EXHIBIT 10.21
LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
This LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT is entered into as of June 18, 1999, by
and between SILICON VALLEY BANK, a California-chartered bank, with its principal
place of business at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 and with a
loan production office located at Wellesley Office Park, 00 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000, doing business under the name
"Silicon Valley East" ("Bank") and VIP Calling, Inc., a Delaware Corporation
with its chief executive office located at 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000 ("Borrower").
RECITALS
Borrower wishes to obtain credit from time to time from Bank, and Bank
desires to extend credit to Borrower. This Agreement sets forth the terms on
which Bank will advance credit to Borrower, and Borrower will repay the amounts
owing to Bank.
AGREEMENT
The parties agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION
1.1 Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have
the following definitions:
"Accounts" means all presently existing and hereafter arising
accounts, contract rights, and all other forms of obligations owing to
Borrower arising out of the sale or lease of goods (including, without
limitation, the licensing of software and other technology) or the
rendering of services by Borrower, whether or not earned by performance,
and any and all credit insurance, guaranties, and other security therefor,
as well as all merchandise returned to or reclaimed by Borrower and
Borrower's Books relating to any of the foregoing.
"Advance" or "Advances" means a loan advance under the Committed
Revolving Line.
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any Person that owns
or controls directly or indirectly such Person, any Person that controls
or is controlled by or is under common control with such Person, and each
of such Person's senior executive officers, directors, partners and, for
any Person that is a limited liability company, such Person's managers and
members.
"Agreement" means this Loan and Security Agreement.
"Bank Expenses" means all reasonable costs or expenses (including
reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) incurred in connection with the
preparation, negotiation, administration, and enforcement of the Loan
Documents; and Banks reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in
amending, enforcing or defending the Loan Documents, (including fees and
expenses of appeal or review, or those incurred in any Insolvency
Proceeding) whether or not suit is brought.
"Borrower's Books" means all of Borrower's books and records
including, without limitation: ledgers; records concerning Borrower's
assets or liabilities, the Collateral, business operations or financial
condition; and all computer programs, or tape files, and the equipment,
containing such information.
"Borrowing Base" means an amount equal to eighty percent (80%) of
Eligible Accounts, as determined by Bank with reference to the most recent
Borrowing Base Certificate delivered by Borrower.
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"Business Day" means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or
other day on which banks in the States of California or Massachusetts are
authorized or required to close.
"Capitalization Event" shall mean the issuance by the Borrower of
equity resulting in the receipt by the Borrower of at least Five Million
Dollars ($5,000,000.00).
"Closing Date" means the date of this Agreement.
"Code" means the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code.
"Collateral" means the property described on Exhibit A attached
hereto.
"Committed Revolving Line" means a credit extension of up to (i)
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) prior to the Capitalization
Event, and (ii) One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00)
after the occurrence of a Capitalization Event.
"Committed Equipment Line" means a credit extension of up to Seven
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00).
"Contingent Obligation" means, as applied to any Person, any direct
or indirect liability, contingent or otherwise, of that Person with
respect to (i) any indebtedness, lease, dividend, letter of credit or
other obligation of another, including, without limitation, any such
obligation directly or indirectly guaranteed, endorsed, co-made or
discounted or sold with recourse by that Person, or in respect of which
that Person is otherwise directly or indirectly liable; (ii) any
obligations with respect to undrawn letters of credit issued for the
account of that Person; and (iii) all obligations arising under any
interest rate, currency or commodity swap agreement, interest rate cap
agreement, interest rate collar agreement, or other agreement or
arrangement designated to protect a Person against fluctuation in interest
rates, currency exchange rates or commodity prices; provided, however,
that the term "Contingent Obligation" shall not include endorsements for
collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business. The amount of
any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the
stated or determined amount of the primary obligation in respect of which
such Contingent Obligation is made or, if not stated or determinable, the
maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof as determined
by such Person in good faith; provided, however, that such amount shall
not in any event exceed the maximum amount of the obligations under the
guarantee or other support arrangement.
"Credit Extension" means each Advance, Equipment Advance, Letter of
Credit, or any other extension of credit by Bank for the benefit of
Borrower hereunder.
"Current Liabilities" means, as of any applicable date, all amounts
that should, in accordance with GAAP, be included as current liabilities
on the consolidated balance sheet of Borrower and its Subsidiaries, as at
such date, plus, to the extent not already included therein, all
outstanding Credit Extensions made under this Agreement, including all
Indebtedness that is payable upon demand or within one year from the date
of determination thereof unless such Indebtedness is renewable or
extendable at the option of Borrower or any Subsidiary to a date more than
one year from the date of determination, but excluding Subordinated Debt.
"Eligible Accounts" means those Accounts that arise in the ordinary
course of Borrower's business that comply with all of Borrower's
representations and warranties to Bank set forth in Section 5.4. Unless
otherwise agreed to by Bank in writing, Eligible Accounts shall not
include the following:
(a) Accounts that the account debtor has failed to pay within
ninety (90) days of invoice date;
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(b) Accounts with respect to an account debtor, fifty percent
(50%) or more of whose Accounts the account debtor has failed to pay
within ninety (90) days of invoice date;
(c) Accounts with respect to an account debtor, including
Affiliates, whose total obligations to Borrower exceed twenty-five
percent (25%) of all Accounts, to the extent such obligations exceed
the aforementioned percentage, except as approved in writing by
Bank;
(d) Accounts with respect to which the account debtor does not
have its principal place of business in the United States;
(e) Accounts with respect to which the account debtor is a
federal, state, or local governmental entity or any department,
agency, or instrumentality thereof, except for those Accounts of the
United States or any department, agency or instrumentality thereof
as to which the payee has assigned its rights to payment thereof to
Bank and the assignment has been acknowledged, pursuant to the
Assignment of Claims Act of 1940, as amended (31 U.S.C. 3727);
(f) Accounts with respect to which Borrower is liable to the
account debtor, but only to the extent of any amounts owing to the
account debtor (sometimes referred to as "contra" accounts, e.g.
accounts payable, customer deposits, credit accounts etc.) against
amounts owed to Borrower;
(g) Accounts generated by demonstration or promotional
equipment, or with respect to which goods are placed on consignment,
guaranteed sale, sale or return, sale on approval, xxxx and hold, or
other terms by reason of which the payment by the account debtor may
be conditional;
(h) Accounts with respect to which the account debtor is an
Affiliate, officer, employee, or agent of Borrower;
(i) Accounts with respect to which the account debtor disputes
liability or makes any claim with respect thereto as to which Bank
believes, in its sole discretion, that there may be a basis for
dispute (but only to the extent of the amount subject to such
dispute or claim), or is subject to any Insolvency Proceeding, or
becomes insolvent, or goes out of business; and
(j) Accounts the collection of which Bank reasonably
determines to be doubtful.
"Equipment" means all present and future machinery, equipment,
tenant improvements, furniture, fixtures, vehicles, tools, pans and
attachments in which Borrower has any interest.
"Equipment Advance" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.3.
"Equipment Availability End Date" has the meaning set forth in
Section 2.1.3.
"Equipment Maturity Date" is July 5, 2002.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended, and the regulations thereunder.
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles as in effect
in the United States from time to time.
"Indebtedness" means (a) all indebtedness for borrowed money or the
deferred purchase price of property or services, including without
limitation reimbursement and other obligations with respect to surety
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bonds and letters of credit, (b) all obligations evidenced by notes,
bonds, debentures or similar instruments, (c) all capital lease
obligations and (d) all Contingent Obligations.
"Insolvency Proceeding" means any proceeding commenced by or against
any person or entity under any provision of the United States Bankruptcy
Code, as amended, or under any other bankruptcy or insolvency law,
including assignments for the benefit of creditors, formal or informal
moratoria, compositions, extension generally with its creditors, or
proceedings seeking reorganization, arrangement, or other relief.
