Exhibit 10.14
COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
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Principle Loan Date Maturity Loan Number Initials
$750,000.00 10-26-98 4-26-99 101
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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.
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THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT is entered into among SUBURBA ACQUISITION
COMPANY, INC., dba ACE Motor Co. (referred to below as "Borrower" and
"Grantor"); and AUTOPRIME, INC. (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.
Borrower. The word "Borrower" means each and every person or entity
signing the note, including without limitation Suburba Acquisition
Company, Inc.
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 and equipment, together with the following specifically
described property: all Borrower's inventory of new and used
automobiles, including all parts and accessories now existing or
hereafter acquired, together with all substitutes and replacements
thereof, all accessions, attachments, parts, equipment and additions
now or hereafter affixed thereto or used in connection therewith, and
all similar property hereafter acquired by debtor, including any such
goods as may be leased or held for leasing, together with any and all
proceeds arising from the sale, lease or other disposition of said
property, and all returned, refused and repossessed goods, all monies
received from manufacturers by way of credits, refunds or otherwise
with respect to Collateral, and all proceed thereof.
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.
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(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" mean 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 Suburba Acquisition Company, Inc. Any
Grantor, who signs this Agreement, but does not sign the Note, is
signing this Agreement only to grant a security interest in Grantor's
interest in the Collateral to Lender and is not personally liable under
the Note except as otherwise provided by contract or law (e.g.,
personal liability under a guaranty or as a surety.)
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 earned interest, together with
all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Grantor or
Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the
Related Documents. In addition, the word "Indebtedness" includes all
other obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of
Borrower, or any one or more of them, to Lender, as well as all claims
by Lender against Borrower, or any one or more of them, whether
existing now or later; whether they are voluntary or involuntary, due
or not due, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, liquidated or
unliquidated; whether Borrower may be liable individually or jointly
with others; whether Borrower may be obligated as guarantor, surety,
accommodation party or otherwise.
Lender. The word "Lender" means AUTOPRIME, INC., its successors and
assigns.
Note. The word "Note" means the note or credit agreement dated October
26, 1998, in the principal amount of $750,000.00 from Borrower 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, deeds of trust, and all other
instruments, agreements, documents, whether now or hereafter existing,
executed in connection with the Indebtedness.
BORROWER'S WAIVERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Except as otherwise required under this
Agreement or by applicable law, (a) Borrower agrees that Lender need not tell
Borrower about any action or inaction Lender takes in connection with this
Agreement; (b) Borrower assumes the responsibility for being and keeping
informed about the Collateral; and (c) Borrower waives any defenses that may
arise because of any action or inaction of Lender, including without limitation
any failure of Lender to realize upon the collateral or any delay by Lender in
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realizing upon the Collateral; and Borrower agrees to remain liable under the
Note no matter what action Lender takes or fails to take under this Agreement.
GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Grantor warrants that: (a) this
Agreement is executed at Borrower's request and not at the request of Lender;
(b) Grantor has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement
and to pledge the Collateral to Lender; (c) Grantor has established adequate
means of obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis information about
Borrower's financial condition; and (d) Lender has made no representation to
Grantor about Borrower or Borrower's creditworthiness.
GRANTOR'S WAIVERS. Grantor waives all requirements of presentment, protest,
demand, and notice of dishonor or non-payment to Grantor, Borrower, or any other
party to the indebtedness or the Collateral. Lender may do any of the following
with respect to any obligation of any Borrower, without first obtaining the
consent of Grantor: (a) grant any extension of time for any payment, (b) grant
any renewal, (c) permit any modification of payment terms or other terms, or (d)
exchange or release any Collateral or other security. No such act or failure to
act shall affect Lender's rights against Grantor or the Collateral.
If now or hereafter (a) Borrower shall be or become insolvent, and (b) the
Indebtedness shall not at all times until paid be fully secured by collateral
pledged by Borrower, Grantor hereby forever waives and relinquishes in favor of
Lender and Borrower, and their respective successors, any claim or right to
payment Grantor may now have or hereafter have or acquire against Borrower, by
subrogation or otherwise, so that at no time shall Grantor be or become a
"creditor" of Borrower within the meaning of 11 U.S.C. section 547(b), or any
successor provision of the Federal bankruptcy laws.
Grantor authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge
or setoff all Indebtedness against any and all funds held by Lender for
Grantor's account.
OBLIGATIONS OF GRANTOR. Grantor warrants and covenants to Lender as follows:
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
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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 Borrower 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 partnership agreement does 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 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 Texas, 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
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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 for 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 interest created by
this Agreement or to which Lender has specifically consent. 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 and equipment, 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. Lender and
its designated representatives and agents shall have the right at all
reasonable times to examine the Collateral and 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,
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
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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. GRANTOR MAY FURNISH THE REQUIRED
INSURANCE WHETHER THROUGH EXISTING POLICIES OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY
GRANTOR OR THROUGH EQUIVALENT INSURANCE FROM ANY INSURANCE COMPANY
AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. If Grantor fails
to provide any required insurance or fails to continue such insurance
in force, Lender may, but shall not be required to, do so at Grantor's
expense, and the cost of the insurance will be added to the
Indebtedness. If any such insurance is procured by Lender at a rate or
charge not fixed or approved by the State Board of Insurance, Grantor
will be so notified, and Grantor will have the option for five (5) days
of furnishing equivalent insurance through any insurer authorized to
transact business in Texas. 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 thirty
(30) 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
is offered a security interest, Grantor will provide Lender with such
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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 to perfect Lender's security interest in such Collateral. If
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Lender at any time has possession of the 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 to 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 be obligated
to) pay all costs for insurance, maintenance and preserving the Collateral. All
such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear
interest at the Note rate from the date incurred 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 among 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:
Default on Indebtedness. Failure of Borrower to make any payment when
due on the Indebtedness.
Other Defaults. Failure of Grantor or Borrower 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 failure of
Borrower to comply with or to perform any 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 be 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 Grantor or Borrower under this
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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.
Death or Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Grantor or
Borrower's existence as a going business or the insolvency of Grantor
or Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Grantor or
Borrower'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 or Borrower.
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 Grantor or
Borrower or by any governmental agency against the Collateral or any
other collateral securing the Indebtedness. This includes a garnishment
of any of Grantor or 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 such Guarantor
dies or becomes incompetent.
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.
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 Texas Uniform Commercial Code. In addition and without
limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and
remedies:
Accelerate Indebtedness. Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness
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, provided Lender does so without a breach of the
peace or a trespass, 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.
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Sell the Collateral. Lender shall 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 retaking,
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, choses in action, or
similar property, Lender may demand, collect, receipt for, settle,
compromise, adjust, ▇▇▇ for, foreclosure, 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 Borrower 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. Borrower 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
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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 Related 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 to make expenditures or to
take action to perform an obligation of Grantor or Borrower under this
Agreement, after Grantor or Borrower'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 alternation 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 Texas. If there is a lawsuit,
Grantor and Borrower agree upon Lender's request to submit to the
jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Texas. This Agreement shall
be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Texas and applicable Federal laws.
Attorney's Fees and Other Costs. Lender may hire an attorney to help
collect the Note if Borrower does not pay, and Grantor and Borrower
will pay Lender's reasonable attorneys' fees. Grantor and Borrower also
will pay Lender all other amounts actually incurred by Lender as court
costs, lawful fees for filing, recording, or releasing to any public
office any instrument securing the Note; the reasonable cost actually
expended for repossessing, storing, preparing for sale, and selling any
security; and fees for noting a lien on or transferring a certificate
of title to any motor vehicle offered as security for the Note, or
premiums or identifiable changes received in connection with the sale
of authorized insurance.
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. All obligations of Grantor and Borrower under this
Agreement shall be joint and several, and all references to Borrower
shall mean each and every Borrower, and all references to Grantor shall
mean each and every Grantor. This means that each of the persons
signing below is responsible for all obligations in this Agreement.
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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 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 Grantor or Borrower, notice to any Grantor or Borrower will
constitute notice to any Grantor and Borrowers. For notice purposes,
Grantor and Borrower will keep Lender informed at all times of Grantor
and Borrower's current address(es).
Power of Attorney. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as its true and
lawful attorney-in-fact, irrevocably, will 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 warranties issues 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 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 or any other right. A waiver by
Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or
constitute a wavier of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict
compliance with that provision or any other provision of this
Agreement. No prior waived 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.
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BORROWER AND GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGE HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND BORROWER AND GRANTOR AGREE TO ITS TERMS. THIS
AGREEMENT IS DATED OCTOBER 26, 1998.
BORROWER:
Suburba Acquisition Company, Inc.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
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President
GRANTOR:
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇
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President
By:__________________________________________
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