EXHIBIT 10.16
COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
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Principal Loan Date Maturity Loan No Call Collateral Account Officer Initials
$1,000,000.00 07-31-1997 07-31-1998 11788704 C4A 35 RLR
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References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular
loan or item.
Borrower: CERTIFIED DIABETIC SUPPLIES INC. Lender: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAPLES
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THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT is entered into between CERTIFIED DIABETIC
SUPPLIES INC. (referred to below as "Grantor"); and FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
NAPLES (referred to below as "Lender"). For valuable consideration, Grantor
grants to Lender a security interest in the Collateral to secure the
indebtedness and agrees that Lender shall have the rights stated in this
Agreement with respect to the Collateral, in addition to all other rights
which Lender may have by law.
DEFINITIONS. The following words shall have the following meanings when used
in this Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have
the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code. All
references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United
States of America.
Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Commercial Security
Agreement, as this Commercial Security Agreement may be amended or
modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules
attached to this Commercial Security Agreement from time to time.
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means the following described
property of Grantor, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether
now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located:
All Inventory, Chattel Paper, Accounts, Equipment, General
Intangibles, Furniture and Fixtures now owned and hereafter
acquired by debtor, wherever located
In addition, the word "Collateral" includes all the following,
whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or
hereafter arising, and wherever located:
(a) All attachments, accessions, accessories, tools, parts,
supplies, increases, and additions to and all replacements
of and substitutions for any property described above.
(b) All products and produce of any of the property
described in this Collateral section.
(c) All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents,
monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a
sale, lease, or other disposition of any of the property
described in this Collateral section.
(d) All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the
sale, destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the
property described in this Collateral section.
(e) All records and data relating to any of the property
described in this Collateral section, whether in the form of
a writing, photograph, microfilm, microfiche, or electronic
media, together with all of Grantor's right, title, and
interest in and to all computer software required to
utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or
data on electronic media.
Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" means and include
without limitation any of the Events of Default set forth below in the
section titled "Events of Default."
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means CERTIFIED DIABETIC SUPPLIES INC., its
successors and assigns.
Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means and includes without limitation
each and all of the guarantors, sureties, and accommodation parties in
connection with the indebtedness.
Indebtedness. The word "indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced
by the Note, including all principal and interest, together with all
other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Grantor is
responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents.
Lender. The word "Lender" means FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAPLES, its
successors and assigns.
Note. The word "Note" means the note or credit agreement dated July 31,
1997, in the principal amount of $1,000,000.00 from CERTIFIED DIABETIC
SUPPLIES INC. to Lender, together with all renewals of, extensions of,
modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of and substitutions
for the note or credit agreement.
Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean and include
without limitation all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan
agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements,
mortgages, deeds of trust, and all other instruments, agreements and
documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection
with the indebtedness.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. Grantor hereby grants Lender a contractual possessory
security interest in and hereby assigns, conveys, delivers, pledges, and
transfers all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to Grantor's
accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account),
including all accounts held jointly with someone else and all accounts Grantor
may open in the future, excluding, however, all ▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇ accounts, and
all trust accounts for which the grant of a security interest would be
prohibited by law. Grantor authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by
applicable law, to charge or setoff all indebtedness against any and all such
accounts.
OBLIGATIONS OF GRANTOR. Grantor warrants and covenants to Lender as follows:
Organization. Grantor is a corporation which is duly organized, validly
existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.
Authorization. The execution, delivery, and performance of this
Agreement by Grantor have been duly authorized by all necessary action
by Grantor and do not conflict with, result in a violation of, or
constitute a default under (a) any provision of its articles of
incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or any agreement or other
instrument binding upon Grantor or (b) any law, governmental
regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Grantor.
Perfection of Security Interest. Grantor agrees to execute such
financing statements and to take whatever other actions are requested
by Lender to perfect and continue Lender's security interest in the
Collateral. Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any
and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral, and
Grantor will note Lender's interest upon any and all chattel paper if
not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender. Grantor hereby
appoints Lender as its irrevocable attorney-in-fact for the purpose of
executing any documents necessary to perfect or to continue the
security interest granted in this Agreement. Lender may at any time,
and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon,
photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of
this Agreement for use as a financing statement. Grantor will reimburse
Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the continuation of the
perfection of Lender's security interest in the Collateral. Grantor
promptly will notify Lender before any change in Grantor's name
including any change to the assumed business names of Grantor. This is
a continuing Security Agreement and will continue in effect even though
all or any part of the indebtedness is paid in full and even though for
a period of time Grantor may not be indebted to Lender.