"Inventory" means all present and future inventory in which Borrower
has any interest, including merchandise, raw materials, parts, supplies,
packing and shipping materials, work in process and finished products
intended for sale or lease or to be furnished under a contract of service,
of every kind and description now or at any time hereafter owned by or in
the custody or possession, actual or constructive, of Borrower, including
such inventory as is temporarily out of its custody or possession or in
transit and including any returns upon any accounts or other proceeds,
including insurance proceeds, resulting from the sale or disposition of
any of the foregoing and any documents of title representing any of the
above.
"Investment" means any beneficial ownership of (including stock,
partnership interest or other securities) any Person, or any loan, advance
or capital contribution to any Person.
"IRC" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the
regulations thereunder.
"Letter of Credit" means a letter of credit or similar undertaking
issued by Bank pursuant to Section 2.1.2.
"Letter of Credit Reserve" has the meaning set forth in Section
2.1.2.
"Lien" means any mortgage, lien, deed of trust, charge, pledge,
security interest or other encumbrance.
"Loan Documents" means, collectively, this Agreement, any note or
notes executed by Borrower, and any other present or future agreement
entered into between Borrower and/or for the benefit of Bank in connection
with this Agreement, all as amended, extended or restated from time to
time.
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on (i) the
business operations or condition (financial or otherwise) of Borrower and
its Subsidiaries taken as a whole or (ii) the ability of Borrower to repay
the Obligations or otherwise perform its obligations under the Loan
Documents.
"Maturity Date" means, as applicable (i) the Revolving Maturity Date
with respect to the Committed Revolving Line, and (ii) the Equipment
Maturity Date with respect to the Committed Equipment Line.
"Negotiable Collateral" means all of Borrower's present and future
letters of credit of which it is a beneficiary, and any notes, drafts,
instruments, securities, documents of title, or chattel paper, owned by or
payable to Borrower.
"Obligations" means all debt, principal, interest, Bank Expenses and
other amounts owed to Bank by Borrower pursuant to this Agreement or any
other agreement, whether absolute or contingent, due or to become due, now
existing or hereafter arising, including any interest that accrues after
the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding and including any debt,
liability, or obligation owing from Borrower to others that Bank may have
obtained by assignment or otherwise.
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"Payment Date" means the first (1st) calendar day of each month
commencing on the first such date after the Closing Date and ending on the
Revolving Maturity Date.
"Permitted Indebtedness" means:
(a) Indebtedness of Borrower in favor of Bank arising under
this Agreement or any other Loan Document;
(b) Indebtedness existing on the Closing Date and disclosed in
the Schedule;
(c) Subordinated Debt;
(d) Indebtedness to trade creditors incurred in the ordinary
course of business; and
(e) Indebtedness secured by Permitted Liens.
"Permitted Investment" means:
(a) Investments existing on the Closing Date disclosed in the
Schedule; and
(b) (i) marketable direct obligations issued or
unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America or any
agency or any State thereof maturing within one (1) year from the
date of acquisition thereof, (ii) commercial paper maturing no more
than one (1) year from the date of creation thereof and currently
having the highest rating obtainable from either Standard & Poor's
Corporation or Xxxxx'x Investors Service, Inc., and (iii)
certificates of deposit maturing no more than one (1) year from the
date of investment therein issued by Bank.
"Permitted Liens" means the following:
(a) Any Liens existing on the Closing Date and disclosed in
the Schedule or arising under this Agreement or the other Loan
Documents;
(b) Liens for taxes, fees, assessments or other governmental
charges or levies, either not delinquent or being contested in good
faith by appropriate proceedings and as to which adequate reserves
are maintained on Borrower's Books in accordance with GAAP, provided
the same have no priority over any of Bank's security interests;
(c) Liens (i) upon or in any Equipment acquired or held by
Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to secure the purchase price of
such Equipment or indebtedness incurred solely for the purpose of
financing the acquisition of such Equipment, or (ii) existing on
such Equipment at the time of its acquisition, provided that the
Lien is confined solely to the property so acquired and improvements
thereon, and the proceeds of such Equipment;
(d) Leases or subleases and licenses or sublicenses granted to
others in the ordinary course of Borrower's business not interfering
in any material respect with the business of Borrower and its
Subsidiaries taken as a whole, and any interest or title of a
lessor, licensor, sublicensor or under any lease or license or
sublicense provided that such leases, subleases, licenses and
sublicenses do not prohibit the grant of the security interest
granted hereunder; and
(e) Liens incurred in connection with the extension, renewal
or refinancing of the indebtedness secured by Liens of the type
described in clauses (a) through (c) above, provided that any
extension, renewal or replacement Lien shall be limited to the
property encumbered by the
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existing Lien and the principal amount of the indebtedness being
extended, renewed or refinanced does nor increase.
"Person" means any individual, sole proprietorship,
partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust,
unincorporated organization, association, corporation, institution,
public benefit corporation, firm, joint stock company, estate,
entity or governmental agency.
"Prime Rate" means the variable rate of interest, per annum,
most recently announced by Bank, as its "prime rate," whether or not
such announced rate is the lowest rate available from Bank.
"Quick Assets" means, as of any applicable date, the
consolidated cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and
investments with maturities of fewer than 90 days of Borrower
determined in accordance with GAAP.
"Responsible Officer" means each of the Chief Executive
Officer, the President, the Chief Financial Officer and the
Controller of Borrower.
"Revolving Maturity Date" means the date which is one (1) year
from the Closing Date.
"Schedule" means the schedule of exceptions attached hereto,
if any.
"Subordinated Debt" means any debt incurred by Borrower that
is subordinated to the debt owing by Borrower to Bank on terms
acceptable to Bank (and identified as being such by Borrower and
Bank).
"Subsidiary" means with respect to any Person, corporation,
partnership, company association, joint venture, or any other
business entity of which more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting
stock or other equity interests is owned or controlled, directly or
indirectly, by such Person or one or more Affiliates of such Person.
"Tangible Net Worth" means as of any applicable date, the
consolidated total assets of Borrower and its Subsidiaries minus
without duplication, (i) the sum of any amounts attributable to (a)
goodwill, (b) intangible items such as unamortized debt discount and
expense, patents, trade and service marks and names, copyrights and
research and development expenses except prepaid expenses, and (c)
all reserves not already deducted from assets, and (ii) Total
Liabilities.
"Total Liabilities" means as of any applicable date, all
obligations that should, in accordance with GAAP be classified as
liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet of Borrower, including
in any event all Indebtedness, but specifically excluding
Subordinated Debt.
"Unrestricted Cash" means all cash or cash equivalents
(determined in accordance with GAAP) which are not subject to a lien
other than to the Bank. Unrestricted Cash shall exclude, without
limitation, any amounts due or allocated for taxes.
1.2 Accounting and Other Terms. All accounting terms not
specifically defined herein shall be construed in accordance with GAAP and
all calculations and determinations made hereunder shall be made in
accordance with GAAP. When used herein, the term "financial statements"
shall include the notes and schedules thereto. The terms "including" or
"includes" shall always be read as meaning "including (or includes)
without limitation", when used herein or in any other Loan Document.
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2. LOAN AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
2.1 Credit Extensions. Borrower promises to pay to the order of Bank, in
lawful money of the United States of America, the aggregate unpaid principal
amount of all Credit Extensions made by Bank to Borrower hereunder. Borrower
shall also pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of such Credit Extensions
at rates in accordance with the terms hereof.
