-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, FXq9MiLrvjWqtxJB6f43BfErpQUuFts1Sjm56q4/XTDChZtMq7fSZ6+vX5TlurwY ahLz/R6t9hv4hRCVVsryJw== 0001144204-08-036469.txt : 20080624 0001144204-08-036469.hdr.sgml : 20080624 20080624133542 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-08-036469 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 15 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080330 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080624 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080624 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SPORT CHALET INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000892907 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES [5940] IRS NUMBER: 954390071 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-20736 FILM NUMBER: 08913910 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE SPORT CHALET DRIVE CITY: LA CANADA STATE: CA ZIP: 91101 BUSINESS PHONE: 8187902717X256 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE SPORT CHALET DRIVE CITY: LA CANADA STATE: CA ZIP: 91011 10-K 1 v118036_10k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Mark One)

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended March 30, 2008

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                       to                     .

Commission file number: 0-20736

Sport Chalet, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
95-4390071
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
     
One Sport Chalet Drive, La Cañada, California
 
91011
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (818) 949-5300 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class:
 
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered:
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Class B Common Stock, $0.01 par value
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. 
o Yes x No                

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
o Yes x No            

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
x Yes o No            

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  o 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:
Large accelerated filer   o
 
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer  o
 
Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 o Yes x No            

The aggregate market value of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of September 30, 2007, was approximately $43.5 million based upon the closing sale prices of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock on that date.

At June 24, 2008, there were 12,359,990 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding and 1,763,321 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A in connection with the 2008 annual meeting of stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report. The proxy statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the registrant’s fiscal year ended March 30, 2008.



TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
Item
 
Page
       
PART I
   
       
1.
Business
 
1
       
1A.
Risk Factors
 
7
       
1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
 
14
       
2.
Properties
 
15
       
3.
Legal Proceedings
 
16
       
4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
17
       
PART II
   
       
5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
18
       
6.
Selected Financial Data
 
20
       
7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
21
       
7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
34
       
8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 
34
       
9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
 
34
       
9A(T).
Controls and Procedures
 
35
       
9B.
Other Information
 
36
       
PART III
   
       
10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
 
37
       
11.
Executive Compensation
 
37
       
12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
 
37
       
13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
 
37
       
14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
 
37
       
PART IV
   
       
15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
 
38



PART I

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements relating to trends in, or representing management’s beliefs about, our future strategies, operations and financial results, as well as other statements including words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “could,” “may,” “might” or any variations of such words or other words with similar meanings. Forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning trends and future developments and their potential effects on the Company. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as predictions of actual results. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Actual results may differ materially from those suggested by forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties which are discussed in further detail under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” We do not assume, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

General

Sport Chalet, Inc. (referred to as the “Company,” “Sport Chalet,” “we,” “us,” and “our” unless specified otherwise), is a leading operator of 51 full-service, specialty sporting goods stores in California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah, comprising a total of over two million square feet of retail space. As of March 30, 2008, we had 31 locations in Southern California, seven in Northern California, two in Central California, three in Nevada, seven in Arizona and one in Utah. These stores average approximately 40,000 square feet in size. In addition, we have a retail e-commerce store operating by GSI Commerce, Inc. at www.sportchalet.com. Originally we were incorporated in California and we reincorporated as a Delaware corporation in 1992. Our executive offices are located at One Sport Chalet Drive, La Cañada, California 91011, and our telephone number is (818) 949-5300.

Operating History and Growth Plans

In 1959, Norbert Olberz, our founder (the “Founder”), purchased a small ski and tennis shop in La Cañada, California. A focus on providing quality merchandise with outstanding customer service was the foundation of Norbert’s vision. As a true pioneer in the industry, Norbert’s mission was three simple things. To “see things through the eyes of the customer;” “to do a thousand things a little bit better;” and to focus on “not being the biggest, but the best.” Over the last 49 years, Sport Chalet has grown into a chain of 51 specialty sporting goods stores serving California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah.

Our growth strategy had historically focused on Southern California; but, since 2001 we have expanded our scope to all of California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah as suitable locations are found. We have opened seven stores this fiscal year, sixteen stores in the last three years and twenty-four in the last five years. In light of current macro-economic circumstances which include weak housing trends and rising gas prices in our core markets, we currently anticipate opening four new stores and relocating one store during the upcoming year and continue to look for additional opportunities in existing and new markets although we currently have no further new store commitments. We intend to continue adding new stores as broader economic trends improve. Future store openings are subject to availability of satisfactory store locations based on local competitive conditions, site availability and cost and our ability to provide and maintain high service levels and quality brand merchandise at competitive prices.

Store openings are expected to have a favorable impact on sales volume, but will negatively affect profit in the short term. New stores tend to have higher costs in the early years of operation, due primarily to increased promotional costs and lower sales on a per employee basis until the store matures. As the store matures, sales tend to level off and expenses decline as a percentage of sales. We believe our stores require three to four years to attract a stable, mature customer base; but, because of our relatively low number of stores, the impact of competitors’ stores and changing economic conditions, reliable statistical trends are not available and there can be no assurance that our stores will mature at that rate. We estimate the cash required to open an average new store is approximately $2.5 million consisting primarily of the investment in inventory (net of average vendor payables), the cost of leasehold improvements (net of landlord reimbursement), fixtures and equipment and pre-opening expenses, which are primarily the costs associated with training employees and stocking the store. Cash requirements for opening costs of each new store can vary significantly depending on how much the landlord has agreed to contribute to our required improvements. For fiscal 2009, we expect the average cash for each new store to increase to $3.8 million as two of the four stores to be opened are in highly desirable locations.

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Our sales partially depend on the economic environment and level of consumer spending in the geographic regions around our stores. The retail industry historically has been subject to substantial cyclical variation, and a recession in the general economy or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects that affect consumer spending habits in our market areas are having, and may in the future continue to have, a materially adverse effect on our results of operations.

For fiscal 2008, total sales exceeded $400 million with average sales per store of $8.5 million, down from $9.2 million in fiscal 2007, and corresponding average sales per square foot of $218, down from $235 in fiscal 2007. The decrease in average sales per store and sales per square foot are due to new stores, which take time to mature, along with a same store sales decrease of 4.5%. The same store sales decline is primarily due to the previously mentioned macro-economic conditions. As a result of the reduction in same store sales, the opening of new stores and an impairment loss, we incurred a net loss of $3.4 million or $0.24 per diluted share, compared to net income of $7.1 million or $0.49 per diluted share, for fiscal 2007. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

Stores and Merchandising

Our prototype store is 42,000 square feet in size and showcases every merchandise and service category with the feel of a specialty shop all contained under one roof. The full-service approach to customer service and product knowledge is enhanced by fixtures which feature specific categories. Each shop is staffed by trained sales associates with expertise in the merchandise they sell, permitting us to offer our customers a high level of product knowledge and service from the beginner to the experienced core sports enthusiast.

Our prototype format boasts a natural and outdoor-feel color scheme, clear-coated fixtures, 30-foot clear ceilings, large sport-specific graphics, pool for SCUBA and water sports instruction and demonstrations, and a 100 foot shoe wall, among other features. We have retro-fitted ten mature stores to conform to the prototype as much as was practical. For both new stores and remodels, we continually update our prototype format to remain competitive. While we have taken advantage of unusual building layouts in the past, and when appropriate may do so in the future, we will utilize as many standard prototype design elements as possible. We evaluate stores for remodel based on each store’s age and competitive situation, as well as how much the landlord will contribute to our required improvements. Future store remodeling plans will depend upon several factors, including, but not limited to, general economic conditions, competitive trends and the availability of capital. With the scheduled new store openings and remodels in fiscal 2009, 78% of our store base will be based on our prototype.

Our stores feature a number of distinct, specialty sports and lifestyle categories, offering a large assortment of quality brand name merchandise at competitive prices. The stores include traditional sporting goods merchandise (e.g., footwear, apparel and other general athletic products) and core specialty merchandise such as snowboarding, skateboarding, mountaineering and SCUBA. The merchandise appeals to both experts and moderate users. Using our investments in technology, we tailor each store’s merchandise mix to appeal to our customers in each market. In addition, our stores offer over 50 services for the serious sports enthusiast, including backpacking, canyoneering, and kayaking instruction, custom golf club fitting and repair, snowboard and ski rental and repair, SCUBA training and certification, SCUBA boat charters, team sales, racquet stringing, and bicycle tune-up and repair. Although the revenues generated by these support services are not material, these services further differentiate us from our competitors. Our stores are open seven days a week, typically from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.

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The following table illustrates our merchandise assortment of hardlines, which are durable items, and softlines, which are non-durable items such  as apparel and footwear, as a percentage of total net sales for each of the last three fiscal years:

   
Fiscal Year
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
Hardlines 
   
52
%
 
53
%
 
52
%
Apparel 
   
28
%
 
27
%
 
29
%
Footwear 
   
20
%
 
20
%
 
19
%
Total 
   
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%

While we currently have an online store for direct to consumer Ecommerce service only through GSI Commerce, Inc. (“GSI”) at www.sportchalet.com, we expect to change this relationship during this 2009 fiscal year. GSI currently creates and operates all aspects of the www.sportchalet.com shopping experience, including fulfillment and purchasing, while attempting to remain transparent to the customer. We receive a license fee based on a percentage of sales generated by the website. The licensing fee is not material to total revenues. In addition, we offer a branding website, www.actionpass.com, which presents our in store brands and specialty services in a robust manner. This site also serves our Action Pass members with notification of member-exclusive merchandise and experiences. The site also features athlete appearances and instructional information, blogs, and we plan on offering customer rating capabilities on merchandise and services we sell in our stores.

Seasonality

The market for retail sporting goods is seasonal in nature. As with many other retailers, our business is heavily affected by sales of merchandise during the Holiday season. In addition, our product mix has historically emphasized cold weather sporting goods merchandise, particularly winter-sports related products. In recent years, our third fiscal quarter, which includes the Holiday season, represented approximately 30% of our annual net sales. Winter-related products represent approximately 17% of our annual net sales and have ranged from 27% to 31% of our fourth fiscal quarter. We anticipate this seasonal trend in sales will continue. We respond to changes in mid-season weather by maintaining flexibility in product placement at the stores and the marketing of product offerings. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors - Seasonal fluctuations in the sales of sporting goods could cause our annual operating results to suffer.

Marketing and Advertising

We generate all of our marketing and advertising campaigns in-house, with production support from outside vendors as needed. The campaigns are designed to reflect our strategic direction through our brand and product offerings, as well as communicate a focused and consistent theme/event calendar through media including email, direct mail, radio, newspaper, magazines and the internet. Through our Team Sales Division, we reach out to communities in which our stores do business, contributing to local teams and leagues. Our marketing leverage has been boosted by vendor payments under cooperative marketing arrangements as well as vendor participation in sponsoring events, clinics and athletes’ appearances. During fiscal 2008 we rolled out our customer relationship program, “Action Pass”, after a successful pilot that began in fiscal 2007 in select markets. Action Pass members earn points for each purchase completed at our stores which enable members to receive a certificate that may be redeemed on future purchases. More importantly, Action Pass members have access to exclusive merchandise introductions where initial production runs are limited, plus they earn the opportunity to participate in once-in-a-lifetime-experiences pertaining to the sports in which we specialize, combined with the vendors from whom we buy merchandise and value-added services. Using the information we collect about our members allows us to directly market to each member based on their individual shopping patterns across various sports and brands. Combining individual data across multiple customers allows us to better understand behavior on an aggregate basis, which in turn drives assortments, category adjacencies, and more global marketing initiatives across our network of stores. This initiative is supported by our branding website, www.actionpass.com.

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Purchasing and Distribution

In order to provide a full line of specialty and sporting goods brands and a wide selection, we purchase merchandise from approximately 1,000 vendors. Vendor payment terms typically range from 30 to 120 days from our receipt, and there are no long-term purchase commitments. Our largest vendor, Nike, Inc., accounted for approximately 8% of our total inventory purchases for fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively.

For merchandise planning and allocation we use the SAS Marketmax software solution. The software solution includes merchandise planning, open-to-buy management, assortment planning, store clustering, high performance forecasting, performance analysis and allocation. We allocate merchandise to our stores based on trends and statistical modeling maximizing flow-through at our distribution center. We believe this technology package allows us to better plan and forecast our business and leverage the information to create optimal store assortments and allocate merchandise in a precise and proactive manner.

For replenishment we use a system from JDA Software Group, Inc. The JDA E3 system consists of three modules: (i) warehouse replenishment, which manages purchases from vendors, (ii) store replenishment, which manages shipments from the warehouse to stores, and (iii) network optimization, which synchronizes the two systems. In addition, we utilize the JDA Consumer Outlook and Pinpoint seasonal profile software to help identify, create and manage the seasonal trends of our merchandise. Currently, we utilize the E3 system to manage approximately 54% of our total inventory. The remaining 46% of the inventory purchases are managed by the SAS Marketmax software.

With our EDI capabilities, we now provide sell through information by individual item size, color, and store to our key merchandise suppliers so that they can better forecast our inventory needs and we can better refine our assortments by store.

We operate one distribution center, a 326,000 square foot facility located in Ontario, California. The distribution center serves as the primary receiving, distribution and warehousing facility. A minimal amount of merchandise is shipped directly by vendors to our stores. Most of the product received at the distribution center is processed by unpacking and verifying the contents received and then sorting the contents by store for delivery. Some of the product received at the distribution center is pre-packaged and pre-ticketed by the vendor so it can be immediately cross-docked to trucks bound for the stores. Due to the efficiencies cross-docking creates, we encourage vendors to pre-package their merchandise in a floor-ready manner. Some of the merchandise is held at the distribution center for future allocation to the stores based on current sales trends as directed by our computerized replenishment and allocation systems to optimize inventory levels. We believe that the advantages of a single distribution center include reduced individual store inventory levels and better use of store floor space, timely inventory replenishment of store inventory needs, consolidated vendor returns, and reduced transportation costs. Common carriers deliver merchandise to our stores.

During fiscal 2008, we rolled out the CRS Enterprise Selling software which replaced our manual processes of locating and transferring products for a customer. In the event we do not stock a particular item in a store, this software allows us to quickly locate the item in another location, including our distribution center, and complete the sale by accepting payment from the customer and shipping merchandise from the most optimal location to the customer’s preferred destination.

Information Systems

Historically we have used a “best of breed” approach to information systems. All systems communicated with a legacy system that was the centralized data repository and the primary financial system.  As part of our comprehensive review of internal control over financial reporting and also to enhance our ability to grow, effective March 31, 2008 the legacy system has been replaced. 

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In October 2006, we selected mySAP2005 ERP from SAP as the replacement system and the implementation process began. Selecting SAP was a strategic decision focusing future resources on a single-vendor ERP solution in lieu of the historical “best of breed” approach. Our analysis had revealed that recent improvements in SAP’s solutions provided robust retail functions, and we anticipate that future releases will provide additional support for improved retail business processes. This milestone decision will eventually permit us to enjoy the efficiencies of a fully integrated solution without the traditional overhead generally associated with interfacing systems in a multi-vendor solution. BearingPoint, a global management and technology consulting company, assisted with the software selection and implementation.

Store systems utilize the Retail Store 3.0 Suite of applications from CRS Retail Systems that were upgraded to the current release in the summer of 2006, including a Returns Management application, and IBM SurePOS hardware. CRS Enterprise Selling was added in fiscal 2008. The processing of debit/credit card authorization allows on-line debit and signature capture. A custom rental program is also a part of the store system. For merchandise planning and allocation we use the SAS Marketmax software solution. Merchandise replenishment is controlled by E3 software from JDA. The distribution center uses warehouse management software from HighJump Software (a 3M Company).  

Our inventory systems track purchasing, sales and inventory transfers down to the lowest level of detail, individual items by size, color and store, which allows us to identify and project trends and replenishment needs on a timely basis.  
 
Recapitalization Plan

In September 2005, our stockholders approved a recapitalization plan designed to facilitate the orderly transition of control from our Founder to certain members of management and to increase financial flexibility for the Company and its stockholders. The recapitalization plan consisted of (1) the reclassification of each outstanding share of common stock as 0.25 share of Class B Common Stock, (2) the issuance of seven shares of Class A Common Stock for each outstanding share of Class B Common Stock and (3) the transfer of a portion of the Founder’s ownership to Craig Levra, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Howard Kaminsky, Executive Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. The recapitalization doubled our total number of shares outstanding. Therefore, the recapitalization plan had the same effect on earnings per share as a 2-for-1 stock split. Shares transferred by the Founder to Messrs. Levra and Kaminsky were treated as a contribution to the Company’s capital with the offsetting charge as compensation expense. The effect on net income is described in greater detail in Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Trademarks and Trade Names

We use the “Sport Chalet” name as a service mark in connection with our business operations. We have registered “Sport Chalet” as a federal service mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, along with the mark “Action Pass,” among others. We also own additional common law trademarks and service marks which are used in commerce without dispute.

Industry and Competition

The market for retail sporting goods is highly competitive, fragmented and segmented. We compete with a variety of other retailers, including the following:
 
·
specialty stores, such as REI, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Finish Line, Active Board Shops and Adventure 16;
 
·
full-line sporting goods chains, such as The Sports Authority and Dick's Sporting Goods;
 
·
supplier-owned stores, such as Nike, The North Face, adidas, New Balance and Puma;
 
·
mass merchandisers, club stores, discount stores and department stores, such as Wal-Mart, Costco, Target and Kohl’s, Macy's and Nordstrom; and
 
·
Internet retailers and catalog merchandisers, such as Amazon.com, Bass Pro, Cabela’s and Sportsman’s Guide.
 
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Many of these competitors have greater financial resources than we do, or better name recognition in regions into which we seek to expand. Our industry is dominated by sporting goods superstore retailers, i.e., full-line sporting goods chains with stores typically larger than 40,000 square feet. Superstore chains generally provide a greater selection of higher quality merchandise than other retailers, while remaining price competitive. Specialty retailers often have the advantage of a lower cost structure and a smaller "footprint" that can be located in shopping centers and strip malls, offering more customer convenience. Many of these competitors have an online store, offering customers easy access to merchandise.

Historically, we have distinguished ourselves from our competitors by providing a broader selection of higher-end specialty items that require higher levels of customer service and sales associate expertise. We believe that our broad selection of high quality name brands and numerous specialty items at competitive prices, showcased by our well-trained sales associates, differentiates us from discount and department stores, traditional and specialty sporting goods stores and other superstore operations.

Our format takes advantage of several significant trends and conditions in the sporting goods industry. These conditions include the size of the industry, fragmented competition, limited assortments offered by many sporting goods retailers, consumer preference for one-stop shopping, and the importance of delivering value through selection, quality, service and price.

Employees

As of March 30, 2008, we had a total of approximately 4,300 full and part-time employees, 4,000 of whom were employed in our stores and 300 of whom were employed in warehouse and delivery operations or in corporate office positions. None of our employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We encourage and welcome the communication of our employees’ ideas, suggestions and concerns and believe this contributes to our strong employee relations. A typical store has approximately 75 employees, of whom 20 to 40 are in the store at any given time on a normal operating basis. Generally, each store employs a general manager, two to three assistant managers, who along with area managers and department heads supervise the sales associates in customer service, merchandising, and operations. Additional part-time employees are typically hired during the Holiday and other peak seasons.

We are committed to the growth and training of our employees in order to provide “The Experts” in product knowledge and service to our customers. Our “Certified Pro” program encourages employees to attend product-line-specific clinics and receive hands-on training to improve technical product and service expertise. Only after completing all of the clinics and training, in addition to passing specific testing, may an associate be considered a Certified Pro. Certified Pro certification is offered in 20 different service disciplines and is a requirement for new associates in their areas of expertise. Being knowledgeable and informed allows our work force to meet the customer's needs and enhance their shopping experience.

Additional Information
 
The Company makes available free of charge through our website, www.sportchalet.com, our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as soon as reasonably practicable after those reports are filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
 
The public may read any of the items we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information about the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding the Company and other issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Our short- and long-term success is subject to many factors that are beyond our control. Stockholders and prospective stockholders in the Company should consider carefully the following risk factors, in addition to the information contained in this report. This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including those set forth below.

A downturn in the economy has affected consumer purchases of discretionary items, reducing our net sales. 
 
The retail industry historically has been subject to substantial cyclical variations. The merchandise sold by us is generally a discretionary expense for our customers. A downturn in the general economy or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects that affect consumer spending habits is having, and is likely to continue for some time to have, a materially adverse effect on our results of operations.

Intense competition in the sporting goods industry could limit our growth and reduce our profitability. 

The sporting goods business and the retail environment are highly competitive, and we compete with national, regional and local full-line sporting goods chains, specialty stores, supplier owned stores, discount and department stores, and internet retailers. A number of our competitors are larger and have greater resources.
 
Our future growth will be dependent on the availability of additional financing. 

We may not be able to fund our future growth or react to competitive pressures if we lack sufficient funds. Unexpected conditions could cause us to be in violation of our lender’s operating covenants as occurred in fiscal 2008. Although we have restructured our bank credit facility, the new agreement will cost more in the form of interest expense and fees. In addition, while we have historically had modest bank debt, we anticipate having much larger debt going forward. Currently, we believe we have sufficient cash available through our bank credit facilities and cash from operations to fund existing operations for the foreseeable future. We cannot be certain that additional financing will be available in the future if necessary
 
Because our stores are concentrated in the western portion of the United States, we are subject to regional risks. 

Currently, most of our stores are located in Southern California and the remaining are located in Northern California, Central California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. Accordingly, we are subject to regional risks, such as the economy, weather conditions, natural disasters and government regulations. For example, warm winter weather in the resorts frequented by our customers has affected sales in the past. When the region suffers an economic downturn, such as the mortgage crisis affecting California, Arizona and Nevada, or when other adverse events occur, historically there has been an adverse effect on our sales and profitability and this could also affect our ability to implement our planned growth. In addition, many of our vendors rely on the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to process our shipments. Any disruption or congestion at the ports could impair our ability to adequately stock our stores. Several of our competitors operate stores across the United States and, thus, are not as vulnerable to such regional risks.

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If we are unable to predict or react to changes in consumer demand, we may lose customers and our sales may decline.  

If we fail to anticipate changes in consumer preferences, we will experience lower net sales, higher inventory markdowns and lower margins. Products may or may not appeal to a broad range of consumers whose preferences cannot be predicted with certainty. These preferences are also subject to change. Specialty sporting goods are often subject to short-lived trends, such as the short-lived popularity of wheeled footwear. Apparel is significantly influenced by the latest fashion trends and styles. Our success depends upon the ability to anticipate and respond in a timely manner to trends in specialty merchandise and consumers’ participation in sports on an individual market basis. Failure to identify and respond to these changes may cause net sales to decline. In addition, because we generally make commitments to purchase products from vendors up to nine months in advance of the proposed delivery, misjudging the market may over-stock unpopular products and force inventory markdowns that could have a negative impact on profitability, or have insufficient inventory of a popular item that can be sold at full markup.

Implementing Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 will be expensive, time-consuming and require significant management attention, and may not be successful.

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we are first required to perform an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Beginning in our 2009 fiscal year, our independent registered public accounting firm will have to test and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of such internal controls and publicly attest to such evaluation. The implementation process of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 will be expensive, time-consuming and will require significant attention of the Company’s management. The Company cannot assure that it will not discover material weaknesses in its internal controls. The Company also cannot assure that it will complete the process of its evaluation and the auditors' attestation on time. If the Company discovers a material weakness, corrective action may be time-consuming, costly and further divert the attention of management. The disclosure of a material weakness, even if quickly remedied, could reduce the market's confidence in the Company’s financial statements, and harm its stock price, especially if a restatement of financial statements for past periods were to be necessary.

In October 2006, we selected an enterprise resource management system (the "ERP System") from SAP to replace our existing merchandise and financial information systems. Over the next eighteen months, we were in the process of implementing this system, including testing the system in a controlled environment, training our personnel in the use of the system and documenting and testing the control environment in preparation for compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Our planned “go-live” date for the new system was October 1, 2007. However, we encountered delays in, among other things, integrating the ERP System with our existing "best of breed" merchandise planning system. As a result of such delays we elected to postpone implementation of the ERP System until after the end of the fiscal year ended March 30, 2008 as we did not believe it would be prudent to implement the new system so close to our fiscal year-end. We implemented the ERP System on March 31, 2008.

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, our management is required to assess the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of each fiscal year beginning with fiscal 2008. We have made a substantial investment to ensure that the ERP System will provide effective internal control over financial reporting, and we have evaluated our controls that are not intended to change with the implementation of the ERP System. Because we initially anticipated that the “go-live” date of the ERP System would be prior to March 30, 2008, we did not, however, fully evaluate the effectiveness of the existing controls that were to be replaced by the ERP System. With the delay in implementing the ERP System, we did not have sufficient time to fully document, test and remediate (where applicable) those controls that we previously planned to replace prior to March 30, 2008. As a result, we believe our inability to fully test the legacy system or the ERP System as required by Section 404 results in a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting and results in an ineffective assessment of our control environment.

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There can be no assurance that we will be successful in documenting, testing or remediating (where applicable) the ERP System before the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2009 ending June 29, 2008 or at all, that we will not discover material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, or that we will be able to remediate any such weakness.

Failure to protect the integrity and security of our customers’ information could expose us to litigation and materially damage our standing with our customers.
 
The increasing costs associated with information security — such as increased investment in technology, the costs of compliance with consumer protection laws and costs resulting from consumer fraud — could cause our business and results of operations to suffer materially. While we are taking significant steps to protect customer and confidential information, there can be no assurance that advances in computer capabilities or other developments will prevent the compromise of our customer transaction processing capabilities and personal data. If any such compromise of our information security were to occur, it could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, operating results and financial condition and may increase the costs we incur to protect against such information security breaches.

If we are unable to successfully implement our controlled growth strategy or manage our growing business, our future operating results could suffer. 

Since our inception, we have experienced periods of rapid growth. No assurance can be given that we will be successful in maintaining or increasing our sales in the future. Any future growth in sales will require additional working capital and may place a significant strain on our management, information systems, inventory management and distribution facilities. Any failure to timely enhance our operating systems, or unexpected difficulties in implementing such enhancements, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Our ability to expand our business will be dependent upon our ability to meet challenges in new and existing markets.

Our continued growth depends on a strategy of opening new, profitable stores in existing markets and in new regional markets. The ability to successfully implement this growth strategy could be negatively affected by any of the following:

 
·
suitable sites may not be available for leasing;
 
·
we may not be able to negotiate acceptable lease terms;
 
·
we might not be able to hire and retain qualified store personnel; and
 
·
we might not have the financial resources necessary to fund our expansion plans.
 
In addition, our expansion in new and existing markets may present competitive, distribution and merchandising challenges that differ from the current challenges. These potential new challenges include competition among our stores, added strain on our distribution center, additional information to be processed by our management information systems and diversion of management attention from ongoing operations. We face additional challenges in entering new markets, including consumers’ lack of awareness of the Company, difficulties in hiring personnel and problems due to our unfamiliarity with local real estate markets and demographics. New markets may also have different competitive conditions, consumer tastes and discretionary spending patterns than our existing markets. To the extent that we are not able to meet these new challenges, sales could decrease and operating costs could increase. Furthermore, a decline in our overall financial performance, increased rents or any other adverse effects arising from the commercial real estate market in our geographical markets may adversely affect our current growth plan. There can be no assurance that we will possess sufficient funds to finance the expenditures related to our planned growth, that new stores can be opened on a timely basis, that such new stores can be operated on a profitable basis, or that such growth will be manageable.

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Failure to maintain an online presence that mirrors our customers’ in-store experience could adversely impact net sales.

We currently operate our online store through GSI Commerce, Inc. (“GSI”). GSI creates and operates all aspects of the www.sportchalet.com shopping experience, including fulfillment and purchasing, while remaining transparent to the customer. Customers’ expectations are changing with some customers shopping online for information before traveling to a store. If the customer does not get the information they need, in a fast and efficient process, they may not visit our stores. This could cause net sales to decline. There are no guarantees that our plans for managing our online business will be successful.

If we lose key management or are unable to attract and retain talent, our operating results could suffer.

We depend on the continued service of our senior management. The loss of the services of any key employee could hurt our business. Also, our future success depends on our ability to identify, attract, hire, train and motivate other highly skilled personnel. Failure to do so may adversely affect future results.
 
Seasonal fluctuations in the sales of sporting goods could cause our annual operating results to suffer. 

Our sales volume increases significantly during the Holiday season as is typical with other sporting goods retailers. In addition, our product mix has historically emphasized cold weather sporting goods increasing the seasonality of our business. In recent years, our third fiscal quarter, which includes the Holiday season, represented approximately 30% of our annual net sales. Winter-related products represent approximately 17% of our annual net sales and have ranged from 27% to 31% of our fourth fiscal quarter. We anticipate this seasonal trend in sales will continue. The operating results historically have been influenced by the amount and timing of snowfall at the resorts frequented by our customers. An early snowfall often has influenced sales because it generally extends the demand for winter apparel and equipment, while a late snowfall may have the opposite effect. Suppliers in the ski and snowboard industry require us to make commitments for purchases of apparel and equipment by early spring for fall delivery, and only limited quantities of merchandise can be reordered during the fall. Consequently, we place our orders in the spring anticipating snowfall in the winter. If the snowfall does not at least provide an adequate base or occurs late in the season, or if sales do not meet projections, we may be required to mark down our winter apparel and equipment.
 
Our quarterly operating results may fluctuate substantially, which may adversely affect our business.

We have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, a substantial variation in our net sales and operating results from quarter to quarter. We believe that the factors which influence this variability of quarterly results include general economic and industry conditions that affect consumer spending, changing consumer demands, the timing of our introduction of new products, the level of consumer acceptance of each new product, the seasonality of the markets in which we participate, the weather and actions of competitors. Accordingly, a comparison of our results of operations from period to period is not necessarily meaningful, and our results of operations for any period are not necessarily indicative of future performance.

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Declines in the effectiveness of marketing could cause our operating results to suffer. 

Our marketing campaigns rely on email, direct mail, radio, newspaper, magazines and the internet. Also our marketing leverage has been boosted by vendor payments under cooperative marketing arrangements. We are directly marketing to individual customers based on their personal shopping information through our customer relationship program, “Action Pass.” Technology is eroding the effectiveness of all forms of advertising. Customers have more entertainment choices, many of which have no advertising or provide the ability to skip the commercials. If we are unable to develop other effective strategies to reach potential customers within our desired markets, awareness of our stores, products and promotions could decline and our net sales could suffer. In addition, vendors’ ability or willingness to participate in new strategies may decline effectively increasing our cost of marketing which could adversely affect our operating results.

Problems with our information systems could disrupt our operations and negatively impact our financial results.  

Our success, in particular our ability to successfully manage inventory levels and our centralized distribution system, largely depends upon the efficient operation of our computer hardware and software systems. We use management information systems to track inventory information at the store level, replenish inventory from our warehouse, and aggregate daily sales information among other things. These systems and our operations are vulnerable to damage or interruption from:

 
·
earthquake, fire, flood and other natural disasters;
 
·
power loss, computer systems failures, internet and telecommunications or data network failure, operator negligence, improper operation by or supervision of employees, physical and electronic loss of data and similar events; and
 
·
computer viruses, penetration by hackers seeking to disrupt operations or misappropriate information and other breaches of security.

We seek to minimize these risks by the use of backup facilities and redundant systems. Nevertheless any failure that causes an interruption in our operations or a decrease in inventory tracking could result in reduced net sales.

We are controlled by our Founder and management, whose interests may differ from other stockholders.

At June 24, 2008, Norbert Olberz, the Company's founder, Craig Levra, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Howard Kaminsky, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, owned approximately 21%, 33% and 12%, respectively, of the voting power of the Company’s outstanding voting Class A and Class B Common Stock. Messrs. Olberz, Levra and Kaminsky effectively have the ability to control the outcome on all matters requiring stockholder approval, including, but not limited to, the election and removal of directors, and any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, and to control the Company’s management and affairs. Transactions may be pursued that could enhance Messrs. Olberz, Levra and Kaminsky’s interests in the Company while involving risks to the interests of the Company’s other stockholders, and there is no assurance that their interests will not conflict with the interests of the Company’s other stockholders.

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The price of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock may be volatile.

Our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are thinly traded making it difficult to sell large amounts. The market prices of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are likely to be volatile and could be subject to significant fluctuations in response to factors such as quarterly variations in operating results, operating results which vary from the expectations of securities analysts and investors, changes in financial estimates, changes in market valuations of competitors, announcements by us or our competitors of a material nature, additions or departures of key personnel, future sales of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock and stock volume fluctuations. Also, general political and economic conditions such as a recession or interest rate fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.
 
Provisions in the Company's charter documents could discourage a takeover that stockholders may consider favorable.

At June 24, 2008, Norbert Olberz, the Company's founder, Craig Levra, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Howard Kaminsky, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, owned approximately 21%, 33% and 12%, respectively, of the voting power of the Company’s outstanding voting Class A and Class B Common Stock. The holder of a share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to one vote on each matter presented to the stockholders whereas the holder of a share of Class A Common Stock has 1/20th of one vote on each matter presented to the stockholders. Subject to the Class A protection provisions described below, Messrs. Olberz, Levra and Kaminsky will be able to sell shares of Class A Common Stock and use the proceeds to purchase additional shares of Class B Common Stock, thereby increasing their collective voting power. Subject to the prohibition on the grant, issuance, sale or transfer of Class B Common Stock to Messrs. Levra and Kaminsky, the Company will also be able to issue Class B Common Stock (subject to the applicable rules of the NASD and the availability of authorized and unissued shares of Class B Common Stock) to persons deemed by the Board of Directors to be preferable to a potential acquirer, thereby diluting the voting power of that potential acquirer. The Class A protection provisions in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation could also make acquisition of voting control more expensive by requiring an acquirer of 10% or more of the outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock to purchase a corresponding proportion of Class A Common Stock.

The Company's Certificate of Incorporation contains certain other provisions that may have an "anti-takeover" effect. The Company's Certificate of Incorporation does not provide for cumulative voting and, accordingly, a significant minority stockholder could not necessarily elect any designee to the Board of Directors. The Company's Certificate of Incorporation also provides that the Board of Directors shall be divided into three classes, as nearly equal in number as possible, which are elected for staggered three-year terms and, accordingly, it could take at least two annual meetings to change a majority of the Board of Directors. As a result of these provisions in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, stockholders of the Company may be deprived of an opportunity to sell their shares at a premium over prevailing market prices and it would be more difficult to replace the directors and management of the Company.
 
We may be subject to periodic litigation that may adversely affect our business and financial performance. 

We may be subject to lawsuits resulting from injuries associated with the use of the products or services we sell, employment matters or violations of government regulations. There is a risk that claims or liabilities will exceed our insurance coverage. In addition, we may be unable to retain adequate liability insurance in the future. An unfavorable outcome or settlement in any such proceeding could, in addition to requiring us to pay any settlement or judgment amount, increase our operating expense as a consequence and cause damage to our reputation.

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Changes in accounting standards and subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments related to complex accounting matters could significantly affect our financial results. 

Generally accepted accounting principles and related accounting pronouncements, implementation guidelines and interpretations with regard to a wide range of matters that are relevant to our business, such as revenue recognition; lease accounting; the carrying amount of property and equipment, inventories and deferred income tax assets are highly complex and may involve many subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by management. Changes in these rules or their interpretation or changes in underlying assumptions, estimates or judgments could significantly change our reported or expected financial performance.

Terrorist attacks or acts of war may harm our business. 

Terrorist attacks may cause damage or disruption to our employees, facilities, information systems, vendors and customers, which could significantly impact net sales, costs and expenses and financial condition. The potential for future terrorist attacks, the national and international responses to terrorist attacks, and other acts of war or hostility may cause greater uncertainty and cause us to suffer in ways that we currently cannot predict. Our geographical focus in California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah may make us more vulnerable to such uncertainties than other comparable retailers who may not have similar geographical concentration.
 
We rely on one distribution center and any disruption could reduce our sales. 

We currently rely on a single distribution center in Ontario, California. Any natural disaster or other serious disruption to this distribution center due to fire, earthquake or any other cause could damage a significant portion of our inventory and could materially impair both our ability to adequately stock our stores and our sales and profitability.

We may pursue strategic acquisitions, which could have an adverse impact on our business. 

We may from time to time acquire complementary companies or businesses. Acquisitions may result in difficulties in assimilating acquired companies, and may result in the diversion of our capital and our management’s attention from other business issues and opportunities. We may not be able to successfully integrate operations that we acquire, including their personnel, financial systems, distribution, operations and general store operating procedures. If we fail to successfully integrate acquisitions, our business could suffer. In addition, the integration of any acquired business, and their financial results, into ours may adversely affect our operating results. We currently do not have any agreements with respect to any such acquisitions. 

Our comparable store sales will fluctuate and may not be a meaningful indicator of future performance.

Changes in our comparable store sales results could affect the price of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. A number of factors have historically affected, and will continue to affect, our comparable store sales results, including: competition, our new store openings and remodeling, general regional and national economic conditions, actions taken by our competitors, consumer trends and preferences, changes in the shopping centers in which we are located, new product introductions and changes in our product mix, timing and effectiveness of promotional events, lack of new product introductions to spur growth in the sale of various kinds of sports equipment, and weather. Our comparable store sales may vary from quarter to quarter, and an unanticipated decline in revenues or comparable store sales may cause the price of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock to fluctuate significantly.

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Global warming could cause erosion of both our winter and summer seasonal businesses over a long-term basis.

Changes to our environment, whether natural or man made, could cause significant disruption in both air temperature and snowfall, limiting our ability to capitalize on one of our core competencies-the winter business. In addition, lack of proper snowfall could have a negative impact on our fishing and lake-focused water sports businesses, as these rely on streams, rivers, and lakes to be at proper depth and clarity in order to provide enjoyable experiences for our customers.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not applicable. 

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
 
At March 30, 2008, we had 51 store locations. The following table summarizes the key information on our retail properties:

Location
   
Opening Date
   
Gross Square Footage
La Cañada (1) 
   
June 1960
   
28,000
Huntington Beach (2) (5) 
   
June 1981
   
50,000
La Jolla  
   
June 1983
   
20,400
Mission Viejo 
   
August 1986
   
29,900
Point Loma (2) 
   
November 1987
   
34,600
Valencia (2) (4) 
   
November 1987
   
40,000
Marina del Rey (3) 
   
November 1989
   
42,300
Beverly Hills 
   
November 1989
   
40,500
Brea (2) (4) 
   
April 1990
   
40,500
Oxnard (2) 
   
June 1990
   
40,500
West Hills (2) (3) 
   
June 1991
   
44,000
Burbank  (7)
   
August 1992
   
45,000
Torrance (6) 
   
November 1993
   
43,700
Glendora 
   
November 1993
   
40,400
Rancho Cucamonga (2) 
   
June 1994
   
36,000
Irvine (2) 
   
November 1995
   
35,000
Laguna Niguel (5) 
   
November 1997
   
40,000
Mission Valley (6) 
   
June 1998
   
47,000
Long Beach (7)
   
May 1999
   
43,400
Porter Ranch 
   
July 1999
   
43,000
Temecula (5) 
   
October 1999
   
40,000
Chino Hills 
   
July 2000
   
42,000
Palmdale (2) 
   
June 2001
   
39,400
Henderson, NV (2)  
   
November 2001
   
42,000
Costa Mesa - South Coast Plaza 
   
November 2001
   
41,600
Summerlin, NV (2) 
   
November 2002
   
40,300
Riverside 
   
November 2002
   
46,100
Antioch (2) 
   
November 2003
   
40,000
Redlands (2) 
   
November 2003
   
42,000
Sacramento (2) 
   
December 2003
   
40,600
Roseville 
   
August 2004
   
37,000
Pleasanton (2) 
   
August 2004
   
40,500
Arcadia  
   
October 2004
   
42,200
Elk Grove (2) 
   
November 2004
   
42,000
Visalia (2) 
   
November 2004
   
41,000
Happy Valley, AZ (2) 
   
November 2005
   
42,000
Chandler, AZ (2) 
   
November 2005
   
41,200
Scottsdale, AZ (2) 
   
November 2005
   
41,500
Foothill Ranch (2) 
   
February 2006
   
43,400
Thousand Oaks (2) 
   
May 2006
   
40,300
Vacaville (2)
   
August 2006
   
41,600
San Jose
   
November 2006
   
44,000
San Marcos (2)
   
November 2006
   
40,000
Mira Loma (2)
   
November 2006
   
39,300
Tempe, AZ (2)
   
July 2007
   
42,000
Las Vegas, NV (2)
   
November 2007
   
42,000
Phoenix, AZ
   
May 2007
   
40.900
Bakersfield
   
May 2007
   
42,000
Goodyear, AZ (2)
   
November 2007
   
41,400
Peoria, AZ (2)
   
November 2007
   
42,000
West Jordan, UT (2)
   
November 2007
   
42,000
     
Total
   
2,066,500
 

(1)
The original store opened in 1959. The number of facilities and square footage has fluctuated over the years. We have plans to relocate four buildings which have served the La Canada Flintridge, California market into a single 45,000 square foot store in calendar 2008. The four buildings, which the Company has historically reported as one store, together totaled 40,000 square feet. In preparation for the new store in fiscal 2009, there will be construction occurring and the four buildings in La Canada Flintridge have been consolidated into a single temporary location which is approximately 28,000 square feet.
(2)
Includes swimming pool facility for SCUBA and kayaking instruction.
(3)
Remodels completed in fiscal 2004.
(4)
Remodels completed in fiscal 2005.
(5)
Remodels completed in fiscal 2006.
(6)
Remodels completed in fiscal 2007. 
(7)
Remodels completed in fiscal 2008.

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We lease all of our existing store locations. The leases for most of the existing stores are for approximately ten-year terms plus multiple option periods under non-cancelable operating leases with scheduled rent increases. The leases provide for contingent rent based upon a percentage of sales in excess of specified minimums. If there are any free rent periods, they are accounted for on a straight line basis over the lease term, beginning on the date of initial possession, which is generally when we enter the space and begin the construction build-out. The amount of the excess of straight line rent expense over scheduled payments is recorded as a deferred rent liability. Construction allowances and other such lease incentives are recorded as deferred credits, and are amortized on a straight line basis as a reduction of rent expense over the lease term.

We lease from corporations controlled by Norbert Olberz, Sport Chalet’s Founder (the “Founder”); our corporate office space in La Cañada and our stores in La Cañada, Huntington Beach and Porter Ranch, California. We have incurred rental expense to the Founder of $2.5 million, $2.5 million and $2.4 million in fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

On June 2, 2008, our Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Audit Committee approved a lease to relocate and expand the La Canada store from a corporation under the control of the Founder. Four buildings which have served the La Canada Flintridge, California market will relocate into a single 45,000 square foot store in fiscal 2009. The initial term of the lease is ten years with three five-year option periods. Minimum annual rent for the first five years is $18.00 per square foot, plus common area maintenance and property taxes, with provisions for additional rent based on sales exceeding preset amounts. At the time of opening the relocated store, the existing lease for the old buildings will terminate.

Management believes that the occupancy costs under the leases with corporations controlled by the Founder described above are no higher than those which would be charged by unrelated third parties under similar circumstances.
 
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On April 10, 2008, we were served with a complaint filed in the California Superior Court in the County of San Diego, entitled Cole v. Sport Chalet, Inc., Case No. 37-2008-00081675-CU-BT-CTL, alleging violations of the California Civil Code and Business & Professions Code, as well as invasion of privacy.   This complaint was brought as a purported class action on behalf of persons who made purchases at our stores in California using credit cards and were requested to provide their zip codes. The plaintiff alleges, among other things, that customers making purchases with credit cards at our stores in California were improperly requested to provide their zip code at the time of such purchases. The plaintiff seeks, on behalf of the class members, statutory penalties, actual damages, punitive damages, disgorgement of profits, injunctive relief to require us to discontinue the allegedly improper conduct, and attorneys’ fees and costs. We intend to defend the suit vigorously.  We are not able to evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or to estimate a range of potential loss in the event of an unfavorable outcome at the present time. If resolved unfavorably to us, this litigation could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, and any required change in our business practices, as well as the costs of defending this litigation, could have a negative impact on our results of operations.

By letter dated May 14, 2008, an attorney for a former employee has asserted claims for sexual harassment by a former supervisor during the former employee’s one year of employment. The former employee alleges being subjected to verbal and physical harassment. The former employee is seeking compensatory damages and punitive damages, attorneys' fees and costs. We have just begun a review of the allegations, and we are not able to evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome nor can we estimate a range of potential loss in the event of an unfavorable outcome at the present time. If resolved unfavorably to us, this litigation could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

From time to time, the Company is involved in various routine legal proceedings incidental to the conduct of its business. Management does not believe that any of these legal proceedings will have a material adverse impact on the business, financial condition or results of operations of the Company, either due to the nature of the claims, or because management believes that such claims should not exceed the limits of the Company’s insurance coverage.

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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

No matters were submitted to our stockholders during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Price for Common Shares

Pursuant to the stockholder approved recapitalization plan that established two classes of common stock, on September 21, 2005, each outstanding share of common stock was reclassified into 0.25 share of Class B Common Stock. On September 30, 2005, a non-taxable stock dividend of seven shares of Class A Common Stock for each one outstanding share of Class B Common Stock was paid. The recapitalization doubled our total number of shares outstanding and, therefore, had the same impact on earnings per share as a 2-for-1 stock split. Our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market National Market System under the symbol “SPCHA” and “SPCHB,” respectively. The following table reflects the range of high and low sale prices of our Class A, and Class B Common Stock for the periods indicated:

   
Class A
 
Class B
 
Fiscal 2007
 
High
 
Low
 
High
 
Low
 
First Quarter
 
$
8.45
 
$
7.46
 
$
8.34
 
$
7.50
 
Second Quarter
 
$
9.43
 
$
7.80
 
$
9.35
 
$
7.80
 
Third Quarter
 
$
10.48
 
$
7.86
 
$
9.96
 
$
8.55
 
Fourth Quarter
 
$
10.89
 
$
8.90
 
$
11.20
 
$
9.00
 

   
Class A
 
Class B
 
Fiscal 2008
 
High
 
Low
 
High
 
Low
 
First Quarter
 
$
11.39
 
$
9.82
 
$
11.29
 
$
9.90
 
Second Quarter
 
$
10.90
 
$
8.85
 
$
10.88
 
$
8.61
 
Third Quarter
 
$
9.02
 
$
5.41
 
$
9.25
 
$
5.77
 
Fourth Quarter
 
$
7.25
 
$
4.38
 
$
7.00
 
$
4.30
 

   
Class A
 
Class B
 
Fiscal 2009
 
High
 
Low
 
High
 
Low
 
First Quarter (through June 20, 2008)
 
$
5.63
 
$
4.20
 
$
5.25
 
$
4.25
 

On June 20, 2008, the closing price of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq was $4.60 and $4.50, respectively. Stockholders are urged to obtain current market quotations for the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.

Approximate Number of Holders of Common Shares

The number of stockholders of record of our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock as of June 6, 2008 was 138 and 145, respectively (excluding individual participants in nominee security position listings), and as of that date, we estimate that there were approximately 1,400 beneficial owners holding stock in nominee or “street” name.

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Performance Graph

The following graph compares the yearly percentage change in cumulative total stockholder return of the Company's common stock during the period from April 1, 2003 to March 30, 2008 with (i) the cumulative total return of the Nasdaq Composite Stock Market Index and (ii) the cumulative total return of the S&P Specialty Stores Index. The comparison assumes $100 was invested on April 1, 2003 in the common stock and in each of the foregoing indices and the reinvestment of dividends through March 30, 2008. The stock price performance on the following graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.
 
In September 2005, the stockholders of the Company approved amendments to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation that resulted in the reclassification of each outstanding share of common stock as 0.25 share of Class B Common Stock and the issuance of seven shares of Class A Common Stock for each outstanding share of Class B Common Stock. For the period commencing on September 30, 2005, the Company has added the share price of one share of Class B Common Stock and seven shares of Class A Common Stock in calculating its cumulative total return for purposes of the following graph.
 
The graph shall not be deemed incorporated by reference by any general statement incorporating by reference this Annual Report into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate this information by reference, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed under such Acts.
 

Dividend Policy

We have not paid any cash dividends to stockholders since our initial public offering in November 1992. We currently intend to retain earnings for use in the operation and potential expansion of our business and, therefore, do not anticipate declaring or paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The declaration and payment of any such dividends in the future will depend upon our earnings, financial condition, capital needs and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following sets forth selected consolidated financial data as of and for the five most recent fiscal years ended March 30, 2008. This data should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes thereto and other financial information included herein. All share and per share information has been adjusted to reflect the reclassification and stock dividend as discussed in “Item 1. Business - Recapitalization Plan.”

   
Fiscal year,
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
2006 (3)
 
2005
 
2004
 
Statements of Operations Data:
 
(In thousands, except per share, stores open and per square foot amounts)
 
Net sales 
 
$
402,534
 
$
388,209
 
$
343,204
 
$
309,090
 
$
264,237
 
Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs
   
285,982
   
268,188
   
237,137
   
213,429
   
184,047
 
Gross profit 
   
116,552
   
120,021
   
106,067
   
95,661
   
80,190
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
105,697
   
96,357
   
92,308
   
77,453
   
65,913
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
12,898
   
11,419
   
9,226
   
7,692
   
6,447
 
Impairment charge
   
2,077
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(4,120
)
 
12,245
   
4,533
   
10,516
   
7,830
 
Interest expense  
   
1,466
   
516
   
267
   
263
   
190
 
Income (loss) before taxes
   
(5,586
)
 
11,729
   
4,266
   
10,253
   
7,640
 
Income tax provision (benefit)
   
(2,224
)
 
4,630
   
4,353
   
4,082
   
2,996
 
Net income (loss)  
 
$
(3,362
)
$
7,099
 
$
(87
)
$
6,171
 
$
4,644
 
Class A and Class B earnings (loss) per share – basic
 
$
(0.24
)
$
0.51
 
$
(0.01
)
$
0.46
 
$
0.35
 
Class A and Class B earnings (loss) per share – diluted
 
$
(0.24
)
$
0.49
 
$
(0.01
)
$
0.44
 
$
0.33
 
Weighted average Class A and Class B shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
   
14,075
   
13,850
   
13,506
   
13,361
   
13,291
 
Diluted
   
14,075
   
14,460
   
13,506
   
14,007
   
14,017
 
                                 
Selected Operating Data:
                               
Comparable store sales increase (decrease) (1) 
   
(4.5
)% 
 
2.0
%
 
1.9
%
 
5.7
 
3.7
%
Gross profit margin 
   
29.0
%
 
30.9
%
 
30.9
%
 
30.9
%
 
30.3
%
Selling, general and administrative expenses as percentage of net sales  
   
26.3
%
 
24.8
 
26.9
 
25.1
%
 
24.9
%
Net cash provided by operating activities  
 
$
16,374
 
$
10,664
 
$
15,962
 
$
17,955
 
$
7,608
 
Stores open at end of period 
   
51
   
45
   
40
   
36
   
31
 
Total square feet at end of period  
   
2,067
   
1,789
   
1,586
   
1,412
   
1,210
 
Net sales per square foot (2) 
 
$
218
 
$
235
 
$
238
 
$
241
 
$
239
 
Average net sales per store (2) 
 
$
8,533
 
$
9,232
 
$
9,351
 
$
9,430
 
$
9,221
 

   
As of fiscal year end
 
Balance Sheet Data:
 
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
Working capital 
 
$
39,197
 
$
45,493
 
$
43,446
 
$
43,116
 
$
40,746
 
Total assets 
   
171,315
   
171,249
   
132,238
   
118,789
   
95,057
 
Bank debt 
   
17,216
   
11,776
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Total stockholders’ equity 
 
$
83,969
 
$
86,426
 
$
77,468
 
$
69,110
 
$
62,811
 
 

(1)
A store’s sales are included in the comparable store sales calculation after its twelfth full month of operation.
(2)
Calculated by using stores that were open for the full current fiscal year and were also open for the full prior fiscal year.
(3)
For fiscal 2006, the recapitalization plan included the transfer of stock from the Company’s founder to certain members of management with a resulting charge to selling, general and administrative expenses of $8.7 million, primarily related to stock compensation, and a reduction to net income of $7.8 million. Selling, general and administrative expenses for fiscal 2006 without the expense from the recapitalization plan are 27.1% of sales. Basic and diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2006 without the expense of the recapitalization plan are $0.57 and $0.55, respectively.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements relating to trends in, or representing management’s beliefs about, our future strategies, operations and financial results, as well as other statements including words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “could,” “may,” “might” or any variations of such words or other words with similar meanings. Forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning trends and future developments and their potential effects on the Company. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as predictions of actual results. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Actual results may differ materially from those suggested by forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties which are discussed in further detail under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” We do not assume, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

The following should be read in conjunction with “Item 6. Selected Financial Data” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto.

Overview

We are a leading operator of 51 full service specialty sporting goods stores in California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. In 1959, Norbert Olberz, our founder (the “Founder”), purchased a small ski and tennis shop in La Cañada, California. A focus on providing quality merchandise with outstanding customer service was the foundation of Norbert’s vision. We continue this tradition and are focused on growth through a number of initiatives, including: continuing new store development; remodeling stores to conform to our prototype; and improving information systems to increase product flow-through, improve in-stock positions and optimize merchandise and specialty services assortment.
 
For fiscal 2008, total sales exceeded $400 million with average sales per store of $8.5 million, down from $9.2 million in fiscal 2007, and corresponding average sales per square foot of $218, down from $235 in fiscal 2007. The decrease in average sales per store and sales per square foot are from new stores, which take time to mature, along with a same store sales decrease of 4.5%. The same store sales decline is primarily due to the previously mentioned macro-economic conditions. As a result of the reduction in same store sales, the opening of new stores and an impairment loss, we incurred a net loss of $3.4 million or $0.24 per diluted share, compared to net income of $7.1 million or $0.49 per diluted share, for fiscal 2007.

Our growth strategy had historically focused on Southern California; but, since 2001 we have expanded our scope to all of California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah as suitable locations are found. We have opened seven stores this fiscal year, sixteen stores in the last three years and twenty-four in the last five years. In light of current macro-economic circumstances which include weak housing trends and rising gas prices in our core markets, we currently anticipate opening four new stores and relocating one store during the upcoming year and continue to look for additional opportunities in existing and new markets although we currently have no further new store commitments. We intend to continue adding new stores as broader economic trends improve. Future store openings are subject to availability of satisfactory store locations based on local competitive conditions, site availability and cost and our ability to provide and maintain high service levels and quality brand merchandise at competitive prices. Store openings are expected to have a favorable impact on sales volume, but will negatively affect profit in the short term. New stores tend to have higher costs as a percent of sales in the early years of operation, due primarily to pre-opening and promotional costs and lower than average sales, which reduces the leverage needed to offset direct and indirect store expenses. As the store matures, sales tend to level off and expenses decline as a percent of sales. We believe our stores require three to four years to attract a stable, mature customer base; but, because of our relatively low number of stores, the impact of competitors’ stores and changing economic conditions, reliable statistical trends are not available and there can be no assurance that our stores will mature at that rate. A slower rate of maturity would cause reduced profitability as a percent of sales. In addition, we continue to invest in infrastructure improvements to more efficiently manage the increasing store base, these improvements generally increase overhead expenses in the form of computer hardware and software maintenance and depreciation as well as staff to operate these systems. At some point the growth in sales from new and mature stores is expected to exceed the growth in infrastructure costs, but there can be no assurance that this will occur.

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Our prototype store is 42,000 square feet in size and showcases every merchandise and service category with the feel of a specialty shop all contained under one roof. The full service approach to customer service and product knowledge is enhanced by fixtures which feature specific categories, and give the customer an enhanced shopping experience. We estimate the cash required to open an average new store is approximately $2.5 million consisting primarily of the investment in inventory (net of average vendor payables), the cost of leasehold improvements (net of landlord reimbursement), fixtures and equipment and pre-opening expenses, which are primarily the costs associated with training employees and stocking the store. Cash requirements for opening costs of each new store varies significantly depending on how much the landlord has agreed to contribute to our required improvements. For fiscal 2009, we expect the average cash for each new store to increase to $3.8 million as two of the four stores to be opened are in highly desirable locations.

The terms comparable store sales or same store sales are used interchangeably and are considered a key performance measurement. The sales of a store are first included in the comparable store sales calculation in the quarter following its twelfth full month of operation. Our comparable store sales growth has been positive for the last four fiscal years prior to fiscal 2008. Comparable store sales declined 4.5% for fiscal 2008, due to, among other things, weak macro-economic conditions and to a lesser extent new store openings by the Company and our competitors. Many factors effect sales during a fiscal year; such as the overall economic conditions, unseasonable weather in our markets, the appeal of our merchandise assortments and marketing changes.

We believe that the overall growth of our business should allow us to increase our operating margins over time. Our investments in infrastructure such as the distribution center, corporate facilities and computer systems, combined with increased merchandise volumes, should enable us to improve our purchasing leverage and achieve greater efficiencies throughout the supply chain. However, improvements in merchandise procurement have been offset by increased expenses as a percent of sales primarily from new stores. In addition, the decrease in same store sales for fiscal 2008 reduced the leverage normally provided by mature stores.

Beginning April 1, 2006, our fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to the Sunday closest to March 31. Fiscal year 2007 and 2008 consist of four 13 week quarters or 52 weeks. An extra week will be added onto the fourth quarter every five to six years. This fiscal calendar is widely used in the retail industry.

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Results of Operations

Fiscal 2008 Compared to Fiscal 2007

The following table sets forth statement of operations data determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals (“GAAP”), the relative percentages of net sales, and the percentage increase or decrease, for the 2008 and 2007 fiscal years (in thousands, except per share amounts).

   
Fiscal year
     
   
2008
 
2007
 
Dollar
 
Percentage
 
   
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Change 
 
Change 
 
Net sales
 
$
402,534
   
100.0
%
$
388,209
   
100.0
$
14,325
   
3.7
%
Gross profit
   
116,552
   
29.0
%
 
120,021
   
30.9
%
 
(3,469
)
 
(2.9
 )%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
105,697
   
26.3
%
 
96,357
   
24.8
%
 
9,340
   
9.7
%
Depreciation and amortization
   
12,898
   
3.2
%
 
11,419
   
2.9
%
 
1,479
   
13.0
%
Impairment charge
   
2,077
   
0.5
%
 
-
   
0.0
%
 
2,077
       
Income (loss) from operations
   
(4,120
)
 
(1.0
 )%
 
12,245
   
3.2
%
 
(16,365
)
 
*
 
Interest expense
   
1,466
   
0.4
%
 
516
   
0.1
%
 
950
   
184.1
%
Income (loss) before taxes
   
(5,586
)
 
(1.4
)%
 
11,729
   
3.0
%
 
(17,315
)
 
*
 
Net income (loss)
   
(3,362
)
 
(0.8
)% 
 
7,099
   
1.8
%
 
(10,461
)
 
*
 
                                       
Class A and Class B
                                     
Earnings (loss) per share:
                                     
Basic
 
$
(0.24
)
     
$
0.51
       
$
(0.75
)
 
*
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.24
)
     
$
0.49
       
$
(0.73
)
 
*
 

* Percentage change not meaningful.

Sales increased $14.3 million, or 3.7%, to $402.5 million for fiscal 2008 from $388.2 million for fiscal 2007. The sales growth is due to twelve new stores, not included in the same store sales calculation, which resulted in a $32.3 million increase in sales, or 8.5%, partially offset by a same store sales decrease of $16.8 million, or 4.5%. Same store sales were primarily impacted by macro-economic conditions, which include weak housing trends and rising gas prices in our core markets. In addition, the opening of new stores by the Company and competitors, along with continued growth in viable Ecommerce competitors, contributed to the decline in same store sales. We believe the macro-economic trends also negatively affected our new stores.

Gross profit decreased $3.5 million, or 2.9%, as gross profit from increased sales of approximately $7.3 million was offset primarily by increased rent of $5.7 million, primarily from new stores, and increased markdowns of $3.4 million taken to stimulate demand and reduce excess inventory. As a percent of sales, gross profit decreased 190 basis points to 29.0% from 30.9%. The decrease is primarily the result of increased rent as a percent of sales in newer stores which take time to reach operating efficiency and increased markdowns taken to stimulate demand.
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased $9.3 million, or 9.7%, primarily from expenses related to additional stores, $10.5 million, offset by labor savings of $1.2 million in mature stores. As a percent of sales, SG&A expenses increased to 26.3% in fiscal 2008 from 24.8% in fiscal 2007 primarily from the decrease in sales from our mature stores described above and the expenses associated with new stores which take time to reach operating efficiency.

Depreciation and amortization increased $1.5 million primarily from new stores.

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A non-cash impairment charge of $2.1 million was recorded in fiscal 2008 related to certain California stores which opened with significantly lower than expected sales volume and based on recent trends are not expected to obtain sufficient cash flow over their remaining lease terms to support the net book value of their leasehold improvements and fixtures. The existence of the impairment was assessed by calculating the net cash flow of the individual store on an undiscounted basis and comparing it to the net book value of the individual store. The actual impairment charge was measured by determining the fair value of the store's assets and comparing it to the book value.  Fair value for fixtures is based on the book value less the cost of moving those assets to another store, while the fair value of leasehold improvements is based on the discounted net cash flow of the store over the remaining term of the lease.

The effective income tax rate was 39.8% for fiscal 2008 compared to 39.5% for fiscal 2007. Generally these rates differ from the statutory rates as a result of permanent differences between financial reporting and tax-basis income. Our statutory rate has decreased to 39.8% for fiscal 2008 from 40.7% in fiscal 2007 as a result of a rate decrease related to the reduction in our taxable income.

As a result of the reduction in same store sales, the opening of new stores and the impairment loss, we incurred a net loss of $3.4 million, $0.24 per diluted share, compared to net income of $7.1 million, $0.49 per diluted share, last year.

Fourth Quarter 2008 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2007

The following tables set forth statement of income data and relative percentages of net sales, and the percentage increase or decrease, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 and 2007 (in thousands, except per share amounts).

   
Fourth fiscal quarter
         
   
2008
 
2007
 
Dollar
 
Percentage
 
   
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Increase
 
Increase
 
Net sales
 
$
96,753
   
100.0
$
97,806
   
100.0
$
(1,053
)
 
(1.1
)%
Gross profit
   
25,443
   
26.3
%
 
28,681
   
29.3
%
 
(3,238
)
 
(11.3
)%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
26,629
   
27.5
%
 
23,961
   
24.5
%
 
2,668
   
11.1
%
Depreciation and amortization
   
3,131
   
3.2
%
 
3,124
   
3.2
%
 
7
   
0.2
%
Income (loss) from operations
   
(4,317
)
 
(4.5
)%
 
1,596
   
1.6
%
 
(5,913
)
 
*
 
Interest expense
   
260
   
0.3
%
 
164
   
0.2
%
 
96
   
58.5
%
Income (loss) before taxes
   
(4,577
)
 
(4.7
)%
 
1,432
   
1.5
%
 
(6,009
)
 
*
 
Net income (loss)
   
(2,755
)
 
(2.8
)% 
 
881
   
0.9
%
 
(3,636
)
 
*
 
                                       
Class A and Class B
                                     
Earnings (loss) per share:
                                     
Basic
 
$
(0.20
)
     
$
0.06
       
$
(0.26
)
 
*
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.20
)
     
$
0.06
       
$
(0.26
)
 
*
 

* Percentage change not meaningful.

Sales decreased $1.1 million, or 1.1%, to $96.8 million for the fourth quarter 2008 from $97.8 million for the same period in fiscal 2007. Sales growth due to seven new stores, not included in the same store sales calculation, resulted in an $8.2 million increase in sales, or 8.4%. This increase was offset by a same store sales decrease of $8.4 million, or 8.6%. Same store sales were primarily impacted by macro-economic conditions, which include weak housing trends and rising gas prices in our core markets. In addition, the opening of new stores by the Company and competitors, along with continued growth in viable Ecommerce competitors, contributed to the decline in same store sales. We believe the macro-economic trends also negatively affected our new stores. Historically our fourth quarter sales are influenced by the amount and timing of snowfall at the resorts frequented by our customers. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 experienced relatively normal winter weather patterns as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, which was the driest year on record for Southern California; however, the expected increase in sales did not materialize.

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Gross profit decreased $3.2 million, or 11.3%, primarily due to increased rent from new stores of $1.5 million and increased markdowns of $700,000 taken to stimulate demand. As a percent of sales, gross profit decreased 300 basis points to 26.3% from 29.3%. The decrease is primarily the result of increased rent as a percent of sales in newer stores which take time to reach operating efficiency and increased markdowns taken to stimulate demand.
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $2.7 million, or 11.1%, primarily from expenses related to additional stores. As a percent of sales, SG&A increased to 27.5% from 24.5% for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, primarily from the decrease in comparable store sales and the expenses associated with new stores which take time to reach operating efficiency.
 
The effective tax rate, as a percent of pretax income, was 39.8% for the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and 38.5% for the same period in fiscal 2007. Generally these rates differ from the statutory rates as a result of permanent differences between financial reporting and tax-basis income. Our statutory rate has decreased to 39.8% for fiscal 2008 from 40.7% in fiscal 2007 as a result of a rate decrease related to the reduction in our taxable income.

As a result of the reduction in same store sales and expenses related to new stores, we incurred a net loss of $2.8 million, $0.20 per diluted share, compared to net income of $881,000, $0.06 per diluted share, last year during the fourth quarter.

Fiscal 2007 Compared to Fiscal 2006 

The following table sets forth statement of operations data determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals (“GAAP”), the relative percentages of net sales, and the percentage increase or decrease, for the 2007 and 2006 fiscal years (in thousands, except per share amounts).

   
Fiscal year ended
         
   
2007
 
2006
 
Dollar
 
Percentage
 
   
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Change
 
Change
 
Net sales
 
$
388,209
   
100.0
$
343,204
   
100.0
%
$
45,005
   
13.1
%
Gross profit
   
120,021
   
30.9
%
 
106,067
   
30.9
%
 
13,954
   
13.2
%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
96,357
   
24.8
%
 
92,308
   
26.9
 
4,049
   
4.4
%
Depreciation and amortization
   
11,419
   
2.9
%
 
9,226
   
2.7
%
 
2,193
   
23.8
%
Income from operations
   
12,245
   
3.2
%
 
4,533
   
1.3
%
 
7,712
   
170.1
%
Interest expense
   
516
   
0.1
%
 
267
   
0.1
%
 
249
   
93.3
%
Income before taxes
   
11,729
   
3.0
%
 
4,266
   
1.2
%
 
7,463
   
174.9
%
Net income (loss)
   
7,099
   
1.8
%
 
(87
)
 
(0.0
)% 
 
7,186
   
*
 
                                       
Class A and Class B
                                     
Earnings (loss) per share:
                                     
Basic
 
$
0.51
       
$
(0.01
)
     
$
0.52
   
*
 
Diluted
 
$
0.49
       
$
(0.01
)
     
$
0.50
   
*
 

* Percentage change not meaningful.

To supplement consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, non-GAAP financial measures are used as the compensation and other expenses related to the recapitalization plan during fiscal 2006 and are not expected to reoccur and their exclusion provides a consistent comparison to current year results. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.


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The following table sets forth statement of operations data and relative percentages of net sales, and the percentage increase or decrease, for the 2007 and 2006 fiscal years without regard to the effect of the recapitalization plan on selling, general and administrative expenses or income taxes (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts).

   
Fiscal year ended
         
   
2007
 
2006
 
Dollar
 
Percentage
 
   
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Change
 
Change
 
Net sales
 
$
388,209
   
100.0
%  
$
343,204
   
100.0
$
45,005
   
13.1
%
Gross profit
   
120,021
   
30.9
%
 
106,067
   
30.9
%
 
13,954
   
13.2
%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
96,357
   
24.8
%
 
83,615
   
24.4
%
 
12,742
   
15.2
%
Depreciation and amortization
   
11,419
   
2.9
%
 
9,226
   
2.7
%
 
2,193
   
23.8
%
Income from operations
   
12,245
   
3.2
%
 
13,226
   
3.9
%
 
(981
)
 
(7.4
)%
Interest expense
   
516
   
0.1
%
 
267
   
0.1
 
249
   
93.3
%
Income before taxes
   
11,729
   
3.0
%
 
12,959
   
3.8
%
 
(1,230
)
 
(9.5
)%
Net income
   
7,099
   
1.8
%
 
7,752
   
2.3
%
 
(653
)
 
(8.4
)%
                                       
Class A and Class B
                                     
Earnings per share:
                                     
Basic
 
$
0.51
       
$
0.57
       
$
(0.06
)
 
(10.5
)%
Diluted
 
$
0.49
       
$
0.55
       
$
(0.06
)
 
(10.9
)%

The following table sets fourth reconciliations of non-GAAP results of operations measures to the nearest comparable GAAP measures. Compensation and other expenses related to the recapitalization plan are not expected to reoccur and their exclusion provides a consistent comparison to past results (in thousands, except per share amounts).

   
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2006
 
   
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Non-GAAP
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
$
92,308
 
$
(8,693
)
$
83,615
 
Income from operations
   
4,533
   
8,693
   
13,226
 
Income before taxes
   
4,266
   
8,693
   
12,959
 
Income tax provision
   
4,353
   
(854
 
5,207
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(87
)
$
7,839
 
$
7,752
 
                     
Class A and Class B earning (loss) per share:
                   
Basic
 
$
(0.01
$
0.58
 
$
0.57
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.01
)
$
0.56
 
$
0.55
 

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Sales increased $45.0 million, or 13.1%, to $388.2 million for fiscal 2007 from $343.2 million for fiscal 2006. The sales growth is the result of opening five stores in fiscal 2007 and four in fiscal 2006, which resulted in a $37.3 million increase in sales, in addition to a comparable store sales increase of $6.7 million or 2.0%. The comparable store sales increase was primarily from our newer stores as sales from our mature stores were impacted primarily by: (1) weakness in several hardgoods categories; (2) the expected decrease in sales of three mature stores due to the opening of one new store as part of our strategy to back-fill in our core Southern California market; and (3) the adverse effect on one store during the continuing renovation of the shopping mall in which it is located. Comparable store sales were also negatively impacted by the fact that fiscal 2007 was the driest year on record for Southern California which we believe dampened the demand for winter apparel and equipment primarily in the fourth quarter as shown in the table below (dollar amounts in thousands):
 
   
Change in Comparable
Store Sales Fiscal Year 2007
to 2006
 
Change in Comparable
Store Sales Fourth Quarter
Fiscal 2007 to 2006
 
   
Dollar 
Change
 
Percentage 
Change
 
Dollar 
Change
 
Percentage 
Change
 
                   
Non-winter related
 
$
5,837
   
2.1%
  
$
1,530
   
2.5%
 
Winter related
   
877
   
1.5%
 
 
(2,439
)
 
(9.4)%
 
Comparable store sales
 
$
6,714
   
2.0%
 
$
(909
 
(1.0)%
 

Comparable store sales are based upon stores open throughout both periods presented and exclude team sales.

Gross profit increased $14.0 million, or 13.2%, primarily from increased sales. As a percent of sales, gross profit was unchanged at 30.9% for fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006. Gross profit gains from merchandise procurement of approximately 20 basis points were offset by increased occupancy expense as a percent of sales in the new stores. We believe that the improvement in merchandise procurement is due to our continued investments in systems along with our growth in importance to our vendors. The increase in occupancy costs as a percent of sales is the result of our new stores which take time to reach operating efficiency. In addition, growth in gift card breakage of $135,000, which is included in sales and has no direct cost, helped to offset increased occupancy expenses as a percent of sales.
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased $4.0 million, or 4.4%, primarily from expenses related to additional stores partially offset by expenses related to the fiscal year 2006 recapitalization plan which were not repeated in fiscal 2007. Excluding the effect of the recapitalization plan, SG&A expenses increased $12.7 million, or 15.2%, primarily from additional stores. In addition, we experienced increases in utility costs of approximately $800,000 from rate increases and increased corporate labor of approximately $1.1 million to facilitate our growth plans, partially offset by a reduction of incentive pay of approximately $500,000. As a percent of sales excluding the effect of the recapitalization plan, SG&A expenses increased to 24.8% in fiscal 2007 from 24.4% in fiscal 2006 primarily from lower growth in sales from our mature stores described above, the previously mentioned utilities and corporate labor increases and the expenses associated with new stores which take time to reach operating efficiency.

The effective income tax rate was 39.5% for fiscal 2007 compared to 40.2% excluding the effect of the recapitalization plan for fiscal 2006. Generally these rates differ from the statutory rates as a result of permanent differences between financial reporting and tax-basis income. Our statutory rate has increased to 40.7% for fiscal 2007 from 39.8% in fiscal 2006 as a result of a rate increase related to the growth in our taxable income.

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Net income increased to $7.1 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for fiscal 2007, from a net loss of $87,000, or $0.01 loss per diluted share, for fiscal 2006, primarily from expenses related to the recapitalization plan in fiscal 2006. Excluding the effect of the recapitalization plan, net income decreased from $7.8 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for fiscal 2006.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary capital requirements are for inventory, store expansion, relocation and remodeling. Historically, cash from operations, credit terms from vendors and bank borrowing have met our liquidity needs. We believe that these sources will be sufficient to fund currently anticipated cash requirements for the foreseeable future.
  
Net cash provided by operating activities has generally been the result of net income or loss, adjusted for depreciation and amortization, and changes in inventory along with related accounts payable. The following table shows the more significant items from the past three years ended March 30, 2008:

   
Fiscal year
 
(in thousands)
 
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(3,362
)
$
7,099
 
$
(87
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
12,898
   
11,419
   
9,226
 
Merchandise inventories
   
922
   
(19,290
)
 
(2,716
)
Accounts payable
   
(1,373
)
 
12,941
   
(2,339
)
Impairment charge
   
2,077
   
-
   
-
 
Stock compensation
   
233
   
166
   
8,222
 
Accounts receivable
   
5,535
   
(4,415
)
 
(1,017
)
Deferred rent
   
1,162
   
5,442
   
4,481
 
Deferred income taxes
   
1,928
   
(456
)
 
(1,728
)
Other
   
(3,646
)
 
(2,242
)
 
1,921
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
16,374
 
$
10,664
 
$
15,962
 
 
Typically, inventory levels increase from year to year due to the addition of new stores, while improvements in inventory management decrease inventory required for each store. Average inventory per store was $1.7 million, $1.9 million and $1.7 million at the end of fiscal year 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decrease of $922,000 in fiscal 2008 was due to the reduction in average inventory per store partially offset by the addition of seven new stores. The 2007 increase in average inventory per store was primarily from higher levels of winter related products due to that year being dry combined with weakness in sales at our mature stores leaving us with more than the desired amount of inventory. For fiscal 2008, those issues have been corrected.

Historically, accounts payable increases as inventory increases. However, the timing of vendor payments or receipt of merchandise near the end of the fiscal year does influence this relationship.

Accounts receivable from sales to customers is not significant. Amounts due from our landlords for new store construction varies considerably based on individual store lease negotiations and the timing of new store construction. In fiscal 2007 total landlord reimbursements were $6.2 million of which $5.0 million was collected in fiscal 2008. Likewise significant changes in deferred rent are a result of these reimbursements.

