Exhibit 10.5
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
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Principal Loan Date Maturity Loan No Call/Coll Account Officer Initials
$2,000,000 01-26-2005 01-25-2010 1413111 510/0015 3969 116 /s/ ELA
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Borrower: FLF, INC. Lender: Bank of Alameda
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THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated January 26, 2005, is made and executed
between FLF, INC. ("Borrower") and Bank of Alameda ("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 January 26, 2005, 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, attorneys' 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 of 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) Security Agreements granting to Lender security
interests in the Collateral; (3) financing statements and all other documents
perfecting Lender's Security Interests; (4) evidence of insurance as required
below; (5) guaranties; (6) 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:
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 California 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 office
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otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which Borrower keeps
its books and records 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,
statutes, 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:
Borrower Assumed Business Name Filing Location Date
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FLF, INC. DIVERSIFIED RISK INSURANCE ALAMEDA COUNTY
BROKERS
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
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Hazardous Substance by any person on, under, about or from any of the
Collateral. (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 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. The provisions of this section
of the Agreement, including the obligation to indemnify, 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:
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: Interim
Statements. As soon as available, but in no event later than 45 days after the
end of each fiscal quarter, Borrower's balance sheet and profit and loss
statement for the period ended, prepared by Borrower.
Additional Requirements.
1. Annual 10K SEC Filinq Annual 10K SEC Filing, due upon filing.
2. GUARANTOR(S) AGREE TO FURNISH LENDER WITH THE FOLLOWING:
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1. Annual Statements. Balance sheet and income statement for the year ended,
prepared by a certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender, due annually
by May 1st.
2. Tax Returns. Federal and other governmental tax returns for the tax
reporting period ended, prepared by a certified public accountant satisfactory
to Lender, due annually upon filing.
3. Quarterly 10Q SEC Filing Quarterly 10Q SEC Filing, due upon filing.
B. INDIVIDUALS:
1. Annual Statements. Balance sheet and income statement for the year ended,
prepared by Guarantor, due annually by May 1st.
2. Tax Returns. Federal and other governmental tax returns for the tax
reporting period ended, prepared by Guarantor, due annually upon filing.
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.
Financial Covenants and Ratios. Comply with the following covenants and
ratios:
Minimum Income and Cash flow Requirements. Borrower shall comply with the
following cash flow ratio requirements:
Cash Flow / Current Maturity (LTD) Ratio. Maintain a ratio of Cash
Flow / Current Maturity (LTD) in excess of 1.300 to 1.000. The
ratio "Cash Flow / Current Maturity (LTD)" means Borrower's Net
Profits plus Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization divided by
Borrower's Current Portion of Long Term Indebtedness. This coverage
ratio will be evaluated as of quarter-end.
Tangible Net Worth Requirements. Other Net Worth requirements are as
follows: Maintain a Tangible Net Worth in an amount not less than $487,000.00 as
of the date of this Agreement and thereafter until September 30, 2005; in an
amount not less than $587,000.00 as of September 30, 2005, and thereafter until
September 30, 2006; in an amount not less than $687,000.00 as of September 30,
2006, and thereafter until September 30, 2007; and in an amount and not less
than $787,000.00 as of September 30, 2007, and thereafter until September 30,
2008; in an amount not less than $887,000.00 as of September 30, 2008, and
thereafter until September 30, 2009; and in an amount and not less than
$987,000.00 as of September 30, 2009, and thereafter. In no event shall the
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quarterly measurement be less than the prior year end requirement. In addition,
Borrower shall comply with the following net worth ratio requirements:
Debt / Worth Ratio. Maintain a ratio of Debt / Worth not in excess of
9.000 to 1.000. The ratio "Debt / Worth" means Borrower's Total
Liabilities divided by Borrower's Tangible Net Worth. This leverage
ratio will be evaluated as of quarter-end.
Other Requirements.
1. Deposit Accounts. Borrower agrees to maintain all Operating and Trust
accounts with Bank of Alameda.
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 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
covering 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 of determining those values; and (6) 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. 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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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 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.
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 affecting 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.
Compliance Certificates. Unless waived in writing by Lender, provide Lender at
least annually, with a certificate executed by Borrower's chief financial
officer, or other officer or person acceptable to Lender, certifying 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
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
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
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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:
Indebtedness and Liens. (1) 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, (2) sell, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge, lease, grant a security
interest in, or encumber any of Borrower's assets (except as allowed as
Permitted Liens), or (3) sell with recourse any of Borrower's accounts, except
to Lender.
