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SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION.....................................................1
1.1 Definitions...............................................................1
1.2 Accounting and Other Terms................................................8
2. LOAN AND TERMS OF PAYMENT........................................................8
2.1 Credit Extensions.........................................................8
2.2 Overadvances.............................................................10
2.3 Interest Rates, Payments, and Calculations...............................10
2.4 Crediting Payments.......................................................10
2.5 Fees.....................................................................11
2.6 Additional Costs.........................................................11
2.7 Term.....................................................................12
3. CONDITIONS OF LOANS.............................................................12
3.1 Conditions Precedent to Initial Credit Extension.........................12
3.2 Conditions Precedent to all Credit Extensions............................12
4. CREATION OF SECURITY INTEREST...................................................13
4.1 Grant of Security Interest...............................................13
4.2 Delivery of Additional Documentation Required............................13
4.3 Right to Inspect.........................................................13
5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES..................................................13
5.1 Due Organization and Qualification.......................................13
5.2 Due Authorization; No Conflict...........................................13
5.3 No Prior Encumbrances....................................................13
5.4 Bona Fide Eligible Accounts..............................................14
5.5 Merchantable Inventory...................................................14
5.6 Intellectual Property....................................................14
5.7 Name; Location of Chief Executive Office.................................14
5.8 Litigation...............................................................14
5.9 No Material Adverse Change in Financial Statements.......................14
5.10 Solvency.................................................................14
5.11 Regulatory Compliance....................................................15
5.12 Environmental Condition..................................................15
5.13 Taxes....................................................................15
5.14 Subsidiaries.............................................................15
5.15 Government Consents......................................................15
5.16 Full Disclosure..........................................................15
6. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS...........................................................16
6.1 Good Standing............................................................16
6.2 Government Compliance....................................................16
6.3 Financial Statements, Reports, Certificates..............................16
6.4 Inventory; Returns.......................................................17
6.5 Taxes....................................................................17
6.6 Insurance................................................................17
6.7 Principal Depository.....................................................17
6.8 Quick Ratio, Cash Coverage Ratio or Cash Flow Coverage Ratio.............17
6.9 Debt-Net Worth Ratio.....................................................18
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6.10 Tangible Net Worth.......................................................18
6.11 Profitability............................................................18
6.12 Further Assurances.......................................................18
7. NEGATIVE COVENANTS..............................................................18
7.1 Dispositions.............................................................18
7.2 Changes in Business, Ownership, Management or Business Locations.........19
7.3 Mergers or Acquisitions..................................................19
7.4 Indebtedness.............................................................19
7.5 Encumbrances.............................................................19
7.6 Distributions............................................................19
7.7 Investments..............................................................19
7.8 Transactions with Affiliates.............................................19
7.9 Intellectual Property Agreements.........................................19
7.10 Subordinated Debt........................................................19
7.11 Inventory................................................................20
7.12 Compliance...............................................................20
8. EVENTS OF DEFAULT...............................................................20
8.1 Payment Default..........................................................20
8.2 Covenant Default.........................................................20
8.3 Material Adverse Change..................................................21
8.4 Attachment...............................................................21
8.5 Insolvency...............................................................21
8.6 Other Agreements.........................................................21
8.7 Subordinated Debt........................................................21
8.8 Judgments................................................................21
8.9 Misrepresentations.......................................................21
9. BANK'S RIGHT'S AND REMEDIES.....................................................22
9.1 Rights and Remedies......................................................22
9.2 Power of Attorney........................................................23
9.3 Accounts Collection......................................................23
9.4 Bank Expenses............................................................23
9.5 Bank's Liability for Collateral..........................................24
9.6 Remedies Cumulative......................................................24
9.7 Demand; Protest..........................................................24
10. NOTICES.........................................................................24
11. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE.........................................................25
12. GENERAL PROVISIONS..............................................................25
12.1 Successors and Assigns...................................................25
12.2 Indemnification..........................................................25
12.3 Time of Essence..........................................................25
12.4 Severability of Provisions...............................................26
12.5 Amendments in Writing, Integration.......................................26
12.6 Counterparts.............................................................26
12.7 Survival.................................................................26
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This LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT is entered into as of July 16,1997, by
and between VENTURE BANKING GROUP, a division of Cupertino National Bank
("Bank") and SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ("Borrower").
RECITALS
Borrower wishes to obtain credit from time to time from Bank, and Bank
desires to extend credit to Borrower. This Agreement sets forth the terms on
which Bank will advance credit to Borrower, and Borrower will repay the amounts
owing to Bank.
AGREEMENT
The parties agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION
1.1 Definitions.
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall
have the following definitions:
"Accounts" means all presently existing and hereafter
arising accounts, contract rights, and all other forms of obligations owing to
Borrower arising out of the sale or lease of goods (including, without
limitation, the licensing of software and other technology) or the rendering of
services by Borrower, whether or not earned by performance, and any and all
credit insurance, guaranties, and other security therefor, as well as all
merchandise returned to or reclaimed by Borrower and Borrower's Books relating
to any of the foregoing.
"Advance" or "Advances" means a loan advance under the
Committed Revolving Line.
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any
Person that owns or controls directly or indirectly such Person, any Person that
controls or is controlled by or is under common control with such Person, and
each of such Person's senior executive officers, directors, partners and, for
any Person that is a limited liability company, such Persons, managers and
members.
"Bank Expenses" means all: reasonable costs or expenses
(including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) incurred in connection with
the preparation, negotiation, administration, and enforcement of the Loan
Documents; and Bank's reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in
amending, enforcing or defending the Loan Documents (including fees and expenses
of appeal or review, or those incurred in any Insolvency Proceeding), whether or
not suit is brought.
"Borrower's Books" means all of Borrower's books and
records including without limitation: ledgers; records concerning Borrower's
assets or liabilities, the Collateral, business operations or financial
condition; and all computer programs, or tape files, and the equipment,
containing such information.
"Borrowing Base" means an amount equal to (i) eighty
percent (80%) of Eligible Accounts plus (ii) fifty percent (50%) of Eligible
Foreign Accounts, as determined by Bank with reference to the most recent
Borrowing Base Certificate delivered by Borrower.
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"Business Day" means any day that is not a Saturday,
Sunday, or other day on which banks in the State of California are authorized or
required to close.
"Closing Date" means the date of this Agreement.
"Code" means the California Uniform Commercial Code.
"Collateral" means the property described on Exhibit A
attached hereto.
"Committed Revolving Line" means a credit extension of
up to Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000).
"Committed Equipment Line means a credit extension of up
to One Million Dollars ($1,000,000).
"Contingent Obligation" means, as applied to any Person,
any direct or indirect liability, contingent or otherwise, of that Person with
respect to (i) any indebtedness, lease, dividend, letter of credit or other
obligation of another, including, without limitation, any such obligation
directly or indirectly guaranteed, endorsed, co-made or discounted or sold with
recourse by that Person, or in respect of which that Person is otherwise
directly or indirectly liable; (H) any obligations with respect to undrawn
letters of credit issued for the account of that Person; and (W) all obligations
arising under any interest rate, currency or commodity swap agreement, interest
rate cap agreement, interest rate collar agreement, or other agreement or
arrangement designated to protect a Person against fluctuation in interest
rates, currency exchange rates or commodity prices; provided, however, that the
term "Contingent Obligation" shall not include endorsements for collection or
deposit in the ordinary course of business. The amount of any Contingent
Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determined
amount of the primary obligation in respect of which such Contingent Obligation
is made or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated
liability in respect thereof as determined by such Person in good faith;
provided, however, that such amount shall not in any event exceed the maximum
amount of the obligations under the guarantee or other support arrangement.
"Copyrights" means any and all copyright rights,
copyright applications, copyright registrations and like protections in each
work or authorship and derivative work thereof, whether published or unpublished
and whether or not the same also constitutes a trade secret, now or hereafter
existing, created, acquired or held.
"Credit Extension" means each Advance, Equipment
Advance, Letter of Credit, Term Loan, Exchange Contract or any other extension
of credit by Bank for the benefit of Borrower hereunder.
"Current Assets" means, as of any applicable date, all
amounts that should, in accordance with GAAP, be included as current assets on
the consolidated balance sheet of Borrower and its Subsidiaries as at such date.
"Current Liabilities" means, as of any applicable date,
all amounts that should, in accordance with GAAP, be included as current
liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet of Borrower and its Subsidiaries,
as at such date, plus, to the extent not already included therein, all
outstanding Credit Extensions made under this Agreement, including all
Indebtedness that is payable upon demand or within one year from the date of
determination thereof unless such Indebtedness is renewable or extendable at the
option of Borrower or any Subsidiary to a date more than one year from the date
of determination, but excluding Subordinated Debt.
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"Eligible Accounts" means those Accounts that arise in
the ordinary course of Borrower's business that comply with all of Borrower's
representations and warranties to Bank set forth in Section 5.4; provided that
standards of eligibility may be fixed and revised from time to time by Bank in
Bank's reasonable judgment and upon notification thereof to Borrower in
accordance with the provisions hereof. Unless otherwise agreed to by Bank in
writing, Eligible Accounts shall not include -the following:
(a) Accounts that the account debtor has failed to pay
within ninety (90) days of invoice date;
(b) Accounts with respect to an account debtor, fifty
percent (50%) of whose Accounts the account debtor has failed to pay within
ninety (90) days of invoice date;
(c) Accounts with respect to an account debtor,
including Affiliates, whose total obligations to Borrower exceed forty percent
(40%) of all Accounts, except with respect to Fortune 500 Companies, as to which
the percentage shall be sixty-five percent (65%) to the extent such obligations
exceed the aforementioned percentage, except as approved in writing by Bank;
(d) Accounts with respect to which the account debtor
does not have its principal place of business in the United States;
(e) Accounts with respect to which the account debtor is
a federal, state or local governmental entity or any department, agency, or
instrumentality thereof;
(f) Accounts with respect to which Borrower is liable to
the account debtor, but only to the extent of any amounts owing to the account
debtor (sometimes referred to as "contra" accounts, e.g. accounts payable,
customer deposits, credit accounts, etc.);
(g) Accounts generated by demonstration or promotional
equipment, or with respect to which goods are placed on consignment, guaranteed
sale, sale or return, sale on approval, bill and hold, or other terms by reason
of which the payment by the account debtor may be conditional;
(h) Accounts with respect to which the account debtor is
an Affiliate, officer, employee, or agent of Borrower;
(i) Accounts with respect to which the account debtor
disputes liability or makes any claim with respect thereto as to which Bank
believes, in its sole discretion, that there may be a basis for dispute (but
only to the extent of the amount subject to such dispute or claim), or is
subject to any Insolvency Proceeding, or becomes insolvent, or goes out of
business;
(j) Accounts owing from distributors that have not been
pre-approved in writing by Bank; and
(k) Accounts with respect to progress billings;
(l) Accounts the collection of which Bank reasonably
determines to be doubtful. "Eligible Foreign Accounts" means Accounts with
respect to which the account debtor does not have its principal place of
business in the United States and that are: (1) covered by credit insurance in
form and amount, and by an insurer satisfactory to Bank less the amount of any
deductible(s) which may be or become owing thereon; or (2) supported by one or
more letters of credit either advised or negotiated through Bank or in favor of
Bank as beneficiary, in an amount and of a
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tenor, and issued by a financial institution, acceptable to Bank; or (3) that
Bank approves on a case-by-case basis.
"Equipment" means all present and future machinery,
equipment, tenant improvements, furniture, fixtures, vehicles, tools, parts and
attachments in which Borrower has any interest.
"Equipment Advance" has the meaning set forth in Section
2.1.3.
"Equipment Availability Date" has the meaning set forth
in Section 2.1.3.
"ERISA" means the Employment Retirement Income Security
Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations thereunder.
"Fortune 500 Companies" mean any account debtor of
Borrower listed among the 500 largest United States companies in the most recent
such listing published by Fortune Magazine.
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles as
in effect in the United States from time to time.
"Indebtedness" means (a) all indebtedness for borrowed
money or the deferred purchase price of property or services, including without
limitation reimbursement and other obligations with respect to surety bonds and
letters of credit, (b) all obligations evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or
similar instruments, (c) all capital lease obligations and (d) all Contingent
Obligations.
"Insolvency Proceeding" means any proceeding commenced
by or against any person or entity under any provision of the United States
Bankruptcy Code, as amended, or under any other bankruptcy or insolvency law,
including assignments for the benefit of creditors, formal or informal
moratoria, compositions, extension generally with its creditors, or proceedings
seeking reorganization, arrangement, or other relief.
"Intellectual Property Collateral" means
(a) Copyrights, Trademarks, Patents, and Mask Works;
(b) Any and all trade secrets, and any and all
intellectual property rights in computer software and computer software products
now or hereafter existing, created, acquired or held;
(c) Any and all design rights which may be available to
Borrower now or hereafter existing, created, acquired or held;
(d) Any and all claims for damages by way of past,
present and future infringement of any of the rights included above, with the
right, but not the obligation, to sue for and collect such damages for said use
or infringement of the intellectual property rights identified above;
(e) All licenses or other rights to use any of the
Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks, or Mask Works, and all license fees and
royalties arising from such use to the extent permitted by such license or
rights;
(f) All amendments, renewals and extensions of any of
the Copyrights, Trademarks, Patents or Mask Works; and
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(g) All proceeds and products of the foregoing,
including without limitation all payments under-insurance or any indemnity or
warranty payable in respect of any of the foregoing.
"Inventory" means all present and future inventory in
which Borrower has any interest, including merchandise, raw materials, parts,
supplies, packing and shipping materials, work in process and finished products
intended for sale or lease or to be furnished under a contract of service, of
every kind and description now or at any time hereafter owned by or in the
custody or possession, actual or constructive, of Borrower, including such
inventory as is temporarily out of its custody or possession or in transit and
including any returns upon any accounts or other proceeds, including insurance
proceeds, resulting from the sale or disposition of any of the foregoing and any
documents of title representing any of the above.
"Investment" means any beneficial ownership of
(including stock, partnership interest or other securities) any Person, or any
loan, advance or capital contribution to any Person.
"IRC" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended, and the regulations thereunder.
"Letter of Credit" means a letter of credit or similar
undertaking issued by Bank pursuant to Section 2.1-2, and any letters of credit
previously issued by Bank for the account of Borrower and existing on the
Closing Date, including Letter of Credit #10356.
"Letter of Credit Reserve" has the meaning set forth in
Section 2.1.2.
"Lien" means any mortgage, lien, deed of trust, charge,
pledge, security interest or other encumbrance.
"Loan Documents" means, collectively, this Agreement,
any note or notes executed by Borrower, and any other present or future
agreement entered into between Borrower and./or for the benefit of Bank in
connection with this Agreement, all as amended, extended or restated from time
to time.
"Mask Works" means all mask works or similar rights
available for the protection of semiconductor chips, now owned or hereafter
acquired.
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse
effect on (i) the business operations or condition (financial or otherwise) of
Borrower and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole or (ii) the ability of Borrower
to repay the Obligations or otherwise perform its obligations under the Loan
Documents.
"Maturity Date" means July 15, 2001.
"Negotiable Collateral" means all of Borrower's present
and future letters of credit of which it is a beneficiary, notes, drafts,
instruments, securities, documents of title, and chattel paper.
"Obligations" means all debt, principal, interest, Bank
Expenses and other amounts owed to Bank by Borrower pursuant to this Agreement
or any other agreement, whether absolute or contingent, due or to become due,
now existing or hereafter arising, including any interest that accrues after the
commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding and including any debt, liability, or
obligation owing from Borrower to others that Bank may have obtained by
assignment or otherwise.
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"Patents" means all patents, patent applications and
like protections, including without limitation improvements, divisions,
continuations, renewals, reissues, extensions and continuations-in-part of the
same.
"Payment Date" means the fifteenth (15th) calendar day
of each month, commencing on the first such date after the Closing Date and
ending on the Maturity Date.
