Originator as Buyer (or its assigns) may from
time to time reasonably request in order to protect the interests of
Buyer (and its assigns) under or as contem plated by this Agreement.
(b) Notices. Such Originator will notify the Buyer
(or its assigns) in writing of any of the following promptly upon learning of
the occurrence thereof, describing the same and, if applicable, the steps being
taken with respect thereto:
(i) Termination Events or Potential
Termina tion Events. The occurrence of each Termination Event and each
Potential Termination Event, by a statement of an Authorized Officer of
such Originator.
(ii) Judgment and Proceedings. The entry
of any judgment or decree against such Originator or any of its
Subsidiaries if the aggregate amount of all judgments and decrees then
outstanding against Originator and its Subsidiaries that could
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and the
institution of any litigation, arbitration proceeding or governmental
proceeding against such Originator.
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(iii) Material Adverse Effect. The
occurrence of any event or condition that has had, or could reasonably
be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect.
(iv) Defaults Under Other Agreements.
The occurrence of a default or an event of default under any other
financing arrangement pursuant to which such Originator is a debtor or
an obligor that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect.
(c) Compliance with Laws and Preservation of
Corporate Exis tence. Such Originator will comply in all respects with all
applicable laws, rules, regulations, orders, writs, judgments, injunctions,
decrees or awards to which it may be subject if noncom pliance with any such
law, rule, regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree or award could
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Such Originator will
preserve and maintain its corporate existence, rights, franchises and privileges
in the jurisdiction of its incorporation, and qualify and remain qualified in
good standing as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction where its business
is conducted, except where the failure to so qualify or remain qualified could
not reasonably be expected, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a
Material Adverse Effect.
(d) Audits. Such Originator will furnish to Buyer (or
its assigns) from time to time such information with respect to it and the
Receivables as Buyer (or its assigns) may reasonably request. Such Originator
will, from time to time during regular business hours as requested by Buyer (or
its assigns), upon reasonable notice, permit Buyer (or its assigns) or their
respective agents or representatives (and shall cause Morningstar to permit
Buyer (or its assigns) or their respective agents and representatives), (i) to
examine and make copies of and abstracts from all Records in the possession or
under the control of such Originator relating to the Receivables of such
Originator and the Related Security, including, without limitation, the related
Writings or Contracts, and (ii) to visit the offices and properties of such
Originator for the purpose of examining such materials described in clause (i)
above, and to discuss matters relating to such Originator's financial condition
or the Receivables of such Originator and the Related Security or such
Originator's performance under any of the Transaction Documents or such
Originator's performance under the Contracts and, in each case, with any of the
officers or employees of such Originator having knowledge of such matters. All
such examinations and visits shall be at the sole cost of such Originator;
provided, however, that (i) for so long as no Termination Event or Potential
Termination Event shall have occurred and be continuing and (ii) the result of
the immediately preceding examination and/or visit of such Originator shall have
been reasonably satisfactory to the Buyer (and its assigns), such cost shall be
borne by such Originator not more than once per calendar year (although in no
event shall the foregoing be construed to
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limit the Buyer (or its assigns) to one such examination and/or visit during
such calendar year period with respect to such Originator, provided, that if
Buyer (or the Agent as Buyer's assign or its agents or representatives) fails to
make any such examination and/or visit during any calendar year period, any
Financial Institu tion (as Buyer's assign) or its agent or representatives may
make such examination and/or visit in Buyer's stead).
(e) Keeping and Marking of Records and Books.
(i) Such Originator will (and will cause
Morningstar to) maintain and implement administrative and operating
proce dures (including, without limitation, an ability to recreate
records evidencing Receivables in the event of the destruction of the
originals thereof), and keep and maintain all documents, books, records
and other information reasonably necessary or advisable for the
collection of all Receivables (including, without limitation, records
adequate to permit the immediate identification of each new Receivable
and all Collections of and adjustments to each existing Receivable).
Such Originator will (and will cause Morningstar to) give Buyer (or its
assigns) notice of any material change in the administrative and
operating procedures referred to in the previous sentence.
(ii) Such Originator will (and will
cause Morningstar to) (A) on or prior to June 30, 2000 with respect to
any Existing Originator (other than GTL, Tuscan Dairies, Tuscan
Management and each Xxxx Entity), on or prior to June 28, 2001 with
respect to GTL, Tuscan Dairies and Tuscan Management, and on or prior
to the date hereof with respect to each Xxxx Entity, xxxx its master
data processing records and other books and records relating to the
Receivables of such Originator with a legend, acceptable to Buyer (or
its assigns), describing Buyer's ownership interests in the Receivables
and further describing the Purchaser Interests of the Agent (on behalf
of the Purchasers) under the Purchase Agreement and (B) upon the
request of Buyer (or its assigns) following the occurrence and during
the continuance of a Termination Event hereunder or an Amortization
Event under the Purchase Agreement, (x) xxxx each Writing or Contract
with a legend describing Buyer's ownership interests in the Receivables
of such Originator and further describing the Purchaser Interests of
the Agent (on behalf of the Purchasers) and (y) deliver to Buyer (or
its assigns) all Writings and Contracts (including, without limitation,
all multiple originals of any such Writing or Contract) relating to the
Receivables.
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(f) Compliance with Contracts and Credit and
Collection Policies. Such Originator will (and will cause Morningstar to) timely
and fully (i) perform and comply with all provisions, covenants and other
promises required to be observed by it under the Writings or Contracts related
to the Receivables of such Originator or Morningstar, as applica ble, and (ii)
comply in all material respects with the applicable Credit and Collection Policy
in regard to each Receivable and the related Writing or Contract.
(g) Ownership. Such Originator will (and, in the case
of MRC, will cause Morningstar to) take all necessary action to establish and
maintain, irrevocably in Buyer, (A) legal and equitable title to the Receivables
of such Originator and the Collections and (B) all of such Originator's right,
title and interest in the Related Security associated with the Receiv xxxxx of
such Originator, in each case, free and clear of any Adverse Claims other than
Adverse Claims in favor of Buyer (and its assigns) (including, without
limitation, the filing of all financing statements or other similar instruments
or documents necessary under the UCC (or any comparable law) of all appropriate
jurisdictions to perfect Buyer's interest in such Receiv xxxxx, Related Security
and Collections and such other action to perfect, protect or more fully evidence
the interest of Buyer as Buyer (or its assigns) may reasonably request). MRC
will cause Morningstar to take all necessary action to vest legal and equitable
title to the Receivables, the Related Security and the Collections purchased
under the Transfer Agreement irrevocably in MRC, free and clear of any Adverse
Claims other than Adverse Claims in favor of Buyer (and its assigns) (including,
without limitation, the filing of all financing statements or other similar
instruments or documents necessary under the UCC (or any comparable law) of all
appropriate jurisdictions to perfect MRC's interest in such Receivables, Related
Security and Collections and such other action to perfect, protect or more fully
evidence the interest of MRC therein as Buyer (or its assigns) may reasonably
request).
