Exhibit 10.6
Portions of this Exhibit 10.24 have been omitted based upon a request
for confidential treatment. This Exhibit 10.24, including the non-public
information, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. "[*]" designates portions of this document that have been
redacted pursuant to the request for confidential treatment filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
dated as of June 15, 2004
among
AFC FUNDING CORPORATION,
as Seller,
AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION,
as Servicer,
FAIRWAY FINANCE COMPANY, LLC
and such other entities from time to time
as may become Purchasers hereunder,
XXXXXX XXXXXXX CORP.,
as the initial Agent
and as Purchaser Agent for Fairway Finance Company, LLC
and
XL CAPITAL ASSURANCE INC.,
as Insurer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I. AMOUNTS AND TERMS OF THE PURCHASES.............................1
Section 1.1. Purchase Facility......................................1
Section 1.2. Making Purchases.......................................2
Section 1.3. Participation Computation..............................3
Section 1.4. Settlement Procedures..................................4
Section 1.5. Fees..................................................10
Section 1.6. Payments and Computations, Etc........................11
Section 1.7. Dividing or Combining Portions of the Investment
of any Revolving Participation........................11
Section 1.8. Increased Costs.......................................11
Section 1.9. [Reserved]............................................12
Section 1.10. Requirements of Law...................................12
Section 1.11. Inability to Determine Eurodollar Rate................13
Section 1.12. Additional and Replacement Purchasers, Increase
in Revolving Purchase Limit...........................13
Section 1.13. Rights of Subrogation.................................15
Section 1.14. The Policy............................................15
Section 1.15. Insurer Advances......................................16
ARTICLE II. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; COVENANTS; TERMINATION
EVENTS........................................................16
Section 2.1. Representations and Warranties; Covenants.............16
Section 2.2. Termination Events....................................17
ARTICLE III. INDEMNIFICATION...............................................17
Section 3.1. Indemnities by the Seller.............................17
Section 3.2. Indemnities by AFC....................................19
Section 3.3. Indemnities by Successor Servicer.....................20
ARTICLE IV. ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTIONS................................21
Section 4.1. Appointment of Servicer...............................21
Section 4.2. Duties of Servicer; Relationship to Backup
Servicing Agreement...................................22
Section 4.3. Deposit Accounts; Establishment and Use of
Certain Accounts......................................23
Section 4.4. Enforcement Rights....................................25
Section 4.5. Responsibilities of the Seller........................26
Section 4.6. Servicing Fee.........................................26
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Section 4.7. Specified Ineligible Receivables......................26
ARTICLE V. THE AGENTS....................................................26
Section 5.1. Appointment and Authorization.........................26
Section 5.2. Delegation of Duties..................................27
Section 5.3. Exculpatory Provisions................................28
Section 5.4. Reliance by Agents....................................28
Section 5.5. Notice of Termination Date............................29
Section 5.6. Non-Reliance on Agent, Purchaser Agents and
Other Purchasers......................................29
Section 5.7. Agent, Purchaser Agents and Purchasers................29
Section 5.8. Indemnification.......................................30
Section 5.9. Successor Agent.......................................30
ARTICLE VI. MISCELLANEOUS.................................................30
Section 6.1. Amendments, Etc.......................................30
Section 6.2. Notices, Etc..........................................31
Section 6.3. Assignability.........................................31
Section 6.4. Costs, Expenses and Taxes.............................33
Section 6.5. No Proceedings; Limitation on Payments................33
Section 6.6. Confidentiality.......................................34
Section 6.7. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION........................34
Section 6.8. Execution in Counterparts.............................35
Section 6.9. Survival of Termination...............................35
Section 6.10. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL..................................35
Section 6.11. Entire Agreement......................................35
Section 6.12. Headings..............................................35
Section 6.13. Liabilities of the Purchasers.........................35
Section 6.14. Policy Termination Date...............................36
Section 6.15. Tax Treatment.........................................36
Section 6.16. Status of Allete......................................36
EXHIBIT I DEFINITIONS..................................................I-1
EXHIBIT II CONDITIONS OF PURCHASES.....................................II-1
EXHIBIT III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.............................III-1
EXHIBIT IV COVENANTS...................................................IV-1
EXHIBIT V TERMINATION EVENTS...........................................V-1
EXHIBIT VI PORTFOLIO CERTIFICATE.......................................VI-1
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EXHIBIT VII PERFECTION REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS.......VII-1
SCHEDULE I CREDIT AND COLLECTION POLICY.................................I-1
SCHEDULE II DEPOSIT BANKS AND DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS..........................II-1
SCHEDULE III TRADE NAMES................................................III-1
SCHEDULE IV ELIGIBLE CONTRACTS..........................................IV-1
SCHEDULE V TAX MATTERS..................................................V-1
SCHEDULE VI COMPETITOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS...........................VI-1
ANNEX A FORM OF PURCHASE NOTICE
ANNEX B FORM OF SERVICER REPORT
ANNEX C FORMS OF JOINDER AGREEMENTS
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SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT, originally
dated as of December 31, 1996, amended and restated as of May 31, 2002 and as of
June 15, 2004 (as further amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time
to time, the "AGREEMENT") is entered into among AFC FUNDING CORPORATION, an
Indiana corporation, as seller (the "SELLER"), AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION,
an
Indiana corporation ("AFC"), as initial servicer (in such capacity, together
with its successors and permitted assigns in such capacity, the "SERVICER"),
FAIRWAY FINANCE COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("FAIRWAY"),
as initial purchaser (together with its successors and permitted assigns and
such other entities as may become party hereto from time to time as purchasers,
the "PURCHASERS"), XXXXXX XXXXXXX CORP., a Delaware corporation ("XXXXXX
XXXXXXX") as agent for the Purchasers (in such capacity, together with its
successors and assigns in such capacity, the "AGENT") and as Purchaser Agent for
Fairway (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns and such
other financial institutions as may become party hereto from time to time each
as a purchaser agent, a "PURCHASER AGENT") and XL CAPITAL ASSURANCE INC., a New
York stock insurance company (the "INSURER").
PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS. Certain terms that are capitalized and used
throughout this Agreement are defined in EXHIBIT I to this Agreement. References
in the Exhibits hereto to "the Agreement" refer to this Agreement, as amended,
modified or supplemented from time to time.
Fairway, the Agent, the Seller, the Servicer and the Insurer are party to
that certain Amended and Restated
Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of
May 31, 2002 (the "ORIGINAL AGREEMENT"), pursuant to which the Seller has sold,
transferred and assigned an undivided variable percentage interest in a pool of
receivables, and Fairway has acquired such undivided variable percentage
interest.
The parties hereto wish to amend and restate the Original Agreement in its
entirety in order to make certain changes set forth herein.
In consideration of the mutual agreements, provisions and covenants
contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
AMOUNTS AND TERMS OF THE PURCHASES
Section 1.1. PURCHASE FACILITY. (a) On the terms and conditions hereinafter
set forth, (i) each Revolving Purchaser hereby agrees to purchase and make
reinvestments of undivided percentage ownership interests with regard to its
Participation from the Seller from time to time (but not on a Purchaser
Termination Day for such Revolving Purchaser) during the period from the date
hereof or the date set forth in the Joinder Agreement to which it is
a party, as applicable, to the Termination Date and (ii) each Term Purchaser
hereby agrees to make a purchase with regard to its Participation from Seller on
the date set forth in the Joinder Agreement to which it is a party. Under no
circumstances shall any (A) Revolving Purchaser make any such purchase or
reinvestment if, after giving effect to such purchase or reinvestment, (1) the
aggregate outstanding Insured Investment of all Revolving Purchasers would
exceed the Revolving Insured Purchase Limit, (2) the aggregate outstanding
Uninsured Investment of all Revolving Purchasers would exceed the Revolving
Uninsured Purchase Limit, (3) the aggregate Insured Investment of such Revolving
Purchaser would exceed its Maximum Insured Commitment or (4) the aggregate
Uninsured Investment of such Revolving Purchaser would exceed its Maximum
Uninsured Commitment; or (B) Purchaser make any such purchase or reinvestment
if, after giving effect to such purchase or reinvestment, the aggregate
outstanding Insured Investment of all Purchasers would exceed the Maximum
Insured Amount. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in CLAUSE (B) of the
preceding sentence shall be construed to prevent any Purchaser from making a
purchase which increases such Purchaser's Uninsured Investment if such purchase
would be permitted by CLAUSE (A) of such sentence and the other terms and
conditions hereof.
(b) The Seller may, upon at least 30 days' notice to the Agent, the
Purchaser Agents, the Servicer, the Backup Servicer and the Insurer, terminate
the purchase facility provided in SECTION 1.1(a)(i) in whole or, from time to
time, irrevocably reduce in part the unused portion of the Revolving Purchase
Limit; PROVIDED that each partial reduction shall be in the amount of at least
$1,000,000, or an integral multiple of $500,000 in excess thereof and shall not
reduce the Revolving Purchase Limit below $100,000,000. Any reductions in the
Revolving Purchase Limit shall reduce the Revolving Uninsured Purchase Limit and
the Revolving Insured Purchase Limit ratably according to the unused portions
thereof. Any such reductions shall be applied pro rata to Maximum Uninsured
Commitments and the Maximum Insured Commitments of the Revolving Purchasers.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, such commitment reductions may be applied solely
to the Revolving Uninsured Purchase Limit or the Revolving Insured Purchase
Limit if each of the Agent and the Insurer has provided its prior written
consent thereto.
Section 1.2. MAKING PURCHASES. (a) Each purchase (but not reinvestment) of
undivided ownership interests with regard to any Participation of any Revolving
Purchaser hereunder shall be made upon the Seller's irrevocable written notice
in the form of ANNEX A delivered to the Agent (who will forward such notice to
the applicable Purchaser Agent) and the Insurer in accordance with SECTION 6.2
(which notice must be received by such Purchaser Agent prior to 11:00 a.m.,
Chicago time) on the Business Day immediately preceding the date of such
proposed purchase. Each such notice of any such proposed purchase shall specify
the desired amount and date of such purchase and the desired duration of the
initial Yield Period for the related Portion of the Investment of such
Participation; PROVIDED each proposed purchase shall be in the amount of at
least $1,000,000 or an integral multiple of $100,000 in excess thereof. Each
Purchaser Agent shall select the duration of such initial Yield Period with
respect to the Portion of the Investment funded by the Purchaser(s) for which it
is acting as Purchaser Agent and each subsequent Yield Period in connection with
such Portion of Investment in its discretion; provided that it shall use
reasonable efforts, taking into account market conditions, to accommodate
Seller's preferences. Each purchase of undivided ownership interests with regard
to any Participation of any Term Purchaser shall be made in accordance with the
terms set forth in the related Joinder Agreement.
(b) On the date of each purchase (but not reinvestment) of undivided
ownership interests with regard to the Participation of any Revolving Purchaser,
such Revolving Purchaser
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shall, subject to SECTION 1.1(a) and the satisfaction of the applicable
conditions set forth in EXHIBIT II hereto, make available to its Purchaser Agent
(at its address set forth on the signature pages hereto or of the applicable
Joinder Agreement), in same day funds, an amount equal to its Revolving Share of
the amount of such purchase. Upon receipt of such funds, such Purchaser Agent
shall make such funds immediately available to the Seller at such office.
On the date of each purchase (but not reinvestment) of undivided ownership
interests with regard to the Participation of any Term Purchaser, such Term
Purchaser shall, subject to SECTION 1.1(a) and the satisfaction of the
applicable conditions set forth in EXHIBIT II hereto and (if applicable) set
forth in the related Joinder Agreement, make available to its Purchaser Agent
(at its address set forth on the signature pages hereto or of the applicable
Joinder Agreement) the amount of such purchase in same day funds, and after such
Purchaser Agent's receipt of such funds, such Purchaser Agent shall make such
funds immediately available to the Seller at such office.
(c) The Seller hereby sells and assigns to the Agent, for the benefit of
the Secured Parties, an undivided percentage ownership interest equal to the
Aggregate Participation in (i) each Pool Receivable then existing and thereafter
arising, (ii) all Related Security with respect to such Pool Receivables, and
(iii) Collections with respect to, and other proceeds of, such Pool Receivables
and Related Security.
(d) To secure all of the Seller's obligations (monetary or otherwise)
under this Agreement, the Insurance Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents to which it is a party, whether now or hereafter existing or arising,
due or to become due, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, including to
secure the obligation of the Servicer that Collections be applied to the
Participations as provided in this Agreement, the Seller hereby grants to the
Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, a security interest in all of the
Seller's right, title and interest (including, without limitation, any undivided
interest of the Seller) in, to and under all of the following, whether now or
hereafter owned, existing or arising: (A) all Pool Receivables, (B) all Related
Security with respect to each such Pool Receivable, (C) all Collections with
respect to each such Pool Receivable, (D) the Deposit Accounts, the Liquidation
Account and the Cash Reserve Account and all amounts on deposit therein and all
certificates and instruments, if any, from time to time evidencing the Deposit
Accounts, the Liquidation Account and the Cash Reserve Account, all amounts on
deposit therein, all investments (including any investment property) made with
such funds, all claims thereunder or in connection therewith, and all interest,
dividends, moneys, instruments, securities and other property from time to time
received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for
any or all of the foregoing, (E) all rights of the Seller under the Purchase and
Sale Agreement, and (F) all proceeds of, and all amounts received or receivable
under any or all of, the foregoing. The Agent, for the benefit of the Secured
Parties, shall have, with respect to the property described in this Section
1.2(d), and in addition to all the other rights and remedies available under
this Agreement, all the rights and remedies of a secured party under any
applicable UCC.
Section 1.3. PARTICIPATION COMPUTATION. Each Participation shall be
initially computed on the date of the initial purchase hereunder. Thereafter
until the Termination Date, each Participation shall be automatically recomputed
(or deemed to be recomputed) on each Business Day other than a Termination Day.
Each Participation, as computed (or deemed recomputed) as
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of the day immediately preceding the Termination Date, shall thereafter remain
constant. The Participations shall all become zero when the aggregate Investment
and Discount thereon shall have been paid in full, all the amounts owed by the
Seller hereunder, under the Insurance Agreement and under any other Transaction
Documents to the Purchasers, the Purchaser Agents, the Insurer, the Agent, and
any other Indemnified Party or Affected Person are paid in full and the Servicer
shall have received the accrued Servicing Fee.
Section 1.4. SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES. (a) Collection of the Pool Receivables
shall be administered by the Servicer in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement. The Seller shall provide to the Servicer on a timely basis all
information needed for such administration, including notice of the occurrence
of any Termination Date or Revolving Paydown Day and current computations of the
Participations.
(b) ALLOCATION OF COLLECTIONS. The Servicer shall segregate and hold all
Collections in trust for the benefit of the Seller, the Purchasers, the Insurer
and the other Secured Parties and, within one Business Day of the receipt (or
deemed receipt) of Collections of Pool Receivables by the Seller or Servicer,
deposit such Collections into a Deposit Account. With respect to the allocations
set forth below, (x) each Purchaser with both an Insured Investment and an
Uninsured Investment shall be treated as two separate Purchasers for purposes of
separately tracking such allocations and (y) if amounts are set aside for
particular items in accordance with the priorities set forth below, such amounts
shall be segregated in the Liquidation Account to be used solely for the
purposes, and in accordance with the priority, for which such amounts were
allocated (by way of example, funds set aside for Senior Discount/Fees for a
Purchaser and deposited into the Liquidation Account shall not be used to pay
any additional Discount payable to such Purchaser and funds set aside with
respect to any Insured Investment shall not be used to pay any amounts with
respect to any Uninsured Investment). With respect to such Collections, on the
day deposited into the Deposit Accounts:
(i) ALLOCATION OF SELLER'S SHARE OF COLLECTIONS PRIOR TO
TERMINATION DATE. If such day is not a Termination Day, out of the Seller's
Share of Collections, the Servicer shall FIRST, remit to the Servicer any
accrued and unpaid Servicing Fees, SECOND, deposit into the Cash Reserve
Account an amount up to the excess of the Cash Reserve over the amount on
deposit in the Cash Reserve Account and THIRD, remit to the Seller the
remainder of such Collections; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that during the
continuation of an ADESA Financial Covenant Event, all remaining
Collections which would otherwise be distributed to the Seller under CLAUSE
THIRD shall be transferred to the Liquidation Account and withdrawn
therefrom solely to reinvest in Pool Receivables or for distribution in
accordance with SECTION 1.4(c)(iii) if the Termination Date has occurred.
(ii) ALLOCATIONS OF PURCHASERS' SHARE OF COLLECTIONS PRIOR TO
TERMINATION DATE. If such day is not a Termination Day, out of the
Purchasers' Share of such Collections in the Deposit Accounts, FIRST the
Servicer shall transfer to the Liquidation Account, and the Agent shall
hold therein for the benefit of the Insurer, an amount equal to the Premium
accrued through such day and not previously transferred to the Liquidation
Account; SECOND, the Servicer shall transfer to the Liquidation Account,
and the Agent shall hold therein for the benefit of the applicable
Purchasers, an amount equal to any Senior Discount/Fees for all Purchasers
accrued through such day and not previously transferred
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to the Liquidation Account; THIRD, the Servicer shall transfer to the
Liquidation Account, and the Agent shall hold therein for the benefit of
the Servicer and the Backup Servicer (ratably in proportion to the
respective amounts owed to each but after giving effect to the allocation
set forth in CLAUSE FIRST of SECTION 1.4(b)(i)) an amount equal to the
Unaffiliated Servicing Fees and Capped Backup Servicing Fees (if any)
accrued through such day and not previously transferred to the Liquidation
Account; FOURTH, the Servicer shall transfer to the Liquidation Account,
and the Agent shall hold therein for the benefit of the Backup Servicer, an
amount equal to the Transition Expenses (if any) invoiced to the Servicer
and not previously transferred to the Liquidation Account; FIFTH, if the
amount on deposit in the Cash Reserve Account on such day is less than the
Cash Reserve (after giving effect to the allocation set forth in CLAUSE
SECOND of SECTION 1.4(b)(i)), the Servicer shall transfer to the Cash
Reserve Account funds sufficient to increase the amount on deposit therein
to equal the Cash Reserve; SIXTH, remaining amounts shall be applied in
accordance with SECTION 1.4(g) (if such day is a Purchaser Termination Day
for any Purchaser); SEVENTH, remaining amounts shall be applied in
accordance with SECTION 1.4(f) (if a voluntary paydown of Investment
pursuant to such SECTION 1.4(f) is being made on such day); EIGHTH,
remaining amounts shall be applied in accordance with SECTION 1.4(h) (if
such day is a Revolving Paydown Day); NINTH, the Servicer shall transfer to
the Liquidation Account, and the Agent shall hold therein for the
applicable Purchasers, an amount equal to the sum of the Discount and
Program Fees accrued through such day and not previously transferred to the
Liquidation Account, in each case, to the extent not transferred pursuant
to CLAUSE SECOND above; TENTH, the Servicer shall transfer to the
Liquidation Account, and the Agent shall hold therein for the benefit of
the applicable Persons (ratably in proportion to the respective amounts
owed to each such Person) for the account of any Indemnified Party that is
owed any amounts hereunder, under the Insurance Agreement or under any
other Transaction Document not consisting of Discount, Investment, Program
Fees or Premium (but including any Backup Servicing Fees accrued through
such day and not previously transferred to the Liquidation Account pursuant
to CLAUSE THIRD above), an amount equal to the sum of such amounts;
ELEVENTH, the Servicer shall transfer to the Liquidation Account, and the
Agent shall hold therein for the benefit of the Servicer, any accrued but
unpaid Servicing Fees due to the Servicer (after giving effect to the prior
allocations set forth in SECTION 1.4(b)(i) and this SECTION 1.4(b)(ii));
TWELFTH, the Servicer shall apply remaining amounts to reinvest in Pool
Receivables and in the Related Security; and THIRTEENTH, the Servicer shall
release all remaining amounts to the Seller (but only to the extent no
Revolving Paydown Day exists or would result from such distribution),
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that during the continuation of an ADESA Financial
Covenant Event, any remaining amounts shall be transferred to the
Liquidation Account and withdrawn therefrom solely to reinvest in Pool
Receivables or for distribution in accordance with SECTION 1.4(c)(iii) if
the Termination Date has occurred; and
(iii) ALLOCATION OF COLLECTIONS ON A TERMINATION DAY. If such day is
a Termination Day, the Servicer shall transfer to the Liquidation Account
all Collections in the Deposit Accounts.
(c) DISTRIBUTIONS FROM LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT. Funds being held on deposit in
the Liquidation Account shall be distributed by the Agent as follows:
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(i) DISTRIBUTION OF DISCOUNT, PROGRAM FEES AND INVESTMENT PRIOR TO
TERMINATION DATE. On each Settlement Date that is not a Termination Day,
amounts set aside in the Liquidation Account for a particular Purchaser
with respect to Discount, Program Fees and Investment shall be paid to the
applicable Purchaser's Account of such Purchaser on the applicable Yield
Period End Date or Fee Payment Date for such amounts;
(ii) [Reserved.]
(iii) DISTRIBUTIONS ON AND FOLLOWING THE TERMINATION DATE. On each
Draw Date on and after the Termination Date, all Collections held on
deposit in the Liquidation Account shall be applied as follows: FIRST, to
the Servicer and the Backup Servicer (ratably in proportion to the
respective amounts owed to each) the sum of the Unaffiliated Servicing Fees
and Capped Backup Servicing Fees (if any) for the prior calendar month;
SECOND, the Agent shall transfer to the Insurer (or the Agent, if the
Insurer is not the Control Party) an amount equal to any accrued and unpaid
Enforcement Costs; and THIRD, the Agent shall, for the benefit of each
Purchaser, apply each Purchaser's Investment Share of all remaining amounts
in the following priority: (A) to the Insurer's Account in payment of
unreimbursed draws (if any) made under the Policy and Insurer Advances
(plus interest thereon at the rate specified in the Insurance Agreement) in
respect of the Senior Discount/Fees of such Purchaser's Investment and such
Purchaser's pro rata share (based on such Purchaser's Insured Investment)
of all accrued and unpaid Premium; (B) pro rata to each Purchaser's Account
an amount equal to all Senior Discount/Fees payable on such Draw Date to
such Purchaser; (C) to the Backup Servicer or any applicable successor
Servicer, an amount equal to such Purchaser's Investment Share of the sum
of the invoiced but unpaid Transition Expenses (if any) and any Backup
Servicing Fees (if any) for the prior calendar month to the extent not paid
pursuant to CLAUSE FIRST above; (D) pro rata to such Purchaser's Account an
amount equal to such Purchaser's outstanding Investment (PROVIDED, that at
all times prior to the payment in full of all outstanding Investment of all
Term Purchasers, all amounts that would otherwise be distributable to any
Revolving Purchaser pursuant to this CLAUSE (D) shall instead be
distributed ratably to each Term Purchaser, based on the ratio of (x) such
Term Purchaser's Investment to (y) the sum of the aggregate Investment for
all Term Purchasers, in each case determined as of the Termination Date);
(E) to the Insurer's Account in satisfaction of unreimbursed draws (if any)
made under the Policy and Insurer Advances (plus interest thereon at the
rate specified in the Insurance Agreement) in respect of such Purchaser's
Investment; (F), to such Purchaser's Account in an amount equal to the sum
of all other accrued and unpaid Discount and Program Fees (to the extent
not paid pursuant to CLAUSE (B) above); and (G) to the Servicer an amount
equal to such Purchaser's Investment Share of any accrued and unpaid
Servicing Fees due to the Servicer (if the Servicer is AFC or one of its
Affiliates);
(iv) DISTRIBUTIONS OF PREMIUM AND INDEMNIFIED AMOUNTS. On each
Premium Payment Date, Collections held on deposit in the Liquidation
Account for the benefit of the Insurer pursuant to SECTIONS 1.4(b)(ii) and
1.4(c)(iii) in respect of accrued and unpaid Premium for the prior calendar
month shall be paid to the Insurer's Account and on each Draw Date,
Collections on deposit in the Liquidation Account for the benefit of an
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Indemnified Party pursuant to SECTION 1.4(b)(ii) shall be paid to the
applicable Indemnified Party as directed by such Indemnified Party;
(v) DISTRIBUTIONS OF SERVICING FEES. On each Servicer Payment
Date, Collections held on deposit in the Liquidation Account for the
benefit of the Servicer pursuant to SECTIONS 1.4(b)(i), 1.4(b)(ii) and
1.4(c)(iii) for the prior calendar month shall be paid as the Servicer
shall direct; and
(vi) DISTRIBUTION OF BACKUP SERVICING FEES AND TRANSITION EXPENSES.
On each Backup Servicer Payment Date, Collections held on deposit in the
Liquidation Account for the benefit of the Backup Servicer pursuant to
SECTIONS 1.4(b)(ii) and 1.4(c)(iii) shall be paid to the Backup Servicer.
(vii) FINAL PAYOFF DATE DISTRIBUTIONS. If the Investment and accrued
Discount with respect to each Portion of Investment of each Purchaser have
been reduced to zero, there are no outstanding unreimbursed draws under the
Policy, unreimbursed Insurer Advances or interest due with respect thereto
or Premium due, and all accrued Unaffiliated Servicing Fees (if any) have
been paid in full, any amount remaining in the Liquidation Account after
the application of CLAUSES (i)-(vi) above shall be distributed to the
Purchasers, the Insurer, the Agent, the Backup Servicer, any successor
Servicer, the Purchaser Agents and any other Indemnified Party or Affected
Person in payment in full of any other amounts owed thereto hereunder or
under the Insurance Agreement or any other Transaction Document (ratably in
proportion to the respective amounts owed to each such Person).
(viii) REALLOCATIONS UPON RESUMPTION OF REINVESTMENTS FOLLOWING
TERMINATION DATE. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if any
Termination Date (if the Termination Date was declared by the Control Party
pursuant to SECTION 2.2) is waived in accordance with SECTION 6.1, then all
Collections that are then held on deposit in the Liquidation Account for
distribution pursuant to SECTION 1.4(c)(iii) above shall instead be
reallocated in accordance with SECTION 1.4(b) as if such Collections had
been received in the Deposit Accounts on the day such waiver becomes
effective.
(d) DISTRIBUTIONS FROM PURCHASER ACCOUNTS. Upon receipt of funds deposited
into any Purchaser's Account pursuant to SECTION 1.4(c) with respect to such
Purchaser's Participation, the applicable Purchaser Agent shall cause such funds
to be distributed to the applicable Purchaser for application in accordance with
the priorities set forth in SECTION 1.4(c). If a Purchaser so directs, any of
the foregoing payments owed to such Purchaser may be paid to its Purchaser Agent
on its behalf.
(e) DILUTIONS. For the purposes of this SECTION 1.4:
(i) if on any day the Outstanding Balance of any Pool Receivable
is reduced or adjusted as a result of any discount, rebate or other
adjustment made by the Originator, Seller or Servicer, or any setoff or
dispute between the Seller, Originator or the Servicer and an Obligor, the
Seller shall be deemed to have received on such day a Collection of such
Pool Receivable in the amount of such reduction or adjustment;
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(ii) if on any day any of the representations or warranties in
PARAGRAPHS A.(g) or A.(o) of EXHIBIT III is not true with respect to any
Pool Receivable, the Seller shall be deemed to have received on such day a
Collection of such Pool Receivable in full;
(iii) except as provided in PARAGRAPH (i) or (ii) of this SECTION
1.4(e), or as otherwise required by applicable law or the relevant
Contract, all Collections received from an Obligor of any Receivable shall
be applied in accordance with the Contract with such Obligor and the Credit
and Collection Policy; and
(iv) if and to the extent any Secured Party shall be required for
any reason to pay over to an Obligor (or any trustee, receiver, custodian
or similar official in any Insolvency Proceeding) any amount received by it
hereunder, such amount shall be deemed not to have been so received but
rather to have been retained by the Seller and, accordingly, such Secured
Party shall have a claim against the Seller for such amount, payable when
and to the extent that any distribution from or on behalf of such Obligor
is made in respect thereof.
(f) VOLUNTARY PAYDOWN OF INVESTMENT. If at any time the Seller shall wish
to cause the reduction of the aggregate of the Investment of the Participations
of the Revolving Purchasers or the Term Purchasers (in the case of clause (iv)
below), the Seller may do so as follows:
(i) the Seller shall give each Purchaser Agent, the Insurer, the
Agent, the Servicer and the Backup Servicer at least two Business Days'
prior written notice thereof (including the amount of such proposed
reduction and the proposed date on which such reduction will commence),
(ii) on the proposed date of commencement of such reduction and on
each day thereafter, the Servicer shall cause the remainder of the
Purchasers' Share of Collections (after giving effect to allocations of
more senior priority items under SECTION 1.4(b)(ii)) to be transferred to
the Liquidation Account and the Agent shall hold therein such amounts for
the benefit of the Purchasers until the aggregate amount thereof not so
reinvested shall equal the desired amount of reduction,
(iii) all Collections set aside pursuant to SUBSECTION (ii) above
shall be allocated to repay the outstanding Investment of the Revolving
Purchasers ratably according to their respective Revolving Purchaser
Percentages,
(iv) notwithstanding the foregoing CLAUSE (iii), with the prior
written consent of the Control Party and subject to any applicable
restrictions set forth in any applicable Joinder Agreement, the Seller may
(A) allocate all or a portion of the Collections set aside pursuant to
SUBSECTION (ii) above to repay the outstanding Investment of the Term
Purchasers ratably according to their outstanding Investments or (B)
allocate the proceeds of any purchase under SECTION 1.2 to the repayment of
the outstanding Investments of the Term Purchasers,
(v) on each Yield Period End Date with respect to any Portion of
Investment of any Purchaser, the amount(s) allocated to such Purchaser
pursuant to SUBSECTIONS (iii)
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or (iv) above shall be paid to such Purchaser's Purchaser's Account in
accordance with SECTION 1.4(c)(i); PROVIDED, that upon the occurrence of
the Termination Date, all Collections set aside pursuant to SUBSECTION (ii)
above shall instead be held for distribution in accordance with SECTION
1.4(c)(iii); and
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that,
A. unless otherwise agreed by the Agent, the amount of any such
reduction with respect to each Purchaser shall be not less than $1,000,000
and shall be an integral multiple of $100,000, and the entire Investment
(if any) of the Participation after giving effect to such reduction shall
be not less than $100,000,000,
B. the Seller shall use reasonable efforts to choose a reduction
amount, and the date of commencement thereof, so that to the extent
practicable such reduction shall commence and conclude in the same Yield
Period,
C. if two or more Portions of Investment shall be outstanding
with respect to any Purchaser at the time of any proposed reduction, such
proposed reduction shall be applied, unless the Seller shall otherwise
specify in the notice given pursuant to SECTION 1.4(f)(i), to the Portion
of Investment of such Purchaser with the shortest remaining Yield Period,
and
D. unless otherwise agreed by the Control Party, after giving
effect to such reduction the aggregate Investment of all Term Purchasers
shall not exceed 40% of the aggregate Investment.
(g) DISTRIBUTIONS OF INVESTMENT TO EXITING PURCHASERS PRIOR TO TERMINATION
DATE. On each Purchaser Termination Day, the applicable Purchaser's Exiting
Purchaser Percentage of the Purchasers' Share of all remaining Collections
(after giving effect to allocations of more senior priority items in SECTION
1.4(b)(ii)) shall be transferred by the Servicer from the Deposit Accounts to
the Liquidation Account and held therein by the Agent for the benefit of such
Purchaser. On each Yield Period End Date with respect to any Portion of
Investment of such Purchaser, such Collections shall be paid to such Purchaser's
Account by the Agent in accordance with SECTION 1.4(c)(i); PROVIDED, that upon
the occurrence of the Termination Date, all Collections set aside pursuant to
the preceding sentence shall instead be held for distribution in accordance with
SECTION 1.4(c)(iii).
(h) DISTRIBUTIONS OF INVESTMENT UPON REVOLVING PAYDOWN DAY. On each
Revolving Paydown Day, the remainder of the Purchasers' Share of any remaining
Collections (after giving effect to allocations of more senior priority items in
SECTION 1.4(b)(ii)), shall be transferred by the Servicer from the Deposit
Accounts to the Liquidation Account and held therein by the Agent and allocated
to repay the outstanding Investment of the Revolving Purchasers (other than any
Revolving Purchasers for whom such day is a Purchaser Termination Day) ratably
according to their respective Revolving Purchaser Percentages (calculated
without taking into account any Revolving Purchasers for whom such day is a
Purchaser Termination Day). On each Yield Period End Date with respect to any
Portion of Investment of any Revolving Purchaser (other than any Revolving
Purchasers for whom such day is a Purchaser Termination Day), the amount
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allocated to such Revolving Purchaser pursuant to the preceding sentence shall
be paid to such Revolving Purchaser's Purchaser Account by the Agent in
accordance with SECTION 1.4(c)(i); PROVIDED, that on the first day that is not a
Revolving Paydown Day or a Termination Day, the Agent shall hold all funds
allocated to repay Investment pursuant to this SUBSECTION (h) for distribution
in accordance with the priorities set forth in SECTION 1.4(b)(ii) NINTH through
THIRTEENTH; and, PROVIDED, FURTHER, that upon the occurrence of the Termination
Date, all Collections allocated to repay Investment pursuant to this SUBSECTION
(h) shall instead be held for distribution in accordance with SECTION
1.4(c)(iii).
(i) WITHDRAWALS FROM CASH RESERVE ACCOUNT. If on any Draw Date (A)
insufficient funds are on deposit in the Liquidation Account to make in full all
required distributions of Senior Discount/Fees and (B) since the prior Draw Date
funds have been released to the Seller and not used by the Seller to acquire
Receivables, the Seller shall deposit into the Liquidation Account on or before
such Draw Date the lesser of the amounts described in CLAUSES (A) and (B) above
for the benefit of the applicable Purchasers. If on any Draw Date insufficient
funds are on deposit in the Liquidation Account (after giving effect to any
deposits made by the Seller as described in the preceding sentence) to make in
full all required distributions of Senior Discount/Fees for such Draw Date, the
Agent shall distribute funds from the Cash Reserve Account in payment of such
Senior Discount/Fees as if such funds were funds on deposit in the Liquidation
Account held for the benefit of the applicable Purchaser. On any Termination
Day, to the extent directed by the Control Party, the Agent shall distribute
funds from the Cash Reserve Account pursuant to CLAUSE (D) of SECTION
1.4(c)(iii) as if such funds were funds on deposit in the Liquidation Account
held for the benefit of the applicable Purchaser and, following the payment in
full of all outstanding Investment, any remaining amounts on deposit in the Cash
Reserve Account shall be distributed as Collections pursuant to SECTION
1.4(c)(iii). If on any Business Day other than a Termination Day, after giving
effect to all distributions on such day pursuant to SECTION 1.4, the amount on
deposit in the Cash Reserve Account exceeds the Cash Reserve, such excess shall
be released from the Cash Reserve Account and treated as Collections for
purposes of SECTION 1.4 for the following Business Day.
Section 1.5. FEES. (a) The Seller shall pay to the Agent certain fees in
the amounts and on the dates set forth in a letter dated June 15, 2004 between
the Seller and the Agent delivered pursuant to SECTION 2(l) of EXHIBIT II, as
such letter agreement may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from
time to time in accordance with the terms thereof with the prior written consent
of the Insurer.
(b) The Seller shall pay to any Purchaser Agent (other than the Agent)
such fees as may be set forth in writing in a fee letter executed by the Seller
and such Purchaser Agent, and consented to by the Insurer, in contemplation of
the applicable Purchaser becoming an additional party hereto (each such letter,
as the same may be amended, amended and restated, supplemented or modified and
together with the letter referred to in PARAGRAPH (a) above, a "FEE LETTER"),
such fees to be payable in the amounts and on the dates set forth in such
letter, as such letter agreement may be amended, supplemented or otherwise
modified from time to time with the prior written consent of the Insurer.
(c) The Seller shall pay to the Insurer the Premium and such other fees in
the amounts and on the dates set forth in that certain letter dated June 15,
2004 among AFC, the
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Seller and the Insurer (as the same may be amended, supplemented or otherwise
modified from time to time with the prior written consent of the Agent, the
"PREMIUM LETTER").
(d) The Seller shall pay to the Backup Servicer the Backup Servicing Fees
and any Transition Expenses in the amounts and on the dates set forth in the
Backup Servicing Fee Letter, as the same may be amended, supplemented or
otherwise modified from time to time with the prior written consent of the Agent
and the Insurer.
Section 1.6. PAYMENTS AND COMPUTATIONS, ETC. (a) All amounts to be paid or
deposited by the Seller or the Servicer to, or for the benefit of, any Purchaser
Agent, any Purchaser, the Agent, the Backup Servicer or the Insurer hereunder
shall be paid or deposited no later than noon (Chicago time) on the day when due
in same day funds to the applicable Purchaser's Account or to the Insurer's
Account (as appropriate). All amounts received after noon (Chicago time) will be
deemed to have been received on the immediately succeeding Business Day.
(b) The Seller, AFC or Servicer (as applicable) shall, to the extent
permitted by law, pay interest on any amount not paid by the respective party to
the applicable Person when due hereunder, at an interest rate equal to [*].
(c) All computations of interest under subsection (b) above and all
computations of Discount, fees, premiums and other amounts hereunder shall be
made on the basis of a year of 360 days for the actual number of days elapsed.
Whenever any payment or deposit to be made hereunder shall be due on a day other
than a Business Day, such payment or deposit shall be made no later than the
next succeeding Business Day and such extension of time shall be included in the
computation of such payment or deposit.
Section 1.7. DIVIDING OR COMBINING PORTIONS OF THE INVESTMENT OF ANY
REVOLVING PARTICIPATION. The Seller may, on any Yield Period End Date, either
(i) divide the Investment of any Revolving Purchaser into two or more portions
(each, with respect to the applicable Participation, a "PORTION OF INVESTMENT")
equal, in aggregate, to the Investment of such Revolving Purchaser, PROVIDED
that after giving effect to such division the amount of each such Portion of
Investment shall be not less than $1,000,000, or (ii) combine any two or more
Portions of Investment outstanding on such Yield Period End Date and having
Yield Periods ending on such Yield Period End Date into a single Portion of
Investment equal to the aggregate of the Investment of such Portions of
Investment.
Section 1.8. INCREASED COSTS. (a) If any Purchaser Agent, any Purchaser,
the Agent, the Insurer, any Liquidity Bank, any other Program Support Provider
or any of their respective Affiliates (each an "AFFECTED PERSON") determines
that the existence of or compliance with (i) any law or regulation or any change
therein or in the interpretation or application thereof, in each case adopted,
issued or occurring after the date hereof or (ii) any request, guideline or
directive from any central bank or other Official Body (whether or not having
the force of law) issued, occurring or first applied after the date of this
Agreement affects or would affect the amount of capital required or expected to
be maintained by such Affected Person and such Affected Person determines that
the amount of such capital is increased by or based upon the existence of any
commitment to make purchases of or otherwise to maintain the investment in Pool
Receivables related to this Agreement or any related liquidity facility or
credit enhancement facility and other
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commitments of the same type, then, upon written demand by such Affected Person
(with a copy to the Insurer, the Agent and the applicable Purchaser Agent (if
any)), the Seller shall immediately pay to the Agent, for the account of such
Affected Person, from time to time as specified by such Affected Person,
additional amounts sufficient to compensate such Affected Person in the light of
such circumstances, to the extent that such Affected Person reasonably
determines such increase in capital to be allocable to the existence of any of
such commitments or maintenance of its investment in the Pool Receivables;
PROVIDED that within 30 days of an Affected Person's knowledge of any such
circumstance such Affected Person shall notify the Seller in writing of the same
and whether such Affected Person will request that the Seller indemnify it for
such circumstance. A certificate as to such amounts submitted to the Insurer,
the Seller, the Agent and the applicable Purchaser Agent (if any) by such
Affected Person shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent
manifest error. For the avoidance of doubt, the first application of Accounting
Research Bulletin No. 51 by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")
(including, without limitation, FASB Interpretation No. 46R), shall constitute
an adoption, change, request or directive subject to this SECTION 1.8(a).
(b) If, due to either (i) the introduction of or any change in or in the
interpretation of any law or regulation or (ii) compliance with any guideline or
request from any central bank or other Governmental Authority (whether or not
having the force of law), there shall be any increase in the cost to any
Affected Person of agreeing to purchase or purchasing, or maintaining the
ownership of the related Participation(s) in respect of which Discount is
computed by reference to the Eurodollar Rate, then, upon written demand by such
Affected Person, the Seller shall immediately pay to such Affected Person, from
time to time as specified, additional amounts sufficient to compensate such
Affected Person for such increased costs; PROVIDED that within 30 days of an
Affected Person's knowledge of any such circumstance such Affected Person shall
notify the Seller in writing of the same and whether such Affected Person will
request that the Seller indemnify it for such circumstance. A certificate as to
such amounts submitted to the Seller, the Insurer, the Agent and the applicable
Purchaser Agent (if any), by such Affected Person shall be conclusive and
binding for all purposes, absent manifest error.
Section 1.9. [Reserved]
Section 1.10. REQUIREMENTS OF LAW. In the event that any Affected Person
determines that the existence of or compliance with (i) any law or regulation or
any change therein or in the interpretation or application thereof, in each case
adopted, issued or occurring after the date hereof or (ii) any request,
guideline or directive from any central bank or other Governmental Authority
(whether or not having the force of law) issued or occurring after the date of
this Agreement:
(i) does or shall subject such Affected Person to any tax of any
kind whatsoever with respect to this Agreement, any increase in the
applicable Participation(s) or in the amount of Investment relating
thereto, or does or shall change the basis of taxation of payments to such
Affected Person on account of Collections, Discount or any other amounts
payable hereunder (excluding taxes imposed on the overall net income of
such Affected Person, and franchise taxes imposed on such Affected Person,
by the jurisdiction under the laws of which such Affected Person is
organized or a political subdivision thereof);
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(ii) does or shall impose, modify or hold applicable any reserve,
special deposit, compulsory loan or similar requirement against assets held
by, or deposits or other liabilities in or for the account of, purchases,
advances or loans by, or other credit extended by, or any other acquisition
of funds by, any office of such Affected Person which are not otherwise
included in the determination of the Eurodollar Rate or the Base Rate
hereunder; or
(iii) does or shall impose on such Affected Person any other
condition;
and the result of any of the foregoing is (x) to increase the cost to such
Affected Person of acting as a Purchaser Agent, Insurer or Agent or of agreeing
to purchase or purchasing or maintaining the ownership of undivided ownership
interests with regard to the applicable Participation or any Portion of
Investment (or interests therein) in respect of which Discount is computed by
reference to the Eurodollar Rate or the Base Rate or (y) to reduce any amount
receivable hereunder (whether directly or indirectly) funded or maintained by
reference to the Eurodollar Rate or the Base Rate, then, in any such case, upon
written demand by such Affected Person the Seller shall pay such Affected Person
any additional amounts necessary to compensate such Affected Person for such
additional cost or reduced amount receivable. All such amounts shall be payable
as incurred. A certificate from such Affected Person to the Seller certifying,
in reasonably specific detail, the basis for, calculation of, and amount of such
additional costs or reduced amount receivable shall be conclusive in the absence
of manifest error; provided, however, that no Affected Person shall be required
to disclose any confidential or tax planning information in any such
certificate.
Section 1.11. INABILITY TO DETERMINE EURODOLLAR RATE. In the event that any
Purchaser Agent shall have determined prior to the first day of any Yield Period
for the Participation of its Purchaser (which determination shall be conclusive
and binding upon the parties hereto) by reason of circumstances affecting the
interbank Eurodollar market, either (a) dollar deposits in the relevant amounts
and for the relevant Yield Period are not available, (b) adequate and reasonable
means do not exist for ascertaining the Eurodollar Rate for such Yield Period or
(c) the Eurodollar Rate determined pursuant hereto does not accurately reflect
the cost (as conclusively determined by such Purchaser Agent) to any Purchaser
for which such Purchaser Agent acts as agent of maintaining each such Portion of
Investment of such Purchaser during such Yield Period, such Purchaser Agent
shall promptly give telephonic notice of such determination, confirmed in
writing, to the Seller and the Insurer prior to the first day of such Yield
Period. Upon delivery of such notice (a) no Portion of Investment of such
Purchaser shall be funded thereafter at the Bank Rate determined by reference to
the Eurodollar Rate, unless and until the applicable Purchaser Agent shall have
given notice to the Seller that the circumstances giving rise to such
determination no longer exist, and (b) with respect to any outstanding Portions
of Investment then funded at the Bank Rate determined by reference to the
Eurodollar Rate, such Bank Rate shall automatically be converted to the Bank
Rate determined by reference to the Base Rate at the respective Yield Period End
Dates relating to such Portions of Investment.