"Permitted Indebtedness" means:
(a) Indebtedness of Borrower in favor of Bank arising
under this Agreement or any other Loan Document;
(b) Indebtedness existing on the Closing Date and
disclosed in the Schedule;
(c) Subordinated Debt;
(d) Indebtedness to trade creditors incurred in the
ordinary course of business; and
(e) Indebtedness secured by Permitted Liens.
"Permitted Investment" means:
(a) Investments existing on the Closing Date disclosed
in the Schedule; and
(b) (i) marketable direct obligations issued or
unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America or any agency or any
State thereof maturing within one (1) year from the date of acquisition thereof,
(ii) commercial paper maturing no more than one (1) year from the date of
creation thereof and currently having the highest rating obtainable from either
Standard & Poor's Corporation or Moody's Investors Service, Inc., and (iii)
certificates of deposit maturing no more than one (1) year from the date of
investment therein issued by Bank.
"Permitted Liens" means the following:
(a) Any Liens existing on the Closing Date and disclosed
in the Schedule or arising under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents;
(b) Liens for taxes, fees, assessments or other
governmental charges or levies,. either not delinquent or being contested in
good faith by appropriate proceedings and as to which adequate reserves are
maintained on Borrower's Books in accordance with GAAP, provided the same have
no priority over any of Bank's security interests;
(c) Liens (i) upon or in any Equipment acquired or held
by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to secure the purchase price of such
Equipment or indebtedness incurred solely for the purpose of financing the
acquisition of such Equipment, or (ii) existing on such equipment at the time of
its acquisition, provided that the Lien is confined solely to the property so
acquired and improvements thereon, and the proceeds of such equipment;
(d) Leases or subleases and licenses or sublicenses
granted to others in the ordinary course of Borrower's business not interfering
in any material respect with the business of Borrower and its Subsidiaries taken
as a whole, and any interest or title of a lessor, licensor or under
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any lease or license, provided that such leases, subleases, licenses and
sublicenses do not prohibit the grant of the security interest granted
hereunder; and
(e) Liens incurred in connection with the extension,
renewal or refinancing of the indebtedness secured by Liens of the type
described in clauses (a) through (c) above, provided that any extension, renewal
or replacement Lien shall be limited to the property encumbered by the existing
Lien and the principal amount of the indebtedness being extended, renewed or
refinanced does not increase.
"Person" means any individual, sole proprietorship,
partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, unincorporated
organization, association, corporation, institution, public benefit corporation,
firm, joint stock company, estate, entity or governmental agency.
"Prime Rate" means the variable rate of interest, per
annum, most recently published in the Western edition of The Wall Street
Journal, as the "prime rate," whether or not such rate is the lowest rate
available from Bank.
"Quick Assets" means, as of any applicable date, the
consolidated cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and investments with
maturities of fewer than ninety (90) days of Borrower determined in accordance
with GAAP.
"Responsible Officer" means each of the Chief Executive
Officer, the President, the Chief Financial Officer and the Controller of
Borrower.
"Revolving Maturity Date" means the date immediately
preceding the first anniversary of the Closing Date.
"Schedule" means the schedule of exceptions attached
hereto, if any.
"Subordinated Debt" means any debt incurred by Borrower
that is subordinated to the debt owing by Borrower to Bank on terms acceptable
to Bank (and identified as being such by Borrower and Bank).
"Subsidiary" means with respect to any Person, any
corporation, partnership, company association, joint venture, or any other
business entity, if any, of which more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting
stock or other equity interests is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly,
by such Person or one or more Affiliates of such Person.
"Tangible Net Worth" means, as of any applicable date,
the consolidated total assets of Borrower and its Subsidiaries minus without
duplication, (i) the sum of any amounts attributable to (a) goodwill, (b)
intangible items such as unamortized debt discount and expense, patents, trade
and service marks and names, copyrights and research and development expenses
except prepaid expenses, and (c) all reserves not already deducted from assets,
and (ii) Total Liabilities.
"Total Liabilities" means, as of any applicable date,
all obligations that should, in accordance with GAAP, be classified as
liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet of Borrower, including in any
event all Indebtedness, but specifically excluding Subordinated Debt.
"Trademarks" means any trademark and servicemark rights,
whether registered or not, applications to register and registrations of the
same and like protections, and the entire goodwill of the business of Borrower
connected with and symbolized by such trademarks.
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1.2 Accounting and Other Terms.
All accounting terms not specifically defined herein
shall be construed in accordance with GAAP and all calculations and
determinations made hereunder shall be made in accordance with GAAP. When used
herein, the term "financial statements" shall include the notes and schedules
thereto. The terms "including" / "includes" shall always be read as meaning
"including (or includes) without limitation," when used herein or in any other
Loan Document.
2. LOAN AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
2.1 Credit Extensions.
Borrower promises to pay when due to the order of Bank,
in lawful money of the United States of America, the aggregate unpaid principal
amount of all Credit Extensions made by Bank to Borrower hereunder. Borrower
shall also pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of such Credit Extensions
at rates in accordance with the terms hereof.
2.1.1 Revolving Advances
(a) Subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Bank agrees to make Advances to Borrower in an aggregate outstanding
amount not to exceed (i) the Committed Revolving Line or the Borrowing Base,
whichever is less, minus (ii) the face amount of all outstanding Letters -of
Credit (including drawn but unreimbursed Letters of Credit). Subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, amounts borrowed pursuant to this
Section may be repaid and reborrowed at any time prior to the Revolving Maturity
Date.
(b) Whenever Borrower desires an Advance, Borrower will
notify Bank by facsimile transmission or telephone no later than 3:00 p.m.
Pacific time, on the Business Day that the Advance is to be made. Each such
notification shall be promptly confirmed by a Payment/Advance Form in
substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto. Bank is authorized to make Advances
under this Agreement, based upon instructions received from a Responsible
Officer or a designee of a Responsible Officer or without instructions if in
Bank's discretion such Advances are necessary to meet Obligations which have
become due and remain unpaid. Bank shall be entitled to rely on any telephonic
notice given by a person who Bank reasonably believes to be a Responsible
Officer or a designee thereof, and Borrower shall indemnify and hold Bank
harmless for any damages or loss suffered by Bank as a result of such reliance.
Bank will credit the amount of Advances made under this Section 2.1 to
Borrower's deposit account. Borrower shall deliver to Bank a promissory note in
substantially the form of Exhibit C-1.
(c) The Committed Revolving Line shall terminate on the
Revolving Maturity Date, at which time all Advances under this Section 2.1.1
shall be immediately due and payable.
2.1.2 Letters of Credit.
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Bank agrees to issue or cause to be issued Letters of Credit for the
account of Borrower in an aggregate outstanding face amount not to exceed (i)
the lesser of the Committed Revolving Line or the Borrowing Base, whichever is
less, minus (ii) the then outstanding principal balance of the Advances,
provided that the face amount of outstanding Letters of Credit (including drawn
but unreimbursed Letters of Credit and any Letter of Credit Reserve) shall not
in any case exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000). Each Letter of
Credit shall have an expiration date no later than one hundred eighty (180) days
after the Revolving Maturity Date provided that Borrower's reimbursement
obligation shall be secured by cash on terms acceptable to Bank at any time
after the Revolving
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Maturity Date. All Letters of Credit shall be, in form and substance, acceptable
to Bank in its sole discretion and shall be subject to the terms and conditions
of Bank's form of standard Application and Letter of Credit Agreement.
(b) The obligation of Borrower to immediately reimburse
Bank for drawings made under Letters of Credit shall be absolute, unconditional
and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement and such Letters of Credit, under all circumstances whatsoever.
Borrower shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold Bank harmless against any
loss, cost, expense or liability, including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with all obligations, demands,
claims, and liabilities claimed or asserted by any other party in connection
with any Letters of Credit.
(c) Borrower may request that Bank issue a Letter of
Credit payable in a currency other than United States Dollars. If a demand for
payment is made under any such Letter of Credit, Bank shall treat such demand as
an Advance to Borrower of the equivalent of the amount thereof (plus cable
charges) in United States currency at the then prevailing rate of exchange in
San Francisco, California, for sales of that other currency for cable transfer
to the country of which it is the currency.
(d) Upon the issuance of any Letter of Credit payable in
a currency other than United States Dollars, Bank shall create a reserve under
the Committed Revolving Line for Letters of Credit against fluctuations in
currency exchange rates, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the face
amount of such Letter of Credit. The amount of such reserve may be amended by
Bank from time to time to account for fluctuations in the exchange rate. The
availability of hinds under the Committed Revolving Line shall be reduced by the
amount of such reserve for so long as such Letter of Credit remains outstanding.
2.1.3 Equipment Advances.
(a) Subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, at any time from the date hereof through July 16, 1998 (the
"Equipment Availability End Date"), Bank agrees to make advances (each an
"Equipment Advance" and, collectively, the "Equipment Advances") to Borrower in
an aggregate outstanding amount not to exceed the Committed Equipment Line. To
evidence the Equipment Advance or Equipment Advances, Borrower shall deliver to
Bank, at the time of each Equipment Advance request, an invoice for the
equipment to be purchased. The Equipment Advances shall be used only to purchase
or refinance Equipment purchased on or after ninety (90) days prior to the date
hereof and shall not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the invoice amount of
such equipment approved from time to time by Bank, excluding taxes, shipping,
warranty charges, freight discounts and installation expense. Equipment
Advances, once repaid, may not be reborrowed.
(b) Interest shall accrue from the date of each
Equipment Advance at the rate specified in Section 23(a), and shall be payable
monthly for each month through the month in which the Equipment Availability End
Date falls. Any Equipment Advances that are outstanding on October 15, 1997
shall be payable in thirty-six (36) equal monthly installments of principal,
plus accrued interest, beginning on November 15, 1997, and continuing through
October 15, 2000. Any Equipment Advances drawn after October 15, 1997 that are
outstanding on January 15, 1998 shall be payable in thirty-six (36) equal
monthly installments of principal, plus accrued interest, beginning on February
15, 1998 and continuing through January 15, 2001. Any Equipment Advances drawn
after January 15, 1998 that are outstanding on April 15, 1998 shall be payable
in thirty-six (36) equal monthly installments of principal, plus accrued
interest, beginning on May 15, 1998 and continuing through April 15, 2001. Any
Equipment Advances drawn after April 15, 1998 that are outstanding on the
Equipment Availability End Date will be payable in thirty-six (36) equal monthly
installments of principal, plus accrued interest, beginning on August 15, 1998
and continuing through the Maturity
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Date, at which time all amounts due under this Section 2.1.3 and any other
amounts due under this Agreement shall be immediately due and payable.
(c) When Borrower desires to obtain an Equipment
Advance, Borrower shall notify Bank (which notice shall be irrevocable) by
facsimile transmission to be received no later than 3:00 p.m. Pacific time one
(1) Business Day before the day on which the Equipment Advance is to be made.
Such notice shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit B. The notice shall be
signed by a Responsible Officer or its designee and include a copy of the
invoice for the Equipment to be financed. Borrower shall deliver to Bank a
promissory note in substantially the form of Exhibit C-2.
2.2 Overadvances.
If, at any time or for any reason, the amount of
Obligations owed by Borrower to Bank pursuant to Section 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 of this
Agreement is greater than the lesser of (i) the Committed Revolving Line or (ii)
the Borrowing Base, Borrower shall immediately pay to Bank, in cash, the amount
of such excess.
2.3 Interest Rates, Payments, and Calculations.
(a) Interest Rate. Except as set forth in Section 23(b),
any Advances and/or Equipment Advances shall bear interest on the average daily
balance thereof, at -a per annum rate equal to the Prime Rate.
(b) Default Rate. AR Obligations shall bear interest,
from and after the occurrence of an Event of Default, at a rate equal to five
(5) percentage points above the interest rate applicable immediately prior to
the occurrence of the Event of Default.
(c) Payments. Interest hereunder shall be due and
payable on each Payment Date. Borrower hereby authorizes Bank to debit any
accounts with - Bank, including, without limitation, Account Number 3103056 for
payments of principal and interest due on the Obligations and any other amounts
owing by Borrower to Bank. Bank win notify Borrower of all debits which Bank has
made against Borrower's accounts. Any such debits against Borrower's accounts in
no way shall be deemed a set-off. Any interest not paid when due shall be
compounded by becoming a part of the Obligations, and such interest shall
thereafter accrue interest at the rate then applicable hereunder.
(d) Computation. In the event the Prime Rate is changed
from time to time hereafter, the applicable rate of interest hereunder shall be
increased or decreased effective as of 12:01 a.m. on the day the Prime Rate is
changed, by an amount equal to such change in the Prime Rate. All interest
chargeable under the Loan Documents shall be computed on the basis of a three
hundred sixty (360) day year for the actual number of days elapsed.
2.4 Crediting Payments.
Prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default, Bank
shall credit a wire transfer of funds, check or other item of payment to such
deposit account or Obligation as Borrower specifies. After the occurrence of an
Event of Default, the receipt by Bank of any wire transfer of funds, check, or
other item of payment, whether directed to Borrower's deposit account with Bank
or to the Obligations or otherwise, shall be immediately applied to
conditionally reduce Obligations, but shall not be considered a payment in
respect of the Obligations unless such payment is of immediately available
federal funds or unless. and until such check or other item of payment is
honored when presented for payment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained herein, any wire transfer or payment received by Bank after 12:00 noon
Pacific time shall be deemed to have been received by
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Bank as of the opening of business on the immediately following Business Day.
Whenever any payment to Bank under the Loan Documents would otherwise be due
(except by reason of acceleration) on a date that is not a Business Day, such
payment shall instead be due on the next Business Day, and additional fees or
interest, as the case may be, shall accrue and be payable for the period of such
extension.
2.5 Fees.
Borrower shall pay to Bank the following:
(a) Facility Fee. A Facility Fee equal to Six Thousand
Dollars ($6,000), which fee shall be due on the Closing Date and shall be fully
earned and non-refundable;
(b) Financial Examination and Appraisal Fees. Bank's
customary fees and out-of-pocket expenses for Bank's audits of Borrower's
Accounts, and for each appraisal of Collateral and financial analysis and
examination of Borrower performed from time to time by Bank or its agents;
(c) Bank Expenses. Upon demand from Bank, including,
without limitation, upon the date hereof, all Bank Expenses incurred through the
date hereof, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses (not to exceed
$3,500 without Borrower's prior approval) and, after the date hereof, all Bank
Expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, as and when they
become due.
2.6 Additional Costs.
In case any law, regulation, treaty or official
directive or the interpretation or application thereof by any court or any
governmental authority charged with the administration thereof or the compliance
with any guideline or request of any central bank or other governmental
authority (whether or not having the force of law):
(a) subjects Bank to any tax with respect to payments of
principal or interest or any other amounts payable hereunder by Borrower or
otherwise with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby (except for taxes
on the overall net income of Bank imposed by the United States of America or any
political subdivision thereof);
(b) imposes, modifies or deems applicable any deposit
insurance, reserve, special deposit or similar requirement against assets held
by, or deposits in or for the account of, or loans by, Bank; or
(c) imposes upon Bank any other condition with respect
to its performance under this Agreement,
and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to Bank, reduce
the income receivable by Bank or impose any expense u on Bank with respect to
any loans, Bank shall notify Borrower thereof. Borrower agrees to pay to Bank
the amount of such increase in cost, reduction in income or additional expense
as and when such cost, reduction or expense is incurred or determined, upon
presentation by Bank of a statement of the amount and setting forth Bank's
calculation thereof, all in reasonable detail, which statement shall be deemed
true and correct absent manifest error.
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2.7 Term.
Except as otherwise set forth herein, this Agreement
shall become effective on the Closing Date and, subject to Section 12.7, shall
continue in full force and effect for a term ending on. the Maturity Date.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Bank shall have the right to terminate its
obligation to make Credit Extensions under this Agreement immediately and
without notice upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of
Default. Notwithstanding termination of this Agreement, Bank's lien on the
Collateral shall remain in effect for so long as any Obligations are
outstanding.
