0001144204-12-069414.txt : 20121226 0001144204-12-069414.hdr.sgml : 20121224 20121226060642 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-12-069414 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20121219 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20121226 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20121226 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Lightyear Network Solutions, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001130888 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813] IRS NUMBER: 911829866 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-32451 FILM NUMBER: 121283609 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1901 EASTPOINT PARKWAY CITY: LOUISVILLE STATE: KY ZIP: 40223 BUSINESS PHONE: 502-244-6666 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1901 EASTPOINT PARKWAY CITY: LOUISVILLE STATE: KY ZIP: 40223 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: LIBRA ALLIANCE CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20001228 8-K 1 v330833_8-k.htm FORM 8-K

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 19, 2012

 

 

LIGHTYEAR NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in Charter)

 

Nevada   000-32451   91-1829866
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Commission File No.)   (IRS Employee Identification
No.)

 

1901 Eastpoint Parkway

Louisville, Kentucky 40223

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

502-244-6666

(Issuer Telephone number)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 
 

 

 

Item 1.01Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On December 19, 2012, Lightyear Network Solutions, LLC (“Lightyear”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Lightyear Network Solutions, Inc. (the "Company"), entered into a revolving $500,000 secured commercial promissory note (the "Credit Facility") with Central Bank of Jefferson County, Inc. (the “Bank”). The Company may draw on the Credit Facility from time to time to fund ongoing working capital needs.

 

The Credit Facility matures on December 19, 2013 and bears interest at an annual rate equal to the Bank’s “Index Rate,” plus 1.75%, but the rate will never be more than 5.00%. The Company is required to make monthly interest payments on any outstanding amounts through December 19, 2013, with the outstanding principal amount payable at maturity. The Bank’s “Index Rate” is a variable rate designated and announced by the Bank from time to time. On December 19, 2012, the Bank’s “Index Rate” was 3.25%. Payments under the Credit Facility are subject to a 5% late fee and, in cases of default, the interest rate of the Credit Facility will be increased by 5%.

 

Borrowings under the Credit Facility may be prepaid at any time, without premium or penalty, and are secured by: (1) a security interest in all of Lightyear assets, as described in a Security Agreement between Lightyear and the Bank; and (2) the personal guaranty of Chris T. Sullivan.

 

Mr. Sullivan is a director of the Company and also a director and member of LY Holdings, LLC (“LYH”), the Company’s largest shareholder. As of December 19, 2012, LYH owned 45.3% of the Company’s common stock.

 

The Credit Facility contains customary events of default for: nonpayment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts; material inaccuracy of a representation or warranty; violation of other covenants; cross-default of other material indebtedness; bankruptcy events; material judgments; impairment of the Bank’s perfection in the collateral; and invalidity of the guaranty.

 

There are no material relationships between the Company, Lightyear or their affiliates, and the Bank, other than as described above.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the various loan documents do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to those documents which are attached as exhibits hereto and incorporated herein.

 

 

Item 2.03Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

The information set forth in Item 1.01 is hereby incorporated in this Item 2.03 by reference.

 

 
 

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)Exhibits

 

Exhibit  Description

 

10.1Commercial Note, dated as of December 19, 2012 by Lightyear Network Solutions, LLC to Central Bank of Jefferson County, Inc.

 

10.2Security Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2012 between Lightyear Network Solutions, LLC to Central Bank of Jefferson County, Inc.

 

10.3Guaranty, dated December 19, 2012, by Chris T. Sullivan in favor of Central Bank of Jefferson County, Inc.
 
 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  LIGHTYEAR NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC.
       
       
Date: December 24, 2012 By: /s/ Stephen M. Lochmueller  
    Stephen M. Lochmueller  
    Chief Executive Officer  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX-10.1 2 v330833_ex10-1.htm EXHIBIT 10.1

 

COMMERCIAL NOTE

 

$500,000.00 Louisville, Kentucky

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Lightyear Network Solutions. LLC. a(n) Limited Liability Company with a principal place of business at 1901 Eastpoint Parkway. Louisville KY 40223 (individually or collectively, "Borrower"), promise(s) to pay to the order of CENTRAL BANK OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, INC., a Kentucky banking corporation, whose address is 9300 Shelbyville Rd., Suite 100, Louisville KY 40222 ("Lender") the principal sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents Dollars ($500,000.00) (the "Total Facility"), or the aggregate unpaid balance of all Advances made by Lender from time to time hereunder, together with interest thereon, on or before the "Maturity Date" as that term is defined below. Principal of this Note and all accrued interest thereon shall be due and payable as follows:

 

1.Interest Rate. This Note shall bear interest from the date hereof until the outstanding principal balance of this Note, all accrued but unpaid interest thereon and all other charges, fees or expenses hereunder have been repaid to Lender in full as follows:
   
xVariable Rate. If this box is marked, this Note shall bear interest at an annual rate equal to the "Index Rate" plus One and Three Quarters (1.75%), with any change in such rate to be effective on the date of any such change (Index Rate Change Date). "Index Rate" shall mean the interest rate per annum most recently designated and announced from time to time by Lender as its "Index Rate" of interest in effect at its principal office. The Index Rate of interest may not be the lowest rate offered by Lender, and Lender may make or negotiate any loan at above, below or without reference to its Index Rate. This rate shall not rise above 5.00%

 

All interest calculations under this Note will be made based on a year of 360 days for the actual number of days in each interest period. If this loan transaction involves a principal amount of $15,000.00 or less, it has been made pursuant to the provisions of Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 286.6.

 

2.Payments. The principal of, and all interest on, this Note shall be due and payable as follows:
   
xInterest Only. If this box is marked, Borrower shall make payments of interest only on this Note, beginning on January 19, 2013, and continuing on the 19th day of each and every month thereafter, with a final payment of the outstanding principal balance of this Note, and all accrued interest thereon, payable on the Maturity Date;

 

3.Maturity Date. The outstanding principal of this Note, all accrued but unpaid interest thereon and all other charges, fees or expenses hereunder shall be due and payable in full on or before December 19, 2013 (the "Maturity Date"), or such later date as may be designated by Lender by written notice from Lender to Borrower (it being understood that in no event will Lender be under any obligation to extend or renew this Note beyond the initial or any extended Maturity Date). If this blank is not completed, the Note shall be deemed to be payable on demand.

 

 
 

 

4.Advances. As Borrower and Lender may agree at the end of this section, the proceeds of this Note may be disbursed from Lender to Borrower in one or more advances (an "Advance") made from time to time prior to the Maturity Date; provided, however, that the aggregate outstanding principal balance of all unpaid Advances at any time shall not exceed the original principal balance of this Note. To obtain an Advance, Borrower shall submit a written, fully executed and completed "Request for Advance" on Lender's standard form at least one (1) business day prior to the date Borrower desires the funds to be made available. Upon each Advance, Lender shall record the making and amount of such Advance on the books and records of Lender maintained for this Note. Lender shall also record on such books and records each payment of principal of this Note made by Borrower. The aggregate amount of all Advances made by Lender and shown on such books and records, less the principal paid by Borrower and shown on such books and records, shall be the outstanding principal of this Note. The books and records of Lender shall, at any time, be prima facie evidence of the outstanding principal of this Note. The obligation of Lender to honor any tendered Request for Advance and to make any Advance is subject to the following conditions: (a) each and every one of the representations, warranties and covenants of Borrower set forth herein, and in any other agreement, document or instrument delivered by Borrower to Lender, shall be true and correct on the date such Advance is made; (b) no Event of Default (as defined herein) shall have occurred and be continuing; (c) after giving effect to the Advance requested in the Request for Advance, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Advances hereunder shall not exceed the lesser of the Total Facility, or the Maximum Amount, if applicable; and (d) such other conditions as Lender may reasonably impose. Each Request for Advance submitted by Borrower to Lender shall constitute Borrower's representation and warranty to Lender that (i) Borrower is then and will be entitled to the Advance under this Note; (ii) all representations, warranties and covenants made by Borrower to Lender in this Note, and in any other agreement, document or instrument delivered by Borrower to Lender, are true and correct; and (iii) no Event of Default under this Note has occurred and is continuing. Each Request for Advance under this Note will be subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Note. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Lender will have no duty to make any Advance if insufficient funds remain available pursuant to the Total Facility or any other maximum amount limitations set forth herein or in any of the Security Documents. Unless the Full Funding Box is checked below, Lender hereby is authorized at any time and from time to time, in its discretion, to make an advance under this Note for the payment on behalf of Borrower of any interest, principal or other sums due under any of the obligations of Borrower to Lender, and each such advance will constitute an Advance hereunder and part of the obligations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lender is not obligated to take such action.

  

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¨Full Funding. If this box is marked, all of the proceeds of this Note shall be advanced or disbursed in full to Borrower at the closing of this loan and no further advances shall be allowed.
   
