Term Loan Agreement - Sanwa Bank California and ATG Inc.
TERM LOAN AGREEMENT
This Term Loan Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 1st day of
December, 1998 by and between SANWA BANK CALIFORNIA (the "Bank") and ATG INC.
(the "Borrower").
SECTION I
DEFINITIONS
1.01. CERTAIN DEFINED TERMS. Unless elsewhere defined in this Agreement the
following terms shall have the following meanings (such meanings to be generally
applicable to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined):
A. "BUSINESS DAY" shall mean a day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, on
which commercial banks are open for business in California.
B. "COLLATERAL" shall mean the property in which the Bank is granted a
security interest pursuant to provisions of the section herein entitled
"Collateral", together with any other personal or real property in which
the Bank may be granted a lien or security interest to secure payment of
the Obligations.
C. "DEBT" shall mean all liabilities of the Borrower less Subordinated
Debt.
D. "EFFECTIVE TANGIBLE NET WORTH" shall 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).
E. "ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS" shall mean all claims, however asserted, by any
governmental authority or other person alleging potential liability or
responsibility for violation of any Environmental Law or for release or
injury to the environment or threat to public health, personal injury
(including sickness, disease or death), property damage, natural resources
damage, or otherwise alleging liability or responsibility for damages
(punitive or otherwise), cleanup, removal, remedial or response costs,
restitution, civil or criminal penalties, injunctive relief, or other type
of relief, resulting from or based upon (i) the presence, placement,
discharge, emission or release (including intentional and unintentional,
negligent and non-negligent, sudden or non-sudden, accidental or non-
accidental placement, spills, leaks, discharges, emissions or releases) of
any Hazardous Materials at, in, or from property owned, operated or
controlled by the Borrower, or (ii) any other circumstances forming the
basis of any violation, or alleged violation, of any Environmental Law.
F. "ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS" shall mean all federal, state or local laws,
statutes, common law duties, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes,
together with all administrative orders, directed duties, requests,
licenses, authorizations and permits of, and agreements with, any
governmental authorities, in each case relating to environmental, health,
safety and land use matters: including the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"), the Clean Air
Act. the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, the Solid Waste
Disposal Act, the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. the
Toxic Substances Control Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-
to-Know Act, the California Hazardous Waste Control Law, the California
Solid Waste Management, Resource, Recovery and Recycling Act, the
California Water Code and the California Health and Safety Code.
G. "ERISA" shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended from time to time, including (unless the context otherwise
requires) any, rules or regulations promulgated thereunder.
H. "EVENT OF DEFAULT" shall have the meaning set forth in the section
herein entitled "Events of Default".
I. "HAZARDOUS MATERIALS" shall mean all those substances which are
regulated by, or which may form the basis of liability under any
Environmental Law, including all substances identified under any
Environmental Law as a pollutant, contaminant, hazardous waste, hazardous
constituent, special waste, hazardous substance, hazardous material, or
toxic substance, or petroleum or petroleum derived substance or waste.
J. "INDEBTEDNESS" shall mean, with respect to the Borrower, (i) all
indebtedness for borrowed money or for the deferred purchase price of
property or services in respect of which the Borrower is liable,
contingently or otherwise, as obligor, guarantor or otherwise, or in
respect of which the Borrower otherwise assures a creditor against loss
and (ii) obligations under leases which shall have been or should be, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, reported as
capital leases in respect of which the Borrower is liable, contingently or
otherwise, or in respect of which the Borrower otherwise assures a
creditor against loss.
K. "OBLIGATIONS" shall mean all amounts owing by the Borrower to the Bank
pursuant to this Agreement.
L. "PERMITTED LIENS" shall mean: (i) liens and security interests securing
indebtedness owed by the Borrower to the Bank; (ii) liens for taxes,
assessments or similar charges either not yet due or being contested in
good faith, provided proper reserves are maintained therefor in accordance
with generally accepted accounting procedure; (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 pursuant to this Agreement; (v) liens
and security interests which, as of the date hereof, have been disclosed
to and approved by the Bank in 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.
M. "REFERENCE RATE" shall mean an index for a variable interest rate which
is quoted, published or announced from time to time by the Bank as its
reference rate and as to which loans may be made by the Bank at, below or
above such reference rate.
N. "SUBORDINATED DEBT" shall mean such liabilities of the Borrower which
have been subordinated to those owed to the Bank in a manner acceptable to
the Bank.
1.02. ACCOUNTING TERMS. All references to financial statements, assets,
liabilities, and similar accounting items not specifically defined herein shall
mean such financial statements or such items prepared or determined in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and, except where otherwise specified, all financial data submitted pursuant to
this Agreement shall be prepared in accordance with such principles.
1.03. OTHER TERMS. Other terms not otherwise defined shall have the meanings
attributed to such terms in the California Uniform Commercial Code.
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SECTION II
CREDIT FACILITIES
2.01. COMMITMENT TO LEND. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement
and so long as no Event of Default occurs, the Bank agrees to extend to the
Borrower the credit accommodations that follow.
2.02. TERM LOAN. The Bank agrees to lend to the Borrower up to the maximum
amount of $4,000,000.00 (the "Term Loan").
A. PURPOSE. The Term Loan shall be used to assist with the purchase of the
Wet Waste Division of Molten Metal Technology, Inc.
B. INTEREST RATE. Interest shall accrue on the outstanding principal
balance under this Term Loan at a variable rate equal to the Bank's
Reference Rate, per annum, as it may change from time to time. (Such rate
is referred to in this Section 2.02 as the "Variable Rate".) The Variable
Rate shall be adjusted concurrently with any change in the Reference Rate.
Interest shall be calculated on the basis of 360 days per year but charged
on the actual number of days elapsed.
C. PAYMENT OF INTEREST. The Borrower hereby promises and agrees to pay
interest monthly on the last day of each month, commencing on December 31,
1998. If interest is not paid as it becomes due, without waiving any Event
of Default occasioned by such non-payment, the Bank may, at its option but
without any obligation to do so, add such unpaid interest to principal and
it shall thereafter become and be treated as part of the principal and
shall thereafter bear like interest.
D. REPAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL. Unless sooner due in accordance with the terms
of this Agreement, the Borrower hereby promises and agrees to pay
principal in 35 monthly installments of $111,112.00 per installment,
commencing on December 31, 1998 and continuing on the last day of each
month thereafter.
On November 30, 2001 the Borrower hereby promises and agrees to pay to the
Bank in full the aggregate unpaid principal balance then outstanding,
together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon.
Any payment received by the Bank shall, at the Bank's option, first be
applied to pay any late fees or other fees then due and unpaid, and then
to interest then due and unpaid and the remainder thereof (if any) shall
be applied to reduce principal.
E. LATE FEE. If any regularly scheduled payment of principal and/or
interest (exclusive of the final payment upon maturity), or any portion
thereof, under this Term Loan is not paid within ten (10) calendar days
after it is due, a late payment charge equal to five percent (5%) of such
past due payment may be assessed and shall be immediately payable.
F. FACILITY FEES. The following fees for this facility shall be paid in
cash upon execution of this Agreement or prior to funding of this
facility: Loan Fees in the amount of $20,000.00.
G. TERM LOAN ACCOUNT. The Bank shall maintain on its books a record of
account in which the Bank shall make entries setting forth all payments
made, the application of such payments to interest and principal, accrued
and unpaid interest (if any) and the outstanding principal balance under
the Term Loan (the "Term Loan Account). The Bank shall provide the
Borrower with a monthly statement of the Borrower's Term Loan Account,
which statement shall be considered to be correct and conclusively binding
on the Borrower unless the Bank is notified by the Borrower to the
contrary within thirty (30) days after the Borrower's receipt of any such
statement which is deemed to be incorrect.
SECTION III
COLLATERAL
3.01. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. To secure payment and performance of all of
the Borrower's Obligations under this Agreement and the performance of all the
terms, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement (and any and all
modifications, extensions and renewals of the Agreement) and in any other
document, instrument or agreement evidencing or related to the Obligations or
the Collateral, and also to secure all other liabilities, loans, guarantees,
covenants and duties owed by the Borrower to the Bank, whether or not evidenced
by this or by any other agreement, absolute or contingent, due or to become
due, now existing or hereafter and howsoever created, the Borrower hereby grants
to the Bank a security interest in and to all of the following property:
A. EQUIPMENT. All goods and equipment ("Equipment") now owned or hereafter
acquired by the Borrower or in which the Borrower now has or may hereafter
acquire any interest including, but not limited to, all machinery,
furniture, furnishings, tools, supplies and motor vehicles of every kind
and description and all additions, accessions, improvements, replacements
and substitutions thereto and thereof.
B. INVENTORY. All inventory ("Inventory") now owned or hereafter acquired
by the Borrower including, but not limited to, all raw materials, work in
process, finished goods, merchandise, parts and supplies of every kind and
description, including inventory temporarily out of the Borrower's custody
or possession, together with all returns on accounts.
C. ACCOUNTS AND CONTRACT RIGHTS. All accounts and contract rights now
owned or hereafter created or acquired by the Borrower, including but not
limited to, all receivables and all rights and benefits due to the
Borrower under any contract or agreement.
D. GENERAL INTANGIBLES. All general intangibles now owned or hereafter
created or acquired by the Borrower, including but not limited to,
goodwill, trademarks, trade styles, trade names, patents, patent
applications, software, customer lists and business records.
E. CHATTEL PAPER AND DOCUMENTS. All documents, instruments and chattel
paper now owned or hereafter acquired by the Borrower.
F. MONIES AND OTHER PROPERTY IN POSSESSION. All monies, and property of
the Borrower now or hereafter in the possession of the Bank or the Bank's
agents, or any one of them, including, but not limited to, all deposit
accounts, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, indentures, warrants,
options and other negotiable and non-negotiable securities and
instruments, together with all stock rights, rights to subscribe,
liquidating dividends, cash dividends, payments, dividends paid in stock,
new securities or other property to which the Borrower may become entitled
to receive on account of such property.
3.02. CONTINUING LIEN & PROCEEDS. The Bank's security interest in the Collateral
shall be a continuing lien and shall include all proceeds and products of the
Collateral including, but not limited to, the proceeds of any insurance thereon
as well as all accounts, contract rights, documents, instruments and chattel
paper resulting from the sale or disposition of any Equipment.
3.03. EXCLUSION OF CONSUMER DEBT. The Obligations and performance secured hereby
shall not include any indebtedness of the Borrower incurred for personal, family
or household purposes except to the extent any disclosure required under any
consumer protection law (including but not limited to the Truth in Lending Act)
or any regulation thereto, as now existing or hereafter amended, is or has been
given.
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SECTION IV
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
4.01. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE INITIAL EXTENSION OF CREDIT. The obligation of
the Bank to make the initial extension of credit hereunder is subject to the
conditions precedent that the Bank shall have received before the date of such
extension of credit all of the following, in form and substance satisfactory, to
the Bank:
A. AUTHORITY TO BORROW. Evidence relating to the duly given approval and
authorization of the execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement, all other documents, instruments and agreements required under
this Agreement and all other actions to be taken by the Borrower hereunder
or thereunder.
B. GUARANTOR. A continuing guaranty in favor of the Bank, in form and
substance satisfactory to the Bank, executed by ATG Richland Corporation
(the "Guarantor"), together with evidence that the execution, delivery
and performance of the Guaranty by the Guarantor has been duly
authorized.
C. LOAN FEES. Evidence that any required loan fees and expenses as set
forth above with respect to each credit facility have been paid or
provided for by the Borrower.
D. AUDIT. The opportunity to conduct an audit of the Borrower's books,
records and operations and the Bank shall be satisfied as to the condition
thereof.
E. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS. Such other documents, instruments, agreements
and opinions as are necessary, or as the Bank may reasonably require, to
consummate the transactions contemplated under this Agreement, all fully
executed.
4.02. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO ALL EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT. The obligation of the
Bank to make any extensions of credit to or on account of the Borrower
(including the initial extension of credit) shall be subject to the further
conditions precedent that, as of the date of each extension of credit and after
the making of such extension of credit:
A. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The representations and warranties set
forth in the Section entitled "Representations and Warranties" herein and
in any other document, instrument, agreement or certificate delivered to
the Bank hereunder are true and correct.