3. CONDITIONS OF LOANS
3.1 Conditions Precedent to Initial Credit Extension.
The obligation of Bank to make the initial Credit
Extension is subject to the condition precedent that Bank shall have received,
in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, the following:
(a) this Agreement;
(b) a certificate of the Secretary of Borrower with
respect to articles, bylaws,. incumbency and resolutions authorizing the
execution and delivery of this Agreement;
(c) a warrant to purchase stock;
(d) financing statements (Forms UCC-1);
(e) insurance certificate;
(f) payment of the fees and Bank Expenses then due
specified in Section .2.5 hereof;
(g) an audit of Borrower's Accounts, the results of
which shall be satisfactory to Bank; and
(h) such other documents, and completion of such other
matters, as Bank may reasonably deem necessary or appropriate.
3.2 Conditions Precedent to all Credit Extensions.
The obligation of Bank to make each Credit Extension,
including the initial Credit Extension, is further subject to the following
conditions:
(a) timely receipt by Bank of the Payment/Advance Form
as provided in Section 2.1; and
(b) the representations and warranties contained in
Section 5 shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the
date of such Payment/Advance Form and on the effective date of each Credit
Extension as though made at and as of each such date, and no Event of Default
shall have occurred and be continuing, or would result from such Credit
Extension. The making of each Credit Extension shall be deemed to be a
representation and warranty by Borrower on the date of such Credit Extension as
to the accuracy of the facts referred to in this Section 3.2(b).
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4. CREATION OF SECURITY INTEREST
4.1 Grant of Security Interest.
Borrower grants and pledges to Bank a continuing
security interest in all presently existing and hereafter acquired or arising
Collateral in order to secure prompt payment of any and all Obligations and in
order to secure prompt performance by Borrower of each of its covenants and
duties under the Loan Documents. Except as set forth in the Schedule, such
security interest constitutes a valid, first priority security interest in the
presently existing Collateral, and will constitute a valid, first priority
security interest in Collateral acquired after the date hereof. Borrower
acknowledges that Bank may place a "hold" on any Deposit Account pledged as
Collateral to secure the Obligations. Notwithstanding termination of this
Agreement, Bank's Lien on the Collateral shall remain in effect for so long as
any Obligations are outstanding.
4.2 Delivery of Additional Documentation Required.
Borrower shall from time to time execute and deliver to
Bank, at the request of Bank, all Negotiable Collateral, all financing
statements and other documents that Bank may reasonably request, in form
satisfactory to Bank, to perfect and continue perfected Bank's security
interests in the Collateral and in order to fully consummate all of the
transactions contemplated under the Loan Documents.
4.3 Right to Inspect.
Bank (through any of its officers, employees, or agents)
shall have the right, upon reasonable prior notice, from time to time during
Borrower's usual business hours, to inspect Borrower's Books and to make copies
thereof and to check, test, and appraise the Collateral in order to verify
Borrower's financial condition or the amount, condition of, or any other matter
relating to, the Collateral.
5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Borrower represents and warrants as follows:
5.1 Due Organization and Qualification.
Borrower and each Subsidiary is a corporation duly
existing and in good standing under the laws of its state of incorporation and
qualified and licensed to do business in, and is in good standing in, any state
in which the conduct of its business or its ownership of property requires that
it be so qualified.
5.2 Due Authorization; No Conflict.
The execution, delivery, and performance of the Loan
Documents are within Borrower's powers, have been duly authorized, and are not
in conflict with nor constitute a breach of any provision contained in
Borrower's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, nor will they constitute an
event of default under any material agreement to which Borrower is a party or by
which Borrower is bound. Borrower is not in default under any agreement to which
it is a party or by which it is bound, which default could have a Material
Adverse Effect.
5.3 No Prior Encumbrances.
Borrower has good and indefeasible title to the
Collateral, free and clear of Liens, except for Permitted Liens.
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5.4 Bona Fide Eligible Accounts.
The Eligible Accounts are bona fide existing
obligations. The service or property giving rise to such Eligible Accounts has
been performed or delivered to the account debtor or to the account debtor's
agent for immediate shipment to and unconditional acceptance by the . account
debtor. Borrower has not received notice of actual or imminent Insolvency
Proceeding of any account debtor whose accounts are included in any Borrowing
Base Certificate as an Eligible Account.
5.5 Merchantable Inventory.
All Inventory is in all material respects of good and
marketable quality, free from all material defects.
5.6 Intellectual Property.
Borrower is the sole owner of the Intellectual Property
Collateral, except for non-exclusive licenses granted by Borrower to its
customers in the ordinary course of business. Each of the Patents is valid and
enforceable, and no part of the Intellectual Property Collateral has been judged
invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, and no claim has been made that
any part of the Intellectual Property Collateral violates the rights of any
third party.
5.7 Name; Location of Chief Executive Office.
Except as disclosed in the Schedule, Borrower has not
done business and will not, without at least thirty (30) days prior written
notice to Bank, do business under any name other than that specified on the
signature page hereof. The chief executive office of Borrower is located at the
address indicated in Section 10 hereof.
5.8 Litigation.
Except as set forth in the Schedule, there are no
actions or proceedings pending or, to Borrower's knowledge, threatened by or
against Borrower or any Subsidiary before any court or administrative agency in
which an adverse decision could have a Material Adverse Effect or a material
adverse effect on Borrower's interest or Bank's security interest in the
Collateral.
5.9 No Material Adverse Change in Financial Statements.
All consolidated financial statements related to
Borrower and any Subsidiary that have been delivered by Borrower to Bank fairly
present in all material respects Borrower's consolidated financial condition as
of the date thereof and Borrower's consolidated results of operations for the
period then ended. There has not been a material adverse change in the
consolidated financial condition of Borrower since the date of the most recent
of such financial statements submitted to Bank on or about the Closing Date.
5.10 Solvency.
The fair saleable value of Borrower's assets (including
goodwill minus disposition costs) exceeds the fair value of its liabilities; the
Borrower is not left with unreasonably small capital after the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement; and Borrower is able to pay its debts (including
trade debts) as they mature.
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5.11 Regulatory Compliance.
Borrower and each Subsidiary has met the minimum funding
requirements of ERISA with respect to any employee benefit plans subject to
ERISA. No event has occurred resulting from Borrower's failure to comply with
ERISA that is reasonably likely to result in Borrower's incurring any liability
that could have a Material Adverse Effect. Borrower is not an "investment
company" or a company "controlled" by an "investment company" within the meaning
of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Borrower is not engaged principally, or
as one of its important activities, in the business of extending credit for the
purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stock (within the meaning of
Regulations G, T and U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System).
Borrower has complied with all the provisions of the Federal Fair Labor
Standards Act. Borrower has not violated any statutes, laws, ordinances or rules
applicable to it, violation of which could have a Material Adverse Effect.
5.12 Environmental Condition.
None of Borrower's or any Subsidiary's properties or
assets has ever been used by Borrower or any Subsidiary or, to the best of
Borrower's knowledge, by previous owners or operators, in the disposal of, or to
produce, store, handle, treat, release, or transport, any hazardous waste or
hazardous substance other than in accordance with applicable law; to the best of
Borrower's knowledge, none of Borrower's properties or assets has ever been
designated or identified in any manner pursuant to any environmental protection
statute as a hazardous waste or hazardous substance disposal site, or a
candidate for closure pursuant to any environmental protection statute; no lien
arising under any environmental protection statute has attached to any revenues
or to any real or personal property owned by Borrower or any Subsidiary; and
neither Borrower nor any Subsidiary has received a summons, citation, notice, or
directive from the Environmental Protection Agency or any other federal, state
or other governmental agency concerning any action or omission by Borrower or
any Subsidiary resulting in the release or other disposition of hazardous waste
or hazardous substances into the environment.
5.13 Taxes.
Borrower and each Subsidiary has filed or caused to be
filed all tax returns required to be filed on a timely basis, and has paid, or
has made adequate provision for the payment of, all taxes reflected therein.
5.14 Subsidiaries.
Borrower does not own any stock, partnership interest or
other equity securities of any Person, except for Permitted Investments.
5.15 Government Consents.
Borrower and each Subsidiary has obtained all consents,
approvals and authorizations of, made all declarations or filings with, and
given all notices to, all governmental authorities that are necessary for the
continued operation of Borrower's business as currently conducted.
5.16 Full Disclosure
No representation, warranty or other statement made by
Borrower in any certificate or written statement furnished to Bank contains any
untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary
in order to make the statements contained in such certificates or statements not
misleading.
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6. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS
Borrower covenants and agrees that, until payment in
full of all outstanding Obligations, and for so long as Bank may have any
commitment to make a Credit Extension hereunder, Borrower shall do all of the
following:
6.1 Good Standing.
Borrower shall maintain its and each of its
Subsidiaries' corporate existence and good standing in its jurisdiction of
incorporation and maintain qualification in each jurisdiction in which the
failure to so qualify could have a Material Adverse Effect. Borrower shall
maintain, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to maintain, to the extent
consistent with prudent management of Borrower's business, in force all
licenses, approvals and agreements, the loss of which could have a Material
Adverse Effect.
6.2 Government Compliance.
Borrower shall meet, and shall cause each Subsidiary to
meet, the minimum funding requirements of ERISA with respect to any employee
benefit plans subject to ERISA. Borrower shall comply, and shall cause each
Subsidiary to comply, with all statutes, laws, ordinances and government rules
and regulations to which it is subject, noncompliance with which could have a
Material Adverse Effect or a material adverse effect on the Collateral or the
priority of Bank's Lien on the Collateral.
6.3 Financial Statements, Reports, Certificates.
Borrower shall deliver to Bank: (a) as soon as
available, but in any event within thirty (30) days after the end of each month,
a company prepared consolidated balance sheet and income statement covering
Borrower's consolidated operations during such period, in a form and certified
by an Officer of Borrower reasonably acceptable to Bank; (b) as soon as
available, but in any event within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end
of Borrower's fiscal year, audited consolidated financial statements of Borrower
prepared in accordance with GAAP, consistently applied, together with an
unqualified opinion on such financial statements of an independent certified
public accounting firm reasonably acceptable to Bank; (c) if applicable, within
five (5) days of filing, copies of all statements, reports and notices sent or
made available generally by Borrower to its security holders or to any holders
of Subordinated Debt and all reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission; (d) promptly upon receipt of notice thereof,
a report of any legal actions pending or threatened against Borrower or any
Subsidiary that could result in damages or costs to Borrower or any Subsidiary
of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) or more; and (e) such budgets, sales
projections, operating plans or other financial information as Bank may
reasonably request from time to time.
Within thirty (30) days after the last day of each
month, Borrower shall deliver to Bank a Borrowing Base Certificate signed by a
Responsible Officer in substantially the form of Exhibit D hereto, together with
aged listings of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Within thirty (30) days after the last day of each
month, Borrower shall deliver to Bank with the monthly financial statements a
Compliance Certificate signed by a Responsible Officer in substantially the form
of Exhibit E hereto.
Bank shall have a right from time to time hereafter to
audit Borrower's Accounts at Borrower's expense, provided that such audits will
be conducted no more often than every six (6) months unless an Event of Default
has occurred and is continuing.
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6.4 Inventory; Returns.
Borrower shall keep all Inventory in good and marketable
condition, free from all material defects. Returns and allowances, if any, as
between Borrower and its account debtors shall be on the same basis and in
accordance with the usual customary practices of Borrower, as they exist at the
time of the execution and delivery of this Agreement. Borrower shall promptly
notify Bank of all returns and recoveries and of all disputes and claims, where
the return, recovery, dispute or claim involves more than Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000).
6.5 Taxes.
Borrower shall make, and shall cause each Subsidiary to
make, due and timely payment or deposit of all material federal, state, and
local taxes, assessments, or contributions required of it by law, and will
execute and deliver to Bank, on demand, appropriate certificates attesting to
the payment or deposit thereof; and Borrower will make, and will cause each
Subsidiary to make, timely payment or deposit of all material tax payments and
withholding taxes required of it by applicable laws, including, but not limited
to, those laws concerning F.I.C.A., F.U.T.A., state disability, and local,
state, and federal income taxes, and will, upon request, furnish Bank with proof
satisfactory to Bank indicating that Borrower or a Subsidiary has made such
payments or deposits; provided that Borrower or a. Subsidiary need not make any
payment if the amount or validity of such payment is (i)contested in good faith
by appropriate proceedings, (ii) is reserved against (to the extent required by
GAAP) by Borrower and (iii) no lien other than a Permitted Lien results.
6.6 Insurance.
(a) Borrower, at its expense, shall keep the Collateral
insured against loss or damage by fire, theft, explosion, sprinklers, and all
other hazards and risks, and in such amounts, as ordinarily insured against by
other owners in similar businesses conducted in the locations where Borrower's
business is conducted on the date hereof. Borrower shall also maintain insurance
relating to Borrower's ownership and use of the Collateral in amounts and of a
type that are customary to businesses similar to Borrower's.
(b) All such policies of insurance shall be in such
form, with such companies, and in such amounts as are reasonably satisfactory to
Bank. All such policies of property insurance shall contain a lender's loss
payable endorsement, in a form satisfactory to Bank, showing Bank as an
additional loss payee thereof and all liability insurance policies shall show
the Bank as an additional insured, and shall specify that the insurer must give
at least twenty (20) days notice to Bank before canceling its policy for any
reason. At Bank's request, Borrower shall deliver to Bank certified copies of
such policies of insurance and evidence of the payments of all premiums
therefor. All proceeds payable under any such policy shall, at the option of
Bank, be payable to Bank to be applied on account of the Obligations.
6.7 Principal Depository
Borrower shall maintain its principal depository and
operating accounts with Bank.
6.8 Quick Ratio, Cash Coverage Ratio or Cash Flow Coverage
Ratio.
Borrower shall maintain, as of the last day of each
calendar month, at least one of the following:
(a) a ratio of Quick Assets to Current Liabilities,
excluding deferred revenues, of at least 1.75 to 1.0;
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(b) a ratio of unrestricted cash and cash-equivalents,
plus the lesser of the Committed Revolving Line or the Borrowing Base, minus the
face amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit (including drawn but
unreimbursed Letters of Credit), minus any outstanding Advances under the
Revolving Facility, to the aggregate outstanding Equipment Advances of at least
1.75 to 1.0; or
(c) a ratio of net profits after taxes plus depreciation
and amortization plus non-cash interest charges, to the current portion of long
term debt and capitalized leases of at least 1.25:1.0.
6.9 Debt-Net Worth Ratio.
Borrower shall maintain, as of the last day of each
calendar month, a ratio of Total Liabilities less Subordinated Debt to Tangible
Net Worth plus Subordinated Debt of not more than 1.75 to 1.0. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Borrower's obligation to comply. with this Section 6.9 shall be
waived for the months ending July 31, 1997 and August 31, 1997 upon Bank's
receipt of verbal confirmation from Borrower's existing lead investor stating
that an equity event in which Borrower shall receive at least $3,000,000 from
the issuance of its equity securities will close by September 30, 1997 and that
such investor intends to participate in such equity event.
6.10 Tangible Net Worth.
Beginning September 30, 1997, Borrower shall maintain,
as of the last day of each calendar month, a Tangible Net Worth of not less than
Two Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,800,000).
6.11 Profitability.
Borrower may incur losses not to exceed: (i) Two Million
dollars ($2,000,000) for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 1997; (ii) One
Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) for the fiscal quarter ending
September 30, 1997; and (iii) Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($950,000) for
the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 1997. Borrower and Bank agree to
establish maximum quarterly loss covenants for fiscal year 1998 by March 15,
1998. Such covenants will be established to the mutual satisfaction of both
parties.
6.12 Further Assurances.
At any time and from time to time Borrower shall execute
and deliver such further instruments and take such further action as may
reasonably be requested by Bank to effect the purposes of this Agreement.
7. NEGATIVE COVENANTS
Borrower covenants and agrees that, so long as any Credit
Extension hereunder shall be available and until payment in full of the
outstanding Obligations or for so long as Bank may have any commitment to make
any Advances, Borrower will not do any of the following:
7.1 Dispositions.
Convey, sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of
(collectively, a "Transfer"), or permit any of its Subsidiaries to Transfer, all
or any part of its business or property, other than Transfers (i) of inventory
in the ordinary course of business, (ii) of non-exclusive licenses and similar
arrangements for the use of the property of Borrower or its Subsidiaries in the
ordinary course of business, or (iii) of worn-out or obsolete Equipment.
