\n I 0.90%
\n II 0.975%
\n III 1.05%
\n IV 1.25%
\n V 1.60%
\n<\/c><\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n “Applicable Minimum Hold Requirement” means, in the case of any
\n Bank, the amount of the Pro Rata Share of the Commitment held by that
\n Bank as reduced by (a) the amount of any assignment of a portion thereof
\n made by that Bank to an Eligible Assignee that is not an Affiliate of
\n that Bank and (b) the amount of any participation therein granted by that
\n Bank to a participant that is not an Affiliate of that Bank, which net
\n amount, after giving effect to clauses (a) and (b), shall not be less
\n than $10,000,000.<\/p>\n
“Bank” means each bank whose name is set forth in the signature
\n pages of this Agreement and each lender which may hereafter become a
\n party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 11.8 of the Primary Loan
\n Agreement (as incorporated herein).<\/p>\n
“Bank of America” means Bank of America, N.A., formerly known as
\n Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association.<\/p>\n
“Cash Equivalents” means, with respect to any Person, that
\n Person’s Investments in:<\/p>\n
(a) Government Securities due within one year of the making
\n of the Investment;<\/p>\n
(b) certificates of deposit issued by, deposits in,
\n bankers’ acceptances of, and repurchase agreements covering
\n Government Securities executed by, (i) any Bank or (ii) any bank
\n and\/or savings and loan association doing business in and
\n incorporated under the Laws of the United States of America or any
\n state thereof and having on the date of such Investment combined
\n capital, surplus and undivided profits of at least $500,000,000
\n and which carries on the date of such Investment a credit rating
\n of P-1 or higher by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (or a
\n successor rating agency) or A-1 or higher by Standard & Poor’s
\n Rating Group (a division of McGraw-Hill, Inc.) (or a successor
\n rating agency), in each case due within one year after the date of
\n the making of the Investment; and<\/p>\n
(c) readily marketable commercial paper of (i) any Bank
\n that is a Bank as of the Closing Date or (ii) corporations doing
\n business in and incorporated under the Laws of the United States
\n of America or any state thereof given on the date of such
\n Investment a credit rating of P-1 or higher by Moody’s Investors
\n Service, Inc. (or a successor rating agency), of A-1 or higher by
\n Standard & Poor’s Rating Group (a<\/p>\n
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division of McGraw-Hill, Inc.) (or a successor rating agency), or
\n F-1 or higher by Fitch Investor Services, Inc. (or a successor
\n rating agency), in each case due within one year of the making of
\n the Investment.<\/p>\n
“Closing Date” means the time and Banking Day on which the
\n conditions set forth in Section 8.1 are satisfied or waived pursuant to
\n Section 11.2 of the Primary Loan Agreement (as incorporated herein).<\/p>\n
“Commitment” means, subject to Section 2.6, $125,000,000. The
\n respective Pro Rata Shares of the Banks with respect to the Commitment
\n are set forth in Schedule 1.1.<\/p>\n
“Commitment Assignment and Acceptance” means a commitment
\n assignment and acceptance substantially in the form of Exhibit A.<\/p>\n
“Default” means any event that, with the giving of any applicable
\n notice or passage of time specified in Section 9.1, or both, would be an
\n Event of Default.<\/p>\n
“Domestic Unimproved Land” means, as of any date of determination,
\n real Property located in the United States of America (a) owned by
\n Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries if on that date there has been
\n expended by Borrower and its Subsidiaries less than 50% of the physical
\n construction costs reasonably estimated by Borrower (in accordance with
\n its past practices as of the Closing Date) to bring such real Property to
\n “finished lot” status and (b) owned by other Persons but which, if owned
\n by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries on that date, would have satisfied
\n the requirement set forth in clause (a), if on that date Borrower or any
\n of its Domestic Subsidiaries holds an option to purchase such real
\n Property for which it has paid an amount equal to 20% or more of the
\n purchase price provided for in such option to purchase. The “book value”
\n with respect to Domestic Unimproved Land referred to in Section 6.15 of
\n the Primary Loan Agreement (as incorporated herein) shall be calculated
\n as if the option to purchase had been exercised as of the date of
\n determination, and otherwise in accordance with Generally Accepted
\n Accounting Principles, consistently applied.<\/p>\n
“Event of Default” shall have the meaning provided in Section 9.1.<\/p>\n
“Intangible Assets” means assets that are considered intangible
\n assets under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including (a)
\n customer lists, goodwill, computer software, unamortized deferred
\n charges, unamortized debt discount, capitalized research and development
\n costs and other intangible assets and (b) any write-up in book value of
\n any asset subsequent to its acquisition, but excluding any existing
\n write-up in book value of any asset acquired by Borrower or any of its
\n Subsidiaries prior to the Closing Date, as such write-up may decrease
\n (but not increase) from time to time.<\/p>\n
“Interest Period” means, as to each LIBOR Loan, a period of one,
\n two, three or six months, as designated by Borrower; provided that (a)
\n the first day of each Interest Period must be a LIBOR Market Day, (b) any
\n Interest Period that would otherwise end on a day that is not a LIBOR
\n Market Day shall be extended to the next succeeding LIBOR Market Day,
\n unless such LIBOR Market Day falls in the next calendar month, in which
\n case the Interest Period<\/p>\n
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shall end on the next preceding LIBOR Market Day, and (c) no Interest
\n Period may extend beyond the Maturity Date.<\/p>\n
“Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager” means Banc of America
\n Securities LLC.<\/p>\n
“LIBOR Advance” means an Advance made by a Bank to fund its Pro
\n Rata Share of a LIBOR Loan.<\/p>\n
“LIBOR Lending Office” means, with respect to each Bank, its
\n office, branch or affiliate identified on the signature page hereof as
\n its LIBOR Lending Office or such other office, branch or affiliate as
\n such Bank may hereafter designate as its LIBOR Lending Office by notice
\n to Borrower and the Administrative Agent.<\/p>\n
“LIBOR Loan” means a Loan made hereunder and designated or
\n redesignated as a LIBOR Loan in accordance with Article 2.<\/p>\n
“Loan” means the aggregate of the Advances made at any one time by
\n the Banks pursuant to Article 2.<\/p>\n
“Loan Documents” means, collectively, this Agreement, the Notes,
\n the Subsidiary Guaranty and any other agreement or instrument that may
\n hereafter be executed and delivered by Borrower or a Subsidiary of
\n Borrower in favor of the Banks relating to or in furtherance of this
\n Agreement.<\/p>\n
“Majority Banks” means (a) as of any date of determination if the
\n Commitment is then in effect, Banks having in the aggregate 66 2\/3% or
\n more of the Commitment then in effect and (b) as of any date of
\n determination if the Commitment has then been terminated and there is
\n then any Indebtedness evidenced by the Notes, Banks holding Notes
\n evidencing in the aggregate 66 2\/3% or more of the aggregate Indebtedness
\n then evidenced by the Notes.<\/p>\n
“Maturity Date” means April 30, 2001.<\/p>\n
“Note” means the promissory note made by Borrower to a Bank
\n evidencing the Advances under that Bank’s Pro Rata Share of the
\n Commitment, substantially in the form of Exhibit B, either as originally
\n executed or as the same may from time to time be supplemented, modified,
\n amended, renewed, extended or supplanted.<\/p>\n
“Obligations” means all present and future obligations of every
\n kind or nature of Borrower or any Party at any time and from time to time
\n owed to the Administrative Agent or the Banks or any one or more of them
\n under any one or more of the Loan Documents, whether due or to become
\n due, matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, or contingent or
\n noncontingent, including obligations of performance as well as
\n obligations of payment, and including interest that accrues to the extent
\n permitted by applicable Law after the commencement of any proceeding
\n under any Debtor Relief Law by or against Borrower.<\/p>\n
“Opinions of Counsel” means the favorable written legal opinion of
\n (a) Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, special counsel to Borrower, and (b)
\n Barton P. Pachino, General Counsel of<\/p>\n
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Borrower, substantially in the form of Exhibit C-1 and C-2, respectively,
\n together with copies of all factual certificates and legal opinions upon
\n which such counsel has relied.<\/p>\n
“Party” means any Person other than the Banks, the Administrative
\n Agent or the Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager which now or hereafter
\n is a party to any of the Loan Documents.<\/p>\n
“Primary Loan Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the recitals
\n to this Agreement and includes any amendments thereto which are the
\n subject of a corresponding amendment hereto made pursuant to Section
\n 12.1.<\/p>\n
“Primary Loan Agreement Bank Group” has the meaning set forth in
\n the recitals to this Agreement.<\/p>\n
“Projections” mean the financial projections of Borrower delivered
\n to the Banks and dated as of April 24, 2000.<\/p>\n
“Pro Rata Share” means, with respect to each Bank, the percentage
\n of the Commitment set forth opposite the name of that Bank on Schedule
\n 1.1.<\/p>\n
“Quarterly Payment Date” means June 30, 2000 and each September
\n 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30 thereafter through and including
\n the Maturity Date.<\/p>\n
“Request for Loan” means a written request for a Loan signed by a
\n Responsible Official of Borrower, in a form reasonably designated from
\n time to time by the Administrative Agent.<\/p>\n
“Significant Subsidiary” means, as of the Closing Date, those
\n Subsidiaries of Borrower identified as such in Schedule 4.4 and, as of
\n any other date of determination, any Subsidiary of Borrower (other than a
\n Joint Venture) with respect to which any of the following conditions is
\n met:<\/p>\n
(a) the aggregate book value of all Investments of Borrower and
\n its Subsidiaries in such Subsidiary exceeds 5% of the consolidated total
\n assets (other than assets of Financial Subsidiaries) of Borrower and its
\n Subsidiaries as of such date; or<\/p>\n
(b) the proportionate share of Borrower and its Subsidiaries in
\n the total assets of such Subsidiary (after intercompany eliminations)
\n exceeds 5% of the consolidated total assets (other than assets of
\n Financial Subsidiaries) of Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of such date;
\n or<\/p>\n
(c) the equity of Borrower and its Subsidiaries in the net income
\n of such Subsidiary (before income taxes, extraordinary items and
\n cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles) as of the end of
\n the most recently ended fiscal year or years of such Subsidiary exceeds
\n the greater of (i) an amount equal to 5% of the consolidated net income
\n of Borrower and its Subsidiaries (computed as aforesaid) as of the end of
\n the most recent Fiscal Year ended prior to such date or (ii) $3,000,000.<\/p>\n
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“Subsidiary Guaranty” means the guaranty of the Indebtedness of
\n Borrower under this Agreement executed by each Guarantor Subsidiary of
\n Borrower substantially in the form of Exhibit D, either as originally
\n executed or as the same may from time to time be supplemented, modified,
\n amended, renewed, extended or supplanted.<\/p>\n
Any and all defined terms used in this Agreement without definition in
\nthis Section 1.1 shall have the respective meanings assigned thereto in the
\nPrimary Loan Agreement, except for the following terms (which are not
\nincorporated into this Agreement):<\/p>\n
Applicable Advance Fee Rate
\n Applicable Letter of Credit Fee
\n Applicable Line A Commitment Fee Rate
\n Applicable Line B commitment Fee Rate
\n Co-Agents
\n Co-Syndication Agent
\n Documentation Agent
\n Issuing Bank
\n Letters of Credit
\n Letter of Credit Usage
\n Line A Commitment
\n Line A Note
\n Line B Commitment
\n Line B Maturity Date
\n Line B Note
\n Managing Agents
\n Swing Line
\n Swing Line Bank
\n Swing Line Documents
\n Swing Line Loans
\n Swing Line Outstandings
\n Syndication Agent<\/p>\n
1.2 Other Definitional Provisions. Sections 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5,
\n1.6 and 1.7 of the Primary Loan Agreement are incorporated herein and made a
\npart hereof by this reference.<\/p>\n
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Article 2.
\n LOANS<\/p>\n
2.1 Loans-General.<\/p>\n
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
\n Agreement (including Section 8.2), at any time and from time to time from
\n the Closing Date through the Banking Day immediately preceding the
\n Maturity Date, each Bank shall, pro rata according to that Bank’s Pro
\n Rata Share of the Commitment then in effect, make Advances to Borrower in
\n such amounts as Borrower may request; provided that after giving effect
\n to such Advance, the aggregate outstanding principal evidenced by the
\n Notes shall not exceed the Commitment. Subject to the limitations set
\n forth herein, Borrower may borrow, repay and reborrow under this Section
\n 2.1(a) without premium or penalty.<\/p>\n
(b) Subject to the next sentence, each Loan shall be made
\n pursuant to a Request for Loan which shall be in a form and shall contain
\n information specified from time to time by the Administrative Agent and
\n which shall in all events specify the requested (i) date of such Loan,
\n (ii) type of Loan, (iii) amount of such Loan and (iv) in the case of a
\n LIBOR Loan, Interest Period for such Loan. Unless the Administrative
\n Agent, in its sole and absolute discretion, has notified Borrower to the
\n contrary, each Loan may be requested by telephone (promptly confirmed in
\n writing) or telecopier by a Responsible Official of Borrower, and
\n Borrower shall confirm such request by promptly mailing a Request for
\n Loan conforming to the preceding sentence to the Administrative Agent.<\/p>\n
(c) Promptly following receipt of a Request for Loan, the
\n Administrative Agent shall notify each Bank by telephone, telecopier or
\n telex of the date and type of the Loan, the applicable Interest Period in
\n the case of an LIBOR Loan, and that Bank’s Pro Rata Share of the Loan.
