EX-10.17 23 g25040exv10w17.htm EX-10.17 exv10w17
Exhibit 10.17
AMENDED AND RESTATED
SECURITY AGREEMENT
January 2010
H. Wayne Huizenga
450 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1500
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(“Debtor”)
Wachovia Bank, National Association
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
(Hereinafter referred to as “Bank”)
For value received and to secure payment and performance of the obligations due Bank under the Application and Agreement for Letter of Credit executed by Service South, LLC and HB Service, LLC (collectively, “Borrower”) dated April 29, 2009, and any extensions, renewals, modifications or novations thereof (the “L/C Agreement”), this Amended and Restated Security Agreement (the “Security Agreement”) and the other Loan Documents, and all costs and expenses incurred by Bank to obtain, preserve, perfect and enforce the security interest granted herein and to maintain, preserve and collect the property subject to the security interest (collectively, “Secured Obligations”), Debtor hereby grants to Bank a continuing security interest in and lien upon, and for security purposes assigns and transfers to Bank until all of the Secured Obligations are repaid in full, the following described property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, and any additions, replacements, accessions, or substitutions thereof and all cash and non-cash proceeds and products thereof (collectively, “Collateral”):
Debtor’s deposit account number(s)                      with Bank (“Assigned Deposits”).
Debtor hereby represents and agrees that:
OWNERSHIP. Debtor owns the Collateral. The Collateral is free and clear of all liens, security interests, and claims except those previously reported in writing to and approved by Bank, and Debtor will keep the Collateral free and clear from all liens, security interests and claims, other than those granted to or approved by Bank. Except as otherwise provide herein, until all of the Secured Obligations are repaid in full, Bank shall have the entire right and interest in and to the Assigned Deposits. Upon the maturity of the Assigned Deposits, other than Assigned Deposits at Bank that automatically roll over at maturity, Bank shall reinvest the Assigned Deposits in an investment of Bank’s choice. Bank shall have no liability to Debtor for any loss incurred in connection with or arising out of any such reinvestment except for loss resulting from Bank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The assignment evidenced by this Security Agreement is a continuing one and is irrevocable so long as any of the Secured Obligations are outstanding or the Bank shall have any obligations under the Loan Documents and shall terminate only upon payment or other satisfaction in full of all Secured Obligations or Bank’s acknowledgment in writing that this Security Agreement has been terminated. Upon termination of this Security Agreement and to the extent the Assigned Deposits have not been applied in satisfaction of the Secured Obligations, Bank shall reassign the Assigned Deposits to Debtor and return any passbooks, certificates, and other documents in Bank’s possession at Debtor’s request.
NAME AND OFFICES. The name and address of Debtor appearing at the beginning of this Security Agreement are Debtor’s exact legal name and the address of his business. There has been no change in the name of Debtor, or the name under which Debtor conducts business, within the five years preceding the date hereof except as previously reported in writing to Bank. Debtor has not moved his business address or state of residence within the five years preceding the date hereof except as previously reported in writing to Bank.

 


 

TITLE/TAXES. Debtor has good and marketable title to the Collateral and will warrant and defend same against all claims. Debtor will not transfer, sell, or lease Collateral (except as permitted herein). Debtor agrees to pay promptly all taxes and assessments upon or for the use of Collateral and on this Security Agreement. At its option, Bank may discharge taxes, liens, security interests or other encumbrances at any time levied or placed on Collateral. Debtor agrees to reimburse Bank, on demand, for any such payment made by Bank. Any amounts so paid shall be added to the Secured Obligations.
WAIVERS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Debtor agrees not to assert against Bank as a defense (legal or equitable), as a set-off, as a counterclaim, or otherwise, any claims Debtor may have against any seller or lessor that provided personal property or services relating to any part of the Collateral or against any Borrower or any other party liable to Bank for all or any part of the Secured Obligations. Debtor waives all exemptions and homestead rights with regard to the Collateral. Debtor waives any and all rights to any bond or security which might be required by applicable law prior to the exercise of any of Bank’s remedies against any Collateral. All rights of Bank and security interests hereunder, and all obligations of Debtor hereunder, shall be absolute and unconditional, not discharged or impaired irrespective of (and regardless of whether Debtor receives any notice of): (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Loan Document; (ii) any change in the time, manner or place of payment or performance, or in any term, of all or any of the Secured Obligations or the Loan Documents or any other amendment or waiver of or any consent to any departure from any Loan Document; or (iii) any exchange, insufficiency, unenforceability, enforcement, release, impairment or non-perfection of any collateral, or any release of or modifications to or insufficiency, unenforceability or enforcement of the obligations of any guarantor or other obligor. To the extent permitted by law, Debtor hereby waives any rights under any valuation, stay, appraisement, extension or redemption laws now existing or which may hereafter exist and which, but for this provision, might be applicable to any sale or disposition of the Collateral by Bank; and any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a defense available to, or a discharge of any party with respect to the Secured Obligations, including but not limited to the following:
Debtor waives and releases the following rights, demands, and defenses Debtor may have with respect to Bank and collection of the Secured Obligations: (a) promptness and diligence in collection of any of the Secured Obligations from the Borrower or any other person liable thereon, and in foreclosure of any other security interest and sale of any other property serving as collateral for the Secured Obligations; (b) any law or statute that requires that Bank make demand upon, assert claims against, or collect from Borrower or other persons or entities, foreclose any security interest, sell collateral, exhaust any remedies, or take any other action against Borrower or other persons or entities prior to making demand upon, collecting from or taking action against Debtor with respect to the Secured Obligations, including any such rights Debtor might otherwise have had under Va. Code §§ 49-25 and 49-26, et seq., N.C.G.S. §§ 26-7, et seq., Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-12-101, as in effect from time to time, O.C.G.A. § 10-7- 24, Mississippi Code Ann. Section 87-5-1 and any successor statute and any other applicable law; (c) any law or statute that requires that Borrower or any other person be joined in, notified of or made part of any action against Debtor; (d) notice of extensions, modifications, renewals, or novations of the Secured Obligations, of any new transactions or other relationships between Bank, Borrower and/or any guarantor, and of changes in the financial condition of, ownership of, or business structure of Borrower or any guarantor; (e) presentment protest, notice of dishonor, notice of default, demand for payment, notice of intention to accelerate maturity or notice of acceleration of maturity; (f) any right to which Debtor is or may become entitled to be subrogated to Bank’s rights against Debtor or to seek contribution, reimbursement, indemnification, payment or the like, or participation in any claim, right or remedy of Bank against Borrower or any security which Bank now has or hereafter acquires, until such time as the Secured Obligations have been fully satisfied beyond the expiration of any applicable preference period; (g) any claim or defense that acceleration of maturity of the Secured Obligations is stayed against Debtor because of the stay of assertion or of acceleration of claims against any other person or entity for any reason including the bankruptcy or insolvency of that person or entity; and (h) the right to marshalling of Debtor’s assets or the benefit of any exemption claimed by Debtor. Debtor acknowledges and represents that Debtor has relied upon Debtor’s own due diligence in making an independent appraisal of Borrower, Borrower’s business affairs and financial condition, and any collateral; Debtor will continue to be responsible for making its own independent appraisal of such matters; and Debtor has not relied upon Bank for information regarding Borrower or any collateral.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION. Debtor warrants, represents and covenants to Bank that on and after the date hereof: (a) the fair saleable value of Debtor’s assets exceeds its liabilities, Debtor is meeting its current liabilities as they mature, and Debtor is and shall remain solvent; (b) all financial statements of Debtor furnished to Bank are correct and accurately reflect the financial condition of Debtor as of the respective dates thereof; (c) since the date of such financial statements, there has not occurred a material adverse change in the financial condition of Debtor; (d) there are not now pending any court or administrative proceedings or undischarged judgments against Debtor, no federal or state tax liens have been filed or threatened against Debtor, and Debtor is not in default or claimed default under any agreement; and (e) at such reasonable times as Bank requests, Debtor will furnish Bank with such other financial information as Bank may reasonably request.
INTEREST AND APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS. Regardless of any other provision of this Security Agreement or other Loan Documents, if for any reason the effective interest on any of the Secured Obligations should exceed the maximum lawful interest, the effective interest shall be deemed reduced to and shall be such maximum lawful interest, and any sums of interest which have been collected in excess of such maximum lawful interest shall be applied as a credit against the unpaid principal balance of the Secured Obligations. Monies received from any source by Bank for application toward payment of the Secured Obligations may be applied to such Secured Obligations in any manner or order deemed appropriate by Bank.
NOTIFICATIONS; LOCATION OF COLLATERAL. Debtor will notify Bank in writing at least 30 days prior to any change in: (i) Debtor’s chief place of business or state of residence; or (ii) Debtor’s name or identity. In addition, Debtor shall promptly notify Bank of any claims or alleged claims of any other person or entity to the Collateral or the institution of any litigation, arbitration, governmental investigation or administrative proceedings against or affecting the Collateral. Debtor will keep Collateral at the location(s) previously provided to Bank until such time as Bank provides written advance consent to a change of location. Debtor will bear the cost of preparing and filing any documents necessary to protect Bank’s liens.
FINANCING STATEMENTS, CERTIFICATES OF TITLE, POWER OF ATTORNEY. No financing statement (other than any filed or approved by Bank) covering any Collateral is on file in any public filing office. Debtor authorizes the filing of one or more financing statements covering the Collateral in form satisfactory to Bank, and without Debtor’s signature where authorized by law, agrees to deliver certificates of title on which Bank’s lien has been indicated covering any Collateral subject to a certificate of title statute, and will pay all costs and expenses of filing or applying for the same or of filing this Security Agreement in all public filing offices, where filing is deemed by Bank to be desirable. Debtor hereby constitutes and appoints Bank the true and lawful attorney of Debtor with full power of substitution to take any and all appropriate action and to execute any and all documents, instruments or applications that may be necessary or desirable to accomplish the purpose and carry out the terms of this Security Agreement, including, without limitation, to ask, demand, collect, receive, receipt for, sue for, compound and give acquaintance for any and all amounts which may be or become due and payable under the Assigned Deposits; to execute any and all withdrawal requests, receipts or other orders for the payment of money drawn on the Assigned Deposits and to endorse the name of Bank on all instruments given in payment or in partial payment therefor. The foregoing power of attorney is coupled with an interest and shall be irrevocable until all of the Secured Obligations have been paid in full. Neither Bank nor anyone acting on its behalf shall be liable for acts, omissions, errors in judgment, or mistakes in fact in such capacity as attorney-in-fact. Debtor ratifies all acts of Bank as attorney-in-fact. Debtor agrees to take such other actions, at Debtor’s expense, as might be requested for the perfection, continuation and assignment, in whole or in part, of the security interests granted herein and to assure and preserve Bank’s intended priority position. If certificates, passbooks, or other documentation or evidence is/are issued or outstanding as to any of the Collateral, Debtor will cause the security interests of Bank to be properly protected, including perfection by notation thereon or delivery thereof to Bank.
WITHDRAWAL OF ASSIGNED DEPOSITS. So long as the balance of the Assigned Deposits exceeds $2,842,105, Debtor may withdraw funds and otherwise deal with the Assigned Deposits in the ordinary

