This
Master Lease Agreement (the "Lease") is made the 5 th
day of November, 2008 between Leasing Technologies International,
Inc., with its principal office at 221 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
06897 (the "Lessor"), and NeoGenomics, Inc., a Florida Corporation,
with its principal office at 12701 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 9,
Fort Myers, FL 33913 (the "Lessee"). The parties hereto agree as
follows:
This Lease
establishes the general terms and conditions by which Lessor may
lease to Lessee the Equipment (the "Equipment") listed on each
Equipment Schedule executed periodically pursuant to this Lease.
Each such Equipment Schedule shall incorporate by reference the
terms of this Lease, and shall be a separate lease agreement as to
the Equipment listed thereon for all purposes, including default.
In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of
this Lease and the terms and conditions of any Equipment
Schedule(s) or Rider(s) thereto, the terms and conditions of such
Equipment Schedule(s) or Rider(s) shall prevail.
(a) The
"Installation Date" means the date determined in accordance with
the applicable Equipment Schedule.
(b)
Intentionally omitted.
(c) The "Daily
Rental" means 1/30th of the amount set forth as the monthly rental
in the applicable Equipment Schedule.
The term of
this Lease, as to all Equipment designated on any Equipment
Schedule, shall commence on the Installation Date for such
Equipment, and shall continue for an initial period ending that
number of months as is specified on the applicable Equipment
Schedule from the Installation Date for the last item of Equipment
to be installed (the "Initial Term"). The term of this Lease for
all such Equipment shall be automatically extended for successive
monthly periods until terminated in accordance with this Lease. Any
termination shall be effective only on the last day of the Initial
Term or the last day of any such successive period.
The monthly
rental payable hereunder is as set forth in the Equipment
Schedule(s). Rental shall begin to accrue on the Installation Date
for each item of Equipment and shall be due and payable by Lessee
in advance on the first day of each month. Lessor or its Assignees
shall, at its option, have the right to automatically transfer
funds from Lessee’s bank account to pay the Monthly Rental
and any other amounts due hereunder on the date such amounts become
due. Lessee shall, at Lessor’s request, execute such document
as Lessor, or Lessee’s bank, may reasonably request in order
to implement such transfer. In addition to the monthly rental set
forth in the Equipment Schedule(s), Lessee shall pay to Lessor an
amount equal to all taxes paid, payable or required to be collected
by Lessor, however designated, which are levied or based on the
rental, on the Lease or on the Equipment or on its purchase for
lease hereunder, or on its use, lease, operation, control or value
(including, without limitation, state and local privilege or excise
taxes based on gross revenue), any penalties or interest in
connection therewith which are attributable to Lessee's negligence
or taxes or amounts in lieu thereof paid or payable by Lessor in
respect of the foregoing, but excluding taxes based on Lessor's net
income. Personal property taxes assessed on the Equipment during
the term hereof shall be paid by Lessee. Lessee agrees that Lessor,
or Lessor's agent may file all required property tax returns and
reports and pay all taxes thereon pertaining to the Equipment. In
such event, Lessee shall reimburse Lessor or Lessor’s agent
for all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith. If
requested by Lessor, Lessee agrees to file, on behalf of Lessor,
all required property tax returns and reports concerning the
Equipment with all appropriate governmental agencies, and, within
not more than thirty (30) days after the due date of such filing to
send Lessor confirmation of such filing.
Interest on any
past due payments, including but not limited to administrative
charges and any other charges or fees arising out of or related to
this Lease, shall accrue at the rate of 1 1/2% per month, or if
such rate shall exceed the maximum rate allowed by law, then at
such maximum rate, and shall be payable on demand. Charges for
taxes, penalties and interest shall be promptly paid by Lessee when
invoiced by Lessor.
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Installation, Use and Quiet Possession of
Equipment :
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(a) Lessee, at
its own expense, will provide the required suitable electric
current to operate the Equipment and appropriate installation
facilities as specified by the manufacturer.
(b) Any
equipment, cards, disks, tapes or other items not specified in the
Equipment Schedule(s) which are used on or in connection with the
Equipment must meet the specifications of the manufacturer and
shall be acquired by Lessee at its own expense.
(c) Lessee
shall use the Equipment solely in connection with Lessee's business
and for no other purpose. Subject to the preceding sentence, Lessee
shall be entitled to unlimited usage of the Equipment without extra
charge by Lessor.