\n Not later than 11:00 a.m., California time, on the date specified for any
\n Loan, each Bank shall make its Pro Rata Share of the Loan in immediately
\n available funds available to the Administrative Agent at the
\n Administrative Agent’s Office. Upon fulfillment of the applicable
\n conditions set forth in Article 8, all Advances shall be credited in
\n immediately available funds to the Designated Deposit Account.<\/p>\n
(d) The principal amount of each Loan shall be an integral
\n multiple of $1,000,000 and shall be in an amount not less than (i)
\n $1,000,000 if such Loan is an Alternate Base Rate Loan and (ii)
\n $5,000,000 if such Loan is a LIBOR Loan.<\/p>\n
(e) A Request for Loan shall be irrevocable upon the
\n Administrative Agent’s first notification thereof. The obligation of each
\n Bank to make any Advance is several, and not joint or joint and several,
\n and is not conditioned upon the performance by any other Bank of its
\n obligation to make Advances. The failure by any Bank to perform its
\n obligation to make any Advance will not increase the obligation of any
\n other Bank to make Advances.<\/p>\n
(f) Borrower may redesignate an Alternate Base Rate Loan as
\n a LIBOR Loan, or a LIBOR Loan as an Alternate Base Rate Loan or a LIBOR
\n Loan with a new Interest Period, by delivering a Request for
\n Redesignation to the Administrative Agent, within the time periods and
\n pursuant to the conditions set forth in Section 2.1(b), 2.2 or 2.3, as
\n applicable, and<\/p>\n
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elsewhere in this Agreement. If no Request for Redesignation (or
\n telephonic or other request referred to in the second sentence of Section
\n 2.1(b), if applicable) has been made prior to the last day of the
\n Interest Period for an outstanding LIBOR Loan within the requisite notice
\n periods set forth in Section 2.3, then Borrower shall be deemed to have
\n requested that such LIBOR Loan be redesignated as an Alternate Base Rate
\n Loan.<\/p>\n
(g) The Advances made by each Bank under this Section 2.1
\n shall be evidenced by that Bank’s Note.<\/p>\n
2.2 Alternate Base Rate Loans. Each request by Borrower for an
\nAlternate Base Rate Loan shall be made pursuant to a Request for Loan (or
\ntelephonic or other request for loan referred to in the second sentence of
\nSection 2.1(b), if applicable) received by the Administrative Agent, at the
\nAdministrative Agent’s Office, not later than 9:00 a.m., California time, on the
\nBanking Day on which the requested Alternate Base Rate Loan is to be made. The
\nAdministrative Agent shall notify each Bank of a request for an Alternate Base
\nRate Loan as soon as practicable after receipt of the same. All Loans shall
\nconstitute Alternate Base Rate Loans unless properly designated as LIBOR Loans
\npursuant to Section 2.3. <\/p>\n
2.3 LIBOR Loans.<\/p>\n
(a) Each request by Borrower for a LIBOR Loan shall be made
\n pursuant to a Request for Loan (or telephonic or other request for loan
\n referred to in the second sentence of Section 2.1(b), if applicable)
\n received by the Administrative Agent, at the Administrative Agent’s
\n Office, not later than 9:00 a.m., California time, at least three (3)
\n LIBOR Market Days before the first day of the applicable Interest Period.
\n The Administrative Agent shall notify each Bank of a request for a LIBOR
\n Loan as soon as practicable after receipt of the same.<\/p>\n
(b) At or about 10:00 a.m., California time, two (2) LIBOR
\n Market Days before the first day of the applicable Interest Period, the
\n Administrative Agent shall determine the applicable LIBOR (which
\n determination shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error) and
\n promptly shall give notice of the same to Borrower and the Banks by
\n telephone, telecopier or, in the case of the Banks, telex.<\/p>\n
(c) No more than three (3) LIBOR Loans may be outstanding
\n at any particular time.<\/p>\n
(d) Unless the Majority Banks otherwise consent, no LIBOR
\n Loan may be requested during the continuance of an Event of Default.<\/p>\n
2.4 Intentionally Omitted.<\/p>\n
2.5 Intentionally Omitted.<\/p>\n
2.6 Voluntary Reduction of Commitment. Borrower shall have the
\nright, at any time and from time to time, without penalty or charge, upon at
\nleast (5) Banking Days prior written notice voluntarily to reduce or terminate
\npermanently and irrevocably, in aggregate principal amounts in an integral
\nmultiple of $1,000,000 but not less than $5,000,000 (unless all of the unused
\nCommitment is being terminated), all or a portion of the unused Commitment.
\nBorrower shall pay to the Administrative<\/p>\n
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Agent on the date of such termination all unpaid commitment fees which have
\naccrued to such date in respect of the terminated portion of the Commitment.<\/p>\n
2.7 Administrative Agent’s Right to Assume Funds Available. Unless
\nthe Administrative Agent shall have been notified by any Bank at least two hours
\nprior to the funding by the Administrative Agent of any Loan that such Bank does
\nnot intend to make available to the Administrative Agent such Bank’s Pro Rata
\nShare of such Loan, the Administrative Agent may, in its discretion (but shall
\nnot be so obligated), assume that such Bank has made such amount available to
\nthe Administrative Agent on the date of the Loan and the Administrative Agent
\nmay, in reliance upon such assumption, make available to Borrower a
\ncorresponding amount. If such corresponding amount is not in fact made available
\nto the Administrative Agent by such Bank, the Administrative Agent shall be
\nentitled to recover such corresponding amount on demand from such Bank, which
\ndemand shall be made in a reasonably prompt manner. If such Bank does not pay
\nsuch corresponding amount forthwith upon the Administrative Agent’s demand
\ntherefor, the Administrative Agent promptly shall notify Borrower and Borrower
\nshall pay such corresponding amount to the Administrative Agent. The
\nAdministrative Agent shall also be entitled to recover from such Bank interest
\non such corresponding amount in respect of each day from the date such
\ncorresponding amount was made available by the Administrative Agent to Borrower
\nto the date such corresponding amount is recovered by the Administrative Agent,
\nat a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate as notified by the
\nAdministrative Agent to such Bank or the Borrower, as the case may be. Nothing
\nherein shall be deemed to relieve any Bank from its obligation to fulfill its
\nPro Rata Share of the Commitment hereunder or to prejudice any rights which the
\nAdministrative Agent or Borrower may have against any Bank as a result of any
\ndefault by such Bank hereunder.<\/p>\n
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Article 3.
\n PAYMENTS AND FEES<\/p>\n
3.1 Principal and Interest.<\/p>\n
(a) Interest shall be payable on the outstanding daily
\n unpaid principal amount of each Advance from the date of such Advance
\n until payment in full and shall accrue and be payable at the rates set
\n forth herein, to the extent permitted by applicable Laws, before and
\n after default, before and after maturity, before and after any judgment,
\n and before and after the commencement of any proceeding under any Debtor
\n Relief Law, with interest on overdue interest to bear interest at the
\n Default Rate.<\/p>\n
(b) Interest accrued on each Alternate Base Rate Loan shall
\n be due and payable on the last day of each calendar month. Except as
\n otherwise provided in Section 3.8 of the Primary Loan Agreement (as
\n incorporated herein), the unpaid principal amount of any Alternate Base
\n Rate Loan shall bear interest at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to
\n the sum of the Alternate Base Rate plus the Applicable Alternate Base
\n Rate Spread. Each change in the interest rate hereunder shall take effect
\n simultaneously with the corresponding change in the Alternate Base Rate.
\n Each change in the Alternate Base Rate shall be effective as of the
\n Banking Day on which the change in the Alternate Base Rate is announced,
\n unless otherwise specified in such announcement, in which case the change
\n shall be effective as so specified.<\/p>\n
(c) Interest accrued on each LIBOR Loan shall be due and
\n payable on the date which is one month after the date such LIBOR Loan was
\n made, every month thereafter and on last day of the related Interest
\n Period. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3.8 of the Primary Loan
\n Agreement (as incorporated herein), the unpaid principal amount of any
\n LIBOR Loan shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the sum of
\n LIBOR for that LIBOR Loan plus the Applicable LIBOR Spread.<\/p>\n
(d) If not sooner paid, the principal Indebtedness
\n evidenced by the Notes shall be payable as follows:<\/p>\n
(i) the principal Indebtedness evidenced by the
\n Notes shall be payable within one (1) Banking Day in Cash to the
\n extent that the aggregate principal Indebtedness evidenced by the
\n Notes exceeds at any time the Commitment as then in effect;<\/p>\n
(ii)the principal Indebtedness evidenced by the
\n Notes shall in any event be immediately payable in Cash on the
\n Maturity Date.<\/p>\n
(e) The Notes may, at any time and from time to time,
\n voluntarily be prepaid at the election of Borrower in whole or in part
\n without premium or penalty; provided that: (i) any partial prepayment
\n shall be in integral multiples of $1,000,000, (ii) any partial prepayment
\n shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000 on an Alternate Base Rate
\n Loan, and not less than $5,000,000 on a LIBOR Loan, (iii) the
\n Administrative Agent must have received written notice (or telecopied
\n notice confirmed promptly in writing) of any prepayment<\/p>\n
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at least three Banking Days before the date of prepayment in the case of
\n a LIBOR Loan and by 10:00 a.m., California time, on the date of
\n prepayment in the case of an Alternate Base Rate Loan, (iv) each
\n prepayment of principal, except for partial prepayments on Alternate Base
\n Rate Loans, shall be accompanied by prepayment of interest accrued to the
\n date of payment on the amount of principal paid and (v) in the case of
\n any prepayment of any LIBOR Loan, Borrower shall promptly upon demand
\n reimburse each Bank for any loss or cost directly or indirectly resulting
\n from the prepayment, determined as set forth in Section 3.7 of the
\n Primary Loan Agreement (as incorporated herein).<\/p>\n
(f) Change in Control.<\/p>\n
(i)If a Change in Control (as defined below) shall
\n have occurred, at the option of the Majority Banks, Borrower shall
\n repay in Cash the entire principal Indebtedness evidenced by the
\n Notes, together with interest thereon and all other amounts due in
\n connection with the Notes and this Agreement (the “Change in
\n Control Repayment”), on the date that is 27 Banking Days after the
\n occurrence of the Change of Control (the “Change of Control
\n Payment Date”), subject to receipt by Borrower of a Change in
\n Control Payment Notice as set forth in Section 3.1(f)(iii). On the
\n Change in Control Payment Date, the Commitment shall automatically
\n terminate.<\/p>\n
A “Change in Control” shall be deemed to have
\n occurred at such time as any of the following events shall occur:<\/p>\n
(A) There shall be consummated any consolidation or
\n merger of Borrower in which Borrower is not the
\n continuing or surviving corporation or pursuant to
\n which the Voting Stock (as defined below) would be
\n converted into Cash, securities or other property,
\n other than a merger of Borrower in which the holders
\n of Voting Stock immediately prior to the merger have
\n the same or greater proportionate ownership,
\n directly or indirectly, of the Voting Stock of the
\n surviving corporation immediately after such merger
\n as they had of the Voting Stock immediately prior to
\n such merger; or<\/p>\n
(B) There is a report filed by any person, including its
\n Affiliates and Associates, on Schedule 13D or 14D-1
\n (or any successor schedule, form or report) pursuant
\n to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
\n “Exchange Act”), disclosing that such person (for
\n the purposes of this Section 3.1(f) only, the term
\n “person” is used as defined in Section 13(d)(3) or
\n Section 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act or any
\n successor provision to either of the foregoing) has
\n become the beneficial owner (as the term “beneficial
\n owner” is defined under Rule 13d-3 or any successor
\n rule or regulation promulgated under the Exchange
\n Act) of 50% or more of the voting power of
\n Borrower’s Voting Stock then outstanding; provided,
\n however, that a person shall not be deemed
\n beneficial owner of, or to own beneficially (1) any
\n Securities tendered pursuant to a tender or exchange
\n offer made by or on behalf of such person or any of
\n such person’s Affiliates or<\/p>\n
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Associates (as defined below) until such tendered