B. COLLATERAL. The security interest in the Collateral has been duly
authorized, created and perfected with first priority and is in full force
and effect and the Bank has been provided with satisfactory, evidence of
all flings necessary to establish such perfection and priority.
C. EVENT OF DEFAULT. No event has occurred and is continuing which
constitutes, or, with the lapse of time or giving of notice or both, would
constitute an Event of Default.
D. SUBSEQUENT APPROVALS, Etc. The Bank shall have received such
supplemental approvals, opinions or documents as the Bank may reasonably
request.
4.03. REAFFIRMATION OF STATEMENTS. For the purposes hereof, the Borrower's
acceptance of the proceeds of any extension of credit and the Borrower's
execution of any document or instrument evidencing or creating any Obligation
hereunder shall each be deemed to constitute the Borrower's representation and
warranty that the statements set forth above in this Section are true and
correct.
SECTION V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The Borrower hereby makes the following representations and warranties to the
Bank, which representations and warranties are continuing:
5.01. STATUS. The Borrower is a corporation duly organized and validly existing
under the laws of the State of California and is properly licensed, qualified to
do business and in good standing in. and, where necessary to maintain the
Borrower's rights and privileges, has complied with the fictitious name statute
of every jurisdiction in which the Borrower is doing business.
5.02, AUTHORITY. The execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower of this
Agreement and any instrument, document or agreement required hereunder have been
duly authorized and do not and will not: (i) violate any provision of any law,
rule, regulation, writ, judgment or injunction presently in effect affecting the
Borrower: (ii} require any consent or approval of the stockholders of the
Borrower or violate any provision of the articles of incorporation or by-laws of
the Borrower: or {iii} result in a breach of or constitute a default under any
material agreement to which the Borrower is a party or by which it or its
properties may be bound or affected.
5.03. LEGAL EFFECT. This Agreement constitutes, and any document, instrument or
agreement required hereunder when delivered will constitute, legal, valid and
binding obligations of the Borrower enforceable against the Borrower in
accordance with their respective terms.
5.04. FICTITIOUS TRADE STYLES. The Borrower currently uses no fictitious trade
styles in connection with its business operations. The Borrower shall notify the
Bank within thirty (30) days of the use of any fictitious trade style at any
future date, indicating the trade style and state(s) of its use.
5.05. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. All financial statements, information and other data
which may have been and which may hereafter be submitted by the Borrower to the
Bank are true, accurate and correct and have been and will be prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied
and accurately represent the Borrower's financial condition and, as applicable,
the other information disclosed therein. Since the most recent submission of any
such financial statement, information or other data to the Bank, the Borrower
represents and warrants that no material adverse change in the Borrower's
financial condition or operations has occurred which has not been fully
disclosed to the Bank in writing.
5.06. LITIGATION. Except as have been disclosed to the Bank in writing, there
are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the
Borrower, threatened against or affecting the Borrower or ,the Borrower's
properties before any court or administrative agency which, if determined
adversely to the Borrower. would have a material adverse effect on the
Borrower's financial condition, operations or the Collateral.
5.07. TITLE TO ASSETS. The Borrower has good and marketable title to all of its
assets (including, but not limited to, the Collateral) and the same are not
subject to any security interest, encumbrance, lien or claim of any third person
except for Permitted Liens.
5.08. ERISA. If the Borrower has a pension, profit sharing or retirement plan
subject to ERISA, such plan has been and will continue to be funded in
accordance with its terms and otherwise complies with and continues to comply
with the requirements of ERISA.
5.09. TAXES. The Borrower has filed all tax returns required to be filed and
paid all taxes shown thereon to be due, including interest and penalties, other
than taxes which are currently payable without penalty or interest or those
which are being duly contested in good faith.
5.10. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE. The operations of the Borrower comply, and
during the term of this Agreement will at all times comply, in all respects with
all Environmental Laws: the Borrower has obtained licenses, permits,
authorizations and registrations required under any Environmental Law
("Environmental
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Permits") and necessary for its ordinary, operations, all such Environmental
Permits are in good standing, and the Borrower is in compliance with all
material terms and conditions of such Environmental Permits; neither the
Borrower nor any of its present properties or operations are subject to any
outstanding written order from or agreement with any governmental authority, nor
subject to any judicial or docketed administrative proceeding, respecting any
Environmental Law, Environmental Claim or Hazardous Material: there are no
Hazardous Materials or other conditions or circumstances existing, or arising
from operations prior to the date of this Agreement, with respect to any,
property of the Borrower that would reasonably be expected to give rise to
Environmental Claims; provided however, that with respect to property leased
from an unrelated third party., the foregoing representation is made to the best
knowledge of the Borrower. In addition. (i) the Borrower does not have or
maintain any underground storage tanks which are not properly registered or
permitted under applicable Environmental Laws or which are leaking or disposing
of Hazardous Materials off-site, and (ii) the Borrower has notified all of its
employees of the existence, if any, of any health hazard arising from the
conditions of their employment and have met all notification requirements under
Title III of CERCLA and all other Environmental Laws.
SECTION VI
COVENANTS
The Borrower covenants and agrees that. during the term of this Agreement, and
so long thereafter as the Borrower is indebted to the Bank under this Agreement,
the Borrower shall, unless the Bank otherwise consents in writing:
6.01. PRESERVATION OF EXISTENCE; COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS. Maintain and
preserve its existence and all rights and privileges now enjoyed not liquidate
or dissolve, merge or consolidate with or into, or acquire any other business
organization: and conduct its business in accordance with all applicable laws,
rules and regulations.
6.02. MAINTENANCE OF INSURANCE. Maintain insurance in such amounts and covering
such risks as is usually carried by companies engaged in similar businesses and
Owning similar properties in the same general areas in which the Borrower
operates and maintain such other insurance and coverages as may be required by
the Bank. All such insurance shall be in form and amount and with companies
satisfactory to the Bank. With respect to insurance covering properties in which
the Bank maintains a security interest or lien, such insurance shall be in an
amount not less than the full replacement value thereof, at the Bank's request,
shall name the Bank as loss payee pursuant to a loss payable endorsement
satisfactory to the Bank and shall not be altered or canceled except upon ten
(10) days' prior written notice to the Bank. Upon the Bank's request, the
Borrower shall furnish the Bank with the original policy or binder of all such
insurance.
6.03. MAINTENANCE OF COLLATERAL AND OTHER PROPERTIES. Except for Permitted
Liens, the Borrower shall keep and maintain the Collateral free and clear of all
levies, liens, encumbrances and security interests (including but not limited
to, any lien of attachment, judgement or execution) and defend the Collateral
against any such levy. lien, encumbrance or security interest; comply with all
laws. statutes and regulations pertaining to the Collateral and its use and
operation; execute, file and record such statements, notices and agreements,
take such actions and obtain such certificates and other documents as necessary
to perfect, evidence and continue the Bank's security interest in the Collateral
and the priority thereof: maintain accurate and complete records of the
Collateral which show all sales, claims and allowances; and properly care for.
house, store and maintain the Collateral in good condition, flee of misuse,
abuse and deterioration, other than normal wear and tear. The Borrower shall
also maintain and preserve all its properties in good working order and
condition in accordance with the general practice of other businesses of similar
character and size, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
6.04. LOCATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT.
A. LOCATION. The Equipment shall at all times be in the Borrower's
physical possession, shall not be held for sale or lease and shall be kept
only at the following location(s): 47375 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. CA 94538:
and 1556 Bearcreek Rd.. Oak Ridge. TN 37831.
The Borrower shall not secrete, abandon or remove, or permit the removal
of, the Equipment. or any part thereof, from the locations) shown above or
remove or permit to be removed any accessories now or hereafter placed
upon the Equipment.
B. EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES. Upon the Bank's demand, the Borrower shall
immediately provide the Bank with a complete and accurate description of
the Equipment including, as applicable, the make. model, identification
number and serial number of each item of Equipment. In addition, the
Borrower shall immediately notify the Bank of the acquisition of any new
or additional Equipment or the replacement of any existing Equipment and
shall supply the Bank with a complete description of any such additional
or replacement Equipment.
C. MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT. The Borrower shall, at the Borrower's sole
cost and expense, keep and maintain the Equipment in a good state of
repair and shall not destroy, misuse, abuse, illegally use or be negligent
in the care of the Equipment or any part thereof. The Borrower shall not
remove, destroy. obliterate, change, cover, paint, deface or alter the
name plates, serial numbers, labels or other distinguishing numbers or
identification marks placed upon the Equipment or any part thereof by or
on behalf of the manufacturer, any dealer or rebuilder thereof, or the
Bank. The Borrower shall not be released from any liability to the Bank
hereunder because of any injury to or loss or destruction of the
Equipment. The Borrower shall allow the Bank and its representatives free
access to and the right to inspect the Equipment at all times and shall
comply with the terms and conditions of any leases covering the real
property on which the Equipment is located and any orders, ordinances,
laws regulations or rules of any federal, state or municipal agency or
authority having jurisdiction of such real property or the conduct of
business of the persons having control or possession of the Equipment.
D. FIXTURES. The Equipment is not now and shall not at any time hereafter
be so affixed to the real property on which it is located as to become a
fixture or a part thereof. The Equipment is now and shall at all times
hereafter be and remain personal property of the Borrower.
6.05. LOCATION AND QUALITY OF INVENTORY. The Inventory (i) is now and shall at
all times hereafter be of good and merchantable quality and free from defects:
(ii) is not now and shall not at any time hereafter be stored with a bailee,
warehouseman or similar party without the Bank's prior written consent and, in
such event, the Borrower will concurrently therewith cause any such bailee,
warehouseman or similar party to issue and deliver to the Bank, in form
acceptable to the Bank. warehouse receipts in the Bank's name evidencing the
storage of inventory; (iii) shall at all times (except as otherwise permitted by
this section) be in the Borrower's physical possession: (iv) shall not be held
by others on consignment, sale on approval, or sale or return: and (v) shall be
kept only at the following locations(s): 47375 Fremont Blvd.. Fremont. CA 94538
and 1556 Bearcreek Rd., Oak Ridge, TN 37831.
6.06. PAYMENT OF OBLIGATIONS AND TAXES. Make timely payment of all assessments
and taxes and all of its liabilities and obligations including, but not limited
to. trade payables, unless the same are being contested in good faith by
appropriate proceedings with the appropriate court or regulatory agency. For
purposes hereof, the Borrower's issuance of a check, draft or similar instrument
without delivery to the intended payee shall not constitute payment.
6.07. INSPECTION RIGHTS. At any reasonable time and from time to time permit the
Bank or any representative thereof to examine and make copies of the records and
visit the properties of the Borrower and to discuss the business and operations
of the Borrower with any employee or representative thereof. If the Borrower now
or at any time hereafter maintains any records (including. but not limited to.
computer generated records and computer programs for the generation of such
records) in the possession of a third party, the Borrower hereby agrees to
notify such third party to permit the Bank free access to such records at all
reasonable times and to provide the Bank with copies of any records it may
request, all at the Borrower's expense, the amount of which shall be payable
immediately upon demand. In addition, the Bank may. at any reasonable time and
from time to time, conduct inspections and audits of the Collateral and the
Borrower's accounts payable, the cost and expenses of which shall be paid by the
Borrower to the Bank upon demand.
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6.08. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Deliver or cause to be delivered to the Bank in
form and detail satisfactory to the Bank
A. ANNUAL STATEMENTS. Not later than 120 days after the end of each of the
Borrower's fiscal years, a copy of the annual financial report of the
Borrower for such year, which report shall be a CPA audited report.
B. RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES AGINGS. Not later than 45 days after the end
of each fiscal quarter, an aging of accounts receivable and an aging of
accounts payable.
C. INTERIM STATEMENTS. Not later than 45 days after the end of each of the
first three fiscal quarters of the Borrower, a copy of the Borrower's
financial statement as of the end of such fiscal quarter.
D. OTHER INFORMATION. Promptly upon the Bank's request, such other
information pertaining to the Borrower, the Collateral, or any Guarantor
as the Bank may reasonably request.
6.09. PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS. The Borrower shall not declare or pay any dividends
on any class of its stock now or hereafter outstanding except dividends payable
solely in the corporation's capital stock.