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course of its business. If the balance of the Assigned Deposits is less than or equal to $2,842,105, Debtor agrees that it will no longer be permitted to withdraw funds from or exercise any authority of any kind with respect to the Assigned Deposits. At such time, Bank shall have the exclusive authority to withdraw, or direct the withdrawal of, funds from the Assigned Deposits. For clarification purposes, the parties agree that Debtor may not withdraw or otherwise deal funds from the Assigned Deposits, and Bank shall have no obligation to honor any request for such withdrawal or other action if, after giving effect to such withdrawal or other action, the balance of the Assigned Deposits would be less than $2,842,105. So long as this Security Agreement remains in effect, the Assigned Deposits will be titled as directed by Bank. In the event the amount of the letter of credit issued under the L/C Agreement that the Collateral and Assigned Deposits secure is reduced below $2,700,000, all references in this section to “$2,842,105” shall be deemed to automatically be revised to equal an amount (the “New Threshold Amount”) such that the new reduced amount of the letter of credit issued under the L/C Agreement is equal to 95% of the New Threshold Amount.
COLLATERAL DUTIES. Bank shall have no custodial or ministerial duties to perform with respect to Collateral pledged, as a result of this Security Agreement or any of the Loan Documents, except as set forth herein; and by way of explanation and not by way of limitation. Bank shall incur no liability for any of the following: (i) loss or depreciation of Collateral (unless caused by its willful misconduct or gross negligence), (ii) failure to present any paper for payment or protest, to protest or give notice of nonpayment, or any other notice with respect to any paper or Collateral. Bank’s sole duty with respect to the custody, safekeeping and physical preservation of any certificate, passbook, or other documentation evidencing the Assigned Deposits in its possession shall be to deal with it in the same manner as it deals with similar property for its own account. Neither Bank, nor any of its employees or agents shall be liable for failure to demand, collect, or realize upon any of the Assigned Deposits or for any delay in doing so.
TRANSFER OF COLLATERAL. Bank may assign its rights in Collateral or any part thereof to any assignee who shall thereupon become vested with all the powers and rights herein given to Bank with respect to the property so transferred and delivered, and Bank shall thereafter be forever relieved and fully discharged from any liability with respect to such property so transferred, but with respect to any property not so transferred, Bank shall retain all rights and powers hereby given.
INSPECTION, BOOKS AND RECORDS. Debtor will at all times keep accurate and complete records covering each item of Collateral, including the proceeds therefrom. Bank, or any of its agents, shall have the right, at intervals to be determined by Bank and without hindrance or delay, at Debtor’s expense, to inspect, audit, and examine the Collateral during normal business hours and to make copies of and extracts from the books, records, journals, orders, receipts, correspondence and other data relating to . Collateral, Debtor’s business or any other transaction between the parties hereto. Debtor will at its expense furnish Bank copies thereof upon request. For the further security of Bank, it is agreed that Bank has and is hereby granted a security interest in all books and records of Debtor pertaining to the Collateral.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Debtor will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, applicable to it, including without limitation, laws and regulations relating to the environment, labor or economic sanctions, in the creation, use, operation, manufacture and storage of the Collateral and the conduct of its business.
REGULATION U. None of the proceeds of the credit secured hereby shall be used directly or indirectly for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any margin stock in violation of any of the provisions of Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Regulation U”), or for the purpose of reducing or retiring any indebtedness which was originally incurred to purchase or carry margin stock or for any other purchase which might render the Loan a “Purpose Credit” within the meaning of Regulation U.
ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND OTHER COSTS OF COLLECTION. Debtor shall pay all of Bank’s reasonable expenses incurred in enforcing this Security Agreement and in preserving and liquidating Collateral,

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including but not limited to, reasonable arbitration, paralegals’, attorneys’ and experts’ fees and expenses, whether incurred with or without the commencement of a suit, trial, arbitration, or administrative proceeding, or in any appellate or bankruptcy proceeding.
DEFAULT. If any of the following occurs, a default (“Default”) under this Security Agreement shall exist: Loan Document Default. A default under any Loan Document Collateral Loss or Destruction. Any loss, theft, substantial damage, or destruction of Collateral not fully covered by insurance, or as to which insurance proceeds are not remitted to Bank within 30 days of the loss. Collateral Sale, Lease or Encumbrance. Any sale, lease, or encumbrance of any Collateral not specifically permitted herein without prior written consent of Bank. Levy, Seizure or Attachment. The making of any levy, seizure, or attachment on or of Collateral which is not removed within 10 days. Cessation; Bankruptcy. The death of, appointment of guardian for, dissolution of, termination of existence of, loss of good standing status by, appointment of a receiver for, assignment for the benefit of creditors of, or commencement of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding by or against Debtor, its Subsidiaries or Affiliates if any, or any general partner of or the holder(s) of the majority ownership interests in Debtor or any party to the Loan Documents (“Affiliate” shall have the meaning as defined in 11 U.S.C, § 101, as in effect from time to time; and “Subsidiary” shall mean any business in which Debtor holds, directly or indirectly, a controlling interest). Unauthorized Collection of Collateral. Any attempt to collect, cash in or otherwise recover deposits that are Collateral. Unauthorized Termination. Any attempt to terminate, revoke, rescind, modify, or violate the terms of this Security Agreement without the prior written consent of Bank. Material Adverse Change. Bank determines in good faith, in its sole discretion, that the prospects for payment or performance of the Secured Obligations are impaired or a material adverse change has occurred in the business or prospects of Debtor or Borrower or any guarantor, financial or otherwise. Assigned Deposits Balance. The balance of the Assigned Deposits is less than $2,700,000.
REMEDIES ON DEFAULT (INCLUDING POWER OF SALE). If a Default occurs Bank shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code. Without limitation thereto, Bank shall have the following rights and remedies: (i) to take immediate possession of Collateral, without notice or resort to legal process, and for such purpose, to enter upon any premises on which Collateral or any part thereof may be situated and to remove the same therefrom, or, at its option, to render Collateral unusable or dispose of said Collateral on Debtor’s premises; (ii) to require Debtor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Bank at a place to be designated by Bank; (iii) to exercise its or its affiliate’s right of set-off or Bank lien as to any monies of Debtor deposited in deposit accounts and investment accounts of any nature maintained by Debtor with Bank or affiliates of Bank, without advance notice, regardless of whether such accounts are general or special; (iv) to dispose of Collateral, as a unit or in parcels, separately or with any real property interests also securing the Secured Obligations, in any county or place to be selected by Bank, at either private or public sale (at which public sale Bank may be the purchaser) with or without having the Collateral physically present at said sale; (v) to apply toward and set-off against and apply to the then unpaid balance of the Secured Obligations the Assigned Deposits (accelerated to maturity if necessary), even if effecting such set-off results in a loss or reduction of interest or the imposition of a penalty applicable to the early withdrawal of time deposits; (vi) to receive any interest or payments in respect of the Assigned Deposits and apply such amounts and the Assigned Deposits to the Secured Obligations in such manner as Bank, in its sole discretion, may determine.
Any notice of sale, disposition or other action by Bank required by law and sent to Debtor at Debtor’s address shown above, or at such other address of Debtor as may from time to time be shown on the records of Bank, at least 5 days prior to such action, shall constitute reasonable notice to Debtor. Notice shall be deemed given or sent when mailed postage prepaid to Debtor’s address as provided herein. Bank shall be entitled to apply the proceeds of any sale or other disposition of the Collateral, and the payments received by Bank with respect to any of the Collateral, to Secured Obligations in such order and manner as Bank may determine. Collateral that is perishable or subject to rapid declines in value or is customarily sold in recognized markets may be disposed of by Bank without providing notice of sale. Debtor waives any and all requirements that the Bank sell or dispose of all or any part of the Collateral at any particular time, regardless of whether Debtor has requested such sale or disposition.