Section 1.12. ADDITIONAL AND REPLACEMENT PURCHASERS, INCREASE IN REVOLVING
PURCHASE LIMIT. (a) The Seller shall have the right, at any time and from time
to time, with the prior written consent of the Agent and the Insurer (the
consent of the Insurer not to be unreasonably
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withheld), to add any entity as a Purchaser hereunder (which addition may
increase the Revolving Insured Purchase Limit and/or the Revolving Uninsured
Purchase Limit if a Revolving Purchaser is added) or increase the Maximum
Insured Commitment or Maximum Uninsured Commitment of any existing Revolving
Purchaser; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no increase in the Revolving Insured Purchase
Limit or the Maximum Insured Commitment of any Revolving Purchaser may be made
without the prior written consent of the Insurer in its sole and absolute
discretion if, after giving effect to such increase, the sum of the Revolving
Insured Purchase Limit plus the aggregate Investment of all Term Purchasers
would exceed the Maximum Insured Amount. Each such addition of a new Purchaser
hereunder shall be effected by delivery to the Insurer, the Seller, the
Servicer, the Agent and each Purchaser Agent, of a (i) Joinder Agreement
executed by the Seller, the Servicer, the Agent, such new Purchaser, its
Purchaser Agent (if different from the Purchaser) and the Insurer in
substantially the form of ANNEX C hereto and (ii) in the case of any new
Purchaser that is a Term Purchaser an opinion of counsel to such new Term
Purchaser as to tax matters in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Insurer.
Upon receipt of a Joinder Agreement, if such Joinder Agreement has been fully
executed and completed and is substantially in the form of ANNEX C, the Servicer
shall, not less than five (5) Business Days prior to the effectiveness of such
Joinder Agreement give prompt written notice to all Purchaser Agents, the Agent,
the Insurer and Purchasers as to (i) the name, identity and address for
receiving notices of the new Purchaser(s) and Purchaser Agent(s) becoming party
hereto, (ii) the Maximum Insured Commitment and/or Maximum Uninsured Commitment
of such new Purchaser (if such Purchaser is a Revolving Purchaser), (iii) the
change in the Revolving Insured Purchase Limit and/or Revolving Uninsured
Purchase Limit (if any) and (iv) the effective date of such Joinder Agreement.
Immediately upon the effectiveness of such Joinder Agreement, such additional
Purchaser shall purchase, by wire transfer of immediately available funds its
Participation and, if such Purchasers shall agree, a portion of the other
Purchasers' outstanding Insured Investment or Uninsured Investment, as
applicable. Effective with the payment of such amounts, such new Purchaser and
its Purchaser Agent designated in the applicable Joinder Agreement shall each
become parties hereto.
(b) By executing and delivering a Joinder Agreement, each new Purchaser
and Purchaser Agent confirms to and agrees with the Insurer, the Agent and each
other Purchaser and Purchaser Agent party hereto as follows: (A) such new
Purchaser has received a copy of this Agreement, the Purchase and Sale
Agreement, the Insurance Agreement, and the Policy, together with copies of such
financial statements and other documents and information as it has deemed
appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into such
Joinder Agreement; (B) such new Purchaser has made and will continue to make,
independently and without reliance upon the Insurer, the Agent, any Purchaser
Agent or any other Purchaser and based on such documents and information as it
shall deem appropriate at the time, its own credit decisions in taking or not
taking action under this Agreement; (C) such new Purchaser appoints and
authorizes the Control Party, Insurer and the Agent to take such action as agent
on its behalf and to exercise such powers under this Agreement as are delegated
to the Control Party, Insurer and the Agent by the terms hereof, together with
such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto; and (D) such new Purchaser and
its Purchaser Agent agrees that it will perform in accordance with their terms
all of the obligations which by the terms of this Agreement are required to be
performed by it as a Purchaser or Purchaser Agent.
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(c) In addition to the foregoing, in the event that any Purchaser or
Purchaser Agent (i) does not consent to an amendment of clause (ii) of the
definition of Termination Date to which the Seller, the Servicer and the Insurer
have otherwise consented; or (ii) does not consent to any amendment or
modification of this Agreement agreed to by the Seller, the Servicer and the
Control Party but which requires the consent of such Purchaser, then, in any
such event, the Seller shall have the right, with the prior written consent of
the Control Party, to require such Purchaser to assign its interests in its
Participation and the Pool Receivables and all of its rights and obligations
under this Agreement to a replacement Purchaser acceptable to the Control Party
and the Seller. Any such assignment shall be without recourse, representation or
warranty of any kind on the part of the assigning Purchaser, except that such
assignment is free and clear of any Adverse Claims created by such Purchaser,
and shall be consummated pursuant to documentation reasonably satisfactory to
the assignor and assignee on not less than ten days' prior written notice, at a
purchase price equal to the sum of (w) the aggregate outstanding Investment of
the Purchaser being so replaced; (x) all accrued and unpaid Discount on such
Investment; (y) all accrued and unpaid Program Fees owed to or on behalf of such
Purchaser; and (z) all other accrued and unpaid expenses, indemnities and other
amounts owing under this Agreement to such Purchaser, including any Termination
Fees caused by the above-described assignment. Concurrently with any such
assignment, the Seller, the Servicer, such replacement Purchaser, its Purchaser
Agent (if different from the Purchaser) and the Insurer shall execute a Joinder
Agreement to evidence the terms and conditions under which such replacement
Purchaser has agreed to become a Purchaser hereunder.
(d) Any Uninsured Investment transferred pursuant to this SECTION 1.12
shall remain Uninsured Investment in the hands of the acquiring Purchaser. In
the event that less than all of a Revolving Purchaser's Investment is being
transferred pursuant to this SECTION 1.12, and such transferring Revolving
Purchaser has any Uninsured Investment outstanding at the time of such transfer,
the agreement or instrument pursuant to which such transfer is being effected
shall specify the portion of the transferred Investment that is Uninsured
Investment.
Section 1.13. RIGHTS OF SUBROGATION. Each Purchaser, the Agent and each
Purchaser Agent acknowledges and agrees that the interests, rights, and remedies
of the Insurer hereunder and under the Insurance Agreement are in addition to,
and not in lieu of, its equitable rights of subrogation, all of which are
reserved by the Insurer. Each Purchaser, the Agent and each Purchaser Agent
agrees to take, or cause to be taken (at the Seller's expense), all actions
deemed desirable by the Insurer to preserve, enforce, perfect, or maintain the
perfection in its favor of such interests, rights, and remedies and such
equitable rights of subrogation. Without limiting the foregoing, upon any draw
under the Policy, in furtherance and not in limitation of the Insurer's
equitable rights of subrogation and its rights hereunder and under the Insurance
Agreement, the Insurer will be, subject to SECTION 1.4, subrogated to the rights
of the Purchasers in respect of any and all amounts due in respect of the
Discount, Investment or other obligations, if any, in respect of which such draw
was made.
Section 1.14. THE POLICY.
(a) If, on the second Business Day prior to the Draw Date, the Agent
determines that a Deficiency Amount will exist on such Draw Date in an amount
greater than zero, the Agent shall notify the Insurer in writing of such
Deficiency Amount; provided further that the Agent
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will promptly notify the Insurer if it reasonably determines on any other
Business Day that a Deficiency Amount greater than zero is likely to exist on
the next Draw Date. Unless the Agent shall have received written notice from the
Insurer to the effect that the Insurer intends to make an Insurer Advance in
respect of such Deficiency Amount on the related Draw Date, the Agent shall
deliver to the Insurer a notice substantially in the form of Exhibit A to the
Policy (the "NOTICE FOR PAYMENT") as a claim for an Insured Amount in an amount
equal to such Deficiency Amount. Such Notice for Payment shall be delivered in
accordance with the terms of the Policy no later than 10:00 a.m., New York City
time, on the second Business Day immediately preceding such Draw Date.
(b) The Agent, for the benefit of the Insured Purchasers and the Insurer,
shall establish and maintain an account (the "INSURANCE ACCOUNT") as a
segregated account, identified as the "Insurance Account, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Corp.,
as Agent" The Agent shall make or permit withdrawals from the Insurance Account
only as provided in this Agreement. Upon receipt of an Insured Amount or Insurer
Advance from the Insurer on behalf of the Insured Purchasers, the Agent shall
deposit such amounts into the Insurance Account. On each Draw Date, the Agent
shall distribute the Deficiency Amount, if any, from amounts on deposit in the
Insurance Account to the Insured Purchasers in payment of such Deficiency
Amount.
(c) The Agent (i) shall be deemed to receive any Insured Amount or Insurer
Advance from the Insurer as attorney-in-fact on behalf of the Insured Purchasers
and (ii) shall distribute such Insured Amount or Insurer Advance to the Insured
Purchasers as set forth in subsection (b) above. Insured Amounts from proceeds
of the Policy and Insurer Advances disbursed by the Agent shall not be
considered payment by the Seller with respect to the Purchasers, nor shall such
disbursement of such Insured Amounts or Insurer Advances discharge the
obligations of the Seller with respect to the amounts thereof. The Insurer shall
become subrogee and the deemed assignee of the Purchasers, of an amount of
Investment or Discount and Program Fees, as applicable, equal to the amount of
Insured Amounts paid or Insurer Advances made by the Insurer. The Agent hereby
agrees that the Agent shall recognize that to the extent the Insurer makes
payments of Insured Amounts or Insurer Advances, either directly or indirectly
(as by paying through the Agent), to the Insured Purchasers, the Insurer will be
subrogated to the rights of the Insured Purchasers to the extent of such
payments.]
Section 1.15. INSURER ADVANCES. The Insurer shall have the right to make
Insurer Advances with respect to any Deficiency Amount or potential Deficiency
Amount hereunder. Any payment of such Insurer Advances may be made by the
Insurer in its sole and absolute discretion at any time before such Deficiency
Amount is due hereunder. Any amounts paid by the Insurer as Insurer Advances
shall be deposited into the Insurance Account for distribution pursuant to
SECTION 1.14 hereof. The Insured Purchasers hereby agree that following the
occurrence and during the continuation of a Termination Event the Insurer or any
affiliate of the Insurer shall have the right to purchase the entire Insured
Investment at a price equal to the full par amount thereof plus accrued and
unpaid Senior Discount/Fees with respect thereto through the date of purchase.
ARTICLE II.
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; COVENANTS;
TERMINATION EVENTS
Section 2.1. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; COVENANTS. Each of the Seller,
AFC and the Servicer hereby makes the representations and warranties, and hereby
agrees to perform and observe the covenants of such Person, set forth in
EXHIBITS III, IV and VII, respectively hereto.
Section 2.2. TERMINATION EVENTS. If any of the Termination Events set forth
in EXHIBIT V hereto shall occur, the Control Party may, by notice to the Seller,
each Purchaser Agent, the Agent, the Backup Servicer and the Insurer, declare
the Termination Date to have occurred (in which case the Termination Date shall
be deemed to have occurred); PROVIDED that, automatically upon the occurrence of
any event (without any requirement for the passage of time or the giving of
notice) described in SUBSECTION (g), (h), (k) or (m) of EXHIBIT V, the
Termination Date shall occur. Upon any such declaration, the occurrence or the
deemed occurrence of the Termination Date, the Agent (at the direction of the
Control Party) shall have, in addition to the rights and remedies which they may
have under this Agreement, all other rights and remedies provided after default
under the UCC and under other applicable law, which rights and remedies shall be
cumulative.
ARTICLE III.
INDEMNIFICATION
Section 3.1. INDEMNITIES BY THE SELLER. Without limiting any other rights
that the Agent, the Insurer, the Purchaser Agents, the Purchasers, the Backup
Servicer or any of their respective Affiliates, employees, agents, successors,
transferees or assigns (each, an "INDEMNIFIED PARTY") may have hereunder or
under applicable law, the Seller hereby agrees to indemnify each Indemnified
Party from and against any and all claims, damages, expenses, losses and
liabilities (including Attorney Costs) (all of the foregoing being collectively
referred to as "INDEMNIFIED AMOUNTS") arising out of or resulting from this
Agreement or other Transaction Documents (whether directly or indirectly) or the
use of proceeds of purchases or reinvestments or the ownership of any
Participation, or any interest therein, or in respect of any Receivable or any
Contract regardless of whether any such Indemnified Amounts result from an
Indemnified Party's negligence or strict liability or other acts or omissions of
an Indemnified Party, excluding, however, (a) Indemnified Amounts to the extent
resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of such
Indemnified Party, (b) recourse (except as otherwise specifically provided in
this Agreement) for uncollectible Receivables to be written off consistent with
the Credit and Collection Policy, (c) any overall net income taxes or franchise
taxes imposed on such Indemnified Party by the jurisdiction under the laws of
which such Indemnified Party is organized or any political subdivision thereof
or (d) if the Insurer is the Indemnified Party, Indemnified Amounts to the
extent resulting, directly or indirectly, from an Insurer Default. Without
limiting or being limited by the foregoing, and subject to the exclusions set
forth in the preceding sentence, the Seller shall pay on demand to each
Indemnified Party any and all amounts necessary to indemnify such Indemnified
Party from and against any and all Indemnified Amounts relating to or resulting
from any of the following:
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(i) the failure of any Receivable included in the calculation of
the Net Receivables Pool Balance as an Eligible Receivable to be an
Eligible Receivable, the failure of any information contained in a Servicer
Report or a Portfolio Certificate to be true and correct, or the failure of
any other information provided to any Purchaser, any Purchaser Agent, the
Insurer or the Agent with respect to Receivables or this Agreement to be
true and correct;
(ii) the failure of any representation or warranty or statement
made or deemed made by the Seller (or any of its officers) under or in
connection with this Agreement to have been true and correct in all
respects when made;
(iii) the failure by the Seller to comply with any applicable law,
rule or regulation with respect to any Pool Receivable or the related
Contract; or the failure of any Pool Receivable or the related Contract to
conform to any such applicable law, rule or regulation;
(iv) the failure (A) to vest in the Agent (for the benefit of the
Secured Parties) a valid and enforceable perfected undivided percentage
ownership interest, to the extent of the Aggregate Participation, in the
Receivables in, or purporting to be in, the Receivables Pool and the
Related Security and Collections with respect thereto and (B) the failure
to vest in the Agent (for the benefit of the Secured Parties) a first
priority perfected security interest in the items described in SECTION
1.2(d), in each case, free and clear of any Adverse Claim;
(v) the failure to have filed, or any delay in filing, financing
statements or other similar instruments or documents under the UCC of any
applicable jurisdiction or other applicable laws with respect to any
Receivables in, or purporting to be in, the Receivables Pool and the
Related Security and Collections in respect thereof, whether at the time of
any purchase or reinvestment or at any subsequent time;
(vi) any dispute, claim, offset or defense (other than discharge in
bankruptcy of the Obligor) of the Obligor to the payment of any Receivable
in, or purporting to be in, the Receivables Pool (including, without
limitation, a defense based on such Receivable or the related Contract not
being a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Obligor enforceable
against it in accordance with its terms), or any other claim resulting from
or relating to the transaction giving rise to such Receivable or relating
to collection activities with respect to such Receivable (if such
collection activities were performed by the Seller or any of its Affiliates
acting as Servicer or by any agent or independent contractor retained by
the Seller or any of its Affiliates);
(vii) any failure of the Seller to perform its duties or obligations
in accordance with the provisions hereof or to perform its duties or
obligations under the Contracts;
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(viii) any products liability or other claim, investigation,
litigation or proceeding arising out of or in connection with goods,
insurance or services that are the subject of or secure any Contract;
(ix) the commingling of Collections of Pool Receivables at any time
with other funds;
(x) any investigation, litigation or proceeding related to this
Agreement or the use of proceeds of purchases or reinvestments or the
ownership of any Participation or in respect of any Receivable, Related
Security or Contract;
(xi) any reduction in Investment as a result of the distribution of
Collections pursuant to SECTION 1.4(d), in the event that all or a portion
of such distributions shall thereafter be rescinded or otherwise must be
returned for any reason;
(xii) any tax or governmental fee or charge (other than any tax upon
or measured by net income or gross receipts), all interest and penalties
thereon or with respect thereto, and all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and
expenses, including the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel in
defending against the same, which may arise by reason of the purchase or
ownership of any Participation, or other interests in the Receivables Pool
or in any Related Security or Contract;
(xiii) the failure by the Seller or the Servicer to pay when due any
taxes payable by it, including without limitation, the franchise taxes and
sales, excise or personal property taxes payable in connection with the
Receivables;
(xiv) the failure by the Seller or the Servicer to be duly qualified
to do business, to be in good standing or to have filed appropriate
fictitious or assumed name registration documents in any jurisdiction; or
(xv) the failure of any Deposit Account Bank to remit any amounts
held in its Deposit Account pursuant to the instructions of the Servicer
whether by reason of the exercise of setoff rights or otherwise.
If for any reason the indemnification provided above in this SECTION 3.1 is
unavailable to an Indemnified Party or is insufficient to hold such Indemnified
Party harmless, then the Seller shall contribute to such Indemnified Party the
amount otherwise payable by such Indemnified Party as a result of such loss,
claim, damage or liability to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law.
The obligations of the Seller under this SECTION 3.1 are limited recourse
obligations payable solely from the Collections, the Receivables and Related
Security in accordance with the priority of payments set forth in SECTION 1.4.
Section 3.2. INDEMNITIES BY AFC. Without limiting any other rights that the
Insurer, the Agent, any Purchaser or Purchaser Agent or any other Indemnified
Party may have hereunder or under applicable law, AFC hereby agrees to indemnify
each Indemnified Party, forthwith on demand, from and against any and all
Indemnified Amounts, regardless of whether any such Indemnified Amounts result
from an Indemnified Party's negligence or strict liability or other acts or
omissions of an Indemnified Party, awarded against or incurred by any of them
arising out of or relating to:
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(i) the failure of any Receivable included in the calculation of
the Net Receivables Pool Balance as an Eligible Receivable to be an
Eligible Receivable, the failure of any information contained in a Servicer
Report or a Portfolio Certificate to be true and correct, or the failure of
any other information provided (directly or indirectly) by AFC or the
Seller to the Purchasers, the Insurer, the Agent, the Backup Servicer or
any Purchaser Agent with respect to Receivables or this Agreement to be
true and correct;
(ii) any representation or warranty made by AFC under or in
connection with any Transaction Document in its capacity as Servicer or any
information or report delivered by or on behalf of AFC in its capacity as
Servicer pursuant hereto, which shall have been false, incorrect or
misleading in any material respect when made or deemed made;
(iii) the failure by AFC, in its capacity as Servicer, to comply
with any applicable law, rule or regulation (including truth in lending,
fair credit billing, usury, fair credit reporting, equal credit
opportunity, fair debt collection practices and privacy) with respect to
any Pool Receivable or other related contract;
(iv) any failure of AFC to perform its duties, covenants and
obligations in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Agreement;
(v) any dispute, claim, offset or defense (other than discharge in
bankruptcy of the Obligor) of the Obligor to the payment of any Receivable
in, or purporting to be in, the Receivables Pool resulting from or relating
to collection activities with respect to such Receivable (if such
collection activities were performed by the Seller or any of its Affiliates
acting as Servicer or by any agent or independent contractor retained by
the Seller or any of its Affiliates);
(vi) the commingling of Collections of Pool Receivables at any time
with other funds; or
(vii) any investigation, litigation or proceeding related to AFC's
activities as Servicer under this Agreement.
If for any reason the indemnification provided above in this SECTION 3.2 is
unavailable to an Indemnified Party or is insufficient to hold such Indemnified
Party harmless, then AFC shall contribute to such Indemnified Party the amount
otherwise payable by such Indemnified Party as a result of such loss, claim,
damage or liability to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law.
Section 3.3. INDEMNITIES BY SUCCESSOR SERVICER. Without limiting any other
rights that the Insurer, the Agent or any Purchaser or Purchaser Agent or any
other Indemnified Party may have hereunder under applicable law, each successor
Servicer hereby agrees to indemnify each Indemnified Party, forthwith on demand,
from and against any and all Indemnified Amounts, other than Indemnified Amounts
resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of such
Indemnified Party, awarded against or incurred by any of them arising out of or
relating to:
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(i) any representation or warranty made by such successor Servicer
under or in connection with any Transaction Document in its capacity as
Servicer or any information or report delivered by such successor Servicer
pursuant hereto, which shall have been false, incorrect or misleading in
any material respect when made or deemed made;
(ii) the failure by such successor Servicer to comply with any
applicable law, rule or regulation (including truth in lending, fair credit
billing, usury, fair credit reporting, equal credit opportunity, fair debt
collection practices and privacy) with respect to any Pool Receivable or
other related contract;
(iii) any failure of such successor Servicer to perform its duties,
covenants and obligations in accordance with the applicable provisions of
this Agreement;
(iv) any dispute, claim, offset or defense (other than discharge in
bankruptcy of the Obligor) of the Obligor to the payment of any Receivable
in, or purporting to be in, the Receivables Pool resulting from or relating
to collection activities with respect to such Receivable (if such
collection activities were performed by such successor Servicer or by any
agent or independent contractor retained by such successor Servicer); or
(v) any investigation, litigation or proceeding related to such
successor Servicer's activities as Servicer under this Agreement.
If for any reason the indemnification provided above in this Section 3.3 is
unavailable to an Indemnified Party or is insufficient to hold such Indemnified
Party harmless, then such successor Servicer shall contribute to such
Indemnified Party the amount otherwise payable by such Indemnified Party as a
result of such loss, claim, damage or liability to the maximum extent permitted
under applicable law.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event shall any
successor Servicer be liable to any Person for any act or omission of any
predecessor Servicer.
ARTICLE IV.
ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTIONS
Section 4.1. APPOINTMENT OF SERVICER. (a) The servicing, administering and
collection of the Pool Receivables shall be conducted by the Person so
designated from time to time as Servicer in accordance with this SECTION 4.1.
Until the Control Party gives notice to the Seller, the Insurer, the Agent and
the Servicer (in accordance with the following sentence) of the designation of a
new Servicer, AFC is hereby designated as, and hereby agrees to perform the
duties and obligations of, the Servicer pursuant to the terms hereof. Upon the
occurrence of a Termination Event, the Control Party may designate the Backup
Servicer or any other Person (including the Agent) to succeed the Servicer or
any successor Servicer, on the condition that any such Person so designated
(other than the Backup Servicer, except to the extent specified in the Backup
Servicing Agreement) shall agree in writing to perform the duties and
obligations of the Servicer pursuant to the terms hereof unless otherwise
consented to by the Control Party.
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(b) Upon the designation of a successor Servicer as set forth in SECTION
4.1(a) hereof, the Servicer agrees that it will terminate its activities as
Servicer hereunder in a manner which the Control Party determines will
facilitate the transition of the performance of such activities to the new
Servicer, and the Servicer shall cooperate with and assist such new Servicer.
Such cooperation shall include (without limitation) access to and transfer of
all records and use by the new Servicer of all licenses, hardware or software
necessary or desirable to collect the Pool Receivables and the Related Security.
Without limiting the foregoing, the Servicer agrees that, at any time following
the occurrence of a Termination Event, the Servicer shall, at the request of the
Control Party (i) promptly identify all branch offices, loan processing offices
or other locations at which the Pool Receivable Documents are then being held,
(ii) allow the Control Party or its designee full access to all such locations
and all Pool Receivable Documents, (iii) promptly arrange, at the Servicer's
expense, the transfer of possession of all such Pool Receivable Documents to the
Backup Servicer, any successor Servicer or other third-party custodian specified
by the Control Party (or if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers, the
Agent) and (iv) instruct the Servicer's agents and any person with whom the
Servicer or its agents have contracted to hold any such Pool Receivable
Documents to provide full access to, and/or transfer possession of, any Pool
Receivable Documents held by such agent or contractor. The Servicer agrees to
take no action which would impede or impair the ability of the Control Party or
its designees to gain access to the Pool Receivable Documents or to obtain
possession thereof in accordance with the provisions hereof. The parties hereto
agree that the covenants contained in the foregoing sentence are reasonable and
necessary for the protection of the legitimate interests of the Secured Parties
in the Pool Receivables. Accordingly, in addition to other remedies provided at
law or equity, upon any breach by the Servicer of the covenants contained in the
second preceding sentence, the Control Party shall be entitled to seek specific
performance and injunctive relief by and against the Servicer prohibiting any
further breach of such covenants, without the necessity of proving irreparable
injury or posting bond.
(c) The Servicer acknowledges that, in making its decision to execute and
deliver this Agreement, the Purchaser Agents, the Agent, the Insurer and the
Purchasers have relied on the Servicer's agreement to act as Servicer hereunder.
Accordingly, the Servicer agrees that it will not voluntarily resign as
Servicer.
(d) The Servicer may delegate its duties and obligations hereunder to any
subservicer (each, a "SUB-SERVICER"); PROVIDED THAT, in each such delegation,
(i) such Sub-Servicer shall agree in writing to perform the duties and
obligations of the Servicer pursuant to the terms hereof, (ii) the Servicer
shall remain primarily liable to the Secured Parties for the performance of the
duties and obligations so delegated, (iii) the Secured Parties shall have the
right to look solely to the Servicer for such performance and (iv) the terms of
any agreement with any Sub-Servicer shall provide that the Control Party may
terminate such agreement upon the termination of the Servicer hereunder in
accordance with SECTION 4.1(a) above by giving notice of its desire to terminate
such agreement to the Servicer (and the Servicer shall provide appropriate
notice to such Sub-Servicer); PROVIDED FURTHER, no such delegation shall be
effective without the prior written consent of the Control Party.
Section 4.2. DUTIES OF SERVICER; RELATIONSHIP TO BACKUP SERVICING
AGREEMENT. (a) The Servicer shall take or cause to be taken all such action as
may be necessary or advisable to collect each Pool Receivable from time to time,
all in accordance with this Agreement, accepted
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industry standards and all applicable laws, rules and regulations, with
reasonable care and diligence, and in accordance with the Credit and Collection
Policy. The Servicer shall set aside for the accounts of the Seller, the
Insurer, the Backup Servicer and the Purchasers the amount of the Collections to
which each is entitled in accordance with SECTION 1.4. The Seller shall deliver
to the Servicer and the Servicer shall hold for the benefit of the Secured
Parties in accordance with their respective interests, all records and documents
(including without limitation computer tapes or disks) with respect to each Pool
Receivable and all Pool Receivable Documents. The Servicer (if the Servicer is
AFC or one of its Affiliates) shall stamp each page of each Contract with the
following legend "This Receivable has been sold to AFC Funding Corporation and
an interest therein has been granted to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Corp. as Agent" prior to
October 28, 2004. The Insurer or its designee may, at the expense of the
Servicer and during regular business hours upon reasonable prior notice, visit
the offices or other locations of the Servicer where Contracts are being held to
review the stamping process and/or confirm satisfactory completion thereof, as
applicable. During such period as a Backup Servicer is required to be maintained
hereunder, the Servicer agrees to provide the Backup Servicer with an electronic
(scanned) copy of each Contract by October 28, 2004 and with monthly updates
thereafter. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the
Control Party may direct the Servicer to commence or settle any legal action to
enforce collection of any Pool Receivable or to foreclose upon or repossess any
Related Security; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such direction may be given unless
a Termination Event has occurred. AFC is hereby appointed the custodian of the
Pool Receivable Documents for the benefit of the Agent on behalf of the Secured
Parties; provided, however, that such appointment may be terminated pursuant to
the terms hereof. AFC, or an affiliate on its behalf, will maintain fidelity and
forgery insurance and adequate insurance to replace all Pool Receivable
Documents due to casualty loss or theft of such documents. In performing its
duties as servicer and custodian, AFC shall act with reasonable care, using that
degree of skill and attention that AFC exercises with respect to the files
relating to all comparable contracts that AFC owns or services for itself or
others. AFC shall (i) maintain the Pool Receivable Documents in such a manner as
shall enable the Control Party to verify the accuracy of AFC's recordkeeping;
and (ii) promptly report to the Control Party any failure on its part or the
part of its agents to hold the Pool Receivable Documents and promptly take
appropriate action to remedy any such failure. Upon termination of AFC's
appointment as custodian hereunder and the delivery of the Pool Receivable
Documents to the successor custodian, the successor custodian shall review such
documents to determine whether it is missing any documents, and AFC shall
cooperate with the successor custodian and use its best efforts to assist the
successor custodian to obtain the missing documents. AFC shall maintain
continuous custody of the Pool Receivable Documents in secure facilities in
accordance with customary standards for such custody.
(b) In the event the Backup Servicer becomes the successor Servicer
hereunder, any applicable terms and conditions of the Backup Servicing Agreement
relating to its performance as successor Servicer shall be deemed to be
incorporated herein, and the obligations and liabilities of the successor
Servicer (as such obligations and liabilities apply to the Backup Servicer
acting in such capacity) shall be deemed to be modified in accordance with the
provisions thereof. To the extent that any conflict exists between the terms of
this Agreement and the Backup Servicing Agreement, the terms of the Backup
Servicing Agreement shall control.
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(c) The Servicer's obligations hereunder shall terminate on the Final
Payout Date. After such termination, the Servicer shall promptly deliver to the
Seller all books, records and related materials that the Seller previously
provided to the Servicer in connection with this Agreement.
(d) During such period as a Backup Servicer is required to be maintained
hereunder, the Servicer shall provide the Backup Servicer and the Control Party
(if requested) on a monthly basis an electronic download with respect to the
Pool Receivables in form and substance acceptable to the Backup Servicer and the
Insurer (and which shall include, but not be limited to, all records related to
each Receivable required by the Backup Servicer to service and collect such
Receivable).
(e) Following the occurrence and during the continuation of a Termination
Event, a Level One Trigger or a Control Party Notice Event, the Servicer shall
provide to the Backup Servicer and the Control Party (if requested) on a daily
basis an electronic download with respect to the Pool Receivables in form and
substance acceptable to the Backup Servicer and the Insurer (and which shall
include, but not be limited to, all records related to each Receivable required
by the Backup Servicer to service and collect such Receivable) and a Portfolio
Certificate (including information with respect to all Collections received and
all Receivables acquired by the Seller). Following the occurrence and during the
continuation of a Level One Trigger or a Control Party Notice Event, the Control
Party shall have the right to require the Seller or the Servicer to, and upon
such request the Seller or the Servicer, as applicable, shall, assemble all of
the Contracts and make the same available to the Backup Servicer or other
third-party custodian specified by, and at a place selected by, the Control
Party (or, if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers, the Agent) within 30
days.
Section 4.3. DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS; ESTABLISHMENT AND USE OF CERTAIN ACCOUNTS.
(a) DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS. On or prior to the date hereof, the Servicer agrees
to transfer ownership and control of each Deposit Account to the Seller. Seller
has granted a valid security interest in each Deposit Account to the Agent (for
the benefit of the Secured Parties) pursuant to SECTION 1.2(d) and shall take
all actions reasonably requested by the Agent and the Insurer to cause the
security interest to be perfected under the applicable UCC.
(b) CASH RESERVE ACCOUNT. The Agent has established and will maintain in
existence the Cash Reserve Account. The Cash Reserve Account shall be used to
hold the Cash Reserve and for such other purposes described in the Transaction
Documents.
(c) LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT. The Agent has established and will maintain in
existence the Liquidation Account. The Liquidation Account shall be used to
receive Collections from the Deposit Accounts pursuant to SECTION 1.4(b) and to
hold amounts set aside for the Purchasers, the Insurer, the Backup Servicer and
(if the Servicer is not AFC or an Affiliate of AFC) the Servicer out of the
Collections of Pool Receivables prior to the applicable Settlement Dates and for
such other purposes described in the Transaction Documents. No funds other than
those transferred in accordance with SECTION 1.4 shall be intentionally
transferred into the Liquidation Account.
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(d) PERMITTED INVESTMENTS. Any amounts in the Liquidation Account or the
Cash Reserve Account, as the case may be, may be invested by the Liquidation
Account Bank or the Cash Reserve Account Bank, respectively, prior to the
occurrence of a Termination Event or an ADESA Financial Covenant Event at the
Agent's direction and following the occurrence of a Termination Event or an
ADESA Financial Covenant Event at the Control Party's direction, in Permitted
Investments, so long as the Agent's interest (for the benefit of the Secured
Parties) in such Permitted Investments is perfected in a manner satisfactory to
the Agent and the Insurer and such Permitted Investments are subject to no
Adverse Claims other than those of the Agent provided hereunder.
(e) CONTROL OF ACCOUNTS. The Agent may (with written notice to the Control
Party) and shall (at the direction of the Control Party) following any
Termination Event (or an Unmatured Termination Event of the type described in
PARAGRAPH (g) of EXHIBIT V) at any time give notice to any Deposit Account Bank
that the Agent is exercising its rights under the applicable Deposit Account
Agreement to do any or all of the following: (i) to have the exclusive ownership
and control of such Deposit Account transferred to the Agent (or such other
party designated by the Control Party) and to exercise exclusive dominion and
control over the funds deposited therein and (ii) to take any or all other
actions permitted under the applicable Deposit Account Agreement. The Seller
hereby agrees that if the Agent (or such other party designated by the Control
Party) at any time takes any action set forth in the preceding sentence, the
Agent (or such other party designated by the Control Party) shall have exclusive
control of the proceeds (including Collections) of all Pool Receivables and the
Seller hereby further agrees to take any other action that the Control Party may
reasonably request to transfer such control. Any proceeds of Pool Receivables
received by the Seller, the Servicer or AFC (as Servicer or otherwise),
thereafter shall be sent immediately to an account designated by the Control
Party and held by the Agent (or such other party designated by the Control
Party) for the benefit of the Secured Parties.
(f) LOCATION OF LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT AND CASH RESERVE ACCOUNT. If at
anytime [*] is rated below A-1 by S&P or P-1 by Xxxxx'x, the Agent shall
promptly establish a new Liquidation Account and a new Cash Reserve Account at a
financial institution which is rated at least A-1+ by S&P (or if the financial
institution is the [*] A-1 by S&P) and P-1 by Xxxxx'x and transfer all amounts
on deposit in such accounts at [*] to such new accounts at such financial
institution, until such time as [*] is rated at least A-1 by S&P and P-1 by
Xxxxx'x.
Section 4.4. ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS. (a) At any time following the occurrence
of a Termination Event:
(i) the Control Party may (and if the Control Party is the
Majority Purchasers, with the consent of the Agent) direct the Obligors
that payment of all amounts payable under any Pool Receivable be made
directly to the Backup Servicer (or such other party designated by the
Control Party) (for the benefit of the Secured Parties);
(ii) the Control Party may (and if the Control Party is the
Majority Purchasers, with the consent of the Agent) instruct the Seller or
the Servicer to give notice of the Agent's interest (for the benefit of the
Secured Parties) in Pool Receivables to each Obligor, which notice shall
direct that payments be made directly to the Backup Servicer
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(or such other party designated by the Control Party) (for the benefit of
the Secured Parties), and upon such instruction from the Control Party, the
Seller or the Servicer, as applicable, shall give such notice at the
expense of the Seller; PROVIDED, that if the Seller or the Servicer fails
to so notify each Obligor, the Control Party or its designee may so notify
the Obligors; and
(iii) the Control Party may (and if the Control Party is the
Majority Purchasers, with the consent of the Agent) request the Seller or
the Servicer to, and upon such request the Seller or the Servicer, as
applicable, shall, (A) assemble all of the records necessary or desirable
to collect the Pool Receivables and the Related Security and all Pool
Receivable Documents, and transfer or license to any new Servicer the use
of all software necessary or desirable to collect the Pool Receivables and
the Related Security, and make the same available to the Backup Servicer or
other third-party custodian specified by, and at a place selected by, the
Control Party (or if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers, the
Agent) and (B) segregate all cash, checks and other instruments received by
it from time to time constituting Collections with respect to the Pool
Receivables in a manner acceptable to the Control Party (or if the Control
Party is the Majority Purchasers, the Agent) and, promptly upon receipt,
remit all such cash, checks and instruments, duly endorsed or with duly
executed instruments of transfer, to the Agent or the Backup Servicer (or
such other party designated by the Control Party) (for the benefit of the
Secured Parties).
(b) The Seller hereby authorizes the Control Party (or if the Control
Party is the Majority Purchasers, the Agent) (for the benefit of the Secured
Parties), and irrevocably appoints the Control Party (or if the Control Party is
the Majority Purchasers, the Agent) (acting on behalf of the Secured Parties) as
its attorney-in-fact with full power of substitution and with full authority in
the place and stead of the Seller, which appointment is coupled with an
interest, to take any and all steps in the name of the Seller and on behalf of
the Seller necessary or desirable, in the determination of the Control Party (or
if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers, the Agent), to collect any and
all amounts or portions thereof due under any and all Pool Receivables or
Related Security, including, without limitation, endorsing the name of the
Seller on checks and other instruments representing Collections and enforcing
such Pool Receivables, Related Security and the related Contracts. The Control
Party (or if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers, the Agent) shall only
exercise the powers conferred by this subsection (b) after the occurrence of a
Termination Event. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
SUBSECTION (b), none of the powers conferred upon such attorney-in-fact pursuant
to the immediately preceding sentence shall subject such attorney-in-fact to any
liability if any action taken by it shall prove to be inadequate or invalid, nor
shall they confer any obligations upon such attorney-in-fact in any manner
whatsoever.
Section 4.5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SELLER. Anything herein to the
contrary notwithstanding, the Seller shall (i) perform all of its obligations,
if any, under the Contracts related to the Pool Receivables to the same extent
as if interests in such Pool Receivables had not been transferred hereunder, and
the exercise by any Secured Party of its rights hereunder shall not relieve the
Seller from such obligations and (ii) pay when due any taxes, including, without
limitation, any sales taxes payable in connection with the Pool Receivables and
their creation and satisfaction. The Agent, the Insurer, the Purchaser Agents,
the Purchasers, the Backup Servicer
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and any successor Servicer shall not have any obligation or liability with
respect to any Pool Receivable, any Related Security or any related Contract,
nor shall any of them be obligated to perform any of the obligations of the
Seller or AFC under any of the foregoing.
Section 4.6. SERVICING FEE. The Servicer shall be paid a fee, through
distributions contemplated by SECTION 1.4, equal to (a) at any time AFC or an
Affiliate of AFC is the Servicer, [*], (b) at any time the Backup Servicer is
the Servicer, the fee set forth in the Backup Servicing Agreement or Backup
Servicing Fee Letter, and (c) at any time a Person other than AFC, an Affiliate
of AFC or the Backup Servicer is the Servicer, the amount set forth in clause
(a) above or such other amount as the Control Party and such Servicer shall
agree. The Servicing Fee shall not be payable to the extent funds are not
available to pay the Servicing Fee pursuant to SECTION 1.4.
Section 4.7. SPECIFIED INELIGIBLE RECEIVABLES. To the extent the Originator
has identified a Receivable as a "Specified Ineligible Receivable" in accordance
with Section 5.20 of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, (i) such Receivable shall
never be included as an Eligible Receivable by the Seller or the Servicer
hereunder, (ii) such Receivable shall not be included in any calculations of the
Delinquency Ratio or the Default Ratio or other Receivable Pool information
(other than a statement of the aggregate outstanding amount of such Specified
Ineligible Receivables) hereunder and (iii) shall not be considered Receivables
for purposes of clause (o) of EXHIBIT V hereof.
ARTICLE V.
THE AGENTS
Section 5.1. APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORIZATION. The Insurer and each Purchaser
and Purchaser Agent (including each Purchaser and Purchaser Agent that may from
time to time become a party hereto) hereby irrevocably designates and appoints
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Corp. as the "Agent" hereunder and authorizes the Agent to take
such actions and to exercise such powers as are delegated to the Agent hereby
and to exercise such other powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The
Agent shall hold, in its name, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, amounts
on deposit in the Liquidation Account and the Cash Reserve Account. The Agent
shall hold, in its name, for the benefit of the Insured Purchasers, amounts on
deposit in the Insurance Account. The Agent shall not have any duties other than
those expressly set forth herein or any fiduciary relationship with any
Indemnified Party, and no implied obligations or liabilities shall be read into
this Agreement or any other Transaction Document or otherwise exist, against the
Agent. The Agent does not assume, nor shall it be deemed to have assumed, any
obligation to, or relationship of trust or agency with, the Seller or Servicer.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement or any other Transaction
Document to the contrary, in no event shall the Agent ever be required to take
any action which exposes the Agent to personal liability (unless indemnified in
advance in a manner determined satisfactory to the Agent in its sole and
absolute discretion) or which is contrary to the provision of any Transaction
Document or applicable law.
(a) Each Purchaser hereby irrevocably designates and appoints the
respective institution identified as the Purchaser Agent for such Purchaser on
the signature pages hereto or in any agreement pursuant to which such Purchaser
becomes a party hereto, and each authorizes
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such Purchaser Agent to take such action on its behalf under the provisions of
this Agreement and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are
expressly delegated to such Purchaser Agent by the terms of this Agreement, if
any, together with such other powers as are reasonably incidental thereto.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary elsewhere in this Agreement, no
Purchaser Agent shall have any duties or responsibilities, except those
expressly set forth herein, or any fiduciary relationship with the Insurer, any
Purchaser or other Purchaser Agent or the Agent, and no implied covenants,
functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities on the part of
such Purchaser Agent shall be read into this Agreement or otherwise exist
against such Purchaser Agent.
(b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, the
provisions of this ARTICLE V are solely for the benefit of the Purchaser Agents,
the Insurer, the Agent and the Purchasers, and none of the Seller or Servicer
shall have any rights as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise under any of the
provisions of this ARTICLE V, except that this ARTICLE V shall not affect any
obligations which any Purchaser Agent, the Insurer, the Agent or any Purchaser
may have to the Seller or the Servicer under the other provisions of this
Agreement. Furthermore, no Purchaser shall have any rights as a third-party
beneficiary or otherwise under any of the provisions hereof in respect of a
Purchaser Agent which is not the Purchaser Agent for such Purchaser.
(c) In performing its functions and duties hereunder, the Agent shall act
solely as the agent of the Secured Parties, and the Agent does not assume nor
shall be deemed to have assumed any obligation or relationship of trust or
agency with or for the Seller or Servicer or any of their successors and
assigns. In performing its functions and duties hereunder, each Purchaser Agent
shall act solely as the agent of its respective Purchasers and does not assume
nor shall be deemed to have assumed any obligation or relationship of trust or
agency with or for the Seller, the Servicer, the Insurer, any other Purchaser,
any other Purchaser Agent or the Agent, or any of their respective successors
and assigns.
Section 5.2. DELEGATION OF DUTIES. The Agent may, with the prior written
consent of the Control Party, execute any of its duties through agents or
attorneys-in-fact and shall be entitled to advice of counsel concerning all
matters pertaining to such duties. The Agent shall not be responsible to the
Purchaser Agents, the Insurer or any Purchaser for the negligence or misconduct
of any agents or attorneys-in-fact selected by it with reasonable care.
Section 5.3. EXCULPATORY PROVISIONS. None of the Purchaser Agents, the
Agent or any of their directors, officers, agents or employees shall be liable
for any action taken or omitted (i) with the consent or at the direction of the
Control Party (or in the case of any Purchaser Agent, the Purchaser relating to
such Purchaser Agent) or (ii) in the absence of such Person's gross negligence
or willful misconduct. The Agent shall not be responsible to any Purchaser, the
Insurer or Purchaser Agent for (i) any recitals, representations, warranties or
other statements made by the Seller, Servicer, the Originator or any of their
Affiliates, (ii) the value, validity, effectiveness, genuineness, enforceability
or sufficiency of any Transaction Document, (iii) any failure of the Seller, the
Servicer, the Originator or any of their Affiliates to perform any obligation it
may have under any Transaction Document to which it is a party or (iv) the
satisfaction of any condition specified in EXHIBIT II. The Agent shall not have
any obligation to the Insurer, any Purchaser or any Purchaser Agent to ascertain
or inquire about the observance or
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performance of any agreement contained in any Transaction Document or to inspect
the properties, books or records of the Seller, Servicer, the Originator or any
of their Affiliates.
