Exhibit 10.1
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated October 22, 2007, is made and executed
between RONSON AVIATION, INC. ("Borrower") and BANK OF THE WEST ("Lender") 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 or other
financial accommodations, including those which may be described on any exhibit
or schedule attached to this Agreement ("Loan"). 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 remain subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of October 22, 2007, and shall
continue in full force and effect until such time as all of Borrower's Loans in
favor of Lender have been paid in full, including principal, interest, costs,
expenses, attorney's fees, and other fees and charges, or until such time as the
parties may agree in writing to terminate this Agreement.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE. Lender's obligation to make the initial
Advance and each subsequent Advance under this Agreement shall be subject to the
fulfillment to Lender's satisfaction of all the conditions set forth in this
Agreement and in the Related Documents.
Loan Documents. Borrower shall provide to Lender the following
documents for the Loan: (1) the Note; (2) guaranties; (3) together with
all such Related Documents as Lender may require for the Loan; all in
form and substance satisfactory to Lender and Lender's 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. In addition, Borrower shall have provided such
other resolutions, authorizations, documents and instruments as Lender
or its counsel, 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 or under any Related Document.
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:
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Organization. Borrower is a corporation for profit which is, and at all
times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and
by virtue of the laws of the State of New Jersey. Borrower is duly authorized to
transact business in the State of Oregon and all other states in which Borrower
is doing business, having obtained all necessary filings, governmental licenses
and approvals for each state in which Borrower is doing business. Specifically,
Borrower is, and at all times shall be, duly qualified as a foreign corporation
in all states in which the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse
effect on its business or financial condition. Borrower has the full power and
authority to own its properties and to transact the business in which it is
presently engaged or presently proposes to engage. Borrower maintains an ▇▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇. Unless Borrower has designated
otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which Borrower keeps
its books and record including its records concerning the Collateral. Borrower
will notify Lender prior to any change in the location of Borrower's state of
organization or any change in Borrower's name. Borrower shall do all things
necessary to preserve and to keep in full force and effect its existence, rights
and privileges, and shall comply with all regulations, rules, ordinances,
statues, orders and decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority
or court applicable to Borrower and Borrower's business activities.
Assumed Business Names. Borrower has filed or recorded all documents or
filings required by law relating to all assumed business names used by
Borrower. Excluding the name of Borrower, the following is a complete
list of all assumed business names under which Borrower does business:
None.
Authorization. Borrower's execution, delivery, and performance of this
Agreement and all the Related Documents have been duly authorized by
all necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict with, result in a
violation of, or constitute a default under (1) any provision of (a)
Borrower's articles of incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or (b)
any agreement or other instrument binding upon Borrower or (2) any law,
governmental regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower
or to Borrower's properties.
Financial Information. Each of Borrower's financial statements 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.
Legal Effect. This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or
agreement Borrower is required to give under this Agreement 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. Except as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender
in writing, Borrower represents and warrants that: (1) During the
period of Borrower's ownership of the Collateral, there has been no
use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or
threatened release of any Hazardous Substance by any person on, under,
about or from any of the Collateral.
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(2) Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has
been (a) any breach or violation of any Environmental Laws: (b) any
use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or
threatened release of any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from
the Collateral by any prior owners or occupants of any of the
Collateral; or (c) any actual or threatened litigation or claims of any
kind by any person relating to such matters. (3) Neither Borrower nor
any tenant, contractor, agent or other authorized user of any of the
Collateral shall use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, dispose of
or release any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from any of the
Collateral; and any such activity shall be conducted in compliance with
all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances, including without limitation all Environmental Laws.
Borrower authorizes Lender and its agents to enter upon the Collateral
to make such inspections and tests as Lender may deem appropriate to
determine compliance of the Collateral 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 Collateral for hazardous waste and Hazardous
Substances. Borrower hereby (1) 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 (2)
agrees to indemnify, defend, 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 Collateral, or as a
result of a violation of any Environmental Laws. The provisions of this
section of the Agreement, including the obligation to indemnify and
defense, shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the
termination, expiration or satisfaction of this Agreement and shall not
be affected by Lender's acquisition of any interest in any of the
Collateral, 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 of Borrower's tax
returns and reports 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 (if
any), and all Related Documents are binding upon the signers thereof,
as well as upon their successors, representatives and assigns, and are
legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, so long
as this Agreement remains in effect, Borrower will:
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Notices of Claims and Litigation. Promptly inform Lender in writing of
(1) all material adverse changes in Borrower's financial condition, and
(2) 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.
Financial Records. Maintain its books and records in accordance with
GAAP, 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 the following:
Annual Statements. 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.
All financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement
shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent
basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct.
Additional Information. Furnish such additional information and
statements, as Lender may request from time to time.
Insurance. Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability
insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may 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 ten (10) 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 coverage assets in which Lender holds or
is offered a security interest for the Loans, Borrower will provide
Lender with such lender's 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: (1)
the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the
policy; (4) the properties insured; (5) the then current property
values on the basis of which insurance has been obtained, and the
manner or determining those values; and (6) the expiration date of the
policy. In addition, upon request of the 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.
Guaranties. Prior to disbursement of any Loan proceeds, furnish
executed guaranties of the Loans in favor of Lender, executed by the
guarantors named below, on Lender's forms, and in the amounts and under
the conditions set forth in those guaranties.
Names of Guarantors Amounts
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EPIC AVIATION, LLC Unlimited
RONSON CORPORATION Unlimited
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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 Proceeds. Use all Loan proceeds solely for Borrower's business
operations, unless specifically consented to the contrary by Lender in
writing.
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
profit, 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.
Performance. Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms,
conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement, in the Related
Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower
and Lender. Borrower shall notify Lender immediately in writing of any
default in connection with any agreement.
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.
Environmental Studies. Promptly conduct and complete, at Borrower's
expense, all such investigations, studies, samplings and testings as
may be requested by Lender or any governmental authority relative to
any substance, or any waste or by-product of any substance defined as
toxic or a hazardous substance under applicable federal, state, or
local law, rule, regulation, order or directive, at or effecting any
property or any facility owned, leased or used by Borrower.
Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Comply with all laws,
ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all
governmental authorities applicable to the conduct of Borrower's
properties, businesses and operations, and to the use or occupancy of
the Collateral, including without limitation, the Americans With
Disabilities Act. Borrower may contest in good faith any such law,
ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding,
including appropriate appeals, so long as Borrower has notified Lender
in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender's sole opinion,
Lender's interests in the Collateral are not jeopardized. Lender may
require Borrower to post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably
satisfactory to Lender, to protect Lender's interest.
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.
Environmental Compliance and Reports. Borrower shall comply in all
respects with any and all Environmental Laws; not cause or permit to
exist, as a result of an intentional or unintentional action or
omission on Borrower's part or on the part of any third party, on
property owned and/or occupied by Borrower, any
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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, line, citation, directive, letter or
other communication from any governmental agency or instrumentality
concerning any intentional or unintentional action or omission on
Borrowers 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,
assignments, 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.
LENDER'S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would
materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if Borrower fails to
comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including
but not limited to Borrower's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts
Borrower is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related
Documents, Lender on Borrower's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take
any action that Lender deems appropriate, including, but not limited to
discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and
other claims, at any time levied or placed on any Collateral and paying all
costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving any 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 Borrower. All such expenses will 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 (1) the term of any
applicable insurance policy; or (2) 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.
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:
Agreements. Borrower will not enter into any agreement containing any
provisions which would be violated or breached by the performance of
Borrower's obligations under this Agreement or in connection herewith.
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 dies, becomes
incompetent or 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; or (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. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a
right of setoff in all Borrower's accounts with Lender (whether checking,
savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Borrower holds
jointly with someone else and all accounts Borrower may open in the future.
However, this does not include any ▇▇▇ or ▇▇▇▇▇ accounts, or any trust accounts
for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the
extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or
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setoff all sums owing on the debt against any and all such accounts, and, at
Lender's option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to
protect Lender's charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this
Agreement:
Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Loan.
Other Defaults. Borrower fails 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 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. Borrower or any Grantor defaults
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 or any Grantor'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 Borrower or on Borrower's behalf under this
Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any
material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or
becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a
going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a
receiver for any part of 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
Borrower.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related
Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of
any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security
interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.
