Exhibit 10.3
MASTER TRANSACTION
AGREEMENT
MASTER TRANSACTION AGREEMENT (this
“ Agreement ”) dated as of May 21, 2009,
between THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (“
UST ”), GMAC LLC (“ GMAC ”), U.S.
DEALER AUTOMOTIVE RECEIVABLES TRANSITION LLC (the “
LLC ”) and CHRYSLER LLC (“ Chrysler
”).
Background
WHEREAS, Chrysler LLC (“
Chrysler ”) and certain of its Subsidiaries have filed
voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the
“ Chrysler Bankruptcy Filing ”, and such
bankruptcy cases, the “ Cases ”, and such court,
the “Bankruptcy Court”) and are seeking to complete a
sale of substantially all of their assets under Section 363 of
the Bankruptcy Code (the “ Chrysler Bankruptcy
”).
WHEREAS, in connection with the
Chrysler Bankruptcy Filing, Chrysler and GMAC have entered into a
binding Master Automotive Financing Agreement (the
“MAFA”) pursuant to which GMAC will make available
wholesale inventory and retail financing accommodations to Chrysler
dealers and customers on a semi-exclusive basis on the terms and
subject to the conditions set forth therein.
WHEREAS, the UST has pledged to
support GMAC in promoting the availability of credit for dealers
and retail customers by making liquidity and capital available and
by providing the capitalization that GMAC requires to support the
Chrysler business in connection with which UST will provide certain
financing accommodations to Chrysler and pursuant to which Chrysler
will transfer certain funds to LLC which will be used solely to
reimburse GMAC and its Subsidiaries for certain losses that may be
incurred in connection with the foregoing and as otherwise provided
for herein.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the
covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, and for other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, intending to be legally bound, the parties
hereto agree as follows:
Terms and
Conditions
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1.
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DEFINITIONS
AND INTERPRETATIONS
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1.1. Definitions . As used in
this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set
forth below:
“ Aggregate Funding
Amount ” means, as of any date of determination,
(i) the sum of the Initial Transfer, the Second Transfer (if
such transfer shall have occurred pursuant to Section 2.1) and
any Additional Transfers, less (ii) the Reduction Amount (if
the Reduction shall have occurred pursuant to
Section 6.1(d)).
“ Available Amount
” means, as of any date of determination, the applicable
Maximum Amount less the Aggregate Funding Amount on the date of
such determination.
“ Business Day ”
means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which
commercial banks are authorized to close under United States
federal law or the law of the State of New York.
“ Chrysler Dealer
” means any dealer selling vehicles manufactured by Chrysler
or any of its Subsidiaries, or by Reorganized Chrysler that was, as
of the date of the Chrysler Bankruptcy Filing, financed by Chrysler
Financial Services Americas LLC or any of its
Subsidiaries.
“ Chrysler Material Adverse
Effect ” means a material adverse effect on (i) the
business, results of operation or financial condition of Chrysler
and its consolidated Subsidiaries taken as a whole; provided,
however, that Chrysler Material Adverse Effect shall not be
deemed to include the effects of (A) changes after the Closing
Date in general business, economic or market conditions (including
changes generally in prevailing interest rates, credit availability
and liquidity, currency exchange rates and price levels or trading
volumes in the United States or foreign securities or credit
markets), or any outbreak or escalation of hostilities, declared or
undeclared acts of war or terrorism, in each case generally
affecting the industries in which Chrysler and its Subsidiaries
operate, (B) changes or proposed changes after the Closing
Date in generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States (“ GAAP ”) or regulatory accounting
requirements, or authoritative interpretations thereof, or
(C) changes or proposed changes after the Closing Date in
securities, banking and other laws of general applicability or
related policies or interpretations of Governmental Entities (in
the case of each of these clauses (A), (B) and (C), other than
changes or occurrences to the extent that such changes or
occurrences have or would reasonably be expected to have a
materially disproportionate adverse effect on Chrysler and its
consolidated Subsidiaries taken as a whole relative to comparable
U.S. automotive manufacturers); or (ii) the ability of
Chrysler to consummate the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder on a timely
basis.
“ Dealer Review Period
” means the period running from the Closing Date to the date
that is six months after the Closing Date.
“ Deficiency Amount
Notice ” means a certificate by an authorized officer of
LLC stating (i) that the cash balance then in the Loss Sharing
Payment Account is not greater than $75 million and (ii) the
amount required to bring the cash balance in the Loss Sharing
Payment Account to $100 million (the “ Deficiency
Amount ”), and in each case certifying that the amounts
set forth in such certificate are true and correct.
