This Loan
Agreement (the “Agreement”) is dated for reference
purposes as of October 18, 2005, between GO DADDY SOFTWARE,
INC., an Arizona corporation (the “Borrower”) and
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking
association (the “Bank”).
Unless defined
elsewhere In this Agreement, defined terms used herein have the
meanings given them in the Definitions Section
hereof.
A.
Bank has agreed to make an acquisition loan (the
“Facility 1 Loan”) to Borrower in the principal amount
of Seven Million Fifty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars
($7,055,000.00) (the “Facility 1 Loan Amount”).
Borrower will use the Facility 1 Loan to acquire the real property
that will serve as security for the Loans located in Maricopa
County, Arizona, as described in Exhibit A ,
together with all buildings, structures, and other improvements now
or hereafter located on the Land (the “Improvements”),
and certain other property. The Land and existing Improvements are
being purchased by Borrower pursuant to a certain Purchase and Sale
Agreement by and between Borrower, as buyer, and Sterling Buckeye
Network Exchange, L.L.C. dated August, 2005. The Land and
Improvements consist of an industrial warehouse consisting of
approximately 270,000 square feet of rentable space that will be
used to house a portion of Borrower’s or Borrower’s
Affiliate’s business. Borrower is executing a promissory note
(the “Facility 1 Note”) payable to Bank evidencing the
Facility 1 Loan.
B.
Bank has also agreed to make an term loan (the “Facility 2
Loan”) to Borrower in the principal amount of One Million
Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($1,500,000.00) (the
“Facility 2 Loan Amount”). Borrower will use the
Facility 2 Loan to acquire additional equipment for use in
Borrower’s business or in connection with the Land and
Improvements, as approved by Bank (“Approved
Equipment”). Borrower is also executing a promissory note
(the “Facility 2 Note”) payable to Bank evidencing the
Facility 2 Loan.
C.
The Facility 1 Loan and the Facility 2 Loan are herein collectively
referred to as the “Loans,” each individually a
“Loan.” The Facility 1 Note and the Facility 2 Note
collectively constitute the “Notes,” each individually,
a “Note.” The Loans are secured by a Deed of Trust with
Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement, and Fixture Filing (the
“Deed of Trust”) covering the Land, the Improvements,
and certain other property. In this Agreement, the
“Property” means all or any part of the property
affected by the Deed of Trust, or any interest in all or any part
of it, as the context requires. The Loans are also secured by one
or more Security Agreements covering certain personal property
described therein. In this Agreement, the “Collateral”
means any collateral pledged as collateral security for the Loans
pursuant to any Security Agreement, or any interest in all or any
part of it, as the context requires.
D.
The Facility 1 Loan is due and payable on October 18,2010 (the
“Facility 1 Maturity Date”). The Facility 2 Loan is due
and payable on October 18, 2010 (the “Facility 2
Maturity Date”).
E. GO
DADDY GROUP, INC., an Arizona corporation has agreed to
guaranty all or certain of Borrower’s obligations to Bank in
accordance with a Guaranty, and is also executing a Third Party
Indemnity Agreement, wherein it agrees to indemnify Bank and
certain other Indemnified Parties against liability arising from
certain environmental and other risks which may result from
Bank’s making the Loans to Borrower.
F.
Borrower and Bank will execute a Swap Contract in connection with
the Facility 1 Loan to hedge the risk of variable rate interest
volatility or fluctuations in interest rates with respect to the
Facility 1
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Loan. After the
closing of the Facility 2 Loan, Borrower and Bank may agree to
enter into an additional Swap Contract in connection with the
Facility 2 Loan to hedge the risk of variable rate interest
volatility or fluctuations in interest rates with respect to the
Facility 2 Loan. Borrower’s obligations under each such Sway
Contract shall be secured by the Deed of Trust, all Security
Agreements, and shall be cross- collateralized by any other
collateral pledged or hypothecated to Bank for any indebtedness of
Borrower to Bank.
G.
This Agreement, the Facility 1 Note, the Deed of Trust, and each
Security Agreement, Guaranty, and Third Party Indemnity entered
into in connection with the Facility 1 Loan, together with all of
their exhibits, and all other documents which evidence, guaranty,
secure, or otherwise pertain to the Facility 1 Loan collectively
constitute the “Facility 1 Loan Documents.” This
Agreement, the Facility 2 Note, the Deed of Trust, and each
Security Agreement, Guaranty, and Third Party Indemnity entered
into in connection with the Facility 2 Loan, together with all of
their exhibits, and all other documents which evidence, guaranty,
secure, or otherwise pertain to the Facility 1 Loan collectively
constitute the “Facility 2 Loan Documents.” The
Facility 1 Loan Documents and the Facility 2 Loan Documents
collectively constitute the “Loan
Documents.”
THEREFORE , Bank and Borrower agree as follows:
Definitions; The following capitalized words and terms shall
have the following meanings when used in this Agreement. All
references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of
the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular
shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the
singular, as the context may require.
“
Accelerating Transfer ” has the meaning set forth in
the Deed of Trust.
“
Account ” means Borrower’s checking account
number #4100067818 at Wells Fargo Bank, or such other account at
Bank as designated in writing by Borrower after the closing of the
Loans.
“
Affiliate of or “ affiliated with ” means
in control of, controlled by or under common control
with.
“
Aggregate Loan Amount ” means the sum of Eight Million
Five Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars
($8,555,000.00), which is the aggregate sum of the Facility 1 Loan
Amount and the Facility 2 Loan Amount.
“
Agreement ” means this loan agreement between Borrower
and Bank.
“
Approved Equipment ” has the meaning set forth in
Recital B above.
“
Bank ” means U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION , a
national banking association, its successors and
assigns.
“
Borrower ” means the entity described in the
introductory paragraph to this Agreement.
“
Borrower’s Indemnity ” means, collectively, all
of Borrower’s obligations under each indemnity by Borrower in
favor of Bank and/or the Indemnified Parties relating to Hazardous
Substances, including but not limited to Borrower’s
covenants, warranties, and indemnification obligations set forth in
(a) any Hazardous Substances section or provisions set forth
in this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, and/or (b) any
separate secured or unsecured indemnity agreement executed by
Borrower in connection
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with the Loans,
or either Loan, specifically including all of Borrower’s
obligations contained in that certain Indemnity Agreement dated of
even date herewith executed by Borrower in favor of
Bank.
“ Cash
Flow Ratio ” means, for the Obligated Group, the ratio of
Cash Flow Before Debt Service to Total Fixed
Charges.
“ Cash
Flow Before Debt Service ” means, for the Obligated
Group, EBITDA plus Net Change in Deferred Revenue
plus rent and lease obligations, less
cash taxes, less cash dividends and return of
capital.
“
Closing Date ” means the date of recordation of the
Deed of Trust.
“
Change in Control ” means any transaction or series of
transactions that result in any transfer, direct or indirect, of
fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power of Borrower or
Guarantor, or other power to direct or cause the direction of the
management and policies of Borrower or Guarantor, as the case may
be, or fifty percent (50%) or more of the direct or indirect
beneficial ownership of Borrower or Guarantor, as the case may
be.
“
Code ” means the federal Internal Revenue Code and the
regulations thereunder, as amended. “ Collateral
” has the meaning set forth in Recital C
above.
“
Covered by Insurance ” means when defense of a lawsuit
has been tendered to the applicable insurance carrier under a valid
insurance policy that provides coverage with respect to the claim
and has a deductible amount of less than $25,000.00, such insurance
carrier has accepted such tender of defense, and such insurance
carrier proceeds with such defense without denying liability for
any part of such claim which could result in liability of
$25,000.00 or more to Borrower or any Guarantor, as the case may
be.
“ Deed
of Trust ” has the meaning set forth in Recital
C above.
“
Default Rate ” has the meaning given it In the Note;
provided , however , that if a default rate is not
used or defined in the Note, “Default Rate” shall mean
a per annum interest rate of three percent (3%) in excess of the
rate of interest charged from time to time under the
Note.
“
EBITDA ” means, for the Obligated Group, net income,
plus interest expense, plus income tax expense,
plus depreciation expense plus
amortization expense.
“
ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Act of
1974, as amended from time to time, and any successor
statute.
“
Events of Default ” means those events of default set
forth in Section 7.1 (each, an “ Event
of Default ”).
“
Facility 1 Loan ” means the acquisition loan being
made available by Bank to Borrower pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement as described in Recital A above.
