LOAN AGREEMENT
First Union Bank of Connecticut
000 Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx 00000
(Hereinafter referred to as the "Bank")
Trinitech Systems, Inc.
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx 00000
(Individually and collectively "Borrower")
This Loan Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into June 2, 1997, by and between
Bank and Borrower, a Corporation (For profit) organized under the laws of
Connecticut.
Borrower has applied to Bank for a loan or loans (individually and collectively,
the "Loan") evidenced by one or more promissory notes (whether one or more, the
"Note") as follows:
Line of Credit - in the principal amount of $1,000,000.00 which is evidenced by
the Promissory Note dated June 2, 1997 ("Line of Credit Note"), under which
Borrower may borrow, repay, and reborrow, from time to time, so long as the
total indebtedness outstanding at any one time does not exceed the principal
amount. The Loan proceeds are to be used by Borrower solely to finance accounts
receivable. Bank's obligation to advance or readvance under the Line of Credit
Note shall terminate if Borrower is in Default under the Line of Credit Note.
Term Loan - in the principal amount of $75,000.00 which is evidenced by the
Promissory Note dated June 2, 1997. The Loan proceeds are to be used by Borrower
solely to finance leasehold improvements on office space.
This Agreement amends and restates in its entirety that certain Revolving Credit
Agreement dated May 17, 1996 and applies to govern all of the loans thereby.
This Agreement applies to the Loan and all Loan Documents. The terms "Loan
Documents" and "Obligations," as used in this Agreement, are defined in the
Note. The term "Borrower" shall include its Subsidiaries and Affiliates. As used
in this Agreement as to Borrower, "Subsidiary" shall mean any corporation of
which more than 50% of the issued and outstanding voting stock is owned directly
or indirectly by Borrower. As to Borrower, "Affiliate" shall have the meaning as
defined in 11 U.S.C. Section 101, except that the term "debtor" therein shall be
substituted by the term "Borrower" herein.
Relying upon the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties contained
in this Agreement, Bank is willing to extend
credit to Borrower upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth
herein, and Bank and Borrower agree as follows:
REPRESENTATIONS. Borrower represents that from the date of this Agreement and
until final payment in full of the Obligations: ACCURATE INFORMATION. All
information now and hereafter furnished to Bank is and will be true, correct and
complete. Any such information relating to Borrower's financial condition will
accurately reflect Borrower's financial condition as of the date(s) thereof,
(including all contingent liabilities of every type), and Borrower further
represents that its financial condition has not changed materially or adversely
since the date(s) of such documents.
AUTHORIZATION; NON-CONTRAVENTION. The execution, delivery and performance by
Borrower and any guarantor, as applicable, of this Agreement and other Loan
Documents to which it is a party are within its power, have been duly authorized
by all necessary action taken by the duly authorized officers of Borrower and
any guarantors and, if necessary, by making appropriate filings with any
governmental agency or unit and are the legal, binding, valid and enforceable
obligations of Borrower and any guarantors; and do not (i) contravene, or
constitute (with or without the giving of notice or lapse of time or both) a
violation of any provision of applicable law, a violation of the organizational
documents of Borrower or any guarantor, or a default under any agreement,
judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon or
affecting Borrower or any guarantor, (ii) result in the creation or imposition
of any lien (other than the lien(s) created by the Loan Documents) on any of
Borrower's or guarantor's assets, or (iii) give cause for the acceleration of
any obligations of Borrower or any guarantor to any other creditor. ASSET
OWNERSHIP. Borrower has good and marketable title to all of the properties and
assets reflected on the balance sheets and financial statements supplied Bank by
Borrower, and all such properties and assets are free and clear of mortgages,
security deeds, pledges, liens, charges, and all other encumbrances, except as
otherwise disclosed to Bank by Borrower in writing ("Permitted Liens"). To
Borrower's knowledge, no default has occurred under any Permitted Liens and no
claims or interests adverse to Borrower's present rights in its properties and
assets have arisen. DISCHARGE OF LIENS AND TAXES. Borrower has duly filed, paid
and/or discharged all taxes or other claims which may become a lien on any of
its property or assets, except to the extent that such items are being
appropriately contested in good faith and an adequate reserve for the payment
thereof is being maintained. SUFFICIENCY OF CAPITAL. Borrower is not, and after
consummation of this Agreement and after giving effect to all indebtedness
incurred and liens created by Borrower in connection with the Loan, will not be,