6.10. REDEMPTION OR REPURCHASE OF STOCK. The Borrower shall not redeem or
repurchase any class of its corporate stock now or hereafter outstanding.
6.11. ADDITIONAL INDEBTEDNESS. Not, after the date hereof, create, incur or
assume, directly or indirectly, any liability or indebtedness other than (i)
indebtedness owed or to be owed to the Bank, (ii) indebtedness to trade
creditors incurred in the ordinary course of the Borrower's business, or (iii)
additional indebtedness up to an aggregate amount not exceeding $2,000,000.00 in
any one fiscal year.
6.12. LOANS. Not make any loans or advances or extend credit to any third
person, including, but not limited to, directors, officers, shareholders,
partners, employees, affiliated entities or subsidiaries of the Borrower, except
for credit extended in the ordinary course of the Borrower's business as
presently conducted and except loans up to an aggregate amount not exceeding
$500,000.00 in any one fiscal year.
6.13. LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES. Not create, assume or permit to exist any security
interest, encumbrance, mortgage, deed of trust or other lien (including, but not
limited to, a lien of attachment, judgment or execution) affecting any of the
Borrower's properties, or execute or allow to be filed any financing statement
or continuation thereof affecting any such properties, except for Permitted
Liens or as otherwise provided in this Agreement and except for liens or
encumbrances up to an aggregate amount not exceeding $2,000.000.00 in any one
fiscal year.
6.14. TRANSFER ASSETS. Not sell. contract for sale, transfer, convey, assign,
lease or sublet any assets of the Borrower, including, but not limited to, the
Collateral, except in the ordinary course of business as presently conducted by
the Borrower, and then, only for full, fair and reasonable consideration.
6.15. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS. Not make any material change in the
Borrower's financial structure or in the nature of the Borrower's business as
existing or conducted as of the date of this Agreement.
6.16. FINANCIAL CONDITION. Maintain at all times:
A. DEBT TO NET WORTH RATIO. A Debt to Effective Tangible Net Worth ratio
of not more than 1.00 to 1.00.
B. NET WORTH. A minimum Effective Tangible Net Worth of not less than
$38,000,000.00 plus 75 % of net income after tax at each fiscal year end
plus the proceeds of any secondary equity offering.
C. QUICK RATIO. A ratio of the sum of cash. cash equivalents and accounts
receivable less unbilled receivables to current liabilities of not less
than 1.30) to 1.00.
D. DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE RATIO. A Debt Service Coverage ratio (which is
defined herein as the sum of net profit after tax plus depreciation,
amortization and term interest expense less dividends, distributions and
withdrawals divided by the current portion of long term debt plus term
interest expense) of not less than 1.40 to 1.00, measured at each fiscal
year end.
6.17. COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES. Compensate the employees of the Borrower for
services rendered at an hourly rate at least equal to the minimum hourly rate
prescribed by any applicable federal or state law or regulation.
6.18. PROFITABILITY. The Borrower shall not show a net loss in any two
consecutive fiscal quarters.
6.19. CAPITAL EXPENSES. Not make any fixed capital expenditures or any
commitment therefor, including, but not limited to, incurring liability for uses
which would be. in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
reported as capital leases, or purchase any real or personal property except for
(i) expenditures in an aggregate amount not exceeding $12,000,000.00 for the
purchase of Molten Metal Technology, Inc.'s Wet Waste Division: and (ii)
expenditures in an aggregate amount not exceeding $5,000.000.00 in any one
fiscal year.
6.20. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE. The Borrower shall:
A. Conduct the Borrower's operations and keep and maintain all of its
properties in compliance with all Environmental Laws.
B. Give prompt written notice to the Bank, but in no event later than 10
days after becoming aware, of the following: (i) any enforcement, cleanup,
removal or other governmental or regulatory, actions instituted, completed
or threatened against the Borrower or any of its affiliates or any of its
respective properties pursuant to any applicable Environmental Laws. (ii)
all other Environmental Claims, and (iii) any environmental or similar
condition on any, real property adjoining or in the vicinity, of the
property of the Borrower or its affiliates that could reasonably be
anticipated to cause such property or any part thereof to be subject to
any restrictions on the ownership, occupancy, transferability or use of
such property under any Environmental Laws.
C. Upon the written request of the Bank, the Borrower shall submit to the
Bank, at its sole cost and expense, at reasonable intervals, a report
providing an update of the status of any environmental, health or safety
compliance, hazard or liability issue identified in any notice required
pursuant to this Section.
D. At all times indemnify and hold harmless the Bank from and against any
and all liability arising out of any Environmental Claims.
6.21. NOTICE. Give the Bank prompt written notice of any and all (i) Events of
Default: (ii) litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings to which the
Borrower is a party and in which the claim or liability exceeds $100,000.00 or
which affects the Collateral: (iii) any change in the place of business of the
Borrower or the acquisition of more than one place of business by the Borrower;
(iv) any proposed or actual change in the name, identity or business nature of
the Borrower; (v) any change in the location of the Equipment or Inventory)" and
(vi) other matters which have resulted in, or might result in a material adverse
change in the Collateral or the financial condition or business operations of
the Borrower.
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SECTION VII
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
Any one or more of the following described events shall constitute an event of
default under this Agreement:
7.01. NON-PAYMENT. The Borrower shall fail to pay any Obligations within 10 days
of when due.
7.02. PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS. The Borrower shall fail in
any material respect to perform or observe any term, covenant or agreement
contained in this Agreement or in any document, instrument or agreement
evidencing or relating to any indebtedness of the Borrower (whether owed to the
Bank or third persons), and any such failure (exclusive of the payment of money
to the Bank under this Agreement or under any other document, instrument or
agreement, which failure shall constitute and be an immediate Event of Default
if not paid when due or when demanded to be due) shall continue for more than 30
days after written notice from the Bank to the Borrower of the existence and
character of such Event of Default.
7.03. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Any representation
or warranty made by the Borrower under or in connection with this Agreement or
any financial statement given by the Borrower or any Guarantor shall prove to
have been incorrect in any material respect when made or given or when deemed to
have been made or given.
7.04. INSOLVENCY. The Borrower or any Guarantor shall: (i) become insolvent or
be unable to pay its debts as they mature; (ii) make an assignment for the
benefit of creditors or to an agent authorized to liquidate any substantial
amount of its properties or assets; (iii) file a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy or seeking reorganization or to effect a plan or other arrangement
with creditors; (iv) file an answer admitting the material allegations of an
involuntary petition relating to bankruptcy or reorganization or join in any
such petition; (v) become or be adjudicated a bankrupt; (vi) apply for or
consent to the appointment of, or consent that an order be made, appointing any
receiver, custodian or trustee for itself or any of its properties, assets or
businesses; or (vii) any receiver, custodian or trustee shall have been
appointed for all or a substantial part of its properties, assets or businesses
and shall not be discharged within 30 days after the date of such appointment.
7.05. EXECUTION. Any writ of execution or attachment or any judgment lien shall
be issued against any property of the Borrower and shall not be discharged or
bonded against or released within 30 days after the issuance or attachment of
such writ or lien.
7.06. REVOCATION OR LIMITATION OF GUARANTY. Any Guaranty shall be revoked or
limited or its enforceability or validity shall be contested by any Guarantor,
by operation of law, legal proceeding or otherwise or any Guarantor who is a
natural person shall die.
7.07. SUSPENSION. The Borrower shall voluntarily suspend the transaction of
business or allow to be suspended, terminated, revoked or expired any permit,
license or approval of any governmental body necessary to conduct the Borrower's
business as now conducted.
7.08. CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP. There shall occur a sale, transfer, disposition or
encumbrance (whether voluntary or involuntary), or an agreement shall be entered
into to do so, with respect to more than 10% of the issued and outstanding
capital stock of the Borrower.
7.09. IMPAIRMENT OF COLLATERAL. There shall occur any injury or damage to all or
any part of the Collateral or all or any part of the Collateral shall be lost,
stolen or destroyed, which changes cause the Collateral, in the sole and
absolute judgement of the Bank, to become unacceptable as to character and
value.
SECTION VIII
REMEDIES ON DEFAULT
Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the Bank may, at its sole election,
without demand and upon only such notice as may be required by law:
8.01. ACCELERATION. Declare any or all of the Borrower's indebtedness owing to
the Bank, whether under this Agreement or under any other document, instrument
or agreement, immediately due and payable, whether or not otherwise due and
payable.
8.02. CEASE EXTENDING CREDIT. Cease extending credit to or for the account of
the Borrower under this Agreement or under any other agreement now existing or
hereafter entered into between the Borrower and the Bank.
8.03. TERMINATION. Terminate this Agreement as to any future obligation of the
Bank without affecting the Borrower's obligations to the Bank or the Bank's
rights and remedies under this Agreement or under any other document, instrument
or agreement.
8.04. SEGREGATE COLLECTIONS. Require the Borrower to segregate all collections
and proceeds of the Collateral so that they are capable of identification and to
deliver such collections and proceeds to the Bank, in kind, without commingling,
at such times and in such manner as required by the Bank.
8.05. RECORDS OF COLLATERAL. Require the Borrower to periodically deliver to the
Bank, records and schedules showing the status, condition and location of the
Collateral and such contracts or other matters which affect the Collateral. In
connection herewith, the Bank may conduct such audits or other examination of
such records, including, but not limited to, verification of balances owing by
any account debtor of the Borrower, as the Bank, in its sole and absolute
discretion, deems necessary.
8.06. NOTIFICATION OF ACCOUNT DEBTORS.
A. Notify any or all of the Borrower's Account Debtors, or any buyers or
transferees of the Collateral or other persons of the Bank's interest in
the Collateral and the proceeds thereof and instruct such person(s) to
thereafter make any payment due the Borrower directly to the Bank.
B. The Borrower hereby irrevocably and unconditionally appoints the Bank
as its attorney-in-fact to: (i) endorse the Borrower's name on any notes,
acceptances, checks, drafts, money orders or other evidence of payment
that may come into the Bank's possession; (ii) sign the Borrower's name on
any invoice or bill of lading relating to any of the Collateral; (iii)
notify post office authorities to change the address for delivery of mail
addressed to the Borrower to such address as the Bank may designate and
take possession of and open mail addressed to the Borrower and remove
therefrom, proceeds of and payments on the Collateral; and (iv) demand,
receive and endorse payment and give receipts, releases and satisfactions
for and sue for all money payable to the Borrower. All of the preceding
may be done either in the name of the Bank or in the name of the Borrower
with the same force and effect as the Borrower could have done had this
Agreement not been entered into.
C. Require the Borrower to indicate on the face of all invoices (or such
other documentation as may be specified by the Bank relating to the sale,
delivery or shipment of goods giving rise to the account) that the account
has been assigned to the Bank and that all payments are to be made
directly to the Bank at such address as the Bank may designate.
8.07. COMPROMISE. Grant extensions, compromise claims and settle any account for
less than the amount owing thereunder, all without notice to the Borrower or
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any obligor on or guarantor of the Obligations.
8.08. PROTECTION OF SECURITY INTEREST. Make such payments and do such acts as
the Bank. in its sole judgment, considers necessary and reasonable to protect
its security interest or lien in the Collateral. The Borrower hereby irrevocably
authorizes the Bank to pay. purchase, contest or compromise any encumbrance,
lien or claim which the Bank, in its sole judgment, deems to be prior or
superior to its security interest. Further, the Borrower hereby agrees to pay to
the Bank, upon demand therefor, all expenses and expenditures (including
attorneys fees) incurred in connection with the foregoing.
8.09. FORECLOSURE. Enforce any security interest or lien given or provided for
under this Agreement or under any security agreement, mortgage, deed of trust or
other document relating to the Collateral, in such manner and such order, as to
all or any part of the Collateral, as the Bank. in its sole judgment, deems to
be necessary, or appropriate and the Borrower hereby waives any and all rights,
obligations or defenses now or hereafter established by law relating to the
foregoing. In the enforcement of its security interest or lien, the Bank is
authorized to enter upon the premises where any Collateral is located and take
possession of the Collateral or any part thereof, together with the Borrower's
records pertaining thereto, or the Bank may require the Borrower to assemble the
Collateral and records pertaining thereto and make such Collateral and records
available to the Bank at a place designated by the Bank. The Bank may sell the
Collateral or any portions thereof, together with all additions, accessions and
accessories thereto, giving only such notices and following only such procedures
as are required by law. at either a public or private sale. or both, with or
without having the Collateral present at the time of sale, which sale shall be
on such terms and conditions and conducted in such manner as the Bank determines
in its sole judgment to be commercially reasonable. Any deficiency which exists
after the disposition or liquidation of the Collateral shall be a continuing
liability of any obligor on or any guarantor of the Obligations and shall be
immediately paid to the Bank.