Continuity of Operations. (1) Engage in any business activities
substantially different than those in which Borrower is presently engaged, (2)
cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or consolidate with any
other entity, change its name, dissolve or transfer or sell Collateral out of
the ordinary course of business, or (3) 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
Shareholders of a Subchapter S Corporation because of their ownership of shares
of Borrower's stock, or purchase or retire any of Borrower's outstanding shares
or alter or amend Borrower's capital structure.
Loans, Acquisitions and Guaranties. (1) Loan, invest in or advance money or
assets to any other person, enterprise or entity, (2) purchase, create or
acquire any interest in any other enterprise or entity, or (3) incur any
obligation as surety or guarantor other than in the ordinary course of business.
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
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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 setoff all sums owing on the
Indebtedness against any and all such accounts.
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
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incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under,
any Guaranty of the Indebtedness. In the event of a death, Lender, at its
option, may, but shall not be required to, permit the Guarantor's estate to
assume unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty in a manner
satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure any Event of Default.
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.
Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.
Right to Cure. If any default, other than a default on Indebtedness, is
curable and if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, has not been given a
notice of a similar default within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be
cured if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, after receiving written notice
from Lender demanding cure of such default: (1) cure the default within fifteen
(15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately
initiate steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient
to cure the default and thereafter continue and complete all reasonable and
necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably
practical.
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 (including any obligation to make
further Loan Advances or disbursements), 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.
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 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 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 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
California without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Agreement has
been accepted by Lender in the State of California.
Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's
request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Alameda County, State of
California.
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
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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.
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 interest 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, whichever is the last to occur.
Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
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 FLF, INC. and includes all co-signers
and co-makers signing the Note.
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 of 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 created 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 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., Chapters 6.5
through 7.7 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code, Section
25100, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations
adopted pursuant thereto.
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 the 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 Alameda, 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 FLF, INC. in the principal
amount of $2,000,000.00 dated January 26, 2005, together with all renewals of,
extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and
substitutions for the note or credit agreement.
Permitted Liens. The words "Permitted Liens" mean (1) liens and security
interests securing Indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender; (2) liens for taxes,
assessments, or similar charges either not yet due or being contested in good
faith; (3) 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; (4) 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"; (5) liens and security interests which, as of
the date of this Agreement, have been disclosed to and approved by the Lender in
writing; and (6) 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 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.
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Security Agreement. The words "Security Agreement" mean and include without
limitation any agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements, 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, 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.
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.
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN
AGREEMENT AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT IS
DATED JANUARY 26, 2005.
BORROWER:
FLF, INC.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇
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Chairman and C.E.O. of FLF, Exec. V.P. and Secretary of
INC. FLF, INC.
LENDER:
BANK OF ALAMEDA
By: /s/ E.L. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
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Authorized Signer
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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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Borrower: FLF, INC. Lender: Bank of Alameda
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Principal Amount: $2,000,000.00 Interest Rate: 8.000%
Date of Note: January 26, 2005
PROMISE TO PAY. FLF, INC. ("Borrower") promises to pay to Bank of Alameda
("Lender"), or order, in lawful money of the United States of America, the
principal amount of Two Million & 00/100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00), together with
interest at the rate of 8.000% on the unpaid principal balance from January 26,
2005, until paid in full.
PAYMENT. Borrower will pay this loan in full immediately upon Lender's
demand. If no demand is made, Borrower will pay this loan in 59 regular payments
of $24,377.80 each and one irregular last payment estimated at $1,223,575.31.
Borrower's first payment is due February 25, 2005, and all subsequent payments
are due on the same day of each month after that.
Borrower's final payment will be due on January 25, 2010, and will be for
all principal and all accrued interest not yet paid. Payments include principal
and interest. Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law, payments
will be applied first to any accrued unpaid interest; then to principal; then to
any unpaid collection costs; and then to any late charges. The annual interest
rate for this Note is computed on a 365/360 basis; that is, by applying the
ratio of the annual interest rate over a year of 360 days, multiplied by the
outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number of days the
principal balance is outstanding. Borrower will pay Lender at Lender's address
shown above or at such other place as Lender may designate in writing.
PREPAYMENT; MINIMUM INTEREST CHARGE. Borrower agrees that all loan fees and
other prepaid finance charges are earned fully as of the date of the loan and
will not be subject to refund upon early payment (whether voluntary or as a
result of default), except as otherwise required by law. In any event, even upon
full prepayment of this Note, Borrower understands that Lender is entitled to a
minimum interest charge of $100.00. Other than Borrower's obligation to pay any
minimum interest charge, Borrower may pay without penalty all or a portion of
the amount owed earlier than it is due. Early payments will not, unless agreed
to by Lender in writing, relieve Borrower of Borrower's obligation to continue
to make payments under the payment schedule. Rather, early payments will reduce
the principal balance due and may result in Borrower's making fewer payments.
