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$1,000,000 Business Loan Agreement
and promissory note by and between the Company and Community Trust
Bank, N.A. as of March 19, 2004.
BUSINESS LOAN
AGREEMENT
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Borrower:
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CHAMPION INDUSTRIES, INC.
(TIN:55-0717455)
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Lender
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Community Trust Bank,
Inc.
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P.O. BOX
2968
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Main
Office
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HUNTINGTON, WV
25728-2968
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346 North Mayo
Trail
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P.O. Box
2947
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Pikeville, KY
41502-2947
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THIS
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated March 19, 2004, is made and executed
between CHAMPION INDUSTRIES, INC. ("Borrower") and Community Trust
Bank Inc ("Lender") on the following terms and conditions. Borrower
has received prior commercial loans from Lender or has applied to
Lender for a commercial loan or loans or other financial
accommodations, including those which may be described on any
exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement ("Loan"). Borrower
understands and agrees that: (A) in granting, renewing, or
extending any Loan, Lender is relying upon Borrower’s
representations, warranties, and agreements as set forth in this
Agreement; (B) the granting, renewing, or extending of any Loan by
Lender at all times shall be subject to Lender's sole judgment and
discretion, and (C) all such Loans shall be and remain subject to
the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
TERM. This
Agreement shall be effective as of March 19, 2004, and shall
continue in full force and effect until such time as all of
Borrower's Loans in favor of Lender have been paid in full,
including principal, interest, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees,
and other fees and charges, or until March 19, 2009.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO
EACH ADVANCE. Lender's obligation to make the
initial Advance and each subsequent Advance under this Agreement
shall be subject to the fulfillment to Lender's satisfaction of all
of the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the Related
Documents.
Loan
Documents. Borrower shall provide to Lender the
following documents for the Loan: (1} the Note, (2) Security
Agreements granting to Lender security interests in the Collateral;
(3) financing statements and all other documents perfecting
Lender's Security Interests; (4) evidence of insurance as required
below; (5) together with all such Related Documents as Lender may
require for the Loan; all in form and substanceto Lender and
Lender's counsel.
Borrower's
Authorization. Borrower shall have provided in form
and substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified
resolutions, duly authorizing the execution and delivery of this
Agreement the Note and the Related Documents. In addition, Borrower
shall have proved such other resolutions, authorizations, documents
and instruments as Lender or its counsel, may require.
Payment of Fees and
Expenses. Borrower shall have paid to Lender all
fees, charges, and other expenses which are then due and payable as
specified in this Agreement or any Related Document.
Representations and
Warranties. The representations and warranties set
forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any
document or certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement
are true and correct.
No
Event of Default. There shall not exist at the time
of any Advance a condition which would constitute an Event of
Default under this Agreement or under any Related
Document.
REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to
Lender, as of the date of this Agreement, as of the date of each
disbursement of loan proceeds, as of the date of any renewal,
extension or modification of any Loan, and at all times any
Indebtedness exists:
Organization.
Borrower is a corporation for profit which is, and at all times
shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing
under and by virtue of the laws of the State of West Virginia.
Borrower is duly authorized to transact business in all other
states in which Borrower is doing business, having detained all
necessary filings, governmental licenses and approvals for each
state in which Borrower is doing business. Specifically, Borrower
is, and at all times shall be, duly qualified as a foreign
corporation in all states in which the failure to so qualify would
have a material adverse effect on its business or financial
condition. Borrower has the full power and authority to own its
properties and to transact the business in which it is presently
engaged or presently proposes to engage. Borrower maintains its
principal office at 2450-90 First Avenue, Huntington, WV 25703.
Unless Borrower has designated otherwise in writing, this is the
principal office at which Borrower keeps its books and records
including its records concerning the Collateral. Borrower will
notify Lender prior to any change in the location of Borrower's
state of organization or any change in Borrower's name. Borrower
shall do all things necessary to preserve and to keep in full force
and effect its existence, rights and privileges, and shall comply
with all regulations, rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and
decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority or
court applicable to Borrower and Borrower's business
activities.
Assumed Business
Names. Borrower has filed or recorded all documents
or filings required by law relating to all assumed business names
used by Borrower. Excluding the name of Borrower, the following is
a complete list of all assumed business names under which Borrower
does business: None.