8.10. APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS. All amounts received by the Bank as proceeds from
the disposition or liquidation of the Collateral shall be applied to the
Borrower's indebtedness to the Bank as follows: first, to the costs and expenses
of collection, enforcement, protection and preservation of the Bank's lien in
the Collateral, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, whether or
not suit is commenced by the Bank; next. to those costs and expenses incurred by
the Bank in protecting, preserving, enforcing, collecting, selling or disposing
of the Collateral: next, to the payment of accrued and unpaid interest on all of
the Obligations: next, to the payment of the outstanding principal balance of
the Obligations: and last, to the payment of any other indebtedness owed by the
Borrower to the Bank. Any excess Collateral or excess proceeds existing after
the disposition or liquidation of the Collateral will be returned or paid by the
Bank to the Borrower,
8.11. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF REMEDIES. Exercise one or more of the Bank's rights set
forth herein or seek such other rights or pursue such other remedies as may be
provided by law, in equity or in any other agreement now existing or hereafter
entered into between the Borrower and the Bank, or otherwise.
SECTION IX
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.01. DEFAULT INTEREST RATE. If an Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, the Bank. at its option, may require the Borrower to pay to the Bank
interest on any Indebtedness or amount payable under this Agreement at a rate
which is 3% in excess of the rate or rates otherwise then in effect under this
Agreement.
9.02. RELIANCE. Each warranty, representation, covenant and agreement contained
in this Agreement shall be conclusively presumed to have been relied upon by the
Bank regardless of any investigation made or information possessed by the Bank
and shall be cumulative and in addition to any other warranties,
representations. covenants or agreements which the Borrower shall now or
hereafter give. or cause to be given, to the Bank.
9.03. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
A. DISPUTES. It is understood and agreed that. upon the request of any
party to this Agreement. any dispute, claim or controversy of any kind.
whether in contract or in tort. statutory or common law. legal or
equitable, now existing or hereinafter arising between the parties in any
way arising out of. pertaining to or in connection with: (i) this
Agreement, or any related agreements, documents or instruments. (ii) all
past and present loans, credits, accounts, deposit accounts (whether
demand deposits or time deposits), safe deposit boxes, safekeeping
agreements, guarantees, letters of credit, goods or services, or other
transactions, contracts or agreements of any kind, (iii) any incidents,
omissions, acts. practices, or occurrences causing injury to any party
whereby another party or its agents, employees or representatives may be
liable, in whole or in part. or (iv) any aspect of the past or present
relationships of the parties, shall be resolved through a two-step dispute
resolution process administered by the Judicial Arbitration & Mediation
Services, Inc. ("JAMS") as follows
B. STEP I - MEDIATION. At the request of any party to the dispute, claim
or controversy, the matter shall be referred to the nearest office of JAMS
for mediation, which is an informal, non-binding conference or conferences
between the parties in which a retired judge or justice from the JAMS
panel will seek to guide the parties to a resolution of the case.
C. STEP II - ARBITRATION (CONTRACTS NOT SECURED BY REAL PROPERTY). Should
any dispute, claim or controversy remain unresolved at the conclusion of
the Step I Mediation Phase. then {subject to the restriction at the end of
this subparagraph) all such remaining matters shall be resolved by. final
and binding arbitration before a different judicial panelist, unless the
parties shall agree to have the mediator panelist act as arbitrator. The
hearing shall be conducted at a location determined by the arbitrator in
Los Angeles. California (or such other city) as may be agreed upon by the
parties) and shall be administered by and in accordance with the then
existing Rules of Practice and Procedure of JAMS and judgement upon any
award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any State or Federal
Court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator shall determine which is
the prevailing party and shall include in the award that party's
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. This subparagraph shall apply only
if. at the time of the submission of the matter to JAMS. the dispute or
issues involved do not arise out of any transaction which is secured by
real property collateral or, if so secured, all parties consent to such
submission.
As soon as practicable after selection of the arbitrator, the arbitrator,
or the arbitrator's designated representative, shall determine a
reasonable estimate of anticipated fees and costs of the arbitrator, and
render a statement to each party setting forth that party's pro-rata share
of said fees and costs. Thereafter, each party shall, within 10 days of
receipt of said statement, deposit said sum with the arbitrator. Failure
of any party to make such a deposit shall result in a forfeiture by the
non-depositing party of the right to prosecute or defend the claim which
is the subject of the arbitration, but shall not otherwise serve to abate,
stay or suspend the arbitration proceedings.
D. STEP II - TRIAL BY COURT REFERENCE (CONTRACTS SECURED BY REAL
PROPERTY). If the dispute, claim or controversy is not one required or
agreed to be submitted to arbitration, as provided in the above
subparagraph, and has not been resolved by Step I mediation, then any
remaining dispute, claim or controversy shall be submitted for
determination by a trial on Order of Reference conducted by a retired
judge or justice from the panel of JAMS appointed pursuant to the
provisions of Section 638(1) of the California Code of Civil Procedure. or
any amendment, addition or successor section thereto, to hear the case and
report a statement of decision thereon. The parties intend this general
reference agreement to be specifically enforceable in accordance with said
section. If the parties are unable to agree upon a member of the JAMS
panel to act as referee, then one shall be appointed by the Presiding
Judge of the county wherein the hearing is to be held. The parties shall
pay in advance, to the referee, the estimated reasonable fees and costs of
the reference, as may be specified in advance by the referee. The parties
shall initially share equally, by paying their proportionate amount of the
estimated fees and costs of the reference. Failure of any party to make
such a fee deposit shall result in a forfeiture by the non-depositing
party of the right to prosecute or defend any cause of action which is the
subject of the reference, but shall not otherwise serve to abate, stay or
suspend the reference proceeding.
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E. PROVISIONAL REMEDIES, SELF HELP AND FORECLOSURE. No provision of, or
the exercise of any rights under any portion of this Dispute Resolution
provision, shall limit the right of any party to exercise self help
remedies such as set off, foreclosure against any real or personal
property collateral, or the obtaining of provisional or ancillary,
remedies, such as injunctive relief or the appointment of a receiver, from
any court having jurisdiction before, during or after the pendency of any
arbitration. At the Bank's option, foreclosure under a deed of trust or
mortgage may be accomplished either by exercise of power of sale under the
deed of trust or mortgage, or by judicial foreclosure. The institution and
maintenance of an action for provisional remedies, pursuit of provisional
or ancillary, remedies or exercise of self help remedies shall not
constitute a waiver of the right of any party to submit the controversy or
claim to arbitration.
9.04. WAIVER OF JURY. The Borrower and the Bank hereby expressly and voluntarily
waive any and all rights, whether arising under the California constitution, any
rules of the California Code of Civil Procedure, common law or otherwise, to
demand a trial by jury in any action, matter, claim or cause of action
whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to this Agreement or any other
agreement, document or transaction contemplated hereby.
9.05. RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES. In the event the Bank and the Borrower negotiate
for, or enter into, any restructuring, modification or refinancing of the
Indebtedness under this Agreement for the purposes of remedying an Event of
Default, the Bank, may require the Borrower to reimburse all of the Bank's costs
and expenses incurred in connection therewith, including, but not limited to
reasonable attorneys' fees and the costs of any audit or appraisals required by
the Bank to be performed in connection with such restructuring, modification or
refinancing.
9.06. ATTORNEYS' FEES. In the event of any suit, mediation, arbitration or other
action in relation to this Agreement or any document, instrument or agreement
executed with respect to, evidencing or securing the indebtedness hereunder, the
prevailing party, in addition to all other sums to which it may be entitled,
shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees.
9.07. NOTICES. All notices, payments, requests, information and demands which
either party hereto may desire, or may be required to give or make to the other
party shall be given or made to such party by hand delivery or through deposit
in the United States mail, postage prepaid, or by Western Union telegram,
addressed to the address set forth below such party's signature to this
Agreement or to such other address as may be specified from time to time in
writing by either party to the other.
9.08. WAIVER. Neither the failure nor delay by the Bank in exercising any right
hereunder or under any document, instrument or agreement mentioned herein shall
operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any
right hereunder or under any document, instrument or agreement mentioned herein
preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right:
nor shall any waiver of any right or default hereunder or under any other
document, instrument or agreement mentioned herein constitute a waiver of any
other right or default or constitute a waiver of any other default of the same
or any other term or provision.
9.09. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. To the extent that any of the terms or provisions
contained in this Agreement are inconsistent with those contained in any other
document, instrument or agreement executed pursuant hereto, the terms and
provisions contained herein shall control. Otherwise, such provisions shall be
considered cumulative.
9.10. BINDING EFFECT; ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of the Borrower and the Bank and their respective successors and
assigns, except that the Borrower shall not have the right to assign its rights
hereunder or any interest herein without the Bank's prior written consent. The
Bank may sell, assign or grant participations in all or any portion of its
rights and benefits hereunder. The Borrower agrees that, in connection with any
such sale, grant or assignment, the Bank may deliver to the prospective buyer,
participant or assignee financial statements and other relevant information
relating to the Borrower and any guarantor.
9.11. JURISDICTION. This Agreement, any notes issued hereunder, the rights of
the parties hereunder to and concerning the Collateral, and any documents,
instruments or agreements mentioned or referred to herein shall be governed by
and construed according to the laws of the State of California, to the
jurisdiction of whose courts the parties hereby submit.
9.12. HEADINGS, The headings set forth herein are solely for the purpose of
identification and have no legal significance.
9.13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and all documents, instruments and
agreements mentioned herein constitute the entire and complete understanding of
the parties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereunder. All
previous conversations, memoranda and writings between the parties or pertaining
to the transactions contemplated hereunder that are not incorporated or
referenced in this Agreement or in such documents, instruments and agreements
are superseded hereby.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto as of
the date first hereinabove written.
BANK: BORROWER:
SANWA BANK CALIFORNIA ATG INC.
By: /s/ John Narawong By: /s/ Doreen Chiu
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JOHN NORAWONG, AUTHORIZED OFFICER DOREEN CHIU, PRESIDENT
ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
Oakland Main Office 47375 Fremont Boulevard
2127 Broadway Fremont, CA 94538
Oakland, CA 94612
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CONTINUING GUARANTY
For value received and in consideration of the extension of credit by SANWA BANK
CALIFORNIA (the "Bank") to ATG INC. (the "Debtor") or the benefits to the
undersigned derived therefrom, the undersigned (the "Guarantor"), guarantees and
promises to pay to the Bank any and all Indebtedness (as defined below) and
agrees as follows
1. INDEBTEDNESS. The term "Indebtedness" is used herein in its most
comprehensive sense and includes any and all advances, debts, obligations,
guaranties and liabilities of the Debtor heretofore, now, or hereafter made,
incurred or created, whether voluntary or involuntary and however arising,
whether direct or acquired by the Bank by assignment or succession, whether due
or not due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, determined or
undetermined, and whether the Debtor may be liable individually or jointly with
others, or whether recovery upon any Indebtedness may be or hereafter becomes
barred by any statute of limitations or whether any Indebtedness may be or
hereafter becomes otherwise unenforceable.
2. GUARANTY. The Guarantor unconditionally agrees to pay to the Bank or its
order, on demand, an amount equal to the amount of the Indebtedness or otherwise
perform any obligation of the Debtor undertaken pursuant to any Indebtedness. In
addition to any maximum principal liability, hereunder, the Guarantor agrees to
(i) bear the expenses enumerated hereunder in the paragraph herein entitled
"Attorneys' Fees" and (ii) pay interest on the Indebtedness at the rate(s)
applicable thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Bank may allow the
Indebtedness to exceed the Guarantor's liability hereunder. Any payment by the
Guarantor shall not reduce the maximum principal obligation of the Guarantor
hereunder unless written notice to that effect is actually received by the Bank
at or prior to the time of such payment. Any payment by the Debtor or any other
person shall not reduce the Guarantor's maximum principal liability hereunder.