2.1.1 (a) Subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Bank agrees to make Advances to Borrower in an aggregate outstanding amount not
to exceed (i) the Committed Revolving Line or the Borrowing Base, whichever is
less, minus (ii) the face amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit (including
drawn but unreimbursed Letters of Credit). Subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, amounts borrowed pursuant to this Section 2.1.1 may be repaid
and reborrowed at any time during the term of this Agreement.
(b) Whenever Borrower desires an Advance, Borrower will notify Bank
by facsimile transmission or telephone no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, on
the Business Day that the Advance is to be made. Each such notification shall be
promptly confirmed by a Payment/Advance Form in substantially the form of
Exhibit B hereto. Bank is authorized to make Advances under this Agreement,
based upon instructions received from a Responsible Officer or a designee of a
Responsible Officer, or without instructions if in Bank's discretion such
Advances are necessary to meet Obligations which have become due and remain
unpaid. Bank shall be entitled to rely on any telephonic notice given by a
person who Bank reasonably believes to be a Responsible Officer or a designee
thereof, and Borrower shall indemnify and hold Bank harmless for any damages or
loss suffered by Bank as a result of such reliance. Bank will credit the amount
of Advances made under this Section 2.1 to Borrower's deposit account.
(c) The Committed Revolving Line shall terminate on the Revolving
Maturity Date, at which time all Advances under this Section 2.1 and other
amounts due under this Agreement (except as otherwise expressly specified
herein) shall be immediately due and payable.
2.1.2 Letters of Credit.
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Bank
agrees to issue or cause to be issued Letters of Credit for the account of
Borrower in an aggregate outstanding face amount not to exceed (i) the lesser of
the Committed Revolving Line or the Borrowing Base, whichever is less, minus
(ii) the then outstanding principal balance of the Advances; provided that the
face amount of outstanding Letters of Credit (including drawn but unreimbursed
Letters of Credit and any Letter of Credit Reserve) shall not in any case exceed
(A) Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) prior to the Capitalization
Event, and (B) One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) after
the occurrence of the Capitalization Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Borrower may obtain Letters of Credit, subject to the dollar limitations set
forth in the immediately preceding sentence, in excess of the Borrowing Base
(but in no event more than the Committed Revolving Line) so long (i) no Event of
Default has occurred under this Agreement, and (ii) the Borrower is in
compliance with the Liquidity covenant set forth in Section 6.12. Each Letter of
Credit shall have an expiry date no later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the Revolving Maturity Date provided that Borrower's Letter of Credit
reimbursement obligation shall be secured by cash on terms acceptable to Bank at
any time after the Revolving Maturity Date if the term of this Agreement is not
extended by Bank. All Letters of Credit shall be, in form and substance,
acceptable to Bank in its sole discretion and shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of Bank's form of standard Application and Letter of Credit
Agreement.
(b) The obligation of Borrower to immediately reimburse Bank for
drawings made under Letters of Credit shall be absolute, unconditional and
irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement and such Letters of Credit, under all circumstances whatsoever.
Borrower shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold Bank harmless from any loss,
cost, expense or liability, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys'
fees, arising out of or in connection with any Letters of Credit.
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(c) Borrower may request that Bank issue a Letter of Credit payable
in a currency other than United States Dollars. If a demand for payment is made
under any such Letter of Credit, Bank shall treat such demand as an Advance to
Borrower of the equivalent of the amount thereof (plus cable charges) in United
States currency at the then prevailing rate of exchange in San Francisco,
California, for sales of that other currency for cable transfer to the country
of which it is the currency.
(d) Upon the issuance of any letter of credit payable in a currency
other than United States Dollars, Bank shall create a reserve under the
Committed Revolving Line for letters of credit against fluctuations in currency
exchange rates, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the face amount of
such letter of credit (the "Letter of Credit Reserve"). The amount of such
reserve may be amended by Bank from time to time to account for fluctuations in
the exchange rate. The availability of funds under the Committed Revolving Line
shall be reduced by the amount of such reserve for so long as such letter of
credit remains outstanding.
2.1.3 Equipment Advances.
(a) Subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
at any time from the date hereof through July 31, 1999 (the "Equipment
Availability End Date"), Bank agrees to make advances (each an "Equipment
Advance" and collectively, the "Equipment Advances") to Borrower in an aggregate
outstanding amount not to exceed the Committed Equipment Line. To evidence the
Equipment Advance or Equipment Advances, Borrower shall deliver to Bank, at the
time of each Equipment Advance request, an invoice for the equipment to be
purchased. The Equipment Advances shall be used only to purchase Equipment
(which shall include tenant improvements and general office equipment),
purchased on or after sixty (60) days prior to the date hereof and shall not
exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the invoice amount of such equipment
approved from time to time by Bank, excluding taxes, shipping, warranty charges,
freight discounts and installation expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Borrower may obtain Equipment Advances with respect to Equipment purchased on or
after January 1, 1999 provided that the Borrower submits invoices for such
Equipment within thirty (30) days of the Closing Date.
(b) Interest shall accrue from the date of each Equipment Advance at
the rate of one and one half percent (1.50%) per annum above the Prime Rate and
shall be payable monthly for each month through the month in which the Equipment
Availability End Date falls. Any Equipment Advances that are outstanding on the
Equipment Availability End Date will be payable in thirty six (36) equal monthly
installments of principal, plus all accrued interest, beginning on August 5,
1999 and on the like day of each month thereafter and ending on the Maturity
Date. Equipment Advances, once repaid, may not be reborrowed. In the event the
Borrower prepays all or any portion of the outstanding Equipment Advances prior
to the regularly scheduled payment date, the Borrower shall pay with any such
prepayment a prepayment fee calculated as follows; (i) three percent (3%) of any
amount prepaid if the prepayment is made on or before August 5, 2000, (ii) two
percent (2%) of any amount prepaid if the prepayment is made after August 5,
2000 but on or before August 5, 2001, and (iii) one percent (1 %) of any amount
prepaid if the prepayment is made after August 5, 2001 but before the Maturity
Date.
(c) When Borrower desires to obtain an Equipment Advance, Borrower
shall notify Bank (which notice shall be irrevocable) by facsimile transmission
to be received no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern time one (1) Business Day before
the day on which the Equipment Advance is to be made. Such notice shall be
substantially in the form of Exhibit B. The notice shall be signed by a
Responsible Officer or its designee and include a copy of the invoice for the
Equipment to be financed.
2.2 Overadvances. If, at any time or for any reason, the amount of
Obligations owed by Borrower to Bank pursuant to Section 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 of this
Agreement is greater than the lesser of (i) the Committed Revolving Line or (ii)
the Borrowing Base, Borrower shall immediately pay to Bank, in cash, the amount
of such excess.
2.3 Interest Rates, Payments, and Calculations.
(a) Interest Rate. Except as set forth in Section 2.3(b), any
Advances shall bear interest, on the average daily balance thereof, at a per
annum rate equal to one (1.0%) percentage point above the Prime Rate.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing in the event the Borrower (i) achieves a net
profit for two (2) consecutive quarters hereafter, and (ii) provides the Bank
with projections satisfactory to the Bank in its sole discretion which indicate
the Borrower shall achieve a profit in each of the quarters thereafter, then the
Bank shall adjust the interest rate with respect to Advances set forth in this
Section 2.3(a) to a per annum rate equal to one half of one (0.50%) percentage
point above the Prime Rate.
(b) Default Rate. All Obligations shall bear interest, from and
after the occurrence of an Event of Default, at a rate equal to five (5)
percentage points above the interest rate applicable immediately prior to the
occurrence of the Event of Default.