\n Securities are accepted for purchase or exchange
\n thereunder, or (2) any Securities if such beneficial
\n ownership (a) arises solely as a result of a
\n revocable proxy delivered in response to a proxy or
\n consent solicitation made pursuant to, and in
\n accordance with, the applicable rules and
\n regulations under the Exchange Act, and (b) is not
\n also then reportable on Schedule 13D (or any
\n successor schedule) under the Exchange Act; or<\/p>\n
(C) A “Change in Control” (or analogous term) as defined
\n in an indenture or agreement governing any
\n Subordinated Obligation occurs.<\/p>\n
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section
\n 3.1(f), a Change in Control shall not be deemed to have occurred
\n if at any time Borrower, any Subsidiary of Borrower, any employee
\n stock ownership plan or any other employee benefit plan, including
\n any Pension Plan of Borrower or any Subsidiary of Borrower, or any
\n person holding Voting Stock for or pursuant to the terms of such
\n employee benefit plan, files or becomes obligated to file a report
\n under or in response to Schedule 13D or Schedule 14D-1 (or any
\n successor schedule, form or report) under the Exchange Act
\n disclosing beneficial ownership by it of shares of Voting Stock,
\n whether in excess of 50% or otherwise.<\/p>\n
“Voting Stock” means, with respect to any Person, the
\n capital stock of such Person having general voting power under
\n ordinary circumstances to elect at least a majority of the board
\n of directors, managers or trustees of such Person (irrespective of
\n whether or not at the time capital stock of any other class or
\n classes shall have or might have voting power by reason of the
\n happening of any contingency).<\/p>\n
“Associate” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in
\n Rule 12b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Exchange
\n Act, as in effect on the date hereof.<\/p>\n
(ii) Within 15 Banking Days after the occurrence of
\n a Change in Control, Borrower shall provide written notice of
\n the Change in Control to the Administrative Agent and each
\n Bank. The notice shall state:<\/p>\n
(A) the events causing a Change in Control and the date
\n of such Change in Control;<\/p>\n
(B) the date by which the Change in Control Payment
\n Notice (as defined in Section 3.1(f)(iii)) must be
\n given; and<\/p>\n
(C) the Change in Control Payment Date.<\/p>\n
(iii) At the direction of the Majority Banks, the
\n Administrative Agent shall, on behalf of the Banks, exercise the
\n rights specified in Section 3.1(f)(i) by delivery of a written
\n notice (a “Change in Control Payment Notice”) to Borrower at any
\n time prior to or on the Change in Control Payment Date, stating
\n that the Notes shall be<\/p>\n
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prepaid on the Change in Control Payment Date. On the Change in
\n Control Payment Date, Borrower shall make the Change in Control
\n Repayment to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the
\n Banks, and the Commitment shall terminate.<\/p>\n
3.2 Upfront Fee. In addition to the fees specified in the letter
\nreferred to in Section 3.5, on the Closing Date, Borrower shall pay to the
\nAdministrative Agent, for the account of each Bank pro rata according to that
\nBank’s Pro Rata Share of the Commitment, an upfront fee of 0.15% (15 basis
\npoints) of the Commitment.<\/p>\n
3.3 Commitment Fees. From the Closing Date until the Maturity
\nDate, Borrower shall pay to the Administrative Agent, for the account of each
\nBank, pro rata according to that Bank’s Pro Rata Share of the Commitment, a
\ncommitment fee equal to the Applicable Commitment Fee Rate per annum in effect
\nfrom time to time times the average daily amount by which the Commitment exceeds
\nthe aggregate outstanding principal of the Loans evidenced by the Notes. This
\ncommitment fee shall accrue daily and be payable in arrears with respect to each
\ncalendar quarter on the Quarterly Payment Date falling at the end of such
\ncalendar quarter. The Administrative Agent shall calculate the commitment fee
\nand the amount thereof allocable to each Bank according to that Bank’s Pro Rata
\nShare of the Commitment and shall notify Borrower in writing of such amounts.<\/p>\n
3.4 Utilization Fee. From the Closing Date until the Maturity
\nDate, Borrower shall pay to the Administrative Agent, for the account of each
\nBank, pro rata according to that Bank’s Pro Rata Share of the Commitment, a
\nutilization fee equal to 0.10% (10 basis points) times the average daily amount
\nby which the aggregate outstanding principal of the Loans evidenced by the Notes
\nexceeds 50.0% of the Commitment. This utilization fee shall accrue daily and be
\npayable in arrears with respect to each calendar quarter on the Quarterly
\nPayment Date falling at the end of such calendar quarter. The Administrative
\nAgent shall calculate the commitment fee and the amount thereof allocable to
\neach Bank according to that Bank’s Pro Rata Share of the Commitment and shall
\nnotify Borrower in writing of such amounts.<\/p>\n
3.5 Underwriting Fee. Borrower shall pay to the Administrative
\nAgent, for the account solely of such Administrative Agent, such underwriting
\nfees as are set forth in a separate letter agreement.<\/p>\n
3.6 Other Payment Provisions. Sections 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10,
\n3.11, 3,12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16 and 3.17 of the Primary Loan Agreement are
\nincorporated herein and made a part hereof by this reference; provided, however,
\nthat “Closing Date” shall be substituted in each place where “1997 Closing Date”
\nappears.<\/p>\n
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Article 4.
\n REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES<\/p>\n
Article 4 of the Primary Loan Agreement is incorporated herein and
\nmade a part hereof by this reference; provided, however, that (1) “Closing Date”
\nshall be substituted in each place where “1997 Closing Date” appears, (2)
\n“November 30, 1999” shall be substituted in each place where “November 30, 1996”
\nappears in Sections 4.5 and 4.6, (3) “November 30, 1998” shall be substituted
\nwhere “November 30, 1995” appears in Section 4.14 and (4) Section 4.20 shall be
\nremoved in its entirety.<\/p>\n
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Article 5.
\n AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS
\n (OTHER THAN INFORMATION AND
\n REPORTING REQUIREMENTS)<\/p>\n
Article 5 of the Primary Loan Agreement is incorporated herein and
\nmade a part hereof by this reference.<\/p>\n
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Article 6.
\n NEGATIVE COVENANTS<\/p>\n
Article 6 of the Primary Loan Agreement is incorporated herein and
\nmade a part hereof by this reference; provided, however, that (1) “Closing Date”
\nshall be substituted in each place where “1997 Closing Date” appears (except in
\nSection 6.19), (2) “November 30, 1999” shall be substituted where “November 30,
\n1996” appears in Section 6.7(m) and (3) Section 6.17 shall be amended to read in
\nits entirety as follows:<\/p>\n
6.17 Money Market Indebtedness. Permit, for any
\n consecutive period of more than one (1) Banking Day, at any time
\n the sum of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Loans
\n (as defined in the Primary Loan Agreement) plus the Letter of
\n Credit Usage (as defined in the Primary Loan Agreement) plus the
\n Money Market Outstandings (as defined in the Primary Loan
\n Agreement) plus the Swing Line Outstandings (as defined in the
\n Primary Loan Agreement) to exceed the Commitments (as defined in
\n the Primary Loan Agreement).<\/p>\n
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Article 7.
\n INFORMATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
Article 7 of the Primary Loan Agreement is incorporated herein and
\nmade a part hereof by this reference. Borrower agrees that any document
\ndelivered to a Bank under the Primary Loan Agreement may be relied upon by any
\nBank under this Agreement, even though the Bank is not a Bank under the Primary
\nLoan Agreement.<\/p>\n
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Article 8.
\n CONDITIONS<\/p>\n
8.1 Initial Advances, Etc. The obligation of each Bank to make the
\ninitial Advance to be made by it is subject to the following conditions
\nprecedent, each of which shall be satisfied prior to the making of the initial
\nAdvances (unless all of the Banks, in their sole and absolute discretion, shall
\nagree otherwise):<\/p>\n
(a) The Administrative Agent shall have received all of the
\n following, each dated as of the Closing Date (unless otherwise specified
\n or unless the Administrative Agent otherwise agrees) and all in form and
\n substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and legal counsel for
\n the Administrative Agent:<\/p>\n
(i) executed counterparts of this Agreement,
\n sufficient in number for distribution to the Banks and Borrower;<\/p>\n
(ii) A Note executed by Borrower in favor of each
\n Bank, each in a principal amount equal to that Bank’s Pro Rata
\n Share of the Commitment;<\/p>\n
(iii) the Subsidiary Guaranty executed by each
\n Subsidiary which is a Guarantor Subsidiary as of the Closing Date;<\/p>\n
(iv) with respect to Borrower and each Subsidiary
\n which is a Guarantor Subsidiary as of the Closing Date, such
\n documentation as the Administrative Agent may reasonably require
\n to establish the due organization, valid existence and good
\n standing of Borrower and each such Subsidiary, its qualification
\n to engage in business in each jurisdiction in which it is required
\n to be so qualified, its authority to execute, deliver and perform
\n any Loan Documents to which it is a Party, and the identity,
\n authority and capacity of each Responsible Official thereof
\n authorized to act on its behalf, including, without limitation,
\n certified copies of articles of incorporation and amendments
\n thereto, bylaws and amendments thereto, certificates of good
\n standing and\/or qualification to engage in business, tax clearance
\n certificates, certificates of corporate resolutions, incumbency
\n certificates, and the like;<\/p>\n
(v) the Opinions of Counsel;<\/p>\n
(vi) an Officer’s Certificate of Borrower affirming,
\n to the best knowledge of the certifying Senior Officer, that the
\n conditions set forth in Sections 8.1(c) and 8.1(d) have been
\n satisfied; and<\/p>\n
(vii) such other assurances, certificates,
\n documents, consents or opinions relevant hereto as the
\n Administrative Agent may reasonably require.<\/p>\n
(b) The upfront fee payable pursuant to Section 3.2 shall
\n have been paid and any fees then payable under the letter agreement
\n referred to in Section 3.5 shall have been paid.<\/p>\n
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(c) The representations and warranties of Borrower
\n contained in Article 4 shall be true and correct in all material respects
\n on and as of the Closing Date.<\/p>\n
(d) Borrower and its Subsidiaries and any other Parties
\n shall be in compliance with all the terms and provisions of the Loan
\n Documents.<\/p>\n
(e) Borrower and any other Parties shall be in compliance
\n with all the terms and provisions of the Loan Documents, and after giving
\n effect to the initial Advance, no Default or Event of Default shall have
\n occurred and be continuing.<\/p>\n
(f) The Banks shall have received the written legal opinion
\n of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, legal counsel to the
\n Administrative Agent, to the effect that the Opinions of Counsel are
\n acceptable and such other matters relating to the Loan Documents as the
\n Administrative Agent may request.<\/p>\n
8.2 Any Advance. The obligations of the Banks to make any Advance
\nare subject to the following conditions precedent:<\/p>\n
(a) the Administrative Agent shall have received a Request
\n for Loan;<\/p>\n
(b) the representations and warranties contained in Article
\n 4 (other than the representations and warranties contained in Sections
\n 4.4(a), 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.9, 4.12, 4.14, 4.18 and 4.19 of the Primary Loan
\n Agreement (as incorporated herein)) shall be true and correct in all
\n material respects on and as of the date of the Loan as though made on and
\n as of that date and no event or circumstance that constitutes a Material
\n Adverse Effect shall have occurred since the Closing Date;<\/p>\n
(c) The sum of the aggregate outstanding principal amount
\n of the Loans (as defined in the Primary Loan Agreement) plus the Letter
\n of Credit Usage (as defined in the Primary Loan Agreement) plus the Swing
\n Line Outstandings (as defined in the Primary Loan Agreement) shall equal
\n or exceed $450,000,000; and<\/p>\n
(d) the Administrative Agent shall have received such other
\n information relating to any matters which are the subject of Section
\n 8.2(b) or the compliance by Borrower with this Agreement as may
\n reasonably be requested by the Administrative Agent on behalf of a Bank.<\/p>\n
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Article 9.