Authorization.
Borrower's execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement
and all the Related Documents have been duly authorized by all
necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict with, result in a
violation of, or constitute a default under (1) any provision of
(a) borrower's articles of incorporation or organization, or
bylaws, or (b) any agreement or other instrument binding upon
Borrower or (2) any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or
order applicable to Borrower or to Borrower's
properties.
Financial
Information. Each of Borrower's financial statements
supplied to Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower’s
financial condition as of the date of the statement, and there has
been no material adverse change in Borrower's financial condition
subsequent to the date of the most recent financial statement
supplied to Lender. Borrower has no material contingent obligations
except as disclosed in such financial statements.
Legal
Effect. This Agreement constitutes, and any
instrument or agreement Borrower is required to give under the
Agreement when delivered will constitute legal, valid, and binding
obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance
with their respective terms.
Properties.
Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously disclosed
in Borrower's financial statements or in writing to Lender and as
accepted by Lender, and except for property tax liens for taxes not
presently due and payable, Borrower owns and has good title to all
of Borrower's properties free and clear of all Security Interests,
and has not executed any security documents or financing statements
relating to such properties. To all of Borrower's properties are
free and clear of all Security Interests, and has not executed any
security documents or financing statements relating to such
properties. All of Borrower's properties are titled in
Borrower's legal name, and Borrower has not used or filed a
financing statement under any other name for at least the last five
(5) years.
Hazardous Substances.
Except as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender
in writing, Borrower represents and warrants that: (1) During the
period of Borrower’s ownership of Borrower's Collateral,
there has been no use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment,
disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance
by any person on, under, about or from any of the Collateral. (2)
Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has
been (a) any breach or violation of any Environmental Laws; (b) any
use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release
or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance on, under, about
or from the Collateral by any prior owners or occupants of any of
the Collateral; or (c) any actual or threatened litigation or
claims of any kind by any person relating to such matters. (3)
Neither Borrower nor any tenant, contactor, agent or other
authorized user of any of the Collateral shall use, generate,
manufacture, store, beat, dispose of or release any Hazardous
Substance on, under, about or from any of the Collateral; and any
such activity shall be conducted in compliance with ail applicable
federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances,
including without limitation all Environmental Laws. Borrower
authorizes Lender and its agents to enter upon the Collateral to
make such inspections and tests as Lender may deem appropriate to
determine compliance of the Collateral with this section of the
Agreement. Any inspections or tests made by Lender shall be at
Borrower's expense and for Lender's purposes only and shall not be
construed to create any responsibility or liability on the part of
Lender to Borrower or to any other person. The representations and
warranties contained herein are based on Borrower's due diligence
in investigating the Collateral for hazardous waste and Hazardous
Substances. Borrower hereby (1) releases and waives any future
claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event
Borrower becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any such
laws, and (2) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lender against
any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, and
expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer
resulting from a breach of this section of the Agreement or as a
consequence of any use, generation, manufacture, storage, disposal,
release or threatened release of a hazardous waste or substance on
the Collateral. The provisions of this section of the Agreement,
including the obligation to indemnify, shall survive the payment of
the Indebtedness and the termination, expiration or satisfaction of
this Agreement and shall not be affected by Lender's acquisition of
any interest in any of the Collateral, whether by foreclosure or
otherwise.
Litigation and
Claims. No litigation, claim, investigation,
administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for
unpaid taxes) against Borrower is pending or threatened, and no
other event has occurred which may materially adversely affect
Borrower’s financial condition or properties, other than
litigation, claims, or other events, if any, that have been
disclosed to and acknowledged Lender in writing.
Taxes. To
the best of Borrower's knowledge, all of Borrower's tax returns and
reports that are or were required to be filed, have been filed, and
all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have been
paid in full, except those presently being or to be contested by
Borrower in good faith in the ordinary course of business and for
which adequate reserves have been provided.
Lien
Priority. Unless otherwise previously disclosed to
Lender in writing, Borrower has not entered into or granted any
Security Agreements, or permitted the filing or attachment of any
Security Interests on or affecting any of the Collateral directly
or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower’s Loan and Note,
that would be prior or that may in any way be superior to
Lender’s Security Interests and rights in and to such
Collateral.