¨Draw Note. If this box is marked, Advances that are repaid shall not be available for future Advances or otherwise "reborrowed" by Borrower at any time, and the aggregate amount of all Advances made hereunder shall not exceed the face amount of this Note; or

 

xRevolving Note. If this box is marked. Advances which are repaid by Borrower shall be available to be reborrowed through future Advances to Borrower prior to the Maturity Date of this Note pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

¨Borrowing Base Note. If this box is marked, Borrower may request Lender to make an Advance if the principal balance outstanding under this Note is less than the lesser of: (i) the Maximum Amount, as such term is defined in the Loan Agreement by and between Borrower and Lender of even date herewith (the "Loan Agreement"), and (ii) the Total Facility, and Borrower has complied with all other requirements of the Loan Agreement.

 

Failure to check a box above will result in this Note being treated as a Draw Note; provided that no further advances will be permitted hereunder, and Lender's records will provide prima facie evidence of the principal amount outstanding hereunder.

 

5.Late Charge and Default Rate of Interest. If Lender does not receive any payment due under this Note within ten (10) days of the date it is due, then Lender may charge a late charge of five percent (5.00%) of the amount of the overdue payment (the "Late Charge"). Upon maturity, whether by acceleration or otherwise, or upon the occurrence of an Event of Default hereunder, in addition to any and all other remedies to which Lender may be entitled, the applicable rate of interest on this Note shall be increased to five percent (5.00%) per annum in excess of the rate set forth in Section 1, above (the "Default Rate"), but not more than the highest rate permitted by law.

  

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6.Security. To secure repayment of this Note, any extensions or renewals thereof and all other existing and future indebtedness of Borrower to Lender (whether direct, indirect, absolute or contingent), Borrower shall grant, and does hereby grant, to Lender a security interest in the following described property: All assets of Lightyear Network Solutions, LLC whether now owned or hereafter acquired.                                                                                           
   
   
   

 

as well as any and all other property which is now or hereafter listed in any separate security agreement or mortgage as directly or indirectly securing this Note, and also all money and other property held by Lender on deposit in safekeeping or otherwise for the account of or to the credit of Borrower, or in which Borrower has an interest; provided that Lender will have the right to call for additional security as necessary. All of the documents or instruments that provide a lien or security interest in the collateral described above (the "Collateral"), as well as any and all other documents or instruments now or hereafter executed in connection with this Note and the loan evidenced hereby, including but not limited to any Loan Agreement by and between Lender and Borrower, are referred to herein collectively as the "Security Documents." All of the terms and conditions of the Security Documents are incorporated herein and made a part of this Note as if fully set forth at length herein. Any holder of this Note shall be entitled to the rights, privileges, benefits and remedies provided in the Security Documents and in the real and personal property secured thereby. Borrower represents and warrants to Lender that the Security Documents have been validly executed and delivered to Lender and that the Security Documents are legally valid, binding and enforceable against Borrower (or any other party which has executed any of the Security Documents) in accordance with their respective terms. As used herein, "Loan Documents" will mean all Security Documents and this Note.

 

7.Proceeds. Each Borrower represents that the proceeds of this Note will be used exclusively for business or commercial purposes, and that no portion of the proceeds will be used for personal, family or household purposes.

 

8.Covenants. Upon request, Borrower will provide financial information in form and substance acceptable to Lender.

 

9.Events of Default and Remedies. The occurrence of any of the following shall be an "Event of Default" hereunder: (a) failure of any Borrower to make any payment when due under this Note or under any other note or obligation of Borrower to Lender; (b) an Event of Default under the Security Documents, or any default under any of the following that does not have a defined set of "Events of Default" and the lapse of any notice or cure period provided therein: any other agreement, document or instrument between Borrower and Lender; (c) if any Borrower or endorsers or Guarantors of this Note shall (i) make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, (ii) have a petition initiating any proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code filed by or against one or more of them, (iii) have a receiver, trustee, or custodian appointed for all or any material part of their respective assets, or (iv) seek to make an adjustment, settlement or extension of their respective debts with his, her or its (as the case may be) creditors generally; (d) a default with respect to any other indebtedness of any Borrower or any Guarantor for borrowed money; (e) a proceeding being filed by or commenced against any Borrower or any Guarantor of this Note for dissolution or liquidation, or any Borrower or any Guarantor of this Note voluntarily or involuntarily terminating or dissolving or being terminated or dissolved; (f) in the event a judgment or writ or order of attachment or garnishment is made and issued against any Borrower or any Borrower's property; (g) in the event that this Note or any guaranty executed by any Guarantor is secured, the failure of Borrower or any Guarantor to provide Lender with additional collateral if in the opinion of Lender at any time or times, the market value of any of the collateral securing this Note or any guaranty has depreciated; (h) the revocation or attempted revocation, in whole or in part, of any guaranty by any Guarantor or the death of any Borrower or any Guarantor (if an individual); (i) any representation or warranty made by any Borrower or Guarantor to Lender in any document, including but not limited to the Security Documents, or any other documents now or in the future securing the obligations of any Borrower or any Guarantor to Lender, is false or erroneous in any material respect; (j) the failure of any Borrower or any Guarantor to observe or perform any covenant or other agreement with Lender contained in any document executed in connection with the Loan(s), including but not limited to this Note or any of the Security Documents; (k) in the event Lender in good faith deems itself insecure with respect to payment of this Note, or in good faith believes the prospect of payment is impaired, or Lender determines in the exercise of its sole judgment that Lenders perfection in any of the Collateral is impaired: or (1) the failure of any Borrower or any Guarantor to observe or perform any covenant or other agreement with Lender contained in any document, including but not limited to the Security Documents or any documents now or in the future securing the obligations of any Borrower or any Guarantor to Lender. As used herein, the term "Guarantor" will mean any guarantor of the obligations of Borrower to Lender whether existing on the date of this Note or arising in the future, or any person who pledges particular Collateral for the security of this Note whether or not the debt itself is guaranteed, existing on the date of this Note or arising in the future. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default: (i) the outstanding principal balance hereunder together with any additional amounts secured by the Security Documents, at the option of the holder and without demand or notice of any kind (which are hereby expressly waived), may be accelerated and become immediately due and payable, (ii) this Note, together with all arrearages of interest will from the date of the occurrence of the Event of Default bear interest at the Default Rate, (iii) Borrower will pay to Lender all reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses incurred by Lender in connection with Lender's efforts to collect the indebtedness evidenced by the Note, and (iv) Lender may exercise from time to time any of the rights and remedies available to the holder under the Security Documents or under applicable law.

 

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10.Prepayment. If the interest rate applicable to this Note is fixed pursuant to Section 1 of this Note, the applicability of the prepayment premium will be indicated below. If a box is not checked in this Section 10, there will be no prepayment premium.

 

xThe indebtedness may be prepaid in whole or in part without premium or penalty.

 

¨Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, upon any full or partial prepayment by or on behalf of Borrower (whether voluntary, on default or otherwise), Borrower shall, upon demand by Lender, pay Lender as compensation for the cost of being prepared to advance fixed rate funds hereunder an amount equal to the Prepayment Premium. "Prepayment Premium" means an amount equal to the value, if positive, of the product of (a) the difference between (i) the yield, on the date of execution of this Note, of a U.S. Treasury obligation with a maturity similar to the term of this Note minus (ii) the yield on the prepayment date of a U.S. Treasury obligation with a maturity similar to the remaining maturity of the Note, and (b) the principal amount to be prepaid, and (c) the number of years, including fractional years, from the prepayment date to the end of original term of the Note. The yield on any U.S. Treasury obligation shall be determined by reference to Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15(519) "Selected Interest Rates". The Prepayment Premium shall also apply to any payments made after acceleration of the maturity of this Note while a Fixed Rate is in effect.
   

 

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¨In the event that this box is checked, Borrower may prepay to Lender in any calendar year up to 10% in the aggregate of the outstanding principal balance of this Note as determined on the first day of each calendar year (or, in the event that this Note was not in existence on the first day of a calendar year, then on the date that such Note was executed) without premium or penalty. Unused amounts from any given calendar year may not be carried forward into the next calendar year.

 

Payments received will be applied in the following order: (i) to charges, fees and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), (ii) to accrued interest, and (iii) to principal. Any additional payments will be applied in the foregoing order and, to the extent applied to principal, will be applied to installments of principal payable hereunder in the inverse order of maturity.

 

11.Cumulative Remedies. All rights and remedies of the holder of this Note shall be cumulative to the fullest extent allowed by law. Time shall be of the essence for paying interest on the principal of this Note.
   
12.Waiver. All parties to this Note, whether a borrower, endorsers, sureties, guarantors or otherwise connected herein, waive presentment, demand, notice of dishonor, protest, notice of protest, notice of nonpayment or non-acceptance, any other notice and all due diligence or promptness that may otherwise be required by law, and all exemptions to which they may now or hereafter be entitled under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the United States of America, or any state thereof. No delay or failure on the part of Lender to exercise any right, remedy or power hereunder, under any of the Loan Documents or under applicable law will impair or waive any such right, remedy or power (or any other right, remedy or power), be considered a waiver of or an acquiescence in any breach, default or Event of Default or affect any other or subsequent breach, default or Event of Default of the same or a different nature. No waiver of any breach, default or Event of Default, nor any modification, waiver, discharge or termination of any provision of this Note, nor consent to any departure by Borrower therefrom, will be established by conduct, custom or course of dealing; and no modification, waiver, discharge, termination nor consent will in any event be effective unless the same is in writing, signed by Lender and specifically refers to this Note, and then such modification, waiver, discharge or termination or consent will be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. No notice to or demand on Borrower in any case will entitle Borrower to any other or further notice or demand in the same or any similar or other circumstance.
   