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7.2 Changes in Business, Ownership, Management or Business
Locations.
Engage in any business, or permit any of its
Subsidiaries to engage in any business, other than the businesses currently
engaged in by Borrower and any business substantially similar or related thereto
(or incidental thereto), or suffer a material change in Borrower's ownership or
management. Borrower will not, without at least thirty (30) days prior written
notification to Bank, relocate its chief executive office or add any new offices
or business locations.
7.3 Mergers or Acquisitions.
Merge or consolidate, or permit any of its Subsidiaries
to merge or consolidate, with or into any other business organization, or
acquire, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to acquire, all or substantially all
of the capital stock or property of another Person.
7.4 Indebtedness.
Create, incur, assume or be or remain liable with
respect to any Indebtedness, or permit any Subsidiary so to do, other than
Permitted Indebtedness.
7.5 Encumbrances.
Create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien with
respect to any of its property, or assign or otherwise convey any right to
receive income, including the sale of any Accounts, or permit any of its
Subsidiaries so to do, except for Permitted Liens.
7.6 Distributions.
Pay any dividends or make any other distribution or
payment on account of or in redemption, retirement or purchase of any capital
stock.
7.7 Investments.
Directly or indirectly acquire or own, or make any
Investment in or to any Person, or permit any of its Subsidiaries so to do,
other than Permitted Investments.
7.8 Transactions with Affiliates.
Directly or indirectly enter into or permit to exist any
material transaction with any Affiliate of Borrower except for transactions that
are in the ordinary course of Borrower's business, upon fair and reasonable
terms that are no less favorable to Borrower than would be obtained in an arm's
length transaction with a non-affiliated Person.
7.9 Intellectual Property Agreements.
Borrower shall not permit the inclusion in any material
contract to which it becomes a party of any provisions that could or might in
any way prevent the creation of a security interest in Borrower's rights and
interests in any property included within the definition of the Intellectual
Property Collateral acquired under such contracts.
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7.10 Subordinated Debt.
Make any-payment in respect of any Subordinated Debt, or
permit any of its Subsidiaries to make any such payment, except in compliance
with the terms of such Subordinated Debt, or amend any provision contained in
any documentation relating to the Subordinated Debt without Bank's prior written
consent.
7.11 Inventory.
Store the Inventory with a bailee, warehouseman, or
similar party unless Bank has received a pledge of any warehouse receipt
covering such Inventory. Except for Inventory sold in the ordinary course of
business and except for such other locations as Bank may approve in writing,
Borrower shall keep the Inventory only at the location set forth in Section 10
hereof and such other locations of which Borrower gives Bank prior written
notice and as to which Borrower signs and files a financing statement where
needed to perfect Bank's security interest.
7.12 Compliance.
Become an "investment company" or a company controlled
by an "investment company," within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of
1940, or become principally engaged in, or undertake as one of its important
activities, the business of extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or
carrying margin stock, or use the proceeds of any Advance for such purpose; fail
to meet the minimum funding requirements of ERISA, permit a Reportable Event or
Prohibited Transaction, as defined in ERISA, to occur; fail to comply with the
Federal Fair Labor Standards Act or violate any other law or regulation, which
violation could have a Material Adverse Effect or a material adverse effect on
the Collateral or the priority of Bank's Lien on the Collateral, or pen-nit any
of its Subsidiaries to do any of the foregoing.
8. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
Any one or more of the following events shall constitute an
Event of Default by Borrower under this Agreement:
8.1 Payment Default.
If Borrower fails to pay, when due, any of the
Obligations;
8.2 Covenant Default.
(a) If Borrower fails to perform any obligation under
Sections 6.3, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10 or 6.11 or violates any of the covenants
contained in Article 7 of this Agreement, or
(b) If Borrower fails or neglects to perform, keep, or
observe any other material term, provision, condition, covenant, or agreement
contained in this Agreement, in any of the Loan Documents, or in any other
present or future agreement between Borrower and Bank and as to any default
under such other term, provision, condition, covenant or agreement that can be
cured, has failed to cure such default within ten (10) days after the occurrence
thereof; provided, however, that if the default cannot by its nature b6 cured
within the ten (10) day period or cannot after diligent attempts by Borrower be
cured within such ten (10) day period, and such default is likely to be cured
within a reasonable time, then Borrower shall have an additional reasonable
period (which shall not in any case exceed thirty (30) days) to attempt to cure
such default, and within such reasonable time period the failure to have cured
such default shall not be deemed an Event of Default (provided that no Credit
Extensions will be required to be made during such cure period);
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8.3 Material Adverse Change.
If there (i) occurs a material adverse change in the
business, operations, or condition (financial or otherwise) of Borrower or (ii)
is a material impairment of the prospect of repayment of any portion of the
Obligations or (iii) is a material impairment of the value or priority of Bank's
security interests in the Collateral;
8.4 Attachment.
If any material portion of Borrower's assets is
attached, seized, subjected to a writ or distress warrant, or is levied upon, or
comes into the possession of any trustee, receiver or person Acting in a similar
capacity and such attachment, seizure, writ or distress warrant or levy has not
been removed, discharged or rescinded within ten (10) days, or if Borrower is
enjoined, restrained, or in any way prevented by court order from continuing to
conduct all or any material part of its business affairs, or if a judgment or
other claim becomes a lien or encumbrance upon any material portion of
Borrower's assets, or if a notice of lien, levy, or assessment is filed of
record with respect to any of Borrower's assets by the United States Government,
or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof, or by any state, county,
municipal, or governmental agency, and the same is not paid within ten (10) days
after Borrower receives notice thereof, provided that none of the foregoing
shall constitute an Event of Default where such action or event is stayed or an
adequate bond has been posted pending A good faith contest by Borrower (provided
that no Credit Extensions will be required to be made during such cure period);
8.5 Insolvency.
If Borrower becomes insolvent, or if an Insolvency
Proceeding is commenced by Borrower, or if an Insolvency Proceeding is commenced
against Borrower and is not dismissed or stayed within thirty (30) days
(provided that no Credit Extensions will be made prior to the dismissal of such
Insolvency Proceeding);
8.6 Other Agreements.
If there is a default in any agreement to which Borrower
is a party with a third party or parties resulting in a right by such third
party or parties, whether or not exercised, to accelerate the maturity of any
Indebtedness in an amount in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000)
or that could have a Material Adverse Effect,
8.7 Subordinated Debt.
If Borrower makes any payment on account of Subordinated
Debt, except to the extent such payment is allowed under any subordination
agreement entered into with Bank;
8.8 Judgments.
If a judgment or judgments for the payment of money IN
an amount, individually or in the aggregate, of at least Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000) shall be rendered against Borrower and shall remain unsatisfied and
unstayed for a period of ten (10) days (provided that no Credit Extensions will
be made prior to the satisfaction or stay of such judgment); or
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8.9 Misrepresentations.
If any material misrepresentation or material
misstatement exists now or hereafter in any warranty or representation set forth
herein or in any certificate or writing delivered to Bank by Borrower or any
Person acting on Borrower's behalf pursuant to this Agreement or to induce Bank
to enter into this Agreement or any other Loan Document.
9. BANK'S RIGHT'S AND REMEDIES
9.1 Rights and Remedies.
Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an
Event of Default, Bank may, at its election, without notice of its election and
without demand, do any one or more of the following, all of which are authorized
by Borrower:
(a) Declare all Obligations, whether evidenced by this
Agreement, by any of the other Loan Documents, or otherwise, immediately due and
payable (provided that upon the occurrence of an Event of Default described in
Section 8.5 all Obligations shall become immediately due and payable without any
action by Bank);
(b) Cease advancing money or extending credit to or for
the benefit of Borrower under this Agreement or under any other agreement
between Borrower and Bank;
(c) Demand that Borrower (i) deposit cash with Bank in
an amount equal to the amount of any Letters of Credit remaining undrawn, as
collateral security for the repayment of any future drawings under such Letters
of Credit, and Borrower shall forthwith deposit and pay such amounts, and (ii)
pay in advance all Letters of Credit fees scheduled to be paid or payable over
the remaining term of the Letters of Credit;
(d) Settle or adjust disputes and claims directly with
account debtors for amounts, upon terms and in whatever order that Bank
reasonably considers advisable;
(e) Without notice to or demand upon Borrower, make such
payments and. do such acts as Bank considers necessary or reasonable to protect
its security interest in the Collateral. Borrower agrees to assemble the
Collateral if Bank so requires, and to make @he Collateral available to Bank as
Bank may designate. Borrower authorizes Bank to enter the premises where the
Collateral is located, to. take and maintain possession of the Collateral, or
any part of it, and to pay, purchase, contest, or compromise any encumbrance,
charge, or lien which in Bank's determination appears to be prior or superior to
its security interest and to pay all expenses incurred in connection therewith.
With respect to any of Borrower's premises, Borrower hereby grants Bank a
license to enter such premises and to occupy the same, without charge, in order
to exercise any of Bank's rights or remedies, provided herein, at law, in
equity, or otherwise;
(f) Without notice to Borrower set off and apply to the
Obligations any and all (i) balances and deposits of Borrower held by Bank, or
(ii) indebtedness at any time owing to or for the credit or the account of
Borrower held by Bank;
(g) Ship, reclaim, recover, store, finish, maintain,
repair, prepare for sale, advertise for sale, and sell (in the manner provided
for herein) the Collateral. Bank is hereby granted a non-exclusive, royalty-free
license or other right, solely pursuant to the provisions of this Section 9.1,
to use, without charge, Borrower's labels, patents, copyrights, mask works,
rights of use of any name, trade secrets, trade names, trademarks, service
marks, and advertising matter, or any property of a similar nature, as it
pertains to the Collateral, in completing production of, advertising for sale,
and
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selling any Collateral and, in connection with Bank's exercise of its rights
under this Section 9.1, Borrower's rights under all licenses and all franchise
agreements shall inure to Bank's benefit;
(h) Sell the Collateral at either a public or private
sale, or both, by way of one or more contracts or transactions, for cash or on
terms, in such manner and at such places (including Borrower's premises) as Bank
determines is commercially reasonable, and apply the proceeds thereof to the
Obligations in whatever manner or order Bank deems appropriate;
(i) Bank may credit bid and purchase at any public sale,
or at any private sale as permitted by law; and
(j) Any deficiency that exists after disposition of the
Collateral as provided above will be paid immediately by Borrower.
(k) Bank shall have a non-exclusive, royalty-free
license to use the Intellectual Property Collateral to the extent reasonably
necessary to permit Bank to exercise its rights and remedies upon the occurrence
of an Event of Default.
9.2 Power of Attorney.
Effective only upon the occurrence and during the
continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints Bank
(and any of Bank's designated officers, or employees) as Borrower's true and
lawful attorney to: (a) send requests for verification of Accounts or notify
account debtors of Bank's security interest in the Accounts; (b) endorse
Borrower's name on any checks or other forms of payment or security that may
come into Bank's possession; (c) sign Borrower's name on any invoice or bill of
lading relating to any Account, drafts against account debtors, schedules and
assignments of Accounts, verifications of Accounts, and notices to account
debtors; (d) make, settle, and adjust all claims under and decisions with
respect to Borrower's policies of insurance; (e) settle and adjust disputes and
claims respecting the accounts directly with account debtors, for amounts and
upon terms which Bank determines to be reasonable; (f) to file, in its sole
discretion, one or more financing or continuation statements and amendments
thereto, relative to any of the Collateral without the signature of Borrower
where permitted by law; and (g) to transfer the Intellectual Property Collateral
into the name of Bank or a third party to the extent permitted under the
California Uniform Commercial Code, provided Bank may exercise such power of
attorney to sign the name of Borrower on any of the documents described in
Section 4.2 regardless of whether an Event of Default has occurred. The
appointment of Bank as Borrower's attorney in fact, and each and every one of
Bank's rights and powers, being coupled with an interest, is irrevocable until
all of the Obligations have been fully repaid and performed and Bank's
obligation to provide advances hereunder is terminated.
9.3 Accounts Collection.
Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an
Event of Default, Bank may notify any Person owing funds to Borrower of Bank's
security interest in such funds and verify the amount of such Account. Borrower
shall collect all amounts owing to Borrower for Bank, receive in trust all
payments as Bank's trustee, and, if requested or required by Bank, immediately
deliver such payments to Bank in their original form as received from the
account debtor, with proper endorsements for deposit.
9.4 Bank Expenses.
If Borrower fails to pay any amounts or furnish any
required proof of payment due to third persons or entities, as required under
the terms of this Agreement, then Bank may do any or-all of the following: (a)
make payment of the same or any part thereof; (b) set up such reserves
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under the Committed Revolving Line as Bank deems necessary to protect Bank from
the exposure created by such failure; or (c) obtain and maintain insurance
policies of the type discussed in. Section 6.6 of this Agreement, and take any
action with respect to such policies as Bank deems prudent. Any amounts so paid
or deposited by Bank shall constitute Bank Expenses, shall be immediately due
and payable, and shall bear interest at the then applicable rate herein above
provided, and shall be secured by the Collateral. Any payments made by Bank
shall not constitute an agreement by Bank to make similar payments in the future
or a waiver by Bank of any Event of Default under this Agreement.
9.5 Bank's Liability for Collateral.
So long as Bank complies with reasonable banking
practices, Bank shall not in any way or manner be liable or responsible for: (a)
the safekeeping of the Collateral; (b) any loss or damage thereto occurring or
arising in any manner or fashion from any cause; (c) any diminution in the value
thereof; or (d) any act or default of any carrier, warehouseman, bailee,
forwarding agency, or other person whomsoever. All risk of loss, damage or
destruction of the Collateral shall be borne by Borrower.
9.6 Remedies Cumulative.
Bank's rights and remedies under this Agreement, the
Loan Documents, and all; other agreements shall be cumulative. Bank shall have
all other rights and remedies not expressly set forth herein as provided under
the Code, by law, or in equity. No exercise by Bank of one right or remedy shall
be deemed an election, and no waiver by Bank of any Event of Default on
Borrower's part shall be deemed a continuing waiver. No delay by Bank shall
constitute a waiver, election, or acquiescence by it. No waiver by Bank shall be
effective unless made in a written document signed on behalf of Bank and then
shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose
for which it was given.
9.7 Demand; Protest.
Borrower waives demand, protest, notice of protest,
notice of default or dishonor, notice of payment and nonpayment, notice of any
default, nonpayment at maturity, release, compromise, settlement, extension, or
renewal of accounts, documents, instruments, chattel paper and guarantees at.
any time held by Bank on which Borrower may in any way be liable.
10. NOTICES
Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, all notices
or demands by any party relating to this Agreement or any other agreement
entered into in connection herewith shall be in writing and (except for
financial statements and other informational documents which may be sent by
first-class mail, postage prepaid) shall be personally delivered or sent by a
recognized overnight delivery service, by certified mail, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested, or by telefacsimile to Borrower or to Bank, as the
case may be, at its addresses set forth below:
If to Borrower: Sagent Technology, Inc.
2225 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Attn: Ken Gardner
FAX: (415) 833-6820
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If to Bank: Venture Banking Group
Three Palo Alto Square, Suite 150
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Attn: Jennifer Schellenberg
FAX: (415) 843-6969
The parties hereto may change the address at which they are to receive
notices hereunder, by notice in writing in the foregoing manner given to the
other.
11. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE
The Loan Documents shall be governed by, and construed in
accordance with, the internal laws of the State of California, without regard to
principles of conflicts of law. Each of Borrower and Bank hereby submits to the
exclusive jurisdiction of the state and Federal courts located in the County of
Santa Clara, State of California. BORROWER AND BANK EACH HEREBY WAIVE THEIR
RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
THEREIN, INCLUDING CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS, BREACH OF DUTY CLAIMS, AND ALL
OTHER COMMON LAW OR STATUTORY CLAIMS. EACH PARTY RECOGNIZES AND AGREES THAT THE
FOREGOING WAIVER CONSTITUTES A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT F IT TO ENTER INTO THIS
AGREEMENT. EACH P REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH
ITS LEGAL COUNSEL AND THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL
RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL.
12. GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1 Successors and Assigns.
This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit 6f
the respective successors and permitted assigns of each. of the parties;
provided however that neither this Agreement nor any rights hereunder may be
assigned by Borrower without Bank's prior written consent, which consent may be
granted or withheld in Bank's sole discretion. Bank shall have the right without
the consent of or notice to Borrower to sell, transfer, negotiate, or grant
participation in all or any part of, or any interest in, Bank's obligations,
rights and benefits hereunder.
12.2 Indemnification.
Borrower shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold
harmless Bank and its officers, employees, and agents against: (a) all
obligations, demands, claims, and liabilities claimed or asserted by any other
party in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents;
and (b) all losses or Bank Expenses in any way suffered, incurred, or paid by
Bank as a result of or in any way arising out of, following, or consequential to
transactions between Bank and Borrower whether under the Loan Documents, or
otherwise (including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees and expenses),
except for losses caused by Bank's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
12.3 Time of Essence.
Time is of the essence for the performance of all
obligations set forth in this Agreement.
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12.4 Severability of Provisions.
Each provision of this Agreement shall be severable from
every other provision of this Agreement for the purpose of determining the legal
enforceability of any specific provision.
12.5 Amendments in Writing, Integration.
This Agreement cannot be amended or terminated except by
a writing signed by Borrower and Bank. All prior agreements, understandings,
representations, warranties, and negotiations between the parties hereto with
respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, if any, are merged into this
Agreement and the Loan Documents.
12.6 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which,
when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of
which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Agreement.
12.7 Survival.
All covenants, representations and warranties made in
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect so long as any
Obligations remain outstanding. The obligations of Borrower to indemnify Bank
with respect to the expenses, damages, losses, costs and liabilities described
in Section 12.2 shall survive until all applicable statute of limitations
periods with respect to actions that may be brought against Bank have run.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, -the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the date first above written.
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By: /s/ KENNETH C. GARDNER
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Title: President & CEO
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VENTURE BANKING GROUP, a division of
Cupertino National Bank
By: /s/ JENNIFER SCHELLENBERG
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Title: Account Officer
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EXHIBIT A
The Collateral shall consist of all right, title and interest of
Borrower in and to the following:
(a) All goods and equipment now owned or hereafter acquired, including,
without limitation, all machinery, fixtures, vehicles (including motor vehicles
and trailers), and any interest in any of the foregoing, and all attachments,
accessories, accessions, replacements, substitutions, additions, and
improvements to any of the foregoing, wherever located;
(b) All inventory, now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without
limitation, all merchandise, raw materials, parts, supplies, packing and
shipping materials, work in process and finished products including such
inventory as is temporarily out of Borrower's custody or possession or in
transit and including any returns upon any accounts or other proceeds, including
insurance proceeds, resulting from the sale or disposition of any of the
foregoing and any documents of title representing any of the above;
(c) All contract rights and general intangibles now owned or hereafter
acquired, including, without limitation, goodwill, trademarks, servicemarks,
trade styles, trade names, patents, patent applications, leases, license
agreements, franchise agreements, blueprints, drawings, purchase orders,
customer lists, route lists, infringements, claims, computer programs, computer
discs, computer tapes, literature, reports, catalogs, design rights, income tax
refunds, payments of insurance and rights to payment of any kind;
(d) All now existing and hereafter arising accounts, contract rights,
royalties, license rights and all other forms of obligations owing to Borrower
arising out of the sale or lease of goods, the licensing of technology or the
rendering of services by Borrower, whether or not earned by performance, and any
and all credit insurance, guaranties, and other security therefor, as well as an
merchandise returned to or reclaimed by Borrower;
(e) All documents, cash, deposit accounts, securities, securities
entitlements, securities accounts, investment property, letters of credit,
certificates of deposit, instruments and chattel paper now owned or hereafter
acquired and Borrower's Books relating to the foregoing;
(f) All copyright rights, copyright applications, copyright
registrations and like protections in each work of authorship and derivative
work thereof, whether published or unpublished, now owned or hereafter acquired;
all trade secret rights, including all rights to unpatented inventions,
know-how, operating manuals, license rights and agreements and confidential
information, now owned or hereafter acquired; all mask work or similar rights
available for the protection of . semiconductor chips, now owned, or hereafter
acquired; all claims for damages by way of any past, present and future
infringement of any of the foregoing; and
(g) All Borrower's Books relating to the foregoing and any and all
claims, rights and interests in any of the above and all substitutions for,
additions and accessions to and proceeds thereof.
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EXHIBIT B
LOAN PAYMENT/ADVANCE TELEPHONE REQUEST FORM
DEADLINE FOR SAME DAY PROCESSING IS 3:00 P.M., P.S.T.
TO: CENTRAL CLIENT SERVICE DIVISION DATE:
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FAX#: TIME:
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FROM: Sagent Technology, Inc.
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CLIENT NAME (BORROWER)
REQUESTED BY:
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AUTHORIZED SIGNER'S NAME
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
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PHONE NUMBER:
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FROM ACCOUNT # TO ACCOUNT #
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REQUESTED TRANSACTION REQUEST DOLLAR AMOUNT
PRINCIPAL INCREASE (ADVANCE) $
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PRINCIPAL PAYMENT (ONLY) $
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INTEREST PAYMENT (ONLY) $
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PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST (PAYMENT) $
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OTHER INSTRUCTIONS:
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All representations and warranties of Borrower stated in the Loan and
Security Agreement are true, correct .and complete in all material respects
as of the date of the telephone request for and Advance confirmed by this
Borrowing Certificate; provided, -however, that those representations and
warranties expressly referring to another date shall be true, correct and
complete in all material respects as of such date.
BANK USE ONLY
TELEPHONE REQUEST
The following person is authorized to request the loan payment transger/loan
advance on the advance designated account and is known to me.
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Authorized Requester Phone#
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Received By (Bank) Phone #
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Authoreized Signature (Bank)
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EXHIBIT C-1
REVOLVING PROMISSORY NOTE
$2,000,000 Palo Alto, California
Date: July 16, 1997
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ("Borrower"), for value received, hereby
promises to pay to the order of VENTURE BANKING GROUP, a division of Cupertino
National Bank ("Bank"), in lawful money of the United States of America,
pursuant to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of July 16, 1997,
by and between Borrower and Bank (the "Loan Agreement"), (i) the principal
amount of $2,000,000 or, if lesser, (ii) the principal amount of all Advances
outstanding as of the maturity date hereof.
This Note is one of the Notes referred to in the Loan Agreement. All
terms defined in the Loan Agreement shall have the same definitions when used
herein, unless otherwise defined herein.
Borrower further promises to pay interest on each Advance hereunder in
like funds on the principal amount hereof from time to time outstanding from the
date hereof until paid in full, at a rate or rates per annum and payable on the
dates determined pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
Payment on this Note shall be applied in the manner set forth in the
Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the
maturity of Advances hereunder upon the occurrence of certain stated events and
also provides for optional and mandatory prepayments of principal hereof prior
to any stated maturity upon the terms and conditions therein specified.
All Advances made by Bank to Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement
shall be recorded by Bank on the books and records of Bank. The failure of Bank
to record any Advance or any prepayment or payment made on account of the
principal balance hereof shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligation of
Borrower under this Note and under the Loan Agreement to pay the principal,
interest and other amounts due and payable under the Advances.
Any principal or interest payments on this Note not paid when due,
whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, shall bear interest at
the Default Rate.
Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder or an Event of Default under
the Loan Agreement, all unpaid principal, accrued interest and other amounts
owing hereunder shall, at the option of Bank, be immediately collectible by or
on behalf of Bank pursuant to the Loan Agreement and applicable law.
Borrower waives presentment and demand for payment, notice of dishonor,
protest and notice of protest of this Note, and shall pay all costs of
collection when incurred, including reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and
expenses. The right to plead any and-all statutes of limitations as a defense to
any demand hereunder is hereby waived to the full extent permitted by law.
The amount of this Note is secured by the Collateral identified and
described as security therefor in the Loan Agreement.
This Note shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance
with, the laws of the State of California, excluding conflict of laws principles
that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.
The provisions of this Note shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon any successor to Borrower and shall extend to any holder hereof.
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By:
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Printed Name:
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Title:
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EXHIBIT C-2
EQUIPMENT PROMISSORY NOTE
$1,000,000 Palo Alto, California
Date: July 16, 1997
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ("Borrower"), for value received, hereby
promises to pay to the order of VENTURE BANKING GROUP, a division of Cupertino
National Bank ("Bank"), in lawful money of the United States of America,
pursuant to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of July 16, 1997,
by and between Borrower and Bank (the "Loan Agreement'), (i) the principal
amount of $1,000,000 or, if lesser, 00 the principal amount of all Equipment
Advances (the "Advances") outstanding as of the maturity date hereof.
This Note is one of the Notes referred to in the Loan Agreement. All
terms defined in the Loan Agreement shall have the same definitions when used
herein, unless otherwise defined herein.
Borrower further promises to pay interest on each Advance hereunder in
like funds on the principal amount hereof from time to time outstanding from the
date hereof until paid in full, at a rate or rates per annum. and payable on the
dates determined pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
Payment on this Note shall be applied in the manner set forth in the
Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the
maturity of Advances hereunder upon the occurrence of certain stated events and
also provides for optional and mandatory prepayments of principal hereof prior
to any stated maturity upon the terms and conditions therein specified.
All Advances made by Bank to Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement
shall be, recorded by Bank on the books and records of Bank. The failure of Bank
to record any Advance or any prepayment or payment made on account of the
principal balance hereof shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligation of
Borrower under this Note and under the Loan Agreement to pay the principal,
interest and other amounts due and payable under the Advances.
Any principal or interest payments on this Note not paid when due,
whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, shall bear interest at
the Default Rate.
Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder or an Event of Default under
the Loan Agreement, all unpaid principal, accrued interest and other amounts
owing hereunder shall, at the option of Bank, be immediately collectible by or
on behalf of Bank pursuant to the Loan Agreement and applicable law.
Borrower waives presentment and demand for payment, notice of dishonor,
protest and notice of protest of this Note, and shall pay all costs of
collection when incurred, including reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and
expenses. The right to plead any and all statutes of limitations as a defense to
any demand hereunder is hereby waived to the full extent permitted by law.
The amount of this Note is secured by the Collateral identified and
described as security therefor in the Loan Agreement.
This Note shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance
with, the laws of the State of California, excluding conflict of laws principles
that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.
The provisions of this Note shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon any successor to Borrower and shall extend to any holder hereof.
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By:
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Printed Name:
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Title:
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EXHIBIT D
BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE
Borrower: Sagent Technology, Inc. Lender: Venture Banking Group
Commitment Amount: $2,000,000
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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
1. Accounts Receivable Book Value as of __ $_________
2. Additions (please explain on reverse) $_________
3. TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE $_________
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DEDUCTIONS (without duplication)
4. Amounts over 90 days due $_________
5. Balance of 50% over 90 day accounts $_________
6. Concentration Limits $_________
7. Foreign Accounts $_________
8. Governmental Accounts $_________
9. Contra Accounts $_________
10. Promotion or Demo Accounts $_________
11. Intercompany/Employee Accounts $_________
12. Other (please explain on reverse) $_________
13. TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DEDUCTIONS $_________
14. Eligible Accounts (#3 minus #13) $_________
15. LOAN VALUE OF ACCOUNTS (80% of #14) $_________
FOREIGN ACCOUNTS
16. Eligible Foreign Accounts Value as of $_________
17. LOAN VALUE OF FOREIGN ACCOUNTS (50% of #16) $_________
BALANCES
18. Maximum Loan Amount $_________
19. Total Funds Available [Lesser of #18 or (#15 plus #17)] $_________
20. Present balance owing on Line of Credit $_________
21. Outstanding under Sublimits ( ) $_________
22. RESERVE POSITION (#19 minus #20 and #21) $_________
The undersigned represents and warrants- that the foregoing is true, complete
and correct, and that the information reflected in this Borrowing Base
Certificate complies with the representations and warranties set forth in the
Loan and Security Agreement between the undersigned and Venture Banking Group.
COMMENTS: BANK USE ONLY
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. Rec'd By:__________________
Auth. Signer
By:
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Authorized Signer Verified:__________________
Auth. Signer
Date:______________________
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EXHIBIT E
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
TO: VENTURE BANKING GROUP
FROM: SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
The undersigned authorized officer of Sagent Technology, Inc. hereby
certifies that in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Loan
and-Security Agreement between Borrower and Bank (the "Agreement"), (i) Borrower
is in complete compliance for the period ending __________ with all required
covenants except as noted below and (ii) all representations and warranties of
Borrower stated in the Agreement are true and correct in all material respects
as of the date hereof. Attached herewith are the required documents supporting
the above certification. The Officer further certifies that these are prepared
in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and are
consistently applied from one period to the next except as explained in an
accompanying letter or footnotes. The Officer expressly acknowledges that no
borrowings may be requested by Borrower at any time or date of determination
that Borrower is not in compliance with any of the terms of the Agreement, and
that such compliance is determined not just at the date this certificate is
delivered.
PLEASE INDICATE COMPLIANCE STATUS BY CIRCLING YES/NO UNDER "COMPLIES" COLUMN.
REPORTING COVENANT REQUIRED COMPLIES
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Monthly financial statements Monthly within 30 days Yes No
Annual (CPA Audited) FYE within 120 days Yes No
10-Q, 10-K and 8-K Within 5 days after filing with Yes No
SEC
A/R & A/P Agings Monthly within 30 days Yes No
A/R Audit Initial and Semi-Annual Yes No
FINANCIAL COVENANT REQUIRED ACTUAL COMPLIES
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Maintain on a Monthly Basis: Yes No
Minimum Quick, Cash __________(1) ____:1.0 Yes No
Coverage or Cash Flow
Minimum Tangible Net Worth $2,800,000(2) $________ Yes No
Maximum Debt/Tangible Net 1.75:10(3) ____:1.0 Yes No
Worth
Profitability: Quarterly __________(4) $________ Yes No
COMMENTS REGARDING EXCEPTIONS: See Attached.
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1 Quick Ratio of > 1.75:1.0; or Cash Coverage Ratio of > 1.75:1.0; OR Cash
Flow Coverage Ratio of > 1.25:1.0.
2 Beginning September 30, 1997.
3 Waived for July, 1997 and August, 1997 upon confirmation of equity event
of > $3,000,000 and lead investor's participation.
4 Permitted losses not to exceed: $2,000,000 for quarter ending June 30,
1997; $i@00,000 for quarter ending September 30, 1997; and $950,000 for
quarter ending December 31, 1997. Borrower and Bank to establish
quarterly loss covenants for 1998 by March 15, 1998
COMMENTS REGARDING EXCEPTIONS: See Attached. BANK USE ONLY
Received by:
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Sincerely, AUTHORIZED SIGNER
Date:
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SIGNATURE
Verified:
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AUTHORIZED SIGNER
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TITLE
Date:
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DATE Compliance Status: Yes No
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EQUIPMENT PROMISSORY NOTE
$1,000,000 Palo Alto, California
Date: July 16, 1997
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ("Borrower"), for value received, hereby
promises to pay to the order of VENTURE BANKING GROUP, a division of Cupertino
National Bank ("Bank"), in lawful money of the United States of America,
pursuant to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of July 16, 1997,
by and between Borrower and Bank (the "Loan Agreement"), (i) the principal
amount of $1,00,000 or, if lesser, (ii) the principal amount of all Equipment
Advances (the "Advances") outstanding as of the maturity date hereof.
This Note is one of the Notes referred to in the Loan Agreement. All
terms defined in the Loan Agreement shall have the same definitions when used
herein, unless otherwise defined herein.
Borrower further promises to pay interest on each Advance hereunder in
like funds on the principal amount hereof from time to time outstanding from the
date hereof until paid in full, at a rate or rates per annum and payable on the
dates determined pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
Payment on this Note shall be applied in the manner set forth in the
Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the
maturity of Advances hereunder upon the occurrence of certain stated events and
also provides for optional and mandatory prepayments of principal hereof prior
to any stated maturity upon the terms and conditions therein specified.
