EX-10.34 3 v039356_ex10-34.htm
 
 

 
MODTECH HOLDINGS, INC.,
 
as Borrower
 


 
LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
 
Dated as of March 31, 2006
 
$25,000,000
 


 
CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS,
 
as Lenders
 
and
 
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
 
as Agent
 

 
 
 

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Page 
     
SECTION 1.
DEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
1
     
1.1
Definitions
1
1.2
Accounting Terms
24
1.3
Certain Matters of Construction
24
     
SECTION 2.
CREDIT FACILITIES
25
     
2.1
Revolver Commitment
25
2.2
[Intentionally Omitted]
27
2.3
Letter of Credit Facility
27
     
SECTION 3.
INTEREST, FEES AND CHARGES
29
     
3.1
Interest
29
3.2
Fees
31
3.3
Computation of Interest, Fees, Yield Protection
32
3.4
Reimbursement Obligations
32
3.5
Illegality
32
3.6
Increased Costs
33
3.7
Capital Adequacy
34
3.8
Mitigation
34
3.9
Funding Losses
34
3.10
Maximum Interest
34
     
SECTION 4.
LOAN ADMINISTRATION
35
     
4.1
Manner of Borrowing and Funding Revolver Loans
35
4.2
Defaulting Lender
37
4.3
Number and Amount of LIBOR Loans; Determination of Rate
37
4.4
Borrower Agent
37
4.5
One Obligation
38
4.6
Effect of Termination
38
     
SECTION 5.
PAYMENTS
38
     
5.1
General Payment Provisions
38
5.2
Repayment of Revolver Loans
38
5.3
[Intentionally Omitted]
39
5.4
Payment of Other Obligations
39
5.5
Marshaling; Payments Set Aside
39
5.6
Post-Default Allocation of Payments
39
5.7
Application of Payments
40
5.8
Loan Account; Account Stated
40
5.9
Taxes
40
5.10
Withholding Tax Exemption
41
5.11
Nature and Extent of Each Borrower’s Liability
41
 
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SECTION 6.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
44
     
6.1
Conditions Precedent to Initial Loans
44
6.2
Conditions Precedent to All Credit Extensions
45
6.3
Limited Waiver of Conditions Precedent
46
6.4
Conditions Subsequent
46
     
SECTION 7.
COLLATERAL
46
     
7.1
Grant of Security Interest
46
7.2
Lien on Deposit Accounts; Cash Collateral
47
7.3
Real Estate Collateral
48
7.4
Other Collateral
48
7.5
No Assumption of Liability
49
7.6
Further Assurances
49
7.7
Foreign Subsidiary Stock
49
     
SECTION 8.
COLLATERAL ADMINISTRATION
49
     
8.1
Borrowing Base Certificates
49
8.2
Administration of Accounts
49
8.3
Administration of Inventory
50
8.4
Administration of Equipment
51
8.5
Administration of Deposit Accounts
51
8.6
General Provisions
52
8.7
Power of Attorney
53
     
SECTION 9.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
54
     
9.1
General Representations and Warranties
54
9.2
Complete Disclosure
60
     
SECTION 10.
COVENANTS AND CONTINUING AGREEMENTS
60
     
10.1
Affirmative Covenants
60
10.2
Negative Covenants
63
10.3
Financial Covenants
68
     
SECTION 11.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES ON DEFAULT
68
     
11.1
Events of Default
68
11.2
Remedies upon Default
70
11.3
License
71
11.4
Setoff
71
11.5
Remedies Cumulative; No Waiver
71
     
SECTION 12.
AGENT
72
     
12.1
Appointment, Authority and Duties of Agent
72
12.2
Agreements Regarding Collateral and Field Examination Reports
73
 
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12.3
Reliance By Agent
74
12.4
Action Upon Default
74
12.5
Ratable Sharing
74
12.6
Indemnification of Agent Indemnitees
75
12.7
Limitation on Responsibilities of Agent
75
12.8
Successor Agent and Co-Agents
76
12.9
Due Diligence and Non-Reliance
76
12.10
Replacement of Certain Lenders
77
12.11
Remittance of Payments and Collections
77
12.12
Agent in its Individual Capacity
78
12.13
Agent Titles
78
12.14
No Third Party Beneficiaries
78
     
SECTION 13.
BENEFIT OF AGREEMENT; ASSIGNMENTS AND PARTICIPATIONS
78
     
13.1
Successors and Assigns
78
13.2
Participations
79
13.3
Assignments
79
13.4
Tax Treatment
80
13.5
Representation of Lenders
80
     
SECTION 14.
MISCELLANEOUS
80
     
14.1
Consents, Amendments and Waivers
80
14.2
Indemnity
81
14.3
Notices and Communications
81
14.4
Performance of Borrowers’ Obligations
82
14.5
Credit Inquiries
82
14.6
Severability
82
14.7
Cumulative Effect; Conflict of Terms
83
14.8
Counterparts; Facsimile Signatures
83
14.9
Entire Agreement
83
14.10
Obligations of Lenders
83
14.11
Confidentiality
83
14.12
[Intentionally Omitted]
84
14.13
GOVERNING LAW
84
14.14
Consent to Forum; Arbitration
84
14.15
Waivers by Borrowers
85
14.16
Patriot Act Notice
86
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(continued)
 
LIST OF EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES
 

Exhibit A
Assignment and Acceptance
Exhibit B
Assignment Notice
   
Schedule 1.1
Commitments of Lenders
Schedule 8.5
Deposit Accounts
Schedule 8.6.1
Business Locations
Schedule 9.1.4
Names and Capital Structure
Schedule 9.1.5
Former Names and Companies
Schedule 9.1.8
Disclosed Losses
Schedule 9.1.10
Taxes Owed by Subsidiaries
Schedule 9.1.12
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Licenses
Schedule 9.1.15
Environmental Matters
Schedule 9.1.16
Restrictive Agreements
Schedule 9.1.17
Litigation
Schedule 9.1.19
Pension Plans
Schedule 9.1.21
Labor Contracts
Schedule 10.2.2
Existing Liens
Schedule 10.2.17
Existing Affiliate Transactions
 
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LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
 
THIS LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT is dated as of March 31, 2006, among MODTECH HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Borrower Agent”) and those Subsidiaries of Borrower Agent set forth on the signature pages hereto or which hereafter become parties hereto (individually, a “Borrower” and collectively, “Borrowers”), 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 agent for the Lenders (“Agent”).
 
R E C I T A L S:
 
Borrowers have requested that Lenders make available a credit facility, to be used by Borrowers to finance their mutual and collective business enterprise. Lenders are willing to provide such credit facility on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration hereby acknowledged, the parties 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.
 
Accounts Formula Amount - 85% of the Value of Eligible Accounts; provided, however, that such percentage shall be reduced by two-tenths of one percent for each one-tenth of one percent that the Dilution Percent exceeds 7.5%.
 
Adjusted LIBOR - for any Interest Period, with respect to LIBOR Loans, the per annum rate of interest (rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest 1/8th of 1%) appearing on Telerate Page 3750, or if such page is unavailable, the Reuters Screen LIBO Page (or any successor page of either, as applicable), as the London interbank offered rate for deposits in Dollars at approximately 11:00 a.m. (London time) two Business Days prior to the first day of such Interest Period for a term comparable to such Interest Period; provided, however, if the Reuters Screen LIBO Page is used and more than one rate is shown on such page, the applicable rate shall be the arithmetic mean thereof. If for any reason none of the foregoing rates is available, the Offshore Base Rate shall be the rate per annum determined by Agent as the rate of interest at which Dollar deposits in the approximate amount of the applicable LIBOR Loan would be offered to major banks in the offshore Dollar market at or about 11:00 a.m. (London time) two Business Days prior to the first day of such Interest Period for a term comparable to such Interest Period. If the Board of Governors shall impose a Reserve Percentage with respect to LIBOR deposits, then Adjusted LIBOR shall equal the amount determined above, divided by 1 minus the Reserve Percentage.
 
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Affiliate - with respect to any Person, another Person (a) who directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such first Person; (b) who beneficially owns 10% or more of the voting securities or any class of Equity Interests of such first Person; (c) at least 10% of whose voting securities or any class of Equity Interests is beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by such first Person; or (d) who is an officer, director, partner or managing member of such first Person. “Control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through ownership of Equity Interests, by contract or otherwise.
 
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 EBITDA (measured on the first day of each Fiscal Quarter, on a trailing 12 month basis) for the immediately preceding Fiscal Quarter:
 
Level
 
EBITDA
 
Base Rate Revolver Loans
 
LIBOR Revolver Loans
 
I
 
 
< 10,000,000
   
0.75
%
 
3.00
%
II
 
 
>10,000,000 and < $12,000,000
   
0.50
%
 
2.75
%
III
 
 
>12,000,000 and < $15,000,000
   
0.25
%
 
2.50
%
IV
 
 
>15,000,000 and < $25,000,000
   
0.00
%
 
2.25
%
V
 
 
≥ 25,000,000
   
0.00
%
 
2.00
%
                     
 
Until October 1, 2006, margins shall be determined as if Level III were applicable. Effective October 1, 2006, the margins shall be subject to increase or decrease based on the EBITDA (measured on a trailing 12 month basis) as set forth in the financial statements and corresponding Compliance Certificate for the immediately preceding Fiscal Quarter, which change shall be effective on the first Business Day of the calendar month that occurs more than 10 days following receipt. If, by the first Business Day of a month following any Fiscal Quarter, any financial statements and Compliance Certificate due in the preceding month have not been received, then the margins shall be determined as if Level I were applicable, from such day until the first Business Day of the Fiscal Quarter following actual receipt.
 
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To the extent that at any time of determination the aggregate amount of outstanding Obligations exceeds an amount equal to the sum of the Eligible Accounts Component and Eligible Inventory Component at such time (as determined by Agent), then such excess shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the rate of interest otherwise applicable as set forth in this definition, plus 0.25%.
 
Approved Fund - any Person (other than a natural person) that is engaged in making, holding or investing in extensions of credit in its ordinary course of business 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 Obligor, 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 A.
 
Availability - determined as of any date, the amount that Borrowers are entitled to borrow as Revolver Loans, being the Borrowing Base minus the principal balance of all Revolver Loans.
 
Availability Reserve - the sum (without duplication) of (a) the Inventory Reserve; (b) the Rent and Charges Reserve; (c) the LC Reserve; (d) the Bank Product Reserve; (e) 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); (f) the Payable Reserve; and (g) 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.
 
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 Borrower or Subsidiary 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) other banking products or services as may be requested by any Borrower or Subsidiary, other than Letters of Credit.
 
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Bank Product Debt - Debt and other obligations of an Obligor 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 reference rate only and Bank of America may make loans or other extensions of credit at, above or below it. Any change in the prime rate announced by Bank of America shall take effect at the opening of business on the effective date specified in the public announcement of the 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.
 
Bonded Accounts - Accounts of a Borrower, arising in the ordinary course of business of the Borrower with respect to a contract which requires the Borrower to have a bond posted on its behalf to secure the Borrower’s performance of such contract.
 
Borrowed Money - with respect to any Obligor, without duplication, its (a) Debt that (i) arises from the lending of money by any Person to such Obligor, (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.
 
Borrower Agent - as defined in the Recitals to this Agreement.
 
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.
 
Borrowing Base - on any date of determination, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of Revolver Commitments, minus the LC Reserve; or (b) the sum of the Accounts Formula Amount, plus the Inventory Formula Amount, plus, the Fixed Asset Formula Amount, minus the Availability Reserve.
 
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Borrowing Base Certificate - a certificate, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, by which Borrowers certify calculation of the Borrowing Base.
 
Business Day - any day (a) excluding Saturday, Sunday and any other day on which banks are permitted to be closed under the laws of the States of North Carolina and California; and (b) when used with reference to a LIBOR Loan, also excluding any day on which banks do not conduct dealings in Dollar deposits on the London interbank market.
 
Capital Adequacy Regulation - any law, rule, regulation, guideline, request or directive of any central bank or other Governmental Authority, whether or not having the force of law, regarding capital adequacy of a bank or any Person controlling a bank.
 
Capital Expenditures - all liabilities incurred, expenditures made or payments due (whether or not made) by a Borrower or Subsidiary 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 or contingent 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.
 
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Cash Management Services - any services provided from time to time by Bank of America or any of its Affiliates to any Borrower or Subsidiary in connection with operating, collections, payroll, trust, or other depository or disbursement accounts, including automatic clearinghouse, controlled disbursement, depository, electronic funds transfer, information reporting, lockbox, stop payment, overdraft and/or wire transfer services.
 
CERCLA - the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601 et seq.).
 
Chattel Paper - as defined in the UCC.
 
Claims - all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, judgments, proceedings, 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 Loan Documents 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 Obligor 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 - as defined in Section 6.1.
 
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.
 
Commercial Tort Claim - as defined in the UCC.
 
Commitment - for any Lender, the amount of such Lender’s Revolver Commitment. “Commitments” means the aggregate amount of all Revolver Commitments.
 
Commitment Termination Date - the earliest to occur of (a) the Revolver Termination Date; (b) the date on which Borrowers terminate 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 form and substance satisfactory to Agent, by which Borrowers certify compliance with Sections 10.2.3 and 10.3 and calculate the applicable Level for the Applicable Margin.
 
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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.
 
CWA - the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 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 a Borrower, 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.
 
Deposit Account - as defined in the UCC.
 
Deposit Account Control Agreements - the Deposit Account control agreements to be executed by each institution maintaining a Deposit Account for a Borrower, in favor of Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, as security for the Obligations.
 
Dilution Percent - the percent, determined for Borrowers’ most recent Fiscal Quarter, equal to (a) bad debt write-downs or write-offs, discounts, returns, promotions, credits, credit memos and other dilutive items with respect to Accounts, divided by (b) gross sales.
 
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.
 
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Document - as defined in the UCC.
 
Dollars - lawful money of the United States.
 
Dominion Account - a special account established by Borrowers at Bank of America or another bank acceptable to Agent, over which Agent has exclusive control for withdrawal purposes.
 
EBITDA - determined on a consolidated basis for Borrowers and 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, non-cash gains or losses, and any extraordinary gains (in each case, to the extent included in determining net income).
 
Eligible Account - an Account owing to a Borrower that arises in the Ordinary Course of Business from the sale of goods, is payable in Dollars and is deemed by Agent, in its discretion, to be an Eligible Account. Without limiting the foregoing, no Account shall be an Eligible Account if (a) it is a Bonded Account, (b) it is unpaid for more than 60 days after the original due date, or more than 90 days after the original invoice date; (c)  50% or more of the Accounts owing by the Account Debtor are not Eligible Accounts under the foregoing clause (b); (d) when aggregated with other Accounts owing by the Account Debtor, it exceeds 15% of the aggregate Eligible Accounts (or such higher percentage as Agent may establish for the Account Debtor from time to time, including, but not limited to Williams Scottsman and Resun Leasing with respect to each of which such percentage shall be 30%); (e) it does not conform with a covenant or representation herein; (f) it is owing by a creditor or supplier, or is otherwise subject to a counterclaim, dispute, deduction, discount, recoupment, reserve, defense, chargeback, credit or allowance (but ineligibility shall be limited to the amount thereof) or a potential offset; (g) an Insolvency Proceeding has been commenced by or against the Account Debtor; or the Account Debtor has failed, has suspended or ceased doing business, is liquidating, dissolving or winding up its affairs, or is not Solvent; (h) the Account Debtor is organized or has its principal offices or assets outside the United States or Canada; (i) it is owing by a Government Authority, unless (1) otherwise approved by Agent (as of the Closing Date, for the purposes of this subsection (i) Agent has approved Accounts owing by any Governmental Authority which is a school district in the States of Florida or California), or (2) the Account Debtor is the United States or any department, agency or instrumentality thereof and the Account has been assigned to Agent in compliance with the Assignment of Claims Act; (j) it is not subject to a duly perfected, first priority Lien in favor of Agent, or is subject to any other Lien other than the Lien arising under the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents; (k) except as set forth in subsection (n) below, the goods giving rise to it have not been delivered to and accepted by the Account Debtor, the services giving rise to it have not been accepted by the Account Debtor, or it otherwise does not represent a final sale; (l) it is evidenced by Chattel Paper or an Instrument of any kind, or has been reduced to judgment; (m) its payment has been extended, the Account Debtor has made a partial payment, or it arises from a sale on a cash-on-delivery basis; (n) it arises from a sale to an Affiliate, or from a sale on a bill-and-hold (except for those sales on a bill-and-hold basis for which the applicable invoices indicate that title to sold goods shall pass from Borrower to its customer once production of the goods is completed and they become available to be accepted by or delivered to the customer), guaranteed sale, sale-or-return, sale-on-approval, consignment, or other repurchase or return basis; (o) it represents a progress billing or retainage; (p) it includes a billing for interest, fees or late charges, but ineligibility shall be limited to the extent thereof; or (q) it arises from a retail sale to a Person who is purchasing for personal, family or household purposes. In calculating delinquent portions of Accounts under clauses (a) and (b), credit balances more than 90 days old will be excluded.
 