A change of asset lives for tax depreciation purposes caused an increase in tax depreciation expense which resulted in a $4.5 million tax refund received in January 2008. The effect of this change on deferred income taxes was partially offset by the impairment loss of $2.1 million which is a temporary difference realized for income taxes purposes over the tax lives of the assets impaired.

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Net cash used in investing activities is primarily for capital expenditures as shown below:
 
   
Fiscal year
 
(in thousands)
 
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
New stores
 
$
11,722
 
$
11,466
 
$
10,033
 
Remodels
   
2,343
   
2,366
   
2,625
 
Existing stores
   
1,198
   
2,276
   
1,393
 
Information systems
   
6,627
   
5,291
   
4,768
 
Rental equipment
   
433
   
1,321
   
1,161
 
Other
   
110
   
136
   
315
 
Total
 
$
22,433
 
$
22,856
 
$
20,295
 

We have continued to open new stores, seven in fiscal 2008, five in fiscal 2007 and four in fiscal 2006. Net of landlord reimbursement, which is included in deferred rent, the average amount spent per store is $1.3 million, $1.1 million and $1.4 million for fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. In addition, $1.8 million was spent on stores which will open in fiscal 2009. We also remodeling mature stores; two stores were remodeled in each of fiscal 2008 and 2007 and four in fiscal 2006. Information systems are being upgraded with the implementation of SAP in fiscal 2008 and 2007 in addition to merchandise planning and allocation software and an upgrade to our store systems during fiscal 2006.

As a result of our ongoing growth and strategic initiatives, forecasted capital expenditures for fiscal 2009 are expected to be approximately $17 million, which will be funded by cash flow from operations and our bank credit line, as needed. Approximately $14 million of this amount will be used to open four new stores and relocate one. Capital expenditures, net of landlord reimbursement, for fiscal 2009 store openings will average $2.1 million which is more than our historical average as the relocation and two of the four new stores to be opened are in highly desirable locations.

These planned store openings are dependant on our landlords completing our buildings and surrounding retail centers on time. In addition to the normal expenditures for existing stores and rental equipment, the remainder is primarily for expenditures on information systems.

Net cash provided by financing activities reflects advances and repayments of borrowings under our revolving credit facility. The outstanding balance as of March 30, 2008 was $17.2 million which is primarily the result of funding new stores and information systems in excess of cash generated from operations.

In June 2008, we negotiated a new credit facility with our existing lender, Bank of America, N.A. (the “Lender”), which provides for advances up to $45.0 million, previously $30.0 million, increasing to $70.0 million, previously $40 million, for the period September 1, through December 31, each year, up to a $10.0 million maximum in authorized letters of credit. The amount we may borrow under this credit facility is limited to a percentage of the value of eligible inventory, minus certain reserves. Interest accrues at the Lender’s prime rate (5.00% at March 30, 2008) plus an applicable margin up to 0.50% based on our fixed charge coverage ratio or at our option we can fix the rate for a period of time at LIBOR plus an applicable margin (1.50% up to 2.50% based on our fixed charge coverage ratio). In addition, there is an unused commitment fee of 0.25% per year, based on a weighted average formula, a one-time, non-refundable commitment fee of $350,000 and an early termination fee of 1.50% in year one, 0.75% in year two and 0.25% in year three which is waived if the loan is refinanced by the Lender or any of its affiliates. This credit facility expires in June 2012, and we expect to renegotiate and extend the term of this agreement or obtain another form of financing before that date. Our obligation to the Lender is presently secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of our non-real estate assets, and should availability fall below certain prescribed limits we would be subject to potentially restrictive covenants. These covenants require we maintain certain minimum cash flow coverage. The Company believes its credit line with the Lender is sufficient to fund capital expenditures for the foreseeable future and to meet seasonal fluctuations in cash flow requirements. However, unexpected conditions could require the Company to request additional borrowing capacity from the Lender or alter its expansion plans or operations.

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The amount we can borrow under the credit facility with the Lender is determined based on a defined borrowing base formula related to eligible inventory. A significant decrease in eligible inventory due to the aging of inventory, or other factors, could have an adverse effect on our borrowing capabilities under our credit facility, which may adversely affect the adequacy of our working capital.  

Our off-balance sheet contractual obligations and commitments relate to operating lease obligations, employment contracts and letters of credit which are excluded from the balance sheet in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The following table summarizes such obligations as of March 30, 2008:

   
Payment due by period
 
Contractual Obligations (in thousands)
 
Total
 
Less than 1
year
 
2-3 years
 
4-5 years
 
More than 5
years
 
Operating Leases (a)
 
$
296,386
 
$
35,651
 
$
71,850
 
$
65,520
 
$
123,365
 
Employment Contracts
   
1,017
   
170
   
339
   
339
   
169
 
Total Contractual Obligations
 
$
297,403
 
$
35,821
 
$
72,189
 
$
65,859
 
$
123,534
 

(a) Amounts include the direct lease obligations. Other obligations required by the lease agreements such as contingent rent based on sales, common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance are not fixed amounts and are therefore not included. The amount of the excluded expenses are; $9.6 million, $8.5 million and $7,2 million for the fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

We lease all of our existing store locations. The leases for most of the existing stores are for approximately ten-year terms with multiple option periods under non-cancelable operating leases with scheduled rent increases. The leases provide for contingent rent based upon a percentage of sales in excess of specified minimums. If there are any free rent periods, they are accounted for on a straight line basis over the lease term, beginning on the date of initial possession, which is generally when we enter the space and begin the construction build-out. The amount of the excess of straight line rent expense over scheduled payments is recorded as a deferred rent liability. Construction allowances and other such lease incentives are recorded as deferred credits, and are amortized on a straight line basis as a reduction of rent expense over the lease term.

Generally, our purchase obligations are cancelable 45 days prior to shipment from our vendors. Letters of credit amounting to approximately $2.2 million relating to purchase commitments were outstanding as of March 30, 2008 and expire within one year.

No cash dividends have been declared on Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock in fiscal 2008. We intend to retain earnings for use in the operation and expansion of our business and, therefore, do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In connection with the preparation of our financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events, and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and the related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates and judgments on historical experience, current trends and other factors that management believes to be relevant at the time our consolidated financial statements are prepared. On a regular basis, management reviews the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that our financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material.

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Our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Management believes that the following accounting estimates are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results, and they require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, resulting from the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Management has reviewed these critical accounting estimates and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of our Board.

Inventory Valuation. Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out “FIFO” basis determined by the retail method of accounting) or market. We consider cost to include direct cost of merchandise and inbound freight, plus internal costs associated with merchandise procurement, storage and handling. The retail method is widely used in the retail industry due to its practicality. Under the retail method, cost is determined by applying a calculated cost-to-retail ratio across groupings of similar items, known as departments. As a result, the retail method results in an averaging of inventory costs across similar items within a department. The cost-to-retail ratio is applied to ending inventory at its current owned retail valuation to determine the cost of ending inventory on a department basis. Current owned retail represents the retail price for which merchandise is offered for sale on a regular basis reduced for any permanent or clearance markdowns. As a result, the retail method normally results in an inventory valuation that is lower than a traditional FIFO cost basis.
 
Inherent in the retail method calculation are certain significant management judgments and estimates including initial mark-up, markdowns and shrinkage, which can significantly impact the owned retail and, therefore, the ending inventory valuation at cost. Specifically, the failure to take permanent or clearance markdowns on a timely basis can result in an overstatement of carrying cost under the retail method. Management believes that its application of the retail method reasonably states inventory at the lower of cost or market.
 
We regularly review aged and excess inventories to determine if the carrying value of such inventories exceeds market value. A reserve is recorded to reduce the carrying value to market value as necessary. A determination of market value requires estimates and judgment based on our historical markdown experience and anticipated markdowns based on future merchandising and advertising plans, seasonal considerations, expected business trends and other factors.

We have not made any material changes in the accounting methodology used to establish our inventory valuation or the related markdown or inventory loss reserves during the past three fiscal years. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in future estimates or assumptions we use to calculate our inventory. However, if estimates regarding consumer demand are inaccurate or our ability to maintain our cost complement percentages for certain products changes in an unforeseen manner, we may be exposed to losses or gains that could be material. A 10% difference in cost complement percentages at March 30, 2008, would have affected net earnings by approximately $8.2 million in fiscal 2008. Additionally, a 10% change in our reserve for slow moving inventories would not be material to the Company’s financial statements for the past three years.

Revenue Recognition. Sales are recognized upon the purchase by customers at our retail store locations, less merchandise returned by customers. Revenue from gift cards, gift certificates and store merchandise credits is recognized at the time of redemption. We generally accept returns up to 30 days from the date of purchase with a sales receipt or proof of purchase. Typically refunds are in the same form of payment originally received from the customer. We accommodate customers who do not have a receipt or proof of purchase by offering an exchange or store credit. When available we track the original sale date with each return and provide a reserve for projected merchandise returns based on this historical experience. As the reserve for merchandise returns is based on estimates, the actual returns could differ from the reserve, which could impact sales.

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We have not made any material changes in the accounting methodology used to recognize revenue during the past three fiscal years. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates we use to reserve for returns. Additionally, we believe that a 10% change in our reserves for merchandise returns would not be material to the Company’s financial statements for the past three years. 

We have recently implemented a customer loyalty program, Action Pass, which allows members to earn points for each purchase completed at our stores. Points earned enable members to receive a certificate that may be redeemed on future purchases. The value of points earned are included in accrued expenses and recorded as a reduction in sales at the time the points are earned, based on the retail value of points that are projected to be redeemed. A 10% change in our customer loyalty program liability at March 30, 2008, would not have been material to the Company’s financial statements.

Gift Card/Certificate Redemption. We offer our customers the option of purchasing gift cards and, in the past, gift certificates which may be used toward the future purchase of our products. Revenue from gift cards, gift certificates and store merchandise credits (the “Gift Cards”) is recognized at the time of redemption. The Gift Cards have no expiration dates. We record unredeemed Gift Cards as a liability until the point of redemption.
 
Our historical experience indicates that not all issued Gift Cards are redeemed (the “Breakage”). Based upon over five years of redemption data, approximately 90% of Gift Cards are redeemed within the year after issuance, and approximately 95% are redeemed within 36 months of the date of issuance, after which redemption activity is negligible. Accordingly, we recognize Breakage as revenue by periodically decreasing the carrying value of the Gift Card liability by approximately 5% of the aggregate amount. A 10% change in our breakage estimates at March 30, 2008, would not have been material to the Company’s financial statements.

We recognize Breakage at the time of redemption of Gift Cards. The revenue from Breakage is included in the income statement line item net sales and amounted to approximately $552,000, $532,000 and $397,000 for fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Self-insurance. Property, general liability and workers' compensation insurance coverage is self-insured for various levels. When estimating our self-insured liabilities, we consider a number of factors, including historical claims experience, demographic factors, severity factors and valuations provided by independent third-party actuaries. Self-insurance accruals include claims filed, as well as estimates of claims incurred but not yet reported based on historical trends.

We have not made any material changes in the accounting methodology used to establish our self-insured liabilities during the past three fiscal years. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions we use to calculate our self-insured liabilities. However, if actual results are not consistent with our estimates or assumptions, we may be exposed to losses or gains that could be material. A 10% change in our self-insured accruals at March 30, 2008, would not have been material to the Company’s financial statements.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. We account for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is determined by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by comparing projected individual store discounted cash flow to the asset carrying values. Declines in projected store cash flow could result in the impairment of assets.

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Our impairment loss calculations contain uncertainties because they require management to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate future cash flows and asset fair values, including forecasting useful lives of the assets and selecting the discount rate that reflects the risk inherent in future cash flows. We have not made any material changes in our impairment loss assessment methodology during the past three fiscal years. We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the estimates or assumptions we use to calculate long-lived asset impairment losses. However, if actual results are not consistent with our estimates and assumptions used in estimating future cash flows and asset fair values, we may be exposed to losses that could be material. Using the impairment evaluation methodology described herein, we recorded long-lived asset impairment charges totaling $2.1 million, in the aggregate, during fiscal 2008. The carrying value of property and equipment was approximately $65.7 million as of March 30, 2008.

Accounting for Income Taxes. As part of the process of preparing the consolidated financial statements, income taxes are estimated for each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves estimating actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within the balance sheet. The likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income is assessed, recognizing that future taxable income may give rise to new deferred tax assets. To the extent that future recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance would be established. To the extent that a valuation allowance is established or increased, an expense will be included within the tax provision in the income statement.

Significant management judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets. Based on our history of operating earnings, no valuation allowance has been recorded as of March 30, 2008. In the event that actual results differ from these estimates, or these estimates are adjusted in future periods, a valuation allowance may need to be established, which could impact our financial position and results of operations.

Provisions for income taxes are based on numerous factors that are subject to audit by the Internal Revenue Service and the tax authorities in the various jurisdictions in which we do business.

Although management believes that the judgments and estimates discussed herein are reasonable, actual results could differ, and we may be exposed to losses or gains that could be material. An unfavorable tax settlement would require use of our cash and would result in an increase in our effective income tax rate in the period of resolution.

Stock-Based Compensation. Prior to the April 1, 2006 adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), the Company accounted for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion (“APB”) No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations. As permitted by SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”), stock-based compensation was included as a pro forma disclosure in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Effective April 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R, using the modified-prospective transition method. Under this transition method, stock-based compensation expense was recognized in the consolidated financial statements for granted, modified or settled stock options. The provisions of SFAS 123R apply to new stock options and stock options outstanding, but not yet vested, on the effective date of April 1, 2006. Results for prior periods have not been restated, as provided for under the modified-prospective transition method. On March 31, 2006 we accelerated the vesting of options to purchase an aggregate of 209,514 shares of Class A Common Stock and 29,931 shares of Class B Common Stock. The purpose of accelerating the vesting of the options is to reduce the non-cash compensation expense that we otherwise would be required to recognize. Total stock-based compensation expense recognized for the 2008 and 2007 fiscal years was $233,000 and $166,000 before income taxes, and the related tax benefit was $91,000 and $68,000 for each year respectively.

We do not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates or assumptions we use to determine stock-based compensation expense. A 10% change in our stock-based compensation expense for the 2008 fiscal year, would not have been material to our financial statements.

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, the FASB having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Implementation of SFAS No. 157 as it relates to the fair value measurements of nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in an entity's financial statements on a recurring basis, has been deferred to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 in fiscal 2009 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” SFAS No. 159 permits companies to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing companies with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Companies are not allowed to adopt SFAS No. 159 on a retrospective basis unless they choose early adoption. The Company plans to adopt SFAS No. 159 at the beginning of fiscal 2009 and does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on net earnings or financial position.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our exposure to interest rate risk consists primarily of borrowings under our credit facility, which bears interest at floating rates (primarily LIBOR rates). The impact on earnings or cash flow during the next fiscal year from a change of 100 basis points in the interest rate would not be significant.

Although we cannot precisely determine the overall effect of inflation our operations are influenced by general economic conditions, we do not believe that, historically, inflation has had a material impact on our results of operations as we are generally able to pass along inflationary increases in costs to our customers.  However, in recent periods, we have experienced an impact on overall sales due to a consumer spending slowdown as a result of macro-economic circumstances which include weak housing trends and rising gas prices in our core markets

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The financial statements required by this section are submitted as part of Item 15 of this report.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

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ITEM 9A(T). CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
The Company's Chief Executive Officer, Craig Levra, and Chief Financial Officer, Howard Kaminsky, with the participation of the Company's management, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as a result of the material weakness described below, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are not effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in this report is:
 
 
·
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms; and
 
 
·
accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
Disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and implemented, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving an entity's disclosure objectives. The likelihood of achieving such objectives is affected by limitations inherent in disclosure controls and procedures. These include the fact that human judgment in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns in internal control can occur because of human failures such as simple errors, mistakes or intentional circumvention of the established processes.
 
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and implemented by the Company's Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
 
The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
Under the supervision and with the participation from management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted a limited evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework and criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). This evaluation included a review of the documentation of, and testing of the operating effectiveness of, only selected controls as described below and a conclusion on this evaluation. Based on this limited evaluation, management cannot conclude that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of March 30, 2008.

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In October 2006, we selected an enterprise resource management system (the "ERP System") from SAP to replace our existing merchandise and financial information systems. Over the next eighteen months, we were in the process of implementing this system, including testing the system in a controlled environment, training our personnel in the use of the system and documenting and testing the control environment in preparation for compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Our planned “go-live” date for the new system was October 1, 2007. However, we encountered delays in, among other things, integrating the ERP System with our existing "best of breed" merchandise planning system. As a result of such delays we elected to postpone implementation of the ERP System until after the end of the fiscal year ended March 30, 2008 as we did not believe it would be prudent to implement the new system so close to our fiscal year-end. We implemented the ERP System on March 31, 2008.
 
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, our management is required to assess the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of each fiscal year beginning with fiscal 2008. We have made a substantial investment to ensure that the ERP System will provide effective internal control over financial reporting, and we have evaluated our controls that are not intended to change with the implementation of the ERP System. Because we initially anticipated that the “go-live” date of the ERP System would be prior to March 30, 2008, we did not, however, fully evaluate the effectiveness of the existing controls that were to be replaced by the ERP System. With the delay in implementing the ERP System, we did not have sufficient time to fully document, test and remediate (where applicable) those controls that we previously planned to replace prior to March 30, 2008. As a result, we believe our inability to fully test the legacy system or the ERP System as required by Section 404 results in a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting and results in an ineffective assessment of our control environment as of the end of the period covered by this report.
 
We have assessed the risk of financial misstatements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that might result from the existing information system, including a review of compensating controls. Based on our review, we believe that the information contained in this periodic report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in such report.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in documenting, testing or remediating (where applicable) the ERP System before the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2009 ending June 29, 2008 or at all, that we will not discover material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, or that we will be able to remediate any such weakness. Furthermore, if we discover a material weakness, corrective action may be time-consuming, costly and further divert the attention of management. The disclosure of a material weakness, even if quickly remedied, could reduce the market's confidence in the Company’s financial statements, and harm its stock price, especially if a restatement of financial statements for past periods were to be necessary. See "Item 1A. Risk Factors - Implementing Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 will be expensive, time-consuming and require significant management attention, and may not be successful."
 
This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of the Company's registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by the Company's registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management's report in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting, identified by the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information concerning the directors and executive officers of the Company is incorporated herein by reference from the section entitled “Proposal 1 - Election of Directors” contained in the definitive proxy statement of the Company to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the end of the Company’s last fiscal year (the “Proxy Statement”).

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information concerning executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference from the sections entitled “Proposal 1 - Election of Directors,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Executive Compensation” contained in the Proxy Statement.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information concerning the security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated herein by reference from the sections entitled “General Information - Security Ownership of Principal Stockholders and Management” and “Executive Compensation” contained in the Proxy Statement.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information concerning certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated herein by reference from the section entitled “Proposal 1 - Election of Directors” contained in the Proxy Statement.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information concerning principal accountant fees and services is incorporated herein by reference from the section entitled “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” contained in the Proxy Statement. 

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a) (1)
Financial Statements – The financial statements listed on the accompanying Index to Audited Consolidated Financial Statements are filed as part of this report.

 
(2)
Schedules – Valuations and Qualifying Accounts.

For fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006, in thousands.

Allowance for
Sales Returns
(Year ended)
 
Balance at
Beginning of
Period
 
Additions
 
Deductions
 
Balance at
End of Period
 
3/30/2008
 
$
394
 
$
20,738
 
$
20,689
 
$
443
 
4/1/2007
 
$
386
 
$
19,764
 
$
19,756
 
$
394
 
3/31/2006
 
$
330
 
$
16,770
 
$
16,714
 
$
386
 

Allowances for estimated returns are recorded at the estimated gross profit based upon our historical return patterns.  Sales return allowances are recorded in other accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(b) Exhibits - See Index on Page 62.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Index to Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
 
   
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
40
     
Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the three years in the period ended March 30, 2008
 
41
     
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007
 
42
     
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for each of the three years in the period ended March 30, 2008
 
43
     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 30, 2008
 
44
     
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
45

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
Sport Chalet, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sport Chalet, Inc. as of March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended March 30, 2008. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements and schedule referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Sport Chalet, Inc. as of March 30, 2008 and April 1, 2007, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended March 30, 2008, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

/s/ Moss Adams LLP

Los Angeles, California
June 24, 2008

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

   
Fiscal year
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
   
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Net sales 
 
$
402,534
 
$
388,209
 
$
343,204
 
Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy costs 
   
285,982
   
268,188
   
237,137
 
Gross profit 
   
116,552
   
120,021
   
106,067
 
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses 
   
105,697
   
96,357
   
92,308
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
12,898
   
11,419
   
9,226
 
Impairment charge
   
2,077
   
-
   
-
 
Income (loss) from operations 
   
(4,120
)
 
12,245
   
4,533
 
                     
Interest expense  
   
1,466
   
516
   
267
 
Income (loss) before taxes  
   
(5,586
)
 
11,729
   
4,266
 
                     
Income tax provision (benefit)
   
(2,224
)
 
4,630
   
4,353
 
Net income (loss) 
 
$
(3,362
)
$
7,099
 
$
(87
)
                     
Earnings (loss) per share:
                   
Basic 
 
$
(0.24
)
$
0.51
 
$
(0.01
)
                     
Diluted 
 
$
(0.24
$
0.49
 
$
(0.01
)
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
                   
Basic 
   
14,075
   
13,850
   
13,506
 
Diluted 
   
14,075
   
14,460
   
13,506
 
 
See accompanying notes.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

   
March 30,
 
April 1,
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
   
(in thousands, except share amounts)
 
Assets              
Current assets:
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
3,894
 
$
3,841
 
Accounts receivable 
   
1,359
   
6,894
 
Merchandise inventories  
   
86,145
   
87,067
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 
   
6,170
   
4,827
 
Prepaid income taxes
   
1,405
   
1,482
 
Deferred income taxes  
   
3,349
   
3,146
 
Total current assets 
   
102,322
   
107,257
 
               
Fixed assets, net
   
66,619
   
59,487
 
Deferred income taxes 
   
2,374
   
4,505
 
Total assets 
 
$
171,315
 
$
171,249
 
               
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
             
Current liabilities:
             
Accounts payable 
 
$
28,035
 
$
29,408
 
Loan payable to bank
   
17,216
   
11,776
 
Salaries and wages payable 
   
4,620
   
4,999
 
Other accrued expenses  
   
13,254
   
15,581
 
Total current liabilities 
   
63,125
   
61,764
 
               
Deferred rent 
   
24,221
   
23,059
 
Commitments and contingencies 
             
               
Stockholders’ equity:
             
Preferred stock, $.01 par value:
             
Authorized shares – 2,000,000 Issued and outstanding shares – none 
   
-
   
-
 
Class A Common stock, $.01 par value:
             
Authorized shares – 46,000,000 Issued and outstanding shares – 12,359,990 in 2008 and 12,252,654 in 2007 
   
124
   
123
 
Class B Common stock, $.01 par value:
             
Authorized shares – 2,000,000 Issued and outstanding shares – 1,763,321 in 2008 and 1,741,489 in 2007 
   
18
   
17
 
Additional paid-in capital 
   
34,094
   
33,191
 
Retained earnings 
   
49,733
   
53,095
 
Total stockholders’ equity 
   
83,969
   
86,426
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 
 
$
171,315
 
$
171,249
 

See accompanying notes.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

  
 
Common Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
Class A 
 
Class B 
 
Additional 
 
Retained
 
 
 
  
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Paid-in Capital
 
Earnings
 
Total
 
         
(in thousands, except share amounts)
 
Balance at March 31, 2005
   
11,700,794
 
$
117
   
1,671,571
   
17
 
$
22,892
 
$
46,084
 
$
69,110
 
Options exercised
   
226,352
   
2
   
32,338
   
-
   
472
   
-
   
474
 
Related income tax benefit
                           
1,014
   
-
   
1,014
 
Optionee withholding taxes from exercise of stock options
                           
(1,265
)
 
-
   
(1,265
)
Share-based compensation
         
-
         
-
   
8,222
   
-
   
8,222
 
Net loss for 2006
                                 
(87
)
 
(87
)
Balance at March 31, 2006
   
11,927,146
 
$
119
   
1,703,909
 
$
17
 
$
31,335
 
$
45,997
 
$
77,468
 
Options exercised
   
325,508
   
3
   
37,580
   
-
   
1,354
   
-
   
1,357
 
Related income tax benefit
                           
1,226
   
-
   
1,226
 
Optionee withholding taxes from exercise of stock options
                           
(890
)
 
-
   
(890
)
Share-based compensation
         
-
         
-
   
166
   
-
   
166
 
Net income for 2007
                                 
7,099
   
7,099
 
Balance at April 1, 2007
   
12,252,654
 
$
123
   
1,741,489
 
$
17
 
$
33,191
 
$
53,095
 
$
86,426
 
Options exercised
   
107,336
   
1
   
21,832
   
-
   
371
   
-
   
372
 
Related income tax benefit
                           
300
   
-
   
300
 
Share-based compensation
         
-
         
-
   
233
   
-
   
233
 
Net loss for 2008
                                 
(3,362
)
 
(3,362
)
Balance at March 30, 2008
   
12,359,990
 
$
124
   
1,763,321
 
$
18
 
$
34,094
 
$
49,733
 
$
83,969
 
 
See accompanying notes.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   
Fiscal Year
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Operating activities
                   
Net income (loss) 
 
$
(3,362
$
7,099
 
$
(87
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
                   
Depreciation and amortization 
   
12,898
   
11,419
   
9,226
 
(Gain) loss on disposal of equipment 
   
326
   
315
   
(215
)
Impairment charge
   
2,077
   
-
   
-
 
Share-based compensation 
   
233
   
166
   
8,222
 
Deferred income taxes 
   
1,928
   
(456
)
 
(1,728
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                   
Accounts receivable 
   
5,535
   
(4,415
)
 
(1,017
)
Merchandise inventories 
   
922
   
(19,290
)
 
(2,716
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 
   
(1,343
)
 
(970
)
 
(813
)
Prepaid income taxes 
   
77
   
(1,482
)
 
-
 
Accounts payable 
   
(1,373
)
 
12,941
   
(2,339
)
Salaries and wages payable 
   
(379
)
 
(474
)
 
393
 
Other accrued expenses 
   
(2,327
)
 
671
   
3,078
 
Income taxes payable 
   
-
   
(302
)
 
(523
)
Deferred rent 
   
1,162
   
5,442
   
4,481
 
Net cash provided by operating activities  
   
16,374
   
10,664
   
15,962
 
                     
Investing activities
                   
Purchases of fixed assets
   
(22,433
)
 
(22,856
)
 
(20,295
)
Other assets 
   
-
   
-
   
77
 
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets 
   
-
   
-
   
419
 
Net cash used in investing activities 
   
(22,433
)
 
(22,856
)
 
(19,799
)
                     
Financing activities
                   
Proceeds from bank borrowings 
   
110,573
   
70,380
   
46,361
 
Repayment of bank borrowings 
   
(105,133
)
 
(58,604
)
 
(46,361
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 
   
372
   
1,357
   
475
 
Optionee withholding taxes from exercise of stock options
   
-
   
(890
)
 
(1,265
)
Tax benefit on employee stock options 
   
300
   
1,226
   
1,014
 
Net cash provided by financing activities 
   
6,112
   
13,469
   
224
 
                     
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 
   
53
   
1,277
   
(3,613
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 
   
3,841
   
2,564
   
6,177
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 
 
$
3,894
 
$
3,841
 
$
2,564
 
Cash paid during the year for:
                   
Income taxes 
 
$
30
 
$
5,645
 
$
5,591
 
Interest 
 
$
1,247
 
$
357
 
$
158
 

See accompanying notes.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Description of Business and Recapitalization Plan

Sport Chalet, Inc. (the “Company”), founded in 1959, is a leading operator of 51 full-service, specialty sporting goods stores in California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. The Company has 31 locations in Southern California, seven in Northern California, two in Central California, three in Nevada, seven in Arizona and one in Utah.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a recapitalization plan designed to facilitate the orderly transition of control from the Company’s founder (the “Founder”) to certain members of management and to increase financial flexibility for the Company and its stockholders. The recapitalization plan transferred a portion of the Founder’s ownership to Craig Levra, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Howard Kaminsky, Executive Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, and allowed current stockholders to retain existing ownership and voting interests.

The recapitalization established two classes of common stock and was effected through a reclassification of each outstanding share of common stock into 0.25 share of Class B Common Stock. The reclassification was followed by a non-taxable stock dividend of seven shares of Class A Common Stock for each one outstanding share of Class B Common Stock. Each share of Class B Common Stock entitles the holder to one vote, and each share of Class A Common Stock entitles the holder to 1/20th of one vote.

The recapitalization doubled the total number of shares outstanding and, therefore, had the same impact on earnings per share as a 2-for-1 stock split. However, the establishment of dual classes of common stock did not affect the relative voting or equity interests of existing stockholders since the reclassification of common stock and issuance of a stock dividend affected each stockholder in proportion to the number of shares previously owned. The Class A Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock will generally vote on all matters as a single class. The holders of the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock will vote as a separate class on any reverse stock split which results in holders of more than 5% of such class being converted into fractional shares. The holders of Class A Common Stock, voting as a separate class, are also entitled to elect one director, and the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock, voting as a separate class, will be required to amend certain provisions of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation. The recapitalization plan also included certain protection features for holders of Class A Common Stock in an effort to ensure parity in the trading of the two classes of common stock.

Each share of Class A Common Stock and each share of Class B Common Stock shall have identical rights with respect to dividends and distributions; provided, however, that the holder of each share of Class A Common Stock shall be entitled to receive a regular cash dividend equal to 110% of any regular cash dividend paid with respect to a share of Class B Common Stock; and provided, further, that dividends or other distributions payable on the common stock in shares of common stock shall be made to all holders of common stock and may be made only as follows: (i) in shares of Class A Common Stock to the record holders of Class A Common Stock and to the record holders of Class B Common Stock, (ii) in shares of Class A Common Stock to the record holders of Class A Common Stock and in shares of Class B Common Stock to the record holders of Class B Common Stock solely in connection with a proportionate dividend to effectuate a split of the common stock, or (iii) in any other authorized class or series of capital stock to the holders of both classes of common stock.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
The Founder transferred 974,150 shares of Class B Common Stock to Craig Levra and Howard Kaminsky, which was intended to give them approximately 45% of the combined voting interests of Class B Common Stock and Class A Common Stock when added to the shares of common stock they then owned. These shares of Class B Common Stock transferred by the Founder are treated as a contribution to the Company’s capital with the offsetting charge as compensation expense. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, the contribution to capital and related compensation expense was $8.2 million, the recapitalization plan expenses were $471,000 and the effect on net income was $7.8 million. The tax savings related to the recapitalization plan was limited to $854,000 as the transfer of shares resulted in compensation expense in excess of the specified limits for tax purposes.
 
The effect on net income, in thousands, is as follows:

   
Fiscal year
 
   
2006
 
Compensation expense
 
$
8,222
 
Professional fees
   
471
 
     
8,693
 
Income tax benefit
   
(854
)
Effect on net income
 
$
7,839
 

The Founder along with certain members of management collectively own approximately 65% of the outstanding shares of the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock at March 30, 2008.

Segments of an Enterprise

The Company reports segment information in accordance with SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” (“SFAS 131”). Under SFAS 131 all publicly traded companies are required to report certain information about the operating segments, products, services and geographical areas in which they operate and their major customers. The Company operates in a single business segment and operates only in the United States.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of less than three months when purchased to be cash equivalents.

The Company has a concentration of credit risk when cash deposits in banks are in excess of federally insured limits in the event of nonperformance by the related financial institution. However, management does not anticipate nonperformance by these financial institutions.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Merchandise Inventories

Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out “FIFO” basis determined by the retail method of accounting) or market. Cost includes the direct cost of merchandise and inbound freight, plus internal costs associated with merchandise procurement, storage and handling. The retail method is widely used in the retail industry. Under the retail method, cost is determined by applying a calculated cost-to-retail ratio across groupings of similar items, known as departments. As a result, the retail method results in an averaging of inventory costs across similar items within a department. The cost-to-retail ratio is applied to ending inventory at its current owned retail valuation to determine the cost of ending inventory on a department basis. Current owned retail represents the retail price for which merchandise is offered for sale on a regular basis reduced for any permanent or clearance markdowns. As a result, the retail method normally results in an inventory valuation that is lower than a traditional FIFO cost basis.
 
Inherent in the retail method calculation are certain significant management judgments and estimates including initial mark-up, markdowns and shrinkage, which can significantly impact the owned retail and, therefore, the ending inventory valuation at cost. Specifically, the failure to take permanent or clearance markdowns on a timely basis can result in an overstatement of carrying cost under the retail method. Management believes that its application of the retail method reasonably states inventory at the lower of cost or market.
 
The Company regularly reviews aged and excess inventories to determine if the carrying value of such inventories exceeds market value. A reserve is recorded to reduce the carrying value to market value as necessary.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable is reported net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents an estimate of the losses inherent in accounts receivable based on several factors, including historical trends of aging of accounts, write-off experience and expectations of future performance. Accounts receivable consists of amounts due from customers, vendors and landlords, in thousands, as follows:

   
March 30, 2008
 
April 1, 2007
 
Customers
 
$
1,298
 
$
1,267
 
Vendors
   
246
   
657
 
Landlords
   
23
   
5,095
 
Other
   
101
   
21
 
     
1,668
   
7,040
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
   
(309
)
 
(146
)
Net accounts receivable
 
$
1,359
 
$
6,894
 
 
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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are primarily fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements which are stated on the basis of cost. Depreciation of fixtures and equipment is computed primarily on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized on the straight-line method over the shorter of the life of the asset or the remaining lease term. The estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:

Fixtures and equipment 
 
5-7 years
Computer software and equipment
 
3-7 years
Rental equipment 
 
3 years
Vehicles 
 
5 years
Leasehold improvements 
 
10-15 years

The following is a summary of the components of fixed assets, in thousands:

   
March 30,
 
April 1,
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
Fixtures and equipment
 
$
37,676
 
$
30,963
 
Computer software and equipment
   
27,182
   
20,251
 
Rental equipment
   
6,811
   
6,291
 
Vehicles
   
460
   
408
 
Leasehold improvements
   
56,533
   
50,243
 
     
128,662
   
108,156
 
Accumulated depreciation
   
(62,043
)
 
(48,669
)
Net fixed assets
 
$
66,619
 
$
59,487
 
 
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred and the costs of additions and betterments that increase the useful lives of the assets are capitalized. When leasehold improvements or equipment are disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations.

Long Lived Assets

The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is determined by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by comparing projected individual store discounted cash flow to the asset carrying values.

Financial Instruments

Cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivable and accounts payable are carried at cost which approximates fair value due to their short-term nature.
 
Pre-opening Costs
 
Non-capital expenditures incurred prior to the opening of a new store are charged to operations as incurred.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Revenue Recognition

Revenue from retail sales are recognized at the time the customer receives the merchandise, net of sales tax and an allowance for estimated returns. Issuance of gift cards and store credits are recorded as a liability until redeemed for merchandise. Revenues from services and licensing agreement are generally recorded on a cash basis, which approximates when the revenue is earned, and are not material.

The Company has a customer loyalty program, Action Pass, which allows members to earn points for each purchase completed at our stores. Points earned enable members to receive a certificate that may be redeemed on future purchases. The value of points earned are included in accrued expenses and recorded as a reduction in sales at the time the points are earned, based on the retail value of points that are projected to be redeemed.
 
Gift Card/Certificate Redemption
 
Gift cards and certificates are issued by the Company to be used toward the future purchase of the Company’s products. Revenue from gift cards, gift certificates and store merchandise credits (the “Gift Cards”) are recognized at the time of redemption. The Gift Cards have no expiration dates.
 
The Company’s experience indicates that not all issued Gift Cards are redeemed (the “Breakage”). Accordingly, Breakage is recognized as revenue by periodically decreasing the carrying value of the Gift Card liability by approximately 5% of the aggregate amount. The Company recognizes Breakage at the time of redemption of Gift Cards. The revenue from Breakage is included in the income statement line item net sales and amounted to $552,000, $532,000 and $397,000 for fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
Cost of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy
 
Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy includes product costs, net of discounts and allowances, and inbound freight charges, as well as distribution center, purchasing, and occupancy costs.  Distribution center costs include receiving costs, internal transfer costs, labor, building rent, utilities, depreciation, repairs and maintenance for the Company’s distribution center and distribution system.  Purchasing costs include both labor and administrative expense associated with the purchase of the Company’s products.  Occupancy costs primarily consist of store rent.  All these costs reflect, in management’s opinion, the direct cost involved in bringing the Company’s product to market.
 
Vendor Allowances
 
Vendor allowances include consideration received from vendors, such as volume rebates and cooperative advertising funds. Vendor rebates other than for cooperative advertising are immaterial and accounted for when received. The majority of this consideration is based on contract terms. Amounts that represent the reimbursement of costs incurred for advertising are recorded as a reduction of the related expense in the period incurred. Amounts expected to be received from vendors relating to the purchase of merchandise are recognized as a reduction of cost of goods sold as the merchandise is sold.
 
Advertising Costs
 
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense, net of vendor reimbursement, amounted to $10.1 million, $9.6 million and $8.2 million for fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The amount of vendor reimbursements amounted to $5.8 million, $5.1 million and $4.4 million for fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Income Taxes
 
The Company utilizes the liability method of accounting to compute the difference between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and the related financial reporting amounts using currently enacted tax laws and rates.
 
Deferred Rent
 
Rent expense under non-cancelable operating leases with scheduled rent increases or free rent periods is accounted for on a straight line basis over the lease term, beginning on the date of initial possession, which is generally when the Company begins construction build-out. The amount of the excess of straight line rent expense over scheduled payments is recorded as a deferred rent liability. Construction allowances and other such lease incentives are recorded as deferred credits, and are amortized on a straight line basis as a reduction of rent expense over the lease term.
 
Self-insurance Accruals 
 
The Company self insures a significant portion of expected losses under workers’ compensation and general liability programs. Accrued liabilities have been recorded based on estimates of the ultimate costs to settle incurred claims, both reported and unreported.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Earnings Per Share 

Earnings per share has been computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share” (“EPS”). Basic EPS equals net income divided by the number of weighted average common shares. Diluted EPS includes potentially dilutive securities such as stock options and convertible securities. The Company does not utilize the two-class method to report its earnings per share. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock according to participation rights in undistributed earnings. Our recapitalization plan provided that Class A Common Stock shall be entitled to receive a regular cash dividend equal to 110% of any regular cash dividend paid with respect to a share of Class B Common Stock, which could result in the two-class method of computing earnings per share. However the application of this method would result in an immaterial change in earnings per share and is therefore not presented.

A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations are illustrated below:

   
Fiscal year
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
   
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
Basic EPS computation:
                   
Numerator 
 
$
(3,362
)
$
7,099
 
$
(87
)
                     
Denominator:
                   
Weighted average common shares outstanding 
   
14,075
   
13,850
   
13,506
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share 
 
$
(0.24
)
$
0.51
 
$
(0.01
)
                     
Diluted EPS computation:
                   
Numerator 
 
$
(3,362
)
$
7,099
 
$
(87
)
                     
Denominator:
                   
Weighted average common shares outstanding 
   
14,075
   
13,850
   
13,506
 
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of options 
   
-
   
610
   
-
 
Total weighted average common shares - assuming dilution 
   
14,075
   
14,460
   
13,506
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share 
 
$
(0.24
)
$
0.49
 
$
(0.01
)
 
The recapitalization plan approved by the Company’s stockholders included the transfer of stock from the Company’s Founder to certain members of management with a resulting charge to selling, general and administrative expenses of $8.7 million, primarily related to stock compensation, and a reduction to net income of $7.8 million for the 2006 fiscal year. In addition, all share and per share information has been adjusted to reflect the reclassification and stock dividend as discussed in Note 1- Description of Business and Recapitalization Plan.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Options to purchase an aggregate of 517,000, 88,000 and 552,000 shares for fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively, are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Share-Based Compensation

Prior to the April 1, 2006 adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), the Company accounted for share-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion (“APB”) No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations. As permitted by SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”), share-based compensation was included as a pro forma disclosure in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Effective April 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R, using the modified-prospective transition method. Under this transition method, share-based compensation expense was recognized in the consolidated financial statements for granted, modified or settled stock options. The provisions of SFAS 123R apply to new stock options and stock options outstanding, but not yet vested, on the effective date of April 1, 2006. Results for prior periods have not been restated, as provided for under the modified-prospective transition method. Total share-based compensation expense recognized for the 2008 and 2007 fiscal years was $233,000 and $166,000, respectively, before income taxes, and the related tax benefit was $91,000 and $68,000 for each year, respectively.

Under the modified-prospective application method, results for periods prior to April 1, 2006, have not been restated to reflect the effects of implementing SFAS 123R. The following pro forma information is presented for comparative purposes and illustrates the pro forma effect on net income and earnings per share for the 2006 fiscal year, as if we had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 to the share-based compensation for that period:

   
Fiscal Year
 
   
2006
 
   
(in thousands, except
per share data)
 
Net income (loss) as reported
 
$
(87
)
Add:
       
Share-based compensation expense included in reported net income, net of related tax effects
   
7,542
 
Cancellation of Sport Chalet Option, LLC
   
747
 
Deduct:
       
Share-based compensation expense from recapitalization, net of related tax effects
   
(7,542
)
Total share-based employee compensation expense determined under fair market value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
   
(1,216
)
Pro forma net income (loss)
 
$
(556
)
         
Class A and Class B income (loss) per share
       
As reported – basic
 
$
(0.01
)
As reported – diluted
 
$
(0.01
)
         
Pro forma – basic
 
$
(0.04
)
Pro forma – diluted
 
$
(0.04
)
 
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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-valuation model. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. The following weighted average assumptions are used to estimate the fair value for stock options granted in the years listed below:

   
Fiscal year
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
Risk-free interest rate
   
4.9
 
4.9
 
4.0
%
Expected volatility
   
36.6
%
 
41.1
%
 
38.0
%
Expected dividend yield
   
0.0
%
 
0.0
%
 
0.0
%
Expected life in years
   
7.5
   
7.5
   
5.0
 

The weighted average fair value of options granted during fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006 was $5.02 $4.32 and $3.11, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, the FASB having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Implementation of SFAS No. 157 as it relates to the fair value measurements of nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in an entity's financial statements on a recurring basis, has been deferred to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 in fiscal 2009 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” SFAS No. 159 permits companies to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing companies with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Companies are not allowed to adopt SFAS No. 159 on a retrospective basis unless they choose early adoption. The adoption of SFAS No. 159 at the beginning of fiscal 2009 is not expected to have a material impact on net earnings or financial position.
 
3. Loans Payable to Bank

In June 2008, the Company negotiated a new credit facility with our existing lender, Bank of America, N.A. (the “Lender”), which provides for advances up to $45.0 million, previously $30.0 million, increasing to $70.0 million, previously $40 million, for the period September 1, through December 31, each year, up to a $10.0 million maximum in authorized letters of credit. The amount the Company may borrow under this credit facility is limited to a percentage of the value of eligible inventory, minus certain reserves. Interest accrues at the Lender’s prime rate (5.00% at March 30, 2008) plus an applicable margin up to 0.50% based on the fixed charge coverage ratio or at the Company’s option the rate can be fixed for a period of time at LIBOR plus an applicable margin (1.50% up to 2.50% based on the fixed charge coverage ratio). In addition, there is an unused commitment fee of 0.25% per year, based on a weighted average formula, a one-time, non-refundable commitment fee of $350,000 and an early termination fee of 1.50% in year one, 0.75% in year two and 0.25% in year three which is waived if the loan is refinanced by the Lender or any of its affiliates. This credit facility expires in June 2012, and the

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Company expects to renegotiate and extend the term of this agreement or obtain another form of financing before that date. This obligation to the Lender is presently secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the Company’s non-real estate assets, and should availability fall below certain prescribed limits the Company would be subject to potentially restrictive covenants. These covenants require maintenance of certain minimum cash flow coverage. The Company believes its credit line with the Lender is sufficient to fund capital expenditures for the foreseeable future and to meet seasonal fluctuations in cash flow requirements. However, unexpected conditions could require the Company to request additional borrowing capacity from the Lender or alter its expansion plans or operations.

The amount the Company can borrow under the credit facility with the Lender is determined based on a defined borrowing base formula related to eligible inventory. A significant decrease in eligible inventory due to the aging of inventory, or other factors, could have an adverse effect on the borrowing capabilities under the credit facility, which may adversely affect the adequacy of the Company’s working capital.  

At March 30, 2008, there is $17.2 million outstanding under the facility as well as letters of credit amounting to $2.2 million relating to purchase commitments.

The weighted average interest rate on borrowings during the 2008, 2007 and 2006 fiscal years were 6.09%, 7.19% and 6.32%, respectively.

4. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company leases all buildings (including its corporate office space and three stores from the Company’s Founder). The leases for most of the stores are approximately ten-year terms plus multiple option periods under non-cancelable operating leases with scheduled rent increases. The leases provide for contingent rent based upon a percentage of sales in excess of specified minimums. If there are any free rent periods, they are accounted for on a straight line basis over the lease term, beginning on the date of initial possession, which is generally when the Company enters the space to begin the construction build-out. The amount of the excess of straight line rent expense over scheduled payments is recorded as a deferred rent liability. Construction allowances and other such lease incentives are recorded as deferred credits, and are amortized on a straight line basis as a reduction of rent expense over the lease term. All of the leases obligate the Company to pay costs of maintenance, utilities, and property taxes.

Future minimum payments, by year and in the aggregate, under those leases with terms of one year or more, in thousands, consist of the following at March 30, 2008:

   
Leases with
Founder
 
Unrelated
Leases
 
Total
 
2009
 
$
2,351
 
$
33,300
 
$
35,651
 
2010
   
2,536
   
34,521
   
37,057
 
2011
   
2,428
   
32,365
   
34,793
 
2012
   
1,886
   
32,072
   
33,958
 
2013
   
1,649
   
29,913
   
31,562
 
Thereafter 
   
6,269
   
117,097
   
123,365
 
   
$
17,119
 
$
279,268
 
$
296,386
 

Total rent expense amounted to $39.8 million, $34.0 million and $29.4 million for fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively, which include $2.5 million, $2.5 million and $2.4 million, respectively, for the leases with the Founder. Also, total rent expense includes contingent rentals calculated as a percentage of gross sales over certain base amounts of $591,000, $672,000 and $774,000 for fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Included in the accompanying balance sheets are amounts representing prepaid rent to the Founder of $148,000 at March 30, 2008 and $151,000 at April 1, 2007.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Pursuant to his amended employment contract dated April 1, 2000, the Founder is paid a base salary of $150,000 per year until March 31, 2014.

On April 10, 2008, the Company was served with a complaint filed in the California Superior Court in the County of San Diego, entitled Cole v. Sport Chalet, Inc., Case No. 37-2008-00081675-CU-BT-CTL, alleging violations of the California Civil Code and Business & Professions Code, as well as invasion of privacy.   This complaint was brought as a purported class action on behalf of persons who made purchases at the Company’s California stores using credit cards and were requested to provide their zip codes. The plaintiff alleges, among other things, that customers making purchases with credit cards in California were improperly requested to provide their zip code at the time of such purchases. The plaintiff seeks, on behalf of the class members, statutory penalties, actual damages, punitive damages, disgorgement of profits, injunctive relief to require the Company to discontinue the allegedly improper conduct, and attorneys’ fees and costs. The Company intends to defend the suit vigorously.  The Company is not able to evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or to estimate a range of potential loss in the event of an unfavorable outcome at the present time. If resolved unfavorably to the Company, this litigation could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, and any required change in our business practices, as well as the costs of defending this litigation, could have a negative impact on the results of operations.

By letter dated May 14, 2008, an attorney for a former employee has asserted claims for sexual harassment by a former supervisor during the former employee’s one year of employment. The former employee alleges being subjected to verbal and physical harassment. The former employee is seeking compensatory damages and punitive damages, attorneys' fees and costs. The Company has just begun a review of the allegations, and is not able to evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome nor estimate the range of potential loss in the event of an unfavorable outcome at the present time. If resolved unfavorably to the Company, this litigation could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Company.

From time to time, the Company is involved in various routine legal proceedings incidental to the conduct of its business. Management does not believe that any of these legal proceedings will have a material adverse impact on the business, financial condition or results of operations of the Company, either due to the nature of the claims, or because management believes that such claims should not exceed the limits of the Company’s insurance coverage.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

5. Income Taxes

The provision (benefit) for income taxes for fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006, in thousands, consists of the following:

   
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
Federal:
                   
Current 
 
$
(4,033
$
4,001
 
$
4,953
 
Deferred 
   
2,395
   
(389
 
(1,492
)
     
(1,638
)
 
3,612
   
3,461
 
State:
                   
Current 
   
(117
)
 
1,085
   
1,128
 
Deferred 
   
(469
)
 
(67
)
 
(236
)
     
(586
)
 
1,018
   
892
 
   
$
(2,224
)
$
4,630
 
$
4,353
 

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax liabilities and assets as of fiscal year end 2008 and 2007, in thousands, are as follows:

   
2008
 
2007
 
   
 
Current
 
Non-
current
 
 
Current
 
Non-
current
 
Deferred tax assets:
                         
Fixed assets 
 
$
-
 
$
1,181
 
$
-
 
$
3,202
 
Uniform cost capitalization 
   
510
   
-
   
472
   
-
 
Inventory reserves 
   
1,235
   
-
   
1,100
   
-
 
Accrued vacation 
   
467
   
-
   
410
   
-
 
Bonus accrual 
   
101
   
-
   
236
   
-
 
Self-insurance accruals 
   
539
   
-
   
582
   
-
 
Allowance for bad debt and sales returns 
   
300
   
-
   
220
   
-
 
State income taxes 
   
(26
)
 
-
   
379
   
-
 
Deferred rent 
   
-
   
1,193
   
-
   
1,303
 
Other 
   
223
   
-
   
(253
)
 
-
 
Total deferred tax assets 
 
$
3,349
 
$
2,374
 
$
3,146
 
$
4,505
 
 
A change of asset lives for tax depreciation purposes caused an increase in tax depreciation expense which resulted in a $4.5 million tax refund received in January 2008. The effect of this change on deferred income taxes was partially offset by the impairment loss of $2.1 million which is a temporary difference realized for income taxes purposes over the tax lives of the assets impaired.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes for fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006 with the amount computed using the federal statutory rate, in thousands, follows:

   
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
Statutory rate, 34% in 2008 and 2006, 35% in 2007 applied to income before taxes 
 
$
(1,899
$
4,105
 
$
1,450
 
State taxes, net of federal tax effect 
   
(321
)
 
674
   
249
 
Nondeductible stock award
   
-
   
-
   
2,630
 
Other, net 
   
(4
)
 
(149
 
24
 
   
$
(2,224
)
$
4,630
 
$
4,353
 

For the years ended March 30, 2008, April 1, 2007 and March 31, 2006, we recorded tax benefits related to the exercise of non-qualified stock options which were recorded as a credit to additional paid-in capital in the amount of $300,000, $1.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively.

We adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”), an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“SFAS 109”), on April 2, 2007. We have no unrecognized income tax benefits. When applicable, we recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The tax years ending March 31, 2004 to April 1, 2007 remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and the years ended March 31, 2005 to April 1, 2007 are currently under audit by the Internal Revenue Service. The tax years ending March 31, 2003 to April 1, 2007 remain open to examination by the state of California. The tax years ending March 31, 2006 to April 1, 2007 remain open to examination by the state of Arizona.

6. Award Plan and Stock Award

Award Plan

The Company’s 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (“2004 Plan”) became effective on August 2, 2004 and terminated its prior plan (“1992 Plan”). Awards outstanding under the 1992 Plan may be exercised or settled in accordance with their original terms. Any shares not issued under the 1992 Plan were added to the shares available for issuance under the 2004 Plan.
 
Under the 2004 Plan, awards may be granted to employees, directors and consultants of the Company and its affiliates under which stock options or other awards to purchase or receive shares of the Company’s common stock may be granted. Generally the option price per share shall not be less than fair market value at the date of grant and options vest for periods up to five years and if not exercised, expire ten years from the date of grant. The 2004 Plan also provides for issuance by the Company of stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and performance awards.

On December 20, 2002, the Company’s Founder, Norbert Olberz, and his wife, through a family trust, granted an option to purchase all of the shares (then 4,400,510) of the Company’s common stock held by the family trust to a newly formed limited liability company (the “LLC”). The Company’s senior executives owned the LLC. Under the terms of the grant, the option becomes exercisable for one year from the date of death (“vesting” or “measurement” date) of Mr. Olberz, at an exercise price equal to the market price on the date of Mr. Olberz’ death.

For financial accounting purposes, the grant of the option by the Founder of the Company was treated in a manner consistent with a grant of an option by the Company. The Company has also treated the grant of the option to the LLC as if the grant was made directly to employees of the Company, as the members of the LLC were employees of the Company and, for economic and tax purposes, the LLC is a pass-through entity in that all income or losses of the LLC are passed through to its individual members. Because the option has been granted with an exercise price equal to the market price on the measurement date, under APB No. 25, the Company had not been required to recognize compensation expense in connection with the grant of the option. The fair value of the option was being recognized as compensation expense for purposes of calculating pro forma net income and pro forma earnings per share as required by FASB Statement No.123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” The fair value for the option was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option valuation model. For purposes of pro forma disclosures displayed in Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Share-Based Compensation, the estimated fair value at the date of grant was $4.3 million for the option and was being amortized to expense over the option’s vesting period, which had been estimated at nine years. Effective with the recapitalization plan this option was terminated (see Note 1 - Description of Business and Recapitalization Plan).

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Stock options generally vest over five years in 20% increments from the date of grant and expire 10 years from the date of grant. As of March 30, 2008, there were 1,627,888 shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to future stock option grants. The stock option activity during the 2008 fiscal year is presented in the following table:

   
Options
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in 000's)
 
Outstanding as of April 1, 2007
   
1,507,586
 
$
4.84
             
Granted
   
94,000
   
10.13
             
Exercised
   
(129,168
)
 
3.77
             
Forfeited or expired
   
(40,363
)
 
2.89
             
Outstanding as of March 30, 2008
   
1,432,055
 
$
5.28
   
4.9
 
$
1,648
 

Options to purchase Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are combined in the table above. The aggregate intrinsic value is based on the Company’s closing stock price of $5.25 and $6.70 for Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, respectively, as of the last trading day of the period ended March 30, 2008. The total intrinsic value for stock options exercised during the 2008 fiscal year was $778,000. During the 2008 fiscal year, the total fair value of options vested was $225,000.

The non-vested stock option activity during the 2008 fiscal year is presented in the following table:

   
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Fair Value
 
Nonvested, April 1, 2007
   
126,696
 
$
3.68
 
Granted
   
94,000
   
5.02
 
Vested
   
(55,196
)
 
4.07
 
Forfeited
   
(5,300
)
 
4.91
 
Nonvested, March 30, 2008
   
160,200
   
4.71
 

As of March 30, 2008, total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options was $635,000, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.9 years.

The Company issues new shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options.

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Additional information regarding options outstanding as of March 30, 2008, is as follows:

   
Options Outstanding 
 
Options Exercisable 
 
Range of Exercise Price
 
Shares 
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years) 
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price 
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price 
 
Under $3
   
445,750
   
1.50
 
$
2.29
   
445,750
 
$
1.50
 
$3.00 to $4.490
   
306,000
   
3.75
   
4.10
   
306,000
   
3.75
 
$4.50 to $5.99
   
1,250
   
3.15
   
4.55
   
1,250
   
3.15
 
$6.00 to $7.50
   
373,755
   
7.33
   
7.00
   
364,755
   
7.32
 
$7.51 to $10.00
   
305,300
   
8.18
   
8.73
   
154,100
   
7.56
 
$0.00 to $10.00
   
1,432,055
   
4.93
   
5.28
   
1,271,855
   
4.45
 

Stock Award

During the year ended March 31, 2006 the Founder transferred 974,150 shares of Class B common stock to certain executives. The fair market value of these shares of Class B Common Stock transferred by the Founder was $8.2 million and is treated as a contribution to the Company’s capital with the offsetting charge as compensation expense.

7. Employee Retirement Plan

Effective January 1, 1997, the Company adopted the Sport Chalet, Inc. Employee Retirement Savings Plan (the “401(k) Plan”). All employees who have completed three months of service and are 21 years of age or older are eligible to participate. Employees may contribute from 2% to 100% of their eligible earnings or the government limit (whichever is less). The Company matches 25% of the first 4% of employee pre-tax earnings deferred into the 401(k) Plan. The Company expense related to this plan was $115,000, $114,000 and $110,000 for fiscal years 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

8. Other Accrued Expenses

Other accrued expenses consist of the following, in thousands:

   
March 30,
 
April 1,
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
           
Amount due to customers 
 
$
5,861
 
$
4,746
 
Accrued sales tax 
   
2,837
   
2,870
 
Self-insurance accruals 
   
1,062
   
1,182
 
Other 
   
3,494
   
6,783
 
Other accrued expenses 
 
$
13,254
 
$
15,581
 

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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

9. Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

A summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations follows (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts).

   
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
Fiscal 2008
                         
Net sales 
 
$
91,554
 
$
97,669
 
$
116,558
 
$
96,753
 
Gross profit 
   
26,153
   
29,710
   
35,247
   
25,443
 
Income (loss) from operations 
   
(756
)
 
1,608
   
(655
)
 
(4,317
)
Net income (loss)  
   
(664
)
 
739
   
(682
)
 
(2,755
)
Basic earnings (loss) per share 
   
(0.05
)
 
0.05
   
(0.05
)
 
(0.20
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share 
 
$
(0.05
$
0.05
 
$
(0.05
$
(0.20
)
                           
 
   
First
Quarter 
 
 
Second
Quarter
 
 
Third
Quarter
 
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
Fiscal 2007
                         
Net sales 
 
$
84,418
 
$
91,303
 
$
114,683
 
$
97,806
 
Gross profit 
   
24,749
   
29,360
   
37,231
   
28,681
 
Income from operations 
   
920
   
2,800
   
6,929
   
1,596
 
Net income  
   
530
   
1,682
   
4,005
   
881
 
Basic earnings per share 
   
0.04
   
0.12
   
0.29
   
0.06
 
Diluted earnings per share 
 
$
0.04
 
$
0.12
 
$
0.28
 
$
0.06
 
 
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Sport Chalet, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
SPORT CHALET, INC.
(Registrant)

Date: June 24, 2008
By:
/s/ Howard K. Kaminsky
 
   
Howard K. Kaminsky, Executive Vice President -
 
   
Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
 
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Howard K. Kaminsky, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, to sign and execute on behalf of the undersigned any and all amendments to this report, and to perform any acts necessary in order to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requested and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or their or his or her substitutes, shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

  Date: June 24, 2008
Craig L. Levra, Chairman,
 
Chief Executive Officer and President
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
   
/s/ Howard K. Kaminsky
  Date: June 24, 2008
Howard K. Kaminsky, Executive Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
   
/s/ John R. Attwood
  Date: June 24, 2008
John R. Attwood, Director
 
   
/s/ Donald J. Howard
  Date: June 24, 2008
Donald J. Howard, Director
 
   
/s/ Al D. McCready
  Date: June 24, 2008
Al D. McCready, Director
 
   
/s/ Eric S. Olberz
  Date: June 24, 2008
Eric S. Olberz, Director
 
   
  Date: June 24, 2008
Frederick H. Schneider, Director
 

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Exhibit Index

Number
Description
 
     
3.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
(1)
     
3.2
Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
(2)
     
3.3
Bylaws, of Sport Chalet, Inc., as amended as of November 5, 2007.
(3)
     
4.1
Form of Certificate for the Class A Common Stock.
(4)
     
4.2
Form of Certificate for the Class B Common Stock.
(4)
     
10.1
1992 Incentive Award Plan.
(5)
     
10.2
2004 Equity Incentive Plan.
(6)
     
10.3*
Form of Director and Officer Indemnification Agreement.
(21)
     
10.4
Lease for La Cañada stores dated as of September 1, 1992, between the Company and La Cañada Properties, Inc.
(7)
     
10.5
Amendment to Lease for La Cañada stores dated as of June 12, 2006, between the Company and La Cañada Properties, Inc.
(21)
     
10.6
Lease for La Cañada store dated as of January 11, 2008, between the Company and La Cañada Properties, Inc.
     
10.7
Lease for Huntington Beach store dated as of August 25, 1994, between the Company and Huntington Beach Properties, Inc.
(8)
     
10.8
Amendment to Lease for Huntington Beach store dated as of June 12, 2006, between the Company and Huntington Beach Properties, Inc.
(21)
     
10.9
Lease for Porter Ranch store dated as of May 7, 1999, between the Company and North San Fernando Valley Properties, Inc.
(9)
     
10.10
Lease for La Cañada offices dated as of October 1, 2002, between the Company and La Cañada Properties, Inc.
(10)
     
10.11
Business Loan Agreement dated as of June 19, 1998, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A.
(11)
     
10.12
Amendment No. 2 to Business Loan Agreement dated as of June 19,1998, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A.
(12)
     
10.13
Amendment No. 3 to Business Loan Agreement dated as of November 20, 2001, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A.
(13)
     
10.14
Amendment No. 4 to Business Loan Agreement dated as of June 10, 2002, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A.
(14)
     
10.15
Amendment No. 5 to Loan Agreement dated as of September 25, 2003, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A.
(15)
     
10.16
Amendment No. 6 to Loan Agreement dated as of September 30, 2006, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A.
(16)
     
10.17
Amendment No. 7 to Loan Agreement dated as of March 31, 2007, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A.
(21)
     
10.18
Amendment No. 8 to Loan Agreement dated as of April 19, 2007, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A.
(23)
     
10.19
Loan Agreement dated as of August 31, 2007, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A.
(24)
     
10.20
Security Agreement dated August 31, 2007, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A.
(24)

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Exhibit Index

Number
Description
 
     
10.21
Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated June 20, 2008, between the Company, together with each of the other Obligated Parties party thereto from time to time, certain financial institutions, as Lenders thereunder, and Bank of America, N.A., as Agent.
     
10.22
Pledge Agreement dated June 20, 2008, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for the Lenders.
     
10.23
Secured Continuing Guaranty dated June 20, 2008, by Sport Chalet Value Services, LLC in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for the Lenders.
     
10.24
Website Security Agreement and Power of Attorney dated June 20, 2008, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for the Lenders.
     
10.25
Post Closing Agreement dated June 20, 2008, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A. , as administrative agent for the Lenders.
     
10.26
Trademark Security Agreement dated June 20, 2008, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A. , as administrative agent for the Lenders.
     
10.27*
Employment Agreement dated as of April 1, 2000, between the Company and Norbert J. Olberz.
(17)
     
10.28*
Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement dated as of December 9, 2005, between the Company and Norbert J. Olberz.
(18)
     
10..29*
Employment Agreement dated as of November 15, 2002, between the Company and Craig L. Levra.
(19)
     
10.30*
Employment Agreement dated as of November 15, 2002, between the Company and Howard K. Kaminsky.
(19)
     
10.31*
Employment Agreement dated as of November 15, 2002, between the Company and Dennis D. Trausch.
(19)
     
10.32*
Employment Agreement dated as of March 31, 2008, between the Company and Thomas H. Tennyson.
     
10.33*
Form of letter agreement re acceleration of vesting of options between the Company and certain of its executive officers and key employees.
(22)
     
14.1
Code of Conduct
(20)
     
23.1
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
     
24.1
Power of attorney (see signature page).
 
     
31.1
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.2
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
Filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
     
*
Constitute management contracts, or compensatory plans or arrangements, which are required to be filed pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
 
     
(1)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration Statement No. 33-53120).
 
     
(2)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's current report on From 8-K filed on September 22, 2005.
 
     

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Exhibit Index

Number
Description
 
     
(3)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Quarterly report on Form 10-Q fpr the quarter ended September 30, 2007
 
     
(4)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2 to the Company’s Registration of Certain Classes of Securities on Form 8-A (Registration Statement No. 000-20736).
 
     
(5)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration Statement No. 33-53120).
 
     
(6)
Incorporated by reference to Appendix D to the Company's definitive proxy statement for the 2005 annual meeting of stockholders.
 
     
(7)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration Statement No. 33-53120).
 
     
(8)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994.
 
     
(9)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999.
 
     
(10)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
 
     
(11)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998.
 
(12)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
 
     
(13)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2001.
 
     
(14)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.55 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002.
 
     
(15)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003.
 
     
(16)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 3, 2005
 
     
(17)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000.
 
     
(18)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 9, 2005
 
     
(19)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2002.
 
     
(20)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to Amendment No.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.
 
     
(21)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3, 10.5, 10.7 and 10.16 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 1, 2007.
 
     
(22)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 3, 2006.
 
     
(23)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 1, 2007.
 
     
(24)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 31, 2007.
 

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Exhibit 10.6

RETAIL LEASE

between

LA CAÑADA PROPERTIES, INC.,

a California corporation,

as Landlord

and

SPORT CHALET, INC.,

a Delaware corporation,

as Tenant

La Cañada, California



TABLE OF CONTENTS

   
Page
     
1.
Premises
2
2.
Improvements
2
3.
Term of this Lease; Options to Extend the Term
2
4.
Rent
4
5.
Taxes and Assessments
5
6.
Utilities
6
7.
Uses
6
8.
Tenant’s Alterations, Additions or Improvements
8
9.
Common Areas
9
10.
Common Area Expenses
10
11.
Maintenance
11
12.
Insurance
13
13.
Indemnity
14
14.
Damage and Destruction
14
15.
Condemnation
15
16.
Assignment and Subletting
15
17.
Subordination and Attornment
16
18.
Tenant Defaults
17
19.
Landlord Defaults
18
20.
Tenant’s Property; Surrender; Holding Over
18
21.
Agreements
19
22.
Quiet Enjoyment
19
23.
Estoppel Statements
19
24.
Force Majeure
19
25.
Signs
19
26.
Real Estate Brokers
19
27.
Memorandum of Lease
19
28.
Notices
19
29.
Attorneys’ Fees
19
30.
Waiver
19
31.
Lease Binding Upon Successors
19
32.
Interpretation
20
33.
Interest
20
34.
Invalidity
20
35.
Time of the Essence
20
36.
Governing Law
20
37.
Approvals
20
38.
Counterparts
20
39.
Expedited Dispute Resolution
20
40.
Termination of Existing Lease
20
41.
Renaming of Sport Chalet Drive
21
42.
Waiver of Consequential Damages
21
 

 
43.
Entire Agreement
21

Exhibit A - Site Plan
Exhibit B - Legal Description of the Shopping Center
Exhibit C - Construction of Premises
Exhibit D - Approved Tenant Exterior Sign Specifications
Exhibit E - List of Existing Exclusives
Exhibit F - Memorandum of Lease
Exhibit G - Form of Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement



RETAIL LEASE

THIS RETAIL LEASE (this “Lease”) dated as of January 11, 2008, is entered into by and between LA CAÑADA PROPERTIES, INC., a California corporation (“Landlord”) and SPORT CHALET, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Tenant”).

BASIC LEASE PROVISIONS

Premises Address:
Premises at an address to be determined within the Shopping Center to be commonly known as “La Cañada Flintridge Town Center”, located at the northeast corner of Angeles Crest Highway and Foothill Boulevard, in La Cañada, California.
   
Lease Term:
Initial Term” from the “Commencement Date” (as hereinafter defined) through the January 31 first occurring following the expiration of one hundred twenty (120) full months after the Commencement Date, with options to extend the Term for three (3) “Option Terms” (as hereinafter defined) of sixty (60) months each.

Minimum Rent:

Period of Term
 
Minimum Rent
Commencement Date-Month 60
 
1/12th of $18.00 per square foot of Premises Floor Area
Month 61-Expiration of Initial Term
 
1/12th of $19.80 per square foot of Premises Floor Area
First Option Term
 
1/12th of $22.74 per square foot of Premises Floor Area
Second Option Term
 
1/12th of $24.84 per square foot of Premises Floor Area
Third Option Term
 
1/12th of $27.84 per square foot of Premises Floor Area*
     
*Minimum Rent during the Third Option Term shall equal the greater of (i) $27.84 per square foot of Premises Floor Area, or (ii) the “Fair Market Rental Rate” (as hereinafter defined) as of the commencement of the Third Option Term as determined in accordance with Section 3(c)(ii) below.
 
Percentage Rent:
Ten percent (10%) of Tenant’s annual “Gross Sales” for any “Fiscal Year” (as such terms are hereinafter defined) to the extent annual Gross Sales for such Fiscal Year exceed $13,500,000.00 up to $17,000,000.00 in annual Gross Sales, plus eight percent (8%) of annual Gross Sales for any such Fiscal Year to the extent annual Gross Sales for such Fiscal Year exceed $17,000,000.00.
   
Security Deposit:
None
   
Permitted Use:
Display and retail sale and lease of sporting equipment and apparel as are from time to time sold and leased in similar sized retail stores operated by Tenant in Southern California under the trade name “Sport Chalet” and for no other use or purpose, subject to the provisions of Sections 7 and 16 below.
   
Approximate Floor
 
Area of the Premises:
45,000 square feet exclusive of the “Mezzanine” and the “Side Yard” (as such terms are hereinafter defined).
 
Address of Landlord:
Address of Tenant:
   
For Delivery By U.S. Mail:
Sport Chalet, Inc.
La Cañada Properties, Inc.
One Sport Chalet Drive
P.O. Box 376
La Cañada, CA 91011
La Cañada, CA 91011
Attn: Mr. Dennis Trausch
 
For Delivery Other than By U.S. Mail:
La Cañada Properties, Inc.
800 Foothill Boulevard
La Cañada, CA 91011
 
Tenant’s Trade Name:  Sport Chalet
 
Exhibits:
A
Site Plan
B
Legal Description of the Shopping Center
C
Construction of Premises
 
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D
Approved Tenant Exterior Sign Specifications
E
Presently Existing Exclusives
F
Memorandum of Lease
G
Form of Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement

1. PREMISES.

(a) Landlord leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Landlord certain premises (the “Premises”) consisting of all or part of a building (the “Building”) either existing or to be constructed pursuant to this Lease approximately in the area shown on the “Site Plan” attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, which Building contains or shall contain approximately forty-five thousand (45,000) square feet of “Floor Area” (as hereinafter defined), together with certain improvements (the “Improvements”) located therein, for the “Term” (as hereinafter defined), at the rental, and upon the terms, conditions and provisions set forth in this Lease. The Premises is a part of a larger “Shopping Center” located in the City of La Cañada, County of Los Angeles, State of California, shown on Exhibit A and legally described on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. As used herein, the term “Floor Area” shall mean all areas from time to time available, or held for the exclusive use and occupancy of occupants or future occupants of the Shopping Center (including, without limitation, mezzanines used for the customer accessible display or sale of merchandise, provided that mezzanines used for storage or display of merchandise which is not accessible to customers shall not be included in Floor Area), measured from the exterior surface of exterior walls and from the center of interior demising partitions. Floor Area shall not include any areas used for truck parking, loading or unloading, trash storage or sidewalk. The Premises shall be constructed with a mezzanine (the “Mezzanine”) for storage and/or display of merchandise which is not accessible to customers; provided, that it is acknowledged and agreed by the parties that the Mezzanine may not be used for office use. Neither the Mezzanine nor the Side Yard shall be deemed to constitute Floor Area under this Lease and Tenant shall not be liable for payment of rent or additional charges with respect to the Mezzanine or Side Yard. The parties agree and acknowledge that the Site Plan is not yet final and Landlord shall have the right to make changes to the Site Plan and the Shopping Center from time to time, subject to the provisions of Section 9(c) below.

(b) The Floor Area of the Premises shall be the estimated Floor Area stated in Section 1(a) above, unless and until adjusted pursuant hereto. Either party shall have the right to have a licensed architect measure the Floor Area of the Premises within ninety (90) days following initial occupancy by Tenant. If either party determines that the actual Floor Area of the Premises varies from that set forth in Section 1(a), such party (the “Recalculating Party”) shall give notice to the other party of the Recalculating Party’s determination of the actual Floor Area of the Premises, together with reasonably detailed supporting documentation for the making of such determination. The other party shall have the right to confirm such calculation. In the event of a deviation from the Floor Area set forth in Section 1(a) above, then such agreed upon amount of Floor Area shall be the Floor Area of the Premises for all purposes of this Lease and all calculations under this Lease which vary depending upon the amount of Floor Area within the Premises (including, without limitation, monthly Minimum Rent), shall be appropriately retroactively and prospectively adjusted, and any appropriate adjustment payment from one party to the other based upon such Floor Area shall be made within thirty (30) days of such agreement upon such Floor Area and the parties shall execute an amendment to this Lease confirming the Floor Area; provided, however, that unless specifically otherwise hereafter approved in writing by Tenant, in no event shall the Floor Area of the Premises for purposes of this Lease be deemed to contain more than forty-five thousand five hundred (45,500) square feet of Floor Area.

(c) The Premises shall also include, without such space being deemed to constitute Floor Area and without Tenant having to pay rental therefor, a side yard area adjacent to the Building containing approximately two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of area (the “Side Yard”), approximately in the area shown on Exhibit A, which Side Yard shall contain a swimming pool (the “Pool”) and other ancillary improvements for use as a part of the Premises consistent with the Permitted Use under this Lease, to be constructed as shown on Schedule 1 of Exhibit C attached hereto and in accordance with the terms of Exhibit C attached hereto.

2. IMPROVEMENTS. Landlord shall, at Landlord’s sole cost and expense, perform certain work in connection with the construction of the Premises in accordance with Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (“Landlord’s Work”). Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, install all improvements, furniture, trade fixtures, equipment, personal property and inventory in the Premises, except to the extent included in Landlord’s Work (collectively, “Tenant’s Work”) in accordance with Exhibit C attached hereto.

3. TERM OF THIS LEASE; OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE TERM.

(a) (i) The “Term” of this Lease shall be the period commencing upon the “Commencement Date” (as hereinafter defined) and, unless sooner terminated or extended as herein provided, expiring on the January 31 first following the expiration of one hundred twenty (120) full months following the Commencement Date (such January 31 is herein referred to as the “Initial Term Expiration Date”). As used herein, the term “Commencement Date” shall mean the date which is the earlier to occur of (A) the date Tenant opens to the public for business from the Premises, or (B) one hundred twenty (120) days after the “Substantial Completion Date” (as defined in Exhibit C). Landlord’s current good faith estimate is that the Substantial Completion Date shall occur on or about June 1, 2008.

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(ii) Landlord shall provide Tenant with written notice at least sixty (60) days prior to the then estimated Delivery Date which notice shall specify the then estimated Substantial Completion Date (the “Estimated Substantial Completion Date”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, (1) if the actual Delivery Date is earlier than the Estimated Substantial Completion Date, then Tenant shall have the right to defer acceptance of delivery of the Premises until the Estimated Substantial Completion Date, in which case it shall be deemed that the Substantial Completion Date did not occur, for all purposes of this Lease, until such Estimated Substantial Completion Date; and (2) if the actual Substantial Completion Date is later than the Estimated Substantial Completion Date, then Tenant shall be entitled to one (1) day of abatement of Minimum Rent and “Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance” (as hereinafter defined) for each day following the Estimated Substantial Completion Date until the actual Substantial Completion Date.

