Exhibit 10.60
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
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Principal Loan Date Maturity Loan No. Call Collateral Account Officer Initials
$137,500.00 05-01-1998 05-01-2003 bl13711 1E 10 OLS
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Reference 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.
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Borrower: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Adhesives, Inc. (TIN: ▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) Lender: ▇▇▇▇▇ RIVER BANK
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THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT between ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Adhesives, Inc. ("Borrower") and
▇▇▇▇▇ RIVER BANK ("Lender') is made on the following terms and conditions.
Borrower has received prior commercial loans from Lender or has applied to
Lender for a commercial loan or loans and other financial accommodations,
including those which may be described on any exhibit or schedule attached to
this Agreement All such loans and financial accommodations, together with all
future loans and financial accommodations from Lender to Borrower, are referred
to in this Agreement individually as the "Loan" and collectively as the "Loans."
Borrower understands and agrees that: (a) in granting, renewing, or extending
any Loan, Lender is relying upon Borrower's representations, warranties, and
agreements, as set forth in this Agreement; (b) the granting, renewing, or
extending of any Loan by Lender at all times shall be subject to Lender's sole
judgment and discretion; and (c) all such Loans shall be and shall remain
subject to the following terms and conditions of this Agreement.
TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of April 1, 1998, and shall continue
thereafter until all Indebtedness of Borrower to Lender has been performed in
full and the parties terminate this Agreement in writing.
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 law money of the United States of
America.
Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Business Loan Agreement, as
this Business Loan Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time,
together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Business Loan
Agreement from time to time.
Borrower. The word "Borrower" means ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Adhesives, Inc. and its
successors and assigns. The word "Borrower" also includes, as applicable,
all subsidiaries and affiliates of Borrower as provided below in the
paragraph titled "Subsidiaries and Affiliates."
CERCLA. The word "CERCLA" means the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and liability Act of 1980, as amended.
Cash Flow. The words "Cash Flow" mean net income after taxes, and
exclusive of extraordinary gains and income, plus depreciation are
amortization.
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means and includes without limitation
all property and assets granted as collateral security for a Loan, whether
real or personal property, whether granted directly or indirectly, whether
granted now or in the future, and whether granted in the form of a
security interest, mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, chattel
mortgage, chattel trust, factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional sale,
trust recent lien, charge, lien or title retention contract, lease or
consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien
interest whatsoever, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise.
Debt. The word "Debt" means all of Borrower's liabilities excluding
Subordinated Debt.
ERISA. The word "ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
of 1974, as amended.
Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean and include without
limitation any of the Events of Default set forth below in the section
title, "EVENTS OF DEFAULT."
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means and includes without limitation each and
all of the persons or entities granting a Security Interest in a
Collateral for the Indebtedness, and their personal representatives,
successors and assigns.
Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means and includes without limitation each
and all of the guarantors, sureties, and accommodation parties connection
with any Indebtedness and their personal representatives, successors and
assigns.
Indebtedness. The word "Indebtedness" means and includes without
limitation all Loans, including all principal, interest and other fees,
costs and charges, if any, together with all other present and future
liabilities and obligations of Borrower, or any one or more of them, to
Lender, whether direct or indirect, matured or unmatured, and whether
absolute or contingent, joint, several, or joint and several, and no
matter how the same may be evidenced or shall arise.
Lender. The word "Lender" means ▇▇▇▇▇ RIVER BANK, its successors and
assigns.
Liquid Assets. The words "Liquid Assets" mean Borrower's cash on hand plus
Borrower's readily marketable securities.
Loan. The word "Loan" or "Loans" means and includes without limitation any
and all commercial loans and financial accommodations from Lender to
Borrower, whether now or hereafter existing, and however evidenced,
including without limitation those loans and financial accommodations
described herein or described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this
Agreement from time to time.
Note. The word "Note" means and includes without limitation Borrower's
promissory note or notes, if any, evidencing Borrower's Loan obligation in
favor of Lender, as well as any substitute, replacement or refinancing
note or notes therefor.