No Violation. The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not
violate any law or agreement governing Grantor or to which Grantor is
a party, and its certificate or articles of incorporation and bylaws
do not prohibit any term or condition of this Agreement.
Enforceability of Collateral. To the extent the Collateral consists
of accounts, chattel paper, or general intangibles, the Collateral is
enforceable in accordance with its terms, is genuine, and complies
with applicable laws concerning form, content and manner of
preparation and execution, and all persons appearing to be obligated
on the Collateral have authority and capacity to contract and are in
fact obligated as they appear to be on the Collateral.
Location of the Collateral. Grantor, upon request of Lender, will
deliver to Lender in form satisfactory to Lender a schedule of real
properties and Collateral locations relating to Grantor's operations,
including without limitation the following: (a) all real property
owned or being purchased by Grantor; (b) all real property being
rented or leased by Grantor; (c) all storage facilities owned,
rented, leased, or being used by Grantor; and (d) all other
properties where Collateral is or may be located. Except in the
ordinary course of its business, Grantor shall not remove the
Collateral from its existing locations without the prior written
consent of Lender.
Removal of Collateral. Grantor shall keep the Collateral (or to the
extent the Collateral consists of intangible property such as
accounts, the records concerning the Collateral) at Grantor's address
shown above, or at such other locations as are acceptable to Lender.
Except in the ordinary course of its business, including the sales of
inventory, Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing
locations without the prior written consent of Lender. To the extent
that the Collateral consists of vehicles, or other titled property,
Grantor shall not take or permit any action which would require
application for certificates of title for the vehicles outside the
State of Florida, without the prior written consent of Lender.
Transactions Involving Collateral. Except for inventory sold or
accounts collected in the ordinary course of Grantor's business,
Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or
dispose of the Collateral. While Grantor is not in default under this
Agreement, Grantor may sell inventory, but only in the ordinary
course of its business and only to buyers who qualify as a buyer in
the ordinary course of business. A sale in the ordinary course of
Grantor's business does not include a transfer in partial or total
satisfaction of a debt or any bulk sale. Grantor shall not pledge,
mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject
to any lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge, other than
the security interest provided for in this Agreement, without the
prior written consent of Lender. This includes security interests
even if junior in right to the security interests granted under this
Agreement. Unless waived by Lender, all proceeds from any disposition
of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for
Lender and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided
however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to
any sale or other disposition. Upon receipt, Grantor shall
immediately deliver any such proceeds to Lender.
Title. Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that it holds good
and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens
and encumbrances except for the lien of this Agreement. No financing
statement covering any of the Collateral is on file in any public
office other than those which reflect the security interests created
by this Agreement or to which Lender has specifically consented.
Grantor shall defend Lender's rights in the Collateral against the
claims and demands of all other persons.
Collateral Schedules and Locations. Insofar as the Collateral
consists of inventory, Grantor shall deliver to Lender, as often as
Lender shall require, such lists, descriptions, and designations of
such Collateral as Lender may require to identify the nature, extent,
and location of such Collateral. Such information shall be submitted
for Grantor and each of its subsidiaries or related companies.
Maintenance and Inspection of Collateral. Grantor shall maintain all
tangible Collateral in good condition and repair. Grantor will not
commit or permit damage to or destruction of the Collateral or any
part of the Collateral. Lender and its designated representatives and
agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine,
inspect, and audit the Collateral wherever located. Grantor shall
immediately notify Lender of all cases involving the return,
rejection, repossession, loss or damage of or to any Collateral; of
any request for credit or adjustment or of any other dispute arising
with respect to the Collateral; and generally of all happenings and
events affecting the Collateral or the value or the amount of the
Collateral.
Taxes, Assessments and Liens. Grantor will pay when due all taxes,
assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon
this Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes evidencing the
indebtedness, or upon any of the other Related Documents. Grantor may
withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor
is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the
obligation to pay and so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral
is not jeopardized in Lender's sole opinion. If the Collateral is
subjected to a lien which is not discharged within fifteen (15) days,
Grantor shall deposit with Lender cash, a sufficient corporate surety
bond or other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount adequate
to provide for the discharge of the lien plus any interest, costs,
reasonable attorneys' fees or other charges that could accrue as a
result of foreclosure or sale of the Collateral. In any contest
Grantor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any final
adverse judgment before enforcement against the Collateral. Grantor
shall name Lender as an additional obligee under any surety bond
furnished in the contest proceedings.