(c) Payments. Interest hereunder shall be due and payable on each
Payment Date. Borrower hereby authorizes Bank to debit any accounts with Bank,
including, without limitation, Account Number ____________________ for payments
of principal and interest due on the Obligations and any other amounts owing by
Borrower to Bank. Bank will notify Borrower of all debits which Bank has made
against Borrower's accounts. Any such debits against Borrower's accounts in no
way shall be deemed a set-off. Any interest not paid when due shall be
compounded by becoming a part of the Obligations, and such interest shall
thereafter accrue interest at the rate then applicable hereunder.
(d) Computation. In the event the Prime Rate is changed from time to
time hereafter, the applicable rate of interest hereunder shall be increased or
decreased effective as of 12:01 a.m. on the day the Prime Rate is changed, by an
amount equal to such change in the Prime Rate. All interest chargeable under the
Loan Documents shall be computed on the basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day
year for the actual number of days elapsed.
2.4 Crediting Payments. Prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default,
Bank shall credit a wire transfer of funds, check or other item of payment to
such deposit account or Obligation as Borrower specifies. After the occurrence
of an Event of Default, the receipt by Bank of any wire transfer of funds,
check, or other item of (pound) payment, whether directed to Borrower's deposit
account with Bank or to the Obligations or otherwise, shall be immediately
applied to conditionally reduce Obligations, but shall not be considered a
payment in respect of the Obligations unless such payment is of immediately
available federal funds or unless and until such check or other item of payment
is honored when presented for payment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained herein, any wire transfer or payment received by Bank after 12:00 noon
Eastern time shall be deemed to have been received by Bank as of the opening of
business on the immediately following Business Day. Whenever any payment to Bank
under the Loan Documents would otherwise be due (except by reason of
acceleration) on a date that is not a Business Day, such payment shall instead
be due on the next Business Day, and additional fees or interest, as the case
may be, shall accrue and be payable for the period of such extension.
2.5 Fees. Borrower shall pay to Bank the following:
(a) Facility Fee. A Facility Fee equal to Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00), which fee shall be due on the Closing Date and shall be
fully earned and non-refundable;
(b) Financial Examination and Appraisal Fees. Bank's customary fees
and out-of-pocket expenses for Bank's audits of Borrower's Accounts, and
for each appraisal of Collateral and financial analysis and examination of
Borrower performed from time to time by Bank or its agents;
(c) Bank Expenses. Upon demand from Bank, including, without
limitation, upon the date hereof, all Bank Expenses incurred through the
date hereof, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, and, after
the date hereof, all Bank Expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees
and expenses, as and when they become due.
2.6 Additional Costs. In case any law, regulation, treaty or official
directive or the interpretation or application thereof by any court or any
governmental authority charged with the administration thereof or the
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compliance with any guideline or request of any central bank or other
governmental authority (whether or not having the force of law):
(a) subjects Bank to any tax with respect to payments of principal
or interest or any other amounts payable hereunder by Borrower or
otherwise with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby (except for
taxes on the overall net income of Bank imposed by the United States of
America or any political subdivision thereof);
(b) imposes, modifies or deems applicable any deposit insurance,
reserve, special deposit or similar requirement against assets held by, or
deposits in or for the account of, or loans by, Bank; or
(c) imposes upon Bank any other condition with respect to its
performance under this Agreement,
and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to Bank, reduce
the income receivable by Bank or impose any expense upon Bank with respect to
any loans, Bank shall notify Borrower thereof. Borrower agrees to pay to Bank
the amount of such increase in cost, reduction in income or additional expense
as and when such cost, reduction or expense is incurred or determined, upon
presentation by Bank of a statement of the amount and setting forth Bank's
calculation thereof, all in reasonable detail, which statement shall be deemed
true and correct absent manifest error.
2.7 Term. Except as otherwise set forth herein, this Agreement shall
become effective on the Closing Date and, subject to Section 12.7, shall
continue in full force and effect for a term ending on the Maturity Date.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Bank shall have the right to terminate its
obligation to make Credit Extensions under this Agreement immediately and
without notice upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of
Default. Notwithstanding termination of this Agreement, Bank's lien on the
Collateral shall remain in effect for so long as any Obligations are
outstanding.
3. CONDITIONS OF LOANS
3.1 Conditions Precedent to Initial Credit Extension. The obligation of
Bank to make the initial Credit Extension is subject to the condition precedent
that Bank shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, the
following:
(a) this Agreement;
(b) a certificate of the Secretary of Borrower with respect to
articles, bylaws, incumbency and resolutions authorizing the execution and
delivery of this Agreement;
(c) a negative pledge agreement covering intellectual property;
(d) an audit of Borrower's Accounts satisfactory to the Bank in its
sole discretion;
(e) an opinion of Borrower's counsel;
(f) financing statements (Forms UCC-1);
(g) insurance certificate;
(h) payment of the fees and Bank Expenses then due specified in
Section 2.5 hereof;
(i) Certificate of Foreign Qualification (if applicable); and
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(j) such other documents, and completion of such other matters, as
Bank may reasonably deem necessary or appropriate.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is acknowledged and agreed that the
Borrower may obtain Letters of Credit under Section 2.1.2 prior to completion of
the audit referenced in Section 3.1(d) hereinabove, so long as the Borrower has
met all other preconditions described in this Agreement.
3.2 Conditions Precedent to all Credit Extensions. The obligation of Bank
to make each Credit Extension, including the initial Credit Extension, is
further subject to the following conditions:
(a) timely receipt by Bank of the Payment/Advance Form as provided
in Section 2.1; and
(b) the representations and warranties contained in Section 5 shall
be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of such
Payment/Advance Form and on the effective date of each Credit Extension as
though made at and as of each such date, and no Event of Default shall
have occurred and be continuing, or would result from such Credit
Extension. The making of each Credit Extension shall be deemed to be a
representation and warranty by Borrower on the date of such Credit
Extension as to the accuracy of the facts referred to in this Section
3.2(b).
4. CREATION OF SECURITY INTEREST
4.1 Grant of Security Interest. Borrower grants and pledges to Bank a
continuing security interest in all presently existing and hereafter acquired or
arising Collateral in order to secure prompt payment of any and all Obligations
and in order to secure prompt performance by Borrower of each of its covenants
and duties under the Loan Documents. Except as set forth in the Schedule, such
security interest constitutes a valid, first priority security interest in the
presently existing Collateral, and will constitute a valid, first priority
security interest in Collateral acquired after the date hereof Borrower
acknowledges that Bank may place a "hold" on any Deposit Account pledged as
Collateral to secure the Obligations. Notwithstanding termination of this
Agreement, Bank's Lien on the Collateral shall remain in effect for so long as
any Obligations are outstanding.
4.2 Delivery of Additional Documentation Required. Borrower shall from
time to time execute and deliver to Bank, at the request of Bank, all Negotiable
Collateral, all financing statements and other documents that Bank may
reasonably request, in form satisfactory to Bank, to perfect and continue
perfected Bank's security interests in the Collateral and in order to fully
consummate all of the transactions contemplated under the Loan Documents.
4.3 Right to Inspect. Bank (through any of its officers, employees, or
agents) shall have the right, upon reasonable prior notice, from time to time
during Borrower's usual business hours, to inspect Borrowers Books and to make
copies thereof and to check, test, and appraise the Collateral in order to
verify Borrower's financial condition or the amount, condition of, or any other
matter relating to, the Collateral.
5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Borrower represents and warrants as follows:
5.1 Due Organization and Qualification. Borrower and each Subsidiary is a
corporation duly existing and in good standing under the laws of its state of
incorporation and qualified and licensed to do business in, and is in good
standing in, any state in which the conduct of its business or its ownership of
property requires that it be so qualified.
5.2 Due Authorization; No Conflict. The execution, delivery, and
performance of the Loan Documents are within Borrower's powers, have been duly
authorized, and are not in conflict with nor constitute a breach of any
provision contained in Borrower's Articles/Certificate of Incorporation or
Bylaws, nor will they constitute an event of default under any material
agreement to which Borrower is a party or by which Borrower is bound. Borrower
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is not in default under any agreement to which it is a party or by which it is
bound, which default could have a Material Adverse Effect.
5.3 No Prior Encumbrances. Borrower has good and indefeasible title to the
Collateral, free and clear of Liens, except for Permitted Liens.
5.4 Bona Fide Eligible Accounts. The Eligible Accounts are bona fide
existing obligations. The service or property giving rise to such Eligible
Accounts has been performed or delivered to the account debtor or to the account
debtor's agent for immediate shipment to and unconditional acceptance by the
account debtor. Borrower has not received notice of actual or imminent
Insolvency Proceeding of any account debtor whose accounts are included in any
Borrowing Base Certificate as an Eligible Account.
5.5 Merchantable Inventor. All Inventory is in all material respects of
good and marketable quality, free from all material defects.
5.6 Name; Location of Chief Executive Office. Except as disclosed in the
Schedule, Borrower has not done business and will not without at least thirty
(30) days prior written notice to Bank do business under any name other than
that specified on the signature page hereof. The chief executive office of
Borrower is located at the address indicated in Section 10 hereof.
5.7 Litigation. There are no actions or proceedings pending, or, to
Borrower's knowledge, threatened by or against Borrower or any Subsidiary before
any court or administrative agency in which an adverse decision could have a
Material Adverse Effect or a material adverse effect on Borrower's interest or
Bank's security interest in the Collateral.
5.8 No Material Adverse Change in Financial Statements. All consolidated
financial statements related to Borrower and any Subsidiary that have been
delivered by Borrower to Bank fairly present in all material respects Borrower's
consolidated financial condition as of the date thereof and Borrower's
consolidated results of operations for the period then ended. There has not been
a material adverse change in the consolidated financial condition of Borrower
since the date of the most recent of such financial statements submitted to Bank
on or about the Closing Date.
5.9 Solvency. Borrower is able to pay its debts (including trade debts) as
they mature.
5.10 Regulatory Compliance. Borrower and each Subsidiary has met the
minimum funding requirements of ERISA with respect to any employee benefit plans
subject to ERISA. No event has occurred resulting from Borrower's failure to
comply with ERISA that is reasonably likely to result in Borrower's incurring
any liability that could have a Material Adverse Effect. Borrower is not an
"investment company" or a company "controlled" by an "investment company" within
the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Borrower is not engaged
principally, or as one of its important activities, in the business of extending
credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stock (within the
meaning of Regulations T and U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System). Borrower has complied with all the provisions of the Federal Fair Labor
Standards Act. Borrower has not violated any statutes, laws, ordinances or rules
applicable to it, violation of which could have a Material Adverse Effect.
5.11 Environmental Condition. None of Borrower's or any Subsidiary's
properties or assets has ever been used by Borrower or any Subsidiary or, to the
best of Borrower's knowledge, by previous owners or operators, in the disposal
of, or to produce, store, handle, treat, release, or transport, any hazardous
waste or hazardous substance other than in accordance with applicable law; to
the best of Borrower's knowledge, none of Borrower's properties or assets has
ever been designated or identified in any manner pursuant to any environmental
protection statute as a hazardous waste or hazardous substance disposal site, or
a candidate for closure pursuant to any environmental protection statute; no
lien arising under any environmental protection statute has attached to any
revenues or to any real or personal property owned by Borrower or any
Subsidiary; and neither Borrower nor any
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Subsidiary has received a summons, citation, notice, or directive from the
Environmental Protection Agency or any other federal, state or other
governmental agency concerning any action or omission by Borrower or any
Subsidiary resulting in the release, or other disposition of hazardous waste or
hazardous substances into the environment.
5.12 Taxes. Borrower and each Subsidiary has filed or caused to be filed
all tax returns required to be filed on a timely basis, and has paid, or has
made adequate provision for the payment of, all taxes reflected therein, except
those being contested in good faith by proper proceedings with adequate reserves
under GAAP.
5.13 Subsidiaries. Borrower does not own any stock, partnership interest
or other equity securities of any Person, except for Permitted Investments.
5.14 Government Consents. Borrower and each Subsidiary has obtained all
consents, approvals and authorizations of, made all declarations or filings
with, and given all notices to, all governmental authorities that are necessary
for the continued operation of Borrower's business as currently conducted.
5.15 Full Disclosure. No representation, warranty or other statement made
by Borrower in any certificate or written statement furnished to Bank contains
any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact
necessary in order to make the statements contained in such certificates or
statements not misleading.
6. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS
Borrower covenants and agrees that, until payment in full of all
outstanding Obligations, and for so long as Bank may have any commitment to make
a Credit Extension hereunder, Borrower shall do all of the following:
6.1 Good Standing. Borrower shall maintain its and each of its
Subsidiaries' corporate existence and good standing in its jurisdiction of
incorporation and maintain qualification in each jurisdiction in which the
failure to so qualify could have a Material Adverse Effect. Borrower shall
maintain, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to maintain, to the extent
consistent with prudent management of Borrower's business, in force all
licenses, approvals and agreements, the loss of which could have a Material
Adverse Effect.
6.2 Government Compliance. Borrower shall meet, and shall cause each
Subsidiary to meet, the minimum funding requirements of ERISA with respect to
any employee benefit plans subject to ERISA. Borrower shall comply, and shall
cause each Subsidiary to comply, with all statutes, laws, ordinances and
government rules and regulations to which it is subject, noncompliance with
which could have a Material Adverse Effect or a material adverse effect on the
Collateral or the priority of Bank's Lien on the Collateral.
6.3 Financial Statements. Reports. Certificates. Borrower shall deliver to
Bank: (a) as soon as available, but in any event within thirty (30) days after
the end of each month, a company prepared consolidated balance sheet and income
statement covering Borrower's consolidated operations during such period, in a
form and certified by an officer of Borrower reasonably acceptable to Bank;
(b)as soon as available, but in any event within one hundred twenty (120) days
after the end of Borrower's fiscal year, audited consolidated financial
statements of Borrower prepared in accordance with GAAP, consistently applied,
together with an unqualified opinion on such financial statements of an
independent certified public accounting firm reasonably acceptable to Bank; (c)
within five (5) days of filing, copies of all statements, reports and notices
sent or made available generally by Borrower to its security holders or to any
holders of Subordinated Debt and all reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission; (d) promptly upon receipt of notice
thereof, a report of any legal actions pending or threatened against Borrower or
any Subsidiary that could result in damages or costs to Borrower or any
Subsidiary of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) or more; and (e) such
budgets, sales projections, operating plans or other financial information as
Bank may reasonably request from time to time.
Within twenty (20) days after the last day of each month, Borrower shall
deliver to Bank a Borrowing Base Certificate signed by a Responsible Officer in
substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto, together with aged listings of
accounts receivable.
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Within thirty (30) days after the last day of each month. Borrower shall
deliver to Bank with the monthly financial statements a Compliance Certificate
signed by a Responsible Officer in substantially the form of Exhibit D hereto.
Bank shall have a right from time to time hereafter to audit Borrower's
Accounts at Borrower's expense, provided that such audits will be conducted no
more often than every six (6) months unless an Event of Default has occurred and
is continuing.
6.4 Inventory; Returns. Borrower shall keep all Inventory in good and
marketable condition, free from all material defects. Returns and allowances, if
any, as between Borrower and its account debtors shall be on the same basis and
in accordance with the usual customary practices of Borrower, as they exist at
the time of the execution and delivery of this Agreement. Borrower shall
promptly notify Bank of all returns and recoveries and of all disputes and
claims, where the return, recovery, dispute or claim involves more than Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($50,000).
