Credit Agreement - Royal Bank of Canada and BlueGenesis.com Corp.
Dave Taylor | Royal Bank of Canada | |
Senior Account Manager | Information Technology GTA | |
260 East Beaver Creek Road, Suite 201 | ||
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3M3 | ||
Tel: (905) 764 - 1615 | ||
Fax: (905) 764 - 4361 |
February 17, 2005
Private and Confidential
BlueGenesis.com Corp.
c/o Hostopia.com Inc.
5915 Airport Road, 11th Floor
Mississauga, Ontario
L4V 1T1
Attention: Mr. Mike Mugan, Chief Financial Officer
Dear Sirs:
We are pleased to offer the credit facilities described below (the "Credit Facilities"), subject to the following terms and conditions.
DEFINITIONS AND SCHEDULES
The attached schedules are incorporated into this agreement by reference. Schedule "A" contains definitions of capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this agreement. Unless otherwise provided, all dollar amounts are in Canadian currency and accounting terms are to be interpreted in accordance with GAAP.
BORROWER
BlueGenesis.com Corp. (the "Borrower")
LENDER
Royal Bank of Canada (the "Bank")
CREDIT FACILITIES
Facility (1): $1,000,000 revolving demand facility, by way of:
Each use of the Credit Facilities is a "Borrowing" and all such usages outstanding at any time are "Borrowings".
PURPOSE
Facility (1)
Finance payout of any credit facilities outstanding owing by the Borrower to Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ("CIBC") and finance general operating requirements.
AVAILABILITY
Facility (1)
The Borrower may borrow, convert, repay and reborrow up to the amount of this revolving facility, provided:
REPAYMENT
Facility (1)
Borrowings under this facility are expected to revolve with operating requirements.
Notwithstanding compliance with the covenants and all other terms and conditions of this agreement, Borrowings under this facility are repayable on demand and the Bank may terminate this facility at any time, without notice or demand. Upon demand or termination, the Borrower shall pay to the Bank all Borrowings outstanding under this facility.
INTEREST RATES AND FEES
Facility (1)
RBP Loans: | RBP plus 1.50% per annum. | |
RBUSBR Loans: | RBUSBR plus 1.50% per annum. |
Arrangement Fee
An arrangement fee of $1,500 is payable by the Borrower upon acceptance of this agreement. This fee is non-refundable and is deemed to be earned by the Bank upon acceptance of this agreement, to compensate for time, effort and expense incurred by the Bank in approving these facilities.
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Revolvement Fee
An administration fee of $100 per month, for revolving RBP Loans and RBUSBR Loans under Facility (1) is payable monthly in arrears on such date as the Bank may determine.
Monitoring Fee
An administration fee of $100 per quarter, for margining advances against accounts receivable under Facility (1) is payable quarterly in arrears on such date as the Bank may determine.
CALCULATION AND PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND FEES
RBP Loans and RBUSBR Loans
The Borrower shall pay interest on each RBP Loan and RBUSBR Loan monthly in arrears, on the 26th day of each month or such other day as may be agreed to between the Borrower and the Bank. Such interest will be calculated monthly and will accrue daily on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed and a year of 365 days. Interest on RBUSBR Loans shall be paid in US currency.
Limit on Interest
The Borrower shall not be obligated to pay any interest, fees or costs under or in connection with this agreement in excess of what is permitted by law.
Overdue Payments
Any amount that is not paid when due hereunder shall, unless interest is otherwise payable in respect thereof in accordance with the terms of this agreement or the instrument or contract governing same, bear interest until paid at the rate of RBP plus 5% per annum or, in the case of an amount in US currency, RBUSBR plus 5% per annum.
Equivalent Yearly Rates
The annual rates of interest or fees to which the rates calculated in accordance with this agreement are equivalent, are the rates so calculated multiplied by the actual number of days in the calendar year in which such calculation is made and divided by 365.
Time and Place of Payment
Amounts payable by the Borrower hereunder shall be paid at the Branch of Account in the applicable currency. Amounts due on a day other than a Business Day shall be deemed to be due on the Business Day next following such day. Interest and fees payable under this agreement are payable both before and after any or all of default, maturity date, demand and judgement.
EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS
If, for any reason, the amount of Borrowings outstanding under any facility, when converted to the Equivalent Amount in Canadian currency, exceeds the amount available under such facility, the Borrower shall immediately repay such excess or shall secure such excess to the satisfaction of the Bank.