Section 5.4. RELIANCE BY AGENTS. Each Purchaser Agent and the Agent shall
in all cases be entitled to rely, and shall be fully protected in relying, upon
any document or other writing or conversation believed by it to be genuine and
correct and to have been signed, sent or made by the proper Person and upon
advice and statements of legal counsel (including counsel to the Seller, Insurer
or Servicer), independent accountants and other experts selected by the Agent or
any such Purchaser Agent. Each Purchaser Agent and the Agent shall in all cases
be fully justified in failing or refusing to take any action under any
Transaction Document unless it shall first receive such advice or concurrence of
the Control Party (or in the case of any Purchaser Agent, the Purchaser relating
to such Purchaser Agent) and it shall first be indemnified to its satisfaction
by the Control Party against any and all liability and expense which may be
incurred by reason of taking or continuing to take any such action.
(a) With regard to the Purchasers and the Purchaser Agents, the Agent
shall in all cases be fully protected in acting, or in refraining from acting,
under this Agreement in accordance with a request of the Control Party, the
Insurer, the Purchasers and the Purchaser Agents, and such request and any
action taken or failure to act pursuant thereto shall be binding upon all
Purchasers, the Insurer, the Agent and Purchaser Agents.
(b) Purchasers that have a common Purchaser Agent and that have a majority
of the Investment of all such related Purchasers shall be entitled to request or
direct the related Purchaser Agent to take action, or refrain from taking
action, under this Agreement on behalf of such Purchasers. With regard to the
Purchasers and the Purchaser Agents, such Purchaser Agent shall in all cases be
fully protected in acting, or in refraining from acting, under this Agreement in
accordance with a request of such Majority Purchasers, and such request and any
action taken or failure to act pursuant thereto shall be binding upon all of
such Purchaser Agent's related Purchasers.
(c) Unless otherwise advised in writing by a Purchaser Agent or by any
Purchaser on whose behalf such Purchaser Agent is purportedly acting, each party
to this Agreement may assume that (i) such Purchaser Agent is acting for the
benefit of each of the Purchasers for which such Purchaser Agent is identified
herein (or in any Joinder Agreement or assignment agreement) as being the
Purchaser Agent, as well as for the benefit of each assignee or other transferee
from any such Person, and (ii) each action taken by such Purchaser Agent has
been duly authorized and approved by all necessary action on the part of the
Purchasers on whose behalf it is purportedly acting. Each Purchaser Agent and
its Purchaser(s) shall agree amongst themselves as to the circumstances and
procedures for removal, resignation and replacement of such Purchaser Agent.
Section 5.5. NOTICE OF TERMINATION DATE. Neither any Purchaser Agent nor
the Agent shall be deemed to have knowledge or notice of the occurrence of any
Termination Event or Unmatured Termination Event unless such Person has received
notice from any Purchaser, Purchaser Agent, the Insurer, the Servicer or the
Seller stating that a Termination Event or Unmatured Termination Event has
occurred hereunder and describing such Termination Event or Unmatured
Termination Event. If the Agent receives such a notice, it shall promptly give
notice
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thereof to the Insurer and each Purchaser Agent whereupon each such Purchaser
Agent shall promptly give notice thereof to its Purchasers. If a Purchaser Agent
receives such a notice (other than from the Agent), it shall promptly give
notice thereof to the Agent. The Agent shall take such action concerning a
Termination Event or Unmatured Termination Event as may be directed by the
Control Party (unless the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers and such
action otherwise requires the consent of all Purchasers), but until the Agent
receives such directions (if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers), the
Agent may (but shall not be obligated to) take such action, or refrain from
taking such action, as the Agent deems advisable and in the best interests of
the Secured Parties.
Section 5.6. NON-RELIANCE ON AGENT, PURCHASER AGENTS AND OTHER PURCHASERS.
Each Purchaser and the Insurer expressly acknowledges that none of the Agent,
the Purchaser Agents nor any of their respective officers, directors, employees,
agents, attorneys-in-fact or Affiliates has made any representations or
warranties to it and that no act by the Agent, or any Purchaser Agent hereafter
taken, including any review of the affairs of the Seller, Servicer or the
Originator, shall be deemed to constitute any representation or warranty by the
Agent or such Purchaser Agent, as applicable. Each Purchaser and the Insurer
represents and warrants to the Agent and the Purchaser Agents that,
independently and without reliance upon the Agent, Purchaser Agents or any other
Purchaser and based on such documents and information as it has deemed
appropriate, it has made and will continue to make its own appraisal of and
investigation into the business, operations, property, prospects, financial and
other conditions and creditworthiness of the Seller, Servicer or the Originator,
and the Receivables and its own decision to enter into this Agreement and to
take, or omit, action under any Transaction Document. Except for items
specifically required to be delivered hereunder, the Agent shall not have any
duty or responsibility to provide any Purchaser Agent with any information
concerning the Seller, Servicer or the Originator or any of their Affiliates or
the Receivables that comes into the possession of the Agent or any of its
officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys-in-fact or Affiliates.
Section 5.7. AGENT, PURCHASER AGENTS AND PURCHASERS. Each of the
Purchasers, the Agent, the Purchaser Agents and their Affiliates may extend
credit to, accept deposits from and generally engage in any kind of banking,
trust, debt or other business with the Seller, ADESA, ALLETE, Servicer or the
Originator or any of their Affiliates. With respect to the acquisition of the
Eligible Receivables pursuant to this Agreement, any of the Purchaser Agents and
the Agent shall, to the extent they become Purchasers hereunder, have the same
rights and powers under this Agreement as any Purchaser and may exercise the
same as though it were not such an agent, and the terms "Purchaser" and
"Purchasers" shall, in such case, include such Purchaser Agent or the Agent in
their individual capacities.
Section 5.8. INDEMNIFICATION. Each Purchaser shall indemnify and hold
harmless the Agent (but solely in its capacity as Agent) and its officers,
directors, employees, representatives and agents (to the extent not reimbursed
by the Seller or Servicer and without limiting the obligation of the Seller or
Servicer to do so), ratably in accordance with their respective Investment from
and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties,
judgments, settlements, costs, expenses and disbursements of any kind whatsoever
(including in connection with any investigative or threatened proceeding,
whether or not the Agent or such Person shall be designated a party thereto)
that may at any time be imposed on, incurred by or
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asserted against the Agent or such Person as a result of, or related to, any of
the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the execution,
delivery or performance of the Transaction Documents or any other document
furnished in connection therewith (but excluding any such liabilities,
obligations, losses, damages, penalties, judgments, settlements, costs, expenses
or disbursements resulting solely from the gross negligence or willful
misconduct of the Agent or such Person as finally determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction); PROVIDED, that in the case of each Purchaser that is a
commercial paper conduit, such indemnity shall be provided solely to the extent
of amounts received by such Purchaser under this Agreement which exceed the
amounts required to repay such Purchaser's outstanding commercial paper. The
obligations of any Note Issuer under this SECTION 5.8 shall be subject to the
restrictions of Section 6.5.
Section 5.9. SUCCESSOR AGENT. The Agent may, upon at least thirty (30) days
notice to the Seller, the Servicer, the Backup Servicer, the Insurer and each
Purchaser and Purchaser Agent, resign as Agent. Such resignation shall not
become effective until a successor Agent is appointed by the Insurer (or the
Majority Purchasers if an Insurer Default or Policy Termination Date has
occurred and is continuing) and has accepted such appointment. Upon such
acceptance of its appointment as Agent hereunder by a successor Agent, such
successor Agent shall succeed to and become vested with all the rights and
duties of the retiring Agent, and the retiring Agent shall be discharged from
its duties and obligations under the Transaction Documents. After any retiring
Agent's resignation hereunder, the provisions of SECTIONS 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and this
ARTICLE V shall inure to its benefit as to any actions taken or omitted to be
taken by it while it was the Agent.
ARTICLE VI.
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 6.1. AMENDMENTS, ETC. No amendment or waiver of any provision of
this Agreement or consent to any departure by the Seller or Servicer therefrom
shall be effective unless in a writing signed by the Control Party and, in the
case of any amendment, by the Seller and the Servicer and then such amendment,
waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the
specific purpose for which given; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such amendment or
waiver shall materially adversely affect the Insurer without the prior written
consent of the Insurer; PROVIDED, FURTHER, that (i) other than an amendment to
extend the scheduled Termination Date and/or the applicable scheduled Purchaser
Termination Date, no amendment shall be effective unless each Note Issuer that
is a Purchaser (or the Agent or applicable Purchaser Agent on its behalf) shall
have received written confirmation by the Rating Agencies that such amendment
shall not cause the rating on the then outstanding Notes of such Note Issuer to
be downgraded or withdrawn; (ii) no amendment shall be effective which would
reduce the amount of Investment or Discount, or fees or other amounts payable to
any Purchaser or amounts payable to the Insurer hereunder, or delay any
scheduled date for payment thereof (including any scheduled occurrence of the
Termination Date) absent the prior written consent of the Insurer or such
Purchaser (as applicable); (iii) no increase in a Revolving Purchaser's Maximum
Insured Commitment or Maximum Uninsured Commitment shall be effective without
the prior written consent of such Revolving Purchaser, and no increase in the
sum of the aggregate Investment of all Term Purchasers and the Revolving Insured
Purchase Limit above
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the Maximum Insured Amount shall be effective without the prior written consent
of the Insurer; (iv) no amendment or waiver which would release the Insurer from
any of its obligations under the Policy, or delay any scheduled payment date for
payment thereunder, shall be effective without prior written consent of each
Purchaser; (v) no amendments or modifications to any required recourse or
reserves hereunder for uncollectible Receivables may be modified without the
prior written consent of the Insurer; (vi) no amendments to this Section 6.1 or
to the definitions of Majority Purchasers or Control Party shall be effective
without the prior written consent of all Purchasers and the Insurer and (vii) no
amendments to SECTIONS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12,
1.14, 3.1, 3.2, ARTICLE V, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.13
or 6.14 or the definitions of Applicable Margin, Bank Rate, Base Rate, Carry
Costs, CP Rate, Deficiency Amount, Discount, Eurodollar Rate, Federal Funds
Rate, Insured Discount/Fee Limit, Insurer Default, Investment, Investment Share,
LIBOR Participation, Purchaser Termination Day, Purchaser Termination Date,
Recalculation Date, Revolving Share, Senior Discount/Fees, Senior Discount/Fee
Limit, Termination Date, Termination Fee, Yield Period, or any definitions
incorporated in such definitions, shall be effective in each case without the
consent of the Majority Purchasers and the Agent; and PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no
such amendment shall in any way amend any provisions of this Agreement
applicable to the rights or obligations of the Agent without the prior written
consent of the Agent. No failure on the part of the Insurer, the Agent, any
Purchaser, or any Purchaser Agent to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any
right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or
partial exercise of any right hereunder preclude any other or further exercise
thereof or the exercise of any other right.
Section 6.2. NOTICES, ETC. All notices and other communications hereunder
shall, unless otherwise stated herein, be in writing (which shall include
facsimile and electronic mail communication) and sent or delivered, to each
party hereto, at its address set forth under its name on the signature pages
hereof or, in the case of the Backup Servicer, at its notice address designated
in the Backup Servicing Agreement or, in any case, at such other address as
shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other parties
hereto. Notices and communications by facsimile or electronic mail shall be
effective when sent (and shall, unless such delivery is waived by the recipient
by electronic mail or other means, be followed by hard copy sent by first class
mail), and notices and communications sent by other means shall be effective
when received.
Section 6.3. ASSIGNABILITY. (a) This Agreement and any Purchaser's rights
and obligations herein (including ownership of its Participation) shall be
assignable, in whole or in part, by such Purchaser and its successors and
assigns with the prior written consent of the Seller, the Agent and the Insurer,
so long as the Insurer is the Control Party; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that such
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; and PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no such
consent shall be required if the assignment is made to (i) any Affiliate of such
Purchaser, (ii) any Liquidity Bank (or any Person who upon such assignment would
be a Liquidity Bank) of such Purchaser, (iii) other Program Support Provider (or
any Person who upon such assignment would be a Program Support Provider) of such
Purchaser or (iv) the Insurer or any affiliate of the Insurer. Each assignor
may, in connection with the assignment, disclose to the applicable assignee any
information relating to the Seller or the Pool Receivables furnished to such
assignor by or on behalf of the Seller, the Insurer, the Agent, the Purchasers
or the Purchaser Agents.
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Upon the assignment by a Purchaser in accordance with this SECTION 6.3, the
assignee receiving such assignment shall have all of the rights of such
Purchaser with respect to the Transaction Documents and the Investment (or such
portion thereof as has been assigned).
Any Uninsured Investment transferred pursuant to this SECTION 6.3 shall
remain Uninsured Investment in the hands of the acquiring Purchaser. In the
event that less than all of a Revolving Purchaser's Investment is being
transferred pursuant to this SECTION 6.3, and such transferring Revolving
Purchaser has any Uninsured Investment outstanding at the time of such transfer,
the agreement or instrument pursuant to which such transfer is being effected
shall specify the portion of the transferred Investment that is Uninsured
Investment.
(b) Each Purchaser may at any time grant to one or more banks or other
institutions (each a "LIQUIDITY BANK") party to a Liquidity Agreement or to any
other Program Support Provider participating interests or security interests in
its Participation. In the event of any such grant by a Purchaser of a
participating interest to a Liquidity Bank or other Program Support Provider,
the Purchaser shall remain responsible for the performance of its obligations
hereunder. The Seller agrees that each Liquidity Bank or other Program Support
Provider shall be entitled to the benefits of SECTIONS 1.8, 1.9 and 1.10.
(c) This Agreement and the rights and obligations of any Purchaser Agent
hereunder shall be assignable, in whole or in part, by such Purchaser Agent and
its successors and assigns; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that if such assignment is to any
Person that is not an Affiliate of the assigning Purchaser Agent, such Purchaser
Agent must receive the prior written consent (which consent in each case shall
not be unreasonably withheld) of the Agent, the Insurer and the Seller.
(d) Except as provided in SECTION 4.1(d), neither the Seller nor the
Servicer may assign its rights or delegate its obligations hereunder or any
interest herein without the prior written consent of the Control Party.
(e) Without limiting any other rights that may be available under
applicable law, the rights of any Purchaser may be enforced through it or by its
Purchaser Agent or its other agents.
(f) [*]
Section 6.4. COSTS, EXPENSES AND TAXES. (a) In addition to the rights of
indemnification granted under SECTION 3.1 hereof, the Seller agrees to pay on
demand all reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the preparation,
execution, delivery and administration (including periodic auditing of Pool
Receivables) of this Agreement, the Liquidity Agreement, the Insurance
Agreement, the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Backup Servicing Agreement and
the other documents and agreements to be delivered hereunder or in connection
herewith, including all reasonable costs and expenses relating to the amending,
amending and restating, modifying or supplementing of this Agreement, the
Liquidity Agreement, the Insurance Agreement, the Purchase and Sale Agreement,
the Backup Servicing Agreement and the other documents and agreements to be
delivered hereunder or in connection herewith and the waiving of any provisions
thereof, and including in all cases, without limitation, Attorney Costs for the
Agent, each Purchaser, each Program Support Provider, each Purchaser Agent, the
Insurer, the Backup Servicer, any successor Servicer and their respective
Affiliates and agents with respect
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thereto and with respect to advising the Agent, the Purchaser, each Program
Support Provider, the Insurer and their respective Affiliates and agents as to
their rights and remedies under this Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents (PROVIDED that unless a Termination Event, ADESA Financial Covenant
Event or Unmatured Termination Event shall have occurred, the costs and expenses
payable in connection with the administration of the Transaction Documents
(excluding any costs and expenses in connection with any amendment, amendment
and restatement, modification, supplement or waiver and any costs and expenses
in connection with enforcement) in any year shall not exceed $50,000), and all
reasonable costs and expenses, if any (including Attorney Costs), of each
Purchaser Agent, each Purchaser, each Program Support Provider, the Insurer, the
Agent, the Backup Servicer, any successor Servicer and their respective
Affiliates and agents, in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement and
the other Transaction Documents.
(b) In addition, the Seller shall pay on demand any and all stamp and
other taxes and fees payable in connection with the execution, delivery, filing
and recording of this Agreement or the other documents or agreements to be
delivered hereunder, and agrees to save each Indemnified Party harmless from and
against any liabilities with respect to or resulting from any delay in paying or
omission to pay such taxes and fees.
Section 6.5. NO PROCEEDINGS; LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS. (a) Each of the
Seller, the Servicer, the Agent, the Insurer, the Purchaser Agents, the
Purchasers, the Backup Servicer, each assignee of a Participation or any
interest therein, and each Person which enters into a commitment to purchase or
does purchase a Participation or interests therein, hereby covenants and agrees
that it will not institute against, or join any other Person in instituting
against, any Note Issuer, any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement,
insolvency or liquidation proceeding, or other proceeding under any federal or
state bankruptcy or similar law, for one year and one day after the latest
maturing Note issued by any such Note Issuer is paid in full.
(b) Notwithstanding any provisions contained in this Agreement to the
contrary, no Note Issuer shall, nor shall be obligated to, pay any amount
pursuant to this Agreement unless (i) such Note Issuer has excess cash flow from
operations or has received funds with respect to such obligation which may be
used to make such payment and which funds or excess cash flow are not required
to repay the Notes when due and (ii) each "Participation" owned by such Note
Issuer pursuant to any
receivables purchase agreement (including this Agreement)
is less than or equal to 100%. Any amounts which a Note Issuer does not pay
pursuant to the operation of the preceding sentence shall not constitute a claim
against such Note Issuer for any such insufficiency unless and until the
conditions described in clauses (i) and (ii) of the preceding sentence are
satisfied. Nothing in this subsection (b) shall be construed to forgive or
cancel any obligations of such Note Issuer hereunder.
(c) Each of the Servicer, the Agent, the Insurer, the Purchaser Agents,
the Purchasers, the Backup Servicer, each assignee of a Participation or any
interest therein, and each Person which enters into a commitment to purchase or
does purchase a Participation or interests therein, hereby covenants and agrees
that it will not institute against, or join any other Person in instituting
against, the Seller any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or
liquidation proceeding, or other proceeding under any federal or state
bankruptcy or similar law, for one year and one day after all amounts payable by
the Seller hereunder are paid in full.
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(d) Notwithstanding any provisions contained in this Agreement to the
contrary, the Seller shall not be obligated to pay any amount pursuant to this
Agreement unless the Seller has property or other assets which may be used to
make such payment. Any amounts which the Seller does not pay pursuant to the
operation of the preceding sentence shall not constitute a claim against the
Seller for any such insufficiency unless and until the conditions described in
the preceding sentence are satisfied. Nothing in this subsection (d) shall be
construed to forgive or cancel any obligations of the Seller hereunder.
Section 6.6. CONFIDENTIALITY. Unless otherwise required by applicable law
or already known by the general public or the third party to which it is
disclosed, the Seller agrees to maintain the confidentiality of this Agreement
and the other Transaction Documents (and all drafts thereof) in communications
with third parties and otherwise; PROVIDED that this Agreement may be disclosed
to (a) third parties to the extent such disclosure is made pursuant to a written
agreement of confidentiality in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
the Agent and the Insurer, and (b) the Seller's legal counsel and auditors if
they agree to hold it confidential.
Section 6.7. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE
GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF
INDIANA
(WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO THE CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES THEREOF), EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT THAT THE PERFECTION (OR THE EFFECT OF PERFECTION OR NON-PERFECTION)
OF THE INTERESTS OF THE PURCHASERS AND/OR THE INSURER IN THE POOL RECEIVABLES
AND THE OTHER ITEMS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1.2(d) IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF A
JURISDICTION OTHER THAN THE STATE OF
INDIANA.
(b) ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE
BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS XXXX COUNTY AND CHICAGO OR NEW
YORK NEW YORK COUNTY, XXX XXXX XXXX XX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX FOR THE NORTHERN
DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS OR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, AND BY EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT, EACH OF THE PURCHASERS, THE INSURER, THE SELLER, THE
SERVICER, THE PURCHASER AGENTS AND THE AGENT CONSENTS, FOR ITSELF AND IN RESPECT
OF ITS PROPERTY, TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS. EACH OF THE
PURCHASERS, THE INSURER, THE SELLER, THE SERVICER, THE PURCHASER AGENTS AND THE
AGENT IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY OBJECTION,
INCLUDING ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OR BASED ON THE GROUNDS OF FORUM
NON CONVENIENS, WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE BRINGING OF ANY ACTION
OR PROCEEDING IN SUCH JURISDICTION IN RESPECT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY DOCUMENT
RELATED HERETO.
Section 6.8. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in
any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be
an original and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the
same agreement.
Section 6.9. SURVIVAL OF TERMINATION. The provisions of SECTIONS 1.8, 1.9,
1.10, 3.1, 3.2, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.10 and 6.13 shall survive any termination
of this Agreement.
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Section 6.10. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE PURCHASERS, THE SELLER, THE
SERVICER, THE PURCHASER AGENTS, THE INSURER, THE AGENT AND THE BACKUP SERVICER
(BY ACCEPTING THE BENEFIT HEREOF) EACH WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A TRIAL
BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED
TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, IN ANY ACTION,
PROCEEDING OR OTHER LITIGATION OF ANY TYPE BROUGHT BY ANY OF THE PARTIES AGAINST
ANY OTHER PARTY OR PARTIES, WHETHER WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS
OR OTHERWISE. THE PURCHASERS, THE SELLER, THE SERVICER, THE PURCHASER AGENTS,
THE INSURER, THE AGENT AND THE BACKUP SERVICER EACH AGREE THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM OR
CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE TRIED BY A COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY. WITHOUT LIMITING
THE FOREGOING, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO FURTHER AGREES THAT ITS RESPECTIVE
RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IS WAIVED BY OPERATION OF THIS SECTION AS TO ANY
ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING WHICH SEEKS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO
CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY PROVISION
HEREOF. THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS,
SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT.
Section 6.11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement (together with the other
Transaction Documents) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between
the Purchasers, the Seller, the Insurer, the Servicer, the Purchaser Agents and
the Agent, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements and
understandings of such Persons, verbal or written, relating to the subject
matter hereof and thereof.
Section 6.12. HEADINGS. The captions and headings of this Agreement and in
any Exhibit hereto are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect
the interpretation hereof or thereof.
Section 6.13. LIABILITIES OF THE PURCHASERS. The obligations of each
Purchaser under this Agreement are solely the corporate obligations of such
Purchaser. No recourse shall be had for any obligation or claim arising out of
or based upon this Agreement against any stockholder, employee, officer,
director or incorporator of any Purchaser; and PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this
SECTION 6.13 shall not relieve any such Person of any liability it might
otherwise have for its own gross negligence or willful misconduct. The
agreements provided in this SECTION 6.13 shall survive termination of this
Agreement.
Section 6.14. POLICY TERMINATION DATE. The parties hereto agree that the
Agent may, with the prior written consent of all of the Purchasers, return the
Policy to the Insurer for cancellation and declare the "Policy Termination
Date." Immediately upon the occurrence of the Policy Termination Date, the
Transaction Documents shall be amended to remove all references to the Policy
and the Insurance Agreement (and the provisions thereof and the obligations of
the parties hereto thereunder), and all references to the Insurer (and all of
its rights hereunder and the obligations of the remaining parties hereto to it,
including obligations to make payments to the Insurer's Account, deliver notices
or set aside funds or hold security for the benefit of the Insurer); PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, that all amounts due and owing to the Insurer up to and including
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the Policy Termination Date (including, without limitation, any Premium (subject
to the provisions of the last sentence of this Section), any outstanding
unreimbursed draws under the Policy and Insurer Advances and any amounts due and
owing to the Insurer pursuant to the Transaction Documents) shall be paid to the
Insurer and provided further that all indemnification obligations under the
Transaction Documents owing to the Insurer shall survive the Policy Termination
Date. Immediately following the declaration of the Policy Termination Date, the
Agent shall notify the other parties hereto of such declaration. Promptly
following such notification, the parties hereto agree to amend this Agreement to
delete all references to XL Capital Assurance Inc. herein.
Section 6.15. TAX TREATMENT. The Participations shall be treated and
reported as indebtedness of the Seller for all income and franchise tax
purposes. The Seller, the Servicer, the Agent, the Insurer, and Fairway and each
Purchaser, by its agreement to make a purchase (and to make reinvestments, if
applicable) with regard to its Participation, agrees, and shall cause its
assignees to agree, to treat and report the Participations as indebtedness of
the Seller for all income and franchise tax purposes.
Section 6.16. STATUS OF ALLETE. At such time as ALLETE shall no longer own,
directly or indirectly, at least 50% of the outstanding voting stock of ADESA
and/or AFC, each reference to ALLETE in this Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents (other than in PARAGRAPH (x) of EXHIBIT V to the Agreement) shall be
automatically deleted.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first
above written.
AFC FUNDING CORPORATION, as Seller
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
00000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
Telephone: 000-000-0000
Facsimile: 000- 000-0000
E-mail: xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx
AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION, as Servicer
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
00000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
Telephone: 000-000-0000
Facsimile: 000- 000-0000
E-mail: xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx
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XXXXXX XXXXXXX CORP., as Agent and as Purchaser
Agent for Fairway
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Title: Managing Director
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Title: Managing Director
XXXXXX XXXXXXX CORP.
000 X. XxXxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000
Attention: Conduit Administration
E-mail: xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
FAIRWAY FINANCE COMPANY, LLC, as a Revolving
Purchaser
By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxxx
Title: Vice President
c/o Lord Securities Corp.
00 Xxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxx Xxxxxx
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Maximum Insured Commitment:
$425,000,000
Maximum Uninsured Commitment:
$0
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XL CAPITAL ASSURANCE INC.,
as Insurer
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx
--------------------------------------------
Name:
Title:
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx
Managing Director
XL Capital Assurance Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas - 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000-0000
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile (000) 000-0000
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx
Reporting: xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx
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STATE OF
INDIANA )
) SS
COUNTY OF XXXXXXXX )
Before me the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said County and
State, personally appeared Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, an officer of AFC Funding
Corporation, personally known to me who acknowledged the execution of the
foregoing this 18th day of May, 2004.
/s/ Xxxxxxxxx X. York My Commission Expires: December 5, 2008
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Signature
Xxxxxxxxx X. York My County of Residence: Xxxxxxxx
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Printed Name
STATE OF
INDIANA )
) SS
COUNTY OF XXXXXXXX )
Before me the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said County and
State, personally appeared Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, an officer of Automotive
Finance Corporation, personally known to me who acknowledged the execution of
the foregoing this 18th day of May, 2004.
/s/ Xxxxxxxxx X. York My Commission Expires: December 5, 2008
---------------------------
Signature
Xxxxxxxxx X. York My County of Residence: Xxxxxxxx
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Printed Name
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EXHIBIT I
DEFINITIONS
As used in the Agreement (including its Exhibits), the following terms
shall have the following meanings (such meanings to be equally applicable to
both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined). Unless otherwise
indicated, all Section, Annex, Exhibit and Schedule references in this Exhibit
are to Sections of and Annexes, Exhibits and Schedules to the Agreement.
"ADESA" means ADESA Corporation, an
Indiana corporation, and its
successors and assigns (including, without limitation, ADESA, Inc., a Delaware
corporation).
"ADESA CREDIT FACILITY" means the syndicated credit facility to be
provided to ADESA by UBS Securities LLC and Xxxxxxx Xxxxx & Co., as joint lead
arrangers, and the lenders from time to time party thereto as the same may be
amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.
"ADESA CREDIT FACILITY PLEDGE" means the pledge of AFC stock to secure
ADESA's obligations under the ADESA Credit Facility.
"ADESA FINANCIAL COVENANTS" means the financial covenants regarding
ADESA's required minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, minimum interest coverage
ratio and maximum total leverage ratio as set forth in the ADESA Credit Facility
on the date of execution thereof. Such covenants (including all defined terms
incorporated therein) will survive the termination of the ADESA Credit Facility
and can only be amended, modified, added or terminated from time to time with
the prior written consent of the Control Party; provided, however, that as long
as ADESA's senior secured debt shall be rated at least "BBB- (stable)" by S&P
and at least "Baa3 (stable)" by Xxxxx'x, the financial covenants will conform
with the financial covenants required by ADESA's Credit Facility or any
replacement facility without the consent of the Control Party.
"ADESA FINANCIAL COVENANT EVENT" means, as of the end of any calendar
quarter, any breach of the ADESA Financial Covenants.
"ADESA FINANCIAL COVENANT TERMINATION EVENT" means, following the
occurrence of an ADESA Financial Covenant Event, the earliest to occur of (i)
the failure of the Seller or Servicer to deliver to the Insurer and the Agent,
[*] a written waiver of such ADESA Financial Covenant Event executed by the
required parties under the ADESA Credit Facility, (ii) any ADESA Restricted
Amendment, (iii) if a Control Party Notice Event has occurred, the occurrence of
the date which is the later to occur of (A)[*] and (B) [*] and (iv) the
occurrence of a Control Party Notice Event[*]
"ADESA RESTRICTED AMENDMENT" means any action under or amendment to
the ADESA Credit Facility [*]
"ADVERSE CLAIM" means a lien, security interest or other charge or
encumbrance, or any other type of preferential arrangement, it being understood
that a lien, security interest or
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other charge or encumbrance, or any other type of preferential arrangement, in
favor of the Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties contemplated by the
Agreement shall not constitute an Adverse Claim.
"AFC" has the meaning set forth in the Preamble to this Agreement.
"AFFECTED PERSON" has the meaning set forth in SECTION 1.8.
"AFFILIATE" means, as to any Person, any other Person that, directly
or indirectly, is in control of, is controlled by or is under common control
with such Person or is a director or officer of such Person, except that with
respect to a Purchaser, Affiliate shall mean the holder(s) of its capital stock.
"AGENT" has the meaning set forth in the preamble to the Agreement.
"AGGREGATE PARTICIPATION" means, at any time, the sum of the
Participations expressed as a percentage (but not to exceed 100%).
"AGREEMENT" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
"ALLETE" means ALLETE, Inc., a Minnesota corporation.
"APPLICABLE MARGIN" means [*]
"ATTORNEY COSTS" means and includes all reasonable fees and reasonable
disbursements of any law firm or other external counsel, and all reasonable
disbursements of internal counsel.
"BACKUP SERVICER" means the Person appointed to act as backup servicer
pursuant to the Backup Servicing Agreement.
"BACKUP SERVICER PAYMENT DATE" means each Draw Date.
"BACKUP SERVICING AGREEMENT" means (i) the backup servicer agreement
to be executed by the Servicer and the Backup Servicer after the date hereof,
which agreement shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Control
Party; and (ii) any replacement backup servicing agreement entered into from
time to time with the prior written consent of the Control Party; in each case
as such agreements may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time
to time in accordance with the terms hereof.
"BACKUP SERVICING FEE CAP" has the meaning set forth in the Backup
Servicing Agreement or the Backup Servicing Fee Letter.
"BACKUP SERVICING FEE LETTER" means the fee letter (if any) approved
in writing by the Control Party, setting forth the Backup Servicing Fees payable
to the Backup Servicer, as the same may be amended, supplemented or otherwise
modified from time to time with the prior written consent of the Control Party.
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"BACKUP SERVICING FEES" means all fees and reimbursable expenses
(excluding Transition Expenses) payable pursuant to the Backup Servicing
Agreement or the Backup Servicing Fee Letter.
"BANK RATE" for any Purchaser for any Yield Period for any Portion of
Investment means an interest rate PER ANNUM equal to the Applicable Margin above
the Eurodollar Rate for such Purchaser for such Yield Period; provided, further,
that in the case of
(a) any Yield Period on or after the first day of which the
applicable Purchaser Agent shall have been notified by a Liquidity
Bank or the related Purchaser that the introduction of or any change
in or in the interpretation of any law or regulation makes it
unlawful, or any central bank or other Governmental Authority asserts
that it is unlawful, for such Liquidity Bank or such Purchaser to fund
any Portion of Investment based on the Eurodollar Rate set forth above
(and such Liquidity Bank or such Purchaser, as applicable, shall not
have subsequently notified such Purchaser Agent that such
circumstances no longer exist),
(b) any Yield Period of one to (and including) 13 days, or
(c) any Yield Period as to which (i) the applicable Purchaser
Agent does not receive notice, by no later than 12:00 noon (Chicago
time) on (w) the second Business Day preceding the first day of such
Yield Period that the Seller desires that the related Portion of
Investment be funded at the CP Rate, or (x) the third Business Day
preceding the first day of such Yield Period that the Seller desires
that the related Portion of Investment be funded at the Bank Rate, or
(ii) the Seller has given the notice contemplated by clause (w) of
this clause (c) and the applicable Purchaser Agent shall have notified
the Seller that funding the related Portion of Investment at the CP
Rate is unacceptable to the applicable Purchaser,
the "BANK RATE" for each such Yield Period shall be an interest rate per annum
equal to the Base Rate in effect on each day of such Yield Period.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the "Bank Rate" for each day in a Yield Period
occurring during the continuance of a Termination Event shall be an interest
rate equal to 2% PER ANNUM above the Base Rate in effect on such day.
"BANKRUPTCY CODE" means the United States Bankruptcy Reform Act of
1978 (11U.S.C. Section 101, ET SEQ.), as amended and in effect from time to
time.
"BASE RATE" means for any Purchaser for any day, a fluctuating
interest rate per annum equal to the higher of: (a) the rate of interest most
recently announced by the applicable Reference Bank as its prime commercial rate
for loans made in Dollars in the United States or (b) 0.50% PER ANNUM above the
latest Federal Funds Rate. The rate referred to in CLAUSE (a) is not necessarily
intended to be the lowest rate of interest determined by the applicable
Reference Bank in connection with extensions of credit.
"BUSINESS DAY" means any day on which (i) (A) the Agent at its branch
office in Chicago, Illinois is open for business, (B) commercial banks in New
York City are not authorized or required to be closed for business and (C) the
Insurer in New York City is open for
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business, and (ii) if this definition of "Business Day" is utilized in
connection with the Eurodollar Rate, dealings are carried out in the London
interbank market.
"BUYER'S FEES" means the fees paid by an Obligor to the auction in
connection with a purchase of a vehicle by such dealer.
"BYRIDER" means BYRIDER SALES OF
INDIANA S, INC. and any subsidiary
thereof.
"CAPPED BACKUP SERVICING FEES" means all Backup Servicing Fees accrued
in any calendar month, not to exceed the Backup Servicing Fee Cap.
"CARRY COSTS" means with respect to any calendar month, the sum of the
amounts of the following items that accrued or were incurred during such
calendar month: (a) all Discount, (b) the Program Fee, (c) the Servicing Fee,
(d) the Backup Servicing Fee, (e) the Premium and (f) all other expenses and
fees of the Seller under the Agreement.
"CASH RESERVE" means (i) at any time after the occurrence and during
the continuation of a Level One Trigger, [*] of the aggregate Investment at such
time and (ii) at any other time, an amount equal to [*] of the aggregate
Investment at such time.
"CASH RESERVE ACCOUNT" means that certain bank account numbered [*]
and maintained for the benefit of the Secured Parties.
"CASH RESERVE ACCOUNT BANK" means the bank holding the Cash Reserve
Account.
"CHANGE IN CONTROL" means
(a) AFC shall fail to own, free and clear of all Adverse Claims,
100% of the outstanding shares of voting stock of the Seller, except
as otherwise provided by the Pledge Agreement; or
(b) ADESA shall fail to own, directly or indirectly, free and
clear of all Adverse Claims (other than the ADESA Credit Facility
Pledge), at least 80% of the outstanding shares of voting stock of
AFC, on a fully diluted basis.
"COLLECTIONS" means, with respect to any Pool Receivable, (a) all
funds which are received by the Seller, the Originator or the Servicer in
payment of any amounts owed in respect of such Receivable (including, without
limitation, principal payments, finance charges, floorplan fees, interest and
all other charges), or applied (or to be applied) to amounts owed in respect of
such Receivable (including, without limitation, insurance payments and net
proceeds of the sale or other disposition of vehicles or other collateral or
property of the related Obligor or any other Person directly or indirectly
liable for the payment of such Pool Receivable applied (or to be applied)
thereto), (b) all Collections deemed to have been received pursuant to SECTION
1.4(e) and (c) all other proceeds of such Receivable.
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"COMPANY NOTE" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2 of the
Purchase and Sale Agreement.
"CONTRACT" means, with respect to any Obligor, collectively, the
Dealer Note issued by such Obligor, or similar agreement between such Obligor
and AFC, any guaranty issued in connection therewith and each other agreement or
instrument executed by an Obligor pursuant to or in connection with any of the
foregoing, the purpose of which is to evidence, secure or support such Obligor's
obligations to AFC under such Dealer Note or other similar agreement.
"CONTROL PARTY" means, (a) so long as no Insurer Default or Policy
Termination Date has occurred and is continuing the Insurer and the Agent;
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any
ADESA Financial Covenant Event, Termination Event or Unmatured Termination Event
"Control Party" means the Insurer and (b) upon the occurrence and continuation
of an Insurer Default or the Policy Termination Date the Majority Purchasers.
"CONTROL PARTY NOTICE EVENT" means, following the occurrence of an
ADESA Financial Covenant Event, the Control Party has provided the Agent and the
Seller with written notice of the Control Party's declaration of an ADESA
Financial Covenant Termination Event.
"CP RATE" for any Purchaser for any Yield Period for any Portion of
Investment means, to the extent such Purchaser funds such Portion of Investment
for such Yield Period by issuing Notes, (a) a rate PER ANNUM equal to the sum of
(i) the rate (or if more than one rate, the weighted average of the rates) at
which Notes of such Purchaser having a term equal to such Yield Period and to be
issued to fund such Portion of Investment may be sold by any placement agent or
commercial paper dealer selected by the applicable Purchaser Agent on behalf of
such Purchaser, as agreed between each such agent or dealer and the applicable
Purchaser Agent and notified by the applicable Purchaser Agent to the Servicer;
PROVIDED, that if the rate (or rates) as agreed between any such agent or dealer
and the applicable Purchaser Agent with regard to any Yield Period for such
Portion of Investment is a discount rate (or rates), then such rate shall be the
rate (or if more than one rate, the weighted average of the rates) resulting
from converting such discount rate (or rates) to an interest-bearing equivalent
rate per annum, plus (ii) the commissions and charges charged by such placement
agent or commercial paper dealer with respect to such Notes, expressed as a
percentage of such face amount and converted to an interest-bearing equivalent
rate PER ANNUM; or (b) such other rate set forth in the Joinder Agreement
pursuant to which such Purchaser becomes a party to the Agreement.
"CREDIT AND COLLECTION POLICY" means those receivables credit and
collection policies and practices of the Servicer in effect on the date of the
Agreement and described in Schedule I hereto, as modified in compliance with the
Agreement.
"CURTAILMENT DATE" means, with respect to any Receivable, the date
defined as such in the Contract for such Receivable.
"DEALER NOTE" means a Demand Promissory Note and Security Agreement
and any other promissory note issued by an Obligor in favor of AFC.
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"DEBT" means (i) indebtedness for borrowed money (which shall not
include, in the case of the Seller or AFC, accounts payable to any Affiliate in
the ordinary course of business arising from the provision of goods and services
by such Affiliate), (ii) obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or
other similar instruments, (iii) obligations to pay the deferred purchase price
of property or services, (iv) obligations as lessee under leases which shall
have been or should be, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, recorded as capital leases, (v) obligations under direct or indirect
guaranties in respect of, and obligations (contingent or otherwise) to purchase
or otherwise acquire, or otherwise to assure a creditor against loss in respect
of, indebtedness or obligations of others of kinds referred to in CLAUSES (i)
through (iv) above, and (vi) liabilities in respect of unfunded vested benefits
under plans covered by Title IV of ERISA.
"DEFAULT RATIO" means the ratio (expressed as a percentage and rounded
upward to the nearest 1/100th of 1%) computed as of the last day of each
calendar month by dividing (i) the aggregate Outstanding Balance of all Pool
Receivables that became Defaulted Receivables during such month PLUS the
aggregate amount of non-cash adjustments that reduced the Outstanding Balance of
any Pool Receivable during such month (other than a Pool Receivable that became
a Defaulted Receivable during such month) by (ii) the aggregate amount of Pool
Receivables that were generated by the Originator during the calendar month that
occurred five calendar months prior to the calendar month ending on such day.
"DEFAULTED RECEIVABLE" means a Receivable:
(i) as to which any payment, or part thereof, remains
unpaid for more than [*] after the due date for such payment (such due
date being determined without reference to any extension that extends
the due date of such Receivable to a date [*] past the date such
Receivable arose or, if such Receivable was still an Eligible
Receivable after such extension, without reference to any extension
that extends the due date [*] past the date such Receivable arose);
(ii) which, consistent with the Credit and Collection
Policy, would be written off the Seller's books as uncollectible; or
(iii) which is converted to a long term payment plan in the
form of a note or other similar document.
"DEFICIENCY AMOUNT" means with respect to (i) any Draw Date, the
amount, if any, by which the Insured Discount/Fees due on such Draw Date exceeds
the aggregate amount of funds available and actually paid in respect of such
Insured Discount/Fees on such Draw Date, including, without limitation, amounts
redeposited by the Seller and amounts withdrawn from the Cash Reserve Account
pursuant to SECTION 1.4(i); and (ii) the Legal Final Maturity Date, the amount,
if any, by which the aggregate outstanding Insured Investment exceeds the
aggregate amount of funds available and actually paid in respect of such Insured
Investment on such Legal Final Maturity Date, including, without limitation,
amounts redeposited by the Seller and amounts withdrawn from the Cash Reserve
Account pursuant to SECTION 1.4(i).
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"DELINQUENCY RATIO" means the ratio (expressed as a percentage and
rounded upward to the nearest 1/100 of 1%) computed as of the last day of each
calendar month by dividing (i) the aggregate Outstanding Balance of all Pool
Receivables (net of all miscellaneous credits) that were Delinquent Receivables
on such day by (ii) the aggregate Outstanding Balance of all Pool Receivables on
such day.
"DELINQUENT RECEIVABLE" means a Receivable which is not a Defaulted
Receivable (i) as to which any payment, or part thereof, remains unpaid [*]
after the due date for such payment (such due date being determined without
reference to any extension that extends the due date [*] past the date such
Receivable arose (provided that the determination of such due date shall include
any extension that extends the due date to a date [*] past the date such
Receivable arose if, after giving effect to such extension, such Receivable was
still an Eligible Receivable) or (ii) which, consistent with the Credit and
Collection Policy, would be classified as delinquent by the Seller.
"DEPOSIT ACCOUNT" means an account listed on SCHEDULE II hereto and
maintained at a bank or other financial institution for the purpose of receiving
Collections.
"DEPOSIT ACCOUNT AGREEMENT" means a letter agreement, in form and
substance acceptable to the Agent and the Insurer, among the Seller, the Agent
and the applicable Deposit Account Bank, as the same may be amended,
supplemented, amended and restated, or otherwise modified from time to time in
accordance with the Agreement and with the prior written consent of the Control
Party.
"DEPOSIT BANK" means any of the banks or other financial institutions
at which one or more Deposit Accounts are maintained.
"DISCOUNT" means (a) with respect to each Revolving Purchaser:
(i) for the Portion of Investment of its Participation for
any Yield Period to the extent such Purchaser will be funding such
Portion of the Investment on the first day of such Yield Period
through the issuance of Notes,
CPR x I x ED + TF
--
360
(ii) for the Portion of Investment of its Participation for
any Yield Period to the extent such Purchaser will not be funding such
Portion of the Investment on the first day of such Yield Period
through the issuance of Notes,
ED
--
BR x I x 360 + TF
where:
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BR = the Bank Rate for the applicable Portion of the Investment for
such Yield Period
I = the applicable Portion of Investment during such Yield Period
CPR = the CP Rate of such Purchaser for the applicable Portion of
the Investment for such Yield Period
ED = the actual number of days during such Yield Period
TF = the Termination Fee, if any, for such Portion of Investment of
the Participation for such Yield Period;
and (b) with respect to any Term Purchaser, has the meaning set forth in the
applicable Joinder Agreement; PROVIDED, that no provision of the Agreement shall
require the payment or permit the collection of Discount in excess of the
maximum permitted by applicable law; and PROVIDED, FURTHER, that Discount for
any Portion of Investment of any Participation shall not be considered paid by
any distribution to the extent that at any time all or a portion of such
distribution is rescinded or must otherwise be returned for any reason.