13.Expenses Incurred by Lender. If Lender expends sums in defending or otherwise protecting its collateral under the Loan Documents prior to an Event of Default, or if any Event of Default occurs under this Note, and this Note is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, or is collected through any court, including, without limitation, bankruptcy court, then Borrower promises to pay the holder of this Note the reasonable attorneys' fees and legal costs incurred in collecting or attempting to collect or securing or attempting to secure this Note or enforcing the rights of such holder with respect to any collateral securing this Note, including, without limitation, appraisal fees, costs of environmental audits, site assessments and/or remediation, to the fullest extent allowed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky or any state in which any collateral for this Note is situated.

 

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14.Rights of Lender. Lender may, with or without notice to any party and without affecting the obligations of any Borrower, surety, Guarantor, endorser, accommodation party or any other party to this Note, (a) renew, extend or otherwise postpone the time for payment of either principal of this Note or interest thereon from time to time, (b) release or discharge any one or more parties liable on this Note, (c) suspend the right to enforce this Note with respect to any person(s), including any present or future Guarantor of this Note, (d) change, exchange or release any property in which Lender possesses any interest securing this Note, (e) justifiably or otherwise, impair any collateral securing this Note or suspend the right to enforce against any such collateral, and (f) at any time it deems it necessary or proper, call for and should it be made available, accept, as additional security, the signature(s) of an additional party or a security interest in property of any kind or description or both.
   
15.Complete Agreement. This Note and the Security Documents are the entire and complete agreement of the parties hereto and supersede all previous understandings and agreements relating to the subject matter hereof. This Note and the Security Documents may be amended only by an instrument in writing that explicitly states that it amends this Note or such Security Documents and is signed by Borrower and acknowledged by Lender.
   
16.Severability. The provisions of this Note are intended to be severable. If any provision of this Note shall be held invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part in any jurisdiction, such provision shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability without in any manner affecting the validity or enforceability thereof in any other jurisdiction or the remaining provisions hereof in any jurisdiction.
   
17.Joint and Several Liability. In the event more than one individual or entity executes this Note on behalf of Borrower, then the terms and conditions of this Note and the obligations hereunder shall be binding upon each signatory jointly and severally.
   
18.Late Charge, Default Rate, and Prepayment Premium.

 

18.1The Late Charge, the Default Rate, and the Prepayment Premium, if any, are imposed as liquidated damages for the purpose of defraying Lender's expenses incident to the handling of delinquent payments, but are in addition to, and not in lieu of, Lender's exercise of any rights and remedies hereunder, under the other Security Documents or under applicable law, and any fees and expenses of any agents or any reasonable fees and expenses of any attorneys which Lender may employ. In addition, the Default Rate reflects the increased credit risk to Lender of carrying a loan that is in default. Borrower agrees that the Late Charge, Default Rate, and Prepayment Premium are reasonable forecasts of just compensation for anticipated and actual harm incurred by Lender, and that the actual harm incurred by Lender cannot be estimated with certainty and without difficulty.

 

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18.2Nothing contained in this Note regarding late charges or the Default Rate will be construed in any way to extend the due date of any payment or waive any payment default, and each such right is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the other and any other rights and remedies of Lender hereunder, under any of the Security Documents or under applicable law (including, without limitation, the right to interest, reasonable attorneys' fees and other expenses).
   
19.Usury. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if from any circumstances whatsoever the fulfillment of any provision of this Note involves transcending the limit of validity prescribed by any applicable usury statute or any other applicable law with regard to obligations of like character and amount, then the obligation to be fulfilled will be reduced to the limit of such validity as provided in such statute or law, so that in no event will any exaction of interest be possible under this Note in excess of the limit of such validity and the right to demand any such excess is hereby expressly waived by Lender. As used in this Section, "applicable usury statute" and "applicable law" mean such statute and law in effect on the date hereof, subject to any change therein that result in a higher permissible rate of interest.
   
20.Singular and Plural Terms. Wherever used herein, the singular number shall include the plural, the plural the singular, and the use of any gender shall include all genders.
   
21.Binding Effect. This Note will bind Borrower and the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of Borrower, and the benefits hereof will inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns. All references herein to the "Borrower" and "Lender" will include the respective heirs, administrators, successors and assigns thereof; provided, however, that Borrower may not assign this Note in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Lender and Lender at any time may assign this Note in whole or in part (but no assignment by Lender of less than all of this Note will operate to relieve Borrower from any duty to Lender with respect to the unassigned portion of this Note).
   
22.Repayment by Lender. If at any time all or any part of any payment or transfer of any kind received by Lender with respect to all or any part of this Note is repaid, set aside or invalidated by reason of any judgment, decree or order of any court or administrative body, or by reason of any agreement, settlement or compromise of any claim made at anytime with respect to the repayment, recovery, setting aside or invalidation of all or any part of such payment or transfer, Borrower's obligations under this Note will continue (and/or be reinstated) and Borrower will be and remain liable, and will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lender for, the amount or amounts so repaid, recovered, set aside or invalidated and all other claims, demands, liabilities, judgments, losses, damages, costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith. The provisions of this Section will be and remain effective notwithstanding any contrary action which may have been taken by Borrower in reliance upon such payment or transfer, and any such contrary action so taken will be without prejudice to Lender's rights hereunder and will be deemed to have been conditioned upon such payment or transfer having become final and irrevocable. The provisions of this Section will survive any termination, cancellation or discharge of this Note.

 

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23.Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents or approvals and other communications required or permitted hereunder will be in writing, and, to the extent required by applicable law, will comply with the requirements of the Uniform Commercial Code then in effect, and will be addressed to such party at the address set forth below or to such other address as any party may give to the other in writing for such purpose:

  

  To Lender:   Central Bank of Jefferson
      County, Inc.
      9300 Shelbyville Rd., Suite 100
      Louisville KY 40222
    Attn: Mary Littrell, Vice President
       
  To Borrower:   Lightyear Network Solutions,
      LLC
      1901 Eastpoint Parkway
      Louisville KY 40223
    Attn:  

 

All such communications, if personally delivered, will be conclusively deemed to have been received by a party hereto and to be effective when so delivered, or if sent by telex, facsimile or telegraphic means, on the day on which transmitted, or if sent by overnight courier service, on the day after deposit thereof with such service, or if sent by certified or registered mail, on the third business day after the day on which deposited in the mail.

 

24.Governing Law. This Note has been delivered and accepted at and will be deemed to have been made at Louisville, Kentucky and will be interpreted and the rights and liabilities of the parties hereto determined in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, without regard to conflicts of law principles.
   
25.Jurisdiction. Borrower hereby irrevocably agrees and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court located within Jefferson County, Kentucky, or, at the option of Lender in its sole discretion, of any state or federal court(s) located within any other county, state or jurisdiction in which Lender at any time or from time to time chooses in its sole discretion to bring an action or otherwise exercise a right or remedy, and Borrower waives any objection based on forum non conveniens and any objection to venue of any such action or proceeding.
   
26.Waiver of Jury TrialThe parties hereto each waive any right to trial by jury in any action or proceeding relating to this Note, or any actual or proposed transaction or other matter contemplated in or relating to any of the foregoing.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has executed this Note as of the 19th day of December. 2012.

 

BORROWER
 
Lightyear Network Solutions, LLC
 
/s/ Steve Lochmueller
BY: Lightyear Network Solutions, Inc., Member
BY: Steve Lochmueller, CEO
 

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EX-10.2 3 v330833_ex10-2.htm EXHIBIT 10.2

SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

Lightyear Network Solutions, LLC ("Debtor"), for valuable consideration, receipt of which hereby is acknowledged, hereby transfers, assigns and pledges to Central Bank of Jefferson County, Inc. ("Secured Party"), and grants to Secured Party a security interest in, the following collateral, wherever located, now existing and hereafter arising or coming into existence (the "Collateral") (check all that apply):

 

1.x All of Debtor's accounts ("Accounts"), which term includes Debtor's accounts, receivables, health care insurance receivables, contract rights, contracts, notes, drafts, acceptances, winnings in a lottery or other game of chance operated, sponsored, or authorized by a state or other governmental subdivision, bills, acceptances, choses in action, and other forms of monetary obligations at any time owing to Debtor;
   
2.x All of Debtor's inventory ("Inventory"), which term includes all goods, merchandise and other personal property, which are held for sale or lease or are furnished or to be furnished under a contract of service and/or raw materials, parts, finished goods, work in process and materials used or consumed or to be used or consumed in Debtor's business or in the processing, packaging, shipping or advertising thereof;
   