“ Equity Interests
” of any Person shall mean any and all shares, interests,
rights to purchase or otherwise acquire, warrants, options,
participations or other equivalents of or interests in (however
designated) equity, ownership or profits of such Person, including
any preferred stock, any limited or general partnership interest
and any limited liability company membership interest, and any
securities or other rights or interests convertible into or
exchangeable for any of the foregoing.
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“ Exchange Act ”
means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the
rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder.
“ GM Dealer ”
means any dealer selling vehicles manufactured by General Motors
Corporation or its Subsidiaries (or any successor thereto) that
was, as of the date of the Chrysler Bankruptcy Filing, financed by
Chrysler Financial Services Americas LLC or any of its
Subsidiaries.
“ GMAC Knowledge
” means the actual knowledge of the Chief Executive Officer
of GMAC.
“ GMAC Material Adverse
Effect ” means a material adverse effect on (i) the
business, results of operation or financial condition of GMAC and
its consolidated Subsidiaries taken as a whole; provided,
however, that GMAC Material Adverse Effect shall not be deemed
to include the effects of (A) changes after the Closing Date
in general business, economic or market conditions (including
changes generally in prevailing interest rates, credit availability
and liquidity, currency exchange rates and price levels or trading
volumes in the United States or foreign securities or credit
markets), or any outbreak or escalation of hostilities, declared or
undeclared acts of war or terrorism, in each case generally
affecting the industries in which GMAC and its Subsidiaries
operate, (B) changes or proposed changes after the Closing
Date in generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States (“ GAAP ”) or regulatory accounting
requirements, or authoritative interpretations thereof, or
(C) changes or proposed changes after the Closing Date in
securities, banking and other laws of general applicability or
related policies or interpretations of Governmental Entities (in
the case of each of these clauses (A), (B) and (C), other than
changes or occurrences to the extent that such changes or
occurrences have or would reasonably be expected to have a
materially disproportionate adverse effect on GMAC and its
consolidated Subsidiaries taken as a whole relative to comparable
U.S. banking or financial services organizations); or (ii) the
ability of GMAC to consummate the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder on a timely
basis.
“ Governmental Entities
” means all foreign, federal, state, provincial, local or
other governmental or administrative authority or regulatory body
of competent jurisdiction, or any court, tribunal, judicial or
arbitral body.
“ LLC Agreement ”
means the Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement, dated as
of the date hereof and attached as Exhibit A , of LLC, as it
may be amended, modified, supplemented or superseded from time to
time.
“ Losses ” means
any and all losses, liabilities, costs, interest, settlement
payments, awards, judgments, costs, fees, fines, penalties,
damages, expenses, deficiencies or other charges or
expenses.
“ Maximum Amount
” means $600,000,000; provided that on and after the
date of a Successful Restructuring Transaction, the Maximum Amount
shall mean the lesser of (i) $450,000,000 or (ii) 90% of
the aggregate principal amount of all Qualifying Dealer Loans then
outstanding.
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“ Non-Underwritten
Dealers ” means Chrysler Dealers, GM Dealers and Other
OEM Dealers that GMAC or any GMAC Subsidiary agreed as of the
Closing Date to evaluate for inclusion in a financing relationship
underwritten by GMAC or any GMAC Subsidiary, and that GMAC or the
applicable GMAC Subsidiary declines to offer dealer financing prior
to the conclusion of the Dealer Review Period.
“ Other OEM Dealer
” means any dealer selling vehicles manufactured by any
manufacturer other than Chrysler or General Motors Corporation or
any of their respective Subsidiaries that was, as of the date of
the Chrysler Bankruptcy Filing, financed by Chrysler Financial
Services Americas LLC or any of its Subsidiaries.
“ Other OEM Dealer Loan
” means a loan funded during the period commencing on the
Closing Date and ending on the Trigger Date by GMAC or any GMAC
Subsidiary to an Other OEM Dealer to finance such dealer’s
acquisition of a new vehicle manufactured by any manufacturer other
than Chrysler, General Motors Corporation or any of their
respective Subsidiaries or any used vehicle of any
manufacturer.
“ Outstanding Loan
Amount ” means, as of any date, the aggregate principal
amount of all Qualifying Dealer Loans, all Disqualified Dealer
Loans and all Other OEM Dealer Loans then outstanding.