“
Facility 1 Loan Amount ” has the meaning set forth in
Recital A above.
“
Facility 1 Loan Documents ” has the meaning set forth
in Recital G above.
“
Facility 1 Note ” means that certain promissory note
described in Recital C above made by Borrower to the
order of Bank in the Facility 1 Loan Amount, as amended, renewed,
restated, or replaced from time to time.
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“
Facility 2 Availability Period ” has the meaning set
forth in Section 2.1 bellow.
“
Facility 2 Loan ” means the equipment loan being made
available by Bank to Borrower pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement as described in Recital B above.
“
Facility 2 Loan Amount ” has the meaning set forth in
Recital B above.
“
Facility 2 Loan Documents ” has the meaning set forth
in Recital G above.
“
Facility 2 Note ” means that certain promissory note
described in Recital C above made by Borrower to the
order of Bank in the Facility 2 Loan Amount, as amended, renewed,
restated, or replaced from time to time.
“
GAAP ” means generally accepted accounting
principles.
“
Guarantor ” means, each person or entity guaranteeing
all or any portion of Borrower’s obligations under the Loan
Documents, or all or any portion of any other party’s
obligations under the Loan Documents, pursuant to a Guaranty,
including those parties described in Recital E above
(collectively, the “Guarantor” or
“Guarantors”).
“
Guaranty ” means, each guaranty executed or required
to be executed in favor of Bank in connection with the any Loan
(collectively, the “Guaranty” or
“Guaranties”).
“
Hazardous Substance ” means and includes any
substance, material, or waste, including asbestos, petroleum, and
petroleum products (including crude oil), that is or becomes
designated, classified, or regulated as “toxic” or
“hazardous” or a “pollutant,” or that is or
becomes similarly designated, classified, or regulated, under any
federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance, but does
not include any such substance that is a customary and ordinary
household, cleaning, or office product used on the Property by
Borrower or any tenant or agent of Borrower, or customary
construction materials used during the course of construction of
Improvements on the Property by Borrower or Contractor, provided
such use is in accordance with applicable hazardous materials laws
and regulations..
“
Improvements ” means all existing and hereafter
constructed improvements to the Land.
“
Incurable Event of Default ” means a non-monetary
Event of Default or which become such an Event of Default without
any notice or right to cure. For example, an Incurable Event of
Default occurs if “any representation or warranty when made
or given in any of the Loan Documents proves to be false or
misleading in any material respect.”
“
Indemnified Costs ” means all actual or threatened
liabilities, claims (including non-frivolous claims threatened in
writing), actions, causes of action, judgments, orders, damages
(including foreseeable and unforeseeable consequential damages),
costs, expenses, fines, penalties and losses (including sums paid
in settlement of claims and all consultant, expert and legal fees
and expenses of Bank’s counsel), including those incurred in
connection with any investigation of site conditions or any
clean-up, remedial, removal or restoration work (whether of the
Property or any other property), or any resulting damages, harm, or
injuries to the person or property of any third parties or to any
natural resources, excepting those arising out of, or resulting,
solely from the applicable Indemnified Party’s gross
negligence or willful misconduct.
“
Indemnified Parties ,” means Bank, its parent,
subsidiary, and any affiliated companies, any assignees of any of
Bank’s interest in any Loan or the Loan Documents, any owners
of participation or other interests
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in any Loan or
the Loan Documents, any purchasers of all or any portion of the
Property at any foreclosure sale or from Bank or any of its
affiliates, and the officers, directors, employees, and agents of
each of them (each individually, an “Indemnified
Party”).
“
Insolvency Proceeding ” means any bankruptcy or other
voluntary or involuntary proceeding, in or out of court, for the
adjustment of debtor-creditor relationships.
“
Land ” has the meaning set forth in Recital
A above.
“
Loan ” and “ Loans ” has the
meaning set forth in Recital C above.
“ Loan
Documents ” has the meaning set forth in Recital
G above.
“
Maturity Date ” has the meaning set forth in
Recital C above.
“
Maximum Loan-to-Value Ratio ” means the ratio of the
Facility 1 Loan Amount to the Property Value.
“ Net
Change in Deferred Revenue ” means, for the Obligated
Group, the change in deferred revenue of the Obligated Group over
the prior reporting period, less the change in
Prepaid Domain name registry of the Obligated Group over the prior
reporting period, less the net change in deferred
hosting revenue of the Obligated Group over the prior reporting
period.
“
Obligated Group ” means Guarantor, and all Affiliates
of Guarantor, including but not limited to the Borrower.
“
PBGC ” means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
established pursuant to Subtitle A of Title IV of ERISA.
“
Plan ” means any employee pension benefit plan
maintained or contributed to by the Borrower and insured by the
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation under Title IV of
ERISA.
“
Property ” has the meaning set forth in Recital
C above.
“
Property Value ” means the lower of
(a) the actual acquisition cost of the Land and existing
Improvements as previously disclosed by Borrower to Bank, or
(b) the “as is” market value of the Land and
existing Improvements as determined by Bank using, as appropriate,
a methodology which (i) conforms to then-current regulatory
requirements, (ii) is considered by Bank to be reasonable and
appropriate under the circumstances, and (iii) takes into
account then-current market conditions, all as determined by Bank
in its reasonable discretion.
“
Requirements ” has the meaning set forth in
Section 3.1 .
“
Security Agreement ” means any security agreement,
pledge, and/or assignment in favor of Bank, including that certain
Security Agreement (Personal Property) being executed by Borrower
in favor of Bank dated of even date herewith. Each Security
Agreement shall be in form and substance acceptable to
Bank.
“ Swap
Contract ” means, individually and collectively, as the
context may require, any rate lock agreement or interest rate
protection agreement, such as any rate lock agreement, interest
rate swap agreement, International Swaps and Derivatives
Association, Inc. Master Agreement, or similar agreement or
arrangements now existing or hereafter entered into by Borrower and
Bank in connection with (a) the
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Facility 1 Loan
evidenced by the Facility 1 Note, and/or (b) the Facility 2
Loan evidenced by the Facility 2 Note, to hedge the risk of
variable rate Interest volatility or fluctuations in interest
rates, as any such agreement or arrangement may be modified,
supplemented and in effect from time to time.
“
Third Party Indemnity ” means any indemnity agreement
executed by a Guarantor or any other third party in favor of Bank,
including the indemnity in favor of Bank pursuant to those certain
Third Party Indemnity Agreements being executed by each Guarantor
in connection with any Loan.
“
Total Fixed Charges ’ means, for the Obligated Group,
the sum of all required principal payments of the Obligated Group
(on short and long term debt and capital leases), and all interest
and rental or lease expense of the Obligated Group.
“
Unmatured Event of Default ” means an event that, with
notice or the passage of time, or both, could become an Event of
Default.
1. Conditions Precedent to Closing of the
Loans and Disbursement of the Facility 1 Loan .
Before Bank
becomes obligated to close the Loans herein contemplated or make
any disbursement of the Facility 1 Loan under this Agreement, the
following closing and disbursement conditions shall have been
satisfied at Borrower’s sole cost and expense. No waiver of
any condition is effective unless expressly made in writing by
Bank.
(a)
Financial Statements of Borrower and Other Financial
Information . Borrower shall have delivered to Bank all
financial statements and other financial information currently
required under the Loan Documents, certified as being true,
correct, and complete in all material respects by an authorized
officer, manager, member, or general partner of Borrower or other
applicable parties.
(b)
Organizational Documents and Certificates . Borrower shall
have delivered to Bank, for each party to each of the Loan
Documents:
(i) All
organization documents and evidence of due formation and good
standing requested by Bank.
(ii) All
resolutions, certificates of authority, incumbency certificates, or
other evidence of authorization requested by Bank.
(c) Loan
Documents and Other Items . Borrower shall have duly executed
or obtained the due execution of, and delivered to Bank, all Loan
Documents and other items required by Bank to be executed in
connection with the Loans, including but not limited to this
Agreement, the Notes, the Deed of Trust, the Guaranties, the Third
Party Indemnities, UCC-1 financing statements, and any and all
other such documentation defined or described as a Loan Document or
otherwise required by Bank to fulfill the purposes of this
Agreement.
(d)
Security Interests Perfected . The Deed of Trust shall have
been duly recorded in a first-priority lien position.
Bank’s security interest in all personal property and
fixtures described in the Deed of Trust shall have been duly
perfected in a first-priority lien position.
