Commercial Security Agreement - Datawatch Corp. and Silicon Valley Bank
COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
BORROWER: DATAWATCH CORPORATION
234 BALLARDVALE STREET
WILMINGTON, MA 01887
LENDER: SILICON VALLEY BANK A CALIFORNIA-CHARTERED BANK
DOING BUSINESS AS SILICON VALLEY EAST
45 WILLIAM STREET
WELLESLEY, MA 02181
THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO BETWEEN DATAWATCH CORPORATION
(REFERRED TO BELOW AS "GRANTOR"); AND SILICON VALLEY BANK (REFERRED TO BELOW AS
"LENDER"). FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, GRANTOR GRANTS TO LENDER A SECURITY
INTEREST IN THE COLLATERAL TO SECURE THE INDEBTEDNESS AND AGREES THAT LENDER
SHALL HAVE THE RIGHTS STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL,
IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER RIGHTS WHICH LENDER MAY HAVE BY LAW.
DEFINITIONS. The following words shall have the following meanings when used in
this Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the
meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code. All references
to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of
America.
AGREEMENT. The word "Agreement" means this Commercial Security
Agreement together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this
Commercial Security Agreement from time to time, if any, as amended
from time to time.
COLLATERAL. The word "Collateral" means the following described
property of Grantor, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether
now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located:
INVENTORY, CHATTEL PAPER, ACCOUNTS, CONTRACT RIGHTS, DEPOSIT
ACCOUNTS, DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, GENERAL
INTANGIBLES AND FIXTURES
In addition, the word "Collateral" includes all the following, whether
now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter
arising, and wherever located:
(a) All attachments, accessions, accessories, tools, parts, supplies,
increases, and additions to and all replacements of and substitutions
for any property described above.
(b) All products and produce of any of the property described in this
Collateral section.
(c) All accounts, contract rights, general intangibles, instruments,
rents, monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale,
lease, or other disposition of any of the property described in this
Collateral section.
(d) All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale,
destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property
described in this Collateral section.
(e) All records and data relating to any of the property described in
this Collateral section, whether in the form of a writing, photograph,
microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all
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of Grantor's right, title, and interest in and to all computer
software to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or
data on electronic media.
EVENT OF DEFAULT. The words "Event of Default" mean and include
without limitation any of the Events of Default set forth below in the
section titled "Events of Default."
GRANTOR. The word "Grantor" means PERSONICS CORPORATION, its
successors and assigns.
GUARANTOR. The word "Guarantor" means and includes without limitation
each and all of the guarantors, sureties, and accommodation parties in
connection with the Indebtedness.
INDEBTEDNESS. The word "Indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced
by the Note, including all principal and interest, together with all
other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Grantor is
responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related
Documents.
LENDER. The word "Lender" means Silicon Valley Bank, its successors
and assigns.
NOTE. The word "Note" means the notes, letters of credits or credit
agreements in any principal amount from Borrower to Lender, together
with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings
of, consolidations of and substitutions for the notes, letters of
credit or credit agreements.
RELATED DOCUMENTS. The words "Related Documents" mean and include
without limitation all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan
agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements,
mortgages, deeds of trust, and all other instruments, agreements and
documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection
with the Indebtedness.
OBLIGATIONS OF GRANTOR. Grantor warrants and covenants to Lender as follows:
PERFECTION OF SECURITY INTEREST. Grantor agrees to execute such
financing statements and to take whatever other actions are requested
by Lender to perfect and continue Lender's security interest in the
Collateral. Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any
and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral,
and Grantor will note Lender's interest upon any and all chattel paper
if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender. Grantor hereby
appoints Lender as its irrevocable attorney-in-fact for the purpose of
executing any documents necessary to perfect or to continue the
security interest granted in this Agreement. Lender may at any time,
and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon,
photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of
this Agreement for use as a financing statement. Grantor will
reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the
continuation of the perfection of Lenders security interest in the
Collateral. Grantor promptly will notify Lender before any change in
Grantors name including any change to the assumed business names of
Grantor. THIS IS A CONTINUING SECURITY AGREEMENT AND WILL CONTINUE IN
EFFECT EVEN THOUGH ALL OR ANY PART OF THE INDEBTEDNESS IS PAID IN FULL
AND EVEN THOUGH FOR A PERIOD OF TIME GRANTOR MAY NOT BE INDEBTED TO
LENDER.