"DIVIDENDS" means any dividend or distribution (in cash or
obligations) on any shares of any class of Seller's capital stock or any
warrants, options or other rights with respect to shares of any class of
Seller's capital stock.
"DRAW DATE" means the 20th day of each calendar month or, if such day
is not a Business Day, the following Business Day.
"ELIGIBLE CONTRACT" means a Contract in one of the forms set forth in
SCHEDULE IV with such variations as AFC shall approve in its reasonable business
judgment that shall not materially adversely affect the rights of the
Originator, the Seller, the Insurer or the Purchasers.
"ELIGIBLE RECEIVABLE" means, at any time, any Receivable:
[*]
"ENFORCEMENT COSTS" means, at any time, all unpaid costs and expenses
incurred by the Insurer (and, if the Insurer is not the Control Party, the
Agent) in enforcing its rights and the rights of the other Indemnified Parties
hereunder and previously reported to the Agent by the Insurer for distribution
in accordance with SECTION 1.4.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended from time to time, and any successor statute of similar import, together
with the regulations thereunder, in each case as in effect from time to time.
References to sections of ERISA also refer to any successor sections.
"ERISA AFFILIATE" shall mean with respect to any Person, at any time,
each trade or business (whether or not incorporated) that would, at the time, be
treated together with such
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Person as a single employer under Section 4001 of ERISA or Sections 414(b), (c),
(m) or (o) of the Internal Revenue Code.
"EURODOLLAR RATE" means, for any Portion of the Investment for any
Yield Period, an interest rate per annum (rounded upward to the nearest 1/16th
of 1%) determined pursuant to the following formula:
LIBOR
Eurodollar Rate = ------------------------------------
1.00 - Eurodollar Reserve Percentage
Where,
"EURODOLLAR RESERVE PERCENTAGE" means, for any Yield Period, the
maximum reserve percentage (expressed as a decimal, rounded upward to the
nearest 1/100th of 1%) in effect on the date LIBOR for such Yield Period is
determined under regulations issued from time to time by the Federal
Reserve Board for determining the maximum reserve requirement (including
any emergency, supplemental or other marginal reserve requirement) with
respect to "Eurocurrency" funding (currently referred to as "Eurocurrency
liabilities") having a term comparable to such Yield Period; and
"EXCLUDED OBLIGOR" means an Obligor, so designated in writing as such
by the Control Party (or if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers, the
Agent and the Majority Purchasers) to the Seller in good faith and in the
Control Party's (or if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers, the Agent's
and the Majority Purchasers') reasonable judgment relating to credit
considerations from time to time, it being understood that from time to time the
Control Party and the Agent may revoke their designation of one or more Obligors
as Excluded Obligors by written notice to the Seller.
"EXCLUDED RECEIVABLES" means any Receivable identified on SCHEDULE
1.1(b) of the Purchase and Sale Agreement from time to time and any right to
payment under:
[*]
"EXITING PURCHASER PERCENTAGE" means
(a) with respect to any Revolving Purchaser, (i) on any Purchaser
Termination Day for such Revolving Purchaser that is also a Purchaser
Termination Day for any Term Purchaser, 0% and (ii) on any other Purchaser
Termination Day for such Revolving Purchaser, its Investment Share
determined as of the most recent Recalculation Date, and
(b) with respect to any Term Purchaser, the percentage equivalent of
a fraction, the numerator of which is the Investment of such Term Purchaser
and the denominator of which is the aggregate of the Investment of all Term
Purchasers whose Purchaser Termination Date has occurred, in each case
determined as of the most recent Recalculation Date.
"FAIRWAY" has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
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"FEDERAL FUNDS RATE" means, for any period, a fluctuating interest
rate per annum equal (for each day during such period) to: (a) the weighted
average of the rates on overnight federal funds transactions with members of the
Federal Reserve System arranged by federal funds brokers, as published for such
day (or, if such day is not a Business Day, for the preceding Business Day) by
the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or (b) if such rate is not so published
for any Business Day, the average of the quotations for such day on such
transactions received by the Agent from three federal funds brokers of
recognized standing selected by it.
"FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD" means the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System, or any entity succeeding to any of its principal functions.
"FEE LETTER" as to any Purchaser means the fee letter entered into by
such Purchaser's Purchaser Agent party with the Seller as described more
particularly in SECTION 1.5.
"FEE PAYMENT DATE" means each Draw Date.
"FINAL PAYOUT DATE" means the date following the Termination Date on
which no Investment or Discount in respect of any Participation under the
Agreement shall be outstanding and all other amounts payable by the Originator,
the Seller or the Servicer to the Purchasers, the Purchaser Agents, the Agent,
the Insurer, the Backup Servicer, any successor Servicer or any other Affected
Person under the Transaction Documents shall have been paid in full.
"FINANCE CHARGE AND FLOORPLAN FEE COLLECTIONS" means with respect to
any calendar month, any Collections applied by the Servicer in such calendar
month to the payment of interest and finance charges and all other amounts
(other than principal) owed under a Contract.
"GAAP" means, generally accepted accounting principles and practices
in the United States, consistently applied.
"GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY" means any nation or government, any state or
other political subdivision thereof, any central bank (or similar monetary or
regulatory authority) thereof, any body or entity exercising executive,
legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining
to government, including without limitation any court, and any Person owned or
controlled, through stock or capital ownership or otherwise, by any of the
foregoing.
"INDEMNIFIED AMOUNTS" has the meaning set forth in SECTION 3.1.
"INDEMNIFIED PARTY" has the meaning set forth in SECTION 3.1.
"INSOLVENT" or "INSOLVENCY" means with respect to any Multiemployer
Plan, the condition that such Plan is insolvent within the meaning of Section
4245 of ERISA.
"INSOLVENCY PROCEEDING" means (a) any case, action or proceeding
before any court or other Governmental Authority relating to bankruptcy,
reorganization, insolvency, liquidation, receivership, dissolution, winding-up
or relief of debtors, or (b) any general assignment for the benefit of
creditors, composition, marshalling of assets for creditors, or other, similar
arrangement in respect of its creditors generally or any substantial portion of
its creditors;
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in each case (a) and (b) undertaken under U.S. Federal, state or foreign law,
including the Bankruptcy Code.
"INSURANCE ACCOUNT" has the meaning set forth in SECTION 1.14(b).
"INSURANCE AGREEMENT" means that certain Amended and Restated
Insurance and Indemnity Agreement dated as of June 15, 2004 among the Servicer,
the Seller, the Originator and the Insurer, as amended, amended and restated,
supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.
"INSURED AMOUNTS" means, with respect to the Policy, the sum of (i)
with respect to any Draw Date, the Insured Discount/Fees due on such Draw Date,
and (ii) with respect to the Legal Final Maturity Date, the outstanding Insured
Investment not to exceed the Maximum Insured Amount.
"INSURED DISCOUNT/FEES" means, with respect to any Yield Period, the
sum of all Discount and Program Fees accrued during such Yield Period with
respect to Insured Investment outstanding during such Yield Period, not to
exceed the Insured Discount/Fee Limit for such Yield Period.
"INSURED DISCOUNT/FEE LIMIT" means, for each Yield Period, the sum of
the amounts, calculated for each Insured Purchaser, equal to (a) the sum of
LIBOR plus the Applicable Margin, MULTIPLIED BY (b) a fraction, the numerator of
which is the number of days in the Yield Period and the denominator of which is
360, MULTIPLIED BY (c) the daily average Insured Investment of such Purchaser's
Participation during such Yield Period.
"INSURED INVESTMENT" means the aggregate Investment of all Purchasers,
other than the Uninsured Investment of any Revolving Purchaser.
"INSURED PURCHASER" means any Term Purchaser or any Revolving
Purchaser with a Maximum Insured Commitment or a portion of the Insured
Investment.
"INSURER" has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
"INSURER ADVANCE" means any advance of funds by the Insurer in respect
of a Deficiency Amount other than pursuant to the Policy.
"INSURER DEFAULT" means one of the following occurrences:
(i) the Insurer fails to pay when, as and in the amounts required,
any amount payable under the Policy, and such failure continues unremedied
for one Business Day;
(ii) (a) the Insurer (i) files any petition or commences any case
or proceeding under any provision or chapter of the Bankruptcy Code or any
other similar Federal or state law relating to insolvency, bankruptcy,
rehabilitation, liquidation or reorganization, (ii) makes a general
assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or (iii) has an order for
relief entered against it under the Bankruptcy Code or any other similar
Federal or state law relating to insolvency, bankruptcy, rehabilitation,
liquidation or reorganization which
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is final and nonappealable or (b) a court of competent jurisdiction, the
New York Department of Insurance or other competent regulatory authority
enters a final and nonappealable order, judgment or decree (i) appointing a
custodian, trustee, agent or receiver for the Insurer or for all or any
material portion of its property or (ii) authorizing the taking of
possession by a custodian, trustee, agent or receiver for the Insurer or
for all or any material portion of its property.
"INSURER'S ACCOUNT" means that certain bank account numbered [*], or
such other account as the Insurer may specify through written notice to the
Seller, the Servicer and the Agent.
"INVESTMENT" means, with respect to any Purchaser, the aggregate of
the amounts paid to the Seller in respect of the Participation of such Purchaser
pursuant to the Agreement, or such amount divided or combined in accordance with
SECTION 1.7, in each case reduced from time to time by amounts actually
distributed and applied on account of such Investment pursuant to SECTIONS 1.4,
1.14 and 1.15; PROVIDED, THAT if such Investment shall have been reduced by any
distribution and thereafter all or a portion of such distribution is rescinded
or must otherwise be returned for any reason, such Investment shall be increased
by the amount of such rescinded or returned distribution, as though it had not
been made. Any distribution in respect of Investment made to a Revolving
Purchaser at any time when such Revolving Purchaser has both Insured Investment
and Uninsured Investment outstanding shall be applied to reduce such Revolving
Purchasers Insured Investment and Uninsured Investment ratably according to the
amount of each outstanding on the date of such distribution.
"INVESTMENT SHARE" means, with respect to any Purchaser at any time,
the percentage equivalent of a fraction, the numerator of which is the
Investment of such Purchaser and the denominator of which is the aggregate of
the Investment of all Purchasers; provided, however, that for purposes of this
definition, a Purchaser's Investment shall include an amount equal to that
portion of all unreimbursed draws under the Policy and Insurer Advances which
have been applied to reduce such Purchaser's Investment under SECTIONS 1.14 and
1.15.
"JOINDER AGREEMENT" means a Joinder Agreement substantially in the
form of Annex C and executed pursuant to SECTION 1.12.
"LEGAL FINAL MATURITY DATE" means the first Draw Date on or after the
date that is one year after the Termination Date.
"LEVEL ONE TRIGGER" means [*]
"LIBOR" means with respect to each Purchaser's Portion(s) of
Investment the rate of interest per annum (rounded to the nearest 1/100th of 1%,
with 0.005% being rounded upwards) equal to the rate of interest PER ANNUM: (i)
for deposits in Dollars (in the approximate amount of the Investment to be
funded) for a period equal to the applicable Yield Period that appears on
Telerate Page 3750 or (ii) if such rate does not appear on Telerate Page 3750,
determined by the Agent to be the arithmetic mean (rounded to the nearest
1/100th of 1%, with 0.005% being rounded upwards) of the rates of interest PER
ANNUM notified to the Agent as the rate of interest at which Dollar deposits in
the approximate amount of the Investment to be
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funded, and for a period equal to the applicable Yield Period, would be offered
to major banks in the London interbank market at their request, in each case at
or about 11:00 a.m. (London time) on the second Business Day before such
funding. For the purposes of calculating the Insured Discount/Fee Limit and the
Senior Discount/Fee Limit, LIBOR for any (a) Yield Period of 30 days or less
shall be equal to LIBOR for 30 days as of the first day of such Yield Period and
(b) Yield Period greater than 30 days shall be equal to an interpolated rate as
determined by the Agent based on LIBOR for 30 to 90 days, as applicable, as of
the first day of such Yield Period.
"LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT" means that certain bank account numbered [*] and
pledged, on a first-priority basis, by the Seller to the Agent pursuant to
SECTION 1.2(d).
"LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT BANK" means the bank holding the Liquidation
Account.
"LIQUIDITY AGENT" means any financial institution in its capacity as a
Liquidity Agent pursuant to a Liquidity Agreement.
"LIQUIDITY AGREEMENT" means any loan or asset purchase agreement or
similar agreement whereby a Note Issuer party hereto as a Purchaser which
obtains commitments from financial institutions to support its funding
obligations hereunder and/or to refinance any Notes issued to fund the Note
Issuer's Investment hereunder. As of the date hereof, the sole Liquidity
Agreement is that certain Amended and Restated Liquidity Asset Purchase
Agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Rating Agencies and the
Agent and entered into among Bank of Montreal, acting through its Chicago
Branch, such other financial institutions as may be parties thereto, Bank of
Montreal, acting through its Chicago Branch, as Liquidity Agent, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx,
as servicing agent, and Fairway, as amended, amended and restated, supplemented
or otherwise modified from time to time.
"LIQUIDITY BANK" has the meaning set forth in SECTION 6.3(b).
"LOSS PERCENTAGE" means, [*]
"LOSS RESERVE" means, [*]
"LOSS RESERVE RATIO" means, [*]
"LOT CHECK" with respect to any Obligor means a physical inspection of
such Obligor's vehicles that are financed by the Originator and which may
include a review of such Obligor's books and records related thereto.
"MAJORITY PURCHASERS" means Purchasers having a share of the Aggregate
Participation equal to or greater than 50%.
"MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT" means, with respect to any event or
circumstance, a material adverse effect on:
(a) the business, operations, property or financial condition of the
Seller or the Servicer;
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(b) the ability of the Seller or the Servicer to perform its
obligations under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document to which
it is a party or the performance of any such obligations;
(c) the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or any other
Transaction Document;
(d) the status, existence, perfection, priority or enforceability of
the Agent's interest (for the benefit of the Secured Parties) in the
Receivables or Related Security; or
(e) the collectibility of the Receivables.
"MAXIMUM INSURED AMOUNT" means (a) the lesser of (i) $425,000,000 or
(ii) the sum of the Maximum Insured Commitments of all Revolving Purchasers PLUS
the aggregate of the Investments of all Term Purchasers, or (b) such other
higher amount as the Insurer may indicate in its sole and absolute discretion by
written notice delivered to the Seller, the Servicer, each Purchaser Agent and
the Agent.
"MAXIMUM INSURED COMMITMENT" means, as to any Revolving Purchaser, the
maximum dollar amount of Insured Investment it is willing to fund, as set forth
on the signature pages to this Agreement, any Joinder Agreement or any
assignment entered into pursuant to SECTION 6.3 (as applicable), which amount
may, following the written request of the Seller (and, if such increase would
cause (i) the sum of (a) the Revolving Insured Purchase Limit (after giving
effect to such increase) PLUS (b) the aggregate of the Investments of all Term
Purchasers, to exceed (ii) the Maximum Insured Amount, the prior written consent
of the Insurer in its sole and absolute discretion), be increased at any time by
any Revolving Purchaser (which increase shall cause a corresponding increase in
the Revolving Insured Purchase Limit).
"MAXIMUM UNINSURED COMMITMENT" means, as to any Revolving Purchaser,
the maximum dollar amount of Uninsured Investment it is willing to fund, as set
forth on the signature pages to this Agreement, any Joinder Agreement or any
assignment entered into pursuant to SECTION 6.3 (as applicable), which amount
may, following the written request of the Seller, be increased at any time by
any Revolving Purchaser (which increase shall cause a corresponding increase in
the Revolving Uninsured Purchase Limit).
"MOODY'S" means Xxxxx'x Investors Services, Inc.
"MULTIEMPLOYER PLAN" means a Plan that is a multiemployer plan as
defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.
"NET RECEIVABLES POOL BALANCE" means at any time an amount equal to
the result of (a) 100% of the aggregate Outstanding Balances of Eligible
Receivables then in the Receivables Pool [*] MINUS (b) the aggregate amount by
which the aggregate Outstanding Balance of the Eligible Receivables of each
Obligor then in the Receivables Pool exceeds the product of (A) the Normal
Concentration Percentage for such Obligor (or, in the case of a Special Obligor,
the Special Concentration Percentage) multiplied by (B) the aggregate
Outstanding Balance of the Eligible Receivables then in the Receivables Pool.
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"NET SPREAD" means the annualized percentage equivalent of a fraction
(computed as of the last day of each calendar month), the numerator of which is
the excess of (x) all Finance Charge and Floor Plan Fee Collections received and
applied during such calendar month (including recoveries) over (y) the sum of,
without duplication, (i) the Carry Costs for such calendar month, (ii) the
aggregate amount of Receivables that became Defaulted Receivables during such
calendar month, and (iii) the aggregate amount of non-cash adjustments that
reduced the Outstanding Balance of any Pool Receivable during such calendar
month (but excluding any Receivable that was included in the calculation of Net
Spread pursuant to CLAUSE (ii) above in any previous calendar month); and the
denominator of which is the average aggregate Outstanding Balances of the Pool
Receivables during such calendar month.
"NORMAL CONCENTRATION PERCENTAGE" for any Obligor (other than a
Special Obligor) means at any time [*].
"NOTE ISSUER" means Fairway and any other Purchaser in the business of
issuing short or medium term promissory notes.
"NOTES" (a) in the case of Fairway, means the short-term promissory
notes issued or to be issued by Fairway to fund its investments in accounts
receivable or other financial assets and (b) in the case of any other Purchaser,
has the meaning set forth in the applicable Joinder Agreement.
"OBLIGOR" means, with respect to any Receivable, a Person obligated to
make payments pursuant to the Contract relating to such Receivable; PROVIDED
THAT Receivables generated by Affiliates of any Obligor shall be treated as if
generated by such Obligor.
"OFFICIAL BODY" means any government or political subdivision or any
agency, authority, bureau, central bank, commission, department or
instrumentality of any such government or political subdivision, or any court,
tribunal, grand jury or arbitrator, or any accounting board or authority
(whether or not a part of government) which is responsible for the establishment
or interpretation of national or international accounting principles, in each
case whether foreign or domestic.
"ORIGINAL AGREEMENT" has the meaning set forth in the Preliminary
Statements.
"ORIGINATOR" has the meaning set forth in the Purchase and Sale
Agreement.
"OUTSTANDING BALANCE" means, [*]
"PARTICIPATION" means, with respect to any Purchaser at any time, the
undivided percentage ownership interest of such Purchaser in (i) each and every
Pool Receivable now existing or hereafter arising, other than any Pool
Receivable that arises on or after the Termination Date, (ii) all Related
Security with respect to such Pool Receivables, and (iii) all Collections with
respect to, and other proceeds of, such Pool Receivables and Related Security.
Such undivided percentage interest shall be computed as
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I + LR - C
----------
NRB + LA
where:
I = the Investment of such Participation at the time of
computation.
LR = the Loss Reserve of such Participation at the time of
computation.
C = the amount of cash in the [*] at the end of business on
either (i) with respect to any Servicer Report, the last
Business Day of the prior calendar month, or (ii) with
respect to any Portfolio Certificate, Friday of the prior
calendar week, and that was wired to the respective Revolving
Purchaser on the immediately following Business Day to pay
down that Revolving Purchaser's Investment.
NRB = the Net Receivables Pool Balance at the time of computation.
LA = the amount on deposit in the Liquidation Account (other
than amounts transferred thereto from the Deposit Accounts to
pay Discount, the Servicing Fee, Unaffiliated Servicing Fees,
Backup Servicing Fees, Transition Expenses, Premium and
Program Fees pursuant to Section 1.4(b)(i) and 1.4(b)(ii) and
Indemnified Amounts to the Indemnified Parties).
Each Participation shall be determined from time to time pursuant to the
provisions of SECTION 1.3.
"PERFECTION REPRESENTATION" means the representations, warranties and
covenants set forth in EXHIBIT VII attached hereto.
"PERFORMANCE GUARANTY" means the Second Amended and Restated
Performance Guaranty, dated as of June 15, 2004, made by ADESA in favor of the
Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties, as the same may be amended,
supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time with the prior written
consent of the Control Party.
"PERMITTED INVESTMENTS" means (i) overnight obligations of the United
States of America, (ii) time deposits or AAAm or AAAm-G rated money market
accounts maintained at [*] is rated below A-1 by S&P or P-1 by Xxxxx'x such
other financial institutions rated at the time of investment not less than A-1+
by S&P and P-1 by Xxxxx'x, (iii) certificates of deposit that are not
represented by instruments, have a maturity of one week or less and are issued
by financial institutions rated at the time of investment not less than A-1 by
S&P and P-1 by Xxxxx'x if such certificates of deposit are issued by [*]or A-1+
by S&P and P-1 by Xxxxx'x if such certificates of deposit are issued by
financial institutions other than [*] and (iv) commercial paper rated at the
time of investment not less than A-1 by S&P and P-1 by Xxxxx'x if such
commercial paper is issued by Fairway or A-1+ by S&P and P-1 by Xxxxx'x if such
commercial paper is issued by an entity other than Fairway and, in the cases of
clauses (ii), (iii) and (iv),
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having a maturity date not later than (A) with respect to amounts on deposit in
the Cash Reserve Account the immediately succeeding Draw Date and (B) with
respect to amounts on deposit in the Liquidation Account the earlier of (x) the
next Settlement Date and (y) one week from the date of investment; PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, that the Control Party may, from time to time, upon three Business
Days' prior written notice to Servicer, remove from the scope of "Permitted
Investments" any such obligations, certificates of deposit or commercial paper
and specify to be within such scope, other investments.
"PERMITTED LIEN" means (i) any mechanic's lien, supplier's lien,
materialman's lien, landlord's lien or similar lien arising by operation of law
with respect to the Related Security and (ii) and liens for taxes, assessments
or similar governmental charges or levies incurred in the ordinary course of
business that are not yet due and payable or as to which any applicable grace
period shall not have expired, or that are being contested in good faith by
proper proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been established, but
only so long as foreclosure with respect to such a lien is not imminent and the
use and value of the property to which the Adverse Claim attaches is not
impaired during the pendency of such proceeding.
"PERSON" means an individual, partnership, corporation (including a
business trust), joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint
venture, limited liability company or other entity, or a government or any
political subdivision or agency thereof.
"PLAN" means at a particular time, any employee benefit plan or other
plan established, maintained or contributed to by the Seller or any ERISA
Affiliate that is covered by Title IV of ERISA.
"PLEDGE AGREEMENT" means the Pledge Agreement dated May 31, 2002
between AFC and the Agent, as the same may be amended or modified with the prior
written consent of the Control Party.
"POLICY" means that certain financial guaranty insurance policy (or
policies), delivered by the Insurer in favor of the Agent for the benefit of the
Purchasers or any successor agreement, instrument or document pursuant to which
the payment of Insured Discount/Fees and Insured Investment is guaranteed.
"POLICY TERMINATION DATE" shall have the meaning set forth in the
Policy.
"POOL RECEIVABLE" means a Receivable in the Receivables Pool.
"POOL RECEIVABLE DOCUMENTS" has the meaning set forth in PARAGRAPH
(l)(iii) of EXHIBIT IV to the Agreement.
"PORTFOLIO CERTIFICATE" means a certificate substantially in the form
of EXHIBIT VI to the Agreement.
"PORTION OF INVESTMENT" has the meaning set forth in SECTION 1.7. In
addition, at any time when the Investment of a Participation is not divided into
two or more portions, "Portion of Investment" means 100% of the Investment of
such Participation. For any Yield Period, the "related" Portion of Investment
means the Portion of Investment of any Purchaser
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accruing Discount during such Yield Period at a particular Discount rate. For
any Yield Period End Date, the "related" Portion of Investment means the Portion
of Investment of any Purchaser which has a Yield Period ending on such Yield
Period End Date.
"PREMIUM" means collectively, the premium owed to the Insurer under
the Insurance Agreement in respect of the Insurer's commitments under the Policy
as specified in the Premium Letter.
"PREMIUM LETTER" has the meaning set forth in SECTION 1.5(c) of the
Agreement.
"PREMIUM PAYMENT DATE" means any Draw Date.
"PROGRAM FEE" as to any Purchaser means, collectively, the periodic
fees set forth in the applicable Fee Letter.
"PROGRAM SUPPORT AGREEMENT" as to any applicable Note Issuer party
hereto as a Purchaser means and includes the Liquidity Agreement and any other
agreement (if any) entered into by any Program Support Provider providing for
the issuance of one or more letters of credit for the account of the Purchaser,
the issuance of one or more surety bonds for which the Purchaser is obligated to
reimburse the applicable Program Support Provider for any drawings thereunder,
the sale by the Purchaser to any Program Support Provider of the Participation
(or portions thereof) and/or the making of loans and/or other extensions of
credit to the Purchaser in connection with the Purchaser's securitization
program, together with any letter of credit, surety bond or other instrument
issued thereunder.
"PROGRAM SUPPORT PROVIDER" as to any Note Issuer means and includes
any Liquidity Bank and any other or additional Person (other than any customer
of a Purchaser) now or hereafter extending credit or having a commitment to
extend credit to or for the account of, or to make purchases from, a Purchaser
or issuing a letter of credit, surety bond or other instrument to support any
obligations arising under or in connection with any Note Issuer's securitization
program.
"PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT" means the Amended and Restated Purchase
and Sale Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2002, among the Originator and the
Seller, as the same may be modified, supplemented, amended and amended and
restated from time to time in accordance with the Transaction Documents and with
prior written consent of the Control Party.
"PURCHASER" means Fairway and each other Revolving Purchaser or Term
Purchaser which becomes a purchaser hereunder in accordance with the provisions
of SECTION 1.12 or SECTION 6.3(a).
"PURCHASER AGENT" means, as to any Purchaser, the financial
institution designated by such Purchaser as responsible for administering the
purchase facility contemplated by this Agreement on behalf of such Purchaser,
together with any successors or permitted assigns acting in such capacity; if
any Purchaser does not so designate another institution as its Purchaser Agent,
such Purchaser shall be deemed to have designated itself as its Purchaser Agent
and all references herein to such Purchaser's Purchaser Agent shall mean and be
references to such Purchaser.
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"PURCHASER'S ACCOUNT" means (i), as to Fairway, the special account
(account number [*], such account as may be so designated in writing by the
applicable Purchaser Agent to the Seller, the Servicer and the Insurer.
"PURCHASERS' SHARE" means the share of Collections deposited into the
Deposit Accounts represented by the Aggregate Participation; PROVIDED, that for
purposes of this definition the Aggregate Participation shall be calculated by
including in each Purchaser's Investment an amount equal to that portion of all
unreimbursed draws under the Policy and Insurer Advances which have been applied
to reduce such Purchaser's Investment under SECTION 1.14 and 1.15.
"PURCHASER TERMINATION DAY" means, as to any Purchaser, any day on or
after such Purchaser's Purchaser Termination Date; PROVIDED, that any day that
would otherwise be a Purchaser Termination Day shall not be so considered if
such day is a Termination Day.
"PURCHASER TERMINATION DATE" means, as to any Purchaser, the earliest
of (a) the date that the commitments of all of the related Program Support
Providers terminate under any related Program Support Agreement, or any related
Program Support Agreement is terminated without being replaced, (b) the
Termination Date or (c) in the case of any Term Purchaser, the first date on
which the aggregate Investment for all Term Purchasers exceeds 40% of the
aggregate Investment.
"RATING AGENCIES" means Xxxxx'x and S&P.
"RECALCULATION DATE" means any of the following: (i) each Purchaser
Termination Date, (ii) the day following any Purchaser's Purchaser Termination
Date on which its outstanding Investment is paid in full, or (iii) if any
Termination Day shall have occurred since the last Recalculation Date, the first
Business Day thereafter that is not a Termination Day.
"RECEIVABLE" means any right to payment from any Person, whether
constituting an account, chattel paper, instrument, payment intangible or a
general intangible, arising from the providing of financing and other services
by the Originator to new, used and wholesale automobile or other motor vehicle
dealers and that is denominated and payable only in United States dollars, and
includes the right to payment of any interest or finance charges and other
obligations of such Person with respect thereto.
"RECEIVABLES POOL" means at any time all of the then outstanding
Receivables conveyed to the Seller pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement
and not reconveyed to the Originator in accordance with the terms of the
Purchase and Sale Agreement.
"RECREATIONAL VEHICLE" means any vehicle, [*]
"RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RECEIVABLE" means those Receivables generated as
a result of the making of loans to finance the purchase of Recreational
Vehicles.
"REFERENCE BANK" means [*], provided that if so agreed by the Seller,
the Servicer and the Agent, each Purchaser which becomes a party hereto by
virtue of Section 1.12 may
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designate a different Reference Bank for purposes of calculating the Base Rate
applicable to such Purchaser's Investment.
"RELATED SECURITY" means, with respect to any Receivable:
(a) all right, title and interest in and to all Contracts and other
Pool Receivable Documents that relate to such Receivable;
(b) all security interests or liens and rights in property subject
thereto from time to time purporting to secure payment of such Receivable,
whether pursuant to the Contract related to such Receivable or otherwise,
including all rights in vehicles securing or purporting to secure such
payment and any insurance or other proceeds arising therefrom;
(c) all UCC financing statements covering any collateral securing
payment of such Receivable;
(d) all guarantees and other agreements or arrangements of whatever
character from time to time supporting or securing payment of such
Receivable whether pursuant to the Contract related to such Receivable or
otherwise;
(e) all rights in any power of attorney delivered by the related
Obligor; and
(f) all rights and claims of the Seller with respect to such
Receivable, pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
"REORGANIZATION" means with respect to any Multiemployer Plan, the
condition that such plan is in reorganization within the meaning of Section 4241
of ERISA.
"REPORTABLE EVENT" means any of the events set forth in Section
4043(c) of ERISA, other than those events as to which the thirty day notice
period is waived under subsections .22, .27 or .28 of PBGC Reg. Section4043.
"RESTRICTED PAYMENTS" has the meaning set forth in PARAGRAPH (o)(i) of
EXHIBIT IV of the Agreement.
"REVOLVING INSURED PURCHASE LIMIT" means the lesser of (a)
$500,000,000, as such amount may be reduced pursuant to SECTION 1.1(b), and (b)
the Maximum Insured Amount, minus the aggregate of the Investments of all Term
Purchasers; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that in no event shall the sum of the Revolving
Insured Purchase Limit and the Revolving Uninsured Purchase Limit exceed the
amount that when multiplied by 102% results in a product equal to the aggregate
commitments of all of the Liquidity Banks under all of the Liquidity Agreements.
"REVOLVING PAYDOWN DAY" means any day that is not a Termination Day on
which the conditions set forth in SECTIONS 1.2(b) or SECTION 3 of EXHIBIT II are
not either satisfied or waived.
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"REVOLVING PURCHASE LIMIT" means the sum of the Revolving Insured
Purchase Limit and the Revolving Uninsured Purchase Limit.
"REVOLVING PURCHASER" means any Purchaser identified as a revolving
purchaser on its signature page hereto or in the applicable Joinder Agreement or
any permitted successor thereto hereunder in accordance with the provisions of
SECTION 1.12 or SECTION 6.3(a).
"REVOLVING PURCHASER PERCENTAGE" means, with respect to any Revolving
Purchaser at any time, a fraction (expressed as a percentage), the numerator of
which is such Revolving Purchaser's outstanding Investment at such time, and the
denominator of which is the aggregate Investment of all Revolving Purchasers at
such time.
"REVOLVING SHARE" means, with respect to any Revolving Purchaser at
any time, a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the unused portion of
such Revolving Purchaser's Maximum Insured Commitment at such time plus the
unused portion of such Revolving Purchaser's Maximum Uninsured Commitment, and
the denominator of which is the sum of the aggregate unused portion of the
Revolving Insured Purchase Limit plus the aggregate unused portion of the
Revolving Uninsured Purchase Limit at such time.
"REVOLVING UNINSURED PURCHASE LIMIT" means, at any time, the sum of
the Maximum Uninsured Commitments of all Revolving Purchasers at such time;
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that in no event shall the sum of the Revolving Insured
Purchase Limit and the Revolving Uninsured Purchase Limit exceed the amount that
when multiplied by 102% results in a product equal to the aggregate commitments
of all of the Liquidity Banks under all of the Liquidity Agreements.
"S&P" means Standard and Poor's Ratings Services.
"SECURED PARTIES" means, collectively, the Purchasers, the Purchaser
Agents, the Agent, the Program Support Providers and the Insurer.
"SELLER" has the meaning set forth in the preamble to the Agreement.
"SELLER'S SHARE" means the Seller's share of Collections deposited
into the Deposit Accounts, calculated as 100% minus the Aggregate Participation.
"SENIOR DISCOUNT/FEES" means, with respect to any Yield Period, the
sum of all Discount and Program Fees accrued during such Yield Period with
respect to Investment outstanding during such Yield Period, not to exceed the
Senior Discount/Fee Limit for such Yield Period.
"SENIOR DISCOUNT/FEE LIMIT" means, for each Yield Period, the sum of
the amounts, calculated for each Purchaser, equal to (a) the sum of LIBOR plus
the Applicable Margin, MULTIPLIED BY (b) a fraction, the numerator of which is
the number of days in the Yield Period and the denominator of which is 360,
MULTIPLIED BY (c) the daily average Investment of such Purchaser's Participation
during such Yield Period.
"SERVICER" has the meaning set forth in the preamble to the Agreement.
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"SERVICER PAYMENT DATE" shall mean each Draw Date.
"SERVICER REPORT" means a report, in substantially the form of ANNEX B
hereto, furnished by the Servicer to the Insurer, the Agent and the Purchaser
Agents pursuant to the Agreement.
"SERVICER REPORT DATE" means the 15th day of each month, or if such
day is not a Business Day, the next Business Day.
"SERVICING FEE" shall mean the fee referred to in SECTION 4.6.
"SETTLEMENT DATE" means each of (a) each Yield Period End Date, (b)
any Servicer Payment Date or Backup Servicer Payment Date, (c) any Premium
Payment Date, (d) any Fee Payment Date and (e) every Business Day following the
date any draw is made under the Policy until the amount of such draw is fully
reimbursed to the Insurer.
"SINGLE EMPLOYER PLAN" means any Plan which is covered by Title IV of
ERISA, but which is not a Multiemployer Plan.
"SPECIAL CONCENTRATION PERCENTAGE" means, for any Special Obligor at
any time, [*]
"SPECIAL OBLIGOR" means [*]
"TANGIBLE NET WORTH" means, with respect to any Person, the net worth
of such Person calculated in accordance with GAAP after subtracting therefrom
the aggregate amount of such Person's intangible assets, including, without
limitation, goodwill, franchises, licenses, patents, trademarks, tradenames,
copyrights, service marks and brand names and capitalized software.
"TERM PURCHASER" means any Purchaser identified as a term purchaser in
the applicable Joinder Agreement or any permitted successor thereto hereunder in
accordance wit the provisions of SECTION 1.12 or SECTION 6.3(a).
"TERMINATION DATE" means the earliest of (i) the Business Day which
the Seller so designates by notice to the Insurer and the Agent at least 30 days
in advance pursuant to SECTION 1.1(b), (ii) January 31, 2005 (the "Scheduled
Termination Date"), (iii) the date determined pursuant to SECTION 2.2 and (iv)
the date that a Purchaser Termination Day is in effect with respect to all
Purchasers; PROVIDED, that the Scheduled Termination Date set forth in CLAUSE
(ii) above may be periodically extended with the prior written consent of the
Seller, the Servicer, the Insurer, the Agent and each Purchaser Agent. The
Seller may request a one-year extension of the Scheduled Termination Date on or
after the date which is 150 days prior to the then-current Scheduled Termination
Date and request that the Insurer, each Agent and each Purchaser Agent respond
to the renewal request within 30 days of such request. If all such entities
respond with approval within such 30 day period, the then-current Scheduled
Termination Date shall be extended for an additional one year period.
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"TERMINATION DAY" means each day which occurs on or after the
Termination Date, unless the occurrence of the Termination Date (if declared by
the Control Party pursuant to SECTION 2.2) is waived in accordance with SECTION
6.1.
"TERMINATION EVENT" has the meaning specified in EXHIBIT V.
"TERMINATION FEE" (i) with respect to any Portion of the Investment of
any Revolving Purchaser, means with respect to any Yield Period during which any
reduction of such Portion of the Investment occurs on a date other than the
Yield Period End Date therefor (without giving effect to any shortened duration
of such Yield Period pursuant to CLAUSE (iv) of the definition thereof), the
amount, if any, by which (i) the additional Discount (calculated without taking
into account any Termination Fee) which would have accrued during the remainder
of such Yield Period on the reductions of Investment of the applicable Portion
of the Participation relating had such reductions remained as Investment,
exceeds (ii) the income, if any, received by the applicable Purchaser from the
applicable Purchaser investing the proceeds of such reductions of Investment, as
determined by the Agent, which determination shall be binding and conclusive for
all purposes, absent manifest error and (ii) with respect to any Portion of the
Investment of any Term Purchaser, has the meaning set forth in the applicable
Joinder Agreement.
"TITLE ATTACHED RECEIVABLE" means [*]
"TRACTOR RECEIVABLE" means, those Receivables generated as a result of
the making of loans to finance the purchase of Tractors.
"TRACTORS" means, any [*] power unit [*]
"TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS" means the Agreement, the Deposit Account
Agreements, the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Performance Guaranty, the
Pledge Agreement, the Insurance Agreement, the Company Note, each Joinder
Agreement, the Policy, the Backup Servicing Agreement, the Backup Servicing Fee
Letter and all other certificates, instruments, UCC financing statements,
reports, notices, agreements and documents executed or delivered under or in
connection with any of the foregoing, in each case as the same may be amended,
supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the
Agreement.
"TRANSITION EXPENSES" means all reasonable cost and expenses
(including Attorney Costs) incurred by the Backup Servicer in connection with
transferring servicing obligations under this Agreement, which shall not exceed
the cap established in the Backup Servicing Agreement or the Backup Servicing
Fee Letter.
"UCC" means the Uniform Commercial Code as from time to time in effect
in the applicable jurisdiction.
"UNAFFILIATED SERVICING FEES" means all Servicing Fees payable to the
Servicer (if AFC or any Affiliate thereof is not the Servicer).
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"UNINSURED INVESTMENT" means, with respect to any Revolving Purchaser,
all Investments of such Revolving Purchaser which are not guaranteed by the
Policy. The amount of any Revolving Purchaser's Uninsured Investment at any time
shall equal the aggregate of the amounts paid to the Seller in respect of the
Participation of such Revolving Purchaser pursuant to CLAUSE (ii) of SECTION
1.2(b) of the Agreement, as reduced from time to time by Collections actually
distributed and applied on account of such Uninsured Investment pursuant to
SECTION 1.4(d) and the definition of "Investment".
"UNMATURED TERMINATION EVENT" means an event which, with the giving of
notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a Termination Event.
"YIELD PERIOD" means, (a) with respect to each Portion of Investment
of any Revolving Purchaser:
(i) initially the period commencing on the date of a purchase pursuant
to SECTION 1.2 and ending such number of days as the Seller shall select,
subject to the approval of the applicable Purchaser Agent pursuant to
SECTION 1.2, up to 90 days after such date; PROVIDED THAT the weighted
average of all Yield Periods may not exceed 45 days; and
(ii) thereafter each period commencing on the Yield Period End Date of
the immediately preceding Yield Period for any Portion of Investment of the
Participation and ending such number of days (not to exceed 90 and the
weighted average of all Yield Periods not to exceed 45 days) as the Seller
shall select, subject to the approval of the applicable Purchaser Agent
pursuant to SECTION 1.2, on notice by the Seller received by the applicable
Purchaser Agent (including notice by telephone, confirmed in writing) not
later than 11:00 a.m. (Chicago time) on such Yield Period End Date or the
second Business Day prior to such Yield Period End Date if Discount is
computed by reference to the Eurodollar Rate, EXCEPT that if the applicable
Purchaser Agent shall not have received such notice or approved such period
on or before 11:00 a.m. (Chicago time) on such Yield Period End Date, such
period shall be one day; PROVIDED, that
(A) any Yield Period in respect of which Discount is computed
by reference to the Bank Rate shall be a period from one to and
including 90 days;
(B) any Yield Period (other than of one day) which would
otherwise end on a day which is not a Business Day shall be extended
to the next succeeding Business Day; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, if Discount in
respect of such Yield Period is computed by reference to the
Eurodollar Rate, and such Yield Period would otherwise end on a day
which is not a Business Day, and there is no subsequent Business Day
in the same calendar month as such day, such Yield Period shall end on
the next preceding Business Day;
(C) in the case of any Yield Period of one day, (A) if such
Yield Period is the initial Yield Period for a purchase pursuant to
SECTION 1.2, such Yield Period shall be the day of purchase of the
Participation; (B) any subsequently occurring Yield Period which is
one day shall, if the immediately preceding Yield
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Period is more than one day, be the Yield Period End Date of such
immediately preceding Yield Period, and, if the immediately preceding
Yield Period is one day, be the day next following such immediately
preceding Yield Period; and (C) if such Yield Period occurs on a day
immediately preceding a day which is not a Business Day, such Yield
Period shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day;
(D) in the case of any Yield Period for any Portion of
Investment which commences before the Termination Date and would
otherwise end on a date occurring after the Termination Date, such
Yield Period shall end on such Termination Date and the duration of
the initial Yield Period which commences after the Termination Date
shall commence on the Termination Date and end on the next Draw Date
and thereafter such Yield Period shall commence on the day after such
previous Draw Date and end on the next Draw Date; and
(E) no Yield Period may exceed 90 days and the weighted
average of all Yield Periods may not exceed 45 days.
(b) with respect to each Portion of Investment of any Term Purchaser,
the period set forth as the "Yield Period" in the Joinder Agreement to
which such Term Purchaser is a party.
"YIELD PERIOD END DATE" means the last day of each Yield Period.
OTHER TERMS. All accounting terms not specifically defined herein shall be
construed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. All terms
used in Article 9 of the UCC in the State of
Indiana, and not specifically
defined herein, are used herein as defined in such Article 9. Unless the context
otherwise requires, "or" means "and/or," and "including" (and with correlative
meaning "include" and "includes") means including without limiting the
generality of any description preceding such term.
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EXHIBIT II
CONDITIONS OF PURCHASES
1. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO INITIAL PURCHASE AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT. The effectiveness of the Original Agreement was subject
to the conditions precedent (which have been satisfied or waived as of the date
hereof) that the Agent and the Insurer receive on or before the date thereof the
following:
(a) A counterpart of the Original Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents duly executed by the parties thereto.
(b) Certified copies of (i) the resolutions of the board of directors
of each of the Seller and AFC authorizing the execution, delivery, and
performance by the Seller and AFC of the Original Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents, (ii) all documents evidencing other necessary corporate
action and governmental approvals, if any, with respect to the Original
Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and (iii) the articles of
incorporation and by-laws of the Seller and AFC.
(c) A certificate of the secretary or assistant secretary of the
Seller and AFC certifying the names and true signatures of the officers of the
Seller and AFC authorized to sign the Original Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents. Until the Agent and the Insurer receive a subsequent
incumbency certificate from the Seller and AFC in form and substance
satisfactory to the Agent and the Insurer, the Agent and the Insurer shall be
entitled to rely on the last such certificate delivered to them by the Seller
and AFC, as applicable.
(d) Financing statements, in proper form for filing under the UCC of
all jurisdictions that either the Agent or the Insurer may deem necessary or
desirable in order to perfect the interests of the Agent (for the benefit of the
Secured Parties) contemplated by the Original Agreement and other Transaction
Documents.
(e) Financing statements, in proper form for filing under the
applicable UCC, if any, necessary to release all security interests and other
rights of any Person in the Receivables, Contracts or Related Security
previously granted by the Seller or AFC.
(f) Completed UCC requests for information, dated on or before the
date of the Original Agreement, listing the financing statements referred to in
SUBSECTION (e) above and all other effective financing statements filed in the
jurisdictions referred to in SUBSECTION (e) above that named the Seller or AFC
as debtor, together with copies of such other financing statements (none of
which shall cover any Receivables, Contracts or Related Security), and similar
search reports with respect to federal tax liens, judgments and liens of the
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in such jurisdictions as the Agent and the
Insurer requested, showing no such liens on any of the Receivables, Contracts or
Related Security.
(g) Executed copies of a Deposit Account Agreement with each
Deposit Account Bank.
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(h) Favorable opinions of Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq., in-house counsel
for the Seller and AFC, as to corporate and such other matters as the Agent and
the Insurer reasonably requested.