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Eligible Accounts Component - as of any date of determination, the amount of the Borrowing Base attributable to Eligible Accounts, after taking into account any Availability Reserves applicable thereto, as each of the foregoing is determined by Agent.
 
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 Agent (which approval by Borrower Agent 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 ERISA or any other Applicable Law; and (c) during any Event of Default, any Person acceptable to Agent in its discretion.
 
Eligible Equipment - Equipment owned by a Borrower that Agent, in its discretion, deems to be Eligible Equipment.
 
Eligible Inventory - Inventory owned by a Borrower that Agent, in its discretion, deems to be Eligible Inventory. Without limiting the foregoing, no Inventory shall be Eligible Inventory unless it (a) is raw materials, and not finished goods, work-in-process, packaging or shipping materials, labels, samples, display items, bags, or replacement parts; (b) is not held on consignment; (c) is in new and saleable condition and is not damaged, defective, shopworn or otherwise unfit for sale; (d) is not slow-moving, obsolete or unmerchantable, and does not constitute returned or repossessed goods; (e) meets all standards imposed by any Governmental Authority, and does not constitute hazardous materials under any Environmental Law; (f) conforms with the covenants and representations herein; (g) is subject to Agent’s duly perfected, first priority Lien, and no other Lien other than the Lien arising under the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents; (h) is within the continental United States or Canada, is not in transit except between locations of Borrowers, and is not consigned to any Person; (i) is not subject to any warehouse receipt or negotiable Document; (j) is not subject to any License or other arrangement that restricts such Borrower’s or Agent’s right to dispose of such Inventory, unless Agent has received an appropriate Lien Waiver; and (k) 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 Rent and Charges Reserve has been established; and (l) is reflected in the details of a current perpetual inventory report once Borrowers have established a perpetual inventory reporting system satisfactory to Agent.
 
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Eligible Inventory Component - as of any date of determination, the amount of the Borrowing Base attributable to Eligible Inventory, after taking into account any Availability Reserves applicable thereto, as each of the foregoing is determined by Agent.
 
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 Agreement - each agreement of Borrowers with respect to any Real Estate subject to a Mortgage, pursuant to which Borrowers agree to indemnify and hold harmless Agent and Lenders from liability under any Environmental Laws.
 
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.
 
Equipment - as defined in the UCC, including all machinery, apparatus, equipment, fittings, furniture, fixtures, motor vehicles and other tangible personal Property (other than Inventory), and all parts, accessories and special tools therefor, and accessions thereto.
 
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.
 
Event of Default - as defined in Section 11.
 
Excluded Tax - Tax on the overall net income or gross receipts of a Lender imposed by the jurisdiction in which such Lender’s principal executive office is located.
 
Existing Subordinated Credit Agreement - that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of December 31, 2004 providing for the issuance of convertible senior subordinated notes by Borrower Agent (as amended, supplemented, modified, extended, renewed, replaced or refinanced from time to time).
 
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Existing Subordinated Debt - the Debt incurred by Borrower Agent pursuant to the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents.
 
Existing Subordinated Debt Collateral Agent - Amphora Limited, an exempt company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands.
 
Existing Subordinated Debt Documents - the Existing Subordinated Credit Agreement, the Subordinated Convertible Notes and the Transaction Documents (as defined in the Existing Subordinated Debt Credit Agreement) and each of the other agreements, documents and instruments providing for or evidencing or related to the Existing Subordinated Debt Obligations, and any other agreement, writing, document or instrument executed or delivered at any time in connection with the Existing Subordinated Debt Obligations, including any intercreditor or joinder agreement among the holders of the Existing Subordinated Debt Obligations, as each may be amended, restated, supplemented, modified, renewed, extended or refinanced from time to time.
 
Existing Subordinated Debt Lenders - the “Lenders” as defined in the Existing Subordinated Debt Credit Agreement, and any successors and assigns.
 
Existing Subordinated Debt Letter of Credit - the irrevocable standby letter of credit no.SLCLSTL01562, dated December 31, 2004, issued by U.S. Bank National Association for the Borrower Agent’s account for the benefit of Existing Subordinated Debt Collateral Agent, in the maximum amount of $10,000,000 to secure certain of the Existing Subordinated Debt Obligations.
 
Existing Subordinated Debt Notes - the Senior Subordinated Secured Convertible Notes, dated as of December 31, 2004, issued by the Borrower Agent in favor of the Existing Subordinated Debt Lenders, in the original aggregate principal amount of $25,000,000, as amended, restated, supplemented, modified, renewed, extended or refinanced from time to time in accordance with the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement.
 
Existing Subordinated Debt Obligations - all obligations of Borrower Agent, whether outstanding or contingent, evidenced by or arising under: (i) the Existing Subordinated Credit Agreement and/or (ii) any of the other Existing Subordinated Debt Documents.
 
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 Obligor, 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 Obligor, any representative of creditors of an Obligor 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 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; or (g) Protective Advances. Such costs, expenses and advances include transfer fees, 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 Obligor or independent contractors in liquidating any Collateral, and travel expenses.
 
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Fiscal Quarter - each period of three months, commencing on the first day of a Fiscal Year.
 
Fiscal Year - the fiscal year of Borrowers and Subsidiaries for accounting and tax purposes, ending on December 31 of each year.
 
Fixed Asset Formula Amount - the lesser of (a) the Fixed Asset Sublimit, or (b) the sum of (i)  70% of the fair market value of the Mortgaged Property, as determined by an appraisal satisfactory to Agent, and (ii) 80% of the orderly liquidation value of Eligible Equipment, as determined by an appraisal satisfactory to Agent.
 
Fixed Asset Sublimit - an amount equal to $3,700,000, which amount shall be reduced quarterly in the amount of $108,340 with the first such reduction occurring on July 1, 2006 and subsequent reductions continuing on the first day of each quarter thereafter.
 
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio - the ratio, determined on a consolidated basis for Borrowers and Subsidiaries, for any measurement period, of (a) EBITDA to (b) Fixed Charges.
 
Fixed Charges - the sum of interest expense (other than payment-in-kind), principal payments made on Borrowed Money, cash payments made with respect to a reduction of the Fixed Asset Sublimit (determined on a monthly basis), unfinanced Capital Expenditures and cash taxes paid.
 
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 maintained or contributed to by any Obligor or Subsidiary that is not subject to the laws of the United States, or any employee benefit plan or arrangement mandated by a government other than the United States for employees of any Obligor or Subsidiary.
 
Foreign Subsidiary - a Subsidiary that is a “controlled foreign corporation” under Section 957 of the Internal Revenue 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 Borrowers.
 
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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 (whether or not allowed 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 Obligors against Agent, Lenders and Issuing Bank arising on or before the payment date. No Loans shall be deemed to have been paid in full until all Commitments related to such Loans have expired or been terminated.
 
GAAP - generally accepted accounting principles in the United States in effect from time to time.
 
General Intangibles - as defined in the UCC, including choses in action, causes of action, company or other business records, inventions, blueprints, designs, patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, trade names, trade secrets, service marks, goodwill, brand names, copyrights, registrations, licenses, franchises, customer lists, permits, tax refund claims, computer programs, operational manuals, internet addresses and domain names, insurance refunds and premium rebates, all rights to indemnification, and all other intangible Property of any kind.
 
Goods - as defined in the UCC.
 
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 Payment - as defined in Section 5.11.3.
 
Guarantors - each Person who guarantees payment or performance of any Obligations. There are no Guarantors as of the Closing Date.
 
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.
 
Indemnitees - Agent Indemnitees, Lender Indemnitees, Issuing Bank Indemnitees and Bank of America Indemnitees.
 
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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.
 
Instrument - as defined in the UCC.
 
Insurance Assignment - each collateral assignment of insurance pursuant to which an Obligor assigns to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, such Obligor’s rights under business interruption or other insurance policies as Agent deems appropriate, as security for the Obligations.
 
Intellectual Property - all intellectual and similar Property of a Person, including inventions, designs, patents, patent applications, 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, registrations and franchises; all books and records describing or used in connection with the foregoing; and all licenses or other rights to use any of the foregoing.
 
Intellectual Property Claim - any claim or assertion (whether in writing, by suit or otherwise) that a Borrower’s or Subsidiary’s ownership, use, marketing, sale or distribution of any Inventory, Equipment, Intellectual Property or other Property violates another Person’s Intellectual Property.
 
Intercreditor Agreement - the Intercreditor Agreement of even date herewith, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, between the Existing Subordinated Debt Collateral Agent and Agent, relating to the Existing Subordinated Debt, as may be amended, modified, supplemented or restated from time to time.
 
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 Borrower or Subsidiary 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 a Borrower’s business (but excluding Equipment).
 
Inventory Formula Amount - the lesser of (a) $10,000,000; or (b) 60% of the Value of Eligible Inventory.
 
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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.
 
Investment Property - as defined in the UCC.
 
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 Agent 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 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 Borrowers 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 Borrowers for any drawings under Letters of Credit; (b) the aggregate undrawn 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 Agent 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.
 
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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.
 
Letter of Credit - any standby or documentary letter of credit issued by Issuing Bank for the account of a Borrower, or any indemnity, guarantee, exposure transmittal memorandum or similar form of credit support issued by Agent or Issuing Bank for the benefit of a Borrower.
 
Letter-of-Credit Right - as defined in the UCC.
 
Letter of Credit Subline - $12,000,000.
 
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 Adjusted LIBOR.
 
License - any license or agreement under which an Obligor 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 Obligor 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; (b) for any Collateral held by a warehouseman, processor, shipper 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, Other Agreements and Security Documents.
 
Loan Year - each calendar year 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 any Obligor, 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) materially impairs the ability of any Obligor 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 Collateral.
 
Material Contract - any agreement or arrangement to which a Borrower or Subsidiary is party (other than the Loan Documents) (a) that is deemed to be a material contract under any securities law applicable to such Obligor, 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, (c) the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents, or (d) that relates to Debt in an aggregate amount of $750,000 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 a Borrower grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, Liens upon the Real Estate owned by such Borrower, as security for the Obligations.
 
Mortgaged Property - the Real Estate located in Hillsborough County, Florida and subject to a Mortgage.
 
Multiemployer Plan - any employee benefit plan or arrangement described in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA that is maintained or contributed to by any Obligor or Subsidiary.
 
Net Proceeds - with respect to an Asset Disposition, proceeds (including, when received, any deferred or escrowed payments) received by a Borrower or Subsidiary 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.
 
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Notes - each Revolver Note, or other promissory note executed by a Borrower to evidence any Obligations.
 
Note Transaction - the transactions contemplated and consummated pursuant to the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents.
 
Notice of Borrowing - a Notice of Borrowing to be provided by Borrower Agent to request the funding of a Borrowing of Revolver Loans, in form satisfactory to Agent.
 
Notice of Conversion/Continuation - a Notice of Conversion/Continuation to be provided by Borrower Agent to request a conversion or continuation of any Loans as LIBOR Loans, in form satisfactory to Agent.
 
Obligations - all (a) principal of and premium, if any, on the Loans, (b) LC Obligations and other obligations of Obligors with respect to Letters of Credit, (c) interest, expenses, fees and other sums payable by Obligors under Loan Documents, (d) obligations of Obligors under any indemnity for Claims, (e) Extraordinary Expenses, (f) Bank Product Debt, and (g) other Debts, obligations and liabilities of any kind owing by Obligors 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.
 
Obligor - each Borrower, Guarantor, or other Person that is liable for payment of any Obligations or that has granted a Lien in favor of Agent on its assets to secure any Obligations.
 
Ordinary Course of Business - the ordinary course of business of any Borrower or Subsidiary, 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.
 
OSHA - the Occupational Safety and Hazard Act of 1970.
 
Other Agreement - each Note; LC Document; Lien Waiver; Intercreditor Agreement; Real Estate Related Document 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 Obligor or other Person to Agent or a Lender in connection with any transactions relating hereto.
 
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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.
 
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).
 
Payable Reserve - a reserve equal to aggregate amount of Borrowers’ accounts payable which at any time remain unpaid more than 90 days past the invoice date thereof (but not including retention hold-backs for subcontractors which coincide with the accounts receivable retention that customers of the Borrowers impose on the Borrowers).
 
Payment Intangible - as defined in the UCC.
 
Payment Item - each check, draft or other item of payment payable to a Borrower, including those constituting proceeds of any Collateral.
 
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 $250,000 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 Obligor’s default; 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 $250,000 or less at any time.
 
Permitted Lien - as defined in Section 10.2.2.
 
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Permitted Purchase Money Debt - Purchase Money Debt of Borrowers and Subsidiaries that is unsecured or secured only by a Purchase Money Lien, as long as the aggregate amount does not exceed $250,000 at any time and its incurrence does not violate Section 10.2.3.
 
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 - an employee pension benefit plan that is covered by Title IV of ERISA or subject to the minimum funding standards under Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code and that is either (a) maintained by a Borrower or Subsidiary for employees or (b) maintained pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, or other arrangement under which more than one employer makes contributions and to which a Borrower or Subsidiary is making or accruing an obligation to make contributions or has within the preceding five years made or accrued such contributions.
 
Pro Rata - with respect to any Lender, a percentage (expressed as a decimal, rounded 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 Obligor, (a) the obligation is subject to a bona fide dispute regarding amount or the Obligor’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 Obligor; (e) no Lien is imposed on assets of the Obligor, 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.
 
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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. Sec.Sec. 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.
 
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 Borrowers 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 Section 10.2.1(b), (d) or (f).
 
Reimbursement Date - as defined in Section 2.3.2.
 
Related Real Estate Documents - with respect to any Real Estate subject to a Mortgage, the following, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent and received by Agent for review at least 15 days prior to the effective date of the Mortgage: (a) a mortgagee title policy (or binder therefor) covering Agent’s interest under the Mortgage, in a form and amount and by an insurer acceptable to Agent, which must be fully paid on such effective date; (b) such assignments of leases, estoppel letters, attornment agreements, consents, waivers and releases as Agent may require with respect to other Persons having an interest in the Real Estate; (c) a current, as-built survey of the Real Estate, containing a metes-and-bounds property description and flood plain certification, and certified by a licensed surveyor acceptable to Agent; (d) flood insurance in an amount, with endorsements and by an insurer acceptable to Agent, if the Real Estate is within a flood plain; (e) a current appraisal of the Real Estate, prepared by an appraiser acceptable to Agent, and in form and substance satisfactory to Required Lenders; (f) an environmental assessment, prepared by environmental engineers acceptable to Agent, and accompanied by such reports, certificates, studies or data as Agent may reasonably require, which shall all be in form and substance satisfactory to Required Lenders; and (g) an Environmental Agreement and such other documents, instruments or agreements as Agent may reasonably require with respect to any environmental risks regarding the Real Estate.
 
Rent and Charges Reserve - the aggregate of (a) all past due rent and other amounts owing by an Obligor to any landlord, warehouseman, processor, repairman, mechanic, shipper, freight forwarder or other Person who possesses any Collateral or could assert a Lien on any Collateral; and (b) a reserve at least equal to three months rent and other charges that could be payable to any such Person, unless it has executed a Lien Waiver.
 
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Report - as defined in Section 12.2.3.
 
Reportable Event - any event set forth in Section 4043(b) of ERISA.
 
Required Lenders - Lenders (subject to Section 4.2) having (a) Revolver Commitments and in excess of 50% of the aggregate Revolver Commitments; and (b) if the Revolver Commitments have terminated, Loans in excess of 50% of all outstanding Loans.
 
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 a Borrower or Subsidiary, 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; and (c) 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 Borrower, Subsidiary or other Obligor 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 Schedule 1.1, or as specified hereafter in the most recent 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.
 
Revolver Termination Date - March 31, 2009.
 
Royalties - all royalties, fees, expense reimbursement and other amounts payable by a Borrower under a License.
 
S&P - Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., and its successors.
 
Secured Parties - Agent, Issuing Bank, Lenders and providers of Bank Products.
 
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Security Documents - the Guaranties, Mortgages, Trademark Security Agreements, 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 a Borrower or, if the context requires, an Obligor.
 
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.
 
Software - as defined in the UCC.
 
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.
 
Statutory Reserves - the percentage (expressed as a decimal) established by the Board of Governors as the then stated maximum rate for all reserves (including those imposed by Regulation D of the Board of Governors, all basic, emergency, supplemental or other marginal reserve requirements, and any transitional adjustments or other scheduled changes in reserve requirements) applicable to any member bank of the Federal Reserve System in respect of Eurocurrency Liabilities (or any successor category of liabilities under Regulation D).
 
Subordinated Convertible Notes - the Notes issued pursuant to the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents in the original aggregate principal amount of $25,000,000, as amended, restated, supplemented, modified, renewed, extended or refinanced from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof.
 