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 or by any
governmental agency against any collateral securing the Loan. This
includes a garnishment of any of Borrower's accounts, including deposit
accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply
if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or
reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or
forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written notice of
the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies
or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an
amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an
adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.
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 Loan is impaired.
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Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes 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 of the Related Documents or any
other agreement immediately will terminate (including any obligation to make
further Loan Advances or disbursement), and, at Lender's option, all
Indebtedness immediately will become 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.
CASH FLOW. The words "Cash Flow" mean the sum of net income after tax and
exclusive of extraordinary gains, plus depreciation and amortization expense
minus dividends and distributions.
CURRENT ASSETS. The words "Current Assets" mean current assets as determined in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, less all amounts due
from affiliates, officers or employees.
CURRENT LIABILITIES. The words "Current Liabilities" mean current liabilities as
determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
including any negative cash balance on the Borrower's financial statement.
DEBT. The Word "Debt" means all liabilities of the Borrower less Subordinated
Debt, if any.
EFFECTIVE TANGIBLE NET WORTH. The words "Effective Tangible Net Worth" mean the
Borrower's stated net worth plus Subordinated Debt but less all intangible
assets of the Borrower (i.e., goodwill, trademarks, patents, copyrights,
organization expense, and similar intangible items including, but not limited
to, investments in and all amounts due from affiliates, officers or employees).
LIQUID ASSETS. The words "Liquid Assets" mean cash, cash equivalents, and
Accounts.
ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS. The words "Ordinary Course of Business" mean, with
respect to any transaction involving the Borrower or any of its subsidiaries or
affiliates, the ordinary course of the Borrower's business, as conducted by the
Borrower in accordance with past practice and undertaken by the Borrower in good
faith and not for the purpose of evading any covenant or restriction in this
Agreement or in any other document, instrument or agreement executed in
connection herewith.
SUBORDINATED DEBT. The words "Subordinated Debt" mean such liabilities of the
Borrower which have been subordinated to those owed to the Lender in a manner
acceptable to the Lender.
PERMITTED LIENS. The words "Permitted Liens" mean: (i) liens and security
interests securing indebtedness owed by the Borrower to the Lender; (ii) liens
for taxes, assessments or similar charges not yet due; (iii) 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; (iv) purchase money liens or purchase money security interests upon
or in any property acquired or held by the Borrower in the Ordinary Course of
Business to secure Indebtedness outstanding on the date hereof or permitted to
be incurred herein; (v) liens and security interests which, as of the date
hereof, have been disclosed to and approved by the Lender in
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writing; and (vi) those liens and security interests which in the aggregate
constitute an immaterial and insignificant monetary amount with respect to the
net value of the Borrower's assets.
JOB STATUS REPORT. The words "Job Status Report" mean a report on the status of
the Borrower's construction jobs, including, but not limited to for each job,
the start date, the total contract price, the estimated cost, customer ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
to date, estimated cost to complete, revenues earned, cost of revenues, costs
and estimated earnings in excess of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in excess of costs and
estimated earnings.
NOTICE OF FINAL AGREEMENT. UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND
COMMITMENTS MADE BY US (LENDER) AFTER OCTOBER 3, 1989 CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER
CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR
SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER'S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS
CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY US TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
By signing this document each Party represents and agrees that: (a) The written
Loan Agreement represents the final agreement between the Parties, (b) There are
no unwritten oral agreements between the Parties, and (c) The written Loan
Agreement may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior, contemporaneous, or
subsequent oral agreements or understandings of the Parties.
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.
Attorneys' Fees; Expenses. Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of
Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's attorneys' fees and
Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of
this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce
this Agreement, and Borrower shall pay the costs and expenses of such
enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's attorneys' fees and
legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys'
fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts
to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any
anticipated post-judgment collection services. Borrower 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.
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 Loan 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 Borrower may have with respect to such matters.
Borrower additionally waives any and all notices of sale or
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 Loan 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
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any purchaser of such a participation interest and unconditionally
agrees that either Lender or such purchaser may enforce Borrower's
obligation under the Loan irrespective of the failure or insolvency of
any holder of any interest in the Loan. 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.
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by federal law
applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law,
the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to its conflicts of law
provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of
Oregon.
Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's
request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Multnomah
County, State of Oregon.
No Waiver by Lender. 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 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 Borrower, or between Lender and any Grantor, shall
constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Borrower's
or any 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.
Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be
given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when
actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law),
when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if
mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class,
certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses
shown near the beginning of this Agreement. 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. For notice purposes, Borrower agrees
to keep Lender informed at all times of Borrower's current address.
Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one
Borrower, any notice given by Lender to any Borrower is deemed to be
notice given to all Borrowers.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision
of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any
circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision
illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If
feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that
it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision
cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this
Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality,
invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement
shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other
provision of this Agreement.
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 in this Agreement shall include all of Borrower's
subsidiaries and affiliates. 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 of
Borrower's subsidiaries or affiliates.
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Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements by or on behalf of
Borrower contained in this Agreement or any Related Documents shall
bind Borrower's successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit
of Lender and its successors and assigns. Borrower shall not, however,
have the right to assign Borrower's rights under this Agreement or any
interests therein, without the prior written consent of Lender.
Survival of Representations and Warranties. Borrower understands and
agrees that in making the Loan, Lender is relying on all
representations, warranties, and covenants made by Borrower in this
Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument delivered by
Borrower to Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents.
Borrower further agrees that regardless of any investigation made by
Lender, all such representations, warranties and covenants will survive
the making of the Loan and delivery to Lender of the Related Documents,
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, which ever is the last to occur.
Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of
this Agreement.
Waive Jury. All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any
jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any
party against any other party.
DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following
meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the
contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of
the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include
the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may
require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the
meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code. Accounting
words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings
assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as
in effect on the date of this Agreement:
Advance. The word "Advance" means a disbursement of Loan funds made, or
to be made, to Borrower or on Borrower's behalf on a line of credit or
multiple advance basis under the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
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 RONSON AVIATION, INC. and includes
all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their successors
and assigns.
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means 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, collateral mortgage, deed or trust, assignment, pledge, crop
pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust,
factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien,
charge, lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended
as a security device, or any other security or lien interest
whatsoever, whether credited by law, contract, or otherwise.
Environmental Laws. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all
state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating
to the protection of human health or the environment, including without
limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980, as
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amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund
Amendment 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 thereto or intended to protect human
health or the environment.
Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events
of default set forth in this Agreement in the default section of this
Agreement.
GAAP. The word "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles.
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means each and all of the persons or
entities granting a Security Interest in any Collateral for the Loan,
including without limitation all Borrowers granting such a Security
Interest.
Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means any guarantor, surety, or
accommodation party of any or all of the Loan.
Guaranty. The word "Guaranty' means the guaranty from Guarantor to
Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the
Note.
Hazardous Substances. The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials
that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or
infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential
hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used,
treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or
otherwise handled. The words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their
very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all
hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or
listed under the Environmental Laws. The term "Hazardous Substances"
also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products
or any fraction thereof and asbestos.
Indebtedness. The word "Indebtedness" means any indebtedness evidenced
by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest
together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which
Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the
Related Documents.
Lender. The word "Lender" means BANK OF THE WEST, its successors and
assigns.
Loan. The word "Loan" means any and all 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 the Note executed by RONSON AVIATION, INC.
in the principal amount of $500,000.00 dated October 22, 2007, together
with all renewals or, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of,
consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit agreement.
Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory
notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements,
guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security
deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and
documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection
with the Loan.
Security Agreement. The words "Security Agreement" mean and include
without limitation any agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements,
understandings or other agreements, whether credited by law, contract,
or otherwise, evidencing, governing, representing, or creating a
Security Interest.
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Security Interest. The words "Security Interest" mean, without
limitation, any and all types of collateral security, present and
future, whether in the form of a lien, charge, encumbrance, mortgage,
deed of trust, security deed, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel
mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor's lien,
equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, 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.
UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY US (LENDER)
CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY
OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER'S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN
WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY US TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN
AGREEMENT AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT IS
DATED OCTOBER 22, 2007.
BORROWER:
RONSON AVIATION, INC.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇
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President of RONSON AVIATION, INC.
LENDER:
BANK OF THE WEST
By: /s/ ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇
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▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇, Vice President
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