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REMEDIES ARE CUMULATIVE. No failure on the part of Bank to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right, power or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise by Bank or any right, power or remedy hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any right, power or remedy. The remedies herein provided are cumulative and are not exclusive of any remedies provided by law, in equity, or in other Loan Documents.
INDEMNIFICATION. Debtor shall protect, indemnify and save harmless Bank from and against all losses, liabilities, obligations, claims, damages, penalties, fines, causes of action, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) (collectively, “Damages”) imposed upon, incurred by or asserted or assessed against Bank on account of or in connection with (i) the Loan Documents or any failure or alleged failure of Debtor to comply with any of the terms of, or the inaccuracy or breach of any representation in, the Loan Documents, (ii) the Collateral or any claim of loss or damage to the Collateral or any injury or claim of injury to, or death of, any person or property that may be occasioned by any cause whatsoever pertaining to the Collateral or the use, occupancy or operation thereof, (iii) any failure or alleged failure of Debtor to comply with any law, rule or regulation applicable to it or to the Collateral or the use, occupancy or operation of the Collateral (including, without limitation, the failure to pay any taxes, fees or other charges), (iv) any Damages whatsoever by reason of any alleged action, obligation or undertaking of Bank relating in any way to or any matter contemplated by the Loan Documents, or (v) any claim for brokerage fees or such other commissions relating to the Collateral or the Secured Obligations. Nothing contained herein shall require Debtor to indemnify Bank for any Damages resulting from Bank’s gross negligence or its willful misconduct, and such indemnity shall be effective only to the extent of any Damages that may be sustained by Bank in excess of any net proceeds received by it from any insurance of Debtor (other than self-insurance) with respect to such Damages. The indemnity provided for herein shall survive payment of the Secured Obligations and shall extend to the officers, directors, employees and duly authorized agents of Bank. In the event Bank incurs any Damages arising out of or in any way relating to the transaction contemplated by the Loan Documents (including any of the matters referred to in this section), the amounts of such Damages shall be added to the Secured Obligations, shall bear interest, to the extent permitted by law, at the interest rate borne by the Secured Obligations from the date incurred until paid and shall be payable on demand.
MISCELLANEOUS. (i) Amendments and Waivers. No waiver, amendment or modification of any provision of this Security Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by Debtor and an officer of Bank. No waiver by Bank of any Default shall operate as a waiver of any other Default or of the same Default on a future occasion. (ii) Assignment. All rights of Bank hereunder are freely assignable, in whole or in part, and shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Bank, its successors, assigns and affiliates. Debtor shall not assign its rights and interest hereunder without the prior written consent of Bank, and any attempt by Debtor to assign without Bank’s prior written consent is null and void. Any assignment shall not release Debtor from the Secured Obligations. This Security Agreement shall be binding upon Debtor, and the heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns of Debtor. (iii) Organization; Powers. Debtor represents that Debtor (a) is (1) an adult individual and is sui juris, or (2) a corporation, general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company or other legal entity, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its state of organization, and is authorized to do business in each other jurisdiction wherein its ownership of property or conduct of business legally requires such organization; (b) has the power and authority to own its properties and assets and to carry on its business as now being conducted and as now contemplated; and (c) has the power and authority to execute, deliver and perform, and by all necessary action has authorized the execution, delivery and performance of, all of its obligations under this Security Agreement and any other Loan Document to which it is a party. (iv) Applicable Law; Conflict Between Documents. This Security Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with federal law and, except as preempted by federal law, the laws of the state named in Bank’s address on the first page hereof without regard to that state’s conflict of laws principles, except to the extent that the UCC requires the application of the law of a different jurisdiction. If any terms of this Security Agreement conflict with the terms of any commitment letter or loan proposal, the terms of this Security Agreement shall control. (v) Jurisdiction. Debtor irrevocably agrees to non-exclusive personal jurisdiction in the state named in the Bank’s address on the first page hereof. (vi) Severability. If any provision of this Security Agreement shall be prohibited

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by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective but only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Security Agreement. (vii) Payments. All payments shall be mailed to Commercial Loan Services, P.O. Box 740502, Atlanta, GA 30374-0502; or such other address as provided by Bank in writing. (viii) Notices. Any notices to Debtor shall be sufficiently given, if in writing and mailed or delivered to the address of Debtor shown above or such other address as provided hereunder; and to Bank, if in writing and mailed or delivered to Wachovia Bank, National Association, Mail Code VA7628, P.O. Box 13327 Roanoke, VA 24040 or Wachovia Bank, National Association, Mail Code VA7628, 7711 Plantation Road, Roanoke, VA 24019 or such other address as Bank may specify in writing from time to time. Notices to Bank must include the mail code. In the event that Debtor changes Debtor’s mailing address at any time prior to the date the Secured Obligations are paid in full, Debtor agrees to promptly give written notice of said change of address by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, all charges prepaid. (ix) Captions. The captions contained herein are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Security Agreement or any provision hereof. The use of the plural shall also mean the singular, and vice versa. (x) Joint and Several Liability. If more than one party has signed this Security Agreement, such parties are jointly and severally obligated hereunder. (xi) Binding Contract. Debtor by execution and Bank by acceptance of this Security Agreement, agree that each party is bound by all terms and provisions of this Security Agreement. (xii) LIMITATION ON LIABILITY; WAIVER OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO, INCLUDING BANK BY ACCEPTANCE HEREOF, AGREES THAT IN ANY JUDICIAL, MEDIATION OR ARBITRATION PROCEEDING OR ANY CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY BETWEEN OR AMONG THEM THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF OR BE IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT, THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR ANY OTHER AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT BETWEEN OR AMONG THEM OR THE SECURED OBLIGATIONS EVIDENCED HEREBY OR RELATED HERETO, IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY HAVE A REMEDY OF, OR BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR, (1) INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR (2) PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT OR CLAIM TO PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES THEY MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY ARISE IN THE FUTURE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH PROCEEDING, CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY, WHETHER THE SAME IS RESOLVED BY ARBITRATION, MEDIATION, JUDICIALLY OR OTHERWISE. (xiii) Telephone Communication Monitoring. Debtor agrees that Debtor’s telephone communications with Bank may be monitored and/or recorded to improve customer service and security. (xiv) Final Agreement. This Security Agreement and the other Loan Documents represent the final agreement between the parties and may not be contradicted by evidence of prior, contemporaneous or subsequent agreements of the parties. There are no unwritten agreements between the parties. (xv) Amendment and Restatement. This Security Agreement amends and restates, in its entirety, the Security Agreement executed by Debtor in favor of Bank, dated on or about April 29, 2009.
DEFINITIONS. Loan Documents. The term “Loan Documents” refers to all documents, including this Security Agreement and the L/C Agreement, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with or related to the Secured Obligations, and may include, without limitation and whether executed by Debtor or others, commitment letters that survive closing, loan agreements, promissory notes, guaranty agreements, deposit or other similar agreements, other security agreements, letters of credit and applications for letters of credit, security instruments, financing statements, mortgage instruments, any renewals or modifications, whenever any of the foregoing are executed, but does not include swap agreements (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101, as in effect from time to time). UCC. “UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code as presently and hereafter enacted in the Jurisdiction. Terms defined in the UCC. Any term used in this Security Agreement and in any financing statement filed in connection herewith which is defined in the UCC and not otherwise defined in this Security Agreement or any other Loan Document has the meaning given to the term in the UCC.
ARBITRATION. Upon demand of any party hereto, whether made before or after institution of any judicial proceeding, any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to the Loan Documents between parties hereto (a “Dispute”) shall be resolved by binding arbitration conducted under and governed by the Commercial Financial Disputes Arbitration Rules (the “Arbitration Rules”) of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) and the Federal Arbitration Act. Disputes may include, without limitation, tort