\n EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES UPON EVENT OF DEFAULT<\/p>\n
9.1 Events of Default. There will be a default hereunder if any
\none or more of the following events (“Events of Default”) occurs and is
\ncontinuing, whatever the reason therefor:<\/p>\n
(a) failure to pay any installment of principal on any of
\n the Notes when due; or<\/p>\n
(b) failure to pay any installment of interest on any of
\n the Notes, or to pay any fee or other amounts due the Administrative
\n Agent or any Bank hereunder, within five Banking Days after the date when
\n due; or<\/p>\n
(c) any failure to comply with Sections 5.8, 5.9, 6.1, 6.2,
\n 6.3, 6.4, 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.15, 6.16, 6.17, 6.18 or 7.1(f) of the
\n Primary Loan Agreement (as incorporated herein); or<\/p>\n
(d) any failure to comply with Section 6.8 of the Primary
\n Loan Agreement (as incorporated herein) which shall remain unremedied for
\n a period of three Banking Days after notice by the Administrative Agent
\n of such Default; or<\/p>\n
(e) Borrower or any other Party fails to perform or observe
\n any other term, covenant, or agreement contained in any Loan Document on
\n its part to be performed or observed within thirty (30) calendar days
\n after notice by the Administrative Agent of such Default; or<\/p>\n
(f) any representation or warranty in any Loan Document or
\n in any certificate, agreement, instrument, or other document made or
\n delivered, on or after the Closing Date, pursuant to or in connection
\n with any Loan Document proves to have been incorrect when made in any
\n respect material to the ability of Borrower to duly and punctually
\n perform all of the Obligations; or<\/p>\n
(g) Any failure to pay any interest or principal when due
\n (following any applicable cure period) under the Mortgage Warehousing
\n Agreement or under any Money Market Facility; or<\/p>\n
(h) Borrower or any of its Significant Subsidiaries (i)
\n fails to pay the principal, or any principal installment, of any present
\n or future Indebtedness (other than Non-Recourse Indebtedness, and in the
\n case of the Mortgage Company, arising under the Mortgage Warehousing
\n Agreement), or any guaranty of present or future Indebtedness (other than
\n Non-Recourse Indebtedness) on its part to be paid, when due (or within
\n any stated grace period), whether at the stated maturity, upon
\n acceleration, by reason of required prepayment or otherwise in excess of
\n $10,000,000 individually or $25,000,000 in the aggregate or (ii) fails to
\n perform or observe any other material term, covenant, or agreement on its
\n part to be performed or observed, or suffers to exist any condition, in
\n connection with any present or future Indebtedness (other than
\n Non-Recourse Indebtedness, and in the case of the Mortgage<\/p>\n
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Company, arising under the Mortgage Warehousing Agreement) or any
\n guaranty of present or future Indebtedness (other than Non-Recourse
\n Indebtedness), in excess of $10,000,000 individually or $25,000,000 in
\n the aggregate, if as a result of such failure or such condition any
\n holder or holders thereof (or an agent or trustee on its or their behalf)
\n has the right to declare it due before the date on which it otherwise
\n would become due; or<\/p>\n
(i) any Loan Document, at any time after its execution and
\n delivery and for any reason other than the agreement of all the Banks or
\n satisfaction in full of all the Obligations, ceases to be in full force
\n and effect or is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be null
\n and void, invalid, or unenforceable in any respect which is, in the
\n reasonable opinion of the Majority Banks, materially adverse to the
\n interest of the Banks; or<\/p>\n
(j) a final judgment (or judgments) against Borrower or any
\n of its Significant Subsidiaries is entered for the payment of money in
\n excess of $10,000,000 individually or $25,000,000 in the aggregate, and
\n remains unsatisfied without procurement of a stay of execution within
\n thirty (30) calendar days after the issuance of any writ of execution or
\n similar legal process or the date of entry of judgment, whichever is
\n earlier, or in any event at least five (5) calendar days prior to the
\n sale of any assets pursuant to such legal process; or<\/p>\n
(k) Borrower or any Significant Subsidiary of Borrower
\n institutes or consents to any proceeding under a Debtor Relief Law
\n relating to it or to all or any part of its Property, or fails generally
\n to pay its debts as they mature, or makes a general assignment for the
\n benefit of creditors; or applies for or consents to the appointment of
\n any receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator, rehabilitator,
\n or similar officer for it or for all or any part of its property; or any
\n receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator, liquidator, rehabilitator, or
\n similar officer is appointed without the application or consent of that
\n Person and the appointment continues undischarged or unstayed for sixty
\n (60) calendar days; or any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law
\n relating to any such Person or to all or any part of its Property is
\n instituted without the consent of that Person, and continues undismissed
\n or unstayed for sixty (60) calendar days; or<\/p>\n
(l) the occurrence of a Termination Event with respect to
\n any Pension Plan if the aggregate liability of Borrower and its ERISA
\n Affiliates under ERISA as a result thereof exceeds $10,000,000; or the
\n complete or partial withdrawal by Borrower or any of its ERISA Affiliates
\n from any Multiemployer Plan if the aggregate liability of Borrower and
\n its ERISA Affiliates as a result thereof exceeds $10,000,000; or<\/p>\n
(m) any determination is made by a court of competent
\n jurisdiction that payment of principal or interest or both is due to the
\n holder of any Subordinated Obligations which would not be permitted by
\n Section 6.1 of the Primary Loan Agreement (as incorporated herein) or
\n that any Subordinated Obligation is not subordinated in accordance with
\n its terms to the Obligations; or<\/p>\n
(n) the occurrence of an Event of Default (as such term is
\n defined in that certain Term Loan Agreement dated as of January 7, 1999
\n among Borrower, Bank of America, as Administrative Agent, and the banks
\n party thereto) under such Term Loan Agreement; or<\/p>\n
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(o) The occurrence of an Event of Default under the Primary
\n Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
9.2 Remedies Upon Event of Default. Without limiting any other
\nrights or remedies of the Administrative Agent or the Banks provided for
\nelsewhere in this Agreement or the Loan Documents, or by applicable Law or in
\nequity, or otherwise:<\/p>\n
(a) Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, and so
\n long as any such Event of Default shall be continuing (other than an
\n Event of Default described in Section 9.1(k) with respect to Borrower or
\n a Guarantor Subsidiary):<\/p>\n
(i) all commitments to make Advances and all other
\n obligations of the Administrative Agent or the Banks shall
\n be suspended without notice to or demand upon Borrower,
\n which are expressly waived by Borrower, except that the
\n Majority Banks may waive the Event of Default or, without
\n waiving, determine, upon terms and conditions satisfactory
\n to the Majority Banks, to reinstate the Commitments and
\n make further Advances, which waiver or determination shall
\n apply equally to, and shall be binding upon, all the Banks;
\n and<\/p>\n
(ii) the Majority Banks may request the
\n Administrative Agent to, and the Administrative Agent
\n thereupon shall, declare the unpaid principal of all
\n Obligations due to the Banks hereunder and under the Notes,
\n all interest accrued and unpaid thereon, and all other
\n amounts payable to the Banks under the Loan Documents to be
\n forthwith due and payable, whereupon the same shall become
\n and be forthwith due and payable, without protest,
\n presentment, notice of dishonor, demand, or further notice
\n of any kind, all of which are expressly waived by Borrower;
\n provided that the Administrative Agent shall notify
\n Borrower (by telecopy and, if practicable, by telephone)
\n substantially concurrently with any such acceleration (but
\n the failure of Borrower to receive such notice shall not
\n affect such acceleration).<\/p>\n
(b) Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default described
\n in Section 9.1(k) with respect to Borrower or a Guarantor Subsidiary:<\/p>\n
(i) all commitments to make Advances and all other
\n obligations of the Administrative Agent or the Banks under
\n the Loan Documents shall terminate without notice to or
\n demand upon Borrower, which are expressly waived by
\n Borrower, except that all the Banks may waive the Event of
\n Default or, without waiving, determine, upon terms and
\n conditions satisfactory to all the Banks, to reinstate the
\n Commitments and make further Advances; and<\/p>\n
(ii) the unpaid principal of all Obligations due to
\n the Banks hereunder and under the Notes and all interest
\n accrued and unpaid on such Obligations, and all other
\n amounts payable under the Loan Documents shall be forthwith
\n due and payable, without protest, presentment, notice of
\n dishonor, demand, or further notice of any kind, all of
\n which are expressly waived by Borrower.<\/p>\n
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(c) [reserved]<\/p>\n
(d) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Banks
\n and the Administrative Agent, or any of them, may proceed to protect,
\n exercise, and enforce their rights and remedies under the Loan Documents
\n against Borrower or any other Party and such other rights and remedies as
\n are provided by Law or equity, without notice to or demand upon Borrower
\n (which are expressly waived by Borrower) except to the extent required by
\n applicable Laws. The order and manner in which the rights and remedies of
\n the Banks under the Loan Documents and otherwise are exercised shall be
\n determined by the Majority Banks.<\/p>\n
(e) All payments received by the Administrative Agent and
\n the Banks, or any of them, after the acceleration of the maturity of the
\n Loans shall be applied first to the costs and expenses (including
\n attorneys’ fees and disbursements) of the Administrative Agent, acting as
\n Administrative Agent, and of the Banks and thereafter paid pro rata to
\n the Banks in the same proportion that the aggregate of the unpaid
\n principal amount owing on the Obligations of Borrower to each Bank, plus
\n accrued and unpaid interest thereon, bears to the aggregate of the unpaid
\n principal amount owing on all the Obligations, plus accrued and unpaid
\n interest thereon. Regardless of how each Bank may treat the payments for
\n the purpose of its own accounting, for the purpose of computing
\n Borrower’s Obligations, the payments shall be applied first, to the costs
\n and expenses of the Administrative Agent, acting as Administrative Agent,
\n and the Banks as set forth above, second, to the payment of accrued and
\n unpaid fees hereunder and interest on all Obligations to the Banks, to
\n and including the date of such application (ratably according to the
\n accrued and unpaid interest on the Loans), third, to the ratable payment
\n of the unpaid principal of all Obligations to the Banks, and fourth, to
\n the payment of all other amounts then owing to the Administrative Agent
\n or the Banks under the Loan Documents. Subject to Section 9.2(a)(i), no
\n application of the payments will cure any Event of Default or prevent
\n acceleration, or continued acceleration, of amounts payable under the
\n Loan Documents or prevent the exercise, or continued exercise, of rights
\n or remedies of the Banks hereunder or under applicable Law unless all
\n amounts then due (whether by acceleration or otherwise) have been paid in
\n full.<\/p>\n
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Article 10.
\n THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT<\/p>\n
Article 10 of the Primary Loan Agreement is incorporated herein
\nand made a part hereof by this reference; provided, however, that (1) the
\nreference to “the Administrative Agent nor any of its respective” in the first
\nsentence of Section 10.5 shall be amended to read “the Administrative Agent, the
\nLead Arranger and Sole Book Manager or any of their Affiliates nor any of their
\nrespective” and (2) the reference to “the Administrative Agent and its
\ndirectors” in the first sentence of Section 10.6 shall be amended to read “the
\nAdministrative Agent, the Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager and their
\nAffiliates and their respective directors”.<\/p>\n
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Article 11.
\n MISCELLANEOUS<\/p>\n
Article 11 of the Primary Loan Agreement is incorporated herein
\nand made a part hereof by this reference; provided, however, that (1)
\n“Obligation” shall be substituted where “Line A or Line B Obligation” appears in
\nSection 11.2(b), (2) the sentence immediately following Section 11.2(e) is
\ndeleted in its entirety, (3) “Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger and Sole
\nBook Manager” shall be substituted in each place where “Administrative Agent”
\nappears in Section 11.3, (4) “$10,000,000” shall be substituted in each place
\nwhere “$15,000,000” appears in Sections 11.8(b) and 11.8(e)(vii) and (5)
\n“Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager” shall be
\nsubstituted in each place where “Administrative Agent” appears in Section 11.10.<\/p>\n
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Article 12.
\n ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
12.1 Amendments to Primary Loan Agreement. In the event of any
\namendment, modification, restatement or other alteration of the Primary Loan
\nAgreement or any of the Loan Documents referred to therein, Borrower shall (and
\nshall cause its Affiliates to) concurrently amend this Agreement or the
\nappropriate Loan Document hereunder in the same manner, mutatis mutandis, if
\nrequested by the Majority Banks, all at the sole expense of Borrower.<\/p>\n
12.2 Incorporation by Reference. Any provision of the Primary Loan
\nAgreement that is incorporated by reference into this Agreement shall be deemed
\nto be amended in such minor respects as are necessary to make such provision
\nappropriate in the context of this Agreement rather than the context of the
\nPrimary Loan Agreement. Any defined terms used in such a provision which is
\ndefined in Section 1.1 of this Agreement shall be incorporated herein using the
\ndefined term in this Agreement, and not the defined term in the Primary Loan
\nAgreement.<\/p>\n
12.3 Exhibits and Schedules. All Exhibits and Schedules to this
\nAgreement, either as originally existing or as the same may from time to time be
\nsupplemented, modified or amended, are incorporated herein by this reference. A
\nmatter disclosed on any Schedule shall be deemed disclosed on all Schedules.<\/p>\n
12.4 Relationship to Primary Loan Agreement. This Agreement and
\nthe Primary Loan Agreement provide for separate credit facilities.<\/p>\n
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement
\nto be duly executed as of the date first above written.<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOME CORPORATION<\/p>\n
By \/s\/WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n ———————————————-
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President and Controller<\/p>\n
10990 Wilshire Boulevard
\n Los Angeles, California 90024<\/p>\n
Attn: William R. Hollinger,
\n Vice President and Controller<\/p>\n
Phone: 310.231.4000
\n Fax: 310.231.4295<\/p>\n
[SIGNATURES CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE]<\/p>\n
34<\/p>\n
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (formerly known as Bank of
\n America National Trust and Savings Association),
\n as Administrative Agent and a Bank<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ KELLY M. ALLRED
\n ———————————————
\n Kelly M. Allred
\n Principal<\/p>\n
Domestic Lending Office<\/p>\n
Bank of America, N.A.