“ Permitted Investments
” means (a) direct obligations of the United States of
America or obligations the principal of and the interest on which
are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America, in
either case maturing within one year from the date of purchase;
(b) certificates of deposit which mature within 30 days,
issued by any U.S. bank, bank and trust company, or national
banking association with capital in excess of $500 million and
which has short-term and long-term debt ratings assigned by
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and Moody’s Investors
Service, Inc. or, if such organizations no longer exist, any
similar rating agency, in one of the two highest rating categories;
and (c) money market funds that are (i) invested solely
in direct obligations of the United States of America or
obligations the principal of and the interest on which are
unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America and
(ii) which have short-term debt ratings assigned by
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and Moody’s Investors
Service, Inc. or, if such organizations no longer exist, any
similar rating agency, of the highest rating category.
“ Person ” shall
mean any individual, corporation, limited liability company,
partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company,
trust, estate, unincorporated organization or government or any
agency or political subdivision thereof, or any other entity
whatsoever.
“ Qualifying Dealer
Loan ” means a loan funded during the period commencing
on the Closing Date and ending on the Trigger Date by GMAC or any
GMAC Subsidiary to a Chrysler Dealer or a GM Dealer to finance such
dealer’s acquisition of a vehicle manufactured by Chrysler or
Reorganized Chrysler or any of their respective Subsidiaries or
General Motors Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries,
respectively, or any used vehicle of any manufacturer;
provided , that all loans funded and outstanding to an
Underwritten Dealer or a Non-Underwritten
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Dealer for which there is a valid and
enforceable repurchase agreement with Reorganized Chrysler or
General Motors Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries (or any
successor thereto), as applicable, with respect to the underlying
vehicles shall be deemed not to be Qualifying Dealer Loans after
the occurrence of a Successful Restructuring Transaction (“
Disqualified Dealer Loans ”); provided
further , however , that any Losses incurred by GMAC
or any GMAC Subsidiary as a result of fraud committed by
(i) the Chrysler Dealers or GM Dealers in respect of
Disqualified Dealer Loans or (ii) the Other OEM Dealers in
respect of Other OEM Dealer Loans shall, in each case, be deemed to
be Qualifying Losses and such loans shall be deemed to be
Qualifying Dealer Loans but only to the extent of such
fraud-related Losses and fifty percent (50%) of the costs
related to the exercise of remedies with respect
thereto.
“ Qualifying Losses
” means any Losses incurred in connection with a Qualifying
Dealer Loan funded by GMAC or any GMAC Subsidiaries to an
Underwritten Dealer or a Non-Underwritten Dealer, including,
without limitation, (i) any Losses relating to fraud,
(ii) fifty percent (50%) of any Losses related to the
exercise of remedies with respect to any Qualifying Dealer Loan,
and (iii) Losses representing the difference between
(x) the amount of a Qualifying Dealer Loan funded to an
Underwritten Dealer or a Non-Underwritten Dealer, as the case may
be, and (y) the gross amount recovered by GMAC or any GMAC
Subsidiary in respect of such Qualifying Dealer Loan after GMAC or
the applicable GMAC Subsidiary has exhausted reasonable remedies
(other than any reimbursement pursuant hereto) for portions of such
Losses, including, without limitation, but subject to GMAC’s
business practices for loans that are not subject to reimbursement
by LLC, the sale of the vehicle and recovery of any deficiency
claim in related bankruptcy proceedings as well as recourse to any
repurchase agreement with Chrysler or Reorganized Chrysler, as the
case may be.
“ Reorganized Chrysler
” means any person to whom Chrysler transfers (by merger,
consolidation, reorganization or otherwise) all or a significant
portion of its and its Subsidiaries’ assets in connection
with the Chrysler Bankruptcy.
“ SEC ” means the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
“ Subsidiary ”
means any corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited
liability company or other entity (x) of which such Person or
a subsidiary of such Person is a general partner or (y) of
which a majority of the voting securities or other voting
interests, or a majority of the securities or other interests of
which having by their terms ordinary voting power to elect a
majority of the board of directors or Persons performing similar
functions with respect to such entity, is directly or indirectly
owned by such Person and/or one or more subsidiaries thereof. For
the avoidance of doubt, LLC is a Subsidiary of GMAC.