(d) Unless
otherwise set forth in the applicable Equipment Schedule, Lessee
will at all times keep the Equipment in its sole possession and
control. The Equipment shall not be moved from the location stated
in the applicable Equipment Schedule without the prior written
consent of Lessor.
(e) After prior
notice to Lessor, Lessee may, at its own expense, make alterations
in or add attachments to the Equipment, provided such alterations
or attachments do not interfere with the normal and satisfactory
operation or maintenance of the Equipment or with Lessee's ability
to obtain and maintain any maintenance contracts that may be
applicable pursuant to Section 5(h) hereof. The manufacturer or
other organization selected by Lessee and approved in writing by
Lessor to maintain the Equipment ("Maintenance Organization") may
incorporate engineering changes or make temporary alterations to
the Equipment upon request of Lessee. All such alterations and
attachments shall be and become the property of Lessor or, at the
option of Lessee, shall be removed by Lessee and the Equipment
restored, at Lessee's expense, to its original condition as of the
Installation Date thereof, reasonable wear and tear only excepted,
and upon the removal and restoration, the alteration and/or
attachment which was made by Lessee shall become the property of
Lessee.
(f) So long as
Lessee is not in default hereunder, neither Lessor nor any party
claiming through or under Lessor shall interfere with Lessee's use
or possession of any Equipment during the term of this
Lease.
(g) Lessee
shall, during the term of this Lease, at its expense, keep the
Equipment in good working order and condition and make all
necessary adjustments, repairs and replacements and shall not use
or permit the Equipment to be used in any manner or for any purpose
for which, in the opinion of the manufacturer, the Equipment is not
designed or reasonably suitable.
(h) If mutually
agreed to by Lessor and Lessee and specified in the applicable
Equipment Schedule, Lessee shall, during the term of such Equipment
Schedule, at its own expense, enter into and maintain in force a
contract with the manufacturer or the Maintenance Organization
covering at least prime shift maintenance of each item of
Equipment. Such contract shall commence upon expiration of the
manufacturer's warranty period, if any, relating to such item. If
applicable, Lessee shall furnish Lessor with a copy of such
contract(s).
(i) At the
termination of the applicable Equipment Schedule, Lessee at its
expense shall return, if permitted by the applicable Equipment
Schedule, not less than all the Equipment subject thereto to Lessor
(at the location designated by Lessor within the Continental United
States) in the same operating order, repair, condition and
appearance as on the Installation Date, reasonable wear and tear
only excepted, with all engineering and safety changes prescribed
by the manufacturer or Maintenance Organization incorporated
therein. Lessee shall, prior to such termination, arrange and pay
for any repairs, changes and manufacturer's certifications as are
necessary to restore such equipment to reasonable working order.
Lessee shall return all accessories supplied with the Equipment,
including but not limited to all manuals, cables and software
diskettes. Lessee shall promptly pay, after receipt of an invoice
therefore, all costs and expenses pertaining to the replacement of
any missing items and for the repair of any Equipment, together
with any audit, inspection or certification charges reasonably
incurred by Lessor.
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Leasehold Rights and
Inspection :
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(a) Lessee
shall have no interest in the Equipment other than the rights
acquired as a lessee hereunder and the Equipment shall remain
personalty regardless of the manner in which it may be installed or
attached. Lessee shall, at Lessor's request, affix to the
Equipment, tags, decals or plates furnished by Lessor, indicating
Lessor's ownership and Lessee shall not permit their removal or
concealment. Lessee shall replace any such tag, decal or plate,
which may be removed or destroyed or become illegible. Lessee shall
keep all Equipment free from any marking or labeling which might be
interpreted as a claim of ownership thereof by Lessee or any party
other than Lessor or anyone claiming through Lessor.
(b) Lessee
shall keep the Equipment free and clear of all liens and
encumbrances except liens or encumbrances arising through the
actions or omissions of Lessor. LESSEE SHALL NOT ASSIGN OR
OTHERWISE ENCUMBER THIS LEASE OR ANY OF ITS RIGHTS HEREUNDER OR
SUBLEASE THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF
LESSOR.
(c) Lessor or
its agents shall have free access to the Equipment at all
reasonable times for the purpose of inspection and for any other
purpose contemplated by this Lease upon five (5) business days
written notice, except that only two (2) days notice shall be
required if Lessee is in default of its obligations under this
Lease.
(d) Lessee
shall immediately notify Lessor of all details concerning any
damage to, or loss of, the Equipment arising out of any event or
occurrence whatsoever, including but not limited to, the alleged or
apparent improper manufacture, functioning or operation of the
Equipment.