(h) Purchasers' Reliance. Each Originator
acknowledges that the Agent and the Purchasers are entering into the
transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement in reliance upon Buyer's
identity as a legal entity that is separate from such Origina tor and any
Affiliates thereof. Therefore, from and after the date of execution and delivery
of this Agreement, such Originator will take all reasonable steps including,
without limitation, all steps that Buyer or any assignee of Buyer may from time
to time reasonably request to maintain Buyer's identity as a separate legal
entity and to make it manifest to third parties that Buyer is an entity with
assets and liabilities distinct from those of such Originator and any Affiliates
thereof and not just a division of such Originator or any such Affiliate.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing and in addition to the other
covenants set forth herein, such Originator (i) will not hold itself out to
third parties as liable for the debts of Buyer nor purport to own the
Receivables and other assets acquired by Buyer, (ii) will take all other actions
necessary on its part to ensure that Buyer is at all times in compliance with
the covenants set forth in Section 7.1(i) of the Purchase Agreement and (iii)
will cause
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all tax liabilities arising in connection with the transactions contemplated
herein or otherwise to be allocated between such Originator and Buyer on an
arm's-length basis and in a manner consistent with the procedures set forth in
U.S. Treasury Regulations Sections 1.1502-33(d) and 1.1552-1.
(i) Collections. Such Originator will cause (1) all
proceeds from all Lock-Boxes to be directly deposited by a Collection Bank into
a Collection Account and (2) each Lock-Box and Collection Account to be subject
at all times to a Collection Account Agreement that is in full force and effect.
In the event any payments relating to Receivables are remitted directly to such
Originator or any Affiliate of such Originator, such Originator will remit (or
will cause all such payments to be remitted) directly to a Collection Bank and
deposited into a Collection Account within two (2) Business Days following
receipt thereof and, at all times prior to such remittance, such Originator will
itself hold or, if applicable, will cause such payments to be held in trust for
the exclusive benefit of Buyer and its assigns. Such Originator will transfer
exclusive ownership, dominion and control (including "control" within the
meaning of Section 9-104 of the UCC of all applicable jurisdictions) of each
Lock-Box and Collection Account to Buyer and, will not grant the right to take
dominion and control or grant "control" (within the meaning of Section 9-104 of
the UCC of all applicable jurisdictions) of any Lock- Box or Collection Account
at a future time or upon the occurrence of a future event to any Person, except
to Buyer (or its assigns) as contemplated by this Agreement and the Purchase
Agreement.
(j) Taxes. Such Originator will file all tax returns
and reports required by law to be filed by it and promptly pay all taxes and
governmental charges at any time owing except for taxes not yet due or that are
being diligently contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and that
have been adequately reserved against in accordance with GAAP. Such Originator
will pay when due any taxes payable in connection with the Receivables of such
Originator, exclusive of taxes on or measured by income or gross receipts of
Buyer and its assigns.
(k) Performance and Enforcement of Transfer
Agreement. MRC will and will require Morningstar to, perform each of their
respective obligations and undertakings under and pursuant to the Transfer
Agreement, will purchase Receivables thereunder in strict compliance with the
terms thereof and will vigorously enforce the rights and remedies accorded to
MRC under the Transfer Agreement. MRC will take all actions to perfect and
enforce its rights and interests (and the rights and interests of Buyer as
assignee of MRC) under the Transfer Agreement as Buyer (or its assigns) may from
time to time reasonably request, including, without limitation, making claims to
which it may be entitled under any indemnity, reimbursement or similar provision
contained in the Transfer Agreement.
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(l) Payment to Morningstar. With respect to any
Receivable purchased by MRC from Morningstar, such sale shall be effected under,
and in strict compli ance with the terms of, the Transfer Agreement, including
without limitation, the terms relating to the amount and timing of payments to
be made to Morningstar in respect of the purchase price for such Receivable.
(m) Local Collections. On or prior to the Lock-Box
Date, such Originator (if and to the extent it is a Local Originator) shall have
notified all Obligors of Receivables originated by such Originator to pay all
Collections on such Receivables directly to a Lock-Box or Collection Account
and, to the extent any such Lock-Box or Collection Account is not in existence
on the date hereof, such Originator shall have transferred exclusive owner ship,
dominion and control (including "control" within the meaning of Section 9-104 of
the UCC of all applicable jurisdictions) of such Lock-Box or Collection Account
to Buyer (or its assigns) and shall have delivered, on or prior to the Lock-Box
Date, an executed Collection Account Agreement acceptable to Buyer (and its
assigns) with respect to such new Lock-Box or Collection Account.
(n) Amendments to Existing Collection Account
Agreements. On or prior to the Lock-Box Date, such Originator shall deliver to
Buyer (and its assigns) duly executed amendments to each of the Collection
Account Agreements executed and delivered in connection with the Original Sale
Agreement, each such amendment to be in form and sub stance reasonably
satisfactory to Buyer (and its assigns).
(o) Chase Accounts. Such Originator will, prior to
the Lock-Box Date (if and to the extent any Collections of Receivables
originated by such Originator are currently remitted to a Chase Lock-Box), (i)
terminate (or caused to be terminated) the Chase Bank of Texas as a Collection
Bank and (ii) instruct all Obligors currently remitting payments to any Chase
Lock-Box to remit such payments to another existing Lock-Box or Collection
Account or a new Lock-Box or Collection Account as to which such Originator
will, within the time period specified above, transfer exclusive ownership,
dominion and control (including "control" within the meaning of Section 9-104 of
the UCC of all applicable jurisdictions) of such Lock-Box or Collection Account
to Buyer (or its assigns) and shall have delivered, on or prior to the Lock-Box
Date, an executed Collection Account Agreement acceptable to Buyer (and its
assigns) with respect to such new Lock-Box or Collection Account. On and after
the Lock- Box Date, such Originator will not permit any Collections or any other
proceeds of Receivables originated by it to be deposited to the Chase Lock-Boxes
or the associated Collection Accounts.
Section 4.2 Negative Covenants of the Originators. Until the
date on which this Agreement terminates in accordance with its terms, each
Originator hereby covenants that:
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(a) Name Change, Jurisdiction of Organization,
Offices and Books of Account. Such Originator will not change its name,
identity, corporate or other organiza tional structure or jurisdiction of
organization (within the meaning of Sections 9-503 and/or 9- 507 of the UCC of
all applicable jurisdictions) or relocate its chief executive office, principal
place of business or any office where Records are kept unless it shall have: (i)
given Buyer (or its assigns) at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice
thereof and (ii) delivered to Buyer (or its assigns) all financing statements,
instruments and other documents requested by Buyer (or its assigns) in
connection with such change or relocation acceptable to the Agent.
(b) Change in Payment Instructions to Obligors. Such
Originator will not add or terminate any bank as a Collection Bank, or make any
change in the instructions to Obligors regarding payments to be made to any
Lock-Box or Collection Account, unless Buyer (or its assigns) shall have
received, at least ten (10) days before the proposed effective date therefor,
(i) written notice of such addition, termination or change and (ii) with respect
to the addition of a Collection Bank or a Collection Account or Lock-Box, an
executed Collection Account Agreement with respect to the new Collection Account
or Lock-Box; provided, however, that such Originator may make changes in
instructions to Obligors regarding payments if such new instructions require
such Obligor to make payments to another existing Collection Account.
(c) Modifications to Writings, Contracts and Credit
and Collection Policy. Such Originator will not (and MRC will not permit
Morningstar to) make any change to its Credit and Collection Policy that could
materially (either individually or in the aggregate) adversely affect the
collectibility of the Receivables of such Originator or Morningstar, as
applicable, or materially (either individually or in the aggregate) decrease the
credit quality of any newly created Receivables of such Originator or
Morningstar, as applicable. Except as otherwise permitted in its capacity as
Servicer pursuant to Article VIII of the Purchase Agreement, no Originator will
(and MRC will not permit Morningstar to) extend, amend or otherwise modify the
terms of any Receivable or the Writing or Contract related thereto other than in
accordance with such Originator's Credit and Collection Policy.