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Permitted Liens. The words "Permitted Liens" mean: (a) liens and security
interests securing Indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender; (b) liens for
taxes, assessments, or similar charges either not yet due or being
contested in good faith; (c) liens of materialmen, mechanics,
warehousemen, or carriers, or other like liens arising in the ordinary
course of business and securing obligations which are not yet delinquent;
(d) purchase money liens or purchase money security interests upon or in
any property acquired or held by Borrower in the ordinary course of
business to secure indebtedness outstanding on the date of this Agreement
or permitted to be incurred under the paragraph of this Agreement titled
"Indebtedness and Liens"; (e) liens and security interests which, as of
the date of this Agreement, have been disclosed to and approved by the
Lender in writing; and (f) those liens and security interests which in the
aggregate constitute an immaterial and insignificant monetary amount with
respect to the net value of Borrower's assets.
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.
Security Agreement. The words "Security Agreement" mean and include
without limitation any agreements, promises, covenants, arrangement!
understandings or other agreements, whether created by law, contract, or
otherwise, evidencing, governing, representing, or creating a Security
Interest.
Security Interest. The words "Security Interest" mean and include without
limitation any and all types of liens and encumbrances, whether created by
law, contract, or otherwise.
▇▇▇▇. The word "▇▇▇▇" means the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act of 1986 as now or hereafter amended.
Subordinated Debt. The words "Subordinated Debt" mean indebtedness and
liabilities of Borrower which have been subordinated by written agreement
to indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender in form and substance
acceptable to Lender.
Tangible Net Worth. The words "Tangible Net Worth" mean Borrower's total
assets excluding all intangible assets (i.e., goodwill, trademarks,
patents, copyrights, organizational expenses, and similar intangible
items, but including leaseholds and leasehold improvements) less total
Debt.
Working Capital. The words "Working Capital" mean Borrower's current
assets, excluding prepaid expenses, less Borrower's current liabilities.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE. Lender's obligation to make the initial
Loan Advance and each subsequent Loan Advance under this Agreement shall be
subject to the fulfillment to Lender's satisfaction of all of the conditions set
forth in this Agreement and in the Related Documents.
Loan Documents. Borrower shall provide to Lender in form satisfactory to
Lender the following documents for the Loan: (a) the Note, (b) Security
Agreements granting to Lender security interests in the Collateral, (c)
Financing Statements perfecting Lender's Security Interests; (d) evidence
of insurance as required below; and (e) any other documents required under
this Agreement or by Lender or its counsel.
Borrower's Authorization. Borrower shall have provided in form and
substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly
authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and the
Related Documents, and such other authorizations and other documents and
instruments as Lender or its counsel, in their sole discretion, may
require.
Payment of Fees and Expenses. Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees,
charges, and other expenses which are then due and payable as specified in
this Agreement or any Related Document.
Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties set
forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any document or
certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct.
No Event of Default. There shall not exist at the time of any advance a
condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as
of the date of this Agreement, as of the date of each disbursement of Loan
proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan,
and at all times any Indebtedness exists:
Organization. Borrower is a corporation which is duly organized, validly
existing, and in good standing under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Virginia and is validly existing and in good standing in all states in
which Borrower is doing business. Borrower has the full power and
authority to own its properties and to transact the businesses in which it
is presently engaged or presently proposes to engage. Borrower also is
duly qualified as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in all
states in which the failure to so quality would have a material adverse
effect on its businesses or financial condition.
Authorization. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement
and all Related Documents by Borrower, to the extent to be executed,
delivered or performed by Borrower, have been duly authorized by all
necessary action by Borrower; do not require the consent or approval of
any other person, regulatory authority or governmental body; 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 Borrower or (b) any law,
governmental regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower.
Financial Information. Each financial statement of Borrower supplied to
Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower's financial condition as of
the date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse change
in Borrower's financial condition subsequent to the date of the most
recent financial statement supplied to Lender. Borrower has no material
contingent obligations except as disclosed in such financial statements.
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Legal Effect. This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or agreement
required hereunder to be given by Borrower when delivered will constitute,
legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against
Borrower in accordance with their respective terms.
Properties. Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously
disclosed in Borrower's financial statements or in writing to Lender and
as accepted by Lender, and except for property tax liens for taxes not
presently due and payable, Borrower owns and has good title to all of
Borrower's properties free and clear of all Security Interests, and has
not executed any security documents or financing statements relating to
such properties. All of Borrower's properties are titled in Borrower's
legal name, and Borrower has not used, or filed a financing statement
under, any other name for at least the last five (5) years.