insolvent within the meaning of 11 U.S.C. Section 101(32). COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
Borrower is in compliance in all respects with all federal, state and local
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laws, rules and regulations applicable to its properties, operations, business,
and finances, including, without limitation, any federal or state laws relating
to liquor (including 18 U.S.C. Section 3617, et seq.) or narcotics (including 21
U.S.C.Section 801, et seq.) and/or any commercial crimes; all applicable
federal, state and local laws and regulations intended to protect the
environment; and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended
("ERISA"), if applicable. ORGANIZATION AND AUTHORITY. Each corporate or limited
liability company Borrower and any guarantor, as applicable, is duly created,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its
organization, and has all powers, governmental licenses, authorizations,
consents and approvals required to operate its business as now conducted. Each
corporate or limited liability company Borrower and any guarantor, if any, is
duly qualified, licensed and in good standing in each jurisdiction where
qualification or licensing is required by the nature of its business or the
character and location of its property, business or customers, and in which the
failure to so qualify or be licensed, as the case may be, in the aggregate,
could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial position,
results of operations, properties or prospects of Borrower or any such
guarantor. NO LITIGATION. There are no pending or threatened suits, claims or
demands against Borrower or any guarantor that have not been disclosed to Bank
by Borrower in writing. REGULATION U. None of the proceeds of the Loan made
pursuant to this Agreement shall be used directly or indirectly for the purpose
of purchasing or carrying any margin stock in violation of any of the provisions
of Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
("Regulation U"), or for the purpose of reducing or retiring any indebtedness
which was originally incurred to purchase or carry margin stock or for any other
purchase which might render the Loan a "Purpose Credit" within the meaning of
Regulation U. ERISA. Each employee pension benefit plan, as defined in ERISA,
maintained by Borrower meets, as of the date hereof, the minimum funding
standards of ERISA and all applicable regulations thereto and requirements
thereof, and of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended. No "Prohibited
Transaction" or "Reportable Event" (as both terms are defined by ERISA) has
occurred with respect to any such plan.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower agrees that from the date of this Agreement and
until final payment in full of the Obligations, unless Bank shall otherwise
consent in writing, Borrower will: BUSINESS CONTINUITY. Conduct its business in
substantially the same manner and locations as such business is now and has
previously been conducted. MAINTAIN PROPERTIES. Maintain, preserve and keep its
property in good repair, working order and condition, making all needed
replacements, additions and improvements thereto, to the extent allowed by this
Agreement. ACCESS TO BOOKS & RECORDS. Allow Bank, or its agents, during normal
business hours, access to the books, records and such
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other documents of Borrower as Bank shall reasonably require, and allow Bank to
make copies thereof at Bank's expense. INSURANCE. Maintain adequate insurance
coverage with respect to its properties and business against loss or damage of
the kinds and in the amounts customarily insured against by companies of
established reputation engaged in the same or similar businesses including,
without limitation, commercial general liability insurance, workers compensation
insurance, and business interruption insurance; all acquired in such amounts and
from such companies as Bank may reasonably require. NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND OTHER
NOTICES. (a) Notice of Default. Furnish to Bank immediately upon becoming aware
of the existence of any condition or event which constitutes a Default (as
defined in the Loan Documents) or any event which, upon the giving of notice or
lapse of time or both, may become a Default, written notice specifying the
nature and period of existence thereof and the action which Borrower is taking
or proposes to take with respect thereto. (b) Other Notices. Promptly notify
Bank in writing of (i) any material adverse change in its financial condition or
its business; (ii) any default under any material agreement, contract or other
instrument to which it is a party or by which any of its properties are bound,
or any acceleration of the maturity of any indebtedness owing by Borrower; (iii)
any material adverse claim against or affecting Borrower or any part of its
properties; (iv) the commencement of, and any material determination in, any
litigation with any third party or any proceeding before any governmental agency