(d) Sales, Liens. Such Originator will not sell,
assign (by operation of law or otherwise) or otherwise dispose of, or grant any
option with respect to, or create or suffer to exist any Adverse Claim upon
(including, without limitation, the filing of any financing statement) or with
respect to, any Receivable of such Originator or any Related Security or
Collections, or upon or with respect to the Writing or Contract under which any
Receivable of such Originator arises, or any Lock-Box or Collection Account, or
assign any right to receive income with respect thereto (other than, in each
case, the creation of the interests therein in favor of Buyer provided for
herein), and such Originator will
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defend the right, title and interest of Buyer in, to and under any of the
foregoing property, against all claims of third parties claiming through or
under such Originator. Such Originator shall not create or suffer to exist any
mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien, charge or other similar
arrangement on any of its inventory the financing or lease of which gives rise
to any Receivable of such Originator except in favor of the Collateral Agent in
accordance with the Xxxx Credit Agree ment.
(e) No Adverse Selection. To the extent that such
Originator has retained Receivables that would be Eligible Receivables but which
have not been transferred to Buyer hereunder, such Originator will not select
those Receivables to be transferred hereunder in any manner that materially
adversely affects Buyer.
(f) Accounting for Purchase. Such Originator will
not, and will not permit any Affiliate to, account for (whether in financial
statements or otherwise) the transac tions contemplated hereby in any manner
other than the sale of the Receivables of such Originator and the Related
Security by such Originator to Buyer (other than for tax purposes) or in any
other respect account for the transactions contemplated hereby in any manner
other than as a sale of the Receivables of such Originator and the Related
Security by such Originator to Buyer (other than for tax purposes) except to the
extent that such transactions are not recog nized on account of consolidated
financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
ARTICLE V
TERMINATION EVENTS
Section 5.1 Termination Events. The occurrence of any one or
more of the following events shall constitute a Termination Event:
(a) Any Originator shall fail (i) to make any payment
or deposit of any amount consisting of principal required hereunder when due, or
(ii) to make any payment or deposit of any other amount required hereunder when
due and such failure shall continue for two (2) consecutive Business Days or
(iii) to perform or observe any term, covenant or agreement set forth in Section
4.2 hereunder or (iv) to perform or observe any term, covenant or agreement set
forth in Section 4.1(a) (iv) or (c)(second sentence only) hereunder (other than
as referred to in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of this paragraph (a)) or in any
other Transaction Document to which it is a party and such failure shall
continue for thirty (30) consecutive days or (v) to perform or observe any term,
covenant or agreement hereunder (other than as referred to in clauses (i), (ii),
(iii) or (iv) of this paragraph (a) or in any other Transaction Document to
which it is a party and such failure shall continue for five (5) consecutive
Business Days.
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(b) Any representation, warranty, certification or
statement made by any Originator in this Agreement, any other Transaction
Document to which it is a party or in any other document delivered pursuant
hereto or thereto shall prove to have been incorrect when made or deemed made.
(c) Failure of any Originator to pay any Indebtedness
when due in excess of $50,000,000; or the default by such Originator in the
performance of any term, provision or condition contained in any agreement under
which any such Indebtedness was created or is governed, the effect of which is
to cause, or to permit the holder or holders of such Indebtedness to cause, such
Indebtedness to become due prior to its stated maturity; or any such
Indebtedness of such Originator shall be declared to be due and payable or
required to be prepaid (other than by a regularly scheduled payment) prior to
the date of maturity thereof.
(d) Any Originator shall generally not pay its debts
as such debts become due or shall admit in writing its inability to pay its
debts generally or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors;
or (ii) any proceeding shall be instituted by or against any Originator seeking
to adjudicate it bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking liquidation, winding up,
reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, protection, relief or composition of it
or its debts under any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization
or relief of debtors, or seeking the entry of an order for relief or the
appointment of a receiver, trustee or other similar official for it or any
substantial part of its property or (iii) any Originator shall take any
corporate action to authorize any of the actions set forth in the foregoing
clauses (i) or (ii) of this subsection (d).
(e) A Change of Control shall occur with respect to
any Originator.
(f) One or more final judgments for the payment of
money in an amount in excess of $50,000,000, individually or in the aggregate,
shall be entered against any Originator on claims not covered by insurance or as
to which the insurance carrier has denied its responsibility, and such judgment
shall continue unsatisfied and in effect for thirty (30) consecutive days
without a stay of execution.
Section 5.2 Remedies. Upon the occurrence and during the
continuation of a Termination Event, Buyer may take any of the following
actions: (i) declare the Termination Date to have occurred, whereupon the
Termination Date shall forthwith occur, without demand, protest or further
notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by each Originator;
provided, however, that upon the occurrence of a Termination Event described in
Section 5.1(d), or of an actual or deemed entry of an order for relief with
respect to any Originator under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, the Termination
Date shall
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automatically occur, without demand, protest or any notice of any kind, all of
which are hereby expressly waived by each Originator and (ii) to the fullest
extent permitted by applicable law, declare that the Default Fee shall accrue
with respect to any amounts then due and owing by each Originator to Buyer. The
aforementioned rights and remedies shall be without limitation and shall be in
addition to all other rights and remedies of Buyer and its assigns otherwise
available under any other provision of this Agreement, by operation of law, at
equity or otherwise, all of which are hereby expressly preserved, including,
without limitation, all rights and remedies provided under the UCC, all of which
rights shall be cumulative.
ARTICLE VI
INDEMNIFICATION
Section 6.1 Indemnities by the Originators. Without limiting
any other rights that Buyer may have hereunder or under applicable law, each
Originator hereby agrees to indemnify (and pay upon demand to) Buyer and its
assigns (and their respective Affiliates), officers, directors and employees
(each an "Indemnified Party") from and against any and all damages, losses,
claims, taxes, liabilities, costs, expenses and for all other amounts payable,
including reasonable attorneys' fees (which attorneys may be employees of Buyer
or any such assign) and disbursements (all of the foregoing being collectively
referred to as "Indemnified Amounts") awarded against or incurred by any of them
arising out of or as a result of this Agreement or the acquisition, either
directly or indirectly, by Buyer of an interest in the Receivables of such
Originator, or any Contract or any Writing, excluding, however:
(i) Indemnified Amounts to the extent a
final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction holds that such
Indemnified Amounts resulted from gross negligence or willful
misconduct on the part of the Indemnified Party seeking
indemnification;
(ii) Indemnified Amounts to the extent
the same includes losses in respect of Receivables that are
uncollectible on account of the insolvency, bankruptcy or lack of
creditworthiness of the related Obligor; or
(iii) franchise taxes and taxes imposed
by the jurisdiction in which such Indemnified Party's principal
executive office is located, on or measured by the overall net income
of such Indemnified Party to the extent that the computation of such
taxes is consistent with the character ization for income tax purposes
of the acquisition by the Purchasers of Pur chaser Interests under the
Purchase Agreement as a loan or loans
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by the Purchasers to Buyer secured by, among other things, the
Receivables, the Related Security and the Collections;
provided, however, that nothing contained in this sentence shall limit the
liability of any Originator or limit the recourse of Buyer to any Originator for
amounts otherwise specifically provided to be paid by such Originator under the
terms of this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing
indemnification, each Originator shall indemnify Buyer for Indemni fied Amounts
(including, without limitation, losses in respect of uncollectible receivables,
regardless of whether reimbursement therefor would constitute recourse to
Originator) relating to or resulting from:
(i) any representation or warranty made
by such Originator (or any officers of such Originator) under or in
connection with this Agreement, any other Transaction Document or any
other informa tion or report delivered by such Originator pursuant
hereto or thereto that shall have been false or incorrect when made or
deemed made;
(ii) the failure by such Originator, to
comply with any applicable law, rule or regulation with respect to any
Receivable or Writing or Contract related thereto, or the nonconformity
of any Receivable or Writing or Contract included therein with any such
applicable law, rule or regulation or any failure of such Originator to
keep or perform any of its obligations, express or implied, with
respect to any Writing or Contract;
(iii) any failure of such Originator to
perform its duties, covenants or other obligations in accordance with
the provisions of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document;
(iv) any products liability, personal
injury or damage, suit or other similar claim arising out of or in
connection with mer chandise, insurance or services that are the
subject of any Writing or Contract or any Receivable;
(v) any dispute, claim, offset or
defense (other than discharge in bankruptcy of the Obligor) of the
Obligor to the payment of any Receivable of such Originator (including,
without limitation, a defense based on such Receivable or the related
Writing or Contract not being a legal, valid and binding obligation of
such Obligor enforceable against it in accor dance with its terms), or
any other claim resulting from the sale of the mer chandise or service
related to such Receivable or the furnishing or failure to furnish such
merchandise or services;
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(vi) the commingling of Collections of
Receiv xxxxx of such Originator at any time with other funds;
(vii) any investigation, litigation or
proceeding related to or arising from this Agreement or any other
Transaction Document, the transactions contemplated hereby, the use of
the proceeds of any Purchase Price payment, the ownership of the
Receivables of such Originator or any other investigation, litigation
or proceeding relating to such Originator in which any Indemnified
Party becomes involved as a result of any of the transactions
contemplated hereby;
(viii) any inability to litigate any
claim against any Obligor in respect of any Receivable of such
Originator as a result of such Obligor being immune from civil and
commercial law and suit on the grounds of sovereignty or otherwise from
any legal action, suit or proceeding;
(ix) any Termination Event described in
Section 5.1(d);
(x) any failure to vest and maintain
vested in Buyer, or to transfer to Buyer, legal and equitable title to,
and ownership of, the Receivables of such Originator and the
Collections, and all of such Originator's right, title and interest in
the Related Security associated with the Receivables of such
Originator, in each case, free and clear of any Adverse Claim;
(xi) the failure to have filed, or any
delay in filing, financing statements or other similar instruments or
documents under the UCC of any applicable jurisdiction or other
applicable laws with respect to any Receivable of such Originator and
the Related Security and Collections with respect thereto, and the
proceeds of any thereof, whether at the time of the Purchase or at any
subsequent time;
(xii) any action or omission by such
Originator which reduces or impairs the rights of Buyer with respect to
any Receivable of such Originator or the value of any such Receivable;
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(xiii) any attempt by any Person to void
the Purchase hereunder under statutory provisions or common law or
equitable action;
(xiv) the failure of any Receivable of
such Originator included in the calculation of the Net Receivables
Balance as an Eligible Receivable to be an Eligible Receivable at the
time so included; and
(xv) any failure of MRC to acquire and
maintain legal and equitable title to, and ownership of any Receivable
and the Related Security and Collections with respect thereto from
Morningstar, free and clear of any Adverse Claim (other than as created
hereunder); or any failure of MRC to give reasonably equivalent value
to Morningstar under the Transfer Agree ment in consideration of the
transfer by Morningstar of any Receivable, or any attempt by any Person
to void such transfer under statutory provisions or common law or
equitable action.
Section 6.2 Other Costs and Expenses. Each Originator shall be
jointly and severally liable for, and shall pay on demand, to Buyer all costs
and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with the preparation, execution,
delivery and administration of this Agreement, the transactions contemplated
hereby and the other documents to be delivered hereunder. Each Originator shall
pay to Buyer on demand any and all costs and expenses of Buyer, if any,
including reasonable counsel fees and expenses in connection with the
enforcement of this Agreement against such Originator and the other documents
delivered hereunder and in connection with any restructuring or workout of this
Agreement or such documents, or the administration of this Agreement following a
Termination Event.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 7.1 Waivers and Amendments.
(a) No failure or delay on the part of Buyer (or its
assigns) in exercising any power, right or remedy under this Agreement shall
operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any
such power, right or remedy preclude any other further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other power, right or remedy. The rights and remedies herein
provided shall be cumulative and nonexclusive of any rights or remedies provided
by law. Any waiver of this Agreement shall be effective only in the specific
instance and for the specific purpose for which given.
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(b) No provision of this Agreement may be amended,
supple mented, modified or waived except in writing signed by both Originators
and Buyer and, to the extent required under the Purchase Agreement, the Agent
and the Purchasers or the Required Purchasers.
Section 7.2 Notices. All communications and notices provided
for hereunder shall be in writing (including bank wire, telecopy or electronic
facsimile transmission or similar writing) and shall be given to the other
parties hereto at their respective addresses or telecopy numbers set forth on
Schedule E to the Purchase Agreement or at such other address or telecopy number
as such Person may hereafter specify for the purpose of notice to each of the
other parties hereto. Each such notice or other communication shall be effective
if given by telecopy, upon the receipt thereof, if given by mail, three (3)
Business Days after the time such communication is deposited in the mail with
first class postage prepaid or if given by any other means, when received at the
address specified in this Section 7.2.
Section 7.3 Protection of Ownership Interests of Buyer.
(a) Each Originator agrees that from time to time, at
its expense, it will promptly execute and deliver all instruments and documents,
and take all actions, that may be necessary or desirable, or that Buyer (or its
assigns) may request, to perfect, protect or more fully evidence the interest of
Buyer hereunder and the Purchaser Interests, or to enable Buyer (or its assigns)
to exercise and enforce their rights and remedies hereunder. Without limiting
the foregoing, each Originator will, upon the request of Buyer (or its assigns),
execute and file such financing or continuation statements, or amendments
thereto or assignments thereof, and such other instruments and documents, that
may be necessary or desirable, or that Buyer (or its assigns) may reasonably
request, to perfect, protect or evidence such interest of Buyer (or such
Purchaser Interests). At any time, Buyer (or its assigns) may, at the applicable
Originator's sole cost and expense, direct such Originator to notify the
Obligors of Receivables of such Origina tor of the ownership interests of Buyer
under this Agreement and may also direct that payments of all amounts due or
that become due under any or all Receivables be made directly to Buyer or its
designee.
(b) If any Originator fails to perform any of its
obligations hereunder, Buyer (or its assigns) may (but shall not be required to)
perform, or cause perfor xxxxx of, such obligations, and Buyer's (or such
assigns') costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith shall be payable
by the Originators as provided in Section 6.2. Each Originator irrevocably
authorizes Buyer (and its assigns) at any time and from time to time in the sole
discretion of Buyer (or its assigns), and appoints Buyer (and its assigns) as
its attorney(ies)-in-fact, to act on behalf of such Originator (i) to execute on
behalf of such Originator as debtor and to file financing or continuation
statements (and amendments
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thereto and assignments thereof) necessary or desirable in Buyer's (or its
assigns') sole discretion to perfect and to maintain the perfection and priority
of the interest of Buyer in the Receivables and (ii) to file a carbon,
photographic or other reproduction of this Agreement or any financing statement
with respect to the Receivables as a financing statement in such offices as
Buyer (or its assigns) in their sole discretion deem necessary or desirable to
perfect and to maintain the perfection and priority of Buyer's interests in the
Receivables. This appointment is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable.
The authorization set forth in the second sentence of this Section 7.3(b) is
intended to meet all requirements for authorization by a debtor under Article 9
of any applicable enactment of the UCC, including without limitation, Section
9-509 thereof.
Section 7.4 Confidentiality.