Hazardous Substances. The terms "hazardous waste," "hazardous substance,"
"disposal," "release," and "threatened release," as used in this
Agreement, shall have the same meanings as set forth in the "CERCLA,"
"▇▇▇▇," 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. Except as
disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing, Borrower represents
and warrants that: (a) During the period of Borrower's ownership of the
properties, there has been no use, generation, manufacture, storage,
treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any hazardous waste
or substance by any person on, under, about or from any of the properties.
(b) Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has been
(i) any use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal,
release, or threatened release of any hazardous waste or substance on,
under, about or from the properties by any prior owners or occupants of
any of the properties, or (ii) any actual or threatened litigation or
claims of any kind by any person relating to such matters. (c) Neither
Borrower nor any tenant, contractor, agent or other authorized user of any
of the properties shall use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, dispose
of, or release any hazardous waste or substance on, under, about or from
any of the properties; and any such activity shall be conducted in
compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
regulations, and ordinances, including without limitation those laws,
regulations and ordinances described above. Borrower authorizes Lender and
its agents to enter upon the properties to make such inspections and tests
as Lender may deem appropriate to determine compliance of the properties
with this section of the Agreement. Any inspections or tests made by
Lender shall be at Borrower's expense and for Lender's purposes only and
shall not be construed to create any responsibility or liability on the
part of Lender to Borrower or to any other person. The representations and
warranties contained herein are based on Borrower's due diligence in
investigating the properties for hazardous waste and hazardous substances.
Borrower hereby (a) releases and waives any future claims against Lender
for indemnity or contribution in the event Borrower becomes liable for
cleanup or other costs under any such laws, and (b) agrees to indemnity
and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims, losses, liabilities,
damages, penalties, and expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly
sustain or suffer resulting from a breach of this section of the Agreement
or as a consequence of any use, generation, manufacture, storage,
disposal, release or threatened release of a hazardous waste or substance
on the properties. The provisions of this section of the Agreement,
including the obligation to indemnify, shall survive the payment of the
Indebtedness and the termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall
not be affected by Lender's acquisition of any interest in any of the
properties, whether by foreclosure or otherwise.
Litigation and Claims. No litigation, claim, investigation, administrative
proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against
Borrower is pending or threatened, and no other event has occurred which
may materially adversely affect Borrower's financial condition or
properties, other than litigation, claims, or other events, if any, that
have been disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing.
Taxes. To the best of Borrower's knowledge, all tax returns and reports of
Borrower that are or were required to be filed, have been filed, and all
taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have been paid in full,
except those presently being or to be contested by Borrower in good faith
in the ordinary course of business and for which adequate reserves have
been provided.
Lien Priority. Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender in writing,
Borrower has not entered into or granted any Security Agreements, or
permitted the filing or attachment of any Security Interests on or
affecting any of the Collateral directly or indirectly securing repayment
of Borrower's Loan and Note, that would be prior or that may in any way be
superior to Lender's Security Interests and rights in and to such
Collateral.
Binding Effect. This Agreement, the Note, all Security Agreements directly
or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower's Loan and Note and all of
the Related Documents are binding upon Borrower as well as upon Borrower's
successors, representatives and assigns, and are legally enforceable in
accordance with their respective terms.
Commercial Purposes. Borrower intends to use the Loan proceeds solely for
business or commercial related purposes.
Employee Benefit Plans. Each employee benefit plan as to which Borrower
may have any liability complies in all material respects with all
applicable requirements of law and regulations, and (i) no Reportable
Event nor Prohibited Transaction (as defined in ERISA) has occurred with
respect to any such plan, (ii) Borrower has not withdrawn from any such
plan or initiated steps to do so, (iii) no steps have been taken to
terminate any such plan, and (iv) there are no unfunded liabilities other
than those previously disclosed to Lender in writing.