6.5 Taxes. Borrower shall make, and shall cause each Subsidiary to make,
due and timely payment or deposit of all material federal, state, and local
taxes, assessments, or contributions required of it by law, and will execute and
deliver to Bank, on demand, appropriate certificates attesting to the payment or
deposit thereof; and Borrower will make, and will cause each Subsidiary to make,
timely payment or deposit of all material tax payments and withholding taxes
required of it by applicable laws, including, but not limited to, those laws
concerning F.I.C.A., F.U.T.A., state disability, and local, state, and federal
income taxes, and will, upon request, furnish Bank with proof satisfactory to
Bank indicating that Borrower or a Subsidiary has made such payments or
deposits; provided that Borrower or a Subsidiary need not make any payment if
(i) the amount or validity of such payment is contested in good faith by
appropriate proceedings, (ii) Borrower or Subsidiary, as the case may be, has
established proper reserves (to the extent required by GAAP) and (iii) no lien
other than a Permitted Lien results.
6.6 Insurance.
(a) Borrower, at its expense, shall keep the Collateral insured
against loss or damage by fire, theft, explosion, sprinklers, and all other
hazards and risks, and in such amounts, as ordinarily insured against by other
owners in similar businesses conducted in the locations where Borrower's
business is conducted on the date hereof. Borrower shall also maintain insurance
relating to Borrower's ownership and use of the Collateral in amounts and of a
type that are customary to businesses similar to Borrower's.
(b) All such policies of insurance shall be in such form, with such
companies, and in such amounts as are reasonably satisfactory to Bank. All such
policies of property insurance shall contain a lender's loss payable
endorsement, in a form satisfactory to Bank, showing Bank as an additional loss
payee thereof and all liability insurance policies shall show the Bank as an
additional insured, and shall specify that the insurer must give at least twenty
(20) days notice to Bank before canceling its policy for any reason. At Bank's
request, Borrower shall deliver to Bank certified copies of such policies of
insurance and evidence of the payments of all premiums therefor. All proceeds
payable under any such policy shall, at the option of Bank, be payable to Bank
to be applied on account of the Obligations.
6.7 Principal Depository. Borrower shall maintain its principal depository
and operating accounts with Bank.
6.8 Capitalization Event. Borrower shall provide the Bank with evidence,
such evidence to be satisfactory to the Bank, that Borrower has completed the
Capitalization Event on or before July 15, 1999.
6.9 Quick Ratio. Borrower shall maintain, as of the last day of each
calendar month commencing with the month ending July 31, 1999, a ratio of Quick
Assets to Current Liabilities of at least 1.50 to 1.0.
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6.10 Tangible Net Worth. Borrower shall maintain, as of the last day of
each calendar month (i) through the month ending June 30, 1999, a Tangible Net
Worth of not less than One Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($1,250,000.00), and (ii) commencing with the month ending July 31, 1999 and for
each month thereafter, a Tangible Net Worth of not less than Five Million
Dollars ($5,000,000.00).
6.11 Debt Service Coverage. Borrower shall maintain, as of the last day of
each calendar quarter, a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25 to
1.0. As used herein, the term Debt Service Coverage Ratio shall mean (i) the
Borrower's earnings after tax plus interest and non cash expenses (as determined
in accordance with GAAP) plus or minus, as appropriate, any decrease or increase
in capitalized software to (ii) the Borrower's current portion of long term debt
and capitalized leases, plus interest.
6.12 Liquidity. Borrower shall maintain, as of the last day of each
calendar month, a ratio of Unrestricted Cash, plus amounts available under the
Committed Revolving Line, to the sum of (i) all outstanding Equipment Advances,
plus (ii) the dollar amount by which any and all outstanding Letters of Credit
exceed the then applicable Borrowing Base, of at least 1.50 to 1.0.
6.13 Further Assurances. At any time and from time to time Borrower shall
execute and deliver such further instruments and take such further action as may
reasonably be requested by Bank to effect the purposes of this Agreement.
7. NEGATIVE COVENANTS
Borrower covenants and agrees that, so long as any Credit Extension
hereunder shall be available and until payment in full of the outstanding
Obligations or for so long as Bank may have any commitment to make any Advances,
Borrower will not do any of the following:
7.1 Dispositions. Convey, sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of
(collectively, a "Transfer"), or permit any of its Subsidiaries to Transfer, all
or any part of its business or property, other than Transfers: (i) of inventory
in the ordinary course of business, (ii) of non-exclusive licenses and similar
arrangements for the use of the property of Borrower or its Subsidiaries in the
ordinary course of business; (iii) that constitute payment of normal and usual
operating expenses in the ordinary course of business; or (iv) of worn-out or
obsolete Equipment.
7.2 Changes in Business, Ownership, or Management, Business Locations.
Engage in any business, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to engage in any
business, other than the businesses currently engaged in by Borrower and any
business substantially similar or related thereto (or incidental thereto), or
suffer a material change in Borrower's ownership or management. Borrower will
not, without at least thirty (30) days prior written notification to Bank,
relocate its chief executive office or add any new offices or business
locations.
7.3 Mergers or Acquisitions. Merge or consolidate, or permit any of its
Subsidiaries to merge or consolidate, with or into any other business
organization, or acquire, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to acquire, all or
substantially all of the capital stock or property of another Person.
7.4 Indebtedness. Create, incur, assume or be or remain liable with
respect to any Indebtedness, or permit any Subsidiary so to do, other than
Permitted Indebtedness.
7.5 Encumbrances. Create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien with
respect to any of its property, or assign or otherwise convey any right to
receive income, including the sale of any Accounts, or permit any of its
Subsidiaries so to do, except for Permitted Liens.
7.6 Distributions. Pay any dividends or make any other distribution or
payment on account of or in redemption, retirement or purchase of any capital
stock.
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7.7 Investments. Directly or indirectly acquire or own, or make any
Investment in or to any Person, or permit any of its Subsidiaries so to do,
other than Permitted Investments.
7.8 Transactions with Affiliates. Directly or indirectly enter into or
permit to exist any material transaction with any Affiliate of Borrower except
for transactions that are in the ordinary course of Borrower's business, upon
fair and reasonable terms that are no less favorable to Borrower than would be
obtained in an arm's length transaction with a nonaffiliated Person.
7.9 Subordinated Debt. Make any payment in respect of any Subordinated
Debt, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to make any such payment, except in
compliance with the terms of such Subordinated Debt, or amend any provision
contained in any documentation relating to the Subordinated Debt without Bank's
prior written consent.
7.10 Inventory. Store the Inventory with a bailee, warehouseman, or
similar party unless Bank has received a pledge of any warehouse receipt
covering such Inventory. Except for Inventory sold in the ordinary course of
business and except for such other locations as Bank may approve in writing,
Borrower shall keep the Inventory only at the location set forth in Section 10
hereof and such other locations of which Borrower gives Bank prior written
notice and as to which Borrower signs and files a financing statement where
needed to perfect Bank's security interest.
7.11 Compliance. Become an "investment company" or a company controlled by
an "investment company," within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of
1940, or become principally engaged in, or undertake as one of its important
activities, the business of extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or
carrying margin stock, or use the proceeds of any Advance for such purpose; fail
to meet the minimum funding requirements of ERISA; permit a Reportable Event or
Prohibited Transaction, as defined in ERISA, to occur; fail to comply with the
Federal Fair Labor Standards Act or violate any other law or regulation, which
violation could have a Material Adverse Effect or a material adverse effect on
the Collateral or the priority of Bank's Lien on the Collateral; or permit any
of its Subsidiaries to do any of the foregoing.
8. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
Any one or more of the following events shall constitute an Event of
Default by Borrower under this Agreement:
8.1 Payment Default. If Borrower fails to pay, when due, any of the
Obligations.
8.2 Covenant Default.
(a) If Borrower fails to perform any obligation under Sections 6.3,
6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, or 6.12 or violates any of the covenants
contained in Article 7 of this Agreement, Notwithstanding the foregoing, with
respect to Section 6.11 only, it shall not be an Event of Default under this
Section 8.2(a) if the Borrower is not in compliance with such Section provided
the Borrower is in compliance with Section 6.12 of this Agreement; or
(b) If Borrower fails or neglects to perform, keep, or observe any
other material term, provision, condition, covenant, or agreement contained in
this Agreement, in any of the Loan Documents, or in any other present or future
agreement between Borrower and Bank and as to any default under such other term,
provision, condition, covenant or agreement that can be cured, has failed to
cure such default within ten (10) days after the occurrence thereof; provided,
however, that if the default cannot by its nature be cured within the ten (10)
day period or cannot after diligent attempts by Borrower be cured within such
ten (10) day period, and such default is likely to be cured within a reasonable
time, then Borrower shall have an additional reasonable period (which shall not
in any case exceed thirty (30) days) to attempt to cure such default, and within
such reasonable time period the failure to have cured such default shall not be
deemed an Event of Default (provided that no Advances will be required to be
made during such cure period);
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8.3 Material Adverse Change. If there (i) occurs a Material Adverse
Effect, or (ii) is a material impairment of the prospect of repayment of any
portion of the Obligations or (iii) is a material impairment of the value or
priority of Bank's security interests in the Collateral;
8.4 Attachment. If any material portion of Borrower's assets is attached,
seized, subjected to a writ or distress warrant, or is levied upon, or comes
into the possession of any trustee, receiver or person acting in a similar
capacity and such attachment, seizure, writ or distress warrant or levy has not
been removed, discharged or rescinded within ten (10) days, or if Borrower is
enjoined, restrained, or in any way prevented by court order from continuing to
conduct all or any material part of its business affairs, or if a judgment or
other claim becomes a lien or encumbrance upon any material portion of
Borrower's assets, or if a notice of lien, levy, or assessment is filed of
record with respect to any of Borrower's assets by the United States Government,
or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof, or by any state, county,
municipal, or governmental agency, and the same is not paid within ten (10) days
after Borrower receives notice thereof, provided that none of the foregoing
shall constitute an Event of Default where such action or event is stayed or an
adequate bond has been posted pending a good faith contest by Borrower (provided
that no Credit Extensions will be required to be made during such cure period);
8.5 Insolvency. If Borrower becomes insolvent, or if an Insolvency
Proceeding is commenced by Borrower, or if an Insolvency Proceeding is commenced
against Borrower and is not dismissed or stayed within 30 days (provided that no
Advances will be made prior to the dismissal of such Insolvency Proceeding);
8.6 Other Agreements. If there is a default in any agreement to which
Borrower is a party with a third party or parties resulting in a right by such
third party or parties, whether or not exercised, to accelerate the maturity of
any Indebtedness in an amount in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000) or that could have a Material Adverse Effect;
8.7 Subordinated Debt. If Borrower makes any payment on account of
Subordinated Debt, except to the extent such payment is allowed under any
subordination agreement entered into with Bank;
8.8 Judgments. If a judgment or judgments for the payment of money in an
amount, individually or in the aggregate, of at least Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000) shall be rendered against Borrower and shall remain unsatisfied and
unstayed for a period of ten (10) days (provided that no Credit Extensions will
be made prior to the satisfaction or stay of such judgment); or
8.9 Misrepresentations. If any material misrepresentation or material
misstatement exists now or hereafter in any warranty or representation set forth
herein or in any certificate or writing delivered to Bank by Borrower or any
Person acting on Borrower's behalf pursuant to this Agreement or to induce Bank
to enter into this Agreement or any other Loan Document.
9. BANK'S RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
9.1 Rights and Remedies. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of
an Event of Default, Bank may, at its election, without notice of its election
and without demand, do any one or more of the following, all of which are
authorized by Borrower:
(a) Declare all Obligations, whether evidenced by this Agreement, by
any of the other Loan Documents, or otherwise, immediately due and payable
(provided that upon the occurrence of an Event of Default described in
Section 8.5 all Obligations shall become immediately due and payable
without any action by Bank);
(b) Cease advancing money or extending credit to or for the benefit
of Borrower under this Agreement or under any other agreement between
Borrower and Bank;
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(c) Demand that Borrower (i) deposit cash with Bank in an amount
equal to the amount of any Letters of Credit remaining undrawn, as
collateral security for the repayment of any future drawings under such
Letters of Credit, and Borrower shall forthwith deposit and pay such
amounts, and (ii) pay in advance all Letters of Credit fees scheduled to
be paid or payable over the remaining term of the Letters of Credit;
(d) Settle or adjust disputes and claims directly with account
debtors for amounts, upon terms and in whatever order that Bank reasonably
considers advisable;
(e) Without notice to or demand upon Borrower, make such payments
and do such acts as Bank considers necessary or reasonable to protect its
security interest in the Collateral. Borrower agrees to assemble the
Collateral if Bank so requires, and to make the Collateral available to
Bank as Bank may designate. Borrower authorizes Bank to enter the premises
where the Collateral is located, to take and maintain possession of the
Collateral, or any part of it, and to pay, purchase, contest, or
compromise any encumbrance, charge, or lien which in Bank's determination
appears to be prior or superior to its security interest and to pay all
expenses incurred in connection therewith. With respect to any of
Borrower's premises, Borrower hereby grants Bank a license to enter such
premises and to occupy the same, without charge;
(f) Without notice to Borrower set off and apply to the Obligations
any and all (i) balances and deposits of Borrower held by Bank, or (ii)
indebtedness at any time owing to or for the credit or the account of
Borrower held by Bank;
(g) Ship, reclaim, recover, store, finish, maintain, repair, prepare
for sale, advertise for sale, and sell (in the manner provided for herein)
the Collateral. Bank is hereby granted a non-exclusive, royalty-free
license or other right, solely pursuant to the provisions of this Section
9. 1, to use, without charge, Borrower's labels, patents, copyrights, mask
works, rights of use of any name, trade secrets, trade names, trademarks,
service marks, and advertising matter, or any property of a similar
nature, as it pertains to the Collateral, in completing production of,
advertising for sale, and selling any Collateral and, in connection with
Bank's exercise of its rights under this Section 9.1, Borrower's rights
under all licenses and all franchise agreements shall inure to Bank's
benefit;
(h) Sell the Collateral at either a public or private sale, or both,
by way of one or more contracts or transactions, for cash or on terms, in
such manner and at such places (including Borrower's premises) as Bank
determines is commercially reasonable, and apply the proceeds thereof to
the Obligations in whatever manner or order it deems appropriate; and
(i) Bank may credit bid and purchase any Collateral at any public
sale, or at any private sale as permitted by law.
Any deficiency that exists after disposition of the Collateral as provided
above will be paid immediately by Borrower.
9.2 Power of Attorney. Effective only upon the occurrence and during the
continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints Bank
(and any of Bank's designated officers, or employees) as Borrower's true and
lawful attorney to: (a) send requests for verification of Accounts or notify
account debtors of Bank's security interest in the Accounts; (b) endorse
Borrower's name on any checks or other forms of payment or security that may
come into Bank's possession; (c) sign Borrower's name on any invoice or xxxx of
lading relating to any Account, drafts against account debtors, schedules and
assignments of Accounts, verifications of Accounts, and notices to account
debtors; (d) make, settle, and adjust all claims under and decisions with
respect to Borrower's policies of insurance; and (e) settle and adjust disputes
and claims respecting the accounts directly with account debtors, for amounts
and upon terms which Bank determines to be reasonable; and (f) to file, in its
sole discretion, one or more financing or continuation statements and amendments
thereto, relative to any of the Collateral without
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the signature of Borrower where permitted by law, provided Bank may exercise
such power of attorney to sign the name of Borrower on any of the documents
described in Section 4.2 regardless of whether an Event of Default has occurred.