(b) Tenant and its agents, contractors and employees shall have the right, without any obligation to pay rent or other charge, to enter the Premises for the purpose of performance of Tenant’s Work prior to the Commencement Date and no such entry by Tenant shall be deemed an acceptance of the Premises, provided that any such entry prior to the Substantial Completion Date (i) shall be subject to Landlord’s prior written approval (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) and (ii) shall be coordinated with Landlord’s Work so as to avoid interference with Landlord’s Work. Tenant may use such utilities as are available during the course of such entry for fixturization purposes prior to the Commencement Date. During the course of any entry by Tenant for fixturization purposes prior to the Commencement Date, all terms and conditions of this Lease (but not Tenant’s obligation to make payments in respect of rent or other charges under this Lease) shall apply.

(c) (i) Landlord hereby grants Tenant three (3) separate options (the “Options”) to extend the Term of this Lease for three (3) separate consecutive terms (the “Option Terms”) of five (5) years each, following expiration of the then existing Term, upon all the terms and conditions contained in this Lease, except for the payment of Minimum Rent which shall be as specified in the Basic Lease Provisions with the Fair Market Rental as to the third Option Term Rate determined in accordance with Section 3(c)(ii) below. Tenant shall give written notice of the exercise of each Option to Landlord at least nine (9) months prior to the expiration of the then applicable Term. References in this Lease to the “Term” shall mean the initial Term of this Lease, as the same may be extended by any Option Terms, as applicable.

(ii) (1) If Tenant exercises the Option to extend the Term for the third Option Term, the Fair Market Rental Rate for the Premises as of the commencement of the third Option Term for purposes of determining the Minimum Rent for the third Option Term shall be determined as follows. For purposes of this Lease, the “Fair Market Rental Rate” shall mean the fair market rental rate for the Premises as of the commencement of the third Option Term, based on prevailing rentals then being charged to new and renewal tenants in comparable retail projects in the vicinity of the Shopping Center, for comparably improved space of equivalent quality, size and location (or adjusting the rental rate as appropriate for differences therein), taking into account the length of the third Option Term, manner of pass-through of additional rent charges, and any improvements or improvement allowance then being offered.

(2) At least two hundred forty (240) days before the commencement of the third Option Term, Landlord shall deliver written notice to Tenant specifying Landlord’s determination of the Fair Market Rental Rate (“Landlord’s Determination”). Within fifteen (15) days following Tenant’s receipt of such Landlord’s notice specifying Landlord’s Determination of the Fair Market Rental Rate, Tenant shall deliver written notice to Landlord either agreeing with Landlord’s Determination of the Fair Market Rental Rate or disagreeing therewith and specifying Tenant’s determination of the Fair Market Rental Rate (“Tenant’s Determination”). In the event Tenant so disagrees with Landlord’s Determination of the Fair Market Rental Rate, then Landlord and Tenant shall promptly meet and endeavor in good faith to reach agreement upon the Fair Market Rental Rate for the third Option Term. In the event Landlord and Tenant are unable to agree upon the Fair Market Rental Rate prior to two hundred (200) days before the commencement of the third Option Term, Landlord and Tenant shall each appoint, by written notice delivered to the other prior to one hundred ninety (190) days before the commencement of the third Option Term, a real estate appraiser who is a member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers (or its equivalent) and who has significant current experience appraising rental rates for commercial real property in the vicinity of the Premises, to participate in the determination of the Fair Market Rental Rate. The two appraisers so appointed shall be instructed to appoint, within twenty (20) days thereafter, a third appraiser who is similarly qualified. If either Landlord or Tenant fails timely to appoint a qualified appraiser as provided above, then the determination of Fair Market Rental Rate to be made hereunder shall be made solely by such qualified appraiser as may have been appointed by the other party, and such determination of the Fair Market Rental Rate by such sole appraiser shall be binding upon both Landlord and Tenant. If the two appraisers appointed by Landlord and Tenant cannot agree on the appointment of a third appraiser within the time period provided, either Landlord or Tenant may seek the appointment of the same by the presiding judge for the Superior Court with jurisdiction over the area including the Premises. Such appraisers shall work together and share information in their efforts to determine and agree upon the Fair Market Rental Rate. The Fair Market Rental Rate shall be determined in accordance with the procedure set forth below.

(3) The role of the appraisers shall be to select from Landlord’s Determination and Tenant’s Determination which is closest to the actual Fair Market Rental Rate as determined by the appraisers. The appraisers shall have no power to adopt a compromise or “middle ground” between the contended Fair Market Rental Rates submitted by the parties or to adopt any Fair Market Rental Rate other than the contended Fair Market Rental Rate submitted by the party which is closest to the appraisers’ determinations as to actual Fair Market Rental Rate (and if the difference between each of the contended Fair Market Rental Rates submitted by the parties and the Fair Market Rental Rate determined by the appraisers is the same, the average of Landlord’s Determination and Tenant’s Determination shall be adopted). If the appraisers do not agree upon the actual Fair Market Rental Rate, then each appraiser shall determine which of Landlord’s Determination or Tenant’s Determination is closest to the actual Fair Market Rental Rate determined by such appraiser and the contended Fair Market Rental Rate so selected by at least two of the appraisers shall be the Fair Market Rental Rate. The Fair Market Rental Rate as so determined by the appraisers as provided herein shall be binding upon both Landlord and Tenant as the Fair Market Rental Rate, which rate shall be used for purposes of determination of the Minimum Rent payable during the third Option Term.

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(4) Landlord and Tenant will use all reasonable diligence to cause their appointed appraisers to perform in good faith and in a timely manner in order to make the determination of the Fair Market Rental Rate on or before the commencement of the third Option Term. In the event such appraisers do not make such determination prior to the commencement of the third Option Term, the Lease shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect until such determination is made, and Tenant shall pay Minimum Rent during such period based upon calculation of Fair Market Rental Rate using the amount asserted by Landlord to be the Fair Market Rental Rate. Upon the determination by such appraisers of the Fair Market Rental Rate, the excess (if any) of the amount paid to Landlord by Tenant as provided above over the Minimum Rent as so determined hereunder applicable to the period from the commencement of the third Option Term to the date on which the Fair Market Rental Rate was so determined shall be credited by Landlord against the Minimum Rent next due from Tenant. The payment by Tenant of Minimum Rent based upon the greater of the amount specified in the Basic Lease Provisions or the amount of the Fair Market Rental Rate as so determined shall commence on the first day of the month following the date of such determination (but not earlier than the commencement of the third Option Term), and in addition to such monthly installments of Minimum Rent, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the deficiency, if any, in the amount earlier paid by Tenant as Minimum Rent based on Landlord’s asserted Fair Market Rental Rate in relation to the amount ultimately determined hereunder as the Minimum Rent for the third Option Term. Landlord and Tenant shall each bear the costs and fees of the appraiser appointed by each of them and shall share equally the cost of the third appraiser.

4. RENT.

(a) Tenant shall pay Landlord “Minimum Rent” during the Term in the amounts specified in the Basic Lease Provisions.. Minimum Rent for any partial month occurring during the Term shall be prorated based upon the number of days within such month. Minimum Rent shall be paid in monthly installments, in advance, on the first day of each calendar month, but if the date on which Tenant’s obligation for the payment of Minimum Rent commences is not the first day of a month, then that portion of such Minimum Rent which is attributable to the days in that month from the first date for which Minimum Rent is due until the end of that month shall be paid on the first date for which Minimum Rent is due.

(b) (i) Commencing with the Commencement Date, Tenant shall pay as “Percentage Rent” for each fiscal year of Tenant during the Term (which fiscal year is presently April 1 to March 31, and is herein referred to as the “Fiscal Year”), an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of annual Gross Sales from the Premises for any Fiscal Year to the extent annual Gross Sales for such Fiscal Year exceed $13,500,000.00 up to $17,000,000.00 in annual Gross Sales, plus eight percent (8%) of annual Gross Sales from the Premises for any such Fiscal Year to the extent annual Gross Sales for such Fiscal Year exceed $17,000,000.00.

(ii) As used herein, “Gross Sales” means the total gross receipts of all merchandise sold or leased including the charges for all services performed by Tenant or by any subtenant, licensee or concessionaire, wholesale or retail, cash, credit, or otherwise, including, without limitation, the value of all consideration other than money received therefor (except for trade-ins which are intended for resale by Tenant from the Premises): (1) where the orders originate, in, at, from or arising out of the use of the Premises, whether delivery or performance is made from the Premises or from some other place and regardless of the place of bookkeeping for, payment of, or collection of any account, and (2) which Tenant, or any subtenant, licensee or concessionaire, in the customary course of its business, would attribute to its operations at the Premises. Excluded from Gross Sales are: (I) any exchange or transfer of merchandise between stores or warehouses of Tenant or any subtenant, licensee or concessionaire made solely for the convenient operation of Tenant’s or any subtenant’s, licensee’s or concessionaire’s business and not to consummate a sale made in or from the Premises; (II) returns to shippers or manufacturers; (III) cash or credit refunds to customers on transactions otherwise included in Gross Sales; (IV) sales of fixtures and equipment, which are not stock for sale or trade; (V) sales, luxury or excise taxes, gross receipt taxes, and other taxes now or hereafter imposed upon the sale or value of merchandise or services, whether added separately to the selling price of the merchandise or services and collected from customers or included in the retail selling price; (VI) the sums and credits received in settlement of claims for loss or damage to merchandise; (VII) receipts from public telephones, vending machines, ticket sales (including, without limitation, tickets to sporting or other entertainment events and/or ski lift and/or travel package tickets) to the extent paid to a third party operator or venue or if sold by Tenant at no or nominal profit, and fees for fishing, hunting or other sporting licenses paid to governmental authorities; (VIII) interest, carrying charges, or other finance charges in respect of sales made on credit; (IX) sales to employees at a discount, not exceeding three percent (3%) of total Gross Sales in any Fiscal Year; (X) accounts receivable, not to exceed three percent (3%) of Gross Sales in any Fiscal Year, which have been determined to be uncollectible for federal income tax purposes during such Fiscal Year, provided, however, that if any such amounts are actually collected in a later Fiscal Year, such amount so collected shall be included in the Gross Sales for such later Fiscal Year; (XI) sublease rents or other consideration received in connection with an assignment, sublease, license, concession or other grant of a right of occupancy with respect to any portion of the Premises; (XII) sales of merchandise ordered by catalogue regardless of place of order or delivery; and (XIII) charges paid to all credit card companies.

(iii) Tenant shall furnish Landlord within sixty (60) days after the end of each Fiscal Year during the Term, a statement, certified by Tenant, setting forth the Gross Sales made during such Fiscal Year including a calculation of any Percentage Rent owing for such Fiscal Year together with a payment of the amount of any Percentage Rent owing for such Fiscal Year.

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(iv) During the Term, Tenant shall keep at the Premises or at its home or regional office, complete, accurate books of account and records with respect to the business conducted in or from the Premises and shall retain such books and records and reasonable supporting documentation for at least two (2) years from the end of the period to which they are applicable. Landlord’s acceptance of Percentage Rent shall be without prejudice to Landlord’s examination and audit rights. Landlord may at any reasonable time during normal business hours, upon ten (10) days’ prior notice to Tenant, cause a complete audit to be made of such books, records and other materials which Tenant is required to retain (including, without limitation, the books and records of any subtenant, licensee or concessionaire) for all or any part of the two (2) years immediately preceding the giving of such notice. Landlord may require Tenant to produce such information about such books and records as is necessary for a proper examination and audit thereof and to make such books and records available to Landlord for examination and audit; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Lease shall be deemed to provide Landlord with the right to review any of Tenant’s records with respect to any other store locations other than as may be necessary for determination of Gross Sales from the Premises. Any such audit shall be conducted in a manner so as to minimize interference with Tenant’s business operations. If such audit discloses any underpayment by Tenant of Percentage Rent, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the amount of such underpayment within thirty (30) days following Tenant’s receipt of such audit. If such audit discloses any overpayment by Tenant of Percentage Rent, Landlord shall refund to Tenant the amount of such overpayment together with delivery to Tenant of such audit. If such audit discloses that Tenant’s annual statement of Gross Sales understates Gross Sales made during the applicable Fiscal Year by three percent (3%) or more, Tenant shall pay Landlord within thirty (30) days after demand, Landlord’s reasonable cost in conducting such audit (as evidenced by invoices or other reasonable supporting documents delivered to Tenant). Landlord shall not conduct such an audit of Tenant’s records more than once in any given Fiscal Year. Failure of Landlord to conduct such an audit within two (2) years following submission to Landlord of the applicable annual Gross Sales statement shall constitute the waiver by Landlord of any right to audit Gross Sales specified within such annual Gross Sales statement. Any information obtained by Landlord as a result of any such audit shall be held in strict confidence by Landlord, except that such information may be disclosed by Landlord to a proposed lender or purchaser with respect to a prospective sale or financing of the Shopping Center or when Landlord is required to comply with lawful orders of a court or governmental agency.

(v) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, if Tenant during the Term of this Lease operates or causes or permits to be operated a “Sport Chalet” store (or a store operating under such other trade name under which the majority of current “Sport Chalet” stores are then operating) within the city boundaries of Glendale, Eagle Rock or Pasadena (as such city boundaries exist as of the date hereof), and the Gross Sales from the Premises are reduced following the opening of such other store, then the Percentage Rent thereafter payable under this Lease during such period as such other store is operating within such city boundaries shall be the greater of (1) the amount of Percentage Rent payable under this Lease for the year preceding the opening of such other store, or (2) the Percentage Rent due without regard to the provisions of this clause (v).

(c) All amounts payable by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to this Lease other than Minimum Rent, including, without limitation, Percentage Rent and “Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance” (as hereinafter defined), shall be deemed to constitute “Additional Rent”. For purposes of this Lease, “Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance” shall mean the aggregate of (i) Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, (ii) Tenant’s Share of Taxes pursuant to Section 5 below, and (iii) Tenant’s Share of insurance costs pursuant to Section 12(a) below. References in this Lease to “Rent” shall mean Minimum Rent and Additional Rent.

(d) Tenant acknowledges that the late payment by Tenant to Landlord of any sums due under this Lease will cause Landlord to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease, the exact amount of such costs being extremely difficult and impracticable to fix. Such costs include, without limitation, processing and accounting charges, and late charges that may be imposed on Landlord by the terms of any encumbrance or note secured by all or any portion of the Shopping Center. Therefore, if Tenant fails to pay any rent within ten (10) days of the due date under this Lease for any reason, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, as additional rent, the sum of five percent (5%) of the overdue amount as a late charge; provided, however, that as to the initial such late payment in any twelve (12) consecutive calendar month period during the Term, such late charge shall not be payable unless such failure to pay when due is not cured within five (5) days after Tenant’s receipt of written notice thereof from Landlord. Landlord’s acceptance of any late charge shall not constitute a waiver of Tenant’s default with respect to the overdue amount or prevent Landlord from exercising any of the other rights and remedies available to Landlord under this Lease, at law or in equity.

(e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Landlord hereby agrees that Tenant shall not be obligated to pay in excess of the “Cap Amount” (as hereinafter defined) for Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance during the Term. As used herein, the “Cap Amount” shall mean Six Dollars ($6.00) per square foot of Premises Floor Area per annum during the period prior to the expiration of the initial calendar year of the Term (prorated for any partial year including the Commencement Date), and such Cap Amount shall be increased five percent (5%) per annum (calculated on a cumulative and compounding basis) over the prior year’s Cap Amount from and after the expiration of the initial calendar year during the Term; except that the Cap Amount for the initial year of the first Option Term (if the Term is extended by the first Option Term) shall be the actual amount of Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance during such year. Such limitation on Tenant’s obligation for Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance shall be calculated as if Tenant’s obligation for Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance were paid during any period of time in which Tenant’s obligation to make payments in respect of Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance is suspended and/or abated pursuant to this Lease.

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5. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS.

(a) Landlord shall pay, on or before the due date, all taxes and assessments levied against the Shopping Center (including, without limitation, the land underlying the Shopping Center) during the Term.

(b) Tenant shall pay to Landlord, as additional rent, “Tenant’s Share” (as hereinafter defined) of the real estate taxes, general and special assessments and other governmental charges (collectively, “Taxes”) levied upon and assessed against the Shopping Center, for each tax year of the Term from and after the Commencement Date; provided, however, impact or development fees in connection with development of the Shopping Center shall not be included within the definition of Taxes. Such taxes shall be payable by the later to occur of (i) thirty (30) days following Tenant’s receipt from Landlord of the applicable Tax bill together with a calculation of the amount of such Tax owing by Tenant in accordance with this Section 6, and (ii) fourteen (14) days prior to delinquency. Following written request from Tenant, Landlord shall furnish Tenant with proof of payment of Taxes. In the event of assessments which may be paid in installments by reason of bonding or otherwise, Landlord may elect to make payment under the installment plan. In any event, Tenant’s payment obligations under this Section shall be as if Landlord made payment over the longest period of time permitted by the assessment and Tenant shall bear no liability as to installments which are not due during the Term of this Lease.

(c) For purposes of this Section 5, “Tenant’s Share” is defined as a fraction, the numerator of which is the Floor Area within the Premises and the denominator of which is the Floor Area within the Shopping Center (provided that, except as set forth in this subparagraph (c), in no event shall such denominator be less than the amount of Floor Area shown within the building areas of the Shopping Center on the Site Plan). Such computation shall be made separately for each tax year.

(d) Should the first or final tax year occurring during the Term include a period of time prior to or following the Term, as applicable, Tenant shall be responsible to Landlord for a pro rata portion of its tax obligation as described herein, based on the portion of such tax year included in the Term of this Lease. This Section includes Tenant’s total responsibility for Taxes for the Shopping Center, including, without limitation, for the Common Areas thereof.

(e) There shall be excluded from the tax bill to which Tenant contributes for the purposes of computing Tenant’s Share (i) income, excess profits, estate, business, inheritance, succession, documentary transfer, franchise, capital, or similar taxes or assessments upon Landlord (as opposed to the Shopping Center or portions thereof); (ii) special taxes and assessments to pay for the initial construction of the Shopping Center or of off-site improvements (including, without limitation, sewer and/or street improvements) that serve the Shopping Center and are required as a condition to the development of the Shopping Center; and (iii) any increase in Taxes resulting from the second (2nd) or any subsequent “change in ownership” (as defined in Division 1, Part 0.5, Chapter 2 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code) of all or any part of the Shopping Center occurring during any of (1) the initial five (5) years of the Term, (2) the remainder of the Initial Term after the expiration of the initial five (5) years of the Term, and/or (3) any Option Term.

(f) Any rebates, refunds, or abatements of Taxes received by Landlord (net of Landlord’s reasonable costs to obtain the same) subsequent to payment of the applicable Taxes by Tenant shall, to the extent attributable to Tenant’s Share of any such Taxes previously paid by Tenant, be refunded to Tenant on a pro rata basis within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof by Landlord or credited against Tenant’s next payment of Taxes if such credit will be applied within such thirty (30)-day period. Any such rebate, refund or abatement realized by Landlord (net of Landlord’s reasonable costs to obtain the same) prior to payment by Tenant shall result in an immediate reduction in the Taxes upon which Tenant’s Share is calculated.

(g) Tenant shall have such rights to contest in good faith the validity or amount of Taxes as are permitted by law, either in its own name or in the name of Landlord (if required by the taxing authority), in either case with Landlord’s reasonable cooperation (but at no cost or expense to Landlord), subject to obtaining Landlord’s prior written consent therefor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Any resultant refund, rebate or reduction shall be used first to repay the reasonable expenses of obtaining such relief. Landlord shall provide Tenant with government notices of assessment (or reassessment) in time sufficient to reasonably permit Tenant, at Tenant’s election, to make contest. The term “contest” as used in this Section 5(g) means contest, appeal, abatement or other proceeding, prescribed by applicable law to obtain tax reduction or tax refund, howsoever denominated.

(h) Tenant shall pay prior to delinquency all taxes, assessments, fees and charges imposed on its furniture, trade fixtures, equipment, inventory and other personal property (collectively, “Tenant’s Personal Property”) in the Premises. If any such Tenant’s Personal Property is assessed jointly with the property of Landlord, such assessment shall be reasonably and equitably allocated between Landlord and Tenant.

6. UTILITIES. Landlord shall provide to the Premises at all times necessary utilities services including electric, water, gas, telephone and other necessary utility lines and sewerage lines capable of adequately providing for Tenant’s needs, but in no event of less capacity than specified in Exhibit C attached hereto. Landlord shall cause all such utilities to be separately metered for the Premises and shall be responsible for any utilities hook-up, connection, installation, development, impact or similar fees with respect to the Premises. Tenant shall pay applicable use charges for all such utilities serving the Premises during the Term directly to the applicable utility provider. Landlord shall not be liable for any interruption in utilities service to the Premises due to any cause (other than the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or any of Landlord’s employees, agents or contractors), but Landlord shall reasonably cooperate with Tenant to endeavor to avoid any such interruption in utilities service to the Premises.

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7. USES.

(a) Promptly following the completion of Tenant’s Work, Tenant shall open for business from the Premises for one (1) day for the Permitted Use set forth in the Basic Lease Provisions under the trade name of “Sport Chalet” or such other trade name as is then being used by the majority of Tenant's current “Sport Chalet” stores. Landlord hereby represents and warrants to Tenant that the operation for business from the Premises for the retail sale and/or lease of sporting equipment (including, without limitation, ski, snowboard and diving equipment), sporting goods, sports apparel and active wear (including, without limitation, ski and/or snowboard apparel), and/or athletic footwear will not violate any agreements respecting exclusive use rights or restrictions on use within the Shopping Center or any portion thereof. In the operation of business from the Premises, Tenant shall not permit any waste of the Premises or any objectionable noises, odors or nuisances.

(b) Following such initial opening for business from the Premises, the trade name under which the Premises is operated for business may be changed to an alternate trade name used by the majority of Tenant’s store locations or such other trade name as may be approved in writing by Landlord (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), and the use of the Premises may be changed to an alternate lawful retail use with the prior written consent of Landlord (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); provided, however, that use of the Premises shall not be changed to a use which violates a restriction or covenant of Landlord then in effect respecting exclusivity of use set forth in any lease, occupancy agreement or other agreement setting forth easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions and/or matters of record with respect to all or any other part of the Shopping Center entered into prior to the date of this Lease and which are specified on Exhibit E attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (provided that Landlord shall deliver to Tenant, promptly following any request by Tenant, a list of such then effective restrictions and covenants).

(c) Tenant will be open for business from the Premises during such days and hours as it deems reasonable and practicable in its sole business judgment for the operation of its business. In entering into this Lease, Landlord is not relying upon Tenant’s operation of its business from the Premises for in excess of such one (1) day period. Nothing in this Lease shall be construed to require a business to be continuously operated in the Premises or to require the Premises to be continuously occupied. However, in the event that following such initial opening, the Premises ceases to be operated for a period in excess of one hundred twenty (120) consecutive days or for more than one hundred fifty (150) days in any period of twelve (12) consecutive months (other than any cessation of operations resulting from a casualty, condemnation or other “Force Majeure Event”, as hereinafter defined), Landlord shall thereafter prior to re-opening of the Premises for business have the right to terminate this Lease effective upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to Tenant; provided, however, that in the event Tenant or a Transferee commences operation for business with the general public from the Premises during such sixty (60) day period, then Landlord's election to terminate shall be nullified and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect.

(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Landlord agrees that no other portion of the Shopping Center or any adjacent or contiguous property owned by Landlord or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, Landlord (collectively, any “Adjacent Property”) shall be operated for the primary purpose of, and no other Shopping Center or Adjacent Property occupant shall devote in excess of the lesser of (i) five percent (5%) of the Floor Area within its store, or (ii) one thousand (1,000) square feet of Floor Area within its store, to the sale or lease of sporting equipment or sporting goods (including, without limitation, ski, snowboard and diving equipment), or sports apparel (including, without limitation, ski and/or snowboard apparel) and/or athletic footwear, and Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enforce compliance with the agreements of Landlord set forth in this sentence. The covenants contained in this Section shall terminate if, after the initial opening of the Premises for business pursuant to this Lease, the Premises is not used for the primary purpose of the retail sale of sporting equipment or sporting goods (including, without limitation, ski, snowboard and diving equipment), or sports apparel (including, without limitation, ski and/or snowboard apparel) and/or athletic footwear for a continuous period of one hundred twenty (120) days, unless because of a casualty, condemnation or other Force Majeure Event.

(e) Landlord covenants and agrees that the Shopping Center shall be constructed, leased, operated, maintained and managed as a first class shopping center and that no premises (and no portion of any premises) in the Shopping Center (excluding any existing uses as of the date hereof) shall be used or occupied for any of the following: any unlawful use; funeral establishment; automobile sale, leasing, repair or display establishment or used car lot, including body repair facilities; auction or bankruptcy sale; pawn shop; outdoor circus, carnival or amusement park, or other entertainment facility; bowling alley; primarily pool or billiard establishment; shooting gallery; refinery; adult bookstore or facility selling, renting or displaying pornographic or adult books, literature, or videotapes (materials shall be considered “adult” or “pornographic” for such purpose if the same are not available for sale or rental to children under 18 years old because they explicitly deal with or depict human sexuality), provided that sale, rental or display of such items as an incidental part of a permitted business (from not more than ten percent (10%) of the sales area of such business and so as to constitute less than ten percent (10%) of the gross sales of such business) shall be permitted; massage parlor; any residential use, including but not limited to living quarters, sleeping apartments or lodging rooms; theater; auditorium, meeting hall, ballroom, school or other place of public assembly; unemployment agency; gymnasium, health club, exercise or dance studio; dance hall; cocktail lounge or bar (except as an incident to a permitted restaurant), disco or night club; bingo or similar games of chance, but lottery tickets and other items commonly sold in retail establishments may be sold as an incidental part of business; video game or amusement arcade, except as an incidental part of another primary business: skating or roller rink; car wash, car repair; second hand store, auction house, or flea market; sit-down, full service restaurant in the Shopping Center and located within one hundred feet (100’) of the Premises; or non-retail use (which shall not prohibit in the Shopping Center office use incident to a permitted retail operation or such uses commonly referred to as “quasi-retail” or “service retail” such as by way of example and without limitation, a travel agency, real estate office, insurance agency or accounting service, so long as same do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the Floor Area of the Shopping Center). Tenant shall not use the Premises for any of the foregoing prohibited uses.

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(f) Provided Tenant obtains Landlord’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, Tenant shall have a right to use the roof of the Building for any antennae or other communications equipment or other roof-top mounted equipment as Tenant may deem desirable for the operation of its business; provided, however, that no roof penetrations shall be made without obtaining Landlord’s consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed and may be conditioned on Tenant’s use of Landlord’s designated roofing contractor so long as the fee charged is commercially reasonable for the work performed, and Tenant shall, at its own expense, promptly repair any damage or wear to the roof resulting from such use of Tenant’s equipment and remove such roof-mounted communications equipment at the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease and repair any damage resulting from such removal. Tenant shall coordinate any such roof work with Landlord so as not to impair any roof warranty then in effect.

(g) Landlord shall disclose to Tenant any information Landlord has regarding present and future zoning affecting the Premises and regarding the condition of the Premises, including, structural, mechanical and environmental conditions. If not heretofore provided to Tenant, Landlord shall promptly hereafter deliver to Tenant a copy of the “Phase I” environmental study of the Shopping Center completed on or about November 1, 2006, and a copy of the “Phase II” environmental study of the Shopping Center completed on or about June 17, 1998. Any further invasive testing desired by Tenant with respect to the Shopping Center shall be performed at Tenant’s cost, subject to Landlord’s prior written approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Landlord covenants, represents and warrants that as of the delivery of possession of the Premises to Tenant, the Premises shall not contain any “Hazardous Substances” (as hereinafter defined), and no other part of the Shopping Center shall contain any Hazardous Substances in such quantity as would constitute a violation of applicable federal, state or local governmental laws, statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, orders or other requirements (collectively, any “Laws”) or would adversely affect Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Premises, operation of business from the Premises, or access to or parking serving the Premises. Landlord shall not incorporate or permit or suffer to be incorporated, knowingly or unknowingly, any material containing any Hazardous Substances into the Premises. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent any action by any person other than Tenant and/or any of Tenant’s employees, agents and/or contractors that would cause the Premises to be in violation of applicable Laws relating to Hazardous Substances, or would subject the Premises to any remedial obligations under such Laws. In the event Hazardous Substances are or become located in, upon, under or about the Premises and/or any other portion of the Shopping Center, other than as a result of the acts or omissions of Tenant and/or any of Tenant’s employees, agents and/or contractors, Landlord shall, to the extent required by applicable governmental authorities, remediate such contamination, at no cost to Tenant, upon discovery of such contamination. Each party shall immediately notify the other party in reasonable detail of any existing, pending or threatened regulatory action, third party claims, and/or contamination relating to Hazardous Substances with respect to the Shopping Center of which such notifying party becomes aware (other than by notice from the other party). Landlord shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Tenant from and against any and all damages, claims, actions, penalties, demands, losses, liabilities, costs and/or expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), arising out of or in connection with the presence of Hazardous Substances in, upon, under or about the Premises and/or any other portion of the Shopping Center which are not caused to be so present as a result of the acts or omissions of Tenant and/or any of Tenant’s employees, agents and/or contractors. The obligations of Landlord pursuant to the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence shall survive the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease. As used in this Lease, the term “Hazardous Substance” means any asbestos, petroleum product or by-product or hazardous or toxic substance, material or waste which is or becomes regulated by any local government authority, the State of California or the United States.

(h) Tenant shall not incorporate or permit any material containing any Hazardous Substances to be incorporated into the Premises, provided that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit Tenant's use within the Premises of items in customary amounts customarily used in the operation of a store for the permitted use under this Lease but constituting Hazardous Substances as defined herein (including, by way of example and without limitation, customary cleaning fluids and/or lead diving weights). Tenant shall prevent any action by Tenant and/or any of Tenant’s employees, agents and/or contractors that will cause the Premises to be in violation of applicable Laws relating to Hazardous Substances, or would subject the Premises to any remedial obligations under such Laws. In the event Hazardous Substances are or become located in, upon, under or about the Premises and/or any other portion of the Shopping Center, as a result of the acts or omissions of Tenant and/or any of Tenant’s employees, agents and/or contractors, Tenant shall remediate such contamination, at no cost to Landlord, upon discovery of such contamination. Tenant agrees to immediately notify Landlord in reasonable detail of any existing, pending or threatened regulatory action, third party claims, and/or contamination relating to Hazardous Substances with respect to the Shopping Center resulting from the acts or omissions of Tenant and/or any of Tenant’s employees, agents and/or contractors. Tenant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Landlord from and against any and all damages, claims, actions, penalties, demands, losses, liabilities, costs and/or expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), arising out of or in connection with the presence or release of Hazardous Substances in, upon, under or about the Premises and/or any other portion of the Shopping Center which are caused to be so present or released as a result of the acts or omissions of Tenant and/or any of Tenant’s employees, agents and/or contractors. The obligations of Tenant pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence shall survive the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease.

8. TENANT’S ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS.

(a) Tenant may make non-structural alterations and improvements to the interior of the Premises costing not more than $50,000 per work of alterations and/or improvements, without the prior approval of Landlord. Tenant shall not make any alterations to any structural or exterior portions of the Premises without first obtaining the prior written approval of Landlord, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and shall be deemed granted if Tenant is not notified in writing of a reasonable basis for Landlord’s withholding of such approval within fifteen (15) days of Tenant’s request therefor. Upon the expiration of the Term or sooner termination of this Lease, Tenant may remove its furniture, fixtures and equipment so long as Tenant promptly repairs any damage resulting from such removal. Tenant’s alterations and improvements to the Premises (except Tenant’s trade fixtures, equipment and personal property), shall become Landlord’s property upon expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease, and Landlord will accept the Premises as altered without any obligation upon Tenant to restore the Premises to its former condition; except, however, that Landlord may require removal upon the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease of alterations or improvements made subsequent to performance of Landlord’s Work provided that Landlord may only so require removal of items which Landlord notified Tenant at the time of Landlord’s approval of the installation thereof (or within ten (10) days of Landlord’s first learning of the installation thereof if not requiring Landlord’s approval for installation) that such items would be subject to such requirement for removal, and provided further that in no event shall Tenant be required to remove any of the Tenant’s Work (or any repair or replacement thereof) prior to, upon or after the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease. Tenant shall be responsible for all damage resulting from any construction, alterations or additions in or to the Premises during the Term made by Tenant (collectively, any “Tenant Construction Work”), whether or not Landlord’s consent therefor is necessary or was obtained. All Tenant Construction Work shall be performed in accordance with all necessary governmental approvals and permits, which Tenant shall obtain at its sole expense and in accordance with all applicable Laws. All Tenant Construction Work shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and diligently prosecuted to completion.

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(b) Tenant shall provide Landlord with at least ten (10) days prior written notice of any alterations or improvements work to be performed by Tenant during the Term. During the pendency of any work of construction which may result in the imposition of a mechanic’s or materialman’s lien upon the Premises, Landlord may post in the Premises in a reasonable manner and/or record notices of non-responsibility in accordance with applicable Laws. The provisions of this Section 8(b) shall apply to Tenant’s Work and to work in the Premises by or on behalf of Tenant during the Term.

(c) Neither Tenant nor Landlord shall permit any mechanic’s, materialman’s or other lien against the Premises or the Shopping Center in connection with any labor, materials or services furnished or claimed to have been furnished by or on behalf of such party. If any such lien shall be filed against the Premises or Shopping Center, the party charged with causing the lien shall cause the same to be discharged within thirty (30) days after notice, provided, however, that either party may contest any such lien, so long as the enforcement thereof is stayed. Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other from and against any and all costs, losses, liabilities, claims, demands and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising as a result of any mechanic’s, materialman’s or other lien filed against the Premises or the Shopping Center in connection with any labor, materials or services furnished or claimed to have been furnished on behalf of the indemnifying party.

9. COMMON AREAS.

(a) As used in this Lease, the term “Common Areas” shall mean those portions of, and facilities within, the Shopping Center which are intended for the common non-exclusive use of the occupants, their customers, agents and employees including, without limitation, parking areas, driveways, malls, walkways, loading zones and landscaping. Prior to the Commencement Date, Landlord shall construct the Common Areas of the Shopping Center substantially as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto (other than any Common Areas adjacent to any undeveloped pad sites not reasonably required for the operation of Tenant’s business from the Premises).

(b) Tenant, as well as its agents, employees and customers shall have and are granted nonexclusive access to, and use of all Common Areas. Tenant’s use of the Common Areas shall be subject to such reasonable non-discriminatory rules and regulations as Landlord deems necessary or advisable for proper and efficient use, operation and maintenance of the Common Areas, provided that in no event shall such rules and regulations increase the monetary obligations owing from Tenant to Landlord under this Lease or otherwise materially increase the obligations or diminish the rights of Tenant under this Lease. In no event shall there ever be a charge for use of the parking facilities within the Shopping Center. Landlord may from time to time establish, subject to Tenant’s prior written approval (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), such employee parking systems and/or employee parking areas reasonably designated by Landlord (which shall be free of any charge to Tenant or its employees) as are not unreasonably burdensome to the operation of Tenant’s business, and provide sufficient means of transportation and security for access to and use of such employee parking. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent use of the Common Areas by other than Shopping Center tenants, occupants and their customers. Landlord shall cause the Common Areas to be maintained and operated in a first-class, professional manner and condition as is customary and appropriate for the operation of first-class retail centers comparable to the Shopping Center in the vicinity of the Shopping Center. So long as access, parking and other essential services are reasonably available so as to avoid any material adverse affect upon the operation of Tenant’s business from the Premises, Landlord may at any time temporarily close any of the Common Areas to make repairs or to such extent as may, in Landlord’s reasonable opinion, be necessary to prevent a dedication thereof or the accrual of rights to any person or to the public therein, and perform such other acts in and to the Common Areas as, in Landlord’s good business judgment, are advisable to improve the use thereof by occupants and tenants, their employees and invitees, so long as the same is effected in a manner to minimize interference with the operation of business of the occupants of the Shopping Center including, without limitation, Tenant. Subject to compliance with applicable governmental requirements and restrictions, including without limitation, the conditions of approval affecting the Shopping Center, Landlord shall maintain the Common Areas well lighted until at least thirty (30) minutes after Tenant’s normal business hours (but until at least 11:00 P.M. every day, and until midnight during the month of December). If lighting is required after such time in excess of customary security lighting, expenses in connection with electricity to service such additional after-hours lighting shall be prorated between the occupants of the Shopping Center who remain open during such after-hours lighting period. In operation of business from the Premises, Tenant shall comply with any governmentally required carpooling requirements as to Tenant’s employees. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Landlord shall not allocate more square footage of the Shopping Center to the food service category than is stated in the existing conditions of approval heretofore granted with respect to the Shopping Center by the City of La Cañada in the existing Conditional Use Permit issued for the Shopping Center.

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(c) Landlord shall have the right, from time to time, to make changes to the Common Areas from as depicted on the Site Plan, provided that, (i) Landlord shall not make changes to the area designated as “Primary Common Areas” on the Site Plan (the “Primary Common Areas”) unless the prior written consent of Tenant is first obtained, which consent may be granted or withheld, in Tenant’s sole and absolute discretion, and (ii) Landlord shall not make changes to the other portions of the Common Areas unless the prior written consent of Tenant is first obtained, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Landlord shall not change the dimensions or location of the Premises. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Landlord hereby agrees that (A) in no event shall the number of parking spaces contained within the entire Shopping Center be less than the greater of that required by applicable Laws or five (5) parking spaces per each one thousand (1,000) square feet of Floor Area within the Shopping Center, (B) in no event shall Landlord change the size, configuration or number of parking spaces within the Primary Common Areas, unless the prior written consent of Tenant is first obtained, which consent may be granted or withheld, in Tenant’s sole and absolute discretion, and (C) in no event shall any kiosks be located within the Primary Common Areas, unless the prior written consent of Tenant is first obtained, which consent may be granted or withheld, in Tenant’s sole and absolute discretion,.

(d) Tenant shall have the right during the Term to use the sidewalk area in front of the Premises storefront for purposes of the display and/or sale of Tenant's merchandise therefrom, provided that any such sales activity (as opposed to displays) shall require the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and any such display and/or sale shall be conducted in a professional manner, so as not to materially and adversely affect pedestrian or vehicular traffic within the Shopping Center, and Tenant shall be responsible for the clean up of any trash in the adjacent Common Areas resulting from such sidewalk use.

10. COMMON AREA EXPENSES.

(a) As used in this Lease, the term “Common Area Expenses” shall mean all costs actually incurred by Landlord for the operation, maintenance and repair of the Common Areas, including, without limitation, maintenance and repair (and, during any of the Option Terms, resurfacing) of the parking areas (except that the cost of such resurfacing during the Option Terms shall be amortized over its useful life and only the yearly amortization included in Common Area Expenses); cleaning, sweeping, repainting and restriping the parking areas; maintenance of refuse receptacles, landscaping, common utility lines serving all tenants of the Shopping Center, directional signs and other markers; Common Area utility costs; costs of Landlord’s policies of all risk and commercial general liability insurance for the Common Areas maintained pursuant to Section 12(b) below; and a reasonable fee (the “Management Fee”) for management, supervision and administration of the Shopping Center not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the total of other items of Common Area Expenses exclusive of such insurance costs. In no event shall Common Area Expenses include any of the following: (1) any structural repairs or any other expenditures which, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are not fully chargeable to current account in the year the expenditure is incurred, except that any capital expenditures (w) required for parking area resurfacing in the Option Terms, (x) in the nature of other repairs or replacements to the Common Areas reasonably required to keep the Common Areas in the condition required under this Lease, (y) intended to result in costs savings, or (z) required to comply with applicable governmental requirements for the Common Areas not in effect as of the Commencement Date, shall be amortized over their respective reasonably anticipated useful lives and to the extent that such useful life occurs during the Term of this Lease, then annual amortization of such cost may be included in Common Area Expenses during the applicable year of the Term; (2) except for the Management Fee, fees, costs or expenses relating to management, administration or supervision of all or any part of the Shopping Center (including, without limitation, individual compensation or other expenses with respect to officers, executives or on- or off-site management or administrative personnel of Landlord, or third parties engaged by Landlord to provide such services, or any other costs or expenses relating to administrative, bookkeeping, accounting, management or similar services or functions with respect to the Shopping Center); (3) rent or other amounts payable under any ground lease or master lease, or interest, amortization or other repayment of indebtedness or costs, fees, points or other expenses in connection with any financing or refinancing of all or any part of the Shopping Center; (4) cost of correcting defects in the initial design or construction of the Shopping Center or any expansion thereof; (5) costs of correcting any non-compliance of the Shopping Center or any part thereof with applicable Laws as of the Commencement Date; (6) any costs relating to removal or remediation of Hazardous Substances, except routine parking lot maintenance; (7) cost for which Landlord is reimbursed, receives a credit or is otherwise compensated (other than tenant reimbursements for Common Area Expenses); (8) costs of repair or restoration required due to casualty damage or condemnation, other than the commercially reasonable deductible amount of any insured loss, but earthquake insurance deductibles shall not be includable in Common Area Expenses; (9) reserves for anticipated future expenses beyond the current year; (10) legal and other professional fees, or advertising or promotional expenses (including, but not limited to, those relating to Christmas or other seasonal decorations or promotional events); (11) interest or penalties incurred as a result of Landlord’s failure to pay any bill as it shall become due or costs resulting from the negligence or wilful misconduct of Landlord, its employees, agents and/or contractors; (12) costs of leasing any item which if purchased, rather than leased, would be excluded from Common Area Expenses pursuant hereto; (13) any amount paid to any corporation or other entity related to Landlord or to the managing agent of Landlord which is in excess of the amount which would have been paid in the absence of such relationship; (14) costs related to the operation of Landlord as an entity rather than the operating of the Shopping Center (including, without limitation, costs of formation of the entity, internal accounting, legal matters and/or preparation of tax returns) or costs associated with marketing or selling Shopping Center or any interest therein, or converting the Shopping Center to a different form of ownership; (15) leasing commissions, attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements, and other expenses (including, without limitation, advertising) incurred in connection with leasing, renovating, or improving space for tenants or other occupants or prospective tenants or occupants of the Shopping Center or development of other properties, or costs (including, without limitation, permit, license, and inspection fees) incurred in renovating or otherwise improving or decorating, painting or redecorating space for tenants or other occupants or vacant space; (16) costs of any services sold to tenants or other occupants for which Landlord is entitled to be reimbursed by such tenants or other occupants as an additional charge or rental over and above the basic rent and escalations payable under the lease with such tenant or other occupant, and costs associated with valet parking (including, without limitation, wages and other expenses); (17) any depreciation or amortization of the Building or other buildings and improvements within the Shopping Center; (18) expenses in connection with goods, services or other benefits of a type provided to some tenants but not available to Tenant (such as, by way of illustration and not in limitation, special services provided to food service tenants) or which Tenant is required to separately pay for or provide pursuant to this Lease (such as, by way of illustration and not in limitation, HVAC maintenance for other occupants’ premises if Tenant is maintaining the HVAC system serving the Premises at Tenant’s expense); and (19) repairs and/or maintenance of any pylon or other sign which does not include any Tenant signage but does include signage of other tenants or occupants of the Shopping Center.

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(b) From and after the Commencement Date during the Term, Tenant shall pay as additional rent “Tenant’s Share” (as hereinafter defined) of the Common Area Expenses. As used herein, “Tenant’s Share” of Common Area Expenses is defined as that fraction of the Common Area Expenses, the numerator of which is the Floor Area within the Premises and denominator of which is the Floor Area within the Shopping Center (provided that in no event shall such denominator be less than the amount of Floor Area shown within the building areas of the Shopping Center on Exhibit A, provided, however, if any tenant or occupant separately maintains portions of the Common Area, then such costs shall be excluded from Common Area Expenses and the denominator shall not include the Floor Area of such tenants or occupants; provided further, that if any undeveloped pad building areas are excluded from such denominator, then Common Area Expenses shall not include costs allocable to an equitable share of Common Area surrounding such undeveloped pad buildings). Tenant’s payment under the provisions of this Section 10(b) shall be due and payable not sooner than thirty (30) days following receipt by Tenant of an itemized billing from Landlord, which billing shall be no more frequently than monthly, nor less frequently than annually during the Term; provided, however, that Landlord shall have the right to estimate Common Area Expenses and Tenant’s Share thereof, based on Landlord’s reasonable good faith estimate of Common Area Expenses for the coming year. Beginning with the first full calendar month following thirty (30) days after Tenant’s receipt of Landlord’s written estimate, Tenant shall include one-twelfth (1/12th) of its annual obligation for Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses based upon such estimate with each payment of Minimum Rent thereafter until actual expenditures are thereafter computed by Landlord. Within ninety (90) days following the close of each calendar year, Landlord shall calculate actual expenditures for Common Area Expenses for such calendar year and Tenant’s Share thereof and provide such accounting to Tenant (the “Annual Statement”). If the Annual Statement shows that Tenant’s payments of estimated Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses exceeds actual Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses for such calendar year, Landlord shall accompany said Annual Statement with a payment to Tenant of the amount of such excess. If the Annual Statement shows that Tenant’s payments of estimated Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses were less than actual Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses for such calendar year, Tenant shall pay such difference to Landlord within thirty (30) days of Tenant’s receipt of the Annual Statement.

(c) Landlord shall keep at the Shopping Center or at another location in Southern California, complete, accurate books of account and records with respect to the Common Area Expenses, and shall retain such books and records and reasonable supporting documentation for at least two (2) years from the date Landlord submits its Annual Statement for such year. Tenant’s payment of Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses shall be without prejudice to Tenant’s examination and audit rights. Tenant may at any reasonable time during normal business hours, upon ten (10) days’ prior notice to Landlord, cause a complete audit to be made of such books, records and other materials which Landlord is required to retain for any year occurring wholly or in part during the Term within two (2) years following Tenant’s receipt of the Annual Statement for such year, provided that if Tenant discovers any errors made in any year of the Term, then Tenant may audit and inspect Landlord’s books and records for all prior years of the Term as to the applicable line item(s) of expenses for which such error was found, and any overpayment with respect to such prior year(s) shall be refunded by Landlord as provided herein. No such audit or examination shall be conducted by an auditor being paid on a contingency basis or based upon a percentage of any recovery by Tenant. Tenant may require Landlord to produce such information about such books and records as is necessary for a proper examination and audit thereof and to make such books and records available to Tenant for examination and audit. Any such audit shall be conducted in a manner so as to minimize interference with Landlord’s business operations. If such audit discloses any overpayment by Tenant of Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Landlord shall refund to Tenant the amount of such overpayment within thirty (30) days following Landlord’s receipt of such audit. If such audit discloses any underpayment by Tenant of Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Tenant shall pay the amount of such deficiency to Landlord together with delivery to Landlord of such audit. If such audit discloses an overpayment by Tenant of Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses by three percent (3%) or more, Landlord shall pay to Tenant within thirty (30) days after demand, Tenant’s reasonable cost in conducting such audit (as evidenced by invoices or other reasonable supporting documents delivered to Landlord).

11. MAINTENANCE.

(a) Tenant will, at its sole cost and expense, keep, maintain, repair and replace (when necessary) the interior portions of the Premises (which Landlord is not obligated to repair in accordance with Section 11(b) below) in first-class condition and make all needed repairs thereto, including plate glass, doors, windows, exposed interior utility lines, meters, pipes, conduits, fixtures and other equipment and systems (including, without limitation, HVAC equipment) serving exclusively the Premises and equipment and personal property of Tenant within the Premises, the Pool and elevators exclusively serving the Premises. Tenant shall permit no waste, damage or injury to the Premises. Tenant shall perform all necessary repairs, alterations and improvements to cause the Premises to comply with all applicable Laws, except that Landlord (and not Tenant) shall be responsible for making any capital repairs, alterations or improvements to the Premises required to cause the Premises to comply with applicable Laws to the extent that such compliance is not required as a result of Tenant’s particular use of the Premises or Tenant's particular Alterations to the Premises, but the cost of such capital item may be includable in Common Area Expenses on an amortized basis as provided in Section 10(a) above. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, if at any time during the Term of this Lease, Tenant is required to make any replacements to the HVAC equipment serving the Premises or other mechanical or utility systems serving the Premises having a useful life extending beyond the expiration of the Term of this Lease, then Landlord shall reimburse Tenant for a fraction of the costs of the applicable replacement item, the numerator of which is the number of months in the reasonably anticipated useful life of the applicable replacement item beyond the expiration of the Term of this Lease and the denominator of which is the total number of months in the reasonably anticipated useful life of the applicable replacement item, which reimbursement shall be made by Landlord to Tenant within thirty (30) days following Tenant’s submission to Landlord of request therefor accompanied by reasonable evidence of the costs of such replacement item.

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(b) Landlord will, at its sole cost and expense, keep, maintain, repair and replace in first-class and professional manner and repair consistent with the standards of first-class shopping centers comparable to the Shopping Center located in the vicinity of the Shopping Center, and (subject to Tenant’s obligation to perform necessary repairs, alterations or improvements to the Premises to comply with applicable Laws where such compliance is required as a result of Tenant’s particular use of, or alterations to, the Premises) perform any repairs, improvements or alterations required by applicable Laws to, the foundation, footings, roof, roof membrane, exterior walls (provided that Common Area Expenses may include (i) graffiti removal from and touch-up painting of exterior walls, and (ii) complete painting of exterior walls not more often than once per each five (5) year period during the Term, provided that the cost of such complete painting shall be amortized over a five (5) year period and Common Area Expenses shall only include one-fifth (1/5th) of the cost thereof during each year of such amortization) and structural portions of, the Premises (excluding front doors, windows, and plate glass), utility lines, meters, pipes, conduits, fixtures and other equipment and systems (except if exposed within the Premises and serving exclusively the Premises), exterior sprinkler systems, gutters and downspouts, plus all Common Areas of the Shopping Center. Tenant may give Landlord notice of such repairs as may be required under the terms of this Section, and Landlord shall proceed forthwith to effect the same with reasonable diligence, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after having received notice (or such greater period of time as is reasonably necessary to complete such repairs in the event such repairs are not reasonably susceptible of completion within thirty (30) days, provided Landlord shall, following receipt of such notice from Tenant, promptly commence such repairs and diligently prosecute the same to completion). In event of an “emergency” (which, as used in this Lease, shall mean a situation posing an imminent risk of material property damage, injury to persons or interruption of business operations in the Premises), Tenant shall have the right, but not the obligation, to undertake immediate repairs of such nature as would normally be Landlord’s responsibility, and notify Landlord promptly after such repairs have been undertaken (including, without limitation, notice by telephone, to the extent reasonably practicable). If Landlord fails to repair any portion of the Premises which is Landlord’s responsibility, within the thirty (30) day period set forth above (or such greater period of time as is reasonably necessary to complete such repairs in the event such repairs are not reasonably susceptible of completion within thirty (30) days, provided that following receipt of such notice from Tenant, Landlord promptly commences such repairs and diligently prosecutes the same to completion) and upon delivery of an additional notice to Landlord, or in the case of any emergency as above stated, Tenant may without notice perform the repairs or maintenance and Landlord shall reimburse Tenant for the reasonable cost of such repairs within thirty (30) days following Landlord’s receipt from Tenant of invoices and/or other reasonable evidence of the amount of such costs; provided, however, that in the event Landlord in good faith disputes whether Tenant properly performed an obligation of Landlord hereunder or the cost of such performance, Landlord shall have the right to dispute the same by institution of a reference proceeding in accordance with the provisions of Section 39 below. If it is determined pursuant to such proceeding that Tenant did not properly perform an obligation of Landlord in accordance herewith or that the cost of such performance was unreasonable, then Tenant shall not have any right to reimbursement for the cost of performance as herein provided (or, as to a determination of unreasonable cost, Tenant shall not be entitled to reimbursement of the portion of the cost of such performance determined to be unreasonable). If it is determined pursuant to such proceeding that Tenant properly performed an obligation of Landlord hereunder, then Landlord shall within thirty (30) days following such determination, reimburse Tenant for the reasonable cost of such performance as determined pursuant to such action, plus interest thereon at the “Interest Rate” (as hereinafter defined) from the date of Tenant’s expenditure until Landlord’s reimbursement. Should Landlord fail to pay such amount as is owing in accordance herewith (A) within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice and/or other reasonable evidence of the amount of such costs (if Landlord does not institute an action within such thirty (30) day period to in good faith dispute as herein provided), or (B) within thirty (30) days after such determination by such action, as applicable, Tenant may deduct and offset such amount (including interest at the Interest Rate from the time such expenditure was made by Tenant until paid by Landlord) from Minimum Rent, Percentage Rent, Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance and other monetary obligations of Tenant owing to Landlord hereunder, provided that in no event shall such deduction or offset exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of Minimum Rent for the applicable month, or such greater percentage as is necessary to allow Tenant full recovery of the amount owing over the remainder of the Term.

(c) Landlord and its authorized representatives may enter the Premises during usual business hours, upon not less than twenty-four (24) hours’ prior written notice to Tenant to (i) inspect the same; and (ii) show the same to prospective mortgagees, buyers and, in the final six (6) months of the Term, tenants. Landlord may, upon reasonable prior notice to Tenant (except that no such prior notice shall be required in an emergency situation of imminent personal injury or material property damage where notice is not reasonably practicable under the circumstances), enter the Premises to make additions, alterations or repairs to the Premises as Landlord is required to make in accordance with this Lease or in order to comply with applicable Laws, provided, however, that all such additions, alterations and/or repairs shall be performed in a manner so as to minimize interference with the operation of Tenant’s business from the Premises. In addition, in event of an emergency, Landlord shall have the right, but not the obligation, to undertake immediate repairs of such nature as would normally be Tenant’s responsibility, and notify Tenant promptly after such repairs have been undertaken (including, without limitation, notice by telephone, to the extent reasonably practicable). If Tenant fails to repair any portion of the Premises which is Tenant’s responsibility, within thirty (30) days after notice from Landlord of the necessity for such repair (or such greater period of time as is reasonably necessary to complete such repairs in the event such repairs are not susceptible of completion within thirty (30) days, provided that following receipt of such notice from Landlord, Tenant promptly commences such repairs and diligently prosecutes the same to completion), or in the case of any emergency as above stated, Landlord may perform the repairs or maintenance and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the reasonable cost of such repairs within thirty (30) days following Tenant’s receipt from Landlord of invoices or other reasonable evidence of the amount of such costs; provided, however, that in the event Tenant in good faith disputes whether Landlord properly performed an obligation of Tenant hereunder or that the cost of such performance was unreasonable, Tenant shall have the right to dispute the same by institution of a reference proceeding in accordance with the provisions of Section 39 below. If it is determined pursuant to such proceeding that Landlord did not properly perform an obligation of Tenant in accordance herewith or that the cost of such performance was unreasonable, then Landlord shall not have any right to reimbursement for the cost of performance as herein provided (or, as to a determination of unreasonable cost, Landlord shall not be entitled to reimbursement of the portion of the cost of such performance determined to be unreasonable). If it is determined pursuant to such proceeding that Landlord properly performed an obligation of Tenant hereunder, then Tenant shall within thirty (30) days following such determination, reimburse Landlord for the reasonable cost of such performance as determined pursuant to such action, plus interest thereon at the Interest Rate from the date of Landlord’s expenditure until Tenant’s reimbursement.

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12. INSURANCE.

(a) (i) Landlord shall maintain at all times during the Term an “All Risk Policy” (as hereinafter defined) insuring against damage to any portion of the Premises, and appurtenances thereto. Such insurance shall be in the full amount of replacement cost (subject only to reasonable deductible amounts and exclusive of footings, foundation and excavation), without deduction for physical depreciation and shall provide that the proceeds of any loss shall be payable in the manner provided for in this Lease. Such policy shall be obtained from an insurer licensed to do business within the State of California having a policy holder’s rating of at least A- and a financial rating of not less than VIII in the most recently published Best’s Insurance Guide. Landlord shall, within ten (10) days following receipt of written request therefor from Tenant (but not more often than annually), provide Tenant with a certification of such insurance coverage, which certificate shall indicate, among other things, that Tenant is a certificate holder along with Landlord and that the Premises and all the improvements and Landlord’s fixtures appurtenant thereto, have been insured to their full replacement value, without deduction for physical depreciation. As used herein, the term “All Risk Policy” shall mean a policy of fire and other property insurance in the form commonly referred to in the industry as “all risk” with extended endorsement (false arrest, libel, slander, invasion of privacy, theft, vandalism and malicious mischief coverage) and including such other coverage as Landlord reasonably deems appropriate or as required by Landlord’s lender; provided that although Landlord may elect to obtain coverage for flood and earthquake in addition to such policy, Tenant shall not be required to pay any part of the premium allocable to such coverages.

(ii) From and after the Commencement Date during the Term, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for “Tenant’s Share” (as hereinafter defined) of the premium costs of the insurance described in Section 12(a)(i) above. Tenant’s schedule of payments for reimbursement shall be established in the same manner as described in Section 5 above, for Tenant’s Share of Taxes. “Tenant’s Share” for purposes of this Section 12(a)(ii) shall be a fraction, the numerator of which is the Floor Area within the Premises and the denominator of which is the Floor Area of the improvements covered by the insurance policy which is the subject of the premium.

(iii) From the date of delivery of the Premises to Tenant, Tenant will maintain or cause to be maintained (which may be, without limitation, by self-insurance), at its sole cost, an All Risk Policy insuring against damage to Tenant’s improvements and any personal property or equipment in the Premises. Such insurance shall be in the full amount of replacement cost (subject only to reasonable deductible amounts), without deduction for physical depreciation.

(b) (i) From the date of delivery of the Premises to Tenant, Tenant will maintain at its sole cost commercial general liability insurance covering the Premises and Tenant’s use thereof against claims from personal injury, bodily injury, death and property damage occurring in or about the Premises, such insurance in each case to afford protection to a combined single limit of at least Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) (such insurance extending to any liability of Tenant arising out of the indemnities provided for in Section 13 below), and naming Landlord as an additional insured thereunder. In addition, from the date of delivery of the Premises to Tenant and thereafter during the Term, Tenant shall maintain worker’s compensation insurance as required by applicable Laws and a commercially reasonable policy of employer’s liability insurance coverage.

(ii) From the date of delivery of the Premises to Tenant, Landlord will maintain, as a Common Area Expense, commercial general liability insurance covering the Common Areas against claims from personal injury, bodily injury, death and property damage occurring in or about the Common Areas, such insurance in each case to afford protection to a combined single limit of at least Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) (such insurance extending to any liability of Landlord arising out of the indemnities provided for in Section 13 below), and naming Tenant as an additional insured thereunder.

(iii) The policies maintained by Landlord and Tenant pursuant to this Section 12(b) shall each (1) include a cross-liability endorsement (or equivalent) providing that Landlord and Tenant, although insureds, may recover on account of the negligence of the other, and (2) provide that such insurance is not contributory with the coverage which the other party may carry and is primary insurance coverage and not excess insurance coverage or overage insurance coverage.

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(c) (i) The policies of insurance maintained by Landlord and Tenant pursuant to this Lease shall (1) provide that the insurer will give at least thirty (30) days’ written notice of any cancellation, reduction in coverage, lapse or failure to renew, to the insured party or parties thereunder, and (2) be obtained from an insurer with a policy holder’s rating of at least A- and a financial rating of not less than VIII in the most recently published Best’s Insurance Guide and is subject to increase in accordance with customary industry practice for comparable tenants of comparable premises for a comparable use. Landlord and Tenant agree to deliver to the other certificates of insurance evidencing the existence in force of the policies of insurance described in this Lease. Each of such certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be canceled, reduced in coverage, lapse or materially amended unless thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of such cancellation, reduction in coverage, lapse or amendment is given to the party designated on such certificate as the holder thereof.

(ii) Any insurance required by this Section 12 may be satisfied by blanket, umbrella and/or excess liability insurance, covering additional items or locations or insureds, so long as the coverage afforded (including, without limitation, coverage as to additional insureds) will not be reduced or diminished by reason of the use of such blanket, umbrella and/or excess liability policy of insurance.

(d) Landlord and Tenant waive any rights each may have against the other on account of any loss or damage caused to Landlord or Tenant, as the case may be, their respective property, the Premises or its contents or to the other portions of the Shopping Center, arising from any risk generally covered by all-risk insurance if such waiver does not invalidate such policies or prohibit recovery thereunder. The parties each, for their respective insurance, waive any right of subrogation that any insurer may have against Landlord or Tenant. Landlord and Tenant shall use their respective reasonable good faith efforts to obtain such waiver.

13. INDEMNITY. 

(a) Tenant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Landlord, and Landlord’s members, partners, shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Landlord Indemnified Parties”), from and against, any and all claims, damages, judgments, suits, causes of action, losses, liabilities, penalties, fines, expenses and costs (collectively, “Tenant Covered Claims”), which Tenant Covered Claims shall include, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, to the extent arising or resulting from (i) the negligence or wilful misconduct of Tenant or Tenant’s agents, employees and/or contractors; and/or (ii) Tenant’s use of the Premises including, without limitation, any occurrence within the Premises following delivery of possession of the Premises to Tenant and prior to the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease except to the extent resulting from the negligence or wilful misconduct of Landlord or Landlord’s agents, employees and/or contractors. In case any action or proceeding is brought against Landlord or any Landlord Indemnified Parties by reason of any such Tenant Covered Claims, Tenant, upon notice from Landlord, agrees to promptly defend the same at Tenant’s sole cost and expense by counsel approved in writing by Landlord, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

(b) Landlord shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Tenant and Tenant’s members, partners, shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Tenant Indemnified Parties”), from and against, any and all claims, damages, judgments, suits, causes of action, losses, liabilities, penalties, fines, expenses and costs (collectively, “Landlord Covered Claims”), which Landlord Covered Claims shall include, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, to the extent arising or resulting from (i) the negligence or wilful misconduct of Landlord or Landlord’s agents, employees and/or contractors; and/or (ii) any occurrence within the Common Areas except to the extent resulting from the negligence or wilful misconduct of Tenant or Tenant’s agents, employees and/or contractors. In case any action or proceeding is brought against Tenant or any Tenant Indemnified Parties by reason of any such Landlord Covered Claims, Landlord, upon notice from Tenant, agrees to promptly defend the same at Landlord’s sole cost and expense by counsel approved in writing by Tenant, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

(c) The obligations of the parties pursuant to this Section 13 shall survive the expiration of the Term or sooner termination of this Lease.

14. DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION

(a) If the Premises is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty required to be covered by the All Risk Policy referred to in Section 12(a)(i) or to the extent of ten percent (10%) or less of the then Premises replacement cost by a casualty not required to be covered by the All Risk Policy, then, unless either party terminates this Lease pursuant to this Section 14, Landlord shall promptly commence to repair and/or reconstruct the Premises to substantially its prior condition (the parties hereby agreeing that Landlord shall not be obligated for the repair and/or restoration of any items of Tenant’s Work or alterations made by Tenant not covered by the insurance maintained by Landlord pursuant to this Lease).

(b) In the event the Premises is damaged or destroyed to the extent of more than ten percent (10%) of their then replacement cost by a casualty not required to be covered by the All Risk Policy, then Landlord shall elect, by written notice to Tenant delivered within sixty (60) days following the occurrence of such casualty damage either (i) to repair and reconstruct the Premises, in which event, Landlord shall promptly commence and diligently perform such work in accordance with Section 14(a) above, or (ii) to terminate this Lease, provided that Tenant shall have the right to nullify any such election to terminate by Landlord by agreeing in written notice to Landlord delivered within ten (10) business days following Tenant’s receipt of such termination notice, to pay for the costs of repair and reconstruction of the Premises to the extent in excess of ten percent (10%) of the then Premises replacement cost, in which event Tenant shall be responsible for such excess costs and shall pay such excess costs pursuant to a construction disbursement procedure reasonably acceptable to the parties and Landlord shall promptly commence and diligently perform such work in accordance with Section 14(a) above.

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(c) Following any casualty to the Premises and/or the Shopping Center which materially adversely affects the operation of Tenant’s business from the Premises or access thereto or parking therefor, Landlord shall within sixty (60) days following such casualty, deliver written notice to Tenant reasonably estimating in good faith the time necessary to complete the repair and/or restoration necessitated by such casualty. In the event the time estimated for completion of such repair exceeds three hundred (300) days following the occurrence of such casualty, then Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease by written notice delivered to Landlord within fifteen (15) days following Tenant’s receipt of such estimate notice. In addition, in the event that Tenant does not terminate this Lease pursuant to the previous sentence and such repair in fact is not completed within three hundred (300) days following the occurrence of the casualty (or such longer period as may have been estimated by Landlord in such notice), Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to Landlord, provided that if such repair is completed within such thirty (30) day period, such termination shall be nullified and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect. In addition to the foregoing, in the event of any casualty to the Premises occurring during the final eighteen (18) months of the Term, requiring in excess of ninety (90) days to repair, either party may terminate this Lease by written notice to the other within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of the casualty, except that if Landlord so elects to terminate this Lease and Tenant has an available Option to extend the Term remaining, then Tenant may nullify such election to terminate by exercising such Option to extend the Term within thirty (30) days following receipt of such termination notice from Landlord, in which event such casualty shall be treated in the manner of casualties occurring other than during the final eighteen (18) months of the Term. Unless this Lease is so terminated in accordance with this Section 14(c), this Lease shall continue in full force, and Landlord shall perform its repair obligation under the other provisions of this Section 14. Upon any termination of this Lease under this Article 14, the Minimum Rent, Percentage Rent, and Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance and any other amounts owing from Tenant to Landlord pursuant to this Lease shall be adjusted as of the date of such termination and the parties shall be released without further obligation to the other coincident with the surrender of possession of the Premises to Landlord, except for items which have accrued and are unpaid.

(d) If neither party terminates this Lease pursuant to foregoing provisions of this Section 14, and if the operation of Tenant’s business from the Premises or parking therefor or access thereto is interfered with as a result of any damage or destruction, Tenant’s obligation for the payment of Minimum Rent, Percentage Rent, Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance and any other amounts owing from Tenant to Landlord pursuant to this Lease during the period the Premises are so rendered unfit shall be equitably abated from the date of the casualty based upon the extent of the interference resulting from such casualty (or shall be fully abated for such period if the operation of Tenant’s business from the remaining portion of the Premises is not reasonably practicable) and Tenant shall resume full payment upon the date which is sixty (60) days following completion of the restoration work by Landlord (or such earlier date upon which Tenant reopens for business to the general public from the Premises).

(e) The parties waive such rights of termination as may be granted to them in the event of casualty damage to the Premises by the laws of the State of California, it being their agreement that the rights of termination set forth in this Lease shall be exclusive.

15. CONDEMNATION.

(a) If during the Term, all or any portion of the Premises is taken by right of eminent domain or condemnation by a competent governmental authority or by conveyance in lieu thereof (collectively, any “Taking”), or if such a portion of the Shopping Center is so Taken as Tenant reasonably determines shall have a material adverse effect upon the operation of Tenant’s business from the Premises (including, without limitation, material impairment of parking therefor or access thereto), Tenant may terminate this Lease upon written notice to the Landlord within thirty (30) days following the date of such Taking. In the event Tenant does not so terminate this Lease, Landlord shall promptly and diligently restore the Premises, Common Areas and/or other portions of the Shopping Center as are so Taken, as the case may be, to as near their condition as existed prior to such Taking as is reasonably possible. In the event of a Taking which does not result in the termination of this Lease, Tenant’s obligations for Minimum Rent, Percentage Rent, Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance and any other amounts owing from Tenant to Landlord under this Lease shall be equitably abated following such Taking based upon the extent of the interference with the operation of Tenant’s business from the Premises and Tenant shall resume full payment upon the date which is sixty (60) days following the completion of the restoration work by Landlord (or such earlier date upon which Tenant reopens for business to the general public from the Premises). In the event of a temporary Taking not extending beyond the Term, but which adversely affects Tenant’s operation from its Premises, Tenant shall have the right to elect either to terminate this Lease in accordance herewith or to not terminate this Lease and receive all compensation awarded by the condemning authority with respect to such temporary Taking of the Premises relating to the use thereof during the Term of this Lease but not in excess of the Rent due hereunder and not beyond the Term of this Lease.

(b) Landlord shall be entitled to that portion of the award payable in connection with any such Taking attributable to the diminution in value of Landlord’s reversionary interest in the Premises and Tenant shall be entitled to that portion of the award payable in connection with such Taking attributable to diminution in value of Tenant’s leasehold, damage to Tenant’s business and loss of goodwill and Tenant’s relocation costs.

(c) The parties waive such rights of termination as may be granted to them in the event of condemnation of the Premises by the laws of the State of California, it being their agreement that the rights of termination set forth in this Lease shall be exclusive.

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16. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.

(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, Tenant shall not assign Tenant’s interest in this Lease or sublet any portion of the Premises (collectively, “Transfer”) without obtaining in each instance the prior consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Landlord’s consent to any Transfer shall not constitute a waiver of the necessity for such consent to any subsequent Transfer. Notwithstanding a Permitted Transfer or other Transfer consented to by Landlord, Tenant shall remain liable for the full performance of every obligation under this Lease to be performed by Tenant. Any permitted assignee or subtenant pursuant to this Section 16 may change the trade name under which the business operating from the Premises is operated and/or the use of the Premises in accordance with the provisions of Section 7(b) above, including, without limitation, the requirement that Landlord’s consent thereto is first obtained, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. The acceptance by Landlord of rent or any other sum due hereunder from any person or entity other than Tenant shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any provision contained herein or a consent to any assignment or sublease. Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for its costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred in connection with any proposed assignment or subletting (whether or not Landlord consent is granted), other than a Permitted Transfer, within thirty (30) days following receipt of request for reimbursement accompanied by reasonable supporting documentation with respect thereto, but not to exceed a maximum reimbursement of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).

(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event of any proposed Transfer (other than a Permitted Transfer) which is an assignment of this Lease or a sublet of all or substantially all of the Premises for all or substantially all of the remaining Term of this Lease, Landlord shall have the right, exercisable by written notice to Tenant delivered within fifteen (15) days following receipt of Tenant’s request for Landlord’s consent to the proposed Transfer, to terminate this Lease effective as of the proposed Transfer effective date, subject to Landlord’s payment to Tenant on or before such termination effective date an amount equal to the unamortized cost (as of the termination effective date, based upon monthly straight line amortization over the Initial Term of this Lease) of Tenant’s Work, as such cost shall be reasonably evidenced by documentation provided by Tenant to Landlord. However, Tenant shall have the right to nullify any such election to terminate by Landlord by agreeing, in written notice delivered to Landlord within fifteen (15) days following receipt of such termination notice from Landlord, to withdraw Tenant’s request for consent to such proposed Transfer, in which event this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as if Tenant had never submitted such request for Landlord’s consent to such proposed Transfer.

(c) In the event of any Transfer (other than a Permitted Transfer), Tenant shall pay to Landlord fifty percent (50%) of any “Excess Consideration” received by Tenant from such Transfer, as and when received. As used herein, “Excess Consideration” means the total rent and other consideration of any kind or nature payable by the Transferee (other than for sale or use of trade fixtures and other personal property items) less the total amount of rent payable by the Tenant under this Lease from and after the effective date of the Transfer after Tenant’s recapture from the rent payable by such Transferee of Tenant’s actual out-of-pocket costs reasonably incurred in connection with the applicable Transfer, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, reasonable brokerage commissions, costs of improvements made for the benefit of the Transferee, allowances granted to the Transferee or other monetary concessions granted to any such Transferee.

(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 16 above, Tenant may, without Landlord’s consent (but upon reasonable prior notice to Landlord) at any time (i) assign this Lease or sublease the whole or any part of the Premises to any entity controlled by, controlling or under common control with Tenant or to any entity resulting from the consolidation or merger of Tenant into or with such other entity or the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Tenant by such entity, or (ii) license, grant a concession of or otherwise permit the use of one or more portions of the Premises which are not separately demised and do not exceed an aggregate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the Floor Area of the Premises to licensees, concessionaires or users which are not inconsistent with Tenant’s permitted use of the Premises (including, without limitation, any licensee selling ski and/or other sports-oriented vacation tours or packages). Any such assignment or subletting, licensing, or granting of permission for use pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence is referred to in this Lease as a “Permitted Transfer” and any assignee, subtenant, licensee or other user under a Permitted Transfer is referred to in this Lease as a “Permitted Transferee”. In addition, the sale or transfer of all or any part of Tenant’s stock or other equity interests shall not constitute an assignment or other transfer requiring Landlord’s consent.

(e) In the event of any transfer of Landlord’s interest in the Premises, following the assumption of Landlord’s remaining obligations under this Lease by such transferee, Landlord shall be automatically relieved of any and all obligations and liabilities accruing with respect to the period from and after the date of such transfer and assumption.

17. SUBORDINATION AND ATTORNMENT.

(a) Upon notice by Landlord, Tenant shall subordinate its rights under this Lease to any lease(s) wherein Landlord is the lessee and to the lien of any mortgage(s) or deed(s) of trust (collectively, “Instrument”), regardless of whether such Instrument now exists or is hereafter created, to all advances thereunder, to any interest thereon, and to all modifications, consolidations, renewals, replacements and extensions thereof, provided the lessors, mortgagees or beneficiaries agree to provide Tenant with an agreement of non-disturbance in a commercially reasonable form reasonably acceptable to Tenant and Landlord, agreeing to recognize this Lease and Tenant’s rights hereunder in the event of termination or foreclosure under the Instrument so long as Tenant is not in default under this Lease beyond the expiration of any applicable notice and cure periods. Tenant agrees to execute any agreement evidencing such subordination and non-disturbance in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G and incorporated herein by this reference or such other commercially reasonable form as is reasonably acceptable to Tenant, at Landlord’s request. Any such lessor, mortgagee or beneficiary may elect to have this Lease prior to its instrument, and in the event of such election and upon notification by such lessee, mortgagee or beneficiary to Tenant, this Lease shall be deemed prior to said Instrument, whether this Lease is dated prior or subsequent to said Instrument. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, it shall be a condition precedent to the performance of each of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease (including, without limitation, Tenant’s obligation for the payment of Minimum Rent, Percentage Rent and Tenant’s Share of Common Area Expenses, Taxes and Insurance), that Tenant obtain from each lessor, mortgagee or beneficiary under an Instrument presently encumbering the Shopping Center, an agreement of non-disturbance in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G or in other commercially reasonable form reasonably acceptable to Tenant and Landlord.

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(b) If Landlord’s interest in the Premises is transferred (except in a sale-leaseback financing transaction), or if any proceedings are brought for the foreclosure of, or in the event of the exercise of the power of sale under, any Instrument, or if any lease in a sale-leaseback transaction wherein Landlord is the lessee is terminated, Tenant shall attorn to and recognize such purchaser, assignee, mortgagee or beneficiary as Landlord under this Lease, provided such purchaser, assignee, mortgagee or beneficiary has executed or agrees to execute an agreement of subordination, non-disturbance and attornment in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G or in other commercially reasonable form reasonably acceptable to Tenant and Landlord, recognizing this Lease and Tenant’s rights hereunder.

18. TENANT DEFAULTS.

(a) The occurrence of either of the following shall constitute a default by Tenant pursuant to this Lease: (i) Tenant’s failure to pay rent when due under this Lease, where such failure continues for five (5) days after notice that such payment is due; and (ii) Tenant’s failure to observe or perform any covenant, term or condition of this Lease (other than the payment of rent) where such failure continues for thirty (30) days after notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant; provided that if such failure cannot reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period, Tenant shall not be in default hereunder so long as Tenant commences such cure within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.