or unit affecting Borrower; and (v) at least 30 days prior thereto, any change
in Borrower's name or address as shown above, and/or any change in Borrower's
structure. COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER AGREEMENTS. Comply with all terms and
conditions contained in this Agreement, and any other Loan Documents, and swap
agreements, if applicable, as defined in the Note. PAYMENT OF DEBTS. Pay and
discharge when due, and before subject to penalty or further charge, and
otherwise satisfy before maturity or delinquency, all obligations, debts, taxes,
and liabilities of whatever nature or amount, except those which Borrower in
good faith disputes. REPORTS AND PROXIES. Deliver to Bank, promptly, a copy of
all financial statements, reports, notices, and proxy statements, sent by
Borrower to stockholders, and all regular or periodic reports required to be
filed by Borrower with any governmental agency or authority. OTHER FINANCIAL
INFORMATION. Deliver promptly such other information regarding the operation,
business affairs, and financial condition of Borrower which Bank may reasonably
request. NON-DEFAULT CERTIFICATE FROM BORROWER. Deliver to Bank, with the
Financial Statements required herein, a certificate signed by Borrower, if
Borrower is an individual, or by a principal financial officer of Borrower
warranting that no "Default" as specified in the Loan Documents nor any event
which, upon the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute such
a Default, has occurred. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE. Furnish, within 15 days after
request by Bank, a written statement duly acknowledged
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of the amount due UNDER THE Loan and whether offsets or defenses exist against
the Obligations.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower agrees that from the date of this Agreement and
until final payment in full of the Obligations, unless Bank shall otherwise
consent in writing, Borrower will not: DEFAULT ON OTHER CONTRACTS OR
OBLIGATIONS. Default on any material contract with or obligation when due to a
third party or default in the performance of any obligation to a third party
incurred for money borrowed in an amount in excess of $50,000.00. JUDGMENT
ENTERED. Permit the entry of any monetary judgment or the assessment against,
the filing of any tax lien against, or the issuance of any writ of garnishment
or attachment against any property of or debts due Borrower in an amount in
excess of $50,000.00 and that is not discharged or execution is not stayed
within Thirty (30) days of entry. GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION. Permit the assertion
or making of any seizure, vesting or intervention by or under authority of any
government by which the management of Borrower or any guarantor is displaced of
its authority in the conduct of its respective business or such business is
curtailed or materially impaired. PREPAYMENT OF OTHER DEBT. Retire any long-term
debt entered into prior to the date of this Agreement at a date in advance of
its legal obligation to do so. RETIRE OR REPURCHASE CAPITAL STOCK. Retire or
otherwise acquire any of its capital stock. CHANGE OF CONTROL. Make or suffer a
change of ownership that effectively changes control of Borrower. CHANGE IN
FISCAL YEAR. Borrower or guarantor shall not change its fiscal year without the
consent of Bank. ENCUMBRANCES. Create, assume, or permit to exist any mortgage,
security deed, deed of trust, pledge, lien, charge or other encumbrance on any
of its assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, other than: (i) security
interests required by the Loan Documents; (ii) liens for taxes contested in good
faith; (iii) liens accruing by law for employee benefits; or (iv) Permitted
Liens. INVESTMENTS. Purchase any stock, securities, or evidence of indebtedness
of any other person or entity except investments in direct obligations of the
United States Government and certificates of deposit of United States commercial
banks having a tier 1 capital ratio of not less than 6% and then in an amount
not exceeding 10% of the issuing bank's unimpaired capital and surplus.
FINANCIAL COVENANTS. Borrower, on a consolidated basis, agrees to the following
provisions from the date of this Agreement and until final payment in full of
the Obligations, unless Bank shall otherwise consent in writing: CURRENT RATIO.
Borrower shall, at all times, maintain a Current Ratio of not less than 3.00 to
1.00. "Current Ratio" shall mean the ratio of current assets divided by current
liabilities. TANGIBLE NET WORTH. Borrower shall, at all times, maintain Tangible
Net Worth of at least $6,400,000.00. "Tangible Net Worth" shall mean the total
assets minus total liabilities. For purposes of this computation, the aggregate
amount of any intangible assets of Borrower including,
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without limitation, goodwill, franchises, licenses, patents, trademarks, trade
names, copyrights, service marks, and brand names, shall be subtracted from
total assets, and total liabilities shall include fully subordinated debt.