Bank’s security interest in all other personal property
pledged as collateral security for the Loans, as described in one
or more Security Agreements executed by Borrower and/or any third
party pledgor, in favor of Bank, shall have been duly perfected in
a first-priority lien position.
(e) Title
Insurance Commitment . Bank shall have received a commitment to
issue an ALTA extended coverage lender’s policy of title
insurance underwritten by a title insurance company
approved
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by Bank in an
amount not less than the Aggregate Loan Amount (or, if lower, such
lower amount as is the fair market value of the property) and
insuring the lien of the Deed of Trust to be a
first-priority lien on the Property, subject only to
such exceptions and conditions to title as Bank has approved, and
containing such endorsements as Bank may require, which may include
zoning, survey, access, parcel contiguity, variable rate,
environmental, and tax parcel endorsements. In addition, if
required by Bank, one or more other title insurance companies
acceptable to Bank shall have issued such coinsurance and/or
reinsurance as Bank may require. No title matter may be insured
over by any title company without the express written consent of
Bank. The final title insurance policy shall be delivered to Bank
within a reasonable time following the issuance of the title
insurance commitment.
(f)
Survey . Unless waived by Bank, Borrower shall have
delivered to Bank an ALTA/ACSM survey of the Land and any existing
Improvements thereon certified to Bank and the title insurance
company by a licensed land surveyor and showing the location of all
boundary lines, easements, rights of way, and other matters
affecting the Land. Such survey shall be certified by the land
surveyor within thirty (30) days of the Closing Date. Such
survey shall be sufficient for the deletion of the survey
exception, if any, from the Bank’s title insurance policy,
and shall comply with all required items shown on the Bank’s
“survey requirements” previously delivered to
Borrower.
(g)
Public Road Access . Borrower shall have provided to Bank
evidence that the Land has access to public streets and/or roads,
in a form sufficient to permit the title insurance company to issue
an access endorsement (CLTA Form 103.7 or equivalent). Such
evidence shall include evidence of any easements required for
access to/from the Land to such public streets and/or roads,
including copies of any applicable recorded private
easements.
(h) Flood
Hazard Evidence and Insurance . Borrower shall have provided
Bank with evidence as to whether or not the Land or any portion
thereof is located in an area identified as having “special
flood hazards” as such term is defined in the federal Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended. If any part of the
Improvements is in a special flood hazard area, Borrower shall have
provided Bank with a flood insurance policy as part of the
insurance requirements of this Agreement.
(h)
Insurance . Borrower shall have provided evidence that there
is in effect all insurance required by Bank pursuant to this
Agreement and the other Loan Documents, written by insurers, and in
form and in amount satisfactory to Bank.
(i) Taxes
and Tax Service Contract . Borrower shall have provided to Bank
evidence that all taxes and assessments levied against or affecting
the Property have been paid current, or in the event Borrower has
commenced a legal or administrative challenge to any such tax or
assessment, evidence that such liability has been bonded over, or
that funds for the payment thereof (in the amount of the original
assessment) have been escrowed with an independent third party with
provisions for the payment thereof satisfactory to Bank. Borrower
shall have provided to Bank, at Borrower’s cost and expense,
a tax service contract for the Land with a tax service company, and
containing terms and conditions, acceptable to Bank in its sole and
absolute discretion. Additionally if requested by Bank, Borrower
shall also provide a sales tax clearance letter from the
appropriate taxing authority.
(j)
Appraisal . Bank shall have received, reviewed and approved,
in Bank’s sole and absolute discretion, an appraisal of the
Property in form and content acceptable to Bank.
(k)
Environmental Questionnaire and Site Assessment . Bank shall
have received, reviewed, and approved, in Bank’s sole and
absolute discretion, a U.S. Bank Environmental Questionnaire
prepared and certified by Borrower using Bank’s prescribed
form, and the information set forth in it must be acceptable to
Bank. If requested by Bank, Borrower shall also provide to Bank one
or more of the following, as determined by Bank in its sole and
absolute discretion: (i) a Phase I Environmental
Site
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Assessment,
(ii) a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, (iii) an
environmental survey, and/or (iv) a report prepared by a
licensed or registered environmental engineer or other qualified
party satisfactory to Bank stating that no Hazardous Substances are
present in, on, under or around the Property and that no condition
or circumstance warranting further investigation or analysis exists
in the opinion of the preparer of the report.
(l)
Agreements Related to the Property . If requested by Bank,
Borrower shall provide Bank with copies of all ongoing agreements
related to the Property, including but not limited to all property
management agreements, all service contracts and warranties, all
leases affecting the Property, and such other Property-related
information which Bank may reasonably request. All such agreements
required by Bank shall be in full force and effect.
(m)
Existing Leases; Subordinations . If there are any leases of
any part of the Land or any space within the Improvements in
existence as of the Closing Date (i) copies of those leases
must be delivered to and approved by Bank, and (ii) as to each
such lease, if required by Bank, Bank shall have received fully
executed estoppel certificates, subordination agreements, and/or
subordination, nondisturbance and attornment agreements, in form
and substance acceptable to Bank.
(n)
Fees . Borrower shall have paid to Bank, in immediately
available funds, all fees and costs called for under this Agreement
or by any Loan commitment letter.
(o)
Approval of Items . Bank shall have approved or consented
to, as the case may be, all items required by Bank prior to the
closing of the Loans pursuant to this Agreement which are subject
to the consent or approval of Bank. All contracts or agreements
included in such items shall be in full force and
effect.
(p)
Zoning; Zoning Letter . Borrower shall have provided to Bank
evidence satisfactory to Bank in its sole and absolute discretion
that the Property is properly zoned for its intended use and that
any and all zoning stipulations have been complied with. If
requested by Bank, such evidence shall include an originally
executed letters addressed to Bank from the applicable governmental
authority, dated within six (6) months of Closing Date,
indicating that all applicable zoning ordinances and/or restrictive
covenants affecting the Project permit the use of the property for
its intended purposes and that there are no variances or other
conditions currently outstanding that would affect the zoning as
stated. Such evidence, including any zoning letter, shall be in a
form sufficient to permit the title insurance company to issue a
zoning endorsement (ALTA Form 3.0 or equivalent).
(q)
Condition of Property . Unless otherwise agreed in writing
by Bank, the Property and all existing improvements thereon shall
not be in need of immediate repairs (except de minimis repairs), as
determined by Bank in its sole and absolute discretion.
(r)
Opinion Letters . If required by Bank, Borrower has
delivered to Bank a favorable opinion from independent counsel,
opining to such matters as Bank may require, in form and substance
satisfactory to Bank in its sole and absolute discretion, by
counsel acceptable to Bank for Borrower and/or any other parties to
the Loan Documents.
(s) No
Default . No event shall have occurred and be continuing which
would constitute a default or Event of Default (as defined in the
applicable document) or an Unmatured Event of Default under any of
the Loan Documents.
(t) No
Condemnation Proceedings . Neither the Property nor any
interest in it shall be affected by eminent domain or condemnation
proceedings.
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(u)
Miscellaneous . Borrower shall have delivered to Bank any
other item reasonably deemed necessary by Bank and shall have
fulfilled any other condition reasonably required by Bank to
fulfill the intention of this Agreement and any Loan commitment
issued to Borrower.
1.2
Conditions to Disbursement of Facility 2 Loan . Before
Bank becomes obligated to make any disbursement of the Facility 2
Loan funds under this Agreement, the following conditions shall
have been satisfied at Borrower’s sole cost and expense in a
manner acceptable to Bank in its sole and absolute discretion. No
waiver of any condition is effective unless expressly made in
writing by Bank.
(a)
Closing and Disbursement Conditions . All closing and
disbursement conditions set forth above shall have been satisfied
or shall have been waived or deferred by Bank in its sole and
absolute discretion.
(b)
Request for Credit . For each disbursement under the
Facility 2 Loan, Bank shall have received a complete and accurate
Request for Credit from Borrower as described below, and Bank shall
have determined that all conditions contained in this Agreement to
the disbursement set forth in the Request for Credit have been
met.
(c)
Security Interests Perfected . Bank’s security
interest in all Approved Equipment being acquired with Loan
proceeds shall have been duly perfected in a
first-priority lien position.