(b) In the event of any default by Tenant pursuant to Section 18(a) above, in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity, Landlord shall have the immediate option to terminate this Lease and all rights of Tenant hereunder by giving written notice of such intention to terminate. In the event that Landlord shall elect so to terminate this Lease, then Landlord may recover from Tenant:

(i) The worth at the time of award of any unpaid rent which had been earned at the time of such termination; plus

(ii) The worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; plus

(iii) The worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the Term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; plus

(iv) Any other amount necessary to compensate Landlord for all the detriment proximately caused by Tenant’s failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom.

The term “rent” as used in Section 18(b) shall be deemed to mean Minimum Rent only. As used in Sections 18(b)(i) and (ii) above, the “worth at the time of award” is computed by allowing interest at the Interest Rate. As used in Section 18(b)(iii) above, the “worth at the time of award” is computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one percent (1%).

(c) In the event of any default by Tenant pursuant to Section 18(a) above and Tenant’s abandonment of the Premises, (i) Landlord shall also have the right to reenter the Premises and remove all persons and property therefrom by summary proceedings or otherwise; such property may be removed and stored in a public warehouse or elsewhere at the cost of and for the account of Tenant or disposed of in a reasonable manner by Landlord, and/or (ii) Landlord shall have the remedy described in California Civil Code Section 1951.4 (lessor may continue lease in effect after lessee’s breach and abandonment and recover rent as it becomes due, if lessee has right to sublet or assign, subject only to reasonable limitations).

(d) In the event Landlord shall elect to reenter as provided in Section 18(c) above, or shall take possession of the Premises pursuant to legal proceedings or pursuant to any notice provided by law, and if Landlord does not elect to terminate this Lease, then Landlord may from time to time, without terminating this Lease, either recover all rental as it becomes due or relet the Premises or any part thereof for such term or terms and at such rental or rentals and upon such other terms and conditions as Landlord in its reasonable discretion may deem advisable. In the event that Landlord shall elect to relet, then rentals received by Landlord from such reletting shall be applied to the payment of any indebtedness owed by Tenant to Landlord and the residue, if any, shall be held by Landlord and applied in payment of future rent as the same may become due and payable hereunder. Should that portion of such rentals received from such reletting during any month, which is applied to the payment of rent hereunder, be less than the rent payable during that month by Tenant hereunder, then Tenant shall pay such deficiency to Landlord. Such deficiency shall be calculated and paid monthly. Tenant shall also pay to Landlord, as soon as ascertained, any costs and expenses reasonably incurred by Landlord in such reletting. No reentry or taking possession of the Premises by Landlord pursuant to this Section 18, shall be construed as an election to terminate this Lease unless a written notice of such intention be given by Landlord to Tenant or unless the termination thereof be decreed by a court of competent jurisdiction. Landlord may at any time after such reletting elect to terminate this Lease for any such default by Tenant.

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(e) All rights, options and remedies of Landlord contained in this Lease shall be construed and held to be cumulative, and no one of them shall be exclusive of the other, and Landlord shall have the right to pursue any one or all of such remedies or any other remedy or relief which may be provided by law, whether or not stated in this Lease. Landlord’s failure to insist upon strict performance of any term, covenant or condition of this Lease or to exercise any right or remedy it has shall not be deemed a waiver or relinquishment for the future of such performance, right or remedy unless in writing signed by Landlord. No waiver by Landlord shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

(f) Landlord waives such liens, if any, to which it may have a right with respect to the merchandise, furniture, trade fixtures and other personal property of Tenant located on or about the Premises and shall from time to time execute such documents as Tenant may reasonably request to acknowledge such waiver.

19. LANDLORD DEFAULTS.

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, Landlord shall be in default under this Lease if Landlord fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder and said failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days after Tenant gives Landlord notice thereof (unless such failure cannot reasonably be cured within thirty (30) days) and Landlord shall have commenced to cure within said thirty (30) days and continues diligently to pursue the curing of the same). Tenant shall give to any holder of indebtedness secured by a first lien upon the Premises whose address has previously been provided to Tenant, a copy of any notice of default served upon the Landlord. Tenant further agrees that any such holder of indebtedness shall have the right to cure any Landlord default within the time period provided for such cure by Landlord pursuant to this Lease. If such default is not cured within the specified time period, Tenant may exercise any right or remedy available to it at law or in equity or under this Lease. Tenant shall have the right to cure any such default upon written notice to Landlord (but no such additional notice shall be required in an emergency situation) and Landlord shall reimburse Tenant for the reasonable cost thereof within thirty (30) days following receipt from Tenant of invoices or other reasonable evidence of the amount of such costs; provided, however, in the event Landlord in good faith disputes whether Tenant properly performed an obligation of Landlord, Landlord may dispute the same by institution of a reference proceeding pursuant to Section 39 below within thirty (30) days following Tenant’s request for reimbursement. If it is determined pursuant to such proceeding that Tenant’s cure was proper, Landlord shall, within ten (10) days following such determination, reimburse Tenant for the cost of such cure (plus interest at the Interest Rate from the date of Tenant’s expenditure until reimbursement). Should Landlord fail to pay Tenant any amount due Tenant (a) within thirty (30) days following receipt of Tenant’s invoices or other evidence (if Landlord does not institute a reference proceeding disputing such cure), or (b) within ten (10) days after determination by reference, Tenant may, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, deduct and offset such amount (including, without limitation, interest at the Interest Rate from the time of Tenant’s expenditure until repaid) from any monetary obligation of Tenant owing Landlord hereunder, provided that in no event shall such deduction or offset exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of Minimum Rent for the applicable month, or such greater percentage as is necessary to allow Tenant full recovery of the amount owing over the remainder of the Term. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Tenant shall have the right to offset any unpaid reference or court award from any monetary obligation due under this Lease. Any amount due from Landlord to Tenant shall bear interest at the Interest Rate from the date due until paid. All rights, options and remedies of Tenant contained in this Lease shall be construed and held to be cumulative, and no one of them shall be exclusive of the other, and Tenant shall have the right to pursue any one or all of such remedies or any other remedy or relief which may be provided by law, whether or not stated in this Lease. Tenant’s failure to insist upon strict performance of any term, covenant or condition of this Lease or to exercise any right or remedy it has shall not be deemed a waiver or relinquishment for the future of such performance, right or remedy unless in writing signed by Tenant. No waiver by Tenant shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

(b) In the event that Landlord shall be liable to Tenant for damages sustained by Tenant as a result of Landlord’s breach of this Lease, it is expressly understood and agreed that any money judgment resulting from any default or other claim arising under this Lease shall be satisfied only out of Landlord’s interest in the Shopping Center, the proceeds thereof and therefrom and the rent payable under this Lease, and no other real, personal or mixed property of Landlord, wherever situated, shall be subject to levy on any such judgment obtained against Landlord and if such interest is insufficient for the payment of such judgment, Tenant will not institute any further action, suit, claim or demand, in law or in equity, against Landlord for or on account of such deficiency. Tenant hereby waives, to the extent waivable under law, any right to satisfy such money judgment against Landlord except from Landlord’s interest in the Shopping Center, the proceeds thereof and therefrom and the rent payable under this Lease.

20. TENANT’S PROPERTY; SURRENDER; HOLDING OVER.

(a) Any furniture, trade fixtures and other equipment and personal property of Tenant not permanently affixed to the Premises shall be Tenant’s property. Tenant may remove its personal property which it has stored or placed in the Premises. Tenant, at its sole expense, shall immediately repair any damage to the Premises caused by installation or removal of any personal property unless such damage is caused by the negligence or wilful misconduct of Landlord and/or any of Landlord’s employees, agents, representatives and/or contractors. Any personal property of Tenant not removed from the Premises within thirty (30) days following the expiration of the Term or any earlier termination of this Lease shall become Landlord’s property.

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(b) Tenant shall surrender possession of the Premises upon the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease, broom clean, free of debris, in good order and state of repair (excepting Landlord’s obligations under this Lease and ordinary wear and tear), and deliver the keys as Landlord designates. In the event Tenant holds over in the Premises following the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant’s occupancy shall be considered a tenancy from month to month (terminable upon thirty (30) days’ notice by either party) on all terms and conditions of this Lease, except that Tenant’s obligation for monthly Minimum Rent during such holdover shall equal (i) during the initial month of such holding over, one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the monthly Minimum Rent in effect immediately preceding the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of the Lease, and (ii) from and after the expiration of the initial month of such holding over, one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the monthly Minimum Rent in effect immediately preceding the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of the Lease. If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises upon the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease despite demand to do so by Landlord notifying Tenant of a successor tenant, Tenant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Landlord from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs and/or expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising as a result thereof, including, without limitation, any claim made by any succeeding tenant founded on or resulting from such failure to surrender.

21. AGREEMENTS. The parties hereby acknowledge that this Lease shall be subordinate to existing matters of record (the “Agreements”), subject to Section 7(a) above. This Lease shall not be subordinate to any new Agreement or any amendment or supplement to the existing Agreements, which is not first approved by Tenant in writing, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

22. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Upon payment by Tenant of the rent and the observance and performance of all of the agreements, covenants, terms and conditions on Tenant’s part to be observed and performed, Tenant shall quietly enjoy the Premises for the Term without hindrance or interruption by Landlord or any other person or persons lawfully or equitably claiming by, through or under Landlord, subject to the terms of this Lease.

23. ESTOPPEL STATEMENTS. Within twenty (20) days after each written request from either party in connection with a sale, financing, assignment or other transfer of such party’s interest in this Lease, the non-requesting party shall execute and deliver to the requesting party or its designee (and the requesting party and each designee may rely thereon) an estoppel certificate certifying that this Lease is unmodified (except for any amendments specifically stated) and in full force and effect, setting forth the date through which Minimum Rent has been paid, and acknowledging that there are not, to such party’s actual knowledge, any uncured defaults on the part of the other party hereunder or specifying such defaults if any are claimed, and certifying, to such party’s actual knowledge, as to such other factual matters as may be reasonably requested.

24. FORCE MAJEURE. If either party is delayed or hindered in or prevented from the performance of any act required hereunder because of strikes, lockouts, inability to procure labor or materials, failure of power, restrictive Laws, riots, insurrection, war, fire or other casualty or other reason of a similar or dissimilar nature beyond the reasonable control of the party delayed, financial inability excepted (any “Force Majeure Event”), performance of such act shall be excused for the period of the Force Majeure Event, and the period for the performance of such act shall be extended for an equivalent period. Delays or failures to perform resulting from lack of funds shall not be Force Majeure Events.

25. SIGNS. Tenant shall be entitled to the maximum lawful Building signage (including, without limitation, the right to identification on at least two (2) sides of the Building), and monument/pylon signage within the Shopping Center in accordance with Exhibit D attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

26. REAL ESTATE BROKERS. Landlord and Tenant agree and acknowledge that The Clover Company has acted as broker in connection with this Lease (the “Broker”) and Landlord agrees that Landlord shall pay the commission due such Broker in connection herewith and indemnify, defend, and hold Tenant harmless from any commission claims of such Broker. Other than the Broker, Tenant warrants that it has not dealt with a broker regarding this Lease, and shall indemnify, defend and save Landlord harmless from all claims, actions, damages, expenses and liability whatsoever, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, arising from any claim for commission or finder’s fee regarding this Lease. Other than the Broker, Landlord warrants that it has not dealt with a broker regarding this Lease, and shall indemnify, defend and save Tenant harmless from all claims, actions, damages, expenses and liability whatsoever, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, arising from any claim for commission or finder’s fee regarding this Lease.

27. MEMORANDUM OF LEASE. This Lease shall not be recorded. However, a memorandum hereof in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F shall be executed, in recordable form, by both parties concurrently herewith and recorded by Landlord, at Landlord’s expense, with the official charged with recordation duties for the county in which the Shopping Center is located. Tenant shall execute a termination of such memorandum of this Lease in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Landlord, which termination instrument Landlord may record upon the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease.

28. NOTICES. Any notice, demand, request, approval, consent or other instrument which is, or is required to be, given under this Lease shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given (a) two (2) days after when mailed by United States registered or certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (b) when received, if sent by overnight courier or delivery service, addressed to Landlord or Tenant at the respective addresses set forth in the Basic Lease Provisions or such other address or addresses as either party may designate by notice to the other in accordance with this Section 28.

29. ATTORNEYS’ FEES. In the event either party shall institute any action or proceeding against the other party relating to this Lease, the unsuccessful party in such action or proceeding shall reimburse the successful party for its disbursements incurred in connection therewith and for its reasonable attorneys’ fees as fixed by the court. In addition to the foregoing award of attorneys’ fees to the successful party, the successful party in any lawsuit on this Lease shall be entitled to its attorneys’ fees incurred in any post-judgment proceedings to collect or enforce the judgment. This provision is separate and several and shall survive the merger of this Lease into any judgment on this Lease.

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30. WAIVER. No waiver of any breach of any of the terms, covenants, agreements, restrictions or conditions of this Lease shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the party to be charged with such waiver, nor shall any waiver be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of any of the same or other covenants, agreements, restrictions, or conditions hereof.

31. LEASE BINDING UPON SUCCESSORS. Subject to the provisions of Section 16 above, each of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease shall extend to and be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of not only Landlord and Tenant, but each of their respective heirs, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns. Whenever in this Lease reference is made to either Landlord or Tenant, the reference shall be deemed to include, wherever applicable, the heirs, legal representatives and administrators, successors and assigns, as if such parties were named in every case.

32. INTERPRETATION. Captions of the sections or parts of this Lease are for convenience only and shall not be considered or referred to in resolving questions of interpretation or construction. The words “Landlord” and “Tenant” when used herein shall be applicable to one or more persons as the case may be, and the singular shall include the plural, and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine, and if there be more than one, the obligations hereof shall be joint and several. The word “persons” wherever used shall include individuals, firms, associations and corporations. The language in all parts of this Lease shall in all cases be construed as a whole and in accordance with its fair meaning and shall not be construed strictly for or against Landlord or Tenant.

33. INTEREST. Any amount owing from one party to the other under this Lease which is not paid within ten (10) days of the date when due shall thereafter bear interest at the Interest Rate. As used herein, the term “Interest Rate” means a per annum rate of interest equal to the lesser of (1) two percent (2%) per annum over the then most recent annual prime or reference rate of interest announced by Bank of America N.A. (or in the event Bank of America N.A. ceases to publish a prime or reference rate, the prime rate of a comparable national banking institution reasonably agreed upon by the parties), or (2) the maximum rate permitted by applicable law.

34. INVALIDITY. If any provision of this Lease shall prove to be invalid, void or illegal, it shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate any other provision hereof.

35. TIME OF THE ESSENCE. Time is expressly declared to be “of the essence” in this Lease and in each and every provision hereof wherein time for performance is a factor.

36. GOVERNING LAW. This Lease shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California.

37. APPROVALS. Except to the extent specifically otherwise provided in this Lease, whenever the approval or consent of either of the parties hereto is required under this Lease, such approval or consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

38. COUNTERPARTS. This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

39. EXPEDITED DISPUTE RESOLUTION. At the election of either Landlord or Tenant, any dispute with respect to the subject matter of this Lease (except an unlawful detainer action by Landlord) shall be resolved by a referee pursuant to the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 638 et seq., for a determination to be made which shall be binding upon the parties as if tried before a court or jury. The parties agree specifically as to the following:

(a) Within five (5) business days after service of a demand by a party hereto, the parties shall agree upon a single referee who shall then try all issues, whether of fact or law, and then report a finding or judgment thereon. If the parties are unable to agree upon a referee either party may seek to have one appointed, pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 640, by the presiding judge of the County Superior Court where the Shopping Center is located.

(b) The compensation of the referee shall be such charge as is customarily charged by the referee for like services. The cost of such proceedings shall initially be borne equally by the parties. However, the prevailing party in such proceedings shall be entitled, in addition to all other costs, to recover its contribution for the cost of the reference as an item of damages and/or recoverable costs.

(c) If a reporter is requested by either party, then a reporter shall be present at all proceedings, and the fees of such reporter shall be borne by the party requesting such reporter. Such fees shall be an item of recoverable costs. Only a party shall be authorized to request a reporter.

(d) The referee shall apply all California Rules of Procedure and Evidence and shall apply the substantive law of California in deciding the issues to be heard. Notice of any motions before the referee shall be given, and all matters shall be set at the convenience of the referee.

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(e) The referee’s decision under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 644, shall stand as the judgment of the court, subject to appellate review as provided by the laws of the State of California.

(f) The parties agree that they shall in good faith endeavor to cause any such dispute to be decided within four (4) months. The date of hearing for any proceeding shall be determined by agreement of the parties and the referee, or if the parties cannot agree, then by the referee.

(g) The referee shall have the power to award damages and all other relief.

40. TERMINATION OF EXISTING LEASE. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT LANDLORD CURRENTLY LEASES TO TENANT CERTAIN EXISTING PREMISES OCCUPIED BY TENANT LOCATED ACROSS FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FROM THE SHOPPING CENTER (THE “EXISTING PREMISES”) PURSUANT TO AN EXISTING LEASE (THE “EXISTING LEASE”). TENANT’S EXISTING LEASE FOR THE EXISTING PREMISES SHALL TERMINATE THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING THE OPENING OF THE PREMISES FOR BUSINESS UNDER THIS LEASE. TENANT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR RENT OR OTHER CHARGES UNDER THE EXISTING LEASE DURING SUCH THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING THE OPENING OF THE PREMISES FOR BUSINESS UNDER THIS LEASE. TENANT SHALL SURRENDER POSSESSION OF THE EXISTING PREMISES IN THE CONDITION REQUIRED FOR SURRENDER UNDER THE EXISTING LEASE ON OR BEFORE SUCH EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE TERMINATION OF THE EXISTING LEASE. HOWEVER, IF TENANT FAILS TO SO SURRENDER POSSESSION OF THE EXISTING PREMISES BY THE TERMINATION EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE EXISTING LEASE, THEN TENANT’S CONTINUED OCCUPANCY OF THE EXISTING PREMISES SHALL THEREAFTER CONSTITUTE A HOLDING OVER UNDER THE EXISTING LEASE.

41. RENAMING OF SPORT CHALET DRIVE. Landlord agrees to reasonably cooperate with Tenant in attempting to cause the City Council of La Cañada and any other applicable governmental authorities whose consent therefor is required, to rename the street which is so identified on Exhibit A as “Sport Chalet Drive”, provided that Tenant shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses of attempting to cause such renaming and in no event shall this Lease be contingent upon such renaming.

42. WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, in no event shall either party be liable to the other party for any consequential damages in connection with this Lease or any breach of this Lease, provided that amounts which Landlord is entitled to collect as damages from Tenant under California Civil Code Section 1951.2 in the event of a default by Tenant not cured within the applicable period for cure under Section 18 above shall not be deemed to constitute consequential damages for purposes hereof..

43. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Lease contains the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the matters covered thereby, and no other agreement, statement or promise made by any party hereto, or to any employee, officer or agent of any party hereto, which is not contained herein, shall be binding or valid. All prior or contemporaneous agreements or writings between or among the parties are specifically merged into this Lease. This Lease may not be amended, modified or supplemented except by written instrument executed by Landlord and Tenant.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease as of the date first written above.

LANDLORD:
 
TENANT:
     
LA CAÑADA PROPERTIES, INC.,
 
SPORT CHALET, INC.,
a California corporation
 
a Delaware corporation
     
By:
/s/ Eric Olberz
 
By:
/s/ Dennis Trausch
 
Print Name:
   
Print Name:
 
 
Its:
   
Its:
 
         
By:
       
 
Print Name:
       
 
Its:
       
 
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EX-10.21 4 v118036_ex10-21.htm
 
Exhibit 10.21
 


SPORT CHALET, INC.,

as Borrower,

together with each of the other Obligated Parties
party hereto from time to time
 


 
AMENDED AND RESTATED
LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

Dated as of June 20, 2008

$70,000,000
 


 
CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS,

as Lenders

and

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

as Agent
 

 
Sport Chalet
 


TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
       
Page
         
 
DEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
1
         
 
1.1.
 
Definitions
1
 
1.2.
 
Accounting Terms
21
 
1.3.
 
Uniform Commercial Code
21
 
1.4.
 
Certain Matters of Construction
22
         
SECTION 2
 
CREDIT FACILITIES
22
         
 
2.1.
 
Revolver Commitment
22
     
2.1.1.      Revolver Loans
22
     
2.1.2.      Revolver Notes
22
     
2.1.3.      Use of Proceeds
23
     
2.1.4.      Termination of Revolver Commitments
23
     
2.1.5.      Overadvances
23
     
2.1.6.      Protective Advances
23
 
2.2.
 
Intentionally Omitted
23
 
2.3.
 
Letter of Credit Facility
24
     
2.3.1.      Issuance of Letters of Credit
24
     
2.3.2.      Reimbursement; Participations
25
     
2.3.3.      Cash Collateral
26
     
2.3.4.      Existing Letters of Credit
26
         
SECTION 3.
 
INTEREST, FEES AND CHARGES
26
         
 
3.1.
 
Interest
26
     
3.1.1.      Rates and Payment of Interest
26
     
3.1.2.      Application of LIBOR to Outstanding Loans
27
     
3.1.3.      Interest Periods
27
     
3.1.4.      Interest Rate Not Ascertainable
27
 
3.2.
 
Fees
27
 
3.3.
 
Computation of Interest, Fees, Yield Protection
28
 
3.4.
 
Reimbursement Obligations
28
 
3.5.
 
Illegality
29
 
3.6.
 
Inability to Determine Rates
29
 
3.7.
 
Increased Costs; Capital Adequacy
29
     
3.7.1.      Change in Law
29
     
3.7.2.      Capital Adequacy
30
     
3.7.3.      Compensation
30
 
3.8.
 
Mitigation
30
 
3.9.
 
Funding Losses
30
 
3.10.
 
Maximum Interest
30
         
SECTION 4.
 
LOAN ADMINISTRATION
31
         
 
4.1.
 
Manner of Borrowing and Funding Revolver Loans
31
     
4.1.1.      Notice of Borrowing
31
     
4.1.2.      Fundings by Lenders
31
 
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4.1.3.      Swingline Loans; Settlement
32
     
4.1.4.      Notices
32
 
4.2.
 
Defaulting Lender
32
 
4.3.
 
Number and Amount of LIBOR Loans; Determination of Rate
33
 
4.4.
 
Borrower as Agent for Obligated Parties
33
 
4.5.
 
One Obligation
33
 
4.6.
 
Effect of Termination
34
         
SECTION 5.
 
PAYMENTS
34
         
 
5.1.
 
General Payment Provisions
34
 
5.2.
 
Repayment of Revolver Loans
34
 
5.3.
 
Mandatory Prepayments
34
     
5.3.1.      Extraordinary Receipts
34
     
5.3.2.      Overadvances
34
     
5.3.3.      Seasonal Revolver Limit
35
 
5.4.
 
Payment of Other Obligations
35
 
5.5.
 
Marshaling; Payments Set Aside
35
 
5.6.
 
Post-Default Allocation of Payments
35
     
5.6.1.      Allocation
35
     
5.6.2.      Erroneous Application
36
 
5.7.
 
Application of Payments
36
 
5.8.
 
Loan Account; Account Stated
36
     
5.8.1.      Loan Account
36
     
5.8.2.      Entries Binding
36
 
5.9.
 
Taxes
36
     
5.9.1.      Payments Free of Taxes
36
     
5.9.2.      Payment
36
 
5.10.
 
Foreign Lenders
37
     
5.10.1.    Exemption
37
     
5.10.2.    Documentation
37
         
SECTION 6.
 
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
37
         
 
6.1.
 
Conditions Precedent to Initial Loans
37
 
6.2.
 
Conditions Precedent to All Credit Extensions
39
 
6.3.
 
Limited Waiver of Conditions Precedent
39
         
SECTION 7.
 
COLLATERAL
40
         
 
7.1.
 
Grant of Security Interest
40
 
7.2.
 
Lien on Deposit Accounts; Cash Collateral
40
     
7.2.1.      Deposit Accounts
40
     
7.2.2.      Cash Collateral
41
 
7.3.
 
Intentionally Omitted
41
 
7.4.
 
Other Collateral
41
     
7.4.1.      Commercial Tort Claims
41
     
7.4.2.      Certain After-Acquired Collateral
41
 
7.5.
 
No Assumption of Liability
41
 
7.6.
 
Further Assurances
41
 
7.7.
 
Foreign Subsidiary Stock
41
 
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SECTION 8.
 
COLLATERAL ADMINISTRATION
41
         
 
8.1.
 
Borrowing Base Certificates
41
 
8.2.
 
Administration of Accounts and Receipts
42
     
8.2.1.      Records and Schedules of Sales and Accounts
42
     
8.2.2.      Taxes
42
     
8.2.3.      Intentionally Omitted
42
     
8.2.4.      Maintenance of Dominion Account
42
     
8.2.5.      Deposits and Other Proceeds of Collateral
42
 
8.3.
 
Administration of Inventory
42
     
8.3.1.      Records and Reports of Inventory
42
     
8.3.2.      Returns of Inventory
43
     
8.3.3.      Acquisition, Sale and Maintenance
43
 
8.4.
 
Administration of Equipment
43
     
8.4.1.      Records and Schedules of Equipment
43
     
8.4.2.      Dispositions of Equipment
43
     
8.4.3.      Condition of Equipment
43
 
8.5.
 
Administration of Deposit Accounts
43
 
8.6.
 
General Provisions
44
     
8.6.1.      Location of Collateral
44
     
8.6.2.      Insurance of Collateral; Condemnation Proceeds
44
     
8.6.3.      Protection of Collateral
45
     
8.6.4.      Defense of Title to Collateral
45
 
8.7.
 
Power of Attorney
45
         
SECTION 9.
 
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
45
         
 
9.1.
 
General Representations and Warranties
45
     
9.1.1.      Organization and Qualification
45
     
9.1.2.      Power and Authority
46
     
9.1.3.      Enforceability
46
     
9.1.4.      Capital Structure
46
     
9.1.5.      Corporate Names; Locations
46
     
9.1.6.      Title to Properties; Priority of Liens
46
     
9.1.7.      Financial Statements
47
     
9.1.8.      Surety Obligations
47
     
9.1.9.      Taxes
47
     
9.1.10.    Brokers
47
     
9.1.11.    Intellectual Property
47
     
9.1.12.    Governmental Approvals
47
     
9.1.13.    Compliance with Laws
47
     
9.1.14.    Compliance with Environmental Laws
48
     
9.1.15.    Burdensome Contracts
48
     
9.1.16.    Litigation
48
     
9.1.17.    No Defaults
48
     
9.1.18.    ERISA
48
     
9.1.19.    Trade Relations
49
     
9.1.20.    Labor Relations
49
     
9.1.21.    Payable Practices
49
 
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9.1.22.    Not a Regulated Entity
49
     
9.1.23.    Margin Stock
49
 
9.2.
 
Complete Disclosure
49
         
SECTION 10.
 
COVENANTS AND CONTINUING AGREEMENTS
50
         
 
10.1.
 
Affirmative Covenants
50
     
10.1.1.    Inspections; Appraisals
50
     
10.1.2.    Financial and Other Information
50
     
10.1.3.    Notices
51
     
10.1.4.    Landlord and Storage Agreements
52
     
10.1.5.    Compliance with Laws
52
     
10.1.6.    Taxes
52
     
10.1.7.    Insurance
52
     
10.1.8.    Licenses
52
     
10.1.9.    Future Subsidiaries
52
 
10.2.
 
Negative Covenants
53
     
10.2.1.    Permitted Debt
53
     
10.2.2.    Permitted Liens
53
     
10.2.3.    Intentionally Omitted
54
     
10.2.4.    Distributions; Upstream Payments
54
     
10.2.5.    Restricted Investments
54
     
10.2.6.    Disposition of Assets
54
     
10.2.7.    Loans
54
     
10.2.8.    Restrictions on Payment of Certain Debt
54
     
10.2.9.    Fundamental Changes
54
     
10.2.10.  Subsidiaries
55
     
10.2.11.  Organic Documents
55
     
10.2.12.  Tax Consolidation
55
     
10.2.13.  Accounting Changes
55
     
10.2.14.  Restrictive Agreements
55
     
10.2.15.  Hedging Agreements
55
     
10.2.16.  Conduct of Business
55
     
10.2.17.  Affiliate Transactions
55
     
10.2.18.  Plans
55
 
10.3.
 
Financial Covenants
55
     
10.3.1.    Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
55
         
SECTION 11.
 
EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES ON DEFAULT
55
         
 
11.1.
 
Events of Default
55
 
11.2.
 
Remedies upon Default
57
 
11.3.
 
License
58
 
11.4.
 
Setoff
58
 
11.5.
 
Remedies Cumulative; No Waiver
58
     
11.5.1.    Cumulative Rights
58
     
11.5.2.    Waivers
58
         
SECTION 12.
 
AGENT
59
         
 
12.1.
 
Appointment, Authority and Duties of Agent
59
 
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12.1.1.    Appointment and Authority
59
     
12.1.2.    Duties
59
     
12.1.3.    Agent Professionals
59
     
12.1.4.    Instructions of Required Lenders
59
 
12.2.
 
Agreements Regarding Collateral and Field Examination Reports
60
     
12.2.1.    Lien Releases; Care of Collateral
60
     
12.2.2.    Possession of Collateral
60
     
12.2.3.    Reports
60
 
12.3.
 
Reliance By Agent
60
 
12.4.
 
Action Upon Default
60
 
12.5.
 
Ratable Sharing
61
 
12.6.
 
Indemnification of Agent Indemnitees
61
 
12.7.
 
Limitation on Responsibilities of Agent
61
 
12.8.
 
Successor Agent and Co-Agents
62
     
12.8.1.    Resignation; Successor Agent
62
     
12.8.2.    Separate Collateral Agent
62
 
12.9.
 
Due Diligence and Non-Reliance
62
 
12.10.
 
Replacement of Certain Lenders
62
 
12.11.
 
Remittance of Payments
63
     
12.11.1.  Remittances Generally
63
     
12.11.2.  Failure to Pay
63
     
12.11.3.  Recovery of Payments
63
 
12.12.
 
Agent in its Individual Capacity
63
 
12.13.
 
Agent Titles
63
 
12.14.
 
No Third Party Beneficiaries
64
         
SECTION 13.
 
BENEFIT OF AGREEMENT; ASSIGNMENTS AND PARTICIPATIONS
64
         
 
13.1.
 
Successors and Assigns
64
 
13.2.
 
Participations
64
     
13.2.1.    Permitted Participants; Effect
64
     
13.2.2.    Voting Rights
64
     
13.2.3.    Benefit of Set-Off
64
 
13.3.
 
Assignments
65
     
13.3.1.    Permitted Assignments
65
     
13.3.2.    Effect; Effective Date
65
         
SECTION 14.
 
MISCELLANEOUS
65
         
 
14.1.
 
Consents, Amendments and Waivers
65
     
14.1.1. Amendment
65
     
14.1.2.    Limitations
66
     
14.1.3.    Payment for Consents
66
 
14.2.
 
Indemnity
66
 
14.3.
 
Notices and Communications
66
     
14.3.1.    Notice Address
66
     
14.3.2.    Electronic Communications; Voice Mail
66
     
14.3.3.    Non-Conforming Communications
67
 
14.4.
 
Performance of Obligated Parties’ Obligations
67
 
14.5.
 
Credit Inquiries
67
 
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14.6.
 
Severability
67
 
14.7.
 
Cumulative Effect; Conflict of Terms
67
 
14.8.
 
Counterparts
67
 
14.9.
 
Entire Agreement
67
 
14.10.
 
Relationship with Lenders
68
 
14.11.
 
No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility
68
 
14.12.
 
Confidentiality
68
 
14.13.
 
Intentionally Omitted
69
 
14.14.
 
GOVERNING LAW
69
 
14.15.
 
Consent to Forum; Arbitration
69
     
14.15.1.   Forum
69
     
14.15.2.   Arbitration
69
 
14.16.
 
Waivers by Obligated Parties
70
 
14.17.
 
Patriot Act Notice
70
 
14.18.
 
Amendment and Restatement; Waiver of Claims
70
 
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LIST OF EXHIBITS

Revolver Note
Exhibit B
Form of Compliance Certificate
Exhibit C
Assignment and Acceptance
Exhibit D
Assignment Notice
Exhibit E
Commitments of Lenders
Exhibit F
Form of Guaranty
Exhibit G
Form of Security Agreement
Exhibit H
Form of Pledge Agreement
Exhibit I
Form of Post Closing Agreement
Exhibit J
Form of Trademark Security Agreement
Exhibit K
Form of Website Security Agreement and Power of Attorney
Form of Deposit Account Control Agreement
 
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AMENDED AND RESTATED
LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
 
This AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT is dated as of June 20, 2008, among SPORT CHALET, INC., a Delaware corporation, (“Borrower”), each of Borrower’s Subsidiaries party hereto from time to time as Obligated Parties, the financial institutions party to this Agreement from time to time as lenders (collectively, “Lenders”), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., a national banking association, as administrative agent for the Lenders (“Agent”).

R E C I T A L S:

Borrower, Bank of America, N.A., and certain other financial institutions entered into that certain Loan Agreement and that certain Security Agreement, each dated as of August 31, 2007 (collectively, the “Original Loan Agreement”), whereby certain credit facilities were made available to Borrower on the terms and conditions set forth therein;
 
Obligated Parties have requested that Lenders amend and restate the Original Loan Agreement to provide an increased credit facility to Borrower to finance its business enterprise on the terms and conditions more particularly set forth herein. Lenders are willing to so amend and restate the Original Loan Agreement on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration hereby acknowledged, the parties agree that the Original Loan Agreement shall be amended and restated as set forth herein and further agree as follows:
 
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
 
1.1. Definitions. As used herein, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
 
Account: as defined in the UCC, including all rights to payment for goods sold or leased, or for services rendered.
 
Account Debtor: a Person who is obligated under an Account, Chattel Paper or General Intangible.
 
Affiliate: with respect to any Person (the “subject Person”), another Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Controls or is Controlled by or is under common Control with the subject Person. “Control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ability to exercise voting power, by contract or otherwise. “Controlling” and “Controlled” have correlative meanings.
 
Agent Indemnitees: Agent and its officers, directors, employees, Affiliates, agents and attorneys.
 
Agent Professionals: attorneys, accountants, appraisers, auditors, business valuation experts, environmental engineers or consultants, turnaround consultants, and other professionals and experts retained by Agent.
 
Allocable Amount: as defined in Section 5.11.3.
 
Anti-Terrorism Laws: any laws relating to terrorism or money laundering, including the Patriot Act.
 

 
Applicable Law: all laws, rules, regulations and governmental guidelines applicable to the Person, conduct, transaction, agreement or matter in question, including all applicable statutory law, common law and equitable principles, and all provisions of constitutions, treaties, statutes, rules, regulations, orders and decrees of Governmental Authorities.
 
Applicable Margin: with respect to any Type of Loan, the margin set forth below, as determined by the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the last Fiscal Quarter:
 
Level
 
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
 
Base Rate Loans
 
LIBOR Loans
 
               
I
 
Greater than
1.60 to 1.00
 
0.00 %
 
1.50%
 
II
 
Greater than
1.20 to 1.00 but
less than or equal to
1.60 to 1.00
 
0.00 %
 
1.75%
 
III
 
Greater than
0.80 to 1.00 but
less than or equal to
1.20 to 1.00
 
0.00 %
 
2.00%
 
IV
 
Greater than
0.40 to 1.00 but
less than or equal to
0.80 to 1.00
 
0.25%
 
2.25%
 
V
 
Less than
0.40 to 1.00
 
0.50%
 
2.50%
 
 
Through November 30, 2008, margins shall be determined as if Level III were applicable. Effective December 1, 2008, and thereafter, the margins shall be subject to increase or decrease upon receipt by Agent of the financial statements and corresponding Compliance Certificate for the most recently ended Fiscal Year or Fiscal Quarter, as applicable, pursuant to Section 10.1.2(a) and (b), which change shall be effective on the first day of the calendar month following receipt. If, by the first day of a Fiscal Quarter, any financial statements and Compliance Certificate due in the preceding Fiscal Quarter have not been received, then the margins shall be determined as if Level V were applicable, from such day until the first day of the Fiscal Quarter following actual receipt.
 
Approved Fund: any Person (other than a natural person) that is engaged in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans and similar extensions of credit in its ordinary course of activities, and is administered or managed by a Lender, an entity that administers or manages a Lender, or an Affiliate of either.
 
Asset Disposition: a sale, lease, license, consignment, transfer or other disposition of Property of an Obligated Party, including a disposition of Property in connection with a sale-leaseback transaction or synthetic lease.
 
Assignment and Acceptance: an assignment agreement between a Lender and Eligible Assignee, in the form of Exhibit C, appropriately completed.
 
Availability: the Borrowing Base, minus the principal balance of all Revolver Loans.
 
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Availability Reserve: the sum (without duplication) of (a) the Inventory Reserve; (b) the Collateral Access Reserve; (c) the Charges Reserve; (d) the LC Reserve; (e) the Bank Product Reserve; (f) Gift Card Liability Reserve; (g) the aggregate amount of liabilities secured by Liens upon Collateral that are senior to Agent’s Liens (but imposition of any such reserve shall not waive an Event of Default arising therefrom); and (h) such additional reserves, in such amounts and with respect to such matters, as Agent in its discretion may elect to impose from time to time. As of the Closing Date, the reserves under clauses (a), (c), (e), (g), and (h) above will be zero, subject to Agent’s right to increase such reserves in accordance with this Agreement.
 
Bank of America: Bank of America, N.A., a national banking association, and its successors and assigns.
 
Bank of America Indemnitees: Bank of America and its officers, directors, employees, Affiliates, agents and attorneys.
 
Bank Product: any of the following products, services or facilities extended to any Obligated Party or its Subsidiaries by Bank of America or any of its Affiliates: (a) Cash Management Services; (b) products under Hedging Agreements; (c) commercial credit card and merchant card services; and (d) leases and other banking products or services as may be requested by Obligated Parties or their respective Subsidiaries, other than Letters of Credit.
 
Bank Product Debt: Debt and other obligations of an Obligated Party relating to Bank Products.
 
Bank Product Reserve: the aggregate amount of reserves established by Agent from time to time in its discretion in respect of Bank Product Debt.
 
Bankruptcy Code: Title 11 of the United States Code.
 
Base Rate: the rate of interest announced by Bank of America from time to time as its prime rate. Such rate is a rate set by Bank of America based upon various factors including its costs and desired return, general economic conditions and other factors, and is used as a reference point for pricing some loans, which may be priced at, above or below such announced rate. Any change in such rate announced by Bank of America shall take effect at the opening of business on the day specified in the public announcement of such change.
 
Base Rate Loan: any Loan that bears interest based on the Base Rate.
 
Base Rate Revolver Loan: a Revolver Loan that bears interest based on the Base Rate.
 
Board of Governors: the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
 
Borrowed Money: with respect to any Obligated Party, without duplication, its (a) Debt that (i) arises from the lending of money by any Person to such Obligated Party, (ii) is evidenced by notes, drafts, bonds, debentures, credit documents or similar instruments, (iii) accrues interest or is a type upon which interest charges are customarily paid (excluding trade payables owing in the Ordinary Course of Business), or (iv) was issued or assumed as full or partial payment for Property; (b) Capital Leases; (c) reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit; and (d) guaranties of any Debt of the foregoing types owing by another Person.
 
Borrowing: a group of Loans of one Type that are made on the same day or are converted into Loans of one Type on the same day.
 
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Borrowing Base: on any date of determination, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the Seasonal Revolver Limit, minus the LC Reserve; or (b) the result of the Inventory Formula Amount, minus the Availability Reserve.
 
Borrowing Base Certificate: a certificate, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, by which Borrower certifies calculation of the Borrowing Base.
 
Business Day: any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks are authorized to close under the laws of, or are in fact closed in, North Carolina and California, and if such day relates to a LIBOR Loan, any such day on which dealings in Dollar deposits are conducted between banks in the London interbank Eurodollar market.
 
Capital Expenditures: all liabilities incurred, expenditures made or payments due (whether or not made) by Borrower or its Subsidiaries for the acquisition of any fixed assets, or any improvements, replacements, substitutions or additions thereto with a useful life of more than one year, including the principal portion of Capital Leases.
 
Capital Lease: any lease that is required to be capitalized for financial reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP.
 
Cash Collateral: cash, and any interest or other income earned thereon, that is delivered to Agent to Cash Collateralize any Obligations.
 
Cash Collateral Account: a demand deposit, money market or other account established by Agent at such financial institution as Agent may select in its discretion, which account shall be subject to Agent’s Liens for the benefit of Secured Parties.
 
Cash Collateralize: the delivery of cash to Agent, as security for the payment of Obligations, in an amount equal to (a) with respect to LC Obligations, 105% of the aggregate LC Obligations, and (b) with respect to any inchoate, contingent or other Obligations (including Obligations arising under Bank Products), Agent’s good faith estimate of the amount due or to become due, including all fees and other amounts relating to such Obligations. “Cash Collateralization” has a correlative meaning.
 
Cash Equivalents: (a) marketable obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by, and backed by the full faith and credit of, the United States government, maturing within 12 months of the date of acquisition; (b) certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers’ acceptances maturing within 12 months of the date of acquisition, and overnight bank deposits, in each case which are issued by a commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States or any state or district thereof, rated A-1 (or better) by S&P or P-1 (or better) by Moody’s at the time of acquisition, and (unless issued by a Lender) not subject to offset rights; (c) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than 30 days for underlying investments of the types described in clauses (a) and (b) entered into with any bank meeting the qualifications specified in clause (b); (d) commercial paper rated A-1 (or better) by S&P or P-1 (or better) by Moody’s, and maturing within nine months of the date of acquisition; and (e) shares of any money market fund that has substantially all of its assets invested continuously in the types of investments referred to above, has net assets of at least $500,000,000 and has the highest rating obtainable from either Moody’s or S&P.
 
Cash Management Services: any services provided from time to time by Bank of America or any of its Affiliates to any Obligated Party or any of their respective Subsidiaries in connection with operating, collections, payroll, trust, or other depository or disbursement accounts, including automated clearinghouse, e-payable, electronic funds transfer, wire transfer, controlled disbursement, overdraft, depository, information reporting, lockbox and stop payment services.
 
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CERCLA: the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.).
 
Change in Law: the occurrence, after the date hereof, of (a) the adoption or taking effect of any law, rule, regulation or treaty; (b) any change in any law, rule, regulation or treaty or in the administration, interpretation or application thereof by any Governmental Authority; or (c) the making or issuance of any request, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law) by any Governmental Authority.
 
Change of Control: an event or series of events by which any of the following occurs:
 
(a) Craig L. Levra and Howard K. Kaminsky shall both cease to be executive officers of Borrower; or
 
(b) any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but excluding any employee benefit plan of such person or its subsidiaries, and any person or entity acting in its capacity as trustee, agent or other fiduciary or administrator of any such plan) other than the Permitted Holders becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except that a person or group shall be deemed to have “beneficial ownership” of all securities that such person or group has the right to acquire, whether such right is exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time (such right, an “option right”)), directly or indirectly, of 25% or more of the power to vote for members of the board of directors or equivalent governing body of Borrower on a fully-diluted basis (and taking into account all such securities that such “person” or “group” has the right to acquire pursuant to any option right); or
 
(c) during any period of 24 consecutive months, a majority of the members of the board of directors or other equivalent governing body of Borrower cease to be composed of individuals (i) who were members of that board or equivalent governing body on the first day of such period, (ii) whose election or nomination to that board or equivalent governing body was approved by individuals referred to in clause (i) above constituting at the time of such election or nomination at least a majority of that board or equivalent governing body or (iii) whose election or nomination to that board or other equivalent governing body was approved by individuals referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) above constituting at the time of such election or nomination at least a majority of that board or equivalent governing body (excluding, in the case of both clause (ii) and clause (iii), any individual whose initial nomination for, or assumption of office as, a member of that board or equivalent governing body occurs as a result of an actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents for the election or removal of one or more directors by any person or group other than a solicitation for the election of one or more directors by or on behalf of the board of directors); or
 
(d) any Person or two or more Persons acting in concert shall have acquired by contract or otherwise, or shall have entered into a contract or arrangement that, upon consummation thereof, will result in its or their acquisition of the power to exercise, directly or indirectly, a controlling influence over the management or policies of Borrower, or control over the equity securities of Borrower entitled to vote for members of the board of directors or equivalent governing body of Borrower on a fully-diluted basis (and taking into account all such securities that such Person or Persons have the right to acquire pursuant to any option right) representing 25% or more of the combined voting power of such securities; or
 
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(e) Borrower shall cease, directly or indirectly, to own and control legally and beneficially all of the Equity Interests in any other Obligated Party without the prior written consent of Agent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; or
 
(f) all or substantially all of the assets of any Obligated Party are sold or transferred, other than a sale or transfer to Borrower without the prior written consent of Agent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld with respect to the assets of any Obligated Party other than Borrower so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.
 
Charges Reserve: the aggregate of (a) all past due rent and other amounts owing by an Obligated Party to any landlord, warehouseman, processor, repairman, mechanic, shipper, freight forwarder, broker or other Person who possesses any Collateral or could assert a Lien on any Collateral, plus (b) a reserve at least equal to three months charges that could be payable to any such Person (other than a landlord), unless it has executed a Lien Waiver, plus (c) a reserve equal to all accrued Royalties, whether or not then due and payable by any Obligated Party.
 
Claims: all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, judgments, proceedings, interest, costs and expenses of any kind (including remedial response costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees and Extraordinary Expenses) at any time (including after Full Payment of the Obligations, resignation or replacement of Agent, or replacement of any Lender) incurred by or asserted against any Indemnitee in any way relating to (a) any Loans, Letters of Credit, Loan Documents, or the use thereof or transactions relating thereto, (b) any action taken or omitted to be taken by any Indemnitee in connection with any Loan Documents, (c) the existence or perfection of any Liens, or realization upon any Collateral, (d) exercise of any rights or remedies under any Loan Documents or Applicable Law, or (e) failure by any Obligated Party to perform or observe any terms of any Loan Document, in each case including all costs and expenses relating to any investigation, litigation, arbitration or other proceeding (including an Insolvency Proceeding or appellate proceedings), whether or not the applicable Indemnitee is a party thereto.
 
Closing Date: the date of this Agreement.
 
Code: the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
 
Collateral: all Property described in Section 7.1, all Property described in any Security Documents as security for any Obligations, and all other Property that now or hereafter secures (or is intended to secure) any Obligations.
 
Collateral Access Reserve: a reserve equal to $100,000 for each location leased by Borrower unless the landlord therefor has executed a Lien Waiver. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) the Collateral Access Reserve shall be $2,600,00 from the Closing Date until the earlier of September 30, 2008, or the date on which Borrower has delivered to Agent Lien Waivers for all but 25 (or fewer) of its leased locations (at which time the Collateral Access Reserve will be adjusted to equal $100,000 for the actual number of leased locations for which no Lien Waiver has been executed and delivered to Agent), (b) at any time following the Closing Date (including prior to September 30, 2008) the Collateral Access Reserve will be increased by $100,000 for each of Borrower’s store locations opened since the Closing Date and for which Agent has not received an executed Lien Waiver, and (c) the Collateral Access Reserve may be increased by Agent in its sole discretion during the continuation of an Event of Default.
 
Commitment: for any Lender, the aggregate amount of such Lender’s Revolver Commitment. “Commitments” means the aggregate amount of all Revolver Commitments.
 
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Commitment Termination Date: the earliest to occur of (a) the Revolver Termination Date; (b) the date on which Borrower terminates the Revolver Commitments pursuant to Section 2.1.4; or (c) the date on which the Revolver Commitments are terminated pursuant to Section 11.2.
 
Compliance Certificate: a certificate, in the form of Exhibit B, appropriately completed.
 
Contingent Obligation: any obligation of a Person arising from a guaranty, indemnity or other assurance of payment or performance of any Debt, lease, dividend or other obligation (“primary obligations”) of another obligor (“primary obligor”) in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including any obligation of such Person under any (a) guaranty, endorsement, co-making or sale with recourse of an obligation of a primary obligor; (b) obligation to make take-or-pay or similar payments regardless of nonperformance by any other party to an agreement; and (c) arrangement (i) to purchase any primary obligation or security therefor, (ii) to supply funds for the purchase or payment of any primary obligation, (iii) to maintain or assure working capital, equity capital, net worth or solvency of the primary obligor, (iv) to purchase Property or services for the purpose of assuring the ability of the primary obligor to perform a primary obligation, or (v) otherwise to assure or hold harmless the holder of any primary obligation against loss in respect thereof. The amount of any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be the stated or determinable amount of the primary obligation (or, if less, the maximum amount for which such Person may be liable under the instrument evidencing the Contingent Obligation) or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability with respect thereto.
 
Covenant Testing Period: each period beginning on each Covenant Testing Trigger Date and ending on the first day of the second calendar month following the month in which such Covenant Testing Trigger Date occurs. For the avoidance of doubt, any two or more Covenant Testing Periods may run concurrently and/or consecutively and a Covenant Testing Period shall be deemed to remain in effect until all Covenant Testing Periods have ended.
 
Covenant Testing Trigger Date: each date, if any, upon which Formula Availability is less than the Covenant Testing Trigger Amount as of such date.
 
Covenant Testing Trigger Amount: (a) on any date of determination from January 1 of each year through August 31 of each year, $6,750,000, and (ii) on any date of determination from September 1 of each year through December 31 of each year, $10,500,000.
 
CWA: the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq.).
 
Debt: as applied to any Person, without duplication, (a) all items that would be included as liabilities on a balance sheet in accordance with GAAP, including Capital Leases, but excluding trade payables incurred and being paid in the Ordinary Course of Business; (b) all Contingent Obligations; (c) all reimbursement obligations in connection with letters of credit issued for the account of such Person; and (d) in the case of Obligated Parties, the Obligations. The Debt of a Person shall include any recourse Debt of any partnership in which such Person is a general partner or joint venturer.
 
Default: an event or condition that, with the lapse of time or giving of notice, would constitute an Event of Default.
 
Default Rate: for any Obligation (including, to the extent permitted by law, interest not paid when due), 2% plus the interest rate otherwise applicable thereto.
 

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Deposit Account Control Agreements: the Deposit Account control agreements to be executed by each institution maintaining a Deposit Account for each Obligated Party, in favor of Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, as security for the Obligations.
 
Disclosure Schedules: the disclosure schedules to this Agreement delivered by Borrower to Agent on the Closing Date.
 
Distribution: any declaration or payment of a distribution, interest or dividend on any Equity Interest (other than payment-in-kind); any distribution, advance or repayment of Debt to a holder of Equity Interests; or any purchase, redemption, or other acquisition or retirement for value of any Equity Interest.
 
Dollars: lawful money of the United States.
 
Dominion Account: a special account established by Borrower at Bank of America, over which Agent has exclusive control for withdrawal purposes.
 
EBITDA: determined on a consolidated basis for Borrower and its Subsidiaries, net income, calculated before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, gains or losses arising from the sale of capital assets, gains arising from the write-up of assets, and any extraordinary gains (in each case, to the extent included in determining net income).
 
Eligible Assignee: a Person that is (a) a Lender, U.S.-based Affiliate of a Lender or Approved Fund; (b) any other financial institution approved by Agent and Borrower (which approval by Borrower shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and shall be deemed given if no objection is made within two Business Days after notice of the proposed assignment), that is organized under the laws of the United States or any state or district thereof, has total assets in excess of $5 billion, extends asset-based lending facilities in its ordinary course of business and whose becoming an assignee would not constitute a prohibited transaction under Section 4975 of the Code or any other Applicable Law; and (c) during any Event of Default, any Person acceptable to Agent in its discretion.
 
Eligible Base Inventory: on any date of determination, that portion of Borrower’s Eligible Inventory other than Eligible Surplus Inventory.
 
Eligible Inventory: Inventory owned by Borrower that Agent, in its discretion, deems to be Eligible Inventory. Without limiting the foregoing, (a) no Inventory shall be Eligible Inventory unless it (i) is finished goods (other than food, magazines or books), and is not raw materials, work-in-process, packaging or shipping materials, labels, samples, display items, bags, replacement parts or manufacturing supplies; (ii) is not held on consignment, nor subject to any deposit or down payment; (iii) is in new and saleable condition and is not damaged, defective, shopworn or otherwise unfit for sale; (iv) is not slow-moving, defective, obsolete or unmerchantable, and does not constitute returned or repossessed goods; (v) meets all standards imposed by any Governmental Authority, does not constitute hazardous materials under any Environmental Law, and has not been produced in violation of the FLSA (as may be reasonably determined by Agent) if such violation could reasonably be expected to result in any prohibition on the sale of such Inventory by Borrower or Agent; (vi) conforms with the covenants and representations herein; (vii) is subject to Agent’s duly perfected, first priority Lien, and no other Lien; (viii) is within the continental United States or Canada, is not in transit except between locations of Borrower, and is not consigned to any Person; (ix) is not subject to any warehouse receipt or negotiable Document; (x) is not subject to any License or other arrangement that restricts Borrower’s or Agent’s right to dispose of such Inventory, unless Agent has received an appropriate Lien Waiver; (xi) is not located on leased premises or in the possession of a warehouseman, processor, repairman, mechanic, shipper, freight forwarder or other Person, unless the lessor or such Person has delivered a Lien Waiver or an appropriate Collateral Access Reserve and/or Charges Reserve has been established, as appropriate; and (xii) is reflected in the details of a current perpetual inventory report.
 
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Eligible Surplus Inventory: on any date of determination, that portion of Borrower’s Eligible Inventory that consists of stockkeeping units on hand for which Borrower has not made any purchases of such units (determined on a SKU number-by-SKU number basis) during the immediately preceding six month period.
 
Enforcement Action: any action to enforce any Obligations or Loan Documents or to realize upon any Collateral (whether by judicial action, self-help, notification of Account Debtors, exercise of setoff or recoupment, or otherwise).
 
Environmental Laws: all Applicable Laws (including all programs, permits and guidance promulgated by regulatory agencies), relating to public health (but excluding occupational safety and health, to the extent regulated by OSHA) or the protection or pollution of the environment, including CERCLA, RCRA and CWA.
 
Environmental Notice: a notice (whether written or oral) from any Governmental Authority or other Person of any possible noncompliance with, investigation of a possible violation of, litigation relating to, or potential fine or liability under any Environmental Law, or with respect to any Environmental Release, environmental pollution or hazardous materials, including any complaint, summons, citation, order, claim, demand or request for correction, remediation or otherwise.
 
Environmental Release: a release as defined in CERCLA or under any other Environmental Law.
 
Equity Interest: the interest of any (a) shareholder in a corporation; (b) partner in a partnership (whether general, limited, limited liability or joint venture); (c) member in a limited liability company; or (d) other Person having any other form of equity security or ownership interest.
 
ERISA: the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
 
ERISA Affiliate: any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) under common control with an Obligated Party within the meaning of Section 414(b) or (c) of the Code (and Sections 414(m) and (o) of the Code for purposes of provisions relating to Section 412 of the Code).
 
ERISA Event: (a) a Reportable Event with respect to a Pension Plan; (b) a withdrawal by any Obligated Party or ERISA Affiliate from a Pension Plan subject to Section 4063 of ERISA during a plan year in which it was a substantial employer (as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA) or a cessation of operations that is treated as such a withdrawal under Section 4062(e) of ERISA; (c) a complete or partial withdrawal by any Obligated Party or ERISA Affiliate from a Multiemployer Plan or notification that a Multiemployer Plan is in reorganization; (d) the filing of a notice of intent to terminate, the treatment of a Plan amendment as a termination under Section 4041 or 4041A of ERISA, or the commencement of proceedings by the PBGC to terminate a Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan; (e) the failure by any Obligated Party or ERISA Affiliate to meet any funding obligations with respect to any Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan; (f) an event or condition which constitutes grounds under Section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan; or (g) the imposition of any liability under Title IV of ERISA, other than for PBGC premiums due but not delinquent under Section 4007 of ERISA, upon any Obligated Party or ERISA Affiliate.
 
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Event of Default: as defined in Section 11.
 
Excluded Tax: with respect to Agent, any Lender, Issuing Bank or any other recipient of a payment to be made by or on account of any Obligation, (a) taxes imposed on or measured by its overall net income (however denominated), and franchise taxes imposed on it (in lieu of net income taxes), by the jurisdiction (or any political subdivision thereof) under the laws of which such recipient is organized or in which its principal office is located or, in the case of any Lender, in which its applicable Lending Office is located; and (b) in the case of a Foreign Lender, any withholding tax attributable to such Foreign Lender’s failure or inability (other than as a result of a Change in Law) to comply with Section 5.10, except to the extent that such Foreign Lender (or its assignor, if any) was entitled, at the time of designation of a new Lending Office (or assignment), to receive additional amounts from the Borrower with respect to such withholding tax.
 
Extraordinary Expenses: all costs, expenses or advances that Agent may incur during a Default or Event of Default, or during the pendency of an Insolvency Proceeding of an Obligated Party, including those relating to (a) any audit, inspection, repossession, storage, repair, appraisal, insurance, manufacture, preparation or advertising for sale, sale, collection, or other preservation of or realization upon any Collateral; (b) any action, arbitration or other proceeding (whether instituted by or against Agent, any Lender, any Obligated Party, any representative of creditors of an Obligated Party or any other Person) in any way relating to any Collateral (including the validity, perfection, priority or avoidability of Agent’s Liens with respect to any Collateral), Loan Documents, Letters of Credit or Obligations, including any lender liability or other Claims; (c) the exercise, protection or enforcement of any rights or remedies of Agent in, or the monitoring of, any Insolvency Proceeding; (d) settlement or satisfaction of any taxes, charges or Liens with respect to any Collateral; (e) any Enforcement Action; (f) negotiation and documentation of any modification, waiver, workout, restructuring or forbearance with respect to any Loan Documents or Obligations; and (g) Protective Advances. Such costs, expenses and advances include transfer fees, Other Taxes, storage fees, insurance costs, permit fees, utility reservation and standby fees, legal fees, appraisal fees, brokers’ fees and commissions, auctioneers’ fees and commissions, accountants’ fees, environmental study fees, wages and salaries paid to employees of any Obligated Party or independent contractors in liquidating any Collateral, and travel expenses.
 
Extraordinary Receipts: any net cash amounts received by Obligated Parties not in the Ordinary Course of Business, including: (a) the Net Proceeds of each Permitted Asset Disposition; (b) any issuance of Equity Interests by any Obligated Party, (c) foreign, United States, state or local tax refunds; (d) pension plan reversions; (e) proceeds of insurance on Collateral or business interruption insurance (but excluding in any event any proceeds from workers’ compensation or D&O insurance); (f) judgments, proceeds of settlements or other consideration of any kind in connection with any cause of action; (g) indemnity payments; and (h) any purchase price adjustment received in connection with any purchase agreement. As used above, “net cash amount” means the cash amount of such receipts, net of bona fide direct costs incurred to non-Affiliates of any Obligated Party in connection with obtaining such cash receipts, including (i) reasonable and customary costs and expenses actually incurred in connection therewith, including legal fees and fees of accountants and consultants, and (ii) transfer or similar taxes.
 
Fiscal Quarter: each period of three months, commencing on the first day of a Fiscal Year.
 
Fiscal Year: the fiscal year of Borrower and its Subsidiaries for accounting and tax purposes, ending on the Sunday of each year occurring closest to the last day of March.
 
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio: the ratio, determined on a consolidated basis for Borrower and its Subsidiaries for the most recent twelve consecutive month period then ended, of (a) EBITDA to (b) Fixed Charges.
 
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Fixed Charges: the sum of (a) interest expense (other than payment-in-kind), (b) principal payments made on Borrowed Money, (c) Capital Expenditures (except those Capital Expenditures financed with Borrowed Money permitted hereunder other than Revolver Loans and Net Store Opening Capital Expenditures), (d) Net Store Opening Capital Expenditures to the extent in excess of $10,000,000 in any fiscal year, (e) cash taxes paid, and (f) Distributions made.
 
FLSA: the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
 
Foreign Lender: any Lender that is organized under the laws of a jurisdiction other than the laws of the United States, or any state or district thereof.
 
Foreign Plan: any employee benefit plan or arrangement (a) maintained or contributed to by any Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries that is not subject to the laws of the United States; or (b) mandated by a government other than the United States for employees of any Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries.
 
Foreign Subsidiary: a Subsidiary that is a “controlled foreign corporation” under Section 957 of the Code, such that a guaranty by such Subsidiary of the Obligations or a Lien on the assets of such Subsidiary to secure the Obligations would result in material tax liability to Borrower.
 
Formula Availability: an amount equal to the Inventory Formula Amount, minus the Availability Reserve, minus the principal balance of all Revolver Loans.
 
Full Payment: with respect to any Obligations, (a) the full and indefeasible cash payment thereof, including any interest, fees and other charges accruing during an Insolvency Proceeding or that would have accrued but for the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding (whether or not allowed or allowable in the proceeding); (b) if such Obligations are LC Obligations or inchoate or contingent in nature, Cash Collateralization thereof (or delivery of a standby letter of credit acceptable to Agent in its discretion, in the amount of required Cash Collateral); and (c) a release of any Claims of Obligated Parties against each Indemnitee arising on or before the payment date. The Obligations shall not be deemed to have been paid in full until all Commitments have expired or been terminated.
 
GAAP: generally accepted accounting principles in effect in the United States from time to time.
 
Gift Card Liability Reserve: a reserve in a percentage determined by Agent in its discretion (not to exceed 100%) of liabilities associated with issued and outstanding gift cards as reflected on Borrower’s general ledger maintained in the Ordinary Course of Business. As of the Closing Date, the percentage used in the foregoing reserve will be 40% (subject to adjustment thereafter from time to time by Agent in its credit judgment, reasonably exercised).
 
Governmental Approvals: all authorizations, consents, approvals, licenses and exemptions of, registrations and filings with, and required reports to, all Governmental Authorities.
 
Governmental Authority: any federal, state, municipal, foreign or other governmental department, agency, commission, board, bureau, court, tribunal, instrumentality, political subdivision, or other entity or officer exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions for or pertaining to any government or court, in each case whether associated with the United States, a state, district or territory thereof, or a foreign entity or government.
 
Guarantor: each Person who guarantees payment or performance of any Obligations.
 
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Guarantor Payment: as defined in Section 5.11.3.
 
Guaranty: each guaranty agreement executed by a Guarantor in favor of Agent.
 
Hedging Agreement: an agreement relating to any swap, cap, floor, collar, option, forward, cross right or obligation, or combination thereof or similar transaction, with respect to interest rate, foreign exchange, currency, commodity, credit or equity risk.
 
Indemnified Taxes: Taxes other than Excluded Taxes.
 
Indemnitees: Agent Indemnitees, Lender Indemnitees, Issuing Bank Indemnitees and Bank of America Indemnitees.
 
Insolvency Proceeding: any case or proceeding commenced by or against a Person under any state, federal or foreign law for, or any agreement of such Person to, (a) the entry of an order for relief under the Bankruptcy Code, or any other insolvency, debtor relief or debt adjustment law; (b) the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator, administrator, conservator or other custodian for such Person or any part of its Property; or (c) an assignment or trust mortgage for the benefit of creditors.
 
Intellectual Property: all intellectual and similar Property of a Person, including inventions, designs, patents, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, confidential or proprietary information, customer lists, know-how, software and databases; all embodiments or fixations thereof and all related documentation, applications, registrations and franchises; all licenses or other rights to use any of the foregoing; and all books and records relating to the foregoing.
 
Intellectual Property Claim: any claim or assertion (whether in writing, by suit or otherwise) that any Obligated Party’s or any of its Subsidiary’s ownership, use, marketing, sale or distribution of any Inventory, Equipment, Intellectual Property or other Property violates another Person’s Intellectual Property.
 
Interest Period: as defined in Section 3.1.3.
 
Interest Rate Contract: any interest rate swap, collar or cap agreement, or other agreement or arrangement by any Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries with Bank of America that is designed to protect against fluctuations in interest rates.
 
Inventory: as defined in the UCC, including all goods intended for sale, lease, display or demonstration; all work in process; and all raw materials, and other materials and supplies of any kind that are or could be used in connection with the manufacture, printing, packing, shipping, advertising, sale, lease or furnishing of such goods, or otherwise used or consumed in any Obligated Party’s business (but excluding Equipment).
 
Inventory Formula Amount: the lesser of (i) the sum of 70% of the Value of Eligible Base Inventory, plus 50% of the Value of Eligible Surplus Inventory; or (ii) 85% of the NOLV Percentage of Eligible Inventory. As of the Closing Date, based on the Inventory appraisal dated May 20, 2008, the Inventory Formula Amount shall be calculated pursuant to clause (i) above. Upon receipt of each subsequent Inventory appraisal requested by Agent, the NOLV Percentage will thereafter be updated to reflect the findings of such appraiser and Agent will apply either clause (i) or clause (ii) above (whichever yields the lesser amount) in calculating the Inventory Formula Amount.
 
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Inventory Reserve: reserves established by Agent to reflect factors that may negatively impact the Value of Inventory, including change in salability, obsolescence, seasonality, theft, shrinkage, imbalance, change in composition or mix, markdowns and vendor chargebacks.
 
Investment: any acquisition of all or substantially all assets of a Person; any acquisition of record or beneficial ownership of any Equity Interests of a Person; or any advance or capital contribution to or other investment in a Person.
 
IRS: the United States Internal Revenue Service.
 
Issuing Bank: Bank of America or an Affiliate of Bank of America.
 
Issuing Bank Indemnitees: Issuing Bank and its officers, directors, employees, Affiliates, agents and attorneys.
 
LC Application: an application by Borrower to Issuing Bank for issuance of a Letter of Credit, in form and substance satisfactory to Issuing Bank.
 
LC Conditions: the following conditions necessary for issuance of a Letter of Credit: (a) each of the conditions set forth in Section 6; (b) after giving effect to such issuance, total LC Obligations do not exceed the Letter of Credit Subline, no Overadvance exists and, if no Revolver Loans are outstanding, the LC Obligations do not exceed the Borrowing Base (without giving effect to the LC Reserve for purposes of this calculation); (c) the expiration date of such Letter of Credit is (i) no more than 365 days from issuance, in the case of standby Letters of Credit, (ii) no more than 120 days from issuance, in the case of documentary Letters of Credit, and (iii) at least 20 Business Days prior to the Revolver Termination Date; (d) the Letter of Credit and payments thereunder are denominated in Dollars; and (e) the purpose and form of the proposed Letter of Credit is satisfactory to Agent and Issuing Bank in their discretion.
 
LC Documents: all documents, instruments and agreements (including LC Requests and LC Applications) delivered by Borrower or any other Person to Issuing Bank or Agent in connection with issuance, amendment or renewal of, or payment under, any Letter of Credit.
 
LC Obligations: the sum (without duplication) of (a) all amounts owing by Borrower for any drawings under Letters of Credit; (b) the stated amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit; and (c) all fees and other amounts owing with respect to Letters of Credit.
 
LC Request: a request for issuance of a Letter of Credit, to be provided by Borrower to Issuing Bank, in form satisfactory to Agent and Issuing Bank.
 
LC Reserve: the aggregate of all LC Obligations, other than (a) those that have been Cash Collateralized; and (b) if no Default or Event of Default exists, those constituting charges owing to the Issuing Bank.
 
Lender Indemnitees: Lenders and their officers, directors, employees, Affiliates, agents and attorneys.
 
Lenders: as defined in the preamble to this Agreement, including Agent in its capacity as a provider of Swingline Loans and any other Person who hereafter becomes a “Lender” pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance.
 
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Lending Office: the office designated as such by the applicable Lender at the time it becomes party to this Agreement or thereafter by notice to Agent and Borrower.
 
Letter of Credit: any standby or documentary letter of credit issued by Issuing Bank for the account of Borrower, or any indemnity, guarantee, exposure transmittal memorandum or similar form of credit support issued by Agent or Issuing Bank for the benefit of Borrower.
 
Letter of Credit Subline: $10,000,000.
 
LIBOR: for any Interest Period with respect to a LIBOR Loan, the per annum rate of interest (rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest 1/8th of 1%), determined by Agent at approximately 11:00 a.m. (London time) two Business Days prior to commencement of such Interest Period, for a term comparable to such Interest Period, equal to (a) the British Bankers Association LIBOR Rate (“BBA LIBOR”), as published by Reuters (or other commercially available source designated by Agent); or (b) if BBA LIBOR is not available for any reason, the interest rate at which Dollar deposits in the approximate amount of the LIBOR Loan would be offered by Bank of America’s London branch to major banks in the London interbank Eurodollar market. If the Board of Governors imposes a Reserve Percentage with respect to LIBOR deposits, then LIBOR shall be the foregoing rate, divided by 1 minus the Reserve Percentage.
 
LIBOR Loan: each set of LIBOR Revolver Loans having a common length and commencement of Interest Period.
 
LIBOR Revolver Loan: a Revolver Loan that bears interest based on LIBOR.
 
License: any license or agreement under which an Obligated Party is authorized to use Intellectual Property in connection with any manufacture, marketing, distribution or disposition of Collateral, any use of Property or any other conduct of its business.
 
Licensor: any Person from whom an Obligated Party obtains the right to use any Intellectual Property.
 
Lien: any Person’s interest in Property securing an obligation owed to, or a claim by, such Person, whether such interest is based on common law, statute or contract, including liens, security interests, pledges, hypothecations, statutory trusts, reservations, exceptions, encroachments, easements, rights-of-way, covenants, conditions, restrictions, leases, and other title exceptions and encumbrances affecting Property.
 
Lien Waiver: an agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, by which (a) for any material Collateral located on leased premises, the lessor waives or subordinates any Lien it may have on the Collateral, and agrees to permit Agent to enter upon the premises and remove the Collateral or to use the premises to store or dispose of the Collateral and conduct a going out of business and public auction thereon; (b) for any Collateral held by a warehouseman, processor, shipper, customs broker or freight forwarder, such Person waives or subordinates any Lien it may have on the Collateral, agrees to hold any Documents in its possession relating to the Collateral as agent for Agent, and agrees to deliver the Collateral to Agent upon request; (c) for any Collateral held by a repairman, mechanic or bailee, such Person acknowledges Agent’s Lien, waives or subordinates any Lien it may have on the Collateral, and agrees to deliver the Collateral to Agent upon request; and (d) for any Collateral subject to a Licensor’s Intellectual Property rights, the Licensor grants to Agent the right, vis-à-vis such Licensor, to enforce Agent’s Liens with respect to the Collateral, including the right to dispose of it with the benefit of the Intellectual Property, whether or not a default exists under any applicable License.
 
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Loan: a Revolver Loan.
 
Loan Account: the loan account established by each Lender on its books pursuant to Section 5.8.
 
Loan Documents: this Agreement, the Other Agreements and the Security Documents.
 
Loan Year: each 12 consecutive month period commencing on the Closing Date and on each anniversary of the Closing Date.
 
Margin Stock: as defined in Regulation U of the Board of Governors.
 
Material Adverse Effect: the effect of any event or circumstance that, taken alone or in conjunction with other events or circumstances, (a) has or could be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, Properties, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of Borrower or of the Obligated Parties taken as a whole, on the value of any material Collateral, on the enforceability of any Loan Documents, or on the validity or priority of Agent’s Liens on any Collateral; (b) impairs the ability of any Obligated Party to perform any obligations under the Loan Documents, including repayment of any Obligations; or (c) otherwise impairs the ability of Agent or any Lender to enforce or collect any Obligations or to realize upon any material portion of the Collateral.
 
Material Contract: any agreement or arrangement to which any Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries is party (other than the Loan Documents) (a) that is deemed to be a material contract under any securities law applicable to such Obligated Party, including the Securities Act of 1933; (b) for which breach, termination, nonperformance or failure to renew could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or (c) that relates to Subordinated Debt, or Debt in an aggregate amount of $1,000,000 or more.
 
Moody’s: Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., and its successors.
 
Mortgage: each mortgage, deed of trust or deed to secure debt pursuant to which any Obligated Party grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, Liens upon the Real Estate owned by such Obligated Party, as security for the Obligations.
 
Multiemployer Plan: any employee benefit plan of the type described in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, to which any Obligated Party or ERISA Affiliate makes or is obligated to make contributions, or during the preceding five plan years, has made or been obligated to make contributions.
 
Net Proceeds: with respect to an Asset Disposition, proceeds (including, when received, any deferred or escrowed payments) received by any Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries in cash from such disposition, net of (a) reasonable and customary costs and expenses actually incurred in connection therewith, including legal fees and sales commissions; (b) amounts applied to repayment of Debt secured by a Permitted Lien senior to Agent’s Liens on Collateral sold; (c) transfer or similar taxes; and (d) reserves for indemnities, until such reserves are no longer needed.
 
Net Store Opening Capital Expenditures: All Capital Expenditures made by Borrower and its Subsidiaries for the opening of new retail store locations, such amounts to be calculated on a Fiscal Year to date basis net of any amounts actually reimbursed to Borrower during such Fiscal Year by the landlord for any such new store location, whether or not such reimbursement may be deducted from such Capital Expenditure (in such or any other Fiscal Year) on the books and records of Borrower in accordance with GAAP.
 
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NOLV Percentage: the net orderly liquidation value of Inventory, expressed as a percentage of the Value of Eligible Inventory, expected to be realized at an orderly, negotiated sale held within a reasonable period of time, net of all liquidation expenses, as determined from the most recent appraisal of Borrower’s Inventory performed by an appraiser and on terms satisfactory to Agent.
 
Notes: each Revolver Note or other promissory note executed by Borrower to evidence any Obligations.
 
Notice of Borrowing: a Notice of Borrowing to be provided by Borrower to request a Borrowing of Revolver Loans, in form satisfactory to Agent.
 
Notice of Conversion/Continuation: a Notice of Conversion/Continuation to be provided by Borrower to request a conversion or continuation of any Loans as LIBOR Loans, in form satisfactory to Agent.
 
Obligated Party: each of Borrower and each of Borrower’s Subsidiaries that has signed this Agreement (or a joinder hereto in form and substance satisfactory to Agent).
 
Obligations: all (a) principal of and premium, if any, on the Loans, (b) LC Obligations and other obligations of Borrower with respect to Letters of Credit, (c) interest, expenses, fees and other sums payable by Obligated Parties under Loan Documents, (d) obligations of Obligated Parties under any indemnity for Claims, (e) Extraordinary Expenses, (f) Bank Product Debt, and (g) other Debts, obligations and liabilities of any kind owing by Obligated Parties pursuant to the Loan Documents, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether evidenced by a note or other writing, whether allowed in any Insolvency Proceeding, whether arising from an extension of credit, issuance of a letter of credit, acceptance, loan, guaranty, indemnification or otherwise, and whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, due or to become due, primary or secondary, or joint or several.
 
Ordinary Course of Business: the ordinary course of business of Borrower and its Subsidiaries, consistent with past practices and undertaken in good faith.
 
Organic Documents: with respect to any Person, its charter, certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws, articles of organization, limited liability agreement, operating agreement, members agreement, shareholders agreement, partnership agreement, certificate of partnership, certificate of formation, voting trust agreement, or similar agreement or instrument governing the formation or operation of such Person.
 