DEPOSIT RELATIONSHIP. Borrower shall maintain its primary depository account
with Bank.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Borrower shall deliver to Bank, within 90 days
after the close of each fiscal year, audited financial statements reflecting its
operations during such fiscal year, including, without limitation, a balance
sheet, profit and loss statement and statement of cash flows, with supporting
schedules; all on a consolidated and consolidating basis and in reasonable
detail, prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles,
applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. All such
statements shall be examined by an independent certified public accountant
acceptable to Bank. The opinion of such independent certified public accountant
shall not be acceptable to Bank if qualified due to any limitations in scope
imposed by Borrower or its Subsidiaries, if any. Any other qualification of the
opinion by the accountant shall render the acceptability of the financial
statements subject to Bank's approval.
PERIODIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Borrower shall deliver to Bank unaudited
management-prepared quarterly financial statements, including, without
limitation, a balance sheet, profit and loss statement and statement of cash
flows, with supporting schedules, as soon as available and in any event within
45 days after the close of each such period; all in reasonable detail and
prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, applied on
a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. Such statements shall be
certified as to their correctness by a principal financial officer of Borrower.
FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION. Borrower shall deliver to Bank such information
as Bank may reasonably request from time to time, including without limitation,
financial statements and information pertaining to Borrower's financial
condition. Such information shall be true, complete, and accurate.
BORROWING BASE. As to the Line of Credit Note in the principal amount of
$1,000,000.00, the following provisions shall apply: BORROWING LIMITATION. The
maximum principal amount that Borrower may borrow shall be the lesser of the
principal amount stated in the Line of Credit Note or the maximum principal
amount allowed under this addendum (the "Maximum Principal Amount").
The Maximum Principal Amount shall be an amount equal to 75% of the net amount
of Eligible Accounts, less the amount of any Reserve required by Bank.
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"Eligible Account" refers to an account receivable not more than 90 days from
the date of the original invoice that arises in the ordinary course of
Borrower's business and meets the following eligibility requirements: (a) the
sale of goods or services reflected in such account is final and such goods and
services have been delivered or provided and accepted by the account debtor and
payment for such is owing; (b) the invoices comprising an account are not
subject to any claims, returns or disputes of any kind; (c) the account debtor
is not insolvent; (d) the account debtor has its principal place of business in
the United States; (e) the account debtor is not an affiliate of Borrower and is
not a supplier to Borrower and the account is not otherwise exposed to risk of
set-off; (f) not more than thirty percent of the original invoices owing
Borrower by the account debtor are more than ninety days from the date of the
original invoice.
"Reserves" may be required at any time and from time to time by Bank without
prior notice to Borrower in amounts deemed by Bank to be adequate to reserve
against outstanding letter of credit, outstanding bankers acceptances,
Borrower's obligations to Bank or its affiliates or any guaranties or other
contingent debt of Borrower.
REQUIRED REPORTS. Borrower shall certify to Bank by the tenth day of each month,
the amount of Eligible Accounts as of the first day of each month, on forms
required by Bank together with all detail and supporting documents requested by
Bank. Bank may at any time and from time to time, during Bank's normal business
hours, enter upon any business premises of Borrower and audit Borrower's
accounts. Bank's determination of the amount of Eligible Accounts shall at all
times be indisputable and deemed correct. The Borrower, at all times, shall
cooperate with Bank without limitation by providing Bank information and access
to Borrower's premises and business records and shall be courteous to Bank's
agents.
CONTINUING REPRESENTATIONS. Borrower warrants and represents as a continuing
warranty, that so long as principal is outstanding under the Line of Credit
Note, the outstanding principal balance shall not exceed the lesser of the
Maximum Principal Amount or the principal amount stated in the Line of Credit
Note (the "Borrowing Limit"). Borrower agrees to pay any advances in excess of
the Borrowing Limit immediately upon receipt by Borrower of written notice that
the Borrowing Limit has been exceeded.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT. The obligations of Bank to make the Loan and any advances
pursuant to this Agreement are subject to the following conditions precedent:
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. Receipt by Bank of such additional supporting documents as
Bank or its counsel may reasonably request.
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