Exhibit 99.2
COMMERCIAL BANK
Of California
COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
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Principal Loan Date Maturity Loan No Call/Coll Account Officer Initials
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$200,000.00 02-20-2007 09-01-2008 0100000250 04A/03 111
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References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability
of this document to any particular loan or item. Any item above containing "***" has
been omitted due to text length limitations.
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Borrower: BIOMERICA, INC. Lender: COMMERCIAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA
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THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT dated February 20, 2007, is made and executed
between BIOMERICA, INC. ("Grantor") and COMMERCIAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA
("Lender").
GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. 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.
COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION. The word "Collateral" as used in this Agreement means
the following described property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired,
whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located, in which
Grantor is giving to Lender a security interest for the payment of the
Indebtedness and performance of all other obligations under the Note and this
Agreement:
All inventory, equipment, accounts (including but not limited to all
health-care-insurance receivables), chattel paper, instruments (including
but not limited to all promissory notes), letter-of-credit rights, letters
of credit, documents, deposit accounts, investment property, money, other
rights to payment and performance, and general intangibles (including but
not limited to all software and all payment intangibles); all oil, gas and
other minerals before extraction; all oil, gas, other minerals and accounts
constituting as-extracted collateral; all fixtures; all timber to be cut;
all attachments, accessions, accessories, fittings, increases, tools,
parts, repairs, supplies, and commingled goods relating to the foregoing
property, and all additions, replacements of and substitutions for all or
any part of the foregoing property; all insurance refunds relating to the
foregoing property; all good will relating to the foregoing property; all
records and data and embedded software relating to the foregoing property,
and all equipment, inventory and software to utilize, create, maintain and
process any such records and data on electronic media; and all supporting
obligations relating to the foregoing property; all whether now existing or
hereafter arising, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or whether now
or hereafter subject to any rights In the foregoing property; and all
products and proceeds (including but not limited to all insurance payments)
of or relating to the foregoing property.
In addition, the word "Collateral" also includes all the following, whether now
owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and
wherever located:
(A) All accessions, attachments, accessories, tools, parts, supplies,
replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein,
whether added now or later.
(B) All products and produce of any of the property described in this
Collateral section.
(C) All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies,
payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease, consignment
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, and sums due from a third party who has damaged or
destroyed the Collateral or from that party's insurer, whether due to
judgment, settlement or other process.
(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 of Grantor's
right, title, and interest in and to all computer software required to
utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or data on
electronic media.
CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION. In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures all
obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of Grantor to Lender,
or any one or more of them, as well as all claims by Lender against Grantor or
any one or more of them, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether
related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note, whether voluntary or otherwise,
whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute
or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, whether Grantor may be liable
individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety,
accommodation party or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be
or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations,,-and whether the
obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter may become otherwise
unenforceable. (Initial Here _____)
FUTURE ADVANCES. In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures all future
advances made by Lender to Grantor regardless of whether the advances are made'
a) pursuant to a commitment or b) for the same purposes.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a
right of setoff in all Grantor's accounts with Lender (whether checking,
savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Grantor holds
jointly with someone else and all accounts Grantor may open in the future.
However, this does not include any ▇▇▇ or ▇▇▇▇▇ accounts, or any trust accounts
for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Grantor authorizes Lender, to the
extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the
Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to
administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's
charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.
GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL. With
respect to the Collateral, Grantor represents and promises to Lender that:
Perfection of Security Interest. Grantor agrees to take whatever 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 and
instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender. 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.
Notices to Lender. Grantor will promptly notify Lender in writing at
Lender's address shown above (or such other addresses as Lender may
designate from time to time) prior to any (1) change in Grantor's name; (2)
change in Grantor's assumed business name(s); (3) change in the management
of the Corporation Grantor; (4) change in the authorized signer(s); (5)
change in Grantor's principal office address; (6) change in Grantor's state
of organization; (7) conversion of Grantor to a new or different type of
business entity; or (8) change in any other aspect of Grantor that directly
or indirectly relates to any agreements between Grantor and Lender. No
change in Grantor's name or state of organization will take effect until
after Lender has received notice.