Subsidiary - any entity at least 50% of whose voting securities or Equity Interests is owned by a Borrower or any combination of Borrowers (including indirect ownership by a Borrower through other entities in which the Borrower directly or indirectly owns 50% of the voting securities or Equity Interests).
 
Supporting Obligation - as defined in the UCC.
 
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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 - any taxes, levies, imposts, duties, fees, assessments, deductions, withholdings or other charges of whatever nature, including income, receipts, excise, property, sales, use, transfer, license, payroll, withholding, social security, franchise, intangibles, stamp or recording taxes imposed by any Governmental Authority, and all interest, penalties and similar liabilities relating thereto.
 
Trademark Security Agreement - each trademark security agreement pursuant to which an Obligor grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a Lien on such Obligor’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.
 
Upstream Payment - a Distribution by a Subsidiary of a Borrower to such Borrower.
 
Value - (a) for Inventory, its value determined on the basis of the lower of cost or market, calculated on a first-in, first-out basis; and (b) for an Account, its face amount, net of any returns, rebates, discounts (calculated on the shortest terms), credits, allowances or Taxes (including sales, excise or other taxes) that have been or could be claimed by the Account Debtor or any other Person.
 
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 Borrowers 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 Borrowers’ 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 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,” 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 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 Section 14.3.1; or (g) 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). Borrowers 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 Borrowers’ 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.
 
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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 Borrowers from time to time through the Commitment Termination Date. The Revolver Loans may be repaid and reborrowed 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, Borrowers shall deliver a Revolver Note to such Lender.
 
2.1.3 Use of Proceeds. The proceeds of Revolver Loans shall be used by Borrowers 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 Borrowers.
 
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2.1.4 Termination of Revolver Commitments.
 
(a) 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, Borrowers may, at their option, terminate the Revolver Commitments and this credit facility. Any notice of termination given by Borrowers shall be irrevocable. On the termination date, Borrowers shall make Full Payment of all Obligations.
 
(b) [Intentionally Omitted].
 
(c) Concurrently with a termination of the Revolving Commitments, for whatever reason (including an Event of Default), Borrowers shall pay to Agent, for the Pro Rata benefit of Lenders and as liquidated damages for loss of bargain (and not as a penalty), an amount equal to (i) if the termination occurs during the first Loan Year, 2.0% of the Revolver Commitments; (ii) if it occurs during the second Loan Year, 1.0% of the Revolver Commitments; and (iii) if it occurs thereafter, 0.0% of the Revolver Commitments. 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 Borrowers 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 Borrowers 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 $500,000; 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 $50,000, 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 aggregate Revolver Commitments. 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 any Borrower or other Obligor be deemed a beneficiary of this Section nor authorized to enforce any of its terms.
 
2.1.6 Protective Advances. Agent shall be authorized, in its discretion, at any time that a Default or Event of Default exists or any conditions in Section 6 are not satisfied, and without regard to the aggregate Commitments, to make Base Rate Revolver Loans (“Protective Advances”) (a) up to an aggregate amount of $100,000 outstanding at any time, if Agent deems such Loans necessary or desirable to preserve or protect any Collateral, or to enhance the collectibility or repayment of Obligations; or (b) to pay any other amounts chargeable to Obligors under any Loan Documents, including costs, fees and expenses. All Protective Advances shall be Obligations, secured by the Collateral, and shall be treated for all purposes as Extraordinary Expenses. Each Lender shall participate in each Protective Advance on a Pro Rata basis. Required Lenders may at any time revoke Agent’s authorization 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.
 
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2.2 [Intentionally Omitted].
 
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) Each 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 one Business Day 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 a Borrower only (i) to support obligations of such 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) Borrowers assume 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 a 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 Borrowers are discharged with proceeds of any Letter of Credit.
 
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(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, notice or other communication in whatever form believed by Issuing Bank, in good faith, 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 any such agents or attorneys-in-fact selected with reasonable care.
 
2.3.2 Reimbursement; Participations.
 
(a) If Issuing Bank honors any request for payment under a Letter of Credit, Borrowers 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 Borrowers. The obligation of Borrowers 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 Borrowers may have at any time against the beneficiary. Whether or not Borrower Agent submits a Notice of Borrowing, Borrowers 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 Borrowers do 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.
 
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(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 Obligor 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 any Borrower or 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 Obligor. 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 Obligor.
 
(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.
 
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 Borrowers shall, at Issuing Bank’s or Agent’s request, pay to Issuing Bank the amount of all outstanding LC Obligations consisting of drawings under Letters of Credit and all fees related thereto, and Cash Collateralize the outstanding undrawn amount of any Letters of Credit. If Borrowers fail to Cash Collateralize outstanding Letters of Credit 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).
 
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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 Adjusted 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 payable, until paid by Borrowers. 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 Borrower, 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. Each Borrower acknowledges that the cost and expense to Agent and each Lender 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 added cost and expense.
 
(c) Interest accrued on the Loans shall be due and payable in arrears, (i) on the first day of each month and, for any LIBOR Loan, 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.
 
3.1.2 Application of Adjusted LIBOR to Outstanding Loans.
 
(a) Borrowers 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 Borrowers desire to convert or continue Loans as LIBOR Loans, Borrower Agent shall give Agent a Notice of Conversion/Continuation, no later than 11:00 a.m. at least two 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 aggregate principal 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 one month if not specified). If, upon the expiration of any Interest Period in respect of any LIBOR Loans, Borrowers shall have failed to deliver a Notice of Conversion/Continuation, they shall be deemed to have elected to convert such Loans into Base Rate Loans.
 
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3.1.3 Interest Periods. In connection with the making, conversion or continuation of any LIBOR Loans, Borrowers shall select an interest period (“Interest Period”) to apply, which interest period shall be one, two, three or six months; 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 Adjusted 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 Borrowers of such determination. Until Agent notifies Borrowers 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.
 
3.2.1 Unused Line Fee. Borrowers shall pay to Agent, for the Pro Rata benefit of Lenders, a fee equal to the per annum percentage set forth below, as determined by the EBITDA (measured on the first day of each Fiscal Quarter, on a trailing twelve month basis) for the immediately preceding Fiscal Quarter, times the amount by which the Revolver Commitments exceed 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.
 
Level
 
EBITDA
 
Unused
Line
Fee
 
I
 
 
< 10,000,000
   
0.375
%
II
 
 
>10,000,000 and < $12,000,000
   
0.250
%
III
 
 
>12,000,000 and < $15,000,000
   
0.250
%
IV
 
 
>15,000,000 and < $25,000,000
   
0.250
%
V
   
≥$25,000,000
   
0.250
%
               
 
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Until October 1, 2006, the unused line fee shall be determined as if Level III were applicable. Effective October 1, 2006, the unused line fee shall be subject to increase or decrease based on the EBITDA (measured on a trailing 12 month basis) as set forth in the financial statements and corresponding Compliance Certificate for the immediately preceding Fiscal Quarter, which change shall be effective on the first Business Day of the calendar month that occurs more than 10 days following receipt. If, by the first Business Day of a month following any Fiscal Quarter, any financial statements and Compliance Certificate due in the preceding month have not been received, then the unused line fee shall be determined as if Level I were applicable, from such day until the first Business Day of the Fiscal Quarter following actual receipt.
 
3.2.2 LC Facility Fees. Borrowers shall pay (a) to Agent, for the Pro Rata benefit of Lenders, a fee equal to the Applicable Margin in effect for LIBOR Revolver Loans times the average daily stated amount of Letters of Credit, which fee shall be payable monthly in arrears, on the first day of each month; (b) to Agent, for its own account, a fronting fee equal to 0.125% of the stated amount of each Letter of Credit, which fee shall be payable upon issuance of the Letter of Credit and on each anniversary date of such issuance, and shall be payable on any increase in stated amount made between any such dates; and (c) 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 an Event of Default, the fee payable under clause (a) shall be increased by 2% per annum.
 
3.2.3 Closing Fee. Borrowers shall pay to Agent, for the Pro Rata benefit of the Lenders, a closing fee equal to the greater of (i) $187,500, or (ii) 0.75% of the total Commitments of all Lenders as of the Closing Date, which shall be paid on the Closing Date.
 
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 or refund, nor subject to proration except as specifically provided herein. All fees payable under Section 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 Borrowers under Section 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.9 or 5.9, submitted to Borrowers by Agent or the affected Lender, as applicable, shall be final, conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error.
 
3.4 Reimbursement Obligations. Borrowers shall reimburse Agent for all Extraordinary Expenses. Borrowers shall also reimburse Agent for all reasonable 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 Obligor or Collateral, whether prepared by Agent’s personnel or a third party. All legal, accounting and consulting fees shall be charged to Borrowers 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. All amounts reimbursable by Borrowers under this Section shall constitute Obligations secured by the Collateral and shall be payable on demand.
 
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3.5 Illegality. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if (a) any change in any law or interpretation thereof by any Governmental Authority makes it unlawful for a Lender to make or maintain a LIBOR Loan or to maintain any Commitment with respect to LIBOR Loans or (b) a Lender determines that the making or continuance of a LIBOR Loan has become impracticable as a result of a circumstance that adversely affects the London interbank market or the position of such Lender in such market, then such Lender shall give notice thereof to Agent and Borrowers and may (i) declare that LIBOR Loans will not thereafter be made by such Lender, whereupon any request for a LIBOR Loan from such Lender shall be deemed to be a request for a Base Rate Loan unless such Lender’s declaration has been withdrawn (and it shall be withdrawn promptly upon cessation of the circumstances described in clause (a) or (b) above); and/or (ii) require that all outstanding LIBOR Loans made by such Lender be converted to Base Rate Loans immediately, in which event all outstanding LIBOR Loans of such Lender shall be immediately converted to Base Rate Loans.
 
3.6 Increased Costs. If, by reason of (a) the introduction of or any change (including any change by way of imposition or increase of Statutory Reserves or other reserve requirements) in any law or interpretation thereof, or (b) the compliance with any guideline or request from any Governmental Authority or other Person exercising control over banks or financial institutions generally (whether or not having the force of law):
 
(i) a Lender shall be subject to any Tax with respect to any LIBOR Loan or Letter of Credit or its obligation to make LIBOR Loans, issue Letters of Credit or participate in LC Obligations, or a change shall result in the basis of taxation of any payment to a Lender with respect to its LIBOR Loans or its obligation to make LIBOR Loans, issue Letters of Credit or participate in LC Obligations (except for Excluded Taxes); or
 
(ii) any reserve (including any imposed by the Board of Governors), special deposits or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended by, a Lender shall be imposed or deemed applicable, or any other condition affecting a Lender’s LIBOR Loans or obligation to make LIBOR Loans, issue Letters of Credit or participate in LC Obligations shall be imposed on such Lender or the London interbank market;
 
and as a result there shall be an increase in the cost to such Lender of agreeing to make or making, funding or maintaining LIBOR Loans, Letters of Credit or participations in LC Obligations (except to the extent already included in determination of Adjusted LIBOR), or there shall be a reduction in the amount receivable by such Lender, then the Lender shall promptly notify Borrowers and Agent of such event, and Borrowers shall, within five days following demand therefor, pay such Lender the amount of such increased costs or reduced amounts.
 
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If a Lender determines that, because of circumstances described above or any other circumstances arising hereafter affecting such Lender, the London interbank market or the Lender’s position in such market, Adjusted LIBOR or its Applicable Margin, as applicable, will not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lender of funding LIBOR Loans, issuing Letters of Credit or participating in LC Obligations, then (A) the Lender shall promptly notify Borrowers and Agent of such event; (B) such Lender’s obligation to make LIBOR Loans, issue Letters of Credit or participate in LC Obligations shall be immediately suspended, until each condition giving rise to such suspension no longer exists; and (C) such Lender shall make a Base Rate Loan as part of any requested Borrowing of LIBOR Loans, which Base Rate Loan shall, for all purposes, be considered part of such Borrowing.
 
3.7 Capital Adequacy. If a Lender determines that any introduction of or any change in a Capital Adequacy Regulation, any change in the interpretation or administration of a Capital Adequacy Regulation by a Governmental Authority charged with interpretation or administration thereof, or any compliance by such Lender or any Person controlling such Lender with a Capital Adequacy Regulation, increases the amount of capital required or expected to be maintained by such Lender or Person (taking into consideration its capital adequacy policies and desired return on capital) as a consequence of such Lender’s Commitments, Loans, participations in LC Obligations or other obligations under the Loan Documents, then Borrowers shall, within five days following demand therefor, pay such Lender an amount sufficient to compensate for such increase. A Lender’s demand for payment shall set forth the nature of the occurrence giving rise to such compensation and a calculation of the amount to be paid. In determining such amount, the Lender may use any reasonable averaging and attribution method.
 
3.8 Mitigation. Each Lender agrees that, upon becoming aware that it is subject to Section 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 or 5.9, it will take reasonable measures to reduce Borrowers’ obligations under such Sections, including funding or maintaining its Commitments or Loans through another office, as long as use of such measures would not adversely affect the Lender’s Commitments, Loans, business or interests, and would not be inconsistent with any internal policy or applicable legal or regulatory restriction.
 
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) Borrowers fail to repay a LIBOR Loan when required hereunder, then Borrowers shall pay to Agent its customary administrative charge and to each Lender all losses and expenses that it sustains as a consequence thereof, including 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.
 
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3.10 Maximum Interest. In no event shall interest, charges or other amounts that are contracted for, charged or received by Agent and Lenders pursuant to any Loan Documents and that are deemed interest under Applicable Law (“interest”) exceed the highest rate permissible under Applicable Law (“maximum rate”). If, in any month, any interest rate, absent the foregoing limitation, would have exceeded the maximum rate, then the interest rate for that month shall be the maximum rate and, if in a future month, that interest rate would otherwise be less than the maximum rate, then the rate shall remain at the maximum rate until the amount of interest actually paid equals the amount of interest which would have accrued if it had not been limited by the maximum rate. If, upon Full Payment of the Obligations, the total amount of interest actually paid under the Loan Documents is less than the total amount of interest that would, but for this Section, have accrued under the Loan Documents, then Borrowers shall, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, pay to Agent, for the account of Lenders, (a) the lesser of (i) the amount of interest that would have been charged if the maximum rate had been in effect at all times, or (ii) the amount of interest that would have accrued had the interest rate otherwise set forth in the Loan Documents been in effect, minus (b) the amount of interest actually paid under the Loan Documents. If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that Agent or any Lender has received interest in excess of the maximum amount allowed under Applicable Law, such excess shall be deemed received on account of, and shall automatically be applied to reduce, Obligations other than interest (regardless of any erroneous application thereof by Agent or any Lender), and upon Full Payment of the Obligations, any balance shall be refunded to Borrowers. In determining whether any excess interest has been charged or received by Agent or any Lender, all interest at any time charged or received from Borrowers in connection with the Loan Documents shall, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread in equal parts throughout the full term of the Obligations.
 
SECTION 4. LOAN ADMINISTRATION
 
4.1 Manner of Borrowing and Funding Revolver Loans.
 
4.1.1 Notice of Borrowing.
 
(a) Whenever Borrowers desire funding of a Borrowing of Revolver Loans, Borrower Agent 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 two 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 principal 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 one month if not specified).
 
(b) Unless payment is otherwise timely made by Borrowers, 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.
 
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(c) If Borrowers establish 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 Agent. 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 Borrowers. If a Lender’s share of any Borrowing is not in fact received by Agent, then Borrowers agree 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.
 
4.1.3 Swingline Loans; Settlement.
 
(a) Agent may, but shall not be obligated to, advance Swingline Loans to Borrowers out of Agent’s own funds, up to an aggregate outstanding amount of $5,000,000, 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 Borrowers 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 any 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 every five Business Days. 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 a 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. In its discretion, Agent may on any settlement date permit Swingline Loans in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000 to remain outstanding, while requiring settlement of the other outstanding Swingline Loans among the Lenders.
 
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4.1.4 Notices. Each Borrower authorizes Agent and Lenders to extend, convert or continue Loans, effect selections of interest rates, and transfer funds to or on behalf of Borrowers based on telephonic or e-mailed instructions. Borrowers 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 a Borrower as a result of Agent or any Lender acting upon its understanding of telephonic or e-mailed instructions from a person believed in good faith by Agent or any Lender to be a person authorized to give such instructions on a 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 readvance the funds to Borrowers 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 Borrower) 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.
 
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 Loans shall be allocated among Lenders on a Pro Rata basis. No more than 4 aggregated LIBOR Loans may be outstanding at any time, and each aggregate LIBOR Loan when made, continued or converted shall be in a minimum amount of $1,000,000, or an increment of $500,000 in excess thereof. Upon determining Adjusted LIBOR for any Interest Period requested by Borrowers, Agent shall promptly notify Borrowers thereof by telephone or electronically and, if requested by Borrowers, shall confirm any telephonic notice in writing.
 