3. RIGHT TO AMEND OR MODIFY INDEBTEDNESS. The Guarantor authorizes the Bank, at
its sole discretion, with or without notice and without affecting the
Guarantor's liability, hereunder, from time to time to: (i) change the time or
manner of payment of any Indebtedness by renewal, extension, modification.
acceleration or otherwise; (ii) alter or change any provision of any
Indebtedness including, but not limited to, the rate of interest thereon, and
any document, instrument or agreement (other than this Guaranty) evidencing,
guaranteeing, securing or related to any Indebtedness; (iii) release, discharge,
exonerate, substitute or add one or more parties liable on any Indebtedness or
one or more endorsers, cosigners or guarantors for any Indebtedness: (iv) obtain
collateral for the payment of any Indebtedness or any guaranty thereof; (v)
release existing or after-acquired collateral on such terms as the Bank. in its
sole discretion, shall determine; (vi) apply any sums received from the Debtor,
any endorser, cosigner, other guarantor or other person liable on any
Indebtedness or from the sale or collection of collateral or its proceeds to any
indebtedness whatsoever owed or to be owed to the Bank by the Debtor in any
order or amount and regardless of whether or not such indebtedness is guaranteed
hereby, is secured by collateral or is due and payable; and (vii) apply to any
Indebtedness. in any order or amount, regardless of whether such Indebtedness is
secured by collateral or is due and payable, any sums received from the
Guarantor or from the sale of collateral in which the Guarantor has granted the
Bank a security interest.
4. WAIVERS. The Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably acknowledges
and agrees to the matters set forth below
A. DEFICIENCY. In the event that any Indebtedness is now or hereafter
secured by a deed of trust, the Guarantor waives any defense and all
rights and benefits of those laws purporting to state that no deficiency
judgment may be recovered on certain real property purchase money
obligations (as presently contained in Section 580b of the California Code
of Civil Procedure and as it may be amended or superseded in the future)
and those laws purporting to state that no deficiency judgment may be
recovered after a trustee's sale under a deed of trust (as presently
contained in Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure and as
it may be amended or superseded in the future). THE GUARANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT A FORECLOSURE BY A TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER A DEED OF TRUST MAY RESULT IN
THE DESTRUCTION OF THE GUARANTOR'S SUBROGATION RIGHTS THAT MAY OTHERWISE
EXIST AND THAT A DESTRUCTION OF THOSE RIGHTS MAY CREATE A DEFENSE TO A
DEFICIENCY JUDGEMENT. THE GUARANTOR HEREBY SPECIFICALLY WAIVES ANY SUCH
DEFENSE.
B. ELECTION OF REMEDIES. The Guarantor waives any defense based upon the
Guarantor's loss of a right against the Debtor arising from the Bank's
election of a remedy on any Indebtedness under bankruptcy or other debtor
relief laws or under any other laws, including, but not limited to, those
purporting to reduce the Bank's right against the Guarantor in proportion
to the principal obligation of any Indebtedness (as presently contained in
Section 2809 of the California Civil Code and as it may be amended or
superseded in the future).
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Guarantor waives all
rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by the Bank,
even though that election of remedies, such as a nonjudicial foreclosure
with respect to security, for a guaranteed obligation, has destroyed the
Guarantor's rights of subrogation and reimbursement against the Debtor by
operation of Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure or
otherwise.
C. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. The Guarantor waives the benefit of the statute
of limitations affecting the Guarantor's liability, hereunder or the
enforcement hereof.
D. ACTION AGAINST THE DEBTOR AND COLLATERAL (AND OTHER REMEDIES). The
Guarantor waives all right to require the Bank to: (i) proceed against the
Debtor, any endorser, cosigner, other guarantor or other person liable on
any Indebtedness; (ii) join the Debtor or any endorser, cosigner, other
guarantor or other person liable on any Indebtedness in any action or
actions that may be brought and prosecuted by the Bank solely and
separately against the Guarantor on any Indebtedness; (iii) proceed
against any item or items of collateral securing any Indebtedness or any
guaranty thereof; or (iv) pursue or refrain from pursuing any other remedy
whatsoever in the Bank's power.
E. DEBTOR'S DEFENSES. The Guarantor waives any defense arising by reason
of any disability, or other defense of the Debtor, the Debtor's successor
or any endorser, cosigner, other guarantor or other person liable on any
Indebtedness. Until all Indebtedness has been paid in full. even though it
may be in excess of the liability, incurred hereby, the Guarantor shall
not have any right of subrogation and the Guarantor waives any benefit of
and right to participate in any collateral now or hereafter held by the
Bank. The Guarantor waives all presentments, demands for performance,
notices of nonperformance, protests, notices of protest, notices of
dishonor, notices of sale of any collateral securing any Indebtedness or
any guaranty thereof, and notice of the existence, creation or incurring
of new or additional Indebtedness.
F. DEBTOR'S FINANCIAL CONDITION. The Guarantor hereby recognizes,
acknowledges and agrees that advances may be made in the future from time
to time with respect to any Indebtedness without authorization from or
notice to the Guarantor even though the financial condition of the Debtor.
any endorser, cosigner, other guarantor or other person liable on any
Indebtedness may have deteriorated since the date of this Guaranty. The
Guarantor waives all right to require the Bank to disclose any information
with respect to (i) any Indebtedness now existing or hereafter incurred
(ii) the present or future financial condition, credit or character of the
Debtor, any endorser, cosigner, other guarantor or other person liable on
any Indebtedness; (iii) any present or future
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collateral securing any Indebtedness or any guaranty thereof; or (iv) any
present or future action or inaction on the part of the Bank. the Debtor
or any , endorser, cosigner, other guarantor or other person liable on any
Indebtedness. The Guarantor hereby assumes the responsibility for being
informed of the financial condition, credit and character of the Debtor
and of all circumstances bearing Upon the risk of non-payment of any
Indebtedness which diligent inquiry would reveal.
5. RIGHT OF SET-OFF; GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. In addition to all liens upon
and rights of set-off against any monies, securities or other property of the
Guarantor given to the Bank by law, the Bank shall have a security interest in
and a right to set off against all monies, securities and other property of the
Guarantor now or hereafter in the possession of or on deposit with the Bank, the
Bank's agents or any one or more of them, whether held in general or special
account or deposit or for safekeeping or otherwise; and each such security
interest and right of set-off may be exercised without demand upon or notice to
the Guarantor. No action or inaction by the Bank with respect to any security
interest or right of set-off shall be deemed a waiver thereof and every right of
set-off and security interest shall continue in full force and effect until
specifically released by the Bank in writing. The security interest created
hereby shall secure all of the Guarantor's obligations under this Guaranty.
6. RIGHT OF FORECLOSURE. The Bank may foreclose, either by judicial foreclosure
or by exercise of power of sale, any deed of trust securing any Indebtedness
even though such foreclosure may destroy or diminish the Guarantor's rights
against the Debtor. The Guarantor shall be liable to the Bank for any part of
any Indebtedness remaining unpaid after any such foreclosure whether or not
such foreclosure was for fair market value.
7. SUBORDINATION. Any indebtedness of the Debtor or any endorser, cosigner,
other guarantor or other person liable on any Indebtedness now or hereafter owed
to the Guarantor is hereby subordinated to the Indebtedness. Such indebtedness
owed to the Guarantor shall, if the Bank so requests, be collected, enforced and
received by the Guarantor as trustee for the Bank and be paid over to the Bank
on account of the Indebtedness but without reducing or affecting in any manner
the liability of the Guarantor set forth herein. Should the Guarantor fail to
collect the proceeds of any such indebtedness owed to it and pay the proceeds to
the Bank, the Bank, as the Guarantor's attorney-in-fact, may do such acts and
sign such documents in the Guarantor's name as the Bank considers necessary to
effect such collection.
8. INVALID, FRAUDULENT OR PREFERENTIAL PAYMENTS. The Guarantor agrees that, to
the extent the Debtor or any endorser, cosigner, other guarantor or other person
liable on any Indebtedness makes a payment or payments to, or is credited for
any payment or payments made for or on behalf of the Debtor to the Bank, which
payment or payments, or any part thereof, is subsequently invalidated,
determined to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required to be repaid
to any trustee, receiver, assignee or any other party whether under any
bankruptcy, state or federal law or under any common law or equitable cause or
otherwise, then. to the extent thereof, the obligation or part thereof intended
to be satisfied thereby shall be revived, reinstated and continued in full force
and effect as if such payment or payments had not originally been made or
credited.
9. JOINT AND SEVERAL OBLIGATIONS; INDEPENDENT OBLIGATIONS. If more than one
Guarantor signs this Guaranty, the obligations hereunder are joint and several.
The Guarantor's obligations hereunder are independent of the obligations of the
Debtor or any endorser, cosigner, other guarantor or other person liable on any
Indebtedness and a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted
against the Guarantor on any Indebtedness.
10. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT. Receipt of a true copy of this Guaranty is
hereby acknowledged by the Guarantor. The Guarantor understands and agrees that
this Guaranty shall not constitute a commitment of any nature whatsoever by the
Bank to renew or hereafter extend credit to the Debtor. The Guarantor agrees
that this Guaranty shall be effective with or without notice from the Bank of
the Bank's acceptance hereof.
11. CONTINUING GUARANTY. This Guaranty is a continuing guaranty. Revocation
shall be effective only upon written notice personally received by an officer of
the Bank at the originating office indicated below or actually received at the
originating office by United States mail postage prepaid. Notice shall be
effective at any office of the Bank should the originating office no longer be
in existence. Revocation shall be effective at the close of the Bank's business
day when such notice is actually received. Any revocation shall be effective
only as to the revoking party, and shall not affect that party's obligation with
respect to any Indebtedness existing before such revocation is effective.
12. NON-RELIANCE. In executing this Guaranty, the undersigned is not relying,
and has not relied, upon any statement or representation made by the Bank, or
any employee, agent or representative of the Bank, with respect to the status,
financial condition or other matters related to the Debtor or the relationship
between the Debtor and the Bank.
13. MULTIPLE GUARANTIES. If the Guarantor has executed or does execute more than
one guaranty of any indebtedness of the Debtor to the Bank, the limits of
liability thereunder and hereunder shall be cumulative.
14. SEVERABILITY. Should any one or more provisions of this Guaranty be
determined to be illegal or unenforceable, all other provisions shall remain
effective.
15. CORPORATE OR PARTNERSHIP AUTHORITY. If the Debtor is a corporation or
partnership, the Bank need not inquire into the power of the Debtor or the
authority of its officers, directors, partners or agents acting or purporting to
act in its behalf and any credit granted in reliance upon the purported exercise
of such power or authority is guarantied hereunder.
16. SEPARATE PROPERTY. Any married person who signs this Guaranty expressly
agrees that recourse may be had against such person's separate property, for all
obligations hereunder.
17. COLLATERAL. This Continuing Guaranty is secured by a Security Agreement
dated as of December 1, 1998 between the Guarantor and the Bank on behalf of the
Debtor.
18. ASSIGNMENT, The Bank may, with or without notice, assign this Guaranty in
whole or in part. This Guaranty shall inure to the benefit of the Bank, its
successors and assigns, and shall bind the Guarantor and the Guarantor's heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
19. WAIVER OF JURY. The Guarantor and the Bank hereby expressly and voluntarily
waive any and all rights, whether arising under the California constitution, any
rules of the California Code of Civil Procedure, common law or otherwise, to
demand a trial by jury in any action, matter, claim or cause of action
whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to this Guaranty or any other
agreement, document or transaction contemplated hereby.
20. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
A. DISPUTES. It is understood and agreed that. upon the request of any
party to this Guaranty, any dispute, claim or controversy of any kind,
whether in contract or in tort; statutory or common law, legal or
equitable, now existing or hereinafter arising between the parties in any
way arising out of, pertaining to or in connection with: (i) this
Guaranty, or any related agreements, documents or instruments, (ii) all
past and present loans, credits, accounts, deposit accounts (whether
demand deposits or time deposits), safe deposit boxes, safekeeping
agreements, guarantees, letters of credit, goods or services, or other
transactions, contracts or agreements of any kind, (iii) any incidents,
omissions, acts, practices, or occurrences causing injury to any party
whereby another party or its agents, employees or representatives may be
liable, in whole or in part, or (iv) any aspect of the past or present
relationships of the parties, shall be resolved through a two-step dispute
resolution process administered by the Judicial Arbitration & Mediation
Services, Inc. ("JAMS") as follows:
B. STEP I - MEDIATION. At the request of any party, to the dispute, claim
or controversy, the matter shall be referred to the nearest office of JAMS
for mediation, which is an informal, non-binding conference or conferences
between the parties in which a retired judge or justice from the JAMS
panel will seek
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to guide the parties to a resolution of the case.
C. STEP II - ARBITRATION (CONTRACTS NOT SECURED BY REAL PROPERTY). Should
any dispute, claim or controversy remain unresolved at the conclusion of
the Step I Mediation Phase, then (subject to the restriction at the end of
this subparagraph) all such remaining matters shall be resolved by final
and binding arbitration before a different judicial panelist, unless the
parties shall agree to have the mediator panelist act as arbitrator. The
hearing shall be conducted at a location determined by the arbitrator in
Los Angeles, California (or such other city as may be agreed upon by the
parties) and shall be administered by and in accordance with the then
existing Rules of Practice and Procedure of JAMS and judgement upon any
award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any State or Federal
Court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator shall determine which is
the prevailing party and shall include in the award that party's reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs. This subparagraph shall apply only if, at the
time of the submission of the matter to JAMS, the dispute or issues
involved do not arise out of any transaction which is secured by real
property collateral or, if so secured, all parties consent to such
submission.
As soon as practicable after selection of the arbitrator, the arbitrator,
or the arbitrator's designated representative, shall determine a reasonable
estimate of anticipated fees and costs of the arbitrator, and render a
statement to each party, setting forth that party's pro-rata share of said
fees and costs. Thereafter, each party shall, within 10 days of receipt of
said statement, deposit said sum with the arbitrator. Failure of any party
to make such a deposit shall result in a forfeiture by the non-depositing
party of the right to prosecute or defend the claim which is the subject of
the arbitration, but shall not otherwise serve to abate, stay or suspend
the arbitration proceedings.
D. STEP II - TRIAL BY COURT REFERENCE (CONTRACTS SECURED BY REAL PROPERTY).
If the dispute, claim or controversy is not one required or agreed to be
submitted to arbitration, as provided in the above subparagraph, and has
not been resolved by Step I mediation, then any remaining dispute, claim or
controversy shall be submitted for determination by a trial on Order of
Reference conducted by a retired judge or justice from the panel of JAMS
appointed pursuant to the provisions of Section 638(1) of the California
Code of Civil Procedure, or any amendment, addition or successor section
thereto, to hear the case and report a statement of decision thereon. The
parties intend this general reference agreement to be specifically
enforceable in accordance with said section. If the parties are unable to
agree upon a member of the JAMS panel to act as referee, then one shall be
appointed by the Presiding Judge of the county wherein the hearing is to be
held. The parties shall pay in advance, to the referee, the estimated
reasonable fees and costs of the reference, as may be specified in advance
by the referee. The parties shall initially share equally, by paying their
proportionate amount of the estimated fees and costs of the reference.
Failure of any party to make such a fee deposit shall result in a
forfeiture by the non-depositing party of the right to prosecute or defend
any cause of action which is the subject of the reference, but shall not
otherwise serve to abate, stay or suspend the reference proceeding.
E. PROVISIONAL REMEDIES, SELF HELP AND FORECLOSURE. No provision of, or the
exercise of any rights under any portion of this Dispute Resolution
provision, shall limit the right of any party, to exercise self help
remedies such as set off, foreclosure against any real or personal
property, collateral, or the obtaining of provisional or ancillary
remedies, such as injunctive relief or the appointment of a receiver, from
any court having jurisdiction before, during or after the pendency of any
arbitration. At the Bank's option, foreclosure under a deed of trust or
mortgage may be accomplished either by exercise of power of sale under the
deed of trust or mortgage, or by judicial foreclosure. The institution and
maintenance of an action for provisional remedies, pursuit of provisional
or ancillary remedies or exercise of self help remedies shall not
constitute a waiver of the right of any party to submit the controversy or
claim to arbitration.
21. ATTORNEYS' FEES. Whether or not any suit, action, arbitration or other
dispute resolution proceeding is instituted, the Guarantor agrees to pay
reasonable attorneys' fees and all other costs and expenses which may be
incurred in the collection of any Indebtedness, in the protection or
preservation of, or realization on. any collateral securing any Indebtedness and
in the enforcement by the Bank of this Guaranty.
22. GOVERNING LAW, This Guaranty, shall be governed by and construed according
to the laws of the State of California and the Guarantor hereby submits to the
jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California.
23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Guaranty and all documents, instruments and
agreements mentioned herein constitute the entire and complete understanding of
the parties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereunder. All
previous conversations, memoranda and writings between the parties pertaining to
the transactions contemplated hereunder not incorporated or referenced in this
Guaranty, or in such documents, instruments and agreements are superseded
hereby.
24. HEADINGS. The headings used herein are solely for the purpose of
identification and have no legal significance.
25. ADDRESS OF THE BANK. The Bank's originating office under this Guaranty is:
Oakland Main Office, 2127 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612.
26. MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL LIABILITY. THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL LIABILITY UNDER THIS
GUARANTY IS the amount of $20.000,000.00, plus interest at the rate(s)
applicable to any Indebtedness as set forth in the paragraph herein entitled
"Guaranty" and the expenses enumerated in the paragraph herein entitled
"Attorneys' Fees".
This Guaranty is made as of December 1, 1998, which shall be the date of this
Guaranty.
Executed by the undersigned Guarantor as of the date set forth above.
GUARANTOR:
ATG RICHLAND CORPORATION
By: /s/ Doreen Chiu
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DOREEN CHIU, PRESIDENT
ADDRESS
2025 Battelle Boulevard
Richland, WA 99352
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RIDER TO TERM LOAN AGREEMENT
This Rider shall be deemed to be subject to the terms of that certain Term
Loan Agreement dated as of December 1, 1998 by and between Bank and Borrower, as
it may be amended from time to time, and any and all addenda and riders thereto
(collectively the "Agreement"). Unless otherwise defined herein, all terms used
in this Rider shall have the same meanings as in the Agreement. To the extent
that any of the terms or provisions of this Rider conflict with those contained
in the Agreement. the terms and provisions contained herein shall control.
In addition to the covenants contained in Section 6 of the Agreement.
Borrower shall perform all acts reasonably necessary to ensure that Borrower
becomes Year 2000 Compliant in a timely manner. Such acts shall include
performing a review and assessment of all of Borrower's systems and adopting a
plan with a budget for the remediation and testing of such systems. For the
purposes hereof. "Year 2000 Compliant" shall mean that all software, hardware,
firmware, equipment, goods or systems, utilized by and material to the business
operations or financial condition of the Borrower's, will properly perform date
sensitive functions before, during and after the Year 2000. Borrower shall use
its best efforts to remain informed as to whether its major customers, suppliers
and vendors are Year 2000 Compliant. Borrower shall, upon the Bank's request,
provide Bank with such certifications or other evidence of Borrower's compliance
with the terms hereof as Bank may from time to time require.
Except as specifically provided in this Rider, all other terms, conditions
and covenants contained in the Agreement shall remain unchanged and shall
continue in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Rider has been executed by the parties hereto as
of the date first hereinabove written.
BANK: BORROWER:
SANWA BANK CALIFORNIA ATG INC.
By: /s/ John Norawong By: /s/ Doreen Chiu
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John Norawong, Authorized Officer Doreen Chiu, President
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[LOGO OF SANWA BANK CALIFORNIA]
SECURITY AGREEMENT
This Security Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 1st day of
December, 1998 by and between SANWA BANK CALIFORNIA (the "Bank") and ATG
RICHLAND CORPORATION (the "Grantor").
1. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. The Grantor hereby grants to the Bank a security
interest in and to all of the following property (hereinafter collectively
referred to as the "Collateral"):
A. EQUIPMENT. All goods and equipment ("Equipment") now owned or hereafter
acquired by the Grantor or in which the Grantor now has or may hereafter
acquire any interest including, but not limited to, all machinery,
furniture, furnishings, fixtures, tools, supplies and motor vehicles of
every kind and description and all additions, accessions, improvements,
replacements and substitutions thereto and thereof.
B. INVENTORY. All inventory ("Inventory") now owned or hereafter acquired
by the Grantor including, but not limited to, all raw materials, work in
process, finished goods, merchandise, parts and supplies of every kind and
description, including inventory temporarily out of the Grantor's custody
or possession, together with all returns on accounts.
C. ACCOUNTS AND CONTRACT RIGHTS. All accounts and contract rights now owned
or hereafter created or acquired by the Grantor, including but not limited
to, all receivables and all rights and benefits due to the Grantor under
any contract or agreement.
D. GENERAL INTANGIBLES. All general intangibles now owned or hereafter
created or acquired by the Grantor, including but not limited to,
goodwill,trademarks, trade styles, trade names, patents, patent
applications, software, customer lists and business records.
E. CHATTEL PAPER AND DOCUMENTS. All documents, instruments and chattel
paper now owned or hereafter acquired by the Grantor.
F. MONIES AND OTHER PROPERTY IN POSSESSION. All monies, and property, of
the Grantor now or hereafter in the possession of the Bank or the Bank's
agents, or any one of them, including, but not limited to, all deposit
accounts, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, indentures, warrants,
options and other negotiable and non-negotiable securities and instruments,
together with all stock rights, rights to subscribe, liquidating dividends,
cash dividends, payments, dividends paid in stock, new securities or other
property to which the Grantor may become entitled to receive on account of
such property.
The Bank's security interest in the Collateral shall be a continuing lien and
shall include all proceeds and products of the Collateral including but not
limited to, the proceeds of any insurance thereon.
2. THE INDEBTEDNESS. The Collateral secures payment of all obligations and
indebtedness pursuant to that certain Guaranty, in favor of the Bank dated
December 1, 1998, executed by ATG Richland Corporation and with a maximum
principal liability, of $20.000.000.00 plus interest, fees, attorneys' fees and
other costs and expenses related to the indebtedness guarantied. The
indebtedness and obligations secured hereby (hereinafter referred to as the
"Indebtedness") shall include any and all modifications, extensions and renewals
of such obligations or indebtedness and performance of all the terms, covenants
and agreements contained in this Security Agreement and in any other document,
instrument or agreement evidencing or related to the Indebtedness or the
Collateral.
The Indebtedness secured hereby shall not include any indebtedness incurred for
personal, family or household purposes except to the extent any disclosure
required under any consumer protection law (including but not limited to the
Truth in Lending Act) or any regulation thereto, as now existing or hereafter
amended, is or has been given.
3. GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The Grantor hereby makes the
following representations and warranties to the Bank, which representations and
warranties are continuing:
A. STATUS. The Grantor is a corporation duly organized and validly existing
under the laws of the State of Washington and is properly licensed,
qualified to do business and in good standing in, and, where necessary to
maintain the Grantor's rights and privileges, has complied with the
fictitious name statute of every jurisdiction in which the Grantor is doing
business.
B. AUTHORITY. The execution, delivery and performance by the Grantor of
this Security Agreement and any instrument, document or agreement required
hereunder have been duly authorized and do not and will not: (i) violate
any provision of any law, rule, regulation, writ. judgment or injunction
presently in effect affecting the Grantor; (ii) require any consent or
approval of the stockholders or violate any provision of the articles of
incorporation or by-laws of the Grantor; or (iii) result in a breach of or
constitute a default under any material agreement to which the Grantor is a
party, or by which the Grantor's properties may be bound or affected.
C. LEGAL EFFECT. This Security Agreement constitutes, and any document,
instrument or agreement required hereunder when delivered will constitute,
legal, valid and binding obligations of the Grantor enforceable against the
Grantor in accordance with their respective terms.