(a) Each Originator shall maintain and shall cause
each of its employees and officers to maintain the confidentiality of this
Agreement and the other confiden tial or proprietary information with respect to
the Agent and each Purchaser and their respective businesses obtained by it or
them in connection with the structuring, negotiating and execution of the
transactions contemplated herein, except that such Originator and its officers
and employees may disclose such information to such Originator's external
accountants and attorneys and as required by any applicable law or order of any
judicial or administrative proceeding.
(b) Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding,
each Origina tor hereby consents to the disclosure of any nonpublic information
with respect to it (i) to Buyer, the Agent, the Financial Institutions or the
Companies by each other, (ii) by Buyer, the Agent or the Purchasers to any
prospective or actual assignee or participant of any of them and (iii) by the
Agent or any Purchaser to any rating agency, Funding Source, Commercial Paper
dealer or provider of a surety, guaranty or credit or liquidity enhancement to
any Company or any entity organized for the purpose of purchasing, or making
loans secured by, financial assets for which Bank One or CLNY acts as the
administrative agent and to any officers, directors, employees, outside
accountants and attorneys of any of the foregoing. In addition, the Purchasers
and the Agent may disclose any such nonpublic information pursuant to any law,
rule, regulation, direction, request or order of any judicial, administrative or
regulatory authority or proceedings (whether or not having the force or effect
of law).
(c) Buyer shall maintain and shall cause each of its
employees and officers to maintain the confidentiality of this Agreement and the
other confidential or propri etary information with respect to each Originator,
the Obligors and their respective businesses obtained by it in connection with
the due diligence evaluations, structuring, negotiating and execution of the
Transaction Documents, and the consummation of the
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transactions contem plated herein and any other activities of Buyer arising from
or related to the transactions contemplated herein provided, however, that each
of Buyer and its employees and officers shall be permitted to disclose such
confidential or proprietary information: (i) to the Agent and the other
Purchasers, (ii) to any prospective or actual assignee or participant of the
Agent or the other Purchasers who execute a confidentiality agreement for the
benefit of the Originators and Buyer on terms comparable to those required of
Buyer hereunder with respect to such disclosed information, (iii) to any rating
agency, Funding Source, provider of a surety, guaranty or credit or liquidity
enhancement to any Company, (iv) to any officers, directors, employees, outside
accountants and attorneys of any of the foregoing, and (v) to the extent
required pursuant to any applicable law, rule, regulation, direction, request or
order of any judicial, administrative or regulatory authority or proceedings
with competent jurisdiction (whether or not having the force or effect of law)
so long as such required disclosure is made under seal to the extent permitted
by applicable law or by rule of court or other applicable body.
Section 7.5 Bankruptcy Petition. Each Originator and Buyer
each hereby covenants and agrees that, prior to the date that is one year and
one day after the payment in full of all outstanding senior indebtedness of any
Funding Source that is a special purpose bank ruptcy remote entity or of any
Company, it will not institute against, or join any other Person in instituting
against, any such entity or any Company any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrange
ment, insolvency or liquidation proceedings or other similar proceeding under
the laws of the United States or any state of the United States.
(a) Each Originator covenants and agrees that, prior
to the date that is one year and one day after the payment in full of all
outstanding obligations of Buyer under the Purchase Agreement, it will not
institute against, or join any other Person in instituting against, Buyer any
bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceed ings
or other similar proceeding under the laws of the United States or any state of
the United States.
Section 7.6 Limitation of Liability. Except with respect to
any claim arising out of the willful misconduct or gross negligence of any
Company, the Agent or any Financial Institution, no claim may be made by any
Originator or any other Person against any Company, the Agent or any Financial
Institution or their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, employ ees,
attorneys or agents for any special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages
in respect of any claim for breach of contract or any other theory of liability
arising out of or related to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or
any act, omission or event occurring in connection therewith; and each
Originator hereby waives, releases, and agrees not to xxx upon any claim for any
such damages, whether or not accrued and whether or not known or suspected to
exist in its favor.
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Section 7.7 CHOICE OF LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOV ERNED
AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS (AND NOT THE LAW OF
CONFLICTS) OF THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS.
Section 7.8 CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. EACH ORIGINATOR HEREBY
IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY UNITED STATES
FEDERAL OR
ILLINOIS STATE COURT SITTING IN CHICAGO,
ILLINOIS IN ANY ACTION OR
PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY DOCUMENT EXECUTED
BY SUCH ORIGINATOR PURSU ANT TO THIS AGREEMENT AND EACH ORIGINATOR HEREBY
IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY
BE HEARD AND DETERMINED IN ANY SUCH COURT AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJEC TION
IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE AS TO THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR
PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN SUCH A COURT OR THAT SUCH COURT IS AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.
NOTHING HEREIN SHALL LIMIT THE RIGHT OF BUYER (OR ITS ASSIGNS) TO BRING
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST ANY ORIGINATOR IN THE COURTS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION. ANY
JUDICIAL PROCEEDING BY ANY ORIGINATOR AGAINST BUYER (OR ITS ASSIGNS) OR ANY
AFFILIATE THEREOF INVOLVING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY MATTER IN ANY WAY
ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY DOCUMENT
EXECUTED BY SUCH ORIGINATOR PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN
A COURT IN CHICAGO,
ILLINOIS.
Section 7.9 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY
WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING INVOLVING, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, ANY MATTER (WHETHER SOUNDING IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE) IN ANY
WAY ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT, ANY DOCUMENT
EXECUTED BY ANY ORIGINATOR PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE RELATIONSHIP
ESTABLISHED HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER.
Section 7.10 Integration; Binding Effect; Survival of Terms.
(a) This Agreement and each other Transaction
Document contain the final and complete integration of all prior expressions by
the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and shall
constitute the entire agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the
subject matter hereof superseding all prior oral or written understandings.
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(b) This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of each Originator and Buyer, and their respective successors and
permitted assigns (including any trustee in bankruptcy). No Originator may
assign any of its rights and obligations hereunder or any interest herein
without the prior written consent of Buyer. Buyer may assign at any time its
rights and obligations hereunder and interests herein to any other Person
without the consent of any Originator. Without limiting the foregoing, each
Originator acknowledges that Buyer, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, may
assign to the Agent, for the benefit of the Purchas ers, its rights, remedies,
powers and privileges hereunder and that the Agent may further assign such
rights, remedies, powers and privileges to the extent permitted in the Purchase
Agreement. Each Originator agrees that the Agent, as the assignee of Buyer,
shall, subject to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, have the right to enforce
this Agreement and to exercise directly all of Buyer's rights and remedies under
this Agreement (including, without limitation, the right to give or withhold any
consents or approvals of Buyer to be given or withheld hereunder) and each
Originator agrees to cooperate fully with the Agent in the exercise of such
rights and remedies. This Agreement shall create and constitute the continuing
obligations of the parties hereto in accordance with its terms and shall remain
in full force and effect until terminated in accor dance with its terms;
provided, however, that the rights and remedies with respect to (i) any breach
of any representation and warranty made by the Originators pursuant to Article
II; (ii) the indemnification and payment provisions of Article VI; and (iii)
Section 7.5 shall be continu ing and shall survive any termination of this
Agreement.
Section 7.11 Counterparts; Severability; Section References.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different
parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be
deemed to be an original and all of which when taken together shall constitute
one and the same Agreement. Any provisions of this Agreement which are
prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction,
be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without
invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or
unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render
unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. Unless otherwise
expressly indicated, all references herein to "Article," "Section," "Schedule"
or "Exhibit" shall mean articles and sections of, and schedules and exhibits to,
this Agreement.
Section 7.12 Confirmation and Ratification of Terms.