4.4 Borrower Agent. Each Borrower hereby designates Borrower Agent as its representative and agent for all purposes under the Loan Documents, including requests for Loans and Letters of Credit, designation of interest rates, delivery or receipt of communications with Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender, preparation and delivery of Borrowing Base and financial reports, receipt and payment of Obligations, 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 Agent 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 Agent on behalf of any Borrower. Agent and Lenders may give any notice or communication with a Borrower hereunder to Borrower Agent on behalf of such Borrower. Agent shall have the right, in its discretion, to deal exclusively with Borrower Agent for any or all purposes under the Loan Documents. Each Borrower agrees that any notice, election, communication, representation, agreement or undertaking made on its behalf by Borrower Agent shall be binding upon and enforceable against it.
 
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4.5 One Obligation. The Loans, LC Obligations and other Obligations shall constitute one general obligation of Borrowers 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 Borrower to the extent of any Obligations jointly or severally owed by such Borrower.
 
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, with the consent of Agent, any Cash Management Services). All undertakings of Borrowers 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 Borrowers 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, and the obligation of each Obligor 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. Borrowers 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.
 
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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. If any Asset Disposition includes the disposition of Accounts or Inventory, then Net Proceeds equal to the greater of (a) the net book value of such Accounts and Inventory, or (b) the reduction in the Borrowing Base upon giving effect to such disposition, shall be applied to the Revolver Loans. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if an Overadvance exists, Borrowers shall, on the sooner of Agent’s demand or the first Business Day after any 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.
 
5.3 [Intentionally Omitted].
 
5.4 Payment of Other Obligations. Obligations other than Loans, including LC Obligations and Extraordinary Expenses, shall be paid by Borrowers 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 Obligor or against any Obligations. If any Obligor makes a payment to Agent or Lenders, or if Agent or any Lender receives payment from the proceeds of Collateral, exercise of setoff or otherwise, and such payment is subsequently invalidated or required to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other Person, then the Obligations originally intended to be satisfied, and all Liens, rights and remedies therefor, shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment had not been received and any enforcement or 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 Obligors, 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 or Protective Advances;
 
(c) third, to all amounts owing to Issuing Bank on LC Obligations;
 
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(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;
 
(g) seventh, to all other Obligations, other than Bank Product Debt; and
 
(h) last, to Bank Product Debt.
 
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 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 Obligor. This Section is not for the benefit of or enforceable by any Borrower.
 
5.6.2 Erroneous Application. Agent shall not be liable for any application of amounts made by it in good faith 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. Each Borrower irrevocably waives the right to direct the application of any payments or Collateral proceeds, and agrees 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 proceeds of Collateral, a credit balance exists, the balance shall not accrue interest in favor of Borrowers and shall be made available to Borrowers 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 Borrowers 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 Borrowers to pay any amount owing hereunder. Agent may maintain a single Loan Account in the name of Borrower Agent, and each Borrower confirms that such arrangement shall have no effect on the joint and several character of its liability for the Obligations.
 
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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. If any Taxes (except Excluded Taxes) shall be payable by any party due to the execution, delivery, issuance or recording of any Loan Documents, or the creation or repayment of any Obligations, Borrowers shall pay (and shall promptly reimburse Agent and Lenders for their payment of) all such Taxes, including any interest and penalties thereon, and will indemnify and hold harmless Indemnitees against all liability in connection therewith. If Borrowers shall be required by Applicable Law to withhold or deduct any Taxes (except Excluded Taxes) with respect to any sum payable under any Loan Documents, (a) the sum payable to Agent or such Lender shall be increased as may be necessary so that, after making all required withholding or deductions, Agent or such Lender (as the case may be) receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such withholding or deductions been made; (b) Borrowers shall make such withholding or deductions; and (c) Borrowers shall pay the full amount withheld or deducted to the relevant taxing or other authority in accordance with Applicable Law.
 
5.10 Withholding Tax Exemption. At least five Business Days prior to the first date for payment of interest or fees hereunder to a Foreign Lender, the Foreign Lender shall deliver to Borrowers and Agent two duly completed copies of IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8ECI (or any subsequent replacement or substitute form therefor), certifying that such Lender can receive payment of Obligations without deduction or withholding of any United States federal income taxes. Each Foreign Lender shall deliver to Borrowers and Agent two additional copies of such form before the preceding form expires or becomes obsolete or after the occurrence of any event requiring a change in the form, as well as any amendments, extensions or renewals thereof as may be reasonably requested by Borrowers or Agent, in each case, certifying that the Foreign Lender can receive payment of Obligations without deduction or withholding of any such taxes, unless an event (including any change in treaty or law) has occurred that renders such forms inapplicable or prevents the Foreign Lender from certifying that it can receive payments without deduction or withholding of such taxes. During any period that a Foreign Lender does not or is unable to establish that it can receive payments without deduction or withholding of such taxes, other than by reason of an event (including any change in treaty or law) that occurs after it becomes a Lender, Agent may withhold taxes from payments to such Foreign Lender at the applicable statutory and treaty rates, and Borrowers shall not be required to pay any additional amounts under this Section as a result of such withholding.
 
5.11 Nature and Extent of Each Borrower’s Liability.
 
5.11.1 Joint and Several Liability. Each Borrower agrees that it is jointly and severally liable for, and absolutely and unconditionally guarantees to Agent and Lenders the prompt payment and performance of, all Obligations and all agreements under the Loan Documents. Each Borrower agrees that its guaranty obligations hereunder constitute a continuing guaranty of payment and performance and not of collection, that such obligations shall not be discharged until Full Payment of the Obligations, and that such obligations are absolute and unconditional, irrespective of (a) the genuineness, validity, regularity, enforceability, subordination or any future modification of, or change in, any Obligations or Loan Document, or any other document, instrument or agreement to which any Obligor is or may become a party or liable; (b) the absence of any action to enforce this Agreement (including this Section) or any other Loan Document, or any waiver, consent or indulgence of any kind by Agent or any Lender with respect thereto; (c) the existence, value or condition of, or failure to perfect a Lien or to preserve rights against, any security or guaranty for the Obligations or any action, or the absence of any action, by Agent or any Lender in respect thereof (including the release of any security or guaranty); (d) the insolvency of any Obligor; (e) any election by Agent or any Lender in an Insolvency Proceeding for the application of Section 1111(b)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code; (f) any borrowing or grant of a Lien by any other Borrower, as debtor-in-possession under Section 364 of the Bankruptcy Code or otherwise; (g) the disallowance of any claims of Agent or any Lender against any Obligor for the repayment of any Obligations under Section 502 of the Bankruptcy Code or otherwise; or (h) any other action or circumstances that might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a surety or guarantor, except Full Payment of all Obligations.
 
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5.11.2 Waivers.
 
(a) Each Borrower expressly waives all rights that it may have now or in the future under any statute, at common law, in equity or otherwise, to compel Agent or Lenders to marshal assets or to proceed against any Obligor, other Person or security for the payment or performance of any Obligations before, or as a condition to, proceeding against such Borrower. It is agreed among each Borrower, Agent and Lenders that the provisions of this Section are of the essence of the transaction contemplated by the Loan Documents and that, but for such provisions, Agent and Lenders would decline to make Loans and issue Letters of Credit. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document, and except as set forth in Section 5.11.3, each Borrower expressly waives all rights at law or in equity to subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution, indemnification or set off, as well as all defenses available to a surety, guarantor or accommodation co-obligor. Each Borrower acknowledges that its guaranty pursuant to this Section is necessary to the conduct and promotion of its business, and can be expected to benefit such business.
 
(b) Agent and Lenders may, in their discretion, pursue such rights and remedies as they deem appropriate, including realization upon Collateral or any Real Estate by judicial foreclosure or non-judicial sale or enforcement, without affecting any rights and remedies under this Section 5.11. If, in the exercise of any rights or remedies, Agent or any Lender shall forfeit any of its rights or remedies, including its right to enter a deficiency judgment against any Borrower or any other Person, whether because of any applicable laws pertaining to “election of remedies” or otherwise, each Borrower consents to such action by Agent or such Lender and waives any claim based upon such action, even if the action may result in loss of any rights of subrogation that any Borrower might otherwise have had but for such action. Any election of remedies that results in denial or impairment of the right of Agent or any Lender to seek a deficiency judgment against any Borrower shall not impair any other Borrower’s obligation to pay the full amount of the Obligations. Each Borrower waives all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies, such as nonjudicial foreclosure with respect to any security for the Obligations, even though that election of remedies destroys such Borrower’s rights of subrogation against any other Person. If Agent bids at any foreclosure or trustee’s sale or at any private sale, Agent may bid all or a portion of the Obligations and the amount of such bid need not be paid by Agent but shall be credited against the Obligations. The amount of the successful bid at any such sale, whether Agent or any other Person is the successful bidder, shall be conclusively deemed to be the fair market value of the Collateral, and the difference between such bid amount and the remaining balance of the Obligations shall be conclusively deemed to be the amount of the Obligations guaranteed under this Section 5.11, notwithstanding that any present or future law or court decision may have the effect of reducing the amount of any deficiency claim to which Agent or any Lender might otherwise be entitled but for such bidding at any such sale.
 
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5.11.3 Extent of Liability; Contribution.
 
(a) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each Borrower’s liability under this Section 5.11 shall be limited to the greater of (i) all amounts for which such Borrower is primarily liable, as described below, and (ii) such Borrower’s Allocable Amount.
 
(b) If any Borrower makes a payment under this Section 5.11 of any Obligations (other than amounts for which such Borrower is primarily liable) (a “Guarantor Payment”) that, taking into account all other Guarantor Payments previously or concurrently made by any other Borrower, exceeds the amount that such Borrower would otherwise have paid if each Borrower had paid the aggregate Obligations satisfied by such Guarantor Payments in the same proportion that such Borrower’s Allocable Amount bore to the total Allocable Amounts of all Borrowers, then such Borrower shall be entitled to receive contribution and indemnification payments from, and to be reimbursed by, each other Borrower 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 Borrower shall be the maximum amount that could then be recovered from such Borrower under this Section 5.11 without rendering such payment voidable or avoidable under Section 548 of the Bankruptcy Code or under any applicable state fraudulent transfer or conveyance act, or similar statute or common law.
 
(c) Nothing contained in this Section 5.11 shall limit the liability of any Borrower to pay Loans made directly or indirectly to that Borrower (including Loans advanced to any other Borrower and then re-loaned or otherwise transferred to, or for the benefit of, such Borrower), LC Obligations relating to Letters of Credit issued to support such Borrower’s business, and all accrued interest, fees, expenses and other related Obligations with respect thereto, for which such Borrower shall be primarily liable for all purposes hereunder. Agent and Lenders shall have the right, at any time in their discretion, to condition Loans and Letters of Credit upon a separate calculation of borrowing availability for each Borrower and to restrict the disbursement and use of such Loans and Letters of Credit to such Borrower.
 
5.11.4 Joint Enterprise. Each Borrower has requested that Agent and Lenders make this credit facility available to Borrowers on a combined basis, in order to finance Borrowers’ business most efficiently and economically. Borrowers’ business is a mutual and collective enterprise, and Borrowers believe that consolidation of their credit facility will enhance the borrowing power of each Borrower and ease the administration of their relationship with Lenders, all to the mutual advantage of Borrowers. Borrowers acknowledge and agree that Agent’s and Lenders’ willingness to extend credit to Borrowers and to administer the Collateral on a combined basis, as set forth herein, is done solely as an accommodation to Borrowers and at Borrowers’ request.
 
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5.11.5 Subordination. Each Borrower hereby subordinates any claims, including any right of payment, subrogation, contribution and indemnity, that it may have at any time against any other Obligor, howsoever arising, to the Full Payment of all Obligations.
 
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 Borrowers hereunder, until the date (“Closing Date”) that each of the following conditions has been satisfied:
 
(a) Each other Loan Document shall have been duly executed and delivered to Agent by each of the signatories thereto, and each Obligor shall be in compliance with all terms thereof.
 
(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 the Related Real Estate Documents for all Real Estate subject to a Mortgage.
 
(d) Agent shall have received certificates, in form and substance satisfactory to it, from a knowledgeable Senior Officer of each Borrower certifying that, after giving effect to the initial Loans and transactions hereunder, (i) such Borrower 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 Borrower 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 Obligor, certifying (i) that attached copies of such Obligor’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 Obligor in writing.
 
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(f) Agent shall have received a written opinion of Haddan & Zepfel, LLP, as well as any local counsel to Borrowers or Agent (if requested by Agent), in form and substance satisfactory to Agent.
 
(g) Agent shall have received copies of the charter documents of each Obligor, certified as appropriate by the Secretary of State or another official of such Obligor’s jurisdiction of organization. Agent shall have received good standing certificates for each Obligor, issued by the Secretary of State or other appropriate official of such Obligor’s jurisdiction of organization and each jurisdiction where such Obligor’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 Borrowers, all in compliance with the Loan Documents.
 
(i) Agent shall have completed its business, financial and legal due diligence of Obligors, including a roll-forward of its previous field examination, with results satisfactory to Agent. No material adverse change in the financial condition of any Obligor or in the quality, quantity or value of any Collateral shall have occurred since September 30, 2005.
 
(j) Borrowers 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 a date not more than 2 days prior to the Closing Date.
 
(l) Upon giving effect to the initial funding of Loans and issuance of Letters of Credit, and the payment by Borrowers of all fees and expenses incurred in connection herewith and taking into account all Availability Reserves in existence as of the Closing Date, Availability shall be at least $3,000,000.
 
(m) Agent shall have received evidence that Borrowers’ invoices indicate that title to sold goods shall pass from Borrower to its customer once production of the goods are completed and they become available to be accepted by or delivered to the customer.
 
(n) Agent shall have received copies of Existing Subordinated Debt Documents and the other Material Contracts as in effect on the Closing Date.
 
(o) Agent shall have received a certification from the Borrower Agent that no default or event of default has occurred and is continuing under the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents.
 
(p) Agent shall have received duly executed agreements establishing each Dominion Account and related lockbox with the Borrowers’ current cash management bank, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent.
 
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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 Borrowers, 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 Obligor 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 Borrowers for funding of a Loan, issuance of a Letter of Credit or grant of an accommodation shall constitute a representation by Borrowers 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.
 
6.4 Conditions Subsequent.
 
6.4.1 Within 30 days after the Closing Date, Agent shall receive evidence that the Dominion Account and related lockbox have been established with Bank of America, in form and substance, and with financial institutions, satisfactory to Agent.
 
6.4.2 Within 60 days after the Closing Date, Agent shall have received vehicle titles for all vehicles owned by Borrowers together with all documents deemed necessary by Agent to perfect its security interest in such vehicles.
 
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SECTION 7. COLLATERAL
 
7.1 Grant of Security Interest. To secure the prompt payment and performance of all Obligations, each Borrower hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a continuing security interest in and Lien upon all Property of such 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 Payment Intangibles, Software and 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 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, each Borrower hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a continuing security interest in and Lien upon all of such Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to each Deposit Account of such Borrower and any deposits or other sums at any time credited to any such Deposit Account, including any sums in any blocked or lockbox accounts or in any accounts into which such sums are swept. Each 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 such Borrower with such depository for application to the Obligations then outstanding. Each Borrower irrevocably appoints Agent as such 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, including Cash Collateral provided pursuant to Section 2.3.3, may be invested, in Agent’s discretion, in Cash Equivalents, but Agent shall have no duty to do so, regardless of any agreement, understanding or course of dealing with any Borrower, and shall have no responsibility for any investment or loss. Each 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 the 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. The Cash Collateral Account and all Cash Collateral shall be under the sole dominion and control of Agent. No Borrower or other Person claiming through or on behalf of any Borrower shall have any right to any Cash Collateral, until Full Payment of all Obligations.
 
7.3 Real Estate Collateral.
 
7.3.1 Lien on Real Estate. The Obligations shall also be secured by Mortgages upon all Real Estate owned by Borrowers, including the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgages shall be duly recorded, at Borrowers’ expense, in each office where such recording is required to constitute a fully perfected Lien on the Real Estate covered thereby. If any Borrower acquires Real Estate hereafter, Borrowers shall, within 30 days, execute, deliver and record a Mortgage sufficient to create a first priority Lien in favor of Agent on such Real Estate, and shall deliver all Related Real Estate Documents.
 
7.3.2 Collateral Assignment of Leases. To further secure the prompt payment and performance of all Obligations, each Borrower hereby transfers and assigns to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, all of such Borrower’s right, title and interest in, to and under all now or hereafter existing leases of real Property to which such Borrower is a party, whether as lessor or lessee, and all extensions, renewals and modifications thereof.
 
7.4 Other Collateral.
 
7.4.1 Commercial Tort Claims. Borrowers shall promptly notify Agent in writing if any 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 execute such documents and 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.
 
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7.4.2 Certain After-Acquired Collateral. Borrowers shall promptly notify Agent in writing if, after the Closing Date, any 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 execute such documents and 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, Borrowers 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 Borrowers relating to any Collateral.
 