Original Loan Agreement: as defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
 
OSHA: the Occupational Safety and Hazard Act of 1970.
 
Other Agreement: each Note; Disclosure Schedule; LC Document; Lien Waiver; Borrowing Base Certificate, Compliance Certificate, financial statement or report delivered hereunder; or other document, instrument or agreement (other than this Agreement or a Security Document) now or hereafter delivered by an Obligated Party or another Guarantor to Agent or a Lender in connection with any transactions relating hereto or other document, instrument or agreement (other than this Agreement or a Security Document) contemplated hereby that is now or hereafter delivered by any other Person to Agent or a Lender.
 
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Other Taxes: all present or future stamp or documentary taxes or any other excise or property taxes, charges or similar levies arising from any payment made under any Loan Document or from the execution, delivery or enforcement of, or otherwise with respect to, any Loan Document.
 
Overadvance: as defined in Section 2.1.5.
 
Overadvance Loan: a Base Rate Revolver Loan made when an Overadvance exists or is caused by the funding thereof.
 
Participant: as defined in Section 13.2.
 
Patent Assignment: each patent collateral assignment agreement pursuant to which an Obligated Party assigns to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, such Obligated Party’s interests in its patents, as security for the Obligations.
 
Patriot Act: the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, Pub. L. No. 107-56, 115 Stat. 272 (2001).
 
Payment Item: each check, draft or other item of payment payable to any Obligated Party, including those constituting proceeds of any Collateral.
 
PBGC: the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
 
Pension Plan: any employee pension benefit plan (as such term is defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA), other than a Multiemployer Plan, that is subject to Title IV of ERISA and is sponsored or maintained by any Obligated Party or ERISA Affiliate or to which the Obligated Party or ERISA Affiliate contributes or has an obligation to contribute, or in the case of a multiple employer or other plan described in Section 4064(a) of ERISA, has made contributions at any time during the preceding five plan years.
 
Permitted Asset Disposition: as long as no Default or Event of Default exists and all Net Proceeds are remitted to Agent, an Asset Disposition that is (a) a sale of Inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business; (b) a disposition of Equipment that, in the aggregate during any 12 month period, has a fair market or book value (whichever is more) of $1,000,000 or less; (c) a disposition of Inventory that is obsolete, unmerchantable or otherwise unsalable in the Ordinary Course of Business; (d) termination of a lease of real or personal Property that is not necessary for the Ordinary Course of Business, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and does not result from an Obligated Party’s default; (e) any all cash sale(s) by Borrower of the Equity Interests of any of its Subsidiaries or any sale(s) of the assets of any Obligated Party other than Borrower that, in the aggregate during any 12 month period, has (or have) a fair market or book value (whichever is more) of $3,000,000 or less; or (e) approved in writing by Agent and Required Lenders.
 
Permitted Contingent Obligations: Contingent Obligations (a) arising from endorsements of Payment Items for collection or deposit in the Ordinary Course of Business; (b) arising from Hedging Agreements permitted hereunder; (c) existing on the Closing Date, and any extension or renewal thereof that does not increase the amount of such Contingent Obligation when extended or renewed; (d) incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business with respect to surety, appeal or performance bonds, or other similar obligations; (e) arising from customary indemnification obligations in favor of purchasers in connection with dispositions of Equipment permitted hereunder; (f) arising under the Loan Documents; or (g) in an aggregate amount of $1,000,000 or less at any time.
 
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Permitted Holders: any of Craig L. Levra, Howard K. Kaminsky, Norbert J. Olberz, or any family trusts of which any of the foregoing are the settlors, trustees, or beneficiaries.
 
Permitted Lien: as defined in Section 10.2.2.
 
Permitted Purchase Money Debt: Purchase Money Debt of Borrower and its Subsidiaries that is unsecured or secured only by a Purchase Money Lien, as long as the aggregate amount does not exceed $5,000,000 at any time and its incurrence does not violate Section 10.3.2.
 
Person: any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, joint stock company, land trust, business trust, unincorporated organization, Governmental Authority or other entity.
 
Plan: any employee benefit plan (as such term is defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) established by an Obligated Party or, with respect to any such plan that is subject to Section 412 of the Code or Title IV of ERISA, an ERISA Affiliate.
 
Pro Rata: with respect to any Lender, a percentage (carried out to the ninth decimal place) determined (a) while Revolver Commitments are outstanding, by dividing the amount of such Lender’s Revolver Commitment by the aggregate amount of all Revolver Commitments; and (b) at any other time, by dividing the amount of such Lender’s Loans and LC Obligations by the aggregate amount of all outstanding Loans and LC Obligations.
 
Properly Contested: with respect to any obligation of an Obligated Party, (a) the obligation is subject to a bona fide dispute regarding amount or the Obligated Party’s liability to pay; (b) the obligation is being properly contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings promptly instituted and diligently pursued; (c) appropriate reserves have been established in accordance with GAAP; (d) non-payment could not have a Material Adverse Effect, nor result in forfeiture or sale of any assets of the Obligated Party; (e) no Lien is imposed on assets of the Obligated Party, unless bonded and stayed to the satisfaction of Agent; and (f) if the obligation results from entry of a judgment or other order, such judgment or order is stayed pending appeal or other judicial review.
 
Property: any interest in any kind of property or asset, whether real, personal or mixed, or tangible or intangible.
 
Protective Advances: as defined in Section 2.1.6.
 
Purchase Money Debt: (a) Debt (other than the Obligations) for payment of any of the purchase price of fixed assets; (b) Debt (other than the Obligations) incurred within 10 days before or after acquisition of any fixed assets, for the purpose of financing any of the purchase price thereof; and (c) any renewals, extensions or refinancings (but not increases) thereof.
 
Purchase Money Lien: a Lien that secures Purchase Money Debt, encumbering only the fixed assets acquired with such Debt and constituting a Capital Lease or a purchase money security interest under the UCC.
 
RCRA: the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 6991-6991i).
 
Real Estate: all right, title and interest (whether as owner, lessor or lessee) in any real Property or any buildings, structures, parking areas or other improvements thereon.
 
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Refinancing Conditions: the following conditions for Refinancing Debt: (a) it is in an aggregate principal amount that does not exceed the principal amount of the Debt being extended, renewed or refinanced; (b) it has a final maturity no sooner than, a weighted average life no less than, and an interest rate no greater than, the Debt being extended, renewed or refinanced; (c) it is subordinated to the Obligations at least to the same extent as the Debt being extended, renewed or refinanced; (d) the representations, covenants and defaults applicable to it are no less favorable to Obligated Parties than those applicable to the Debt being extended, renewed or refinanced; (e) no additional Lien is granted to secure it; (f) no additional Person is obligated on such Debt; and (g) upon giving effect to it, no Default or Event of Default exists.
 
Refinancing Debt: Borrowed Money that is the result of an extension, renewal or refinancing of Debt permitted under Sections 10.2.1(b), (d) or (f).
 
Reimbursement Date: as defined in Section 2.3.2.
 
Report: as defined in Section 12.2.3.
 
Reportable Event: any of the events set forth in Section 4043(c) of ERISA, other than events for which the 30 day notice period has been waived.
 
Required Lenders: Lenders (subject to Section 4.2) having (a) Revolver Commitments in excess of 50% of the aggregate Revolver Commitments; and (b) if the Revolver Commitments have terminated, Loans and LC Obligations in excess of 50% of all outstanding Loans and LC Obligations.
 
Reserve Percentage: the reserve percentage (expressed as a decimal, rounded upward to the nearest 1/8th of 1%) applicable to member banks under regulations issued from time to time by the Board of Governors for determining the maximum reserve requirement (including any emergency, supplemental or other marginal reserve requirement) with respect to Eurocurrency funding (currently referred to as “Eurocurrency liabilities”).
 
Restricted Investment: any Investment by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, other than (a) Investments in Subsidiaries to the extent existing on the Closing Date; (b) Cash Equivalents that are subject to Agent’s Lien and control, pursuant to documentation in form and substance satisfactory to Agent; (c) Investments made in Team Sales in the Ordinary Course of Business when no Covenant Testing Period is in effect or would result therefrom and when no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result therefrom; (d) Investments made in Value Services in the Ordinary Course of Business consisting of purchases and redemptions of gift card liabilities without the transfer of cash; and (e) loans and advances permitted under Section 10.2.7.
 
Restrictive Agreement: an agreement (other than a Loan Document) that conditions or restricts the right of any Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries to incur or repay Borrowed Money, to grant Liens on any assets, to declare or make Distributions, to modify, extend or renew any agreement evidencing Borrowed Money, or to repay any intercompany Debt.
 
Revolver Commitment: for any Lender, its obligation to make Revolver Loans and to participate in LC Obligations up to the maximum principal amount shown on Exhibit E, or as hereafter determined pursuant to each Assignment and Acceptance to which it is a party. “Revolver Commitments” means the aggregate amount of such commitments of all Lenders.
 
Revolver Loan: a loan made pursuant to Section 2.1, and any Swingline Loan, Overadvance Loan or Protective Advance.

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Revolver Note: a promissory note to be executed by Borrower in favor of a Lender in the form of Exhibit A, which shall be in the amount of such Lender’s Revolver Commitment and shall evidence the Revolver Loans made by such Lender.
 
Revolver Termination Date: June 20, 2012.
 
Royalties: all royalties, fees, expense reimbursement and other amounts payable by Obligated Parties under a License.
 
S&P: Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., and its successors.
 
Seasonal Revolver Limit: the lesser of (a) the Revolver Commitments or (b) (i) on any date of determination from January 1 of each year through August 31 of each year, $45,000,000, and (ii) on any date of determination from September 1 of each year through December 31 of each year, $70,000,000.
 
Secured Parties: Agent, Issuing Bank, Lenders and providers of Bank Products.
 
Security Documents: the Guaranties (if any), Mortgages (if any), Patent Assignments (if any), Trademark Security Agreements (if any), Deposit Account Control Agreements, and all other documents, instruments and agreements now or hereafter securing (or given with the intent to secure) any Obligations.
 
Senior Officer: the chairman of the board, president, chief executive officer or chief financial officer of Borrower or, if the context requires, another Obligated Party.
 
Settlement Report: a report delivered by Agent to Lenders summarizing the Revolver Loans and participations in LC Obligations outstanding as of a given settlement date, allocated to Lenders on a Pro Rata basis in accordance with their Revolver Commitments.
 
Solvent: as to any Person, such Person (a) owns Property whose fair salable value is greater than the amount required to pay all of its debts (including contingent, subordinated, unmatured and unliquidated liabilities); (b) owns Property whose present fair salable value (as defined below) is greater than the probable total liabilities (including contingent, subordinated, unmatured and unliquidated liabilities) of such Person as they become absolute and matured; (c) is able to pay all of its debts as they mature; (d) has capital that is not unreasonably small for its business and is sufficient to carry on its business and transactions and all business and transactions in which it is about to engage; (e) is not “insolvent” within the meaning of Section 101(32) of the Bankruptcy Code; and (f) has not incurred (by way of assumption or otherwise) any obligations or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) under any Loan Documents, or made any conveyance in connection therewith, with actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud either present or future creditors of such Person or any of its Affiliates. “Fair salable value” means the amount that could be obtained for assets within a reasonable time, either through collection or through sale under ordinary selling conditions by a capable and diligent seller to an interested buyer who is willing (but under no compulsion) to purchase.
 
Subordinated Debt: Debt incurred by any Obligated Party that is expressly subordinate and junior in right of payment to Full Payment of all Obligations, and is on terms (including maturity, interest, fees, repayment, covenants and subordination) satisfactory to Agent.
 
Subsidiary: with respect to any Person (the “subject Person”), any entity at least 50% of whose voting securities or Equity Interests is owned by the subject Person (including indirect ownership by the subject Person through other entities in which the subject Person directly or indirectly owns 50% of the voting securities or Equity Interests).

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Swingline Loan: any Borrowing of Base Rate Revolver Loans funded with Agent’s funds, until such Borrowing is settled among Lenders pursuant to Section 4.1.3.
 
Taxes: all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings, assessments, fees or other charges imposed by any Governmental Authority, including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto.
 
Team Sales: Sport Chalet Team Sales, Inc., a California corporation.
 
Trademark Security Agreement: each trademark security agreement pursuant to which an Obligated Party grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a Lien on such Obligated Party’s interests in trademarks, as security for the Obligations.
 
Transferee: any actual or potential Eligible Assignee, Participant or other Person acquiring an interest in any Obligations.
 
Type: any type of a Loan (i.e., Base Rate Loan or LIBOR Loan) that has the same interest option and, in the case of LIBOR Loans, the same Interest Period.
 
UCC: the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State of California or, when the laws of any other jurisdiction govern the perfection or enforcement of any Lien, the Uniform Commercial Code of such jurisdiction.
 
Unfunded Pension Liability: the excess of a Pension Plan’s benefit liabilities under Section 4001(a)(16) of ERISA, over the current value of that Pension Plan’s assets, determined in accordance with the assumptions used for funding the Pension Plan pursuant to Section 412 of the Code for the applicable plan year.
 
Upstream Payment: a Distribution by a Subsidiary of Borrower to Borrower.
 
Value: for Inventory, its value determined on the basis of the lower of cost or market, calculated on a first-in, first-out basis, and excluding any portion of cost attributable to intercompany profit among Borrower and its Affiliates.
 
Value Services: Sport Chalet Value Services, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company.
 
1.2. Accounting Terms. Under the Loan Documents (except as otherwise specified herein), all accounting terms shall be interpreted, all accounting determinations shall be made, and all financial statements shall be prepared, in accordance with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with the most recent audited financial statements of Borrower and its Subsidiaries delivered to Agent before the Closing Date and using the same inventory valuation method as used in such financial statements, except for any change required or permitted by GAAP if Borrower’s certified public accountants concur in such change, the change is disclosed to Agent, and Section 10.3 is amended in a manner satisfactory to Required Lenders to take into account the effects of the change.
 
1.3. Uniform Commercial Code. As used herein, the following terms are defined in accordance with the UCC in effect in the State of California from time to time: “Chattel Paper”, “Commercial Tort Claim”, “Deposit Account”, “Document”, “Equipment”, “General Intangibles”, “Goods”, “Instrument”, “Investment Property”, “Letter-of-Credit Right” and “Supporting Obligation”.

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1.4. Certain Matters of Construction. The terms “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section, paragraph or subdivision. Any pronoun used shall be deemed to cover all genders. In the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, “from” means “from and including,”, “through” means “through and including,” and “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding,”. The terms “including” and “include” shall mean “including, without limitation,” and, for purposes of each Loan Document, the parties agree that the rule of ejusdem generis shall not be applicable to limit any provision. Section titles appear as a matter of convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of any Loan Document. All references to (a) laws or statutes include all related rules, regulations, interpretations, amendments and successor provisions; (b) any document, instrument or agreement include any amendments, waivers and other modifications, extensions or renewals (to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents); (c) any Section mean, unless the context otherwise requires, a Section of this Agreement; (d) any exhibits mean, unless the context otherwise requires, exhibits attached hereto, and any schedules mean, unless the context otherwise requires, the Disclosure Schedules, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference; (e) any Person include successors and assigns; (f) time of day mean time of day at Agent’s notice address under Section 14.3.1; or (g) unless otherwise specified, discretion of Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender mean the sole and absolute discretion of such Person. All calculations of Value, fundings of Loans, issuances of Letters of Credit and payments of Obligations shall be in Dollars and, unless the context otherwise requires, all determinations (including calculations of Borrowing Base and financial covenants) made from time to time under the Loan Documents shall be made in light of the circumstances existing at such time. Borrowing Base calculations shall be consistent with historical methods of valuation and calculation, and otherwise satisfactory to Agent (and not necessarily calculated in accordance with GAAP). Obligated Parties shall have the burden of establishing any alleged negligence, misconduct or lack of good faith by Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender under any Loan Documents. No provision of any Loan Documents shall be construed against any party by reason of such party having, or being deemed to have, drafted the provision. Whenever the phrase “to the best of Borrower’s knowledge”, “to the best of Obligated Parties’ knowledge” or words of similar import are used in any Loan Documents, it means actual knowledge of a Senior Officer, or knowledge that a Senior Officer would have obtained if he or she had engaged in good faith and diligent performance of his or her duties, including reasonably specific inquiries of employees or agents and a good faith attempt to ascertain the matter to which such phrase relates. Any Event of Default shall be deemed to be continuing until waived in writing by the Agent and the requisite Lenders.
 
SECTION 2. CREDIT FACILITIES
 
2.1. Revolver Commitment.
 
2.1.1. Revolver Loans. Each Lender agrees, severally on a Pro Rata basis up to its Revolver Commitment, on the terms set forth herein, to make Revolver Loans to Borrower from time to time through the Commitment Termination Date. The Revolver Loans may be repaid and re-borrowed as provided herein. In no event shall Lenders have any obligation to honor a request for a Revolver Loan if the unpaid balance of Revolver Loans outstanding at such time (including the requested Loan) would exceed the Borrowing Base.
 
2.1.2. Revolver Notes. The Revolver Loans made by each Lender and interest accruing thereon shall be evidenced by the records of Agent and such Lender. At the request of any Lender, Borrower shall deliver a Revolver Note to such Lender.

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2.1.3. Use of Proceeds. The proceeds of Revolver Loans shall be used by Borrower solely (a) to satisfy existing Debt; (b) to pay fees and transaction expenses associated with the closing of this credit facility; (c) to pay Obligations in accordance with this Agreement; and (d) for working capital and other lawful corporate purposes of Borrower.
 
2.1.4. Termination of Revolver Commitments. The Revolver Commitments shall terminate on the Revolver Termination Date, unless sooner terminated in accordance with this Agreement. Upon at least 90 days prior written notice to Agent at any time after the first Loan Year, Borrower may, at its option, terminate the Revolver Commitments and this credit facility. Any notice of termination given by Borrower shall be irrevocable. On the termination date, Borrower shall make Full Payment of all Obligations. Concurrently with any termination of the Revolver Commitments, for whatever reason (including an Event of Default), Borrower shall pay to Agent as liquidated damages for loss of bargain (and not as a penalty), an amount equal to (a) if the termination occurs during the first Loan Year, 1.50% of the Revolver Commitments being terminated; (b) if the termination occurs during the second Loan Year, 0.75% of the Revolver Commitments being terminated; (iii) if the termination occurs during the third Loan Year, 0.25% of the Revolver Commitments being terminated and (iv) if the termination occurs thereafter, zero. No termination charge shall be payable if termination occurs on the Revolver Termination Date or in connection with a refinancing of this credit facility by Bank of America or any of its Affiliates.
 
2.1.5. Overadvances. If the aggregate Revolver Loans exceed the Borrowing Base (“Overadvance”) or the aggregate Revolver Commitments at any time, the excess amount shall be payable by Borrower on demand by Agent, but all such Revolver Loans shall nevertheless constitute Obligations secured by the Collateral and entitled to all benefits of the Loan Documents. Unless its authority has been revoked in writing by Required Lenders, Agent may require Lenders to honor requests for Overadvance Loans and to forbear from requiring Borrower to cure an Overadvance, (a) when no other Event of Default is known to Agent, as long as (i) the Overadvance does not continue for more than 30 consecutive days (and no Overadvance may exist for at least five consecutive days thereafter before further Overadvance Loans are required), and (ii) the Overadvance is not known by Agent to exceed 10% of the Borrowing Base; and (b) regardless of whether an Event of Default exists, if Agent discovers an Overadvance not previously known by it to exist, as long as from the date of such discovery the Overadvance (i) is not increased by more than an amount equal to 10% of the Seasonal Revolver Amount, and (ii) does not continue for more than 30 consecutive days. In no event shall Overadvance Loans be required that would cause the outstanding Revolver Loans and LC Obligations to exceed the Seasonal Revolver Amount. Any funding of an Overadvance Loan or sufferance of an Overadvance shall not constitute a waiver by Agent or Lenders of the Event of Default caused thereby. In no event shall Borrower or any other Obligated Party be deemed a beneficiary of this Section 2.1.5 nor authorized to enforce any of its terms.
 
2.1.6. Protective Advances. Agent shall be authorized, in its discretion, at any time that any conditions in Section 6 are not satisfied, and without regard to the Seasonal Revolver Amount or the aggregate Commitments, to make Base Rate Revolver Loans (“Protective Advances”) (a) up to an aggregate amount equal to 10% of the Seasonal Revolver Amount, if Agent deems such Loans necessary or desirable to preserve or protect Collateral, or to enhance the collectibility or repayment of Obligations; or (b) to pay any other amounts chargeable to any Obligated Party under any Loan Documents, including costs, fees and expenses. Each Lender shall participate in each Protective Advance on a Pro Rata basis. Required Lenders may at any time revoke Agent’s authority to make further Protective Advances by written notice to Agent. Absent such revocation, Agent’s determination that funding of a Protective Advance is appropriate shall be conclusive.
 
2.2. Intentionally Omitted.

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2.3. Letter of Credit Facility.
 
2.3.1. Issuance of Letters of Credit. Issuing Bank agrees to issue Letters of Credit from time to time until 30 days prior to the Revolver Termination Date (or until the Commitment Termination Date, if earlier), on the terms set forth herein, including the following:
 
(a) Borrower acknowledges that Issuing Bank’s willingness to issue any Letter of Credit is conditioned upon Issuing Bank’s receipt of a LC Application with respect to the requested Letter of Credit, as well as such other instruments and agreements as Issuing Bank may customarily require for issuance of a letter of credit of similar type and amount. Issuing Bank shall have no obligation to issue any Letter of Credit unless (i) Issuing Bank receives a LC Request and LC Application at least three Business Days prior to the requested date of issuance; and (ii) each LC Condition is satisfied. If Issuing Bank receives written notice from a Lender at least five Business Days before issuance of a Letter of Credit that any LC Condition has not been satisfied, Issuing Bank shall have no obligation to issue the requested Letter of Credit (or any other) until such notice is withdrawn in writing by that Lender or until Required Lenders have waived such condition in accordance with this Agreement. Prior to receipt of any such notice, Issuing Bank shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any failure of LC Conditions.
 
(b) Letters of Credit may be requested by Borrower only (i) to support obligations of Borrower incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business; or (ii) for other purposes as Agent and Lenders may approve from time to time in writing. The renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit shall be treated as the issuance of a new Letter of Credit, except that delivery of a new LC Application shall be required at the discretion of Issuing Bank.
 
(c) Borrower assumes all risks of the acts, omissions or misuses of any Letter of Credit by the beneficiary. In connection with issuance of any Letter of Credit, none of Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender shall be responsible for the existence, character, quality, quantity, condition, packing, value or delivery of any goods purported to be represented by any Documents; any differences or variation in the character, quality, quantity, condition, packing, value or delivery of any goods from that expressed in any Documents; the form, validity, sufficiency, accuracy, genuineness or legal effect of any Documents or of any endorsements thereon; the time, place, manner or order in which shipment of goods is made; partial or incomplete shipment of, or failure to ship, any goods referred to in a Letter of Credit or Documents; any deviation from instructions, delay, default or fraud by any shipper or other Person in connection with any goods, shipment or delivery; any breach of contract between a shipper or vendor and Borrower; errors, omissions, interruptions or delays in transmission or delivery of any messages, by mail, cable, telegraph, telex, telecopy, e-mail, telephone or otherwise; errors in interpretation of technical terms; the misapplication by a beneficiary of any Letter of Credit or the proceeds thereof; or any consequences arising from causes beyond the control of Issuing Bank, Agent or any Lender, including any act or omission of a Governmental Authority. The rights and remedies of Issuing Bank under the Loan Documents shall be cumulative. Issuing Bank shall be fully subrogated to the rights and remedies of each beneficiary whose claims against Borrower are discharged with proceeds of any Letter of Credit.
 
(d) In connection with its administration of and enforcement of rights or remedies under any Letters of Credit or LC Documents, Issuing Bank shall be entitled to act, and shall be fully protected in acting, upon any certification, documentation or communication in whatever form reasonably believed by Issuing Bank to be genuine and correct and to have been signed, sent or made by a proper Person. Issuing Bank may consult with and employ legal counsel, accountants and other experts to advise it concerning its obligations, rights and remedies, and shall be entitled to act upon, and shall be fully protected in any action taken in good faith reliance upon, any advice given by such experts. Issuing Bank may employ agents and attorneys-in-fact in connection with any matter relating to Letters of Credit or LC Documents, and shall not be liable for the negligence or misconduct of agents and attorneys-in-fact selected with reasonable care.

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2.3.2. Reimbursement; Participations.
 
(a) If Issuing Bank honors any request for payment under a Letter of Credit, Borrower shall pay to Issuing Bank, on the same day (“Reimbursement Date”), the amount paid by Issuing Bank under such Letter of Credit, together with interest at the interest rate for Base Rate Revolver Loans from the Reimbursement Date until payment by Borrower. The obligation of Borrower to reimburse Issuing Bank for any payment made under a Letter of Credit shall be absolute, unconditional, irrevocable, and joint and several, and shall be paid without regard to any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or the existence of any claim, setoff, defense or other right that Borrower may have at any time against the beneficiary. Whether or not Borrower submits a Notice of Borrowing, Borrower shall be deemed to have requested a Borrowing of Base Rate Revolver Loans in an amount necessary to pay all amounts due Issuing Bank on any Reimbursement Date and each Lender agrees to fund its Pro Rata share of such Borrowing whether or not the Commitments have terminated, an Overadvance exists or is created thereby, or the conditions in Section 6 are satisfied.
 
(b) Upon issuance of a Letter of Credit, each Lender shall be deemed to have irrevocably and unconditionally purchased from Issuing Bank, without recourse or warranty, an undivided Pro Rata interest and participation in all LC Obligations relating to the Letter of Credit. If Issuing Bank makes any payment under a Letter of Credit and Borrower does not reimburse such payment on the Reimbursement Date, Agent shall promptly notify Lenders and each Lender shall promptly (within one Business Day) and unconditionally pay to Agent, for the benefit of Issuing Bank, the Lender’s Pro Rata share of such payment. Upon request by a Lender, Issuing Bank shall furnish copies of any Letters of Credit and LC Documents in its possession at such time.
 
(c) The obligation of each Lender to make payments to Agent for the account of Issuing Bank in connection with Issuing Bank’s payment under a Letter of Credit shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, not subject to any counterclaim, setoff, qualification or exception whatsoever, and shall be made in accordance with this Agreement under all circumstances, irrespective of any lack of validity or unenforceability of any Loan Documents; any draft, certificate or other document presented under a Letter of Credit having been determined to be forged, fraudulent, invalid or insufficient in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect; or the existence of any setoff or defense that any Obligated Party may have with respect to any Obligations. Issuing Bank does not assume any responsibility for any failure or delay in performance or any breach by Borrower or any other Person of any obligations under any LC Documents. Issuing Bank does not make to Lenders any express or implied warranty, representation or guaranty with respect to the Collateral, LC Documents or any Obligated Party. Issuing Bank shall not be responsible to any Lender for any recitals, statements, information, representations or warranties contained in, or for the execution, validity, genuineness, effectiveness or enforceability of any LC Documents; the validity, genuineness, enforceability, collectibility, value or sufficiency of any Collateral or the perfection of any Lien therein; or the assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, business, creditworthiness or legal status of any Obligated Party.
 
(d) No Issuing Bank Indemnitee shall be liable to any Lender or other Person for any action taken or omitted to be taken in connection with any LC Documents except as a result of its actual gross negligence or willful misconduct. Issuing Bank shall not have any liability to any Lender if Issuing Bank refrains from any action under any Letter of Credit or LC Documents until it receives written instructions from Required Lenders.

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2.3.3. Cash Collateral. If any LC Obligations, whether or not then due or payable, shall for any reason be outstanding at any time (a) that an Event of Default exists, (b) that Availability is less than zero, (c) after the Commitment Termination Date, or (d) within 20 Business Days prior to the Revolver Termination Date, then Borrower shall, at Issuing Bank’s or Agent’s request, Cash Collateralize the stated amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit and pay to Issuing Bank the amount of all other LC Obligations. If Borrower fails to provide Cash Collateral as required herein, Lenders may (and shall upon direction of Agent) advance, as Revolver Loans, the amount of the Cash Collateral required (whether or not the Commitments have terminated, an Overadvance exists or the conditions in Section 6 are satisfied).
 
2.3.4. Existing Letters of Credit. The following letters of credit are outstanding from Bank of America under the Original Loan Agreement for the account of Borrower:
 
Undrawn Amount
   
$343,000
3063442
$1,500,000
 
As of the Closing Date, these letters of credit shall be deemed to be Letters of Credit outstanding under this Agreement, constitute Obligations, and are subject to all the terms and conditions set forth herein.
 
SECTION 3. INTEREST, FEES AND CHARGES
 
3.1. Interest.
 
3.1.1. Rates and Payment of Interest.
 
(a) The Obligations shall bear interest (i) if a Base Rate Loan, at the Base Rate in effect from time to time, plus the Applicable Margin; (ii) if a LIBOR Loan, at LIBOR for the applicable Interest Period, plus the Applicable Margin; and (iii) if any other Obligation (including, to the extent permitted by law, interest not paid when due), at the Base Rate in effect from time to time, plus the Applicable Margin for Base Rate Revolver Loans. Interest shall accrue from the date the Loan is advanced or the Obligation is incurred or becomes payable until such Obligation is paid in full. If a Loan is repaid on the same day made, one day’s interest shall accrue.
 
(b) During an Insolvency Proceeding with respect to any Obligated Party, or during any other Event of Default if Agent or Required Lenders in their discretion so elect, Obligations shall bear interest at the Default Rate (whether before or after any judgment). Obligated Parties acknowledge that the cost and expense to Agent and Lenders due to an Event of Default are difficult to ascertain and that the Default Rate is a fair and reasonable estimate to compensate Agent and Lenders for such additional costs and expenses.
 
(c) Interest accrued on the Loans shall be due and payable in arrears, (i) on the first day of each month with respect to Base Rate loans and, for any LIBOR Loan, on the last day of its Interest Period; (ii) on any date of prepayment, with respect to the principal amount of Loans being prepaid; and (iii) on the Commitment Termination Date. Interest accrued on any other Obligations shall be due and payable as provided in the Loan Documents and, if no payment date is specified, shall be due and payable on demand. Notwithstanding the foregoing, interest accrued at the Default Rate shall be due and payable on demand.

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3.1.2. Application of LIBOR to Outstanding Loans.
 
(a) Borrower may on any Business Day, subject to delivery of a Notice of Conversion/Continuation, elect to convert any portion of the Base Rate Loans to, or to continue any LIBOR Loan at the end of its Interest Period as, a LIBOR Loan. During any Default or Event of Default, Agent may (and shall at the direction of Required Lenders) declare that no Loan may be made, converted or continued as a LIBOR Loan.
 
(b) Whenever Borrower desires to convert or continue Loans as LIBOR Loans, Borrower shall give Agent a Notice of Conversion/Continuation, no later than 11:00 a.m. at least three Business Days before the requested conversion or continuation date. Promptly after receiving any such notice, Agent shall notify each Lender thereof. Each Notice of Conversion/Continuation shall be irrevocable, and shall specify the amount of Loans to be converted or continued, the conversion or continuation date (which shall be a Business Day), and the duration of the Interest Period (which shall be deemed to be 30 days if not specified). If, upon the expiration of any Interest Period in respect of any LIBOR Loans, Borrower fails to deliver a Notice of Conversion/Continuation, it shall be deemed to have elected to convert such Loans into Base Rate Loans.
 
3.1.3. Interest Periods. In connection with the making, conversion or continuation of any LIBOR Loans, Borrower shall select an interest period (“Interest Period”) to apply, which interest period shall be 7, 14, 21, 30, 60 or 90 days; provided, however, that:
 
(a) the Interest Period shall commence on the date the Loan is made or continued as, or converted into, a LIBOR Loan, and shall expire on the numerically corresponding day in the calendar month at its end;
 
(b) if any Interest Period commences on a day for which there is no corresponding day in the calendar month at its end or if such corresponding day falls after the last Business Day of such month, then the Interest Period shall expire on the last Business Day of such month; and if any Interest Period would expire on a day that is not a Business Day, the period shall expire on the next Business Day; and
 
(c) no Interest Period shall extend beyond the Revolver Termination Date.
 
3.1.4. Interest Rate Not Ascertainable. If Agent shall determine that on any date for determining LIBOR, due to any circumstance affecting the London interbank market, adequate and fair means do not exist for ascertaining such rate on the basis provided herein, then Agent shall immediately notify Borrower of such determination. Until Agent notifies Borrower that such circumstance no longer exists, the obligation of Lenders to make LIBOR Loans shall be suspended, and no further Loans may be converted into or continued as LIBOR Loans.
 
3.2. Fees. Borrower shall pay to Agent the following fees:
 
(a) Commitment Fee. On the Closing Date, Agent shall have fully earned, for Agent’s own account, an irrevocable, non-refundable commitment fee equal to $350,000. The foregoing fee will be due and payable by Borrower in four equal installments of $87,500, as set forth below in consideration of Agent’s commitments under this Agreement. The first $87,500 installment of the foregoing commitment fee shall be due and payable on the Closing Date with the remaining installments of $87,500 each due and payable on September 30, 2008, December 31, 2008, and March 27, 2009, until paid in full. The entire unpaid balance of the foregoing commitment fee, if any, shall be due and payable in full on the Commitment Termination Date.

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(b) Letter of Credit Fees. Borrower shall pay (i) to Agent a fee equal to the Applicable Margin in effect for LIBOR Revolver Loans times the average daily stated amount of issued and outstanding Letters of Credit, which fee shall be payable monthly in arrears, on the first day of each month; (ii) to Agent a fronting fee equal to .125% per annum on the stated amount of each Letter of Credit, which fee shall be payable monthly in arrears, on the first day of each month; and (iii) to Issuing Bank, for its own account, all customary charges associated with the issuance, amending, negotiating, payment, processing, transfer and administration of Letters of Credit, which charges shall be paid as and when incurred. During the continuation of an Event of Default, the fee payable under clause (i) shall be increased by 2% per annum.
 
(c) Unused Line Fee. Borrower shall pay to Agent a fee equal to 0.25% per annum times the amount by which the Seasonal Revolver Limit exceeds the average daily balance of Revolver Loans and stated amount of Letters of Credit during any month. Such fee shall be payable in arrears, on the first day of each month and on the Commitment Termination Date.
 
The fees payable as set forth above shall be in addition to any other fees, costs, or expenses payable pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and shall be non-refundable for any reason whatsoever. Such fees constitute compensation for services rendered and do not constitute interest or charges for the use of money. Agent reserves the right to allocate, in whole or in part, to Agent’s affiliates or one or more of Lenders any fees payable to Agent in such manner as Agent may agree in its sole discretion. Sharing of fees with other Lenders shall be at the sole discretion of Agent.
 
3.3. Computation of Interest, Fees, Yield Protection. All interest, as well as fees and other charges calculated on a per annum basis, shall be computed for the actual days elapsed, based on a year of 360 days. Each determination by Agent of any interest, fees or interest rate hereunder shall be final, conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error. All fees shall be fully earned when due and shall not be subject to rebate, refund or proration. All fees payable under Sections 3.2 are compensation for services and are not, and shall not be deemed to be, interest or any other charge for the use, forbearance or detention of money. A certificate as to amounts payable by Borrower under Section 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.9 or 5.9, submitted to Borrower by Agent or the affected Lender, as applicable, shall be final, conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error, and Borrower shall pay such amounts to the appropriate party within 10 days following receipt of the certificate.
 
3.4. Reimbursement Obligations. Obligated Parties shall reimburse Agent for all Extraordinary Expenses. Obligated Parties shall also reimburse Agent for all legal, accounting, appraisal, consulting, and other fees, costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with (a) negotiation and preparation of any Loan Documents, including any amendment or other modification thereof; (b) administration of and actions relating to any Collateral, Loan Documents and transactions contemplated thereby, including any actions taken to perfect or maintain priority of Agent’s Liens on any Collateral, to maintain any insurance required hereunder or to verify Collateral; and (c) subject to the limits of Section 10.1.1(b), each inspection, audit or appraisal with respect to any Obligated Party or Collateral, whether prepared by Agent’s personnel or a third party. All legal, accounting and consulting fees shall be charged to Obligated Parties by Agent’s professionals at their full hourly rates, regardless of any reduced or alternative fee billing arrangements that Agent, any Lender or any of their Affiliates may have with such professionals with respect to this or any other transaction. If, for any reason (including inaccurate reporting on financial statements or a Compliance Certificate), it is determined that a higher Applicable Margin should have applied to a period than was actually applied, then the proper margin shall be applied retroactively and Obligated Parties shall immediately pay to Agent, for the Pro Rata benefit of Lenders, an amount equal to the difference between the amount of interest and fees that would have accrued using the proper margin and the amount actually paid. All amounts payable by Obligated Parties under this Section 3.4 shall be due on demand.

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3.5. Illegality. If any Lender determines that any Applicable Law has made it unlawful, or that any Governmental Authority has asserted that it is unlawful, for any Lender or its applicable Lending Office to make, maintain or fund LIBOR Loans, or to determine or charge interest rates based upon LIBOR, or any Governmental Authority has imposed material restrictions on the authority of such Lender to purchase or sell, or to take deposits of, Dollars in the London interbank market, then, on notice thereof by such Lender to Agent, any obligation of such Lender to make or continue LIBOR Loans or to convert Base Rate Loans to LIBOR Loans shall be suspended until such Lender notifies Agent that the circumstances giving rise to such determination no longer exist. Upon delivery of such notice, Borrower shall prepay or, if applicable, convert all LIBOR Loans of such Lender to Base Rate Loans, either on the last day of the Interest Period therefor, if such Lender may lawfully continue to maintain such LIBOR Loans to such day, or immediately, if such Lender may not lawfully continue to maintain such LIBOR Loans. Upon any such prepayment or conversion, Borrower shall also pay accrued interest on the amount so prepaid or converted.
 
3.6. Inability to Determine Rates. If Required Lenders notify Agent for any reason in connection with a request for a Borrowing of, or conversion to or continuation of, a LIBOR Loan that (a) Dollar deposits are not being offered to banks in the London interbank Eurodollar market for the applicable amount and Interest Period of such Loan, (b) adequate and reasonable means do not exist for determining LIBOR for the requested Interest Period, or (c) LIBOR for the requested Interest Period does not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding such Loan, then Agent will promptly so notify Borrower and each Lender. Thereafter, the obligation of Lenders to make or maintain LIBOR Loans shall be suspended until Agent (upon instruction by Required Lenders) revokes such notice. Upon receipt of such notice, Borrower may revoke any pending request for a Borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of a LIBOR Loan or, failing that, will be deemed to have submitted a request for a Base Rate Loan.
 
3.7. Increased Costs; Capital Adequacy.
 
3.7.1. Change in Law. If any Change in Law shall:
 
(a) impose modify or deem applicable any reserve, special deposit, compulsory loan, insurance charge or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended or participated in by, any Lender (except any reserve requirement reflected in LIBOR) or Issuing Bank;
 
(b) subject any Lender or Issuing Bank to any Tax with respect to any Loan, Loan Document, Letter of Credit or participation in LC Obligations, or change the basis of taxation of payments to such Lender or Issuing Bank in respect thereof (except for Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes covered by Section 5.9 and the imposition of, or any change in the rate of, any Excluded Tax payable by such Lender or Issuing Bank); or
 
(c) impose on any Lender or Issuing Bank or the London interbank market any other condition, cost or expense affecting any Loan, Loan Document, Letter of Credit or participation in LC Obligations;
 
and the result thereof shall be to increase the cost to such Lender of making or maintaining any LIBOR Loan (or of maintaining its obligation to make any such Loan), or to increase the cost to such Lender or Issuing Bank of participating in, issuing or maintaining any Letter of Credit (or of maintaining its obligation to participate in or to issue any Letter of Credit), or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by such Lender or Issuing Bank hereunder (whether of principal, interest or any other amount) then, upon request of such Lender or Issuing Bank, Borrower will pay to such Lender or Issuing Bank, as applicable, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or Issuing Bank, as applicable, for such additional costs incurred or reduction suffered.

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3.7.2. Capital Adequacy. If any Lender or Issuing Bank determines that any Change in Law affecting such Lender or Issuing Bank or any Lending Office of such Lender or such Lender’s or Issuing Bank’s holding company, if any, regarding capital requirements has or would have the effect of reducing the rate of return on such Lender’s, Issuing Bank’s or holding company’s capital as a consequence of this Agreement, or such Lender’s or Issuing Bank’s Commitments, Loans, Letters of Credit or participations in LC Obligations, to a level below that which such Lender, Issuing Bank or holding company could have achieved but for such Change in Law (taking into consideration such Lender’s, Issuing Bank’s and holding company’s policies with respect to capital adequacy), then from time to time Borrower will pay to such Lender or Issuing Bank, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate it or its holding company for any such reduction suffered.
 
3.7.3. Compensation. Failure or delay on the part of any Lender or Issuing Bank to demand compensation pursuant to this Section 3.7 shall not constitute a waiver of its right to demand such compensation, but Borrower shall not be required to compensate a Lender or Issuing Bank for any increased costs incurred or reductions suffered more than nine months prior to the date that the Lender or Issuing Bank notifies Borrower of the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions and of such Lender’s or Issuing Bank’s intention to claim compensation therefor (except that, if the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions is retroactive, then the nine-month period referred to above shall be extended to include the period of retroactive effect thereof).
 
3.8. Mitigation. If any Lender gives a notice under Section 3.5 or requests compensation under Section 3.7, or if Borrower is required to pay additional amounts with respect to a Lender under Section 5.9, then such Lender shall use reasonable efforts to designate a different Lending Office or to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices, branches or Affiliates, if, in the judgment of such Lender, such designation or assignment (a) would eliminate the need for such notice or reduce amounts payable in the future, as applicable; and (b) in each case, would not subject such Lender to any unreimbursed cost or expense and would not otherwise be disadvantageous to such Lender. Borrower agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any Lender in connection with any such designation or assignment.
 
3.9. Funding Losses. If for any reason (other than default by a Lender) (a) any Borrowing of, or conversion to or continuation of, a LIBOR Loan does not occur on the date specified therefor in a Notice of Borrowing or Notice of Conversion/Continuation (whether or not withdrawn), (b) any repayment or conversion of a LIBOR Loan occurs on a day other than the end of its Interest Period, or (c) Borrower fails to repay a LIBOR Loan when required hereunder, then Borrower shall pay to Agent its customary administrative charge and to each Lender all losses and expenses that it sustains as a consequence thereof, including loss of anticipated profits and any loss or expense arising from liquidation or redeployment of funds or from fees payable to terminate deposits of matching funds. Lenders shall not be required to purchase Dollar deposits in the London interbank market or any other offshore Dollar market to fund any LIBOR Loan, but the provisions hereof shall be deemed to apply as if each Lender had purchased such deposits to fund its LIBOR Loans.
 
3.10. Maximum Interest. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any Loan Document, the interest paid or agreed to be paid under the Loan Documents shall not exceed the maximum rate of non-usurious interest permitted by Applicable Law (“maximum rate”). If Agent or any Lender shall receive interest in an amount that exceeds the maximum rate, the excess interest shall be applied to the principal of the Obligations or, if it exceeds such unpaid principal, refunded to Borrower. In determining whether the interest contracted for, charged or received by Agent or a Lender exceeds the maximum rate, such Person may, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, (a) characterize any payment that is not principal as an expense, fee or premium rather than interest; (b) exclude voluntary prepayments and the effects thereof; and (c) amortize, prorate, allocate and spread in equal or unequal parts the total amount of interest throughout the contemplated term of the Obligations hereunder.

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SECTION 4. LOAN ADMINISTRATION
 
4.1. Manner of Borrowing and Funding Revolver Loans.
 
4.1.1. Notice of Borrowing.
 
(a) Whenever Borrower desires funding of a Borrowing of Revolver Loans, Borrower shall give Agent a Notice of Borrowing. Such notice must be received by Agent no later than 11:00 a.m. (i) on the Business Day of the requested funding date, in the case of Base Rate Loans, and (ii) at least three Business Days prior to the requested funding date, in the case of LIBOR Loans. Notices received after 11:00 a.m. shall be deemed received on the next Business Day. Each Notice of Borrowing shall be irrevocable and shall specify (A) the amount of the Borrowing, (B) the requested funding date (which must be a Business Day), (C) whether the Borrowing is to be made as Base Rate Loans or LIBOR Loans, and (D) in the case of LIBOR Loans, the duration of the applicable Interest Period (which shall be deemed to be 30 days if not specified).
 
(b) Unless payment is otherwise timely made by Borrower, the becoming due of any Obligations (whether principal, interest, fees or other charges, including Extraordinary Expenses, LC Obligations, Cash Collateral and Bank Product Debt) shall be deemed to be a request for Base Rate Revolver Loans on the due date, in the amount of such Obligations. The proceeds of such Revolver Loans shall be disbursed as direct payment of the relevant Obligation. In addition, Agent may, at its option, charge such Obligations against any operating, investment or other account of Borrower maintained with Agent or any of its Affiliates.
 
(c) If Borrower establishes a controlled disbursement account with Agent or any Affiliate of Agent, then the presentation for payment of any check or other item of payment drawn on such account at a time when there are insufficient funds to cover it shall be deemed to be a request for Base Rate Revolver Loans on the date of such presentation, in the amount of the check and items presented for payment. The proceeds of such Revolver Loans may be disbursed directly to the controlled disbursement account or other appropriate account.
 
4.1.2. Fundings by Lenders. Each Lender shall timely honor its Revolver Commitment by funding its Pro Rata share of each Borrowing of Revolver Loans that is properly requested hereunder. Except for Borrowings to be made as Swingline Loans, Agent shall endeavor to notify Lenders of each Notice of Borrowing (or deemed request for a Borrowing) by 12:00 noon on the proposed funding date for Base Rate Loans or by 3:00 p.m. at least two Business Days before any proposed funding of LIBOR Loans. Each Lender shall fund to Agent such Lender’s Pro Rata share of the Borrowing to the account specified by Agent in immediately available funds not later than 2:00 p.m. on the requested funding date, unless Agent’s notice is received after the times provided above, in which event Lender shall fund its Pro Rata share by 11:00 a.m. on the next Business Day. Subject to its receipt of such amounts from Lenders, Agent shall disburse the proceeds of the Revolver Loans as directed by Borrower. Unless Agent shall have received (in sufficient time to act) written notice from a Lender that it does not intend to fund its Pro Rata share of a Borrowing, Agent may assume that such Lender has deposited or promptly will deposit its share with Agent, and Agent may disburse a corresponding amount to Borrower. If a Lender’s share of any Borrowing is not in fact received by Agent, then Borrower agrees to repay to Agent on demand the amount of such share, together with interest thereon from the date disbursed until repaid, at the rate applicable to such Borrowing.

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4.1.3. Swingline Loans; Settlement.
 
(a) Agent may, but shall not be obligated to, advance Swingline Loans to Borrower, up to an aggregate outstanding amount of $10,000,000, unless the funding is specifically required to be made by all Lenders hereunder. Each Swingline Loan shall constitute a Revolver Loan for all purposes, except that payments thereon shall be made to Agent for its own account. The obligation of Borrower to repay Swingline Loans shall be evidenced by the records of Agent and need not be evidenced by any promissory note.
 
(b) To facilitate administration of the Revolver Loans, Lenders and Agent agree (which agreement is solely among them, and not for the benefit of or enforceable by Borrower) that settlement among them with respect to Swingline Loans and other Revolver Loans may take place periodically on a date determined from time to time by Agent, which shall occur at least once each week. On each settlement date, settlement shall be made with each Lender in accordance with the Settlement Report delivered by Agent to Lenders. Between settlement dates, Agent may in its discretion apply payments on Revolver Loans to Swingline Loans, regardless of any designation by Borrower or any provision herein to the contrary. Each Lender’s obligation to make settlements with Agent is absolute and unconditional, without offset, counterclaim or other defense, and whether or not the Commitments have terminated, an Overadvance exists or the conditions in Section 6 are satisfied. If, due to an Insolvency Proceeding with respect to Borrower or otherwise, any Swingline Loan may not be settled among Lenders hereunder, then each Lender shall be deemed to have purchased from Agent a Pro Rata participation in each unpaid Swingline Loan and shall transfer the amount of such participation to Agent, in immediately available funds, within one Business Day after Agent’s request therefor.
 
4.1.4. Notices. Borrower authorizes Agent and Lenders to extend, convert or continue Loans, effect selections of interest rates, and transfer funds to or on behalf of Borrower based on telephonic or e-mailed instructions. Borrower shall confirm each such request by prompt delivery to Agent of a Notice of Borrowing or Notice of Conversion/Continuation, if applicable, but if it differs in any material respect from the action taken by Agent or Lenders, the records of Agent and Lenders shall govern. Neither Agent nor any Lender shall have any liability for any loss suffered by Borrower as a result of Agent or any Lender acting upon its understanding of telephonic or e-mailed instructions from a person reasonably believed by Agent or any Lender to be a person authorized to give such instructions on Borrower’s behalf.
 
4.2. Defaulting Lender. If a Lender fails to make any payment to Agent that is required hereunder, Agent may (but shall not be required to), in its discretion, retain payments that would otherwise be made to such defaulting Lender hereunder, apply the payments to such Lender’s defaulted obligations or re-advance the funds to Borrower in accordance with this Agreement. The failure of any Lender to fund a Loan or to make a payment in respect of a LC Obligation shall not relieve any other Lender of its obligations hereunder, and no Lender shall be responsible for default by another Lender. Lenders and Agent agree (which agreement is solely among them, and not for the benefit of or enforceable by any Obligated Party) that, solely for purposes of determining a defaulting Lender’s right to vote on matters relating to the Loan Documents and to share in payments, fees and Collateral proceeds thereunder, a defaulting Lender shall not be deemed to be a “Lender” until all its defaulted obligations have been cured.

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4.3. Number and Amount of LIBOR Loans; Determination of Rate. For ease of administration, all LIBOR Revolver Loans having the same length and beginning date of their Interest Periods shall be aggregated together, and such Borrowings shall be allocated among Lenders on a Pro Rata basis. No more than 2 Borrowings of LIBOR Loans having an Interest Period of less than 30 days and no more than 8 Borrowings of LIBOR Loans having an Interest Period of 30 days or greater may be outstanding at any time, and each Borrowing of LIBOR Loans when made shall be in a minimum amount of $1,000,000, or an increment of $500,000 in excess thereof. Upon determining LIBOR for any Interest Period requested by Borrower, Agent shall promptly notify Borrower thereof by telephone or electronically and, if requested by Borrower, shall confirm any telephonic notice in writing.
 
4.4. Borrower as Agent for Obligated Parties. Each Obligated Party hereby designates Borrower as its representative and agent for all purposes under the Loan Documents, including delivery or receipt of communications, preparation and delivery of financial reports, requests for waivers, amendments or other accommodations, actions under the Loan Documents (including in respect of compliance with covenants), and all other dealings with Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender. Borrower hereby accepts such appointment. Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall be fully protected in relying upon, any notice or communication (including any notice of borrowing) delivered by Borrower on behalf of any Obligated Party. Agent and Lenders may give any notice or communication with any Obligated Party hereunder to Borrower on behalf of such Obligated Party. Each of Agent, Issuing Bank and Lenders shall have the right, in its discretion, to deal exclusively with Borrower for any or all purposes under the Loan Documents. Each Obligated Party agrees that any notice, election, communication, representation, agreement or undertaking made on its behalf by Borrower shall be binding upon and enforceable against it.
 
4.5. One Obligation.
 
(a) The Loans, LC Obligations and other Obligations shall constitute one general obligation of each Obligated Party and (unless otherwise expressly provided in any Loan Document) shall be secured by Agent’s Lien upon all Collateral; provided, however, that Agent and each Lender shall be deemed to be a creditor of, and the holder of a separate claim against, each Obligated Party to the extent of any Obligations jointly or severally owed by such Obligated Party.
 
(b) Notwithstanding anything herein or in any Guaranty to the contrary, each Guarantor’s liability in respect of the Obligations shall be limited to the greater of (i) all amounts for which such Guarantor is primarily liable, and (ii) such Guarantor’s Allocable Amount.
 
(c) If any Guarantor makes a payment under its Guaranty of any Obligations (other than amounts for which such Guarantor is primarily liable) (each, a “Guarantor Payment”) that, taking into account all other Guarantor Payments previously or concurrently made by any other Guarantor, exceeds the amount that such Guarantor would otherwise have paid if each Guarantor had paid the aggregate Obligations satisfied by such Guarantor Payments in the same proportion that such Guarantor’s Allocable Amount bore to the total Allocable Amounts of all Guarantors, then such Guarantor shall be entitled to receive contribution and indemnification payments from, and to be reimbursed by, each other Guarantor for the amount of such excess, pro rata based upon their respective Allocable Amounts in effect immediately prior to such Guarantor Payment. The “Allocable Amount” for any Guarantor shall be the maximum amount that could then be recovered from such Guarantor under its Guaranty without rendering such payment voidable under Section 548 of the Bankruptcy Code or under any applicable state fraudulent transfer or conveyance act, or similar statute or common law.
 
(d) Nothing contained herein or in any Guaranty shall limit the liability of Borrower to pay Loans made directly or indirectly to it, LC Obligations relating to Letters of Credit, and all accrued interest, fees, expenses and other related Obligations with respect thereto.

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4.6. Effect of Termination. On the effective date of any termination of the Commitments, all Obligations shall be immediately due and payable, and any Lender may terminate its and its Affiliates’ Bank Products (including, only with the consent of Agent, any Cash Management Services). All undertakings of Obligated Parties contained in the Loan Documents shall survive any termination, and Agent shall retain its Liens in the Collateral and all of its rights and remedies under the Loan Documents until Full Payment of the Obligations. Notwithstanding Full Payment of the Obligations, Agent shall not be required to terminate its Liens in any Collateral unless, with respect to any damages Agent may incur as a result of the dishonor or return of Payment Items applied to Obligations, Agent receives (a) a written agreement, executed by Obligated Parties and any Person whose advances are used in whole or in part to satisfy the Obligations, indemnifying Agent and Lenders from any such damages; or (b) such Cash Collateral as Agent, in its discretion, deems necessary to protect against any such damages. The provisions of Sections 2.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.9, 5.5, 5.9, 12, 14.2 and this Section 4.6, and the obligation of each Obligated Party and Lender with respect to each indemnity given by it in any Loan Document, shall survive Full Payment of the Obligations and any release relating to this credit facility.
 
SECTION 5. PAYMENTS
 
5.1. General Payment Provisions. All payments of Obligations shall be made in Dollars, without offset, counterclaim or defense of any kind, free of (and without deduction for) any Taxes, and in immediately available funds, not later than 12:00 noon on the due date. Any payment after such time shall be deemed made on the next Business Day. Borrower may, at the time of payment, specify to Agent the Obligations to which such payment is to be applied, but Agent shall in all events retain the right to apply such payment in such manner as Agent, subject to the provisions hereof, may determine to be appropriate. If any payment under the Loan Documents shall be stated to be due on a day other than a Business Day, the due date shall be extended to the next Business Day and such extension of time shall be included in any computation of interest and fees. Any payment of a LIBOR Loan prior to the end of its Interest Period shall be accompanied by all amounts due under Section 3.9. Any prepayment of Loans shall be applied first to Base Rate Loans and then to LIBOR Loans; provided, however, that as long as no Event of Default exists, prepayments of LIBOR Loans may, at the option of Borrower and Agent, be held by Agent as Cash Collateral and applied to such Loans at the end of their Interest Periods.
 
5.2. Repayment of Revolver Loans. Revolver Loans shall be due and payable in full on the Revolver Termination Date, unless payment is sooner required hereunder. Revolver Loans may be prepaid from time to time, without penalty or premium.
 
5.3. Mandatory Prepayments.
 
5.3.1. Extraordinary Receipts. Immediately upon the receipt by any Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries of any Extraordinary Receipts, Borrower shall prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Obligations in an amount equal to 100% of such Extraordinary Receipts. Immediately upon the issuance or incurrence by any Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries of any Indebtedness (other than as permitted hereunder, Borrower shall prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Obligations in an amount equal to 100% of the cash proceeds received in connection with such issuance or incurrence. The provisions of this Section 5.3.2 shall not be deemed to be implied consent to any such issuance or incurrence otherwise prohibited by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
 
5.3.2. Overadvances. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if an Overadvance exists, Borrower shall, on the sooner of Agent’s demand or the first Business Day after Borrower has knowledge thereof, repay the outstanding Revolver Loans in an amount sufficient to reduce the principal balance of Revolver Loans to the Borrowing Base.

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5.3.3. Seasonal Revolver Limit. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary and without limiting the provisions of Section 5.3.2 above, on the first Business Day of each calendar year, Borrower shall repay the outstanding Revolver Loans in an amount sufficient to reduce the outstanding principal balance of Revolver Loans to the Borrowing Base (after giving effect to the reduction of the Seasonal Revolver Limit effective on January 1 of each year).
 
5.4. Payment of Other Obligations. Obligations other than Loans, including LC Obligations and Extraordinary Expenses, shall be paid by Borrower as provided in the Loan Documents or, if no payment date is specified, on demand.
 
5.5. Marshaling; Payments Set Aside. None of Agent or Lenders shall be under any obligation to marshal any assets in favor of any Obligated Party or against any Obligations. If any payment by or on behalf of any Obligated Party is made to Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender, or Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender exercises a right of setoff, and such payment or the proceeds of such setoff or any part thereof is subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required (including pursuant to any settlement entered into by Agent, Issuing Bank or such Lender in its discretion) to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other Person, then to the extent of such recovery, the Obligation originally intended to be satisfied, and all Liens, rights and remedies relating thereto, shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment had not been made or such setoff had not occurred.
 
5.6. Post-Default Allocation of Payments.
 
5.6.1. Allocation. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, during an Event of Default, monies to be applied to the Obligations, whether arising from payments by Obligated Parties, realization on Collateral, setoff or otherwise, shall be allocated as follows:
 
(a) FIRST, to all costs and expenses, including Extraordinary Expenses, owing to Agent;
 
(b) SECOND, to all amounts owing to Agent on Swingline Loans;
 
(c) THIRD, to all amounts owing to Issuing Bank on LC Obligations and Bank Product Debt;
 
(d) FOURTH, to all Obligations constituting fees (excluding amounts relating to Bank Products);
 
(e) FIFTH, to all Obligations constituting interest (excluding amounts relating to Bank Products);
 
(f) SIXTH, to provide Cash Collateral for outstanding Letters of Credit; and
 
(g) SEVENTH, to all other Obligations.
 
Amounts shall be applied to each category of Obligations set forth above until Full Payment thereof and then to the next category. If amounts are insufficient to satisfy a category, they shall be applied on a pro rata basis among the Obligations in the category. The allocations set forth in this Section 5.6.1 are solely to determine the rights and priorities of Agent and Lenders as among themselves, and may be changed by agreement among them without the consent of any Obligated Party. This Section 5.6.1 is not for the benefit of or enforceable by Obligated Parties.

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5.6.2. Erroneous Application. Agent shall not be liable for any application of amounts made by it in error and, if any such application is subsequently determined to have been made in error, the sole recourse of any Lender or other Person to which such amount should have been made shall be to recover the amount from the Person that actually received it (and, if such amount was received by any Lender, such Lender hereby agrees to return it).
 
5.7. Application of Payments. The ledger balance in the main Dominion Account as of the end of a Business Day shall be applied to the Obligations at the beginning of the next Business Day. Obligated Parties irrevocably waive the right to direct the application of any payments or Collateral proceeds, and agree that Agent shall have the continuing, exclusive right to apply and reapply same against the Obligations, in such manner as Agent deems advisable, notwithstanding any entry by Agent in its records. If, as a result of Agent’s receipt of Payment Items or other proceeds of Collateral, a credit balance exists, the balance shall not accrue interest in favor of Borrower or any other Obligated Party and shall be made available to Borrower as long as no Default or Event of Default exists.
 
5.8. Loan Account; Account Stated.
 
5.8.1. Loan Account. Agent shall maintain in accordance with its usual and customary practices an account or accounts (“Loan Account”) evidencing the Debt of Borrower resulting from each Loan or issuance of a Letter of Credit from time to time. Any failure of Agent to record anything in the Loan Account, or any error in doing so, shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligation of Borrower to pay any amount owing hereunder.
 
5.8.2. Entries Binding. Entries made in the Loan Account shall constitute presumptive evidence of the information contained therein. If any information contained in the Loan Account is provided to or inspected by any Person, then such information shall be conclusive and binding on such Person for all purposes absent manifest error, except to the extent such Person notifies Agent in writing within 30 days after receipt or inspection that specific information is subject to dispute.
 
5.9. Taxes.
 
5.9.1. Payments Free of Taxes. Any and all payments by any Obligated Party on account of any Obligations shall be made free and clear of and without reduction or withholding for any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes, provided that if an Obligated Party shall be required by Applicable Law to deduct any Indemnified Taxes (including any Other Taxes) from such payments, then (a) the sum payable shall be increased as necessary so that after making all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section 5.9.1) Agent, Lender or Issuing Bank, as the case may be, receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions been made; (b) such Obligated Party shall make such deductions; and (c) such Obligated Party shall timely pay the full amount deducted to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with Applicable Law. Without limiting the foregoing, Obligated Parties shall timely pay all Other Taxes to the relevant Governmental Authorities.
 
5.9.2. Payment. Obligated Parties shall indemnify, hold harmless and reimburse Agent, Lenders and Issuing Bank, within 10 days after demand therefor, for the full amount of any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes (including Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes imposed or asserted on or attributable to amounts payable under this Section 5.9) paid by Agent, any Lender or Issuing Bank with respect to any Obligations, Letters of Credit or Loan Documents, and any penalties, interest and reasonable expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority. A certificate as to the amount of such payment or liability delivered to Borrower by a Lender or Issuing Bank (with a copy to Agent), or by Agent, shall be conclusive absent manifest error. As soon as practicable after any payment of Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes by any Obligated Party, such Obligated Party shall deliver to Agent a receipt issued by the Governmental Authority evidencing such payment or other evidence of payment satisfactory to Agent.

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5.10. Foreign Lenders.
 
5.10.1. Exemption. Any Foreign Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of the jurisdiction in which an Obligated Party is resident for tax purposes, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments under any Loan Document shall deliver to Agent and Borrower, at the time or times prescribed by Applicable Law or reasonably requested by Agent or Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by Applicable Law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate of withholding. In addition, any Lender, if requested by Agent or Borrower, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by Applicable Law or reasonably requested by Agent or Borrower as will enable Agent and Borrower to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements.
 
5.10.2. Documentation. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if Borrower is resident for tax purposes in the United States, a Foreign Lender shall deliver to Agent and Borrower (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender hereunder (and from time to time thereafter upon the request of Agent or Borrower, but only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), (a) duly completed copies of IRS Form W-8BEN claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party; (b) duly completed copies of IRS Form W-8ECI; (c) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under section 881(c) of the Code, (i) a certificate to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not (A) a “bank” within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (B) a “10 percent shareholder” of any Obligated Party within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (C) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code, and (ii) duly completed copies of IRS Form W-8BEN; or (d) any other form prescribed by Applicable Law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States federal withholding tax, duly completed together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by Applicable Law to permit Borrower to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made.
 
SECTION 6. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
 
6.1. Conditions Precedent to Initial Loans. In addition to the conditions set forth in Section 6.2, Lenders shall not be required to fund any requested Loan, issue any Letter of Credit, or otherwise extend credit to Borrower hereunder, until the date that each of the following conditions has been satisfied:
 
(a) Notes shall have been executed by Borrower and delivered to each Lender that requests issuance of a Note. Each other Loan Document shall have been duly executed and delivered to Agent by each of the signatories thereto, and each Obligated Party shall be in compliance with all terms thereof, including:
 
(i) a Guaranty executed by Value Services in the form of Exhibit F attached hereto;

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(ii) a security agreement executed by Value Services in the form of Exhibit G attached hereto;
 
(iii) a pledge agreement executed by Borrower in the form of Exhibit H attached hereto;
 
(iv) a post closing agreement executed by Borrower in the form of Exhibit I attached hereto;
 
(v) a Trademark Security Agreement executed by Borrower in the form of Exhibit J attached hereto; and
 
(vi) a website security agreement and power of attorney executed by Borrower in the form of Exhibit k attached hereto;
 
(b) Agent shall have received acknowledgments of all filings or recordations necessary to perfect its Liens in the Collateral, as well as UCC and Lien searches and other evidence satisfactory to Agent that such Liens are the only Liens upon the Collateral, except Permitted Liens.
 
(c) Agent shall have received duly executed agreements establishing each Dominion Account, in form and substance, and with financial institutions, satisfactory to Agent.
 
(d) Agent shall have received certificates, in form and substance satisfactory to it, from a knowledgeable Senior Officer of each Obligated Party certifying that, after giving effect to the initial Loans and transactions hereunder, (i) such Obligated Party is Solvent; (ii) no Default or Event of Default exists; (iii) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 9 are true and correct; and (iv) such Obligated Party has complied with all agreements and conditions to be satisfied by it under the Loan Documents.
 
(e) Agent shall have received a certificate of a duly authorized officer of each Obligated Party, certifying (i) that attached copies of such Obligated Party’s Organic Documents are true and complete, and in full force and effect, without amendment except as shown; (ii) that an attached copy of resolutions authorizing execution and delivery of the Loan Documents is true and complete, and that such resolutions are in full force and effect, were duly adopted, have not been amended, modified or revoked, and constitute all resolutions adopted with respect to this credit facility; and (iii) to the title, name and signature of each Person authorized to sign the Loan Documents. Agent may conclusively rely on this certificate until it is otherwise notified by the applicable Obligated Party in writing.
 
(f) Agent shall have received a written opinion of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, as well as any local counsel to Obligated Parties, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent and its counsel.
 
(g) Agent shall have received copies of the charter documents of each Obligated Party, certified by the Secretary of State or other appropriate official of such Obligated Party’s jurisdiction of organization. Agent shall have received good standing certificates for each Obligated Party, issued by the Secretary of State or other appropriate official of such Obligated Party’s jurisdiction of organization and each jurisdiction where such Obligated Party’s conduct of business or ownership of Property necessitates qualification.
 
(h) Agent shall have received copies of policies or certificates of insurance for the insurance policies carried by Obligated Parties, all in compliance with the Loan Documents.

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(i) Agent shall have completed its business, financial and legal due diligence of Obligated Parties, including a roll-forward of its previous field examination, with results satisfactory to Agent. No material adverse change in the financial condition of any Obligated Party or in the quality, quantity or value of any Collateral shall have occurred since March 30, 2008.
 
(j) Obligated Parties shall have paid all fees and expenses to be paid to Agent and Lenders on the Closing Date.
 
(k) Agent shall have received a Borrowing Base Certificate prepared as of May 25, 2008. Upon giving effect to the initial funding of Loans and issuance of Letters of Credit, and the payment by Borrower of all fees and expenses incurred in connection herewith as well as any payables stretched beyond their customary payment practices, Formula Availability shall be at least $7,000,000.
 
(l) Agent shall have received the Disclosure Schedules in form and substance satisfactory to Agent in its discretion.
 
(m) Each of the other documents set forth on the “Closing Checklist” prepared by Agent’s counsel and made available to Obligated Parties has been duly-executed and delivered, and all other items set forth on such Closing Checklist have been verified or delivered, as applicable, in each case to the satisfaction of Agent and its counsel.
 
6.2. Conditions Precedent to All Credit Extensions. Agent, Issuing Bank and Lenders shall not be required to fund any Loans, arrange for issuance of any Letters of Credit or grant any other accommodation to or for the benefit of Borrower, including the initial funding, unless the following conditions are satisfied:
 
(a) No Default or Event of Default shall exist at the time of, or result from, such funding, issuance or grant;
 
(b) The representations and warranties of each Obligated Party in the Loan Documents shall be true and correct on the date of, and upon giving effect to, such funding, issuance or grant (except for representations and warranties that expressly relate to an earlier date);
 
(c) All conditions precedent in any other Loan Document shall be satisfied;
 
(d) No event shall have occurred or circumstance exist that has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
 
(e) With respect to issuance of a Letter of Credit, the LC Conditions shall be satisfied.
 
Each request (or deemed request) by Borrower for funding of a Loan, issuance of a Letter of Credit or grant of an accommodation shall constitute a representation by Obligated Parties that the foregoing conditions are satisfied on the date of such request and on the date of such funding, issuance or grant. As an additional condition to any funding, issuance or grant, Agent shall have received such other information, documents, instruments and agreements as it deems appropriate in connection therewith.
 
6.3. Limited Waiver of Conditions Precedent. If Agent, Issuing Bank or Lenders fund any Loans, arrange for issuance of any Letters of Credit or grant any other accommodation when any conditions precedent are not satisfied (regardless of whether the lack of satisfaction was known or unknown at the time), it shall not operate as a waiver of (a) the right of Agent, Issuing Bank and Lenders to insist upon satisfaction of all conditions precedent with respect to any subsequent funding, issuance or grant; nor (b) any Default or Event of Default due to such failure of conditions or otherwise.

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SECTION 7. COLLATERAL
 
7.1. Grant of Security Interest. To secure the prompt payment and performance of all Obligations, Borrower hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a continuing security interest in and Lien upon all Property of Borrower, including all of the following Property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, and wherever located:
 
(a) all Accounts;
 
(b) all Chattel Paper, including electronic chattel paper;
 
(c) all Commercial Tort Claims;
 
(d) all Deposit Accounts;
 
(e) all Documents;
 
(f) all General Intangibles, including Intellectual Property;
 
(g) all Goods, including Inventory, Equipment and fixtures;
 
(h) all Instruments;
 
(i) all Investment Property;
 
(j) all Letter-of-Credit Rights;
 
(k) all Supporting Obligations;
 
(l) all cash and other monies, whether or not in the possession or under the control of Agent, a Lender, or a bailee or Affiliate of Agent or a Lender, including any Cash Collateral;
 
(m) all accessions to, substitutions for, and all replacements, products, and cash and non-cash proceeds of the foregoing, including proceeds of and unearned premiums with respect to insurance policies, and claims against any Person for loss, damage or destruction of any Collateral; and
 
(n) all books and records (including customer lists, files, correspondence, tapes, computer programs, print-outs and computer records) pertaining to the foregoing.
 
7.2. Lien on Deposit Accounts; Cash Collateral.
 
7.2.1. Deposit Accounts. To further secure the prompt payment and performance of all Obligations, Borrower hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a continuing security interest in and Lien upon all amounts credited to any Deposit Account of Borrower, including any sums in any blocked accounts or in any accounts into which such sums are swept. Borrower authorizes and directs each bank or other depository to deliver to Agent, on a daily basis, all balances in each Deposit Account maintained by Borrower with such depository for application to the Obligations then outstanding. Borrower irrevocably appoints Agent as Borrower’s attorney-in-fact to collect such balances to the extent any such delivery is not so made.

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7.2.2. Cash Collateral. Any Cash Collateral may be invested, at Agent’s discretion, in Cash Equivalents, but Agent shall have no duty to do so, regardless of any agreement or course of dealing with Borrower, and shall have no responsibility for any investment or loss. Borrower hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a security interest in all Cash Collateral held from time to time and all proceeds thereof, as security for the Obligations, whether such Cash Collateral is held in a Cash Collateral Account or elsewhere. Agent may apply Cash Collateral to the payment of any Obligations, in such order as Agent may elect, as they become due and payable. Each Cash Collateral Account and all Cash Collateral shall be under the sole dominion and control of Agent. Neither Borrower nor other Person claiming through or on behalf of Borrower shall have any right to any Cash Collateral, until Full Payment of all Obligations.
 
7.3. Intentionally Omitted.
 
7.4. Other Collateral.
 
7.4.1. Commercial Tort Claims. Borrower shall promptly notify Agent in writing if Borrower has a Commercial Tort Claim (other than, as long as no Default or Event of Default exists, a Commercial Tort Claim for less than $100,000) and, upon Agent’s request, shall promptly take such actions as Agent deems appropriate to confer upon Agent (for the benefit of Secured Parties) a duly perfected, first priority Lien upon such claim.
 
7.4.2. Certain After-Acquired Collateral. Borrower shall promptly notify Agent in writing if, after the Closing Date, Borrower obtains any interest in any Collateral consisting of Deposit Accounts, Chattel Paper, Documents, Instruments, Intellectual Property, Investment Property or Letter-of-Credit Rights and, upon Agent’s request, shall promptly take such actions as Agent deems appropriate to effect Agent’s duly perfected, first priority Lien upon such Collateral, including obtaining any appropriate possession, control agreement or Lien Waiver. If any Collateral is in the possession of a third party, at Agent’s request, Borrower shall obtain an acknowledgment that such third party holds the Collateral for the benefit of Agent.
 
7.5. No Assumption of Liability. The Lien on Collateral granted hereunder is given as security only and shall not subject Agent or any Lender to, or in any way modify, any obligation or liability of Borrower relating to any Collateral.
 
7.6. Further Assurances. Promptly upon request, Borrower shall deliver such instruments, assignments, title certificates, or other documents or agreements, and shall take such actions, as Agent deems appropriate under Applicable Law to evidence or perfect its Lien on any Collateral, or otherwise to give effect to the intent of this Agreement. Borrower authorizes Agent to file any financing statement that indicates the Collateral as “all assets” or “all personal property” of Borrower, or words to similar effect, and ratifies any action taken by Agent before the Closing Date to effect or perfect its Lien on any Collateral.
 
7.7. Foreign Subsidiary Stock. Notwithstanding Section 2.1, not more than 65% of the voting stock of any Foreign Subsidiary and 100% of all non-voting stock (if any) of each Foreign Subsidiary shall be included in the Collateral.
 
SECTION 8. COLLATERAL ADMINISTRATION
 
8.1. Borrowing Base Certificates. Borrower shall deliver to Agent (and Agent shall promptly deliver same to Lenders) a Borrowing Base Certificate (a) during each period of January 1 through August 31 of each year, by the 15th day of each month, prepared as of the close of business of the previous month, (b) during each period of September 1 through December 31 of each year, by Wednesday of each week, prepared as of the close of business on Sunday of the previous week, and (c) at such other times as Agent may request. All calculations of Availability in any Borrowing Base Certificate shall originally be made by Borrower and certified by a Senior Officer, provided that Agent may from time to time review and adjust any such calculation (i) to reflect its reasonable estimate of declines in value of any Collateral; (ii) to adjust advance rates to reflect changes in shrinkage, quality, mix and other factors affecting Collateral; and (iii) to the extent the calculation is not made in accordance with this Agreement or does not accurately reflect the Availability Reserve or otherwise reflect changes in the Availability Reserve.

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8.2. Administration of Accounts and Receipts.
 
8.2.1. Records and Schedules of Sales and Accounts. Borrower shall keep accurate and complete records of its Accounts and receipts from sales of Inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business, including all payments and collections thereon, and shall submit to Agent sales, collection, reconciliation and other reports in form satisfactory to Agent, together with such other information pertaining to Accounts and sales as Agent may reasonably request, all on such periodic basis as Agent may request.
 
8.2.2. Taxes. If an Account of Borrower includes a charge for any Taxes, Agent is authorized, in its discretion, to pay the amount thereof to the proper taxing authority for the account of Borrower and to charge Borrower therefor; provided, however, that neither Agent nor Lenders shall be liable for any Taxes that may be due from Borrower or with respect to any Collateral.
 