3.x All of Debtor's equipment and fixtures ("Equipment"), which term includes all of Debtor's machinery, parts, tools, fixtures, furniture, and accessories, together with all attachments, additions and accessions thereto, and added and substituted parts, equipment and repairs now or hereafter placed upon such property, whether because of necessary repairs or otherwise;
   
4.x All of Debtor's intellectual property, contract rights and other general intangibles ("General Intangibles"), including but not limited to (i) all contracts, (ii) all judgments, patents, trademarks, trade or business names, service marks, logos, copyrights, trade secrets, plans, blueprints, licenses, permits, tax or other refunds, software, programs, inventions, business or technical data, processes, mailing and customer lists, books and records, and goodwill, (iii) payment intangibles, (iv) all rights, applications, continuations, renewals, substitutions, improvements, modifications and extensions in any manner related thereto, and (v) all proceeds and products thereof, including but not limited to all license royalties, payments made under insurance policies, and proceeds of infringement suits and any other suits;
   
5.x All of Debtor's chattel paper, including tangible chattel paper, electronic chattel paper, or any hybrid thereof ("Chattel Paper");
   
6.x All of Debtor's investment property, including all securities, security entitlements, securities accounts, commodity contracts, and commodity accounts of or maintained for the benefit of Debtor, but excluding any investment property that was previously subject to pledge agreement given to secure the obligations of Debtor to a third party and of which Secured Party has notice in writing prior to the execution of this Agreement ("Investment Property");
   

 

 
 

  

7.x All of Debtor's instruments, including all promissory notes ("Instruments");
   
8.x All of Debtor's documents, including warehouse receipts, bills of lading and other documents of title ("Documents");
   
9.¨ All of Debtor's rights to payment or performance under letters of credit including rights to proceeds of letters of credit ("Letter of Credit Rights"), and all guaranties, endorsements, liens, other contingent obligations or supporting obligations of any person securing or supporting the payment, performance, value or liquidation of any of the foregoing (collectively, with the Letter of Credit Rights, the "Supporting Obligations");
   

10.¨ The Debtor's commercial tort claim described as follows:                                                                                                                                                                                                                  , as the same may be supplemented from time to time ("Commercial Tort Claims");

 

11.¨ The Debtor's motor vehicles or other property for which a certificate of title has been issued by a state government, which are more fully described as follows (individually and collectively, the "Motor Vehicles"):

 

Make Model VIN

 

12.x All moneys, credits and other property of any nature whatsoever of Debtor now or hereafter in the possession of, in transit to or from, under the custody or control of, or on deposit with (whether held by Debtor individually or jointly with another) Secured Party, including but not limited to cash collateral accounts; and
   
13.x The proceeds (including insurance proceeds) and products of the foregoing in whatever form the same may be,

for the purpose of securing the payment to Secured Party of all of the following ("Obligations"): all loans, advances, debts, liabilities, obligations, covenants and duties owing to Secured Party from Debtor of any kind or nature, present or future, whether or not evidenced by any note, guaranty or other instrument, including but not limited to those arising under: (i) the Commercial Note given by Debtor to Secured Party dated 12/19/12 (the "Note"), and all of the documents executed in connection therewith, and (ii) under any other agreement, instrument or document, whether or not for the payment of money, whether arising by reason of an extension of credit, opening of a letter of credit, loan, guaranty, indemnification or in any other manner, whether direct or indirect (including those acquired by assignment, participation, purchase, negotiation, discount or otherwise), absolute or contingent, joint or several, due or to become due, now existing or hereafter arising and whether or not contemplated by Debtor or Secured Party on the date hereof; and, as to all of the foregoing, including any amendments, modifications, or superceding documents to each of the foregoing; and all charges, expenses, fees, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees, and any other sums chargeable to Debtor under any of the Obligations. This Agreement is in addition to any previous assignments or pledges, and such previous assignments and pledges remain in full force and effect.

  

 
 

 

In the event that no boxes are checked above, Debtor will be deemed to have granted Secured Party a lien of items 1-9 inclusive and 12 and 13.

 

Debtor further warrants to and agrees with Secured Party as follows:

 

1.Preservation of Collateral. Debtor will keep the Collateral in good order and repair at all times, will use same with reasonable care and caution, will not part with possession or ownership thereof nor lease or hire out the Collateral without the written consent of Secured Party, and will exhibit the Collateral to Secured Party upon demand. Debtor will promptly notify Secured Party of any Joss or damage to the Collateral. Debtor will not use, or permit the Collateral to be used, in violation of any federal, state, county or municipal law or regulation or for any unlawful purpose whatsoever.
   
2.Execution of Appropriate Documentation with Respect to Collateral.

 

2.1With respect to any and all of the Collateral, Debtor agrees to do and cause to be done all things necessary or appropriate to perfect, maintain the priority of and keep in full force and effect the security interest granted by Debtor to Secured Party, including, but not limited to, the prompt payment upon demand therefor by Secured Party of all fees and expenses (including documentary stamp, excise or intangibles taxes) incurred in connection with the preparation, delivery, or filing of any document or the taking of any action deemed necessary or appropriate by Secured Party to perfect, protect, or enforce a security interest in any of the Collateral for the benefit of Secured Party, subject only to the liens to which Secured Party has specifically consented in writing (the "Permitted Liens"). All amounts not so paid when due will be added to the Obligations and (in addition to other rights and remedies resulting from such non-payment) will bear interest from the date of demand until paid in full at the Default Rate. Debtor also authorizes Secured Party to file one or more financing statements, as deemed necessary or desirable by Secured Party (including but not limited to any correction statements as set forth more fully in UCC Section 9-518), which financing statements lists or otherwise describes the Collateral as consisting of all of Debtor's assets or words to that effect, regardless of the actual description of the Collateral set forth in this Agreement. Debtor hereby ratifies any filing by Secured Party that predates the date of this Agreement but that was intended to perfect the security interest granted hereby.
   
2.2In addition to the foregoing and not in limitation thereof, to the extent that Debtor has granted Secured Party a lien on any of the following types of Collateral, then Debtor agrees to furnish Secured Party with properly executed control agreements, registrar's certificates, issuer acknowledgements of Secured Party's interest in the Letter of Credit Rights, and evidence of the placement of a restrictive legend on tangible chattel paper (and the tangible components of electronic Chattel Paper), and will take all appropriate action acceptable to Secured Party sufficient to establish Secured Party's control of electronic Chattel Paper (and the electronic components of hybrid Chattel Paper), as appropriate, with respect to Collateral in which either (i) a security interest can be perfected only by control or such restrictive legending, or (ii) a security interest perfected by control or accompanied by such restrictive legending will have priority as against a lien creditor, a purchaser of such Collateral from Debtor, or a security interest perfected by any person not having control or not accompanied by such restrictive legending, in each case in form and substance acceptable to Secured Party and sufficient under applicable law so that Secured Party will have a security interest in all such Collateral perfected by control.

 

 
 

  

2.3In addition to the foregoing and not in limitation thereof, Debtor agrees to deliver to Secured Party, or, if Secured Party has specifically consented in each instance, to an agent or bailee of Secured Party who has acknowledged such status in a properly executed control agreement, possession of all Collateral with respect to which either a security interest can be perfected only by possession or a security interest perfected by possession will have priority as against persons not having possession, and including in the case of Instruments, Documents, and Investment Property in the form of certificated securities, duly executed endorsements or stock powers in blank, as the case may be, all in form and substance acceptable to Secured Party, and subject only to Permitted Liens.
   
3.Insurance. To the extent that Debtor has granted Secured Party a lien on either Inventory or Equipment, or both, hereunder, Debtor will keep its insurable real and personal property insured with responsible insurance companies against loss or damage by fire, windstorm and other hazards which are commonly insured against in an extended coverage endorsement in an amount equal to not less than 90% of the insurable value thereof on a replacement cost basis and also maintain public liability insurance in a reasonable amount. In addition, Debtor will maintain extended liability insurance covering its operations of at least $1,000,000 and in a form and with companies reasonably satisfactory to Secured Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such property insurance will at all times be in an amount so that Debtor will not be deemed a "co-insurer" under any co-insurance provisions of such policies. All such insurance policies will name Secured Party as an additional insured and, where applicable, as lender's loss payee under a loss payable endorsement satisfactory to Secured Party. All such policies will be in form and substance satisfactory to Secured Party and will provide that ten (10) days' prior written notice must be given to Secured Party before such policy is altered or cancelled. Schedules of all insurance of Debtor will be submitted to Secured Party upon request. Such schedules will contain a description of the risks covered, the amounts of insurance carried on each risk, the name of the insurer and the cost of such insurance to Debtor. Debtor will provide new schedules to Secured Party promptly to reflect any change in insurance coverage. Debtor will deliver to Secured Party certificates representing such insurance policies upon the execution hereof. All amounts payable in settlement of insurance losses may be applied, at Secured Party's option, to the Obligations, or used to repair, replace or restore the Collateral.