Location of Borrower's Offices and Records. Borrower's place of business,
or Borrower's Chief executive office, if Borrower has more than one place
of business, is located at ▇.▇. ▇▇▇ ▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇. Unless Borrower
has designated otherwise in writing this location is also the office or
offices where Borrower keeps its records concerning the Collateral.
Information. All information heretofore or contemporaneously herewith
furnished by Borrower to Lender for the purposes of or in connection with
this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby is, and all
information hereafter furnished by or on behalf of Borrower to Lender will
be, true and accurate in every material respect on the date as of which
such information is dated or certified; and none of such information is or
will be incomplete by omitting to state any material fact necessary to
make such information not misleading.
Survival of Representations and Warranties. Borrower understands and
agrees that Lender, without independent investigation, is relying upon the
above representations and warranties in making the above referenced Loan
to Borrower. Borrower further agrees that the foregoing representations
and warranties shall be continuing in nature and shall remain in full
force and effect until such time as Borrower's Indebtedness shall be paid
in full, or until this Agreement shall be terminated in the manner
provided above, whichever is the last to occur.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, while
this Agreement is in effect, Borrower will:
Litigation. Promptly inform Lender in writing of (a) all material adverse
changes in Borrower's financial condition, and (b) all existing and all
threatened litigation, claims, investigations, administrative proceedings
or similar actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor which could
materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or the financial
condition of any Guarantor.
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Financial Records. Maintain its books and records in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, applied on a consistent basis,
and permit Lender to examine and audit Borrower's books and records at all
reasonable times.
Financial Statements. Furnish Lender with, as soon as available, but in no
event later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each
fiscal year, Borrower's balance sheet and income statement for the year
ended, audited by a certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender,
and, as soon as available, but in no event later than thirty (30) days
after the end of each fiscal quarter, Borrower's balance sheet and profit
and loss statement for the period ended, prepared and certified as correct
to the best knowledge and belief by Borrower's chief financial officer or
other officer or person acceptable to Lender. All financial reports
required to be provided under this Agreement shall be prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, applied on a
consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct.
Additional Information. Furnish such additional information and
statements, lists of assets and liabilities agings of receivables and
payables, inventory schedules, budgets, tax returns, and other reports
with respect to borrower's financial condition and business operations as
Lender may request from time to time.
Financial Covenants and Ratios. Comply with the following covenants and ratios:
Net Worth Ratio. Maintain a ratio of Total Liabilities to Tangible Net
Worth of less than 1.00 to 1.00.
Current Ratio. Maintain a ratio of Current Assets to Current Liabilities
in excess of 2.00 to 1.00.
Quick Ratio. Maintain a ratio of Liquid Assets to Current Liabilities in
excess of 2.00 to 1.00. Except as provided above, all computations made to
determine compliance with the requirements contained in this paragraph
shall be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
applied on a consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and
correct.
Insurance. Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability
insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may from time to time
reasonably require with respect to Borrower's properties and operations,
in form, amounts, coverages and with insurance companies acceptable to
Lender. Borrower, 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 twenty (20) days prior written notice to
Lender. 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 Borrower or any other person. In connection
with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a
security interest for the Loans, Borrower will provide Lender with such
loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require.
Insurance Reports. Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on
each existing insurance policy showing such information as Lender may
reasonably request, including without limitation the following: (a) the
name of the insurer; (b) the risks insured; (c) the amount of the policy;
(d) the properties insured; (e) the then current property values on the
basis of which insurance has been obtained, and the manner of determining
those values; and (f) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, upon
request of Lender (however not more often than annually Borrower will have
an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable,
the actual cash value or replacement cost of any Collateral. The cost of
such appraisal shall be paid by Borrower.
Other Agreements. Comply with all terms and conditions of all other
agreements, whether now or hereafter existing, between Borrower and any
other party and notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in
connection with any other such agreements.
Loan Fees and Charges. In addition to all other agreed upon fees and
charges, pay the following: NONE.
Loan Proceeds. Use all Loan proceeds solely for the following specific
purposes: PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN NOTE.