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claims, counterclaims, a dispute as to whether a matter is subject to arbitration, or claims arising from documents executed in the future, but shall specifically exclude claims brought as or converted to class actions. A judgment upon the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this arbitration provision does not apply to disputes under or related to swap agreements. Special Rules. All arbitration hearings shall be conducted in the city named in the address of Bank first stated above. A hearing shall begin within 90 days of demand for arbitration and all hearings shall conclude within 120 days of demand for arbitration. These time limitations may not be extended unless a party shows cause for extension and then for no more than a total of 60 days. The expedited procedures set forth in Rule 51 et seq. of the Arbitration Rules shall be applicable to claims of less than $1,000,000.00. Arbitrators shall be licensed attorneys selected from the Commercial Financial Dispute Arbitration Panel of the AAA. The parties do not waive applicable Federal or state substantive law except as provided herein. Preservation and Limitation of Remedies. Notwithstanding the preceding binding arbitration provisions, the parties agree to preserve, without-diminution, certain remedies that any party may exercise before or after an arbitration proceeding is brought. The parties shall have the right to proceed in any court of proper jurisdiction or by self-help to exercise or prosecute the following remedies, as applicable: (i) all rights to foreclose against any real or personal property or other security by exercising a power of sale or under applicable law by judicial foreclosure including a proceeding to confirm the sale; (ii) all rights of self-help including peaceful occupation of real property and collection of rents, set-off, and peaceful possession of personal property; (iii) obtaining provisional or ancillary remedies including injunctive relief, sequestration, garnishment, attachment, appointment of receiver and filing an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding; and (iv) when applicable, a judgment by confession of judgment. Any claim or controversy with regard to any party’s entitlement to such remedies is a Dispute. Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY AGREEING TO BINDING ARBITRATION THEY HAVE IRREVOCABLY WAIVED ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO JURY TRIAL WITH REGARD TO A DISPUTE AS TO WHICH BINDING ARBITRATION HAS BEEN DEMANDED.
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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Debtor, on the day and year first written above, has caused this Security Agreement to be duly executed under seal.
             
    Debtor
 
           
 
  By:   /s/ H. Wayne Huzenga
 
  (SEAL)
 
      H. Wayne Huzenga    
 
           
    Bank
 
           
    Wachovia Bank, National Association
 
           
 
  By:   /s/ Cavan Harris    (SEAL)
 
     
 
Cavan Harris, Senior Vice President
   

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UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTY
[HUIZENGA]
June      , 2008
Swisher International, Inc.
4725 Piedmont Row Drive, Suite 400
Charlotte, North Carolina 29210
(Hereinafter referred to as “Borrower”)
H. Wayne Huizenga
450 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1500
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(Hereinafter referred to as “Guarantor”)
Wachovia Bank, National Association
301 South Tryon Street, 28th Floor
Charlotte, North Carolina 28288-0334
(Hereinafter referred to as “Bank”)
To induce Bank to make, extend or renew loans, advances, credit, or other financial accommodations to or for the benefit of Borrower, which are and will be to the direct interest and advantage of the Guarantor, and in consideration of loans, advances, credit, or other financial accommodations made, extended or renewed to or for the benefit of Borrower, which are and will be to the direct interest and advantage of the Guarantor, Guarantor hereby absolutely, irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees to Bank and its successors, assigns and affiliates the timely payment and performance of all liabilities and obligations of Borrower to Bank and its affiliates, under that certain amended and restated revolving note (the “Revolving Note”) dated as of March 21, 2008 made by Borrower to the order of Bank, in the original principal amount of $10,000,000.00, as the same shall be amended, modified, increased or extended from time to time (the “Note”), that certain Credit Agreement made between the Borrower and Bank, dated as of November 14, 2005, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of April 26, 2006, that certain Second Amendment and Waiver to Credit Agreement dated as of September 8, 2006, that certain Third Amendment and Waiver to Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”) dated as of March 21, 2008 and that Fourth Amendment and Waiver to Credit Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”) dated as of June _, 2008, providing for the availability of a $10,000,000 revolving credit facility to the Borrower upon the terms and conditions set forth therein (as further amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), however and whenever incurred or evidenced, whether primary, secondary, direct, indirect, absolute, contingent, due or to become due, now existing or hereafter contracted or acquired, and all modifications, extensions and renewals thereof, (collectively, the “Guaranteed Obligations”). Any term used herein but not defined shall have the meaning as set forth in the Credit Agreement.
Guarantor further covenants and agrees:
GUARANTOR’S LIABILITY. This Guaranty is a continuing and unconditional guaranty of payment and performance and not of collection. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, Guarantor’s liability hereunder shall not exceed $5,000,000 plus any unpaid interest accrued on such amount. This Guaranty does not impose any obligation on Bank to extend or continue to extend credit or otherwise deal with Borrower at any subsequent time. This Guaranty shall

 


 

continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of the Guaranteed Obligations is rescinded, avoided or for any other reason must be returned by Bank, and the returned payment shall remain payable as part of the Guaranteed Obligations, all as though such payment had not been made. Except to the extent the provisions of this Guaranty give Bank additional rights, this Guaranty shall not be deemed to supersede or replace any other guaranties given to Bank by Guarantor; and the obligations guaranteed hereby shall be in addition to any other obligations guaranteed by Guarantor pursuant to any other agreement of guaranty given to Bank and other guaranties of the Guaranteed Obligations.
TERMINATION OF GUARANTY. Guarantor may terminate this Guaranty (i) upon the determination by Bank and delivery of written confirmation of such determination to Borrower following the receipt of the applicable financial statements and the accompanying certificates and other required deliverables therewith pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Credit Agreement, that (x) the aggregate Consolidated EBITDA for the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2008 and (y) the aggregate Consolidated EBITDA for the four fiscal quarters ending as of March 31, 2009, each are greater than or equal to $4,000,000 (a “Performance Termination”) or (ii) by written notice, delivered personally to or received by certified or registered United States Mail by an authorized officer of Bank at the address for notices provided herein. Such termination shall be effective only with respect to Guaranteed Obligations arising more than 15 days after the date such written notice is received by said Bank officer. Guarantor may not terminate this Guaranty as to Guaranteed Obligations (including any subsequent extensions, modifications or compromises of the Guaranteed Obligations) then existing, or Guaranteed Obligations arising subsequent to receipt by Bank of said notice if such Guaranteed Obligations are a result of Bank’s obligation to make advances pursuant to a commitment, or are based on Borrower’s obligations to make payments pursuant to any related swap agreement (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101, as in effect from time to time), entered into prior to expiration of the 15 day notice period, or are a result of advances which are necessary for Bank to protect its collateral or otherwise preserve its interests. Termination of this Guaranty by any single Guarantor will not affect the existing and continuing obligations of any other Guarantor hereunder.
CONSENT TO MODIFICATIONS. Guarantor consents and agrees that, with prior written notice to Guarantor, Bank (and, with respect to swap obligations, its affiliates) may from time to time, in its sole discretion, without affecting, impairing, lessening or releasing the obligations of Guarantor hereunder: (a) extend or modify the time, manner, place or terms of payment or performance and/or otherwise change or modify the credit terms of the Guaranteed Obligations; (b) increase, renew, or enter into a novation of the Guaranteed Obligations; (c) waive or consent to the departure from terms of the Guaranteed Obligations; (d) permit any change in the business or other dealings and relations of Borrower or any other guarantor with Bank; (e) proceed against, exchange, release, realize upon, or otherwise deal with in any manner any collateral that is or may be held by Bank in connection with the Guaranteed Obligations or any liabilities or obligations of Guarantor; and (f) proceed against, settle, release, or compromise with Borrower, any insurance carrier, or any other person or entity liable as to any part of the Guaranteed Obligations, and/or subordinate the payment of any part of the Guaranteed Obligations to the payment of any other obligations, which may at any time be due or owing to Bank; all in such manner and upon such terms as Bank may deem appropriate, and without consent from Guarantor. No invalidity, irregularity, discharge or unenforceability of, or action or omission by Bank relating to any part of the Guaranteed Obligations or any security therefor shall affect or impair this Guaranty.
WAIVERS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Guarantor waives and releases the following rights, demands, and defenses Guarantor may have with respect to Bank (and, with respect to swap obligations, its affiliates) and collection of the Guaranteed Obligations: (a) promptness and diligence in collection of any of the Guaranteed Obligations from Borrower or any other person liable thereon, and in foreclosure of any security interest and sale of any property serving as