Compliance With Governmental Requirements. Grantor shall comply
promptly with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all
governmental authorities, now or hereafter in effect, applicable to
the ownership, production, disposition, or use of the Collateral.
Grantor may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance or
regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including
appropriate appeals, so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral;
in Lender's opinion, is not jeopardized.
Hazardous Substances. Grantor represents and warrants that the
Collateral never has been, and never will be so long as this
Agreement remains a lien on the Collateral, used for the generation,
manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, release or
threatened release of any hazardous waste or substance, as those
terms are defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
Section 9601, et seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("▇▇▇▇"), the
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et
seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section'
6901, et seq., or other applicable state or Federal laws, rules, or
regulations adopted pursuant to any of the foregoing. The terms
"hazardous waste" and "hazardous substance" shall also include,
without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any
fraction thereof and asbestos. The representations and warranties
contained herein are based on Grantor's due diligence in
investigating the Collateral for hazardous wastes and substances.
Grantor hereby (a) releases and waives any future claims against
Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes
liable for cleanup or other costs under any such laws, and (b) agrees
to indemnify and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims and
losses resulting from a breach of this provision of this Agreement.
This obligation to indemnify shall survive the payment of the
indebtedness and the satisfaction of this Agreement.
Maintenance of Casualty Insurance. Grantor shall procure and maintain
all risks insurance, including without limitation fire, theft and
liability coverage together with such other insurance as Lender may
require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages
and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or
companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Grantor, upon request of
Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or
certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including
stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished
without at least ten (10) days' prior written notice to Lender and
not including any disclaimer of the insurer's liability for failure
to give such a notice. Each insurance policy also shall include an
endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be
impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any
other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in
which Lender holds or its offered a security interest, Grantor will
provide Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender
may require. If Grantor at any time fails to obtain or maintain any
insurance as required under this Agreement, Lender may (but shall not
be obligated to) obtain such insurance as Lender deems appropriate,
including if it so chooses "single interest insurance," which will
cover only Lender's interest in the Collateral.
Application of Insurance Proceeds. Grantor shall promptly notify
Lender of any loss or damage to the Collateral. Lender may make proof
of loss if Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the
casualty. All proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, including
accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held by Lender as part of the
Collateral. If Lender consents to repair or replacement of the
damaged or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory
proof of expenditure, pay or reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for
the reasonable cost of repair or restoration. If Lender does not
consent to repair or replacement of the Collateral, Lender shall
retain a sufficient amount of the proceeds to pay all of the
indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor. Any proceeds
which have not been disbursed within six (6) months after their
receipt and which Grantor has not committed to the repair or
restoration of the Collateral shall be used to prepay the
indebtedness.
Insurance Reserves. Lender may require Grantor to maintain with
Lender reserves for payment of insurance premiums, which reserves
shall be created by monthly payments from Grantor of a sum estimated
by Lender to be sufficient to produce, at least fifteen (15) days
before the premium due date, amounts at least equal to the insurance
premiums to be paid. If fifteen (15) days before payment is due, the
reserve funds are insufficient, Grantor shall upon demand pay any
deficiency to Lender. The reserve funds shall be held by Lender as a
general deposit and shall constitute a non-interest-bearing account
which Lender may satisfy by payment of the insurance premiums
required to be paid by Grantor as they become due. Lender does not
hold the reserve funds in trust for Grantor, and Lender is not the
agent of Grantor for payment of the insurance premiums required to be
paid by Grantor. The responsibility for the payment of premiums shall
remain Grantor's sole responsibility.
Insurance Reports. Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to
Lender reports on each existing policy of insurance showing such
information as Lender may reasonably request including the following:
(a) the name of the insurer; (b) the risks insured; (c) the amount of
the policy; (d) the property insured; (e) the then current value on
the basis of which insurance has been obtained and the manner of
determining that value; and (f) the expiration date of the policy. In
addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more
often than annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to
Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or replacement cost
of the Collateral.