(d)
Continuing Property Condition . The Improvements shall not
be materially damaged and not repaired, unless Bank shall have
received funds from Borrower or insurance proceeds sufficient to
pay for all repairs in a timely manner as determined by Bank in its
sole and absolute discretion. Additionally, Bank shall not have
received or have knowledge of any bonded stop notice, notice of
mechanic’s or materialmen’s liens or other similar
notice or filing affecting or which could affect the Property or
the priority of the disbursement, unless Borrower files a release
bond or otherwise provides information satisfactory to Bank in its
sole and absolute discretion that such notice or filing will not
have such an effect. Neither the Property nor any interest in it
shall be affected by eminent domain or condemnation
proceedings.
2.
Disbursement Conditions and Procedures; Other Loan
Terms .
2.1 Disbursement
Conditions, Amounts, and Procedures .
(a)
Disbursements . Subject to the satisfaction of all
conditions precedent set forth in Section 1
below, Bank shall make disbursements of the Loans as
follows:
(i)
The Facility 1 Loan will be disbursed as a single disbursement
concurrently with the closing of the Loans to pay: (1) legal
fees and expenses of Bank which are payable by Borrower with
respect to the Loans, as approved by Bank; (2) other closing
costs of Borrower, as approved by Bank; (3) a portion of the
purchase price for the acquisition of the Land and existing
Improvements, as approved by Bank.
(ii)
The Facility 2 Loan will be disbursed during the period from the
Closing Date through July 18, 2006 (“Facility 2
Availability Period”), based upon Borrower’s Requests
for Credit. The Facility 2 Loan funds will be disbursed for, and
shall be used by Borrower for, the purchase by Borrower of Approved
Equipment, based upon eighty percent (80%) of the cost of the
applicable Approved Equipment item.
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Borrower
understands and acknowledges that any additional funds necessary to
close the acquisition of the Land and existing Improvements,
including additional acquisition funds and any additional closing
costs not funded by Bank, which may include title insurance,
escrow, recording, filing, and others fees and costs, shall be paid
by Borrower out-of-pocket from Borrower’s own funds. Borrower
further understands that disbursements of the Facility 2 Loan will
NOT be available after the end of the Facility 2 Availability
Period.
(b)
Use of Disbursements . Borrower agrees to use disbursements
solely in conformity with the uses set forth in
Section 2.1 (a) above, except as otherwise
provided herein or agreed to in writing by Bank.
(c)
Debit of Loans at Closing . As of the day the Loans close,
Bank is authorized to make payments on Borrower’s behalf by
debiting the Loan funds, as applicable, and disbursing such amounts
to itself for all costs and expenses payable by Borrower to Bank
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, if such have not been
received by Bank in immediately available funds directly from
Borrower’s own funds. Such expenses shall include but not
be limited to: (i) legal fees and expenses of Bank’s
counsel; (ii) documentation fees; (iii) appraisal fees,
and, if applicable, appraisal review fees; and/or (iv) and
other fees and costs required to be paid to Bank by Borrower under
this Agreement.
(d)
Interest on Disbursements . Interest on each disbursement,
whether initiated by Borrower or Bank, shall be payable from the
time Bank debits the applicable Loan funds in the amount of the
disbursement.
(e)
Requests for Credit . Each request for an extension of
credit will be made in writing in a manner acceptable to the Bank,
or by another means acceptable to the Bank (each, a “Request
for Credit”). Borrower authorizes either Bob Parsons or
Michael Zimmerman to sign all Requests for Credit and other
documents in connection with the administration of the Loans.
Borrower represents and warrants to Bank that the following
signatures are specimen signatures of the persons named in the
preceding sentence:
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2.2 Escrow for Loan Closing; Fulfillment of
Conditions .
(a)
Escrow for Loan Closing . In connection with the closing of
the Loans and the disbursement of proceeds of the Loans by Bank
under this Agreement, Bank, at its option, may require that such
disbursement be made through an escrow maintained with a title
company or law firm acceptable to Bank in its sole and absolute
discretion, in accordance with escrow instructions prepared by
Bank.
(b)
Fulfillment of Conditions . Bank need not make any
disbursement of any of the Loan funds until Borrower fulfills all
conditions of the Loan Documents, at Borrower’s sole cost and
expense. All such conditions shall be satisfied at Borrower’s
sole cost and expense.
(c)
Deferral of Conditions; Conditions Subsequent . If Borrower
has not fulfilled all conditions to closing prior to the date set
for closing the Loans, Bank, at its option, may close the Loans, or
either of them at Bank’s discretion, without disbursing any
Loan funds or may close the Loans, or either of them at
Bank’s discretion, and disburse some or all of the applicable
Loan funds subject to Borrower’s
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compliance with
any or all such condition(s) as conditions subsequent to the
closing of the applicable Loan(s). In such event, Bank shall notify
Borrower of the conditions subsequent that must be met and the time
period(s) within which Borrower is required to comply. If no time
period for compliance is specified by Bank as to any condition
subsequent, then Borrower shall comply with such condition
subsequent within thirty (30) days of the date of closing of
the applicable Loan(s). Failure of Borrower to comply with all
conditions subsequent within the applicable time periods shall be
an Event of Default hereunder.
2.3 Loan
Fees . Intentionally Omitted.
2.4
Collateral Security; Setoff .
(a)
Other Collateral . In addition to the Land, Improvements,
and other Property described above, the Loans shall be secured by
all of the following:
(i)
Personalty Related to the Land and Improvements . A
first-priority lien on and security interest in all
equipment, furniture, fixtures, and materials to be incorporated,
whether now or in the future, into the Improvements, and any other
personal property owned by Borrower located on or used in
connection with the Land and Improvements.
(ii)
Collateral . A first-priority lien on and
security interest in all equipment and other Collateral, including
but not limited to all Approved Equipment, as described in one or
more Security Agreements executed by Borrower in favor of Bank in
connection with the Loans.
(iii)
Swap Contract Payments . A first-priority lien
on and security interest in all payments due at any time and from
time to time from Bank to Borrower under any Swap
Contract.
(b)
Release of Collateral . Unless otherwise agreed in writing
by Bank, Bank’s security interest in all collateral for the
Loans shall be released by Bank when the Loans have been paid and
performed in full within a reasonable time thereafter but not later
than ten (10) days after Borrower’s written request to Bank;
provided , however , that if there is any conflict in
the release terms contained in any security agreement, assignment,
or other security instrument as to the terms upon which the
Bank’s security interest in the collateral described in that
document, or any portion thereof, shall be terminated and/or
released Borrower, and the terms of this Section, the terms of any
such security agreement, assignment, or other security instrument
shall control and govern the collateral described
therein.
(c)
Collateral Documents . Borrower agrees to execute any and
all documents, including security agreements and financing
statements, as Bank may reasonably request in order to create,
perfect, or continue the security interests described
above.
(d)
Setoff; Security . As additional security for the payment
and performance of all obligations of Borrower under the Loan
Documents, Borrower hereby grants Bank a security interest in, a
lien on, and an express contractual right to set off against all
depository account balances, cash, and any other property of
Borrower now or hereafter in the possession of Bank and the right
to refuse to allow withdrawals from any account. Without limiting
the foregoing, the security interest granted herein and the right
of setoff granted to Bank hereunder is intended to cover and
include any reserve account(s) that may be required, now or in the
future, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Bank may, at any
time upon the occurrence of any default or Event of Default or
Unmatured Event of Default under this Agreement or any other Loan
Document, setoff against any amounts outstanding under the Loans
whether or not the Loans or any portion thereof is then due or has
been accelerated, all without any
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advance or
contemporaneous notice of demand of any kind to Borrower, such
notice and demand being expressly waived.
2.4
Automatic Deduction .
(a)
Monthly Payments . Borrower agrees that monthly payments on
the Loans will be deducted automatically on the due date from the
Account.
(b)
Date of Debit . Bank will debit the Account on the dates the
payments on the Loans become due. If a due date does not fall on a
Banking Day (as such term is defined in the Notes), Bank will debit
the Account on the first banking day following the due
date.
(c)
Maintenance of Funds . Borrower will maintain sufficient
funds in the Account on the dates Bank enters debits authorized by
this Agreement. If there are insufficient funds in the Account on
the date Bank enters any debit authorized by this Agreement, the
debit will be reversed.
(d)
Security . Borrower hereby grants to Bank a security
interest in the Account, and any other accounts from which Borrower
may hereafter authorize Bank to debit payments due on the Loans,
for the purpose of securing the payment of amounts Bank is
authorized to deduct from the Account or such other accounts. The
security interest is granted only to the extent of such authorized
deductions, and does not create a lien to secure any other
obligation owed by Borrower to Bank, whether under this Agreement
or otherwise.