8.2.3. Intentionally Omitted.
 
8.2.4. Maintenance of Dominion Account. Borrower shall maintain Dominion Accounts pursuant to arrangements acceptable to Agent. Borrower shall obtain an agreement (in form and substance satisfactory to Agent) from the Dominion Account bank, establishing Agent’s control over and Lien in the Dominion Account, requiring immediate deposit of all Payment Items, deposits and other remittances received in the Dominion Account and, if such Dominion Account is not the main Dominion Account, requiring immediate transfer of all funds therein to the main Dominion Account, and waiving offset rights of such bank against any funds in the Dominion Account, except offset rights for customary administrative charges. Neither Agent nor Lenders assume any responsibility to Borrower for any Dominion Account, including any claim of accord and satisfaction or release with respect to any Payment Items accepted by any bank.
 
8.2.5. Deposits and Other Proceeds of Collateral. All checks or cash received from the sale of Inventory shall be held by Borrower in trust for Agent and promptly (not later than the next Business Day) deposited into a Dominion Account. Borrower shall request in writing and otherwise take all necessary steps to ensure that all amounts due under credit card sales are remitted by the credit card companies and all other payments on Accounts or otherwise relating to Collateral are made directly to a Dominion Account. If Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries receives cash or Payment Items with respect to any other Collateral, such amounts shall also be held by Borrower in trust for Agent and promptly (not later than the next Business Day) deposited into a Dominion Account.
 
8.3. Administration of Inventory.
 
8.3.1. Records and Reports of Inventory. Borrower shall keep accurate and complete records of its Inventory, including costs and daily withdrawals and additions, and shall submit to Agent inventory and reconciliation reports in form satisfactory to Agent, on such periodic basis as Agent may request. Borrower shall conduct a physical inventory at least once per calendar year (and on a more frequent basis if requested by Agent when an Event of Default exists) and periodic cycle counts consistent with historical practices, and shall provide to Agent a report based on each such inventory and count promptly upon completion thereof, together with such supporting information as Agent may request. Agent may participate in and observe each physical count.

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8.3.2. Returns of Inventory. Borrower shall not return any Inventory to a supplier, vendor or other Person, whether for cash, credit or otherwise, unless (a) such return is in the Ordinary Course of Business; (b) no Default, Event of Default or Overadvance exists or would result therefrom; (c) Agent is promptly notified if the aggregate Value of all Inventory returned in any month (other than defective Inventory or Inventory returned by customers) exceeds $2,500,000; and (d) any payment received by Borrower for a return is promptly remitted to Agent for application to the Obligations.
 
8.3.3. Acquisition, Sale and Maintenance. Borrower shall not acquire or accept any Inventory on consignment or approval, and shall take all commercially reasonable steps to assure that all Inventory produced by or under the direction or control of Borrower or its Subsidiaries is produced in accordance with Applicable Law, including the FLSA. Borrower and its Subsidiaries shall not acquire or accept any Inventory that is known to any of them to have been produced in violation of Applicable Law, including the FLSA. Borrower shall not sell any Inventory on consignment or approval or any other basis under which the customer may return or require Borrower to repurchase such Inventory (excepting Borrower’s retail policies concerning the return of purchases of Inventory). Borrower shall use, store and maintain all Inventory with reasonable care and caution, in accordance with applicable standards of any insurance and in conformity with all Applicable Law, and shall make current rent payments (within applicable grace periods provided for in leases) at all locations where any Collateral is located.
 
8.4. Administration of Equipment.
 
8.4.1. Records and Schedules of Equipment. Borrower shall keep accurate and complete records of its Equipment, including kind, quality, quantity, cost, acquisitions and dispositions thereof, and shall submit to Agent, on such periodic basis as Agent may request, a current schedule thereof, in form satisfactory to Agent. Promptly upon request, Borrower shall deliver to Agent evidence of its ownership or interests in any Equipment.
 
8.4.2. Dispositions of Equipment. Borrower shall not sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any Equipment, without the prior written consent of Agent, other than (a) a Permitted Asset Disposition; and (b) replacement of Equipment that is worn, damaged or obsolete with Equipment of like function and value, if the replacement Equipment is acquired substantially contemporaneously with such disposition and is free of Liens.
 
8.4.3. Condition of Equipment. The Equipment is in good operating condition and repair, and all necessary replacements and repairs have been made so that the value and operating efficiency of the Equipment is preserved at all times, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Borrower shall ensure that the Equipment is mechanically and structurally sound, and capable of performing the functions for which it was designed, in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Borrower shall not permit any Equipment to become affixed to real Property unless any landlord or mortgagee delivers a Lien Waiver.
 
8.5. Administration of Deposit Accounts. Disclosure Schedule 8.5 sets forth all Deposit Accounts maintained by Borrower, including all Dominion Accounts. Borrower shall take all actions necessary to establish Agent’s control of each such Deposit Account (other than an account exclusively used for payroll, payroll taxes or employee benefits, or an account containing not more that $10,000 at any time). Borrower shall be the sole account holder of each Deposit Account and shall not allow any other Person (other than Agent) to have control over a Deposit Account or any Property deposited therein. Borrower shall promptly notify Agent of any opening or closing of a Deposit Account and, with the consent of Agent, will amend Disclosure Schedule 8.5 to reflect same.

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8.6. General Provisions.
 
8.6.1. Location of Collateral. All tangible items of Collateral, other than Inventory in transit, shall at all times be kept by Borrower at the business locations set forth in Disclosure Schedule 8.6.1, except that Borrower may (a) make sales or other dispositions of Collateral in accordance with Section 10.2.6; (b) move Equipment between (or, upon purchase, to) business locations set forth in Disclosure Schedule 8.6.1; (c) permit Equipment to be in transit to and from, and in possession of, any Person in the business of repairing or maintaining such Equipment for the purpose of maintenance and repair in the Ordinary Course of Business; and (d) move Collateral to another location in the United States, upon 30 Business Days prior written notice to Agent.
 
8.6.2. Insurance of Collateral; Condemnation Proceeds.
 
(a) Borrower shall maintain insurance with respect to the Collateral, covering casualty, hazard, public liability, theft, malicious mischief, flood (to the extent reasonably required by Agent) and other risks, in amounts, with endorsements and with insurers (with a Best Rating of at least A7, unless otherwise approved by Agent) satisfactory to Agent. All proceeds under each policy shall be payable to Agent. From time to time upon Agent’s request therefor, Borrower shall deliver to Agent the originals or certified copies of its insurance policies and any updated flood plain searches conducted by Borrower or at Borrower’s request, if any. Unless Agent shall agree otherwise, each policy shall include satisfactory endorsements (i) showing Agent as sole loss payee or additional insured, as appropriate; (ii) requiring 30 days prior written notice to Agent in the event of cancellation of the policy for any reason whatsoever; and (iii) specifying that the interest of Agent shall not be impaired or invalidated by any act or neglect of Borrower or the owner of the Property, nor by the occupation of the premises for purposes more hazardous than are permitted by the policy. If Borrower fails to provide and pay for any insurance, Agent may, at its option, but shall not be required to, procure the insurance and charge Borrower therefor. Borrower agrees to deliver to Agent, promptly as rendered, copies of all reports made to insurance companies. While no Event of Default exists, Borrower may settle, adjust or compromise any insurance claim, as long as the proceeds are delivered to Agent. If an Event of Default exists, only Agent shall be authorized to settle, adjust and compromise such claims.
 
(b) Any proceeds of insurance (other than proceeds from workers’ compensation or D&O insurance) and any awards arising from condemnation of any Collateral shall be paid to Agent. Any such proceeds or awards that relate to Inventory shall be applied to payment of the Revolver Loans, and then to any other Obligations outstanding. Subject to clause (c) below, any proceeds or awards that relate to Equipment or Real Estate shall be applied first to Revolver Loans and then to other Obligations.
 
(c) If requested by Borrower in writing within 15 days after Agent’s receipt of any insurance proceeds or condemnation awards relating to any loss or destruction of Equipment or Real Estate, Borrower may use such proceeds or awards to repair or replace such Equipment or Real Estate (and until so used, the proceeds shall be held by Agent as Cash Collateral) as long as (i) no Default or Event of Default exists; (ii) such repair or replacement is promptly undertaken and concluded, in accordance with plans satisfactory to Agent; (iii) replacement buildings are constructed on the sites of the original casualties and are of comparable size, quality and utility to the destroyed buildings; (iv) the repaired or replaced Property is free of Liens, other than Permitted Liens that are not Purchase Money Liens; (v) Borrower complies with disbursement procedures for such repair or replacement as Agent may reasonably require; and (vi) the aggregate amount of such proceeds or awards from any single casualty or condemnation does not exceed $1,000,000.

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8.6.3. Protection of Collateral. All expenses of protecting, storing, warehousing, insuring, handling, maintaining and shipping any Collateral, all Taxes payable with respect to any Collateral (including any sale thereof), and all other payments required to be made by Agent to any Person to realize upon any Collateral, shall be borne and paid by Borrower. Agent shall not be liable or responsible in any way for the safekeeping of any Collateral, for any loss or damage thereto (except for reasonable care in its custody while Collateral is in Agent’s actual possession), for any diminution in the value thereof, or for any act or default of any warehouseman, carrier, forwarding agency or other Person whatsoever, but the same shall be at Borrower’s sole risk.
 
8.6.4. Defense of Title to Collateral. Borrower shall at all times defend its title to Collateral and Agent’s Liens therein against all Persons, claims and demands whatsoever, except Permitted Liens.
 
8.7. Power of Attorney. Borrower hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints Agent (and all Persons designated by Agent) as Borrower’s true and lawful attorney (and agent-in-fact) for the purposes provided in this Section 8.7. Agent, or Agent’s designee, may, without notice and in either its or Borrower’s name, but at the cost and expense of Borrower:
 
(a) Endorse Borrower’s name on any Payment Item or other proceeds of Collateral (including proceeds of insurance) that come into Agent’s possession or control; and
 
(b) During the continuation of an Event of Default, (i) notify any Account Debtors of the assignment of their Accounts, demand and enforce payment of Accounts, by legal proceedings or otherwise, and generally exercise any rights and remedies with respect to Accounts; (ii) settle, adjust, modify, compromise, discharge or release any Accounts or other Collateral, or any legal proceedings brought to collect Accounts or Collateral; (iii) sell or assign any Accounts and other Collateral upon such terms, for such amounts and at such times as Agent deems advisable; (iv) take control, in any manner, of any proceeds of Collateral; (v) prepare, file and sign Borrower’s name to a proof of claim or other document in a bankruptcy of an Account Debtor, or to any notice, assignment or satisfaction of Lien or similar document; (vi) receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to Borrower, and notify postal authorities to change the address for delivery thereof to such address as Agent may designate; (vii) endorse any Chattel Paper, Document, Instrument, invoice, freight bill, bill of lading, or similar document or agreement relating to any Accounts, Inventory or other Collateral; (viii) use Borrower’s stationery and sign its name to verifications of Accounts and notices to Account Debtors; (ix) use the information recorded on or contained in any data processing equipment and computer hardware and software relating to any Collateral; (x) make and adjust claims under policies of insurance; (xi) take any proper action as may be necessary or appropriate to obtain payment under any letter of credit or banker’s acceptance for which Borrower is a beneficiary; and (xii) take all other actions as Agent deems appropriate to fulfill Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Documents.
 
SECTION 9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
 
9.1. General Representations and Warranties. To induce Agent and Lenders to enter into this Agreement and to make available the Commitments, Loans and Letters of Credit, Obligated Parties represent and warrant that:
 
9.1.1. Organization and Qualification. Each Obligated Party is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization. Each Obligated Party and each of its Subsidiaries is duly qualified, authorized to do business and in good standing as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction where failure to be so qualified could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

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9.1.2. Power and Authority. Each Obligated Party is duly authorized to execute, deliver and perform its Loan Documents. The execution, delivery and performance of the Loan Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and do not (a) require any consent or approval of any holders of Equity Interests of any Obligated Party, other than those already obtained; (b) contravene the Organic Documents of any Obligated Party; (c) violate or cause a default under any Applicable Law or Material Contract; or (d) result in or require the imposition of any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) on any Property of any Obligated Party.
 
9.1.3. Enforceability. Each Loan Document is a legal, valid and binding obligation of each Obligated Party party thereto, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally.
 
9.1.4. Capital Structure. Disclosure Schedule 9.1.4 shows, for each Obligated Party and its Subsidiaries, its name, its jurisdiction of organization, its authorized and issued Equity Interests, the holders of its Equity Interests, and all agreements binding on such holders with respect to their Equity Interests. Each Obligated Party has good title to its Equity Interests in its Subsidiaries, subject only to Agent’s Lien, and all such Equity Interests are duly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. There are no outstanding options to purchase, warrants, subscription rights, agreements to issue or sell, convertible interests, phantom rights or powers of attorney relating to any Equity Interests of any Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries.
 
9.1.5. Corporate Names; Locations. During the five years preceding the Closing Date, except as shown on Disclosure Schedule 9.1.5, neither any Obligated Party nor any of its Subsidiaries has been known as or used any corporate, fictitious or trade names, has been the surviving corporation of a merger or combination, or has acquired any substantial part of the assets of any Person. The chief executive offices and other places of business of each Obligated Party and each of its Subsidiaries are shown on Disclosure Schedule 8.6.1. During the five years preceding the Closing Date, neither any Obligated Party nor any of its Subsidiaries has had any other office or place of business.
 
9.1.6. Title to Properties; Priority of Liens. Each Obligated Party and its Subsidiaries has good and marketable title to (or valid leasehold interests in) all of its Real Estate, and good title to all of its personal Property, including all Property reflected in any financial statements delivered to Agent or Lenders, in each case free of Liens except Permitted Liens. Each Obligated Party and its Subsidiaries has paid and discharged all lawful claims that, if unpaid, could become a Lien on its Properties, other than Permitted Liens. All Liens of Agent in the Collateral are duly perfected, first priority Liens, subject only to Permitted Liens that are expressly allowed to have priority over Agent’s Liens.
 
(a) Accounts. Borrower represents and warrants, with respect to each Account, that such Account arises out of a completed, bona fide sale and delivery of goods in the Ordinary Course of Business, and substantially in accordance with any purchase order, contract or other document relating thereto, if applicable, and is for a sum certain, maturing as stated in the invoice covering such sale, a copy of which has been furnished or is available to Agent on request.

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9.1.7. Financial Statements. The consolidated balance sheets, and related statements of income, cash flow and shareholder’s equity, of Borrower and its Subsidiaries that have been and are hereafter delivered to Agent and Lenders, are prepared in accordance with GAAP, and fairly present the financial positions and results of operations of Borrower and its Subsidiaries at the dates and for the periods indicated. All projections delivered from time to time to Agent and Lenders have been prepared in good faith, based on reasonable assumptions in light of the circumstances at such time. Since March 30, 2008, there has been no change in the condition, financial or otherwise, of Borrower or its Subsidiaries that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. No financial statement delivered to Agent or Lenders at any time contains any untrue statement of a material fact, nor fails to disclose any material fact necessary to make such statement not materially misleading. Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries is Solvent.
 
9.1.8. Surety Obligations. Neither any Obligated Party nor any of its Subsidiaries is obligated as surety or indemnitor under any bond or other contract that assures payment or performance of any obligation of any Person, except as permitted hereunder.
 
9.1.9. Taxes. Each Obligated Party has filed all federal, state and local tax returns and other reports that it is required by law to file, and has paid, or made provision for the payment of, all Taxes upon it, its income and its Properties that are due and payable, except to the extent being Properly Contested. The provision for Taxes on the books of each Obligated Party and its Subsidiaries is adequate for all years not closed by applicable statutes, and for its current Fiscal Year.
 
9.1.10. Brokers. There are no brokerage commissions, finder’s fees or investment banking fees payable in connection with any transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents.
 
9.1.11. Intellectual Property. Each Obligated Party and its Subsidiaries owns or has the lawful right to use all Intellectual Property necessary for the conduct of its business, without conflict with any rights of others. There is no pending or, to any Obligated Party’s knowledge, threatened Intellectual Property Claim with respect to any Obligated Party, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective Property (including any Intellectual Property). Except as disclosed on Disclosure Schedule 9.1.12, neither any Obligated Party nor any of its Subsidiaries pays or owes any Royalty or other compensation to any Person with respect to any Intellectual Property. All Intellectual Property owned, used or licensed by, or otherwise subject to any interests of, any Obligated Party and each of its Subsidiaries is shown on Disclosure Schedule 9.1.12.
 
9.1.12. Governmental Approvals. Each Obligated Party has, is in compliance with, and is in good standing with respect to, all Governmental Approvals necessary to conduct its business and to own, lease and operate its Properties. All necessary import, export or other licenses, permits or certificates for the import or handling of any goods or other Collateral have been procured and are in effect, and Obligated Party and its Subsidiaries have complied with all foreign and domestic laws with respect to the shipment and importation of any goods or Collateral, except where noncompliance could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
9.1.13. Compliance with Laws. Each Obligated Party and its Subsidiaries has duly complied, and its Properties and business operations are in compliance, in all material respects with all Applicable Law, except where noncompliance could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. There have been no citations, notices or orders of material noncompliance issued to any Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries under any Applicable Law except as may have been disclosed to Agent in writing prior to the Closing Date. No Inventory has been produced by or under the direction or control of Borrower or its Subsidiaries in violation of the FLSA and, to the knowledge of Obligated Parties, no other Inventory has been produced in violation of the FLSA.

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9.1.14. Compliance with Environmental Laws. Except as disclosed on Disclosure Schedule 9.1.15, neither Obligated Party’s nor any of its Subsidiary’s past or present operations, Real Estate or other Properties are subject to any federal, state or local investigation to determine whether any remedial action is needed to address any environmental pollution, hazardous material or environmental clean-up. Neither Obligated Party’s nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any Environmental Notice. Neither Obligated Party’s nor any of its Subsidiaries has any contingent liability with respect to any Environmental Release, environmental pollution or hazardous material on any Real Estate now or previously owned, leased or operated by it.
 
9.1.15. Burdensome Contracts. Neither Obligated Party nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party or subject to any contract, agreement or charter restriction that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Neither Obligated Party nor any of its Subsidiaries is party or subject to any Restrictive Agreement, except as shown on Disclosure Schedule 9.1.16, none of which prohibit the execution or delivery of any Loan Documents by an Obligated Party nor the performance by an Obligated Party of any obligations thereunder.
 
9.1.16. Litigation. Except as shown on Disclosure Schedule 9.1.17, there are no proceedings or investigations pending or, to Obligated Parties’ knowledge, threatened against any Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries, or any of their businesses, operations, Properties, prospects or conditions, that (a) relate to any Loan Documents or transactions contemplated thereby; or (b) could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect if determined adversely to any Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries. Neither any Obligated Party nor any of its Subsidiaries is in default with respect to any order, injunction or judgment of any Governmental Authority.
 
9.1.17. No Defaults. No event or circumstance has occurred or exists that constitutes a Default or Event of Default. Neither any Obligated Party nor any of its Subsidiaries is in default, and no event or circumstance has occurred or exists that with the passage of time or giving of notice would constitute a default, under any Material Contract or in the payment of any Borrowed Money. There is no basis upon which any party (other than any Obligated Party or its Subsidiaries) could terminate a Material Contract prior to its scheduled termination date.
 
9.1.18. ERISA. Except as disclosed on Disclosure Schedule 9.1.19:
 
(a) Each Plan is in compliance in all material respects with the applicable provisions of ERISA, the Code, and other federal and state laws. Each Plan that is intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination letter from the IRS or an application for such a letter is currently being processed by the IRS with respect thereto and, to the knowledge of Obligated Parties, nothing has occurred which would prevent, or cause the loss of, such qualification. Each Obligated Party and ERISA Affiliate has made all required contributions to each Plan subject to Section 412 of the Code, and no application for a funding waiver or an extension of any amortization period pursuant to Section 412 of the Code has been made with respect to any Plan.
 
(b) There are no pending or, to the knowledge of Obligated Parties, threatened claims, actions or lawsuits, or action by any Governmental Authority, with respect to any Plan that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. There has been no prohibited transaction or violation of the fiduciary responsibility rules with respect to any Plan that has resulted in or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
(c) (i) No ERISA Event has occurred or is reasonably expected to occur; (ii) no Pension Plan has any Unfunded Pension Liability; (iii) no Obligated Party or ERISA Affiliate has incurred, or reasonably expects to incur, any liability under Title IV of ERISA with respect to any Pension Plan (other than premiums due and not delinquent under Section 4007 of ERISA); (iv) no Obligated Party or ERISA Affiliate has incurred, or reasonably expects to incur, any liability (and no event has occurred which, with the giving of notice under Section 4219 of ERISA, would result in such liability) under Section 4201 or 4243 of ERISA with respect to a Multiemployer Plan; and (v) no Obligated Party or ERISA Affiliate has engaged in a transaction that could be subject to Section 4069 or 4212(c) of ERISA.

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(d) With respect to any Foreign Plan, (i) all employer and employee contributions required by law or by the terms of the Foreign Plan have been made, or, if applicable, accrued, in accordance with normal accounting practices; (ii) the fair market value of the assets of each funded Foreign Plan, the liability of each insurer for any Foreign Plan funded through insurance, or the book reserve established for any Foreign Plan, together with any accrued contributions, is sufficient to procure or provide for the accrued benefit obligations with respect to all current and former participants in such Foreign Plan according to the actuarial assumptions and valuations most recently used to account for such obligations in accordance with applicable generally accepted accounting principles; and (iii) it has been registered as required and has been maintained in good standing with applicable regulatory authorities.
 
9.1.19. Trade Relations. There exists no actual or threatened termination, limitation or modification of any business relationship between any Obligated Party or its Subsidiaries and any customer or supplier, or any group of customers or suppliers, who individually or in the aggregate are material to the business of such Obligated Party or any such Subsidiary, except as may have been disclosed to Agent in writing prior to the Closing Date. There exists no condition or circumstance that could reasonably be expected to impair the ability of any Obligated Party or its Subsidiaries to conduct its business at any time hereafter in substantially the same manner as conducted on the Closing Date.
 
9.1.20. Labor Relations. Except as described on Disclosure Schedule 9.1.21, neither any Obligated Party nor its Subsidiaries is party to or bound by any collective bargaining agreement, management agreement or consulting agreement. There are no material grievances, disputes or controversies with any union or other organization of any Obligated Party’s or its Subsidiaries’ employees, or, to Obligated Party’s knowledge, any asserted or threatened strikes, work stoppages or demands for collective bargaining.
 
9.1.21. Payable Practices. Neither Obligated Party nor its Subsidiaries has made any material change in its historical accounts payable practices from those in effect on the Closing Date.
 
9.1.22. Not a Regulated Entity. No Obligated Party is (a) an “investment company” or a “person directly or indirectly controlled by or acting on behalf of an investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940; or (b) subject to regulation under the Federal Power Act, the Interstate Commerce Act, any public utilities code or any other Applicable Law regarding its authority to incur Debt.
 
9.1.23. Margin Stock. Neither any Obligated Party nor its Subsidiaries is engaged, principally or as one of its important activities, in the business of extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any Margin Stock. No Loan proceeds or Letters of Credit will be used to purchase or carry, or to reduce or refinance any Debt incurred to purchase or carry, any Margin Stock or for any related purpose governed by Regulations T, U or X of the Board of Governors.
 
9.2. Complete Disclosure. No Loan Document contains any untrue statement of a material fact, nor fails to disclose any material fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not materially misleading. There is no fact or circumstance that any Obligated Party has failed to disclose to Agent in writing that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

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SECTION 10. COVENANTS AND CONTINUING AGREEMENTS
 
10.1. Affirmative Covenants. As long as any Commitments or Obligations are outstanding, each Obligated Party shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to:
 
10.1.1. Inspections; Appraisals.
 
(a) Permit Agent from time to time, subject (except when a Default or Event of Default exists) to reasonable notice and normal business hours, to visit and inspect the Properties of such Obligated Party’s and its Subsidiaries, inspect, audit and make extracts from such Obligated Party’s and its Subsidiaries’ books and records, and discuss with its officers, employees, agents, advisors and independent accountants Borrower’s or its Subsidiaries’ business, financial condition, assets, prospects and results of operations. Lenders may participate in any such visit or inspection, at their own expense. Neither Agent nor any Lender shall have any duty to any Obligated Party to make any inspection, nor to share any results of any inspection, appraisal or report with any Obligated Party. Obligated Parties acknowledge that all inspections, appraisals and reports are prepared by Agent and Lenders for their purposes, and Obligated Parties shall not be entitled to rely upon them.
 
(b) Reimburse Agent for all charges, costs and expenses of Agent in connection with (i) examinations of any Obligated Party’s or its Subsidiaries books and records or any other financial or Collateral matters as Agent deems appropriate; and (ii) appraisals of Inventory. Subject to and without limiting the foregoing, Obligated Parties specifically agree to pay Agent’s then standard charges for each day that an employee of Agent or its Affiliates is engaged in any examination activities, and shall pay the standard charges of Agent’s internal appraisal group. This Section 10.1.1 shall not be construed to limit Agent’s right to conduct examinations or to obtain appraisals at any time in its discretion, nor to use third parties for such purposes.
 
10.1.2. Financial and Other Information. Keep adequate records and books of account with respect to its business activities, in which proper entries are made in accordance with GAAP reflecting all financial transactions; and furnish to Agent and Lenders:
 
(a) as soon as available, and in any event within 90 days after the close of each Fiscal Year, copies of the annual filings of Borrower and its Subsidiaries required to be filed with the Securities Exchange Commission, together with balance sheets as of the end of such Fiscal Year and the related statements of income, cash flow and shareholders’ equity for such Fiscal Year, on a consolidated basis for Borrower and its Subsidiaries, which consolidated statements shall be audited and certified (without qualification as to scope, “going concern” or similar items) by a firm of independent certified public accountants of recognized standing selected by Borrower and acceptable to Agent, and shall set forth in comparative form corresponding figures for the preceding Fiscal Year and other information acceptable to Agent. Simultaneously with retaining accountants for its annual audit, Borrower shall send a letter to the accountants, with a copy to Agent and Lenders, notifying the accountants that one of the primary purposes for retaining their services and obtaining audited financial statements is for use by Agent and Lenders. Agent is authorized to send such notice if Borrower fails to do so for any reason;
 
(b) as soon as available, and in any event within 45 days after the end of each Fiscal Quarter (but within 60 days after the last Fiscal Quarter in a Fiscal Year), unaudited balance sheets as of the end of such Fiscal Quarter and the related statements of income and cash flow for such Fiscal Quarter and for the portion of the Fiscal Year then elapsed, on a consolidated basis for Borrower and its Subsidiaries, setting forth in comparative form corresponding figures for the preceding Fiscal Year and certified by the chief financial officer of Borrower as prepared in accordance with GAAP and fairly presenting the financial position and results of operations for such Fiscal Quarter and period, subject to normal year-end adjustments and the absence of footnotes;

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(c) as soon as available, and in any event within 30 days after the end of each month (other than the last month in a Fiscal Quarter), unaudited balance sheets as of the end of such month and the related statements of income and cash flow for such month and for the portion of the Fiscal Year then elapsed, on a consolidated basis for Borrower and its Subsidiaries, setting forth in comparative form corresponding figures for the preceding Fiscal Year and certified by the chief financial officer of Borrower as prepared in accordance with GAAP and fairly presenting the financial position and results of operations for such month and period, subject to normal year-end adjustments and the absence of footnotes;
 
(d) concurrently with delivery of financial statements under clauses (a) and (b) above, or more frequently if requested by Agent while a Default or Event of Default exists, a Compliance Certificate executed by the chief financial officer of Borrower;
 
(e) concurrently with delivery of financial statements under clause (a) above, copies of all management letters and other material reports submitted to Borrower by its accountants in connection with such financial statements;
 
(f) not later than 30 days after the beginning of each Fiscal Year, projections of Borrower’s consolidated balance sheets, results of operations, cash flow and Availability for such Fiscal Year, month by month and for the next Fiscal Year;
 
(g) at Agent’s request, a listing of each Obligated Party’s trade payables, specifying the trade creditor and balance due, and a detailed trade payable aging, all in form satisfactory to Agent;
 
(h) promptly after the sending or filing thereof, copies of any proxy statements, financial statements or reports that Borrower has made generally available to its shareholders; copies of any regular, periodic and special reports or registration statements or prospectuses that any Obligated Party files with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other Governmental Authority, or any securities exchange; and copies of any press releases or other statements made available by any Obligated Party to the public concerning material changes to or developments in the business of such any Obligated Party;
 
(i) promptly after the sending or filing thereof, copies of any annual report to be filed in connection with each Plan or Foreign Plan;
 
(j) such other reports and information (financial or otherwise) as Agent may request from time to time in connection with any Collateral or any Obligated Party’s or its Subsidiaries’ financial condition or business; and
 
(k) as soon as available, and in any event within 120 days after the close of each Fiscal Year, financial statements for each Guarantor that is not an Obligated Party, if any, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent.
 
10.1.3. Notices. Notify Agent and Lenders in writing, promptly after any Obligated Party’s obtaining knowledge thereof, of any of the following that affects an Obligated Party or its Subsidiaries: (a) the threat or commencement of any proceeding or investigation, whether or not covered by insurance, if an adverse determination could have a Material Adverse Effect; (b) any pending or threatened labor dispute, strike or walkout, or the expiration of any material labor contract; (c) any default under or termination of a Material Contract; (d) the existence of any Default or Event of Default; (e) any judgment in an amount exceeding $1,000,000; (f) the assertion of any Intellectual Property Claim, if an adverse resolution could have a Material Adverse Effect; (g) any violation or asserted violation of any Applicable Law (including ERISA, OSHA, FLSA, or any Environmental Laws), if an adverse resolution could have a Material Adverse Effect; (h) any Environmental Release by an Obligated Party or on any Property owned, leased or occupied by an Obligated Party; or receipt of any Environmental Notice; (i) the occurrence of any ERISA Event; (j) the discharge of or any withdrawal or resignation by Borrower’s independent accountants; or (k) any opening of a new office or place of business, at least 30 days prior to such opening.

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10.1.4. Landlord and Storage Agreements. Upon request, provide Agent with copies of all existing agreements, and promptly after execution thereof provide Agent with copies of all future agreements, between an Obligated Party and any landlord, warehouseman, processor, shipper, bailee or other Person that owns any premises at which any Collateral may be kept or that otherwise may possess or handle any Collateral.
 
10.1.5. Compliance with Laws. Comply with all Applicable Laws, including ERISA, Environmental Laws, FLSA, OSHA, Anti-Terrorism Laws, and laws regarding collection and payment of Taxes, and maintain all Governmental Approvals necessary to the ownership of its Properties or conduct of its business, unless failure to comply (other than failure to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws) or maintain could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if any Environmental Release occurs at or on any Properties of any Obligated Party or its Subsidiaries, it shall act promptly and diligently to investigate and report to Agent and all appropriate Governmental Authorities the extent of, and to make appropriate remedial action to eliminate, such Environmental Release, whether or not directed to do so by any Governmental Authority.
 
10.1.6. Taxes. Pay and discharge all Taxes prior to the date on which they become delinquent or penalties attach, unless such Taxes are being Properly Contested.
 
10.1.7. Insurance. In addition to the insurance required hereunder with respect to Collateral, maintain insurance with insurers (with a Best Rating of at least A7, unless otherwise approved by Agent) satisfactory to Agent, (a) with respect to the Properties and business of Obligated Parties and their respective Subsidiaries of such type (including product liability, workers’ compensation, larceny, embezzlement, or other criminal misappropriation insurance), in such amounts, and with such coverages and deductibles as are customary for companies similarly situated; and (b) business interruption insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000, with deductibles and subject to an Insurance Assignment satisfactory to Agent.
 
10.1.8. Licenses. Keep each License affecting any Collateral (including the manufacture, distribution or disposition of Inventory) or any other material Property of each Obligated Party and its Subsidiaries in full force and effect; promptly notify Agent of any proposed modification to any such License, or entry into any new License, in each case at least 30 days prior to its effective date; pay all Royalties when due; and notify Agent of any default or breach asserted by any Person to have occurred under any License.
 
10.1.9. Future Subsidiaries. Promptly notify Agent upon any Person becoming a Subsidiary and, if such Person is not a Foreign Subsidiary, cause it to guaranty the Obligations in a manner satisfactory to Agent, became an Obligated Party hereunder, and to execute and deliver such documents, instruments and agreements and to take such other actions as Agent shall require to evidence and perfect a Lien in favor of Agent (for the benefit of Secured Parties) on all assets of such Person, including delivery of such legal opinions, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, as it shall deem appropriate.

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10.2. Negative Covenants. As long as any Commitments or Obligations are outstanding, Obligated Parties shall not, and shall cause each of their respective Subsidiaries not to:
 
10.2.1. Permitted Debt. Create, incur, guarantee or suffer to exist any Debt, except:
 
(a) the Obligations;
 
(b) Subordinated Debt;
 
(c) Permitted Purchase Money Debt;
 
(d) Borrowed Money (other than the Obligations, Subordinated Debt and Permitted Purchase Money Debt), but only to the extent outstanding on the Closing Date and not satisfied with proceeds of the initial Loans;
 
(e) Bank Product Debt;
 
(f) Debt that is in existence when a Person becomes a Subsidiary or that is secured by an asset when acquired by an Obligated Party or any of its Subsidiaries, as long as such Debt was not incurred in contemplation of such Person becoming a Subsidiary or such acquisition, and does not exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate at any time;
 
(g) Permitted Contingent Obligations;
 
(h) Refinancing Debt as long as each Refinancing Condition is satisfied; and
 
(i) Debt that is not included in any of the preceding clauses of this Section 10.2.1, is not secured by a Lien and does not exceed $5,000,000 in the aggregate at any time.
 
10.2.2. Permitted Liens. Create or suffer to exist any Lien upon any of its Property, except the following (collectively, “Permitted Liens”):
 
(a) Liens in favor of Agent;
 
(b) Purchase Money Liens securing Permitted Purchase Money Debt;
 
(c) Liens for Taxes not yet due or being Properly Contested;
 
(d) statutory Liens (other than Liens for Taxes or imposed under ERISA) arising in the Ordinary Course of Business, but only if (i) payment of the obligations secured thereby is not yet due or is being Properly Contested, and (ii) such Liens do not materially impair the value or use of the Property or materially impair operation of the business of any Obligated Party or its Subsidiaries;
 
(e) Liens incurred or deposits made in the Ordinary Course of Business to secure the performance of tenders, bids, leases, contracts (except those relating to Borrowed Money), statutory obligations and other similar obligations, or arising as a result of progress payments under government contracts, as long as such Liens are at all times junior to Agent’s Liens;

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(f) Liens arising in the Ordinary Course of Business that are subject to Lien Waivers;
 
(g) Liens arising by virtue of a judgment or judicial order against any Obligated Party or its Subsidiaries, or any Property of an Obligated Party or its Subsidiaries, as long as such Liens are (i) in existence for less than 20 consecutive days or being Properly Contested, and (ii) at all times junior to Agent’s Liens;
 
(h) easements, rights-of-way, zoning and other restrictions, covenants or other agreements of record, and other similar charges or encumbrances on Real Estate, that do not secure any monetary obligation and do not interfere with the Ordinary Course of Business;
 
(i) normal and customary rights of setoff upon deposits in favor of depository institutions, and Liens of a collecting bank on Payment Items in the course of collection; and
 
(j) existing Liens shown on Disclosure Schedule 10.2.2.
 
10.2.3. Intentionally Omitted.
 
10.2.4. Distributions; Upstream Payments. Declare or make any Distributions, except Upstream Payments; or create or suffer to exist any encumbrance or restriction on the ability of a Subsidiary to make any Upstream Payment, except for restrictions under the Loan Documents, under Applicable Law or in effect on the Closing Date as shown on Disclosure Schedule 9.1.16.
 
10.2.5. Restricted Investments. Make any Restricted Investment.
 
10.2.6. Disposition of Assets. Make any Asset Disposition, except a Permitted Asset Disposition, a disposition of Equipment under Section 8.4.2, or a transfer of Property by a Subsidiary or other Obligated Party to Borrower.
 
10.2.7. Loans. Make any loans or other advances of money to any Person, except (a) advances to an officer or employee for salary, travel expenses, commissions and similar items in the Ordinary Course of Business; (b) prepaid expenses and extensions of trade credit made in the Ordinary Course of Business; and (c) deposits with financial institutions permitted hereunder.
 
10.2.8. Restrictions on Payment of Certain Debt. Make any payments (whether voluntary or mandatory, or a prepayment, redemption, retirement, defeasance or acquisition) with respect to any (a) Subordinated Debt, except regularly scheduled payments of principal, interest and fees, but only to the extent permitted under any subordination agreement relating to such Debt (and a Senior Officer of Borrower shall certify to Agent, not less than five Business Days prior to the date of payment, that all conditions under such agreement have been satisfied); or (b) Borrowed Money (other than the Obligations) prior to its due date under the agreements evidencing such Debt as in effect on the Closing Date (or as amended thereafter with the consent of Agent).
 
10.2.9. Fundamental Changes. Merge, combine or consolidate with any Person, or liquidate, wind up its affairs or dissolve itself, in each case whether in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, except for mergers or consolidations of a wholly-owned Subsidiary of Borrower with another wholly-owned Subsidiary of Borrower or into Borrower (with Borrower being the surviving entity); change its name or conduct business under any fictitious name; change its tax, charter or other organizational identification number; or change its form or state of organization.

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10.2.10. Subsidiaries.  Form or acquire any Subsidiary after the Closing Date, except in accordance with Sections 10.1.9 and 10.2.5; or permit any existing Subsidiary to issue any additional Equity Interests except director’s qualifying shares.
 
10.2.11. Organic Documents. Amend, modify or otherwise change any of its Organic Documents as in effect on the Closing Date.
 
10.2.12. Tax Consolidation. File or consent to the filing of any consolidated income tax return with any Person other than Borrower and its Subsidiaries.
 
10.2.13. Accounting Changes. Make any material change in accounting treatment or reporting practices, except as required by GAAP and in accordance with Section 1.2; or change its Fiscal Year.
 
10.2.14. Restrictive Agreements. Become a party to any Restrictive Agreement, except (a) a Restrictive Agreement as in effect on the Closing Date and shown on Disclosure Schedule 9.1.16; (b) a Restrictive Agreement relating to secured Debt permitted hereunder, if such restrictions apply only to the collateral for such Debt; and (c) customary provisions in leases and other contracts restricting assignment thereof.
 
10.2.15. Hedging Agreements. Enter into any Hedging Agreement, except to hedge risks arising in the Ordinary Course of Business and not for speculative purposes.
 
10.2.16. Conduct of Business. Engage in any business, other than its business as conducted on the Closing Date and any activities incidental thereto.
 
10.2.17. Affiliate Transactions. Enter into or be party to any transaction with an Affiliate, except (a) transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents; (b) payment of reasonable compensation to officers and employees for services actually rendered, and loans and advances permitted by Section 10.2.7; (c) payment of customary directors’ fees and indemnities; (d) transactions with Affiliates that were consummated prior to the Closing Date, as shown on Disclosure Schedule 10.2.17; and (e) transactions with Affiliates in the Ordinary Course of Business, upon fair and reasonable terms fully disclosed to Agent and no less favorable than would be obtained in a comparable arm’s-length transaction with a non-Affiliate.
 
10.2.18. Plans. Become party to any Multiemployer Plan or Foreign Plan, other than any in existence on the Closing Date.
 
10.3. Financial Covenants. As long as any Commitments or Obligations are outstanding, Borrower shall:
 
10.3.1. Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. Maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of at least 1.00 to 1.00 at all times during each Covenant Testing Period.
 
SECTION 11. EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES ON DEFAULT
 
11.1. Events of Default. Each of the following shall be an “Event of Default” hereunder, if the same shall occur for any reason whatsoever, whether voluntary or involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise:

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(a) Any Obligated Party fails to pay any Obligations when due (whether at stated maturity, on demand, upon acceleration or otherwise);
 
(b) Any representation, warranty or other written statement of an Obligated Party made in connection with any Loan Documents or transactions contemplated thereby is incorrect or misleading in any material respect when given or deemed given pursuant to the terms of this Agreement;
 
(c) Any Obligated Party breaches or fail to perform any covenant contained in any of Sections 7.2, 7.4, 7.6, 8.1, 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 8.6.2, 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.2 or 10.3;
 
(d) An Obligated Party breaches or fails to perform any other covenant contained in any Loan Document, and such breach or failure is not cured within 15 days after a Senior Officer of such Obligated Party or Borrower has knowledge thereof or receives notice thereof from Agent, whichever is sooner; provided, however, that such notice and opportunity to cure shall not apply if the breach or failure to perform is not capable of being cured within such period or is a willful breach by an Obligated Party;
 
(e) A Guarantor repudiates, revokes or attempts to revoke its Guaranty; an Obligated Party denies or contests the validity or enforceability of any Loan Documents or Obligations, or the perfection or priority of any Lien granted to Agent; or any Loan Document ceases to be in full force or effect for any reason (other than a waiver or release by Agent and Lenders);
 
(f) Any breach or default of an Obligated Party occurs under any document, instrument or agreement to which it is a party or by which it or any of its Properties is bound, relating to any Debt (other than the Obligations) in excess of $1,000,000, if the maturity of or any payment with respect to such Debt may be accelerated or demanded due to such breach;
 
(g) Any judgment or order for the payment of money is entered against an Obligated Party in an amount that exceeds, individually or cumulatively with all unsatisfied judgments or orders against all Obligated Parties, $3,000,000 (net of any insurance coverage therefor acknowledged in writing by the insurer without a reservation of rights), unless a stay of enforcement of such judgment or order is in effect, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise;
 
(h) A loss, theft, damage or destruction occurs with respect to any Collateral if the amount not covered by insurance exceeds $3,000,000;
 
(i) An Obligated Party is enjoined, restrained or in any way prevented by any Governmental Authority from conducting any material part of its business; an Obligated Party suffers the loss, revocation or termination of any material license, permit, lease or agreement necessary to its business; there is a cessation of any material part of an Obligated Party’s business for a material period of time; any material Collateral or Property of an Obligated Party is taken or impaired through condemnation; an Obligated Party agrees to or commences any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of its affairs; or an Obligated Party ceases to be Solvent;
 
(j) An Insolvency Proceeding is commenced by an Obligated Party; an Obligated Party makes an offer of settlement, extension or composition to its unsecured creditors generally; a trustee is appointed to take possession of any substantial Property of or to operate any of the business of an Obligated Party; or an Insolvency Proceeding is commenced against an Obligated Party and: the Obligated Party consents to institution of the proceeding, the petition commencing the proceeding is not timely controverted by the Obligated Party, the petition is not dismissed within 60 days after filing, or an order for relief is entered in the proceeding;

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(k) An ERISA Event occurs with respect to a Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan that has resulted or could reasonably be expected to result in liability of an Obligated Party to a Pension Plan, Multiemployer Plan or PBGC, or that constitutes grounds for appointment of a trustee for or termination by the PBGC of any Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan; an Obligated Party or ERISA Affiliate fails to pay when due any installment payment with respect to its withdrawal liability under Section 4201 of ERISA under a Multiemployer Plan; or any event similar to the foregoing occurs or exists with respect to a Foreign Plan;
 
(l) An Obligated Party or any of its Senior Officers is criminally indicted or convicted for (i) a felony committed in the conduct of any Obligated Party’s business, or (ii) violating any state or federal law (including the Controlled Substances Act, Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 and Illegal Exportation of War Materials Act) that could lead to forfeiture of any material Property or any Collateral; or
 
(m) A Change of Control occurs; or any event occurs or condition exists that has a Material Adverse Effect.
 
11.2. Remedies upon Default. If an Event of Default described in Section 11.1(j) occurs with respect to any Obligated Party, then to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, all Obligations shall become automatically due and payable and all Commitments shall terminate, without any action by Agent or notice of any kind. In addition, or if any other Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Agent may in its discretion (and shall upon written direction of Required Lenders) do any one or more of the following from time to time:
 
(a) declare any Obligations immediately due and payable, whereupon they shall be due and payable without diligence, presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind, including notice of intent to accelerate and notice of acceleration, all of which are hereby waived by Obligated Parties to the fullest extent permitted by law;
 
(b) terminate, reduce or condition any Commitment, or make any adjustment to the Borrowing Base;
 
(c) require Obligated Parties to Cash Collateralize LC Obligations, Bank Product Debt and other Obligations that are contingent or not yet due and payable, and, if Obligated Parties fail promptly to deposit such Cash Collateral, Agent may (and shall upon the direction of Required Lenders) advance the required Cash Collateral as Revolver Loans (whether or not an Overadvance exists or is created thereby, or the conditions in Section 6 are satisfied); and
 
(d) exercise any other default rights or remedies afforded under any agreement, by law, at equity or otherwise, including the rights and remedies of a secured party under the UCC. Such rights and remedies include the rights to (i) take possession of any Collateral; (ii) require Obligated Parties to assemble Collateral, at Obligated Parties’ expense, and make it available to Agent at a place designated by Agent; (iii) enter any premises where Collateral is located and store Collateral on such premises until sold (and if the premises are owned or leased by any Obligated Party, Obligated Parties agree not to charge for such storage); and (iv) sell or otherwise dispose of any Collateral in its then condition, or after any further manufacturing or processing thereof, at public or private sale, with such notice as may be required by Applicable Law, in lots or in bulk, at such locations, all as Agent, in its discretion, deems advisable. Obligated Parties agree that 10 days notice of any proposed sale or other disposition of Collateral by Agent shall be reasonable. Agent shall have the right to conduct such sales on any Obligated Party’s or its Subsidiaries’ premises, without charge, and such sales may be adjourned from time to time in accordance with Applicable Law. Agent shall have the right to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any Collateral for cash, credit or any combination thereof, and Agent may purchase any Collateral at public or, if permitted by law, private sale and, in lieu of actual payment of the purchase price, may set off the amount of such price against the Obligations.

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11.3. License. Agent is hereby granted an irrevocable, non-exclusive license or other right to use, license or sub-license (without payment of royalty or other compensation to any Person) any or all Intellectual Property of Obligated Parties, computer hardware and software, trade secrets, brochures, customer lists, promotional and advertising materials, labels, packaging materials and other Property, in advertising for sale, marketing, selling, collecting, completing manufacture of, or otherwise exercising any rights or remedies with respect to, any Collateral. Each Obligated Party’s rights and interests under Intellectual Property shall inure to Agent’s benefit.
 
11.4. Setoff. At any time during an Event of Default, Agent, Issuing Bank, Lenders, and any of their Affiliates are authorized, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final, in whatever currency) at any time held and other obligations (in whatever currency) at any time owing by Agent, Issuing Bank, such Lender or such Affiliate to or for the credit or the account of an Obligated Party against any Obligations, irrespective of whether or not Agent, Issuing Bank, such Lender or such Affiliate shall have made any demand under this Agreement or any other Loan Document and although such Obligations may be contingent or unmatured or are owed to a branch or office of Agent, Issuing Bank, such Lender or such Affiliate different from the branch or office holding such deposit or obligated on such indebtedness. The rights of Agent, Issuing Bank, each Lender and each such Affiliate under this Section 11.4 are in addition to other rights and remedies (including other rights of setoff) that such Person may have.
 
11.5. Remedies Cumulative; No Waiver.
 
11.5.1. Cumulative Rights. All covenants, conditions, provisions, warranties, guaranties, indemnities and other undertakings of Obligated Parties contained in the Loan Documents are cumulative and not in derogation or substitution of each other. In particular, the rights and remedies of Agent and Lenders are cumulative, may be exercised at any time and from time to time, concurrently or in any order, and shall not be exclusive of any other rights or remedies that Agent and Lenders may have, whether under any agreement, by law, at equity or otherwise.
 
11.5.2. Waivers. The failure or delay of Agent or any Lender to require strict performance by Obligated Parties with any terms of the Loan Documents, or to exercise any rights or remedies with respect to Collateral or otherwise, shall not operate as a waiver thereof nor as establishment of a course of dealing. All rights and remedies shall continue in full force and effect until Full Payment of all Obligations. No modification of any terms of any Loan Documents (including any waiver thereof) shall be effective, unless such modification is specifically provided in a writing directed to Borrower and executed by Agent or the requisite Lenders, and such modification shall be applicable only to the matter specified. No waiver of any Default or Event of Default shall constitute a waiver of any other Default or Event of Default that may exist at such time, unless expressly stated. If Agent or any Lender accepts performance by any Obligated Party under any Loan Documents in a manner other than that specified therein, or during any Default or Event of Default, or if Agent or any Lender shall delay or exercise any right or remedy under any Loan Documents, such acceptance, delay or exercise shall not operate to waive any Default or Event of Default nor to preclude exercise of any other right or remedy. It is expressly acknowledged by Obligated Party’s that any failure to satisfy a financial covenant on a measurement date shall not be cured or remedied by satisfaction of such covenant on a subsequent date.

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SECTION 12. AGENT
 
12.1. Appointment, Authority and Duties of Agent.
 
12.1.1. Appointment and Authority. Each Lender irrevocably appoints and designates Bank of America as Agent hereunder. Agent may, and each Lender authorizes Agent to, enter into all Loan Documents to which Agent is intended to be a party and accept all Security Documents, for Agent’s benefit and the Pro Rata benefit of Lenders. Each Lender agrees that any action taken by Agent or Required Lenders in accordance with the provisions of the Loan Documents, and the exercise by Agent or Required Lenders of any rights or remedies set forth therein, together with all other powers reasonably incidental thereto, shall be authorized by and binding upon all Lenders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Agent shall have the sole and exclusive authority to (a) act as the disbursing and collecting agent for Lenders with respect to all payments and collections arising in connection with the Loan Documents; (b) execute and deliver as Agent each Loan Document, including any intercreditor or subordination agreement, and accept delivery of each Loan Document from any Obligated Party or other Person; (c) act as collateral agent for Secured Parties for purposes of perfecting and administering Liens under the Loan Documents, and for all other purposes stated therein; (d) manage, supervise or otherwise deal with Collateral; and (e) take any Enforcement Action or otherwise exercise any rights or remedies with respect to any Collateral under the Loan Documents, Applicable Law or otherwise. The duties of Agent shall be ministerial and administrative in nature, and Agent shall not have a fiduciary relationship with any Lender, Secured Party, Participant or other Person, by reason of any Loan Document or any transaction relating thereto. Agent alone shall be authorized to determine whether any Inventory constitutes Eligible Inventory, or whether to impose or release any reserve, which determinations and judgments, if reasonably exercised, shall exonerate Agent from liability to any Lender or other Person for any error in judgment.
 
12.1.2. Duties. Agent shall not have any duties except those expressly set forth in the Loan Documents. The conferral upon Agent of any right shall not imply a duty on Agent’s part to exercise such right, unless instructed to do so by Required Lenders in accordance with this Agreement.
 
12.1.3. Agent Professionals. Agent may perform its duties through agents and employees. Agent may consult with and employ Agent Professionals, and shall be entitled to act upon, and shall be fully protected in any action taken in reasonable reliance upon, any advice given by an Agent Professional. Agent shall not be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any agents, employees or Agent Professionals selected by it with reasonable care.
 
12.1.4. Instructions of Required Lenders. The rights and remedies conferred upon Agent under the Loan Documents may be exercised without the necessity of joinder of any other party, unless required by Applicable Law. Agent may request instructions from Required Lenders with respect to any act (including the failure to act) in connection with any Loan Documents, and may seek assurances to its satisfaction from Lenders of their indemnification obligations under Section 12.6 against all Claims that could be incurred by Agent in connection with any act. Solely as between Agent and Lenders, Agent shall be entitled to refrain from any act until it has received such instructions or assurances, and Agent shall not incur liability to any Secured Party or any Indemnitee by reason of so refraining. Instructions of Required Lenders shall be binding upon all Lenders, and no Lender shall have any right of action whatsoever against Agent as a result of Agent acting or refraining from acting in accordance with the instructions of Required Lenders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, instructions by and consent of all Lenders shall be required in the circumstances described in Section 14.1.1, and in no event shall Required Lenders, without the prior written consent of each Lender, direct Agent to accelerate and demand payment of Loans held by one Lender without accelerating and demanding payment of all other Loans, nor to terminate the Commitments of one Lender without terminating the Commitments of all Lenders. In no event shall Agent be required to take any action that, in its opinion, is contrary to Applicable Law or any Loan Documents or could subject any Agent Indemnitee to personal liability.

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12.2. Agreements Regarding Collateral and Field Examination Reports.
 
12.2.1. Lien Releases; Care of Collateral. Lenders authorize Agent to release any Lien with respect to any Collateral (a) upon Full Payment of the Obligations; (b) that is the subject of an Asset Disposition which Borrower certifies in writing to Agent is a Permitted Asset Disposition or a Lien which Borrower certifies is a Permitted Lien entitled to priority over Agent’s Liens (and Agent may rely conclusively on any such certificate without further inquiry); (c) that does not constitute a material part of the Collateral; or (d) with the written consent of all Lenders. Agent shall have no obligation whatsoever to any Lenders to assure that any Collateral exists or is owned by an Obligated Party, or is cared for, protected, insured or encumbered, nor to assure that Agent’s Liens have been properly created, perfected or enforced, or are entitled to any particular priority, nor to exercise any duty of care with respect to any Collateral.
 
12.2.2. Possession of Collateral. Agent and Lenders appoint each other Lender as agent for the purpose of perfecting Liens (for the benefit of Secured Parties) in any Collateral that, under the UCC or other Applicable Law, can be perfected by possession. If any Lender obtains possession of any such Collateral, it shall notify Agent thereof and, promptly upon Agent’s request, deliver such Collateral to Agent or otherwise deal with such Collateral in accordance with Agent’s instructions.
 
12.2.3. Reports. Agent shall promptly, upon receipt thereof, forward to each Lender copies of the results of any field audit, examination or appraisal prepared by or on behalf of Agent with respect to any Obligated Party or Collateral (“Report”). Each Lender agrees (a) that neither Bank of America nor Agent makes any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any Report, and shall not be liable for any information contained in or omitted from any Report; (b) that the Reports are not intended to be comprehensive audits or examinations, and that Agent or any other Person performing any audit or examination will inspect only specific information regarding Obligations or the Collateral and will rely significantly upon Obligated Parties’ books and records as well as upon representations of Obligated Parties’ officers and employees; and (c) to keep all Reports confidential and strictly for such Lender’s internal use, and not to distribute any Report (or the contents thereof) to any Person (except to such Lender’s Participants, attorneys and accountants) or use any Report in any manner other than administration of the Loans and other Obligations. Each Lender agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Agent and any other Person preparing a Report from any action such Lender may take as a result of or any conclusion it may draw from any Report, as well as any Claims arising in connection with any third parties that obtain any part or contents of a Report through such Lender.
 
12.3. Reliance By Agent. Agent shall be entitled to rely, and shall be fully protected in relying, upon any certification, notice or other communication (including those by telephone, telex, telegram, telecopy or e-mail) believed by it to be genuine and correct and to have been signed, sent or made by the proper Person, and upon the advice and statements of Agent Professionals.
 
12.4. Action Upon Default. Agent shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any Default or Event of Default unless it has received written notice from a Lender or Borrower specifying the occurrence and nature thereof. If any Lender acquires knowledge of a Default or Event of Default, it shall promptly notify Agent and the other Lenders thereof in writing. Each Lender agrees that, except as otherwise provided in any Loan Documents or with the written consent of Agent and Required Lenders, it will not take any Enforcement Action, accelerate Obligations under any Loan Documents, or exercise any right that it might otherwise have under Applicable Law to credit bid at foreclosure sales, UCC sales or other similar dispositions of Collateral. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, a Lender may take action to preserve or enforce its rights against an Obligated Party where a deadline or limitation period is applicable that would, absent such action, bar enforcement of Obligations held by such Lender, including the filing of proofs of claim in an Insolvency Proceeding.

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12.5. Ratable Sharing. If any Lender shall obtain any payment or reduction of any Obligation, whether through set-off or otherwise, in excess of its share of such Obligation, determined on a Pro Rata basis or in accordance with Section 5.6.1, as applicable, such Lender shall forthwith purchase from Agent, Issuing Bank and the other Lenders such participations in the affected Obligation as are necessary to cause the purchasing Lender to share the excess payment or reduction on a Pro Rata basis or in accordance with Section 5.6.1, as applicable. If any of such payment or reduction is thereafter recovered from the purchasing Lender, the purchase shall be rescinded and the purchase price restored to the extent of such recovery, but without interest. No Lender shall set off against any Dominion Account without the prior consent of Agent.
 
12.6. Indemnification of Agent Indemnitees. EACH LENDER SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGENT INDEMNITEES, TO THE EXTENT NOT REIMBURSED BY OBLIGATED PARTIES (BUT WITHOUT LIMITING THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS OF OBLIGATED PARTIES UNDER ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS), ON A PRO RATA BASIS, AGAINST ALL CLAIMS THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST ANY AGENT INDEMNITEE, PROVIDED THE CLAIM RELATES TO OR ARISES FROM AN AGENT INDEMNITEE ACTING AS OR FOR AGENT (IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT). In Agent’s discretion, it may reserve for any such Claims made against an Agent Indemnitee, and may satisfy any judgment, order or settlement relating thereto, from proceeds of Collateral prior to making any distribution of Collateral proceeds to Lenders. If Agent is sued by any receiver, bankruptcy trustee, debtor-in-possession or other Person for any alleged preference or fraudulent transfer, then any monies paid by Agent in settlement or satisfaction of such proceeding, together with all interest, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in the defense of same, shall be promptly reimbursed to Agent by each Lender to the extent of its Pro Rata share.
 
12.7. Limitation on Responsibilities of Agent. Agent shall not be liable to Lenders for any action taken or omitted to be taken under the Loan Documents, except for losses directly and solely caused by Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. Agent does not assume any responsibility for any failure or delay in performance or any breach by any Obligated Party or Lender of any obligations under the Loan Documents. Agent does not make to Lenders any express or implied warranty, representation or guarantee with respect to any Obligations, Collateral, Loan Documents or Obligated Party. No Agent Indemnitee shall be responsible to Lenders for any recitals, statements, information, representations or warranties contained in any Loan Documents; the execution, validity, genuineness, effectiveness or enforceability of any Loan Documents; the genuineness, enforceability, collectibility, value, sufficiency, location or existence of any Collateral, or the validity, extent, perfection or priority of any Lien therein; the validity, enforceability or collectibility of any Obligations; or the assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, business, creditworthiness or legal status of any Obligated Party or Account Debtor. No Agent Indemnitee shall have any obligation to any Lender to ascertain or inquire into the existence of any Default or Event of Default, the observance or performance by any Obligated Party of any terms of the Loan Documents, or the satisfaction of any conditions precedent contained in any Loan Documents.

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12.8. Successor Agent and Co-Agents.
 
12.8.1. Resignation; Successor Agent. Subject to the appointment and acceptance of a successor Agent as provided below, Agent may resign at any time by giving at least 30 days written notice thereof to Lenders and Borrower. Upon receipt of such notice, Required Lenders shall have the right to appoint a successor Agent which shall be (a) a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender; or (b) a commercial bank that is organized under the laws of the United States or any state or district thereof, has a combined capital surplus of at least $200,000,000 and (provided no Default or Event of Default exists) is reasonably acceptable to Borrower. If no successor agent is appointed prior to the effective date of the resignation of Agent, then Agent may appoint a successor agent from among Lenders. Upon acceptance by a successor Agent of an appointment to serve as Agent hereunder, such successor Agent shall thereupon succeed to and become vested with all the powers and duties of the retiring Agent without further act, and the retiring Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder but shall continue to have the benefits of the indemnification set forth in Sections 12.6 and 14.2. Notwithstanding any Agent’s resignation, the provisions of this Section 12 shall continue in effect for its benefit with respect to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while Agent. Any successor to Bank of America by merger or acquisition of stock or this loan shall continue to be Agent hereunder without further act on the part of the parties hereto, unless such successor resigns as provided above.
 
12.8.2. Separate Collateral Agent. It is the intent of the parties that there shall be no violation of any Applicable Law denying or restricting the right of financial institutions to transact business in any jurisdiction. If Agent believes that it may be limited in the exercise of any rights or remedies under the Loan Documents due to any Applicable Law, Agent may appoint an additional Person who is not so limited, as a separate collateral agent or co-collateral agent. If Agent so appoints a collateral agent or co-collateral agent, each right and remedy intended to be available to Agent under the Loan Documents shall also be vested in such separate agent. Every covenant and obligation necessary to the exercise thereof by such agent shall run to and be enforceable by it as well as Agent. Lenders shall execute and deliver such documents as Agent deems appropriate to vest any rights or remedies in such agent. If any collateral agent or co-collateral agent shall die or dissolve, become incapable of acting, resign or be removed, then all the rights and remedies of such agent, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, shall vest in and be exercised by Agent until appointment of a new agent.
 
12.9. Due Diligence and Non-Reliance. Each Lender acknowledges and agrees that it has, independently and without reliance upon Agent or any other Lenders, and based upon such documents, information and analyses as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis of each Obligated Party and its own decision to enter into this Agreement and to fund Loans and participate in LC Obligations hereunder. Each Lender has made such inquiries concerning the Loan Documents, the Collateral and each Obligated Party as such Lender feels necessary. Each Lender further acknowledges and agrees that the other Lenders and Agent have made no representations or warranties concerning any Obligated Party, any Collateral or the legality, validity, sufficiency or enforceability of any Loan Documents or Obligations. Each Lender will, independently and without reliance upon the other Lenders or Agent, and based upon such financial statements, documents and information as it deems appropriate at the time, continue to make and rely upon its own credit decisions in making Loans and participating in LC Obligations, and in taking or refraining from any action under any Loan Documents. Except for notices, reports and other information expressly requested by a Lender, Agent shall have no duty or responsibility to provide any Lender with any notices, reports or certificates furnished to Agent by any Obligated Party or any credit or other information concerning the affairs, financial condition, business or Properties of any Obligated Party (or any of its Affiliates) which may come into possession of Agent or any of Agent’s Affiliates.
 
12.10. Replacement of Certain Lenders. If a Lender (a) fails to fund its Pro Rata share of any Loan or LC Obligation hereunder, and such failure is not cured within two Business Days, (b) defaults in performing any of its obligations under the Loan Documents, or (c) fails to give its consent to any amendment, waiver or action for which consent of all Lenders was required and Required Lenders consented, then, in addition to any other rights and remedies that any Person may have, Agent may, by notice to such Lender within 120 days after such event, require such Lender to assign all of its rights and obligations under the Loan Documents to Eligible Assignee(s) specified by Agent, pursuant to appropriate Assignment and Acceptance(s) and within 20 days after Agent’s notice. Agent is irrevocably appointed as attorney-in-fact to execute any such Assignment and Acceptance if the Lender fails to execute same. Such Lender shall be entitled to receive, in cash, concurrently with such assignment, all amounts owed to it under the Loan Documents, including all principal, interest and fees through the date of assignment (but excluding any prepayment charge).

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12.11. Remittance of Payments.
 
12.11.1. Remittances Generally. All payments by any Lender to Agent shall be made by the time and on the day set forth in this Agreement, in immediately available funds. If no time for payment is specified or if payment is due on demand by Agent and request for payment is made by Agent by 11:00 a.m. on a Business Day, payment shall be made by Lender not later than 2:00 p.m. on such day, and if request is made after 11:00 a.m., then payment shall be made by 11:00 a.m. on the next Business Day. Payment by Agent to any Lender shall be made by wire transfer, in the type of funds received by Agent. Any such payment shall be subject to Agent’s right of offset for any amounts due from such Lender under the Loan Documents.
 
12.11.2. Failure to Pay. If any Lender fails to pay any amount when due by it to Agent pursuant to the terms hereof, such amount shall bear interest from the due date until paid at the rate determined by Agent as customary in the banking industry for interbank compensation. In no event shall Obligated Parties be entitled to receive credit for any interest paid by a Lender to Agent.
 
12.11.3. Recovery of Payments. If Agent pays any amount to a Lender in the expectation that a related payment will be received by Agent from an Obligated Party and such related payment is not received, then Agent may recover such amount from each Lender that received it. If Agent determines at any time that an amount received under any Loan Document must be returned to an Obligated Party or paid to any other Person pursuant to Applicable Law or otherwise, then, notwithstanding any other term of any Loan Document, Agent shall not be required to distribute such amount to any Lender. If any amounts received and applied by Agent to any Obligations are later required to be returned by Agent pursuant to Applicable Law, each Lender shall pay to Agent, on demand, such Lender’s Pro Rata share of the amounts required to be returned.
 
12.12. Agent in its Individual Capacity. As a Lender, Bank of America shall have the same rights and remedies under the other Loan Documents as any other Lender, and the terms “Lenders,” “Required Lenders” or any similar term shall include Bank of America in its capacity as a Lender. Each of Bank of America and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, maintain deposits or credit balances for, invest in, lend money to, provide Bank Products to, act as trustee under indentures of, serve as financial or other advisor to, and generally engage in any kind of business with, Obligated Parties and their Affiliates, as if Bank of America were any other bank, without any duty to account therefor (including any fees or other consideration received in connection therewith) to the other Lenders. In their individual capacity, Bank of America and its Affiliates may receive information regarding Obligated Parties, their Affiliates and their Account Debtors (including information subject to confidentiality obligations), and each Lender agrees that Bank of America and its Affiliates shall be under no obligation to provide such information to Lenders, if acquired in such individual capacity and not as Agent hereunder.
 
12.13. Agent Titles. Each Lender, other than Bank of America, that is designated (on the cover page of this Agreement or otherwise) by Bank of America as an “Agent” or “Arranger” of any type shall not have any right, power, responsibility or duty under any Loan Documents other than those applicable to all Lenders, and shall in no event be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any other Lender.

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12.14. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Section 12 is an agreement solely among Lenders and Agent, and shall survive Full Payment of the Obligations. This Section 12 does not confer any rights or benefits upon any Obligated Party or any other Person. As between Obligated Parties and Agent, any action that Agent may take under any Loan Documents or with respect to any Obligations shall be conclusively presumed to have been authorized and directed by Lenders.
 
SECTION 13. BENEFIT OF AGREEMENT; ASSIGNMENTS AND PARTICIPATIONS
 
13.1. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Obligated Parties, Agent, Lenders, and their respective successors and assigns, except that (a) Obligated Parties shall not have the right to assign its rights or delegate its obligations under any Loan Documents; and (b) any assignment by a Lender must be made in compliance with Section 13.3. Agent may treat the Person which made any Loan as the owner thereof for all purposes until such Person makes an assignment in accordance with Section 13.3. Any authorization or consent of a Lender shall be conclusive and binding on any subsequent transferee or assignee of such Lender.
 
13.2. Participations.
 
13.2.1. Permitted Participants; Effect. Any Lender may, in the ordinary course of its business and in accordance with Applicable Law, at any time sell to a financial institution (“Participant”) a participating interest in the rights and obligations of such Lender under any Loan Documents. Despite any sale by a Lender of participating interests to a Participant, such Lender’s obligations under the Loan Documents shall remain unchanged, such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for performance of such obligations, such Lender shall remain the holder of its Loans and Commitments for all purposes, all amounts payable by Obligated Parties shall be determined as if such Lender had not sold such participating interests, and Obligated Parties and Agent shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with the Loan Documents. Each Lender shall be solely responsible for notifying its Participants of any matters under the Loan Documents, and Agent and the other Lenders shall not have any obligation or liability to any such Participant. A Participant that would be a Foreign Lender if it were a Lender shall not be entitled to the benefits of Section 5.9 unless Borrower agrees otherwise in writing.
 
13.2.2. Voting Rights. Each Lender shall retain the sole right to approve, without the consent of any Participant, any amendment, waiver or other modification of any Loan Documents other than that which forgives principal, interest or fees, reduces the stated interest rate or fees payable with respect to any Loan or Commitment in which such Participant has an interest, postpones the Commitment Termination Date or any date fixed for any regularly scheduled payment of principal, interest or fees on such Loan or Commitment, or releases any Obligated Party, any other Guarantor or substantial portion of the Collateral.
 
13.2.3. Benefit of Set-Off. Obligated Parties agree that each Participant shall have a right of set-off in respect of its participating interest to the same extent as if such interest were owing directly to a Lender, and each Lender shall also retain the right of set-off with respect to any participating interests sold by it. By exercising any right of set-off, a Participant agrees to share with Lenders all amounts received through its set-off, in accordance with Section 12.5 as if such Participant were a Lender.

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13.3. Assignments.
 
13.3.1. Permitted Assignments. A Lender may assign to an Eligible Assignee any of its rights and obligations under the Loan Documents, as long as (a) each assignment is of a constant, and not a varying, percentage of the transferor Lender’s rights and obligations under the Loan Documents and, in the case of a partial assignment, is in a minimum principal amount of $5,000,000 (unless otherwise agreed by Agent in its discretion) and integral multiples of $1,000,000 in excess of that amount; (b) except in the case of an assignment in whole of a Lender’s rights and obligations, the aggregate amount of the Commitments retained by the transferor Lender is at least $5,000,000 (unless otherwise agreed by Agent in its discretion); and (c) the parties to each such assignment shall execute and deliver to Agent, for its acceptance and recording, an Assignment and Acceptance. Nothing herein shall limit the right of a Lender to pledge or assign any rights under the Loan Documents to (i) any Federal Reserve Bank or the United States Treasury as collateral security pursuant to Regulation A of the Board of Governors and any Operating Circular issued by such Federal Reserve Bank, or (ii) counterparties to swap agreements relating to any Loans; provided, however, that any payment by any Obligated Party to the assigning Lender in respect of any Obligations assigned as described in this sentence shall satisfy Obligated Parties’ obligations hereunder to the extent of such payment, and no such assignment shall release the assigning Lender from its obligations hereunder.
 
13.3.2. Effect; Effective Date. Upon delivery to Agent of an assignment notice in the form of Exhibit D, appropriately completed, and a processing fee of $3,500 (unless otherwise agreed by Agent in its discretion), the assignment shall become effective as specified in the notice, if it complies with this Section 13.3. From such effective date, the Eligible Assignee shall for all purposes be a Lender under the Loan Documents, and shall have all rights and obligations of a Lender thereunder. Upon consummation of an assignment, the transferor Lender, Agent and Borrower shall make appropriate arrangements for issuance of replacement and/or new Notes, as applicable, and for cancellation and return to Borrower of any Notes held by the transferor Lender (except as to any Notes no portion of which relates to the assignment). The transferee Lender shall comply with Section 5.10 and deliver, upon request, an administrative questionnaire satisfactory to Agent.
 
SECTION 14. MISCELLANEOUS
 
14.1. Consents, Amendments and Waivers.
 
14.1.1. Amendment. No modification of any Loan Document, including any extension or amendment of a Loan Document or any waiver of a Default or Event of Default, shall be effective without the prior written agreement of Agent (with the consent of Required Lenders) and each Obligated Party party to such Loan Document; provided, however, that
 
(a) without the prior written consent of Agent, no modification shall be effective with respect to any provision in a Loan Document that relates to any rights, duties or discretion of Agent;
 
(b) without the prior written consent of Issuing Bank, no modification shall be effective with respect to any LC Obligations or Section 2.3;
 
(c) without the prior written consent of each affected Lender, no modification shall be effective that would (i) increase the Seasonal Revolver Amount or increase the Commitment of such Lender; or (ii) reduce the amount of, or waive or delay payment of, any principal, interest or fees payable to such Lender; and
 
(d) without the prior written consent of all Lenders (except a defaulting Lender as provided in Section 4.2), no modification shall be effective that would (i) extend the Revolver Termination Date; (ii) alter Section 5.6, 7.1 (except to add Collateral) or 14.1.1; (iii) amend the definitions of Borrowing Base (and the defined terms used in such definition), Pro Rata or Required Lenders; (iv) increase any advance rate or increase total Commitments; (vi) release Collateral with a book value greater than $1,000,000 during any calendar year, except as currently contemplated by the Loan Documents; or (vii) release any Obligated Party from liability for any Obligations, if such Obligated Party is Solvent at the time of the release.

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14.1.2. Limitations. The agreement of Obligated Parties shall not be necessary to the effectiveness of any modification of a Loan Document that deals solely with the rights and duties of Lenders, Agent and/or Issuing Bank as among themselves. Only the consent of the parties to the Fee Letter or any agreement relating to a Bank Product shall be required for any modification of such agreement, and no Affiliate of a Lender that is party to a Bank Product agreement shall have any other right to consent to or participate in any manner in modification of any other Loan Document. The making of any Loans during the existence of a Default or Event of Default shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of such Default or Event of Default, nor to establish a course of dealing. Any waiver or consent granted by Lenders hereunder shall be effective only if in writing, and then only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which it is given.
 
14.1.3. Payment for Consents. Obligated Parties and their respective Subsidiaries will not, directly or indirectly, pay any remuneration or other thing of value, whether by way of additional interest, fee or otherwise, to any Lender (in its capacity as a Lender hereunder) as consideration for agreement by such Lender with any modification of any Loan Documents, unless such remuneration or value is concurrently paid, on the same terms, on a Pro Rata basis to all Lenders providing their consent.
 
14.2. Indemnity. OBLIGATED PARTIES SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE INDEMNITEES AGAINST ANY CLAIMS THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST ANY INDEMNITEE, INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF AN INDEMNITEE. In no event shall any party to a Loan Document have any obligation thereunder to indemnify or hold harmless an Indemnitee with respect to a Claim that is determined in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to result from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee.
 
14.3. Notices and Communications.
 
14.3.1. Notice Address. Subject to Section 4.1.4, all notices and other communications by or to a party hereto shall be in writing and shall be given to Obligated Parties, at Borrower’s address shown on the signature pages hereof, and to any other Person at its address shown on the signature pages hereof (or, in the case of a Person who becomes a Lender after the Closing Date, at the address shown on its Assignment and Acceptance), or at such other address as a party may hereafter specify by notice in accordance with this Section 14.3. Each such notice or other communication shall be effective only (a) if given by facsimile transmission, when transmitted to the applicable facsimile number, if confirmation of receipt is received; (b) if given by mail, three Business Days after deposit in the U.S. mail, with first-class postage pre-paid, addressed to the applicable address; or (c) if given by personal delivery, when duly delivered to the notice address with receipt acknowledged. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no notice to Agent pursuant to any of Sections 2.1.4, 2.3, 3.1.2, or 4.1.1 shall be effective until actually received by the individual to whose attention at Agent such notice is required to be sent. Any written notice or other communication that is not sent in conformity with the foregoing provisions shall nevertheless be effective on the date actually received by the noticed party. Any notice received by Borrower shall be deemed received by all Obligated Parties.
 
14.3.2. Electronic Communications; Voice Mail. Electronic mail and internet websites may be used only for routine communications, such as financial statements, Borrowing Base Certificates and other information required by Section 10.1.2, administrative matters, distribution of Loan Documents for execution, and matters permitted under Section 4.1.4. Agent and Lenders make no assurances as to the privacy and security of electronic communications. Electronic and voice mail may not be used as effective notice under the Loan Documents.

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14.3.3. Non-Conforming Communications. Agent and Lenders may rely upon any notices purportedly given by or on behalf of any Obligated Party even if such notices were not made in a manner specified herein, were incomplete or were not confirmed, or if the terms thereof, as understood by the recipient, varied from a later confirmation; provided that any change to Borrower’s account into which Loans are made must be in writing delivered to Agent. Each Obligated Party shall indemnify and hold harmless each Indemnitee from any liabilities, losses, costs and expenses arising from any telephonic communication purportedly given by or on behalf of any Obligated Party.
 