NO VIOLATION. The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not
violate any law or agreement governing Grantor or to which Grantor is
a party, and its certificate or articles of incorporation and bylaws
do not prohibit any term or condition of this Agreement.
ENFORCEABILITY OF COLLATERAL. To the extent the Collateral consists of
accounts, contract rights, chattel paper, or general intangibles, the
Collateral is enforceable in accordance with its terms,
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is genuine, and complies with applicable laws concerning form, content
and manner of preparation and execution, and all persons appearing to
be obligated on the Collateral have authority and capacity to contract
and are in fact obligated as they appear to be on the Collateral.
LOCATION OF THE COLLATERAL. Grantor, upon request of Lender, will
deliver to Lender in form satisfactory to Lender a schedule of real
properties and Collateral locations relating to Grantor's operations,
including without limitation the following: (a) all real property
owned or being purchased by Grantor; (b) all real property being
rented or leased by Grantor; (c) all storage facilities owned, rented,
leased, or being used by Grantor; and (d) all other properties where
Collateral is or may be located. Except in the ordinary course of its
business, Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing
locations without the prior written consent of Lender.
REMOVAL OF COLLATERAL. Grantor shall keep the Collateral (or to the
extent the Collateral consists of intangible property such as
accounts, the records concerning the Collateral) at Grantor's address
shown above, or at such other locations as are acceptable to Lender.
Except in the ordinary course of its business, including the sales of
inventory, Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing
locations without the prior written consent of Lender. To the extent
that the Collateral consists of vehicles, or other titled property,
Grantor shall not take or permit any action which would require
application for certificates of title for the vehicles outside the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without the prior written consent of
Lender.
TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING COLLATERAL. Except for inventory sold or
accounts collected in the ordinary course of Grantor's business,
Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or
dispose of the Collateral. While Grantor is not in default under this
Agreement, Grantor may sell inventory, but only in the ordinary course
of its business and only to buyers who qualify as a buyer in the
ordinary course of business. A sale in the ordinary course of
Grantor's business does not include a transfer in partial or total
satisfaction of a debt or any bulk sale. Grantor shall not pledge,
mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to
any lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge, other than the
security interest provided for in this Agreement, without the prior
written consent of Lender. This includes security interests even if
junior in right to the security interests granted under this
Agreement. Unless waived by Lender, all proceeds from any disposition
of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for
Lender and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided
however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to
any sale or other disposition. Upon receipt, Grantor shall immediately
deliver any such proceeds to Lender.
TITLE. Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that it holds good
and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens
and encumbrances except for the lien of this Agreement. No financing
statement covering any of the Collateral is on file in any public
office other than those which reflect the security interest created by
this Agreement or to which Lender has specifically consented. Grantor
shall defend Lender's rights in the Collateral against the claims and
demands of all other persons.
COLLATERAL SCHEDULES AND LOCATIONS. Insofar as the Collateral consists
of inventory, Grantor shall deliver to Lender, as often as Lender
shall require, such lists, descriptions, and designations of such
Collateral as Lender may require to identify the nature, extent, and
location of such
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Collateral. Such information shall be submitted for Grantor and each
of its subsidiaries or related companies.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF COLLATERAL. Grantor shall maintain all
tangible Collateral in good condition and repair. Grantor will not
commit or permit damage to or destruction of the Collateral or any
part of the Collateral. Lender and its designated representatives and
agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine,
inspect, and audit the Collateral wherever located. Grantor shall
immediately notify Lender of all cases involving the return,
rejection, repossession, loss or damage of or to any Collateral; of
any request for credit or adjustment or of any other dispute arising
with respect to the Collateral; and generally of all happenings and
events affecting the Collateral or the value or the amount of the
Collateral.
TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS. Grantor will pay when due all taxes,
assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon
this Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes evidencing the
Indebtedness, or upon any of the other Related Documents. Grantor may
withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor
is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the
obligation to pay and so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral
is not jeopardized in Lender's sole opinion. If the Collateral is
subjected to a lien which is not discharged within fifteen (15) days,
Grantor shall deposit with Lender cash, a sufficient corporate surety
bond or other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount adequate to
provide for the discharge of the lien plus any interest, costs,
attorneys' fees or other charges that could accrue as a result of
foreclosure or sale of the Collateral. In any contest Grantor shall
defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any final adverse judgment
before enforcement against the Collateral. Grantor shall name Lender
as an additional obliges under any surety bond furnished in the
contest proceedings.
COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. Grantor shall comply
promptly with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all
governmental authorities, now or hereafter in effect, applicable to
the ownership, production, disposition, or use of the Collateral.
Grantor may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance or
regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including
appropriate appeals, so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral,
in Lender's opinion, is not jeopardized.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. Grantor represents and warrants that the
Collateral never has been, and never will be so long as this Agreement
remains a lien on the Collateral, used for the generation,
manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, release or
threatened release of any hazardous waste or substance, as those terms
are defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et
seq., ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"), the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or
other applicable state or Federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted
pursuant to any of the foregoing. The terms "hazardous waste" and
"hazardous substance" shall also include, without limitation,
petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and
asbestos. The representations and warranties contained herein are
based on Grantors due diligence in investigating the Collateral for
hazardous wastes and substances. Grantor hereby (a) releases and
waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution
in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup or other costs
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under any such laws, and (b) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
Lender against any and all claims and losses resuming from a breach of
this provision of this Agreement. This obligation to indemnify shall
survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the satisfaction of this
Agreement.
MAINTENANCE OF CASUALTY INSURANCE. Grantor shall procure and maintain
all risks insurance, including without limitation fire, theft and
liability coverage together with such other insurance as Lender may
require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages
and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or
companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Grantor, upon request of
Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or
certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including
stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished
without at least ten (10) days' prior written notice to Lender and not
including any disclaimer of the insurer's liability for failure to
give such a notice. Each insurance policy also shall include an
endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be
impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any
other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in which
Lender holds or is offered a security interest, Grantor will provide
Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may
require. If Grantor at any time fails to obtain or maintain any
insurance as required under this Agreement, Lender may (but shall not
be obligated to) obtain such insurance as Lender deems appropriate,
including if it so chooses "single interest insurance," which will
cover only Lender's interest in the Collateral.
APPLICATION OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS. Grantor shall promptly notify
Lender of any loss or damage to the Collateral. Lender may make proof
of loss if Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the
casualty. All proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, including
accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held by Lender as part of the
Collateral. If Lender consents to repair or replacement of the damaged
or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of
expenditure, pay or reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for the
reasonable cost of repair or restoration. If Lender does not consent
to repair or replacement of the Collateral, Lender shall retain a
sufficient amount of the proceeds to pay all of the Indebtedness, and
shall pay the balance to Grantor. Any proceeds which have not been
disbursed within six (6) months after their receipt and which Grantor
has not committed to the repair or restoration of the Collateral shall
be used to prepay the Indebtedness.
INSURANCE RESERVES. Lender may require Grantor to maintain with Lender
reserves for payment of insurance premiums, which reserves shall be
created by monthly payments from Grantor of a sum estimated by Lender
to be sufficient to produce, at least fifteen (15) days before the
premium due date, amounts at least equal to the insurance premiums to
be paid. If fifteen (15) days before payment is due, the reserve funds
are insufficient, Grantor shall upon demand pay any deficiency to
Lender. The reserve funds shall be held by Lender as a general deposit
and shall constitute a non-interest-bearing account which Lender may
satisfy by payment of the insurance premiums required to be paid by
Grantor as they become due. Lender does not hold the reserve funds in
trust for Grantor, and Lender is not the agent of Grantor for payment
of the insurance premiums required to be paid by Grantor. The
responsibility for the payment of premiums shall remain Grantor's sole
responsibility.
INSURANCE REPORTS. Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to
Lender reports on each existing policy of insurance showing such
information as Lender may reasonably request including
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the following: (a) the name of the insurer; (b) the risks insured; (c)
the amount of the policy; (d) the property insured; (e) the then
current value on the basis of which insurance has been obtained and
the manner of determining that value; and (f) the expiration date of
the policy. In addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however
not more often than annually) have an independent appraiser
satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or
replacement cost of the Collateral.
GRANTOR'S RIGHT TO POSSESSION. Until default, Grantor may have possession of the
tangible personal property and beneficial use of all the Collateral and may use
it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the Related
Documents, provided that Grantor's right to possession and beneficial use shall
not apply to any Collateral where possession of the Collateral by Lender is
required by law to perfect Lender's security interest in such Collateral. If
Lender at any time has possession of any Collateral, whether before or after an
Event of Default, Lender shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in
the custody and preservation of the Collateral if Lender takes such action for
that purpose as Grantor shall request or as Lender, in Lender's sole discretion,
shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, but failure to honor any request
by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to be a failure to exercise reasonable
care. Lender shall not be required to take any steps necessary to preserve any
rights in the Collateral against prior parties, nor to protect, preserve or
maintain any security interest given to secure the Indebtedness.