\n 5 Park Plaza, Suite 500
\n Irvine, California 92614<\/p>\n
Attention: Kelly M. Allred
\n Principal<\/p>\n
Telecopier: 949.260.5639
\n Telephone: 949.260.5654<\/p>\n
LIBOR Lending Office<\/p>\n
Bank of America, N.A.
\n 5 Park Plaza, Suite 500
\n Irvine, California 92614<\/p>\n
Attention: Jean Ashley<\/p>\n
Telecopier: 949.260.5637<\/p>\n
Telephone: 949.260.5682<\/p>\n
35<\/p>\n
EXHIBIT A<\/p>\n
COMMITMENT ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT<\/p>\n
THIS COMMITMENT ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”)
\ndated as of ____________ is made with reference to that certain 2000 Bridge Loan
\nAgreement, dated as of May 10, 2000 (the “Loan Agreement”) among KBHC, the Banks
\nthat are parties thereto, Bank of America, N.A., formerly known as Bank of
\nAmerica National Trust and Savings Association, as Administrative Agent, and
\nBanc of America Securities LLC, as Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager, and is
\nentered into between the “Assignor” described below, in its capacity as a Bank
\nunder the Loan Agreement, and the “Assignee” described below. Assignor and
\nAssignee hereby represent, warrant and agree as follows:<\/p>\n
1. Definitions. Capitalized terms defined in the Loan Agreement are
\nused herein with the meanings set forth for such terms in the Loan Agreement. As
\nused in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings
\nset forth below:<\/p>\n
“Assignee” means __________________________________.<\/p>\n
“Assigned Pro Rata Share” means (a) _____% of the Commitment of
\nthe Banks under the Loan Agreement, being equal to the following dollar amount:
\n$____________.<\/p>\n
“Assignor” means __________________________________.<\/p>\n
“Effective Date” means ______________, the effective date of this
\nAgreement determined in accordance with Section 11.8 of the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
“KBHC” means Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation, a Delaware
\ncorporation, and its successors.<\/p>\n
2. Representations and Warranties of the Assignor. The Assignor
\nrepresents and warrants, as of the date hereof, as follows:<\/p>\n
(a) The Pro Rata Share of the Assignor is _____% of the Commitment
\n(without giving effect to assignments thereof which have not yet become
\neffective). The Assignor is the legal and beneficial owner of the Assigned Pro
\nRata Share and the Assigned Pro Rata Share is free and clear of any adverse
\nclaim.<\/p>\n
(b) The outstanding principal balance of Advances made by Assignor
\nunder the Commitment is $__________.<\/p>\n
(c) The Assignor has full power and authority, and has taken all
\naction necessary to execute and deliver this Agreement and any and all other
\ndocuments required or permitted to be executed or delivered by it in connection
\nwith this Agreement and to fulfill its obligations under, and to consummate the
\ntransactions contemplated by, this Agreement, and no governmental authorizations
\nor other authorizations are required in connection therewith.<\/p>\n
(Exhibit A, Page 1 of 8)
\n 36<\/p>\n
(d) This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding
\nobligation of the Assignor.<\/p>\n
Assignor makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with
\nrespect to the financial condition of KBHC or the performance by KBHC of its
\nobligations under the Loan Agreement, and assumes no responsibility with respect
\nto any statements, warranties or representations made or in connection with the
\nLoan Agreement or the execution, legality, validity, enforceability,
\ngenuineness, sufficiency or value of the Loan Agreement or any Loan Document
\nother than as expressly set forth above.<\/p>\n
3. Representations and Warranties of the Assignee. The Assignee
\nhereby represents and warrants to the Assignor as follows:<\/p>\n
(a) The Assignee is an Eligible Assignee;<\/p>\n
(b) The Assignee has full power and authority, and has taken all
\naction necessary to execute and deliver this Agreement, and any and all other
\ndocuments required or permitted to be executed or delivered by it in connection
\nwith this Agreement and to fulfill its obligations under, and to consummate the
\ntransactions contemplated by, this Agreement, and no governmental authorizations
\nor other authorizations are required in connection therewith;<\/p>\n
(c) This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding
\nobligation of the Assignee;<\/p>\n
(d) The Assignee has independently and without reliance upon the
\nAssignor and based on such information as the Assignee has deemed appropriate,
\nmade its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement. Assignee
\nwill, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any
\nBank, and based upon such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate
\nat the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking
\naction under the Loan Agreement;<\/p>\n
(e) The Assignee has received copies of the Loan Agreement and
\nsuch of the Loan Documents as it has requested, together with copies of the most
\nrecent financial statements delivered pursuant to the Loan Agreement; and<\/p>\n
(f) If Assignee is organized under the Laws of a jurisdiction
\noutside the United States of America, attached hereto are the forms prescribed
\nby the Code and the Loan Agreement certifying Assignee’s exemption from United
\nStates withholding taxes with respect to all payments to be made to Assignee
\nunder the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
4. Assignment. On the terms set forth herein, Assignor, as of the
\nEffective Date, hereby irrevocably sells, assigns and transfers to the Assignee
\nall of the rights and obligations of the Assignor under the Loan Agreement and
\nthe other Loan Documents, in each case to the extent of the Assigned Pro Rata
\nShare, and the Assignee irrevocably accepts such assignment of rights and
\nassumes such obligations from the Assignor on such terms and as of the Effective
\nDate. As of the Effective Date, Assignee shall have the rights and obligations
\nof a “Bank” (as defined in the Loan Agreement) under the Loan Documents, except
\nto the extent of any<\/p>\n
(Exhibit A, Page 2 of 8)
\n 37<\/p>\n
arrangements with respect to payments referred to in Section 5 hereof. Assignee
\nhereby appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action and
\nto exercise such powers as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the Loan
\nAgreement.<\/p>\n
5. Payment. On the Effective Date, Assignee shall pay to the
\nAssignor, in immediately available funds, an amount equal to the purchase price,
\nas agreed between the Assignor and the Assignee, of the Assigned Pro Rata Share.
\nThe Assignor and the Assignee have entered into a letter agreement, of even date
\nherewith, which sets forth their agreement with respect to the amount of
\ninterest, fees, and other payments with respect to the Assigned Pro Rata Share
\nwhich are to be retained by the Assignor.<\/p>\n
The Assignor and the Assignee hereby agree that if either receives
\nany payment of interest, principal, fees or any other amount under the Loan
\nAgreement, their respective Notes and other Loan Documents which is for the
\naccount of the other, it shall hold the same in trust for such party to the
\nextent of such party’s interest therein and shall promptly pay the same to such
\nparty.<\/p>\n
6. Principal, Interest, Fees, etc.. Any principal that would be
\npayable and any interest, fees and other amounts that would accrue from and
\nafter the Effective Date to or for the account of the Assignor pursuant to the
\nLoan Agreement and the Notes shall be payable to or for the account of the
\nAssignor and the Assignee, in accordance with their respective interests as
\nadjusted pursuant to this Agreement.<\/p>\n
7. Notes. The Assignor and Assignee shall make appropriate
\narrangements with KBHC concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof so
\nthat a replacement Note is issued to the Assignor, if necessary, and a new Note
\nis issued to the Assignee in principal amounts reflecting their Pro Rata Shares
\nof the Commitments or their outstanding Advances (as adjusted pursuant to this
\nAgreement). As of the Effective Date, the Pro Rata Shares of Assignor and
\nAssignee to be reflected on Schedule 1.1 to the Loan Agreement shall be:<\/p>\n
\n\n Pro Rata Share of
\n Commitment
\n ———-
\n
\n Assignor __% ($_________)<\/p>\n Assignee __% ($_________)
\n<\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
8. Further Assurances. Concurrently with the execution of this
\nAgreement, Assignor shall execute four counterpart original Requests for
\nRegistration, in the form of Exhibit A to this Agreement, to be forwarded to the
\nAdministrative Agent. The Assignor and the Assignee further agree to execute and
\ndeliver such other instruments, and take such other action, as either party may
\nreasonably request in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
\nAgreement, and Assignor specifically agrees to cause the delivery of (i) four
\noriginal<\/p>\n
(Exhibit A, Page 3 of 8)<\/p>\n
38<\/p>\n
counterparts of this Agreement and (ii) the Requests for Registration, to the
\nAdministrative Agent for the purpose of registration of Assignee as a “Bank”
\npursuant to the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
9. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A CONTRACTUAL
\nOBLIGATION UNDER, AND SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN
\nACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.<\/p>\n
10. Notices. All communications among the parties or notices in
\nconnection herewith shall be in writing, hand delivered or sent by registered
\nairmail, postage prepaid, or by telex, telegram or cable, addressed to the
\nappropriate party at its address set forth on the signature pages hereof. All
\nsuch communications and notices shall be effective upon receipt.<\/p>\n
11. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall become effective upon the
\nexecution of the Request for Registration in the form of Exhibit A to this
\nAgreement by KBHC and the execution of the Consent in the form of Exhibit B to
\nthis Agreement by the Administrative Agent, and shall be binding upon and inure
\nto the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns;
\nprovided, however, that Assignee shall not assign its rights or obligations
\nwithout the prior written consent of the Assignor and any purported assignment,
\nabsent such consent, shall be void.<\/p>\n
12. Interpretation. The headings of the various sections hereof are
\nfor convenience of reference only and shall not affect the meaning or
\nconstruction of any provision hereof.<\/p>\n
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
\nexecuted and delivered by their respective officials, officers or agents
\nthereunto duly authorized as of the date first above written.<\/p>\n
“Assignor”<\/p>\n
———————————————<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————<\/p>\n
——————————————
\n Printed Name and Title<\/p>\n
Address:
\n ————————————-<\/p>\n
————————————-<\/p>\n
————————————-
\n Attn:
\n ——————————–<\/p>\n
(Exhibit A, Page 4 of 8)<\/p>\n
39<\/p>\n
“Assignee”<\/p>\n
———————————————<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n Printed Name and Title<\/p>\n
Address:
\n ————————————-<\/p>\n
————————————-<\/p>\n
————————————-
\n Attn:
\n ——————————–<\/p>\n
(Exhibit A, Page 5 of 8)<\/p>\n
40<\/p>\n
Exhibit A to Commitment Assignment and Acceptance Agreement<\/p>\n
REQUEST FOR REGISTRATION<\/p>\n
TO: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent<\/p>\n
THIS REQUEST FOR REGISTRATION OF ASSIGNEE is made as of the date
\nof the enclosed Commitment Assignment and Acceptance Agreement with reference to
\nthat certain 2000 Bridge Loan Agreement dated as of May ___, 2000 among KBHC,
\nthe Banks who are parties thereto, Bank of America, N.A., formerly known as Bank
\nof America National Trust and Savings Association, as Administrative Agent, and
\nBanc of America Securities LLC, as Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager.<\/p>\n
Assignor and Assignee hereby request that the Administrative Agent
\napprove of Assignee as a Bank, and that the Administrative Agent register
\nAssignee as a Bank pursuant to the Loan Agreement effective as of the Effective
\nDate described in the enclosed Commitment Assignment and Acceptance and, in
\nconnection with this request certify to the Administrative Agent that the
\nenclosed Commitment Assignment and Acceptance Agreement sets forth the correct
\nCommitments and the Assigned Pro Rata Share of the Assignee.<\/p>\n
Enclosed with this Request are four counterpart originals of the
\nCommitment Assignment and Acceptance as well as the original Notes issued to
\nAssignor.<\/p>\n
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Assignor and Assignee have executed this
\nRequest for Registration by their duly authorized officers as of<\/p>\n
“Assignor”<\/p>\n
———————————————<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————<\/p>\n