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, chattel paper, or general intangibles, as defined by the Uniform
Commercial Code, the Collateral is enforceable in accordance with its
terms, is genuine, and fully complies with all applicable laws and
regulations 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. At the time any account becomes subject to a
security interest in favor of Lender, the account shall be a good and valid
account representing an undisputed, bona fide indebtedness incurred by the
account debtor, for merchandise held subject to delivery instructions or
previously shipped or delivered pursuant to a contract of sale, or for
services previously performed by Grantor with or for the account debtor. So
long as this Agreement remains in effect, Grantor shall not, without
Lender's prior written consent, compromise, settle, adjust, or extend
payment under or with regard to any such Accounts. There shall be no
setoffs or counterclaims against any of the Collateral, and no agreement
shall have been made under which any deductions or discounts may be claimed
concerning the Collateral except those disclosed to Lender in writing.
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Location of the Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's
business, Grantor agrees to keep the Collateral (or to the extent the
Collateral consists of intangible property such as accounts or general
intangibles, the records concerning the Collateral) at Grantor's address
shown above or at such other locations as are acceptable to Lender. Upon
Lender's request, Grantor 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: (1) all
real property Grantor owns or is purchasing; (2) all real property Grantor
is renting or leasing; (3) all storage facilities Grantor owns, rents,
leases, or uses; and (4) all other properties where Collateral is or may be
located.
Removal of the Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's
business, including the sales of inventory, Grantor shall not remove the
Collateral from its existing location without Lender's prior written
consent. 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 certification of title for the vehicles outside the
State of Delaware, without Lender's prior written consent. Grantor shall,
whenever requested, advise Lender of the exact location of the Collateral.
Transactions Involving Collateral. Except for inventory sold or accounts
collected in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, or as otherwise
provided for in this Agreement, 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 Grantor 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.
Repairs and Maintenance. Grantor agrees to keep and maintain, and to cause
others to keep and maintain, the Collateral in good order, repair and
condition at all times while this Agreement remains in effect. Grantor
further agrees to pay when due all claims for work done on, or services
rendered or material furnished in connection with the Collateral so that no
lien or encumbrance may ever attach to or be filed against the Collateral.
Inspection of Collateral. Lender and Lender's designated representatives
and agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine and
inspect the Collateral wherever located.
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, reasonable 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 obligee under any surety bond furnished in the
contest proceedings. Grantor further agrees to furnish Lender with evidence
that such taxes, assessments, and governmental and other charges have been
paid in full and in a timely manner. 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.
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, including all laws or
regulations relating to the undue erosion of highly-erodible land or
relating to the conversion of wetlands for the production of an
agricultural product or commodity. 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 in violation of any Environmental Laws or for the
generation, manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal,
release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance. The
representations and warranties contained herein are based on Grantor's due
diligence in investigating the Collateral for Hazardous Substances. Grantor
hereby (1) releases and waives any future claims against Lender for
indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup
or other costs under any Environmental Laws, and (2) agrees to indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims and losses
resulting from a breach of this provision of this Agreement. This
obligation to indemnify and defend 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 thirty (30) 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 Lender 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 if the estimated cost of repair or
replacement exceeds 10,000.00, whether or not such casualty or loss is
covered by insurance. 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 the following: (1) the name of the
insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the
property insured; (5) the then current value on the basis of which
insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining that value; and
(6) 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.
Financing Statements. Grantor authorizes Lender to file a UCC financing
statement, or alternatively, a copy of this Agreement to perfect Lender's
security interest. At Lender's request, Grantor additionally agrees to sign
all other documents that are necessary to perfect, protect, and continue
Lender's security interest in the Property. Grantor will pay all filing
fees, title transfer fees, and other fees and costs involved unless
prohibited by law or unless Lender is required by law to pay such fees and
costs. Grantor irrevocably appoints Lender to execute documents necessary
to transfer title if there is a default. Lender may file a copy of this
Agreement as a financing statement. If Grantor changes Grantor's name or
address, or the name or address of any person granting a security interest
under this Agreement changes, Grantor will promptly notify the Lender of
such change.
GRANTOR'S RIGHT TO POSSESSION AND TO COLLECT ACCOUNTS. Until default and except
as otherwise provided below with respect to accounts, 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
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Collateral where possession of the Collateral by Lender is required by law to
perfect Lender's security interest in such Collateral. Until otherwise notified
by Lender, Grantor may collect any of the Collateral consisting of accounts. At
any time and even though no Event of Default exists, Lender may exercise its
rights to collect the accounts and to notify account debtors to make payments
directly to Lender for application to the Indebtedness. 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.