 

 
 

 

4.Payment of Expenses by Secured Party. At its option, Secured Party may discharge taxes, liens, security interests or such other encumbrances as may attach to the Collateral, may pay for required insurance on the Collateral and may pay for the maintenance and preservation of the Collateral, as determined by Secured Party to be necessary, and such expenditures will become a part of the Obligations. Debtor will reimburse Secured Party on demand for any payment so made or any expense incurred by Secured Party pursuant to the foregoing authorization, and the Collateral also will secure any advances or payments so made or expenses so incurred by Secured Party.
   
5.Information. Debtor will furnish to Secured Party from time to time if and as requested current lists of the Collateral, and, to the extent that it constitutes Collateral hereunder, including names and addresses of account debtors and agings of Accounts; will continue to make on the books of Debtor appropriate entries evidencing the assignment of book accounts to Secured Party and will mark Chattel Paper and Instruments to evidence the assignment thereof to Secured Party; and, if and when requested by Secured Party from time to time, will furnish to it copies of all purchase orders, inventory lists, billings, shipping orders, correspondence and other instruments or writings in any way evidencing or relating to the Collateral or the proceeds thereof. Secured Party and its designated representatives and agents will have the right at all reasonable times to examine, inspect, and audit the Collateral wherever located.
   
6.Sale of Inventory. To the extent that Inventory is a part of the Collateral granted hereunder, at any time prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined below), Debtor will have the right to process and sell the Inventory in the regular course of its business at customary prices (but in no event may Debtor transfer any Inventory in satisfaction of any debt).
   
7.Receipt of Payment; Set off. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and in the event that Debtor receives payment of or proceeds from any of the Collateral, including without limitation and to the extent that it is included as Collateral hereunder, Accounts, monies, checks, notes, drafts, or any other items of payment, Debtor agrees that Debtor will deliver to Secured Party the same in the form received by Debtor without commingling with any funds belonging to Debtor, and promptly will deposit the same in a special collateral account with Secured Party. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Debtor authorizes Secured Party at any time without notice to appropriate and apply any balances, credits, deposits or accounts or money of Debtor (held individually or with others) in its possession, custody or control or the possession, custody or control of any Secured Party Affiliate to the payment of the Obligations, all of which may at all times be held and treated as additional Collateral.
   
8.Notification of Third Party Debtors. Secured Party at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default, and without notice to Debtor, may notify any persons who are indebted to Debtor with respect to any of the Collateral of the assignment thereof to Secured Party and may direct such account debtors to make payment directly to Secured Party of the amounts due. At the request of Secured Party after the occurrence of an Event of Default, Debtor will direct any persons who are indebted to Debtor with respect to any of the Collateral to make payment directly to Secured Party. Secured Party is authorized to give receipts to such account debtors for any such payments and the account debtors will be protected in making such payments to Secured Party.

 

 
 

 

9.Representations, Warranties and Covenants. Debtor represents, warrants and covenants to Secured Party that, except for any Permitted Liens, as such liens are set forth on the attached Exhibit A, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein and as such term is defined in any of the documents executed in connection with the Obligations: (a) Debtor has not made any prior sale, pledge, encumbrance, assignment or other disposition of any of the Collateral and the same is free from all encumbrances and rights of set off of any kind, and Debtor has not authorized or executed any other action or record that would have given any other person any right to any of the Collateral; (b) except as herein provided, Debtor will not hereafter without the prior written consent of Secured Party sell, pledge, encumber, assign or otherwise dispose of any of the Collateral or permit any right of set off, lien or security interest to exist thereon except to Secured Party; (c) Debtor will defend the Collateral against all claims and demands of all persons at any time claiming the same or any interest therein; (d) to the extent that Debtor has granted Secured Party a lien thereon, each General Intangible is genuine and enforceable in accordance with its terms and Debtor will defend the same against all claims, demands, set offs and counterclaims at any time asserted; (e) to the extent that Debtor has granted Secured Party a lien thereon, at the time any Account becomes subject to this Agreement, such Account will be what it purports to be and a good and valid account representing a bona fide sale of goods or services by Debtor and such goods will have been shipped to the respective account debtors or the services will have been performed for the respective account debtors, and no Account will be subject to any claim for credit, allowance or adjustment by any account debtor or any set off, defense or counterclaim; and (f) Debtor is not involved in any consignment arrangement with regard to any of the Collateral.
   
10.Receivers. Upon or at any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default, Secured Party may request the appointment of a receiver of the Collateral, and Debtor expressly consents to the appointment of such a receiver, who will be entitled to a reasonable fee for so managing the Collateral. Such appointment may be made without notice, and without regard to (i) the solvency or insolvency, at the time of application for such receiver, of the person or persons, if any, liable for the payment of the Obligations; and (ii) the value of the Collateral at such time. Such receiver will have the power to take possession, control, and care of the Collateral and to collect all accounts resulting therefrom. Notwithstanding the appointment of any receiver, trustee, or other custodian, Secured Party will be entitled to the possession and control of any cash, or other instruments at the time held by, or payable or deliverable under the terms of this Agreement to Secured Party.

 

 
 

 

11.Place of Business. Debtor's state of formation is Kentucky, and Debtor will not change its state of formation. Debtor's exact legal name is Lightyear Network Solutions, LLC. Debtor (a) now keeps and will continue to keep the Collateral at its principal place of business, which is 1901 Eastpoint Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky 40223; and Debtor now keeps and will continue to keep its books and records concerning the Collateral at its principal place of business shown above and (b) represents that it has no other place of business other than the following:                        .

 

In the five years preceding the date hereof, Debtor has not conducted business under any name other than its current name nor maintained any place of business or any assets in any jurisdiction other than the following:______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________.

 

12.Debtor's Consent. Debtor consents, with respect to any of the Collateral, to all extensions or postponements of time of payment thereof or any other indulgences in connection therewith, to the acceptance of partial payments thereon and to the settlement, compromise and adjustment thereof, all in such manner and at such time or times as Secured Party deems advisable.
   
13.Default.

 

13.1Upon the occurrence of any of the following (herein referred to as an "Event of Default"): (i) any Event of Default (as defined in any of the documents evidencing the Obligations), or (ii) any default under any of such documents that do not have a defined set of "Events of Default," (iii) any representation or warranty made by Debtor to Secured Party in this Agreement is false or erroneous in any material respect, or (iv) the failure of Debtor to observe or perform any covenant or other agreement with Secured Party under this Agreement, Secured Party may exercise any one or more of the rights and remedies granted pursuant to this Agreement or given to a secured party under applicable law, as it may be amended from time to time, including but not limited to the right to take possession and sell, lease or otherwise dispose of the Collateral and, at its option, operate, use or exercise any rights of ownership pertaining to the Collateral as the Secured Party deems necessary to preserve the value and receive the benefits of the Collateral and notifying all persons subject to a control agreement who may otherwise have possession or control of any of the Collateral and taking possession of any such Collateral. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Secured Party may. so far as Debtor can give authority therefor, enter upon any premises on which the Collateral or any part thereof may be situated and take possession of and remove the same therefrom and gives permission to Secured Party to conduct a sale of any or all of the Collateral, which sale may be conducted on any real property owned by Debtor without charge or interference by Debtor. Secured Party may require Debtor to make the Collateral available to Secured Party at a place to be designated by Secured Party that is reasonably convenient to both parties. Debtor waives all claims for damages by reason of any seizure, repossession, retention, use, or sale of the Collateral under the terms of this Agreement.

 

 
 

  

13.2The net proceeds arising from the disposition of the Collateral after deducting expenses incurred by Secured Party will be applied to the Obligations in the order determined by Secured Party. If any excess remains after the discharge of all of the Obligations, the same will be paid to Debtor. If after exhausting all of the Collateral, there should be a deficiency, Debtor will be liable therefor to Secured Party, provided, however, that nothing contained herein will obligate Secured Party to proceed against the Collateral prior to making a claim against Debtor or any other party obligated under the Obligations or prior to proceeding against any other collateral for the Obligations.
   
13.3Whenever notice is required by law to be sent by Secured Party to Debtor of any sale or other disposition of the Collateral, ten days written notice sent in accordance with the requirements of the applicable section of the Uniform Commercial Code to Debtor at the address specified below, or at such other address as Debtor may furnish Secured Party in writing from time to time for this purpose, will be reasonable.

 

14.Rights of Secured Party; Power of Attorney. Debtor hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints Secured Party and any officer thereof, with full power of substitution, as its true and lawful attorney-in-fact with full irrevocable power and authority in the place and stead of Debtor or in its name, from time to time in Secured Party's discretion, for the purpose of carrying out the terms of this Agreement, to take any and all appropriate action and to execute any and all documents and instruments which may be necessary or desirable to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Debtor hereby gives Secured Party the power and right, on behalf of Debtor, after an Event of Default, and without notice to or assent by Debtor, to do the following:
   
14.1to receive payment of, endorse, and receipt for, any and all monies, claims and other amounts due and to become due at any time in respect of or arising out of the Collateral;
   
14.2to commence and prosecute any suits, actions or proceedings at law or in equity in any court of competent jurisdiction to collect any of the Collateral and to enforce any other right in respect of the Collateral;
   
14.3to settle, compromise or adjust any suit, action or proceeding described above, and, in connection therewith, to give such discharges or releases as Secured Party may deem appropriate; and
   
14.4generally to sell, transfer, pledge, make any agreement with respect to or otherwise deal with any of the Collateral as fully and completely as though Secured Party were the absolute owner thereof for all purposes, and to do, at Secured Party's option, at any time, or from time to time, all acts and things which Secured Party deems necessary to protect or preserve the Collateral and Secured Party's security interest and rights therein in order to effect the intent of this Agreement, all as fully and effectively as Debtor might do.