7.6 Further Assurances. Promptly upon request, Borrowers 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. Each Borrower authorizes Agent to file any financing statement that indicates the Collateral as “all assets” or “all personal property” of such 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 7.1, the Collateral shall include only 65% of the voting stock of any Foreign Subsidiary.
 
SECTION 8. COLLATERAL ADMINISTRATION
 
8.1 Borrowing Base Certificates. By Tuesday of each week, Borrowers shall deliver to Agent (and Agent shall promptly deliver same to Lenders) a Borrowing Base Certificate prepared as of the close of business of the previous week, and at such other times (either more frequently or less frequently) as Agent may request. All calculations of Availability in any Borrowing Base Certificate shall originally be made by Borrowers and certified by a Senior Officer, provided that Agent may from time to time review and adjust any such calculation (a) to reflect its reasonable estimate of declines in value of any Collateral, due to collections received in the Dominion Account or otherwise; (b) to adjust advance rates to reflect changes in dilution, quality, mix and other factors affecting Collateral; and (c) to the extent the calculation is not made in accordance with this Agreement or does not accurately reflect the Availability Reserve.
 
8.2 Administration of Accounts.
 
8.2.1 Records and Schedules of Accounts. Each Borrower shall keep accurate and complete records of its Accounts, including all payments and collections thereon, and shall submit to Agent a monthly sales and collections report, by the 20th day of the following month, in form satisfactory to Agent. Each Borrower shall also provide to Agent, on or before the 20th day of each month, a detailed aged trial balance of all Accounts (separately listing Bonded Accounts) as of the end of the preceding month, specifying each Account’s Account Debtor name and address, amount, invoice date and due date, showing any discount, allowance, credit, authorized return or dispute, and including such proof of delivery, copies of invoices and invoice registers, copies of related documents, repayment histories, status reports and other information as Agent may reasonably request. If Accounts in an aggregate face amount of $500,000 or more cease to be Eligible Accounts, Borrowers shall notify Agent of such occurrence promptly (and in any event within one Business Day) after any Borrower has knowledge thereof.
 
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8.2.2 Taxes. If an Account of any 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 such Borrower and to charge Borrowers therefor; provided, however, that neither Agent nor Lenders shall be liable for any Taxes that may be due from Borrowers or with respect to any Collateral.
 
8.2.3 Account Verification. Whether or not a Default or Event of Default exists, Agent shall have the right at any time, in the name of Agent, any designee of Agent or any Borrower to verify the validity, amount or any other matter relating to any Accounts of Borrowers by mail, telephone or otherwise. Borrowers shall cooperate fully with Agent in an effort to facilitate and promptly conclude any such verification process.
 
8.2.4 Maintenance of Dominion Account. Borrowers shall maintain Dominion Accounts pursuant to lockbox or other arrangements acceptable to Agent. Borrowers shall obtain an agreement (in form and substance satisfactory to Agent) from each lockbox servicer and Dominion Account bank, establishing Agent’s control over and Lien in the lockbox or Dominion Account, requiring immediate deposit of all remittances received in the lockbox to a Dominion Account and, if such Dominion Account is not maintained with Bank of America, requiring immediate transfer of all funds in the Dominion Account to a Dominion Account maintained with Bank of America, and waiving offset rights of such servicer or bank against any funds in the lockbox or Dominion Account, except offset rights for customary administrative charges. Neither Agent nor Lenders assume any responsibility to Borrowers for any lockbox arrangement or Dominion Account, including any claim of accord and satisfaction or release with respect to any Payment Items accepted by any bank.
 
8.2.5 Proceeds of Collateral. Borrowers shall request in writing and otherwise take all reasonable steps to ensure that all payments on Accounts or otherwise relating to Collateral are made directly to a Dominion Account (or a lockbox relating to a Dominion Account). If any Borrower or Subsidiary receives cash or Payment Items with respect to any Collateral, it shall hold same in trust for Agent and promptly (not later than the next Business Day) deposit same into a Dominion Account.
 
8.3 Administration of Inventory.
 
8.3.1 Records and Reports of Inventory. Each Borrower shall keep accurate and complete records of its Inventory, including costs and daily withdrawals and additions, and shall submit to Agent inventory reports in form satisfactory to Agent, on a monthly basis by no later than the 20th day of the following month. Until a perpetual inventory reporting system satisfactory to Agent has been established by each Borrower, each Borrower shall conduct a physical inventory count at least once per calendar quarter (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. Once a perpetual inventory reporting system has been established by each Borrower, such physical inventory shall be conducted at least once per year Agent may participate in and observe each inventory or physical count.
 
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8.3.2 Returns of Inventory. No Borrower shall 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 exceeds $100,000; and (d) any payment received by a Borrower for a return is promptly remitted to Agent for application to the Obligations.
 
8.3.3 Acquisition, Sale and Maintenance. No Borrower shall acquire or accept any Inventory on consignment or approval, and shall take all steps to assure that all Inventory is produced in accordance with Applicable Law, including the FLSA. No Borrower shall sell any Inventory on consignment or approval or any other basis under which the customer may return or require a Borrower to repurchase such Inventory. Borrowers 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. Each 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, Borrowers shall deliver to Agent evidence of their ownership or interests in any Equipment.
 
8.4.2 Dispositions of Equipment. No Borrower shall 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. Each 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 the manufacturer’s published and recommended specifications. No Borrower shall permit any Equipment to become affixed to real Property unless any landlord or mortgagee delivers a Lien Waiver or similar instrument.
 
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8.5 Administration of Deposit Accounts. Schedule 8.5 sets forth all Deposit Accounts maintained by Borrowers, including all Dominion Accounts. Each 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). Each 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. Each Borrower shall promptly notify Agent of any opening or closing of a Deposit Account and, with the consent of Agent, will amend Schedule 8.5 to reflect same.
 
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 Borrowers at the business locations set forth in Schedule 8.6.1, except that Borrowers may (a) make sales or other dispositions of Collateral in accordance with Section 10.2.6; and (b) 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) Each Borrower shall maintain insurance with respect to the Collateral, covering casualty, hazard, public liability, theft, malicious mischief, and such other risks, in such amounts, with such endorsements, and with such insurers (rated A+ or better by A.M. Best Rating Guide) as are satisfactory to Agent. All proceeds under each policy shall be payable to Agent. From time to time upon request, Borrowers shall deliver to Agent the originals or certified copies of its insurance policies and updated flood plain searches. 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 any 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 any Borrower fails to provide and pay for such insurance, Agent may, at its option, but shall not be required to, procure the insurance and charge Borrowers therefor. Each Borrower agrees to deliver to Agent, promptly as rendered, copies of all reports made to insurance companies. While no Event of Default exists, Borrowers 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) Subject to subsection (b) below, 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 shall first be applied to payment of the Revolver Loans, and then to any other Obligations outstanding, and if there are no outstanding Obligations, then to Borrower Agent.
 
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(c) If requested by Borrowers 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, Borrowers 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) Borrowers comply 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.
 
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 Borrowers. 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 Borrowers’ sole risk.
 
8.6.4 Defense of Title to Collateral. Each 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. Each Borrower hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints Agent (and all Persons designated by Agent) as such Borrower’s true and lawful attorney (and agent-in-fact) for the purposes provided in this Section. Agent, or Agent’s designee, may, without notice and in either its or a Borrower’s name, but at the cost and expense of Borrowers:
 
(a) Endorse a 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 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 a 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 a 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 a 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 action as may be necessary or appropriate to obtain payment under any letter of credit or banker’s acceptance for which a Borrower is a beneficiary; and (xii) take all other actions as Agent deems appropriate to fulfill any Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Documents.
 
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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, each Borrower represents and warrants that:
 
9.1.1 Organization and Qualification. Each Borrower is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization. Each Borrower 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.
 
9.1.2 Power and Authority. Each Obligor 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 Obligor, other than those already obtained; (b) contravene the Organic Documents of any Obligor; (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 Obligor.
 
9.1.3 Enforceability. Each Loan Document is a legal, valid and binding obligation of each Obligor 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. Schedule 9.1.4 shows, for each Borrower and Subsidiary, 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 Borrower 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. Except as shown on Schedule 9.1.4, 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 Borrower or Subsidiary. Each of the Borrower Agent’s Subdisiaries in existence as of the date hereof are inactive and have no assets, operations or income.
 
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9.1.5 Corporate Names; Locations. During the five years preceding the Closing Date, except as shown on Schedule 9.1.5, no Borrower or Subsidiary 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 Borrowers and Subsidiaries are shown on Schedule 8.6.1. During the five years preceding the Closing Date, no Borrower or Subsidiary has had any other office or place of business.
 
9.1.6 Title to Properties; Priority of Liens. Each Borrower and Subsidiary 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. Except as set forth in Schedule 9.1.6, each Borrower and Subsidiary 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.
 
9.1.7 Accounts. Agent may rely, in determining which Accounts are Eligible Accounts, on all statements and representations made by Borrowers with respect thereto. Borrowers warrant, with respect to each Account at the time it is shown as an Eligible Account in a Borrowing Base Certificate, that:
 
(a) it is genuine and in all respects what it purports to be, and is not evidenced by a judgment;
 
(b) it 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;
 
(c) it 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;
 
(d) it is not subject to any offset, Lien (other than Agent’s Lien), deduction, defense, dispute, counterclaim or other adverse condition except as arising in the Ordinary Course of Business and disclosed to Agent; and it is absolutely owing by the Account Debtor, without contingency in any respect;
 
(e) no purchase order, agreement, document or Applicable Law restricts assignment of the Account to Agent (regardless of whether, under the UCC, the restriction is ineffective);
 
(f) no extension, compromise, settlement, modification, credit, deduction or return has been authorized with respect to the Account, except discounts or allowances granted in the Ordinary Course of Business for prompt payment that are reflected on the face of the invoice related thereto and in the reports submitted to Agent hereunder; and
 
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(g) to the best of Borrowers’ knowledge, (i) there are no facts or circumstances that are reasonably likely to impair the enforceability or collectibility of such Account; (ii) the Account Debtor had the capacity to contract when the Account arose, continues to meet the applicable Borrower’s customary credit standards, is Solvent, is not contemplating or subject to an Insolvency Proceeding, and has not failed, or suspended or ceased doing business; and (iii) there are no proceedings or actions threatened or pending against any Account Debtor that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Account Debtor’s financial condition.
 
9.1.8 Financial Statements. The consolidated and consolidating balance sheets, and related statements of income, cash flow and shareholder’s equity, of Borrowers and 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 Borrowers and Subsidiaries at the dates and for the periods indicated subject, in the case of interim statements, to customary year-end adjustments. 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. Except for the losses as of December 31, 2005 disclosed by Borrower Agent in Schedule 9.1.8 since September 30, 2005, there has been no change in the condition, financial or otherwise, of any Borrower or Subsidiary 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. Each Borrower is Solvent. There has been no material adverse change in the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of Borrowers for the month of February 2006 as set forth in the projections delivered to Agent prior to the Closing Date.
 
9.1.9 Surety Obligations. No Borrower or Subsidiary 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.
 
9.1.10 Taxes. Except as disclosed in Schedule 9.1.10, each Borrower and Subsidiary 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 Borrower and Subsidiary is adequate for all years not closed by applicable statutes, and for its current Fiscal Year.
 
9.1.11 Brokers. There are no brokerage commissions, finder’s fees or investment banking fees payable in connection with any transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents.
 
9.1.12 Intellectual Property. Each Borrower and Subsidiary 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 Borrower’s knowledge, threatened Intellectual Property Claim with respect to any Borrower, any Subsidiary or any of their Property (including any Intellectual Property). Except as disclosed on Schedule 9.1.12, no Borrower or Subsidiary 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 Borrower or Subsidiary is shown on Schedule 9.1.12.
 
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9.1.13 Governmental Approvals. Each Borrower and Subsidiary 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, except where noncompliance could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. 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 Borrowers and 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.
 
9.1.14 Compliance with Laws. Each Borrower and Subsidiary 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 Borrower or Subsidiary under any Applicable Law. No Inventory has been produced in violation of the FLSA.
 
9.1.15 Compliance with Environmental Laws. Except as disclosed on Schedule 9.1.15, no Borrower’s or 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 known environmental pollution, hazardous material or environmental clean-up. Except as disclosed on Schedule 9.1.15, no Borrower or Subsidiary has received any Environmental Notice. No Borrower or Subsidiary 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. The representations and warranties contained in the Environmental Agreement are true and correct on the Closing Date.
 
9.1.16 Burdensome Contracts. No Borrower or Subsidiary is a party or subject to any contract, agreement or charter restriction that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. No Borrower or Subsidiary is party or subject to any Restrictive Agreement, except as shown on Schedule 9.1.16, none of which prohibit the execution or delivery of any Loan Documents by an Obligor nor the performance by an Obligor of any obligations thereunder.
 
9.1.17 Litigation. Except as shown on Schedule 9.1.17, there are no proceedings or investigations pending or, to any Borrower’s knowledge, threatened against any Borrower or Subsidiary, 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 Borrower or Subsidiary. No Borrower or Subsidiary is in default with respect to any order, injunction or judgment of any Governmental Authority.
 
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9.1.18 No Defaults. No event or circumstance has occurred or exists that constitutes a Default or Event of Default. No Borrower or Subsidiary 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 a Borrower or Subsidiary) could terminate a Material Contract for cause prior to its scheduled termination date.
 
9.1.19 ERISA. Except as disclosed on Schedule 9.1.19, no Borrower or Subsidiary has any Multiemployer Plan or Foreign Plan. Each Borrower and Subsidiary is in full compliance with the requirements of all Applicable Law, including ERISA, relating to each Multiemployer Plan and Foreign Plan. No fact or situation exists that could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect in connection with any Multiemployer Plan or Foreign Plan. No Borrower or Subsidiary has any withdrawal liability in connection with a Multiemployer Plan or Foreign Plan. All employer and employee contributions to Foreign Plans, to the extent required by law or the terms of such plans, have been made or accrued in accordance with normal accounting principles. The fair market value of the assets of each funded Foreign Plan, the liability of each insurer for any Foreign Plan funded through insurance and/or the book reserve established for each Foreign Plan, together with any accrued contributions, are sufficient to provide the accrued benefit obligations of all participants in such plans according to the actuarial assumptions and valuations most recently used to account for such obligations in accordance with applicable generally accepted accounting principles. Each Foreign Plan required to be registered has been registered and is maintained in good standing with all applicable regulatory authorities.
 
9.1.20 Trade Relations. There exists no actual or threatened termination, limitation or modification of any business relationship between any Borrower or Subsidiary 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 Borrower or Subsidiary. There exists no condition or circumstance that could reasonably be expected to impair the ability of any Borrower or Subsidiary to conduct its business at any time hereafter in substantially the same manner as conducted on the Closing Date.
 
9.1.21 Labor Relations. Except as described on Schedule 9.1.21, no Borrower or Subsidiary 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 Borrower’s or Subsidiary’s employees, or, to any Borrower’s knowledge, any asserted or threatened strikes, work stoppages or demands for collective bargaining.
 
9.1.22 Payable Practices. No Borrower or Subsidiary has made any material change in its historical accounts payable practices from those in effect on the Closing Date.
 
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9.1.23 Not a Regulated Entity. No Obligor 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; (b) a “holding company,” a “subsidiary company” of a “holding company,” or an “affiliate” of either, within the meaning of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935; or (c) 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.
 
9.1.24 Margin Stock. No Borrower or Subsidiary 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 by Borrowers 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.
 
9.1.25 Plan Assets. No Borrower is an entity deemed to hold “plan assets” within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. Sec.2510.3-101 of any “employee benefit plan” (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) that is subject to Title I of ERISA or any “plan” (within the meaning of Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code), and neither the execution of this Agreement nor the funding of any Loans gives rise to a prohibited transaction within the meaning of Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code.
 
9.1.26  The Note Transaction. (i) The Borrower has delivered to the Agent a complete and correct copy of the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents, including all schedules and exhibits thereto, (ii) the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents set forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties thereto relating to the subject matter thereof, and there are no other agreements, arrangements or understandings, written or oral, relating to the matters covered thereby, (iii) no Existing Subordinated Debt Document has been amended or otherwise modified prior to the date hereof, (iv) the execution, delivery and performance of each of the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the applicable Borrowers, (v) the Note Transaction has been effected in accordance with the terms of the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents and all applicable law, (vi) the Borrowers have not incurred or assumed any liabilities or obligations pursuant to or in connection with the Note Transaction other than the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents, (vii) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and the funding of the Loans or issuance of any Letter of Credit do not violate any term or provision of any of the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents, and (viii) each Existing Subordinated Debt Document is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the parties thereto, enforceable against such parties in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and by general principals of equity.
 