All Advances made by Bank to Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement
shall be recorded by Bank on the books and records of Bank. The failure of Bank
to record any Advance or any prepayment or payment made on account of the
principal balance hereof shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligation of
Borrower under this Note and under the Loan Agreement to pay the principal,
interest and other amounts due and payable under the Advances.
Any principal or interest payments on this Note not paid when due,
whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, shall bear interest at
the Default Rate.
Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder or an Event of Default under
the Loan Agreement, all unpaid principal, accrued interest and other amounts
owing hereunder shall, at the option of Bank, be immediately collectible by or
on behalf of Bank pursuant to the Loan Agreement and applicable law.
Borrower-waives presentment and demand for payment, notice of dishonor,
protest and notice of protest of this Note, and shall pay all costs of
collection when incurred, including reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and
expenses. The right to plead any and all statutes of limitations as a defense to
any demand hereunder is hereby waived to the full extent permitted by law.
The amount of this Note is secured by the Collateral identified and
described as security therefor in the Loan Agreement.
This Note shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance
with, the laws of the State of California, excluding conflict of laws principles
that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.
The provisions of this Note shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon any successor to Borrower and shall extend to any holder hereof.
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By:
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Printed Name:
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Title:
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REVOLVING PROMISSORY NOTE
$2,000,000 Palo Alto, California
Date: July 16, 1997
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ("Borrower"), for value received, hereby
promises to pay to the order of VENTURE BANKING GROUP, a division of Cupertino
National Bank ("Bank"), in lawful money of the United States of America,
pursuant to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of July 16, 1997,
by and between Borrower and Bank (the "Loan Agreement"), (i) the principal
amount of $2,000,000 or, if lesser, (ii) the principal amount of all Advances
outstanding as of the maturity date hereof.
This Note is one of the Notes referred to in the Loan Agreement. AR
terms defined in the Loan Agreement shall have the same definitions when used
herein, unless otherwise defined herein.
Borrower further promises to pay interest on each Advance hereunder in
like funds on the principal amount hereof from time to time outstanding from the
date hereof until paid in full, at a rate or rates per annum and payable on the
dates determined pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
Payment on this Note shall be applied in the manner set forth in the
Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the
maturity of Advances hereunder upon the occurrence of certain stated events and
also provides for optional and mandatory prepayments of principal hereof prior
to any stated maturity upon the terms and conditions therein specified.
All Advances made by Bank to Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement
shall be recorded by Bank on the books and records of Bank. The failure of Bank
to record any Advance or any prepayment or payment made on account of the
principal balance hereof shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligation of
Borrower under this Note and under the Loan Agreement to pay the principal,
interest and other amounts due and payable under the Advances.
Any principal or interest payments on this Note not paid when due,
whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, shall bear interest at
the Default Rate.
Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder or an Event of Default under
the Loan Agreement, all unpaid principal, accrued interest and other amounts
owing hereunder shall, at the option of Bank, be immediately collectible by or
on behalf of Bank pursuant to the Loan Agreement and applicable law.
Borrower waives presentment and demand for payment, notice of dishonor,
protest and notice of protest of this Note, and shall pay all costs of
collection when incurred, including reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and
expenses. The right to plead any and all statutes of limitations as a defense to
any demand hereunder is hereby waived to the full extent permitted by law.
The amount of this Note is secured by the Collateral identified and
described as security therefor in the Loan Agreement.
This Note shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance
with, the laws of the State of California, excluding conflict of laws principles
that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.
The provisions of this Note shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon any successor to Borrower and shall extend to any holder hereof.
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By: /s/ KENNETH C. GARDNER
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Printed Name: Kenneth C. Gardner
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Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
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AMENDMENT
TO
LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
This Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement ("this Amendment") is
entered into as of July 31, 1997, by and between VENTURE BANKING GROUP, a
division of Cupertino National Bank ("Bank") and SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
("Borrower").
RECITALS
Borrower and Bank are parties to that certain Loan and Security
Agreement dated as of July 16, 1997, (the "Agreement"). Borrower has requested
certain modification (s) to the Agreement. Bank has agreed to amend the
Agreement, all in accordance with the terms of this Amendment. This Amendment
sets forth the modified terms on which Bank will continue to advance credit to
Borrower, and Borrower will repay the amounts owing to Bank.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. The following sentence in Section 3.1(g) of the Agreement is hereby
amended to read follows:
(g) an audit of Borrower's Accounts shall be completed no later
than August 18, 1997, the results of which shall be satisfactory to Bank; and
2. The effectiveness of this Amendment is subject to the following
condition's precedent:
(a) Bank shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory
to Bank this Amendment;
(b) Bank shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory
to Bank, such other documents, and completion of such other matters, as Bank may
reasonably deem necessary or appropriate.
3. Unless otherwise defined, all capitalized terms In this Amendment
shall be as defined in the Agreement. Except as amended, the Agreement remains
in full force and effect.
4. Borrower represents and warrants that the Representations and
Warranties contained in the Agreement are true and correct as of the date of
this Amendment, and that no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Amendment as of
the first date above written.
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By: /s/ KATHLEEN OVALLE
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Title: Corporation Controller
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VENTURE BANKING GROUP, a division of
Cupertino National Bank
By: /s/ JENNIFER SCHELLENBERG
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Title: Account Officer
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SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED LIENS
UCC FILING NUMBER DATE OF FILING EXPIRATION DATE SECURED PARTY
----------------- -------------- --------------- -------------
9524960130 9/5/95 9/5/2000 Lighthouse Capital
Partners, L.P.
9524960135 9/5/95 9/5/2000 Lighthouse Capital
Partners, L.P.
9524960068 1/5/95 1/5/2001 Lighthouse Capital
Partners, L.P.
9524960592 3/28/96 3/28/2001 Lighthouse Capital
Partners, L.P.
9524960508 5/17/96 5/17/2001 Lighthouse Capital
Partners, L.P.
9524960854 7/2/96 7/2/2001 Lighthouse Capital
Partners, L.P.
9524960069 10/22/96 10/22/2001 Lighthouse Capital
Partners, L.P.
9524960203 12/26/96 12/26/2001 Lighthouse Capital
Partners, L.P.
9524960189 2/13/96 2/13/2002 Lighthouse Capital
Partners, L.P.
9524960436 4/18/96 4/18/2002 Lighthouse Capital
Partners, L.P.
9524960400 5/22/96 5/2/2002 Lighthouse Capital
Partners, L.P.
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DISBURSEMENT REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION
Borrower: Sagent Technology, Inc. Bank: Venture Banking Group
LOAN TYPE. This is a Variable Rate, Revolving Line of Credit of a principal
amount up to $2,000,000 and an Equipment Line of up to $1,000,000.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF LOAN. The primary purpose of this loan is for business.
SPECIFIC PURPOSE. The specific purpose of this loan is: Short-term working
capital and acquisition of equipment.
DISBURSEMENT INSTRUCTIONS. Borrower understands that no loan proceeds will be
disbursed until all of Bank's conditions for making the loan have been
satisfied. Please disburse the loan proceeds as follows:
Revolving Line Equipment Line
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Amount paid to Borrower directly: $____ $____
Undisbursed Funds $____ $____
Principal $____ $____
CHARGES PAID IN CASH. Borrower has paid or will pay in cash as agreed the
following charges:
$____
Prepaid Finance Charges Paid in Cash:
$6,000 Loan Fee
TBD Accounts Receivables Audit
Other Charges Paid in Cash: $____
$TBD UCC Search Fees
$TBD UCC Filing Fees
$TBD Patent Filing Fees
$TBD Trademark Filing Fees
$TBD Copyright Filing Fees
$3500 Outside Counsel Fees and Expenses
(Estimate)
Total Charges Paid in Cash $____
AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS. Borrower hereby authorizes Bank automatically to deduct from
Borrower's account numbered __________ the amount of any loan payment. If the
funds in the account are insufficient to cover any payment, Bank shall not be
obligated to advance funds to cover the payment.
FINANCIAL CONDITION. BY SIGNING THIS AUTHORIZATION, BORROWER REPRESENTS AND
WARRANTS TO BANK THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND CORRECT AND
THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO ADVERSE CHANGE IN BORROWER'S FINANCIAL CONDITION AS
DISCLOSED IN BORROWER'S MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT TO BANK. THIS
AUTHORIZATION IS DATED AS OF JULY 16,1997.
BORROWER:
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
/s/ KENNETH C. GARDNER
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Authorized Officer
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AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE
Grantor: Sagent Technology, Inc. Bank: Venture Banking Group
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Sagent Technology, Inc. ("Grantor") understands
that insurance coverage is required in connection with the extending of a loan
or the providing of other financial accommodations to Grantor by Bank. These
requirements are set forth in the Loan Documents. The following minimum
insurance coverages must be provided on the following described collateral (the
"Collateral"):
Collateral: All Inventory, Equipment and Fixtures
Type: All risks, including fire, theft and liability.
Amount: Full insurable value.
Basis: Replacement value.
Endorsements: Loss payable clause to Bank with stipulation that coverage
will not be canceled or diminished without a minimum of
twenty (20) days' prior written notice to Bank
INSURANCE COMPANY. Grantor may obtain insurance from any insurance
company Grantor may choose that is reasonably acceptable to Bank. Grantor
understands that credit may not be denied solely because insurance was not
purchased through Bank.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. Grantor agrees to deliver to Bank, on or
before closing, evidence of the required insurance as provided above, with an
effective date of July 16, 1997, or earlier. Grantor acknowledges and agrees
that if Grantor fails to provide any required insurance or fails to continue
such insurance in force, Bank may do so at Grantor's expense as provided in the
Loan and Security Agreement. The cost of such insurance, at the option of Bank,
shall be payable on demand or shall be added to the indebtedness as provided in
the security document. GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IF BANK SO PURCHASES ANY SUCH
INSURANCE, THE INSURANCE WILL PROVIDE LIMITED PROTECTION AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE
TO THE COLLATERAL, UP TO THE BALANCE OF THE LOAN; HOWEVER, GRANTOR'S EQUITY IN
THE COLLATERAL MAY NOT BE INSURED. IN ADDITION, THE INSURANCE MAY NOT PROVIDE
ANY PUBLIC LIABILITY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE INDEMNIFICATION AND MAY NOT MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWS.
AUTHORIZATION. For purposes of insurance coverage on the Collateral,
Grantor authorizes Bank to provide to any person (including any insurance agent
or company) all information Bank deems appropriate, whether regarding the
Collateral, the loan or other financial accommodations, or both.
GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT TO
PROVIDE INSURANCE AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT LS DATED JULY 16,1997.
GRANTOR:
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
/s/ KENNETH C. GARDNER
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Authorized Officer
FOR BANK USE ONLY
INSUREANCE VERIFICATION
DATE:___________________________________ PHONE:_____________________________
AGENT'S NAME:___________________________________________________________________
INSUREANCE COMPANY:_____________________________________________________________
POLICY NUMBER:__________________________________________________________________
EFFECTIVE DATES:________________________________________________________________
COMMENTS:_______________________________________________________________________
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EQUIPMENT PROMISSORY NOTE
$1,000,0 00 Palo Alto, California
Date: July 16, 1997
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ("Borrower"), for value received, hereby
promises to pay to the order of VENTURE BANKING GROUP, a division of Cupertino
National Bank ("Bank"), in lawful money of the United States of America,
pursuant to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of July 16, 1997,
by and between Borrower and Bank (the "Loan Agreement"), (i) the principal
amount of $1,00,000 or, if lesser, (ii) the principal amount of all Equipment
Advances (the "Advances") outstanding as of the maturity date hereof.
This Note is one of the Notes referred to in the Loan Agreement. All
terms defined in the Loan Agreement shall have the same definitions when used
herein, unless otherwise defined herein.
Borrower further promises to pay interest on each Advance hereunder in
like funds on the principal amount hereof from time to time outstanding from the
date hereof until paid in full, at a rate or rates per annum and payable on the
dates determined pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
Payment on this Note shall be applied in the manner set forth in the
Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the
maturity of Advances hereunder upon the occurrence of certain stated events and
also provides for optional and mandatory prepayments of principal hereof prior
to any stated maturity upon the terms and conditions therein specified.
All Advances made by Bank to Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement
shall be recorded by Bank on the books and records of Bank. The failure of Bank
to record any Advance or any prepayment or payment made on account of the
principal balance hereof shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligation of
Borrower under this Note and under the Loan Agreement to pay the principal,
interest and other amounts due and payable under the Advances.
Any principal or interest payments on this Note not paid when due,
whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, shall bear interest at
the Default Rate.
Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder or an Event of Default under
the Loan Agreement, all unpaid principal, accrued interest and other amounts
owing hereunder shall, at the option of Bank, be immediately collectible by or
on behalf of Bank pursuant to the Loan Agreement and applicable law.
Borrower-waives presentment and demand for payment, notice of dishonor,
protest and notice of protest of this Note, and shall pay all costs of
collection when incurred, including reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and
expenses. The right to plead any and all statutes of limitations as a defense to
any demand hereunder is hereby waived to the full extent permitted by law.
The amount of this Note is secured by the Collateral identified and
described as security therefor in the Loan Agreement.
This Note shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance
with, the laws of the State of California, excluding conflict of laws principles
that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.
The provisions of this Note shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon any successor to Borrower and shall extend to any holder hereof.
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By: /s/ KENNETH C. GARDNER
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Printed Name: Kenneth C. Gardner
Title: President and Chief Executive
Officer
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REVOLVING PROMISSORY NOTE
$2,000,000 Palo Alto, California
Date: July 16,1997
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ("Borrower"), for value received, hereby
promises to pay to the order of VENTURE BANKING GROUP, A division of Cupertino
National Bank ("Bank"), in lawful money of the United States of America,
pursuant to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of July 16, 1097,
by and between Borrower and Bank (the "Loan Agreement"), (i) the principal
amount of $2,000,000 or, if lesser, (ii) the principal amount of all Advances
outstanding as of the maturity date hereof.
This Note is one of the Notes referred to in the Loan Agreement. All
terms defined in the Loan Agreement shall have the same definitions when used
herein, unless otherwise defined herein.
Borrower further promises to pay interest on each Advance hereunder in
like funds on the principal amount hereof from time to time outstanding from the
date hereof until paid in full, at a rate or rates per annum and payable on the
dates determined pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
Payment on this Note shall be applied in the manner set forth in the
Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the
maturity of Advances hereunder upon the occurrence of certain stated events and
also provides for optional and mandatory prepayments of principal hereof prior
to any stated maturity upon the terms and conditions therein specified.
All Advances made by Bank to Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement
shall be recorded by Bank on the books and records of Bank. The failure of Bank
to record any Advance or any prepayment or payment made on account of the
principal balance hereof shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligation of
Borrower under this Note and under the Loan Agreement to pay the principal,
interest and other amounts due and payable under the Advances.
Any principal or interest payments on this Note not paid when due,
whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, shall bear interest at
the Default Rate.
Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder or an Event of Default under
the Loan Agreement, all unpaid principal, accrued interest and other amounts
owing hereunder shall, at the option of Bank, be. immediately collectible by or
on behalf of Bank pursuant to the Loan Agreement and applicable law.
Borrower waives presentment and demand for payment, notice of dishonor,
protest and notice of protest of this Note, and shall pay all costs of
collection when incurred, including reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and
expenses. The right to plead any and all statutes of limitations as a defense to
any demand hereunder is hereby waived to the full extent permitted by law.
The amount of this Note is secured by the Collateral identified and
described as security therefor in the Loan Agreement.
This Note shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance
with, the laws of the State of California, excluding conflict of laws principles
that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.
The provisions of this Note shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon any success or to Borrower and shall extend to any holder hereof.