14.4. Performance of Obligated Parties’ Obligations. Agent may, in its discretion at any time and from time to time, at Obligated Parties’ expense, pay any amount or do any act required of Borrower under any Loan Documents or otherwise lawfully requested by Agent to (a) enforce any Loan Documents or collect any Obligations; (b) protect, insure, maintain or realize upon any Collateral; or (c) defend or maintain the validity or priority of Agent’s Liens in any Collateral, including any payment of a judgment, insurance premium, warehouse charge, finishing or processing charge, or landlord claim, or any discharge of a Lien. All payments, costs and expenses (including Extraordinary Expenses) of Agent under this Section 14.4 shall be reimbursed to Agent by Obligated Parties, on demand, with interest from the date incurred to the date of payment thereof at the Default Rate applicable to Base Rate Revolver Loans. Any payment made or action taken by Agent under this Section 14.4 shall be without prejudice to any right to assert an Event of Default or to exercise any other rights or remedies under the Loan Documents.
 
14.5. Credit Inquiries. Each Obligated Party hereby authorizes Agent and Lenders (but they shall have no obligation) to respond to usual and customary credit inquiries from third parties concerning any Obligated Party or its Subsidiaries.
 
14.6. Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of the Loan Documents shall be interpreted in such manner as to be valid under Applicable Law. If any provision is found to be invalid under Applicable Law, it shall be ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity and the remaining provisions of the Loan Documents shall remain in full force and effect.
 
14.7. Cumulative Effect; Conflict of Terms. The provisions of the Loan Documents are cumulative. The parties acknowledge that the Loan Documents may use several limitations, tests or measurements to regulate similar matters, and they agree that these are cumulative and that each must be performed as provided. Except as otherwise provided in another Loan Document (by specific reference to the applicable provision of this Agreement), if any provision contained herein is in direct conflict with any provision in another Loan Document, the provision herein shall govern and control.
 
14.8. Counterparts. Any Loan Document may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Agreement shall become effective when Agent has received counterparts bearing the signatures of all parties hereto. Delivery of a signature page of any Loan Document by telecopy shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of such agreement.
 
14.9. Entire Agreement. Time is of the essence of the Loan Documents. The Loan Documents constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.

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14.10. Relationship with Lenders. The obligations of each Lender hereunder are several, and no Lender shall be responsible for the obligations or Commitments of any other Lender. Amounts payable hereunder to each Lender shall be a separate and independent debt, and each Lender shall be entitled, to the extent not otherwise restricted hereunder, to protect and enforce its rights arising out of the Loan Documents. It shall not be necessary for Agent or any other Lender to be joined as an additional party in any proceeding for such purposes. Nothing in this Agreement and no action of Agent or Lenders pursuant to the Loan Documents shall be deemed to constitute Agent and Lenders to be a partnership, association, joint venture or any other kind of entity, nor to constitute control of any Obligated Party.
 
14.11. No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility. In connection with all aspects of each transaction contemplated by any Loan Document, Obligated Parties acknowledge and agree that (a)(i) this credit facility and any related arranging or other services by Agent, any Lender, any of their Affiliates or any arranger are arm’s-length commercial transactions between Obligated Parties and such Person; (ii) Obligated Parties have consulted their own legal, accounting, regulatory and tax advisors to the extent they have deemed appropriate; and (iii) Obligated Parties are capable of evaluating and understanding, and do understand and accept, the terms, risks and conditions of the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents; (b) each of Agent, Lenders, their Affiliates and any arranger is and has been acting solely as a principal in connection with this credit facility, is not the financial advisor, agent or fiduciary for any Obligated Party or its Subsidiaries, any of their Affiliates or any other Person, and has no obligation with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents except as expressly set forth therein; and (c) Agent, Lenders, their Affiliates and any arranger may be engaged in a broad range of transactions that involve interests that differ from Obligated Parties and their Affiliates, and have no obligation to disclose any of such interests to Obligated Parties or their Affiliates. To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, each Obligated Party hereby waives and releases any claims that it may have against Agent, Lenders, their Affiliates and any arranger with respect to any breach or alleged breach of agency or fiduciary duty in connection with any aspect of any transaction contemplated by a Loan Document.
 
14.12. Confidentiality. Each of Agent, Lenders and Issuing Bank agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all Information (as defined below), except that Information may be disclosed (a) to its Affiliates and to its and its Affiliates’ respective partners, directors, officers, employees, agents, advisors and representatives (it being understood that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of such Information and instructed to keep such Information confidential); (b) to the extent requested by any regulatory authority purporting to have jurisdiction over it (including any self-regulatory authority, such as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners); (c) to the extent required by Applicable Law or by any subpoena or similar legal process; (d) to any other party hereto; (e) in connection with the exercise of any remedies, the enforcement of any rights, or any action or proceeding relating to any Loan Documents; (f) subject to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same as those of this Section 14.12, to any Transferee or any actual or prospective party (or its advisors) to any Bank Product; (g) with the consent of the Borrower; or (h) to the extent such Information (i) becomes publicly available other than as a result of a breach of this Section 14.12 or (ii) becomes available to Agent, any Lender, Issuing Bank or any of their Affiliates on a non-confidential basis from a source other than Obligated Parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Agent and Lenders may issue and disseminate to the public general information describing this credit facility, including the names and addresses of Obligated Parties and a general description of Obligated Parties’ businesses, and may use Obligated Parties’ names in advertising and other promotional materials. For purposes of this Section 14.12, “Information” means all information received from an Obligated Party or its Subsidiaries relating to it or its business, other than any information that is available to Agent, any Lender or Issuing Bank on a non-confidential basis prior to disclosure by an Obligated Party or Subsidiary, provided that, in the case of information received from an Obligated Party or Subsidiary after the date hereof, such information is clearly identified at the time of delivery as confidential. Any Person required to maintain the confidentiality of Information pursuant to this Section 14.12 shall be considered to have complied with its obligation to do so if such Person has exercised the same degree of care to maintain the confidentiality of such Information as such Person would accord to its own confidential information. Each of Agent, Lenders and Issuing Bank acknowledges that (i) Information may include material non-public information concerning an Obligated Party or Subsidiary; (ii) it has developed compliance procedures regarding the use of material non-public information; and (iii) it will handle such material non-public information in accordance with Applicable Law, including federal and state securities laws.

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14.13. Intentionally Omitted.
 
14.14. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES (BUT GIVING EFFECT TO FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO NATIONAL BANKS).
 
14.15. Consent to Forum; Arbitration.
 
14.15.1. Forum. EACH OBLIGATED PARTY HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT SITTING IN OR WITH JURISDICTION OVER LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, IN ANY PROCEEDING OR DISPUTE RELATING IN ANY WAY TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND AGREES THAT ANY SUCH PROCEEDING SHALL BE BROUGHT BY IT SOLELY IN ANY SUCH COURT. EACH OBLIGATED PARTY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL CLAIMS, OBJECTIONS AND DEFENSES THAT IT MAY HAVE REGARDING SUCH COURT’S PERSONAL OR SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION, VENUE OR INCONVENIENT FORUM. EACH PARTY HERETO IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO SERVICE OF PROCESS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR NOTICES IN SECTION 14.3.1. Nothing herein shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against any Obligated Party in any other court, nor limit the right of any party to serve process in any other manner permitted by Applicable Law. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to preclude enforcement by Agent of any judgment or order obtained in any forum or jurisdiction.
 
14.15.2. Arbitration. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, any controversy or claim among the parties relating in any way to any Obligations or Loan Documents, including any alleged tort, shall at the request of any party hereto be determined by binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the United States Arbitration Act (Title 9 U.S. Code). Arbitration proceedings will be determined in accordance with the Act, the then-current rules and procedures for the arbitration of financial services disputes of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), and the terms of this Section 14.15.2. In the event of any inconsistency, the terms of this Section 14.15.2 shall control. If AAA is unwilling or unable to serve as the provider of arbitration or to enforce any provision of this Section 14.15.2, Agent may designate another arbitration organization with similar procedures to serve as the provider of arbitration. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Los Angeles or Pasadena, California. The arbitration hearing shall commence within 90 days of the arbitration demand and close within 90 days thereafter. The arbitration award must be issued within 30 days after close of the hearing (subject to extension by the arbitrator for up to 60 days upon a showing of good cause), and shall include a concise written statement of reasons for the award. The arbitrator shall give effect to applicable statutes of limitation in determining any controversy or claim, and for these purposes, service on AAA under applicable AAA rules of a notice of claim is the equivalent of the filing of a lawsuit. Any dispute concerning this Section 14.15.2 or whether a controversy or claim is arbitrable shall be determined by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have the power to award legal fees to the extent provided by this Agreement. Judgment upon an arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuant to a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief. No controversy or claim shall be submitted to arbitration without the consent of all parties if, at the time of the proposed submission, such controversy or claim relates to an obligation secured by Real Estate, but if all parties do not consent to submission of such a controversy or claim to arbitration, it shall be determined as provided in the next sentence. At the request of any party, a controversy or claim that is not submitted to arbitration as provided above shall be determined by judicial reference; and if such an election is made, the parties shall designate to the court a referee or referees selected under the auspices of the AAA in the same manner as arbitrators are selected in AAA sponsored proceedings and the presiding referee of the panel (or the referee if there is a single referee) shall be an active attorney or retired judge; and judgment upon the award rendered by such referee or referees shall be entered in the court in which proceeding was commenced. None of the foregoing provisions of this Section 14.15.2 shall limit the right of Agent or Lenders to exercise self-help remedies, such as setoff, foreclosure or sale of any Collateral or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after or during any arbitration proceeding. The exercise of a remedy does not waive the right of any party to resort to arbitration or reference. At Agent’s option, foreclosure under a Mortgage may be accomplished either by exercise of power of sale thereunder or by judicial foreclosure.

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14.16. Waivers by Obligated Parties. To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, each Obligated Party waives (a) the right to trial by jury (which Agent and each Lender hereby also waives) in any proceeding or dispute of any kind relating in any way to any Loan Documents, Obligations or Collateral; (b) presentment, demand, protest, notice of presentment, default, non-payment, maturity, release, compromise, settlement, extension or renewal of any commercial paper, accounts, documents, instruments, chattel paper and guaranties at any time held by Agent on which an Obligated Party may in any way be liable, and hereby ratifies anything Agent may do in this regard; (c) notice prior to taking possession or control of any Collateral; (d) any bond or security that might be required by a court prior to allowing Agent to exercise any rights or remedies; (e) the benefit of all valuation, appraisement and exemption laws; (f) any claim against Agent or any Lender, on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential, exemplary or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) in any way relating to any Enforcement Action, Obligations, Loan Documents or transactions relating thereto; and (g) notice of acceptance hereof. Each Obligated Party acknowledges that the foregoing waivers are a material inducement to Agent and Lenders entering into this Agreement and that Agent and Lenders are relying upon the foregoing in their dealings with each Obligated Party. Each Obligated Party has reviewed the foregoing waivers with its legal counsel and has knowingly and voluntarily waived its jury trial and other rights following consultation with legal counsel. In the event of litigation, this Agreement may be filed as a written consent to a trial by the court.
 
14.17. Patriot Act Notice. Agent and Lenders hereby notify Obligated Parties that pursuant to the requirements of the Patriot Act, Agent and Lenders are required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each Obligated Party, including its legal name, address, tax ID number and other information that will allow Agent and Lenders to identify it in accordance with the Patriot Act. Agent and Lenders will also require information regarding each personal guarantor, if any, and may require information regarding Obligated Parties’ management and owners, such as legal name, address, social security number and date of birth.
 
14.18. Amendment and Restatement; Waiver of Claims. This Agreement is an amendment and restatement of the Original Loan Agreement. All “Obligations” under the Original Loan Agreement, and all security interests, liens, and collateral assignments granted to Bank of America under the Original Loan Agreement or any of the other documents executed in connection therewith, hereby are renewed and continued in full force and effect, and hereafter shall be governed by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Obligated Parties hereby represent and warrant that as of the date of this Agreement there are no claims, offsets against, or defenses or counterclaims to the Obligations under the Original Loan Agreement or any other document. Obligated Parties hereby waive and release any and all such claims, offsets, defenses, or counterclaims, whether known or unknown, arising prior to the date of this Agreement. Obligated Parties intend the above release to cover, encompass, release, and extinguish, inter alia, all claims, demands, and causes of action that might otherwise be reserved by the California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides as follows:

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“A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor.”
 
Obligated Parties acknowledge that they may hereafter discover facts different from or in addition to those now known or believed to be true with respect to such claims, demands, or causes of action, and agrees that this Agreement and the above release are and will remain effective in all respects notwithstanding any such differences or additional facts.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed and delivered as of the date set forth above.
 
   
BORROWER:
       
Address for notices to all Obligated Parties:
 
SPORT CHALET, INC.,
   
a Delaware corporation
c/o Sport Chalet, Inc.
     
One Sport Chalet Drive
     
La Canada, California 91011 
 
By:  
/s/ Howard Kaminsky
Attention: Howard Kaminsky
 
Name:
Howard Kaminsky
Facsimile: (818) 949-5301
 
Title:
Executive Vice President and CFO
       
with copies (which shall
 
OBLIGATED PARTIES:
not constitute notice) to:
     
       
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
 
SPORT CHALET VALUE SERVICES, LLC,
1901 Avenue of the Stars
 
a Virginia limited liability company
Suite 1600
     
Los Angeles, CA 90067
 
By:  
/s/ Howard Kaminsky
Attention: Thomas Glen Leo, Esq.
 
Name:
Howard Kaminsky
Facsimile: 310.228.3909
 
Title:
Manager



Address for notices:
 
AGENT AND LENDERS:
       
Bank of America Business Capital
 
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
55 South Lake Avenue, Suite 900
 
as Agent and Lender
Pasadena, CA 91107
     
Attention:  Business Capital/URGENT;
     
Portfolio Manager (Sport Chalet)
 
By:
/s/ Stephen King   
Facsimile: (626) 584-4601
 
Name: 
Stephen J. King
   
Title:  
Vice President
with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
     
       
McGuireWoods LLP
     
1800 Century Park East, 8th Floor
     
Los Angeles, California 90067
     
Attention: Gary Samson, Esq.
     
Facsimile: (310) 315-8210 
     


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Exhibit 10.22
PLEDGE AGREEMENT
 
This PLEDGE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated as of June 20, 2008, among SPORT CHALET, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Pledgor”), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., a national banking association, as administrative agent for the Lenders (“Agent”) in connection with the Loan Agreement described below.
 
R E C I T A L S:

WHEREAS, Pledgor is indebted to Agent and Secured Parties pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of even date herewith (as amended, restated, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”); and
 
WHEREAS, the parties wish to provide for the terms and conditions upon which the Obligations shall be secured by the Pledged Collateral (as defined below); and
 
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made to secure the Obligations and in consideration of advances, credit or other financial accommodations now or hereafter being afforded to Borrower by Agent and Secured Parties;
 
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
 
DEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
 
1.1. Definitions. Initially capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement. As used herein, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
 
Pledged Collateral: collectively, (a) all the shares of capital stock and all of the membership or other equity interests in each Subsidiary of Pledgor, each owned beneficially and of record by Pledgor, including the shares and membership interests listed on Schedule I attached hereto and made a part hereof, and all cash, dividends, distributions, other securities, instruments, rights, and other property at any time and from time to time received or receivable in respect thereof or in exchange for all or any part thereof, including dividends, distributions, warrants, profits, rights to subscribe, rights to return of its contribution, conversion rights, liquidating dividends, and other rights (subject to Section 6.1 below); (b) all other property hereafter delivered to Agent (or any agent or bailee holding on behalf of Agent) by Pledgor in substitution for or in addition to any of the foregoing, and all certificates and instruments representing or evidencing such other property and all cash, dividends, other securities, instruments, rights and other property at any time and from time to time received or receivable in respect thereof or in exchange for all or any part thereof, including dividends, distributions, warrants, profits, rights to subscribe, conversion rights, liquidating dividends and other rights; and (c) all proceeds of all of the foregoing.
 
Secured Obligations: all “Obligations” (as defined in the Loan Agreement).

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1.2. Certain Matters of Construction. The terms “herein”, “hereof”, “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section, paragraph or subdivision. Any pronoun used shall be deemed to cover all genders. In the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, “from” means “from and including,”, “through” means “through and including,” and “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding,”. The terms “including” and “include” shall mean “including, without limitation” and, for purposes of each Loan Document, the parties agree that the rule of ejusdem generis shall not be applicable to limit any provision. Section titles appear as a matter of convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation hereof. All references to (a) laws or statutes include all related rules, regulations, interpretations, amendments and successor provisions; (b) any document, instrument or agreement include any amendments, waivers and other modifications, extensions or renewals (to the extent permitted hereby); (c) any section mean, unless the context otherwise requires, a section of this Agreement; (d) any exhibits or schedules mean, unless the context otherwise requires, exhibits and schedules attached hereto, which are hereby incorporated by reference; (e) any Person include successors and assigns; or (f) unless otherwise specified herein, discretion of Agent means the sole and absolute discretion of Agent. Pledgor shall have the burden of establishing any alleged negligence, misconduct or lack of good faith by Agent or any other Secured Party hereunder. No provision hereof shall be construed against any party by reason of such party having, or being deemed to have, drafted the provision.
 
SECTION 2. PLEDGED COLLATERAL
 
2.1 Pledge of Collateral. Pledgor hereby pledges and assigns to Agent and grants to Agent a security interest in all of the Pledged Collateral, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, to secure prompt payment and full performance of the Secured Obligations.
 
2.2 Delivery of Certificates. All certificates or instruments representing or evidencing the Pledged Collateral must be delivered to and held by or on behalf of Agent pursuant to this Agreement and must be in suitable form for transfer by delivery, or accompanied by duly executed instruments of transfer or assignment in blank, all in form and substance satisfactory to Agent. Agent has the right, at any time after an Event of Default (as defined herein) has occurred and is continuing, in its reasonable discretion and without notice to Pledgor, to transfer to or to register any or all of the Pledged Collateral in the name of Agent or any of its nominees. In addition, Agent has the right at any time to exchange certificates or instruments representing or evidencing any or all of the Pledged Collateral for certificates or instruments of smaller or larger denominations.
 
2.3. Certain Certificated and Non-Certificated Securities. Each interest in any limited liability company or partnership controlled by Pledgor, pledged hereunder and represented by a certificate, shall be a “security” within the meaning of Division 8 of the California Uniform Commercial Code (“Article 8”), shall be covered by Article 8 and shall at all times hereafter be represented by a certificate. Pledgor further acknowledges and agrees that (a) each interest in any limited liability company or partnership controlled by Pledgor, pledged hereunder and not represented by a certificate, shall not be for purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents a “security” within the meaning of Article 8 and shall not be governed by Article 8, and (b) Pledgor shall at no time elect to treat any such interest as a “security” within the meaning of Article 8 or issue any certificate representing such interest, in each case unless Pledgor provides prior written notification to the Agent of such election and promptly delivers any such certificate to Agent pursuant to the terms hereof.
 
2.4. Dividends and Replacement Stock. Except as provided in Section 6.1 below, in the event that Pledgor receives any cash, dividends, other securities, instruments, rights or other property at any time and from time to time received or receivable in respect of any of the Pledged Collateral, or in exchange for all or any part thereof, including dividends, distributions, warrants, profits, rights to subscribe, conversion rights, liquidating dividends, and other rights, Pledgor acknowledges that the same will be received IN TRUST for Agent and will immediately deliver the same to Agent in original form of receipt, together with any stock or bond powers, assignments, endorsements, or other documents or instruments as Agent may request to establish, protect, or perfect Agent’s interest in respect of such Pledged Collateral.

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SECTION 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
 
3.1. General Representations and Warranties. To induce Agent to enter into the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, Pledgor represents and warrants that:
 
3.1.1 Corporate Names; Locations. During the five years preceding the Closing Date, except as shown on the schedules to the Loan Agreement, Pledgor has not been known as or used any corporate, fictitious or trade names, has been the surviving corporation of a merger or combination, or has acquired any substantial part of the assets of any Person. The chief executive offices and other places of business of Pledgor are shown on the schedules to the Loan Agreement. During the five years preceding the Closing Date, Pledgor has not had any other office or place of business except as shown in the schedules to the Loan Agreement.
 
3.1.2 Ownership of Pledged Collateral. Pledgor is the sole legal, beneficial, and, if applicable, record owner of the Pledged Collateral (or, in the case of after-acquired Pledged Collateral, will be the sole such owner thereof), having good and marketable title thereto, free of all liens, security interests, encumbrances, or claims of any kind other than those in favor of Agent under this Agreement.
 
3.1.3 Securities Act. All shares of stock constituting Pledged Collateral: (a) have been duly and validly issued in compliance with (or pursuant to a valid exception from) all Applicable Laws (including the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”)); (b) are fully paid, nonassessable, and free of preemptive rights; (c) are not subject to any restrictions upon the voting rights or upon the transfer thereof other than pursuant to the Securities Act and any applicable “blue sky” laws; (d) constitute all securities of Pledgor’s Subsidiaries owned beneficially and of record by Pledgor; and (e) constitute 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of each class of voting and non-voting stock or membership or other equity interests of Pledgor’s Subsidiaries owned by Pledgor.
 
3.1.4. Representations and Warranties in Loan Agreement Incorporated. Without limiting any of the foregoing representations and warranties, Pledgor represents and warrants that each of the representations and warranties set forth in the Loan Agreement to the extent applicable to Pledgor are true, correct and complete as written.
 
3.2. Complete Disclosure. No Loan Document contains any untrue statement of a material fact regarding Pledgor or its properties, nor fails to disclose any material fact regarding Pledgor or its properties necessary to make the statements contained therein not materially misleading. There is no fact or circumstance that Pledgor has failed to disclose to Agent in writing that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
SECTION 4. COVENANTS
 
4.1. Covenants of Pledgor. Until the Full Payment of all Secured Obligations, Pledgor shall:
 
4.1.1 Protect Pledged Collateral. Preserve and protect the Pledged Collateral.
 
4.1.2 No Liens. Not create, incur, assume, or permit to exist any liens, encumbrances, security interests, levies, assessments, or charges on or in any of the Pledged Collateral, except those approved in writing by Agent.
 
4.1.3 No Sales. Not sell, encumber, or otherwise dispose of or transfer any Pledged Collateral, or any right or interest therein and will: (a) not issue any other stock or membership or other equity interests in addition to or in substitution for the Pledged Collateral, except to Pledgor; and (b) pledge hereunder, immediately upon Pledgor’s acquisition (directly or indirectly) thereof, any and all additional shares of stock or membership or other equity interests of any of Pledgor’s Subsidiaries.

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4.1.4 Defend Title. Appear in and defend, at Pledgor’s own expense, any action or proceeding that may affect Pledgor’s title to or Agent’s interest in the Pledged Collateral.
 
4.1.5 Taxes on Pledged Collateral. Promptly pay and discharge all taxes, assessments, and governmental charges or levies imposed on the Pledgor or any of the Pledged Collateral before the same become delinquent.
 
4.1.6 Further Assurances. Procure or execute and deliver, from time to time, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, any stock powers, bond powers, endorsements, assignments, financing statements, estoppel certificates, or other writings deemed necessary or appropriate by Agent to perfect, maintain, or protect Agent’s security interest in the Pledged Collateral and the priority thereof, and take such other action and deliver such other documents, instruments, and agreements pertaining to the Pledged Collateral as Agent may reasonably request to effectuate the intent of this Agreement.
 
4.1.7 Advances. If Agent gives value to enable Pledgor to acquire rights in or use of any Pledged Collateral, use such value only for such purpose.
 
4.1.8 Records and Other Information. Keep accurate and complete records of the Pledged Collateral and provide Agent with access thereto with the right to make extracts therefrom and provide Agent with such other information pertaining to the Pledged Collateral as Agent may reasonably request from time to time.
 
SECTION 5.AUTHORIZED ACTION BY AGENT
 
5.1 Attorney-in-Fact. Pledgor hereby irrevocably appoints Agent as its attorney-in-fact to do (but Agent shall not be obligated to and shall not incur any liability to Pledgor or any third party for failure to do) any act that Pledgor is obligated by this Agreement to do, and (subject to Section 6.1 below) to exercise such rights and powers as Pledgor might exercise with respect to the Pledged Collateral, including the right to:
 
(a) Collect by legal proceedings or otherwise and endorse, receive and receipt for all payments, proceeds and other sums and property now or hereafter payable on or in respect of the Pledged Collateral, including dividends, distributions, profits and interest payments;
 
(b) Enter into any extension, reorganization, deposit, merger, or consolidation agreement or other agreement pertaining to any of the Pledged Collateral, and in connection therewith, to: (i) deposit or surrender control of the Pledged Collateral thereunder; (ii) accept other property in exchange therefor; and (iii) do and perform such acts and things as Agent may deem proper; and any money or property secured in exchange therefor will be applied to the Secured Obligations or held by Agent pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement;
 
(c) Protect and preserve the Pledged Collateral;
 
(d) If any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, transfer the Pledged Collateral to its own or its nominee’s name; and
 
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(e) If any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, make any compromise, settlement, or adjustment, and take any action Agent deems advisable, with respect to the Pledged Collateral.
 
5.2. Reimbursement. Pledgor agrees to reimburse Agent upon demand for any costs and reasonable expenses, including attorneys’ fees, that Agent may incur while acting as Pledgor’s attorney-in-fact under this Agreement, all of which costs and expenses are included in the Secured Obligations and are payable upon demand. It is further agreed and understood between the parties hereto that such care as Agent gives to the safekeeping of its own property of like kind constitutes reasonable care of the Pledged Collateral when in Agent’s possession; provided, however, that Agent will not be required to make any presentment, demand, or protest, or give any notice and need not take any action to preserve any rights against any prior party or any other person in connection with the Secured Obligations or with respect to the Pledged Collateral.
 
5.3. Irrevocable Interests. All the foregoing powers authorized in this Section 5, being coupled with an interest, are irrevocable so long as any of the Secured Obligations are outstanding.
 
SECTION 6. TRANSFER, VOTING, DIVIDENDS, ETC.
 
6.1. Prior to Event of Default. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing:
 
(a) Pledgor is entitled to exercise all voting powers pertaining to all shares of stock or membership or other equity interests constituting Pledged Collateral for all purposes not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement;
 
(b) Pledgor is entitled to receive and retain all dividends or distributions (other than shares of stock or membership or other equity interests or liquidating dividends or distributions) and all interest payments payable in respect of the Pledged Collateral; provided, that such dividends, distributions, or interest payments are permitted by the terms of the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents; and provided, further, however, that all shares of stock or property representing shares of stock or liquidating dividends or a distribution or return of capital upon or in respect of the shares of stock constituting Pledged Collateral or resulting from a split-up, revision, or reclassification of such Pledged Collateral or received in exchange therefor, as a result of a merger, consolidation, or otherwise, must be paid or transferred directly to Agent immediately upon receipt thereof by Pledgor and be retained by Agent as Pledged Collateral hereunder (or applied to the Secured Obligations in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement); and
 
(c) In order to permit Pledgor to exercise such voting powers and to receive such dividends, Agent will, if necessary and upon the written request of Pledgor, from time to time, execute and deliver to Pledgor appropriate proxies.
 
6.2. During Event of Default. If any Event of Default has occurred and while the same is continuing:
 
(a) Agent or its nominee or nominees, may, if Agent so elects by written notice to Pledgor, have the sole and exclusive right to exercise all voting powers pertaining to the shares of stock or membership or other equity interests constituting Pledged Collateral, and may exercise such powers in such manner as Agent may elect, and Pledgor hereby grants Agent an irrevocable proxy, coupled with an interest, to vote such shares of stock or membership or other equity interests; provided, however, that such proxy will terminate upon termination of Agent’s security interest in the Pledged Collateral; and

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(b) All dividends and other distributions and profits made upon or in respect of the Pledged Collateral and all interest payments must be paid directly to and be retained by Agent as Pledged Collateral hereunder (or applied to the Secured Obligations, consistent with the terms of the Loan Agreement).
 
SECTION 7. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
 
7.1. Events of Default. Any “Event of Default” as defined in the Loan Agreement shall be an “Event of Default” hereunder.
 
7.2. Remedies upon Default. If an Event of Default described in Section 11.1(j) of the Loan Agreement occurs with respect to Pledgor, then to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, all Secured Obligations shall become automatically due and payable by Pledgor, without any action by Agent or notice of any kind. In addition, or if any other Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Agent may in its discretion (and shall upon written direction of Required Lenders) do any one or more of the following from time to time:
 
(a) declare any Secured Obligations immediately due and payable, whereupon they shall be due and payable without diligence, presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind, including notice of intent to accelerate and notice of acceleration, all of which are hereby waived by Pledgor to the fullest extent permitted by law;
 
(b) settle, compromise, or release, on terms acceptable to Agent, in whole or in part, any amounts owing on the Pledged Collateral, and to extend the time of payment, in Agent’s name or in the name of Pledgor, in respect thereof;
 
(c) apply to the payment of the Secured Obligations, or collect the Pledged Collateral, notwithstanding any forfeiture of interest or loss of other rights of Pledgor against any obligor on the Pledged Collateral resulting from such action;
 
(d) sell or otherwise dispose of the Pledged Collateral in accordance with Applicable Law, or any part thereof, either at public or private sale, on any broker’s board or securities exchange, in lots or in bulk, for cash, on credit, or otherwise, with or without representations or warranties, and upon such terms as are acceptable to Agent; and
 
(e) exercise any other default rights or remedies afforded under the Loan Agreement, any other Loan Document, or any other agreement, by law, at equity or otherwise, including the rights and remedies of a secured party under the UCC.
 
7.3. Application of Proceeds. The net cash proceeds resulting from the collection, liquidation, sale, or other disposition of the Pledged Collateral will be applied first, to the expenses (including all attorneys’ fees) of holding, storing, preparing for sale, selling, collecting, liquidating, and the like, including any brokerage commissions and stamp or transfer taxes, and then to the satisfaction of all Secured Obligations, application as to any particular obligation or indebtedness or against principal or interest to be in Agent’s absolute discretion.

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7.4. Securities Act. If by reason of any prohibition contained in the Securities Act, as now or hereafter in effect, or in applicable California or other state securities laws, as now or hereafter in effect, or in any rules or regulations pertaining to any of the foregoing laws, Agent believes in its sole judgment that it is compelled to resort to one or more private sales of shares of stock constituting Pledged Collateral to a single purchaser or a restricted group of purchasers who will be obliged to agree, among other things, to acquire such securities for their own account, for investment and not with a view to the distribution or resale thereof, Pledgor acknowledges and agrees that private sales of such Pledged Collateral may be held notwithstanding that such sales may be at prices and on other terms less favorable to Pledgor than if such Pledged Collateral were sold at public sale. The Pledgor further agrees that Agent has no obligation to delay the sale of any such Pledged Collateral for the period of time necessary to permit registration of the Pledged Collateral, even if the issuer thereof would, or should, agree to register such Pledged Collateral for public sale under applicable securities laws. The Pledgor specifically agrees that private sales made under the foregoing circumstances shall be deemed to have been made in a “commercially reasonable” manner.
 
7.5. Duty of Agent. Agent is not under any duty or obligation whatsoever to collect any dividends, interest, profits, or other payments due or accruing in respect of the Pledged Collateral or to take any action to preserve rights in connection with any Pledged Collateral, including making or giving any presentment, demands for performance, notices of non-performance, protests, notices of protest, or notices of dishonor in connection with any Pledged Collateral.
 
7.6. Return; Acquittance. Agent may deliver any Pledged Collateral to Pledgor at any time and the receipt thereof by Pledgor will be a complete and full acquittance in respect of the Pledged Collateral so delivered, and Agent will thereafter be discharged from any liability or responsibility therefor.
 
7.7. Remedies Cumulative; No Waiver.
 
7.7.1 Cumulative Rights. All covenants, conditions, provisions, warranties, guaranties, indemnities and other undertakings of Pledgor and each other Obligated Party contained in the Loan Documents are cumulative and not in derogation or substitution of each other. In particular, the rights and remedies of Agent and Lenders are cumulative, may be exercised at any time and from time to time, concurrently or in any order, and shall not be exclusive of any other rights or remedies that Agent and Lenders may have, whether under any agreement, by law, at equity or otherwise.
 
7.7.2 Waivers. The failure or delay of Agent or any Lender to require strict performance by Pledgor with any terms of the Loan Documents, or to exercise any rights or remedies with respect to Pledged Collateral or otherwise, shall not operate as a waiver thereof nor as establishment of a course of dealing. All rights and remedies shall continue in full force and effect until Full Payment of all Secured Obligations. No modification of any terms of any Loan Documents (including any waiver thereof) shall be effective, unless such modification is specifically provided in a writing directed to Pledgor and executed by Agent or the requisite Lenders, and such modification shall be applicable only to the matter specified. No waiver of any Default or Event of Default shall constitute a waiver of any other Default or Event of Default that may exist at such time, unless expressly stated. If Agent or any Lender accepts performance by Pledgor under any Loan Documents in a manner other than that specified therein, or during any Default or Event of Default, or if Agent or any Lender shall delay or exercise any right or remedy under any Loan Documents, such acceptance, delay or exercise shall not operate to waive any Default or Event of Default nor to preclude exercise of any other right or remedy.

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SECTION 8. MISCELLANEOUS
 
8.1. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Pledgor and Agent and their respective successors and assigns, except that Pledgor shall not have the right to assign its rights or delegate its obligations under any Loan Documents.
 
8.2. Amendments. No modification of this Agreement shall be effective without the prior written agreement of Agent and Pledgor.
 
8.3. Indemnity. PLEDGOR SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE INDEMNITEES AGAINST ANY CLAIMS THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST ANY INDEMNITEE, INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF AN INDEMNITEE. In no event shall Pledgor have any obligation hereunder to indemnify or hold harmless an Indemnitee with respect to a Claim that is determined in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to result from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee.
 
8.4. Notices and Communications. All notices and other communications by or to a party hereto shall be in writing and shall be given to Pledgor, at Pledgor’s address shown on the signature pages to the Loan Agreement, and to Agent at its address shown on the signature pages to the Loan Agreement, or at such other address as such party may hereafter specify by notice in accordance with this Section 8.4. Each such notice or other communication shall be effective only (a) if given by facsimile transmission, when transmitted to the applicable facsimile number, if confirmation of receipt is received; (b) if given by mail, three Business Days after deposit in the U.S. mail, with first-class postage pre-paid, addressed to the applicable address; or (c) if given by personal delivery, when duly delivered to the notice address with receipt acknowledged. Any written notice or other communication that is not sent in conformity with the foregoing provisions shall nevertheless be effective on the date actually received by the noticed party. Electronic and voice mail may not be used as effective notice hereunder.
 
8.5. Performance of Secured Obligations. Agent may, in its discretion at any time and from time to time, at Pledgor’s expense, pay any amount or do any act required of Pledgor hereunder or otherwise lawfully requested by Agent to (a) enforce any Loan Documents or collect any Secured Obligations; (b) protect, insure, maintain or realize upon any Pledged Collateral; or (c) defend or maintain the validity or priority of Agent’s Liens in any Pledged Collateral, including any payment of a judgment, insurance premium, any discharge of a Lien or any other claim. All payments, costs and expenses (including Extraordinary Expenses) of Agent under this Section 8.5 shall be reimbursed to Agent by Pledgor, on demand, with interest from the date incurred to the date of payment thereof at the Default Rate applicable to Base Rate Revolver Loans. Any payment made or action taken by Agent under this Section 8.5 shall be without prejudice to any right to assert an Event of Default or to exercise any other rights or remedies under the Loan Documents.
 
8.6. Severability. Wherever possible, each provision hereof shall be interpreted in such manner as to be valid under Applicable Law. If any provision is found to be invalid under Applicable Law, it shall be ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity and the remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
 
8.7. Cumulative Effect; Conflict of Terms. The provisions of this Agreement and the other the Loan Documents are cumulative. The parties acknowledge that the Loan Documents may use several limitations, tests or measurements to regulate similar matters, and they agree that these are cumulative and that each must be performed as provided. Except as otherwise provided in another Loan Document (by specific reference to the applicable provision of this Agreement), if any provision contained herein is in direct conflict with any provision in another Loan Document, the provision herein shall govern and control.

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8.8. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Agreement shall become effective when Agent has received counterparts bearing the signatures of all parties hereto. Delivery of a signature page of any Loan Document by telecopy shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of such agreement.
 
8.9. Entire Agreement. Time is of the essence of the Loan Documents. The Loan Documents constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.
 
8.10. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES (BUT GIVING EFFECT TO FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO NATIONAL BANKS).
 
8.11. Consent to Forum; Arbitration.
 
8.11.1 Forum. PLEDGOR HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT SITTING IN OR WITH JURISDICTION OVER LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, IN ANY PROCEEDING OR DISPUTE RELATING IN ANY WAY TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND AGREES THAT ANY SUCH PROCEEDING SHALL BE BROUGHT BY IT SOLELY IN ANY SUCH COURT. PLEDGOR IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL CLAIMS, OBJECTIONS AND DEFENSES THAT IT MAY HAVE REGARDING SUCH COURT’S PERSONAL OR SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION, VENUE OR INCONVENIENT FORUM. EACH PARTY HERETO IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO SERVICE OF PROCESS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR NOTICES IN SECTION 8.4. Nothing herein shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against Pledgor in any other court, nor limit the right of any party to serve process in any other manner permitted by Applicable Law. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to preclude enforcement by Agent of any judgment or order obtained in any forum or jurisdiction.
 
8.11.2 Arbitration. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, any controversy or claim among the parties relating in any way to any Secured Obligations or Loan Documents, including any alleged tort, shall at the request of any party hereto be determined by binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the United States Arbitration Act (Title 9 U.S. Code). Arbitration proceedings will be determined in accordance with the Act, the then-current rules and procedures for the arbitration of financial services disputes of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), and the terms of this Section 8.11.2. In the event of any inconsistency, the terms of this Section 8.11.2 shall control. If AAA is unwilling or unable to serve as the provider of arbitration or to enforce any provision of this Section 8.11.2, Agent may designate another arbitration organization with similar procedures to serve as the provider of arbitration. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Los Angeles or Pasadena, California. The arbitration hearing shall commence within 90 days of the arbitration demand and close within 90 days thereafter. The arbitration award must be issued within 30 days after close of the hearing (subject to extension by the arbitrator for up to 60 days upon a showing of good cause), and shall include a concise written statement of reasons for the award. The arbitrator shall give effect to applicable statutes of limitation in determining any controversy or claim, and for these purposes, service on AAA under applicable AAA rules of a notice of claim is the equivalent of the filing of a lawsuit. Any dispute concerning this Section 8.11.2 or whether a controversy or claim is arbitrable shall be determined by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have the power to award legal fees to the extent provided by this Agreement. Judgment upon an arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuant to a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief. No controversy or claim shall be submitted to arbitration without the consent of all parties if, at the time of the proposed submission, such controversy or claim relates to an obligation secured by Real Estate, but if all parties do not consent to submission of such a controversy or claim to arbitration, it shall be determined as provided in the next sentence. At the request of any party, a controversy or claim that is not submitted to arbitration as provided above shall be determined by judicial reference; and if such an election is made, the parties shall designate to the court a referee or referees selected under the auspices of the AAA in the same manner as arbitrators are selected in AAA sponsored proceedings and the presiding referee of the panel (or the referee if there is a single referee) shall be an active attorney or retired judge; and judgment upon the award rendered by such referee or referees shall be entered in the court in which proceeding was commenced. None of the foregoing provisions of this Section 8.11.2 shall limit the right of Agent or Lenders to exercise self-help remedies, such as setoff, foreclosure or sale of any Pledged Collateral or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after or during any arbitration proceeding. The exercise of a remedy does not waive the right of any party to resort to arbitration or reference. At Agent’s option, foreclosure under a Mortgage may be accomplished either by exercise of power of sale thereunder or by judicial foreclosure.

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8.12. Waivers by Pledgor. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PLEDGOR WAIVES (A) THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY (WHICH AGENT AND EACH LENDER HEREBY ALSO WAIVES) IN ANY PROCEEDING OR DISPUTE OF ANY KIND RELATING IN ANY WAY TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS, SECURED OBLIGATIONS OR PLEDGED COLLATERAL; (B) PRESENTMENT, DEMAND, PROTEST, NOTICE OF PRESENTMENT, DEFAULT, NON-PAYMENT, MATURITY, RELEASE, COMPROMISE, SETTLEMENT, EXTENSION OR RENEWAL OF ANY COMMERCIAL PAPER, ACCOUNTS, DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS, CHATTEL PAPER AND GUARANTIES AT ANY TIME HELD BY AGENT ON WHICH PLEDGOR MAY IN ANY WAY BE LIABLE, AND HEREBY RATIFIES ANYTHING AGENT MAY DO IN THIS REGARD; (C) NOTICE PRIOR TO TAKING POSSESSION OR CONTROL OF ANY PLEDGED COLLATERAL; (D) ANY BOND OR SECURITY THAT MIGHT BE REQUIRED BY A COURT PRIOR TO ALLOWING AGENT TO EXERCISE ANY RIGHTS OR REMEDIES; (E) THE BENEFIT OF ALL VALUATION, APPRAISEMENT AND EXEMPTION LAWS; (F) ANY CLAIM AGAINST AGENT OR ANY LENDER, ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (AS OPPOSED TO DIRECT OR ACTUAL DAMAGES) IN ANY WAY RELATING TO ANY ENFORCEMENT ACTION, SECURED OBLIGATIONS, LOAN DOCUMENTS OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING THERETO; AND (G) NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE HEREOF. Pledgor acknowledges that the foregoing waivers are a material inducement to Agent and Lenders entering into the Loan Agreement and that Agent and Lenders are relying upon the foregoing in their dealings with Pledgor. Pledgor has reviewed the foregoing waivers with its legal counsel and has knowingly and voluntarily waived its jury trial and other rights following consultation with legal counsel. In the event of litigation, this Agreement may be filed as a written consent to a trial by the court.
 
8.13. Advice of Counsel. Pledgor acknowledges that it has either obtained the advice of counsel or has had the opportunity to obtain such advice in connection with the terms and provisions of this Pledge Agreement.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
 
PLEDGOR:
   
SPORT CHALET, INC.,
a Delaware corporation
   
   
By:
/s/ Howard Kaminsky
Name:
Howard Kaminsky
Title:
Executive Vice President and CFO
 
Signature Page



AGENT:
   
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A, as agent
   
By:
/s/ Stephen King
Name:
Stephen J. King
Title:
Vice President
 
Signature Page
 


SCHEDULE I
 
Class of Stock
 
No./ Percentage of Shares/ Membership Interests
     
1. Sport Chalet Team Sales, Inc.
 
100 shares (100%) of common stock.
     
2. Sport Chalet Value Services, LLC
 
100% of membership interests

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STOCK ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE

Pursuant to that certain Pledge Agreement dated as of June __, 2008, the undersigned hereby assigns and transfers unto ____________________________________, ________________ shares of common stock of SPORT CHALET TEAM SALES, INC., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of California, standing in the name of the undersigned on the books of said corporation, represented by Certificate(s) No. ____________, and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint ____________________________________as attorney to transfer said shares of said common stock on the books of said corporation, with full powers of substitution in the premises.

Dated: __________________

SPORT CHALET, INC.,
a Delaware corporation
   
By:
 
Name:
Howard Kaminsky
Title:
Executive Vice President and CFO


EX-10.23 7 v118036_ex10-23.htm

Exhibit 10.23
SECURED CONTINUING GUARANTY

This SECURED CONTINUING GUARANTY (this “Continuing Guaranty”) is dated as of June 20, 2008, by SPORT CHALET VALUE SERVICES, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company (“Guarantor”), in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., a national banking association, as administrative agent for the Lenders (“Agent”) for value received and in consideration of any loan or other financial accommodation heretofore or hereafter at any time made or granted to SPORT CHALET, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Borrower”), under or in connection with the Loan Agreement described below.

R E C I T A L S:

WHEREAS, Borrower is indebted to Agent and Secured Parties pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of even date herewith (as amended, restated, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”); and
 
WHEREAS, Guarantor is a Subsidiary of Borrower and, as such, will benefit by virtue of the financial accommodations extended to Borrower by Agent and Secured Parties; and

WHEREAS, in order to induce Agent and Secured Parties to enter into the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents and to extend the financial accommodations to Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement, and in consideration thereof, Guarantor has agreed to guaranty the payment and performance of the Guarantied Obligations (as defined below);

NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

DEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
 
1.1. Definitions. Initially capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement.
 
1.2. Certain Matters of Construction. The terms “herein”, “hereof”, “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section, paragraph or subdivision. Any pronoun used shall be deemed to cover all genders. In the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, “from” means “from and including,”, “through” means “through and including,” and “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding,”. The terms “including” and “include” shall mean “including, without limitation” and, for purposes of each Loan Document, the parties agree that the rule of ejusdem generis shall not be applicable to limit any provision. Section titles appear as a matter of convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation hereof. All references to (a) laws or statutes include all related rules, regulations, interpretations, amendments and successor provisions; (b) any document, instrument or agreement include any amendments, waivers and other modifications, extensions or renewals (to the extent permitted hereby); (c) any section mean, unless the context otherwise requires, a section of this Agreement; (d) any Person include successors and assigns; or (e) unless otherwise specified herein, discretion of Agent means the sole and absolute discretion of Agent. Guarantor shall have the burden of establishing any alleged negligence, misconduct or lack of good faith by Agent or any other Secured Party hereunder. No provision hereof shall be construed against any party by reason of such party having, or being deemed to have, drafted the provision.

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SECTION 2. GUARANTY
 
2.1. Guarantied Obligations. Guarantor unconditionally, absolutely and irrevocably guarantees the full and prompt payment and performance when due, whether by acceleration or otherwise, and at all times thereafter, of all “Obligations” as defined in the Loan Agreement (collectively, the “Guarantied Obligations”). This Continuing Guaranty is a guaranty of payment and performance when due and not of collection. In the event of any default by Borrower in making payment of, or default by Borrower in performance of, any of the Guarantied Obligations, Guarantor agrees on demand by Agent to pay and perform all of the Guarantied Obligations as are then or thereafter become due and owing or are to be performed under the terms of the Loan Documents. Guarantor further agrees to pay all expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) paid or incurred by Agent in endeavoring to collect the Guarantied Obligations, or any part thereof, and in enforcing this Continuing Guaranty and any Loan Documents.
 
2.2. Other Guaranties. Each of Agent and Guarantor agrees and acknowledges that each other Obligated Party (other than Borrower) has executed and delivered (or will execute and deliver) to Agent a guaranty of the Guarantied Obligations.
 
2.3. Nature of Guaranty. Guarantor agrees and acknowledges that: (a) the Guarantied Obligations consist, in part, of a revolving loan facility, which may be repaid in full or part from time to time and reborrowed in accordance with the Loan Agreement; and (b) Guarantor shall not be released from any liability hereunder unless and until Full Payment of all Guarantied Obligations.
 
2.4. Security for Continuing Guaranty. This Continuing Guaranty is secured by that certain Security Agreement executed by the Guarantor in favor of the Agent and dated as of even date herewith in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and each of the documents, instruments, and agreements executed and delivered from time to time by the Guarantor in connection herewith or therewith, together with any and all other security agreements and mortgages or deeds of trust (if any) executed and delivered to the Agent by the Guarantor whether now existing or hereafter created, as each of the foregoing may be modified, amended, restated, supplemented or replaced from time to time (all such documents directly or indirectly securing any of the Guarantied Obligations are herein referred to, collectively, as the “Security Documents”).
 
2.5. Continuing Nature of Guaranty and Guarantied Obligations. This Continuing Guaranty shall be continuing and shall not be discharged, impaired or affected by: (a) the insolvency of Borrower or any other Obligated Party or the payment in full of all of the Guarantied Obligations at any time or from time to time (other than Full Payment of all Guarantied Obligations); (b) the power or authority or lack thereof of Borrower or any other Obligated Party to incur the Guarantied Obligations; (c) the validity or invalidity of any of the Loan Documents or the documents securing the same; (d) the existence or non-existence of Borrower or any other Obligated Party as a legal entity; (e) any transfer by Borrower or any other Obligated Party of all or any part of any collateral in which Agent has been granted a lien or security interest pursuant to the Loan Documents; (f) any statute of limitations affecting the liability of Guarantor under this Continuing Guaranty or the Loan Documents or the ability of Agent to enforce this Continuing Guaranty or any provision of the Loan Documents; or (g) any right of offset, counterclaim or defense of Guarantor, including those that have been waived by Guarantor pursuant to this Continuing Guaranty.
 
2.6. Payment Upon Insolvency. Without limiting the generality of any other provision hereof, Guarantor agrees that, in the event of any Event of Default under Section 11.1(j) of the Loan Agreement, Guarantor will pay to Agent forthwith the full amount that would be payable hereunder by Guarantor if all of the Guarantied Obligations were then due and payable, whether or not any of the Guarantied Obligations are otherwise then due and payable.

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2.7. Payment of the Guarantied Obligations. Any amounts received by Agent from whatever source on account of the Guarantied Obligations may be applied by Agent toward the payment of such of the Guarantied Obligations, and in such order of application, as Agent may from time to time elect, and notwithstanding any payments made by or for the account of Guarantor pursuant to this Continuing Guaranty. Guarantor agrees that, if at any time all or any part of any payment theretofore applied by Agent to any of the Guarantied Obligations is or must be rescinded or returned by Agent for any reason whatsoever (including the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of Borrower), such Guarantied Obligations shall, for the purposes of this Continuing Guaranty and to the extent that such payment is or must be rescinded or returned, be deemed to have continued in existence notwithstanding such application by Agent, and this Continuing Guaranty shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, as to such Guarantied Obligations, all as though such application by Agent had not been made.
 
2.8. Permitted Actions of Agent. Agent may from time to time, in its sole discretion and without any other notice to Guarantor, take any or all of the following actions: (a) retain or obtain a security interest in any assets of Borrower or any third party to secure any of the Guarantied Obligations or any obligations of Guarantor hereunder; (b) retain or obtain the primary or secondary obligation of any obligor or obligors, in addition to Guarantor, with respect to any of the Guarantied Obligations; (c) extend or renew for one or more periods (whether or not longer than the original period), alter or exchange any of the Guarantied Obligations; (d) waive, ignore or forbear from taking action or otherwise exercising any of its default rights or remedies with respect to any Default or Event of Default; (e) release, waive or compromise any obligation of Guarantor hereunder or any obligation of any nature of any other Obligated Party or any other obligor primarily or secondarily obligated with respect to any of the Guarantied Obligations; (f) release its security interest in, or surrender, release or permit any substitution or exchange for, all or any part of any collateral now or hereafter securing any of the Guarantied Obligations or any obligation hereunder, or extend or renew for one or more periods (whether or not longer than the original period) or release, waive, compromise, alter or exchange any obligations of any nature of any obligor with respect to any such property; and (g) demand payment or performance of any of the Guarantied Obligations from Guarantor at any time or from time to time during the continuance of an Event of Default, whether or not Agent shall have exercised any of its rights or remedies with respect to any property securing any of the Guarantied Obligations or any obligation hereunder or proceeded against any other obligor primarily or secondarily liable for payment or performance of any of the Guarantied Obligations.
 
2.9. Assignments of Lenders’ Rights. Any Lender may, from time to time, without notice to Guarantor, assign or transfer any or all of the Guarantied Obligations or any interest therein in accordance with the Loan Agreement and, notwithstanding any such assignment or transfer of the Guarantied Obligations or any subsequent assignment or transfer thereof, the Guarantied Obligations shall be and remain the Guarantied Obligations for the purpose of this Continuing Guaranty. Each and every immediate and successive assignee or transferee of any of the Guarantied Obligations or of any interest therein shall, to the extent of such party’s interest in the Guarantied Obligations, be entitled to the benefits of this Continuing Guaranty to the same extent as if such assignee or transferee were a Lender, as applicable; provided, however, that unless such Lender shall otherwise consent in writing, such Lender shall have an unimpaired right, prior and superior to that of any such assignee or transferee, to enforce this Continuing Guaranty for their own benefit as to those of the Guarantied Obligations that such Lender has not assigned or transferred.
 

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2.11. Irrevocability. Guarantor hereby further waives all rights to revoke this Continuing Guaranty at any time, and all rights to revoke any agreement executed by Guarantor at any time to secure the payment and performance of Guarantor’s obligations under this Continuing Guaranty, including the Security Documents.
 
2.12. Statutory Waiver of Rights and Defenses Regarding Election of Remedies. Guarantor waives all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by Agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Guarantor acknowledges that it has been made aware of the provisions of California Civil Code Section 2856, has read and understands the provisions of that statute, has been advised by its counsel as to the scope, purpose and effect of that statute, and based thereon, and without limiting the foregoing waivers, Guarantor agrees, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to waive all suretyship rights and defenses available to Guarantor that are described in California Civil Code Section 2856(a). Without limiting any other waivers herein, Guarantor hereby gives the following waivers pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2856(c) and (d):
 
(a) Guarantor waives all rights and defenses that Guarantor may have because the debtor’s debt is or may be secured by real property. This means, among other things:
 
(i) The creditor may collect from Guarantor without first foreclosing on any real or personal property pledged by the debtor.
 
(ii) If the creditor forecloses on any real property collateral pledged by the debtor:
 
1) The amount of the debt may be reduced only by the price for which that collateral is sold at the foreclosure sale, even if the collateral is worth more than the sale price.
 
2) The creditor may collect from the guarantor even if the creditor, by foreclosing on the real property collateral, has destroyed any right the guarantor may have to collect from the debtor.
 
This is an unconditional and irrevocable waiver of any rights and defenses the guarantor may have because the debtor’s debt is secured by real property. These rights and defenses include, but are not limited to, any rights or defenses based upon Section 580a, 580b, 580d or 726 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
 
(b) Guarantor waives all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by Agent or Secured Parties, even though that election of remedies, such as a nonjudicial foreclosure with respect to security for the Guarantied Obligations, has destroyed Guarantor’s rights of subrogation and reimbursement against the principal by the operation of Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure or otherwise.

SECTION 3.FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
3.1. Financial Condition. Guarantor represents and warrants that Guarantor is fully aware of the financial condition of Borrower and each other Obligated Party, and Guarantor delivers this Continuing Guaranty based solely upon Guarantor’s own independent investigation of Borrower’s and each other Obligated Party’s financial condition and in no part upon any representation or statement of Agent with respect thereto. Guarantor further represents and warrants that Guarantor is in a position to and hereby does assume full responsibility for obtaining such additional information concerning Borrower’s and each other Obligated Party’s financial condition as Guarantor may deem material to Guarantor’s obligations hereunder, and Guarantor is not relying upon, nor expecting Agent to furnish Guarantor any information in Agent’s possession concerning Borrower’s nor any other Obligated Party’s financial condition or concerning any circumstances bearing on the existence or creation, or the risk of nonpayment or nonperformance of the Guarantied Obligations.

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3.2. Waiver. Guarantor hereby waives any duty on the part of Agent to disclose to Guarantor any facts Agent may now or hereafter know about Borrower or any other Obligated Party, regardless of whether Agent has reason to believe that any such facts materially increase the risk beyond that which Guarantor intends to assume or has reason to believe that such facts are unknown to Guarantor.
 
3.3. Continuing Guaranty. Guarantor hereby knowingly accepts the full range of risk encompassed within a contract of “Continuing Guaranty”, which includes, without limitation, the possibility that Borrower will contract for additional indebtedness for which Guarantor may be liable hereunder after Borrower’s financial condition or ability to pay their lawful debts when they fall due has deteriorated.
 
SECTION 4. SUBORDINATION AND SUBROGATION
 
4.1. Subordination. Guarantor hereby subordinates any and all indebtedness of Borrower and the other Obligated Parties to Guarantor to the Full Payment of all of the Guarantied Obligations. Guarantor agrees that, upon and during the continuation of an Event of Default, Agent shall be entitled to receive Full Payment of all Guarantied Obligations prior to Guarantor’s receipt of payment of any amount of any indebtedness of Borrower and the other Obligated Parties to Guarantor. Any payments on such indebtedness to Guarantor, if Agent so requests during the continuance of an Event of Default, shall be collected, enforced and received by Guarantor, in trust, as trustee for Agent and shall be paid over to Agent on account of the Guarantied Obligations, but without reducing or affecting in any manner the liability of Guarantor under the other provisions of this Continuing Guaranty. Upon and during the continuation of an Event of Default, Agent is authorized and empowered, but not obligated, in its discretion, (a) in the name of Guarantor, to collect and enforce, and to submit claims in respect of, any indebtedness of Borrower and the other Obligated Parties to Guarantor and to apply any amounts received thereon to the Guarantied Obligations, and (b) to require Guarantor (i) to collect and enforce, and to submit claims in respect of, any indebtedness of Borrower and the other Obligated Parties to Guarantor, and (ii) to pay any amounts received on such indebtedness to Agent for application to the Guarantied Obligations.
 
4.2. Subrogation. Guarantor will not exercise any rights that Guarantor may acquire by way of subrogation under this Continuing Guaranty, by any payment hereunder or otherwise, until Full Payment of all of the Guarantied Obligations. If any amount shall be paid to Guarantor on account of such subrogation rights at any other time, such amount shall be held in trust for the benefit of Agent and shall be forthwith paid to Agent to be credited and applied to the Guarantied Obligations, whether matured or unmatured, in such manner as Agent shall determine in its sole discretion.
 
SECTION 5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
 
5.1 General Representations and Warranties. To induce Agent to enter into the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, Guarantor represents and warrants that:
 
5.1.1. Organization and Qualification. Guarantor is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization. Guarantor is duly qualified, authorized to do business and in good standing as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction where failure to be so qualified could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

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5.1.2. Power and Authority. Guarantor is duly authorized to execute, deliver and perform the Loan Documents to which it is a party. The execution, delivery and performance of the Loan Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and do not (a) require any consent or approval of any holders of Equity Interests of Guarantor, other than those already obtained; (b) contravene the Organic Documents of Guarantor; (c) violate any Applicable Law or cause a default under any Material Contract; or (d) result in or require the imposition of any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) on any Property of Guarantor.
 
5.1.3. Enforceability. Each Loan Document to which Guarantor is a party is a legal, valid and binding obligation of Guarantor, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally.
 
5.1.4. Solvency. Guarantor is Solvent.
 
5.1.5. Representations and Warranties in Loan Agreement Incorporated. Without limiting any of the foregoing representations and warranties, Guarantor represents and warrants that each of the representations and warranties set forth in the Loan Agreement to the extent applicable to Guarantor are true, correct and complete as written.
 
5.2. Complete Disclosure. No Loan Document contains any untrue statement of a material fact regarding Guarantor or its properties, nor fails to disclose any material fact regarding Guarantor or its properties necessary to make the statements contained therein not materially misleading. There is no fact or circumstance that Guarantor has failed to disclose to Agent in writing that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
SECTION 6. COVENANTS
 
6.1. Affirmative Covenants. Until the Full Payment of all Secured Obligations, Guarantor shall:
 
6.1.1. Inspections; Appraisals. Permit Agent from time to time, subject (except when a Default or Event of Default exists) to reasonable notice and normal business hours, to visit and inspect the Properties of Guarantor, inspect, audit and make extracts from Guarantor’s books and records, and discuss with its officers, employees, agents, advisors and independent accountants Guarantor’s or its Subsidiary’s business, financial condition, assets, prospects and results of operations. Lenders may participate in any such visit or inspection, at their own expense. Neither Agent nor any Lender shall have any duty to Guarantor or any other Obligated Party or other obligor to make any inspection, nor to share any results of any inspection, appraisal or report with Guarantor or any other Obligated Party or other obligor. Guarantor acknowledges that all inspections, appraisals and reports are prepared by Agent and Lenders for their purposes, and Guarantor shall not be entitled to rely upon them.
 
6.1.2. Financial Information. Keep adequate records and books of account with respect to its business activities, in which proper entries are made in accordance with GAAP reflecting all financial transactions; and furnish to Agent and Lenders all financial reports required to be furnished pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
 
6.1.3. Compliance with Laws. Comply with all Applicable Laws, including ERISA, Environmental Laws, FLSA, OSHA, Anti-Terrorism Laws, and laws regarding collection and payment of Taxes, and maintain all Governmental Approvals necessary to the ownership of its Properties or conduct of its business, unless failure to comply (other than failure to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws) or maintain could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if any Environmental Release occurs at or on any Properties of Guarantor or its Subsidiary, it shall act promptly and diligently to investigate and report to Agent and all appropriate Governmental Authorities the extent of, and to make appropriate remedial action to eliminate, such Environmental Release, whether or not directed to do so by any Governmental Authority.

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6.1.4. Taxes. Pay and discharge all Taxes prior to the date on which they become delinquent or penalties attach, unless such Taxes are being Properly Contested.
 
6.1.5. Insurance. Maintain insurance as required by the Loan Documents, including satisfactory endorsements required thereby.
 
6.2. Negative Covenants in Loan Agreement Incorporated. Guarantor agrees to refrain from taking any action that it has agreed not to take or that Borrower has agreed not to permit Guarantor to take pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement.
 
SECTION 7. REMEDIES; BANKRUPTCY.
 
7.1. Cumulative Rights. All covenants, conditions, provisions, warranties, guaranties, indemnities and other undertakings of Borrower, Guarantor and each other Obligated Party contained in the Loan Documents are cumulative and not in derogation or substitution of each other. In particular, the rights and remedies of Agent and Lenders are cumulative, may be exercised at any time and from time to time, concurrently or in any order, and shall not be exclusive of any other rights or remedies that Agent and Lenders may have, whether under any agreement, by law, at equity or otherwise.
 
7.2. Waivers. The failure or delay of Agent or any Lender to require strict performance by Guarantor with any terms of the Loan Documents, or to exercise any rights or remedies with respect to Collateral or otherwise, shall not operate as a waiver thereof nor as establishment of a course of dealing. All rights and remedies shall continue in full force and effect until Full Payment of all Guarantied Obligations. No waiver of any Default or Event of Default shall constitute a waiver of any other Default or Event of Default that may exist at such time, unless expressly stated. If Agent or any Lender accepts performance by Guarantor under any Loan Documents in a manner other than that specified therein, or during any Default or Event of Default, or if Agent or any Lender shall delay or exercise any right or remedy under any Loan Documents, such acceptance, delay or exercise shall not operate to waive any Default or Event of Default nor to preclude exercise of any other right or remedy.
 
7.3. Bankruptcy. Guarantor hereby agrees that, except as hereinafter provided, its obligations under this Continuing Guaranty shall be unconditional, irrespective of (i) the institution of any proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code, or any similar proceeding, by or against Borrower or any other Obligated Party, or Agent’s election in any such proceeding of the application of Section 1111(b)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code, (ii) any borrowing or grant of a security interest by Borrower or any other Obligated Party as debtor-in-possession, under Section 364 of the Bankruptcy Code, or (iii) the disallowance, under Section 502 of the Bankruptcy Code, of all or any portion of Agent’s claim(s) for repayment of the Guarantied Obligations.
 
SECTION 8. MISCELLANEOUS
 
8.1. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Guarantor and Agent and their respective successors and assigns, except that Guarantor shall not have the right to assign its rights or delegate its obligations under any Loan Documents.
 
8.2. Amendments. No modification of this Agreement shall be effective without the prior written agreement of Agent and Guarantor.
 
8.3. Indemnity. GUARANTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE INDEMNITEES AGAINST ANY CLAIMS THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST ANY INDEMNITEE, INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF AN INDEMNITEE. In no event shall Guarantor have any obligation hereunder to indemnify or hold harmless an Indemnitee with respect to a Claim that is determined in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to result from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee.

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8.4. Notices and Communications. All notices and other communications by or to a party hereto shall be in writing and shall be given to Guarantor, at Borrower’s address shown on the signature pages to the Loan Agreement, and to Agent at its address shown on the signature pages to the Loan Agreement, or at such other address as such party may hereafter specify by notice in accordance with this Section 8.4. Each such notice or other communication shall be effective only (a) if given by facsimile transmission, when transmitted to the applicable facsimile number, if confirmation of receipt is received; (b) if given by mail, three Business Days after deposit in the U.S. mail, with first-class postage pre-paid, addressed to the applicable address; or (c) if given by personal delivery, when duly delivered to the notice address with receipt acknowledged. Any written notice or other communication that is not sent in conformity with the foregoing provisions shall nevertheless be effective on the date actually received by the noticed party. Any notice received by Borrower shall be deemed received by Guarantor. Electronic and voice mail may not be used as effective notice hereunder.
 
8.5. Credit Inquiries. Guarantor hereby authorizes Agent and Lenders (but they shall have no obligation) to respond to usual and customary credit inquiries from third parties concerning Guarantor or any Subsidiary of Guarantor.
 
8.6. Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of hereof shall be interpreted in such manner as to be valid under Applicable Law. If any provision is found to be invalid under Applicable Law, it shall be ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity and the remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
 
8.7. Cumulative Effect; Conflict of Terms.The provisions of this Agreement and the other the Loan Documents are cumulative. The parties acknowledge that the Loan Documents may use several limitations, tests or measurements to regulate similar matters, and they agree that these are cumulative and that each must be performed as provided. Except as otherwise provided in another Loan Document (by specific reference to the applicable provision of this Agreement), if any provision contained herein is in direct conflict with any provision in another Loan Document, the provision herein shall govern and control.
 
8.8. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Agreement shall become effective when Agent has received counterparts bearing the signatures of all parties hereto. Delivery of a signature page of any Loan Document by telecopy shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of such agreement.
 
8.9. Entire Agreement. Time is of the essence of the Loan Documents. The Loan Documents constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.
 
8.10 No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility. In connection with all aspects of each transaction contemplated by any Loan Document, Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that (a)(i) the credit facility evidenced by the Loan Documents and any related arranging or other services by Agent, any Lender, any of their Affiliates or any arranger are arm’s-length commercial transactions between Borrower and Guarantor; (ii) Guarantor has consulted its own legal, accounting, regulatory and tax advisors to the extent they have deemed appropriate; and (iii) Guarantor is capable of evaluating and understanding, and does understand and accept, the terms, risks and conditions of the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents; (b) each of Agent, Lenders, their Affiliates and any arranger is and has been acting solely as a principal in connection with this credit facility, is not the financial advisor, agent or fiduciary for Borrower, Guarantor, any of their Affiliates or any other Person, and has no obligation with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents except as expressly set forth therein; and (c) Agent, Lenders, their Affiliates and any arranger may be engaged in a broad range of transactions that involve interests that differ from Borrower, Guarantor and their Affiliates, and have no obligation to disclose any of such interests to Borrower, Guarantor or their Affiliates. To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, Guarantor hereby waives and releases any claims that it may have against Agent, Lenders, their Affiliates and any arranger with respect to any breach or alleged breach of agency or fiduciary duty in connection with any aspect of any transaction contemplated by a Loan Document.

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8.11. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES (BUT GIVING EFFECT TO FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO NATIONAL BANKS).
 
8.12. Consent to Forum; Arbitration.  
 
8.12.1. Forum. GRANTOR HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT SITTING IN OR WITH JURISDICTION OVER LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, IN ANY PROCEEDING OR DISPUTE RELATING IN ANY WAY TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND AGREES THAT ANY SUCH PROCEEDING SHALL BE BROUGHT BY IT SOLELY IN ANY SUCH COURT. GRANTOR IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL CLAIMS, OBJECTIONS AND DEFENSES THAT IT MAY HAVE REGARDING SUCH COURT’S PERSONAL OR SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION, VENUE OR INCONVENIENT FORUM. EACH PARTY HERETO IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO SERVICE OF PROCESS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR NOTICES IN SECTION 8.3. Nothing herein shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against Guarantor in any other court, nor limit the right of any party to serve process in any other manner permitted by Applicable Law. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to preclude enforcement by Agent of any judgment or order obtained in any forum or jurisdiction.
 
8.12.2 Arbitration. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, any controversy or claim among the parties relating in any way to any Guarantied Obligations or Loan Documents, including any alleged tort, shall at the request of any party hereto be determined by binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the United States Arbitration Act (Title 9 U.S. Code). Arbitration proceedings will be determined in accordance with the Act, the then-current rules and procedures for the arbitration of financial services disputes of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), and the terms of this Section 8.12.2. In the event of any inconsistency, the terms of this Section 8.12.2 shall control. If AAA is unwilling or unable to serve as the provider of arbitration or to enforce any provision of this Section 8.12.2, Agent may designate another arbitration organization with similar procedures to serve as the provider of arbitration. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Los Angeles or Pasadena, California. The arbitration hearing shall commence within 90 days of the arbitration demand and close within 90 days thereafter. The arbitration award must be issued within 30 days after close of the hearing (subject to extension by the arbitrator for up to 60 days upon a showing of good cause), and shall include a concise written statement of reasons for the award. The arbitrator shall give effect to applicable statutes of limitation in determining any controversy or claim, and for these purposes, service on AAA under applicable AAA rules of a notice of claim is the equivalent of the filing of a lawsuit. Any dispute concerning this Section 8.12.2 or whether a controversy or claim is arbitrable shall be determined by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have the power to award legal fees to the extent provided by this Agreement. Judgment upon an arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuant to a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief. No controversy or claim shall be submitted to arbitration without the consent of all parties if, at the time of the proposed submission, such controversy or claim relates to an obligation secured by Real Estate, but if all parties do not consent to submission of such a controversy or claim to arbitration, it shall be determined as provided in the next sentence. At the request of any party, a controversy or claim that is not submitted to arbitration as provided above shall be determined by judicial reference; and if such an election is made, the parties shall designate to the court a referee or referees selected under the auspices of the AAA in the same manner as arbitrators are selected in AAA sponsored proceedings and the presiding referee of the panel (or the referee if there is a single referee) shall be an active attorney or retired judge; and judgment upon the award rendered by such referee or referees shall be entered in the court in which proceeding was commenced. None of the foregoing provisions of this Section 8.12.2 shall limit the right of Agent or Lenders to exercise self-help remedies, such as setoff, foreclosure or sale of any Collateral or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after or during any arbitration proceeding. The exercise of a remedy does not waive the right of any party to resort to arbitration or reference. At Agent’s option, foreclosure under a Mortgage may be accomplished either by exercise of power of sale thereunder or by judicial foreclosure.

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8.13 Waivers by Guarantor. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, GRANTOR WAIVES (A) THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY (WHICH AGENT AND EACH LENDER HEREBY ALSO WAIVES) IN ANY PROCEEDING OR DISPUTE OF ANY KIND RELATING IN ANY WAY TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS, GUARANTIED OBLIGATIONS OR COLLATERAL; (B) PRESENTMENT, DEMAND, PROTEST, NOTICE OF PRESENTMENT, DEFAULT, NON-PAYMENT, MATURITY, RELEASE, COMPROMISE, SETTLEMENT, EXTENSION OR RENEWAL OF ANY COMMERCIAL PAPER, ACCOUNTS, DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS, CHATTEL PAPER AND GUARANTIES AT ANY TIME HELD BY AGENT ON WHICH GRANTOR MAY IN ANY WAY BE LIABLE, AND HEREBY RATIFIES ANYTHING AGENT MAY DO IN THIS REGARD; (C) NOTICE PRIOR TO TAKING POSSESSION OR CONTROL OF ANY COLLATERAL; (D) ANY BOND OR SECURITY THAT MIGHT BE REQUIRED BY A COURT PRIOR TO ALLOWING AGENT TO EXERCISE ANY RIGHTS OR REMEDIES; (E) THE BENEFIT OF ALL VALUATION, APPRAISEMENT AND EXEMPTION LAWS; (F) ANY CLAIM AGAINST AGENT OR ANY LENDER, ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (AS OPPOSED TO DIRECT OR ACTUAL DAMAGES) IN ANY WAY RELATING TO ANY ENFORCEMENT ACTION, GUARANTIED OBLIGATIONS, LOAN DOCUMENTS OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING THERETO; AND (G) NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE HEREOF. Guarantor acknowledges that the foregoing waivers are a material inducement to Agent and Lenders entering into the Loan Agreement and that Agent and Lenders are relying upon the foregoing in their dealings with Guarantor. Guarantor has reviewed the foregoing waivers with its legal counsel and has knowingly and voluntarily waived its jury trial and other rights following consultation with legal counsel. In the event of litigation, this Agreement may be filed as a written consent to a trial by the court.
 
8.14. Advice of Counsel. Guarantor acknowledges that it has either obtained the advice of counsel or has had the opportunity to obtain such advice in connection with the terms and provisions of this Continuing Guaranty.
 
8.15. Patriot Act Notice. Agent and Lenders hereby notify Guarantor that pursuant to the requirements of the Patriot Act, Agent and Lenders are required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies Guarantor, including its legal name, address, tax ID number and other information that will allow Agent and Lenders to identify it in accordance with the Patriot Act. Agent and Lenders will also require information regarding each personal guarantor, if any, and may require information regarding Guarantor’s management and owners, such as legal name, address, social security number and date of birth.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Continuing Guaranty has been executed and delivered as of the date set forth above.
 
GUARANTOR:
   
SPORT CHALET VALUE SERVICES, LLC,
a Virginia limited liability company
   
By:
/s/ Howard Kaminsky  
Name:
Howard Kaminsky
Title:
Manager

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Exhibit A
Form of Security Agreement

SECURITY AGREEMENT
 
This SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated as of June 20, 2008, among SPORT CHALET VALUE SERVICES, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company (“Grantor”) and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., a national banking association, as agent for the Lenders (“Agent”) in connection with the Guaranty described below.

R E C I T A L S:

WHEREAS, SPORT CHALET, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Borrower”), is indebted to Agent and Secured Parties pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of even date herewith (as amended, restated, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”); and
 
WHEREAS, Grantor is an Obligated Party and has guaranteed the payment and performance of Borrower’s obligations to Agent and Secured Parties under the Loan Agreement pursuant to that certain Secured Continuing Guaranty of even date herewith (the “Guaranty”); and
 
WHEREAS, the parties wish to provide for the terms and conditions upon which Grantor’s liabilities under the Guaranty shall be secured by the Collateral (as defined below); and
 
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made to secure the obligations of Grantor under the Guaranty and in consideration of advances, credit or other financial accommodations now or hereafter being afforded to Borrower by Agent and Secured Parties;
 
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
 
SECTION 1.DEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
 
1.1. Definitions.
 
Initially capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement. As used herein, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
 
Collateral: all of the property of Grantor described in Section 2 hereof, together with all other property of Grantor now or hereafter pledged to Agent to secure, either directly or indirectly, repayment of the Secured Obligations.
 
Secured Obligations: any and all of Grantor’s indebtedness and/or liabilities to Agent and Secured Parties under the Loan Agreement, the Guaranty (including the “Guarantied Obligations” as defined therein) and under this Agreement.
 
UCC: the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State of California or, when the laws of any other jurisdiction govern the perfection or enforcement of any Lien, the Uniform Commercial Code of such jurisdiction.



1.2. Uniform Commercial Code. As used herein, the following terms are defined in accordance with the UCC in effect in the State of California from time to time: “Chattel Paper”, “Commercial Tort Claim”, “Deposit Account”, “Document”, “Equipment”, “General Intangibles”, “Goods”, “Instrument”, “Investment Property”, “Letter-of-Credit Right” and “Supporting Obligation”.
 