(a) Upon the effectiveness of this Agreement, each
reference to the Original Sale Agreement in any other Transaction Document, and
any document, instrument or agreement executed and/or delivered in connection
with the Original Sale Agreement or any other Transaction Document, shall mean
and be a reference to this Agreement.
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(b) The other Transaction Documents and all
agreements, instru ments and documents executed or delivered in connection with
the Original Sale Agreement or any other Transaction Document shall each be
deemed to be amended to the extent necessary, if any, to give effect to the
provisions of this Agreement, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented
or restated from time to time.
(c) The effect of this Agreement is to amend and
restate the Original Sale Agreement in its entirety, and to the extent that any
rights, benefits or provisions in favor of Buyer (or its assigns) existed in the
Original Sale Agreement and continue to exist in this Agreement without any
written waiver of any such rights, benefits or provisions prior to the date
hereof, then such rights, benefits or provisions are acknowledged to be and to
continue to be effective from and after June 30, 2000. This Agreement is not a
novation.
(d) The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that any
and all rights, remedies and payment provisions under the Original Sale
Agreement, including, without limitation, any and all rights, remedies and
payment provisions with respect to (i) any represen tation and warranty made or
deemed to be made pursuant to the Original Sale Agreement, or (ii) any
indemnification provision, shall continue and survive the execution and delivery
of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
Agreement to be executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers as of
the date hereof.
DAIRY GROUP RECEIVABLES, L.P.
By: Dairy Group Receivables GP, LLC
Its: General Partner
By:
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Name:
Title:
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XXXX-XXXX HOLDINGS, INC., as an Originator
XXXX-XXXX CERTIFIED DAIRY, INC., as an Originator
XXXX DAIRY PRODUCTS, INC., as an Originator
BERKELEY FARMS, INC., as an Originator
COUNTRY FRESH, LLC , as an Originator
CREAMLAND DAIRIES, INC., as an Originator
XXXX NORTHEAST, LLC (f/k/a SUIZA GTL, LLC), as an
Originator
XXXX FOODS COMPANY OF INDIANA, INC., as an
Originator
XXXX MILK COMPANY, INC., as an Originator
XXXX FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, INC., as an Originator
XXXX FOODS ICE CREAM COMPANY , as an Originator
XXXX FOODS COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC., as an
Originator
XXXX DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY , as an Originator
XXXXX'X DAIRIES, INC., as an Originator
LAND-O-SUN DAIRIES, LLC , as an Originator
LIBERTY DAIRY COMPANY, as an Originator
XXXXXXXX DAIRY FARMS, INC., as an Originator
XXXXXXXX DAIRY, INC., as an Originator
MEADOW BROOK DAIRY COMPANY, as an Originator
MORNINGSTAR RECEIVABLES CORP., as an Originator
PURITY DAIRIES, INCORPORATED, as an Originator
XXXXXX DAIRY, INC., as an Originator
XXXX FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, INC., as an Originator
XXXX FOODS COMPANY, LLC, as an Originator
X. X. XXX FOODS, INC., as an Originator
TUSCAN/LEHIGH MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., as an Originator
VERIFINE DAIRY PRODUCTS CORPORATION OF
SHEBOYGAN, INC., as an Originator
By:
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Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxx
Title: Vice President of each of the above
named Originators
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SOUTHERN FOODS GROUP, L.P.,
as an Originator
By: SFG Management Limited Liability Company
Its: General Partner
By:
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Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxx
Title: Vice President
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TUSCAN/LEHIGH DAIRIES, L.P.,
as an Originator
By: Tuscan/Lehigh Management, L.L.C.
Its: General Partner
By:
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Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT I
Definitions
This is Exhibit I to the Agreement (as hereinafter defined).
As used in the Agreement and the Exhibits, Schedules and Annexes thereto,
capitalized terms have the meanings set forth in this Exhibit I (such meanings
to be equally applicable to the singular and plural forms thereof). If a
capitalized term is used in the Agreement, or any Exhibit, Schedule or Annex
thereto, and not otherwise defined therein or in this Exhibit I, such term shall
have the meaning assigned thereto in Exhibit I to the Purchase Agreement.
"Agent" has the meaning set forth in the Preliminary
Statements to the Agreement.
"Agreement" means the Amended and Restated Receivables Sale
Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2001, between the Originators and Buyer, as
the same may be amended, restated or otherwise modified.
"Buyer" has the meaning set forth in the preamble to the
Agreement.
"Calculation Period" means each calendar month or portion
thereof which elapses during the term of the Agreement. The first Calculation
Period shall commence on the Closing Date and the final Calculation Period shall
terminate on the Termination Date.
"Change of Control" means the acquisition by any Person, or
two or more Persons acting in concert, of beneficial ownership (within the
meaning of Rule 13d-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of 20% or more of the outstanding shares of
voting stock of any Originator.
"Credit and Collection Policy" means each Originator's credit
and collection policies and practices relating to Writings, Contracts and
Receivables existing on the date hereof and summarized in Exhibit V, as modified
from time to time in accordance with the Agreement.
"Default Fee" means a per annum rate of interest equal to the
sum of (i) the Prime Rate, plus (ii) 2% per annum.
"Demand Notes" has the meaning set forth in the Purchase
Agreement.
"Dilutions" means, at any time, the aggregate amount of
reductions or cancellations described in Section 1.3(a) of the Agreement.
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"Discount Factor" means a percentage calculated to provide
Buyer with a reasonable return on its investment in the Receivables of any
Originator after taking account of (i) the time value of money based upon the
anticipated dates of collection of the Receivables of such Originator and the
cost to Buyer of financing its investment in the Receivables during such period
and (ii) the risk of nonpayment by the Obligors. The Originator of such
Receivables and Buyer may agree from time to time to change the Discount Factor
based on changes in one or more of the items affecting the calculation thereof,
provided that any change to the Discount Factor shall take effect as of the
commencement of a Calculation Period, shall apply only prospectively and shall
not affect the Purchase Price payment made prior to the Calculation Period
during which such Originator and Buyer agree to make such change.
"Initial Cutoff Date" has the meaning set forth in Section
1.2(a).
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on
(i) the financial condition or operations of any Originator and its Subsidiaries
taken as a whole, (ii) the ability of any Originator to perform its obligations
under the Agreement or any other Transaction Document, (iii) the legality,
validity or enforceability of the Agreement or any other Transaction Document,
(iv) any Originator's, Buyer's, the Agent's or any Purchaser's interest in the
Receiv xxxxx generally or in any significant portion of the Receivables, the
Related Security or Collec tions with respect thereto, or (v) the collectibility
of the Receivables generally or of any material portion of the Receivables.
"Morningstar" means Morningstar Foods Inc., in its capacity as
seller under the Transfer Agreement.
"MRC" means Morningstar Receivables Corp., a Delaware
corporation.
"Net Value" means, as of any date of determination, an amount
equal to the sum of (i) the aggregate Outstanding Balance of the Receivables at
such time, minus (ii) the sum of (A) the Aggregate Capital outstanding at such
time, plus (B) the Aggregate Reserves.
"Net Worth" means, with respect to as of the last Business Day
of each Calculation Period preceding any date of determination, the excess, if
any, of (a) the aggregate Outstanding Balance of the Receivables at such time,
over (b) the sum of (i) the Aggregate Capital outstanding at such time, plus
(ii) the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Subordinated Loans
(including any Subordinated Loan proposed to be made on the date of
determination).
"Original Balance" means, with respect to any Receivable
coming into existence after the Initial Cutoff Date, the Outstanding Balance of
such Receivable on the date it was created.
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"Original Sale Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the
Preliminary State ments to the Agreement.