(i) Favorable opinions of Ice Xxxxxx, special counsel for the Seller,
ADESA and AFC, as to enforceability and such other matters as the Agent and the
Insurer reasonably requested.
(j) Favorable opinions of Ice Xxxxxx, special counsel for the
Seller and AFC, as to bankruptcy matters.
(k) Certificates of Existence with respect to the Seller and AFC
issued by the
Indiana Secretary of State and articles of incorporation of the
Seller certified by the Indiana Secretary of State.
(l) Evidence (i) of the execution and delivery by each of the parties
thereto of the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all documents, agreements and
instruments contemplated thereby (which evidence included copies, either
original or facsimile, of each of such documents, instruments and agreements),
(ii) that each of the conditions precedent to the execution and delivery of the
Purchase and Sale Agreement was satisfied to the Agent's and the Insurer's
satisfaction, and (iii) that the initial purchases under the Purchase and Sale
Agreement were consummated.
(m) Evidence of payment by the Seller of all accrued and unpaid fees
(including those contemplated by the Fee Letter), costs and expenses to the
extent then due and payable on the date thereof, together with Attorney Costs of
the Agent and the Insurer to the extent invoiced prior to or on such date, plus
such additional amounts of Attorney Costs as constituted the Agent's and the
Insurer's (as applicable) reasonable estimate of Attorney Costs incurred or to
be incurred by it through the closing proceedings; including any such costs,
fees and expenses arising under or referenced in SECTION 6.4 as provided in the
Fee Letter and the letter setting forth the Premium.
(n) The Fee Letter between the Seller and the Agent contemplated
by and delivered pursuant to SECTION 1.5.
(o) A Servicer Report representing the performance of the portfolio
purchased through the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Original Agreement for
the month prior to closing.
(p) A Portfolio Certificate dated as of May 31, 2002, together with a
floorplan receivables summary dated as of May 31, 2002.
(q) Such confirmations from the rating agencies as were required by
any Purchaser or the Insurer in their respective sole discretion.
(r) a listing of all Obligors of all Receivables as of the date of
the Original Agreement.
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(s) Executed copy of the Policy and a favorable opinion of Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Esq., Associate General Counsel to Insurer, as to corporate,
enforceability and such other matters as the Agent reasonably requested.
(t) Such other approvals, opinions or documents as the Agent and
the Insurer may reasonably request.
2. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS AGREEMENT. The
effectiveness of the Agreement is subject to the condition precedent that the
Agent and the Insurer shall have received on or before the date hereof the
following, each in form and substance satisfactory to the Agent and the Insurer:
(a) A counterpart of the Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents duly executed by the parties thereto.
(b) Certified copies of (i) the resolutions of the board of directors
of each of the Seller and AFC authorizing the execution, delivery, and
performance by the Seller and AFC of the Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents, (ii) all documents evidencing other necessary corporate action and
governmental approvals, if any, with respect to the Agreement and (iii) the
articles of incorporation and by-laws of the Seller and AFC (to the extent such
documents have been modified since they were last delivered to the Agent and the
Insurer).
(c) A certificate of the secretary or assistant secretary of the
Seller and AFC certifying the names and true signatures of the officers of the
Seller and AFC authorized to sign the Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents.
(d) Favorable opinions of Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq., in-house counsel
for the Seller and AFC, as to corporate and such other matters as the Agent and
the Insurer may reasonably request.
(e) Favorable opinions of Ice Xxxxxx, special counsel for the Seller
and AFC, as to enforceability and such other matters as the Agent and the
Insurer may reasonably request.
(f) Evidence of payment by the Seller of all fees, costs and expenses
then due and payable to the Purchasers, the Agent or the Insurer (including,
without limitation, any such fees payable under the Fee Letter), together with
Attorney Costs of the Agent and the Insurer to the extent invoiced prior to or
on such date, plus such additional amounts of Attorney Costs as shall constitute
the Agent's and the Insurer's (as applicable) reasonable estimate of Attorney
Costs incurred or to be incurred by it through the closing proceedings.
(g) A Portfolio Certificate dated as of the last Friday immediately
prior to the date hereof, together with a floorplan receivables summary dated as
of the date hereof.
(h) Such confirmations from the rating agencies as shall be required
by any Purchaser or the Insurer in their respective sole discretion.
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(i) Executed copy of the Policy and a favorable opinion of Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Esq., Associate General Counsel to Insurer, as to corporate,
enforceability and such other matters as the Agent may reasonably request.
(j) A current list of all branch offices, loan processing offices or
other locations at which the Pool Receivable Documents are being held.
(k) An executed copy of an amended and restated Fee Letter for Fairway
in form and substance acceptable to the Purchaser Agent for Fairway.
(l) Evidence of the filing of appropriate UCC-3 amendments to reflect
the change in address of AFC and the Seller and revisions to the collateral
description.
(m) Such other approvals, opinions or documents as the Agent and
the Insurer may reasonably request.
3. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO ALL PURCHASES AND REINVESTMENTS. Each
purchase (including the initial purchase) and each reinvestment shall be subject
to the further conditions precedent that:
(a) in the case of each purchase, the Servicer shall have delivered to
the Agent and the Insurer on or prior to such purchase, in form and substance
satisfactory to the Agent and the Insurer, (i) a completed Servicer Report with
respect to the immediately preceding calendar month, dated within 30 days prior
to the date of such purchase (or a completed Portfolio Certificate, dated as of
Friday of the immediately preceding calendar week) and (ii) a completed
Portfolio Certificate to the extent a daily Portfolio Certificate is required in
accordance with SECTION 4.2(e) of the Agreement, and shall have delivered to the
Agent and the Insurer such additional information as may reasonably be requested
by the Agent and the Insurer.
(b) on the date of such purchase or reinvestment the following
statements shall be true (and acceptance of the proceeds of such purchase or
reinvestment shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the Seller that
such statements are then true):
(i) the representations and warranties contained in EXHIBIT
III are true and correct on and as of the date of such purchase or
reinvestment as though made on and as of such date; and
(ii) no event has occurred and is continuing, or would result
from such purchase or reinvestment, that constitutes a Termination Event or
an Unmatured Termination Event; and
(iii) the sum of the aggregate of the Participations does not
exceed 100%;
(iv) the aggregate Investment for all Term Purchasers does
not exceed 40% of the aggregate Investment; and
(v) the amount on deposit in the Cash Reserve Account is
equal to or greater than the Cash Reserve; and
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(c) the Agent and the Insurer shall have received such other
approvals, opinions or documents as each may reasonably request.
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EXHIBIT III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
A. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLER. The Seller represents
and warrants as follows:
(a) The Seller is a corporation duly incorporated and in existence
under the laws of the State of Indiana, and is duly qualified to do business,
and is in good standing, as a foreign corporation in every jurisdiction where
the nature of its business requires it to be so qualified except where the
failure to so qualify has not had and could not reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance by the Seller of the
Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party, including
the Seller's use of the proceeds of purchases and reinvestments, (i) are within
the Seller's corporate powers, (ii) have been duly authorized by all necessary
corporate action of the Seller, (iii) do not contravene or result in a default
under or conflict with (1) the Seller's charter or by-laws, (2) any law, rule or
regulation applicable to the Seller, (3) any contractual restriction binding on
or affecting the Seller or its property or (4) any order, writ, judgment, award,
injunction or decree binding on or affecting the Seller or its property, and
(iv) do not result in or require the creation of any Adverse Claim upon or with
respect to any of the Seller's properties, where, in the cases of ITEMS (2), (3)
and (4), such contravention, default or conflict has had or could reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. The Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents to which it is a party have been duly executed and
delivered by the Seller.
(c) No authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to
or filing with, any Governmental Authority or other Person is required for the
due execution, delivery and performance by the Seller of the Agreement or any
other Transaction Document to which it is a party other than those previously
obtained or UCC filings.
(d) Each of the Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which
it is a party constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Seller
enforceable against the Seller in accordance with its terms, except as
enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other
similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and by
general principles of equity, regardless of whether enforceability is considered
in a proceeding in equity or at law.
(e) Since December 31, 2003 there has been no material adverse change
in the business, operations, property or financial condition of the Seller or
AFC, the ability of the Seller or AFC to perform its obligations under the
Agreement or the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party or the
collectibility of the Receivables, or which affects the legality, validity or
enforceability of the Agreement or the other Transaction Documents.
(f) (i) There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending
or, to the knowledge of the Seller, threatened against the Seller before any
Government Authority or arbitrator and (ii) the Seller is not subject to any
order, judgment, decree, injunction, stipulation
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or consent order of or with any Government Authority or arbitrator, that, in the
case of each of foregoing CLAUSES (i) and (ii), could reasonably be expected to
have a Material Adverse Effect.
(g) The Seller is the legal and beneficial owner of the Pool
Receivables and has acquired all of the Originator's right, title and interest
in, to and under the Related Security, in each case free and clear of any
Adverse Claim, excepting only Permitted Liens; upon each purchase or
reinvestment, the Agent (for the benefit of the Secured Parties) shall acquire a
valid and enforceable perfected undivided percentage ownership interest, to the
extent of the Participation, in each Pool Receivable then existing or thereafter
arising, in the Collections with respect thereto and in the Seller's right,
title and interest in, to and under the Related Security and proceeds thereof,
free and clear of any Adverse Claim, excepting only Permitted Liens; the
Agreement creates a security interest in favor of the Agent (for the benefit of
the Secured Parties) in the items described in SECTION 1.2(d), and the Agent
(for the benefit of the Secured Parties) has a first priority perfected security
interest in such items, free and clear of any Adverse Claims, excepting only
Permitted Liens. No effective financing statement or other instrument similar in
effect naming AFC or the Seller as debtor or seller and covering any Contract or
any Pool Receivable or the Related Security or Collections with respect thereto
or any Deposit Account is on file in any recording office, except those filed in
favor of the Agent (for the benefit of the Secured Parties) relating to the
Agreement.
(h) [Reserved].
(i) Each Servicer Report, Portfolio Certificate, information, exhibit,
financial statement, document, book, record or report furnished or to be
furnished at any time by or on behalf of the Seller to the Agent, the Insurer or
any Purchaser Agent in connection with the Agreement is or will be accurate in
all material respects as of its date or (except as otherwise disclosed to the
Agent, the Insurer and any such Purchaser Agent at such time) as of the date so
furnished, and no such item contains or will contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omits or will omit to state a material fact necessary in order
to make the statements contained therein, in the light of the circumstances
under which they were made, not misleading.
(j) The principal place of business and chief executive office (as
such terms are used in the UCC) of the Seller and the office(s) where the Seller
keeps its records concerning the Receivables are located at the address set
forth under its signature to this Agreement.
(k) The names and addresses of all the Deposit Banks, together with
the account numbers of the Deposit Accounts of the Seller at such Deposit Banks,
are specified in SCHEDULE II to the Agreement (or at such other Deposit Banks
and/or with such other Deposit Accounts as have been notified to and consented
by the Insurer in accordance with the Agreement).
(l) The Seller is not in violation of any order of any court,
arbitrator or Governmental Authority.
(m) Neither the Seller nor any Affiliate of the Seller has any direct
or indirect ownership or other financial interest in any Purchaser, the Insurer,
the Agent or any Purchaser Agent.
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(n) No proceeds of any purchase or reinvestment will be used for any
purpose that violates any applicable law, rule or regulation, including, without
limitation, Regulations T, U and X of the Federal Reserve Board.
(o) Each Pool Receivable included as an Eligible Receivable in the
calculation of the Net Receivables Pool Balance is an Eligible Receivable as of
the date of such calculation.
(p) No event has occurred and is continuing, or would result from a
purchase in respect of, or reinvestment in respect of, any Participation or from
the application of the proceeds therefrom, which constitutes a Termination
Event.
(q) The Seller and the Servicer have complied in all material respects
with the Credit and Collection Policy with regard to each Receivable.
(r) The Seller has complied with all of the terms, covenants and
agreements contained in the Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and
applicable to it.
(s) The Seller's complete corporate name is set forth in the preamble
to the Agreement, and the Seller does not use and has not during the last six
years used any other corporate name, trade name, doing-business name or
fictitious name, and except for names first used after the date of the Agreement
and set forth in a notice delivered to the Agent and the Insurer pursuant to
PARAGRAPH (l)(vi) of EXHIBIT IV.
(t) The authorized capital stock of Seller consists of 1,000 shares of
common stock, no par value, 100 shares of which are currently issued and
outstanding. All of such outstanding shares are validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable and are owned (beneficially and of record) by AFC.
(u) The Seller has filed all federal and other tax returns and reports
required by law to have been filed by it and has paid all taxes and governmental
charges thereby shown to be owing.
(v) The Seller is not an "investment company" within the meaning
of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
(w) No "accumulated funding deficiency" (within the meaning of Section
412 of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 302 of ERISA) exists with respect to
any Single Employer Plan, and each Single Employer Plan has complied in all
material respects with the applicable provisions of ERISA and the Internal
Revenue Code. The present value of all accrued benefits under each Single
Employer Plan (based on those assumptions used to fund such Plans) did not, as
of the last annual valuation date prior to the date on which this representation
is made or deemed made, exceed the value of the assets of such Plan allocable to
such accrued benefits. Neither the Seller nor any ERISA Affiliate has had a
complete or partial withdrawal from any Multiemployer Plan, and neither the
Seller nor any ERISA Affiliate would become subject to any liability under ERISA
if the Seller or any such ERISA Affiliate were to withdraw completely from all
Multiemployer Plans as of the valuation date most closely preceding the date on
which this representation is made or deemed made. No such Multiemployer Plan is
in Reorganization or Insolvent.
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B. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SERVICER. The Servicer
represents and warrants as follows:
(a) The Servicer is a corporation duly organized and in existence
under the laws of the State of Indiana, and is duly qualified to do business,
and is in good standing, as a foreign corporation in every jurisdiction where
the nature of its business requires it to be so qualified except where the
failure to so qualify has not had and could not reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance by the Servicer of the
Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party, (i) are
within the Servicer's corporate powers, (ii) have been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate action on the part of the Servicer, (iii) do not contravene
or result in a default under or conflict with (1) the Servicer's charter or
by-laws, (2) any law, rule or regulation applicable to the Servicer, (3) any
contractual restriction binding on or affecting the Servicer or its property or
(4) any order, writ, judgment, award, injunction or decree binding on or
affecting the Servicer or its property, and (iv) do not result in or require the
creation of any Adverse Claim upon or with respect to any of its properties,
where, in the cases of items (2), (3) and (4), such contravention, default or
conflict has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect. The Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party
have been duly executed and delivered by the Servicer.
(c) No authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice
to or filing with, any Governmental Authority or other Person is required for
the due execution, delivery and performance by the Servicer of the Agreement or
any other Transaction Document to which it is a party.
(d) Each of the Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to
which it is a party constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the
Servicer enforceable against the Servicer in accordance with its terms, except
as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or
other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and
by general principles of equity, regardless of whether enforceability is
considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.
(e) There is no pending or threatened action or proceeding
affecting the Servicer before any Governmental Authority or arbitrator which
could have a Material Adverse Effect.
(f) The Servicer has complied in all material respects with the
Credit and Collection Policy with regard to each Receivable.
(g) the Servicer is not subject to any order, judgment, decree,
injunction, stipulation or consent order of or with any Governmental Authority
or arbitrator, that, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect.
(h) Each Servicer Report, Portfolio Certificate, information,
exhibit, financial statement, document, book, record or report furnished or to
be furnished at any time by or on behalf of the Seller to the Agent, the Insurer
or any Purchaser Agent in connection with the
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Agreement is or will be accurate in all material respects as of its date or
(except as otherwise disclosed to the Agent, the Insurer and any such Purchaser
Agent at such time) as of the date so furnished, and no such item contains or
will contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to
state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained
therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not
misleading.
(i) The principal place of business and chief executive office (as
such terms are used in the UCC) of the Servicer and the office(s) where the
Servicer keeps its records concerning the Receivables are located at the address
set forth under its signature to this Agreement or the Backup Servicing
Agreement, as applicable.
(j) The Servicer is not in violation of any order of any court,
arbitrator or Governmental Authority.
(k) Neither the Servicer nor any Affiliate of the Servicer has any
direct or indirect ownership or other financial interest in any Purchaser, the
Insurer, the Agent or any Purchaser Agent.
(l) The Servicer is not an "investment company" within the meaning
of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
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EXHIBIT IV
COVENANTS
COVENANTS OF THE SELLER AND THE SERVICER. Until the latest of the
Termination Date, the date on which no Investment of or Discount in respect of
any Participation shall be outstanding or the date all other amounts owed by the
Seller under the Agreement to the Purchasers, the Insurer, the Purchaser Agents,
the Agent and any other Indemnified Party or Affected Person shall be paid in
full:
(a) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ETC. Each of the Seller and the Servicer
shall comply in all material respects with all applicable laws, rules,
regulations and orders, and preserve and maintain its corporate existence,
rights, franchises, qualifications, and privileges except to the extent that the
failure so to comply with such laws, rules and regulations or the failure so to
preserve and maintain such existence, rights, franchises, qualifications, and
privileges would not materially adversely affect the collectibility of the
Receivables or the enforceability of any related Contract or the ability of the
Seller or the Servicer to perform its obligations under any related Contract or
under the Agreement.
(b) OFFICES, RECORDS AND BOOKS OF ACCOUNT, ETC. The Seller shall
provide the Agent and the Insurer with at least 60 days' written notice prior to
making any change in the Seller's name or jurisdiction of organization or making
any other change in the Seller's identity or corporate structure (including a
merger) which could impair or otherwise render any UCC financing statement filed
in connection with this Agreement "seriously misleading" as such term is used in
the applicable UCC; each notice to the Agent or the Insurer pursuant to this
sentence shall set forth the applicable change and the proposed effective date
thereof. The Seller and Servicer will also maintain and implement administrative
and operating procedures (including, without limitation, an ability to recreate
records evidencing Receivables and related Contracts in the event of the
destruction of the originals thereof), and keep and maintain all documents,
books, records, computer tapes and disks and other information reasonably
necessary or advisable for the collection of all Receivables (including, without
limitation, records adequate to permit the daily identification of each
Receivable and all Collections of and adjustments to each existing Receivable).
(c) PERFORMANCE AND COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACTS AND CREDIT AND
COLLECTION POLICY. Each of the Seller and the Servicer shall, at its expense,
timely and fully perform and comply with all material provisions, covenants and
other promises required to be observed by it under the Contracts related to the
Receivables, and timely and fully comply in all material respects with the
Credit and Collection Policy with regard to each Receivable and the related
Contract.
(d) OWNERSHIP INTEREST, ETC. The Seller shall, at its expense, take
all action necessary or desirable to establish and maintain a valid and
enforceable undivided ownership interest, to the extent of the Aggregate
Participation, in the Pool Receivables and the Collections, with respect thereto
and the Seller's right, title and interest in, to and under the Related Security
and the proceeds thereof, and a first priority perfected security interest in
the items described in Section 1.2(d), in each case free and clear of any
Adverse Claim excepting only Permitted Liens,
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in favor of the Agent (for the benefit of the Secured Parties), including,
without limitation, taking such action to perfect, protect or more fully
evidence the interest of the Agent (for the benefit of the Secured Parties)
under the Agreement as the Agent and the Insurer may request.
(e) SALES, LIENS, ETC. The Seller shall not sell, assign (by
operation of law or otherwise) or otherwise dispose of, or create or suffer to
exist any Adverse Claim (excepting only Permitted Liens) upon or with respect
to, any or all of its right, title or interest in, to or under, any item
described in SECTION 1.2(d) (including without limitation the Seller's undivided
interest in any Receivable, Related Security, or Collections, or upon or with
respect to any account to which any Collections of any Receivables are sent), or
assign any right to receive income in respect of any items contemplated by this
PARAGRAPH (e).
(f) EXTENSION OR AMENDMENT OF RECEIVABLES. After the occurrence and
during the continuance of a Termination Event or an Unmatured Termination Event
or after the Termination Date (or if a Termination Event or Unmatured
Termination Event would result therefrom), neither the Seller nor the Servicer
shall extend the maturity or adjust the Outstanding Balance or otherwise modify
the terms of any Pool Receivable in any material respect, or amend, modify or
waive any term or condition of any related Contract in any material respect.
(g) CHANGE IN BUSINESS OR CREDIT AND COLLECTION POLICY. Neither the
Seller nor the Servicer shall make any material change in the character of its
business or in the Credit and Collection Policy, or any change in the Credit and
Collection Policy that would adversely affect the collectibility of the
Receivables Pool or the enforceability of any related Contract or the ability of
the Seller or Servicer to perform its obligations under any related Contract or
under the Agreement. Neither the Seller nor the Servicer shall make any other
material change in the Credit and Collection Policy without the prior written
consent of the Control Party.
(h) AUDITS. Each of the Seller and the Servicer shall, from time to
time during regular business hours, upon reasonable prior notice as requested by
the Agent or the Insurer, permit the Agent or the Control Party, or their agents
or representatives, (i) to examine and make copies of and abstracts from all
books, records and documents (including, without limitation, computer tapes and
disks) in the possession or under the control of the Seller or the Servicer
relating to Receivables and the Related Security, including, without limitation,
the related Contracts, and (ii) to visit the offices and properties of the
Seller and the Servicer for the purpose of examining such materials described in
clause (i) above, and to discuss matters relating to Receivables and the Related
Security or the Seller's or Servicer's performance hereunder or under the
Contracts with any of the officers, employees, agents or contractors of the
Seller having knowledge of such matters; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the Control
Party (or if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers, the Agent) shall not
be reimbursed for more than two such examinations in any year (including any
examinations conducted pursuant to any other Transaction Document but excluding
any audit conducted pursuant to Section 4.2(a)) unless (x) a Level One Trigger
has occurred and is continuing, in which case the Control Party or the Agent
shall be reimbursed for four such examinations per year in addition to any
audits conducted pursuant to Section 4.2(a) or (y) a Termination Event,
Unmatured Termination Event or Control Party Notice Event has occurred, in which
case the Control Party (or if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers, the
Agent) shall be reimbursed for all such examinations. The Control
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Party agrees to notify the Agent of any such examinations and agrees that the
Agent can be present at any such examinations.
(i) CHANGE IN DEPOSIT BANKS, DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS AND PAYMENT
INSTRUCTIONS TO OBLIGORS. Neither the Seller nor the Servicer shall add or
terminate any bank as a Deposit Bank or any account as a Deposit Account from
those listed in SCHEDULE II to the Agreement without (i) the prior written
consent of the Control Party and (ii) in the case of a new Deposit Account
and/or Deposit Bank, the applicable Deposit Bank has executed, and the
applicable Deposit Account is subject to, a Deposit Account Agreement consented
to in writing by the Control Party.
(j) DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS. Each Deposit Account shall at all times be
subject to a Deposit Account Agreement. Neither the Seller nor the Servicer will
deposit or otherwise credit, or cause or permit to be so deposited or credited,
to any Deposit Account, the Liquidation Account or the Cash Reserve Account cash
or cash proceeds other than Collections of Pool Receivables.
(k) MARKING OF RECORDS. At its expense, the Seller (or the Servicer
on its behalf) shall xxxx its master data processing records relating to Pool
Receivables and related Contracts, including with a legend evidencing that the
undivided percentage ownership interests with regard to the Aggregate
Participation related to such Receivables and related Contracts have been sold
in accordance with the Agreement.
(l) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. The Seller will provide to the Agent,
each Purchaser Agent and the Insurer (in multiple copies, if requested by the
Agent) (except that with respect to PARAGRAPHS (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv), the
Seller will cause AFC (or, with respect to PARAGRAPH (iv), the Servicer), to
provide to the Agent, each Purchaser Agent, the Backup Servicer (in the case of
paragraph (iii)) and the Insurer) the following:
(i) as soon as available and in any event within 45 days after the
end of the first three quarters of each fiscal year of AFC in a format
acceptable to the Agent and the Insurer the consolidating balance
sheet of AFC, its consolidated subsidiaries and Seller as of the end
of such quarter and statements of income of AFC and its consolidated
subsidiaries and income statements of the Seller for the period
commencing at the end of the previous fiscal year and ending with the
end of such quarter, certified by the chief financial officer of such
Person;
(ii) as soon as available and in any event within 90 days after the
end of each fiscal year of AFC, (A) a copy of the annual report for
AFC and its consolidated subsidiaries, containing financial statements
for such year audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP or other
independent certified public accountants acceptable to the Control
Party (or if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers, the Agent)
and (B) the consolidating balance sheet of AFC and the income
statement of the Seller for such year certified by the chief financial
officer of the Seller;
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(iii) (a) as soon as available and in any event not later than the
Servicer Report Date, a Servicer Report as of the calendar month ended
immediately prior to such Servicer Report Date and (b) unless the
Control Party (or if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers, the
Agent) has otherwise agreed in writing, a Portfolio Certificate as of
each Friday, delivered on the third Business Day of the next calendar
week (or as of each Business Day to the extent required by SECTION
4.2(e)). Each Servicer Report shall contain a current list of all
branch offices, loan processing offices or other locations at which
records and documents relating to the Pool Receivables (including,
without limitation, any related Contracts and vehicle certificates of
title) (collectively, the "POOL RECEIVABLE DOCUMENTS") are held by the
Servicer.
(iv) as soon as possible and in any event within three days after
the occurrence of each Termination Event and Unmatured Termination
Event (other than an ADESA Financial Covenant Event, notice of which
shall be provided in the applicable Servicer Report), a statement of
the chief financial officer of the Seller setting forth details of
such Termination Event or event and the action that the Seller has
taken and proposes to take with respect thereto;
(v) promptly after the filing or receiving thereof, copies of all
reports and notices that the Seller or any ERISA Affiliate files with
respect to a Plan under ERISA or the Internal Revenue Code with the
Internal Revenue Service or the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
or the U.S. Department of Labor or that the Seller or any ERISA
Affiliate receives from any of the foregoing or from any Multiemployer
Plan to which the Seller or any ERISA Affiliate is or was, within the
preceding five years, a contributing employer, in each case in respect
of the assessment of withdrawal liability or an event or condition
which could, in the aggregate, result in the imposition of liability
on the Seller and/or any such ERISA Affiliate in excess of $250,000;
(vi) at least 60 days prior to any change in the Seller's name or
any other change requiring the amendment of UCC financing statements,
a notice setting forth such changes and the effective date thereof;
(vii) such other information respecting the Receivables, the Related
Security (including inventory reports by branch, Obligor, vehicle
identification number, and other descriptions sufficient to identify
the Related Security) or the condition of operations, financial or
otherwise, of the Seller or AFC as the Agent, the Insurer or any
Purchaser Agent may from time to time reasonably request;
(viii) promptly after the Seller obtains knowledge thereof, notice of
the commencement of any proceedings instituted by or against any of
the Seller, the Servicer or the Originator, as applicable, in any
federal, state or local court or before any governmental body or
agency, or before any arbitration board, in which the amount involved,
in the case of the Servicer or Originator, is $500,000 or more and not
covered by insurance or in which injunctive or similar relief is
sought or any litigation or proceeding relating to any Transaction
Document;
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(ix) promptly after the occurrence thereof, notice of any event or
circumstance that could reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect;
(x) notice of any material change to the Credit and Collection
Policy or any amendment, waiver, extension, termination or replacement
of the ADESA Credit Facility (with a copy thereof) and an execution
copy of the underlying credit agreement with respect to the ADESA
Credit Facility, in each case, upon execution thereof;
(xi) as soon as possible and in any event within 30 days after the
Seller knows or has reason to know of: (i) the occurrence or expected
occurrence of any Reportable Event with respect to any Plan that is a
Single Employer Plan, a failure to make any required contribution to a
Plan, the creation of any lien in favor of the Pension Benefit
Guaranty Corporation or a Plan or any withdrawal from, or the
termination, Reorganization or Insolvency of, any Multiemployer Plan
or (ii) the institution of proceedings or the taking of any other
action by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation or the Seller or
any ERISA Affiliate or any Multiemployer Plan with respect to the
withdrawal from, or the terminating, Reorganization or Insolvency of
any Plan; and
(xii) as soon as available and in any event upon the earlier to occur
of (x) 45 days following the end of a fiscal quarter (including the
fiscal year end) and (y) the day a compliance certificate is delivered
pursuant to Section 5.01(c)(ii) of the ADESA Credit Facility, a
compliance certificate setting forth computations in reasonable detail
satisfactory to the Control Party demonstrating compliance with the
ADESA Financial Covenants.
(m) SEPARATE CORPORATE EXISTENCE. Each of the Seller and AFC hereby
acknowledges that the Purchasers, the Insurer, the Agent and the Purchaser
Agents are entering into the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and the
Transaction Documents in reliance upon the Seller's identity as a legal entity
separate from AFC. Therefore, from and after the date hereof, the Seller and AFC
shall take all reasonable steps to continue the Seller's identity as a separate
legal entity and to make it apparent to third Persons that the Seller is an
entity with assets and liabilities distinct from those of AFC, the Originator
and any other Person, and is not a division of AFC or any other Person. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing and in addition to and consistent with
the covenant set forth in PARAGRAPH (a) of this EXHIBIT IV, the Seller and AFC
shall take such actions as shall be required in order that:
(i) The Seller will be a limited purpose corporation whose
primary activities are restricted in its articles of incorporation to
purchasing Receivables from the Originator, entering into agreements for
the servicing of such Receivables, selling undivided interests in such
Receivables and conducting such other activities as it deems necessary or
appropriate to carry out its primary activities;
(ii) Not less than one member of Seller's Board of Directors
(the "INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS") shall be individuals who are not direct,
indirect or beneficial stockholders, officers, directors, employees,
affiliates, associates, customers or suppliers
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of the Originator or any of its Affiliates. The Seller's Board of Directors
shall not approve, or take any other action to cause the commencement of a
voluntary case or other proceeding with respect to the Seller under any
applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, debt arrangement,
dissolution or other similar law, or the appointment of or taking
possession by, a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, custodian, or
other similar official for the Seller unless in each case the Independent
Directors shall approve the taking of such action in writing prior to the
taking of such action. The Independent Directors' fiduciary duty shall be
to the Seller (and creditors) and not to the Seller's shareholders in
respect of any decision of the type described in the preceding sentence. In
the event an Independent Director resigns or otherwise ceases to be a
director of the Seller, there shall be selected a replacement Independent
Director who shall not be an individual within the proscriptions of the
first sentence of this clause (ii) or any individual who has any other type
of professional relationship with the Originator or any of its Affiliates
or any management personnel of any such Person or Affiliate and who shall
be (x) a tenured professor at a business or law school, (y) a retired judge
or (z) an established independent member of the business community, having
a sound reputation and experience relative to the duties to be performed by
such individual as an Independent Director;
(iii) No Independent Director shall at any time serve as a
trustee in bankruptcy for Originator or any Affiliate thereof;
(iv) Any employee, consultant or agent of the Seller will be
compensated from the Seller's own bank accounts for services provided to
the Seller except as provided herein in respect of the Servicing Fee. The
Seller will engage no agents other than a Servicer for the Receivables,
which Servicer will be fully compensated for its services to the Seller by
payment of the Servicing Fee;
(v) The Seller will contract with the Servicer to perform for
the Seller all operations required on a daily basis to service its
Receivables. The Seller will pay the Servicer a monthly fee based on the
level of Receivables being managed by the Servicer. The Seller will not
incur any material indirect or overhead expenses for items shared between
the Seller and the Originator or any Affiliate thereof which are not
reflected in the Servicing Fee. To the extent, if any, that the Seller and
the Originator or any Affiliate thereof share items of expenses not
reflected in the Servicing Fee, such as legal, auditing and other
professional services, such expenses will be allocated to the extent
practical on the basis of actual use or the value of services rendered, and
otherwise on a basis reasonably related to the actual use or the value of
services rendered, it being understood that Originator shall pay all
expenses relating to the preparation, negotiation, execution and delivery
of the Transaction Documents, including, without limitation, legal and
other fees;
(vi) The Seller's operating expenses will not be paid by
Originator or any Affiliate thereof unless the Seller shall have agreed in
writing with such Person to reimburse such Person for any such payments;
(vii) The Seller will have its own separate mailing address and
stationery;
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(viii) The Seller's books and records will be maintained
separately from those of the Originator or any Affiliate thereof;
(ix) Any financial statements of the Originator or ADESA which
are consolidated to include the Seller will contain detailed notes clearly
stating that the Seller is a separate corporate entity and has sold
ownership interests in the Seller's accounts receivable;
(x) The Seller's assets will be maintained in a manner that
facilitates their identification and segregation from those of the
Originator and any Affiliate thereof;
(xi) The Seller will strictly observe corporate formalities in
its dealings with the Originator and any Affiliate thereof, and funds or
other assets of the Seller will not be commingled with those of the
Originator or any Affiliate thereof. The Seller shall not maintain joint
bank accounts or other depository accounts to which the Originator or any
Affiliate thereof (other than AFC in its capacity as Servicer) has
independent access and shall not pool any of the Seller's funds at any time
with any funds of the Originator or any Affiliate thereof;
(xii) The Seller shall pay to the Originator the marginal
increase (or, in the absence of such increase, the market amount of its
portion) of the premium payable with respect to any insurance policy that
covers the Seller and any Affiliate thereof, but the Seller shall not,
directly or indirectly, be named or enter into an agreement to be named, as
a direct or contingent beneficiary or loss payee, under any such insurance
policy, with respect to any amounts payable due to occurrences or events
related to the Originator or any Affiliate thereof (other than the Seller);
and
(xiii) The Seller will maintain arm's length relationships with
the Originator and any Affiliate thereof. The Originator or any Affiliate
thereof that renders or otherwise furnishes services to the Seller will be
compensated by the Seller at market rates for such services. Neither the
Seller nor the Originator or any Affiliate thereof will be or will hold
itself out to be responsible for the debts of the other or the decisions or
actions respecting the daily business and affairs of the other.
(n) MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS, SALES, ETC.
(i) The Seller shall not:
(A) be a party to any merger or consolidation, or directly or
indirectly purchase or otherwise acquire, whether in one or a series
of transactions, all or substantially all of the assets or any stock
of any class of, or any partnership or joint venture interest in, any
other Person, or sell, transfer, assign, convey or lease any of its
property and assets (including, without limitation, any Pool
Receivable or any interest therein) other than pursuant to this
Agreement;
(B) make, incur or suffer to exist an investment in, equity
contribution to, loan, credit or advance to, or payment obligation in
respect of the deferred
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purchase price of property from, any other Person, except for
obligations incurred pursuant to the Transaction Documents; or
(C) create any direct or indirect Subsidiary or otherwise
acquire direct or indirect ownership of any equity interests in any
other Person.
(o) RESTRICTED PAYMENTS.
(i) GENERAL RESTRICTION. Except in accordance with SUBPARAGRAPH
(ii), the Seller shall not (A) purchase or redeem any shares of its capital
stock, (B) declare or pay any Dividend or set aside any funds for any such
purpose, (C) prepay, purchase or redeem any subordinated indebtedness of
the Seller, (D) lend or advance any funds or (E) repay any loans or
advances to, for or from the Originator. Actions of the type described in
this CLAUSE (i) are herein collectively called "RESTRICTED PAYMENTS".
(ii) TYPES OF PERMITTED PAYMENTS. Subject to the limitations
set forth in clause (iii) below, the Seller may make Restricted Payments so
long as such Restricted Payments are made only to the Originator and only
in one or more of the following ways:
(A) Seller may make cash payments (including prepayments) on
the Company Note in accordance with its terms; and
(B) if no amounts are then outstanding under the Company Note,
the Seller may declare and pay Dividends.
(iii) SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS. The Seller may make Restricted
Payments only out of Collections paid or released to the Seller pursuant to
Section 1.4(b). Furthermore, the Seller shall not pay, make or declare:
(A) any Dividend if, after giving effect thereto, Seller's
Tangible Net Worth would be less than [*]; or
(B) any Restricted Payment [*]
(p) USE OF SELLER'S SHARE OF COLLECTIONS. Subject to CLAUSE (o)
above, the Seller shall apply its share of Collections to make payments in the
following order of priority: FIRST, the payment of its expenses (including,
without limitation, the obligations payable to Purchasers, the Affected Persons,
the Agent, the Insurer, the Purchaser Agents and the Agent under the Transaction
Documents), SECOND, the payment of accrued and unpaid interest on the Company
Note, THIRD, the payment of the outstanding principal amount of the Company
Note, and FOURTH, other legal and valid corporate purposes permitted by the
Agreement.
(q) AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN DOCUMENTS.
(i) The Seller shall not amend, supplement, amend and restate,
or otherwise modify the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Company Note, any
other document executed under the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Deposit
Account Agreements, the Backup Servicing Agreement, the Backup Servicing
Fee Letter or the
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Seller's articles of incorporation or by-laws, except (A) in accordance
with the terms of such document, instrument or agreement and (B) with the
prior written consent of the Control Party (or if the Control Party is the
Majority Purchasers, the Agent).
(ii) The Originator shall not enter into or otherwise become
bound by, any agreement, instrument, document or other arrangement that
restricts its right to amend, supplement, amend and restate or otherwise
modify, or to extend or renew, or to waive any right under, this Agreement
or any other Transaction Document.
(r) INCURRENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS. The Seller shall not (i) create,
incur or permit to exist, any Debt or liability or (ii) cause or permit to be
issued for its account any letters of credit or bankers' acceptances, except for
Debt incurred pursuant to the Company Note and liabilities incurred pursuant to
or in connection with the Transaction Documents or otherwise permitted therein.
(s) LOT CHECKS. The Seller shall, or shall cause the Originator to,
conduct Lot Checks of the Obligors according to the Originator's customary
practices or such more frequent intervals as may reasonably be requested by the
Control Party (or if the Control Party is the Majority Purchasers, the Agent).
(t) BYRIDER. [*]
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EXHIBIT V
TERMINATION EVENTS
Each of the following shall be a "Termination Event":
(a) Any Person which is the Servicer shall fail to (1) make when due
any payment or deposit to be made by it under the Agreement or any other
Transaction Document or (2) set aside or allocate all accrued and unpaid
Premium, Program Fee, Discount or Servicing Fee in accordance with SECTION
1.4(b) and in each case, such failure shall remain unremedied for two Business
Days after the earlier of (i) the Servicer's knowledge of such failure and (ii)
notice to the Servicer of such failure; or
(b) The Seller shall fail (i) to transfer to any successor Servicer
when required any rights, pursuant to the Agreement, which the Seller then has
with respect to the servicing of the Pool Receivables, or (ii) to make any
payment required under the Agreement or any other Transaction Document, and in
either case such failure shall remain unremedied for two Business Days after
notice or discovery thereof; or
(c) Any representation or warranty made or deemed made by the Seller
or the Servicer (or any of their respective officers) under or in connection
with the Agreement or any other Transaction Document or any information or
report delivered by the Seller or the Servicer pursuant to the Agreement or any
other Transaction Document shall prove to have been incorrect, incomplete (with
respect to such information or report delivered) or untrue in any material
respect when made or deemed made or delivered; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, if the
violation of this PARAGRAPH (c) by the Seller or the Servicer may be cured
without any potential or actual detriment to any Purchaser, the Agent, any
Purchaser Agent, the Insurer, the Backup Servicer or any Program Support
Provider, the Seller or the Servicer, as applicable, shall have 30 days from the
earlier of (i) such Person's knowledge of such failure and (ii) notice to such
Person of such failure to so cure any such violation before a Termination Event
shall occur so long as such Person is diligently attempting to effect such cure;
or
(d) The Seller or the Servicer shall fail to perform or observe any
other material term, covenant or agreement contained in the Agreement or any
other Transaction Document on its part to be performed or observed and any such
failure shall remain unremedied for 30 days after the earlier of (i) such
Person's knowledge of such failure and (ii) notice to such Person of such
failure (or, with respect to a failure to deliver the Servicer Report or the
Portfolio Certificate pursuant to the Agreement, such failure shall remain
unremedied for five days); or
(e) (i) A default shall occur in the payment when due (subject to any
applicable grace period), whether by acceleration or otherwise, of any Debt of
either the Seller, AFC or ADESA or (ii) a default shall occur in the performance
or observance of any obligation or condition with respect to such Debt if the
effect of such default is to accelerate the maturity of any such Debt, and, in
the case of either CLAUSE (i) or CLAUSE (ii), the Debt with respect to which
non-payment and/or non-performance shall have occurred exceeds, at any point in
time, with respect to the Seller or AFC, $1,000,000 in the aggregate for all
such occurrences or, with respect to ADESA, $10,000,000, in the aggregate for
all such occurrences; or
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(f) The Agreement or any purchase or any reinvestment pursuant to the
Agreement shall for any reason (other than pursuant to the terms hereof) (i)
cease to create, or the Aggregate Participation shall for any reason cease to
be, a valid and enforceable perfected undivided percentage ownership interest to
the extent of the Aggregate Participation in each Pool Receivable and the
Collections with respect thereto and the Seller's right, title and interest in,
to and under the Related Security and the proceeds thereof, free and clear of
any Adverse Claim, excepting only Permitted Liens or (ii) cease to create with
respect to the items described in SECTION 1.2(d), or the interest of the Agent
(for the benefit of the Secured Parties) with respect to such items shall cease
to be, a valid and enforceable first priority perfected security interest, free
and clear of any Adverse Claim, excepting only Permitted Liens; or
(g) The Originator, ADESA, ALLETE or Seller shall generally not pay
its debts as such debts become due, or shall admit in writing its inability to
pay its debts generally, or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of
creditors; or any proceeding shall be instituted by or against the Originator,
ADESA, ALLETE or Seller seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, or
seeking liquidation, winding up, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment,
protection, relief, or composition of it or its debts under any law relating to
bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization or relief of debtors, or seeking the
entry of an order for relief or the appointment of a receiver, trustee,
custodian or other similar official for it or for any substantial part of its
property and, in the case of any such proceeding instituted against it (but not
instituted by it), either such proceeding shall remain undismissed or unstayed
for a period of 45 days, or any of the actions sought in such proceeding
(including, without limitation, the entry of an order for relief against, or the
appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for, it
or for any substantial part of its property) shall occur; or the Originator,
ADESA, ALLETE or Seller shall take any corporate action to authorize any of the
actions set forth above in this PARAGRAPH (g); or
(h) As of the last day of any calendar month, the arithmetic average
of the Default Ratios for the most recent three calendar months shall exceed
[*]; or
(i) As of the last day of any calendar month, the arithmetic average
of the Delinquency Ratios for the most recent three calendar months shall exceed
[*]; or
(j) The Net Spread shall be [*]; or
(k) At any time the aggregate of all Participations exceeds 100% and
such condition shall continue unremedied for five days after any date any
Servicer Report or Portfolio Certificate is required to be delivered; or
(l) A Change in Control shall occur; or
(m) (i) Any "accumulated funding deficiency" (within the meaning of
Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 302 of ERISA), whether or
not waived, shall exist with respect to any Plan, (ii) a Reportable Event shall
occur with respect to, or proceedings shall commence to have a trustee
appointed, or a trustee shall be appointed, to administer or to terminate, any
Single Employer Plan, which Reportable Event or commencement of proceedings or
appointment of a trustee is, in the reasonable opinion of the Control Party,
likely to result in
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the termination of such Plan for purposes of Title IV of ERISA, (iii) the Seller
or any ERISA Affiliate shall, or in the reasonable opinion of the Control Party,
is likely to, incur any liability in connection with a withdrawal from, or the
Insolvency or Reorganization of, a Multiemployer Plan, (iv) the Internal Revenue
Service shall file notice of a lien pursuant to Section 6323 of the Internal
Revenue Code with regard to any assets of the Seller or any ERISA Affiliate and
such lien shall not have been released within ten Business Days, or the Pension
Benefit Guaranty Corporation shall, or shall indicate its intention to, file
notice of a lien pursuant to Section 4068 of ERISA or perfect a lien under
Section 302(f) of ERISA with regard to any of the assets of Seller or any ERISA
Affiliate, or (v) any other adverse event or condition shall occur or exist with
respect to a Plan; and in each case in CLAUSES (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
above, such event or condition, together with all other such events or
conditions, if any, could reasonably be expected to involve an aggregate amount
of liability to the Seller or an ERISA Affiliate in excess of $10,000,000; or
(n) The Tangible Net Worth of the Seller shall be less than [*]; or
(o) Any material adverse change shall occur in the reasonable business
judgment of the Control Party (or if the Control Party is the Majority
Purchasers, the Agent and the Majority Purchasers) in the collectibility of the
Receivables or the business, operations, property or financial condition of the
Originator or the Seller; or
(p) Any Purchase and Sale Termination Event (as defined in the
Purchase and Sale Agreement) shall occur (whether or not waived by the Seller);
or
(q) The Performance Guaranty shall cease to be in full force and
effect with respect to ADESA, ADESA shall fail to comply with or perform any
provision of the Performance Guaranty, or ADESA (or any Person by, through or on
behalf of ADESA) shall contest in any manner the validity, binding nature or
enforceability of the Performance Guaranty with respect to ADESA; or
(r) the sum of all of AFC's Debt (including intercompany loans between
AFC and ALLETE and between AFC and ADESA but excluding any guarantee of ADESA's
Debt under the ADESA Credit Facility), plus the Investment of the Aggregate
Participation, plus the outstanding balance of any other recourse or
non-recourse transactions exceeds [*]; or
(s) An Insurer Default has occurred and is continuing; or
(t) Funds have been advanced by the Insurer under the Policy; or
(u) The aggregate Outstanding Balances of Eligible Receivables then in
the Receivables Pool shall be less than $100,000,000; or
(v) The amount on deposit in the Cash Reserve Account shall at any
time fail to equal or exceed the Cash Reserve for a period of [*]; or
(w) (i) any of the Originator, the Seller or the Servicer shall have
asserted that any of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party is not
valid and binding on the parties thereto; or (ii) any court, governmental
authority or agency having jurisdiction over any of the
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parties to any of the Transaction Documents or any property thereof shall find
or rule that any material provisions of any of the Transaction Documents is not
valid and binding on the parties thereto and all appeals therefrom have been
decided or the time to appeal has run; or
(x) (i) no Backup Servicer reasonably acceptable to the Agent and the
Insurer shall have been appointed pursuant to a Backup Servicing Agreement prior
to the date on which ALLETE ceases to own, directly or indirectly, at least 80%
of the outstanding voting stock of ADESA and/or AFC, or (ii) at any time after
the initial appointment of a Backup Servicer, such Backup Servicer shall resign
or be terminated and no successor Backup Servicer reasonably acceptable to the
Agent and the Insurer shall have been appointed pursuant to a replacement Backup
Servicing Agreement within 90 days of such resignation or termination; unless,
in either case (i) or (ii), on or prior to the first day on which a Backup
Servicer is required to be appointed pursuant to this PARAGRAPH (x), ADESA's
senior unsecured debt shall be rated at least "BBB-" by S&P and "Baa3" by
Xxxxx'x; PROVIDED, that a Termination Event shall be deemed to occur if no
Backup Servicer reasonably acceptable to the Agent and the Insurer shall have
been appointed within 90 days following any subsequent withdrawal, suspension or
downgrade of such senior unsecured debt ratings of ADESA below "BBB-" by S&P or
below "Baa3" by Xxxxx'x or, if the applicable rating is "BBB-" by S&P or "Baa3"
by Xxxxx'x, the placement of such ratings on credit watch or similar notation);
or
(y) The occurrence of an ADESA Financial Covenant Termination Event.