EXPENDITURES BY LENDER. If not discharged or paid when due, Lender may (but
shall not be obligated to) discharge or pay any amounts required to be
discharged or paid by Grantor under this Agreement, including without limitation
all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances, and other claims, at any
time levied or placed on the Collateral. Lender also may (but shall not be
obligated to) pay all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the
Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes
will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date
incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor. All such
expenses shall become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lenders option, will
(a) be payable on demand, (b) be added to the balance of the Note and be
apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due
during either (i) the term of any applicable insurance policy or (ii) the
remaining term of the Note, or (c) be treated as a balloon payment which will be
due and payable at the Note's maturity. This Agreement also will secure payment
of these amounts. Such right shall be in addition to all other rights and
remedies to which Lender may be entitled upon the occurrence of an Event of
Default.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default
under this Agreement:
DEFAULT ON INDEBTEDNESS. Failure of Grantor to make any payment when
due on the Indebtedness.
OTHER DEFAULTS. Failure of Grantor to comply with or to perform any
other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this
Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or in any other agreement
between Lender and Grantor.
INSOLVENCY. The dissolution or termination of Grantors existence as a
going business, the insolvency of Grantor, the appointment of a
receiver for any part of Grantor's property, any assignment for the
benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the
commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws
by or against Grantor.
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CREDITOR OR FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help,
repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Grantor or by any
governmental agency against the Collateral or any other collateral
securing the Indebtedness. This includes a garnishment of any of
Grantor's depose accounts with Lender.
EVENTS AFFECTING GUARANTOR. Any of the preceding events occurs with
respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or such Guarantor
dies or becomes incompetent.
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If an Event of Default occurs under this
Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured
party under the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code. In addition and without
limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and
remedies:
ACCELERATE INDEBTEDNESS. Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness,
including any prepayment penalty which Grantor would be required to
pay, immediately due and payable, without notice.
ASSEMBLE COLLATERAL. Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender
all or any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of
title and other documents relating to the Collateral. Lender may
require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to
Lender at a place to be designated by Lender. Lender also shall have
full power to enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession of
and remove the Collateral. If the Collateral contains other goods not
covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor agrees
Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes
reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession.
SELL THE COLLATERAL. Lender shall have full power to sell, lease,
transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in
as own name or that of Grantor. Lender may sell the Collateral at
public auction or private sale. Unless the Collateral threatens to
decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a
recognized market, Lender will give Grantor reasonable notice of the
time after which any private sale or any other intended disposition of
the Collateral is to be made. The requirements of reasonable notice
shall be met if such notice is given at least ten (10) days before the
time of the sale or disposition. All expenses relating to the
disposition of the Collateral, including without limitation the
expenses of retaking, holding, insuring, preparing for sale and
selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the Indebtedness
secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with
interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.
APPOINT RECEIVER. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender
shall have the following rights and remedies regarding the appointment
of a receiver: (a) Lender may have a receiver appointed as a matter of
right, (b) the receiver may be an employee of Lender and may serve
without bond, and (c) all fees of the receiver and his or her attorney
shall become part of the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and
shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note rate from date
of expenditure until repaid.
COLLECT REVENUES, APPLY ACCOUNTS. Lender, either Itself or through a
receiver, may collect the payments, rents, income, and revenues from
the Collateral. Lender may at any time in its
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discretion transfer any Collateral into its own name or that of its
nominee and receive the payments, rents, income, and revenues
therefrom and hold the same as security for the Indebtedness or apply
it to payment of the Indebtedness in such order of preference as
Lender may determine. Insofar as the Collateral consists of accounts,
general intangibles, insurance policies, instruments, chattel paper,
choses in action, or similar property, Lender may demand, collect,
receipt for, settle, compromise, adjust, sue for, foreclose, or
realize on the Collateral as Lender may determine, whether or not
Indebtedness or Collateral is then due. For these purposes, Lender
may, on behalf of and in the name of Grantor, receive, open and
dispose of mail addressed to Grantor; change any address to which mail
and payments are to be sent; and endorse notes, checks, drafts, money
orders, documents of title, instruments and items pertaining to
payment, shipment, or storage of any Collateral. To facilitate
collection, Lender may notify account debtors and obligors on any
Collateral to make payments directly to Lender.