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collateral for the Guaranteed Obligations; (b) any law or statute that requires that Bank (and, with respect to swap obligations, its affiliates) make demand upon, assert claims against, or collect from Borrower or other persons or entities, foreclose any security interest, sell collateral, exhaust any remedies, or take any other action against Borrower or other persons or entities prior to making demand upon, collecting from or taking action against Guarantor with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations, including any such rights Guarantor might otherwise have had under Va. Code §§ 49-25 and 49-26, et seq., N.C.G.S. 26-7, et seq., Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-12-101, O.C.G.A. § 10-7-24, Mississippi Code Ann. Section 87-5-1, and any successor statute and any other applicable law; (c) any law or statute that requires that Borrower or any other person be joined in, notified of or made part of any action against Guarantor; (d) that Bank or its affiliates preserve, insure or perfect any security interest in collateral or sell or dispose of collateral in a particular manner or at a particular time, provided that Bank’s obligation to dispose of Collateral in a commercially reasonable manner is not waived hereby; (e) notice of any new transactions or other relationships between Bank, Borrower and/or any guarantor, and of changes in the financial condition of, ownership of, or business structure of Borrower or any other guarantor; (f) presentment, protest, notice of dishonor, notice of default, demand for payment, notice of intention to accelerate maturity, notice of acceleration of maturity, notice of sale, and all other notices of any kind whatsoever to which Guarantor may be entitled, except as otherwise provided in the Loan Documents; (g) the right to assert against Bank or its affiliates any defense (legal or equitable), set-off, counterclaim, or claim that Guarantor may have at any time against Borrower or any other party liable to Bank or its affiliates; (h) all defenses relating to an invalidity, insufficiency, unenforceability, enforcement, release or impairment of Bank or its affiliates’ lien on any collateral, of the Loan Documents, or of any other guaranties held by Bank; (i) any right to which Guarantor is or may become entitled to be subrogated to Bank or its affiliates’ rights against Borrower or to seek contribution, reimbursement, indemnification, payment or the like, or participation in any claim, right or remedy of Bank or its affiliates against Borrower or any security which Bank or its affiliates now has or hereafter acquires, until such time as the Guaranteed Obligations have been fully satisfied beyond the expiration of any applicable preference period; (j) any claim or defense that acceleration of maturity of the Guaranteed Obligations is stayed against Guarantor because of the stay of assertion or of acceleration of claims against any other person or entity for any reason including the bankruptcy or insolvency of that person or entity; and (k) the right to marshalling of Borrower’s assets or the benefit of any exemption claimed by Guarantor. Guarantor acknowledges and represents that Guarantor has relied upon Guarantor’s own due diligence in making an independent appraisal of Borrower, Borrower’s business affairs and financial condition, and any collateral; Guarantor will continue to be responsible for making an independent appraisal of such matters; and Guarantor has not relied upon Bank or its affiliates for information regarding Borrower or any collateral.
FINANCIAL CONDITION. Guarantor, in all material respects, warrants, represents and covenants to Bank and its affiliates that on and after the date hereof: (a) the fair saleable value of Guarantor’s assets exceeds its liabilities, Guarantor is meeting its current liabilities as they mature, and Guarantor is and shall remain solvent; (b) all financial statements of Guarantor furnished to Bank are correct and accurately reflect the financial condition of Guarantor as of the respective dates thereof; (c) since the date of such financial statements, there has not occurred a material adverse change in the financial condition of Guarantor; and (d) there are not now pending any court or administrative proceedings or undischarged judgments against Guarantor, no federal or state tax liens have been filed or threatened against Guarantor, and Guarantor is not in default or claimed default under any material agreement.
INTEREST AND APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS. Regardless of any other provision of this Guaranty or other Loan Documents, if for any reason the effective interest on any of the Guaranteed Obligations should exceed the maximum lawful interest, the effective interest shall be deemed reduced to and shall be such maximum lawful interest, and any sums of interest which have been collected in excess of such maximum lawful interest shall be applied as a credit

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against the unpaid principal balance of the Guaranteed Obligations. Monies received from any source by Bank or its affiliates for application toward payment of the Guaranteed Obligations may be applied to such Guaranteed Obligations in any manner or order deemed appropriate by Bank and its affiliates.
DEFAULT. If any of the following events occur, a default (“Default”) under this Guaranty shall exist: (a) failure of timely payment or performance of the Guaranteed Obligations or a default under any Loan Document after applicable notice and cure periods, if any; (b) a breach of any agreement or representation contained or referred to in the Guaranty, or any of the Loan Documents; (c) one hundred eighty (180) calendar days after the death of Guarantor unless Bank approves a substitute guarantor; (d) the assignment for the benefit of creditors of, or the commencement of any insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding by or against Guarantor, provided such event is not cured or set aside within sixty (60) days of its occurrence; (e) Bank determines in good faith, in its sole discretion, that the prospects for payment or performance of the Guaranteed Obligations are materially impaired or a material adverse change has occurred in the business or prospects of Guarantor, financial or otherwise; and/or (f) a sale or transfer of Guarantor’s ownership interest in the Borrower which results in Guarantor or his Affiliate(s) no longer controlling Borrower.
If a Default occurs, the Guaranteed Obligations shall be due immediately and payable without notice, other than Guaranteed Obligations under any swap agreements (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101, as in effect from time to time) with Bank or its affiliates, which shall be due in accordance with and governed by the default and termination provisions of said swap agreements, and, Bank and its affiliates may exercise any rights and remedies as provided in this Guaranty and other Loan Documents, or as provided at law or equity. Guarantor shall pay interest on the Guaranteed Obligations from such Default at the highest rate of interest charged on any of the Guaranteed Obligations.
ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND OTHER COSTS OF COLLECTION. Guarantor shall pay all of Bank’s and its affiliates’ reasonable expenses incurred to enforce or collect any of the Guaranteed Obligations, including, without limitation, reasonable arbitration, paralegals’, attorneys’ and experts’ fees and expenses, whether incurred without the commencement of a suit, in any suit, arbitration, or administrative proceeding, or in any appellate or bankruptcy proceeding; provided that reasonable attorneys fees shall be based on actual hours expended at normal hourly rates.
SUBORDINATION OF OTHER DEBTS. Guarantor agrees: (a) to subordinate the obligations now or hereafter owed by Borrower to Guarantor (“Subordinated Debt”) to any and all obligations of Borrower to Bank or its affiliates now or hereafter existing while this Guaranty is in effect, provided however that Guarantor may receive regularly scheduled principal and interest payments on the Subordinated Debt so long as (i) all sums then due and payable by Borrower to Bank and its affiliates have been paid in full on or prior to such date, and (ii) no event or condition which constitutes or which with notice or the lapse of time would constitute an event of default with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations shall be continuing on or as of the payment date; (b) Guarantor will either place a legend indicating such subordination on every note, ledger page or other document evidencing any part of the Subordinated Debt or deliver such documents to Bank; and (c) except as permitted by this paragraph, Guarantor will not request or accept payment of or any security for any part of the Subordinated Debt, and any proceeds of the Subordinated Debt paid to Guarantor, through error or otherwise, shall immediately be forwarded to Bank by Guarantor, properly endorsed to the order of Bank, to apply to the Guaranteed Obligations.
MISCELLANEOUS. Assignment. This Guaranty and other Loan Documents shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, legal representatives,

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successors and assigns. Bank’s interests in and rights under this Guaranty and other Loan Documents are freely assignable, in whole or in part, by Bank, Any assignment shall not release Guarantor from the Guaranteed Obligations. Organization; Powers. Guarantor (i) is an adult individual and is sui juris, (ii) has the power and authority to own its properties and assets and to carry on its business as now being conducted and as now contemplated; and (iii) has the power and authority to execute, deliver and perform, and by all necessary action has authorized the execution, delivery and performance of, all of its obligations under this Guaranty and any other Loan Document to which it is a party. Applicable Law; Conflict Between Documents. This Guaranty shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the state named in Bank’s address shown above without regard to that state’s conflict of laws principles. If the terms of this Guaranty should conflict with the terms of any commitment letter that survives closing, the terms of this Guaranty shall control. Jurisdiction. Guarantor irrevocably agrees to non-exclusive personal jurisdiction in the state named in Bank’s address shown above. Severability. If any provision of this Guaranty or of the other Loan Documents shall be prohibited or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective but only to the extent of such prohibition or Invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Guaranty or other Loan Documents. Notices. Any notices to Guarantor shall be sufficiently given if in writing and mailed or delivered to Guarantor’s address shown above or such other address as provided hereunder, and to Bank, if in writing and mailed or delivered to Wachovia Bank, National Association, Mail Code VA7628, P.O. Box 13327, Roanoke, VA 24040 or Wachovia Bank, National Association, Mail Code VA7628, 10 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011 or such other address as Bank may specify in writing from time to time. Notices to Bank must include the mail code. In the event that Guarantor changes Guarantor’s address at any time prior to the date the Guaranteed Obligations are paid in full, Guarantor agrees to promptly give written notice of said change of address to Bank by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, all charges prepaid. Plural; Captions. All references in the Loan Documents to borrower, guarantor, person, document or other nouns of reference mean both the singular and plural form, as the case may be, and the term “person” shall mean any individual person or entity. The captions contained in the Loan Documents are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of the Loan Documents. Binding Contract. Guarantor by execution of and Bank by acceptance of this Guaranty agree that each party is bound to all terms and provisions of this Guaranty. Amendments, Waivers and Remedies. No waivers, amendments or modifications of this Guaranty and other Loan Documents shall be valid unless in writing and signed by an officer of Bank. No waiver by Bank or its affiliates of any Default shall operate as a waiver of any other Default or the same Default on a future occasion. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of Bank or its affiliates in exercising any right, power, or privilege granted pursuant to this Guaranty and other Loan Documents shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall a single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. All remedies available to Bank or its affiliates with respect to this Guaranty and other Loan Documents and remedies available at law or in equity shall be cumulative and may be pursued concurrently or successively. Loan Documents. The term “Loan Documents” refers to all documents executed in connection with or related to the Guaranteed Obligations and may include, without limitation, the Note, the Credit Agreement, security agreements, instruments, financing statements, letters of credit and any amendments or supplements (excluding swap agreements as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101, as in effect from time to time). LIMITATION ON LIABILITY; WAIVER OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO, INCLUDING BANK BY ACCEPTANCE HEREOF, AGREES THAT IN ANY JUDICIAL, MEDIATION OR ARBITRATION PROCEEDING OR ANY CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY BETWEEN OR AMONG THEM THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF OR BE IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR ANY OTHER AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT BETWEEN OR AMONG THEM OR THE OBLIGATIONS EVIDENCED HEREBY OR RELATED HERETO, IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY HAVE A REMEDY OF, OR BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR, (1) INDIRECT, SPECIAL