LENDER'S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would
materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if Grantor fails to
comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including
but not limited to Grantor's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts
Grantor is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related
Documents, Lender on Grantor's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take
any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to
discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and
other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying 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 will become a part
of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B)
be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with
any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any
applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be
treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's
maturity. The 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 Default.
DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this
Agreement: Payment Default. Grantor fails to make any payment when due under the
Indebtedness.
Other Defaults. Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other term,
obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of
the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation,
covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and
Grantor.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Should Borrower or any Grantor default
under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales
agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person
that may materially affect any of Grantor's property or Grantor's or any
Grantor's ability to repay the Indebtedness or perform their respective
obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by Grantor or on Grantor's behalf under this Agreement
or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect,
either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading
at any time thereafter.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents
ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral
document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any
time and for any reason.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Grantor's 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.
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 any collateral securing the Indebtedness. This
includes a garnishment of any of Grantor's accounts, including deposit
accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if
there is a good faith dispute by Grantor as to the validity or
reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or
forfeiture proceeding and if Grantor gives Lender written notice of the
creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a
surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount
determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve
or bond for the dispute.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect
to any guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party of any of the
Indebtedness or guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party dies or
becomes incompetent or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability
under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness.
Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Grantor's financial
condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the
Indebtedness is impaired.
Cure Provisions. If any default, other than a default in payment is curable
and if Grantor has not been given a notice of a breach of the same
provision of this Agreement within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may
be cured if Grantor, after receiving written notice from Lender demanding
cure of such default: (1) cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or
(2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates
steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to
cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and
necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably
practical.
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 Delaware 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 of any kind to Grantor.
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 Lender's 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, and other persons as required by law, reasonable notice of
the time and place of any public sale, or the time after which any private
sale or any other disposition of the Collateral is to be made. However, no
notice need be provided to any person who, after Event of Default occurs,
enters into and authenticates an agreement waiving that person's right to
notification of sale. 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. Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed
to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral, with the power to
protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the Collateral preceding
foreclosure or sale, and to collect the Rents from the Collateral and apply
the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the
Indebtedness. The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law.
Lender's right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not
the apparent value of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a
substantial amount. Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from
serving as a receiver.
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 Lender's discretion transfer any
Collateral into Lender's own name or that of Lender's 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, ▇▇▇ 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.
Election of Remedies. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of
Lender's rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this
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Agreement, 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 pursuit 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 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.
Arbitration. Grantor and Lender agree that all disputes, claims and
controversies between them whether individual, joint, or class in nature,
arising from this Agreement or otherwise, including without limitation
contract and tort disputes, shall be arbitrated pursuant to the Rules of
the American Arbitration Association in effect at the time the claim is
filed, upon request of either party. No act to take or dispose of any
Collateral shall constitute a waiver of this arbitration agreement or be
prohibited by this arbitration agreement. This includes, without
limitation, obtaining injunctive relief or a temporary restraining order;
Invoking a power of sale under any deed of trust or mortgage; obtaining a
writ of attachment or imposition of a receiver; or exercising any rights
relating to personal property, including taking or disposing of such
property with or without judicial process pursuant to Article 9 of the
Uniform Commercial Code. Any disputes, claims, or controversies concerning
the lawfulness or reasonableness of any act, or exercise of any right,
concerning any Collateral, Including any claim to rescind, reform, or
otherwise modify any agreement relating to the Collateral, shall also be
arbitrated, provided however that no arbitrator shall have the right or the
power to enjoin or restrain any act of any party. Judgment upon any award
rendered by any arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude any party from seeking equitable
relief from a court of competent jurisdiction. The statute of limitations,
estoppel, waiver, !aches, and similar doctrines which would otherwise be
applicable in an action brought by a party shall be applicable in any
arbitration proceeding, and the commencement of an arbitration proceeding
shall be deemed the commencement of an action for these purposes. The
Federal Arbitration Act shall apply to the construction, interpretation,
and enforcement of this arbitration provision.
Attorneys' Fees; Expenses. Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of
Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's reasonable attorneys' fees
and Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of
this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this
Agreement, and Grantor shall pay the costs and expenses of such
enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's reasonable attorneys' fees
and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including reasonable
attorneys' fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including
efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and
any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Lender may also recover
from Grantor all court, alternative dispute resolution or other collection
costs (including, without limitation, fees and charges of collection
agencies) actually incurred by Lender.
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.