3.
Covenants of Borrower . Borrower promises to keep each of the
covenants set forth below, unless Bank has waived compliance in
writing.
3.1
Compliance with Law . Borrower shall comply with all
existing and future laws, regulations, orders, building codes,
restrictions and requirements of, and alt permits and approvals
from, and agreements with and commitments to, all governmental,
judicial, or legal authorities having jurisdiction over the
Property, including those pertaining to the acquisition, ownership,
management, maintenance, operation, or enjoyment of the Property,
and with all covenants and restrictions and other title
encumbrances affecting the Property, and with all applicable
existing and future federal, state, and local laws, statutes,
treaties, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, and administrative
or judicial precedents affecting Borrower or the performance,
prospects, assets, or operations of Borrower or its business
(collectively, the “Requirements”).
(a) Bank
and its agents and representatives shall have the right to enter
and visit the Property at any reasonable time for the purposes of
observing or inspecting the Property, performing an appraisal,
taking soil or ground water samples, and conducting tests, among
other things to investigate for the presence of Hazardous
Substances. Bank shall also have the right to examine, copy and
audit the books, records, accounting data and other documents of
Borrower in accordance with Section 3.20 below.
In each instance, Bank shall give Borrower reasonable notice before
entering the Property and make reasonable efforts to avoid
interfering with Borrower’s use of the Property when
exercising any of the rights granted in this Section.
(b) Bank
has no duty to visit the Property, or to observe or inspect it, or
to examine any books or records. Any site visit, observation, or
examination by Bank is solely for the purpose of protecting
Bank’s rights and interests. No site visit, observation, or
examination by Bank shall impose any liability on Bank or result in
a waiver of any default of Borrower. Neither Borrower nor any other
party is entitled to rely
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on any site
visit, observation, or examination by Bank. Bank owes no duty of
care to protect Borrower or any other party against, or to inform
Borrower or any other party of, any other adverse condition
affecting the Property, including any defects in the design or
construction of the improvements located on the Property, or the
presence of Hazardous Substances on the Property. Bank shall not be
obligated to disclose to Borrower or any other party any report or
findings made as a result of, or in connection with, any site
visit, observation, or examination by Bank.
(a) Borrower
shall provide, maintain, and keep in force at all times prior to
repayment of the Loans:
(i)
All risk property damage insurance covering the Property, with a
policy limit in an amount not less than the full insurable value of
the Property on a replacement cost basis. The policy shall insure
the Property against loss or damage by: (A) fire and
lightning; (B) other risks embraced by the type of coverage
known as All Risk; and (C) such other risks or hazards as Bank
may designate as required by Bank’s current policy so long as
such requirements are commercially reasonable. The policy shall
include replacement cost and agreed amount coverage. The policy
shall provide coverage for rent loss (or business interruption, if
more appropriate) in an amount equal to twelve
(12) months’ principal and interest payments, taxes, and
insurance premiums.
(ii)
Commercial General Liability coverage with such limits as Bank may
require as required by Bank’s current policy so long as such
requirements are commercially reasonable. This policy shall name
Bank as an additional insured. Coverage shall be written on an
occurrence, not claims made, basis.
(b) Borrower
shall provide, maintain, and keep in force at all times prior to
repayment of the Loans, any and all additional insurance Bank in
its reasonable judgment may from time to time require, against
commonly insured hazards for similarly situated properties. Such
additional insurance may include flood insurance as required by
federal law and earthquake and/or sinkhole insurance as required by
Bank. At Bank’s request, Borrower shall supply Bank with an
original, countersigned original, or certified copy of any policy.
All policies of insurance required under the Loan Documents shall
be issued by companies approved by Bank having an A.M. Best’s
rating acceptable to Bank, with limits, coverage, forms,
deductibles, inception and expiration dates and cancellation
provisions acceptable to Bank, and shall provide that all proceeds
be payable to Bank to the extent of its interest. An approval by
Bank is not, and may not be deemed to be, a representation of the
solvency of any insurer or the sufficiency of any amount of
insurance. Each policy of insurance required under the Loan
Documents shall provide that it may not be modified or canceled
without at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice
to Bank. When any required insurance policy expires, Borrower shall
furnish Bank with proof acceptable to Bank that the policy has been
reinstated or a new policy issued, continuing in force the
insurance covered by the expired policy. Borrower shall also
furnish evidence satisfactory to Bank that all premiums for such
policy have been paid within thirty (30) days of renewal or
issuance. If Bank fails to receive such proof and evidence, Bank
has the right, but not the obligation, to obtain current coverage
and advance funds to pay the premiums for it. Borrower shall repay
Bank immediately on demand for any advance for such premiums, which
will be an additional loan to Borrower bearing interest at the
Default Rate and secured by the Deed of Trust, the Security
Agreement, and any other collateral held by Bank in connection with
the Loans. As to all policies of insurance provided by Borrower,
Borrower shall be named as the insured and any additional insured
parties shall be subject to Bank’s approval. As to all
policies of insurance provided by a third party other than Borrower
(e.g., any tenant), Borrower shall be named as an additional
insured.
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3.4 Payment
of Expenses . Borrower shall pay Bank’s reasonable
costs and expenses incurred in connection with the making,
disbursement, and administration of the Loans. Borrower shall also
pay any and all of Bank’s costs and expenses incurred in
connection with any revisions, extensions, renewals, or
“workouts” of any Loan, and in the exercise of any of
Bank’s rights or remedies under this Agreement. Such costs
and expenses include charges for title insurance (including
endorsements), filing, recording, and escrow charges, fees for
appraisal and appraisal review, environmental services, mortgage
taxes, document review and preparation, reasonable legal fees and
expenses of Bank’s counsel, and any other reasonable fees and
costs for services, regardless of whether such services are
furnished by Bank’s employees or agents or independent
contractors. Borrower acknowledges that amounts payable under this
Section are not included in any loan or commitment fees for the
Loans. All such sums incurred by Bank and not immediately
reimbursed by Borrower will be considered an additional loan to
Borrower secured by the Deed of Trust and the Security Agreement(s)
and bearing interest at the Default Rate. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Bank agrees to limit Borrower’s liability to Five
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) for all legal fees Bank
incurs up to and including the time the Loans close. No limitation
applies to Borrower’s obligations to pay any other costs and
expenses of Bank, whenever incurred, or to pay any and all legal
fees Bank may incur after the closing of the Loans.
3.5
Financial and Other Information .
(a)
Financial and Other Information of Borrower . Borrower shall
keep true and correct financial books and records, using GAAP, or
such other accounting principles as Bank in its reasonable judgment
may find acceptable from time to time. Borrower shall provide to
Bank the following:
(i)
Annual Financial Statements . Not later than one hundred
twenty (120) days after Borrower’s fiscal year end,
Borrower’s annual financial statements. These financial
statements shall be unqualified and audited by a Certified Public
Accountant reasonably acceptable to Bank. These financial
statements shall be prepared on a consolidated basis.
(ii)
Interim Financial Statements . Not later than forty-five
(45) days after the end of each of Borrower’s fiscal
quarters, Borrower’s interim quarterly financial statements.
These financial statements may be prepared by Borrower if certified
to be true and correct by Borrower.
(iii)
Compliance Certificate . Within forty-five (45) days
after the end of each fiscal quarter, a certificate in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit A (each, a
“Compliance Certificate”), executed by Borrower’s
chief financial officer or other officer or person acceptable to
Bank, certifying (1) that Borrower is in compliance with the
financial covenants set forth in this agreement, including the Cash
Flow Coverage Ratio set forth in Section 3.25
below, (2) that the representations and warranties set forth in the
Agreement are true and correct as of the date of the certificate,
and (3) that, as of the date of the certificate, no default or
Event of Default, or Unmatured Event of Default, has occurred and
is continuing under the Agreement.
(iv)
Tax Returns . Promptly upon the request of Bank, signed
copies of Borrower’s tax returns, including all extensions
and all supporting schedules (including K-1’s or their
equivalent).
(v)
Other Information . Promptly upon the request of Bank, such
other information as Bank may reasonably request concerning the
affairs and properties of Borrower.
(b)
Financial and Other Information of Guarantor . Borrower
shall cause Guarantor to keep true and correct financial books and
records, using GAAP, or such other accounting principles as Bank in
its reasonable judgment may find acceptable from time to time.