The appointment of Bank as Borrower's attorney in fact, and each and every one
of Bank's rights and powers, being coupled with an interest, is irrevocable
until all of the Obligations have been fully repaid and performed and Bank's
obligation to provide advances hereunder is terminated.
9.3 Accounts Collection. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of
an Event of Default, Bank may notify any Person owing funds to Borrower of
Bank's security interest in such funds and verify the amount of such Account.
Borrower shall collect all amounts owing to Borrower for Bank, receive in trust
all payments as Bank's trustee, and if requested or required by Bank,
immediately deliver such payments to Bank in their original form as received
from the account debtor, with proper endorsements for deposit.
9.4 Bank Expenses. If Borrower fails to pay any amounts or furnish any
required proof of payment due to third persons or entities, as required under
the terms of this Agreement, then Bank may do any or all of the following: (a)
make payment of the same or any part thereof; (b) set up such reserves under the
Committed Revolving Line as Bank deems necessary to protect Bank from the
exposure created by such failure; or (c) obtain and maintain insurance policies
of the type discussed in Section 6.6 of this Agreement, and take any action with
respect to such policies as Bank deems prudent. Any amounts so paid or deposited
by Bank shall constitute Bank Expenses, shall be immediately due and payable,
and shall bear interest at the then applicable rate hereinabove provided, and
shall be secured by the Collateral. Any payments made by Bank shall not
constitute an agreement by Bank to make similar payments in the future or a
waiver by Bank of any Event of Default under this Agreement.
9.5 Bank's Liability for Collateral. So long as Bank complies with
reasonable banking practices, Bank shall not in any way or manner be liable or
responsible for: (a) the safekeeping of the Collateral; (b) any loss or damage
thereto occurring or arising in any manner or fashion from any cause; (c) any
diminution in the value thereof; or (d) any act or default of any carrier,
warehouseman, bailee, forwarding agency, or other person whomsoever. All risk of
loss, damage or destruction of the Collateral shall be borne by Borrower.
9.6 Remedies Cumulative. Bank's rights and remedies under this Agreement,
the Loan Documents, and all other agreements shall be cumulative. Bank shall
have all other rights and remedies not expressly set forth herein as provided
under the Code, by law, or in equity. No exercise by Bank of one right or remedy
shall be deemed an election, and no waiver by Bank of any Event of Default on
Borrower's part shall be deemed a continuing waiver. No delay by Bank shall
constitute a waiver, election, or acquiescence by it. No waiver by Bank shall be
effective unless made in a written document signed on behalf of Bank and then
shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose
for which it was given.
9.7 Demand; Protest. Borrower waives demand, protest, notice of protest,
notice of default or dishonor, notice of payment and nonpayment, notice of any
default, nonpayment at maturity, release, compromise, settlement, extension, or
renewal of accounts, documents, instruments, chattel paper, and guarantees at
any time held by Bank on which Borrower may in any way be liable.
10. NOTICES
Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, all notices or demands by any
party relating to this Agreement or any other agreement entered into in
connection herewith shall be in writing and (except for financial statements and
other informational documents which may be sent by first-class mail, postage
prepaid) shall be personally delivered or sent by a recognized overnight
delivery service, by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested,
or by telefacsimile to Borrower or to Bank, as the case may be, at its addresses
set forth below:
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If to Borrower VIP Calling. Inc.
00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx/Xxxxx Xxxxxx
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FAX: (000) 000-0000
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If to Bank Silicon Valley Bank
00 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: __________________________________
FAX: (000) 000-0000
with a copy to: Xxxxxx & Xxxxxxxxxx, LLP
Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Esquire
FAX: (000) 000-0000
The parties hereto may change the address at which they are to receive
notices hereunder, by notice in writing in the foregoing manner given to the
other.
11. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE; JURY WAIVER
The laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall apply to this
Agreement. BORROWER ACCEPTS FOR ITSELF AND IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PROPERTIES,
UNCONDITIONALLY, THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF
COMPETENT JURISDICTION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS IN ANY ACTION, SUIT,
OR PROCEEDING OF ANY KIND, AGAINST IT WHICH ARISES OUT OF OR BY REASON OF THIS
AGREEMENT; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IF FOR ANY REASON BANK CANNOT AVAIL ITSELF OF
THE COURTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, BORROWER ACCEPTS JURISDICTION
OF THE COURTS AND VENUE IN SANTA XXXXX COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
BORROWER AND BANK EACH HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A JURY
TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF ANY OF THE
LOAN DOCUMENTS OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREIN, INCLUDING
CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS, BREACH OF DUTY CLAIMS, AND ALL OTHER COMMON LAW OR
STATUTORY CLAIMS. EACH PARTY RECOGNIZES AND AGREES THAT THE FOREGOING WAIVER
CONSTITUTES A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR IT TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT. EACH
PARTY REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL
COUNSEL AND THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS
FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL.
12. GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the
benefit of the respective successors and permitted assigns of each of the
parties; provided, however, that neither this Agreement nor any rights hereunder
may be assigned by Borrower without Bank's prior written consent, which consent
may be granted or withheld in Bank's sole discretion. Bank shall have the right
without the consent of or notice to Borrower to sell, transfer, negotiate, or
grant participation in all or any part of, or any interest in, Bank's
obligations, rights and benefits hereunder.
12.2 Indemnification. Borrower shall, indemnify, defend, protect and hold
harmless Bank and its officers, employees, and agents against: (a) all
obligations, demands, claims, and liabilities claimed or asserted by
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any other party in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Loan
Documents; and (b)all losses or Bank Expenses in any way suffered, incurred, or
paid by Bank as a result of or in any way arising out of, following, or
consequential to transactions between Bank and Borrower whether under the Loan
Documents, or otherwise (including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees
and expenses), except for losses caused by Bank's gross negligence or willful
misconduct.
12.3 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for the performance of all
obligations set forth in this Agreement.
12.4 Severability of Provisions. Each provision of this Agreement shall be
severable from every other provision of this Agreement for the purpose of
determining the legal enforceability of any specific provision.
12.5 Amendments in Writing. Integration. This Agreement cannot be amended
or terminated except by a writing signed by Borrower and Bank. All prior
agreements, understandings, representations, warranties, and negotiations
between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement,
if any, are merged into this Agreement and the Loan Documents.
12.6 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which,
when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of
which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Agreement.
12.7 Survival. All covenants, representations and warranties made in this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect so long as any Obligations
remain outstanding. The obligations of Borrower to indemnify Bank with respect
to the expenses, damages, losses, costs and liabilities described in Section
12.2 shall survive until all applicable statute of limitations periods with
respect to actions that maybe brought against Bank have run.
12.8 Countersignature. This Agreement shall become effective only when it
shall have been executed by Borrower and Bank (provided, however, in no event
shall this Agreement become effective until signed by an officer of Bank in
California).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed as a sealed instrument under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts as of the date first above written.
VIP CALLING, INC.
By: /s/ X.X. Xxxxxx
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Title: CFO
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By: _________________________________
Title: ______________________________
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XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX, d/b/a
SILICON VALLEY EAST
By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx
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Name: Xxxx X. Xxxx
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Title: AVP
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SILICON VALLEY BANK
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxx
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Title: Documentation Officer
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(Signed in Santa Xxxxx County,
California)
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