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EXHIBIT VI
PORTFOLIO CERTIFICATE
AFC FUNDING CORPORATION
PORTFOLIO CERTIFICATE
AS OF: ___________
To: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Corp., as Agent and XL Capital Assurance Inc., as
Servicer
Reference is made to the Second Amended and Restated
Receivables
Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 15, 2004 (herein, as amended or otherwise
modified from time to time, called the "
RECEIVABLES PURCHASE Agreement"), among
AFC Funding Corporation (the "SELLER"), Automotive Finance Corporation (the
"SERVICER"), Fairway Finance Company, LLC, as a Purchaser and such other
entities from time to time as may become purchasers thereunder, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Corp.,, as Agent and Purchaser Agent for Fairway Finance Company, LLC and XL
Capital Assurance Inc., as Insurer. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise
defined herein are used as defined in the Receivable Purchase Agreement.
The Seller hereby certified and warrants to you that the following is a
true and correct computation as of ______________, 200__.
1. NET RECEIVABLES POOL BALANCE
A. Total of all Receivables in
The Receivables Pool $_____________
B. Specified Ineligible Receivables $_____________
C. Sum of Outstanding Balances
of all Receivables in the
Receivables Pool that are excluded
from the Net Receivables Pool Balance $_____________
D. Amount by which the Outstanding
Balances of all Eligible Receivables of each Obligor Exceeds
the product of the Normal Concentration Percentage for such
Obligor (or, in the case of a Special Obligor, the Special
Concentration
Percentage) multiplied by the Outstanding
Balance of all Eligible Receivables $_____________
E. Net Receivables Pool Balance
(1A-1B-1C-1D) $_____________
2. LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT BALANCE EXCESS /(DEFICIT)
Amount of Collections on deposit in the Liquidation Account (other than
amounts Transferred thereto from the Deposit Accounts to pay Insurance
Premiums, Discount, Utilization Fee, Facility Fee, Unused Fee, Note
Placement Fees, Backup Servicing Fees, Unaffiliated Servicer Fees and
Transition Expenses pursuant to Section 1.4(b) (i) and
1.4(b) (ii) of the Receivables Purchase Agreement
and Indemnified Amounts to the Indemnified Parties) $______________
3. PARTICIPATION OUTSTANDING
The sum of the Aggregate Investment of the Participation and the Loss
Reserve MINUS the amount of cash in the Deposit Account at First
Tennessee Bank National Association at the End of business on either
(i) with respect to Any Servicer Report, the last Business Day of the
prior calendar month, or (ii) with respect to any Portfolio
Certificate, Friday of the prior calendar week and that was wired to
the respective Revolving Purchaser on the immediately following
Business Day to paydown that Revolving Purchaser's
Investment. $_______________
A. Aggregate Investment $____________
B. Loss Reserve [*] $____________
C, Cash Sent from First TN $____________
TEST: (1E PLUS 2 MUST BE GREATER THAN
OR EQUAL TO 3) YES/NO
4. CASH RESERVE ([*] unless a Level One Trigger, then [*])
A. Actual Balance $_______________
B. Minimum Required Balance $_______________
TEST: (4A MUST BE GREATER THAN 4B) YES/NO
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Seller has caused this Certificate to be executed and
delivered by its duly authorized officer this ____ day of ______________, 200__.
AFC FUNDING CORPORATION
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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EXHIBIT VII
PERFECTION REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
In addition to the representations, warranties and covenants contained in
the Agreement, to induce Purchasers and Agent to enter into the Agreement and,
in the case of Purchasers, to purchase the Participation hereunder, the Seller
hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Agent and the Purchasers as to
itself as follows on the Closing Date and on the date of each purchase and
reinvestment in the Participation thereafter:
GENERAL
1. The Agreement creates a valid and continuing security interest
(as defined in the Indiana UCC) in the Receivables in favor of the Agent, for
the benefit of the Secured Parties, which security interest is prior to all
other Adverse Claims, and is enforceable as such as against creditors of and
purchasers from the Seller.
2. The Receivables constitute "accounts," "payment intangibles,"
"general intangibles," "instruments" or "tangible chattel paper," within the
meaning of the Indiana UCC.
3. The Cash Reserve Account, the Deposit Account and the Liquidation
Account and all subaccounts of such accounts, constitute either a "deposit
account" or a "securities account" within the meaning of the Indiana UCC.
4. Originator has perfected its security interest against the
Obligors in the property securing the Receivables (to the extent that a security
interest in such property can be perfected by the filing of a financing
statement).
CREATION
5. The Seller owns and has good and marketable title to the
Receivables free and clear of any Adverse Claim, claim or encumbrance of any
Person, excepting only Permitted Liens.
6. Originator has received all consents and approvals to the sale of
the Receivables hereunder to the Seller required by the terms of the Receivables
that constitute instruments or payment intangibles.
PERFECTION
7. Each of the Originator and the Seller has caused or will have
caused, within ten days after the effective date of the Agreement, the filing of
all appropriate financing statements in the proper filing office in the
appropriate jurisdictions under applicable law in order to perfect the sale of
the Receivables from Originator to the Seller pursuant to the Purchase and Sale
Agreement and the security interest therein granted by the Seller to the Agent,
for the benefit of the Secured Parties, hereunder; and Originator has in its
possession the original copies of such instruments or tangible chattel paper
that constitute or evidence the Receivables, and all financing statements
referred to in this paragraph contain a statement to the effect that: A
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purchase of or security interest in any collateral described in this financing
statement will violate the rights of the Agent, for the benefit of the Secured
Parties.
8. With respect to Receivables that constitute an instrument or
tangible chattel paper:
Such instruments or tangible chattel paper is in the possession of the
Servicer and the Agent has received a written acknowledgment from the
Servicer that the Servicer is holding such instruments or tangible
chattel paper solely on behalf and for the benefit of the Agent, on
behalf of the Secured Parties, and each of the Originator and the
Seller has caused or will have caused, within ten days after the
effective date of the Agreement, the filing of all appropriate
financing statements in the proper filing office in the appropriate
jurisdictions under applicable law, and all financing statements
referred to in this paragraph contain a statement to the effect that:
A purchase of or security interest in any collateral described in this
financing statement will violate the rights of the Agent, for the
benefit of the Secured Parties.
9. With respect to the Cash Reserve Account, the Deposit Account and
the Liquidation Account and all subaccounts of such accounts that constitute
deposit accounts, either:
(i) The Seller has delivered to the Agent, for the benefit of the
Secured Parties, a fully executed agreement pursuant to which the bank
maintaining the deposit accounts has agreed to comply with all
instructions originated by the Agent, for the benefit of the Secured
Parties, directing disposition of the funds in such accounts without
further consent by the Seller; or
(ii) The Seller has taken all steps necessary to cause the Agent, on
behalf of the Secured Parties, to become the account holder of such
accounts.
10. With respect to the Cash Reserve Account, the Deposit Account and
the Liquidation Account or subaccounts of such accounts that constitute
"securities accounts" or "securities entitlements" within the meaning of the
Indiana UCC:
(i) The Seller has delivered to the Agent, for the benefit of the
Secured Parties, a fully executed agreement pursuant to which the
securities intermediary has agreed to comply with all instructions
originated by the Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties,
relating to such account without further consent by the Seller; or
(ii) The Seller has taken all steps necessary to cause the securities
intermediary to identify in its records the Agent, for the benefit of
the Secured Parties, as the person having a security entitlement
against the securities intermediary in each of such accounts.
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PRIORITY
11. Other than the transfer of the Receivables to the Seller under
the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the security interest granted to the Agent,
for the benefit of the Secured Parties, pursuant to this Agreement, neither the
Seller nor the Originator has pledged, assigned, sold, granted a security
interest in, or otherwise conveyed any of the Receivables or the Cash Reserve
Account, the Deposit Account, the Liquidation Account or any subaccount of such
accounts. Neither the Seller nor the Originator has authorized the filing of, or
is aware of any financing statements against the Seller or the Originator that
include a description of collateral covering the Receivables or the Cash Reserve
Account, the Deposit Account, the Liquidation Account or any subaccount of such
accounts other than any financing statement relating to the security interest
granted to the Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, hereunder or that
has been terminated.
12. Neither the Seller nor the Originator is aware of any judgment,
ERISA or tax lien filings against either the Seller or the Originator.
13. None of the instruments or tangible chattel paper that constitute
or evidence the Receivables has any marks or notations indicating that they have
been pledged, assigned or otherwise conveyed to any Person other than the Seller
or the Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties.
14. Neither the Cash Reserve Account, the Deposit Account, the
Liquidation Account nor any subaccount of such accounts are in the name of any
person other than the Seller or the Agent, on behalf of the Secured Parties. The
Seller has not consented to the securities intermediary of any such account to
comply with entitlement orders of any person other than the Agent, on behalf of
the Secured Parties.
15. SURVIVAL OF PERFECTION REPRESENTATIONS. Notwithstanding any other
provision of the Agreement or any other Transaction Document, the Perfection
Representations contained in this Exhibit VII shall be continuing, and remain in
full force and effect (notwithstanding any termination of the commitments or any
replacement of the Servicer or termination of Servicer's rights to act as such)
until such time as Investments and all other obligations under the Agreement
have been finally and fully paid and performed.
16. NO WAIVER. The parties to the Agreement: (i) shall not, without
obtaining a confirmation of the then-current rating of the Notes, waive any of
the Perfection Representations; (ii) shall provide the Ratings Agencies with
prompt written notice of any breach of the Perfection Representations, and shall
not, without obtaining a confirmation of the then-current rating of the Notes
(as determined after any adjustment or withdrawal of the ratings following
notice of such breach) waive a breach of any of the Perfection Representations.
17. SERVICER TO MAINTAIN PERFECTION AND PRIORITY. The Servicer
covenants that, in order to evidence the interests of the Agent, on behalf of
the Secured Parties, under this Agreement, Servicer shall take such action, or
execute and deliver such instruments (other than effecting a Filing (as defined
below), unless such Filing is effected in accordance with this paragraph) as may
be necessary or advisable including, without limitation, such actions as are
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requested by the Agent, on behalf of the Secured Parties, to maintain and
perfect, as a first priority interest (subject only to Permitted Liens), the
Agent's, on behalf of the Secured Parties', security interest in the Receivables
and Collections with respect thereto and the Seller's right, title and interest
in, to and under the Related Security and the proceeds thereof. Servicer shall,
from time to time and within the time limits established by law, prepare and
present to the Agent, on behalf of the Secured Parties, for the Agent, on behalf
of the Secured Parties, to authorize (based in reliance on the opinion of
counsel hereinafter provided for) the Servicer to file, all financing
statements, amendments, continuations, initial financing statements in lieu of a
continuation statement, terminations, partial terminations, releases or partial
releases, or any other filings necessary or advisable to continue, maintain and
perfect the Agent's, on behalf of the Secured Parties', security interest in the
Receivables and Collections with respect thereto and the Seller's right, title
and interest in, to and under the Related Security and the proceeds thereof as a
first-priority interest (subject only to Permitted Liens) (each a "Filing").
Servicer shall present each such Filing to the Agent, on behalf of the Secured
Parties, together with (x) an opinion of counsel as to perfection and such other
matters as the Control Party (or if the Control Party is the Majority
Purchasers, the Agent) may reasonably request with respect to such Filing, and
(y) a form of authorization for the Agent's, on behalf of the Secured Parties'
signature. Upon receipt of such opinion of counsel and form of authorization,
the Agent, on behalf of the Secured Parties, shall promptly authorize in writing
Servicer to, and Servicer shall, effect such Filing under the Uniform Commercial
Code without the signature of Originator, the Seller, or the Agent, on behalf of
the Secured Parties where allowed by applicable law. Notwithstanding anything
else in the Agreement to the contrary, the Servicer shall not have any authority
to effect a Filing without obtaining written authorization from the Agent, on
behalf of the Secured Parties, in accordance with this paragraph (17).
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SCHEDULE I
CREDIT AND COLLECTION POLICY
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[GRAPHIC]
AFC CREDIT POLICY
AFC AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION(TM)
[AN ALLETE COMPANY LOGO]
INTRODUCTION
RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
GOLD ACCOUNTS: LINE REQUESTS UP [ * ] (NEW APPLICATIONS AND LINE INCREASES)
PLATINUM ACCOUNT: LINE REQUESTS [ * ] (NEW APPLICATIONS AND LINE INCREASES)
CREDIT APPROVAL POLICY
AUCTION/NON-AUCTION PURCHASES
DEALER QUICK APPS POLICY
CREDIT FILES & MAINTENANCE
ANNUAL REVIEW POLICY
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
LOAN SUPERVISION
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Board of Directors has adopted these policies for the purpose of
establishing its general credit philosophy, guidelines and limitations.
These credit policies are intended to provide a framework for management to
direct credit activities for the company. While they are intended to be a
general guide, it is recognized that specific situations may arise that would
require exceptions to the policies stated herein. Exceptions will be allowed
subject to the approval by a majority of the Credit Committee in accordance with
sound business practice.
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2.0 RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
2.1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors has ultimate authority for these credit
policies. In addition to approving this policy, the Board is
responsible for reviewing credit standards, procedures and for
monitoring the loan portfolio and its performance. The Board requires
sound credit standards, internal and accounting controls, and periodic
audits of loan approvals and transactions.
2.2 CREDIT COMMITTEE
The Credit Committee shall consist of the Chief Executive Officer and
at least two other members. The Credit Committee shall have at least
quarterly meetings, and at such additional times as deemed necessary by
the Chief Executive Officer. The current Credit Committee members are:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxx President , AFC
Xxxx Xxxxxxx Chief Operating Officer, AFC
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Chief Financial Officer, AFC
Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Director of Financial Services, AFC
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Vice President of Operations, AFC
Xxxx Xxxxxx Vice President of Operations, AFC
Xxxx Xxxxx Vice President of Legal, Collections, & Special
Operations, AFC
Specific functions and duties of the Credit Committee:
- Approve loans in excess of [ * ]
- Monitor compliance with this policy and related procedures
- Set and monitor loan portfolio performance objectives
- Perform monthly review of loans on the "watch" list, loans
delinquent more [ * ], and all problem loans. Make recommendations
for handling such loans.
- Approve loan charge-offs, as necessary
- Recommend changes to this policy as necessary
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2.3 CREDIT DEPARTMENT
AFC shall have the following objectives in its Credit Department:
- To lend funds at rates of return adequate to meet budgeted profit
objectives
- To consider all risks involved with a loan and to evaluate and
analyse risk factors during the period that the loan is available
- To maintain a moderately aggressive lending posture that achieves
reasonable growth objectives
- To avoid undue concentrations of exposure to any one credit loan
The primary functions of the Credit Department shall be to:
- Process loan applications and prepare recommendations for approval
by the Credit Department and Credit Committee
- Obtain all required loan documentation
- Manage force-placed insurance
- Establish and update the credit file for each loan
- In addition to these primary duties, other functions may be assigned
to the department by the Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for the general
administration and supervision of the loan portfolio. He shall monitor
compliance with this policy and shall see that reports of loans
approved and other lending activities are made to the Credit Committee.
The Chief Executive Officer or his designee has authority to approve
loans up to and including [ * ].
The Chief Financial Officer shall have primary responsibility for
compliance with the policies stated herein and shall see that proper
and complete reports are made to the Credit Committee.
The Director of Financial Services shall be responsible for the
day-to-day operation of the Credit Department. The Director of
Financial Services shall see that loan forms and procedures are updated
from time to time, that all Credit personnel are properly trained and
that all lending operations are carried out in a prudent and proper
manner. The Director of Financial Services will ensure proper review of
procedures and controls over the credit approval process. The Director
of Financial Services will establish and maintain approved credit
limits. The Credit Analyst has authority to approve new loans and
existing loan increases up to and including [ * ] in accordance with
the AFC Credit Scorecard. THE CREDIT ANALYST WILL USE REASONABLE
BUSINESS JUDGMENT IN ADDITION TO THE SCORECARD WHEN APPROVING OR
DECLINING LOAN APPLICATIONS. Loan approvals, which exceed the scorecard
limit, require approval by the Credit Manager.
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2.4 CREDIT STANDARDS
Credit shall be extended to qualified dealers according to the
following criteria:
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
Other considerations:
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
- Financial condition of the borrower and availability of additional
collateral
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3.0 GOLD ACCOUNTS: LINE REQUESTS UP TO [ * ]
(NEW APPLICATIONS AND LINE INCREASES)
3.1 NEW APPLICATIONS
Application Process:
The credit process is initiated when the branch receives a completed
and signed application from a dealer. The branch must enter the
application and reference information into the COSMOS computer system
and send to the Corporate Credit Department. A Credit Analyst within
the Credit Department will complete a credit package which includes a
credit bureau, UCC/lien search, KO Book check, credit summary and
credit scorecard. [ * ]
3.2 EXISTING CREDIT LINES
Credit Line Increase Requests:
Requirements:
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
The branch should submit the above documents, via the computer system,
to the Credit Department.
3.3 Contract Documents Required:
Required Documents:
1.SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
[ * ]
[ * ]
[ * ]
2. CORPORATIONS
[ * ]
[ * ]
[ * ]
3. LLCs
[ * ]
[ * ]
[ * ]
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4.0 PLATINUM ACCOUNT: LINE REQUESTS [ * ]
(NEW APPLICATIONS AND LINE INCREASES)
When a request for a big hitter package is received at the corporate Credit
Department the following steps will be taken:
The package will be reviewed [ * ] for completeness.
4.1 PLATINUM PACKAGE REVIEW
4.1.1 Complete Packages
- If the package is complete, the Branch Manager will
be e-mailed that the package has been received
complete and will include an anticipated date for
routing to the Vice President for input. The Branch
Manager will receive a follow-up e-mail confirming
when the package is actually routed.
- When the package is returned by the Vice President to
the Credit Manager, the Branch Manager will be
e-mailed to inform them that the package will be
routed to the Director of Financial Services and
Credit Committee.
- The Credit Manager will send a final e-mail with the
decision from Credit Committee when received.
4.1.2 Incomplete Packages
- If the package is incomplete, a missing document list
will be attached to the front of the package.
- The package will be sent to the respective Vice
President or Regional Manager (VP preference).
- An e-mail will be sent to the Branch Manager advising
that the request is rejected for incompleteness and
for them to contact their VP or Regional Manager for
details (whomever the package was sent to).
- The package can only be resubmitted when complete.
4.2 CONTENTS OF A COMPLETE PLATINUM PACKAGE
4.2.1 [ * ]
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4.2.2 [ * ]
4.2.3 [ * ]
4.2.4 [ * ].
4.2.5 [ * ]
4.2.6 [ * ]
4.2.7 A NEW APPLICATION requires a completed, signed AFC
application, a completed signed checklist, [ * ].
A REVIEW requires an AFC Review Worksheet, a
completed Dealer Modification Form signed by dealer,
[ * ].
4.2.8 [ * ]
4.2.9 A copy of completed Registered Search and a copy of
any PMSI letters that were mailed (Canadian).
4.2.10 It is necessary to obtain other floorplan sources,
current balances and all information related to all
auction references listed. (There is space for this
information on [ * ] Canadian Checklist.
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4.2.11 LLC- Because of the way that Limited Liability
Companies are structured, it is necessary to obtain
and send Articles of Incorporation to the Credit
Department. We need to identify all Members and
Managers. [ * ].
There are two types of LLC's:
- Member-[ * ]
- Members and Managers-[ * ].
4.2.12 The same rule will apply to Corporations, please
obtain a copy of dealership's Articles of
Incorporation.
4.2.13 Security or collateral- it may be necessary to obtain
security or collateral in the form of a mortgage for
[ * ]. This possibility should be discussed with your
dealer. If security is needed, the dealer needs to be
advised that the average cost of document preparation
is [ * ]. These costs include a property appraisal,
a title search and the cost for having a deed of
trust or a mortgage prepared. If the property
being used as collateral is a commercial
property, please be aware that these costs will be
considerably higher due to a higher cost for the
appraisal and the addition of at least a [ * ]. If
the increase is subject to security or collateral,
the Credit Manager will provide you with the name and
phone number for an AFC attorney in your area. When
contacting the attorney, he or she, will know what is
needed and will take care of all the necessary
documents. Security or collateral could also be in
the form of a certificate of deposit or stocks and
bonds. Any other type of security or collateral
should be discussed with your Regional Manager.
4.2.14 Completed [ * ] checklist signed by Branch Manager
verifying that package is complete.
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5.0 CREDIT APPROVAL POLICY
5.1 CREDIT LINES UP TO [ * ]
The Credit Analyst has the authority to credit decision the following:
- New applications
- Requests for increases
- Annual reviews
- Standard term changes (days, curtailment, fees, interest).
Non-standard term change requests must be approved by the Director
of Financial Services.
If a dealer is not contracted within [ * ] of approval, the dealer must
reapply
5.2 CREDIT APPROVAL POLICY - LINES OVER [ * ]
Credit lines [ * ] are handled in the following manner:
5.2.1 The Sr. Credit Analyst will prepare the over [ * ]
and route to the Credit Manager.
5.2.2 The Credit Manager will review, make recommendation
and route the package to the area VP for their
recommendation.
5.2.3 The area VP will review, make recommendation and
route the package to the Credit Manager. The VP also
has the ability at this time to either "squash" the
deal or return it to the Credit Manager to follow up
on questions or concerns before routing the file.
5.2.4 The Director of Financial Services will review the
file, make a recommendation and then forward it to
the necessary people:
- One Independent VP's (other than the VP of the
area the dealer is located in)
- CFO or COO up to [ * ]
- President, CFO, COO [ * ] (Two of the three)
- CEO
- It is not necessary for the CEO to sign on
loans under [ * ]; however, the CEO may sign
in place of either the CFO or COO if one of
them is unavailable.
-
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5.2.5 The file will be returned to the Director of
Financial Services for review of all recommendations.
It is the Director of Financial Services'
responsibility to interpret all recommendations and
ensure that all signing members agree on a final
decision.
5.2.6 The final decision will be forwarded to the Branch
Manager.
5.2.7 Term change requests require the approval of the
following:
- Director of Financial Services
CFO or COO- Two independent VP's can substitute
for the Director of Financial Services and the
CEO can substitute for either the CFO or COO.
If a dealer is not contracted within [ * ] of approval, the dealer
must reapply
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6.0 AUCTION PURCHASES
Policy Statement
This is a purchase in which the vehicle is purchased through the
auction lane of an AFC-approved auction. The dealer must present the
auction ticket as the loan's source documentation. Branch employees
must verify the integrity of the transaction by inspecting the related
documentation. The table below explains the parameters for advances
made for an AFC Approved Auction Purchases.
APPROVED AUCTION PURCHASE
MAXIMUM AFC ADVANCE MAXIMUM AFC ADVANCE PAYING
[ * ] PAYING AUCTION DEALER ADDITIONAL AFC FEE
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Up to [ * ] Up to [ * ] Up to [ * ] None
[ * ] day Up to [ * ] Up to [ * ] [ * ]
- Required documentation: Negotiable title and auction ticket. If inspection is
required, attach the Advance Checklist Form.
FLOORPLANNING DATES WHEN PAYING AUCTION FLOORPLANNING DATES WHEN PAYING DEALER
[ * ] [ * ] must be entered manually into COSMOS unless this was from an
AFC-sponsored float program.
Vehicles over [ * ]
The total floorplan fee for this privilege is [ * ]. These transactions
require [ * ] approval.
NON-AUCTION PURCHASES
Policy Statement
This is a purchase in which the vehicle is not purchased through the
auction lane of an AFC approved auction, or an approved auction
purchase [ * ]. The dealer must provide appropriate source
documentation showing how they acquired the vehicle and the cost they
incurred in doing so.
Non-Auction Purchases
There are many ways a dealer can acquire inventory. The three that
occur most often are: 1. 2. 3. Dealer takes vehicle on trade from a
retail customer. Dealer trades inventory with another dealer (new or
used). Dealer directly purchases from another dealer (new or used),
fleet organization or other automotive entity.
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MAXIMUM AFC ADVANCE MAXIMUM AFC ADVANCE ADDITIONAL HELD AGAINST
IF INSPECTED PRIOR IF NOT INSPECTED ADMINISTRATIVE FEE DEALER'S NON-AUCTION
[ * ] TO FLOORING. PRIOR TO FLOORING. CHARGED TO DEALER. PERCENTAGE?
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Up to [ * ] Up to [ * ] Up to [ * ]
(whichever is less) (whichever is less) [ * ] Yes
[ * ] Up to [ * ] Up [ * ]
(whichever is less) (whichever is less) [ * ] Yes
[ * ] and greater Up to [ * ] Not Allowed
(whichever is less) [ * ] Yes
- Required documentation: Negotiable title, Blackbook valuation, Advance
Checklist Form and an original and/or copy of BOS or auction ticket.
ANY EXCEPTION TO THE ABOVE OUTLINE CAN BE MADE BY WRITTEN REQUEST FROM THE
BRANCH MANAGER TO THE REGIONAL MANAGER.
Non-Auction Purchase Privileges
- [ * ]%= ANY ACCOUNT IF RECOMMENDED BY THE BRANCH MANAGER
- [ * ]%= [ * ] NO NSF'S OR FAILED LOT AUDITS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
- [ * ]%=[ * ] NO NSF'S OR FAILED LOT AUDITS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
- [ * ]%= [ * ] NO NSF'S OR FAILED LOT AUDITS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
Any exception to the above outline can be made by written request from
the Branch Manager to the Regional Manager prior to submission to the
Administrative Department for approval by the Director of Financial
Services.
Reminders for Approved Auction and Non-Auction Purchases
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- BRANCHES DO NOT HAVE TO ADVANCE THE FULL PERCENTAGE IN THE MAXIMUM AFC
ADVANCE COLUMN AND IT IS RECOMMENDED TO INSPECT.
- BRANCHES MUST AGGRESSIVELY FOLLOW-UP FOR ALL OUTSTANDING TITLES FROM
"INDIRECT" ADVANCES. OUTSTANDING TITLES SHOULD NEVER AGE OVER
48 HOURS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH AFC FUNDS WERE MAILED.
- BRANCHES MUST CONDUCT COMPLETE INSPECTIONS OF THE COLLATERAL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADVANCE CHECKLIST FORM.
- BRANCHES MUST HAVE ORIGINAL TITLE PRIOR TO ALL DIRECT FUNDING.
Vehicles [ * ]
[ * ]. These transactions require [ * ] approval.
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7.0 DEALER QUICK APPS POLICY
PURPOSE
Quick Apps were designed to allow the branches to take greater advantage of
sales opportunities. A Quick App will allow a dealer to begin flooring on the
day of sale and gather full, supporting documentation after the sale. All Quick
App dealers must sign a contract and UCC in order to floor the same day.
Quick Apps are to be used for special situations which must be pre-approved by
the area VP and the Director of Financial Services [ * ] prior to the event.
The branch will [ * ] floor vehicles, after which the account will be placed on
a no flooring restriction. The account will remain restricted until a complete
application package has been received and reviewed at Corporate.
NOTE: The credit limit established on quick applications will be determined with
limited information. The account can be re-evaluated for a higher credit limit
if more information is provided in the completed application package.
In no case will a Quick App line exceed [ * ].
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8.0 CREDIT FILES AND MAINTENANCE
As a matter of policy, all credit files shall be maintained on all loans at the
corporate office. Each credit file shall contain:
- Borrower application for credit
- Credit reports on each borrower
- Credit applications review worksheet prepared by the Credit Department
- Credit review write-up for loans in excess of [ * ]
- Copies of [ * ] for loans [ * ]
- UCC or applicable search
- Evidence of loan approval
- Evidence of PMSI filings with other creditors, as necessary
- Properly executed documents:
- Promissory Note and Security Agreement
- Term Sheet
- Power of Attorney
- Unconditional Guaranty
- Other documents necessary to secure AFC's interest in the loan
- Any other information deemed necessary by the Credit Department
Dealer lot check documentation shall be maintained by lot check provider and can
be retrieved via the web.
8.1 MANUFACTURER AGREEMENTS
Following is the policy regarding Manufacturer Agreements, and the
procedures which must be completed prior to executing such agreements.
It is the intention of AFC to fully review each manufacturer for
financial stability, quality of product and commitment to integrity at
a level equal to which AFC is held. In order to accomplish this, the
following documents are necessary.
Financial Statements:
- Income statement and balance sheet within the last 90 days.
- Income and balance sheet for prior year-end.
Tax Returns:
- Last two years corporate tax returns.
Miscellaneous:
- Credit references (minimum of two).
- Most recent annual report or current business plan
The documents above must be submitted to the Platinum Accounts Credit
Manager. The Platinum Accounts Credit Manager will prepare a credit
package for Credit Committee review. The package will include a
financial analysis, Lexis/Nexis search or equivalent, reference check,
business summary and credit recommendation by the Platinum Accounts
Credit Manager. Every package requires the approval of at least the
Director of Financial Services, CFO and COO. In
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9.0 ANNUAL REVIEW POLICY
To ensure that the dealer's credit and account performance has been maintained
to AFC standards, All AFC dealer files are reviewed annually by the corporate
office. The branch must update all documentation required for initial approval
and submit with recommendation for renewal. For lines over [ * ], current
financial data must be obtained in addition to other requirements outlined
above. Current financial data should be no more than three months old
(exceptions must be accompanied by Regional Manager or VP approval).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Gold Account Credit lines [ * ]: Platinum Account Credit lines [ * ]:
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- [ * ] - [ * ]
- [ * ] - [ * ]
- [ * ] - [ * ]
- [ * ] - [ * ]
- [ * ] - [ * ]
- [ * ] - [ * ]
- [ * ] - [ * ]
- -
The annual review will be waived on credit limits under [ * ] if the dealer has
received [ * ].
NOTE: if required documents are not received by the end of the month in which
they are due, a no flooring restriction will be placed on the account.
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10.0 SPECIAL PROGRAMS
The Operations Department has created several special programs to help
facilitate our borrowers and branches. These programs allow the branches to
better serve their dealers while still upholding the desired credit standards of
AFC.
The following attachments explain each special program in depth:
- Temporary Increase and Overlines
- Float Sales
- Rental
10.1 DEALER TEMPORARY INCREASE AND OVERLINE POLICIES
The purpose of these policies is to prevent losses due to over-extended,
unmonitored dealers, as well as identify those dealers who may need an increased
credit line. It is designed to document and monitor those dealers who exceed
their credit limits.
10.1.1 Temporary Increase Policy
Dealers are permitted to go over their credit line by an approved
amount for a given period of time. The dealer's account may fluctuate
up and down within that time frame as long as the account balance
remains under the temporary approved credit line. The credit line must
be under the standard credit limit by the end of the temporary increase
period or the account will be locked.
Approval Levels for Temporary Increase:
- Branch Manager up to [ * ]
- Regional Manager up to [ * ]
- Vice President up to [ * ]
- COO/Director of Financial Services up to[ * ]
- COO & Director of Financial Services over [ * ]
MAXIMUM TERM FOR A TEMPORARY INCREASE IS [ * ].
10.1.2 Overline Policy
This should be used when a dealer needs to exceed their credit line
for a special, one-day event or situation (such as a special sale). The
account may not fluctuate up and down; once the dealer is approved for
the overage, no more vehicles may be floored until the line is paid
back to the normal credit limit.
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Approval levels for Overline
- Branch Manager Up to [ * ]
- Regional Manager Up to [ * ]
- Vice President Up to [ * ]
- COO or Director of Financial Services Up to [ * ]
- COO & Director of Financial Services Over [ * ]
**Approvals at the Branch Manager level do not need to be e-mailed
to the Overline Administrator.
10.2 RATE & TERM ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
The need for rate and term adjustments comes up from time to time. In
order to process these requests quickly, please forward the following
to the Credit Department:
1. Obtain a completed and signed Line Modification Request from the
dealer.
2. Complete a ROGI form **
3. Obtain the Regional Manager and VP's written approval for the
request
4. Complete request in Cosmos computer system.
5. Submit all of the above for approval to the Credit Department at
corporate.
Credit lines under [ * ] will be handled by the Credit Manager; [ * ]
lines must be approved by the Director of Financial Services and the
COO or CFO, with CEO as alternate.
10.3 FLOAT SALES - AUCTION GUARANTEED
(100% GUARANTEED OR PARTIALLY GUARANTEED)
PURPOSE
Float sales are special sales held by an auction to increase sales by
allowing dealers to purchase vehicles and not pay for them until sold
or within a specified term, whichever comes first. AFC participates in
order to support the auction.
AUCTION APPROVAL
Prior to a float sale the host auction must be approved by the Credit
Committee. Initial float sale requests should be submitted 2 weeks
prior to the sale and should have the following documents submitted
with the request.
- [ * ].
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
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- The credit package will be reviewed by the Credit Committee, and
notification of credit decision will be sent to the VP, Regional
Manager, and Branch Manager. Once the host auction is approved by
the Credit Committee the auction will be allowed to have float sales
for 1 year. In order to continue having float sales, the auction
must be reviewed annually.
NOTE: The limit established by the Credit Committee is the maximum
amount that the auction can extend to the dealers purchasing at the
float sale. This dollar amount will be treated as a "credit line" -
that is, AFC will only floor cars up to the set dollar amount. The
auction can apply for temporary increases if necessary.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- The term will be stated on the float sale request form (i.e. 30 or
60 days).
- [ * ] in accordance with their standard floorplan contract.
- [ * ]
10.4 FLOAT SALES - [ * ]AFC LIABILITY
PURPOSE
Float sales are special sales held by an auction to increase sales by allowing
dealers to purchase vehicles and not pay for them until sold or within a
specified term, whichever comes first. AFC participates in order to support the
auction.
All non AFC dealers who participate must have a credit limit assigned by the
corporate credit department and execute a float sale agreement prior to floor
planning.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- The term will be stated on the float sale request form (i.e. 30 or 60 days).
- [ * ] in accordance with their standard floorplan contract.
- [ * ].
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10.5 RENTAL
RENTAL FLOORPLANS
Rental floorplans operate in much the same way as do retail floorplans
with a few marked exceptions. In general, rental floorplans are geared
toward the segment of the automotive market in the car rental business.
Their fee, interest and term structure is designed to reflect the
nature of the rental industry. Application procedures for accounts [ *
] mirror those of the retail floorplan.
STANDARD RENTAL TERMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- Lines of credit from $ 5,000 to millions.
- Terms [ * ] on floorplanned inventory
- Monthly fee of [ * ]
- Interest rate of [ * ]
- Buy downs or curtailments [ * ]
Although rental accounts differ in term and rate, they are maintained
to the same standard as a retail account. Dealers must be reviewed on
an annual basis, credit line reviews for increases are completed as
well as periodic lot audits.
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11.0 LOAN SUPERVISION
Each Regional and Branch Manager has the duty to review the performance of the
loans he or she services and to actively follow up if substantial deviations or
problems are detected. It is the Regional and Branch Mangers' responsibility to
notify the appropriate individuals and to develop a plan to correct the problem.
The attachments listed are the policies that the AFC Credit Department is
responsible to oversee regarding problem loans:
- NSF Policy
- Contract Execution Policy
- Direct Dealer Contact
- Credit References
- AFC Reinstatement Policy
- Forced Placed Insurance
11.1 NSF POLICY
The corporate Administrative Department receives notification daily of
all NSF's from First Tennessee Bank. The Administration Department
posts the checks in the Cosmos computer system and notifies the branch.
Cosmos automatically restricts the account from any further flooring
until certified funds are deposited upon which it automatically removes
the flooring restriction.
11.2 CONTRACT EXECUTION POLICY
The purpose of this memorandum is to establish AFC's policy regarding
the signing, witnessing, and notarising of AFC contracts, exhibits, and
Amendments.
US branches/ Calgary branch: All contracts, exhibits and amendments
must be signed by the dealer in the presence of an AFC employee. Each
branch must have at least one employee who is a notary, and have access
to at least one other notary who is known by an AFC employee. (i.e. an
auction employee) These notaries and no others will be used to notarize
applicable exhibits and amendments, including all guaranties.
Canadian branches/except Calgary: All Contracts, exhibits and
amendments must be signed by the dealer in the presence of two
witnesses, at least one of which must be an AFC employee. If an
amendment or exhibit that requires the signature of two witnesses is
not signed by both witnesses, it will be returned as incorrect.
All branches: The Notary/Witnesses must be present at the time of
signing. A notarized/witnessed copy of the contract must be given to
all signors. Each branch will verify the identity of the parties and
compare signatures on the contract with a signature on a signors
picture identification in a form of either a driver's license or
passport. Each branch will also be required to write down the photo ID
number of the contract signers at the bottom of the dealer contract
verification page.
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11.3 AFC REINSTATEMENT POLICY
PURPOSE
Should an active dealer be designated as a potential loss necessitating
a Lockout -#3 and preparation of a `Notice of Potential Loss' - Form 1
and subsequently considered for reinstatement of a credit line, the
following procedures are required.
REQUIREMENTS
BRANCH MANAGER: Recommends reinstatement procedures be activated via an
e-mail to the respective Regional Manager describing in detail the
reason for the request. The CAUSE of the potential loss, HOW the
potential loss was resolved (i.e.; PIF or PN), the CURRENT STATUS of
the account, and what the dealer has done to PREVENT REOCCURENCE of a
potential loss MUST be a part of this recommendation. The recommended
DOLLAR AMOUNT of the reinstatement credit line MUST be LESS than the
previous credit line.
REGIONAL MANAGER: Reviews the Branch Manager recommendation. Either
CONCURS or REJECTS the recommendation. If REJECTED- the issue is
closed. If CONCURS- forwards recommendation e-mail to the Corporate
Collection Manager with appropriate comments.
CORPORATE COLLECTION MANAGER: Reviews the recommendation and either
CONCURS or REJECTS with appropriate comments. Forwards recommendation
e-mail to Corporate Director of Financial Services.
CORPORATE CREDIT MANAGER: Reviews the recommendation and completes the
Review Process Matrix. Upon completion, routes to Director of Financial
Services for review. The Director of Financial Services then forwards
recommendation with appropriate comments to the respective Area Vice
President for FINAL CONCURRENCE or REJECTION.
AREA VICE PRESIDENT: Reviews the recommendation and determines FINAL
CONCURRENCE or REJECTION. Upon completion, forwards file with
appropriate comments to the Corporate Collection Manager.
CORPORATE COLLECTION MANAGER: If recommendation is REJECTED, dealer
file is re-filed with the Bad Boy accounts. If CONCURRENCE, the lockout
is removed, the Branch Manager is notified, and the dealer file is
re-filed in the Credit Department as an active dealer.
2/02 Loan Supervision 11-2
AFC - CREDIT POLICY
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- AFC Review Worksheet
- Dealer Request Form
- If a term or rate change submit a ROGI and approval by Regional
Manager.
File will be reviewed for the following:
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
- [ * ]
As a general rule the standard reinstatement process must be performed when a
PLN has been previousyt entered. If a dealer cures the default prior to any
vehicle being 30 days delinquent or written off, the DCM and the Regional
Manager have the authority to waive the reinstatement process. Thereafter, only
the CEO, CFO, COO or any two of the following Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx, and any
of the divisional VP's have the authority to waive the reinstatement process.
If the reinstatement process has been waived the Collections Department will
immediately inform the Credit Department of such waiver. In the case of the
bankruptcy of the entity/person which we have contract with (i.e. not a
guarantor), this account must go through a reinstatement process and there
will be no waivers allowed.
11.4 DIRECT DEALER CONTACT PROCEDURES
From time to time situations may occur where a dealer may have to be
contacted by the Credit Department due to a problem that cannot be
handled at branch level.
We want to be sure that we do everything possible to give your dealers
the best possible service, and we feel that since you know your dealers
that service should come directly from the branch office.
11.5 CREDIT REFERENCES
From time to time AFC is asked to provide credit references for dealers
that we have done business with. In order to protect AFC and our
dealers, please forward all inquiries to the corporate Credit
Department.
11.6 FORCED PLACED INSURANCE
To establish a line of credit with AFC the dealer is required to insure
all collateral against risks. The dealer shall provide AFC with copies
of its current policies of insurance yearly that include; unlimited
"driveway" coverage and physical damage coverage for a limit of not
less than 50% of their approved credit line. [ * ]
2/02 Loan Supervision 11-3
AFC - CREDIT POLICY
If a dealer does not provide AFC with the required insurance
documentation within a specified timeframe the dealer will
automatically be enrolled in AFC's Vehicle Inventory Protection (VIP)
Program.
The dealer also has the opportunity to voluntary enrol in the VIP
insurance program.
2/02 Loan Supervision 11-3
SCHEDULE II
DEPOSIT BANKS AND DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS
Deposit Bank Deposit Account
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First Internet Bank 105194
Attn: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
First Tennessee Bank National Association 100069454
Attn: Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Metropolitan Division
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
SunTrust Bank 215252200350
Attn: Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Mail Code FL-Orlando-1044
X.X. Xxx 0000
Xxxxxxx, Xx 00000-0000
Xxxxx Fargo Bank National Association 4945098259
Attn: Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
SCH-II-1
SCHEDULE III
TRADE NAMES
None
SCH-III-1
SCHEDULE IV
ELIGIBLE CONTRACTS
SCH-IV-1
DEALER CONTRACT VERIFICATION (USA)
NAME: COMP #
PREPARED & RECEIVED RECEIVED BY
DOCUMENT SENT BY BRANCH CORP.
