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OTHER ISSUES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
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NOTE 5           OTHER ISSUES
 
As reported in the second quarter filing of this year, Paradise, Inc. renewed its revolving line of credit with a financial institution for a two year period maturing on June 23, 2015.  Paradise, Inc.’s revolving line of credit has a maximum limit of $12,000,000 with a borrowing base of 80% of the Company’s eligible receivables plus the lessor of $6,000,000 or 50% of the Company’s eligible inventory from January through May of each year and 60% of eligible inventory from June to December of each year.  This agreement is secured by all the assets of the Company and the agreement requires that certain conditions are met for the Company to continue borrowing, including debt service coverage and debt to equity ratios and other financial covenants including an agreement not to encumber a mortgage on the property without bank approval.  Interest is payable monthly at the bank’sLIBOR rate plus 1.75%.
 
During 2012, Paradise, Inc. filed a claim with the Deepwater Horizon Economic and Property Program (the “Settlement Program”) arising out of damages suffered as a result of the Deepwater Horizon Incident.  Upon review by the claims administrator of the Settlement Program and after a 30 day period in which BP Exploration & Production, Inc. could file a protest contesting this amount, a settlement check for $277,546 was awarded to Paradise, Inc.  Funds were received on August 30, 2013 and this amount is reflected in Other Income on the Company’s consolidated Statements of Operations.