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By: /s/ KENNETH C. GARDNER
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Printed Name: Kenneth C. Gardner
Title: President and Chief Executive
Officer
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THIS WARRANT AND THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, PLEDGED, OR
OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER SUCH ACT
OR PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE
CORPORATION AND ITS COUNSEL, THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
WARRANT TO PURCHASE STOCK
Corporation: SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC., a California corporation
Number of Shares: See below
Class of Stock: See below
Initial Exercise Price: See below
Issue Date: July 16, 1997
Expiration Date: The later of (i) July 16, 2007 or (ii) five
(5) years after the closing of the Company's
initial public offering of its Common Stock
effected pursuant to a Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (or its successor) filed under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act").
THIS WARRANT CERTIFIES THAT, for the agreed upon value of $1.00 and for
other good and valuable consideration, VENTURE BANKING GROUP, a division of
Cupertino National Bank ("Holder") is entitled to purchase the number of fully
paid and nonassessable shares of the class of securities (the "Shares") of the
corporation (the "Company") at the initial exercise price per Share (the
"Warrant Price") all as set forth herein and as adjusted pursuant to Article 2
of this Warrant, subject to the provisions and upon the terms and conditions set
forth of this Warrant. The Warrant Price shall be equal to the price per share
at which the Company after the date hereof first sells its equity securities in
an offering in which the gross proceeds are at least Three Million Dollars
($3,000,000), and the Shares shall be the type of securities sold in such
offering; provided that if such offering does not take place on or before
September 30, 1997, the Warrant Price shall be $2.50, and the Shares shall be
the Company's Series C Preferred Stock. The number of Shares shall be equal to
the quotient derived by dividing Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) by the
Warrant Price.
ARTICLE 1. EXERCISE.
1.1 Method of Exercise. Holder may exercise this Warrant by
delivering a duly executed Notice of Exercise in substantially the form attached
as Appendix 1 to the principal office of the Company. Unless Holder is
exercising the conversion right set forth in Section 1.2, Holder shall also
deliver to the Company a check for the aggregate Warrant Price for the Shares
being purchased.
1.2 Conversion Right. In lieu of exercising this Warrant as
specified in Section 1.1, Holder may from time to time convert this Warrant, in
whole or in part, into a number of Shares determined by dividing (a) the
aggregate fair market value of the Shares or other securities otherwise issuable
upon exercise of this Warrant minus the aggregate Warrant Price of such Shares
by (b) the fair market value of one Share. The fair market value of the Shares
shall be determined pursuant Section 1.4.
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1.3 Omitted.
1.4 Fair Market Value. If the Shares are traded in a public
market, the fair market value of the Shares shall be the dosing price of the
Shares (or the closing price of the Company's stock into which the Shares are
convertible) reported for the business day immediately before Holder delivers
its Notice of Exercise to the Company. If the Shares are not traded in a public
market, the Board of Directors of the Company shall determine fair market value
in its reasonable good faith judgment. The foregoing notwithstanding, if Holder
advises the Board of Directors in writing that Holder disagrees with such
determination, then the Company and Holder shall promptly agree upon a reputable
investment banking firm to undertake such valuation. If the valuation of such
investment banking firm is greater than that determined by the Board of
Directors, then all fees and expenses of such investment banking firm shall be
paid by the Company. An all other circumstances, such fees and expenses shall be
paid by Holder.
1.5 Delivery of Certificate and New Warrant. Promptly after
Holder exercises or converts this Warrant, the Company shall deliver to Holder
certificates for the Shares acquired and, if this Warrant has not been fully
exercised or converted and has not expired, a new Warrant representing the
Shares not so acquired.
1.6 Replacement of Warrants. On receipt of evidence reasonably
satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of
this Warrant and, in the case of loss, theft or destruction, on delivery of an
indemnity agreement reasonably satisfactory in form and amount to the Company
or, in the case of mutilation, or surrender and cancellation of this Warrant,
the Company at Holder's expense shall execute and deliver, in lieu of this
Warrant, a new warrant of like tenor.
1.7 Repurchase on Sale, Merger, or Consolidation of the Company.
1.7.1. "Acquisition". For the purpose of this Warrant,
"Acquisition" means any sale, license, or other disposition of all or
substantially all of the assets of the Company, or any reorganization,
consolidation, or merger of the Company where the holders of the Company's
securities before the transaction beneficially own less than 50% of the
outstanding voting securities of the surviving entity after the transaction.
1.7.2. Assumption of Warrant. Upon the dosing of any
Acquisition the successor entity shall assume the obligations of this Warrant,
and this Warrant shall be exercisable for the same securities, cash, and
property as would be payable for the Shares issuable upon exercise of the
unexercised portion of this Warrant as if such Shares were outstanding on the
record date for the Acquisition and subsequent closing. The Warrant Price shall
be adjusted accordingly.
1.7.3. Purchase Right. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at
the election of Holder, the Company shall purchase the unexercised portion of
this Warrant for cash upon the closing of any Acquisition for an amount equal to
(a) the fair market value of any. consideration that would have been received by
Holder in consideration of the Shares had Holder exercised the unexercised
portion of this Warrant immediately before the record date for determining the
shareholders entitled to participate in the proceeds of the Acquisition, less
(b) the aggregate Warrant Price of the Shares, but in no event less than zero.
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ARTICLE 2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SHARES.
2.1 Stock Dividends, Splits, Etc. If the Company declares or pays
a dividend on its common stock (or the Shares if the Shares are securities other
than common stock) payable in common stock, or other securities, subdivides the
outstanding common stock into a greater amount of common stock, or, if the
Shares are securities other than common stock, subdivides the Shares in a
transaction that increases the amount of common stock into which the Shares are
convertible, then upon exercise of this Warrant, for each Share acquired,
Holder shall receive, without cost to Holder, the total number and kind of
securities to which Holder would have been entitled had Holder owned the Shares
of record as of the date the dividend or subdivision occurred.
2.2 Reclassification, Exchange or Substitution. Upon any
reclassification, exchange, substitution, or other event that results in a
change of the number and/or class of the securities issuable upon exercise or
conversion of this Warrant, Holder shall be entitled to receive, upon exercise
or conversion of this Warrant, the number and kind of securities and property
that Holder would have received for the Shares if this Warrant had been
exercised immediately before such reclassification, exchange, substitution, or
other event. Such an event shall include any automatic conversion of the
outstanding or issuable securities of the Company of the same class or series as
the Shares to common stock pursuant to the terms of the Company's Articles of
Incorporation upon the dosing of a registered public offering of the Company's
common stock. The Company or its successor shall promptly issue to Holder a new
Warrant for such new securities or other property. The new Warrant shall provide
for adjustments which shall be as nearly equivalent as may be practicable to the
adjustments provided for in this Article 2 including, without limitation,
adjustments to the Warrant Price and to the number of securities or property
issuable upon exercise of the new Warrant. The provisions of this Section 2.2
shall similarly apply to successive reclassifications, exchanges, substitutions,
or other events.
2.3 Adjustments for Combinations, Etc. If the outstanding Shares
are combined or consolidated, by reclassification or otherwise, into a lesser
number of shares, the Warrant Price shall be proportionately increased.
2.4 Adjustments; for Diluting Issuances. The Warrant Price and
the number of Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant or, if the Shares
are Preferred Stock, the number of shares of common stock issuable upon
conversion of the Shares, shall be subject to adjustment, from time to time in
the manner set forth on Exhibit A in the event of Diluting Issuances (as defined
on Exhibit A).
2.5 No Impairment. The Company shall not, by amendment of its
Articles of Incorporation or through a reorganization, transfer of assets,
consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue, or sale of securities or any other
voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of
the terms to be observed or performed under this Warrant by the Company, but
shall at all times in good faith assist in carrying out of all the provisions of
this Article 2 and in taking all such action as may be necessary or appropriate
to protect Holder's rights under this Article against impairment. If the Company
takes any action affecting the Shares or its common stock other than as
described above that adversely affects Holder's rights under this Warrant, the
Warrant Price shall be adjusted downward and the number of Shares issuable upon
exercise of this Warrant shall be adjusted upward in such a manner that the
aggregate Warrant Price of this Warrant is unchanged.
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2.6 Fractional Shares. No fractional Shares shall be issuable
upon exercise or conversion of the Warrant and the number of Shares to be issued
shall be rounded down to the nearest whole Share. If a fractional share interest
arises upon any exercise or conversion of the Warrant, the Company shall
eliminate such fractional share interest by paying Holder amount computed by
multiplying the fractional interest by the fair market value of a full Share.
2.7 Certificate as to Adjustments. Upon each adjustment of the
Warrant Price, the Company at its expense shall promptly compute such
adjustment, and furnish Holder with a certificate of its Chief Financial Officer
setting forth such adjustment and the facts upon which such adjustment is based.
The Company shall, upon written request, furnish Holder a certificate setting
forth the Warrant Price in effect upon the date thereof and the series of
adjustments leading to such Warrant Price.
ARTICLE 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY.
3.1 Representations and Warranties. The Company hereby represents
and warrants to the Holder as follows:
All Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of the
purchase right represented by this Warrant, and all securities, if any, issuable
upon conversion of the Shares, shall, upon issuance, be duly authorized, validly
issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and free of any hens and encumbrances
except for restrictions on transfer provided for herein or under applicable
federal and state securities laws.
3.2 Notice of Certain Events. If the Company proposes at any time
(a) to declare any dividend or distribution upon its common stock, whether in
cash, property, stock, or other securities and whether or not a regular cash
dividend; (b) to offer for subscription pro rata to the holders of any class or
series of its stock any additional shares of stock of any class or series or
other rights; (c) to effect any reclassification or recapitalization of common
stock; (d) to merge or consolidate with or into any other corporation, or sell,
lease, license, or convey all or substantially all of its assets, or to
liquidate, dissolve or wind up; or (e) offer holders of registration rights the
opportunity to participate in an underwritten public offering of the company's
securities for cash, then, in connection with each such event, the Company shall
give Holder (1) at least 20 days prior written notice of the date on which a
record will be taken for such dividend, distribution, or subscription rights
(and specifying the date on which the holders of common stock will be entitled
thereto) or for determining rights to vote, if any, in respect of the matters
referred to in (c) and (d) above; (2) in the case of the matters referred to in
(c) and (d) above at least 20 days prior written notice of the date when the
same will take place (and specifying the date on which the holders of common
stock will be entitled to exchange their common stock for securities or other
property deliverable upon the occurrence of such event); and (3) in the case of
the matter referred to in (e) above, the same notice as is given to the holders
of such registration rights.
3.3 Information Rights. So long as the Holder holds this Warrant
and/or any of the Shares, the Company shall deliver to the Holder (a) promptly
after mailing, copies of all notices or other written communications to the
shareholders of the Company, (b) within ninety (90) days after the end of each
fiscal year of the Company, the annual audited financial statements of the
Company certified by independent public accountants of
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recognized standing and (c) within forty-five (45) days after the end of each of
the first three quarters of each fiscal year, the Company's quarterly, unaudited
financial statements.
3.4 Registration Under Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The
Company agrees that the Shares or, if the Shares are convertible into common
stock of the Company, such common stock, shall be subject to the registration
rights set forth on Exhibit B, if attached.
ARTICLE 4. MISCELLANEOUS.
4.1 Term; Notice of Expiration. This Warrant is exercisable, in
whole or in part, at any time and from time to time on or before the Expiration
Date set forth above. The Company shall give Holder written notice of Holder's
right to exercise this Warrant in the form attached as Appendix 2 not more than
90 days and not less than 30 days before the Expiration Date. If the notice is
not so given, the Expiration Date shall automatically be extended until 30 days
after the date the Company delivers the notice to Holder.
42 Legends. This Warrant and the Shares (and the securities
issuable, directly or indirectly, upon conversion of the Shares, if any) shall
be imprinted with a legend in substantially the following form:
THIS SECURITY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933,
AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED
WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER SUCH ACT OR PURSUANT TO
RULE 144 OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO. THE
CORPORATION AND ITS COUNSEL THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
4.3 Compliance with Securities Laws on Transfer. This Warrant and
the Shares issuable upon exercise this Warrant (and the securities issuable,
directly or indirectly, upon conversion of the Shares, if any) may not be
transferred or assigned in whole or in part without compliance with applicable
federal and state securities laws by the transferor and the transferee
(including, without limitation, the delivery of investment representation
letters and legal opinions reasonably satisfactory to the Company, as reasonably
requested by the Company). The Company shall not require Holder to provide an
opinion of counsel if the transfer is to an affiliate of Holder or if there is
no material question as to the availability of current information as referenced
in Rule 144(c), Holder represents that it has complied with Rule 144(d) and (e)
in reasonable detail, the selling broker represents that it has complied with
Rule 144(f), and the Company is provided with a copy of Holder's notice of
proposed sale.
4.4 Transfer Procedure. Subject to the provisions of Section 4.2,
Holder may transfer all or part of this Warrant or the Shares issuable upon
exercise of this Warrant (or the securities issuable, directly or indirectly,
upon conversion of the Shares, if any) by giving the Company notice of the
portion of the Warrant being transferred setting forth the name, address and
taxpayer identification number of the transferee and surrendering this Warrant
to the Company for reissuance to the transferee(s) (and Holder if applicable).
Unless the Company is filing financial information with the SEC pursuant to the
Securities Exchange
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Act of 1934, the Company shall have the right to refuse to transfer any portion
of this Warrant to any person who directly competes with the Company.
4.5 Notices. All notices and other communications from the
Company to the Holder, or vice versa, shall be deemed delivered and effective
when given personally or mailed by first-class registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, at such address as may have been furnished to the Company or
the Holder, as the case may be, in writing by the Company or such holder from
time to time.
4.6 Waiver. This Warrant and any term hereof may be changed,
waived, discharged or terminated only by an instrument in writing signed by the
party against which enforcement of such change, waiver, discharge or termination
is sought.
4.7 Attorneys Fees. In the event of any dispute between the
parties concerning the terms and provisions of this Warrant, the party
prevailing in such dispute shall be entitled to collect from the other party all
costs incurred in such dispute, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
4.8 Governing Law. This Warrant shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving
effect to its principles regarding conflicts of law.
"COMPANY"
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By /s/ Kenneth C. Gardner
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Name Kenneth C. Gardner
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(Print)
Title: Chairman of the Board, President, or
Vice President
By /s/ Kathleen Ovalle
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Name Kathleen Ovalle
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(Print)
Title: Chief Financial Officer, Secretary
Assistant Treasurer, or Assistant Secretary
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APPENDIX 1
NOTICE OF EXERCISE
1. The undersigned hereby elects to purchase ___ shares of the Series __
Preferred Stock of _________ pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant, and
tenders herewith payment of the purchase price of such shares in full.
1. The undersigned hereby elects to convert the attached Warrant into
Shares in the manner specified in the Warrant. This conversion is exercised with
respect to ______ of the Shares covered by the Warrant.
[Strike paragraph that does not apply.]
2. Please issue a certificate or certificates, representing said shares
in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:
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(Name)
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(Address)
3. The undersigned represents it is acquiring the shares solely for its
own account and not as a nominee for any other party and not with a view toward
the resale or distribution thereof except in compliance with applicable
securities laws.
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(Signature)
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(Date
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APPENDIX 2
Notice that Warrant Is About to Expire
VENTURE BANKING GROUP
Three Palo Alto Square, Suite 150
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Attn: Chief Financial Officer
Dear:_______________
This is to advise you that the Warrant issued to you described below
will expire on ___________, 19__.
Issuer:
Issue Date: July 16, 1997
Class of Security Issuable: See Warrant
Exercise Price per Share: See Warrant
Number of Shares Issuable: See Warrant
Procedure for Exercise:
Please contact [name of contact person at (phone number)] with any
questions you may have concerning exercise of the Warrant. This is your only
notice of pending expiration.
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(Name of Issuer)
By
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Its
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EXHIBIT A
Anti-Dilution Provisions
In the event of the issuance (a "Diluting Issuance") by
the Company, after the Issue Date of the Warrant, of securities at a price per
share less than the Warrant Price, then the number of shares of common stock
issuable upon conversion of the Shares shall be adjusted in accordance with
those provisions (the "Provisions") of the Company's Articles of Incorporation
which apply to Diluting Issuances.