9.1.27  Existing Subordinated Debt. The Borrower Agent has the power and authority to incur the Debt provided for under the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents and has duly authorized, executed and delivered the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents. The Borrower Agent has issued, pursuant to due authorization, the Subordinated Convertible Notes under the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents. The Subordinated Convertible Notes constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Borrower Agent enforceable against the Borrower Agent in accordance with their terms. The subordination provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement and the Subordinated Convertible Notes are and will be enforceable against the holders of the Subordinated Convertible Notes by the holders of any Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Intercreditor Agreement). All Obligations, including, without limitation, those to pay principal of and interest (including post-petition interest) on the Loan, the LC Obligations and fees, indemnities and expenses in connection therewith, constitute Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Intercreditor Agreement), and all such Obligations are entitled to the benefits of the subordination and lien priorities created by the Intercreditor Agreement. The Borrower Agent acknowledges that the Agent and the Lenders are entering into this Agreement, and extending their Commitments, in reliance upon the subordination provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement and this Section 9.1.27.
 
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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 Obligor has failed to disclose to Agent in writing that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
SECTION 10. COVENANTS AND CONTINUING AGREEMENTS
 
10.1 Affirmative Covenants. For so long as any Commitments or Obligations are outstanding, each Borrower shall, and shall cause each Subsidiary 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 any Borrower or Subsidiary, inspect, audit and make extracts from any Borrower’s or Subsidiary’s books and records, and discuss with its officers, employees, agents, advisors and independent accountants such Borrower’s or 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 any Borrower to make any inspection, nor to share any results of any inspection, appraisal or report with any Borrower. To the extent any appraisal or other information is shared by Agent or a Lender with any Borrower, such Borrower acknowledges that it was prepared by Agent and Lenders for their purposes and Borrowers shall not be entitled to rely upon it.
 
(b) Reimburse Agent for all reasonable charges, costs and expenses of Agent in connection with (i) examinations of any Obligor’s books and records or any other financial or Collateral matters as Agent deems appropriate, up to four times per Loan Year; and (ii) appraisals of Inventory, Equipment and Real Estate, up to one time per Loan Year; provided, however, that if an examination or appraisal is initiated during a Default or Event of Default, all such charges, costs and expenses therefor shall be reimbursed by Borrowers without regard to such limits. Subject to the foregoing, Borrowers shall pay Agent’s then standard charges for each day that an employee of Agent or its Affiliates is engaged in any examination activities (such charge is currently $850 per day (or portion thereof) for each person retained or employed by the Agent with respect to each field examination or audit, but is subject to change without notice by Agent), and shall pay the standard charges of Agent’s internal appraisal group. This Section 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.
 
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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, 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 consolidated and consolidating bases for Borrowers and 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 Borrowers and acceptable to Agent (Borrower’s current accountants are deemed acceptable by Agent as of the Closing Date), and shall set forth in comparative form corresponding figures for the preceding Fiscal Year and other information acceptable to Agent;
 
(b) as soon as available, and in any event within 30 days after the end of each month (and by no later than February 28 of each year with respect to the financial statements for the month of January of such year), 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 consolidated and consolidating bases for Borrowers and Subsidiaries, setting forth in comparative form corresponding figures for the preceding Fiscal Year and certified by the chief financial officer of Borrower Agent 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, all acceptable to Agent;
 
(c) as soon a available, and in any event within 45 days after the end of each quarter, a copy of 10-Q quarterly report of the Borrowing Agent as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission;
 
(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 Agent and acceptable to Agent;
 
(e) concurrently with delivery of financial statements under clause (a) above, copies of all management letters and other material reports submitted to Borrowers by their accountants in connection with such financial statements, all acceptable to Agent;
 
(f) not later than 30 days prior to the end of each Fiscal Year, projections of Borrowers’ consolidated balance sheets, results of operations, cash flow and Availability for the next two Fiscal Years, month by month for the first Fiscal Year, all acceptable to Agent;
 
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(g) at Agent’s request, a listing of each Borrower’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 any Borrower has made generally available to its shareholders; copies of any regular, periodic and special reports or registration statements or prospectuses that any Borrower 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 a Borrower to the public concerning material changes to or developments in the business of such Borrower;
 
(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 reasonably request from time to time in connection with any Collateral or any Borrower’s, Subsidiary’s or other Obligor’s financial condition or business;
 
(k) as soon as available, and in any event within 120 days after the close of each Fiscal Year, financial statements for each Guarantor, if any, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent; and
 
(l) together with the monthly financial statements delivered as set forth in Section 10.1.2(b), all material stop notices and release of stop notices, explanations of short paids, list of cost overruns by job, report of production of goods scheduled as compared to actual production, and all notices of any claims for liquidated damages.
 
Simultaneously with retaining accountants for their annual audit, Borrowers 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 Borrowers fail to do so for any reason.
 
10.1.3 Notices. Notify Agent and Lenders in writing, promptly after a Borrower’s obtaining knowledge thereof, of any of the following that affects an Obligor: (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 Obligor or on any Property owned, leased or occupied by an Obligor; or receipt of any Environmental Notice; (i) the discharge of or any withdrawal or resignation by Borrowers’ independent accountants; or (j) 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 Obligor 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 Borrower or 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.
 
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 (rated A+ or better by Best Rating Guide) satisfactory to Agent, (a) with respect to the Properties and business of Borrowers and 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 $10,000,000, 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 Borrowers and 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, 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. For so long as any Commitments or Obligations are outstanding, each Borrower shall not, and shall cause each Subsidiary not to:
 
10.2.1 Permitted Debt. Create, incur, guarantee or suffer to exist any Debt, except:
 
(a) the Obligations;
 
(b) The Subordinated Convertible Notes in the aggregate outstanding principal amount of $25,900,000 as of the Closing Date, as shall be reduced by principal repayments thereon from time to time;
 
(c) Permitted Purchase Money Debt;
 
(d) Borrowed Money (other than the Obligations, the Existing 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) Permitted Contingent Obligations;
 
(g) Refinancing Debt as long as each Refinancing Condition is satisfied; and
 
(h) Debt that is not included in any of the preceding clauses of this Section, is not secured by a Lien and does not exceed $500,000 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 Borrower or Subsidiary;
 
(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 by virtue of a judgment or judicial order against any Borrower or Subsidiary, or any Property of a Borrower or Subsidiary, 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;
 
(g) easements, rights-of-way, 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;
 
(h) 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;
 
(i) Liens arising under the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents to the extent such Liens are permitted by and subject to the Intercreditor Agreement; and
 
(j) existing Liens shown on 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 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 Obligor to a 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; (c) deposits with financial institutions permitted hereunder; and (d) as long as no Default or Event of Default exists, intercompany loans by a Borrower to another Borrower.
 
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 (a) the Existing Subordinated Debt, except as set forth in the Intercreditor Agreement or herein (and a Senior Officer of Borrower Agent shall certify to Agent in writing, not less than 5 Business Days prior to the date of payment, that all conditions under such Intercreditor Agreement or hereunder have been satisfied); or (b) any 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).
 
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Notwithstanding the above:
 
(a) the Existing Subordinated Debt Lenders may (1) at any time exercise any and all rights under the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents to convert or redeem any of the Existing Subordinated Debt Notes into common equity of the Borrower Agent, and (2) so long as no Default or Event of Default exists or will exist as a result thereof, receive payment of principal and regularly scheduled interest, in cash, at the final scheduled maturity date of the Existing Subordinated Debt Obligations; and
 
(b) so long as no Default or Event of Default exists or will exist as a result thereof and immediately before and after giving effect to such payment Availability exceeds $3,000,000, the Existing Subordinated Debt Lenders shall have the right to cause the Borrower Agent to redeem, and the Borrower Agent shall redeem up to the following principal amount(s) of Existing Subordinated Debt Notes on each of the following redemption dates by delivering written notice of the exercise of such right to the Borrower Agent no later than the August 8th prior to the redemption dates: (i) up to $8,330,000 on August 31, 2006 (“First Redemption Date”), (ii) up to $9,230,000 on August 31, 2007 (“Second Redemption Date”), and (iii) up to $8,330,000 on September 2, 2008 (“Third Redemption Date”, and together with the First Redemption Date and the Second Redemption Date, collectively, the “Redemption Dates”).
 
(i) If the Existing Subordinated Debt Lenders elect to redeem any of the Existing Subordinated Debt Notes on the applicable Redemption Dates, the Existing Subordinated Debt Lenders will be required to first use at least $5,000,000 of cash collateral supporting the Existing Subordinated Debt Letter of Credit as repayment proceeds for the First Redemption Date and Second Redemption Date, respectively, to consummate the redemption; provided, that such Existing Subordinated Debt Letter of Credit is automatically reduced by the amount of any cash collateral which is released;
 
(ii) In the event the Borrower Agent is required to redeem any portion of the Existing Subordinated Debt Notes on one of the applicable Redemption Dates, which redemption, under the terms of the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents, (i) triggers the release of cash collateral for the Existing Subordinated Debt Letter of Credit and (ii) thereby reduces the Existing Subordinated Debt Letter of Credit by a corresponding amount of such released cash collateral, the Existing Subordinated Debt Lenders shall be permitted a right of redemption for an amount up to the additional $3,330,000 then called for redemption on the applicable Redemption Date, so long as (A) no greater than (1) $3,330,000 of redemption proceeds, on the First Redemption Date, and (2) $4,230,000 of redemption proceeds, on the Second Redemption Date, are derived from Borrowings hereunder, (B) the Borrower Agent has met the conditions referenced in Section 10.2.8(b)(iii) below, (C) with respect to the applicable Redemption Date, the Existing Subordinated Debt Lenders have used at least $5,000,000 of cash collateral securing the Existing Subordinated Debt Letter of Credit towards redemption of the Existing Subordinated Debt Notes on such specific Redemption Date (with the corresponding reduction to the Existing Subordinated Debt Letter of Credit), and (D) no Default or Event of Default then exists, or would result from such payment;
 
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(iii) The redemption conditions referenced above shall be: (i) with respect to the First Redemption Date, the Borrower Agent meeting one hundred percent (100%) of its budgeted EBITDA as disclosed to the Agent on the date hereof for the trailing six-month period ending on June 30, 2006, as evidenced by the delivery of financial statements in compliance with Section 10.1.2 together with a certificate signed by the chief financial officer of the Borrower Agent certifying as to such evidence, and (ii) with respect to the Second Redemption Date, the Borrower Agent meeting the requirements set out in clause (i) above and meeting at least ninety percent (90%) of its budgeted EBITDA as disclosed to the Agent on the date hereof for the trailing twelve-month period ending on June 30, 2007, as evidenced by the delivery of financial statements in compliance with Section 10.1.2 together with a certificate signed by the chief financial officer of the Borrower Agent certifying as to such evidence.
 
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 with another wholly-owned Subsidiary or into a Borrower; 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. Nothing in this Section 10.2.9 shall limit Borrowers’ ability to issue common capital stock upon conversion of the Subordinated Convertible Notes in accordance with its terms of the Intercreditor Agreement or exercise of the warrants issued in connection with the Subordinated Convertible Notes.
 
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 Borrowers and 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 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.
 
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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 solely among Borrowers; (e) transactions with Affiliates that were consummated prior to the Closing Date, as shown on Schedule 10.2.17; and (f) 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.
 
10.2.19 Amendments to Existing Subordinated Debt. Amend, supplement or otherwise modify any document, instrument or agreement relating to the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents except as set forth in the Intercreditor Agreement.
 
10.3 Financial Covenants. For so long as any Commitments or Obligations are outstanding, Borrowers shall:
 
10.3.1 Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. Maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of at least the ratio set forth opposite each period below measured monthly as of the last day of each month.
 
Period
 
Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
     
Month ending February 28, 2006 measured on a trailing 2 month basis
 
0.90:1.00
     
Month ending March 31, 2006, measured on a year-to-date basis
 
1.10:1.00
     
Month ending April 30, 2006, measured on a year-to-date basis
 
1.30:1.00
     
Months ending May 31, 2006 through December 31, 2006, measured on a year-to-date basis
 
1.50:1.00
     
Month ending January 31, 2007 and each month thereafter measured on a trailing 12 month basis
 
1.50:1.00

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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:
 
(a) Any Borrower 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 any Obligor made in connection with any Loan Documents or transactions contemplated thereby is incorrect or misleading in any material respect when given;
 
(c) Any Borrower breaches or fail to perform any covenant contained in Sections 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.6, 8.1, 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 8.6.2, 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.1.7, 10.1.8, 10.2 or 10.3;
 
(d) Any Obligor breaches or fails to perform any other covenant contained in any Loan Documents, and such breach or failure is not cured within 15 days after a Senior Officer of such Obligor 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 Obligor;
 
(e) Any Guarantor repudiates, revokes or attempts to revoke its Guaranty; any Obligor 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 Obligor 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 Obligor in an amount that exceeds, individually or cumulatively with all unsatisfied judgments or orders against all Obligors, $1,000,000 (net of any insurance coverage therefor acknowledged in writing by the insurer), unless a stay of enforcement of such judgment or order is in effect, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise;
 
(h) Any loss, theft, damage or destruction occurs with respect to any Collateral if the amount not covered by insurance exceeds $500,000;
 
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(i) Any Obligor is enjoined, restrained or in any way prevented by any Governmental Authority from conducting any material part of its business; any Obligor 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 Obligor’s business for a material period of time; any material Collateral or Property of an Obligor is taken or impaired through condemnation; any Obligor agrees to or commences any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of its affairs; or any Obligor ceases to be Solvent;
 
(j) Any Insolvency Proceeding is commenced by any Obligor; an Insolvency Proceeding is commenced against any Obligor and: such Obligor consents to the institution of the proceeding against it, the petition commencing the proceeding is not timely controverted by such Obligor, such petition is not dismissed within 30 days after its filing, or an order for relief is entered in the proceeding; a trustee (including an interim trustee) is appointed to take possession of any substantial Property of or to operate any of the business of any Obligor; or any Obligor makes an offer of settlement, extension or composition to its unsecured creditors generally;
 
(k) A Reportable Event occurs that constitutes grounds for termination by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation of any Multiemployer Plan or appointment of a trustee for any Multiemployer Plan; any Multiemployer Plan is terminated or any such trustee is requested or appointed; any Obligor is in “default” (as defined in Section 4219(c)(5) of ERISA) with respect to payments to a Multiemployer Plan resulting from any withdrawal therefrom; or any event similar to the foregoing occurs or exists with respect to a Foreign Plan;
 
(l) Any Obligor or any of its Senior Officers is criminally indicted or convicted for (i) a felony committed in the conduct of such Obligor’s business, or (ii) 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;
 
(m) A “default” or “event of default” (as defined in the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents) shall occur under the Existing Subordinated Debt Documents;
 
(n) the subordination and/or lien priority provisions contained in the Intercreditor Agreement shall for any reason be revoked or invalidated, or otherwise cease to be in full force and effect, or (i) any Person shall contest in any manner the validity or enforceability of the Intercreditor Agreement, deny that it has any further liability or obligation thereunder, or take any action in violation thereof or fail to take any action required by the terms thereof, or (ii) the Obligations or Liens granted herein, for any reason shall not have the priority contemplated by this Agreement, or the Intercreditor Agreement; or
 
(o) the bonding or surety industry requires or is granted or deemed to have, collateral or subrogation rights with respect to any assets other than solely with respect to accounts receivable arising directly from the lone project which such bonding or surety company completed such project and not any other project which such bonding or surety company may also be providing bonds; or
 
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(p) 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 Borrower, 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 exists, 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, all of which are hereby waived by Borrowers to the fullest extent permitted by law;
 
(b) terminate, reduce or condition any Commitment, or make any adjustment to the Borrowing Base;
 
(c) require Obligors to Cash Collateralize LC Obligations, Bank Product Debt and other Obligations that are contingent or not yet due and payable, and, if Obligors 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 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 Borrowers to assemble Collateral, at Borrowers’ 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 a Borrower, Borrowers 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. Agent shall have the right to conduct such sales on any Obligor’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 Obligations.
 
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 Borrowers, 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 Borrower’s rights and interests under Intellectual Property shall inure to Agent’s benefit.
 
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11.4 Setoff. Agent, Lenders and their Affiliates are each authorized by Borrowers at any time during an Event of Default, without notice to Borrowers or any other Person, to set off and to appropriate and apply any deposits (general or special), funds, claims, obligations, liabilities or other Debt at any time held or owing by Agent, any Lender or any such Affiliate to or for the account of any Obligor against any Obligations, whether or not demand for payment of such Obligation has been made, any Obligations have been declared due and payable, are then due, or are contingent or unmatured, or the Collateral or any guaranty or other security for the Obligations is adequate.
 
11.5 Remedies Cumulative; No Waiver.
 
11.5.1 Cumulative Rights. All covenants, conditions, provisions, warranties, guaranties, indemnities and other undertakings of Borrowers 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 Borrowers 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 Borrowers 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 Obligor 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 Borrowers 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.
 