OBTAIN DEFICIENCY. If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the
Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Grantor for any
deficiency remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after
application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights
provided in this Agreement. Grantor shall be liable for a deficiency
even if the transaction described in this subsection is a sale of
accounts or chattel paper.
OTHER RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. Lender shall have all the rights and
remedies of a secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform
Commercial Code, as may be amended from time to time. In addition,
Lender shall have and may exercise any or all other rights and
remedies it may have available at law, in equity, or otherwise.
CUMULATIVE REMEDIES. All of Lender's rights and remedies, whether
evidenced by this Agreement or the Related Documents or by any other
writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or
concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not
exclude pursue of any other remedy, and an election to make
expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor
under this Agreement, after Grantor's failure to perform, shall not
affect Lender's right to declare a default and to exercise its
remedies.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of
this Agreement:
AMENDMENTS. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents,
constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as
to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or
amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing
and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by
the alteration or amendment.
APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement has been delivered to Lender and
accepted by Lender in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If there is a
lawsuit, Grantor agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the
jurisdiction of the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
(Initial Here________) Lender and Grantor hereby waive the right to
any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by
either Lender or Grantor against the other. This Agreement shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ATTORNEYS' FEES; EXPENSES. Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of
Lender's reasonable
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costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and Lender's
legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this
Agreement. Lender may pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement,
and Grantor shall pay the costs and expenses of such enforcement.
Costs and expenses include Lender's attorneys' fees and legal expenses
whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees and legal
expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (and including efforts to modify
or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any
anticipated post-judgment collection services. Grantor also shall pay
all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the
court.
CAPTION HEADINGS. Caption headings in this Agreement are for
convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or
define the provisions of this Agreement.
MULTIPLE PARTIES; CORPORATE AUTHORITY. All obligations of Grantor
under this Agreement shall be joint and several, and all references to
Grantor shall mean each and every Grantor. This means that each of the
persons signing below is responsible for all obligations in this
Agreement.
NOTICES. All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall
be given in writing and shall be effective when actually delivered or
when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier or
deposited in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid,
addressed to the party to whom the notice is to be given at the
address shown above. Any party may change its address for notices
under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other
parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the
party's address. To the extent permitted by applicable law, if there
is more than one Grantor, notice to any Grantor will constitute notice
to all Grantors. For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep Lender
informed at all times of Grantor's current address(es).
POWER OF ATTORNEY. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as its true and
lawful attorney-in-fact, irrevocably, with full power of substitution
to do the following, after the occurrence and continuation of an Event
of Default: (a) to demand, collect, receive, receipt for, sue and
recover all sums of money or other property which may now or hereafter
become due, owing or payable from the Collateral; (b) to execute, sign
and endorse any and all claims, instruments, receipts, checks, drafts
or warrants issued in payment for the Collateral; (c) to settle or
compromise any and all claims arising under the Collateral, and, in
the place and stead of Grantor, to execute and deliver its release and
settlement for the claim; and (d) to file any claim or claims or to
take any action or institute or take part in any proceedings, either
in its own name or in the name of Grantor, or otherwise, which in the
discretion of Lender may seem to be necessary or advisable. This power
is given as security for the Indebtedness, and the authority hereby
conferred is and shall be irrevocable and shall remain in full force
and effect until renounced by Lender.
SEVERABILITY. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision
of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable as to any person or
circumstance, such finding shall not render that provision invalid or
unenforceable as to any other persons or circumstances. If feasible,
any such offending provision shall be deemed to be modified to be
within the limes of enforceability or validity; however, if the
offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be stricken and
all other provisions of this Agreement in all other respects shall
remain valid and enforceable.
SUCCESSOR INTERESTS. Subject to the limitations set forth above on
transfer of the Collateral, this
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COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
CONTINUED
Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
parties, their successors and assigns.
WAIVER. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under
this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by
Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any
right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A
waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice
or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict
compliance with that provision or any other provision of this
Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing
between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of
Lender's rights or of any of Grantors obligations as to any future
transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this
Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance
shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where
such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted
or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY
AGREEMENT, AND GRANTOR AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED NOVEMBER 1,
1994. THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT IS EXECUTED UNDER SEAL.
GRANTOR:
DATAWATCH CORPORATION
By: /s/ Bruce R. Gardner
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Name: Bruce R. Gardner
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Title: Executive Vice President
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