——————————————
\n Printed Name and Title<\/p>\n
Exhibit A
\n Page 1 of 2
\n (Exhibit A, Page 6 of 8)
\n 41<\/p>\n
“Assignee”<\/p>\n
———————————————<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————<\/p>\n
———————————————
\n Printed Name and Title<\/p>\n
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CONSENTS
\nTO THE ABOVE ASSIGNMENT:<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOME CORPORATION,
\na Delaware corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————–<\/p>\n
——————————–
\n Printed Name and Title<\/p>\n
Exhibit A
\n Page 2 of 2
\n (Exhibit A, Page 7 of 8)
\n 42<\/p>\n
Exhibit B to Commitment Assignment and Acceptance Agreement<\/p>\n
CONSENT<\/p>\n
TO: THE ASSIGNOR AND ASSIGNEE REFERRED TO IN THE ABOVE REQUEST FOR REGISTRATION<\/p>\n
When countersigned by the Administrative Agent below, this document shall
\ncertify that:<\/p>\n
1. The Administrative Agent has consented, pursuant to the terms of
\nthe Loan Documents, to the assignment by Assignor to Assignee of the Assigned
\nPro Rata Share.<\/p>\n
2. The Administrative Agent has registered Assignee as a Bank under
\nthe Loan Agreement, effective as of the Effective Date described above, with Pro
\nRata Shares of the Commitments corresponding to the Assigned Pro Rata Share and
\nhas adjusted the registered Pro Rata Shares of the Commitments of Assignor to
\nreflect the assignment of the Assigned Pro Rata Share.<\/p>\n
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., (formerly known as Bank
\n of America National Trust and Savings
\n Association), as Administrative Agent<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————-<\/p>\n
——————————————-
\n Printed Name and Title<\/p>\n
Exhibit A
\n Page 1 of 1
\n (Exhibit A, Page 8 of 8)<\/p>\n
43<\/p>\n
EXHIBIT B<\/p>\n
NOTE<\/p>\n
$________________ May 10, 2000
\n Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned promises to pay to the order
\nof ______________________________ (“the Bank”) the principal amount of
\n__________________________________ DOLLARS ($___________), or such lesser
\naggregate amount of Advances as may be made pursuant to the Bank’s Pro Rata
\nShare of the Commitment under the 2000 Bridge Loan Agreement hereinafter
\ndescribed, payable as hereinafter set forth. The undersigned promises to pay
\ninterest on the principal amount of each Advance made hereunder and remaining
\nunpaid from time to time from the date of each such Advance until the date of
\npayment in full, payable as hereinafter set forth.<\/p>\n
Reference is made to the 2000 Bridge Loan Agreement dated as of
\nMay 10, 2000 among the undersigned, as Borrower, the Banks that are parties
\nthereto, Bank of America, N.A., formerly known as Bank of America National Trust
\nand Savings Association, as Administrative Agent, and Banc of America Securities
\nLLC, as Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager (as amended from time to time, the
\n“Loan Agreement”). Terms defined in the Loan Agreement and not otherwise defined
\nherein are used herein with the meanings defined for those terms in the Loan
\nAgreement. This is one of the Notes referred to in the Loan Agreement, and any
\nholder hereof is entitled to all of the rights, remedies, benefits and
\nprivileges provided for in the Loan Agreement as originally executed or as it
\nmay from time to time be supplemented, modified, amended, renewed, extended or
\nsupplanted. The Loan Agreement, among other things, contains provisions for
\nacceleration of the maturity hereof upon the happening of certain stated events
\nupon the terms and conditions therein specified.<\/p>\n
The principal indebtedness evidenced by this Note shall be payable
\nas provided in the Loan Agreement and in any event on the Maturity Date.<\/p>\n
Interest shall be payable on the outstanding daily unpaid
\nprincipal amount of each Advance hereunder from the date thereof until payment
\nin full and shall accrue and be payable at the rates and on the dates set forth
\nin the Loan Agreement to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, both
\nbefore and after default and before and after maturity and judgment, with
\ninterest on overdue interest to bear interest at the rate set forth in Section
\n3.8 of the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
(Exhibit B, Page 1 of 4)
\n 44<\/p>\n
The amount of each payment hereunder shall be made to the
\nAdministrative Agent at the Administrative Agent’s Office, for the account of
\nthe Bank, in lawful money of the United States of America and in immediately
\navailable funds on the day of payment (which must be a Banking Day). All
\npayments of principal received after 10:00 a.m., Los Angeles time, on any
\nBanking Day, shall be deemed received on the next succeeding Banking Day for
\npurposes of calculating interest thereon. The Bank shall use its best efforts to
\nkeep a record of Advances made by it and payments of principal with respect to
\nthis Note, and such record shall be presumptive evidence of the principal amount
\nowing under this Note.<\/p>\n
The undersigned hereby promises to pay, within thirty (30) days
\nafter demand, the reasonable costs and expenses of any holder hereof incurred in
\ncollecting the undersigned’s obligations hereunder or in enforcing or attempting
\nto enforce any of any holder’s rights hereunder, including attorneys’ fees and
\ndisbursements, whether or not an action is filed in connection therewith, in
\naccordance with Section 11.3 of the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
The undersigned hereby waives presentment, demand for payment,
\ndishonor, notice of dishonor, protest, notice of protest and any other notice or
\nformality, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws.<\/p>\n
This Note shall be delivered to and accepted by the Bank in the
\nState of California, and shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in
\naccordance with, the local Laws thereof.<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOME CORPORATION,
\n a Delaware corporation<\/p>\n
By
\n ——————————————-
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President and Controller<\/p>\n
(Exhibit B, Page 2 of 4)
\n 45<\/p>\n
ADVANCES AND PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL
\n (Alternate Base Rate Loans)<\/p>\n
\n\n——————————————————————————–
\n Amount of
\n Amount of Loan or Principal Paid or
\n of Redesignation Redesignated Into Unpaid
\n From Another Another Type of Principal Notation
\nDate Type of Loan Loan Balance Made By
\n
\n——————————————————————————–<\/p>\n——————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
——————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
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\n<\/c><\/c><\/c><\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
(Exhibit B, Page 3 of 4)
\n 46<\/p>\n
ADVANCES AND PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL
\n (LIBOR Loans)<\/p>\n
\n\n——————————————————————————–
\n Amount of
\n Amount of Loan or Principal Paid or
\n of Redesignation Redesignated Into Unpaid
\n From Another Another Type of Principal Notation
\nDate Type of Loan Loan Balance Made By
\n <\/p>\n——————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
——————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
——————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
——————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
——————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
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\n<\/c><\/c><\/c><\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
(Exhibit B, Page 4 of 4)
\n 47<\/p>\n
EXHIBIT C-1<\/p>\n
FORM OF MUNGER, TOLLES & OLSON LLP OPINION<\/p>\n
May 10, 2000<\/p>\n
Bank of America, N.A.
\nas Administrative Agent<\/p>\n
The Banks Party to the Loan Agreement
\n Referred to Below<\/p>\n
Re: Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation<\/p>\n
Ladies and Gentlemen:<\/p>\n
We have acted as counsel to Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation, a
\nDelaware corporation (“Borrower”), in connection with the 2000 Bridge Loan
\nAgreement (the “Loan Agreement”) dated as of May 10, 2000, by and among
\nBorrower; the Banks which are parties thereto; Bank of America, N.A., as
\nAdministrative Agent; Banc of America Securities LLC as Lead Arranger and Sole
\nBook Manager (the “Arranger”) (all such parties other than the Borrower are
\ncollectively referred to herein as “Bank Parties”).<\/p>\n
This opinion is furnished to you pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(v) of
\nthe Loan Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings
\ndefined for such terms in the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
For the purposes of this opinion, we have examined originals, or
\ncopies identified to our satisfaction as being true copies, of the following
\ndocuments:<\/p>\n
(a) The Loan Agreement;<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-1, Page 1 of 6)
\n 48<\/p>\n
(b) The Notes of even date herewith; and<\/p>\n
(c) The Subsidiary Guaranty.<\/p>\n
The documents described in (a) through (c) above are sometimes
\nreferred to herein as the “Loan Documents”.<\/p>\n
We have also examined such other corporate documents and records,
\nand other certificates, opinions and instruments and have conducted such
\ninvestigations as we have deemed necessary as a basis for the opinions expressed
\nbelow. As to factual matters relevant to our opinions expressed below, we have,
\nwithout independent investigation, relied upon certificates of public officials
\nand upon public records, and have further assumed and relied upon, without
\nindependent investigation, the truth and accuracy of all factual representations
\nand warranties of all parties to the Loan Documents.<\/p>\n
We have assumed (i) all natural persons have legal capacity, (ii)
\nthe genuineness of all signatures of all parties other than Borrower, (iii) the
\nconformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to us as
\ncopies and the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, (iv)
\nthat each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries listed in Schedule 4.4 to the Loan
\nAgreement (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) is duly organized, validly existing and
\nin good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or
\norganization and in each other jurisdiction where the conduct of its business or
\nthe ownership of its Properties makes qualification or registration to transact
\nbusiness necessary, (v) as to all parties other than the Borrower, the due
\nauthorization, execution and delivery of the Loan Documents, (vi) the validity
\nand enforceability of the Loan Documents against all parties thereto other than
\nBorrower and the Guarantor Subsidiaries, (vii) that each of the Bank Parties has
\nthe requisite power and authority, has obtained all necessary consents, licenses
\nand permits, has taken all necessary action and has complied with any and all
\napplicable laws with which such Bank Party is required to comply, in each case
\nrelating to or affecting the matters and actions contemplated by the Loan
\nDocuments, (viii) that each of the Bank Parties (other than the Arranger) is a
\nnational bank, state bank or similar financial institution and is an exempt
\nlender under Article XV of the California Constitution or statutes enacted
\npursuant thereto and (ix) that the Loan Documents have not been modified,
\namended, terminated or revoked in any respect, and remain in full force and
\neffect as of the date hereof.<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-1, Page 2 of 6)
\n 49<\/p>\n
On the basis of the foregoing, and relying thereon, and with the
\nqualifications herein set forth, we are of the opinion that:<\/p>\n
1. Borrower is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing
\nand in good standing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,
\nand its certificate of incorporation does not limit the term of its existence.<\/p>\n
2. Borrower has all requisite corporate power and authority to
\nconduct its business, to own and lease its Properties and to execute, deliver
\nand perform all of its obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a
\nparty.<\/p>\n
3. The execution, delivery, and performance by Borrower of the
\nLoan Documents to which it is a party have been duly authorized by all necessary
\ncorporate action.<\/p>\n
4. The execution, delivery, and performance of the Loan Documents
\nby Borrower do not violate any provision of Borrower’s certificate of
\nincorporation or bylaws, and the execution, delivery, and performance by
\nBorrower and each Guarantor Subsidiary of the Loan Documents to which it is a
\nparty do not violate any Requirement of Law applicable to Borrower or such
\nGuarantor Subsidiary imposed by the laws of the United States of America or the
\nState of California that, in our experience, is normally applicable to general