GRANTOR'S RIGHT TO POSSESSION. Until default, Grantor may have possession of
the tangible personal property and beneficial use of all the Collateral and
may use it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the
Related Documents, provided that Grantor's right to possession and beneficial
use shall not apply to any Collateral where possession of the Collateral by
Lender is required by law t o perfect Lender's security interest in such
Collateral. If Lender at any time has possession of any Collateral, whether
before or after an Event of Default, Lender shall be deemed to have exercised
reasonable care in the custody and preservation of the Collateral if Lender
takes such action for that purpose as Grantor shall request or as Lender, in
Lender's sole discretion, shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, but
failure t o honor any request by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to be a
failure to exercise reasonable care. Lender shall not be required to take any
steps necessary to preserve any rights in the Collateral against prior
parties, nor to protect, preserve or maintain any security interest given to
secure the indebtedness.
EXPENDITURES BY LENDER. If not discharged or paid when due, Lender may (but
shall not be obligated to) discharge or pay any amounts required to be
discharged or paid by Grantor under this Agreement, including without
limitation all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances, and other
claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral. Lender also may (but
shall not be obligated to) pay all costs for insuring, maintaining and
preserving the Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender
for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note
from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor.
All such expenses shall become a part of the indebtedness and, at Lender's
option, will (a) be payable on demand, (b) be added to the balance of the Note
and be apportioned amount and be payable with any installment payments to
become due during either (i) the term of any applicable insurance policy or
(ii) the remaining term of the Note, or (c) be treated as a balloon payment
which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity. This Agreement also will
secure payment of these amounts. Such right shall be in addition to all other
rights and remedies to which Lender may be entitled upon the occurrence of an
Event of Default.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default
under this Agreement:
Other Defaults. Failure of Grantor to comply with or to perform any
other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this
Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or in any other
agreement between Lender and Grantor.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by or on behalf of Grantor under this Agreement,
the Note or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any
material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related
Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of
any collateral documents to create a valid and perfected security
interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Grantor's existence as
a going business, the insolvency of Grantor, the appointment of a
receiver for any part of Grantor's property, any assignment for the
benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the
commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency
laws by or against Grantor.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure of
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help,
repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Grantor or by
any governmental agency against the Collateral or any other
collateral securing the indebtedness. This includes a garnishment of
any of Grantor's deposit accounts with Lender.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with
respect to any Guarantor of any of the indebtedness or such Guarantor
dies or becomes incompetent.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Grantor's financial
condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of
the indebtedness is impaired.
Insecurity. Lender, in good faith, deems itself insecure.
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If an Event of Default occurs under this
Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a
secured party under the Florida Uniform Commercial Code. In addition and
without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following right
and remedies:
Accelerate Indebtedness. Lender may declare the entire indebtedness,
including any prepayment penalty which Grantor would be required to
pay, immediately due and payable, without notice.
Assemble Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender
all or any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of
title and other documents relating to the Collateral. Lender may
require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to
Lender at a place to be designated by Lender. Lender also shall have
full power to enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession
of and remove the Collateral. If the Collateral contains other goods
not covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor
agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes
reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession.
Sell the Collateral. Lender shall have full power to sell, lease,
transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof
in its own name or that of Grantor. Lender may sell the Collateral at
public auction or private sale. Unless the Collateral threatens to
decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a
recognized market, Lender will give Grantor reasonable notice of the
time after which any private sale or any other intended disposition
of the Collateral is to be made. The requirements of reasonable
notice shall be met if such notice is given at least ten (10) days
before the time of the sale or disposition. All expenses relating to
the disposition of the Collateral, including without limitation the
expenses of relating, holding, insuring, preparing for sale and
selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the indebtedness
secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with
interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.
Appoint Receiver. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender
shall have the following rights and remedies regarding the
appointment of a receiver: (a) Lender may have a receiver appointed
as a matter of right, (b) the receiver may be an employee of Lender
and may serve without bond, and (c) all fees of the receiver and his
or her attorney shall become part of the indebtedness secured by this
Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note
rate from date of expenditure until repaid.
Collect Revenues, Apply Accounts. Lender, either itself or through a
receiver, may collect the payments, rents, income, and revenues from
the Collateral. Lender may at any time in its discretion transfer any
Collateral into its own name or that of its nominee and receive the
payments, rents, income, and revenues therefrom and hold the same as
security for the indebtedness or apply it to payment of the
indebtedness in such order of preference as Lender may determine.