 

 
 

 

Debtor hereby ratifies all that such attorneys in fact may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is a power coupled with an interest, will be irrevocable and will terminate only upon payment in full of the Obligations and the termination of this Agreement. The powers conferred upon Secured Party hereunder are solely to protect Secured Party's interests in the Collateral and will not impose any duty upon it to exercise any such powers. Secured Party will have no obligation to preserve any rights of any third parties in the Collateral. Secured Party will be accountable only for amounts that it actually receives as a result of the exercise of such powers, and neither it nor any of its officers, directors, employees or agents will be responsible to Debtor for any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith or in reliance on the advice of counsel except for its own gross negligence or willful misconduct.

 

15.General.

 

15.1Waiver. No delay or omission on the part of Secured Party to exercise any right or power arising from any Event of Default will impair any such right or power or be considered a waiver of any such right or power or a waiver of any such Event of Default or an acquiescence therein nor will the action or non-action of Secured Party in case of such Event of Default impair any right or power arising as a result thereof or affect any subsequent default or any other default of the same or a different nature.
   
15.2Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents or approvals and other communications required or permitted hereunder will be in writing, and, to the extent required by applicable law, will comply with the requirements of the Uniform Commercial Code then in effect, and will be addressed to such party at the address set forth below or to such other address as any party may give to the other in writing for such purpose:

  

  To Secured Party: Central Bank of Jefferson County, Inc.
    9300 Shelbyville Rd. Suite 100
    Louisville, KY 40222
    Attn: Mary Littrell, Vice President
     
  To Debtor: Lightyear Network Solutions, LLC
    1901 Eastpoint Parkway
    Louisville, Kentucky   40223

 

All such communications, if personally delivered, will be conclusively deemed to have been received by a party hereto and to be effective when so delivered; if given by mail, on the fourth business day after such communication is deposited in the mail with first-class postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or if sent by overnight courier service, on the day after deposit thereof with such service; or if sent by certified or registered mail, on the third business day after the day on which deposited in the mail.

  

 
 

  

15.3Successors and Assigns. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Debtor and Secured Party and their respective successors and assigns, provided, however, that Debtor may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Secured Party and Secured Party at any time may assign this Agreement in whole or in part. All references herein to the "Debtor" and "Secured Party" will be deemed to apply to Debtor and Secured Party and their respective heirs, administrators, successors and assigns.
   
15.4Modifications. No modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement nor consent to any departure by Debtor therefrom, will be established by conduct, custom or course of dealing; and no modification, waiver or consent will in any event be effective unless the same is in writing and specifically refers to this Agreement, and then such waiver or consent will be effective only in the specific instance and for the purpose for which given. No notice to or demand on Debtor in any case will entitle Debtor to any other or further notice or demand in the same, similar or other circumstance.
   
15.5Appraisal. From time to time, but in any event no more often than once each calendar year, Secured Parry may require a reappraisal of the market value of Equipment and/or Inventory to the extent that it comprises Collateral hereunder, which appraisal will be paid for by Debtor. Such appraisal will be in form and content satisfactory to Secured Party and be performed by an independent, certified appraiser selected by Secured Party.
   
15.6Joint and Several Obligations. If this Agreement is executed by more than one person or entity as the "Debtor," the obligations of such persons or entities hereunder will be joint and several. Unless otherwise specified herein, any reference to "Debtor" will mean each such person or entity executing this Agreement individually and all of such persons or entities collectively.
   
15.7Illegality. If fulfillment of any provision hereof or any transaction related hereto or of any provision of this Agreement, at the time performance of such provision is due, involves transcending the limit of validity prescribed by law, then ipso facto, the obligation to be fulfilled will be reduced to the limit of such validity; and if any clause or provisions herein contained other than the provisions hereof pertaining to repayment of the Obligations operates or would prospectively operate to invalidate this Agreement in whole or in part, then such clause or provision only will be void, as though not herein contained, and the remainder of this Agreement will remain operative and in full force and effect.
   
15.8Continuing Agreement.  This is a continuing Agreement and will continue in effect even though all or any part of the Obligations have been paid in full and even though for a period of time Debtor may not be indebted to Secured Party.

 

 
 

  

15.9Gender, etc. Whenever used herein, the singular number will include the plural, the plural the singular and the use of the masculine, feminine or neuter gender will include all genders.
   
15.10Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect any of the terms hereof.
   
15.11Liability of Secured Party. Debtor hereby agrees that Secured Party will not be chargeable for any negligence, mistake, act or omission of any employee, accountant, examiner, agent or attorney employed by Secured Party (except for their willful misconduct) in making examinations, investigations or collections, or otherwise in perfecting, maintaining, protecting or realizing upon any lien or security interest or any other interest in the Collateral or other security for the Obligations.
   
15.12Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed will be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together will constitute one and the same agreement. Any party so executing this Agreement by facsimile transmission shall promptly deliver a manually executed counterpart, provided that any failure to do so shall not affect the validity of the counterpart executed by facsimile transmission.
   
15.13Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined will be given the definitions set forth in the Uniform Commercial Code in force and effect in the State indicated in the Governing Law section of this Agreement.
   
15.14Governing Law. This Agreement has been delivered and accepted at and will be deemed to have been made at Louisville, Kentucky and will be interpreted and the rights and liabilities of the parties hereto determined in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, without regard to conflicts of law principles.
   
15.15Jurisdiction. Debtor hereby irrevocably agrees and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court located within Jefferson County, Kentucky; provided that nothing contained in this Agreement will prevent Secured Party from bringing any action, enforcing any award or judgment or exercising any rights against Debtor individually, against any security or against any property of Debtor within any other county, state, or other foreign or domestic jurisdiction. Secured Party and Debtor agree that the venue provided above is the most convenient forum for both Secured Party and Debtor. Debtor waives any objection to venue and any objection based on a more convenient forum in any action instituted under this Agreement.
   
15.16Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES HERETO EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY DOCUMENTS EXECUTED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED IN ANY OF SUCH DOCUMENTS. DEBTOR AND SECURED PARTY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE FOREGOING WAIVER IS KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY.

  

 
 

 

Debtor acknowledges that Debtor has read and understood all the provisions of this Agreement, including the waiver of jury trial, and has been advised by counsel as necessary or appropriate.

 

Dated as of 12/19/12, and Debtor expressly acknowledges and agrees that Exhibit A is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

 

  Lightyear Network Solutions, LLC
   
  /s/ Steve Lochmueller
  BY: Lightyear Network Solutions, Inc., Member
  BY: Steve Lochmuller, CEO
   
  SECURED PARTY:
   
  Central Bank of Jefferson County, Inc.
   
  /s/ Mary Littrell
  Mary Littrell, Vice President

  

 
 

  

EXHIBIT A

 

"Permitted Liens" will mean:

 

(i)liens securing the payment of taxes, either not yet due or the validity of which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, and as to which it has set aside on its books adequate reserves to the extent required by generally accepted accounting principles;

 

(ii)deposits under workers' compensation, unemployment insurance and social security laws, or to secure the performance of bids, tenders, contracts (other than for the repayment of borrowed money) or leases, or to secure statutory obligations or surety or appeal bonds, or to secure indemnity, performance or other similar bonds in the ordinary course of business;

 

(iii)liens imposed by law, such as carriers' warehousemen's or mechanics' liens, incurred by it in good faith in the ordinary course of business, and liens arising out of a judgment or award against it with respect to which it will currently be prosecuting an appeal, a stay of execution pending such appeal having been secured;

 

(iv)liens in favor of Secured Party; and attachment, judgment, and similar liens provided that execution is effectively stayed pending a good faith contest.

 

 

EX-10.3 4 v330833_ex10-3.htm EXHIBIT 10.3

 

GUARANTY

 

In consideration of and as an inducement to financial accommodations made or to be made by CENTRAL BANK OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, INC. ("Lender") to Lightyear Network Solutions, LLC ("Debtor"), and other good and valuable consideration the receipt of which is acknowledged, Chris T. Sullivan ("Guarantor") hereby unconditionally guarantees Lender the prompt payment and performance of the following (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Obligations"): all loans, advances, debts, liabilities, obligations, covenants and duties owing to Lender from Debtor of any kind or nature, present or future, whether or not evidenced by any note, guaranty or other instrument, including but not limited to those arising under: (i) the Commercial Note given by Debtor to Lender of even date herewith in the original principal amount of $500,000.00, (ii) any other agreement, instrument or document, whether or not for the payment of money, whether arising by reason of an extension of credit, opening of a letter of credit, loan, guaranty, indemnification or in any other manner, whether direct or indirect (including those acquired by assignment, participation, purchase, negotiation, discount or otherwise), absolute or contingent, joint or several, due or to become due, now existing or hereafter arising and whether or not contemplated by Debtor or Lender as of the date hereof; and as to all of the foregoing, including any amendments, modifications, or superceding documents to each of the foregoing; and all charges, expenses, fees, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees, and any other sums chargeable to Debtor under any of the Obligations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum aggregate liability of the Guarantor under this Guaranty for the Obligations shall not exceed $500,000.00, plus interest accruing on the guaranteed indebtedness, and fees, charges and costs of collecting the guaranteed indebtedness, including reasonable attorneys' fees (the "Maximum Liability Amount"). The Obligations under this Agreement shall be in addition to the maximum aggregate liability of Guarantor or any other guarantor to Lender under any guaranty agreement of Guarantor or any other guarantor heretofore or hereafter given.