\nbusiness entities in relation to transactions of the type contemplated by the
\nLoan Documents.<\/p>\n
5. Except as have heretofore been obtained, no authorization,
\nconsent, approval, order, license or permit from, or filing, registration, or
\nqualification with, or exemption from any of the foregoing from, any
\nGovernmental Agency under any Requirement of Law imposed on Borrower or any
\nGuarantor Subsidiary by the laws of the United States of America or the State of
\nCalifornia, in each case as such Requirements of Law exist on the date hereof,
\nis or will be required to authorize or permit the execution, delivery and
\nperformance by Borrower or any Guarantor Subsidiary of the Loan Documents to
\nwhich it is a party.<\/p>\n
6. Each of the Loan Documents to which Borrower or any Guarantor
\nSubsidiary is a party will, when executed and delivered by Borrower or such
\nGuarantor Subsidiary, as the case may be, constitute the legal, valid and
\nbinding obligation of Borrower or such Guarantor Subsidiary, as the case may be,
\nenforceable against Borrower or such Guarantor Subsidiary, as the case may be,
\nin accordance with its terms.<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-1, Page 3 of 6)
\n 50<\/p>\n
In addition to any assumptions, qualifications and other matters
\nset forth elsewhere herein, the opinions set forth above are subject to the
\nfollowing:<\/p>\n
(a) Our opinion with respect to the legality, validity, binding
\neffect and enforceability of any Loan Document, agreement or provision is
\nsubject to the effect of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent
\nconveyance, fraudulent transfer and equitable subordination, reorganization,
\nmoratorium or similar law affecting creditors’ rights generally and to the
\neffect of general principles of equity, including (without limitation) concepts
\nof materiality, reasonableness, estoppel, good faith and fair dealing
\n(regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law). We
\nexpress no opinion as to the availability of equitable remedies. In applying
\nsuch equitable principles, a court, among other things, might not allow a
\ncreditor to accelerate the maturity of a debt or enforce a guaranty thereof upon
\nthe occurrence of a default deemed immaterial or for non-credit reasons or might
\ndecline to order a debtor to perform covenants. Such principles applied by a
\ncourt might also include a requirement that a creditor act with reasonableness
\nand in good faith.<\/p>\n
(b) Certain rights, remedies and waivers of the Loan Documents may
\nbe unenforceable in whole or in part, but the inclusion of such provisions does
\nnot affect the validity of the Loan Documents taken as a whole and, except as
\nset forth in subparagraph (a) above, the Loan Documents taken as a whole contain
\nadequate provisions for enforcing payment of the Obligations; however, the
\nunenforceability of such provisions may result in delays in or limitations on
\nthe enforcement of the parties’ rights and remedies under the Loan Documents
\n(and we express no opinion as to the economic consequences, if any, of such
\ndelays or limitations).<\/p>\n
(c) We call your attention to the following matters as to which we
\nexpress no opinion:<\/p>\n
(i) the agreements in the Loan Documents to indemnify the
\n Bank Parties against costs or expenses or liability notwithstanding such
\n parties’ acts of negligence or willful misconduct;<\/p>\n
(ii) provisions in the Loan Documents for payment or
\n reimbursement of costs, fees and expenses or indemnification for claims,
\n losses or liabilities to the extent any such provision may be determined
\n by a court or other tribunal to be in an unreasonable amount, to
\n constitute a penalty or to be contrary to public policy; <\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-1, Page 4 of 6)
\n 51<\/p>\n
(iii) the agreements in the Loan Documents to the
\n jurisdiction or venue of a particular court, to the waiver of the right
\n to jury trial or to be served with process by service upon a designated
\n third party;<\/p>\n
(iv) any of the waivers or remedies contained in the Loan
\n Documents, whether or not any Loan Document deems any such waiver or
\n remedy commercially reasonable, if such waivers or remedies are
\n determined (1) not to be commercially reasonable under applicable law,
\n (2) to conflict with mandatory provisions of applicable law, (3) to be
\n taken in a manner determined to be unreasonable or not performed in good
\n faith or with fair dealing or with honesty in fact or (4) to be broadly
\n or vaguely stated or not to describe the right or duty purportedly waived
\n with reasonable specificity;<\/p>\n
(v) provisions in the Loan Documents which may be construed
\n as imposing penalties or forfeitures, late payment charges or an increase
\n in interest rate, upon delinquency in payment or the occurrence of a
\n default;<\/p>\n
(vi) any power of attorney granted under the Loan
\n Documents;<\/p>\n
(vii) provisions in the Loan Documents to the effect that
\n rights or remedies are not exclusive, that every right or remedy is
\n cumulative and may be exercised in addition to any other right or remedy,
\n that the election of some particular remedy does not preclude recourse to
\n one or more others or that failure to exercise or delay in exercising
\n rights or remedies will not operate as a waiver of any such right or
\n remedy;<\/p>\n
(viii) provisions in the Loan Documents which expressly or
\n by implication waive or limit the benefits of statutory, regulatory or
\n constitutional rights, unless and to the extent the statute, regulation
\n or constitution explicitly allow such waiver or other limitation;<\/p>\n
(ix) the effect of Section 1698 of the California Civil
\n Code which, among other matters, provides that a written contract may be
\n modified by an oral agreement to the extent such agreement is performed
\n by the parties;<\/p>\n
(x) the effect of Section 1670.5 of the California Civil
\n Code which provides that a court may not enforce or may limit the
\n application of a<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-1, Page 5 of 6)
\n 52<\/p>\n
contract or portions thereof which it finds as a matter of law to have
\n been unconscionable at the time the contract was made; and<\/p>\n
(xi) the effect of (1) any modification or alteration of
\n the Loan Documents or other agreements with Borrower affecting the
\n obligations of Borrower, (2) an election of remedies by the Bank
\n Parties, or (3) any other action by the Bank Parties that materially
\n prejudices any Guarantor Subsidiary if such modification, election or
\n action occurs without notice to the Guarantor Subsidiaries and without
\n giving the Guarantor Subsidiaries an opportunity to cure any default by
\n Borrower.<\/p>\n
Our opinions expressed herein are limited to the laws of the State
\nof California, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and the
\nfederal laws of the United States, and we do not express any opinion herein
\nconcerning any other law, including, but not limited to, ordinances, regulations
\nor practices of any county, city or other government agency or body within the
\nState of California.<\/p>\n
This opinion is being provided for your benefit at the specific
\nrequest of our clients, is rendered to you in connection with the transaction
\nreferred to above and may not be relied upon by any person (other than the Bank
\nParties, an Eligible Assignee or any successor in interest of any Bank Party) or
\nby you or the other Bank Parties in any other context. Copies hereof may be
\nfurnished (a) to your independent auditors and attorneys, (b) to any
\ngovernmental agency or authority having regulatory jurisdiction over you, (c)
\npursuant to an order of legal process of any court or of any governmental agency
\nor authority, or (d) in connection with any legal action to which you are a
\nparty arising out of the transaction referred to above. This opinion is rendered
\nas of the date hereof and we hereby disclaim any obligation to advise any person
\nentitled to rely hereon of any change in the matters stated herein.<\/p>\n
Very truly yours,<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-1, Page 6 of 6)
\n 53<\/p>\n
EXHIBIT C-2<\/p>\n
FORM OF BARTON P. PACHINO OPINION<\/p>\n
May 10, 2000<\/p>\n
To: Bank of America, N.A.,
\n as Administrative Agent
\n 5 Park Plaza, Suite 500
\n Irvine, California 92614<\/p>\n
The Banks Party to the Loan Agreement Referred to Below<\/p>\n
Ladies and Gentlemen:<\/p>\n
I am the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Kaufman and
\nBroad Home Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“KBHC”). KBHC shall also be
\nreferred to herein as the “Borrower”. I have acted as such in connection with
\nthe 2000 Bridge Loan Agreement dated as of May 10, 2000 (the “Agreement”), by
\nand among the Borrower, the Banks which are the parties thereto, Bank of
\nAmerica, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and Banc of America Securities LLC, as
\nLead Arranger and Sole Book Manager.<\/p>\n
This opinion is furnished to you pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(v) of
\nthe Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings
\ndefined for such terms in the Agreement. The term “Loan Documents”, as used
\nherein, means those Loan Documents (as defined in the Agreement) in existence as
\nof the Closing Date, including without limitation those referenced in paragraphs
\n(a) through (c) below.<\/p>\n
This opinion is rendered to you as a supplement to the legal
\nopinion of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP of even date herewith in connection with
\nthe Agreement but expressly does not incorporate the terms of said opinion.<\/p>\n
For purposes of this opinion, I have examined originals, or copies
\nidentified to my satisfaction as being true copies, of the following documents:<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-2, Page 1 of 8)
\n 54<\/p>\n
a. The Agreement;
\n b. The Notes under the Agreement; and
\n c. The Subsidiary Guaranty.<\/p>\n
I have also made such investigations of fact and law, obtained
\nsuch certificates of Responsible Officials of Borrower and certain of its
\nSubsidiaries and of public officials, reviewed incorporation and partnership
\ndocumentation, resolutions, secretary’s certificates, good standing certificates
\nand other documents as appropriate of and for the Borrower and the Guarantor
\nSubsidiaries, as applicable, and done such other things as I have deemed
\nnecessary for the purpose of this opinion.<\/p>\n
I have assumed (i) all natural persons have legal capacity, (ii)
\nthe genuineness of all signatures of all parties other than Borrower and the
\nGuarantor Subsidiaries listed in Schedule 4.4 to the Agreement, (iii) the
\nconformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to me as
\ncopies and the authenticity of all documents submitted to me as originals, (iv)
\nas to all parties other than Borrower and the Guarantor Subsidiaries, the due
\nauthorization, execution and delivery of all documents and the validity and
\nenforceability thereof against all parties thereto other than Borrower and the
\nGuarantor Subsidiaries, (v) that each Person (other than Borrower and the
\nGuarantor Subsidiaries) which is a party to the Loan Documents has full power,
\nauthority and legal right, under its charter and other governing documents and
\nlaws applicable to it to perform its respective obligations thereunder, (vi) all
\nparties to any Loan Documents have filed all required franchise tax returns, if
\nany, and paid all required taxes, if any, under the California Revenue & Taxation Code and under the laws of the State of Delaware and the respective
\nstates of incorporation or formation of the Guarantor Subsidiaries, (vii) that
\neach of the Banks has the requisite power and authority, has obtained all
\nnecessary consents, licenses and permits, has taken all necessary action and has
\ncomplied with any and all applicable laws with which such Bank is required to
\ncomply, in each case relating to or affecting the matters and actions
\ncontemplated by the Loan Documents, (viii) that each of the Banks is a national
\nbank, state bank or similar financial institution and is an exempt lender under
\nArticle XV of the California Constitution or statutes enacted pursuant thereto
\nand (ix) that the Loan Documents have not been modified, amended, terminated or
\nrevoked in any respect, and remain in full force and effect as of the date
\nhereof.<\/p>\n
With respect to those opinions expressed below to be to
\n“knowledge” or “to the knowledge of the undersigned,” or similar such wording, I
\nam referring solely to my individual, actual knowledge. Except as expressly set
\nforth herein, I did not undertake a review or examination of the activities or
\nbusiness records of Borrower or any Subsidiaries specifically for the purpose of
\nrendering this opinion or to determine the existence or absence of such facts.