SECTION 12. AGENT
 
12.1 Appointment, Authority and Duties of Agent.
 
12.1.1 Appointment and Authority. Each Lender 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 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 Obligor 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) exercise all rights and remedies given to Agent 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 Accounts or Inventory constitute Eligible Accounts or Eligible Inventory, or whether to impose or release any reserve, which determinations and judgments, if exercised in good faith, shall exonerate Agent from liability to any Lender or other Person for any error in judgment.
 
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12.1.2 Duties. Agent shall not have any duties except those expressly set forth in the Loan Documents, nor be required to initiate or conduct any Enforcement Action except to the extent directed to do so by Required Lenders while an Event of Default exists. 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 good faith 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. 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 Person 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 Borrowers certify in writing to Agent is a Permitted Asset Disposition or a Lien which Borrowers certify 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 a Borrower, 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 or other examination or any appraisal prepared by or on behalf of Agent with respect to any Obligor 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 Borrowers’ books and records as well as upon representations of Borrowers’ 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 all or any part 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.
 
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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 its Obligations, 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 Obligor 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.
 
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.
 
12.6 Indemnification of Agent Indemnitees.
 
12.6.1 Indemnification. EACH LENDER SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGENT INDEMNITEES, TO THE EXTENT NOT REIMBURSED BY OBLIGORS (BUT WITHOUT LIMITING THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS OF OBLIGORS UNDER ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS), ON A PRO RATA BASIS, AGAINST ALL CLAIMS THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST ANY AGENT INDEMNITEE. If Agent is sued by any receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, debtor-in-possession or other Person for any alleged preference from an Obligor 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 Lenders to the extent of each Lender’s Pro Rata share.
 
12.6.2 Proceedings. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if at any time (whether prior to or after the Commitment Termination Date) any proceeding is brought against any Agent Indemnitees by an Obligor, or any Person claiming through an Obligor, to recover damages for any act taken or omitted by Agent in connection with any Obligations, Collateral, Loan Documents or matters relating thereto, or otherwise to obtain any other relief of any kind on account of any transaction relating to any Loan Documents, each Lender agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Agent Indemnitees with respect thereto and to pay to Agent Indemnitees such Lender’s Pro Rata share of any amount that any Agent Indemnitee is required to pay under any judgment or other order entered in such proceeding or by reason of any settlement, including all interest, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in defending same. In Agent’s discretion, Agent may reserve for any such proceeding, and may satisfy any judgment, order or settlement, from proceeds of Collateral prior to making any distributions of Collateral proceeds to Lenders.
 
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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 Obligor 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 Obligor. 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 Obligor 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 Obligor of any terms of the Loan Documents, or the satisfaction of any conditions precedent contained in any Loan Documents.
 
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 Borrowers. 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 Borrowers. 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 by merger or acquisition of the stock or assets of Bank of America shall continue to be Agent hereunder without further act on the part of the parties hereto, unless such successor resigns as provided above.
 
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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 Obligor 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 Obligor 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 Obligor, 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 Obligor or any credit or other information concerning the affairs, financial condition, business or Properties of any Obligor (or any of its Affiliates) which may come into possession of Agent or any of Agent’s Affiliates.
 
12.10 Replacement of Certain Lenders. In the event that any 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 and Collections.
 
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 Borrowers 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 Obligor 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 Obligor 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, Lenders 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, Obligors 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 Obligors, 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, except with respect to the notice requirement provided in Section 12.8.1, does not confer any rights or benefits upon Borrowers or any other Person. As between Borrowers and Agent, any action that Agent may take under any Loan Documents shall be conclusively presumed to have been authorized and directed by Lenders as herein provided.
 
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 Borrowers, Agent and Lenders and their respective successors and assigns, except that (a) no Borrower shall 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 Borrowers shall be determined as if such Lender had not sold such participating interests, and Borrowers 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 Borrowers agree 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 Borrower, Guarantor or substantial portion of the Collateral.
 
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13.2.3 Benefit of Set-Off. Borrowers 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.
 
13.3 Assignments.
 
13.3.1 Permitted Assignments. A Lender may assign to any 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 be 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 Borrowers to the assigning Lender in respect of any Obligations assigned as described in this sentence shall satisfy Borrowers’ 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 B and a processing fee of $5,000, such assignment shall become effective as specified in the notice, if it complies with this Section 13.3. From the effective date of such assignment, 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 Borrowers shall make appropriate arrangements for issuance of replacement and/or new Notes, as appropriate.
 
13.4 Tax Treatment. If any interest in a Loan Document is transferred to a Transferee that is organized under the laws of any jurisdiction other than the United States or any state or district thereof, the transferor Lender shall cause such Transferee, concurrently with the effectiveness of such transfer, to comply with the provisions of Section 5.10.
 
13.5 Representation of Lenders. Each Lender represents and warrants to each Borrower, Agent and other Lenders that none of the consideration used by it to fund its Loans or to participate in any other transactions under this Agreement constitutes for any purpose of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code assets of any “plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code and the interests of such Lender in and under the Loan Documents shall not constitute plan assets under ERISA.
 
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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 Obligor 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 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 $500,000 during any calendar year, except as currently contemplated by the Loan Documents; or (vii) release any Obligor from liability for any Obligations, if such Obligor is Solvent at the time of the release.
 
14.1.2 Limitations. The agreement of Borrowers 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 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. No Borrower will, 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.
 
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14.2 Indemnity. EACH BORROWER SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE INDEMNITEES AGAINST ANY CLAIMS THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST ANY INDEMNITEE (OTHER THAN CLAIMS BROUGHT BY ONE INDEMNITEE AGAINST ANOTHER), 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 (i) 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, or (ii) for a personal injury.
 
14.3 Notices and Communications.
 
14.3.1 Notice Address. Subject to Section 4.1.4, all notices, requests and other communications by or to a party hereto shall be in writing and shall be given to any Borrower, at Borrower Agent’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, request 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 Section 2.1.4, 2.3, 3.1.2, 4.1.1 or 5.3.3 shall be effective until actually received by the individual to whose attention at Agent such notice is required to be sent. Any written notice, request 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 Agent shall be deemed received by all Borrowers.
 
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.
 
14.3.3 Non-Conforming Communications. Agent and Lenders may rely upon any notices purportedly given by or on behalf of any Borrower 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. Each Borrower 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 a Borrower.
 
14.4 Performance of Borrowers’ Obligations. Agent may, in its discretion at any time and from time to time, at Borrowers’ expense, pay any amount or do any act required of a 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 shall be reimbursed to Agent by Borrowers, 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 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.
 
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14.5 Credit Inquiries. Each Borrower hereby authorizes Agent and Lenders (but they shall have no obligation) to respond to usual and customary credit inquiries from third parties concerning any Borrower or Subsidiary.
 
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 different limitations, tests or measurements to regulate the same or similar matters, and they agree that these are cumulative and that each must be performed as provided. Except as otherwise specifically 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; Facsimile Signatures. Any Loan Document may be executed in counterparts, each of which taken together shall constitute one instrument. Loan Documents may be executed and delivered by facsimile, and they shall have the same force and effect as manually signed originals. Agent may require confirmation by a manually-signed original, but failure to request or deliver same shall not limit the effectiveness of any facsimile signature.
 
14.9 Entire Agreement. Time is of the essence of the Loan Documents. The Loan Documents embody the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter thereof and supersede all prior understandings regarding the same subject matter.
 
14.10 Obligations of 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 Borrower. Each Borrower acknowledges and agrees that in connection with all aspects of any transaction contemplated by the Loan Documents, Borrowers, Agent, Issuing Bank and Lenders have an arms-length business relationship that creates no fiduciary duty on the part of Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender, and each Borrower, Agent, Issuing Bank and Lender expressly disclaims any fiduciary relationship.
 
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14.11 Confidentiality. During the term of this Agreement and for 12 months thereafter, Agent and Lenders agree to take reasonable precautions to maintain the confidentiality of any information that Borrowers deliver to Agent and Lenders and identify as confidential at the time of delivery, except that Agent and any Lender may disclose such information (a) to their respective officers, directors, employees, Affiliates and agents, including legal counsel, auditors and other professional advisors; (b) to any party to the Loan Documents from time to time; (c) pursuant to the order of any court or administrative agency; (d) upon the request of any Governmental Authority exercising regulatory authority over Agent or such Lender (Agent or any Lender who receives such request shall provide notice thereof to Borrower Agent); (e) which ceases to be confidential, other than by an act or omission of Agent or any Lender, or which becomes available to Agent or any Lender on a nonconfidential basis; (f) to the extent reasonably required in connection with any litigation relating to any Loan Documents or transactions contemplated thereby, or otherwise as required by Applicable Law; (g) to the extent reasonably required for the exercise of any rights or remedies under the Loan Documents; (h) to any actual or proposed party to a Bank Product or to any Transferee, as long as such Person agrees to be bound by the provisions of this Section; (i) to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or any similar organization, or to any nationally recognized rating agency that requires access to information about a Lender’s portfolio in connection with ratings issued with respect to such Lender; (j) to any investor or potential investor in an Approved Fund that is a Lender or Transferee, but solely for use by such investor to evaluate an investment in such Approved Fund, or to any manager, servicer or other Person in connection with its administration of any such Approved Fund; or (k) with the consent of Borrowers. Any party to whom confidential information of Borrowers is disclosed shall be advised of the confidential nature of the information, and except in the case of (c) and (d) above, shall have agreed to or be deemed to be subject to the confidentiality provisions of this Section. 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 Borrowers and a general description of Borrowers’ businesses, and may use Borrowers’ names in advertising and other promotional materials.
 
14.12 [Intentionally Omitted].
 
14.13 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).
 
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14.14 Consent to Forum; Arbitration.
 
14.14.1 Forum. EACH BORROWER HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT SITTING IN OR WITH JURISDICTION OVER 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 BORROWER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL CLAIMS, OBJECTIONS AND DEFENSES THAT IT MAY HAVE REGARDING SUCH COURT’S PERSONAL OR SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION, VENUE OR INCONVENIENT FORUM. Nothing herein shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against any Obligor in any other court. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to preclude enforcement by Agent of any judgment or order obtained in any forum or jurisdiction.
 
14.14.2 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. In the event of any inconsistency, the terms of this Section shall control. If AAA is unwilling or unable to serve as the provider of arbitration or to enforce any provision of this Section, 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 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 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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14.15 Waivers by Borrowers. To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, each Borrower waives (a) the right to trial by jury (which Agent and each Lender hereby also waives) in any proceeding, claim or counterclaim 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, contract rights, documents, instruments, chattel paper and guaranties at any time held by Agent on which a Borrower 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 Borrower 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 Borrowers. Each Borrower 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.
 
14.16 Patriot Act Notice. Agent and Lenders hereby notify Borrowers that pursuant to the requirements of the Patriot Act, Agent and Lenders are required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each Borrower, 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 Borrowers’ management and owners, such as legal name, address, social security number and date of birth.
 
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EXHIBIT A
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
 
Reference is made to the Loan and Security Agreement dated as of March __, 2006, as amended (“Loan Agreement”), among MODTECH HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Borrower Agent”) and these Subsidiaries of Borrower Agent parties thereto (individually, a “Borrower” and collectively “Borrowers”), BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as agent (“Agent”) for the financial institutions from time to time party to the Loan Agreement (“Lenders”), and such Lenders. Terms are used herein as defined in the Loan Agreement.
 
______________________________________ (“Assignor”) and ______________________________________ Assignee”) agree as follows:
 
1. Assignor hereby assigns to Assignee and Assignee hereby purchases and assumes from Assignor (a) a principal amount of $________ of Assignor’s outstanding Revolver Loans and $___________ of Assignor’s participations in LC Obligations, and (b) the amount of $__________ of Assignor’s Revolver Commitment (which represents (____%) of the total Revolver Commitments); and (the foregoing items being, collectively, the “Assigned Interest”), together with an interest in the Loan Documents corresponding to the Assigned Interest. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date (“Effective Date”) indicated in the corresponding Assignment Notice delivered to Agent, provided such Assignment Notice is executed by Assignor, Assignee, Agent and Borrower Agent, if applicable. From and after the Effective Date, Assignee hereby expressly assumes, and undertakes to perform, all of Assignor’s obligations in respect of the Assigned Interest, and all principal, interest, fees and other amounts which would otherwise be payable to or for Assignor’s account in respect of the Assigned Interest shall be payable to or for Assignee’s account, to the extent such amounts accrue on or after the Effective Date.
 
2. Assignor (i) represents that as of the date hereof, prior to giving effect to this assignment, its Revolver Commitment is $__________, and the outstanding balance of its Revolver Loans and participations in LC Obligations is $__________; (ii) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with the Loan Agreement or the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of the Loan Agreement or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto, other than that Assignor is the legal and beneficial owner of the interest being assigned by it hereunder and that such interest is free and clear of any adverse claim; and (iii) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to the financial condition of Borrowers or the performance by Borrowers of their obligations under the Loan Documents. [Assignor is attaching the Note[s] held by it and requests that Agent exchange such Note[s] for new Notes payable to Assignee [and Assignor].]
 
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3. Assignee (i) represents and warrants that it is legally authorized to enter into this Assignment and Acceptance; (ii) confirms that it has received copies of the Loan Agreement and such other Loan Documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Acceptance; (iii) agrees that it shall, independently and without reliance upon Assignor and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under the Loan Documents; (iv) confirms that it is an Eligible Assignee; (v) appoints and authorizes Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers under the Loan Agreement as are delegated to Agent by the terms thereof, together with such powers as are incidental thereto; (vi) agrees that it will observe and perform all obligations that are required to be performed by it as a “Lender” under the Loan Documents; and (vii) represents and warrants that the assignment evidenced hereby will not result in a non-exempt “prohibited transaction” under Section 406 of ERISA.
 
4. Assignee acknowledges and agrees that it will not sell or otherwise dispose of the Assigned Interest or any portion thereof, or grant any participation therein, in a manner which, or take any action in connection therewith which, would violate the terms of any Loan Documents.
 
5. This Agreement and all rights and obligations shall be interpreted in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of ________________. If any provision hereof would be invalid under Applicable Law, then such provision shall be deemed to be modified to the extent necessary to render it valid while most nearly preserving its original intent; no provision hereof shall be affected by another provision’s being held invalid.
 
6. Each notice or other communication hereunder shall be in writing, shall be sent by messenger, by telecopy or facsimile transmission or by first-class mail, shall be deemed given when sent and shall be sent as follows:
 
(a) If to Assignee, to the following address (or to such other address as Assignee may designate from time to time):
 
(b) If to Assignor, to the following address (or to such other address as Assignor may designate from time to time):
 
Payments hereunder shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available Dollars as follows:
 
If to Assignee, to the following account (or to such other account as Assignee may designate from time to time):
 
ABA No._______________________
Account No.____________________
Reference: _____________________
 
 
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If to Assignor, to the following account (or to such other account as Assignor may designate from time to time):
 
ABA No._______________________
Account No.____________________
Reference: _____________________
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Assignment and Acceptance is executed as of _____________.
 
(“Assignee”)
 
By___________________________________
Title:
 
(“Assignor”)
 
By___________________________________
Title:
 

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EXHIBIT B
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
ASSIGNMENT NOTICE
 
Reference is made to (i) the Loan and Security Agreement dated as of March __, 2006, as amended (“Loan Agreement”), among MODTECH HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Borrower Agent”) and these Subsidiaries of Borrower Agent parties thereto (individually, a “Borrower” and collectively “Borrowers”), BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as agent (“Agent”) for the financial institutions from time to time party to the Loan Agreement (“Lenders”), and such Lenders; and (ii) the Assignment and Acceptance dated as of ____________, 20__ (“Assignment Agreement”) between __________________ (“Assignor”) and ____________________ (“Assignee”). Terms are used herein as defined in the Loan Agreement.
 
Assignor hereby notifies Borrowers and Agent of Assignor’s intent to assign to Assignee pursuant to the Assignment Agreement (a) a principal amount of $________ of Assignor’s outstanding Revolver Loans and $___________ of Assignor’s participations in LC Obligations, and (b) the amount of $__________ of Assignor’s Revolver Commitment (which represents (____%) of the total Revolver Commitments) (the foregoing items being, collectively, the “Assigned Interest”), together with an interest in the Loan Documents corresponding to the Assigned Interest. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date (“Effective Date”) indicated below, provided this Assignment Notice is executed by Assignor, Assignee, Agent and Borrower Agent, if applicable. Pursuant to the Assignment Agreement, Assignee has expressly assumed all of Assignor’s obligations under the Loan Agreement to the extent of the Assigned Interest, as of the Effective Date.
 
For purposes of the Loan Agreement, Agent shall deem Assignor’s Revolver Commitment to be reduced by $_________, and Assignee’s Revolver Commitment to be increased by $_________.
 
The address of Assignee to which notices and information are to be sent under the terms of the Loan Agreement is:
 
The address of Assignee to which payments are to be sent under the terms of the Loan Agreement is shown in the Assignment and Acceptance.
 