The Company agrees that the Provisions, as in effect on
the Issue Date, shall be deemed to remain in full force and effect during the
term of the Warrant notwithstanding any subsequent amendment, waiver or
termination thereof by the Company's shareholders.
Under no circumstances shall the aggregate Warrant Price
payable by the Holder upon exercise of the Warrant increase as a result of any
adjustment arising from a Diluting Issuance.
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EXHIBIT B
Registration Rights
The Shares (if common stock), or the common stock issuable
upon conversion of the Shares, shall be deemed "registrable securities" or
otherwise entitled to "piggy back" registration rights in accordance with the
terms of the following agreement (the "Agreement") between the Company and its
investor(s): FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT dated as
of June 16, 1997, by and among the Company and the investors party thereto.
The Company agrees that no amendments will be made to the
Agreement which would have an adverse impact on Holder's registration rights
thereunder without the consent of Holder. By acceptance of the Warrant to which
this Exhibit B is attached, Holder shall be deemed to be a party to the
Agreement.
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AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE
GRANTOR: Sagent Technology, Inc. BANK: Venture Banking Group
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Sagent Technology, Inc. ("Grantor") understands
that insurance coverage is required in connection with the extending of a loan
or the providing of other financial accommodations to Grantor by Bank. These
requirements are set forth in the Loan Documents. The following minimum
insurance coverages must be provided on the following described collateral (the
"Collateral"):
Collateral: All Inventory, Equipment and Fixtures.
Type: All risks, including fire, theft and
liability.
Amount: Full insurable value.
Basis: Replacement value.
Endorsements: Loss payable clause to Bank with stipulation
that coverage will not be canceled or
diminished without a minimum of twenty (20)
days' prior written notice to Bank.
INSURANCE COMPANY. Grantor may obtain insurance from any insurance
company Grantor may choose that is reasonably acceptable to Bank., Grantor
understands that credit may not be denied solely because insurance was not
purchased through Bank.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. Grantor agrees to deliver to Bank, on or
before closing, evidence of the required insurance as provided above, with an
effective date of July 16, 1997, or earlier. Grantor acknowledges and agrees
that if Grantor fails to provide any required insurance or fails to continue
such insurance in force, Bank may do so at Grantor's expense as provided in the
Loan and Security Agreement. The cost of such insurance, at the option of Bank,
shall be payable on demand or shall be added to the indebtedness as provided in
the security document.
GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT. IF BANK SO PURCHASES ANY SUCH INSURANCE, THE
INSURANCE WILL PROVIDE LIMITED PROTECTION AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE
COLLATERAL, UP TO THE BALANCE OF THE LOAN; HOWEVER, GRANTOR'S EQUITY IN THE
COLLATERAL MAY NOT BE INSURED. IN ADDITION, THE INSURANCE MAY NOT PROVIDE ANY
PUBLIC LIABILITY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE INDEMNIFICATION AND MAY NOT MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWS.
AUTHORIZATION. For purposes of insurance coverage on the Collateral,
Grantor authorizes Bank to provide to any person (including any insurance agent
or company) all information Bank deems appropriate, whether regarding the
Collateral, the loan or other financial accommodations, or both.
GRANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT TO
PROVIDE INSURANCE AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED JULY
16,1997.
GRANTOR:
Sagent Technology, Inc.
/s/ Kenneth C. Gardner
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Authorized Officer
FOR BANK USE ONLY
INSUREANCE VERIFICATION
DATE:___________________________________ PHONE:_____________________________
AGENT'S NAME:___________________________________________________________________
INSUREANCE COMPANY:_____________________________________________________________
POLICY NUMBER:__________________________________________________________________
EFFECTIVE DATES:________________________________________________________________
COMMENTS:_______________________________________________________________________
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DISBURSEMENT REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION
Borrower: Sagent Technology, Inc. Bank: Venture Banking Group
LOAN TYPE. This is a Variable Rate, Revolving Line of Credit of a principal
amount up to $2,000,000 and an Equipment Line of up to $1,000,000.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF LOAN. The primary purpose of this loan is for business.
SPECIFIC PURPOSE. The specific purpose of this loan is: Short-term working
capital and acquisition of equipment.
DISBURSEMENT INSTRUCTIONS. Borrower understands that no loan proceeds will be
disbursed until all of Bank's conditions for making the loan have been
satisfied. Please disburse the loan proceeds as follows:
Revolving Line Equipment Line
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Amount paid to $____ $____
Borrower directly:
Undisbursed Funds
$____ $____
Principal $____ $____
CHARGES PAID IN CASH. Borrower has paid or will pay in cash as agreed the
following charges:
$____
Prepaid Finance Charges Paid in Cash:
$6,000 Loan Fee
$TBD Accounts Receivables Audit
Other Charges Paid in Cash: $____
$TBD UCC Search Fees
$TBD UCC Filing Fees
$TBD Patent Filing Fees
$TBD Trademark Filing Fees
$TBD Copyright Filing Fees
$3,500 Outside Counsel Fees and Expenses
(Estimate)
Total Charges Paid in Cash $____
AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS. Borrower hereby authorizes Bank automatically to deduct from
Borrower's account numbered 3103056 the amount of any loan payment. If the funds
in the account are insufficient to cover any payment, Bank shall not be
obligated to advance funds to cover the payment.
FINANCIAL CONDITION. BY SIGNING THIS AUTHORIZATION, BORROWER REPRESENTS AND
WARRANTS TO BANK THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND CORRECT AND
THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO ADVERSE CHANGE IN BORROWER'S FINANCIAL CONDITION AS
DISCLOSED IN BORROWER'S MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT TO BANK. THIS
AUTHORIZATION IS DATED AS OF JULY 16,1997.
BORROWER:
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC
/s/ KENNETH C. GARDNER
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Authorized Officer
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO
LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
This First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of
September 21, 1998, (the "Amendment"), is entered into by and between SAGENT
TECHNOLOGY, INC. ("Borrower") and VENTURE BANKING GROUP, A DIVISION OF CUPERTINO
NATIONAL BANK ("Bank"). Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall
have the same meanings as is given to them in the Agreement (defined below).
RECITALS
A. The Borrower and the Bank have entered into that certain Amended and
Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of July 14, 1998, (as amended or
modified from time to time, the "Agreement") pursuant to which the Bank has
agreed to extend and make available to the Borrower certain advances of money.
B. The Borrower has requested certain modification(s) to the Agreement
and desires that the Bank amend the Agreement upon the terms and conditions more
fully set forth herein.
C. Subject to the representations and warranties of the Borrower herein
and upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Amendment, the Bank is
willing to amend the Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals and intending
to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. THE BORROWER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The Borrower
represents and warrants that:
(a) the execution, delivery, and performance of the Loan
Documents are within Borrower's powers, have been duly authorized, and are not
in conflict with nor constitute a breach of any provision contained in
Borrower's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, nor will
they constitute an event of default under any material agreement to which
Borrower is a party or by which Borrower is bound. Borrower is not in default
under any agreement to which it is a party or by which it is bound, which
default could have a Material Adverse Effect; and
(b) immediately before and immediately after giving effect to
this Amendment, no event shall have occurred and be continuing which constitutes
an Event of Default that has not been disclosed to Bank.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT.
2.1 Section 1, entitled Definitions and Construction, is hereby
amended by deleting "Committed Equipment Line" and replacing it with the
following:
"Committed Equipment Line" means Two Million Eight Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($2,800,000).
2.2 Section 2.1.3, entitled Equipment Advances is hereby amended
by deleting the first two sentences of (b) and replacing them with the
following:
"It is understood by Bank and Borrower that, as of September 21,
1998, Equipment Advances of One Million Five Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Nine
Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars have been made under the Committed Equipment Line.
Of such amount, Equipment Advances of (i) Four
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Hundred Eighty Four Thousand Twenty Five Dollars and 05/100 ($484,025.05) and
(ii) Four Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Five Dollars and 10/100
($403,365.10) were previously termed out on April 15, 1998 and August 5, 1998,
respectively and are being paid to Bank by Borrower in thirty-six (36) equal
monthly installments of principal plus accrued interest (at the rate specified
in Section 2.3(a)).
2.3 Section 6.10 entitled Tangible Net Worth, is hereby deleted
and amended to read in its entirety as follows:
6.10 Tangible Net Worth. Borrower shall maintain, as of the last
day of each calendar month, a Tangible Net Worth of not less than Three Million
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000).
2.4 Section 6.11, entitled Profitability, is hereby deleted and
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
6.11 Profitability. Borrower may incur losses not to exceed: (i)
Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) for the fiscal quarter
ending September 30, 1998; (ii) One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
($1,300,000) for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 1998; (iii) Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($500,000) for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 1999; and
(iv) profitable on a Net Profit After Tax Basis for the fiscal quarter ending
June 30, 1999 and for each fiscal quarter ending thereafter.
2.5 Exhibit E to Agreement is replaced by Exhibit E hereto.
2.6 Compliance Certificate is replaced by Exhibit F hereto.
SECTION 3. LIMITATION. The amendments and waivers set forth in this
Amendment shall be limited precisely as written and shall not be deemed (a) to
be a modification of any other term or condition of the Agreement or of any
other instrument or agreement referred to therein or to prejudice any right or
remedy which the Bank may now have or may have in the future under or in
connection with the Agreement or any instrument or agreement referred to
therein; or (b) to be a consent to any future amendment or waiver to any
instrument or agreement the execution and delivery of which is consented to
hereby, or to any waiver of any of the provisions thereof. Except as expressly
amended hereby, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVENESS. This Amendment shall become effective upon:
(1) The execution and delivery of a copy hereof by Borrower to
the Bank;
(2) The execution and delivery of a certificate of the Secretary
of Borrower with respect to incumbency and resolutions authorizing the execution
and delivery of this Amendment;
(3) The execution and delivery of a revised Term Loan Note;
(4) The payment of the amendment fee in the amount of Two
Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,400) by Borrower to the Bank;
(5) The execution and delivery of a Warrant;
(6) Bank shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory
to Bank, such other documents, and completion of such other matters, as Bank may
reasonably deem necessary or appropriate.
SECTION 5. RELEASE AND WAIVER. BORROWER HEREBY REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS
TO THE BANK THAT IT HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY FACTS THAT WOULD
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SUPPORT A CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM, DEFENSE OR RIGHT OF SET-OFF, AND HEREBY RELEASES
BANK FROM ALL LIABILITY ARISING UNDER OR WITH RESPECT TO AND WAIVES ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS, COUNTERCLAIMS, DEFENSES AND RIGHTS OF SET-OFF, AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, THAT
BORROWER MAY HAVE AGAINST BANK EXISTING AS OF THE DATE OF THIS AMENDMENT ARISING
UNDER OR RELATED TO THIS AMENDMENT, THE AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE OTHER LOAN
DOCUMENTS OR TO THE LOANS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY OR TO ANY ACT OR
OMISSION TO ACT BY THE BANK WITH RESPECT HERETO OR THERETO.
SECTION 6. COUNTERPARTS. This Amendment may be signed in any number of
counterparts, and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, with the
same effect as if the signatures to each such counterpart were upon a single
instrument. All counterparts shall be deemed an original of this Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be
executed as of the date first written above.
BORROWER SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By: /s/ Virginia Walker
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Title: Executive V.P., CFO
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BANK VENTURE BANKING GROUP, a division of
Cupertino National Bank
By: /s/ J. Schellenberg
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Title: AVP
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EXHIBIT E
Term Loan Note
$2,800,000 Palo Alto, California
September 21, 1998
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ("Borrower"), for value received, hereby
promises to pay to the order of Venture Banking Group, a division of Cupertino
National Bank ("Bank"), in lawful money of the United States of America,
pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated
as of July 14, 1998, as amended or modified from time to time, by and between
Borrower and Bank (the "Loan Agreement"), (i) the principal amount of $2,800,000
or, if lesser, (ii) the principal amount of all Equipment Advances outstanding
as of the maturity date hereof.
This Note replaces and supersedes the Note dated May 7, 1998. This Note
is referred to in the First Amendment to the Loan Agreement. All terms defined
in the Loan Agreement shall have the same definitions when used herein, unless
otherwise defined herein.
Borrower further promises to pay interest on each Advance hereunder in
like funds on the principal amount hereof from time to time outstanding from the
date hereof until paid in full, at a rate or rates per annum and payable on the
dates determined pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
Payment on this Note shall be applied in the manner set forth in the
Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the
maturity of Advances hereunder upon the occurrence of certain stated events and
also provides for optional and mandatory prepayments of principal hereof prior
to and stated maturity upon the terms and conditions therein specified.
All Advances made by Bank to Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement
shall be recorded by Bank on the books and records of Bank. The failure of Bank
to record any Advance or any prepayment or payment made on account of the
principal balance hereof shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligation of
Borrower under this Note and under the Loan Agreement to pay the principal,
interest and other amounts due and payable under the Advances.
Any principal or interest payments on this Note not paid when due,
whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, shall bear interest at
the Default Rate.
Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder or any Event of Default under
the Loan Agreement, all unpaid principal, accrued interest and other amounts
owing hereunder shall, at the option of Bank, be immediately collectible by or
on behalf of Bank pursuant to the Loan Agreement and applicable law.
Borrower waives presentment and demand for payment, notice of dishonor,
protest and notice of protest of this Note, and shall pay all costs of
collection when incurred, including reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and
expenses. The right to plead any and all statutes of limitations as a defense to
any demand hereunder is hereby waived to the full extent permitted by law.
The amount of this Note is secured by the Collateral identified and
described as security therefor in the Loan Agreement.
This Note shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance
with, the laws of the State of California, excluding conflict of laws principles
that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.
The provisions of this Note shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon any successor to Borrower and shall extend to any holder hereof.
SAGENT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By: /s/ Virginia Walker
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Printed Name: VIRGINIA WALKER
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Title: EXECUTIVE V.P. C.F.O.
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EXHIBIT F
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
TO: Venture Banking Group
FROM: Sagent Technology, Inc.
The undersigned authorized officer of Sagent Technology, Inc. hereby
certifies that in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Amended and
Restated Loan and Security Agreement between Borrower and Bank (the
"Agreement"), (i) Borrower is in complete compliance for the period ending
____________________ with all required covenants except as noted below and (ii)
all representations and warranties of Borrower stated in the Agreement are true
and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof. Attached herewith
are the required documents supporting the above certification. The Officer
further certifies that these are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) and are consistently applied from one period to the
next except as explained in an accompanying letter or footnotes.
Please indicate compliance status by circling Yes/No under "Complies"
column.
REPORTING COVENANT REQUIRED COMPLIES
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Monthly financial statements Monthly within 15 days Yes No
Annual CPA Audited FYE within 90 days Yes No
10-Q, 10-K and 8-K Within 5 days after filing with SEC Yes No
A/R & A/P Agings; Borrowing Base Cert. Monthly within 15 days* Yes No
A/R Audit Semi-Annual Yes No
*Only due prior to initial Rev. Line Advance or while there is line usage or
Letter of Credit issued.
FINANCIAL COVENANT REQUIRED ACTUAL COMPLIES
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Maintain on a Monthly Basis:
Minimum Quick Ratio, Cash Coverage or Cash
Flow (1) :1.0 Yes No
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Minimum Tangible Net Worth $3,500,000 $ Yes No
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Maximum Debt/Tangible Net Worth 1.75:1.0 :1.0 Yes No
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Profitability: Quarterly $ (2) $ Yes No
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(1) Quick Ratio of > 1.75:1.0; or Cash Coverage Ratio of > 1.75:1.0; or Cash
Flow Coverage Ratio of > 1.25:1.0.
(2) Permitted losses not to exceed: $2,500,000 for quarter ending September
30, 1998; $1,300,000 for quarter ending December 31, 1998; $500,000 for
quarter ending March 31, 1999; and Profitable on a Net Profit After Tax
basis for quarter ending June 30, 1999 and quarterly thereafter.
Comments Regarding
Exceptions: See Attached. BANK USE ONLY
Received by:
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Sincerely, AUTHORIZED SIGNER
Date:
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SIGNATURE
Verified:
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AUTHORIZED SIGNER
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Date:
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DATE Compliance Status: Yes No