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OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR (2) PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT OR CLAIM TO PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES THEY MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY ARISE IN THE FUTURE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH PROCEEDING, CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY, WHETHER THE SAME IS RESOLVED BY ARBITRATION, MEDIATION, JUDICIALLY OR OTHERWISE. FINAL AGREEMENT. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents represent the final agreement between the parties and may not be contradicted by evidence of prior, contemporaneous or subsequent oral agreements of the parties. There are no unwritten oral agreements between the parties.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Guarantor agrees that from the date hereof and until final payment in full of the Guaranteed Obligations, unless Bank shall otherwise consent in writing, Guarantor will not: Default on Other Contracts or Obligations. Default (beyond any applicable cure and grace periods, if any) on any material contract or contracts with or obligation when due to a third party or default in the performance of any obligation to a third party incurred for money borrowed which would result in the acceleration of debt owed in excess of $5,000,000.00 in the aggregate. Government Intervention. Permit the assertion or making of any seizure, vesting or intervention by or under authority of any governmental entity, as a result of which the management of Guarantor is displaced of its authority in the conduct of its respective business or such business is materially curtailed or materially impaired. Judgment Entered. Permit the entry of any final monetary judgment(s) which, in the aggregate exceed $25,000,000.00 when taking into account Guarantor and Huizenga Investments Limited Partnership, a Nevada limited partnership.
PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Huizenga Investments and Guarantor shall deliver to Bank, within 120 days after the end of each calendar year, combined financial statements including, a balance sheet, with supporting schedules; all in reasonable detail and prepared on a consistent basis with prior financial statements furnished to Bank by Huizenga Investments and Guarantor. Such statements shall be certified as to their correctness by Guarantor.
ARBITRATION. Upon demand of any party hereto, whether made before or after institution of any judicial proceeding, any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to the Loan Documents between parties hereto (a “Dispute”) shall be resolved by binding arbitration conducted under and governed by the Commercial Financial Disputes Arbitration Rules (the “Arbitration Rules”) of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) and the Federal Arbitration Act. Disputes may include, without limitation, tort claims, counterclaims, a dispute as to whether a matter is subject to arbitration, claims brought as class actions, or claims arising from documents executed in the future. A judgment upon the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this arbitration provision does not apply to disputes under or related to swap agreements. Special Rules. All arbitration hearings shall be conducted in the city named in the address of Bank first stated above. A hearing shall begin within 90 days of demand for arbitration and all hearings shall conclude within 120 days of demand for arbitration. These time limitations may not be extended unless a party shows cause for extension and then for no more than a total of 60 days. The expedited procedures set forth in Rule 51 et seq. of the Arbitration Rules shall be applicable to claims of less than $1,000,000.00. Arbitrators shall be licensed attorneys selected from the Commercial Financial Dispute Arbitration Panel of the AAA. The parties do not waive applicable Federal or state substantive law except as provided herein. Preservation and Limitation of Remedies. Notwithstanding the preceding binding arbitration provisions, the parties agree to preserve, without diminution, certain remedies that any party may exercise before or after an arbitration proceeding is brought. The parties shall have the right to proceed in any court of proper jurisdiction or by self-help to exercise or prosecute the following remedies, as applicable: (i) all rights to foreclose against any

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real or personal property or other security by exercising a power of sale or under applicable law by judicial foreclosure including a proceeding to confirm the sale; (ii) all rights of self-help including peaceful occupation of real property and collection of rents, set-off, and peaceful possession of personal property; (iii) obtaining provisional or ancillary remedies including injunctive relief, sequestration, garnishment, attachment, appointment of receiver and filing an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding; and (iv) when applicable, a judgment by confession of judgment. Any claim or controversy with regard to any party’s entitlement to such remedies is a Dispute. Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY AGREEING TO BINDING ARBITRATION THEY HAVE IRREVOCABLY WAIVED ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO JURY TRIAL WITH REGARD TO A DISPUTE AS TO WHICH BINDING ARBITRATION HAS BEEN DEMANDED.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor, on the day and year first written above, has caused this Unconditional Guaranty to be executed under seal.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
         
/s/ Cris V Branden
 
Print Name: Cris V Branden
  /s/ H. Wayne Huizenga
 
H. Wayne Huizenga
   
 
       
/s/ Randy A. Aube
 
Print Name: Randy A. Aube
       
         
STATE OF FLORIDA
   )    
 
   ) SS:    
COUNTY OF BROWARD
   )    
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 23rd day of June, 2008, by H. Wayne Huizenga. He is personally known to me or has produced a driver’s license as identification and did not take an oath.
         
(STAMP)
  /s/ Carmen Kramer
 
Print or Stamp Name: Carmen Kramer
Notary Public, State of Florida at Large
Commission No.: DD628227
My Commission Expires: 01/09/2011
   


 

Exhibit C-1
FORM OF UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTY
[HUIZENGA]
August ___, 2006
Swisher International, Inc.
6849 Fairview Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
(Hereinafter referred to as “Borrower”)
H. Wayne Huizenga
450 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1500
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(Hereinafter referred to as “Guarantor”)
Wachovia Bank, National Association
301 South Tryon Street, 28th Floor
Charlotte, North Carolina 28288-0334
(Hereinafter referred to as“Bank”)
To induce Bank to make, extend or renew loans, advances, credit, or other financial accommodations to or for the benefit of Borrower, which are and will be to the direct interest and advantage of the Guarantor, and in consideration of loans, advances, credit, or other financial accommodations made, extended or renewed to or for the benefit of Borrower, which are and will be to the direct interest and advantage of the Guarantor, Guarantor hereby absolutely, irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees to Bank and its successors, assigns and affiliates the timely payment and performance of all liabilities and obligations of Borrower to Bank and its affiliates, under that certain Revolving Note dated of even date herewith made by Borrower to the order of Bank, in the original principal amount of $15,000,000.00, as the same shall be amended, modified, increased or extended from time to time (the “Note”), that certain Credit Agreement dated of even date herewith made between the Borrower and Bank, as the same shall be amended or modified from time to time (the “Credit Agreement”), and the Loan Documents, as defined below, and all obligations of Borrower to Bank or any of its affiliates under any related swap agreement (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101, as in effect from time to time), however and whenever incurred or evidenced, whether primary, secondary, direct, indirect, absolute, contingent, due or to become due, now existing or hereafter contracted or acquired, and all modifications, extensions and renewals thereof, (collectively, the “Guaranteed Obligations”). Any term used herein but not defined shall have the meaning as set forth in the Credit Agreement.
Guarantor further covenants and agrees:
GUARANTOR’S LIABILITY. This Guaranty is a continuing and unconditional guaranty of payment and performance and not of collection. The parties to this Guaranty are jointly and severally obligated hereunder, provided, however, that notwithstanding anything in this Guaranty to the contrary, Guarantor’s liability hereunder shall not exceed 50% of the outstanding Guaranteed Obligations at such time. This Guaranty does not impose any obligation on Bank to extend or continue to extend credit or otherwise deal with Borrower at any subsequent time. This Guaranty shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time

 


 