Borrower shall cause Guarantor to provide to Bank the
following:
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(i)
Annual Financial Statements . Not later than one hundred
twenty (120) days after Guarantor’s fiscal year end,
Guarantor’s annual financial statements. These financial
statements shall be unqualified and audited by a Certified Public
Accountant acceptable to Bank. These financial statements shall be
prepared on a consolidated basis.
(ii)
Interim Financial Statements . Not later than forty-five
(45) days after the end of each of Guarantor’s fiscal
quarters, Guarantor’s interim quarterly financial statements.
These financial statements may be prepared by Guarantor if
certified to be true and correct by Guarantor.
(iii)
Tax Returns . Promptly upon the request of Bank, signed
copies of Guarantor’s tax returns, including all extensions
and all supporting schedules (including K-1’s or their
equivalent).
(iv)
Other Information . Promptly upon the request of Bank, such
other information as Bank may reasonably request concerning the
affairs and properties of Guarantor.
3.6
Notices . Borrower shall notify Bank promptly in writing
of any and all of the following:
(a) Any
litigation affecting Borrower or any Guarantor (if any) where the
amount claimed is or may be Twenty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars
($25,000.00) or more and which (i) is not dismissed within
sixty (60) days of the filing thereof, and (ii) is not
Covered by Insurance.
(b) Any
written or oral communication Borrower receives from any
governmental, judicial, or legal authority giving notice of any
claim or assertion that the Land or Improvements fail in any
respect to comply with any of the Requirements or any other
applicable governmental law.
(c) Any
material adverse change in the physical condition of the Property
(including any damage suffered as a result of fire, earthquakes, or
floods).
(d) Any
material adverse change in Borrower’s or any
Guarantor’s financial condition, any material adverse change
in Borrower’s operations, or any material change in the
management of Borrower.
(e) Any
other circumstance, event, or occurrence that results in a material
adverse change in Borrower’s or any Guarantor’s ability
to timely perform any of its obligations under any of the Loan
Documents.
(f) Any
default or Event of Default (as defined in the applicable document)
that has occurred, or Unmatured Event of Default that has occurred
and is continuing under any of the Loan Documents, and/or any
breach or default that has occurred under any agreement under which
Borrower has liability.
(g) Any
environmental or labor dispute involving or affecting
Borrower.
3.7 Keeping
Guarantor Informed . Borrower shall keep each Guarantor
informed of Borrower’s financial condition and business
operations, the condition and all uses of the Property and other
Collateral, including all changes in condition or use, and any and
all other circumstances that may affect Borrower’s ability to
pay or perform its obligations under the Loan Documents. However,
any failure to do so shall not give rise to any defense to
Guarantor.
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3.8
Performance of Acts . Upon Bank’s request,
Borrower shall perform all acts reasonably necessary or advisable
to perfect any lien or security interest provided for in the Loan
Documents or to carry out the intent of the Loan
Documents.
3.9 No
Construction: Protection Against Lien Claims . Borrower
shall not construct any Improvements on the Property without the
prior written consent of Bank in Bank’s sole and absolute
discretion. Borrower shall pay or otherwise discharge promptly all
claims and liens for labor done and materials and services
furnished in connection with the Property or the construction of
any Improvements. Borrower has the right to contest in good faith
any claim or lien, provided that it does so diligently and without
prejudice to Bank. Promptly upon Bank’s request, Borrower
shall provide a bond, cash deposit, or other security satisfactory
to Bank in its sole and absolute discretion.
3.10 Signs
and Publicity . At Bank’s request, Borrower will
identify Bank as the acquisition lender on any signs posted on the
Property and use its commercially reasonable efforts to identify
Bank in publicity concerning the Property. In the alternative, with
Borrower’s consent, which may not be unreasonably withheld,
Bank may post signs on the Property identifying itself as the
acquisition lender for the Property. Bank may refer to the Property
in its own promotional and advertising materials. Borrower may not
post signs or otherwise identify Bank as the acquisition lender
without Bank’s prior written consent in each
instance.
3.11 Notice
of Change . Borrower shall give Bank at least thirty
(30) days prior written notice of any change in:
(a) the
location of its place of business or its chief executive office if
it has more than one place of business;
(b) Borrower’s
name or business entity types;
(c) the
state in which Borrower has filed its entity incorporation or
organizational documents;
(d) Borrower’s
organizational identification number, if any, assigned by the state
of its incorporation or organization or of any newly assigned such
number where one had not been previously assigned; and
(e) any
Change in Control.
Unless
otherwise approved by Bank in writing, Borrower agrees that all
Property that consists of personal property (other than the books
and records) will be located at the Land or at Borrower’s
other places of business that have been disclosed in writing to
Bank as places where such property will be located.
3.12
Indemnity Regarding Ownership of Property and Other
Risks . Borrower indemnifies, defends, and holds the
Indemnified Parties harmless for, from, and against any and all
actual or threatened liabilities, claims, actions, causes of
action, judgments, orders, damages (including foreseeable and
unforeseeable consequential damages), costs, expenses, fines,
penalties, and losses (including sums paid in settlement of claims
and all reasonable consultant, expert and legal fees and expenses
of Bank’s counsel), and any resulting damages, harm or
injuries to the person or property of any third parties, directly
or indirectly arising out of or resulting from (a) the
ownership, management, maintenance, operation, marketing, leasing,
sale, or use of the Property, as applicable, whether such claims
are based on theories of derivative liability, comparative
negligence or otherwise, (b) any development of or improvement
to the Property, including any defective workmanship or materials;
(c)
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any failure to
satisfy any requirements of any laws, regulations, ordinances,
governmental policies or standards, reports, maps, development
agreements, or regulatory agreements that apply or pertain to the
Property; (d) breach of any representation or warranty made or
given by Borrower to any of the Indemnified Parties or to any
prospective or actual lessee or buyer of all or any portion of the
Property; and/or (e) any claim or cause of action of any kind
by any party that any Indemnified Party is liable for any act or
omission of Borrower or any other person or entity in connection
with the ownership, management, maintenance, operation, marketing,
leasing, sale, or use of the Property, or any development of or
improvement to the Property, excepting those arising out of, or
resulting, solely from the applicable Indemnified Party’s
gross negligence or willful misconduct. Notwithstanding, anything
to the contrary in any other Loan Document, the provisions of this
Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement, repayment
of the Loans, and foreclosure of the Deed of Trust or similar
proceedings.
3.13 Tax
Receipts . Borrower shall provide to Bank, within thirty
(30) days after the end of the fiscal year of the applicable
governmental authority, bills showing the payment (to the extent
then due and payable) of all taxes and assessments that are or may
become a lien upon the Property or any portion thereof. If Borrower
fails, following demand, to provide Bank the tax receipts required
by this Section, without limiting the other remedies available to
Bank under this Agreement, Bank may, at Borrower’s sole
expense, obtain and enter into a tax services contract with respect
to the Property with a tax reporting agency satisfactory to
Bank.
3.14
Maximum Loan-to-Value Ratio . Borrower agrees that, at
all times prior to repayment of the Facility 1 Loan, the Maximum
Loan-to-Value Ratio shall not exceed eighty-five percent (85%). If
Bank at any time should determine that such ratio has been
exceeded, Bank may make written demand on Borrower to repay
principal of the Facility 1 Loan in an amount sufficient in
Bank’s reasonable judgment to cause the Maximum Loan-to-Value
Ratio to be met. Borrower shall make any such payment of principal
immediately upon Bank’s demand.
3.15
Maintenance and Repair . Borrower shall
(a) maintain the Property, including the parking and
landscaping portions thereof, in good condition and repair,
(b) promptly make all necessary structural and non-structural
repairs to the Improvements (or cause tenants under any leases to
perform such obligation), (c) not demolish, alter, remove, or
add to any Improvements, excepting (i) the repair and
restoration of Improvements following damage thereto as required by
the Deed of Trust, (ii) the construction or installation of
non-structural alterations or improvements, provided the same are
in all respects consistent with the character and utility of the
existing Improvements, (iii) the installation or construction
of tenant improvements and related demolition in connection with
any leases approved in accordance with this Agreement, and
(d) not erect any new buildings, structures or building
additions on the Land, without the prior written consent of Bank in
each instance. Borrower shall pay when due all claims for labor
performed and materials furnished therefor in connection with any
improvements or construction activities. Borrower shall also
maintain all other Collateral for the Loans in good condition and
repair and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to make any
repairs, renewals, or replacements to keep such Collateral in good
working condition.