Borrower agrees not to send Lender payments marked "paid in full", "without
recourse", or similar language. If Borrower sends such a payment, Lender may
accept it without losing any of Lender's rights under this Note, and Borrower
will remain obligated to pay any further amount owed to Lender. All written
communications concerning disputed amounts, including any check or other payment
instrument that indicates that the payment constitutes "payment in full" of the
amount owed or that is tendered with other conditions or limitations or as full
satisfaction of a disputed amount must be mailed or delivered to: Bank of
Alameda, Attn: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇.▇. ▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇.
LATE CHARGE. If a payment is 11 days or more late, Borrower will be charged
5.000% of the regularly scheduled payment or $20.00, whichever is greater.
INTEREST AFTER DEFAULT. Upon default, the interest rate on this Note shall
immediately increase by 6.000 percentage points, if permitted under applicable
law.
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an event of default ("Event
of Default") under this Note:
Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under this
Note.
Other Defaults. Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term,
obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Note 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 property or Borrower's ability to repay this
Note or perform Borrower's obligations under this Note 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 Note 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.
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 evidenced by this Note. In the event of a death,
Lender, at its option, may, but shall not be required to, permit the Guarantor's
estate to assume unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty in a
manner satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure any Event of Default.
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 this
Note is impaired.
Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.
Cure Provisions. If any default, other than a default in payment is curable
and if Borrower has not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of
this Note within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured if Borrower,
after receiving written notice from Lender demanding cure of such default: (1)
cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more
than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiate ssteps which Lender deems in
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Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and
thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient
to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.
LENDER'S RIGHTS. Upon default, Lender may declare the entire unpaid principal
balance on this Note and all accrued unpaid interest immediately due, and then
Borrower will pay that amount.
ATTORNEYS' FEES; EXPENSES. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help
collect this Note if Borrower does not pay. Borrower will pay Lender that
amount. This includes, subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's
attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, whether or not there is a lawsuit,
including attorneys' fees, expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including
efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), and appeals.
Borrower also will pay any court costs, in addition to all other sums provided
by law.
GOVERNING LAW. This Note will be governed by federal law applicable to
Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of
California without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Note has been
accepted by Lender in the State of California.
CHOICE OF VENUE. If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's
request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Alameda County, State of
California. DISHONORED ITEM FEE. Borrower will pay a fee to Lender of $15.00 if
Borrower makes a payment on Borrower's loan and the check or preauthorized
charge with which Borrower pays is later dishonored.
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 setoff all sums owing on the
indebtedness against any and all such accounts.
COLLATERAL. Borrower acknowledges this Note is secured by the following
collateral described in the security instrument listed herein: inventory,
chattel paper, accounts, equipment and general intangibles described in a
Commercial Security Agreement dated January 26, 2005.
SUCCESSOR INTERESTS. The terms of this Note shall be binding upon Borrower, and
upon Borrower's heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, and
shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns.
GENERAL PROVISIONS. This Note is payable on demand. The inclusion of
specific default provisions or rights of Lender shall not preclude Lender's
right to declare payment of this Note on its demand. Lender may delay or forgo
enforcing any of its rights or remedies under this Note without losing them.
Borrower and any other person who signs, guarantees or endorses this Note, to
the extent allowed by law, waive any applicable statute of limitations,
presentment, demand for payment, and notice of dishonor. Upon any change in the
terms of this Note, and unless otherwise expressly stated in writing, no party
who signs this Note, whether as maker, guarantor, accommodation maker or
endorser, shall be released from liability. All such parties agree that Lender
may renew or extend (repeatedly and for any length of time) this loan or release
any party or guarantor or collateral; or impair, fail to realize upon or perfect
Lender's security interest in the collateral; and take any other action deemed
necessary by Lender without the consent of or notice to anyone. All such parties
also agree that Lender may modify this loan without the consent of or notice to
anyone other than the party with whom the modification is made. The obligations
under this Note are joint and several.
PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS NOTE, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS
OF THIS NOTE. BORROWER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE NOTE.
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS PROMISSORY NOTE.
BORROWER:
FLF, INC.
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Chairman and C.E.O. of FLF, Exec. V.P. and Secretary of
INC. FLF, INC.