 

1.Nature of Guaranty, Waivers.

 

1.1This is a guaranty of payment and not of collection. This is an absolute, unconditional, primary, and continuing obligation and will remain in full force and effect until, and shall terminate (as "terminate" is used in Kentucky Revised Statutes § 371.065) on the earlier of the following: (i) all of the Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, and Lender has terminated this Guaranty; (ii) Guarantor has paid to Lender the Maximum Liability Amount in accordance with the terms hereof; or (iii) December 19, 2013 (the "Maturity Date"); provided, however, that termination of this Agreement on such termination date shall not affect in any manner the liability of Guarantor with respect to (1) the Obligations which are created or incurred prior to such termination date, or (2) extension or renewals of, interest accruing on, or fees, costs or expenses incurred with respect to, such prior obligations prior to, on or after such termination date.

 

1.2IT IS THE INTENTION OF GUARANTOR THAT THIS AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES AN ABSOLUTE AND UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTY IN ANY AND ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, AND THAT AGREEMENT SHALL BE DISCHARGED ONLY BY THE PAYMENT IN FULL OF ALL SUMS GUARANTEED AND BY THE PERFORMANCE IN FULL OF ALL OF THE OBLIGATIONS.

 

 
 

 

1.3This Guaranty will not be affected by any delay, failure or omission of Lender in exercising any right, power or remedy with respect to any of the Obligations or any guaranty or other liability or any collateral held by it for any of the Obligations, by any delay, failure, or omission of Lender to take any steps to perfect or maintain its lien or security interest in or to preserve its rights to, or insure or protect any collateral for any of the Obligations or any guaranty or other liability for any of the Obligations, or by any irregularity, unenforceability or invalidity of any of the Obligations or any part thereof or any security or other guaranty or liability therefor.

 

1.4Unless otherwise expressly required by applicable law, notice of acceptance of this Guaranty, notice of extensions of credit to Debtor from time to time, notice of default, diligence, presentment, protest, demand for payment, notice of demand or protest, and any defense based upon a failure of Lender to comply with the notice requirements of the applicable version of Uniform Commercial Code Section 9-611, are hereby waived. Lender at any time and from time to time, without the consent of or notice to Guarantor, and without impairing or releasing, discharging or modifying the liabilities of Guarantor hereunder, may in its sole discretion (i) change the manner, place or terms of payment or performance of or interest rates on, or change or extend the time of payment or performance of, or other terms relating to any of the Obligations, (ii) renew, increase, substitute, modify, amend or alter, or grant consents or waivers relating to any of the Obligations, any other guaranties or other liabilities, or any collateral for any Obligations or guaranties or other liabilities, (iii) apply any and all payments from any source whatsoever including any proceeds of any collateral, to any Obligations of Debtor in any order, manner and amount, (iv) deal or refrain from dealing with any person or entity, in its sole discretion, with respect to any Obligations in such manner as Lender deems appropriate, in its sole discretion, and/or (v) accept, sell, substitute, exchange, compromise, release, surrender, offset, realize upon or otherwise deal with in any manner and in any order any of the Obligations, any guaranty or other liability for any of the Obligations, or any collateral for any of the Obligations or for any guaranty or other liability relating to any of the Obligations. Irrespective of the taking of or refraining from taking of any of the foregoing actions, the obligations of Guarantor will remain in full force and effect and will not be affected, impaired, discharged, or released in any manner. Lender in its sole discretion may determine the reasonableness of the period which may elapse prior to the making of demand for any payment upon Debtor and it need not pursue any of its remedies against Debtor, any other guarantor or other person, or any collateral before having recourse against any Guarantor under this Guaranty.

 

1.5The books and records of Lender will be prima facie evidence of the Obligations and binding on Guarantor absent manifest error.

 

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2.Representations, Warranties and Covenants.   Guarantor hereby represents, warrants and covenants as follows (all of which survive the execution and delivery of this Guaranty):

 

2.1This Guaranty is a legal, valid and binding obligation of Guarantor enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or similar laws in effect from time to time affecting the rights of creditors generally and except as such enforceability may be subject to general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in law or in equity).

 

2.2There does not now exist any default or violation by it of or under, and neither the execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty nor the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated hereby or by any of the other documents securing this Guaranty, now existing or hereafter arising, if any (collectively, the "Security Documents"), will result in any default or violation, or in the creation or any lien or encumbrance, or give rise to any right of termination, amendment, cancellation or acceleration, of or under, any of the terms, conditions or obligations of: (i) its (with respect to any Guarantor that is not a natural person) articles or certificate of incorporation and regulations or bylaws, if a corporation, its partnership agreement, partnership certificate and bylaws, if a partnership, its articles of organization, operating agreement and bylaws, if a limited liability company, or its organizational documents, if some other type of entity or association, as applicable; (ii) any note, bond, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, franchise, permit, lease or other agreement or instrument to which it is a party of by which it or any of its assets is bound; or (iii) any law, regulation, ruling, order, injunction, decree, condition or other requirement applicable to or imposed upon it by any law, court or governmental agency, authority or other body.

 

2.3Guarantor is fully aware of the financial condition of Debtor and is executing and delivering this Guaranty based solely upon Guarantor's own independent investigation of all matters pertinent hereto and is not relying in any manner upon any representation or statement of Lender.

 

2.4Guarantor will comply with all agreements and requirements with which Guarantor is required to comply, or with which Debtor is required to assure compliance by Guarantor under any of the documents or instruments evidencing or relating to the Obligations.

 

2.5Guarantor will give Lender prompt written notice of the occurrence of any Event of Default, as hereinafter defined, (or any condition that with the lapse of time or giving of notice or both would constitute an Event of Default) of which Guarantor has actual or constructive notice.

 

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3.Bankruptcy, etc.   It is specifically understood that any modification, limitation or discharge of the Obligations arising out of or by virtue of any bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding for relief of debtors under federal or state law will not affect, modify, limit or discharge the liability of Guarantor in any manner whatsoever and this Guaranty will remain and continue in full force and effect and will be enforceable against Guarantor to the same extent and with the same force and effect as if any such proceeding had not been instituted. Guarantor waives all rights and benefits that might accrue to it by reason of any such proceeding and will be liable to the full extent hereunder, irrespective of any modification, limitation, or discharge of the liability of Debtor that may result from any such proceeding.

 

4.Events of Default.

 

4.1The occurrence of any of the following events will be deemed to be an "Event of Default" under this Guaranty: (i) the filing by or against Debtor or any Guarantor of a petition in bankruptcy, for a reorganization, arrangement or debt adjustment, or for a receiver, trustee or similar creditors' representative for its, his or her property or any part thereof, or of any other proceeding under any federal or state insolvency or similar law, or the making of any general assignment by Debtor or any Guarantor for the benefit of creditors, or Debtor or any Guarantor dissolves or is the subject of any dissolution, winding up or liquidation; (ii) any other Event of Default (as defined in any of the Obligations); (iii) any default or event of default under any of the Obligations that does not have a defined set of "Events of Default", (iv) any representation or warranty made by Guarantor to Lender in this Guaranty is false or erroneous in any material respect, or (v) the failure of Guarantor to observe or perform any covenant or other agreement with Lender under this Guaranty.

 

4.2At the option of Lender, immediately upon the occurrence of any Event of Default (in any case without demand or notice of any kind, which hereby are expressly waived), Guarantor will pay to Lender all amounts due and to become due under the Obligations (for purposes of an Event of Default under clause (i) of the immediately preceding paragraph, all of the Obligations then existing will be accelerated and become immediately due and payable in full from Guarantor, whether or not then due and payable by Debtor), subject to the Maximum Liability Amount. Guarantor will pay such amounts without setoff, counterclaim, presentment, demand, protest, and notice of demand, protest, and dishonor, which hereby are expressly waived.

 

4.3The rights and remedies of Lender, after the occurrence of any such Event of Default, will include but not be limited to the right to (i) set-off against and apply to all or any part of the Obligations, without notice, the amount of any or all moneys, credits and other property of any nature whatsoever of Guarantor now or at any time hereafter in the possession of, in transit to or from, under the control or custody of, or on deposit with (whether held by Guarantor individually or jointly with another person or entity), Lender or any affiliate of Lender, and (ii) to exercise any one or more of the rights and remedies provided a secured party under applicable law with respect to any collateral securing this Guaranty, if any (the "Collateral"). Guarantor waives any requirement of marshalling of any collateral upon the occurrence of any Event of Default.