Taxes, Charges and Liens. Pay and discharge when due all of its
indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation all
assessments. taxes, governmental charges, levies and liens, of every kind
and nature, imposed upon Borrower or its properties, income, or profits,
prior to the date on which penalties would attach, and all lawful claims
that, if unpaid, might become a lien or charge upon any of Borrower's
properties, income, or profits. Provided however, Borrower will not be
required to pay and discharge any such assessment, tax, charge, ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇
or claim so long as (a) the legality of the same shall be contested in
good faith by appropriate proceedings, and (b) Borrower shall have
established on it books adequate reserves with respect to such contested
assessment, tax, charge, levy, lien, or claim in accordance with generally
accepted accounting practices. Borrower, upon demand of Lender, will
furnish to Lender evidence of payment of the assessments, taxes, charges,
levies, liens and claims and will authorize the appropriate governmental
official to deliver to Lender at any time a written statement of any
assessment taxes, charges, levies, liens and claims against Borrower's
properties, income, or profits.
Performance. Perform and comply with all terms, conditions, and provisions
set forth in this Agreement and in the Related Documents in a time,
manner, and promptly notify Lender if Borrower learns of the occurrence of
any event which constitutes an Event of Default under this Agreement or
under any of the Related Documents.
Operations. Maintain executive and management personnel with substantially
the same qualifications and experience as the present executive and
management personnel; provide written notice to Lender of any change in
executive and management personnel; conduct its business affairs in a
reasonable and prudent manner and in compliance with all applicable
federal, state and municipal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
respecting its properties, charters, businesses and operations, including
without limitation, compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act
and with all minimum funding standards and other requirements of ERISA and
other laws applicable to Borrower's employee benefit plans.
Inspection. Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to
inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans and Borrower's other
properties and to examine or audit Borrower's books, accounts, and records
and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower's books, accounts, and
records. If Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any records
(including without limitation computer generated records and computer
software programs for the generation of such records) in the possession of
a third party, Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such party
to permit Lender free access to such records at all reasonable times and
to provide Lender with copies of any records it may request, all at
Borrower's expense.
Compliance Certificate. Unless waived in writing by Lender, provide Lender
at least annually and at the time of each disbursement of Loan proceeds
with a certificate executed by Borrower's chief financial officer, or
other officer or person acceptable to Lender, certifying
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that the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement are
true and correct as of the date of the certificate and further certifying
that, as of the date of the certificate, no Event of Default exists under
this Agreement.
Environmental Compliance and Reports. Borrower shall comply in all
respects with all environmental protection federal, state and local laws
statutes, regulations and ordinances; not cause or permit to exist, as a
result of an intentional or unintentional action or omission on its part
or of the part of any third party, on property owned and/or occupied by
Borrower, any environmental activity where damage may result to the
environment, unless such environmental activity is pursuant to and in
compliance with the conditions of a permit issued by the appropriate
federal, state or local governmental authorities; shall furnish to Lender
promptly and in any event within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof a
copy of any notice, summons, lien, citation, directive, letter or other
communication from any governmental agency or instrumentality concerning
any intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part in
connection with any environmental activity whether or not there is damage
to the environment and/or other natural resources.
Additional Assurances. Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory
notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, financing
statements, instruments, documents and other agreements as Lender or its
attorneys may reasonably request to evidence and secure the Loans and to
perfect all Security Interests.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while this
Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of
Lender:
Indebtedness and Liens. (a) Except for trade debt incurred in the normal
course of business and indebtedness to Lender contemplated by this
Agreement, create, incur or assume indebtedness for borrowed money,
including capital leases, (b) except as allowed as a Permitted Lien, sell,
transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge, lease, grant a security interest in,
or encumber any of Borrower's assets, or (c) sell with recourse any of
Borrower's accounts, except to Lender.
Continuity of Operations. (a) Engage in any business activities
substantially different than those in which Borrower is presently engaged,
(b) cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or consolidate
with any other entity, change ownership, change its name, dissolve or
transfer or sell Collateral out of the ordinary course of business, (c)
pay any dividends on Borrower's stock (other than dividends payable in its
stock), provided, however that notwithstanding the foregoing, but only so
long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result
from the payment of dividends, if Borrower is a "Subchapter S Corporation"
(as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), Borrower
may pay cash dividends on its stock to its shareholders from time to time
in amounts necessary to enable the shareholders to pay income taxes and
make estimated income tax payments to satisfy their liabilities under
federal and state law which arise solely from their status as Shareholder
of a Subchapter S Corporation because of their ownership of shares of
stock of Borrower, or (d) purchase or retire any of Borrower's outstanding
shares or alter or amend Borrower's capital structure.