"Originator" has the meaning set forth in the preamble to the
Agreement.
"Potential Termination Event" means an event which, with the
passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a Termination
Event.
"Previously Sold Receivable" has the meaning set forth in the
Preliminary Statements to the Agreement.
"Purchase" means the purchase pursuant to Section 1.1(a) of
the Agreement by Buyer from any Originator of the Receivables of such Originator
and the Related Security and Collections related thereto, together with all
related rights in connection therewith.
"Purchase Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the
Preliminary Statements to the Agreement.
"Purchase Price" means, with respect to the Purchase from any
Originator hereunder, the aggregate price to be paid by Buyer to such Originator
for such Purchase in accordance with Section 1.2 of the Agreement for the
Receivables of such Originator, Collec tions and Related Security being sold to
Buyer, which price shall equal on any date (i) the product of (x) the
Outstanding Balance of such Receivables on such date, multiplied by (y) one
minus the Discount Factor in effect on such date, minus (ii) any Purchase Price
Credits to be credited against the Purchase Price otherwise payable to such
Originator in accordance with Section 1.3 of the Agreement.
"Purchase Price Credit" has the meaning set forth in Section
1.3 of the Agreement.
"Receivable" means all indebtedness and other obligations owed
to an Origina tor or Morningstar (at the times it arises, and before giving
effect to any transfer or conveyance under the Transfer Agreement or the
Agreement) or Buyer (after giving effect to the transfers under the Transfer
Agreement and the Agreement) or in which Morningstar, an Originator or Buyer has
a security interest or other interest, including, without limitation, any
indebtedness, obligation or interest constituting an account, chattel paper,
instrument or general intangible, arising in connection with the sale of goods
or the rendering of services by an Originator or Morningstar, and further
includes, without limitation, the obligation to pay any Finance Charges with
respect thereto. Indebtedness and other rights and obligations arising from any
one transaction, including, without limitation, indebtedness and other rights
and obligations repre sented by an individual invoice, shall constitute a
Receivable separate from a Receivable consisting of the indebtedness and other
rights and obligations arising
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AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT
from any other transac tion; provided, further, that any indebtedness, rights or
obligations referred to in the immediately preceding sentence shall be a
Receivable regardless or whether the account debtor or Morningstar or the
Originator of such Receivable treats such indebtedness, rights or obligations as
a separate payment obligation.
"Related Security" means, with respect to any Receivable of
any Originator:
(i) all of such Originator's interest
(and, in the case of MRC, all of Morningstar's interest) in the
inventory and goods (including returned or repossessed inventory or
goods), if any, the sale, financing or lease of which by such
Originator or Morningstar, as applicable, gave rise to such Receivable,
and all insurance contracts with respect thereto,
(ii) all other security interests or
liens and property subject thereto from time to time, if any,
purporting to secure payment of such Receivable, whether pursuant to
the Writing or Contract related to such Receivable or otherwise,
together with all financing statements and security agreements
describing any collateral securing such Receivable,
(iii) all guaranties, letters of credit,
insurance, "supporting obligations" (within the meaning of Section
9-102(a) of the UCC of all applicable jurisdictions) and other
agreements or arrangements of whatever character from time to time
supporting or securing payment of such Receivable whether pursuant to
the Writing or Contract related to such Receivable or otherwise,
(iv) all service contracts and other
contracts and agreements associated with such Receivable,
(v) all Records related to such
Receivable,
(vi) all of such Originator's right,
title and interest in each Lock-Box and each Collection Account,
(vii) all of MRC's interest in, to and
under the Transfer Agreement, and
(viii) all proceeds of any of the
foregoing.
"Required Capital Amount" means, as of any date of
determination, the greater of (a) an amount equal to the sum of (i) the
twenty-four month rolling average of
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Dilutions, plus (ii) the result obtained in the foregoing clause (i) of this
definition, multiplied by 10% and (b)$4,500,000.
"Settlement Date" means, with respect to each Calculation
Period, the date that is the 5th Business Day of the month following such
Calculation Period.
"Subordinated Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section
1.2(a) of the Agreement.
"Subordinated Note" means a promissory note in substantially
the form of Exhibit VII hereto as more fully described in Section 1.2 of the
Agreement, as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise
modified from time to time.
"Termination Date" means the earliest to occur of (i) the
Facility Termination Date, (ii) the Business Day immediately prior to the
occurrence of a Termination Event set forth in Section 5.1(d), (iii) the
Business Day specified in a written notice from Buyer to Originator following
the occurrence of any other Termination Event, and (iv) the date which is 15
Business Days after Buyer's receipt of written notice from Originator that it
wishes to terminate the facility evidenced by the Agreement.
"Termination Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1
of the Agreement.
"Transaction Documents" means, collectively, this Agreement,
the Transfer Agreement, each Collection Account Agreement, the Demand Notes, the
Subordinated Notes and all other instruments, documents and agreements executed
and delivered in connection herewith.
"Transfer Agreement" means that certain Amended and Restated
Receivables Transfer Agreement dated as of December 21, 2001, between
Morningstar and MRC, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified
from time to time.
All accounting terms not specifically defined herein shall be
construed in accordance with GAAP. All terms used in Article 9 of the UCC in the
State of
Illinois, and not specifically defined herein, are used herein as
defined in such Article 9.
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AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT II
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS;
LOCATION(S) OF RECORDS;
FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;
OTHER NAMES
See Exhibit III to the Purchase Agreement
AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT III
NAME OF COLLECTION BANKS; COLLECTION ACCOUNTS
See Exhibit IV to the Purchase Agreement
AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT IV
Form of Compliance Certificate
This Compliance Certificate is furnished pursuant to that
certain Amended and Restated Receivables Sale Agreement dated as of December 21,
2001, by and among the Originators named therein, and Dairy Group Receivables,
L.P. a Delaware limited partnership ("Buyer") (the "Agreement"). Capitalized
terms used and not otherwise defined herein are used with the meanings
attributed thereto in the Agreement.
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT:
1. I am the duly elected ______________ of [name(s) of
Originator(s)].
2. I have reviewed the terms of the Agreement and I have made,
or have caused to be made under my supervision, a detailed review of the
transactions and conditions of [name(s) of Originator(s)] and its Subsidiaries
during the accounting period covered by the attached financial statements.
3. The examinations described in paragraph 2 did not disclose,
and I have no knowledge of, the existence of any condition or event which
constitutes a Termination Event or a Potential Termination Event, as each such
term is defined under the Agreement, during or at the end of the accounting
period covered by the attached financial statements or as of the date of this
Certificate, except as set forth below.
4. Described below are the exceptions, if any, to paragraph 3
by listing, in detail, the nature of the condition or event, the period during
which it has existed and the action that [name(s) of Originator(s)] has taken,
is taking, or proposes to take with respect to each such condition or event:
5. As of the date hereof, the jurisdiction of organization of
[name(s) of Originator(s)] is [_______] and [name(s) of Originator(s)] is a
"registered organization" (within the meaning of Section 9-102 of the UCC in
effect in such applicable jurisdiction) and [name(s) of Originator(s)] has not
changed its jurisdiction of organization since the date of the Agreement.
The foregoing certifications, together with the computations
set forth in Schedule I hereto and the financial statements delivered with this
Certificate in support hereof, are made and delivered this day of , 20__.
By:
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[Name]
AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT V
Credit and Collection Policies
SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS
AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT VI
[Intentionally omitted.]
AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT VII
Form of Subordinated Note
SUBORDINATED NOTE
______________, 2000
1. Note. FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, Dairy Group
Receivables, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("SPV"), hereby
unconditionally promises to pay to the order of [name of Originator], a(n)
__________ [corporation][limited partnership][limited liability company]
("Originator"), in lawful money of the United States of America and in
immediately available funds, on the date following the Termination Date which is
one year and one day after the date on which (i) the Outstanding Balance of all
Receivables sold under the "Sale Agreement" referred to below has been reduced
to zero and (ii) Originator has paid to the Buyer all indemnities, adjustments
and other amounts which may be owed thereunder in connection with the Purchases
(the "Collection Date"), the aggregate unpaid principal sum outstanding of all
"Subordinated Loans" made from time to time by Originator to SPV pursuant to and
in accordance with the terms of that certain Amended and Restated Receivables
Sale Agreement dated as of December 21, 2001, among Originator, the other
Originators named therein and SPV (as amended, restated, supplemented or
otherwise modified from time to time, the "Sale Agreement"). Reference to
Section 1.2 of the Sale Agreement is hereby made for a statement of the terms
and conditions under which the loans evidenced hereby have been and will be
made. All terms which are capitalized and used herein and which are not
otherwise specifically defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such
terms in the Sale Agreement.
2. Interest. SPV further promises to pay interest on the
outstanding unpaid principal amount hereof from the date hereof until payment in
full hereof at a rate equal to the Prime Rate; provided, however, that if SPV
shall default in the payment of any principal hereof, SPV promises to pay, on
demand, interest at the rate of the Prime Rate plus 2.00% per annum on any such
unpaid amounts, from the date such payment is due to the date of actual payment.
Interest shall be payable on the first Business Day of each month in arrears;
provided, however, that SPV may elect on the date any interest payment is due
hereunder to defer such payment and upon such election the amount of interest
due but unpaid on such date shall constitute principal under this Subordinated
Note. The outstanding principal of any loan made under this Subordinated Note
shall be due and payable on the Collection Date and may be repaid or prepaid at
any time without premium or penalty.
3. Principal Payments. Originator is authorized and directed
by SPV to enter on the grid attached hereto, or, at its option, in its books and
records, the date and amount of each loan made by it which is evidenced by this
Subordinated Note and the
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AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT
amount of each payment of principal made by SPV, and absent manifest error, such
entries shall constitute prima facie evidence of the accuracy of the information
so entered; provided that neither the failure of Originator to make any such
entry or any error therein shall expand, limit or affect the obligations of SPV
hereunder.
4. Subordination. Originator shall have the right to receive,
and SPV shall make, any and all payments relating to the loans made under this
Subordinated Note provided that, after giving effect to any such payment, the
aggregate Outstanding Balance of Receivables (as each such term is defined in
the Purchase Agreement hereinafter referred to) owned by SPV at such time
exceeds the sum of (a) the Aggregate Unpaids (as defined in the Purchase
Agreement) outstanding at such time under the Purchase Agreement, plus (b) the
aggregate outstanding principal balance of all loans made under this
Subordinated Note. Originator hereby agrees that at any time during which the
conditions set forth in the proviso of the immediately preceding sentence shall
not be satisfied, Originator shall be subordinate in right of payment to the
prior payment of any indebtedness or obligation of SPV owing to the Agent or any
Purchaser under that certain Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement
dated as of December 21, 2001, by and among SPV, the Servicers (as defined
therein), various "Purchasers" from time to time party thereto, and Bank One, NA
(Main Office Chicago), as the "Agent" (as amended, restated, supplemented or
otherwise modified from time to time, the "Purchase Agreement"). The
subordination provisions contained herein are for the direct benefit of, and may
be enforced by, the Agent and the Purchasers and/or any of their respective
assignees (collectively, the "Senior Claimants") under the Purchase Agreement.
Until the date on which all "Capital" outstanding under the Purchase Agreement
has been repaid in full and all other obligations of SPV and/or the Servicers
thereunder and under the "Fee Letters" referenced therein (all such obligations,
collectively, the "Senior Claim") have been indefeasibly paid and satisfied in
full, Originator shall not institute against SPV any proceeding of the type
described in Section 5.1(d) of the Sale Agreement unless and until the
Collection Date has occurred. Should any payment, distribution or security or
proceeds thereof be received by Originator in violation of this Section 4,
Originator agrees that such payment shall be segregated, received and held in
trust for the benefit of, and deemed to be the property of, and shall be
immediately paid over and delivered to the Agent for the benefit of the Senior
Claimants.
5. Bankruptcy; Insolvency. Upon the occurrence of any
proceeding of the type described in Section 5.1(d) of the Sale Agreement
involving SPV as debtor, then and in any such event the Senior Claimants shall
receive payment in full of all amounts due or to become due on or in respect of
the Aggregate Capital and the Senior Claim (including "CP Costs" and "Yield" as
defined and as accruing under the Purchase Agreement after the commencement of
any such proceeding, whether or not any or all of such CP Costs or Yield is an
allowable claim in any such proceeding) before Originator is entitled to receive
payment on account of this Subordinated Note, and to that end, any payment or
distribution of assets of SPV of any kind or character, whether in cash,
securities or other property, in any
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AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT
applicable insolvency proceeding, which would otherwise be payable to or
deliverable upon or with respect to any or all indebtedness under this
Subordinated Note, is hereby assigned to and shall be paid or delivered by the
Person making such payment or delivery (whether a trustee in bankruptcy, a
receiver, custodian or liquidating trustee or otherwise) directly to the Agent
for application to, or as collateral for the payment of, the Senior Claim until
such Senior Claim shall have been paid in full and satisfied.
6. Amendments. This Subordinated Note shall not be amended or
modified except in accordance with Section 7.1 of the Sale Agreement. The terms
of this Subordinated Note may not be amended or otherwise modified without the
prior written consent of the Agent for the benefit of the Purchasers.
7. GOVERNING LAW. THIS SUBORDINATED NOTE HAS BEEN MADE AND
DELIVERED AT CHICAGO,
ILLINOIS, AND SHALL BE INTERPRETED AND THE RIGHTS AND
LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES HERETO DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS AND
DECISIONS OF THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS. WHEREVER POSSIBLE EACH PROVISION OF THIS
SUBORDINATED NOTE SHALL BE INTERPRETED IN SUCH MANNER AS TO BE EFFECTIVE AND
VALID UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, BUT IF ANY PROVISION OF THIS SUBORDINATED NOTE SHALL
BE PROHIBITED BY OR INVALID UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, SUCH PROVISION SHALL BE
INEFFECTIVE TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH PROHIBITION OR INVALIDITY, WITHOUT
INVALIDATING THE REMAINDER OF SUCH PROVISION OR THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THIS
SUBORDINATED NOTE.
8. Waivers. All parties hereto, whether as makers, endorsers,
or otherwise, severally waive presentment for payment, demand, protest and
notice of dishonor. Originator additionally expressly waives all notice of the
acceptance by any Senior Claimant of the subordination and other provisions of
this Subordinated Note and expressly waives reliance by any Senior Claimant upon
the subordination and other provisions herein provided.
9. Assignment. This Subordinated Note may not be assigned,
pledged or otherwise transferred to any party other than Originator without the
prior written consent of the Agent, and any such attempted transfer shall be
void.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
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DAIRY GROUP RECEIVABLES, L.P.
By:_____________________________
Title:
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Schedule
to
SUBORDINATED NOTE
SUBORDINATED LOANS AND PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL
Amount of Amount of Unpaid
Subordinated Principal Principal Notation made
Date Loan Paid Balance by
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SCHEDULE A
DOCUMENTS TO BE DELIVERED TO BUYER
ON OR PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE
SEE PART I OF SCHEDULE B TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT.