any payment of the Guaranteed Obligations is rescinded, avoided or for any other reason must be returned by Bank, and the returned payment shall remain payable as part of the Guaranteed Obligations, all as though such payment had not been made. Except to the extent the provisions of this Guaranty give Bank additional rights, this Guaranty shall not be deemed to supersede or replace any other guaranties given to Bank by Guarantor; and the obligations guaranteed hereby shall be in addition to any other obligations guaranteed by Guarantor pursuant to any other agreement of guaranty given to Bank and other guaranties of the Guaranteed Obligations.
TERMINATION OF GUARANTY. Guarantor may terminate this Guaranty only by written notice, delivered personally to or received by certified or registered United States Mail by an authorized officer of Bank at the address for notices provided herein. Such termination shall be effective only with respect to Guaranteed Obligations arising more than 15 days after the date such written notice is received by said Bank officer. Guarantor may not terminate this Guaranty as to Guaranteed Obligations (including any subsequent extensions, modifications or compromises of the Guaranteed Obligations) then existing, or Guaranteed Obligations arising subsequent to receipt by Bank of said notice if such Guaranteed Obligations are a result of Bank’s obligation to make advances pursuant to a commitment, or are based on Borrower’s obligations to make payments pursuant to any related swap agreement (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101, as in effect from time to time), entered into prior to expiration of the 15 day notice period, or are a result of advances which are necessary for Bank to protect its collateral or otherwise preserve its interests. Termination of this Guaranty by any single Guarantor will not affect the existing and continuing obligations of any other Guarantor hereunder.
CONSENT TO MODIFICATIONS. Guarantor consents and agrees that, with prior written notice to Guarantor, Bank (and, with respect to swap obligations, its affiliates) may from time to time, in its sole discretion, without affecting, impairing, lessening or releasing the obligations of Guarantor hereunder: (a) extend or modify the time, manner, place or terms of payment or performance and/or otherwise change or modify the credit terms of the Guaranteed Obligations; (b) increase, renew, or enter into a novation of the Guaranteed Obligations; (c) waive or consent to the departure from terms of the Guaranteed Obligations; (d) permit any change in the business or other dealings and relations of Borrower or any other guarantor with Bank; (e) proceed against, exchange, release, realize upon, or otherwise deal with in any manner any collateral that is or may be held by Bank in connection with the Guaranteed Obligations or any liabilities or obligations of Guarantor; and (f) proceed against, settle, release, or compromise with Borrower, any insurance carrier, or any other person or entity liable as to any part of the Guaranteed Obligations, and/or subordinate the payment of any part of the Guaranteed Obligations to the payment of any other obligations, which may at any time be due or owing to Bank; all in such manner and upon such terms as Bank may deem appropriate, and without consent from Guarantor. No invalidity, irregularity, discharge or unenforceability of, or action or omission by Bank relating to any part of the Guaranteed Obligations or any security therefor shall affect or impair this Guaranty.
WAIVERS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Guarantor waives and releases the following rights, demands, and defenses Guarantor may have with respect to Bank (and, with respect to swap obligations, its affiliates) and collection of the Guaranteed Obligations: (a) promptness and diligence in collection of any of the Guaranteed Obligations from Borrower or any other person liable thereon, and in foreclosure of any security interest and sale of any property serving as collateral for the Guaranteed Obligations; (b) any law or statute that requires that Bank (and, with respect to swap obligations, its affiliates) make demand upon, assert claims against, or collect from Borrower or other persons or entities, foreclose any security interest, sell collateral, exhaust any remedies, or take any other action against Borrower or other persons or entities prior to making demand upon, collecting from or taking action against Guarantor with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations, including any such rights Guarantor might otherwise have had under Va. Code §§ 49-25 and 49-26, et seq., N.C.G.S. §§ 26-7, et seq., Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-12-101,

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O.C.G.A. § 10-7-24, Mississippi Code Ann. Section 87-5-1, and any successor statute and any other applicable law; (c) any law or statute that requires that Borrower or any other person be joined in, notified of or made part of any action against Guarantor; (d) that Bank or its affiliates preserve, insure or perfect any security interest in collateral or sell or dispose of collateral in a particular manner or at a particular time, provided that Bank’s obligation to dispose of Collateral in a commercially reasonable manner is not waived hereby; (e) notice of any new transactions or other relationships between Bank, Borrower and/or any guarantor, and of changes in the financial condition of, ownership of, or business structure of Borrower or any other guarantor; (f) presentment, protest, notice of dishonor, notice of default, demand for payment, notice of intention to accelerate maturity, notice of acceleration of maturity, notice of sale, and all other notices of any kind whatsoever to which Guarantor may be entitled, except as otherwise provided in the Loan Documents; (g) the right to assert against Bank or its affiliates any defense (legal or equitable), set-off, counterclaim, or claim that Guarantor may have at any time against Borrower or any other party liable to Bank or its affiliates; (h) all defenses relating to an invalidity, insufficiency, unenforceability, enforcement, release or impairment of Bank or its affiliates’ lien on any collateral, of the Loan Documents, or of any other guaranties held by Bank; (i) any right to which Guarantor is or may become entitled to be subrogated to Bank or its affiliates’ rights against Borrower or to seek contribution, reimbursement, indemnification, payment or the like, or participation in any claim, right or remedy of Bank or its affiliates against Borrower or any security which Bank or its affiliates now has or hereafter acquires, until such time as the Guaranteed Obligations have been fully satisfied beyond the expiration of any applicable preference period; (j) any claim or defense that acceleration of maturity of the Guaranteed Obligations is stayed against Guarantor because of the stay of assertion or of acceleration of claims against any other person or entity for any reason including the bankruptcy or insolvency of that person or entity; and (k) the right to marshalling of Borrower’s assets or the benefit of any exemption claimed by Guarantor. Guarantor acknowledges and represents that Guarantor has relied upon Guarantor’s own due diligence in making an independent appraisal of Borrower, Borrower’s business affairs and financial condition, and any collateral; Guarantor will continue to be responsible for making an independent appraisal of such matters; and Guarantor has not relied upon Bank or its affiliates for information regarding Borrower or any collateral.
FINANCIAL CONDITION. Guarantor, in all material respects, warrants, represents and covenants to Bank and its affiliates that on and after the date hereof: (a) the fair saleable value of Guarantor’s assets exceeds its liabilities, Guarantor is meeting its current liabilities as they mature, and Guarantor is and shall remain solvent; (b) all financial statements of Guarantor furnished to Bank are correct and accurately reflect the financial condition of Guarantor as of the respective dates thereof; (c) since the date of such financial statements, there has not occurred a material adverse change in the financial condition of Guarantor; and (d) there are not now pending any court or administrative proceedings or undischarged judgments against Guarantor, no federal or state tax liens have been filed or threatened against Guarantor, and Guarantor is not in default or claimed default under any material agreement.
INTEREST AND APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS. Regardless of any other provision of this Guaranty or other Loan Documents, if for any reason the effective interest on any of the Guaranteed Obligations should exceed the maximum lawful interest, the effective interest shall be deemed reduced to and shall be such maximum lawful interest, and any sums of interest which have been collected in excess of such maximum lawful interest shall be applied as a credit against the unpaid principal balance of the Guaranteed Obligations. Monies received from any source by Bank or its affiliates for application toward payment of the Guaranteed Obligations may be applied to such Guaranteed Obligations in any manner or order deemed appropriate by Bank and its affiliates.
DEFAULT. If any of the following events occur, a default (“Default”) under this Guaranty shall exist: (a) failure of timely payment or performance of the Guaranteed Obligations or a default

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under any Loan Document after applicable notice and cure periods, if any; (b) a breach of any agreement or representation contained or referred to in the Guaranty, or any of the Loan Documents; (c) one hundred eighty (180) calendar days after the death of Guarantor unless Bank approves a substitute guarantor; (d) the assignment for the benefit of creditors of, or the commencement of any insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding by or against Guarantor, provided such event is not cured or set aside within sixty (60) days of its occurrence; (e) Bank determines in good faith, in its sole discretion, that the prospects for payment or performance of the Guaranteed Obligations are materially impaired or a material adverse change has occurred in the business or prospects of Guarantor, financial or otherwise; and/or (f) a sale or transfer of Guarantor’s ownership interest in the Borrower which results in Guarantor or his Affiliate(s) no longer controlling Borrower.
If a Default occurs, the Guaranteed Obligations shall be due immediately and payable without notice, other than Guaranteed Obligations under any swap agreements (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101, as in effect from time to time) with Bank or its affiliates, which shall be due in accordance with and governed by the default and termination provisions of said swap agreements, and, Bank and its affiliates may exercise any rights and remedies as provided in this Guaranty and other Loan Documents, or as provided at law or equity. Guarantor shall pay interest on the Guaranteed Obligations from such Default at the highest rate of interest charged on any of the Guaranteed Obligations.
ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND OTHER COSTS OF COLLECTION. Guarantor shall pay all of Bank’s and its affiliates’ reasonable expenses incurred to enforce or collect any of the Guaranteed Obligations, including, without limitation, reasonable arbitration, paralegals’, attorneys’ and experts’ fees and expenses, whether incurred without the commencement of a suit, in any suit, arbitration, or administrative proceeding, or in any appellate or bankruptcy proceeding.
SUBORDINATION OF OTHER DEBTS. Guarantor agrees: (a) to subordinate the obligations now or hereafter owed by Borrower to Guarantor (“Subordinated Debt”) to any and all obligations of Borrower to Bank or its affiliates now or hereafter existing while this Guaranty is in effect, provided however that Guarantor may receive regularly scheduled principal and interest payments on the Subordinated Debt so long as (i) all sums then due and payable by Borrower to Bank and its affiliates have been paid in full on or prior to such date, and (ii) no event or condition which constitutes or which with notice or the lapse of time would constitute an event of default with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations shall be continuing on or as of the payment date; (b) Guarantor will either place a legend indicating such subordination on every note, ledger page or other document evidencing any part of the Subordinated Debt or deliver such documents to Bank; and (c) except as permitted by this paragraph, Guarantor will not request or accept payment of or any security for any part of the Subordinated Debt, and any proceeds of the Subordinated Debt paid to Guarantor, through error or otherwise, shall immediately be forwarded to Bank by Guarantor, properly endorsed to the order of Bank, to apply to the Guaranteed Obligations.
MISCELLANEOUS. Assignment. This Guaranty and other Loan Documents shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns. Bank’s interests in and rights under this Guaranty and other Loan Documents are freely assignable, in whole or in part, by Bank. Any assignment shall not release Guarantor from the Guaranteed Obligations. Organization; Powers. Guarantor (i) is an adult individual and is sui juris, (ii) has the power and authority to own its properties and assets and to carry on its business as now being conducted and as now contemplated; and (iii) has the power and authority to execute, deliver and perform, and by all necessary action has authorized the execution, delivery and performance of, all of its obligations under this Guaranty and any other Loan Document to which it is a party. Applicable Law; Conflict Between Documents. This