Binding
Effect. This Agreement, the Note, all Security
Agreements (if any), and all Related Documents are binding upon the
signers thereof, as well as upon their successors, representatives
and assigns, and are legally enforceable in accordance with their
respective terms.
AFFIRMATIVE
COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender
that, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, Borrower
will:
Notices of Claims and
Litigation. Promptly inform Lender in writing of (1)
all material adverse changes in Borrower’s financial
condition, and (2) all existing and all threatened litigation,
claims, investigations, administrative proceedings, or similar
actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor which could materially
affect the financial condition of Borrower or the financial
condition of any Guarantor.
Financial
Records. Maintain its books and records in
accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and permit
Lender to examine and audit Borrower’s books and records at
all reasonable times.
Financial
Statements. Furnish Lender with the
following:
Annual Statements.
As soon as available, but in no event later than
one-
hundred-twenty (120) days after the
end of each fiscal year, Borrower’s
balance
sheet and income statement for the year ended, compiled by
a
certified
public accountant satisfactory to Lender.
Tax Returns.
As soon as available, but in no event later than
one-hundred-twenty (120) days after the applicable filing date for
the tax reporting period ended, Federal and other governmental tax
returns, prepared by a certified public accountant satisfactory to
Lender.
All
financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement
shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent
basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and
correct.
Additional
Information. Furnish such additional information and
statements, as lender may request from time to time.
Insurance.
Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability insurance,
and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to
Borrower's properties and operations, in form, amounts,
coverage’s and with insurance companies acceptable to Lender.
Borrower, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time
to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form
satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that
coverage’s will not be cancelled or diminished without at
least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lender. Each
insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that
coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any
act, omission or default of Borrower or any other person. In
connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds
or is offered a security interest for the Loans, Borrower will
provide Lender with such lender's loss payable or other
endorsements as Lender may require.
Insurance Reports.
Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports
on each existing insurance policy showing such information as
Lender may reasonably request, including without limitation the
following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3)
the amount of the policy; (4) the properties insured; (5) the then
current property values on the basis of which insurance has been
detained, and the manner of determining those values; and (6) the
expiration date of the policy. In addition, upon request of Lender
(however not more often than annually), Borrower will have an
independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as
applicable, the actual cash value or replacement cost of any
Collateral. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid by
Borrower.
Other Agreements.
Comply with all terms and conditions of all other
agreements, whether now or hereafter existing, between Borrower and
any other party and notify Lender immediately in writing of any
default in connection with any other such agreements.
Loan
Proceeds. Use all loan proceeds solely for
Borrower’s business operations, unless specifically consented
to the contrary by Lender in writing.
Taxes, Charges and
Liens. Pay and discharge when due all of its
indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation all
assessments, taxes, governmental charges, levies and liens, of
every kind and nature, imposed upon Borrower or its properties,
income, or profits, prior to the date on which penalties would
attach, and all lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a lien
or charge upon any of Borrower’s properties, income, or
profits.
Performance.
Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms, conditions,
and provisions set forth in this Agreement, in the Related
Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between
Borrower and Lender. Borrower shall notify Lender immediately
in writing of any default in connection with any
agreement.
Operations.
Maintain executive and management personnel with substantially the
same qualifications and experience as the present executive and
management personnel; provide written notice to Lender of any
change in executive and management personnel; conduct its business
affairs in a reasonable and prudent manner.
Environmental
Studies. Promptly conduct and complete, at
Borrower's expense, all such investigations, studies, samplings and
testings as may be requested by Lender or any governmental
authority relative to any substance, or any waste or by-product of
any substance defined as toxic or a hazardous substance under
applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, regulation, order or
directive, at or affecting any property or any facility owned,
leased or used by Borrower.
Compliance with
Governmental Requirements. Comply with all laws,
ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all
governmental authorities applicable to the conduct of
Borrower’s properties, businesses and operations, and to the
use or occupancy of the Collateral, including without limitation,
the Americans with Disabilities Act. Borrower may contest in
good faith any such law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold
compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so
long as Borrower has notified Lender may require Borrower to post
adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to
Lender, to protect Lender’s interest.
Inspection.
Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to
inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans and Borrower's
other properties and to examine or audit Borrower's books,
accounts, and records and to make copies and memoranda of
Borrower's books, accounts, and records. If Borrower now or at any
time hereafter maintains any records (including without limitation
computer generated records and computer software programs for the
generation of such records) in the possession of a third party,
Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such party to permit
Lender the access to such records at all reasonable times and to
provide Lender with copies of any records it may request, all at
Borrower's expense.
Compliance
Certificates. Unless waived in writing by Lender,
provide Lender at least annually, with a certificate executed by
Borrower’s chief financial officer, or other officer or
person acceptable to Lender, certifying that the representations
and warranties set forth in this Agreement are true and correct as
of the date of the certificate and further certifying that, as of
the date of the certificate, no Event of Default exists under this
Agreement.
Environmental Compliance
and Reports. Borrowers shall comply in all respects
with any and all Environmental laws; not cause or permit to exist,
as a result of an intentional or unintentional action or omission
Borrower’s part or on the part of any third party on property
owned and/or occupied by Borrower, any environmental activity where
damage may result to the environment, unless such environmental
activity is pursuant to and in compliance with the conditions of a
permit issued by the appropriate federal, state, or local
governmental authorities; shall furnish to Lender promptly and in
any event within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof a copy of
any notice, summons, lien, citation, directive, letter or other
communication from any governmental agency or instrumentality
concerning any intentional or unintentional action or omission on
Borrower’s part in connection with any environmental activity
whether or not there is damage to the environment and/or other
natural resources.
Additional Assurances.
Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory
notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, assignments,
financing statements, instruments, documents and other agreements
as Lender or its attorneys may reasonably request b evidence and
secure the Loans and to perfect all Security
Interests.
LENDER'S EXPENDITURES.
If any action or proceeding is commenced that would
materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if
Borrower fails b comply with any provision of this Agreement or any
Related Documents, including but not limited to Borrower's failure
to discharge or pay when due any amounts Borrower is required to
discharge Of pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents,
Lender on Borrower's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to)
take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not
limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security
interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or
placed on any Collateral and paying ail costs for insuring,
maintaining and preserving any Collateral. All such expenditures
incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear
interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred
or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Borrower. Ail such
expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's
option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) be added b the balance
of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any
installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of
any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the
Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and
payable at the Note's maturity.
NEGATIVE
COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender
that while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not, without
the prior written consent of Lende
Indebtedness and
Liens. (1) Except for trade debt incurred in the
normal course of business and indebtedness to Lender contemplated
by this Agreement, create, incur, or assume indebtedness for
borrowed money, including capital eases, (2) sell, transfer,
mortgage, assign, pledge, lease, grant a security interest in, or
encumber any of Borrower's assets (except as allowed as Permitted
Liens), or (3) sell with recourse any of Borrower's accounts,
except to Lender.
Continuity of Operations.
(1) Engage in any business activities substantially
different than those in which Borrower is presently engaged, (2)
cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or
consolidate with any other entity, change its name, dissolve or
transfer or sell Collateral out of the ordinary course of business,
or (3) pay any dividends on Borrower's stock (other than dividends
payable in its stock), provided, however that notwithstanding the
foregoing, but only so long as no Event of Default has occurred and
is continuing or would result from the payment of dividends, if
Borrower is a "Subchapter S Corporation". (as defined in the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), Borrower may pay cash
dividends on its stock b its shareholders from time to time in
amounts necessary to enable the shareholders to pay income taxes
and make estimated income tax payments to satisfy their liabilities
under federal and state law which arise solely from their status as
Shareholders of a Subchapter S Corporation because of their
ownership of shares of Borrower's stock, or purchase or retire any
of Borrower's outstanding shares or alter or amend Borrower's
capital structure.
Loans, Acquisitions and
Guaranties. (1) Loan, invest in or advance money or
assets to any other person, enterprise or entity, (2) purchase,
create or acquire any interest in any other enterprise or entity,
or (3) incur any obligation as surety or guarantor other than in
the ordinary course of business.
Agreements.
Borrower will not enter into any agreement containing any
provisions which would be violated or breached by the performance
of Borrower's obligations under this Agreement or in connection
herewith.
CESSATION OF
ADVANCES. If Lender has made any commitment to make
any Loan to Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under any
other agreement, Lender shall have no obligation to make Loan
Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if: (A) Borrower or any
Guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or any of
the Related documents or any other a
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