Governing Law. With respect to procedural matters related to the perfection
and enforcement of Lender's rights against the Collateral, this Agreement
will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and to the extent not
preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Delaware. In all other
respects, this Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to
Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the
State of California without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
However, if there ever Is a question about whether any provision of this
Agreement is valid or enforceable, the provision that is questioned will be
governed by whichever state or federal law would find the provision to be
valid and enforceable. The loan transaction that Is evidenced by the Note
and this Agreement has been applied for, considered, approved and made, and
all necessary loan documents have been accepted by Lender in the State of
California.
Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Grantor agrees upon Lender's
request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of ORANGE County, State
of California.
No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights
under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by
Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right
shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by
Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a
waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that
provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by
Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall
constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Grantor's
obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender
is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in
any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent
instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may
be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be
given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when
actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when
deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed,
when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or
registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the
beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices
under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties,
specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address.
For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of
Grantor's current address. Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if
there is more than one Grantor, any notice given by Lender to any Grantor
is deemed to be notice given to all Grantors.
Power of Attorney. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor's irrevocable
attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to
perfect, amend, or to continue the security interest granted in this
Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other secured parties.
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 Lender's security interest in the
Collateral.
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of
this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any
circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal,
invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the
offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal,
valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it
shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required
by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of
this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of
any other provision of this Agreement.
Successors and Assigns. Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement
on transfer of Grantor's interest, this Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. If
ownership of the Collateral becomes vested in a person other than Grantor,
Lender, without notice to Grantor, may deal with Grantor's successors with
reference to this Agreement and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or
extension without releasing Grantor from the obligations of this Agreement
or liability under the Indebtedness.
Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations,
warranties, and agreements made by Grantor in this Agreement shall survive
the execution and delivery of this Agreement, shall be continuing in
nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as
Grantor's Indebtedness shall be paid in full.
Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following
meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the
contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of
the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include
the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may
require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the
meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code:
Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Commercial Security Agreement,
as this Commercial Security Agreement may be amended or modified from time
to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this
Commercial Security Agreement from time to time.
Borrower. The word "Borrower" means BIOMERICA, INC. and includes all
co-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their successors and
assigns.
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means all of Grantor's right, title and
interest in and to all the Collateral as described in the Collateral
Description section of this Agreement.
Default. The word "Default" means the Default set forth in this Agreement
in the section titled "Default".
Environmental Laws. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state,
federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the
protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. ("CERCLA"), the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499
("▇▇▇▇"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section
1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C.
Section 6901, et seq., Chapters 6.5 through 7.7 of Division 20 of the
California Health and Safety Code, Section 25100, et seq., or other
applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant
thereto.
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Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of
default set forth in this Agreement in the default section of this
Agreement.
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means BIOMERICA, INC..
Guaranty. The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from guarantor, endorser,
surety, or accommodation party to Lender, including without limitation a
guaranty of all or part of the Note.
Hazardous Substances. The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials that,
because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or
infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard
to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored,
disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The
words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their very broadest sense and
include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances,
materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws.
The term "Hazardous Substances" also includes, without limitation,
petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.
Indebtedness. The word "Indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced by
the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest
together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which
Grantor is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related
Documents. Specifically, without limitation, Indebtedness includes the
future advances set forth in the Future Advances provision, together with
all interest thereon and all amounts that may be indirectly secured by the
Cross-Collateralization provision of this Agreement.
Lender. The word "Lender" means COMMERCIAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA, its
successors and assigns.
Note. The word "Note" means any and all of Borrower's indebtedness to
Lender and is used in the most comprehensive sense and means and include
any and all of Borrower's liabilities, obligations and debts to Lender, now
existing or hereinafter incurred or created, together with all renewals of,
extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and
substitution for the Related Documents.
Property. The word "Property" means all of Grantor's right, title and
interest in and to all the Property as described in the "Collateral
Description" section of this Agreement.
Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes,
credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties,
security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral
mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now
or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.
GRANTOR HAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY
AGREEMENT AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED FEBRUARY 20, 2007.
THIS AGREEMENT IS GIVEN UNDER SEAL AND IT IS INTENDED THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS AND
SHALL CONSTITUTE AND HAVE THE EFFECT OF A SEALED INSTRUMENT ACCORDING TO LAW.
BORROWER:
BIOMERICA, INC.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
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▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, Chief Executive Officer of
BIOMERICA, INC.
LENDER:
COMMERCIAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
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▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, Vice President