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No
Warranties By Lessor :
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Lessee represents that, at the Installation Date
thereof, it shall have (a) thoroughly inspected the Equipment; (b)
determined for itself that all items of Equipment are of a size,
design, capacity and manufacture selected by it; and (c) satisfied
itself that the Equipment is suitable for Lessee's purposes. LESSOR
SUPPLIES THE EQUIPMENT AS IS AND NOT BEING THE MANUFACTURER OF THE
EQUIPMENT, THE MANUFACTURER'S AGENT OR THE SELLER'S AGENT, MAKES NO
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE
EQUIPMENT'S MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, CAPACITY, MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP OR AS
TO PATENT INFRINGEMENT OR THE LIKE, it being agreed that all such
risks, as between Lessor and Lessee, are to be borne by Lessee.
Lessee agrees to look solely to the manufacturer or to suppliers of
the Equipment for any and all warranty claims and any and all
warranties made by the manufacturer or the supplier of Lessor are,
to the extent to which the same may be assignable, hereby assigned
to Lessee for the term of the applicable Equipment Schedule. Lessee
agrees that Lessor shall not be responsible for the delivery,
installation, maintenance, operation or service of the Equipment or
for delay or inadequacy of any or all of the foregoing. Lessor
shall not be responsible for any direct or consequential loss or
damage resulting from the installation, operation or use of the
Equipment or otherwise. Lessee will defend, indemnify and hold
Lessor harmless against any and all claims, demands and liabilities
arising out of or in connection with the design, manufacture,
possession or operation of the Equipment. To the extent permitted
by applicable law, Lessee waives any and all rights and remedies
conferred upon a Lessee by Article 2A of the UCC and any
rights now or hereinafter conferred by statute or otherwise that
may limit or modify Lessor’s rights as described in this
Section or other provisions of this Lease Agreement.
(a) Beginning
on the Installation Date thereof and continuing until the Equipment
is either returned to Lessor or purchased by Lessee as provided in
this Lease, Lessee relieves Lessor of responsibility for all risks
of physical damage to or loss or destruction of the Equipment,
howsoever caused. During the term of this Lease as to any Equipment
Schedule, Lessee shall, at its own expense, keep in effect "all
risk" property insurance and public liability insurance policies
covering the Equipment designated in each Equipment Schedule. The
public liability insurance policy shall be in such amount as is
reasonably acceptable to Lessor. The "all risk" property insurance
policy shall be for an amount not less than the replacement cost of
the Equipment. Lessor, its successors and assigns and/or such other
party as may be designated by any thereof to Lessee, in writing,
shall be named as additional insureds and loss payees on such
policies, which shall be written by an insurance company of
recognized responsibility which is reasonably acceptable to Lessor.
Evidence of such insurance coverage shall be furnished to Lessor no
later than the Installation Date set forth in the Equipment
Schedule(s) and, from time to time, thereafter as Lessor may
request. Such policies shall provide that no less than ten days
written notice shall be given Lessor and any other party named as
loss payee prior to cancellation of such policies for any reason.
To the extent of Lessor's interest therein, Lessee hereby
irrevocably appoints Lessor or any other party named as loss payee
as Lessee's attorney-in-fact coupled with an interest to make claim
for, receive payment of, and execute any and all documents that may
be required to be provided to the insurance carrier in
substantiation of any such claim for loss or damage under said
insurance policies, and to endorse Lessee's name to any and all
drafts or checks in payment of the loss proceeds.
(b) If any item
of Equipment is rendered unusable as a result of any physical
damage to, or destruction of, the Equipment, Lessee shall give to
Lessor immediate notice thereof and this Lease shall continue in
full force and effect without any abatement of rental. Lessee shall
determine, within thirty (30) days after the date of occurrence of
such damage or destruction, whether such item of Equipment can be
repaired. In the event Lessee determines that the item of Equipment
cannot be repaired, Lessee shall either, at its expense, promptly
replace such item of Equipment and convey title to such replacement
to Lessor free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, and this
Lease shall continue in full force and effect as though such damage
or destruction had not occurred, or pay Lessor therefor in cash the
Stipulated Loss Value (defined below) within forty-five (45) days
of such loss or damage. "Stipulated Loss Value," as used herein,
shall be an amount as shown on Exhibit A to the applicable
Equipment Schedule. In the eve
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