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EVIDENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS
The Bank shall open and maintain at the Branch of Account accounts and records evidencing the Borrowings made available to the Borrower by the Bank under this agreement. The Bank shall record the principal amount of each Borrowing, the payment of principal and interest and all other amounts becoming due to the Bank under this agreement.
The Bank's accounts and records constitute, in the absence of manifest error, conclusive evidence of the indebtedness of the Borrower to the Bank pursuant to this agreement.
The Borrower authorizes and directs the Bank to automatically debit, by mechanical, electronic or manual means, any bank account of the Borrower for all amounts payable by the Borrower to the Bank pursuant to this agreement.
GENERAL ACCOUNTS
The Borrower shall establish current accounts with the Bank in each of Canadian currency and US currency (each a "General Account") for the conduct of the Borrower's day to day banking business. If the balance in a General Account:
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
The availability of any Borrowing is conditional upon the receipt of:
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SECURITY
Security for the Borrowings and all other obligations of the Borrower to the Bank shall include:
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Each of the Borrower and Guarantor represents and warrants to the Bank, which representations and warranties are deemed to be repeated as at the time of each Borrowing and/or Lease hereunder, that:
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REPORTING COVENANTS
The Borrower covenants and agrees with the Bank, while this agreement is in effect, to provide the Bank with:
The Guarantor covenants and agrees with the Bank, while this agreement is in effect, to provide the Bank with:
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GENERAL COVENANTS
The Borrower covenants and agrees with the Bank, while this agreement is in effect:
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FINANCIAL COVENANTS
The Guarantor covenants and agrees with the Bank, while this agreement is in effect:
Nothing contained in the foregoing Covenants sections shall limit any right of the Bank under this agreement to terminate or demand payment of, or cancel or restrict availability of any unutilized portion of, any demand or other discretionary facility made available under this agreement.
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
The Bank may assign all or part of its rights and obligations under this agreement to any Person. The rights and obligations of the Borrower under this agreement may not be assigned without the prior written consent of the Bank.
The Bank may disclose to potential or actual assignees confidential information regarding the Borrower (including, any such information provided by the Borrower to the Bank) and shall not be liable for any such disclosure.
GENERAL
Expenses
The Borrower agrees to pay all fees (including legal fees), costs and expenses incurred by the Bank in connection with the preparation, negotiation and documentation of this agreement and the security provided for herein and the operation or enforcement of this agreement and the security provided for herein.
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Review
The Bank may conduct periodic reviews of the affairs of the Borrower, as and when determined by the Bank, for the purpose of evaluating the financial condition of the Borrower. The Borrower shall make available to the Bank such financial statements and other information and documentation as the Bank may reasonably require and shall do all things reasonably necessary to facilitate such review by the Bank.
Potential Prior-Ranking Claims
The Borrower hereby grants its consent (such grant to remain in force as long as this agreement is in effect or any Borrowings are outstanding) to any Person having information relating to any Potential Prior-Ranking Claim arising by any law, statute, regulation or otherwise and including, without limitation, claims by or on behalf of government to release such information to the Bank at any time upon its written request for the purpose of assisting the Bank to evaluate the financial condition of the Borrower.
Set Off
The Bank is authorized, but not obligated, at any time, to apply any credit balance, whether or not then due, to which the Borrower is entitled on any account in any currency at any branch or office of the Bank in or towards satisfaction of the obligations of the Borrower due to the Bank under this agreement. The Bank is authorized to use any such credit balance to buy such other currencies as may be necessary to effect such application.
Non-Merger
The provisions of this agreement shall not merge with any security provided to the Bank, but shall continue in full force for the benefit of the parties hereto.
Amendments and Waivers
No amendment or waiver of any provision of this agreement will be effective unless it is in writing signed by the Borrower and the Bank. No failure or delay, on the part of the Bank, in exercising any right or power hereunder or under any security document shall operate as a waiver thereof. The Guarantor agrees that the amendment or waiver of any provision of this agreement (other than agreements, covenants or representations expressly made by the Guarantor herein, if any) may be made without and does not require the consent or agreement of, or notice to, the Guarantor.
Severability
If any provision of this agreement is or becomes prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such prohibition or unenforceability shall not invalidate or render unenforceable the provision concerned in any other jurisdiction nor invalidate, affect or impair any of the remaining provisions of this agreement.
Life Insurance Options
The Borrower acknowledges that Borrowings are not insured under the Bank's Business Loan Insurance Plan.