1.3. Certain Matters of Construction. The terms “herein”, “hereof”, “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section, paragraph or subdivision. Any pronoun used shall be deemed to cover all genders. In the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, “from” means “from and including,”, “through” means “through and including,” and “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding,”. The terms “including” and “include” shall mean “including, without limitation” and, for purposes of each Loan Document, the parties agree that the rule of ejusdem generis shall not be applicable to limit any provision. Section titles appear as a matter of convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation hereof. All references to (a) laws or statutes include all related rules, regulations, interpretations, amendments and successor provisions; (b) any document, instrument or agreement include any amendments, waivers and other modifications, extensions or renewals (to the extent permitted hereby); (c) any section mean, unless the context otherwise requires, a section of this Agreement; (d) any exhibits or schedules mean, unless the context otherwise requires, exhibits and schedules attached hereto, which are hereby incorporated by reference; (e) any Person include successors and assigns; (f) time of day mean time of day at Agent’s notice address under the Loan Agreement; or (g) unless otherwise specified herein, discretion of Agent means the sole and absolute discretion of Agent. Grantor shall have the burden of establishing any alleged negligence, misconduct or lack of good faith by Agent or any other Secured Party hereunder. No provision hereof shall be construed against any party by reason of such party having, or being deemed to have, drafted the provision.
 
SECTION 2. COLLATERAL
 
2.1. Grant of Security Interest. To secure the prompt payment and performance of all Secured Obligations, Grantor hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a continuing security interest in and Lien upon all Property of Grantor, including all of the following Property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, and wherever located:
 
(a) all Accounts;
 
(b) all Chattel Paper, including electronic chattel paper;
 
(c) all Commercial Tort Claims;
 
(d) all Deposit Accounts;
 
(e) all Documents;
 
(f) all General Intangibles, including Intellectual Property;
 
(g) all Goods, including Inventory, Equipment and fixtures;
 
(h) all Instruments;
 
(i) all Investment Property;

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(j) all Letter-of-Credit Rights;
 
(k) all Supporting Obligations;
 
(l) all cash and other monies, whether or not in the possession or under the control of Agent, a Lender, or a bailee or Affiliate of Agent or a Lender, including any Cash Collateral;
 
(m) all accessions to, substitutions for, and all replacements, products, and cash and non-cash proceeds of the foregoing, including proceeds of and unearned premiums with respect to insurance policies, and claims against any Person for loss, damage or destruction of any Collateral; and
 
(n) all books and records (including customer lists, files, correspondence, tapes, computer programs, print-outs and computer records) pertaining to the foregoing.
 
2.2. Lien on Deposit Accounts. To further secure the prompt payment and performance of all Secured Obligations, Grantor hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a continuing security interest in and Lien upon all amounts credited to any Deposit Account of Grantor, including any sums in any blocked accounts or in any accounts into which such sums are swept. Grantor authorizes and directs each bank or other depository to deliver to Agent, on a daily basis during the continuation of an Event of Default, all balances in each Deposit Account maintained by Grantor with such depository for application to the Secured Obligations then outstanding. Grantor irrevocably appoints Agent as Grantor’s attorney-in-fact to collect such balances to the extent any such delivery is not so made.
 
2.3. Other Collateral.
 
2.3.1. Commercial Tort Claims. Grantor shall promptly notify Agent in writing if Grantor has a Commercial Tort Claim (other than, as long as no Default or Event of Default exists, a Commercial Tort Claim for less than $100,000) and, upon Agent’s request, shall promptly take such actions as Agent deems appropriate to confer upon Agent (for the benefit of Secured Parties) a duly perfected, first priority Lien upon such claim.
 
2.3.2. Certain After-Acquired Collateral. Grantor shall promptly notify Agent in writing if, after the Closing Date, Grantor obtains any interest in any Collateral consisting of Deposit Accounts, Chattel Paper, Documents, Instruments, Intellectual Property, Investment Property or Letter-of-Credit Rights and, upon Agent’s request, shall promptly take such actions as Agent deems appropriate to effect Agent’s duly perfected, first priority Lien upon such Collateral, including obtaining any appropriate possession, control agreement or Lien Waiver. If any Collateral is in the possession of a third party, at Agent’s request, Grantor shall obtain an acknowledgment that such third party holds the Collateral for the benefit of Agent.
 
2.3.3. No Assumption of Liability. The Lien on Collateral granted hereunder is given as security only and shall not subject Agent or any Lender to, or in any way modify, any obligation or liability of Grantor relating to any Collateral.

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2.4. Further Assurances. Promptly upon request, Grantor shall deliver such instruments, assignments, title certificates, or other documents or agreements, and shall take such actions, as Agent deems appropriate under Applicable Law to evidence or perfect its Lien on any Collateral, or otherwise to give effect to the intent of this Agreement. Grantor authorizes Agent to file any financing statement that indicates the Collateral as “all assets” or “all personal property” of Grantor, or words to similar effect, and ratifies any action taken by Agent before the Closing Date to effect or perfect its Lien on any Collateral.
 
2.5. Foreign Subsidiary Stock. Notwithstanding Section 2.1, not more than 65% of the voting stock of any Foreign Subsidiary and 100% of all non-voting stock (if any) of each Foreign Subsidiary shall be included in the Collateral.
 
SECTION 3. COLLATERAL ADMINISTRATION
 
3.1. Administration of Accounts.
 
3.1.1 Records and Schedules of Accounts. Grantor shall keep accurate and complete records of its Accounts, including all payments and collections thereon, and shall submit to Agent upon request such reports thereon in form satisfactory to Agent.
 
3.1.2. Taxes. If an Account of Grantor includes a charge for any Taxes, Agent is authorized, in its discretion, to pay the amount thereof to the proper taxing authority for the account of Grantor and add such amounts to the Secured Obligations; provided, however, that neither Agent nor Lenders shall be liable for any Taxes that may be due from Grantor or with respect to any Collateral.
 
3.2. Administration of Inventory.
 
3.2.1. Records and Reports of Inventory. Grantor shall keep accurate and complete records of its Inventory, including costs and daily withdrawals and additions, and shall submit to Agent, upon request, inventory and reconciliation reports in form satisfactory to Agent, on such periodic basis as Agent may request. Upon request of Agent from time to time, Grantor shall conduct a physical Inventory count, and shall provide to Agent a report based on such Inventory count promptly upon completion thereof, together with such supporting information as Agent may reasonably request. Agent may participate in and observe each such count.
 
3.2.2. Acquisition, Sale and Maintenance. Grantor shall take all steps to assure that all Inventory produced by or under the direction or control of Borrower or its Subsidiaries is produced in accordance with Applicable Law, including the FLSA. Grantor shall not acquire or accept any Inventory that is known to it to have been produced in violation of Applicable Law, including the FLSA. Grantor shall not sell any Inventory on consignment or approval or any other basis under which the customer may return or require Borrower to repurchase such Inventory (excepting Grantor’s retail policies, or intercompany policies between Grantor and Borrower with respect to Borrower’s retail policies, concerning the return of purchases of Inventory). Grantor shall use, store and maintain all Inventory with reasonable care and caution, in accordance with applicable standards of any insurance and in conformity with all Applicable Law, and shall make current rent payments (within applicable grace periods provided for in leases) at all locations where any Collateral is located (other than such locations for which Borrower is the lessee).
 
3.3 Administration of Equipment.
 
3.3.1 Records and Schedules of Equipment. Grantor shall keep accurate and complete records of its Equipment, including kind, quality, quantity, cost, acquisitions and dispositions thereof. Promptly upon the request of Agent, Grantor shall submit to Agent a current schedule thereof, in form satisfactory to Agent. Promptly upon request, Grantor shall deliver to Agent evidence of its ownership or interests in any Equipment.

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3.3.2. Dispositions of Equipment. Grantor shall not sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any Equipment, without the prior written consent of Agent, other than (a) a Permitted Asset Disposition; and (b) replacement of Equipment that is worn, damaged or obsolete with Equipment of like function and value, if the replacement Equipment is acquired substantially contemporaneously with such disposition and is free of Liens.
 
3.3.3. Condition of Equipment. Grantor represents that its Equipment is in good operating condition and repair, and all necessary replacements and repairs have been made so that the value and operating efficiency of the Equipment is preserved at all times, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Grantor shall ensure that the Equipment is mechanically and structurally sound, and capable of performing the functions for which it was designed, in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
 
3.4. Administration of Deposit Accounts. Grantor shall take all actions necessary to establish Agent’s control of each Deposit Account (other than an account exclusively used for payroll, payroll taxes or employee benefits, or an account containing not more that $10,000 at any time). Grantor shall be the sole account holder of each Deposit Account and shall not allow any other Person (other than Agent) to have control over a Deposit Account or any Property deposited therein.
 
3.5. General Provisions.
 
3.5.1. Location of Collateral. All tangible items of Collateral, other than Inventory in transit, shall at all times be kept by Grantor at the business locations set forth on the schedules to the Loan Agreement, except that Grantor may (a) make sales or other dispositions of Collateral in accordance with the Loan Agreement; (b) move Equipment between (or, upon purchase, to) business locations set forth in Disclosure Schedule 8.6.1 to the Loan Agreement; (c) permit Equipment to be in transit to and from, and in possession of, any Person in the business of repairing or maintaining such Equipment for the purpose of maintenance and repair in the Ordinary Course of Business; and (d) move Collateral to another location in the United States, upon 30 Business Days prior written notice to Agent.
 
3.5.2. Insurance of Collateral; Condemnation Proceeds.
 
(a) Grantor shall maintain insurance with respect to the Collateral, covering casualty, hazard, public liability, theft, malicious mischief, flood and other risks, in amounts, with endorsements and with insurers (with a Best Rating of at least A7, unless otherwise approved by Agent) satisfactory to Agent. All proceeds under each policy shall be payable to Agent. From time to time upon request, Grantor shall deliver to Agent the originals or certified copies of its insurance policies and updated flood plain searches. Unless Grantor shall agree otherwise, each policy shall include satisfactory endorsements (i) showing Agent as sole loss payee or additional insured, as appropriate; (ii) requiring 30 days prior written notice to Agent in the event of cancellation of the policy for any reason whatsoever; and (iii) specifying that the interest of Agent shall not be impaired or invalidated by any act or neglect of Grantor or the owner of the Property, nor by the occupation of the premises for purposes more hazardous than are permitted by the policy. If Grantor fails to provide and pay for any insurance, Agent may, at its option, but shall not be required to, procure the insurance and charge Grantor therefor. Grantor agrees to deliver to Agent, promptly as rendered, copies of all reports made to insurance companies. While no Event of Default exists, Grantor may settle, adjust or compromise any insurance claim, as long as the proceeds are delivered to Agent. If an Event of Default exists, only Agent shall be authorized to settle, adjust and compromise such claims.

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(b) Any proceeds of insurance (other than proceeds from workers’ compensation or D&O insurance) and any awards arising from condemnation of any Collateral shall be paid to Agent for application to the Secured Obligations in accordance with the Loan Agreement.
 
(c) If requested by Grantor in writing within 15 days after Agent’s receipt of any insurance proceeds or condemnation awards relating to any loss or destruction of Collateral, such proceeds will be returned to Grantor as long as no Default or Event of Default exists or would result therefrom.
 
3.5.3. Protection of Collateral. All expenses of protecting, storing, warehousing, insuring, handling, maintaining and shipping any Collateral, all Taxes payable with respect to any Collateral (including any sale thereof), and all other payments required to be made by Agent to any Person to realize upon any Collateral, shall be borne and paid by Grantor. Agent shall not be liable or responsible in any way for the safekeeping of any Collateral, for any loss or damage thereto (except for reasonable care in its custody while Collateral is in Agent’s actual possession), for any diminution in the value thereof, or for any act or default of any warehouseman, carrier, forwarding agency or other Person whatsoever, but the same shall be at Grantor’s sole risk.
 
3.5.4. Defense of Title to Collateral. Grantor shall at all times defend its title to Collateral and Agent’s Liens therein against all Persons, claims and demands whatsoever, except Permitted Liens.
 
3.6. Power of Attorney. Grantor hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints Agent (and all Persons designated by Agent) as Grantor’s true and lawful attorney (and agent-in-fact) for the purposes provided in this Section 3.6. Agent, or Agent’s designee, may, without notice and in either its or Grantor’s name, but at the cost and expense of Grantor:
 
(a) Endorse Grantor’s name on any Payment Item or other proceeds of Collateral (including proceeds of insurance) that come into Agent’s possession or control; and
 
(b) During the continuation of an Event of Default, (i) notify any Account Debtors of the assignment of their Accounts, demand and enforce payment of Accounts, by legal proceedings or otherwise, and generally exercise any rights and remedies with respect to Accounts; (ii) settle, adjust, modify, compromise, discharge or release any Accounts or other Collateral, or any legal proceedings brought to collect Accounts or Collateral; (iii) sell or assign any Accounts and other Collateral upon such terms, for such amounts and at such times as Agent deems advisable; (iv) take control, in any manner, of any proceeds of Collateral; (v) prepare, file and sign Grantor’s name to a proof of claim or other document in a bankruptcy of an Account Debtor, or to any notice, assignment or satisfaction of Lien or similar document; (vi) receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to Grantor, and notify postal authorities to change the address for delivery thereof to such address as Agent may designate; (vii) endorse any Chattel Paper, Document, Instrument, invoice, freight bill, bill of lading, or similar document or agreement relating to any Accounts, Inventory or other Collateral; (viii) use Grantor’s stationery and sign its name to verifications of Accounts and notices to Account Debtors; (ix) use the information recorded on or contained in any data processing equipment and computer hardware and software relating to any Collateral; (x) make and adjust claims under policies of insurance; (xi) take any proper action as may be necessary or appropriate to obtain payment under any letter of credit or banker’s acceptance for which Grantor is a beneficiary; and (xii) take all other actions as Agent deems appropriate to fulfill Grantor’s obligations under the Loan Documents.

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SECTION 4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
 
4.1. General Representations and Warranties. To induce Agent to enter into the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, Grantor represents and warrants that:
 
4.1.1. Corporate Names; Locations. During the five years preceding the Closing Date, except as shown on the schedules to the Loan Agreement, Grantor has not been known as or used any corporate, fictitious or trade names, has been the surviving corporation of a merger or combination, or has acquired any substantial part of the assets of any Person. The chief executive offices and other places of business of Grantor are shown on the schedules to the Loan Agreement. During the five years preceding the Closing Date, Grantor has not had any other office or place of business, except as shown on the schedules to the Loan Agreement.
 
4.1.2. Title to Properties; Priority of Liens. Grantor has good and marketable title to (or valid leasehold interests in) all of its Real Estate, and good title to all of its personal Property, including all Property reflected in any financial statements delivered to Agent or Lenders, in each case free of Liens except Permitted Liens. Grantor has paid and discharged all lawful claims that, if unpaid, could become a Lien on its Properties, other than Permitted Liens. All Liens of Agent in the Collateral are duly perfected, first priority Liens, subject only to Permitted Liens that are expressly allowed to have priority over Agent’s Liens.
 
4.1.3. Representations and Warranties in Loan Agreement Incorporated. Without limiting any of the foregoing representations and warranties, Grantor represents and warrants that each of the representations and warranties set forth in the Loan Agreement to the extent applicable to Grantor are true, correct and complete as written.
 
4.2. Complete Disclosure. No Loan Document contains any untrue statement of a material fact regarding Grantor or its properties, nor fails to disclose any material fact regarding Grantor or its properties necessary to make the statements contained therein not materially misleading. There is no fact or circumstance that Grantor has failed to disclose to Agent in writing that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
SECTION 5. COVENANTS
 
5.1. Affirmative Covenants. Until the Full Payment of all Secured Obligations, Grantor shall:
 
5.1.1. Inspections; Appraisals. Permit Agent from time to time, subject (except when a Default or Event of Default exists) to reasonable notice and normal business hours, to visit and inspect the Properties of Grantor, inspect, audit and make extracts from Grantor’s books and records, and discuss with its officers, employees, agents, advisors and independent accountants Grantor’s or its Subsidiary’s business, financial condition, assets, prospects and results of operations. Lenders may participate in any such visit or inspection, at their own expense. Neither Agent nor any Lender shall have any duty to Grantor or any other Obligated Party to make any inspection, nor to share any results of any inspection, appraisal or report with Grantor or any other Obligated Party. Grantor acknowledges that all inspections, appraisals and reports are prepared by Agent and Lenders for their purposes, and Grantor shall not be entitled to rely upon them.

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5.1.2. Landlord and Storage Agreements. Upon request, provide Agent with copies of all existing agreements, and promptly after execution thereof provide Agent with copies of all future agreements, between Grantor and any landlord, warehouseman, processor, shipper, bailee or other Person that owns any premises at which any Collateral may be kept or that otherwise may possess or handle any Collateral.
 
5.1.3. Licenses. Keep each License affecting any Collateral (including the manufacture, distribution or disposition of Inventory) or any other material Property of Grantor and Grantor’s Subsidiaries in full force and effect; promptly notify Agent of any proposed modification to any such License, or entry into any new License, in each case at least 30 days prior to its effective date; pay all Royalties when due; and notify Agent of any default or breach asserted by any Person to have occurred under any License.
 
5.1.4. Negative Covenants. Until the Full Payment of all Secured Obligations, Grantor shall not, and shall cause each Subsidiary of Grantor not to:
 
5.1.5. Permitted Liens. Create or suffer to exist any Lien upon any of its Property, except Permitted Liens.
 
5.1.6. Negative Covenants in Loan Agreement Incorporated. Without limiting the foregoing, Grantor agrees to refrain from taking any action that it has agreed not to take or that Borrower has agreed not to permit Grantor to take pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement.
 
SECTION 6. EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES ON DEFAULT
 
6.1. Events of Default. Any “Event of Default” as defined in the Loan Agreement shall be an “Event of Default” hereunder.
 
6.2. Remedies upon Default. If an Event of Default described in Section 11.1(j) of the Loan Agreement occurs with respect to Grantor, then to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, all Secured Obligations shall become automatically due and payable by Grantor, without any action by Agent or notice of any kind. In addition, or if any other Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Agent may in its discretion (and shall upon written direction of Required Lenders) do any one or more of the following from time to time:
 
(a) declare any Secured Obligations immediately due and payable, whereupon they shall be due and payable without diligence, presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind, including notice of intent to accelerate and notice of acceleration, all of which are hereby waived by Grantor to the fullest extent permitted by law;
 
(b) exercise any default rights or remedies afforded under the Loan Agreement, any other Loan Document, or any other agreement, by law, at equity or otherwise, including the rights and remedies of a secured party under the UCC. Such rights and remedies include the rights to (i) take possession of any Collateral; (ii) require Grantor to assemble Collateral, at Grantor’s expense, and make it available to Agent at a place designated by Agent; (iii) enter any premises where Collateral is located and store Collateral on such premises until sold (and if the premises are owned or leased by Grantor, Grantor agrees not to charge for such storage); and (iv) sell or otherwise dispose of any Collateral in its then condition, or after any further manufacturing or processing thereof, at public or private sale, with such notice as may be required by Applicable Law, in lots or in bulk, at such locations, all as Agent, in its discretion, deems advisable. Grantor agrees that 10 days notice of any proposed sale or other disposition of Collateral by Agent shall be reasonable. Agent shall have the right to conduct such sales on Grantor’s premises, without charge, and such sales may be adjourned from time to time in accordance with Applicable Law. Agent shall have the right to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any Collateral for cash, credit or any combination thereof, and Agent may purchase any Collateral at public or, if permitted by law, private sale and, in lieu of actual payment of the purchase price, may set off the amount of such price against the Secured Obligations.

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6.3. License. Agent is hereby granted an irrevocable, non-exclusive license or other right to use, license or sub-license (without payment of royalty or other compensation to any Person) any or all Intellectual Property of Grantor, computer hardware and software, trade secrets, brochures, customer lists, promotional and advertising materials, labels, packaging materials and other Property, in advertising for sale, marketing, selling, collecting, completing manufacture of, or otherwise exercising any rights or remedies with respect to, any Collateral. Grantor’s rights and interests under Intellectual Property shall inure to Agent’s benefit.
 
6.4. Setoff. At any time during an Event of Default, Agent, Issuing Bank, Lenders, and any of their Affiliates are authorized, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final, in whatever currency) at any time held and other obligations (in whatever currency) at any time owing by Agent, Issuing Bank, such Lender or such Affiliate to or for the credit or the account of Grantor against any Secured Obligations, irrespective of whether or not Agent, Issuing Bank, such Lender or such Affiliate shall have made any demand under this Agreement or any other Loan Document and although such Secured Obligations may be contingent or unmatured or are owed to a branch or office of Agent, Issuing Bank, such Lender or such Affiliate different from the branch or office holding such deposit or obligated on such indebtedness. The rights of Agent, Issuing Bank, each Lender and each such Affiliate under this Section 6.4 are in addition to other rights and remedies (including other rights of setoff) that such Person may have.
 
6.5. Remedies Cumulative; No Waiver.
 
6.5.1. Cumulative Rights. All covenants, conditions, provisions, warranties, guaranties, indemnities and other undertakings of Borrower, Grantor and each other Obligated Party contained in the Loan Documents are cumulative and not in derogation or substitution of each other. In particular, the rights and remedies of Agent and Lenders are cumulative, may be exercised at any time and from time to time, concurrently or in any order, and shall not be exclusive of any other rights or remedies that Agent and Lenders may have, whether under any agreement, by law, at equity or otherwise.
 
6.5.2. Waivers. The failure or delay of Agent or any Lender to require strict performance by Grantor with any terms of the Loan Documents, or to exercise any rights or remedies with respect to Collateral or otherwise, shall not operate as a waiver thereof nor as establishment of a course of dealing. All rights and remedies shall continue in full force and effect until Full Payment of all Secured Obligations. No modification of any terms of any Loan Documents (including any waiver thereof) shall be effective, unless such modification is specifically provided in a writing directed to Grantor and executed by Agent or the requisite Lenders, and such modification shall be applicable only to the matter specified. No waiver of any Default or Event of Default shall constitute a waiver of any other Default or Event of Default that may exist at such time, unless expressly stated. If Agent or any Lender accepts performance by Grantor under any Loan Documents in a manner other than that specified therein, or during any Default or Event of Default, or if Agent or any Lender shall delay or exercise any right or remedy under any Loan Documents, such acceptance, delay or exercise shall not operate to waive any Default or Event of Default nor to preclude exercise of any other right or remedy.

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SECTION 7. MISCELLANEOUS
 
7.1. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Grantor and Agent and their respective successors and assigns, except that Grantor shall not have the right to assign its rights or delegate its obligations under any Loan Documents.
 
7.2. Amendments. No modification of this Agreement shall be effective without the prior written agreement of Agent and Grantor.
 
7.3. Indemnity. GRANTOR SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE INDEMNITEES AGAINST ANY CLAIMS THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST ANY INDEMNITEE, INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF AN INDEMNITEE. In no event shall Grantor have any obligation hereunder to indemnify or hold harmless an Indemnitee with respect to a Claim that is determined in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to result from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee.
 
7.4. Notices and Communications. All notices and other communications by or to a party hereto shall be in writing and shall be given to Grantor, at Borrower’s address shown on the signature pages to the Loan Agreement, and to Agent at its address shown on the signature pages to the Loan Agreement, or at such other address as such party may hereafter specify by notice in accordance with this Section 7.4. Each such notice or other communication shall be effective only (a) if given by facsimile transmission, when transmitted to the applicable facsimile number, if confirmation of receipt is received; (b) if given by mail, three Business Days after deposit in the U.S. mail, with first-class postage pre-paid, addressed to the applicable address; or (c) if given by personal delivery, when duly delivered to the notice address with receipt acknowledged. Any written notice or other communication that is not sent in conformity with the foregoing provisions shall nevertheless be effective on the date actually received by the noticed party. Any notice received by Borrower shall be deemed received by Grantor. Electronic and voice mail may not be used as effective notice hereunder.
 
7.5. Performance of Secured Obligations. Agent may, in its discretion at any time and from time to time, at Grantor’s expense, pay any amount or do any act required of Grantor hereunder or otherwise lawfully requested by Agent to (a) enforce any Loan Documents or collect any Secured Obligations; (b) protect, insure, maintain or realize upon any Collateral; or (c) defend or maintain the validity or priority of Agent’s Liens in any Collateral, including any payment of a judgment, insurance premium, warehouse charge, finishing or processing charge, or landlord claim, or any discharge of a Lien. All payments, costs and expenses (including Extraordinary Expenses) of Agent under this Section 7.5 shall be reimbursed to Agent by Grantor, on demand, with interest from the date incurred to the date of payment thereof at the Default Rate applicable to Base Rate Revolver Loans. Any payment made or action taken by Agent under this Section 7.5 shall be without prejudice to any right to assert an Event of Default or to exercise any other rights or remedies under the Loan Documents.
 
7.6. Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of hereof shall be interpreted in such manner as to be valid under Applicable Law. If any provision is found to be invalid under Applicable Law, it shall be ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity and the remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.

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7.7. Cumulative Effect; Conflict of Terms. The provisions of this Agreement and the other the Loan Documents are cumulative. The parties acknowledge that the Loan Documents may use several limitations, tests or measurements to regulate similar matters, and they agree that these are cumulative and that each must be performed as provided. Except as otherwise provided in another Loan Document (by specific reference to the applicable provision of this Agreement), if any provision contained herein is in direct conflict with any provision in another Loan Document, the provision herein shall govern and control.
 
7.8. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Agreement shall become effective when Agent has received counterparts bearing the signatures of all parties hereto. Delivery of a signature page of any Loan Document by telecopy shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of such agreement.
 
7.9. Entire Agreement. Time is of the essence of the Loan Documents. The Loan Documents constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.
 
7.10. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES (BUT GIVING EFFECT TO FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO NATIONAL BANKS).
 
7.11. Consent to Forum; Arbitration.
 
7.11.1.Forum. GRANTOR HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT SITTING IN OR WITH JURISDICTION OVER LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, IN ANY PROCEEDING OR DISPUTE RELATING IN ANY WAY TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND AGREES THAT ANY SUCH PROCEEDING SHALL BE BROUGHT BY IT SOLELY IN ANY SUCH COURT. GRANTOR IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL CLAIMS, OBJECTIONS AND DEFENSES THAT IT MAY HAVE REGARDING SUCH COURT’S PERSONAL OR SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION, VENUE OR INCONVENIENT FORUM. EACH PARTY HERETO IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO SERVICE OF PROCESS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR NOTICES IN SECTION 7.4. Nothing herein shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against Grantor in any other court, nor limit the right of any party to serve process in any other manner permitted by Applicable Law. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to preclude enforcement by Agent of any judgment or order obtained in any forum or jurisdiction.

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7.11.2. Arbitration. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, any controversy or claim among the parties relating in any way to any Secured Obligations or Loan Documents, including any alleged tort, shall at the request of any party hereto be determined by binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the United States Arbitration Act (Title 9 U.S. Code). Arbitration proceedings will be determined in accordance with the Act, the then-current rules and procedures for the arbitration of financial services disputes of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), and the terms of this Section 7.11.2. In the event of any inconsistency, the terms of this Section 7.11.2 shall control. If AAA is unwilling or unable to serve as the provider of arbitration or to enforce any provision of this Section 7.11.2, Agent may designate another arbitration organization with similar procedures to serve as the provider of arbitration. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Los Angeles or Pasadena, California. The arbitration hearing shall commence within 90 days of the arbitration demand and close within 90 days thereafter. The arbitration award must be issued within 30 days after close of the hearing (subject to extension by the arbitrator for up to 60 days upon a showing of good cause), and shall include a concise written statement of reasons for the award. The arbitrator shall give effect to applicable statutes of limitation in determining any controversy or claim, and for these purposes, service on AAA under applicable AAA rules of a notice of claim is the equivalent of the filing of a lawsuit. Any dispute concerning this Section 7.11.2 or whether a controversy or claim is arbitrable shall be determined by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have the power to award legal fees to the extent provided by this Agreement. Judgment upon an arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuant to a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief. No controversy or claim shall be submitted to arbitration without the consent of all parties if, at the time of the proposed submission, such controversy or claim relates to an obligation secured by Real Estate, but if all parties do not consent to submission of such a controversy or claim to arbitration, it shall be determined as provided in the next sentence. At the request of any party, a controversy or claim that is not submitted to arbitration as provided above shall be determined by judicial reference; and if such an election is made, the parties shall designate to the court a referee or referees selected under the auspices of the AAA in the same manner as arbitrators are selected in AAA sponsored proceedings and the presiding referee of the panel (or the referee if there is a single referee) shall be an active attorney or retired judge; and judgment upon the award rendered by such referee or referees shall be entered in the court in which proceeding was commenced. None of the foregoing provisions of this Section 7.11.2 shall limit the right of Agent or Lenders to exercise self-help remedies, such as setoff, foreclosure or sale of any Collateral or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after or during any arbitration proceeding. The exercise of a remedy does not waive the right of any party to resort to arbitration or reference. At Agent’s option, foreclosure under a Mortgage may be accomplished either by exercise of power of sale thereunder or by judicial foreclosure.
 
7.12. Waivers by Grantor. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, GRANTOR WAIVES (A) THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY (WHICH AGENT AND EACH LENDER HEREBY ALSO WAIVES) IN ANY PROCEEDING OR DISPUTE OF ANY KIND RELATING IN ANY WAY TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS, SECURED OBLIGATIONS OR COLLATERAL; (B) PRESENTMENT, DEMAND, PROTEST, NOTICE OF PRESENTMENT, DEFAULT, NON-PAYMENT, MATURITY, RELEASE, COMPROMISE, SETTLEMENT, EXTENSION OR RENEWAL OF ANY COMMERCIAL PAPER, ACCOUNTS, DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS, CHATTEL PAPER AND GUARANTIES AT ANY TIME HELD BY AGENT ON WHICH GRANTOR MAY IN ANY WAY BE LIABLE, AND HEREBY RATIFIES ANYTHING AGENT MAY DO IN THIS REGARD; (C) NOTICE PRIOR TO TAKING POSSESSION OR CONTROL OF ANY COLLATERAL; (D) ANY BOND OR SECURITY THAT MIGHT BE REQUIRED BY A COURT PRIOR TO ALLOWING AGENT TO EXERCISE ANY RIGHTS OR REMEDIES; (E) THE BENEFIT OF ALL VALUATION, APPRAISEMENT AND EXEMPTION LAWS; (F) ANY CLAIM AGAINST AGENT OR ANY LENDER, ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (AS OPPOSED TO DIRECT OR ACTUAL DAMAGES) IN ANY WAY RELATING TO ANY ENFORCEMENT ACTION, SECURED OBLIGATIONS, LOAN DOCUMENTS OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING THERETO; AND (G) NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE HEREOF. Grantor acknowledges that the foregoing waivers are a material inducement to Agent and Lenders entering into the Loan Agreement and that Agent and Lenders are relying upon the foregoing in their dealings with Grantor. Grantor has reviewed the foregoing waivers with its legal counsel and has knowingly and voluntarily waived its jury trial and other rights following consultation with legal counsel. In the event of litigation, this Agreement may be filed as a written consent to a trial by the court.

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7.13. Advice of Counsel. Grantor acknowledges that it has either obtained the advice of counsel or has had the opportunity to obtain such advice in connection with the terms and provisions of this Continuing Guaranty.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed and delivered as of the date set forth above.
 
GRANTOR:
   
SPORT CHALET VALUE SERVICES, LLC,
a Virginia limited liability company
   
By:
/s/ Howard Kaminsky  
Name:
Howard Kaminsky
Title:
Manager



AGENT:
   
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as Agent
   
By:
/s/ Stephen King  
Name:
Stephen J. King
Title:
Vice President


EX-10.24 8 v118036_ex10-24.htm
Exhibit 10.24
WEBSITE SECURITY AGREEMENT AND POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
This WEBSITE SECURITY AGREEMENT AND POWER OF ATTORNEY (this “Agreement”) is dated as of June 20, 2008, among SPORT CHALET, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Grantor”), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., a national banking association, as administrative agent for the Lenders (“Agent”) in connection with the Loan Agreement described below.
 
R E C I T A L S:
 
WHEREAS, Grantor is indebted to Agent and Secured Parties pursuant to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of even date herewith (as amended, restated, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”); and
 
WHEREAS, the parties wish to provide for the terms and conditions upon which the Obligations shall be secured by the Website Collateral (as defined below); and
 
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made to secure the Secured Obligations (defined below) and in consideration of advances, credit or other financial accommodations now or hereafter being afforded to Grantor by Agent and Secured Parties;
 
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
 
DEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
 
1.1. Definitions. Initially capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement. As used herein, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
 
Secured Obligations: all “Obligations” (as defined in the Loan Agreement).
 
Websites: (a) all internet domain names, domain name registrations, NIC handles, IP addresses, domains, and any contract rights pertaining to any of the foregoing; and (b) all registrations, continuations, and extensions thereof.
 
1.2. Certain Matters of Construction. The terms “herein”, “hereof”, “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section, paragraph or subdivision. Any pronoun used shall be deemed to cover all genders. The terms “including” and “include” shall mean “including, without limitation” and, for purposes of each Loan Document, the parties agree that the rule of ejusdem generis shall not be applicable to limit any provision. Section titles appear as a matter of convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation hereof. All references to (a) laws or statutes include all related rules, regulations, interpretations, amendments and successor provisions; (b) any document, instrument or agreement include any amendments, waivers and other modifications, extensions or renewals (to the extent permitted hereby); (c) any section mean, unless the context otherwise requires, a section of this Agreement; (d) any exhibits or schedules mean, unless the context otherwise requires, exhibits and schedules attached hereto, which are hereby incorporated by reference; (e) any Person include successors and assigns; or (f) unless otherwise specified herein, discretion of Agent means the sole and absolute discretion of Agent. Grantor shall have the burden of establishing any alleged negligence, misconduct or lack of good faith by Agent or any other Secured Party hereunder. No provision hereof shall be construed against any party by reason of such party having, or being deemed to have, drafted the provision.
 
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SECTION 2. WEBSITE COLLATERAL
 
2.1. Grant of Security Interest in Website Collateral. Grantor hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a continuing first priority security interest in all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in, to and under the following, whether presently existing or hereafter created or acquired (collectively, the “Website Collateral”):
 
all of its Websites including those referred to on Schedule I hereto; and
 
all products and proceeds of the foregoing, including any claim by Grantor against third parties for past, present or future (i) infringement or dilution of any Website or (ii) injury to the goodwill associated with any Website.
 
2.2. Loan and Security Agreement. The security interests granted pursuant to this Agreement are granted in conjunction with the security interests granted to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, pursuant to the Loan Agreement and any security agreement delivered in connection therewith. Grantor hereby acknowledges and affirms that the rights, remedies and obligations of Agent with respect to the security interest in the Website Collateral made and granted hereby are more fully set forth in the Loan Agreement and any security agreement delivered in connection therewith, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein.
 
2.3. Authorization to Supplement. If Grantor has or obtains rights to any Websites not listed on Schedule I, the provisions of this Agreement shall automatically apply thereto. Grantor shall give prompt notice in writing to Agent with respect to any such additional Websites. Without limiting Grantor’s obligations under this Section 2.3, Grantor hereby authorizes Agent unilaterally to modify this Agreement by amending Schedule I to include any such additional Websites. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure to so modify this Agreement or amend Schedule I shall in any way affect, invalidate or detract from Agent’s continuing security interest in all Website Collateral, whether or not listed on Schedule I.
 
SECTION 3. POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
3.1. Grant of Power of Attorney. Subject to Section 3.3 below, Grantor hereby appoints and constitutes Agent its true and lawful attorney, with full power of substitution, and with full power and authority to perform the following acts on behalf of Grantor:
 
assigning, selling, licensing or otherwise disposing of all right, title and interest of Grantor in and to any of the Websites,
 
registering and filing of, or accomplishing any other formality with respect to, the Websites;
 
evidencing and perfecting Agent’s security interest in the Websites and recording, registering and filing of, or accomplishing any other formality with respect to, the foregoing; and
 
executing any and all documents, statements, certificates or other papers and taking any and all other action necessary or advisable in order to obtain the purposes described above as Agent may determine in its discretion.
 
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3.2. Irrevocability. This power of attorney is made pursuant to the Loan Agreement and is subject to the conditions thereof and may not be revoked by Grantor until the Full Payment of all Obligations.
 
3.3. Exercise of Power of Attorney. Agent may exercise the power of attorney granted herein upon the occurrence and during the continuation of a “Default” or “Event of Default” under and as defined in the Loan Agreement. Grantor acknowledges and agrees that a written statement from Agent that a “Default” or “Event of Default” exists shall be conclusive proof thereof as to third parties, including Network Solutions, LLC, relying on this power of attorney. Grantor hereby releases Network Solutions, LLC and any other third party relying on this power of attorney from any and all liability as a result of its acting upon instructions received from Agent which purport to be made pursuant to this power of attorney, even if such instructions are contrary to any instructions or demands of Grantor.
 
SECTION 4. MISCELLANEOUS
 
4.1. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives, and assigns. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one agreement and shall be considered to be a Loan Document. This Agreement, together with the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, embodies the entire agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and amends and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. This letter shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. To the extent not prohibited by applicable law, each of the parties hereto waives its right to a trial by jury, if any, in any action to enforce, defend, interpret, or otherwise concerning this letter. Without limiting the applicability of any other provision of the Loan Agreement, the terms of Sections 14.13 and 14.14 of the Loan Agreement are incorporated herein, mutatis mutandis, and shall apply to and govern this Agreement.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 
GRANTOR:
   
 
SPORT CHALET, INC.,
 
a Delaware corporation
     
 
By:
/s/ Howard Kaminsky
 
Name:
Howard Kaminsky
 
Title:
Executive Vice President and CFO

 
Signature Page


AGENT:
 
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A, as Agent
   
By:
/s/ Stephen King
Name:
Stephen J. King
Title:
Vice President
 
Signature Page


SCHEDULE I
to
WEBSITE SECURITY AGREEMENT AND POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
INTERNET DOMAIN NAME REGISTRATIONS

DOMAIN NAME
 
DOMAIN NAME
REGISTRATION DATE
 
DOMAIN NAME
EXPIRATION DATE 
Sportchalet.com
 
December 23, 1995
 
November 17, 2015
 
Schedule I

EX-10.25 9 v118036_ex10-25.htm
Exhibit 10.25
POST CLOSING AGREEMENT

This Post Closing Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into effective as of June 20, 2008 (“Closing Date”), by and among BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as a Lender and as administrative agent for the Lenders (in its capacity as administrative agent, “Agent”), SPORT CHALET, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Borrower”).

RECITALS:

A. Borrower, Lenders, and Agent are parties to that certain Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of even date herewith (as such agreement may be amended, restated, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”). Initially capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement.

B. In connection with execution and delivery of the Loan Agreement, Borrower and Agent are entering into the agreements provided hereinbelow.

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and mutual agreements herein contained and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Borrower and Agent hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENT:

1. Post Closing Deliveries or Actions. Borrower agrees to deliver, or cause to be delivered, the following items to Agent, in each case in form and substance satisfactory to Agent and its counsel, and/or cause the following to occur, in each case on or before expiration of the respective specified time periods:

(a) Stock Certificate. On or before June 27, 2008, Borrower shall have delivered to Agent a validly issued certificate representing 100% of the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of Sport Chalet Team Sales, Inc.

(b) Landlord Waivers. On or before July 20, 2008, Borrower shall have delivered to Agent a fully-executed Lien Waiver in connection with the property commonly known as One Sport Chalet Drive, La Canada, CA 91011;

(c) Sport Chalet Value Services, LLC. On or before July 30, 2008, Borrower shall have delivered to Agent satisfactory certificates of existence, good standing and tax status (as applicable) for Value Sales from each of the following jurisdictions: California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah;

(d) Cash Management. On or before August 25, 2008, Borrower shall have delivered to Agent duly executed Deposit Account Control Agreements substantially in the form of Exhibit L attached to the Loan Agreement with respect to each deposit account of the Obligated Parties, and shall have made such arrangements with respect to such deposit accounts as may be necessary to permit Bank of America, as depositary bank, to implement the terms of such Deposit Account Control Agreements;

(e) Sport Chalet Team Sales, Inc. On or before September 30, 2008, Borrower shall have (i) delivered to Agent satisfactory certificates of existence, good standing and tax status (as applicable) for Team Sales from the State of California; (ii) caused Team Sales to execute and deliver to Agent such agreements as may reasonably be required to cause Team Sales to become an Obligated Party party to the Loan Agreement, guaranty the Obligations, and grant a first priority, perfected security interest (subject only to Permitted Liens) to Agent in each of the classes of assets as Borrower has granted as Collateral as security for the Obligations; and (iii) caused counsel for Team Sales to deliver to Agent a favorable opinion covering the due authorization, execution, delivery and enforceability of foregoing documents, non-contravention and perfection of the foregoing security interests, all consistent with the opinions delivered on behalf of Borrower and Value Services on the Closing Date;

 
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(f) Landlord Waivers. On or before September 30, 2008, Borrower shall have used its commercially reasonable efforts to deliver to Agent a fully-executed Lien Waiver in connection with each of the properties listed on Exhibit A attached hereto;

(g) Assignment of Websites. On or before September 30, 2008, Borrower shall have used its commercially reasonable efforts to deliver to a fully-executed acknowledgement to the Assignment of Websites and Power of Attorney, duly executed by Network Solutions, LLC;

The failure to timely deliver any of the items in clauses (a) through (e) above or cause any of the items in clauses (a) through (e) above to occur shall constitute an Event of Default, and Agent and Lenders shall have all default rights and remedies granted to them thereunder.

The failure to timely deliver any of the items required by clause (f) above shall not constitute an Event of Default. However, upon the failure to timely deliver the items in clause (f) above, Agent may, in its sole discretion, implement or adjust the Collateral Access Reserve in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement in respect of each location for which a fully-executed Lien Waiver has not been delivered.

The failure to timely deliver the acknowledgement required by clause (g) above shall not constitute an Event of Default so long as Borrower has used its commercially reasonably efforts to obtain such acknowledgement.

2. Reliance. Borrower acknowledges that Agent and Lenders are entering into this Agreement at the request of Borrower and hereby expressly acknowledges that Agent and Lenders are relying upon Borrower’s agreement to strictly comply with the requirements of this Agreement in accordance with its terms. Nothing in this Agreement limits any rights of Agent or Lenders, or any obligations of Borrower, as provided by the Loan Documents.

3. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives, and assigns.

4. Miscellaneous. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one agreement and shall be considered to be a Loan Document. This letter, together with the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, embodies the entire agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and amends and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. This letter shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. To the extent not prohibited by applicable law, each of the parties hereto waives its right to a trial by jury, if any, in any action to enforce, defend, interpret, or otherwise concerning this letter. Without limiting the applicability of any other provision of the Loan Agreement, the terms of Sections 14.13 and 14.14 of the Loan Agreement are incorporated herein, mutatis mutandis, and shall apply to and govern this Agreement.

 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective as of the day and year first written above.

SPORT CHALET, INC.,
a Delaware corporation
   
By:
/s/ Howard Kaminsky
Name:
Howard Kaminsky
Title:
Executive Vice President and CFO
   

 
Signature Page

 

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as Agent and Lender
   
By:
/s/ Stephen King
Name:
Stephen J. King
Title:
Vice President
 
 
Signature Page

 
EX-10.26 10 v118036_ex10-26.htm
Exhibit 10.26
TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT
 
This TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated as of June 20, 2008, between SPORT CHALET, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Grantor”), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., a national banking association, as administrative agent for the Lenders (“Agent”) in connection with the Loan Agreement described below.
 
R E C I T A L S:
 
WHEREAS, Grantor is indebted to Agent and Secured Parties pursuant to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of even date herewith (as amended, restated, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”); and
 
WHEREAS, the parties wish to provide for the terms and conditions upon which the Obligations shall be secured by the Trademark Collateral (as defined below); and
 
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made to secure the Secured Obligations (defined below) and in consideration of advances, credit or other financial accommodations now or hereafter being afforded to Grantor by Agent and Secured Parties;
 
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
 
DEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
 
1.1. Definitions. Initially capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the respective meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement. As used herein, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
 
Marks: any trademarks, trade names, corporate names, company names, business names, trade styles, trade dress, service marks, logos, other source or business identifiers, designs and general intangibles of like nature, now existing or hereafter adopted or acquired, all registrations and recordings thereof and any applications in connection therewith, including registrations, recordings and applications in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States, any State thereof or any other country. 
 
Secured Obligations: all “Obligations” (as defined in the Loan Agreement).
 
Trademark License: means any written agreement, in which Grantor now holds or hereafter acquires any right, title or interest, which agreement grants any license right in and to any Trademark (whether Grantor is the licensee or the licensor thereunder) including licenses pursuant to which Grantor has obtained the exclusive right to use a trademark owned by a third party, a sublicense to use a trademark, a distribution agreement relating to goods or services covered by one or more trademarks and the right to prepare for sale, sell or advertise for sale, all of the inventory now or hereafter owned by Grantor and now or hereafter covered by such license agreements.
 
Trademarks: means any of the following in which Grantor now holds or hereafter acquires any right, title or interest: (a) all Marks; (b) any reissues, extensions or renewals of any Marks, (c) the goodwill of the business symbolized by or associated with the Marks, (d) all domain names, (e) all means of manufacturing goods or offering services covered by the Marks, including trade secrets, formulas, recipes, customer lists, manufacturing processes, molds, designs, plans and prototypes, (f) any income, royalties, damages, claims and payments now and hereafter due and/or payable with respect to the Marks, including payments under all licenses entered into in connection with the Marks and damages, claims, payments and recoveries for past, present or future infringement and (g) any rights to sue for past, present and future infringements of the Marks.
 
 
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1.2. Certain Matters of Construction. The terms “herein”, “hereof”, “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section, paragraph or subdivision. Any pronoun used shall be deemed to cover all genders. The terms “including” and “include” shall mean “including, without limitation” and, for purposes of each Loan Document, the parties agree that the rule of ejusdem generis shall not be applicable to limit any provision. Section titles appear as a matter of convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation hereof. All references to (a) laws or statutes include all related rules, regulations, interpretations, amendments and successor provisions; (b) any document, instrument or agreement include any amendments, waivers and other modifications, extensions or renewals (to the extent permitted hereby); (c) any section mean, unless the context otherwise requires, a section of this Agreement; (d) any exhibits or schedules mean, unless the context otherwise requires, exhibits and schedules attached hereto, which are hereby incorporated by reference; (e) any Person include successors and assigns; or (f) unless otherwise specified herein, discretion of Agent means the sole and absolute discretion of Agent. Grantor shall have the burden of establishing any alleged negligence, misconduct or lack of good faith by Agent or any other Secured Party hereunder. No provision hereof shall be construed against any party by reason of such party having, or being deemed to have, drafted the provision.
 
SECTION 2. TRADEMARK COLLATERAL
 
2.1. Grant of Security Interest in Trademark Collateral. Grantor hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a continuing first priority security interest in all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in, to and under the following, whether presently existing or hereafter created or acquired (collectively, the “Trademark Collateral”):
 
(a)all of its Trademarks and Trademark Licenses to which it is a party including those referred to on Schedule I hereto; and
 
(b)all products and proceeds of the foregoing, including any claim by Grantor against third parties for past, present or future (i) infringement or dilution of any Trademark or Trademark licensed under any Trademark License or (ii) injury to the goodwill associated with any Trademark or any Trademark licensed under any Trademark License.
 
2.2. Intent-to-Use Applications. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in Section 2.1 above, or in the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document, the Trademark Collateral shall not include any intent-to-use United States trademark application for which an amendment to allege use or statement of use has not been filed under 15 U.S.C § 1051(c) or 15 U.S.C § 1051(d), respectively, or, if filed, has not been deemed in conformance with 15 U.S.C § 1051(a) or examined and accepted, respectively, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
 
2.3. Loan and Security Agreement. The security interests granted pursuant to this Agreement are granted in conjunction with the security interests granted to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, pursuant to the Loan Agreement and any security agreement delivered in connection therewith. Grantor hereby acknowledges and affirms that the rights, remedies and obligations of Agent with respect to the security interest in the Trademark Collateral made and granted hereby are more fully set forth in the Loan Agreement and any security agreement delivered in connection therewith, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein.
 
 
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2.4. Authorization to Supplement. If Grantor has or obtains rights to any Trademarks or Trademark Licenses not listed on Schedule I, the provisions of this Agreement shall automatically apply thereto. Grantor shall give prompt notice in writing to Agent with respect to any such additional Trademarks or Trademark Licenses. Without limiting Grantor’s obligations under this Section 2.4, Grantor hereby authorizes Agent unilaterally to modify this Agreement by amending Schedule I to include any such additional Trademarks or Trademark Licenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure to so modify this Agreement or amend Schedule I shall in any way affect, invalidate or detract from Agent’s continuing security interest in all Trademark Collateral, whether or not listed on Schedule I.
 
SECTION 3. COVENANTS
 
3.1. Prosecution of Applications; Maintenance and Renewal of Trademarks. Except as would not have a material adverse effect on the value or enforceability of, or any rights of Grantor or Agent in, any of the Trademark Collateral, Grantor shall, until Full Payment of all the Obligations (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to prosecute any Trademark pending as of the date hereof or thereafter, and (b) promptly make applications for, register or cause to be registered (to the extent not already registered) with the United States Patent and Trademark Office any Trademark or Trademark License set forth in Schedule I or otherwise, in all such cases the filing and payment of maintenance, registration and/or renewal fees, the filing of applications for renewal, affidavits of use, affidavits of noncontestability, the filing and diligent prosecution of opposition, interference and cancellation proceedings, and promptly responding to all requests and inquiries from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Except as would not have a material adverse effect on the value or enforceability of, or any rights of Grantor or Agent in, any of the Trademark Collateral, Grantor also agrees to preserve and maintain all rights in the Trademark Collateral. Grantor further agrees to retain experienced trademark attorneys for the filing and prosecution of all such applications and other proceedings when and if applicable. Except as would not have a material adverse effect on the value or enforceability of, or any rights of Grantor or Agent in, any of the Trademark Collateral, Grantor shall not, without Agent’s prior written consent (to be given or withheld in Agent’s discretion), abandon any rights in or fail to pay any maintenance or renewal fee for any Trademark listed in Schedule I or breach, terminate, fail to renew or extend, or fail to perform any duties or obligations for any Trademark License listed in Schedule I. Grantor further agrees that it will not take any action, or permit any action to be taken by any Person to the extent that such Person is subject to its control, including licensees, or fail to take any action, that could reasonably be expected to affect the validity, priority, perfection or enforcement of the rights granted to Agent under this Agreement, and any such action if it shall take place shall be null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
 
3.2. Protection of Trademarks. Grantor shall (a) protect, defend and maintain the validity and enforceability of all current and future Trademarks, (b) use its commercially reasonable efforts to detect material infringements of such Trademarks and promptly advise Agent in writing of material infringements detected and (c) not allow any Trademarks to be abandoned, forfeited or dedicated to the public. At any time during the continuance of an Event of Default, Grantor shall not commence, or cause to be commenced, any action, proceeding, lawsuit, mediation or arbitration relating to the Trademark Collateral without the prior written consent of Agent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, nor shall Grantor engage in any activity or conduct that could give rise to declaratory judgment jurisdiction. At Grantor’s sole expense, Agent shall have the right (but shall not be obligated) during the continuance of an Event of Default to select counsel and/or participate in any action, proceeding, lawsuit, mediation or arbitration that could adversely affect the rights in, validity or enforceability of the Trademark Collateral. In addition, any proposed settlement or compromise of any action, proceeding, lawsuit, mediation or arbitration that could be reasonably expected to affect value, validity or enforceability of, or any rights of Grantor or Agent in, the Trademark Collateral must be approved, in writing, by Agent, whether or not an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.
 
 
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3.3. Expenses. Any expenses incurred in connection with prosecution, registration and maintenance shall be borne by Grantor. If Grantor fails to comply with any of the provisions of Section 3.1 or 3.2, Agent shall have the right (but shall not be obligated) to do so on behalf of Grantor to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, but at Grantor’s sole expense, and Grantor hereby agrees to reimburse Agent in full for all expenses, including the fees and disbursements of counsel incurred by Agent in procuring, protecting, defending and maintaining the Trademark Collateral. In the event that Grantor fails to pay when due any expenses or fees required to be paid by it hereunder, or fails to comply with any other duty under this Agreement, Agent may, but shall not be required to, pay, satisfy, discharge or bond the same for the account of Grantor, and all monies so paid out shall be Secured Obligations of Grantor repayable on demand, together with interest at the rate applicable to Base Rate Revolver Loans.
 
SECTION 4. MISCELLANEOUS
 
4.1. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives, and assigns. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one agreement and shall be considered to be a Loan Document. This Agreement, together with the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, embodies the entire agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and amends and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. This letter shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. To the extent not prohibited by applicable law, each of the parties hereto waives its right to a trial by jury, if any, in any action to enforce, defend, interpret, or otherwise concerning this letter. Without limiting the applicability of any other provision of the Loan Agreement, the terms of Sections 14.13 and 14.14 of the Loan Agreement are incorporated herein, mutatis mutandis, and shall apply to and govern this Agreement.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
 
GRANTOR:
 
SPORT CHALET, INC.,
a Delaware corporation
   
By:
/s/ Howard Kaminsky
Name:
Howard Kaminsky
Title:
Executive Vice President and CFO

 
Signature Page

 
 
AGENT:
 
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A, as Agent
   
By:
/s/ Stephen King
Name:
Stephen J. King
Title:
Vice President
 
 
Signature Page

 
 
SCHEDULE I
to
TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT
 
TRADEMARKS
 
TRADEMARK
 
COUNTRY OF
REGISTRATION
 
DATE
 
TRADEMARK
REGISTRATION
NUMBER
Sport Chalet
 
USA
 
December 27, 1994
 
1869465
Sport Chalet
 
USA
 
December 27, 1994
 
1869466
Action Pass
 
USA
 
December 27, 1994
 
3186743

 
Schedule I

 
EX-10.32 11 v118036_ex10-32.htm
Exhibit 10.32

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
 
SPORT CHALET, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Employer"), and THOMAS TENNYSON ("Executive"), in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, do, as of March 31, 2008, agree as follows:
 
A. Executive is employed as the Executive Vice President - Chief Merchandising Officer; and
 
B. Employer is willing to employ Executive, and Executive desires to be so employed, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
 
1.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
 
1.1 Specified Term. Employer hereby employs Executive, and Executive hereby accepts employment with Employer, for an initial term beginning on March 31, 2008 and ending at the close of business on March 31, 2009. Executive's employment hereunder shall automatically renew for succeeding twelve-month periods, unless notice of termination is given by either party at least 30 days prior to the end of the initial term or any renewal term. Executive's employment may also terminate earlier as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
 
1.2 "Employment Term." The phrase "Employment Term" shall mean the entire period of Executive's employment by Employer hereunder, whether for the periods provided above, or whether terminated earlier as hereinafter provided or extended by mutual agreement between Employer and Executive.
 
2.
DUTIES
 
2.1 General Duties. Executive shall serve as the Executive Vice President - Chief Merchandising Officer of Employer. In this capacity, Executive shall, to the best of his ability, perform all services, acts or things (i) necessary or advisable to manage and conduct the business of Employer as it relates to merchandising, planning, marketing and advertising, and in-store merchandise presentation, (ii) as are provided in Employer's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, (iii) as may be assigned by Employer's President, Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors or (iv) as may be specified in the job description or performance objectives adopted from time to time by Employer's Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer. Executive shall perform such duties subject at all times to the policies of Employer and its Board of Directors and the direction of Employer's President, or Chief Executive Officer. Executive shall report to Employer's President and Chief Executive Officer.
 
2.2 Conduct of Executive. Executive shall at all times during the Employment Term conduct himself in a manner consistent with his position with Employer and shall not knowingly perform any act which he knew or should have known was contrary to the best interests of Employer.
 

 
2.3 Devotion to Employer's Business.
 
(a) Executive shall devote the full working portion of his entire productive time, ability and attention to the business of Employer during the Employment Term.
 
(b) During the Employment Term, Executive shall not engage in any other business duties or pursuits whatsoever, or directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person or organization, whether for compensation or otherwise, without the prior consent of Employer's Board of Directors, President or Chief Executive Officer; provided, however, that the expenditure of reasonable amounts of time for educational, charitable or professional activities shall not be deemed a breach of this Agreement if those activities do not materially interfere with the services required under this Agreement and shall not require the prior written consent of Employer as set forth above.
 
(c) This Section 2.3 shall not be interpreted to prohibit Executive from making passive personal investments or conducting private business affairs if those activities do not materially interfere with the services required under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive shall not, to the best of his knowledge, directly acquire, hold or retain any interest in any vendor or supplier of Employer.
 
2.4 Competitive Activities. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, during the Employment Term, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, either as an employee, employer, consultant, agent, principal, partner, stockholder, corporate officer or director, or in any other individual or representative capacity, engage or participate in any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with the business of Employer.
 
2.5 Trade Secrets.
 
(a) Executive shall not, without the prior written consent of Employer in each instance, disclose or use in any way, either during his employment by Employer or thereafter, except as required in the course of such employment, any confidential business or technical information or trade secret of Employer acquired in the course of such employment, whether or not patentable, copyrightable or otherwise protected by law, and whether or not conceived of or prepared by him (collectively, the "Trade Secrets"), including, without limitation, any confidential information concerning customer lists, products, procedures, operations, investments, financing, costs, employees, purchasing, accounting, marketing, merchandising, sales, salaries, pricing, profits and plans for future development, the identity, requirements, preferences, practices and methods of doing business of specific parties with whom Employer transacts business, and all other information which is related to any product, service or business of Employer, other than information which is generally known in the industry in which Employer transacts business or is acquired from public sources or was known to Executive prior to his employment by Employer; all of which Trade Secrets are the exclusive and valuable property of Employer.
 
(b) All files, accounts, records, documents, books, forms, notes, reports, memoranda, studies, compilations of information, correspondence and all copies, abstracts and summaries of the foregoing, and all other physical items related to Employer, other than a merely personal item, whether of a public nature or not, and whether prepared by Executive or not, are and shall remain the exclusive property of Employer and shall not be removed from the premises of Employer except as required in the course of Executive's employment, without the prior written consent of Employer in each instance, and the same shall be promptly returned to Employer by Executive on the expiration or termination of his employment or at any time prior thereto upon the request of Employer.
 

 
(c) Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that it would be difficult to fully compensate Employer for damages resulting from the breach or threatened breach of Sections 2.4 or 2.5 and, accordingly, that Employer shall be entitled to temporary and injunctive relief, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions, to enforce such provisions without the necessity of proving actual damages and without the necessity of posting any bond or other undertaking in connection therewith. This provision with respect to injunctive relief shall not, however, diminish Employer's right to claim and recover damages.
 
3.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.
 
3.1 Compensation. As compensation for the services to be performed hereunder, Executive shall receive a salary in the amount of Two Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($285,000) per annum, payable in arrears on a bi-weekly basis. Effective July 1, 2009, Executive's salary shall increase to Two Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($295,000) per annum. Executive shall receive such other increases in salary, if any, as may be determined by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion. The annual salary excluding bonuses, profit sharing, stock options and all other forms of compensation is referred to as the "Base Salary."
 
3.2 Tax Withholding. Employer shall have the right to deduct or withhold from any amounts due to Executive hereunder (including, without limitation, the Severance Amount which may be payable pursuant to Sections 4.1(b) and 4.1(e)) any and all federal, state or local taxes, withholdings and deductions now applicable or that may be enacted and become applicable in the future, including, but not limited to, federal income and Social Security taxes.
 
3.3 Bonus. Executive shall be eligible to participate in such executive bonus programs as Employer may establish from time to time. Under the "Senior Management Bonus Plan" currently in effect, Executive's maximum target annual bonus shall be forty percent (40%) of his base salary for the applicable fiscal year payable pursuant to Section 3.1. This Bonus Plan and any target bonus are subject to change at the discretion of the Employer, but Executive shall be eligible to participate in any such bonus programs as long as Employer offers such plans to its Executive Vice Presidents. Executive must be employed as of the time of payment (typically June) to be eligible for any bonus. There are no pro rata payments of the Bonus Plan if Executive is not employed as of the time of payment. Provided that Executive is still employed in June 2009, Executive is guaranteed a minimum bonus of Twenty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($28,500) for the fiscal year ending March 2009. Provided Executive is still employed in June 2010, Executive is guaranteed a minimum bonus of Twenty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($29,500) for the fiscal year ending March 2010.
 
3.4 Stock Options. Executive has been granted Non-Qualified Stock Options ("NQSOs") to purchase Employer's common stock on the terms set forth on Exhibit A and in accordance with Employer's 2004 Incentive Award Plan as amended and a Key Employee Stock Option Incentive Award Agreement which is incorporated herein by this reference.
 
3.5 Annual Vacation. Executive shall be entitled to vacation or personal leave in accordance with Employer's policies for executive vacations for a period of up to three calendar weeks per year, with prior approval of the Chief Executive Officer. The vacation is subject to the Employer's rules on accrual of vacation.
 

 
3.6 Automobile Allowance. Employer shall pay to Executive an automobile allowance in the annual amount of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($11,500) payable bi-weekly.
 
3.7 Medical Coverage. Employer shall include Executive and his immediate family in such health care plans as may be provided to Executive Vice Presidents of Employer generally and under the same terms and conditions.
 
3.8 Life Insurance. Employer shall provide to Executive such life insurance, if any, as is currently provided to Executive Vice Presidents of Employer generally and under the same terms and conditions.
 
3.9 Long Term Disability Plan. Employer shall include Executive in such long term disability plans as may be provided to Executive Vice Presidents of Employer and under the same terms and conditions.
 
3.10 Qualified Plans. Employee shall be entitled to participate in Employer's qualified plans in accordance with the terms and conditions of the plan documents.
 
3.11 Reimbursement of Business Expenses. Employer shall promptly reimburse Executive for all reasonable and necessary business expenses incurred by Executive in connection with the business of Employer subject to compliance by Executive with Employer's Standard Operating Procedures with respect to the amount, documentation and verification of such expenses as the same may be amended from time to time.
 
3.12 Signing Bonus. Subject to employment on the specified dates, Executive shall receive the following signing bonus, payable as follows: (1) Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) payable on April 1, 2008; (2) Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) payable on April 1, 2009; Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) payable on April 1, 2010.
 
4.
TERMINATION
 
4.1 Termination. In addition to an expiration of this Agreement pursuant to Section 1.1, the Employment Term and Executive's employment shall cease under the following circumstances:
 
(a) Death or Disability. The Employment Term shall terminate automatically upon the death of Executive. The Employment Term and employment shall also terminate upon the "Disability" of Executive provided Employer shall have given Executive written notice of such termination not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of termination. "Disability" shall mean a physical or mental disability of Executive which has continued, or is reasonably likely to continue, for a period of at least four (4) consecutive months and that has prevented, or would prevent Executive from performing his essential functions of his position (even with a reasonable accommodation that is not an undue hardship) under this Agreement during such period. Such disability shall be determined by Executive's regular physician or two physicians selected by the Board of Directors. Upon termination because of death or disability, Executive shall not be entitled to any additional Base Salary, bonus, or other compensation or benefits after the date of such termination.
 

 
(b) Termination by Employer Without Cause or Termination of Employment By Non-Renewal. Employer shall be entitled to terminate Executive's employment without "Cause" at any time during Executive's employment. Written notice of the termination without Cause shall be delivered to Executive and shall specify the date of termination. Except as provided in this Section 4.1(b), Executive shall not be entitled to any Base Salary, bonus, or other compensation or benefits after the date of such termination. If Employer terminates the employment relationship and this Agreement without Cause, or if Employer decides not to renew this Agreement and thereby terminates Executive's employment, Executive shall receive the following after execution of the standard form of Severance Agreement and Release: i) a Lump Sum Payment equal to six months Base Salary, and ii) if Executive is terminated after the end of the fiscal year (which is the end of March) but before the payment of the annual bonus for that year, the annual bonus, if any, Executive would have earned for the prior fiscal year, had he remained employed until the payment date. The Lump Sum Payment shall be paid to Executive within 60 days of the date of the termination. The payment of the annual bonus, if any, shall be made at the same time as the other executives of Employer receive their bonus payments, but in no event later than July 15 of the year of the termination. Additionally, in the event Executive elects to continue his medical and dental coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 ("COBRA") and remains eligible for coverage under COBRA, Employer will pay directly to the insurance carriers the full cost of Executive's monthly COBRA premium for medical and dental coverage for the first six months of such coverage in accordance with the COBRA regulations. The aggregate amount paid under the preceding sentences is referred to herein as the "Severance Amount." Payment of the Severance Amount shall be in lieu of all other claims, damages or liabilities Executive might otherwise assert against Employer, including, without limitation, those for breach of this Agreement or for discrimination. The Severance Amount shall be paid as severance and only upon execution by Executive of Employer's standard form of Severance Agreement and Release. The Severance Agreement and Release will require Executive to release all claims against Employer and its employees in order to receive the Severance Amount. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Executive is determined by the Employer to be a specified employee (as defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and determined pursuant to related Treasury Regulations or other guidance promulgated thereunder) and if required under Section 409A of the Code, the Lump Sum Payment shall be paid on the first day of the seventh month following the termination of employment.
 
(c) Termination by Employer With Cause. Employer shall be entitled to terminate Executive's employment under this Agreement for Cause, in which case Executive shall not be entitled to any additional Base Salary, bonus, or other compensation or benefits after the date of such termination. "Cause" means (i) the commission of any material criminal act or any act of fraud or material dishonesty with respect to Employer; (ii) misconduct; (iii) material breach of the provisions of this Agreement, (iv) insubordination or refusal to perform required duties, or (v) an order of a court, administrative board or judge, or regulatory authority which precludes Executive from performing his duties. Written notice of the termination with Cause shall be delivered to Executive and shall specify the date of termination and that the termination is for "Cause".
 
(d) Termination by Executive For Any Reason. Executive shall be entitled to terminate his employment under this Agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to Employer, in which case Executive shall not be entitled to any additional Base Salary, bonus, or other compensation or benefits after the date of such termination.
 

 
(e) Termination by Executive for Good Reason. Executive may terminate his employment for "Good Reason" within four months of the initial existence of "Good Reason", by sending written notice of termination to Employer stating that the termination is for "Good Reason" and specifying the basis for the Good Reason. In the event the Executive fails to terminate his employment within such period, but Executive terminates after such period, then the termination shall be deemed without Good Reason. "Good Reason" shall mean any of the following events:
 
(i) An involuntary material diminution in the Executive's authority or duties;
 
(ii) An involuntary material diminution in Executive's Base Salary; or
 
(iii) A material breach of Section 3 of this Agreement.
 
In order for the termination to be one for "Good Reason", Executive must first give the Employer written notice which shall identify with reasonable specificity the grounds for Good Reason within 60 days of the initial existence of Good Reason, upon the notice of which the Employer shall have 30 days to cure the alleged grounds for Good Reason contained in the notice. In the event Executive fails to notify the Employer of the existence of Good Reason within such 60 day period or the Employer cures the alleged grounds for Good Reason in that 30 day cure period, but Executive's employment under this Agreement in fact terminates at the initiation of Executive, such termination shall be deemed a termination by Executive without Good Reason. If Executive terminates his employment with the Employer for Good Reason in accordance with this Section 4.1(e), then Executive shall not be entitled to any additional Base Salary, bonus, or other compensation or benefits except the following: upon execution by Executive of Employer's standard form of Severance Agreement and Release, Executive shall receive a Lump Sum Payment equal to six months Base Salary, payable within 60 days following the termination of employment. The amount paid under the preceding sentence is referred to as the "Severance Amount". Executive shall not be entitled to any other compensation or benefits after the date of termination. Payment of the Severance Amount shall be in lieu of all other claims, damages or liabilities Executive might otherwise assert against Employer, including, without limitation, those for breach of contract or for discrimination. The Severance Amount shall be paid only upon execution by Executive of Employer's standard form of Severance Agreement and Release. The Severance Agreement and Release will require Executive to release all claims against Employer and its employees in order to receive the Severance Amount. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Executive is determined by the Employer to be a specified employee (as defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and determined pursuant to related Treasury Regulations or other guidance promulgated thereunder) and if required under Section 409A of the Code, the Lump Sum Payment shall be paid on the first day of the seventh month following the termination of employment.
 
(f) Severance Amount Shall Not Constitute Excess Parachute Payments. It is the intention of the parties that any payment of the Severance Amount shall not constitute "excess parachute payments" within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any regulations thereunder. If the independent accountants acting as auditors for Employer (or another accounting firm designated by them) determine that any payment of the Severance Amount may constitute "excess parachute payments," the payments may be reduced to the maximum amount which may be paid without the payments being "excess parachute payments." The determination shall take into account (i) whether the payments are "parachute payments" under Section 280(3) and, if so, (ii) the amount of payments under this Agreement that constitutes reasonable compensation under Section 280G.
 
4.2 Duties Upon Termination. In the event that Executive's employment by Employer under this Agreement is terminated, neither Employer nor Executive shall have any remaining duties or obligations hereunder, except that (i) Employer shall promptly pay to Executive, or his estate, all reimbursable expenses incurred by Executive hereunder as of such date, and such compensation as is due pursuant to Sections 3.1 and 3.5, prorated through the date of termination, (ii) Employer shall provide to Executive such Severance Amount as may be due pursuant to Sections 4.1(b) or 4.1(e), and (iii) Executive shall continue to be bound by Section 2.5.
 

 
5.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
5.1 Notices. Any notices to he given hereunder by either party to the other shall be in writing and may he transmitted by personal delivery or by mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid with return receipt requested. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the parties at the addresses appearing on the signature pages hereof, but each party may change that address by written notice in accordance with this section. Notices delivered personally shall be deemed communicated as of the date of actual receipt; mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of the third day following the date of mailing.
 
5.2 Arbitration. Any controversy between Employer and Executive involving the construction or application of any of the terms, provisions, or conditions of this Agreement shall on the written request of either party served on the other be submitted to arbitration. Arbitration shall comply with and be governed by the provisions of the California Arbitration Act and that certain Agreement to Arbitrate Claims previously entered into by Employer and Executive, which Agreement is incorporated herein by this reference.
 
5.3 Attorneys' Fees and Costs. If any legal or arbitration action based in contract law is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. This provision shall be construed as applicable to the entire contract.
 
5.4 SEC Compliance. Executive acknowledges that concurrently herewith he has been provided with a copy of and will abide by the Employer's Statement of Company Policy Re: Securities Trades by Company Personnel as the same may be amended from time to time by Employer, which Statement is incorporated herein by this reference.
 
5.5 Remedy For Certain Breaches. If Employer breaches Sections 2.1, 3.1, or 3.3 through 3.12, and Executive does not give notice of termination for Good Reason, the Executive is limited to a maximum of six months period for damages for any such breach.
 
5.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with its exhibits, and the arbitration agreement supersede any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the employment of Executive by Employer and contain all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to that employment in any manner whatsoever. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representation, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this agreement shall be valid or binding on either party.
 
5.7 Modifications. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing and signed by the party to be charged and approved by the Board of Directors of Employer.
 

 
5.8 Effect of Waiver. The failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term, covenant, or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or any other times.
 
5.9 Partial Invalidity. If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
 
5.10 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California except that, with respect to matters of corporate governance, the laws of the State of Delaware shall govern.
 
5.11 Sums Due Deceased Executive. If Executive dies prior to the expiration of the Employment Term, any sums that may be due him from Employer under this agreement as of the date of death shall be paid to Executive's executors, administrators, heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns.
 
5.12 Insurance. Executive shall be covered by any policy of directors' and officers' liability insurance maintained by Employer.
 
5.13 Consultation. Executive acknowledges that he has had sufficient time to consult with the advisor of his choice.
 
5.14 Construction. This Agreement was reviewed by each party hereto and is the product of informed negotiations between the parties hereto. If any part of this Agreement is deemed to be unclear or ambiguous, it shall be construed as if it were drafted jointly by the parties. Each party hereto acknowledges that no party was in a superior bargaining position regarding the substantive terms of this Agreement.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date and year first set forth above.
 
Employer:
SPORT CHALET, INC.
   
 
/S/ Craig Levra
 
CRAIG LEVRA, CHAIRMAN AND CEO
   
Executive:
/s/ Thomas Tennyson
 
THOMAS TENNYSON
 

EX-23.1 12 v118036_ex23-1.htm
Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-107683, No. 333-61503, No. 33-61612 and No. 333-129887) pertaining to the Sport Chalet, Inc. Employee Retirement Savings Plan, the Sport Chalet, Inc. 1992 Incentive Award Plan, and the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan of our report dated June 24, 2008, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule listed in the index at Item 15(a) of Sport Chalet, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended March 30, 2008.

/s/ Moss Adams LLP

Los Angeles, California
June 24, 2008

 
 

 
EX-31.1 13 v118036_ex31-1.htm
Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Craig Levra, certify that:
 
1.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Sport Chalet, Inc.;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
 
a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
a)
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
b)
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: June 24, 2008
/s/ Craig Levra
 
Craig Levra,
 
Chief Executive Officer

 
 

 
EX-31.2 14 v118036_ex31-2.htm
Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Howard Kaminsky, certify that:
 
1.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Sport Chalet, Inc.;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
 
a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
a)
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
b)
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: June 24, 2008
/s/ Howard Kaminsky
 
Howard Kaminsky,
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 

 
EX-32.1 15 v118036_ex32-1.htm
Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

The undersigned hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to their knowledge, the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve-month period ended March 30, 2008 of Sport Chalet, Inc. (the "Company") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that the information contained in such periodic report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in such report.

 
 
/s/ Craig L. Levra
 
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and
President
   
 
/s/ Howard K. Kaminsky
 
Executive Vice President-Finance,
 
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Sport Chalet, Inc. and will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 
 

 
2.10. Specific Waivers. Without limiting the generality of any other provision of this Continuing Guaranty, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Guarantor hereby expressly waives: (a) notice of the acceptance of this Continuing Guaranty; (b) notice of the existence, creation, payment, nonpayment, performance or nonperformance of all or any of the Guarantied Obligations; (c) presentment, demand, notice of dishonor, protest, notice of protest and all other notices whatsoever with respect to the payment or performance of the Guarantied Obligations or the amount thereof or any payment or performance by Guarantor hereunder; (d) all diligence in collection or protection of or realization upon the Guarantied Obligations or any thereof, any obligation hereunder or any security for or guaranty of any of the foregoing; (e) any right to direct or affect the manner or timing of Agent’s enforcement of its rights or remedies; (f) any and all defenses that would otherwise arise upon the occurrence of any event or contingency described in Section 2.5 hereof or upon the taking of any action by Agent permitted hereunder; (g) any defense, right of set-off, claim or counterclaim whatsoever and any and all other rights, benefits, protections and other defenses available to Guarantor now or at any time hereafter, including under California Civil Code Sections 2787 to 2855, inclusive, and California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 580a, 580b, 580d or 726, and all successor sections; (h) all benefits or defenses arising under Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the California Civil Code, and all successor sections; and (i) all other principles or provisions of law, if any, that conflict with the terms of this Continuing Guaranty, including the effect of any circumstances that may or might constitute a legal or equitable discharge of a guarantor or surety.
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