Loans, Acquisitions and Guaranties. (a) Loan, invest in or advance money
or assets, (b) purchase, create or acquire any interest in any other
enterprise or entity, or (c) incur any obligation as surety or guarantor
other than in the ordinary course of business.
CESSATION OF ADVANCES. If Lender has made any commitment to make any Loan to
Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under any other agreement, Lender
shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if:
(a) Borrower or any Guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or
any of the Related Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any
Guarantor has with Lender; (b) Borrower or any Guarantor becomes insolvent,
files a petition in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, or is adjudged a
bankrupt; (c) there occurs a material adverse change in Borrower's financial
condition, in the financial condition of any Guarantor, or in the value of any
Collateral securing any Loan; (d) any Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise
attempts to limit, modify or revoke such Guarantor's guaranty of the Loan or any
other loan with Lender: or (e) Lender in good ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ itself insecure, even
though no Event of Default shall have occurred.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. Borrower grants to Lender a contractual security interest in,
and hereby assigns, conveys, delivers, pledges, and transfers to Lender all
Borrower's right, title and interest in and to, Borrower's accounts with Lender
(whether checking, savings, or some other account), including without limitation
all accounts held jointly with someone else and all accounts Borrower 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 laws.
Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law to charge
setoffs, administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect
Lender's charge and setoff rights provided on this paragraph.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default
under this Agreement:
Default on Indebtedness. Failure of Borrower to make any payment when due
on the Indebtedness.
Other Defaults. Failure of Borrower or any Grantor to comply with or to
perform when due any other term, obligation, covenant or condition
contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents, or failure
of Borrower to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation,
covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and
Borrower.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Should Borrower or any Grantor default
under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales
agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or
person that may materially affect any of Borrower's property or Borrower's
or any Grantor's ability to repay the Loans or perform their respective
obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by or on behalf of Borrower or any Grantor under this
Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material
respect at the time made or furnished, or becomes false or misleading at
any time thereafter.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related
Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any
Security Agreement to create a valid and perfected Security Interest) at
any time and for any reason.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a
going business, or a trustee or receiver is appointed for Borrower or for
all or a substantial portion of the assets of Borrower, or Borrower makes
a general assignment for the benefit of Borrower's creditors, or Borrower
files for bankruptcy, or an involuntary bankruptcy petition is filed
against Borrower and such involuntary petition remains undismissed for
sixty (60) days.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help,
repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower, any
creditor of any Grantor against any collateral securing the
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Indebtedness, or by any governmental agency. This includes a garnishment,
attachment, or levy on or of any of Borrower'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 any Guarantor dies
or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or
liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness.
Change In Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%)
or more of the common stock of Borrower.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower'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.
EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, except where
otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Related Documents, all commitments
and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents or any
other agreement immediately will terminate and, at Lender's option, all sums
owing in connection with the Loans, including all principal, interest, and all
other fees, costs and charges, if any, will become immediately due and payable,
all without notice of any kind to Borrower, except that in the case of an Event
of Default of the type described in the "Insolvency" subsection above, such
acceleration shall be automatic and not optional. In addition, Lender shall have
all the rights and remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at
law, in equity, or otherwise. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all
of Lender's rights and remedies 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 to make expenditures or to
take action to perform an obligation of Borrower or of any Grantor shall not
affect Lender's right to declare a default and to exercise its rights and
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 shall be governed by, construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Lender and Borrower hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any
action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by either party against the
other.
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.
Multiple Parties; Corporate Authority. All obligations of Borrower under
this Agreement shall be joint and several, and all references to Borrower
shall mean each and every Borrower. This means that each of the persons
signing below is responsible for all obligations in this Agreement.