D. FICTITIOUS TRADE STYLES. The Grantor currently uses no fictitious trade
styles in connection with its business operations. The Grantor shall notify
the Bank within thirty (30) days of the use of any fictitious trade style
at any future date, indicating the trade style and state(s) of its use.
E. TITLE TO COLLATERAL; PERMITTED LIENS. The Grantor has good and
marketable title to the Collateral and the same is not now and shall not
become subject to any security interest, encumbrance, lien or claim of any
third person other than (i) liens and security interests securing the
Indebtedness or other indebtedness owed to the Bank; (ii) liens for taxes,
assessments or similar charges either not yet due or being contested in
good faith; (iii) liens of mechanics, materialmen, warehousemen, 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 Grantor in the ordinary course of business to secure indebtedness
outstanding on the date hereof or permitted to be incurred hereunder; (v)
liens and security interests which, as of the date hereof, have been
disclosed to and approved by the Bank in 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
Grantor's assets (collectively, the "Permitted Liens").
F. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. All financial statements, information and other
data now or hereafter submitted to the Bank by the Grantor in connection
with the transaction with respect to which this Security Agreement is
entered into are true, accurate and correct and have been or will be
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
consistently applied. Since the most recent submission of any such
financial statement, information or other data to the Bank, the Grantor
represents and warrants that no material adverse change in the financial
condition or operations as disclosed therein or thereby has
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occurred which has not been fully disclosed to the Bank in writing.
G. LITIGATION, Except as have been disclosed to the Bank in writing, there
are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the
Grantor. threatened against or affecting the Grantor or the Grantor's
properties before any court or administrative agency which, if determined
adversely to the Grantor, would have a material adverse effect on the
Grantor's financial condition, operations or the Collateral.
H. TAXES. The Grantor has filed all tax returns required to be filed and
paid all taxes shown thereon to be due, including interest and penalties,
other than taxes which are currently payable without penalty or interest or
those which are being duly contested in good faith.
4. GRANTOR'S COVENANTS, The Grantor covenants and agrees that, unless the Bank
otherwise consents in writing, the Grantor shall at all times:
A. MAINTENANCE OF INSURANCE. Keep and maintain the Collateral insured for
not less than its full replacement value against all risks of loss and
damage and maintain such other insurance as is usually carried by companies
engaged in similar businesses and owning similar properties in the same
general areas in which the Grantor operates and maintain such other
insurance and coverages as may be required by the Bank. All such insurance
shall be in form and amount and with companies satisfactory to the Bank.
With respect to insurance covering the Collateral, such insurance shall
name the Bank as loss payee pursuant to a loss payable endorsement
satisfactory to the Bank and shall not be altered or canceled except upon
10 days prior written notice to the Bank. Upon the Bank's request, the
Grantor shall furnish the Bank with the original policy or binder of all
such insurance.
B. MAINTENANCE OF COLLATERAL. Except for Permitted Liens, keep and maintain
the Collateral free and clear of all levies, liens, encumbrances and other
security interests (including, but not limited to, any lien of attachment,
judgment or execution) and defend the Collateral against any such levy,
lien. encumbrance or security, interest; comply with all laws, statutes and
regulations pertaining to the Collateral, its use and operation; execute,
file and record such statements, notices and agreements, take such actions
and obtain such certificates and other documents necessary to perfect,
evidence and continue the Bank's security interest in the Collateral and
the priority thereof; maintain accurate and complete records of the
Collateral and properly care for, house, store and maintain the Collateral
in good condition, free of misuse, abuse and deterioration, other than
normal wear and tear.
C. LOCATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT.
(i) LOCATION, The Equipment shall at all times be in the Grantor's
physical possession, shall not be held for sale or lease and shall be
kept only at the following location(s): 2025 Battelle Boulevard,
Richland, WA 99352. The Grantor shall not secrete, abandon or remove,
or permit the removal of, the Equipment, or any part thereof, from the
location(s) shown above or remove or permit to be removed any
accessories now or hereafter placed upon the Equipment.
(ii) EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES. Upon the Bank's demand, the Grantor shall
immediately provide the Bank with a complete and accurate description
of the Equipment including, as applicable, the make, model,
identification number and serial number of each item of Equipment. In
addition, the Grantor shall immediately notify the Bank of the
acquisition of any new or additional Equipment or the replacement of
any existing Equipment and shall supply the Bank with a complete
description of any such additional or replacement Equipment.
(iii) MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT. The Grantor shall, at the Grantor's
sole cost and expense, keep and maintain the Equipment in a good state
of repair and shall not destroy, misuse, abuse, illegally use or be
negligent in the care of the Equipment or any part thereof. The
Grantor shall not remove. destroy, obliterate, change, cover, paint,
deface or alter the name plates, serial numbers, labels or other
distinguishing numbers or identification marks placed upon the
Equipment or any part thereof by or on behalf of the manufacturer, any
dealer or rebuilder thereof, or the Bank. The Grantor shall not be
released from any liability to the Bank hereunder because of any
injury, to or loss or destruction of the Equipment. The Grantor shall
allow the Bank and its representatives free access to and the right
to-inspect the Equipment at all times and shall comply with the terms
and conditions of any leases covering the real property on which the
Equipment is located and any orders, ordinances, laws, regulations or
rules of any federal, state or municipal agency or authority having
jurisdiction of such real property or the conduct of business of the
persons having control or possession of the Equipment.
(iv) FIXTURES, The Equipment is not now and shall not at any time
hereafter be so affixed to the real property, on which it is located
as to become a fixture or a part thereof. The Equipment is now and
shall at all times hereafter be and remain personal property, of the
Grantor.
D. LOCATION AND QUALITY OF INVENTORY. The Inventory. (i) is now and shall
at all times hereafter be of good and merchantable quality, and free from
defects; (ii) is not now and shall not at any time hereafter be stored with
a bailee, warehouseman or similar party, without the Bank's prior written
consent and, in such event, the Grantor will concurrently therewith cause
any such bailee, warehouseman or similar party to issue and deliver to the
Bank, in form acceptable to the Bank, warehouse receipts in the Bank's name
evidencing the storage of inventory; (iii) shall at all times (except as
otherwise permitted by this section be in the Grantor's physical
possession; (iv) shall not be held by others on consignment, sale on
approval, or sale or return and (v) shall be kept only at the following
locations(s): 2025 Battelle Boulevard, Richland, WA 99352.
E. INSPECTION RIGHTS. At any reasonable time and from time to time, permit
the Bank or any representative thereof to examine and make copies of the
records and visit the properties of the Grantor and discuss the business
and operations of the Grantor with any employee or representative thereof.
If the Grantor now or at any time hereafter maintains any records
(including, but not limited to, computer generated records and computer
programs for the generation of such records) in the possession of a third
party, the Grantor hereby agrees to notify such third party, to permit the
Bank free access to such records at all reasonable times and to provide the
Bank with copies of any records it may request, all at the Grantor's
expense, the amount of which shall be payable immediately upon demand.
F. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Promptly upon the Bank's request, deliver or
cause to be delivered to the Bank such information pertaining to the
Grantor, the Collateral or such other matters as the Bank may reasonably
request.
G. TRANSFER OF COLLATERAL. Not sell, contract for sale, convey, transfer,
assign, lease or sublet any of the Collateral except in the ordinary course
of business as presently conducted by the Grantor and then, only for full,
fair and reasonable consideration.
H. PAYMENT OF OBLIGATIONS. Pay all of the Grantor's liabilities and
obligations when due.
I. COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES. Compensate the Grantor's employees for
services rendered at an hourly rate at least equal to the minimum hourly
rate prescribed by any able federal or state law or regulation.
J. NOTICES. Give the Bank prompt written notice of: (i) any change in the
Grantor's place of business or the acquisition of more than one place of
business; (ii) any proposed or actual change in the Grantor's name,
identity or business nature; (iii) any change in the location of any
Collateral; (iv) any Event of Default; (v) litigation, arbitration or
administrative proceedings to which the Grantor is a party and which
affects the Collateral and in which the claim or liability exceeds
$100,000.00; and (vi) any other matter which has resulted in, or might
result in, a material adverse change in the Collateral or the financial
condition or business operations of the Grantor.
5. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Any one or more of the following described events shall
constitute an event of default ("Event of Default") hereunder:
A. NON-PAYMENT. There shall occur a failure to pay when due any payment of
principal or interest or any other sum referred to in this Security
Agreement
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or under any other document, instrument or agreement evidencing or relating
to any indebtedness owed by the Grantor to the Bank or owed to the Bank by
any obligor on the Indebtedness.
B. PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS. The Grantor shall fail in
any material respect to perform or observe any term, covenant or agreement
contained in this Security Agreement or in any document, instrument or
agreement evidencing or relating to any indebtedness of the Grantor or any
indebtedness of any obligor on the Indebtedness (whether such indebtedness
is owed to the Bank or third persons), and any such failure (exclusive of
the payment of money to the Bank, which failure shall constitute and be an
immediate Event of Default if not paid when due or when demanded to be due)
shall continue for more than 30 days after written notice from the Bank to
the Grantor or the obligor on the Indebtedness of the existence and
character of such Event of Default.
C. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Any representation
or warranty made under or in connection with this Security Agreement or any
financial statement or information given in connection with the transaction
with respect to which this Security Agreement is entered into shall prove
to have been incorrect in any material respect when made or given or when
deemed to have been made or given.
D. INSOLVENCY. The Grantor or any obligor on or any guarantor of the
Indebtedness shall: (i) become insolvent or be unable to pay its debts as
they mature; (ii) make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or to an
agent authorized to liquidate any substantial amount of its properties or
assets; (iii) file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or seeking
reorganization or to effect a plan or other arrangement with creditors;
(iv) file an answer admitting the material allegations of an involuntary
petition relating to bankruptcy or reorganization or join in any such
petition; (v) become or be adjudicated a bankrupt; (vi) apply for or
consent to the appointment of, or consent that an order be made appointing,
any receiver, custodian or trustee, for itself or any of its properties,
assets or businesses; or (vii) any receiver, custodian or trustee shall
have been appointed for all or a substantial part of its properties, assets
or businesses and shall not be discharged within 30 days after the date of
such appointment.
E. EXECUTION. Any writ of execution or attachment or any judgment lien
shall be issued against the Collateral and shall not be discharged or
bonded against or released within 30 days after the issuance or attachment
of such writ or lien:
F. IMPAIRMENT OF COLLATERAL. There shall occur any injury or damage to all
or any part of the Collateral or all or any part of the Collateral shall be
lost. stolen or destroyed.
G. REVOCATION OR LIMITATION OF GUARANTY. Any guaranty given with respect to
the Indebtedness shall be revoked or limited or its enforceability or
validity shall be contested by any guarantor, by operation of law, legal
proceeding or otherwise or any guarantor who is a natural person shall die.
H. SUSPENSION. The Grantor or any obligor on the Indebtedness shall
voluntarily suspend the transaction of business or allow to be suspended,
terminated, revoked or expired any permit, license or approval of any
federal, state or municipal agency or authority necessary to conduct such
person's business as now conducted.
I. CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP. There shall occur a sale, transfer, disposition or
encumbrance (whether voluntary or involuntary), or an agreement shall be
entered into to do so, with respect to more than 10% of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of the Grantor or any obligor on the
Indebtedness, if a corporation, or there shall occur a change in any
general partner or a change affecting the control of the Grantor or any
obligor on the Indebtedness, if a partnership.
6. BANK'S RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. Upon the occurrence of any Event of
Default, the Bank may at its sole and absolute election, without demand and only
upon such notice as may be required by law:
A. ACCELERATION. Declare the Indebtedness and any or all other indebtedness
owing to the Bank by the Grantor or any obligor on the Indebtedness
(however such indebtedness may be evidenced or secured) immediately due and
payable, whether or not otherwise due and payable.
B. CEASE EXTENDING CREDIT. Cease extending credit to or for the account of
the Grantor or any obligor on the Indebtedness under any agreement now
existing or hereafter entered into with the Bank.
C. TERMINATION. Terminate any agreement as to any future obligation of the
Bank without affecting the Grantor's obligations to the Bank or the Bank's
rights and remedies under this Security Agreement or under any other
document, instrument or agreement.