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Guaranty shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the state named in Bank’s address shown above without regard to that state’s conflict of laws principles. If the terms of this Guaranty should conflict with the terms of any commitment letter that survives closing, the terms of this Guaranty shall control. Jurisdiction. Guarantor irrevocably agrees to non-exclusive personal jurisdiction in the state named in Bank’s address shown above. Severability. If any provision of this Guaranty or of the other Loan Documents shall be prohibited or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective but only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Guaranty or other Loan Documents. Notices. Any notices to Guarantor shall be sufficiently given if in writing and mailed or delivered to Guarantor’s address shown above or such other address as provided hereunder, and to Bank, if in writing and mailed or delivered to Wachovia Bank, National Association, Mail Code VA7628, P.O. Box 13327, Roanoke, VA 24040 or Wachovia Bank, National Association, Mail Code VA7628, 10 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011 or such other address as Bank may specify in writing from time to time. Notices to Bank must include the mail code. In the event that Guarantor changes Guarantor’s address at any time prior to the date the Guaranteed Obligations are paid in full, Guarantor agrees to promptly give written notice of said change of address to Bank by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, all charges prepaid. Plural; Captions. All references in the Loan Documents to borrower, guarantor, person, document or other nouns of reference mean both the singular and plural form, as the case may be, and the term “person” shall mean any individual person or entity. The captions contained in the Loan Documents are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of the Loan Documents. Binding Contract. Guarantor by execution of and Bank by acceptance of this Guaranty agree that each party is bound to all terms and provisions of this Guaranty. Amendments, Waivers and Remedies. No waivers, amendments or modifications of this Guaranty and other Loan Documents shall be valid unless in writing and signed by an officer of Bank. No waiver by Bank or its affiliates of any Default shall operate as a waiver of any other Default or the same Default on a future occasion. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of Bank or its affiliates in exercising any right, power, or privilege granted pursuant to this Guaranty and other Loan Documents shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall a single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. All remedies available to Bank or its affiliates with respect to this Guaranty and other Loan Documents and remedies available at law or in equity shall be cumulative and may be pursued concurrently or successively. Loan Documents. The term “Loan Documents” refers to all documents executed in connection with or related to the Guaranteed Obligations and may include, without limitation, the Note, the Credit Agreement, the Unconditional Guaranty executed by Steve Berrard dated of even date herewith, security agreements, instruments, financing statements, letters of credit and any amendments or supplements (excluding swap agreements as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101, as in effect from time to time). LIMITATION ON LIABILITY; WAIVER OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO, INCLUDING BANK BY ACCEPTANCE HEREOF, AGREES THAT IN ANY JUDICIAL, MEDIATION OR ARBITRATION PROCEEDING OR ANY CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY BETWEEN OR AMONG THEM THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF OR BE IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR ANY OTHER AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT BETWEEN OR AMONG THEM OR THE OBLIGATIONS EVIDENCED HEREBY OR RELATED HERETO, IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY HAVE A REMEDY OF, OR BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR, (1) INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR (2) PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT OR CLAIM TO PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES THEY MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY ARISE IN THE FUTURE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH PROCEEDING, CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY, WHETHER THE SAME IS RESOLVED BY ARBITRATION, MEDIATION, JUDICIALLY OR OTHERWISE. FINAL AGREEMENT. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents represent the final agreement between the parties and may not be

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contradicted by evidence of prior, contemporaneous or subsequent oral agreements of the parties. There are no unwritten oral agreements between the parties.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Guarantor agrees that from the date hereof and until final payment in full of the Guaranteed Obligations, unless Bank shall otherwise consent in writing, Guarantor will not: Default on Other Contracts or Obligations. Default (beyond any applicable cure and grace periods, if any) on any material contract or contracts with or obligation when due to a third party or default in the performance of any obligation to a third party incurred for money borrowed which would result in the acceleration of debt owed in excess of $5,000,000.00 in the aggregate. Government Intervention. Permit the assertion or making of any seizure, vesting or intervention by or under authority of any governmental entity, as a result of which the management of Guarantor is displaced of its authority in the conduct of its respective business or such business is materially curtailed or materially impaired. Judgment Entered. Permit the entry of any final monetary judgment(s) which, in the aggregate exceed $25,000,000.00 when taking into account Guarantor and Huizenga Investments Limited Partnership, a Nevada limited partnership.
PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Huizenga Investments and Guarantor shall deliver to Bank, within 120 days after the end of each calendar year, combined financial statements including, a balance sheet, with supporting schedules; all in reasonable detail and prepared on a consistent basis with prior financial statements furnished to Bank by Huizenga Investments and Guarantor. Such statements shall be certified as to their correctness by Guarantor.
ARBITRATION. Upon demand of any party hereto, whether made before or after institution of any judicial proceeding, any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to the Loan Documents between parties hereto (a “Dispute”) shall be resolved by binding arbitration conducted under and governed by the Commercial Financial Disputes Arbitration Rules (the “Arbitration Rules”) of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) and the Federal Arbitration Act. Disputes may include, without limitation, tort claims, counterclaims, a dispute as to whether a matter is subject to arbitration, claims brought as class actions, or claims arising from documents executed in the future. A judgment upon the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this arbitration provision does not apply to disputes under or related to swap agreements. Special Rules. All arbitration hearings shall be conducted in the city named in the address of Bank first stated above. A hearing shall begin within 90 days of demand for arbitration and all hearings shall conclude within 120 days of demand for arbitration. These time limitations may not be extended unless a party shows cause for extension and then for no more than a total of 60 days. The expedited procedures set forth in Rule 51 et seq. of the Arbitration Rules shall be applicable to claims of less than $1,000,000.00. Arbitrators shall be licensed attorneys selected from the Commercial Financial Dispute Arbitration Panel of the AAA. The parties do not waive applicable Federal or state substantive law except as provided herein. Preservation and Limitation of Remedies. Notwithstanding the preceding binding arbitration provisions, the parties agree to preserve, without diminution, certain remedies that any party may exercise before or after an arbitration proceeding is brought. The parties shall have the right to proceed in any court of proper jurisdiction or by self-help to exercise or prosecute the following remedies, as applicable: (i) all rights to foreclose against any real or personal property or other security by exercising a power of sale or under applicable law

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by judicial foreclosure including a proceeding to confirm the sale; (ii) all rights of self-help including peaceful occupation of real property and collection of rents, set-off, and peaceful possession of personal property; (iii) obtaining provisional or ancillary remedies including injunctive relief, sequestration, garnishment, attachment, appointment of receiver and filing an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding; and (iv) when applicable, a judgment by confession of judgment. Any claim or controversy with regard to any party’s entitlement to such remedies is a Dispute. Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY AGREEING TO BINDING ARBITRATION THEY HAVE IRREVOCABLY WAIVED ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO JURY TRIAL WITH REGARD TO A DISPUTE AS TO WHICH BINDING ARBITRATION HAS BEEN DEMANDED.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor, on the day and year first written above, has caused this Unconditional Guaranty to be executed under seal.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
             
/s/ Judith Harper
 
      /s/ H. Wayne Huizenga
 
   
Print Name: Judith Harper
      H. Wayne Huizenga    
     
/s/ Sylvia Carrizales
 
   
Print Name: Sylvia Carrizales
   
             
STATE OF FLORIDA
    )      
 
    )     SS:
COUNTY OF BROWARD
    )      
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 25th day of August, 2006, by H. Wayne Huizenga. He is personally known to me or has produced a driver’s license as identification and did not take an oath.
         
(STAMP)
  /s/ Lourdes Steib
 
Print or Stamp Name: Lourdes Steib
Notary Public, State of Florida at Large
Commission No: DDO 384972
My Commission Expires: 2/13/2009
   

 


 

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor, on the day and year first written above, has caused this Unconditional Guaranty to be executed under seal.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
             
/s/ Judith Harper
 
      /s/ H. Wayne Huizenga
 
   
Print Name: Judith Harper
      H. Wayne Huizenga    
     
/s/ Sylvia Carrizales
 
   
Print Name: Sylvia Carrizales
   
             
STATE OF FLORIDA
    )      
 
    )     SS:
COUNTY OF BROWARD
    )      
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 25th day of August, 2006, by H. Wayne Huizenga. He is personally known to me or has produced a driver’s license as identification and did not take an oath.
         
(STAMP)
  /s/ Lourdes Steib
 
Print or Stamp Name: Lourdes Steib
Notary Public, State of Florida at Large
Commission No.: DDO 384972
My Commission Expires: 2/13/2009