Consent to Loan Participation. Borrower agrees and consents to Lender's
sale or transfer, whether now or later, of one or more participation
interests in the Loans to one or more purchasers, whether related or
unrelated to Lender. Lender may provide, without any limitation
whatsoever, to any one or more purchasers, or potential purchasers, any
information or knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any other
matter relating to the Loan, and Borrower hereby waives any rights to
privacy it may have with respect to such matters. Borrower additionally
waives any and all notices of sale of participation interests, as well as
all notices of any repurchase of such participation interests. Borrower
also agrees that the purchasers of any such participation interests will
be considered as the absolute owners of such interests in the Loans and
will have all the rights granted under the participation agreement or
agreements governing the sale of such participation interests. Borrower
further waives all rights of offset or counterclaim that it may have now
or later against Lender or against any purchaser of such a participation
interest and unconditionally agrees that either Lender or such purchaser
may enforce Borrower's obligation under the Loans irrespective of the
failure or insolvency of any holder of any interest in the Loans. Borrower
further agrees that the purchaser of any such participation interests may
enforce its interests irrespective of any personal claims or defenses that
Borrower may have against Lender.
Costs and Expenses. Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's
out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement or in
connection with the Loans made pursuant to this Agreement. Subject to any
limits under applicable law, if Lender hires an attorney to help enforce
this Agreement or to collect any Indebtedness, Borrower agrees to pay
Lender's attorney fees equal to 25.000% of the principal balance due on
the Note, and all of Lender's other collection expenses, whether or not
there is a lawsuit and including legal expenses for bankruptcy
proceedings.
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 if hand delivered
or when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier or
deposited as certified or registered mail 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 to change the
party's address. To the extent permitted by applicable law, if there is
more than one Borrower, notice to any Borrower will constitute notice to
all Borrowers. For notice purposes, Borrower will keep Lender informed at
all times of Borrower's current address(es).
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.
Subsidiaries and Affiliates of Borrower. To the extent the context of any
provisions of this Agreement makes it appropriate, including without
limitation any representation, warranty or covenant, the word "Borrower"
as used herein shall include all subsidiaries and affiliates of Borrower.
Notwithstanding the foregoing however, under no circumstances shall this
Agreement be construed to require Lender to make any Loan or other
financial accommodation to any subsidiary or affiliate of Borrower.
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Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements contained by or on
behalf of Borrower shall bind its successors and assigns and shall inure
to the benefit of Lender, its successors and assigns. Borrower shall not,
however, have the right to assign its rights under this Agreement or any
interest therein, without the prior written consent of Lender.
Survival. All warranties, representations, and agreements of Borrower in
this Agreement shall survive the making of the Loan or Loans contemplated
hereby, and shall be deemed made and redated by Borrower at the time of
the making of each disbursement of Loan proceeds.
Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
Waiver. Indulgence by Lender with respect to any of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement or the failure of Lender to exercise any of
its rights under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver thereof, and
Borrower shall remain liable for the strict performance of such terms and
conditions until this Agreement shall be terminated. No provision of this
Agreement may be waived or modified orally, but all such waivers or
modifications shall be in writing. Whenever the consent of Lender is
required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in
one instance shall not constitute Lender's continuing consent in
subsequent instances, and in all cases mat be granted or withheld in the
sole discretion of Lender.
THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT IS SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED EFFECTIVE IN ALL
RESPECTS AS OF MAY 1, 1998.
BORROWER:
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Adhesives, Inc.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (SEAL) By: /s/ Irvine ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (SEAL)
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▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, CHAIRMAN AND CEO IRVINE ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, PRESIDENT
LENDER:
▇▇▇▇▇ RIVER BANK
By:________________________________
Authorized Officer
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EXHIBIT A
ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land lying and being situate on the
East side of Bank Street in the town of Waverly, Sussex County, Virginia, and
containing 0.506 acres, more or less, and being shown and designated on a
certain plat of survey titled "SURVEY AND PLAT OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO THE TOWN
OF WAVERLY" made by ▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Office of the Circuit Court of Sussex
County, Virginia in Plat Book 10 at page 80 and reference to which is heremade
for a more full and complete description.
LESS, SAVE, AND EXCEPT a small triangle of land containing 718.3 square feet
conveyed to Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Conservation and Economic
Development, Division of Forestry, by deed dated 28 January 1960, and duly
recorded in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Sussex County, Virginia
in Deed Book 59 at page 451, with plat attached and recorded in Plat Book 10 at
page 95.