 

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5.Subordination.   No setoff, counterclaim, reduction or diminution of any Obligation, or any defense of any kind or nature, that Guarantor has or may have in the future against Debtor, or that Debtor has or may have in the future against Lender, will be available hereunder to Guarantor against Lender. Any indebtedness, liability or other obligation of Debtor now or hereafter owed to Guarantor hereby is subordinated to the Obligations; and, unless otherwise agreed by Lender, all payments or other transfers made under or on account of any such indebtedness, liability or other obligation will be received by Guarantor as trustee for Lender and immediately paid over to Lender on account of the Obligations but without in any manner reducing or affecting the liability of Guarantor under this Guaranty.

 

6.Costs.   To the extent that Lender incurs any costs or expenses in protecting or enforcing its rights under this Guaranty or under any of the documents that grant Lender a lien on the Collateral, if any, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and the costs and expenses of litigation, such costs and expenses will be due on demand, will be a direct and primary obligation of Guarantor, will be secured by the Collateral, if any, and will bear interest from the incurring or payment thereof at the Default Rate, as such term is defined in any of the Obligations, or, in the absence of such a definition, at the highest rate permitted under applicable law.

 

7.General.

 

7.1Indemnity and Repayments or Recovery from Lender.   Guarantor will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lender, its directors, officers, counsel, agents and employees, from and against all claims, demands, liabilities, judgments, losses, damages, costs and expenses, joint or several (including all reasonable accounting fees and reasonable attorneys' fees), that Lender or any such indemnified party may incur relating to or arising out of or in connection with, in any way, directly or indirectly, this Guaranty, any of the Obligations, Security Documents or Collateral, if any, or any act, omission, matter or actual or proposed transaction under or with respect to any of the foregoing, except the willful misconduct or gross negligence of such indemnified party. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Guarantor agrees that if at any time all or any part of any payment or transfer of any kind received by Lender with respect to all or any part of the Obligations or this Guaranty is repaid, set aside or invalidated by reason of any judgment, decree or order of any court or administrative body, or by reason of any agreement, settlement or compromise of any claim made at any time with respect to repayment, recovery, setting aside or invalidation of all or any part of such payment or transfer, Guarantor's obligations under this Guaranty will continue (and/or be reinstated) in full force and effect and Guarantor will be liable, and Guarantor will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lender for, the amount or amounts so repaid, recovered, set aside or invalidated and all other claims, demands, liabilities, judgments, losses, damages, costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith. The provisions of this Section will be and remain effective notwithstanding any contrary action which may have been taken by Guarantor in reliance upon such payment or transfer, and any such contrary action so taken will be without prejudice to Lender's rights under this Guaranty and will be deemed to have been conditioned upon such payment or transfer having become final and irrevocable. The provisions of this Section will survive any revocation, termination, cancellation, or discharge of this Guaranty or of any of the Obligations.

 

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7.2Notices.   All notices, demands, requests, consents or approvals and other communications required or permitted hereunder will be in writing, and, to the extent required by applicable law, will comply with the requirements of the Uniform Commercial Code then in effect, and will be addressed to such party at the address set forth below or to such other address as any party may give to the other in writing for such purpose:

 

 

To Lender:   Central Bank of Jefferson
    County, Inc.
    9300 Shelbyville Rd., Suite 100
    Louisville KY 40222
    Attn: Mary Littrell, VP
     
To Guarantor:   Chris T. Sullivan
    3717 W. North B Street
    Tampa FL 33609
  Attn:   

 

All such communications, if personally delivered, will be conclusively deemed to have been received by a party hereto and to be effective when so delivered; if given by mail, on the fourth business day after such communication is deposited in the mail with first-class postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or if sent by overnight courier service, on the day after deposit thereof with such service; or if sent by certified or registered mail, on the third business day after the day on which deposited in the mail.

 

7.3Remedies Cumulative, Etc.   The terms of this Guaranty may be enforced as to any one or more breaches either separately, successively, concurrently, independently or cumulatively from time to time and as often and in such order as Lender may deem expedient, and no single or partial exercise of any right or remedy will preclude any further exercise thereof. No right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to Lender hereunder is intended to be exclusive of any other available right or remedy, but each and every such right or remedy will be cumulative and will be in addition to every other right or remedy given under this Guaranty or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute. No delay or omission to exercise any right, remedy or power accruing upon any Event of Default or default, omission or failure of performance hereunder or under any of the Obligations will impair any such right, remedy or power or will be construed to be a waiver thereof or an acquiescence therein, nor will it affect any subsequent Event of Default or default of the same or a different nature.

 

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7.4Waivers and Modifications.   No delay or failure on the part of Lender to exercise any right, remedy or power hereunder, under any of the Security Documents, under any of the Obligations or under applicable law will impair or waive any such right, remedy or power (or any other right, remedy or power), be considered a waiver of or an acquiescence in any breach, Event of Default or affect any other or subsequent breach, Event of Default of the same or a different nature. No waiver of any breach, Event of Default, nor any modification, waiver, discharge or termination of any provision of this Guaranty or any of the Security Documents, nor consent to any departure by any Guarantor therefrom, will be established by conduct, custom or course of dealing; and no modification, waiver, discharge, termination or consent will in any event be effective unless the same is in writing, signed by Lender and specifically refers to this Guaranty, and then such modification, waiver, discharge, termination or consent will be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. No notice to or demand on any Guarantor in any case will entitle any Guarantor to any other or further notice or demand in the same or any similar or other circumstance.

 

7.5Binding Effect, Assignability.   If this Guaranty is executed by more than one Guarantor, the obligations of such persons or entities hereunder will be joint and several. Any reference to "Guarantor" will mean each such person or entity individually and collectively. This Guaranty will be binding upon Guarantor and Guarantor's heirs, administrators, successors and assigns and inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns; provided, however, that Guarantor may not assign this Guaranty in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Lender, and Lender at any time may assign this Guaranty in whole or in part. If any or all of the Obligations are assigned by Lender, this Guaranty will inure to the benefit of Lender's assignee, and to the benefit of any subsequent assignee, to the extent of the assignment or assignments; provided that no assignment will operate to relieve Guarantor from any duty to Lender hereunder with respect to any unassigned portion of the Obligations.

 

7.6Gender, etc.  Whenever used herein, the singular number will include the plural, the plural the singular and the use of the masculine, feminine or neuter gender will include all genders.

 

7.7Headings.  The headings in this Guaranty are for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect any of the terms hereof.

 

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7.8Complete Agreement.  This Guaranty is the entire and complete agreement of the parties hereto and supersede all previous understandings and agreements relating to the subject matter hereof. This Guaranty may be amended only by an instrument in writing that explicitly states that it amends this Guaranty and is signed by Guarantor and acknowledged by Lender.

 

7.9Severability.  The provisions of this Guaranty are intended to be severable. If any provision of this Guaranty shall be held invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part in any jurisdiction, such provision shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability without in any manner affecting the validity or enforceability thereof in any other jurisdiction or the remaining provisions hereof in any jurisdiction.

 

7.10Counterparts.  This Guaranty may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed will be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together will constitute one and the same agreement. Any party so executing this Guaranty by facsimile transmission shall promptly deliver a manually executed counterpart, provided that any failure to do so shall not affect the validity of the counterpart executed by facsimile transmission.

 

7.11Illegality.  If any provision of this Guaranty is prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision will be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity without invalidating the remainder of such provision and without invalidating any other provision herein; provided, however, that if the provision that is the subject of such prohibition or invalidity pertains to payment, then, at the option of Lender, all of the Obligations will become immediately due and payable.

 

7.12Governing Law.  This Guaranty has been delivered and accepted at and will be deemed to have been made at Louisville, Kentucky, and will be interpreted and the rights and liabilities of the parties hereto determined in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, without regard to conflicts of law principles.

 

7.13Jurisdiction.  Guarantor hereby irrevocably agrees and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court located within Jefferson County, Kentucky, or, at the option of Lender in its sole discretion, of any state or federal court(s) located within any other county, state or jurisdiction in which Lender at any time or from time to time chooses in its sole discretion to bring an action or otherwise exercise a right or remedy, and Guarantor waives any objection based on forum non conveniens and any objection to venue of any such action or proceeding.

 

7.14Waiver of Jury Trial.  The parties hereto each waive any right to trial by jury in any action or proceeding relating to this Guaranty, the Security Documents, the Obligations, the Collateral, if any, or any actual or proposed transaction or other matter contemplated in or relating to any of the foregoing.

 

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  /s/ Chris T. Sullivan
  Chris T. Sullivan
  Dated as of: 12/19/2012

 

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

 

COUNTY OF                                                    

 

The foregoing Guaranty was acknowledged before me on the            day of                                           , 200      by                                                                                                     .

  

   
  NOTARY PUBLIC
  Commonwealth of Kentucky
  State-at-Large
   
  My Commission Expires:                                           

 

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