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Dealer Application
Promissory Note and Security Agreement (US) 5 pg
Promissory Note and Floorplan Agreement (ONT) 4 pg
Convention De Pred Sos Forme De Ligne De Credit (QUE) 2 pg
(Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Credit Line - ENG)
Term Sheet - Exhibit (US)/Schedule (ONT) A 1 pg
Feuille Des Conditions (QUE) 1 pg
(Term Sheet - ENG)
Convention D'Hypotheque Sur Une Universalite 4 pg
De Biens Meubles (QUE)
(Memorandum of Agreement of Hypothec on a Universality of
Movable Property - ENG)
Power of Attorney - Exhibit (US)/Schedule (ONT) B 1 pg
Unconditional Guaranty Exhibit C (US) 2 pg
Security Agreement Schedule C (ONT) 4 pg
Unconditional Guaranty Schedule D (ONT) 2 pg
AFC Bank Letter
UCC-1 (US ONLY) State
County
UCC-3 (US ONLY State
County
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OTHER
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CAC Dealer Assignment 2 copies
CAC Start Up Fee Form
CAC Direction
CAC $4,500 Prom Note
Tennessee Tax Form
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OM VERIFICATION
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DEALER APPLICATION (U.S.)
DEALERSHIP
Line Requested: Plate Number:
Company Name:
Address:
Phone: Fax:
Sales Tax Exemption Certificate #: Type of Business: # of years in Business:
Organization Type: Federal ID #:
Doing Business As: (Yes or No)
THE OFFICERS AND STOCKHOLDER
Officer 1: Title: Officer 1's SSN:
Officer 2: Title: Officer 2's SSN:
Officer 3: Title: Officer 3's SSN:
Officer 4: Title: Officer 4's SSN:
Stockholder 1: Percent owned: Stockholder 1's SSN:
Stockholder 2: Percent owned: Stockholder 2's SSN:
Stockholder 3: Percent owned: Stockholder 3's SSN:
Stockholder 4: Percent owned: Stockholder 4's SSN:
INSURANCE
Type: Policy #: Insurance Company: Amt:
Type: Policy #: Insurance Company: Amt:
BANKING RELATIONS
Bank: Account: Bank Phone #:
Bank: Account: Bank Phone #:
I hereby certify that the information contained within this application and on
any accompanying financial statements is true, complete, and accurate and
portrays a correct and precise financial picture of the dealership, the officers
(if applicable), the stockholders (if applicable), and the guarantors. I
authorize Automotive Finance Corporation. ("AFC") to obtain credit information
from a credit bureau and any financial institution or trade creditor that I have
provided as well as any other credit investigation that AFC in AFC's sole
discretion deems necessary for the purposes of assessing my credit worthiness. I
also authorize AFC to contact any third parties and to disclose information,
including information contained in this application, for the purpose of, among
other things, obtaining intercreditor agreements and perfecting AFC's security
interest. I also authorize AFC to disclose the information to any of its
affiliates and subsidiaries and parent companies. Further, if a credit line is
granted, I authorize AFC to review my account periodically, which could include
obtaining additional credit reports for the purposes of assessing my credit
worthiness and collection of any outstanding debt. I authorize AFC to disclose
credit information into any credit database. I authorize AFC to a) send
facsimile transmissions to me at the facsimile numbers listed as my facsimile
number in any communication sent from time to time by me; b) make telephone
calls to me at the telephone numbers listed as my telephone number in any
communication sent from time to time by me; c) send emails to me at the email
addresses listed as my email address in any communication sent from time to time
by me; and e) communicate to me via any and all other forms of communications,
for the purposes of marketing, collection and any other communication needs. I
agree that this permission will remain in effect until cancelled by me in
writing.
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AFC USE ONLY
Checked with Auction GM ________________________ GM Initials ______________
LINE AMT.: DEALER # : BRANCH #:
CONTRACT DATE: COMPUTER NUMBER:
FEE: INTEREST:
TERMS:
AUCTION CITY: AUCTION COUNTY: AUCTION STATE:
DEMAND PROMISSORY NOTE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned dealer ("Dealer") hereby promises
to pay to the order of Automotive Finance Corporation, an Indiana corporation
("AFC"), with its principal office at Two Parkwood Crossing, 000 Xxxx 00xx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000 or such other place as AFC may
designate, the principal sum of ____ ($____) (the "Aggregate Advance Limit") or
such greater or lesser principal amount as may be outstanding pursuant hereto,
with interest on said outstanding balance prior to an Event of Default, as
defined in Section 7.0 hereof, at the rate of interest (based upon a 360 day
year, compounded daily) set forth in the Term Sheet and as amended from time to
time. In the event that no Term Sheet is executed or effective, then interest
shall accrue at a variable rate, adjusted each business day, based upon the most
recent prime rate published in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL plus five percent (5%)
per annum. Interest shall accrue from, the earlier of the date of a requested
Advance or the date that an Obligation is incurred and shall be compounded
daily. After an Event of Default, interest shall accrue at a variable rate,
adjusted each business day, based upon the most recent prime rate published in
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL plus eight percent (8%) per annum, with such interest
compounded daily and accruing from the date on which the Event of Default first
occurred. All payments shall be made in lawful money of the United States and in
immediately available funds.
Until demand by AFC or until an Event of Default (at which time the
Obligations shall at AFC's option and without notice become immediately due and
payable in full), Dealer shall pay the Obligations as provided in Section 2.6.
The Dealer: (a) waives demand and presentment for payment, protest,
notice of protest and notice of non-payment or dishonor of this Note; (b)
consents to any extension of the time of payment hereof; (c) waives all defenses
based on suretyship or impairment of collateral; and (d) waives any defenses
which the Dealer may assert on the Obligations including but not limited to
failure of consideration, breach of warranty, fraud, payment, statute of frauds,
bankruptcy, lack of legal capacity, statute of limitations, lender liability,
accord and satisfaction, and usury.
In consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and
conditions contained herein, the parties further agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1.0 DEFINITIONS. When used herein, the following terms shall have the
following meanings:
1.1 Advance - discretionary loan(s) to Dealer or payment(s) on behalf of
Dealer by AFC pursuant to the terms of this Note.
1.2 Aggregate Advance Limit - the maximum lending limit, as set forth above.
1.3 Check - a payment by or on behalf of Dealer to AFC which is other than a
payment in cash or via certified funds.
1.4 Collateral - all of Dealer's assets and properties wherever located,
including without limitation (a) all machinery, furniture, and Equipment
of any kind now owned or hereafter acquired by Dealer, (b) all Vehicles,
vehicle parts, and other inventory of any kind now owned or hereafter
acquired by Dealer, including, without limitation, the Purchase Money
Inventory as hereinafter defined, (c) all documents, including but not
limited to Titles, accounts, Retail Installment Contracts, chattel paper,
electronic chattel paper, leases, insurance policies, instruments,
fixtures, investment property, monies, certificates of deposit, deposit
accounts, letter of credit rights, supporting obligations, and general
intangibles (including payment intangibles) now owned or hereafter
acquired by Dealer, (d) any and all proceeds, products, additions,
accessions, accessories, and replacements of the foregoing, (e) all of
Dealer's computer records, software, business papers, ledger sheets,
files, books, and records relating to the foregoing, now owned or
hereafter acquired, and (f) the following:
1.5 Curtailment Date - that certain day at the end of the Period when all
Obligations concerning or relating to an item of Purchase Money Inventory
become due and payable.
1.6 Dealer's Place of Business -any or all of the following location: (a) the
place where the Collateral and Dealer's books and records are kept; (b)
the place from which Dealer's business affairs and operations are
conducted, unless otherwise disclosed in writing to AFC by Dealer; and (c)
the place where Dealer's registered office is located.
1.7 Equipment - all goods, other than inventory, of any kind and wherever
located.
1.8 Floorplan Fee - that non-refundable fee payable to AFC by Dealer in the
amount set forth on the Term Sheet for each Period, or portion thereof, in
which an Advance for each individual item of Purchase Money Inventory is
outstanding, provided that in the event no Term Sheet is executed and
effective, then the Floorplan Fee shall be equal to One Hundred Dollars
($100.00). Notwithstanding the foregoing or any provision in the Term
Sheet to the contrary, AFC reserves the right to charge a Floorplan Fee in
a higher amount as a condition to making an Advance if, in its sole
discretion, AFC determines that the circumstances so warrant.
1.9 Interest - those finance charges owed by Dealer to AFC on all outstanding
Obligations, which charges shall begin to accrue, on the earlier of the
date of each Advance or the date that an Obligation is incurred,
compounded daily, and shall be payable at the rate and upon the terms and
conditions set forth in this Note.
1.10 Late Fee - that non-refundable fee payable to AFC by Dealer, in the amount
equal to the Floorplan Fee for each item of Purchase Money Inventory,
assessed each week, or portion thereof, that Dealer fails to repay
Obligations under this Note when due as provided by this Note. Dealer
agrees that this Late Fee is a reasonable estimate of AFC's probable
losses due to the delay, inconvenience, and administrative expenses
associated with late payment. AFC may also include in the Late Fee an
amount equal to the greater of $25 or the maximum amount permitted by law
for each Check tendered to AFC, by or on behalf of Dealer, that is
subsequently dishonored, in addition to any charge or fee imposed by the
depository institution for each returned or dishomored item and any other
charges or fees permitted by law.
1.11 Note - this Demand Promissory Note and Security Agreement.
1.12 Number of Curtailment Date Extensions - that number of times set forth on
the Term Sheet, that the Curtailment Date may be extended for an item of
Purchase Money Inventory pursuant to this Note, provided that in the event
no Term Sheet is executed and effective, the Number of Curtailment Date
Extensions shall be zero (0).
1.13 Obligations - all Advances, debts, Purchase Money Inventory Obligations,
liabilities, financial obligations, charges, expenses, fees, attorney
fees, costs of collection, covenants, and duties owing, arising, due, or
payable from Dealer to AFC of any kind or nature, present or future, under
any instrument, guaranty, or other document whether arising under this
Note or any other agreement, whether direct or indirect (including those
acquired by assignment), absolute or contingent, primary or secondary, due
or become due, now existing or hereafter arising and however acquired
including, without limitation, all Interest, Floorplan Fee(s) and Late
Fee(s), and other expenses, costs or fees provided for herein.
1.14 Odometer Disclosure Statement - that statement of mileage for a Vehicle
required, by the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act as amended
(49 U.S.C. Section 32701 ET SEQ.) and the regulations implementing same
(49 C.F.R. Section 580 ET SEQ.), to be provided to a Vehicle transferee by
the transferor.
1.15 Period - that number of days set forth on the Term Sheet, beginning on the
date of an Advance and ending on the Curtailment Date that an
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item of Purchase Money Inventory will be financed by AFC pursuant to this
Note, provided that in the event no Term Sheet is executed and effective,
then the Period shall be thirty (30) days.
1.16 Purchase Money Inventory - any and all Vehicles, vehicle parts, or goods
of any kind, now or hereafter acquired by Dealer with an Advance.
1.17 Purchase Money Inventory Obligations - the liabilities owing, arising,
due, or payable from Dealer to AFC with respect to specific Advances for
specific items of Purchase Money Inventory now existing or hereafter
arising.
1.18 Retail Installment Contract - that contract of sale and security
agreement, whether or not constituting chattel paper under Article 9 of
the UCC, whereby Dealer sells Purchase Money Inventory to a retail
customer in the ordinary course of Dealer's business.
1.19 Term Sheet - that agreement in effect from time to time executed by Dealer
and AFC containing information including but not limited to the Floorplan
Fee, Interest and Period, in the form similar to Exhibit A.
1.20 Title - the certificate of title or other document issued by a duly
authorized state, province or government agency evidencing ownership of a
Vehicle.
1.21 UCC - the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted in Indiana and amended from
time to time. Any term used in the UCC and not defined herein has the
meaning given to the term in the UCC as presently enacted in Indiana or
modified hereafter.
1.22 Vehicle - a vehicle, the ownership of which is embodied in a Title, driven
or drawn by mechanical power, manufactured primarily for use on the public
streets, roads, and highways.
1.23 Terms and Conditions - All provisions of this Note, excluding any language
specifically referencing Dealer by individual or business name or address,
or referencing the dollar amount of Dealer's Aggregate Advance Limit.
2.0 FINANCING PROCEDURES.
2.1 DISCRETIONARY ADVANCES. AFC may, in its sole discretion, from time to time
make an Advance to or on behalf of Dealer for the purpose of enabling
Dealer to purchase and/or hold Purchase Money Inventory for resale, and
for other purposes as provided herein. Dealer acknowledges and agrees that
AFC may, with or without cause, refuse to make an Advance. Dealer further
agrees that AFC's decision to make an Advance shall be binding only if it
is in writing and signed by AFC. Dealer and AFC agree that Dealer is not
obligated to finance any Purchase Money Inventory, or any other assets
through AFC.
2.2 ADVANCE REQUESTS: PURCHASE MONEY INVENTORY. Dealer may request an Advance
for the purpose of enabling Dealer to purchase and hold an item of
Purchase Money Inventory for resale by providing AFC with: (a) a copy of
the xxxx of sale which indicates the vendor and the actual purchase price
of the Purchase Money Inventory; and (b) as to Vehicles, a completed
Odometer Disclosure Statement and the Title duly assigned to Dealer.
2.3 ADVANCE REQUESTS: OTHER PURPOSES. Dealer may request an Advance for
purposes other than enabling Dealer to purchase and hold an item of
Purchase Money Inventory for resale by providing AFC with: (a) a written
request setting forth the purpose for the requested Advance, and (b) such
other information as AFC may require. If AFC elects to make any such
Advance, the Advance shall be deemed an additional Obligation under this
Note from the date on which the Advance is made.
2.4 CONDITIONS TO ADVANCES. As a condition precedent to an Advance, Dealer
shall deliver to AFC, at AFC's request, a certificate in a form acceptable
to AFC certifying that (a) no Event of Default has occurred or is
continuing, (b) Dealer is in complete compliance with the terms and
conditions of this Note, (c) all prior Advances made for the purpose of
enabling Dealer to purchase an item of Purchase Money Inventory have only
been used to purchase Vehicles encumbered by this Note, (d) no material
adverse affect to the operation or prospects of Dealer (financial,
business, labor or otherwise) exists or is threatened, (e) no checks
issued by Dealer to AFC have been dishonored, and (f) such other
information as AFC may request. In addition, if the Advance request is for
the purpose of enabling Dealer to purchase and hold an item of Purchase
Money Inventory for resale, Dealer shall deliver to AFC, at AFC's request,
a certificate in a form acceptable to AFC, certifying that the Advance
will only be used to purchase Vehicles encumbered by this Note.
2.5 ADVANCES WITHOUT REQUEST. If at any time Dealer is in default on any
obligation to a third party, AFC may in its sole discretion elect, but is
not required, to make payment or transfer on Dealer's behalf to the third
party, in any amount up to the total obligation owed by Dealer to the
third party, as a means of satisfying Dealer's obligation to the third
party in whole or in part. If AFC elects to make any such payments or
transfers, they shall be deemed additional Obligations under this Note
from the date on which the payment or transfer is made. Such payments or
transfers may be made without prior notice to Dealer and without regard to
any Aggregate Advance Limit then in effect for Dealer.
2.6 REPAYMENT OF PURCHASE MONEY INVENTORY OBLIGATIONS AND OBLIGATIONS. Dealer
shall pay to AFC at the offices of AFC the Purchase Money Inventory
Obligations, on demand and without notice, with respect to an item of
Purchase Money Inventory on the earlier of: (a) forty-eight (48) hours
after the disposition by sale or otherwise of an item of Purchase Money
Inventory; or (b) the Curtailment Date. AFC shall apply such payments to
the Purchase Money Inventory Obligation incurred from said item of
Purchase Money Inventory. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary
including Sections 3.0 and 4.0 if, after the disposition by sale or
otherwise and subsequent payment to AFC as delineated above, a shortage
exists between any payments received by AFC and the Purchase Money
Inventory Obligation with respect to an item of Purchase Money Inventory,
that shortage shall be considered an Obligation owed by Dealer to AFC and
secured with Collateral other than Purchase Money Inventory. Dealer shall
pay to AFC at the offices of AFC all Obligations, on demand and without
notice, relating to an item of Purchase Money Inventory on the earlier of:
(a) forty-eight (48) hours after the disposition by sale or otherwise of
an item of Purchase Money Inventory; or (b) the Curtailment Date. Dealer
shall pay to AFC at the offices of AFC all other Obligations, on demand
and without notice. The order and method of application of such payments
of the Obligations, excluding payments with respect to Purchase Money
Inventory Obligations, shall be in the discretion of AFC.
2.7 EXTENSION OF CURTAILMENT DATE. If Dealer is in compliance with all other
provisions of this Note, AFC may, in its sole discretion, permit an
extension of the Curtailment Date relative to an item of Purchase Money
Inventory for a Period, upon the payment of Interest, Floorplan Fee(s) and
a minimum of Percent (%) of the outstanding Advance relating to such item
of Purchase Money Inventory.
2.8 PRESUMPTIONS REGARDING OUTSTANDING BALANCE. The date and amount of each
Advance made by AFC and of each repayment of principal or interest thereon
shall be recorded by AFC. The aggregate unpaid principal amount, interest,
fees, and other Obligations so recorded by AFC shall constitute prima
facie evidence of the sums owing and unpaid under this Note; provided,
however, that the failure by AFC to so record any such amount or any error
in so recording any such amount shall not limit or otherwise affect the
liability of Dealer under this Note to repay the Obligations.
2.9 PURCHASE MONEY INVENTORY AND TITLE CONTROL. At any and all reasonable
times Dealer shall allow AFC's officers, employees, agents, attorneys,
designees and representatives (including but not limited to
representatives of AutoVin, Inc.) access to Dealer's books and records and
the Dealer's Place of Business for the purpose of conducting an audit of
Dealer's inventory to determine that any and all items of Purchase Money
Inventory for which an Advance is outstanding are in
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fact in Dealer's custody and control. Dealer agrees to pay all of AFC's
expenses in conducting such audit. Dealer may request the Title to a
Vehicle or Vehicles held by AFC for purposes of correcting same or taking
said Vehicle(s) to an auction. If AFC in its sole discretion agrees with
such request, Dealer shall deliver to AFC a check or draft in an amount
equal to the Advance(s) relating to such Vehicle(s). Unless such Title(s)
are returned to AFC within the time period established by AFC, AFC may
deposit or present such check or draft for payment and any outstanding
Obligation(s), Floorplan Fee(s) or accrued interest relating to Advance(s)
for such Vehicle(s) shall become immediately due and payable.
2.10 AUTHORIZATION OF AFC. By execution of this Note, Dealer authorizes AFC and
any of its officers or employees to execute and file, on behalf of Dealer
and without Dealer's signature, original financing statements, amendments,
continuation statements, and any other documents AFC deems necessary or
desirable to protect its interests. Dealer authorizes AFC to supply any
omitted information and correct errors in any document executed by or on
behalf of Dealer, and to contact any bank or other depository institution
to obtain account information concerning Dealer. Dealer authorizes AFC to
obtain credit information from a credit bureau, and any financial
institutions or trade creditor that Dealer has provided as well as other
credit investigation that AFC in AFC's sole discretion deems necessary.
Dealer also authorizes AFC to contact any third parties to disclose
information, including information contained in this application, for the
purpose of, among other things, obtaining intercreditor agreements and
perfection of AFC's security interest. Further, if a credit line is
granted, Dealer authorizes AFC to review Dealer's account periodically,
which could include obtaining additional credit reports. In addition,
Dealer shall execute the Power of Attorney attached hereto as Exhibit B.
3.0 GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. To secure Dealer's prompt payment of the
Purchase Money Inventory Obligations, Dealer hereby grants to AFC a lien
and a purchase money security interest in the Purchase Money Inventory and
the Titles thereto. To secure Dealer's prompt payment of the Obligations,
Dealer hereby grants to AFC a lien and security interest in all of the
Collateral except the Purchase Money Inventory. Dealer understands and
agrees that AFC at all times intends to maintain the status of a purchase
money secured creditor with priority rights in the Purchase Money
Inventory as provided under the UCC. Therefore, to the extent purchase
money status can still be maintained under applicable law, Dealer also
grants AFC a lien and a security interest as follows: (a) the Purchase
Money Inventory also secured Obligations that are not Purchase Money
Inventory Obligations, and (b) Collateral that is not Purchase Money
Inventory also secures Purchase Money Inventory Obligations.
4.0 SALES OF PURCHASE MONEY INVENTORY. Unless and until an Event of Default
shall have occurred, Dealer may sell the Purchase Money Inventory to bona
fide buyers in the ordinary and regular course of Dealer's business, but
nothing herein shall be deemed to waive or release any interest AFC may
have hereunder or under any other agreement in any proceeds or
replacements of the Purchase Money Inventory. Upon the sale of any item of
Purchase Money Inventory, Dealer shall hold the amount received from the
disposition of inventory in Trust for the benefit of AFC and Dealer shall
pay to AFC, in accordance with Section 2.6, an amount equal to the unpaid
balance of the Purchase Money Inventory Obligations and Obligations
relating to such Purchase Money Inventory.
5.0 DEALER'S COVENANTS. Until payment in full of all of the Obligations or
unless AFC shall otherwise consent in writing, Dealer covenants and agrees
as follows:
5.1 DISPOSITION OF PURCHASE MONEY INVENTORY. Unless Purchase Money Inventory
is the subject of a Retail Installment Contract that satisfies the
requirements of Section 6.7 or is sold pursuant to Section 4.0, Dealer
shall not attempt to or actually, sell, lease, transfer, mortgage,
encumber, or otherwise dispose of the Purchase Money Inventory, any part
thereof, or any interest therein, or remove, for a period exceeding
twenty-four (24) hours, any item of Purchase Money Inventory from the
Dealer's Place of Business. In addition, Dealer shall keep the Purchase
Money Inventory free from any lien, security interest, mortgage, claim,
charge or other encumbrance, other than those granted pursuant to this
Note or permitted in writing by AFC.
5.2 UNCONDITIONAL PAYMENT OBLIGATION. Dealer's obligation to make full payment
under this Note is unconditional and shall not be affected by claims or
disputes Dealer may have against any other person, including but not
limited to claims or disputes Dealer may have against any person or entity
who transferred, conveyed, or sold one or more Vehicles to Dealer.
5.3 MAINTENANCE OF COLLATERAL. Dealer shall keep and maintain the Purchase
Money Inventory in good repair and safe condition, and not cannibalize,
alter or substantially modify the Collateral, nor secrete or conceal the
Collateral.
5.4 DEALER'S BOOKS AND RECORDS. Dealer has kept and shall continue to keep
true and accurate books and records concerning its business affairs and
the Collateral. Such books and records shall contain full and correct
entries of all business transactions and shall be kept in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. Dealer
shall at least annually and upon request furnish financial statements to
AFC based upon said books and records and upon request shall permit AFC to
make extracts from and receive from Dealer originals or true copies of
Dealer's books and records and any papers relating to the Collateral. All
financial statements submitted to AFC shall fairly present the financial
condition of Dealer and any other person or entity identified in such
financial statements as of the preparation date. Dealer shall notify AFC,
in writing, of any material adverse change in the financial condition of
Dealer as compared to any prior financial statements submitted to AFC.
5.5 INSURANCE. Dealer shall keep the Collateral insured against such risks and
in an amount equal to the Aggregate Advance Limit or such lesser amount as
AFC may from time to time permit and with such insurer or insurers as AFC
may from time to time approve. Dealer shall provide AFC, or AFC's
designees, with copies of its policies of insurance covering the
Collateral together with evidence that the premium therefor has been paid
and that AFC has been named as loss payee or additional insured on such
policies. The proceeds of loss under such policies are hereby assigned to
AFC. If AFC determines, in its sole discretion, that Dealer has not
maintained adequate insurance coverage for the Collateral, AFC may, but
has not obligation to, purchase a policy or policies of insurance (through
forced placement or otherwise) any may treat amounts so expended as
additional Obligations. The risk of loss or damage to the Collateral shall
at all times remain solely with Dealer.
5.6 LITIGATION NOTICE. Dealer shall provide to AFC within five (5) days after
service of process, notice of any litigation, arbitration, or other
proceeding by or before any court, governmental agency, or entity
affecting Dealer.
5.7 TAXES. Dealer has paid and shall pay all taxes and assessments relating to
its business affairs and shall pay all taxes and assessments at any time
levied on the Collateral as and when the same become due and payable in
the ordinary course. If Dealer fails to pay taxes or assessments relating
to the Collateral, AFC may, but has no obligation to, pay said taxes or
assessments and may treat amounts so expended as additional Obligations.
5.8 FURTHER ASSURANCES. Dealer shall execute any and all documents necessary
to confirm an Advance or perfect AFC's lien and security interest in the
Collateral. Dealer shall, at any time and at the request of AFC, assign in
writing any or all Retail Installment Contracts and deliver the originally
executed Retail Installment Contracts to AFC.
5.9 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Dealer acknowledges that AFC has relied on Dealer's
Covenants and Dealer's Representations and Warranties as delineated in
this Note, and is not charged with any contrary knowledge that may be
ascertained by examination of the public records, or that may have been
received by any officer, director, agent, employee, representative or
shareholder of AFC.
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5.10 CHANGES IN DEALER'S BUSINESS. Upon the execution of this Note, Dealer
shall provide AFC with a document listing Dealer's Place of Business.
Dealer shall provide AFC written notice within 30 days of any of the
following: (a) any change in Dealer's Place of Business or chief executive
office, (b) any change in the corporate, business or ownership structure
of Dealer, (c) any change in the state or jurisdiction of incorporation,
organization or business entity registration of Dealer, (d) any change in
the legal name or trade name of Dealer, (e) any consolidation or merger
with any other person or entity, (f) any change in control of Dealer, (g)
any sale, transfer or insurance of equity securities or reclassification,
readjustment or other change in capital structure, or (h) any amendment to
Dealer's articles, by-laws or other organizational documents.
5.11 NOTICE TO ACCOUNT DEBTORS. Dealer shall, at any time and at the request of
AFC, notify any or all account debtors or obligors that AFC has the right
to enforce Dealer's rights against the account debtors or obligors, that
AFC has a security interest in the accounts and chattel paper, and that
the account debtors and obligors must direct payment to AFC.
5.12 GUARANTIES. At the request of AFC prior to the execution of this Note and
at any time thereafter, Dealer shall deliver to AFC a duly executed
guaranty or guaranties of a third party or parties in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit C.
5.13 CONTROL AGREEMENTS. Dealer shall cooperate with AFC in obtaining control
agreements in form and substance satisfactory to AFC with respect to
Collateral consisting of deposit accounts, certificates of deposit,
investment property, letter of credit rights and electronic chattel paper.
In the event satisfactory control agreements cannot be obtained, Dealer
shall cooperate with AFC in placing the account or other property in AFC's
name as owner or co-owner.
6.0 DEALER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. On the date of this Note and
until the Obligations are paid in full and Dealer has performed all of its
obligations hereunder, the representations and warranties contained in
this Note and every factual matter in any other document delivered to AFC
by or on behalf of Dealer shall be true and correct in all material
respects and will remain true and correct.
6.1 PERMITS AND LICENSES. Dealer has all applicable permits and licenses
necessary to conduct business as a retail or wholesale seller, as
applicable, of the Collateral. Dealer has all required government
certificates, licenses, registrations, and charters to operate as the
entity or business type identified and is in good standing with all
applicable governmental authorities. Dealer shall comply with, and not
permit any violation by its agents or employees of, all applicable laws,
regulations, and orders of public authorities relating to Dealer's
business affairs and the Collateral.
6.2 AUTHORITY. The undersigned is legally competent, and has been duly
authorized by all necessary action, to execute and deliver this Note and
consummate all of the transactions contemplated hereby. Dealer has now and
will have at the time of each Advance full right, power, and authority to
borrow in the manner and on the terms and conditions set out in this Note,
and to grant AFC the lien and security interest granted in this Note
without the consent or approval of any third party or public authority.
6.3 OWNERSHIP. Dealer has now and will have at the time of each Advance good
and marketable title to the Purchase Money Inventory, free and clear of
all liens, security interests, mortgages, charges, claims, and other
encumbrances or interests whatsoever, except the lien and security
interest granted under this Note, or except as permitted by AFC in writing
or acknowledged by AFC's written notification to such third party advising
such third party of AFC's purchase money security interest in the Purchase
Money Inventory and the proceeds thereof.
6.4 ENFORCEABILITY. This Note, and any other agreements or documents
contemplated herein or executed in connection herewith, constitute valid
and binding obligations of the Dealer and all are enforceable in
accordance with their respective terms.
6.5 LITIGATION. No legal, arbitration, or administrative proceedings are
pending or threatened against Dealer which could reasonably affect the
Collateral or which materially and adversely affect the properties,
business, prospects, or condition, financial or otherwise, of the Dealer
or Dealer's ability to honor its obligations hereunder.
6.6 CHECK REPRESENTATIONS. With each and every payment to AFC by Check, Dealer
represents and warrants (regardless of whether Dealer is the drawer of the
Check), that, at the time of issuance of the Check and at the time such
Check may be presented for payment, the account upon which such Check is
drawn contains immediately available funds sufficient for payment of that
Check and all other Checks issued or outstanding at that time.
6.7 RETAIL INSTALLMENT CONTRACT REPRESENTATIONS. With respect to each Retail
Installment Contract: (a) Dealer is the owner thereof; (b) Dealer has made
all filings, recordations, and has taken all necessary actions (including
registration on a certificate of title) which are required to perfect
Dealer's interest with respect to the Collateral therein; (c) such Retail
Installment Contract is the result of a bona fide transaction entered into
in the ordinary course of Dealer's operations; (d) such Retail Installment
Contract is true, valid, genuine, binding, and enforceable in accordance
with the written terms thereof; (e) such Retail Installment Contract is
the only chattel paper with respect to the subject thereof; (f) such
Retail Installment Contract is and will continue to be free from all
defenses, setoffs, and counterclaims of any kind; (g) such Retail
Installment Contract conforms with all applicable laws; (h) except as to
any interest disclosed in writing to AFC, such Retail Installment Contract
is free from all security, liens, and/or encumbrances; and (i) the
property which is the subject of the Retail Installment Contract has been
delivered to the retail purchaser under such Retail Installment Contract.
6.8. LOT REPRESENTATION. All Vehicles located at Dealer's place of business
constitute inventory for resale in the ordinary course of Dealer's
business unless the Vehicle is plainly marked otherwise. None of the
Vehicles are in Dealer's possession pursuant to a consignment or other
agreement providing that someone other than Dealer is the Vehicle's owner
or has rights in the Vehicle superior to the rights of Dealer or AFC,
unless (a) AFC has been notified in writing that such Vehicles are in
Dealer's possession and (b) the Vehicles are plainly so marked and
identified.
6.9. NAME OF DEALER. Dealer's legal name is precisely the name set forth as
such on the last page of this Note.
6.10. STATE OF ORGANIZATION. Dealer's state of incorporation, organization or
other business entity registration is the state or jurisdiction set forth
as such on the last page of this Note. Upon request, Dealer shall furnish
to AFC an official certificate from the appropriate governing authority
evidencing the current legal status of Dealer's business organization.
7.0 EVENT OF DEFAULT. Each and every one of the following events shall be
considered an Event of Default:
7.1 the default in any payment or repayment when due of any of the Purchase
Money Inventory Obligations or Obligations, as provided in the Note;
7.2 AFC's deeming itself insecure regarding the Collateral or the possibility
of Dealer's default in any payment or repayment of any of the Obligations;
7.3 AFC's receipt of any report indicating that AFC is not prior to all other
liens, security interests, mortgages, charges, claims, encumbrances or
interests of any kind in the Purchase Money Inventory;
7.4 the default in payment or performance of any debt or obligation of Dealer
whether to AFC or to a third party;
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7.5 AFC determining, in its sole discretion, that any covenant, warranty,
representation, or statement made by Dealer in connection with this Note,
related documents, any Advance or otherwise to or for the benefit of AFC
has been breached or is false or misleading;
7.6 the loss, theft, damage, destruction, sale (except as permitted by Section
4.0), or encumbrance of the Collateral, or the making of any levy,
seizure, attachment, or execution against Dealer or any of its property;
7.7 the inability of Dealer or any guarantor to pay debts as they mature,
insolvency of Dealer or any guarantor, appointment of a receiver for
Dealer or any guarantor, assignment for the benefit of creditors by
Dealer, commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency
law by or against Dealer or any guarantor, or entry of or issuance of any
order of attachment, execution, sequestration, or other order in the
nature of a writ is levied upon the Collateral;
7.8 the death or incompetency of Dealer if Dealer is an individual or any
guarantor, or the death, incompetency, or resignation of a principal
stockholder, officer, or manager of Dealer or any guarantor;
7.9 dissolution, merger or consolidation, or transfer of any substantial part
of the property of Dealer or of any guarantor; or
7.10 AFC's determination, in its sole discretion, that control contests or
other management disputes within or regarding the Dealer threaten or may
threaten the timely repayment of the Obligations by Dealer.
8.0 REMEDIES.
8.1 Whenever an Event of Default shall exist, or at any time thereafter (such
a default not having previously been cured), AFC, at its option and
without demand or notice of any kind, may declare the Obligations to be
immediately due and payable. Upon such Event of Default, AFC shall have
the rights and remedies of a secured party under the UCC with respect to
the Collateral, and any other rights or remedies at law, in equity by
agreement or otherwise. AFC shall have the right to pursue any of its
rights and remedies separately, successively or concurrently, and the
exercise of any right or remedy shall not preclude its subsequent exercise
at a later time or the exercise of other rights or remedies. Without
limiting the foregoing, AFC may (a) notify any or all creditors, account
debtors or obligors of Dealer's default or of the security interest of AFC
in Dealer's accounts or chattel paper and direct payment of same to AFC;
(b) demand, receive, xxx for and give receipts or acquittances for any
moneys due or to become due on any account receivable, Retail Installment
Contract, or under any chattel paper or endorse any item representing any
payment on or proceeds of the Collateral; (c) assent to any or all
extensions or postponements of time of payment or any other indulgence in
release of the Collateral, to the addition or release of acceptance of
partial payments and the settlement, compromise or adjustment of such
claims, all in a manner and at times as AFC shall deem advisable; (d)
execute and deliver for value all necessary or appropriate bills of sale,
documents of title, and other documents and instruments in connection with
the management or disposition of the Collateral or any part thereof; (e)
hold, store, keep idle, lease, operate, remove, or otherwise use or permit
the use of the Collateral or any part of it, for that time and upon those
terms as AFC, in its sole discretion, deems it to be in its own best
interests; and (f) take possession of the Collateral and sell the same.
For all such purposes, AFC may, without prior notice, enter upon the
premises on which the Collateral is situated (or is believed to be
situated) and either cause the Collateral to remain on, be stored on, or
managed at such premises at Dealer's expense, pending sale or other
disposition of the Collateral or remove the Collateral to such other place
as AFC shall determine. Notwithstanding the foregoing rights, Dealer
shall, upon AFC's demand, make the Collateral available to AFC at a place
to be designated by AFC which is reasonably convenient to both parties.
Dealer hereby consents to the appointment of a receiver by any court of
competent jurisdiction without necessity of notice, hearing, or bond.
8.2 PROCEDURES. AFC may comply with any provision of this Note and any
applicable state or federal law requirements in connection with a
disposition of the Collateral, and compliance will not be considered
adversely to affect the commercial reasonableness of any sale of
Collateral. AFC may sell Collateral without giving any warranties and may
specifically disclaim warranties, including warranties of title and the
like. AFC shall not be liable or accountable for the failure to seize,
collect, realize, sell, or obtain possession or payment of all or any part
of the Collateral and shall not be bound to institute proceedings for the
purpose of seizing, collecting, realizing, selling or obtaining possession
or payment of same or for the purpose of preserving any rights of AFC,
Dealer or any other person. AFC shall not have any obligation to take any
steps to preserve rights against prior parties to any Collateral, whether
or not in AFC's possession, and shall not be liable for failure to do so.
8.3 NO OBLIGATION TO PURSUE OTHERS. AFC shall have no obligation to attempt to
satisfy the Obligations by collecting them from any other person liable
for them, and AFC may release, modify or waive any Collateral provided by
any other person to secure any of the Obligations, all without affecting
AFC's rights against Dealer. Dealer waives any right it may have to
require AFC to pursue any third person for any of the Obligations.
8.4 SALES ON CREDIT. If AFC sells any of the Collateral on credit, Dealer will
be credited only with payments actually made by the purchaser, received by
AFC and applied to the indebtedness of the purchaser. In the event the
purchaser fails to pay for the Collateral, AFC may resell the Collateral
and Dealer shall be credited with the proceeds of the sale.
8.5 NOTICE OF SALE. Dealer agrees that the Vehicles are a type of collateral
customarily sold on a recognized market and that AFC therefore has no
obligation to notify Dealer, or any other person, prior to their sale. In
the event AFC does send notice prior to sale of any Collateral, Dealer
agrees that the sending of notice, whether delivered personally, by
courier service or by certified or registered mail to any address of
Dealer set forth in this Note, of the time and place of any public sale or
the time after which any private sale or other intended disposition is to
be made, shall be deemed reasonable notice thereof. AFC may, without
further notice or publication, adjourn any public or private sale or cause
the same to be adjourned from time to time by announcement at the time and
place fixed for the sale, and such sale may be made at any time or place
at which it was announced at the sale so adjourned.
8.6 ACTION AGAINST BOND. To the extent not prohibited by law, Dealer
authorizes AFC to proceed in an action to collect on or against any bond
posted by Dealer with any state or local authorities.
8.7 NO MARSHALLING. AFC shall have no obligation to marshal any assets in
favor of Dealer, or against or in payment of the Note, any Obligations or
any other obligation owed to AFC by Dealer or any other person.
8.8 RIGHT OF SET-OFF. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an
Event of Default, AFC is authorized at any time and from time to time,
without notice to Dealer, to set-off and apply, directly or through any of
AFC's affiliates, any and all deposits (whether general or special, time
or demand, provisional or final, or otherwise) and other assets and
properties at any time held in the possession, custody or control of AFC
or its affiliates, and any indebtedness at any time owing by AFC or its
affiliates to or for the credit, account or benefit of Dealer, against any
and all of Dealer's Obligations.
9.0 GENERAL.
9.1 INDEMNIFICATION. Dealer shall indemnify and hold AFC harmless from and
against any and all liabilities, loss, damage, costs, or expenses of
whatever kind or nature relating to claims of third parties arising out of
or in any way connected to this Note or Dealer's business affairs
including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and expenses incurred both
in the defense of any action against AFC and in any action to enforce
these indemnity rights as against the Dealer.
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9.2 NO PARTNERSHIP; JOINT VENTURE; DEALER'S BUSINESS AFFAIRS. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary herein contained or implied, AFC, by this Note or
by any action pursuant hereto, shall not be deemed to be a partner or
joint venture of Dealer. Dealer furthermore agrees that notwithstanding
the conditions of lending herein, the purchase or sale of Vehicles or
Equipment by Dealer is in the ordinary course and, prior to an Event of
Default, at the discretion and subject to the business judgment of Dealer.
AFC has no responsibility or liability of any kind with regard to the
quantity, quality, condition, purchase price, or marketability of any item
of Purchase Money Inventory. AFC is not a party to any loss or gain in the
sale of any Purchase Money Inventory sold by Dealer.
9.3 EXPENSES. Dealer agrees to pay in the ordinary course all AFC's expenses
and costs incidental to the financing provided for under this Note. Such
costs shall include, but are not limited to, fees and out-of-pocket
expenses incurred by AFC or its counsel (including paralegals and similar
persons) and any filing fees, stamp taxes, insurance or other charges
associated with the creation, perfection, or maintenance of the security
interest granted herein. Dealer agrees that if it fails or refuses to pay
any taxes or assessments relating to the Collateral or maintain proper
insurance coverage for the Collateral, AFC may, but has no obligation to,
pay said taxes or assessments and purchase a policy or policies of
insurance and may treat amounts so expended as additional Obligations. Any
amount so paid or advanced by AFC, plus related costs, shall be repaid by
Dealer on demand and shall bear interest at the highest rate permitted by
law from the date of such payment or advance.
9.4 NOTICES. All notices, requests, or other communications by Dealer required
by, permitted under, or relating to this Note shall be in writing. Any
notice shall be effective (a) if delivered personally (or by courier) with
signed receipt therefor, or (b) three days after dispatch, if delivered
via certified or registered U.S. Mail, postage prepaid and addressed as
follows:
IF INTENDED FOR AFC
Automotive Finance Corporation
000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
IF INTENDED FOR DEALER
All such notices shall be deemed reasonably and promptly given if the
effective date thereof is at least five days prior to the event with
respect to which notice is given.
9.5 MERGER, MODIFICATION; HEADINGS; WAIVER. This Note and the documents
contemplated hereby are intended by the parties as an amendment and
restatement of any prior Promissory Note and Security Agreement or
agreements with regard to the subject matter hereof. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, this Note and the documents contemplated hereby contain the
entire agreement of the parties with regard to the subject matter hereof,
and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the parties; however, no obligation or rights of Dealer shall
be assignable. Dealer authorized AFC to alter, amend or modify the Terms
and Conditions of this Note at any time by posting a copy of such altered,
amended or modified Terms and Conditions in a prominent location at AFC
offices accessible to Dealer or at another physical or electronic location
accessible to Dealer or the general public. Any request for an Advance by
Dealer and subsequent Advance by AFC pursuant to Sections 2.1, 2.2 or 2.3
shall constitute the assent of the parties to the Terms and Conditions in
effect at that time. The provisions of this Note may not be altered,
amended, or modified by Dealer except in a writing signed by both parties.
The parties acknowledge that the headings herein are for convenience only
and shall not be considered in the interpretation of this Note.
9.6 USURY. Any provisions of this Note to the contrary notwithstanding, at no
time shall Dealer be obligated to pay interest at a rate which could
subject AFC to either civil or criminal liability as a result of interest
being in excess of the maximum rate Dealer is permitted by law to contract
or agree to pay. In such circumstances, the rate of interest hereunder
shall be deemed to be immediately reduced to such maximum rate, and such
interest and the portion of all prior interest payments in excess of such
maximum rate shall be applied and shall be deemed to have been payments in
reduction of the principal balance of the Obligations as of the date such
payment was made. Any such excess shall be held by AFC for Dealer's
benefit without interest and shall be subject to setoff by AFC.
9.7 NO WAIVER. No delay or omission by AFC to exercise any right or remedy
shall (a) impair any right or remedy, (b) waive any default or operate as
an acquiescence to any Event of Default, or (c) affect any subsequent
default, right or remedy of the same or of a different nature.
9.8 DEMAND NATURE OF CREDIT FACILITY. Dealer acknowledges and agrees that the
financing evidenced by this Note is payable upon demand. Nothing in this
Note is intended to nor shall be deemed to change the demand nature of
this Note, including, without limitation, any reference to Events of
Default, to annual financial statements, to Curtailment Dates, to Periods,
or otherwise. Dealer acknowledges and agrees that AFC, at any time,
without notice and with or without reason, may demand that this Obligation
be immediately paid in full. The Dealer acknowledges that demand may be
made by AFC even if the Dealer is in compliance with each and every term
of this Note.
9.9 SIGNATURE. AFC and Dealer expressly agree that AFC may, at AFC's option,
execute this Note and the documents contemplated hereby by way of a
signature stamp or other authorized facsimile signature of an AFC officer.
AFC and Dealer expressly agree that except as authorized under Section
2.10 or the attached Power of Attorney, Dealer may only execute this Note
and the documents contemplated hereby by way of an original signature and
not by way of a facsimile thereof.
9.10 ENFORCEMENT. AFC and Dealer intend and believe that each provision in this
Note complies with all applicable ordinances, laws, statutes and judicial
and administrative decisions; however, if any provision in this Note is
found by a court of law to be in violation of any applicable ordinances,
laws, statutes, judicial or administrative decisions, or public policy,
then it is the intent of the parties of this Note that such provision be
given force to the fullest possible extent that it is legal, valid and
enforceable, that the remainder of this Note shall be construed as if such
provision were not contained herein and that the remainder of this Note
continue in full force and effect.