3.16
Preservation of Rights . Borrower shall obtain, preserve
and maintain in good standing, as applicable, all rights,
privileges and franchises necessary or desirable for the operation
of the Property and the conduct of Borrower’s
business.
3.17
Conditional Sales Contracts; Removal of Fixtures and
Equipment . Without the Bank’s prior written consent,
Borrower shall not (a) purchase or contract for any materials,
equipment, furnishings, fixtures, or articles of personal property
to be placed or installed on the Land or any Improvements under any
security agreement or other agreement where the seller reserves or
purports to reserve a lien, security interest, or title thereto, or
the right of removal or repossession after such items are installed
on the Property; or (b) remove or permit to be removed from
the Land or the Improvements
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any equipment,
machinery, or fixtures used in connection with the ownership,
management, maintenance, operation, or enjoyment thereof unless
replaced by articles of equal suitability and value owned by
Borrower free and clear of any lien or security
interest.
3.18 No
Change in Control of Borrower or Guarantor . There shall be
no Change in Control of Borrower or Guarantor without the prior
written consent of Bank.
3.19 Income
from Property . Borrower shall first apply all income from
leases, and all other income derived from the Property, to pay
costs and expenses associated with the ownership, maintenance,
operation, and marketing of the Land and Improvements, including
all amounts then required to be paid under the applicable Loan
Documents, before using or applying such income for any other
purpose. Borrower may not distribute any income to any of its
members, partners, or shareholders, allow any member, partner, or
shareholder to withdraw capital, or make any payments on
indebtedness owed to any member, partner, or shareholder, unless
all property expenses then due have been paid in full.
3.20
Audits . Borrower shall allow Bank and its agents to
inspect Borrower’s properties and examine, audit, and make
copies of Borrower’s books and records at any reasonable
time. If any of Borrower’s properties, books, or records are
in the possession of a third party, Borrower authorizes that third
party to permit Bank or its agents to have access to perform
inspections or audits and to respond to Bank’s requests for
information concerning such properties, books and
records.
3.21
Appraisals . If required by Bank or if required by
applicable law or regulations, Bank shall have the right to order
appraisals of the Property from time to time from an appraiser
selected by Bank, which appraisals shall comply with all federal
and state standards for appraisals and otherwise shall be
satisfactory to Bank in all material respects. Borrower agrees to
pay the cost and expense for all such appraisals and reviews
thereof ordered by Bank pursuant to this Section except Borrower
shall only be responsible to pay for such appraisals (excepting the
appraisal obtained in connection with the making of the Loans)
if such appraisal is ordered when (a) an Event
of Default has occurred hereunder, or (b) such appraisal or
update is required by applicable law or regulation.
3.22
As-Built Survey . Upon the request of Bank, Borrower
shall promptly provide to Bank an as-built ALTA survey of the Land
and Improvements in form and substance satisfactory to Bank,
certified by a licensed land surveyor and showing the location of
the completed improvements, and all boundary lines, easements,
rights of way, and other matters affecting the Land. If Borrower
has provided such a survey prior to the closing of the Loans, then
Borrower shall only be responsible to pay for any additional survey
(excepting the survey obtained in connection with the making of the
Loans) if such survey is requested by Bank when
(a) an Event of Default has occurred or an Unmatured Event of
Default has occurred and is continuing hereunder, or (b) such
survey or update is required by applicable law or
regulation.
3.23 Other
Debts; Guarantees . Except as otherwise provided herein or
in any other Loan Document, without Bank’s prior written
consent, (i) Borrower shall not have outstanding or incur any
direct or contingent debts or lease obligations (other than those
to Bank), or become directly or indirectly liable for the debts of
others, related to or with respect to the Property, and (ii)
Borrower shall not directly or indirectly guarantee the obligations
of, invest in, lend credit to, or indemnify, any other or entity
(collectively, “Third Party Obligations”). This does
not prohibit:
(a) Acquiring
goods, supplies, or merchandise on normal trade credit.
(b) Endorsing
negotiable instruments received in the usual course of
business.
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(c) Obtaining
surety bonds in the usual course of business.
(d) Debts,
lines of credit, and/or leases in existence on the date of this
Agreement previously disclosed in writing to Bank.
(e) Third
Party Obligations not exceeding Five Hundred Thousand and No/100
Dollars ($500,000.00) in the aggregate at any time.
3.24 Other
Liens . Except as otherwise provided herein or in any other
Loan Document, without Bank’s prior written consent, Borrower
shall not create, assume, or allow any security interest or lien
(including judicial liens) on property Borrower now or later owns,
except:
(a) Deeds
of trust and security agreements in favor of Bank.
(b) Liens
for taxes not yet due.
(c) Liens
outstanding on the date of this Agreement previously disclosed in
writing to the Bank.
(d) Additional
purchase money security interests not exceeding One Million and
No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in any calendar year in personal or
real property acquired after the date of this Agreement.
3.25
Negative Covenants . Without Bank’s prior written
consent, Borrower shall not:
(a) engage
in any business activities substantially different from
Borrower’s present business;
(b) liquidate
or dissolve Borrower’s business;
(c) lease
or dispose of all or a substantial part of Borrower’s
business or Borrower’s assets;
(d) enter
into any consolidation, merger, pool, joint venture, syndicate or
other combination, except that a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Borrower may merge into another wholly-owned subsidiary of
Borrower;
(e) acquire
or purchase a business or its assets;
(f) sell
or otherwise dispose of any assets for less than fair market value
or enter into any sale and leaseback agreement covering any of its
fixed or capital assets;
(g) make
any loans, advances, or other extensions of credit to anyone
exceeding Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($500,000.00) in
the aggregate at any time; or
(h) sell
or make any distribution of Borrower’s assets that could
adversely affect Borrower’s financial condition.
3.26 Cash
Flow Coverage Ratio . The Obligated Group shall maintain,
and Borrower shall cause the Obligated Group to maintain, a Cash
Flow Ratio of at least 2.25 to 1.00. This Cash Flow
Coverage Ratio shall be tested quarterly (i) on a cumulative
basis for the first twelve (12) months following
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the date of
recordation of the Deed of Trust, and (ii) thereafter on a
rolling four (4) quarter basis, calculated at the end of each
fiscal quarter, using the results of that fiscal quarter and each
of the three (3) immediately preceding fiscal
quarters.
3.27 ERISA
Plans . Borrowers shall at all times comply with the
provisions of ERISA with respect to any Plan to which it is a party
as employer, and as soon as possible after Borrower knows, or has
reason to know, that any Reportable Event (as defined in ERISA)
with respect to any such plan of Borrower has occurred, it shall
furnish to Bank a written statement setting forth details as to
such Reportable Event and the action, if any, which Borrower
proposes to take with respect thereto, together with a copy of the
notice of such Reportable Event furnished to the PBGC. Borrower
shall also give prompt written notice to the Bank of any action by
the Borrower to terminate or withdraw from a Plan or the filing of
any notice of intent to terminate under Section 4041 of ERISA,
(b) any notice of noncompliance made with respect to a Plan
under Section 4041 (b) of ERISA, or (c) the commencement
of any proceeding with respect to a Plan under Section 4042 of
ERISA.
4.1 Use of
the Property . Borrower shall not change its intended use
of the Property or the Project without Bank’s prior written
approval.
4.2 Lease
Approval; Information and Documents .
(a) Each
lease of any part of the Property is subject to Bank’s
written approval as to form and substance prior to execution and
delivery.
(b) If
any leases exist at or prior to the closing of the Loans,
(i) Borrower shall have provided to Bank a true, correct, and
complete copy of each such lease, including all amendments or
modifications thereto and any agreements related thereto,
(ii) each such pre-existing lease is subject to Bank’s
review and approval in its sole and absolute discretion,
(ii) if required by Bank, in its sole and absolute discretion,
for each such pre-existing lease, Borrower shall promptly obtain
and deliver to Bank such estoppels certificates, subordination
agreements, and/or subordination, nondisturbance, and attornment
agreements in form and substance acceptable to Bank, executed by
such tenants as Bank from time to time may require.