Insofar as the Collateral consists of accounts, general intangibles,
insurance policies, instruments, chattel paper, chooses in action, or
similar property, Lender may demand, collect, receipt for, settle,
compromise, adjust, ▇▇▇ for, foreclose, or realize on the Collateral
as Lender may determine, whether or not indebtedness or Collateral is
then due. For these purposes, Lender may, on behalf of and in the
name of Grantor, receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to
Grantor; change any address to which mail and payments are to be
sent; and endorse notes, checks, drafts, money orders, documents of
title, instruments and items pertaining to payment, shipment, or
storage of any Collateral. To facilitate collection, Lender may
notify account debtors and obligors on any Collateral to make
payments directly to Lender.
Obtain Deficiency. If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the
Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Grnator for any
deficiency remaining on the indebtedness due to Lender after
application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights
provided in this Agreement. Grantor shall be liable for a deficiency
even if the transaction described in this subsection is a sale of
accounts or chattel paper.
Other Rights and Remedies. Lender shall have all the rights and
remedies of a secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform
Commercial Code, as may be amended from time to time. In addition,
Lender shall have and may exercise any or all other rights and
remedies it may have available at law, in equity, or otherwise.
Cumulative Remedies. All of Lender's rights and remedies, whether
evidenced by this Agreement or the Released Documents or by any other
writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or
concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not
exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election t o make
expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor
under this Agreement, after Grantor's failure to perform, shall not
affect Lender's right to declare a default and to exercise its
remedies.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of
this Agreement:
Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents,
constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as
to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or
amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in
writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or
bound by the alteration or amendment.
Applicable Law. This Agreement has been delivered to Lender and
accepted by Lender in the State of Florida. If there is a lawsuit,
Grantor agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of
the courts of the State of Florida. Lender and Grantor hereby waive
the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or
counterclaim brought by either Lender or Grantor against the other.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Florida.
Attorneys' Fees; Expenses. Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of
Lender's costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and
Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement
of this Agreement. Lender may pay someone else to help enforce this
Agreement, and Grantor shall pay the costs and expenses of such
enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's reasonable
attorneys' fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit,
including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal expenses for
bankruptcy proceedings (and including efforts to modify or vacate any
automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated
post-judgment collection services. Grantor also shall pay all court
costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.
Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for
convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define
the provisions of this Agreement.
Notices. All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall
be given in writing, may be sent by telefacsimile (unless otherwise
required by law), and shall be effective when actually delivered or
when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier or
deposited in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid,
addressed to the party to whom the notice is to be given at the
address shown above. Any party may change its address for notices
under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other
parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is t o change the
party's address. To the extent permitted by applicable law, if there
is more than one Grantor, notice to any Grantor will constitute
notice to all Grantors. For notice purposes, Grantor will keep Lender
informed at all times of Grantor's current address(es).
Power of Attorney. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as its true and
lawful attorney-in-fact, irrevocably, with full power of substitution
to do the following: (a) to demand, collect, receive, receipt for,
▇▇▇ and recover all sums of money or other property which may now or
hereafter become due, owing or payable from the Collateral; (b) to
execute, sign and endorse any and all claims, instruments, receipts,
checks, drafts or warrants issued in payment for the Collateral; (c)
to settle or compromise any and all claims arising under the
Collateral, and, in the place and stead of Grantor, to execute and
deliver its release and settlement for the claim; and (d) to file any
claim or claims or to take any action or institute or take part in
any proceedings, either in its own name or in the name of Grantor, or
otherwise, which in the discretion of Lender may seem to be necessary
or advisable. This power is given as security for the indebtedness,
and the authority hereby conferred is and shall be irrevocable and
shall remain in full force and effect until renounced by Lender.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any
provision of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable as to any
person or circumstance, such finding shall not render that provision
invalid or unenforceable as to any other persons or circumstances. If
feasible, any such offending provision shall be deemed to be modified
to be within the limits of enforceability or validity; however, if
the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be stricken
and all other provisions of this Agreement in all other respects
shall remain valid and enforceable.
Successor Interests. Subject to the limitations set forth above on
transfer of the Collateral, this Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns.
Waiver. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under
this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by
Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any
right shall operate as a waiver of such right of any other right. A
waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice
or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict
compliance with that provision or any other provision of this
Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing
between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of
Lender's rights or of any of Grantor's obligations as to any future
transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this
Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance
shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where
such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted
or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY
AGREEMENT, AND GRANTOR AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED JULY 31,
1997.
GRANTOR:
CERTIFIED DIABETIC SUPPLIES INC.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
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