This Notice is being delivered to Borrowers and Agent pursuant to Section 13.3 of the Loan Agreement. Please acknowledge your acceptance of this Notice by executing and returning to Assignee and Assignor a copy of this Notice.
 
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Assignment Notice is executed as of _____________.
 
(“Assignee”)
 
By___________________________________
Title:
 
(“Assignor”)
 
By___________________________________
Title:
 
ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED,
AS OF THE DATE SET FORTH ABOVE:
 
BORROWER AGENT:*
 
MODTECH HOLDINGS, INC.
 
By_______________________________
Title:
 
4.  
No signature required if Assignee is a Lender, U.S.-based Affiliate of a Lender or Approved Fund, or if an Event of Default exists.
 
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as Agent
 
By_______________________________
Title:
 

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SCHEDULE 1.1
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
COMMITMENTS OF LENDERS
 

Lender
Revolver Commitment
Total Commitments
Bank of America, N.A.
$25,000,000
$25,000,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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SCHEDULE 8.5
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS
 

Depository Bank
Type of Account
Account Number
Union Bank of California
Concentration
2100703044
Union Bank of California
Payroll
2100703052
Union Bank of California
Checking
9080009213
Bank of America
Concentration
1496202541
Bank of America
Payroll/taxes
1496002542


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SCHEDULE 8.6.1
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
BUSINESS LOCATIONS
 
 
1.
Borrowers currently have the following business locations, and no others:
 
Chief Executive Office: 2830 Barrett Avenue, Perris, CA 92571
 
Other Locations: 310 Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose, TX. 76043; 5301 W. Madison, Phoenix, AZ 85043; 1602 Industrial Park Dr., Plant City, FL 33566; 517A Fyffe Avenue, Stockton, CA 95203
 
2.
Borrowers maintain their books and records relating to Accounts and General Intangibles at: 2830 Barrett Avenue, Perris, CA 92571
 

 
3.
Borrowers have had no office, place of business or agent for process located in any county other than as set forth above, except: N/A
 

 
4.
Each Subsidiary currently has the following business locations, and no others:
 
Chief Executive Office: N/A
 
Other Locations: N/A
 
5.
Each Subsidiary maintains its books and records relating to Accounts and General Intangibles at: N/A; all dormant; no assets or books and records
 

 
6.
Each Subsidiary has had no office, place of business or agent for process located in any county other than as set forth above, except: N/A
 

 
7.
The following bailees, warehouseman, similar parties and consignees hold inventory of a Borrower or one of its Subsidiaries: N/A
 
Name and Address of Party
Nature of
Relationship
Amount of Inventory
Owner of Inventory
       
       
       
       

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SCHEDULE 9.1.4
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
NAMES AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE
 
1.
The corporate names, jurisdictions of incorporation, and authorized and issued Equity Interests of each Borrower and Subsidiary are as follows:
 

Name
Jurisdiction
Number and Class
of Authorized Shares
Number and Class
of Issued Shares
Innovative Modular Structures, Inc.
Florida
2,000
1,000
Coastal Modular Buildings, Inc.
Delaware
100
100
Trac Modular Manufacturing, Inc.
Arizona
50,000
5,000
Miller Acquisition Corp.
Delaware
100
0
Modtech Merger Corp.
Delaware
100
0

 
Innovative and Trac Modular have had their corporate charters either suspended or revoked due to the failure to pay the annual minimum franchise tax. Both Miller Acquisition Corp and Modtech Merger Corp. were formed to be used in connection with a proposed merger with Miller Building Systems, Inc. that was to take place in 1999- 2000, but did not occur. All of the subsidiaries are inactive and have no assets, operations or income.

2.
The record holders of Equity Interests of each Borrower and Subsidiary are as follows: Borrower is a publicly traded company with approximately 66 record shareholders. Modtech Holdings, Inc. owns all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Innovative Modular Structures, Inc. and Coastal Modular Buildings, Inc. It owns 4,000 shares of the outstanding common stock of Trac Modular Manufacturing, Inc. Raymond Schmuck, Jr. and Christine Cobb own 400 and 600 shares, respectively, of Trac Modular Manufacturing, Inc.
 
 
Name
Class of Stock
Number of Shares
Record Owner
       
       
       
       
 
 
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3.
All agreements binding on holders of Equity Interests of Borrowers and Subsidiaries with respect to such interests are as follows: N/A
 
4.
The name of each Affiliate of a Borrower and the nature of the affiliation are as follows: N/A
 
5.
 A total of approximately 22 individuals and institutions hold warrants to acquire 1,460,268 shares of common stock of Modtech Holdings, Inc. The warrants contain customary anti-dilution provisions which, if triggered, will increase the number of shares that can be purchased upon exercise of the warrants.

6.
Officers, directors and employees of Modtech Holdings, Inc. hold options issued pursuant to the company's stock option plans which as of March 1, 2006 are exercisable, in the aggregate, for 1,373,300shares of the company's common stock.
 

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SCHEDULE 9.1.5
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
FORMER NAMES AND COMPANIES
 
1.
Each Borrower’s and Subsidiary’s correct corporate name, as registered with the Secretary of State of its state of incorporation, is shown on Schedule 9.1.4.
 
2.
In the conduct of their businesses during five years preceding the Closing Date, Borrowers and Subsidiaries have used the following names:
 
Entity
Fictitious, Trade or Other Name
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Modtech
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
United Modular
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Modtech Inc.
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
United Modular Technology
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Modcrete
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Modtech Telecom
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Coastal Modular Buildings
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Innovative Modular Structures
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Office Master of Texas
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
SPI Holdings
SPI Manufacturing Inc.
Rosewood Enterprises
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Rancho
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Trac
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Trac Modular Manufacturing
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Arizona Millwork
Arizona Millwork Inc.
Rosewood Installation Services
Arizona Millwork Inc.
Rosewood Enterprises, The Shed Shop
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Miller Structures Co., Inc. of California
Modtech Inc.
Del Tech
Ronfran Inc.
Standard Pacific Industries

Office Master of Texas, Inc., Coastal Modular Buildings, Inc., Innovative Modular Structures, Inc., and Trac Modular Manufacturing, Inc. and Rosewood Enterprises, Inc., SPI Holdings, Inc. were at one time operating subsidiaries of Modtech Holdings, Inc. All such subsidiaries have either been merged with and into Modtech Holdings, Inc. dissolved or had their corporate charters suspended, revoked or declared inactive for failure to pay the annual minimum franchise tax.

3.
In the five years preceding the Closing Date, no Borrower or Subsidiary has been the surviving corporation of a merger or combination, except:
 
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
 
4.
In the five years preceding the Closing Date, no Borrower or Subsidiary has acquired any substantial part of the assets of any Person, except: N/A
 

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SCHEDULE 9.1.8
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
LOSSES

 
Modtech Holdings, Inc. incurred a net loss of $9.0 million for the 3-month period ended December 31, 2005 and a net loss of $21.1 million for 12-month period ended December 31, 2005.
 
 
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SCHEDULE 9.1.10
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
TAXES

 
Innovative Modular Structures, Inc. and Trac Modular Manufacturing, Inc. have not filed federal or state tax returns in years and have not paid any taxes, including, without limitation, the minimum annual franchise tax in years. The corporations have not have any operations or income during the period they have not paid taxes or filed returns.
 
 
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SCHEDULE 9.1.12
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES
 
1.
Borrowers’ and Subsidiaries’ patents: N/A
 
Patent
Owner
Status in
Patent Office
Federal Registration
Number
Registration
Date
         
         
         

2.
Borrowers’ and Subsidiaries’ trademarks:
 
Trademark
Owner
Status in
Trademark Office
Federal Registration
Number
Registration
Date
Modcrete
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Registered, possibly abandoned
78208029
1/28/03
Modtech Telecom
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Registered, possibly abandoned
76371867
2/14/02
United Modular
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Registered, possibly abandoned
2598642
7/23/02
Modtech
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Registered
2699855
3/25/03
United Modular Technology
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Registered, possibly abandoned
75866601
12/7/99
The Right Space, At the Right Time, For the Right Price
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Registered
78680057
7/27/05

Modtech Holdings, Inc. currently only uses the trademarks "Modtech" and "The Right Space, At the Right Time, For the Right Price" in its business. The other marks are no longer in use.

3.
Borrowers’ and Subsidiaries’ copyrights: N/A
 
Copyrights
Owner
Status in
Copyright Office
Federal Registration
Number
Registration
Date
Architectural Plans & Drawings for 2 story relocatable building 30' x 33'
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Registered
VA1160334
September 26, 2002
Architectural Plans & Drawings for 2 story relocatable building 48' x 40'
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Registered
VA1149006
September 25, 2002
Architectural Plans & Drawings for relocatable classroom building 30' x 32' expandable to 270' x 32'
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Registered
VA1149005
September 25, 2002
Architectural Plans & Drawings for relocatable classroom building 24' x 40' expandable to 144'' x 40'
Modtech Holdings, Inc.
Registered
VA1147591
September 23, 2002
Architectural Plans & Drawings for relocatable building 24' x 40''
Modtech, Inc. (predecessor to Modtech Holdings, Inc.)
Registered
VA902842
July 20, 1998
Architectural Plans & Drawings for relocatable classroom building 24' x 40'
Modtech, Inc. (predecessor to Modtech Holdings, Inc.)
Registered
VA902841
July 20, 1998
Architectural Plans & Drawings for relocatable building for model 24' x 40'
Modtech, Inc. (predecessor to Modtech Holdings, Inc.)
Registered
VA880041
April 15, 1998

 
 
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4. Borrowers’ and Subsidiaries’ licenses (other than routine business licenses, authorizing them to transact business in local jurisdictions): N/A
 
Licensor
Description of License
Term of License
Royalties Payable
None
     
       
       

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SCHEDULE 9.1.15
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
 


 
Borrower's leased facility at 5301 West Madison, Phoenix, Arizona is located within a 25 square mile are listed by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality on the state priority list for contaminated sites. According to a 1998 environmental site assessment report pertaining to the facility, neither Borrower nor the prior operators or owners of the property have been identified as potentially responsible parties at the site. The report identified no historical activity on the property that was likely to have been a source of the contaminants at the site.
 
One of Borrower's former subsidiaries, Innovative Modular, Inc. owned property in Florida. The property was sold in 2004 and the buyer was advised of the requirement by Florida Department of Environmental Protection that a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant be recorded against the property as a result of prior contamination. The contamination was the result of crushed asphalt being used as fill in the parking lot. The restriction which was requested in 2001, but never filed prior to the sale, prohibited residential use of the property.
 
Innovative has since ceased all operations, currently has no known assets or liabilities and has been suspended in Florida for failure to pay the minimum annual franchise tax.
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE 9.1.16
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
RESTRICTIVE AGREEMENTS
 
N/A
 
Entity
Agreement
Restrictive Provisions
     
     
     
     


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SCHEDULE 9.1.17
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
LITIGATION
 
1.
Proceedings and investigations pending against Borrowers or Subsidiaries:
 
The following is a list of all proceedings and investigations currently pending against Borrower. With the exception of the TRICO PIPES case described below, Borrower does not believe that an adverse decision in any of these cases is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.

1.1 Title of Action: BAYSIDE SOLUTIONS, INC. v. MODTECH HOLDINGS, INC., LIBERTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

Nature of Action: The plaintiff alleges that Modtech failed to pay Bayside Solutions $300,000 for the temporary labor staff Bayside provided on the Heritage High School project.

Complaining Parties: Bayside Solutions, Inc., a California corporation.

Jurisdictional or Tribunal: Contra Costa County Superior Court
Case #CO6 00636

1.2 Title of Action: TRICO PIPES, ARAM HODESS and MICAH LONG on behalf of themselves and all other similarly situated persons; and PLUMBERS AND STEAMFITTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 159 v. MODTECH HOLDINGS, INC; BAYSIDE SOLUTIONS, INC; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive.

Nature of Action: Lawsuit

Plaintiffs allege that they worked on a public works project and that Bayside, a temporary labor service used by Modtech, did not pay them properly and violated the wage and hour laws for public work projects. These individuals worked on the Liberty Union (Heritage project); plaintiffs further allege that local apprentices were not used on the same project and that others employed by Modtech on various public works projects are similarly situated and have not been paid properly. This has been filed as a Class Action suit, but has not yet been certified as a Class Action.
 
Complaining Parties: TRICO PIPES, ARAM HODESS and MICAH LONG, and PLUMBERS AND STEAMFITTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 159.

Jurisdictional or Tribunal: Superior Court, County of Alameda
Case No. RG 06252511

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1.3 Title of Action: HERIBERTO LEPEZ, SILVIA LOPEZ, PEDRO GALAVIZ on behalf of themselves and in the interest of the general public, v. LEONARD CAMPBELL, INC., dba LC CONTRACTORS, MODTECH HOLDINGS, INC., dba MODTECH and DOES 1 through 50 inclusive.

Nature of Action: Lawsuit

Plaintiffs allege that they provided labor to Campbell on various public works projects where Campbell was acting as a sub to Modtech. Plaintiffs claim that they were not paid a prevailing wage by Campbell and are seeking to recover damages from both Campbell and Modtech. Plaintiffs have yet to state the amount of damages they are claiming.

Complaining Parties: HERIBERTO LEPEZ, SILVIA LOPEZ, and PEDRO GOLAVIZ

Jurisdictional or Tribunal: Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento.
Case No. 05AS00514

1.4 Title of Action: TNT Construction Services v. Modtech Holdings, Inc. aka Modtech, Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive.

Nature of Action: Lawsuit
 
Plaintiff is a subcontractor to Modtech Holdings, Inc. Plaintiff alleges that Modtech breached its contract with TNT by having others complete its scope of work and that TNT was not paid for change order work it completed.
 
Complaining Parties: TNT Construction Services

Jurisdictional or Tribunal: Riverside County Superior Court
Case No. RIC439652

1.5 Title of Action: Contractors & Employees 401k Plan as sponsored by Leonard Campbell, Inc.

Nature of Action: Investigation

The US Department of Labor is investigating to determine if Leonard Campbell made appropriate contributions to the required pension plans.
 
Complaining Parties: Unknown
Jurisdictional or Tribunal: Investigative authority of the Secretary of Labor.

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1.6 Title of Action: NORMAN S. WRIGHT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CORP. v. TRAHAN MECHANICAL, INC., a business entity, form unknown, purporting to be a California corporation; MODTECH HOLDINGS, INC., a business entity, form unknown, purporting to be a Delaware corporation; LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a business entity, form unknown, purporting to be a Massachusetts corporation; LIBERTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, a public entity; and DOES 1-50, inclusive.

Nature of Action: Lawsuit

Being sued by Plaintiff, NORMAN S. WRIGHT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CORP., a California corporation , for breach of contract; monies due; quantum meruit; account stated; action on payment bond, foreclosure of stop notice by Trahan Mechanical, Inc. a subcontractor for Modtech Holdings, Inc.

Complaining Parties: NORMAN S. WRIGHT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CORP.

Jurisdictional or Tribunal: Contra Costa County Superior Court
Case No. C06-00242

1.7 Title of Action: DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROLS v. TRAHAN MECHANICAL, INC.; MODTECH, INC.; LIBERTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT; LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANUY; and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive.

Nature of Action: Lawsuit

Being sued by Plaintiff Direct Digital Controls, Inc., for complaint for damages for breach of contract; to enforce stop notice and for recovery on Contractor’s payment bond against Trahan Mechanical, a subcontractor for Modtech Holdings, Inc.

Complaining Parties: DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROLS, INC.

Jurisdictional or Tribunal: Contra Costa County Superior Court
Case No. C06-00149
 
2.
The only threatened proceedings or investigations of which any Borrower or Subsidiary is aware are as follows: N/A
 

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SCHEDULE 9.1.19
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
PENSION PLANS 
 
N/A
 
1.
Borrowers and Subsidiaries have the following Multiemployer Plans: N/A
 

Party
Type of Multiemployer Plan
   
   
   
   

2.
Borrowers and Subsidiaries have the following Foreign Plans: N/A
 

Party
Description of Plan
   
   
   
   


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SCHEDULE 9.1.21
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
LABOR CONTRACTS
 
N/A
 
Borrowers and Subsidiaries are party to the following collective bargaining agreements, management agreements and consulting agreements:
 
N/A

Parties
Type of Agreement
Term of Agreement
     
     
     
     


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SCHEDULE 10.2.2
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
EXISTING LIENS
 

 
The following parties have Liens against some or all of Borrower's assets:
 
Citicorp Vendor Finance, Inc. (equipment lease)
 
Amphora Limited (all assets)
 
U.S. National Bank Association (certificate of deposit)
 
Fortress Credit Corp. (all assets)
 

109




SCHEDULE 10.2.17
 
to
 
Loan and Security Agreement
 
EXISTING AFFILIATE TRANSACTIONS
 
N/A
 

 

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