D. SEGREGATE COLLECTIONS. Require the Grantor to segregate all collections
and proceeds of the Collateral so that they are capable of identification
and to deliver such collections and proceeds to the Bank, in kind, without
commingling, at such times and in such manner as required by the Bank.
E. RECORDS OF COLLATERAL. Require the Grantor to periodically deliver to
the Bank records and schedules showing the status, condition and location
of the Collateral and such contracts or other matters which affect the
Collateral. In connection herewith, the Bank may conduct such audits or
other examinations of such records, including, but not limited to,
verification of balances owing by any account debtor of the Grantor, as the
Bank, in its sole and absolute discretion, deems necessary.
F. NOTIFICATION OF ACCOUNT DEBTORS. Notify any or all of the Grantor's
account debtors, buyers or transferees of the Collateral or other persons
of the Bank's interest in the Collateral and the proceeds thereof and
instruct such person(s) to thereafter make any payment due the Grantor
directly to the Bank.
The Grantor hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints the Bank as its
attorney-in-fact to (i) endorse the name of the Grantor on any notes,
acceptances, checks, drafts, money orders or other evidence of payment that
may come into the Bank's possession; (ii) sign the name of the Grantor on
any invoice or bill of lading relating to any of the Collateral; (iii)
notify post office authorities to change the address for delivery of mail
addressed to the Grantor to such address as the Bank may designate and take
possession of and open mail addressed to the Grantor and remove therefrom
proceeds of and payments on the Collateral; and (iv) demand, receive and
enforce payment and give receipts, releases and satisfactions for and sue
for all money payable to the Grantor. All of the preceding may be done
either in the name of the Bank or in the name of the Grantor with the same
force and effect as the Grantor could have done had this Security Agreement
not been entered into.
G. COMPROMISE. Grant extensions, compromise claims and settle any account
for less than the amount owing thereunder, all without notice to the
Grantor or any obligor on or any guarantor of the Indebtedness.
H. PROTECTION OF SECURITY INTEREST IN COLLATERAL. Make such payments and do
such acts as the Bank. in its sole judgment, considers necessary and
reasonable to protect its security interest in the Collateral. The Grantor
hereby irrevocably authorizes the Bank to pay, purchase, contest or
compromise any encumbrance, lien or claim which the Bank, in its sole
judgment, deems to be prior or superior to its security interest. Further,
the Grantor hereby agrees to pay to the Bank, upon demand therefor, all
expenses and expenditures (including attorneys' fees) incurred in
connection with the foregoing.
I. FORECLOSURE. Enforce any security interest or lien given or provided for
under this Security Agreement or under any other document relating to the
Collateral, in such manner and such order, as to all or any part of the
Collateral, as the Bank, in its sole judgment, deems to be necessary or
appropriate and the Grantor hereby waives any and all rights, obligations
or defenses now or hereafter established by law relating to the foregoing.
In the enforcement of its security interest in the Collateral, the Bank is
authorized to enter upon the premises where any Collateral is located and
take possession of the Collateral or
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any part thereof, together with the Grantor's records pertaining thereto,
or the Bank may require the Grantor to assemble the Collateral and records
pertaining thereto and make such Collateral and records available to the
Bank at a place designated by the Bank. The Bank may sell the Collateral or
any portions thereof, together with all additions, accessions and
accessories thereto, giving only such notices and following only such
procedures as are required by law, at either a public or private sale, or
both, with or without having the Collateral present at the time of sale,
which sale shall be on such terms and conditions and conducted in such
manner as the Bank determines in its sole judgment to be commercially
reasonable. Any deficiency which exists after the disposition or
liquidation of the Collateral shall be a continuing liability of any
obligor on or any guarantor of the Indebtedness and shall be immediately
paid to the Bank.
J. APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS. All amounts received by the Bank as proceeds
from the disposition or liquidation of the Collateral shall be applied as
follows: first, to the costs and expenses of collection, including court
costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, whether or not suit is commenced by
the Bank; next, to those costs and expenses incurred by the Bank in
protecting, preserving, enforcing, collecting, selling or disposing of the
Collateral; next, to the payment of accrued and unpaid interest on all of
the Indebtedness; next, to the payment of the outstanding principal balance
of the Indebtedness; and last, to the payment of any other indebtedness
owed by the Grantor to the Bank. Any excess Collateral or excess proceeds
existing after the disposition or liquidation of the Collateral will be
returned or paid by the Bank to the Grantor.
K. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF REMEDIES. Exercise one or more of the Bank's rights
set forth herein or seek such other rights or pursue such other remedies as
may be provided by law, in equity or in any other agreement now existing or
hereafter entered into between the Bank and the Grantor or any obligor on
or guarantor of the Indebtedness, or otherwise.
7. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
A. AMOUNTS PAYABLE UNDER THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT. If the Grantor fails to
pay on demand the amount of any obligations referred to in this Security
Agreement, the Bank may pay such amount at its option and without any
obligation to do so and without waiving any default occasioned by the
Grantor's failure to pay such amount. All amounts so paid by the Bank,
together with reasonable attorneys' fees and all other costs, charges and
expenses relating to the Indebtedness, shall be a part of the Indebtedness
and shall bear interest at the highest rate chargeable on any Indebtedness
until paid in full.
B. OTHER TERMS. Terms not otherwise defined in this Security Agreement
shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the California Uniform
Commercial Code.
C. RELIANCE. Each warranty, representation, covenant and agreement
contained in this Security Agreement shall be conclusively presumed to have
been relied upon by the Bank regardless of any investigation made or
information possessed by the Bank and shall be cumulative and in addition
to any other warranties, representations, covenants or agreements which the
Grantor shall now or hereafter give, or cause to be given, to the Bank.
D. ATTORNEYS' FEES. In the event of any action in relation to this Security
Agreement, the Collateral or any document, instrument or agreement secured
hereby or related hereto, the prevailing party, in addition to all other
sums to which it may entitled, shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys'
fees.
E. NOTICES. All notices, payments, requests, information and demands which
either party hereto may desire, or be required to give or make to the other
party, shall be given or made to such party by hand delivery or through
deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, or by Western Union
telegram, addressed to the address set forth below such party's signature
to this Security Agreement or to such other address as may be specified
from time to time in writing by either party to the other.
F. WAIVER. Neither the failure nor delay by the Bank in exercising any
right hereunder or under any document, instrument or agreement mentioned
herein shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial
exercise of any right hereunder or under any other document, instrument or
agreement mentioned herein preclude other or further exercise thereof or
the exercise of any other right; nor shall any waiver of any right or
default hereunder or under any other document, instrument or agreement
mentioned herein constitute a waiver of any other right or default or
constitute a waiver of any other default of the same or any other term or
provision.
G. ASSIGNMENT. This Security Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of the Grantor and the Bank and their respective successors and
assigns, except that the Grantor shall not have the right to assign the
Grantor's rights hereunder or any interest herein without the Bank's prior
written consent. The Bank may sell or assign all or any portion of its
rights and benefits hereunder and, in connection therewith, may deliver to
such prospective buyer or assignee financial statements and other relevant
information pertaining to the Grantor or any obligor on the Indebtedness.
H. SEVERABILITY. Should any one or more provisions of this Security
Agreement be determined to be illegal or unenforceable, all other
provisions shall remain effective.
I. JURISDICTION. This Security Agreement and the rights of the parties
hereunder to and concerning the Collateral, and any documents, instruments
or agreements mentioned or referred to herein, shall be governed by and
construed according to the laws of the State of California, to the
jurisdiction of whose courts the parties hereby submit.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Security Agreement to be
executed as of the date first hereinabove written.
BANK: GRANTOR:
SANWA BANK CALIFORNIA ATG RICHLAND CORPORATION
BY: /s/ John Norawong by: /s/ Doreen Chiu
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JOHN NORAWONG, AUTHORIZED OFFICER DOREEN CHIU, PRESIDENT
ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
Oakland Main Office 2025 Battelle Boulevard
2127 Broadway Richland, WA 99352
Oakland, CA 94612
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[LOGO OF SANWA BANK CALIFORNIA APPEARS HERE]
CERTIFIED CORPORATE RESOLUTION TO GUARANTY AND
GRANT SECURITY INTERESTS AND LIENS
WHEREAS, ATG INC. (the "Borrower") has made application to SANWA BANK CALIFORNIA
(the "Bank") for credit accommodations which may consist of but shall in no way
be limited to the following: the renewal, continuation or extension of an
existing obligation; the extension of a new loan, line of credit or commitment;
the issuance of letters of credit or banker's acceptances; or the purchase or
sale through the Bank of foreign currencies; and
WHEREAS, the business interests of ATG RICHLAND CORPORATION (the "Corporation")
will be benefited by the credit accommodations extended or to be extended from
the Bank to the Borrower.
RESOLVED. that any one (1) of the following named officers, employees, or agents
of the Corporation, whose signatures are shown below:
NAME POSITION SIGNATURE
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DOREEN CHIU President /s/ Doreen Chiu
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FRANK CHIU Vice President/Secretary /s/ Frank Chiu
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is authorized, in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation to take the
following actions:
1. Guaranty repayment of any and all indebtedness of the Borrower to the Bank:
provided, however, that the maximum amount of indebtedness which may be
guaranteed pursuant to this authorization shall not exceed the principal sum
of $520.000.000.00 exclusive of any interest, fees, attorneys' fees and other
costs and expenses related to such indebtedness. Any such guaranty shall be in
such form and content as the officers of the Corporation executing such
guaranty shall approve, which approval shall be evidenced by the execution and
delivery of such guaranty.
2. Grant security interests and liens in any real, personal or other property
belonging to or under the control of the Corporation as security, for any
indebtedness pursuant to a guaranty by the corporation of the Borrower's
obligations to the Bank; execute and deliver to the Bank any and all security
agreements, pledges, mortgages, deeds of trust and such other security
instruments and any other documents to effectuate the grant of such security
interests and liens, which security instruments and other documents shall be
in such form and content as the officers of the Corporation executing such
security instruments and other documents shall approve and which approval
shall be evidenced by the execution and delivery of such security instruments
and other documents; and apply for letters of credit or seek the issuance of
banker's acceptances with respect to any obligations secured.
3. Waive on behalf of the Corporation, and in any agreement, instrument, or
document executed by the Corporation include a waiver of, any and all rights
of the Corporation to require the Bank to adhere to certain processes,
including without limitation, the right to a jury trial in an action or suit
against the Bank.
4. Include in any agreement, instrument or document executed by the
Corporation in connection with the actions herein authorized a provision
requiring that any dispute arising under such agreement, instrument or
document shall be resolved by mediation, arbitration, or other similar dispute
resolution method.
5. Transact any other business with the Bank incidental to the powers
hereinabove stated.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that all documents executed in the name of and on behalf of
the Corporation and all such actions taken on behalf of the Corporation in
connection with the matters described herein are hereby ratified and approved.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Bank is authorized to act upon these resolutions
until written notice of their revocation is delivered to the Bank.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that any resolution set forth herein is in addition to and
does not supersede any resolutions previously given by the Corporation to the
Bank.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Secretary of the Corporation be, and hereby is,
authorized and directed to prepare, execute and deliver to the Bank a certified
copy of the foregoing resolutions.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the Secretary of ATG Richland Corporation, a
Washington corporation, and I do hereby further certify that the foregoing is a
true copy of the resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Corporation
adopted and approved in accordance with all applicable provisions of law and the
Articles and By-Laws of the Corporation either by unanimous written consent or
at a meeting which was duly called and held, at which meeting a majority of the
Board of Directors of the Corporation was present and voted in favor of the
resolutions.
I HEREBY FURTHER CERTIFY that such resolutions are presently in full force and
effect and have not been amended or revoked. I do further certify that the above
persons have been duly elected and qualified as and, this day are officers of
the Corporation, holding their respective offices appearing by their names, and
that the signatures appearing opposite their names are the genuine signatures of
such persons.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THIS CERTIFICATE IS EXECUTED ON DECEMBER 1, 1998.
CERTIFIED TO AND ATTESTED BY:
X /s/ FRANK CHIU
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*SECRETARY OR ASSISTANT SECRETARY
X ______________________________________
*Note: In case the Secretary or other certifying officer is designated by the
foregoing resolutions as one of the signing officers, this certificate should
also be signed by a second Officer or Director of the Corporation.
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