9.11 JURISDICTION AND CHOICE OF LAW. THIS NOTE AND ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS OR
AUTHORIZATIONS EXECUTED BY DEALER OR AFC IN CONNECTION HEREWITH SHALL BE
GOVERNED BY THE SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA, AS AMENDED FROM
TIME TO TIME, WITHOUT RESORT TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS. BY
EXECUTION OF THIS NOTE, DEALER SUBMITS TO THE PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF THE
COURTS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA AND TO VENUE IN THE CIRCUIT AND SUPERIOR
COURTS OF XXXXXX COUNTY, INDIANA. ANY ACTION INITIATED BY DEALER AGAINST
AFC RELATING TO THIS NOTE SHALL BE FILED AND CONDUCTED SOLELY IN SAID
COURTS. AFC MAY BRING ANY SUIT AGAINST DEALER UNDER OR RELATED TO THIS
NOTE IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, AND DEALER HEREBY CONSENTS TO
AFC'S CHOICE IN FORUM. DEALER FURTHER WAIVES ANY RIGHT WHICH IT MAY HAVE
TO REMOVE SUCH LITIGATION OR MATTER TO A FEDERAL COURT OR TO REQUIRE THAT
ANY SUCH LITIGATION OR MATTER TAKE PLACE IN A FEDERAL COURT. THIS
PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR AFC ENTERING INTO
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THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
9.12 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL RIGHTS. DEALER AND AFC EACH ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE
RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS A CONSTITUTIONAL ONE, BUT THAT IT MAY BE WAIVED.
THEREFORE, EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING, OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO
CONSULT, WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND
INTENTIONALLY, FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT, WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY
IN RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
NOTE AND RELATED AGREEMENT(S), INSTRUMENTS OR TRANSACTIONS, OR ANY ASPECT
OF THE PAST, PRESENT, OR FUTURE RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. THIS
PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR AFC ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT
AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
9.13 TITLE PROCESSING FEES. If AFC determines that it is necessary or desirable
to transfer or convert title or obtain a new or replacement title for any
Vehicle, Dealer agrees to pay AFC a title transfer or processing fee not
to exceed $100 for each title processed, in addition to all of AFC's
expenses and costs incidental thereto, which shall include, but are not
limited to, fees and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by attorneys
(including paralegals and similar persons) and any filing fees or taxes.
9.14 ATTORNEYS' FEES EXPENSES AND COSTS. In addition to all other amounts
payable hereunder by Dealer, Dealer agrees to reimburse AFC on demand for
any and all attorneys' (including paralegals' and similar persons') fees
(not less than 15% of the outstanding Obligations where not prohibited by
law), accountants' fees, appraisers' fees, and all expenses and costs
incurred in collecting or enforcing payment of the Obligations hereunder
or in curing any default, including without limitation those fees and
costs incurred (a) with or without suit; (b) in any appeal; (c) in any
bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership proceeding; and (d) in any
post-judgment collection proceedings, plus interest at the rate provided
herein.
9.15 COMMUNICATION. Dealer authorizes AFC to a) send facsimile transmissions to
Dealer at the facsimile numbers listed as Dealer's facsimile number in any
communication sent from time to time to AFC by Dealer; b) make telephone
calls to Dealer at the telephone numbers listed as Dealer's telephone
number in any communication on sent from time to time to AFC by Dealer; c)
send emails to Dealer at the email addresses listed as Dealer's email
address in any communication sent from time to time to AFC by Dealer; and
e) communicate to Dealer via any and all other forms of communications for
the purpose of marketing, collection, and for any other communication
needs. This permission will remain in effect until cancelled in writing by
the Dealer.
DEALER'S NAME AND DEALER'S PLACE(S) OF BUSINESS:
WHEREFORE, the parties have, by their duly authorized representatives, executed
this Note on the .
DEALER: AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION
BY: BY:
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An AFC Officer
To be executed at AFC corporate office
BY:
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BY:
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BY:
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TERM SHEET FOR
PROMISSORY NOTE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
Dealer:
Date of Original Note:
The following terms, as defined in the Demand Promissory Note and
Security Agreement, shall apply effective immediately:
FLOORPLAN FEE: The Floorplan Fee shall be:
INTEREST: Interest shall accrue on all Advances under this
Note at a variable rate, adjusted each business day, based
upon the most recent prime rate published in THE WALL STREET
JOURNAL plus:
NUMBER OF CURTAILMENT DATE EXTENSIONS: The Number of
Curtailment Date Extensions shall be limited to:
PERIOD: The Period shall be:
Executed by the undersigned duly authorized representatives effective
as of the .
DEALER: AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION
BY: BY:
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An AFC Officer
To be executed at AFC corporate office
BY:
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BY:
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BY:
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EXHIBIT A
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
That pursuant to Ind. Code Section 30-5-1-1 ET.SEQ. and in accordance
with the Demand Promissory Note and Security Agreement between Automotive
Finance Corporation ("AFC") and ("Dealer"), to which reference is made
for the meaning of all capitalized terms used herein, a power of attorney is
hereby conferred by the undersigned on his or her behalf and on behalf of Dealer
upon AFC, an Indiana corporation, the principal office of which is located at
000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000 to:
(a) act with general authority with respect to all personal property
of the undersigned or Dealer and transactions involving or
relating to the same;
(b) act on behalf of the undersigned and Dealer to assign, reassign,
or obtain titles in connection with transactions involving
Purchase Money Inventory, Collateral and other property of the
undersigned or Dealer;
(c) act on behalf of the undersigned and Dealer to prepare, sign,
endorse, execute and deliver documents including, but not limited
to financing statements, notes, checks, drafts, and titles in
connection with transactions involving Purchase Money Inventory,
Collateral and other property of the undersigned or Dealer;
(d) act with general authority with respect to claims and litigation
of or relating to Purchase Money Inventory, Collateral, and other
property of the undersigned or Dealer;
(e) act with general authority with respect to delegating authority;
(f) act with general authority with respect to insurance, and accounts
or transactions with banks and other financial institutions, of or
relating to Purchase Money Inventory, Collateral, and other
property of the undersigned or Dealer; and
(g) act with general authority regarding all other matters which AFC
may, in its sole discretion, deem expedient, reasonable, or
necessary in the discharge of the authority hereby conferred --
all as if done by the undersigned or Dealer directly.
Dealer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless AFC, its affiliates,
subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, representatives, successors, and
assigns from and against any and all loss, damage, liability, claims, cause of
action, and expenses of whatever kind, arising from the exercise of authority
hereunder. The liability of AFC and/or any person to whom it delegates authority
hereunder, to the undersigned, Dealer or any third person shall be limited to
acts in bad faith. This power of attorney shall be irrevocable until such time
as each and every Obligation of the undersigned and Dealer to AFC has been
satisfied in full. The revocation or termination hereof shall be ineffective
unless and until actual notice or knowledge of such revocation or termination
shall have been received by the parties acting under this power of attorney. The
undersigned represents and warrants that he/she is a duly authorized agent of
Dealer and by execution of this Power of Attorney, Dealer is lawfully bound to
and obligated by the terms hereof. This power of attorney shall be governed by
the substantive laws of the State of Indiana without resort to principles of
conflicts of law.
By: By:
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By: By:
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By: By:
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By: By:
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STATE OF _______________________ COUNTY OF _____________________
Before me the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said County
and State, personally appeared the above-referred individual(s) who acknowledged
the execution of the foregoing Power of Attorney this _____ of
__________________, ________.
My Commission Expires:
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(Notary Public Signature)
My County of Residence:
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(Printed Name)
EXHIBIT B
UNCONDITIONAL AND CONTINUING GUARANTY
TO: AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION
DATE:
[NOTE: Maker/Primary obligor on Note should also sign Guaranty]
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, and in consideration of credit and services given
or to be given to ("Debtor") by Automotive Finance Corporation ("AFC"), the
undersigned hereby jointly and severally guaranty the full and prompt payment,
when due, whether by acceleration or otherwise, together with interest and all
costs, expenses and attorneys' fees, of any and all obligations of the Debtor to
AFC including such indebtedness as may be encompassed by the term "Obligations"
as defined in the Demand Promissory Note and Security Agreement executed by and
between AFC and Debtor, as amended, supplemented or modified from time to time,
whether or not such amounts exceed any advance limit applicable to Debtor or
communicated to the undersigned (hereinafter collectively referred to as the
"Liabilities"). This is an irrevocable, unconditional and continuing guaranty;
it shall cover and secure any amount at any time owing on the Liabilities.
The undersigned each hereby waive any and all presentment, demand,
protest and notice of dishonor, non-payment or other default with respect to any
of the Liabilities. The undersigned each hereby grant to AFC full power to deal
in any manner with the Liabilities without notice to the undersigned, including,
but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following powers: (a)
to modify or otherwise change any terms of all or any part of the Liabilities or
the rate of interest thereon, to grant any extension or renewal thereof, and any
other indulgence with respect thereto, and to effect any release, compromise or
settlement with respect thereto; and (b) to enter into any agreement of
forbearance with respect to all or any part of the Liabilities or with respect
to all or any part of the collateral related thereto and to change the terms of
any such agreement. The obligations of the undersigned hereunder shall not be
released, discharged or in any way affected, nor shall the undersigned have any
rights or recourse against AFC by reason of any action AFC may take or omit to
take under the foregoing powers.
If a claim is made upon AFC at any time for repayment or recovery of
any amount(s) or other value received by AFC, from any source, in payment of or
on account of any of the Liabilities of the Debtor guarantied hereunder and AFC
repays or otherwise becomes liable for all or any part of such claim by reason
of: (a) any judgment, decree or order of any court or administrative body having
competent jurisdiction; or (b) any settlement or compromise of any such claim,
the undersigned shall remain jointly and severally liable to AFC hereunder for
the amount so repaid or for which AFC is otherwise liable to the same extent as
if such amount(s) had never been received by AFC, notwithstanding any
termination hereof or the cancellation of any note, instrument, or other
agreement evidencing any of the Liabilities.
In case the Debtor shall fail to pay all or any part of the Liabilities
when due, whether by acceleration or otherwise, according to the terms thereof,
the undersigned will immediately pay the amount due and unpaid by the Debtor in
like manner as if such amount constituted the direct and primary obligation of
the undersigned. AFC shall not be required, prior to any such payment by or
demand on the undersigned, to make any demand upon or pursue or exhaust any of
its rights or remedies against the Debtor or others with respect to the payment
of any of the Liabilities.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this guaranty, the
undersigned each hereby irrevocably waive(s) all rights he/she may have at law
or in equity (including, without limitation, any law subrogating the undersigned
to the rights of AFC) to seek contribution, indemnification, or any other form
of reimbursement from the Debtor, any other guarantor, or any other person
hereafter primarily or secondarily liable for any obligations of the Debtor to
AFC, for any disbursement made by the undersigned under or in connection with
this guaranty or otherwise. The undersigned furthermore waive: (a) all defenses
based on suretyship, notice, or impairment of collateral; and (b) any defenses
which the Debtor may assert on the Liabilities including but not limited to
failure of consideration, breach of warranty, fraud, payment, statute of frauds,
bankruptcy, lack of legal capacity, statute of limitations, lender liability,
accord and satisfaction, and usury.
This guaranty is in addition to and not in substitution for any other
guaranty or other securities which AFC may now or hereafter hold for all or any
part of the Liabilities, and AFC shall not be under any other obligation to
marshal in favor of the undersigned any other guaranties or other securities or
any monies or other assets which AFC may be entitled to receive or may have a
claim upon. No loss of or in respect of or unenforceability of any other
guaranties or other securities which AFC may now or hereafter hold in respect of
any of the Liabilities, whether resulting from the fault of AFC or otherwise,
shall in any way limit or lessen the undersigned's liability under this
guaranty.
The undersigned understand and agree that no loans made by the
undersigned to the Debtor are permitted to be repaid by the Debtor while this
guaranty or any indebtedness to AFC is outstanding. All debts and liabilities,
present and future, of Debtor to the undersigned are hereby assigned to AFC and
postponed to the Liabilities, and all monies received by the undersigned in
respect thereof shall be received in trust for AFC and forthwith upon receipt
shall be paid over to AFC, unless prior written authorization to the contrary
has been obtained from AFC, without in any way lessening or limiting the
liability of the undersigned under this guaranty. This assignment and
postponement is independent of the guaranty and shall remain in full force and
effect until repayment in full to AFC of all the Liabilities, notwithstanding
that the liability of the undersigned under this guaranty may have been
discharged or terminated.
This guaranty shall not be discharged or otherwise affected by the
death or loss of capacity of the Debtor, by any change in the name of the
Debtor, or (if a partnership, limited liability company or other membership
organization) by any change in the membership of the Debtor or (if a
corporation) by any change in the officers, capital structure, by-laws or
articles of the Debtor, by the sale of the Debtor's business or any part
thereof, by the Debtor being reorganized or being amalgamated with one or more
other corporations or other entities, by the Debtor becoming bankrupt or
insolvent or by any other matter or thing whatsoever but shall continue to apply
to all Liabilities whether incurred before or after any such event. In the case
of a change in the membership of the Debtor or in the case of the Debtor being
reorganized or being amalgamated with one
EXHIBIT C
Page 1 of 2
or more other entities, this guaranty shall apply to the liabilities of the
resulting entity, and the term "Debtor" includes each such resulting entity.
This guaranty shall not be discharged or otherwise affected by the death of the
undersigned.
The undersigned hereby warrants to AFC that the undersigned has by
independent means made himself/herself fully aware of Debtor's financial
condition. The undersigned agrees to pay all costs, expenses, and attorneys'
fees incurred by AFC in the enforcement of this guaranty.
Whenever possible each provision of this guaranty shall be interpreted
in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any
provision of this guaranty shall be prohibited by or invalid under such law,
such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or
invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the
remaining provisions of this guaranty.
THIS GUARANTY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
INDIANA, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, WITHOUT RESORT TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS
OF LAWS. BY EXECUTION OF THIS GUARANTY, THE UNDERSIGNED SUBMITS TO THE PERSONAL
JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA AND TO VENUE IN THE CIRCUIT
AND SUPERIOR COURTS OF XXXXXX COUNTY, INDIANA. ANY ACTION INITIATED BY THE
UNDERSIGNED AGAINST AFC RELATING TO THIS GUARANTY SHALL BE FILED AND CONDUCTED
SOLELY IN SAID COURTS. AFC MAY BRING ANY SUIT RELATING TO THIS GUARANTY IN ANY
COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, AND THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CONSENTS TO AFC'S
CHOICE OF FORUM. THE UNDERSIGNED FURTHER WAIVES ANY RIGHT WHICH IT MAY HAVE TO
REMOVE SUCH LITIGATION OR MATTER TO A FEDERAL COURT OR TO REQUIRE THAT ANY SUCH
LITIGATION OR MATTER TAKE PLACE IN A FEDERAL COURT.
THE UNDERSIGNED AND AFC EACH ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY
JURY IS A CONSTITUTIONAL ONE, BUT THAT IT MAY BE WAIVED. THEREFORE, EACH PARTY,
AFTER CONSULTING, OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT, WITH COUNSEL OF
THEIR CHOICE, HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY, FOR THEIR MUTUAL
BENEFIT, WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS GUARANTY. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL
INDUCEMENT FOR AFC ENTERING INTO THIS GUARANTY AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
HEREBY.
All rights, powers, privileges and immunities of AFC hereunder shall
inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of AFC, and shall be binding
upon each of the undersigned, his/her personal representatives, heirs and
assigns.
Witness the hand and seal of the undersigned the day and year first
above written.
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STATE OF ___________________________
COUNTY OF _________________________
Before me the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said County
and State, personally appeared the above-referred individual(s) who acknowledged
the execution of the foregoing Unconditional and Continuing Guaranty this ____
of _________________, _______.
My Commission Expires:
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(Notary Public Signature)
My County of Residence:
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(Printed Name)
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AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION Date:
000 XXXX 00XX XXXXXX, XXXXX 000 Re:_______
XXXXXXXXXXXX, XX 00000 Account #:
Bank Address: Bank Phone:
Gentlemen:
Your bank has been designated by the above as their principal depository and
banking reference. The dealer has requested a floorplan with our company. We
require that all dealers who do business here, establish their financial
responsibility. We shall appreciate your cooperation by checking the appropriate
spaces below for your current estimate of the above account. All information
given will be considered strictly confidential. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
Director of Financial Services
Customer has been banking with you since________________________________.
THE SUBJECT IS: / / a valued customer with good reputation and
financial responsibility
/ / honest and reliable but short in capital
/ / unknown to us
/ / a new customer - our experience limited
THE ACCOUNT IS: / / A regular account / / Satisfactory
/ / A special account / / Unsatisfactory
/ / A loan account
BALANCES ARE: / / Low / / 3 figures
/ / Medium / / 4 figures
/ / High / / 5 figures
DOES DEALER ISSUE NSF CHECKS? / / Yes #__________ / / No
OUR LOAN EXPERIENCE: / / is satisfactory / / Customer has not
/ / is not satisfactory borrowed
WE FEEL THIS / / Unlimited credit
CUSTOMER IS / / Limited credit
ENTITLED TO: / / Credit subject to frequent review
/ / No credit-poor risk
IS THIS CREDIT ACCOUNT USED TO PURCHASE / / Yes
VEHICLES? / / No
DO YOU FLOOR PLAN THIS / / Yes Floorplan Line $________
ACCOUNT? / / No Floorplan Outstanding $__________
Comments______________________________________________________________
Above information given by_________________________________________________
Bank Phone Number: (____)_____________
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Please release this information to AFC
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, (Owners Signature) , (Co-Owners Signature)
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, (Co-Owners Signature) , (Co-Owners Signature)
AFC Officer Signature
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AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION Date:
000 XXXX 00XX XXXXXX, XXXXX 000 Re:__________
XXXXXXXXXXXX, XX 00000 Account #:
Bank Address: Bank Phone:
Gentlemen:
Your bank has been designated by the above as their principal depository and
banking reference. The dealer has requested a floorplan with our company. We
require that all dealers who do business here, establish their financial
responsibility. We shall appreciate your cooperation by checking the appropriate
spaces below for your current estimate of the above account. All information
given will be considered strictly confidential. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
Director of Financial Services
Customer has been banking with you since ________________________________.
THE SUBJECT IS: / / a valued customer with good reputation and
financial responsibility
/ / honest and reliable but short in capital
/ / unknown to us
/ / a new customer - our experience limited
THE ACCOUNT IS: / / A regular account / / Satisfactory
/ / A special account / / Unsatisfactory
/ / A loan account
BALANCES ARE: / / Low / / 3 figures
/ / Medium / / 4 figures
/ / High / / 5 figures
DOES DEALER ISSUE NSF CHECKS? / / Yes #__________ / / No
OUR LOAN EXPERIENCE: / / is satisfactory / / Customer has not
/ / is not satisfactory borrowed
WE FEEL THIS / / Unlimited credit
CUSTOMER IS / / Limited credit
ENTITLED TO: / / Credit subject to frequent review
/ / No credit-poor risk
IS THIS CREDIT ACCOUNT USED TO PURCHASE / / Yes
VEHICLES? / / No
DO YOU FLOOR PLAN THIS / / Yes Floorplan Line $________
ACCOUNT? / / No Floorplan Outstanding $__________
Comments______________________________________________________________
Above information given by_________________________________________________
Bank Phone Number: (____)_____________
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Please release this information to AFC
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, (Owners Signature) , (Co-Owners Signature)
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, (Co-Owners Signature) , (Co-Owners Signature)
AFC Officer Signature
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SCHEDULE V
TAX MATTERS
None.
SCH-V-1
SCHEDULE VI
COMPETITOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Citrus Bank
000 Xxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Southern New Hampshire Bank and Trust Company
00 Xxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxx, XX 00000
Wachovia Bank
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
SCH-VI-1
ANNEX A
FORM OF PURCHASE NOTICE
ANNEX A
FORM PURCHASE NOTICE
June 15, 2004
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Corp. XL Capital Assurance Inc.
000 X. XxXxxxx Xxxxxx 1221 Avenue of the Americas - 00xx Xxxxx
00xx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000-0000
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000 Attention: Surveillance
Attention: Conduit Administration
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is hereby made to the Second Amended and Restated
Receivables
Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 15, 2004 (as heretofore amended or
supplemented, the "
RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT"), among AFC Funding
Corporation (the "SELLER"), Automotive Finance Corporation, as servicer (the
"SERVICER"), Fairway Finance Company, LLC, as a Purchaser and such other
entities from time to time as may become purchasers thereunder, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Corp., as Agent and Purchaser Agent for Fairway Finance Company, LLC and XL
Capital Assurance, Inc., as Insurer. Capitalized terms used in this Purchase
Notice and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto
in the Receivables Purchase Agreement.
This letter constitutes a Purchase Notice pursuant to SECTION 1.2(a) of
the Receivables Purchase Agreement. Seller desires to sell a Participation on
June 15, 2004 for a purchase price of [$___________]. Seller requests an initial
Yield Period of [ ] days for such Participation.
Seller hereby represents and warrants as of the date hereof, and as of
the date of Purchase, as follows:
(i) the representations and warranties contained in EXHIBIT
III to the Receivables Purchase Agreement are true and correct on and
as of such date of such Purchase as though made on and as of such date;
(ii) no event has occurred and is continuing, or would result
from such Purchase, that constitutes a Termination Event or Unmatured
Termination Event;
(iii) the sum of the aggregate of the Participations does not
exceed 100%;
(iv) the aggregate Investment for all Term Purchaser does not
exceed 40% of the aggregate Investment; and
(v) the amount on deposit in the Cash Reserve Account is
equal to or greater than the Cash Reserve.
Annex A-1
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Purchase Notice to
be executed by its duly authorized officer as of the date first above written.
AFC FUNDING CORPORATION
By:
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Name Printed:
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Title:
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Annex A-2
ANNEX B
FORM OF SERVICER REPORT
SERVICER REPORT
Second Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of ________
among AFC FUNDING CORPORATION as Seller, AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION, as
Servicer, FAIRWAY FINANCE CORPORATION as Purchaser, BMO XXXXXXX XXXXX CORP. as
initial Agent and XL CAPITAL ASSURANCE INC. as Insurer
FILE NAME: afc123101.xls
PART I. PURCHASE LIMIT, INVESTMENT AMOUNT, AND PARTICIPATION AS OF
0-Jan-00
A. Purchase Limit #REF!
B. Aggregate Investment Amount (Excludes Cash Wired from 1st Tennessee) #REF!
C. Aggregate Loss Reserve Calculation #REF!
D. Collateral Balance = (Net Receivables Pool Balance + Excess in Liq. Acct ) #REF!
E Participation = [(B+C /D)] #REF!
PART II. RECEIVABLES ROLLFORWARD AND AGING REPORT
See Section I details on Receivables Pool Balance calculated as
of the Month End Date.
PART III. CONCENTRATION LIMITS AND NET PORTFOLIO BALANCE
See Section II details on Receivables Pool Balance calculated as
of the Month End Date.
PART IV. REQUIRED RESERVES (SECTION III)
$ %
- -
A. Loss Reserve (incl Cash Res) Loss Reserves and Percentage #REF! #REF!
Minimum Level (Min % * Investment) #REF! #REF!
B. Cash Reserve (part of LR) Minimum Level (Min % * Investment) #REF! #REF!
C. Servicer Fee Not applicable, AFC is Servicer #REF! #REF!
PART V. PERFORMANCE TRIGGERS (SECTION IV)
ACTUAL TRIGGER LEVEL
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A. Aggregate Investments + Loss Reserve - Cash Returned
Collateral Balance + Excess Cash in Liq Account #REF! #REF! #REF!
B. Eligible Receivables > $100 million #REF! #REF! #REF!
C. [ * ] Delinquency Ratio ([ * ]) #REF! #REF! #REF!
D. [ * ] Arithmetic Average Delinquency Ratio ([ * ]) #REF! #REF! #REF!
E. [ * ] Default Ratio #REF! #REF! #REF!
F. [ * ] Arithmetic Average Default Ratio #REF! #REF! #REF!
G. Net Spread Test #REF! #REF! #REF!
PART VI. FINANCIAL TRIGGERS & COVENANTS (SECTION V)
ACTUAL TRIGGER LEVEL
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A. Bankruptcy N Y In Compliance
B. Material Adverse Change N Y In Compliance
C. IRS section 6323 Lien N Y In Compliance
D. Change in Control N Y In Compliance
E. Level One Trigger Event N Y In Compliance
F. ADESA Financial Covenant Event N Y In Compliance
G. Servicer's Debt + Investment Limitation #REF! #REF! #REF!
H. Tangible Net Worth Test (AFC) #REF! #REF! #REF!
I. Tangible Net Worth Test (Seller) #REF! #REF! #REF!
PART VII. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
TIMING
A. Reporting Period Last Business Day of each Week & Periodic Report Date
for each Calendar Month
B. Report Dates Each Wednesday and 15th Business Day following last day
of each calendar month
C. Quarterly Financial Statements - Seller & Servicer 45 days after end of first three quarters of each fiscal
year
D. Annual Financial Statements - Seller & Servicer 90 days after end of each fiscal year
E. ADESA Compliance Certificate 45 days after end of first three quarters of each fiscal
year
PART VIII. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
The Servicer certifies the figures on the Servicer Report to be true and
complete, no Termination Events as forth in Exhibit V have occurred, and the
representations and warranties set forth in Exhibit III of the Receivables
Purchase Agreement are true and correct as of the date hereof.
AFC FUNDING CORPORATION
By:
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Name Printed: Xxx Money
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Title: CONTROLLER
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Date:
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Second Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of ________
among AFC FUNDING CORPORATION as Seller, AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION, as
Servicer, FAIRWAY FINANCE CORPORATION as Purchaser, BMO XXXXXXX XXXXX CORP. as
initial Agent and XL CAPITAL ASSURANCE INC. as Insurer
SECTION I - RECEIVABLES INFORMATION
INDICATES INPUT AREAS THAT ARE DONE
I. RECEIVABLES ROLLFORWARD Total Write-Offs
Write-Offs Greater than [ * ]
A) Beginning Principal Balance #REF!
B) Receivables Floorplanned #REF! #REF! #REF!
C) Principal Receipts #REF!
D) Write-Offs #REF! Total Converted Converted to
E) A/R Converted to Notes #REF! to Notes Notes greater than [ * ]
F) Ending Principal Balance [A + B - C - D - E] #REF! #REF! #REF!
Interest Fl'plan Fee Other Fees
Finance Charge Collections #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!
II. LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT BALANCE #REF!
III. RECEIVABLES AGING REPORT
A) Current #REF!
B) [ * ] Days Past Due #REF!
C) [ * ] Days Past Due #REF! #REF!
D) [ * ] Days Past Due #REF!
E) [ * ] Days Past Due #REF! #REF!
F) [ * ] Days Past Due #REF!
Total Receivables [A + B + C + D + E + F] #REF!
Average Maturity (ref purposes only) #REF!
Difference #REF!
IV. PAYMENT RATE / IMPLIED TURNOVER
A) Principal Receipts (from rollforward) #REF!
B) Beginning Principal Balance (from rollforward) #REF!
Implied Turnover [B / A * 30] #REF!
V. DELINQUENT RECEIVABLES #REF! Receivables [ * ] past due #REF!
#REF!
VI. DEFAULTED RECEIVABLES
A) Receivables [ * ] days past due #REF!
SECTION II - CONCENTRATIONS & NRPB
VII. OBLIGOR INFORMATION
Number of Active Dealers #REF!
Average Dealer Size #REF!
VIII. NET RECEIVABLES POOL BALANCE CALCULATION SPECIFIED INELIGIBLE RECEIVABLES
[ * ]
Total Receivables #REF! [ * ]
Less: Specified Inelgibile Receivables #REF! [ * ]
Total Receivables excluding Specified
Ineligible Receivables #REF!
RECEIVABLES EXCLUDED FROM NRPB: [ * ] #REF!
[ * ] #REF! [ * ] #REF!
[ * ] #REF! [ * ] #REF!
Delinquent Receivables #REF! [ * ] #REF!
Defaulted Receivables #REF! #REF!
Non-Eligible Vehicles #REF! #REF!
[ * ] #REF!
[ * ] #REF!
[ * ] #REF!
[ * ] #REF!
[ * ] #REF!
[ * ] #REF!
[ * ] #REF!
[ * ] #REF!
[ * ] #REF! #REF!
OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF ELIGIBLE RECEIVABLES #REF!
Second Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of ________
among AFC FUNDING CORPORATION as Seller, AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION, as
Servicer, FAIRWAY FINANCE CORPORATION as Purchaser, BMO XXXXXXX XXXXX CORP. as
initial Agent and XL CAPITAL ASSURANCE INC. as Insurer
CONCENTRATION LIMITS
NORMAL CONCENTRATIONS (LIST ALL OBLIGORS IN EXCESS OF [ * ]% -
US$ EQUIVALENT)
Largest Obligors O/S Eligible Elig Rec Limit Excess
Dealer Number Balance - NPE #REF! Concentrations [ * ] Dlr #
1 #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!
2 #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!
3 #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!
4 #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!
5 #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!
6 #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!
7 #REF! #REF! #REF!
8 #REF! #REF!
9
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Total Excess Concentrations - Normal #REF!
EXCLUDED OBLIGORS N/A
SPECIAL CONCENTRATIONS (LIST ALL OBLIGORS IN EXCESS OF [ * ]% -
US $ EQUIVALENT THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED AS A SPECIAL OBLIGOR)
O/S Eligible Elig Rec Limit Excess
Dealer Number Balance - NPE #REF! Concentrations
1 #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!
2 #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!
Total Excess Concentrations - Special #REF!
NET RECEIVABLES POOL BALANCE #REF!
SECTION III - REQUIRED RESERVES
IX. INVESTMENT & DISCOUNT
A) Aggregate Investments #REF! from accrued & unpaid disc tab
B) Total Discount #REF! from accrued & unpaid disc tab
C) Accrued & Unpaid Discount #REF! from accrued & unpaid disc tab
X. LOSS PERCENTAGE (CALCULATED MONTHLY) Month Delinquency Ratio
A) [ * ] #REF! 1 #REF!
B) [ * ] #REF! 2 #REF!
C) Loss Reserve Ratio (Calculated Below) #REF! 3 #REF!
D) Minimum Loss Percentage #REF! 4 #REF!
E) Loss Percentage [ * ] #REF! 5 #REF!
Loss Reserve Ratio: 6 #REF!
7 #REF!
F) [ * ] #REF! 8 #REF!
G) [ * ] #REF! 9 #REF!
H) [ * ] #REF! 10 #REF!
I) Outstanding Balance of Eligible Receivables #REF! 11 #REF!
Loss Reserve Ratios [G * H/I] #REF! 12 #REF!
XI. CASH RESERVE ACCOUNT
LEVEL ONE TRIGGER EVENT (C LESS THAN [ * ] OR D GREATER THAN [ * ]] #REF!
A) Excess Spread [ * ] #REF!
B) Excess Spread [ * ] #REF!
C) [ * ] #REF!
D) [ * ] #REF!
Month Default Ratio
E) Aggregate Investments #REF! 1 #REF!
F) Minimum Reserve Percentage #REF! 2 #REF!
C) Required Cash Reserve Amount [E * F] #REF! 3 #REF!
D) Actual Cash Reserve Balance #REF! 4 #REF!
Compliance #REF! 5 #REF!
6 #REF!
7 #REF!
XII. LOSS RESERVE CALCULATION 8 #REF!
A) FAIRWAY Investment #REF! 9 #REF!
B) Loss Percentage [from X. E)] #REF! 10 #REF!
C) [ * ] #REF! 11 #REF!
D) Loss Reserve [C * A] #REF! 12 #REF!
E) Cash Reserve [from XI. C)] #REF!
F) Total Reserve [ * ] #REF! #REF!
Investment + Loss Reserve [A + F] #REF!
Second Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of ________
among AFC FUNDING CORPORATION as Seller, AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION, as
Servicer, FAIRWAY FINANCE CORPORATION as Purchaser, BMO XXXXXXX XXXXX CORP. as
initial Agent and XL CAPITAL ASSURANCE INC. as Insurer
XIII. ALLOCATION TO PURCHASER'S SHARE AND SELLER'S SHARE (BASED ON A
PRIOR TO A TERMINATION EVENT
#REF! PARTICIPATION)
PURCHASERS' SHARE SELLER'S SHARE
A) Principal Receipts #REF! #REF! #REF!
B) Finance Receipts #REF! #REF! #REF!
C) Total #REF! #REF! #REF!
D) Insurance Premiums #REF! #REF!
E) Discount, Utilization Fee, Facility Fee, Unused Fee and
Note Placement Fees (prior to a termination event) #REF! #REF! #REF!
F) Changes in Cash Reserve Account #REF! #REF!
G) Servicing Fees #REF! #REF!
H) Purchaser Termination Day Allocation #REF! #REF!
I) Voluntary Paydown of Invesment #REF! #REF!
J) Revolving Paydown Day #REF! #REF!
K) Discount and Program Fees not allocated in D) above #REF! #REF!
L) Servicing Fees not paid above #REF! #REF!
M) Reinvested in Receivables or remitted to the Seller #REF! #REF!
XIV. LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT BALANCE
A) Liquidity Account Balance #REF!
B) Last Billing Paid #REF!
C) Insurance Premiums (From Billing, includes unused) #REF!
D) Discount #REF! #REF!
E) Utilization Fee (From Billing) #REF!
F) Facility Fee (From Billing) #REF!
G) Unused Fee #REF!
H) Note Placement Fees #REF! #REF!
I) Backup Servicing Fees and Unaffiliated Servicer
Fees #REF!
J) Transition Expenses (if Any) #REF!
Minimum Balance #REF!
Excess Cash/(Deficit) #REF!
Compliance? #REF!
SECTION IV - PERFORMANCE TRIGGERS
XV. TERMINATION EVENTS - MONTH END ONLY
A) PARTICIPATION TEST
1) Aggregate Investments #REF!
2) Loss Reserve Calculation #REF!
3) Cash wired from collection account #REF!
5) Excess Cash in Liquidation Account #REF!
6) Investment + Loss Reserve - Cash wired #REF!
7) Net Receivable Pool Balance minus + Excess in Liq. Acct #REF!
8) Participation % [5) / 6)] #REF!
9) Compliance (Less than 100%) Limit: #REF! #REF!
B) DEFAULT RATIO TEST
1) Receivables [ * ] past due + Write-offs and Notes < [ * ] [ * ] [ * ] [ * ]
+ A/R conv to Notes < [ * ] #REF! #REF! #REF!
2) Receivables Originated [ * ] months prior (Cash Disbur.) #REF! #REF! #REF!
3) Default Ratio [1/2] #REF! #REF! #REF!
[ * ] #REF! #REF! [ * ] #REF! Compliance
Not to Exceed: #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!
C) DELINQUENCY RATIO TEST [ * ] [ * ] [ * ]
1) Total Delinquent Receivables #REF! #REF! #REF!
2) Outstanding Balance of Pool Receivables #REF! #REF! #REF!
3) Delinquency Ratio [1/2] #REF! #REF! #REF!
[ * ] #REF! Compliance [ * ] #REF! Compliance
Not to Exceed: #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!
Second Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of ________
among AFC FUNDING CORPORATION as Seller, AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION, as
Servicer, FAIRWAY FINANCE CORPORATION as Purchaser, BMO XXXXXXX XXXXX CORP. as
initial Agent and XL CAPITAL ASSURANCE INC. as Insurer
D) NET SPREAD TEST
1) Finance Charge Collections #REF!
2) Discount Expensed During Month #REF!
3) Monthly Facility Fees (includes insurance premium) #REF! #REF! Average Fairway Investment
4) Monthly Utilization Fee #REF!
5) Backup Servicing Fees and Unaffiliated Servicer Fees #REF!
6) Transition Expenses (if any) #REF!
7) Servicer Fee [ * ]% #REF! #REF!
8) Other Fees > $100
9) Receivables [ * ] Days Past Due #REF!
10) Write-offs/Non-Cash AJE's #REF!
11) A/R Converted to Notes #REF! #REF!
12) Add Back 10) & 11) greater than [ * ] days old #REF!
13) Recoveries #REF!
14) Excess Finance Collections #REF!
15) Average Aggregate Balance Pool Receivables #REF!
16) Net Spread [ * ] #REF!
Compliance (> [ * ]) Minimum #REF! #REF!
SECTION V - FINANCIAL TRIGGERS & COVENANTS
A) TANGIBLE NET WORTH TEST
1. Servicer - Automotive Finance Corporation
A) AFC's Shareholder's Equity #REF!
B) AFC's Intangible Assets #REF!
C) Tangible Net Worth [A-B] #REF!
D) Minimum Tangible Net Worth #REF!
Compliance [C > D] #REF!
2. Seller - AFC Funding Corporation
A) Funding Shareholder's Equity #REF!
B) Funding Corp's Intangible Assets #REF!
C) Tangible Net Worth [A-B] #REF!
D) Minimum Tangible Net Worth #REF!
Compliance [C > D] #REF!
B) SERVICER'S DEBT + INVESTMENT LIMITATION
A) Maximum Debt #REF!
B) All Debt (including Intercompany) & Receivables Sold #REF! In Compliance
C) Compliance (A > B) #REF! In Compliance
C) [ * ]
A) [ * ]
Month/Year of most recent search N/A
B) [ * ]
[ * ]
[ * ] N/A (None, See Below, See Attached)
[ * ]
[ * ] N/A (None, See Below, See Attached)
[ * ]
[ * ] N/A (None, See Below, See Attached)
C) [ * ] N/A
[ * ] N/A
[ * ]
ANNEX C
FORM OF JOINDER AGREEMENT
ANNEX C
FORM OF JOINDER AGREEMENT
THIS JOINDER AGREEMENT (this "AGREEMENT"), dated as of June 15, 2004, is
among AFC Funding Corporation (the "SELLER"), Automotive Finance Corporation, as
servicer (the "SERVICER"), [___________________], as a purchaser (the
"______________ PURCHASER"), [____________________], as purchaser agent for
[_______________] Purchaser (the "_____________ PURCHASER AGENT"), Fairway
Finance Company, LLC, as a Purchaser ("FAIRWAY"), Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Corp., as
Purchaser Agent for Fairway and as agent (the "AGENT") and XL Capital Assurance
Inc., as insurer (the "INSURER").
BACKGROUND
The Seller, the Servicer, Fairway, the Agent and the Purchaser are parties
to a certain Second Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated
as of June 15, 2004 (as amended through the date hereof, the "RECEIVABLES
PURCHASE AGREEMENT"). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the
meanings assigned to them in the Receivables Purchase Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1. This letter constitutes a Joinder Agreement pursuant to SECTION
1.12 of the Receivables Purchase Agreement. The Seller desires the
[_________________] Purchaser to become a Purchaser and the [_________________]
Purchaser Agent to become a Purchaser Agent under the Receivables Purchase
Agreement and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the
Receivables Purchase Agreement, and the [_________________] Purchaser agrees to
become a Purchaser and the [_________________] Purchaser Agent agrees to become
a Purchaser Agent thereunder.
Seller hereby represents and warrants to each of the [_________________]
Purchaser, the [_________________] Purchaser Agent, the Agent, Fairway and the
Insurer as of the date hereof, as follows:
(i) the representations and warranties contained in EXHIBIT III and
EXHIBIT VII to the Receivables Purchase Agreement are true and correct on
and as of such date of such Purchase as though made on and as of such date;
(ii) no event has occurred and is continuing, or would result from
such Purchase, that constitutes a Termination Event or Unmatured
Termination Event;
(iii) the sum of the aggregate of the Participations does not exceed
100%;
(iv) the aggregate Investment for all Term Purchaser does not exceed
40% of the aggregate Investment; and
(v) the amount on deposit in the Cash Reserve Account is equal to or
greater than the Cash Reserve.
In the case of any [________] Purchaser that is a Term Purchaser the Agent
has received from counsel to such [______________] Term Purchaser an opinion as
to tax matters in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Insurer.
SECTION 2. Upon execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Seller,
each of the [______________] Purchaser, [______________] Purchaser Agent,
Fairway, the Agent and the Insurer, satisfaction of the other conditions to
assignment specified in SECTION 1.12 and [SECTION 6.3] of the Receivables
Purchase Agreement and receipt by the Agent of counterparts of this Agreement
(whether by facsimile or otherwise) executed by each of the parties hereto, each
of the [______________] Purchaser and the [______________] Purchaser Agent shall
become a party to, and have the rights and obligations of a Purchaser and
Purchaser Agent, respectively, under, the Receivables Purchase Agreement [AND
FAIRWAY AND AGENT AS THE FAIRWAY PURCHASER AGENT SHALL, TO THE EXTENT OF THE
INTEREST ASSIGNED BY FAIRWAY HEREUNDER, RELINQUISH THEIR RIGHTS AND INTEREST
(OTHER THAN THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS WHICH ACCRUED IN FAVOR OF FAIRWAY OR
AGENT AS THE FAIRWAY PURCHASER AGENT PRIOR TO BUT NOT INCLUDING THE DATE HEREOF)
AND BE RELEASED FOR THEIR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT].
SECTION 3.
(a) Fairway (the "ASSIGNOR") hereby sells and assigns to the
[______________] (the "ASSIGNEE") without recourse and without representation or
warranty (except that it is the sole owner of its right, title and interest in
and to the portion of Participation being transferred hereunder free of any
Adverse Claim), and the Assignee hereby purchases and assumes from the Assignor,
that portion of the Assignor's interest in and to the Participation and that
portion of the Assignor's other rights and obligations under the Receivables
Purchase Agreement as of the date hereof equal to the following:
Maximum Purchase Amount assigned: $ [____________]
Assignor's remaining Maximum Purchase Amount: $ [____________]
Investment assigned: $ [____________]
Assignor's remaining Investment: $ [____________]
The Maximum Purchase Amount of Assignor and the Assignee shall be as set
forth on the signature page hereto.
(b) The Assignor hereby instructs the Agent to make all payments from and
after the date hereof in respect of the portion of the Participation assigned
hereby directly to the Assignee. The Assignor and the Assignee agree that all
Discount and fees accrued up to, but not including, the date hereof are the
property of the Assignor, and not the Assignee. The Assignee agrees that, upon
receipt of any such Discount or fees, the Assignee will promptly remit the same
to the Assignor.
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(c) On the date hereof, the Assignee shall pay to the Assignor, in
immediately available funds, an amount equal to the purchase price of the
portion of the Participation assigned hereunder in accordance with the following
payment instructions:
_________________________________
ABA No.: __________________
Account Name: __________________
Account No.: __________________
Ref: AFC Funding Corporation]
(d) All notices and other communications hereunder or under the Receivables
Purchase Agreement to the [______________] Purchaser and the [______________]
Purchaser Agent shall be sent or delivered to [______________] Purchaser and
[______________] Purchaser Agent at the address set forth under their names on
the signature pages hereof.
SECTION 4. Each party hereto hereby covenants and agrees that it will not
institute against, or join any other Person in instituting against, any
Purchaser, any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or
liquidation proceeding, or other proceeding under any federal or state
bankruptcy or similar law, for one year and one day after the latest maturing
Note issued by such Purchaser is paid in full. The covenant contained in this
paragraph shall survive any termination of the Receivables Purchase Agreement.
SECTION 5. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE
STATE OF INDIANA. This Agreement may not be amended, supplemented or waived
except pursuant to a writing signed by the party to be charged. This Agreement
may be executed in counterparts, and by the different parties on different
counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all together shall
constitute one and the same agreement.
(continued on following page)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement by
their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.
[______________________________], as a [_________]
Purchaser
By:
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Title:
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Address:
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Attention:
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E-Mail:
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Telephone:
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Facsimile:
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Maximum Purchase Amount: $ [ _____________]
With a copy to:
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Facsimile:
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JOINDER AGREEMENT ([__________])
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[__________________________], as Purchaser Agent for
the [_______] Purchaser
By:
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Title:
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Address:
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E-Mail:
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JOINDER AGREEMENT ([__________])
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FAIRWAY FINANCE COMPANY, LLC
as a Revolving Purchaser
By:
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Name Printed:
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Title:
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XXXXXX XXXXXXX CORP.,
as Purchaser Agent for Fairway and Agent
By:
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Name Printed:
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Title:
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JOINDER AGREEMENT ([__________])
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AFC FUNDING CORPORATION, as Seller
By:
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Name Printed:
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Title:
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JOINDER AGREEMENT ([__________])
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AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE CORPORATION, as Servicer
By:
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Name Printed:
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Title:
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JOINDER AGREEMENT ([__________])
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XL CAPITAL ASSURANCE INC., as Insurer
By:
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Name Printed:
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Title:
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JOINDER AGREEMENT ([__________])
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