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Judgement Currency
If for the purpose of obtaining judgement in any court in any jurisdiction with respect to this agreement, it is necessary to convert into the currency of such jurisdiction (the "Judgement Currency") any amount due hereunder in any currency other than the Judgement Currency, then conversion shall be made at the rate of exchange prevailing on the Business Day before the day on which judgement is given. For this purpose "rate of exchange" means the rate at which the Bank would, on the relevant date, be prepared to sell a similar amount of such currency in the Toronto foreign exchange market, against the Judgement Currency, in accordance with normal banking procedures.
In the event that there is a change in the rate of exchange prevailing between the Business Day before the day on which judgement is given and the date of payment of the amount due, the Borrower will, on the date of payment, pay such additional amounts as may be necessary to ensure that the amount paid on such date is the amount in the Judgement Currency which, when converted at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of payment, is the amount then due under this agreement in such other currency together with interest at RBP and expenses (including legal fees on a solicitor and client basis). Any additional amount due from the Borrower under this section will be due as a separate debt and shall not be affected by judgement being obtained for any other sums due under or in respect of this agreement.
Governing Law
This agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and of Canada applicable therein.
Whole Agreement
This agreement, the security and any other written agreement delivered pursuant to or referred to in this agreement constitute the whole and entire agreement between the parties in respect of the Credit Facilities. There are no verbal agreements, undertakings or representations in connection with the Credit Facilities.
Joint and Several
Where more than one Person is liable as Borrower or Guarantor for any obligation under this agreement, then the liability of each such Person for such obligation is joint and several with each other such Person.
Counterpart Execution
This agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together constitute one and the same instrument.
Time
Time shall be of the essence in all provisions of this agreement.
Acceptance
This offer is open for acceptance until March 18, 2005, after which date it will be null and void, unless extended in writing by the Bank.
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Please confirm your acceptance of this agreement by signing the attached copy of this letter in the space provided below and returning it to the undersigned.
Yours truly,
/s/ DAVE TAYLOR
Dave Taylor
Senior Account Manager
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We acknowledge and accept the foregoing terms and conditions as of February 18 , 2005.
BLUEGENESIS.COM CORP.
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I/We have authority to bind the corporation.
We acknowledge and accept the foregoing terms and conditions as of February 18 , 2005.
HOSTOPIA.COM INC.
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Schedule "A" to the agreement dated February 17, 2005, between BlueGenesis.com Corp., as Borrower, and Royal Bank of Canada, as the Bank.
DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this agreement, the following terms and phrases shall have the following meanings:
"Applicable Laws" means, with respect to any Person, property, transaction or event, all present or future Applicable Laws, statutes, regulations, rules, orders, codes, treaties, conventions, judgments, awards, determinations and decrees of any governmental, regulatory, fiscal or monetary body or court of competent jurisdiction in any applicable jurisdiction;
"Branch of Account" means the branch of the Bank at which the Borrower's accounts are maintained. As at the date of this agreement, the "Branch of Account" is the Bank's branch at 6205 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario;
"Business Day" means a day, excluding Saturday, Sunday and any other day which shall be a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions are closed in the province of the Branch of Account;
"Contaminant" includes, without limitation, any pollutant, dangerous substance, liquid waste, industrial waste, hazardous material, hazardous substance or contaminant including any of the foregoing as defined in any Environmental Law;
"Current Assets" means, at any time, those assets ordinarily realizable within one year from the date of determination or within the normal operating cycle, where such cycle is longer than a year;
"Current Liabilities" means, at any time, amounts payable within one year from the date of determination or within the normal operating cycle, where such cycle is longer than a year (the operating cycle must correspond with that used for current assets);
"Domestic Countries Persons" means Persons whose chief operating activities are located in the United States of America or Canada;
"Environmental Activity" means any activity, event or circumstance in respect of a Contaminant, including, without limitation, its storage, use, holding, collection, purchase, accumulation, assessment, generation, manufacture, construction, processing, treatment, stabilization, disposition, handling or transportation, or its Release into the natural environment, including movement through or in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater;
"Environmental Laws" means all Applicable Laws relating to the environment or occupational health and safety, or any Environmental Activity;