“ Successful Restructuring
Transaction ” means the sale of all or substantially all
of the assets of Chrysler and its Subsidiaries to New Carco
Acquisition LLC (“New Chrysler”) pursuant to that
certain Master Transaction Agreement, dated as of April 30,
2009, by and among Fiat S.p.A., New Chrysler, Chrysler and certain
of Chrysler’s subsidiaries , or any other sale of all or
substantially all of the assets of Chrysler and its Subsidiaries in
a substantially similar transaction pursuant to which this
Agreement is assumed by the purchaser in such
transaction.
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“ Trigger Date ”
means the later to occur of (x) the consummation of a
Successful Restructuring Transaction and (y) the completion of
the Dealer Review Period.
“ Underwritten Dealers
” means Chrysler Dealers, GM Dealers and Other OEM Dealers to
which GMAC or any GMAC Subsidiary has agreed to offer wholesale
inventory financing on an underwritten basis during or at the
conclusion of the Dealer Review Period.
1.2. Interpretations . When a
reference is made in this Agreement to “Recitals,”
“Articles,” “Sections,”
“Annexes” or “Schedules” such reference
shall be to a Recital, Article or Section of, or Annex or Schedule
to, this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The terms defined
in the singular have a comparable meaning when used in the plural,
and vice versa. References to “herein”,
“hereof”, “hereunder” and the like refer to
this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or
provision, unless the context requires otherwise. The headings
contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and are
not part of this Agreement. Whenever the words
“include,” “includes” or
“including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be
deemed followed by the words “without limitation.” No
rule of construction against the draftsperson shall be applied in
connection with the interpretation or enforcement of this
Agreement, as this Agreement is the product of negotiation between
sophisticated parties advised by counsel. All references to
“$” or “dollars” mean the lawful currency
of the United States of America. Except as expressly stated in this
Agreement, all references to any statute, rule or regulation are to
the statute, rule or regulation as amended, modified, supplemented
or replaced from time to time (and, in the case of statutes,
include any rules and regulations promulgated under the statute)
and to any section of any statute, rule or regulation include any
successor to the section. References in this Agreement to loans
funded by or Losses of GMAC shall include loans funded by or Losses
of GMAC Subsidiaries, as applicable.
2.1. Initial Transfer . For
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, on the Closing Date, Chrysler shall
transfer to LLC $50,000,000 in immediately available funds without
condition or deduction for any defense, recoupment, set off or
counterclaim (the “ Initial Transfer ”) and
hereby commits to transfer to LLC, subject only to the satisfaction
by UST of its obligations set forth in section 6.5 hereof and the
approval of the Bankruptcy Court presiding over the Cases, an
additional $550,000,000 in immediately available funds without
condition or deduction for any defense, recoupment, set off or
counterclaim on or prior to May 22, 2009 (the “
Second Transfer ”).
2.2. Closing. On the terms
and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, the
closing of the Initial Transfer (the “Closing”) will
take place at the offices of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen &
Katz, 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York, at 5:00 p.m. New
York City Time on May 21, 2009, or at such other place, time
and date as shall be agreed between GMAC, Chrysler and UST. The
time and date on which the Closing occurs is referred to in this
Agreement as the “ Closing Date .”
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REPRESENTATIONS OF LLC
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Except as set forth on Schedule A
attached hereto, LLC represents and warrants as of the Closing Date
as follows:
3.1. Organization and Good
Standing . LLC has been duly formed and is validly existing as
a limited liability company in good standing under the laws of the
State of Delaware, with the necessary power and authority to own
its properties and conduct its business in all material respects as
currently conducted. LLC Agreement and all amendments thereto,
copies of which have been provided to Chrysler and UST, are true,
complete and correct copies of such documents as in full force and
effect as of the date of this representation. LLC does not have any
employees.
3.2. Capitalization . All of
the issued and outstanding membership interests of LLC (including
securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for,
equity securities of LLC) (the “ Common Membership
Interests ”) are owned by GMAC. The Common Membership
Interests have been duly authorized and are validly issued and
outstanding and were not issued in violation of any preemptive
rights. As of the date hereof, LLC does not have outstanding any
securities or other obligations providing the holder the right to
acquire any membership interests other than the Common Membership
Interests and GMAC has not made any other commitment to authorize,
issue or sell any membership interests other than pursuant
hereto.
3.3. Authorization,
Enforceability .
(a) LLC has the requisite power and
authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to carry out
its obligations hereunder. The execution, delivery and performance
by LLC of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated