Common use of Security Interest/Priority Clause in Contracts

Security Interest/Priority. This Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the holders of the Secured Obligations, in the Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected by filing, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens. The taking possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities (if any) evidencing the Pledged Equity and all other Instruments constituting Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority of the Administrative Agent’s security interest in all the Pledged Equity evidenced by such certificated securities and such Instruments. With respect to any Collateral consisting of a Deposit Account, Securities Entitlement or held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable Obligor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent of an agreement granting control to the Administrative Agent over such Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Security and Pledge Agreement (Duluth Holdings Inc.), Credit Agreement (Adtalem Global Education Inc.)

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Security Interest/Priority. This Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the holders of the Secured Obligations, in the Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected by filing, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), if and to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens. The taking of possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities (if any) evidencing the Pledged Equity and all other Instruments constituting Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority of the Administrative Agent’s security interest in all the Pledged Equity evidenced by such certificated securities and such InstrumentsInstruments under New York law and the UCC. With respect to any Collateral consisting of a Deposit Account, Securities Entitlement or held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable Obligor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent of an agreement granting control to the Administrative Agent over such Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Dean Foods Co), Credit Agreement (WHITEWAVE FOODS Co)

Security Interest/Priority. This Pledge Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the ratable benefit of the holders of the Secured ObligationsLenders, in the Pledged Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected Pledgor. The taking possession by filing, shall constitute a valid the Administrative Agent of the certificates (if any) representing the Pledged Capital Stock and perfected, all other certificates and instruments constituting Pledged Collateral will perfect and establish the Administrative Agent’s first priority security interest in all certificated Pledged Capital Stock and such Collateral (including certificates and instruments. Upon the filing of UCC financing statements in the location of each Pledgor’s State of organization, the Administrative Agent shall have a first priority perfected security interest in all uncertificated Pledged Equity Capital Stock consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), a Security pursuant to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under Section 8-103(c) of the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens. The taking possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities (if any) evidencing the Pledged Equity and all other Instruments constituting Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority of the Administrative Agent’s security interest in all the Pledged Equity evidenced by such certificated securities and such Instruments. With respect to any Pledged Collateral consisting of an Uncertificated Security or a Deposit Account, Securities Security Entitlement or any Pledged Collateral held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable ObligorPledgor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent and the applicable Securities Intermediary or the applicable issuer of the Uncertificated Security of an agreement granting control Control to the Administrative Agent over such Pledged Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority perfected security interest in such Pledged Collateral. Except as set forth in this Section, no action is necessary to perfect the Administrative Agent’s security interest.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agency Succession and Amendment Agreement (GateHouse Media, Inc.), Pledge Agreement (GateHouse Media, Inc.)

Security Interest/Priority. This Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the holders of the Secured Obligations, in the Collateral of such Obligor Obligor, and, when properly perfected by filing, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), to the extent that such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted LiensLiens permitted by Section 7.2 of the Credit Agreement. The taking of possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities Certificated Securities (if any) evidencing the Pledged Equity Equity, and of all other Instruments constituting Collateral Collateral, will perfect perfect, and establish the first priority of of, the Administrative Agent’s security interest in all of the Pledged Equity evidenced by such certificated securities Certificated Securities and such Instruments. With respect to any Collateral consisting of a Deposit Account, Securities Entitlement Security Entitlement, or assets held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable Obligor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary Intermediary, as applicable, and the Administrative Agent of an agreement granting control to the Administrative Agent over such Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral, subject to Liens permitted by Section 7.2 of the Credit Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Security and Pledge Agreement (Rotech Healthcare Holdings Inc.)

Security Interest/Priority. This Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the holders of the Secured Obligations, in the Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected by filing, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens. The taking possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities (if any) evidencing the Pledged Equity of Domestic Subsidiaries and all other Instruments constituting Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority of the Administrative Agent’s security interest in all the Pledged Equity of Domestic Subsidiaries evidenced by such certificated securities and such Instruments. With respect to any Collateral consisting of a Deposit Account, Securities Security Entitlement or held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable Obligor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent of an agreement granting control to the Administrative Agent over such Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Security and Pledge Agreement (STR Holdings, Inc.)

Security Interest/Priority. This Agreement Agreement, when executed and delivered and upon the making of the initial Loans under the Credit Agreement, creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the holders of the Secured ObligationsLenders, in the Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected by filing, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority perfected security interest in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Subsidiary Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securitiesa security pursuant to Section 8-103(c) of the UCC), to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens. The taking possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities certificates (if any) evidencing representing the Pledged Subsidiary Equity and all other Instruments constituting Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority of the Administrative Agent’s 's security interest in all the Pledged certificated Subsidiary Equity evidenced by such certificated securities and such Instruments. With respect to any Collateral consisting of a Deposit Account, Securities Entitlement or held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable Obligor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent of an agreement granting control Control to the Administrative Agent over such Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority perfected security interest in such Collateral.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Sierra Health Services Inc)

Security Interest/Priority. This Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the holders of the Secured Obligations, in the Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected by filing, to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens. The taking possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities (if any) evidencing the Pledged Equity and all other Instruments constituting Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority of the Administrative Agent’s security interest in all the Pledged Equity evidenced by such certificated securities and such Instruments. With respect to any Collateral consisting of a Deposit Account, Securities Entitlement or held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable Obligor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent of an agreement granting control to the Administrative Agent over such CollateralCollateral in accordance with the terms of the UCC, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Security and Pledge Agreement (Kid Brands, Inc)

Security Interest/Priority. This Pledge Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, Agent for the ratable benefit of the holders of the Secured ObligationsParties, in the Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected by filing, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted LiensCollateral. The taking possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities certificates (if any) evidencing representing the Pledged Equity Interests and all other Instruments certificates and instruments constituting Pledged Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority of the Administrative Agent’s security interest in all the certificated Pledged Equity evidenced by such certificated securities Interests and such Instrumentscertificates and instruments. Upon the filing of UCC financing statements in the location of each Pledgor’s state of organization, the Administrative Agent shall have a first priority perfected security interest in all uncertificated Pledged Equity Interests consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute a Security pursuant to Section 8-103(c) of the UCC. With respect to any Pledged Collateral consisting of an Uncertificated Security or a Deposit Account, Securities Security Entitlement or any Pledged Collateral held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable ObligorPledgor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent and the applicable Securities Intermediary or the applicable issuer of the Uncertificated Security of an agreement granting control to the Administrative Agent over such Pledged Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority perfected security interest in such Pledged Collateral. Except as set forth in this Section, no action is necessary to perfect the Administrative Agent’s security interest.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pledge Agreement (Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.)

Security Interest/Priority. This Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the holders of the Secured Obligations, in the Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected by filing, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens. The taking possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities (if any) evidencing the Pledged Equity and all other Instruments constituting Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority (subject to Permitted Liens) of the Administrative Agent’s security interest in all the Pledged Equity evidenced by such certificated securities and such Instruments. With respect to any Collateral consisting of a Deposit Account, Securities Entitlement or held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable Obligor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent of an agreement granting control to the Administrative Agent over such Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Security and Pledge Agreement (Rf Micro Devices Inc)

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Security Interest/Priority. This Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the holders of the Secured Obligations, in the Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected by filingthe filing of a financing statement under the UCC, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing a financing statement under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens. The taking possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities (if any) evidencing the Pledged Equity and all other Instruments constituting Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority of the Administrative Agent’s 's security interest in all the Pledged Equity evidenced by such certificated securities and such Instruments. With respect to any Collateral consisting of a Deposit Account, Securities Security Entitlement or held in a Securities Account (in each case other than an Excluded Account), upon execution and delivery by the applicable Obligor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent of an agreement granting control to the Administrative Agent over such Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Security and Pledge Agreement (Mimedx Group, Inc.)

Security Interest/Priority. This Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the holders of the Secured Obligations, in the Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected by filing, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens. The taking of possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities (if any) evidencing the Pledged Equity of Domestic Subsidiaries and all other Instruments constituting Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority of the Administrative Agent’s security interest in all the Pledged Equity evidenced by such certificated securities and such Instruments. With respect to any Collateral consisting of a Deposit Account, Securities Entitlement or held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable Obligor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent of an agreement granting control to the Administrative Agent over such Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Security and Pledge Agreement (Epicor Software Corp)

Security Interest/Priority. This Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the holders of the Secured Obligations, in the Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected by filingfiling a financing statement in the appropriate jurisdiction, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens. The taking possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities (if any) evidencing the Pledged Equity and all other Instruments constituting Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority of the Administrative Agent’s security interest in all the Pledged Equity evidenced by such certificated securities and such Instruments. With respect to any Collateral consisting of a Deposit Account, Securities Entitlement or held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable Obligor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent of an agreement granting control to the Administrative Agent over such Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Dice Holdings, Inc.)

Security Interest/Priority. This Pledge Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, Agent for the ratable benefit of the holders of the Secured ObligationsParties, in the Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected by filing, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted LiensCollateral. The taking possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities certificates (if any) evidencing representing the Pledged Equity Interests and all other Instruments certificates and instruments constituting Pledged Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority of the Administrative Agent’s security interest in all the certificated Pledged Equity evidenced by such certificated securities Interests and such Instrumentscertificates and instruments. Upon the filing of UCC financing statements in the location of the Pledgor’s state of organization, the Administrative Agent shall have a first priority perfected security interest in all uncertificated Pledged Equity Interests consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute a Security pursuant to Section 8-103(c) of the UCC. With respect to any Pledged Collateral consisting of an Uncertificated Security or a Deposit Account, Securities Security Entitlement or any Pledged Collateral held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable ObligorPledgor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent and the applicable Securities Intermediary or the applicable issuer of the Uncertificated Security of an agreement granting control to the Administrative Agent over such Pledged Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority perfected security interest in such Pledged Collateral.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Holdings Pledge Agreement (Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.)

Security Interest/Priority. This Agreement creates a valid security interest in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the holders of the Secured Obligations, in the Collateral of such Obligor and, when properly perfected by filing, shall constitute a valid and perfected, first priority security interest interest, subject to Permitted Liens, in such Collateral (including all uncertificated Pledged Equity consisting of partnership or limited liability company interests that do not constitute Securities), to the extent such security interest can be perfected by filing under the UCC, free and clear of all Liens except for Permitted Liens. The taking possession by the Administrative Agent of the certificated securities (if any) evidencing the Pledged Equity and all other Instruments constituting Collateral will perfect and establish the first priority of the Administrative Agent’s security interest in all the Pledged Equity evidenced by such certificated securities and such Instruments. With respect to any Collateral consisting of a Deposit Account, Securities Entitlement or held in a Securities Account, upon execution and delivery by the applicable Obligor, the applicable depository bank or Securities Intermediary and the Administrative Agent of an agreement granting control to the Administrative Agent over such Collateral, the Administrative Agent shall have a valid and perfected, first priority security interest in such Collateral.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Security and Pledge Agreement (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.)

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