"Equity" means the total of share capital (including, without limitation, preferred shares), contributed surplus and retained earnings;
"Equivalent Amount" means, with respect to an amount of any currency, the amount of any other currency required to purchase that amount of the first mentioned currency through the Bank in Toronto, in accordance with normal banking procedures;
"GAAP" means, generally accepted accounting principles in effect from time to time in Canada applied in a consistent manner from period to period;
"Good Accounts Receivable" means accounts receivable of the Guarantor on a consolidated basis excluding (i) the entire amount of accounts, any portion of which is outstanding more than 90 days after billing date, provided that the under 90 day portion may be included where the Bank has designated such portion as nevertheless good, (ii) all amounts due from any affiliate, (iii) bad or doubtful accounts, (iv) accounts subject to any security interest or other encumbrance ranking or capable of ranking in priority to the Bank's security, (v) the amount of all holdbacks, contra accounts or rights of set-off on the part of any account debtor, or (vii) any accounts which the Bank has previously advised to be ineligible;
"Good Domestic Accounts Receivable" means Good Accounts Receivable owing by Domestic Countries Persons;
"Guarantor" means Hostopia.com Inc., a Delaware corporation;
"Person" includes an individual, a partnership, a joint venture, a trust, an unincorporated organization, a company, a corporation, an association, a government or any department or agency thereof, and any other incorporated or unincorporated entity;
"Potential Prior-Ranking Claims" means all amounts owing or required to be paid, where the failure to pay any such amount could give rise to a claim pursuant to any law, statute, regulation or otherwise, which ranks or is capable of ranking in priority to the Bank's security or otherwise in priority to any claim by the Bank for repayment of any amounts owing under this agreement;
"RBP" and "Royal Bank Prime" each means the annual rate of interest announced by the Bank from time to time as being a reference rate then in effect for determining interest rates on commercial loans made in Canadian currency in Canada;
"RBUSBR" and "Royal Bank US Base Rate" each means the annual rate of interest announced by the Bank from time to time as a reference rate then in effect for determining interest rates on commercial loans made in US currency in Canada;
"Release" includes discharge, spray, inject, inoculate, abandon, deposit, spill, leak, seep, pour, emit, empty, throw, dump, place and exhaust, and when used as a noun has a similar meaning;
"Tangible Net Worth" means the total of Equity less intangibles, deferred charges and leasehold improvements. For the purpose hereof, intangibles are assets lacking physical substance;
"Total Liabilities" means all liabilities, exclusive of deferred tax liabilities and preferred shares;
"US" means United States of America.
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Schedule "B" to the agreement dated February 17, 2005 between BlueGenesis.com Corp., as Borrower, and Royal Bank of Canada, as the Bank.
BORROWING LIMIT CERTIFICATE
I, , the of BlueGenesis.com Corp. (the "Borrower") hereby certify as of fiscal quarter ending :
total accounts receivables of the Guarantor on a consolidated basis owing by Domestic Countries Persons | $ | |||||||||
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Less: | (a) | Domestic Countries Persons accounts, any portion of which exceeds 90 days | ($ | ) | ||||||
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(b) | Domestic Countries Persons accounts due from affiliates | ($ | ) | |||||||
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(c) | "Under 90 days" Domestic Countries Persons accounts where collection is suspect | ($ | ) | |||||||
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(d) | Domestic Countries Persons accounts subject to prior encumbrances | ($ | ) | |||||||
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(e) | Holdbacks, contra-accounts or rights of set-off | ($ | ) | |||||||
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(f) | other ineligible Domestic Countries Persons accounts | ($ | ) | |||||||
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Plus: | (g) | Under 90 day portion of Domestic Countries Persons accounts included in (a) above, which the Bank has designated as nevertheless good | $ | |||||||
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Good Domestic Accounts Receivable | A $ | |||||||||
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marginable Good Domestic Accounts Receivable at 75% of A | B $ | |||||||||
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Less: | Potential Prior-Ranking Claims | C ($ | ) | |||||||
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Borrowing Limit (B-C) | $ | |||||||||
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Margin Surplus (Deficit) | $ | |||||||||
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Schedule "C" to the agreement dated February 17, 2005, between BlueGenesis.com Corp., as Borrower, and Royal Bank of Canada, as the Bank.
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
I, , the of BlueGeneis.com Corp. (the "Borrower") hereby certify as of fiscal quarter ending :
Dated this day of , 20 .
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Schedule "D" to the agreement dated February 17, 2005, between BlueGenesis.com Corp., as Borrower, and Royal Bank of Canada, as the Bank.
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
I, , the of Hostopia.com Inc. (the "Guarantor") hereby certify as of fiscal quarter ending :
Dated this day of , 20 .
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