(c) If
any portion of the Property is leased to third party tenants,
Borrower shall promptly deliver to Bank such tenant income
certificates, leasing schedules and reports, and other leasing
information as Bank from time to time may request. In addition,
upon the request of Bank, as to any tenants occupying any part of
the Property at any time, Borrower shall promptly obtain and
deliver to Bank such estoppel certificates, subordination
agreements, and/or subordination, nondisturbance, and attornment
agreements in form and substance acceptable to Bank, executed by
such tenants as Bank from time to time may require
4.3 Purpose
and Effect of Lease Approval . Bank’s approval of any
lease is for the sole purpose of protecting Bank’s security
and preserving Bank’s rights under the Loan Documents. No
approval by Bank will result in a waiver of any default of
Borrower. In no event will Bank’s approval of any lease be a
representation of any kind with regard to the lease, its
enforceability, or the financial capacity of any tenant thereunder
or guarantor thereof.
4.4
Landlord’s Obligations . Borrower shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to perform all obligations required
to be performed by it as landlord under any lease affecting any
part of the Land or any space within the Improvements.
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4.5 Costs
and Expenses . If Bank’s prior written approval is
required for any Lease, Borrower shall pay to Bank, as a condition
to such consent Bank’s costs and expenses (including, without
limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in
connection therewith; provided: however, Borrower’s
obligation to pay such costs and expenses shall not exceed One
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($1,000.00) unless such lease is
further changed or negotiated after Bank’s initial review.
Such costs and expenses shall be due and payable whether or not
such consent is given.
5.
Representations and Warranties . Borrower promises that each representation and
warranty set forth below is and will be true, accurate and correct
as of the date of this Agreement, and, if applicable, as of the
date of any requested disbursement.
5.1
Authority; Enforceability . Borrower has complied with
any and all laws and regulations concerning their organization,
existence, and the transaction of their business. Borrower has the
right and power to own and operate the Land and any existing
Improvements as contemplated in the Loan Documents. Borrower and
each Guarantor is authorized to execute, deliver, and perform its
obligations under the Loan Documents. Those documents are valid and
binding obligations of Borrower and each Guarantor, as
applicable.
5.2
Compliance With Law . Borrower is familiar and has
complied with all of the Requirements, as well as all other
applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. To the best of
Borrower’s knowledge or belief without duty to investigate,
no provision or obligation of Borrower or any Guarantor contained
in any of the Loan Documents violates any of the Requirements or
any order or ruling of any court or governmental entity. No such
provision or obligation conflicts with, or constitutes a breach or
default under, any agreement binding or regulating the
Property.
5.3 No
Violation . The execution and delivery of this Agreement
and the other Loan Documents and performance by Borrower of its
obligations hereunder and thereunder will not result in a default
under any other material agreement to which Borrower is a
party.
5.4 No
Claims . To the best of Borrower’s knowledge or
belief without duty to investigate, no claims, actions,
proceedings, or investigations are pending against Borrower or
affecting the Property, any of the Collateral, or any collateral
for the Loans, except for those previously disclosed by Borrower to
Bank in writing. To the best of Borrower’s knowledge or
belief without duty to investigate, no threat of any such claim,
action, proceeding, or investigation exists, except for those
previously disclosed by Borrower to Bank in writing.
5.5
Financial and Other Information . All financial
information delivered to Bank, including all information relating
to the financial condition of (a) Borrower or any of its
partners, shareholders, or members (as applicable), (b) any
Guarantor, and (c) the Property, fairly and accurately
represents the financial condition being reported on as of its
date. All such information is prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles consistently applied, unless
otherwise noted. There has been no material adverse change in the
financial condition of any of the persons described above-reported
at any time to Bank, except as previously disclosed to Bank in
writing in later financial information and found acceptable to Bank
in its sole and absolute discretion. Borrower has disclosed to Bank
any and all leases affecting the Property or any portion thereof or
interest therein.
5.6
Accuracy . All reports, documents, instruments,
information, and forms of evidence delivered to Bank concerning the
Loans or required by this Agreement, any Loan commitment, and/or
the other Loan Documents are accurate, correct, and sufficiently
complete to give Bank true and accurate knowledge of their subject
matter. None of them contains any misrepresentation or material
omission.
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5.7
Taxes . Borrower has filed all required state, federal,
and local income tax returns and has paid all taxes when due and
payable. To the best of Borrower’s knowledge or belief
without duty to investigate, Borrower knows of no basis for any
additional assessment of taxes.
5.8
Borrower Not a “Foreign Person” . Borrower
is not a “foreign person” within the meaning of
Section 1445(f)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended from time to time.
5.9 No
Breaches or Defaults . To the best of Borrower’s
knowledge or belief without duty to investigate, no event has
occurred and is continuing which would constitute a default or
Event of Default (as defined in the applicable document) or an
Unmatured Event of Default under any of the Loan
Documents.
5.10
Disclosure to Guarantor and Third Parties . Before any
Guarantor and/or any other third party (if any) became obligated in
connection with the Loans or under any of the Loan Documents,
Borrower made full disclosure to that Guarantor and/or third party
Trustor regarding Borrower’s financial condition and business
operations, the present and former condition, uses, and ownership
of the Property and all other circumstances bearing upon
Borrower’s ability to pay and perform its obligations under
the Loan Documents.
(a) The
Borrower has fulfilled its obligations, if any, under the minimum
funding standards of ERISA and the Code with respect to each Plan
and is in compliance in all material respects with the presently
applicable provisions of ERISA and the Code, and has not incurred
any liability with respect to any Plan under Title IV of
ERISA
(b) No
reportable event has occurred under Section 4043(b) of ERISA for
which the PBGC requires 30 day notice.
(c) No
action by the Borrower to terminate or withdraw from any Plan has
been taken and no notice of intent to terminate a Plan has been
filed under Section 4041 of ERISA.
(d) No
proceeding has been commenced with respect to a Plan under
Section 4042 of ERISA, and no event has occurred or condition
exists which might constitute grounds for the commencement of such
a proceeding.
6.
Default and Remedies .
6.1 Events
of Default . An Event of Default will occur under this
Agreement upon the occurrence of any of the following
events:
(a) Borrower
fails to make any payment of principal or interest under the
Facility 1 Note or the Facility 2 Note within ten (10) days
after the date when due; or
(b) Borrower
fails to make any deposit of funds demanded by Bank under this
Agreement within ten (10) days after Bank’s written
demand; or
(c) Borrower
fails to comply with any other covenant contained in this Agreement
calling for the payment of money and does not cure that failure
within ten (10) days after written notice from Bank;
or
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(d) Borrower
or any Guarantor becomes insolvent or the subject of any Insolvency
Proceeding, or any such party consents to the appointment or taking
of possession by a receiver (or similar official) with respect to
its business or property, or makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors; provided , however , that any involuntary
Insolvency Proceeding shall not be considered an Event of Default
hereunder if it is either (i) consented to in writing by Bank,
or (ii) dismissed within ninety (90) days of the filing
thereof; or
(e) Borrower
or any Guarantor dissolves or liquidates, or any of these events
happens to any indemnitor hereunder or under any of the other Loan
Documents (if any); or
(f) An
Accelerating Transfer occurs; or
(g) Any
representation or warranty when made or given in any of the Loan
Documents proves to be false or misleading in any material respect;
or
(h) A
material adverse change in Borrower’s or any
Guarantor’s financial condition, or an event or condition
materially impairing Borrower’s intended use of the Property,
or Borrower’s or any Guarantor’s ability to repay the
Loans occurs; or
(i) Borrower,
or any person affiliated with Borrower, fails to meet the
conditions of, or fails to perform any obligation under, any other
agreement Borrower has with Bank or any affiliate of Bank;
or
(j) Any
Guarantor or any person affiliated with any Guarantor fails to meet
the conditions of, or fails to perform any obligation under, any
other agreement any Guarantor has with Bank or any affiliate of
Bank; or
(k) Borrower
defaults under any agreement in connection with any credit in the
amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars
($150,000.00) or more that Borrower has obtained from anyone else
if the default consists of failing to make a payment when due or
gives the other lender the right to accelerate the obligation;
or
(I) Any
Guarantor defaults under any agreement in connection with any
credit in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100
Dollars ($150,000.00) or more that Guarantor has obtained from
anyone else if the default consists of failing to make a payment
when due or gives the other lender the right to accelerate the
obligation (each subject to applicable notice and cure periods);
or
(m) Any
of the following occurs: (i) a lawsuit is filed against
Borrower or any Guarantor where the amount claimed is Four Hundred
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($400,000.00) or more and which
(A) is not dismissed within sixty (60) days of the filing
thereof, and (B) is not Covered by Insurance, (ii) a
judgment or judgments are e
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