\nAs Senior Vice President and General Counsel of KBHC, however, material
\ninformation respecting the matters covered by such opinions is brought to my
\nattention on a regular basis as a matter of internal policy and<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-2, Page 2 of 8)
\n 55<\/p>\n
I intend the phrase “to the knowledge of the undersigned” to mean that, in
\nreviewing such information, nothing has come to my attention which caused or
\nshould have caused me not to render such opinions.<\/p>\n
Based upon the foregoing and in reliance thereon, I am of the
\nopinion that:<\/p>\n
1. KBHC is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in
\ngood standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware, and its certificate of
\nincorporation does not provide for the termination of its existence. KBHC is
\nduly qualified or registered to transact business and is in good standing as a
\nforeign corporation in the State of California and each other jurisdiction in
\nwhich the conduct of its business or the ownership of its Properties makes such
\nqualifications or registration necessary, except where the failure so to qualify
\nor register and to be in good standing would not constitute a Material Adverse
\nEffect.<\/p>\n
2. Borrower has all requisite corporate power and authority to
\nconduct its business, to own and lease its Properties and to execute, deliver
\nand perform all of its Obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a
\nParty.<\/p>\n
3. To the knowledge of the undersigned, Borrower is in substantial
\ncompliance with all Laws and other legal requirements applicable to its
\nbusiness, has obtained all authorizations, consents, approvals, orders, licenses
\nand permits from, and has accomplished all filings, registrations and
\nqualifications with, or obtained exemptions from any of the foregoing from, any
\nGovernment Agency that are necessary for the transaction of its business, except
\nwhere the failure so to comply, file, register, qualify or obtain exemptions
\nwould not constitute a Material Adverse Effect.<\/p>\n
4. The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower and by each
\nGuarantor Subsidiary of each of the Loan Documents to which it is a Party have
\nbeen duly authorized by all necessary corporate action, and do not:<\/p>\n
a. require under the charter documents of Borrower or any
\n Guarantor Subsidiary any consent or approval not heretofore
\n obtained of any partner, director, stockholder, security holder or
\n creditor of such Party;<\/p>\n
b. violate or conflict with the Party’s charter,
\n certificate or articles of incorporation or bylaws;<\/p>\n
c. to the knowledge of the undersigned, result in or
\n require the creation or imposition of any Lien or Right of Others
\n (other than as<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-2, Page 3 of 8)
\n 56<\/p>\n
provided under the Loan Documents) upon or with respect to any
\n Property now owned or leased by such Party;<\/p>\n
d. violate any Requirement of Law known to the undersigned
\n to be applicable to such Party; or<\/p>\n
e. result in a breach of or constitute a default under, or
\n cause or permit the acceleration of any obligation owed under, any
\n indenture or loan or credit agreement known to the undersigned or
\n any other Contractual Obligation known to the undersigned to which
\n such Party is a party or by which such Party or any of its
\n Property is bound or affected;<\/p>\n
and, to the knowledge of the undersigned, neither Borrower nor any Subsidiary of
\nBorrower is in violation of, or default under, any Requirement of Law or
\ncontractual obligation, or any indenture, loan or credit agreement described in
\nsubparagraph (e) above in any respect that would constitute a Material Adverse
\nEffect.<\/p>\n
5. Each of the Loan Documents to which either Borrower or any
\nGuarantor Subsidiary is a Party will, when executed and delivered by Borrower or
\nsuch Guarantor Subsidiary, as the case may be, constitute the legal, valid and
\nbinding obligation of Borrower or such Guarantor Subsidiary, as the case may be,
\nenforceable against such Borrower or such Guarantor Subsidiary, as the case may
\nbe, in accordance with its terms.<\/p>\n
6. Except as have heretofore been obtained, no authorization,
\nconsent, approval, order, license or permit from, or filing, registration or
\nqualification with, or exemption from any of the foregoing from, any
\nGovernmental Agency under any Requirement of Law imposed on Borrower or any
\nGuarantor Subsidiary by the laws of the United States of America or the State of
\nCalifornia, in each case as the same exists on the date hereof, is or will be
\nrequired to authorize or permit the execution, delivery and performance by
\nBorrower or by any Significant Subsidiary of the Loan Documents to which it is a
\nParty.<\/p>\n
7. Each Significant Subsidiary which is a Domestic Subsidiary is a
\nlegal entity of the form described for that Subsidiary in Schedule 4.4 to the
\nAgreement, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws
\nof its jurisdiction of formation, is duly qualified or registered to do business
\nas a foreign organization (if applicable) and is in good standing as such in
\neach jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership or
\nleasing of its Properties makes such qualifications or registration necessary
\n(except where the failure to be so qualified or registered and in good standing
\ndoes not constitute a Material Adverse Effect) and has all requisite power and
\nauthority to conduct its business and to own and lease its Properties and to<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-2, Page 4 of 8)
\n 57<\/p>\n
execute, deliver and perform the obligations under the Loan Documents to which
\nit is a Party.<\/p>\n
8. To the knowledge of the undersigned, each Significant
\nSubsidiary is in substantial compliance with all Laws and other requirements
\napplicable to its business, has obtained all authorizations, consents,
\napprovals, orders, licenses and permits from, and has accomplished all filings,
\nregistrations and qualifications with, or obtained exemptions from any of the
\nforegoing from, any Governmental Agency that are necessary for the transaction
\nof its business, except where the failure so to comply, file, register, qualify
\nor obtain exemptions does not constitute a Material Adverse Effect.<\/p>\n
9. Neither Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to
\nregulation under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, the Federal
\nPower Act, the Interstate Commerce Act or the Investment Company Act of 1940.<\/p>\n
10. To the knowledge of the undersigned, there are no actions,
\nsuits or proceedings pending or threatened against or affecting Borrower or any
\nof its Subsidiaries or any Property of any of them in any court of Law or before
\nany Governmental Agency in which there is a reasonable probability of a decision
\nwhich would constitute a Material Adverse Effect.<\/p>\n
11. Neither Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is engaged
\nprincipally, or as one of its important activities, in the business of extending
\ncredit for the purpose of “purchasing” or “carrying” any “margin stock” or
\n“margin security” within the meanings of Regulation U of the Board of Governors
\nof the Federal Reserve System and no loan under the Agreement will be used to
\npurchase or carry any such margin stock in violation of Regulation U.<\/p>\n
12. To the knowledge of the undersigned, Borrower and its
\nSubsidiaries are in substantial compliance with all applicable Laws relating to
\nenvironmental protection where the failure to comply would constitute a Material
\nAdverse Effect, and have not received any notice from any Governmental Agency
\nrespecting the alleged violation by Borrower or any Subsidiary of such Laws
\nwhich would constitute a Material Adverse Effect which has not been or is not
\nbeing corrected.<\/p>\n
In addition to any assumptions, qualifications and other matters
\nset forth elsewhere herein, the opinions set forth above are subject to the
\nfollowing:<\/p>\n
a. My opinion with respect to the legality, validity,
\n binding effect and enforceability of any Loan Document, agreement
\n or provision is subject to the effect of any applicable
\n bankruptcy, insolvency,<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-2, Page 5 of 8)
\n 58<\/p>\n
fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer and equitable
\n subordination, reorganization, moratorium or similar law affecting
\n creditors’ rights generally and to the effect of general
\n principles of equity, including (without limitation) concepts of
\n materiality, reasonableness, estoppel, good faith and fair dealing
\n (regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at
\n law). I express no opinion as to the availability of equitable
\n remedies. In applying such equitable principles, a court, among
\n other things, might not allow a creditor to accelerate the
\n maturity of a debt or enforce a guaranty thereof upon the
\n occurrence of a default deemed immaterial or for non-credit
\n reasons or might decline to order a debtor to perform covenants.
\n Such principles applied by a court might also include a
\n requirement that a creditor act with reasonableness and in good
\n faith.<\/p>\n
b. Certain rights, remedies and waivers of the Loan
\n Documents may be unenforceable in whole or in part, but the
\n inclusion of such provisions does not affect the validity of the
\n Loan Documents taken as a whole and, except as set forth in
\n subparagraph (a) above, the Loan Documents taken as a whole
\n contain adequate provisions for enforcing payment of the
\n “Obligations” (as defined in the Agreement); however, the
\n unenforceability of such provisions may result in delays in or
\n limitations on the enforcement of the parties’ rights and remedies
\n under the Loan Documents and I express no opinion as to the
\n economic consequences, if any, of such delays or limitations.<\/p>\n
c. I call your attention to the following matters as to
\n which I express no opinion:<\/p>\n
(i) the agreements in the Loan Documents to
\n indemnify you against costs or expenses or liability
\n notwithstanding your acts of negligence or willful misconduct;<\/p>\n
(ii) provisions in the Loan Documents for payment or
\n reimbursement of costs, fees and expenses or indemnification for
\n claims, losses or liabilities to the extent any such provision may
\n be determined by a court or other tribunal to be in an
\n unreasonable amount, to constitute a penalty or to be contrary to
\n public policy;<\/p>\n
(iii) the agreements in the Loan Documents to the
\n jurisdiction or venue of a particular court, to the waiver of the
\n right to jury trial or to be served with process by service upon a
\n designated third party;<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-2, Page 6 of 8)
\n 59<\/p>\n
(iv) any of the waivers or remedies contained in the
\n Loan Documents, whether or not any Loan Document deems any such
\n waiver or remedy commercially reasonable, if such waivers or
\n remedies are determined (1) not to be commercially reasonable
\n under applicable law, (2) to conflict with mandatory provisions of
\n applicable law, (3) to be taken in a manner determined to be
\n unreasonable or not performed in good faith or with fair dealing
\n or with honesty in fact or (4) to be broadly or vaguely stated or
\n not to describe the right or duty purportedly waived with
\n reasonable specificity;<\/p>\n
(v) provisions in the Loan Documents which may be
\n construed as imposing penalties or forfeitures, late payment
\n charges or an increase in interest rate, upon delinquency in
\n payment or the occurrence of a default;<\/p>\n
(vi) any power of attorney granted under the Loan
\n Documents;<\/p>\n
(vii) provisions in the Loan Documents to the effect
\n that rights or remedies are not exclusive, that every right or
\n remedy is cumulative and may be exercised in addition to any other
\n right or remedy, that the election of some particular remedy does
\n not preclude recourse to one or more others or that failure to
\n exercise or delay in exercising rights or remedies will not
\n operate as a waiver of any such right or remedy;<\/p>\n
(viii) provisions in the Loan Documents which
\n expressly or by implication waive or limit the benefits of
\n statutory, regulatory or constitutional rights, unless and to the
\n extent the statute, regulation or constitution explicitly allow
\n such waiver or other limitation;{ and}<\/p>\n
(ix) the effect of Section 1698 of the California
\n Civil Code which, among other matters, provides that a written
\n contract may be modified by an oral agreement to the extent such
\n agreement is performed by the parties;<\/p>\n
(x) effect of Section 1670.5 of the California Civil
\n Code which provides that a court may not enforce or may limit the
\n application of a contract or portions thereof which it finds as a
\n matter of law to have been unconscionable at the time the contract
\n was made; and<\/p>\n
(xi) the effect of (1) any modification or
\n alteration of the Loan Documents or other agreements with Borrower
\n affecting the<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-2, Page 7 of 8)
\n 60<\/p>\n
obligations of Borrower, (2) an election of remedies by the Bank
\n Parties, or (3) any other action by the Bank Parties that
\n materially prejudices any Guarantor Subsidiary if such
\n modification, election or action occurs without notice to the
\n Guarantor Subsidiaries and without giving the Guarantor
\n Subsidiaries an opportunity to cure any default by Borrower.<\/p>\n
My opinion expressed herein is limited to the laws of the State of
\nCalifornia, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and the federal
\nlaws of the United States, and I do not express any opinion herein concerning
\nany other law, including, but not limited to, ordinances, regulations, or
\npractices of any county, city or other government agency or body within the
\nState of California.<\/p>\n
This opinion is being rendered to you in connection with the
\ntransaction referred to above and may not be relied upon by any person (other
\nthan the Banks, an Eligible Assignee or any successor in interest of any Bank)
\nor by you or the other Banks in any other context. Copies hereof may be
\nfurnished (a) to your independent auditors and attorneys, (b) to any
\ngovernmental agency or authority having regulatory jurisdiction over you, (c)
\npursuant to order of legal process of any court or of any governmental agency or
\nauthority or (d) in connection with any legal action to which you are a party
\narising out of the transaction referred to above. This opinion is rendered as of
\nthe date hereof and I hereby disclaim any obligation to advise any person
\nentitled to rely hereon of any change in the matters stated herein.<\/p>\n
Very truly yours,<\/p>\n
Barton P. Pachino
\n Senior Vice President and General Counsel<\/p>\n
(Exhibit C-2, Page 8 of 8)
\n 61<\/p>\n
EXHIBIT D<\/p>\n
BORROWER: KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOME CORPORATION,
\n a Delaware corporation<\/p>\n
GUARANTORS: See Schedule 1 hereto<\/p>\n
TO: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., for itself and as Administrative Agent<\/p>\n
SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY<\/p>\n
THIS GUARANTY (“Guaranty”) dated as of May 10, 2000, is made by
\neach of the parties listed on Schedule 1 hereto, together with each other person
\nwho may become a party hereto pursuant to Section 10 of this Guaranty (each, a
\nGuarantor and collectively, “Guarantors”), jointly and severally, in favor of
\nBank of America, N.A., formerly known as Bank of America National Trust and
\nSavings Association, and the Banks (as those terms are defined in the
\nbelow-referenced Loan Agreement), with reference to the following facts:<\/p>\n
RECITALS<\/p>\n
A. Pursuant to the 2000 Bridge Loan Agreement of even date
\nherewith entered into by and among Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation, a
\nDelaware corporation (“Borrower”), the Banks signatory thereto, Bank of America,
\nN.A., formerly known as Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association,
\nas Administrative Agent and Banc of America Securities LLC, as Lead Arranger and
\nSole Book Manager (as the same may be amended from time to time, the “Loan
\nAgreement”), the Banks are making a credit facility available to Borrower.<\/p>\n
B. As a condition of the availability of such credit facility,
\nGuarantors are required to enter into this Guaranty.<\/p>\n
C. Guarantors expect to realize direct and indirect benefits as
\nthe result of the availability of the aforementioned credit facility, and as the
\nresult of the execution of this Guaranty.<\/p>\n
AGREEMENT<\/p>\n
NOW, THEREFORE, in order to induce the Banks to extend the
\naforementioned credit facility, and for other good and valuable consideration,
\nthe receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, each Guarantor hereby
\nrepresents, warrants, covenants, agrees and guaranties as follows:<\/p>\n
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\n 62<\/p>\n
(1) Terms used in this Guaranty but not defined herein shall have
\nthe meanings defined for them in the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
(2) Guarantors unconditionally guarantee and promise to pay to
\nBank of America, N.A., formerly known as Bank of America National Trust and
\nSavings Association, as the Administrative Agent for the Banks, on demand, in
\nlawful money of the United States, any and all Indebtedness of Borrower then due
\nto the Banks. The word “Indebtedness” means any and all advances, debts,
\nobligations and liabilities of Borrower heretofore, now, or hereafter made,
\nincurred or created under the Loan Agreement and under the Loan Documents, and
\nwhether Borrower may be liable individually or jointly with others, or whether
\nsuch Indebtedness may be or hereafter becomes otherwise unenforceable.<\/p>\n
(3) This Guaranty is irrevocable in nature, is a guaranty of
\nprompt and punctual payment and performance of all Indebtedness of Borrower, and
\nis not merely a guaranty of collection. The Indebtedness guaranteed hereunder
\nincludes that arising under successive transactions which shall either continue
\nthe Indebtedness from time to time or renew it after it has been satisfied.
\nAnything in this Guaranty to the contrary notwithstanding, the maximum liability
\nof any Guarantor hereunder shall be limited to the extent required for the
\nobligation of such Guarantor to be valid, binding and enforceable and not
\notherwise voidable or avoidable.<\/p>\n
(4) The obligations hereunder are joint and several, and
\nindependent of the obligations of Borrower and or any of its other Subsidiaries.
\nSeparate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against any Guarantor
\nwhether action is brought against any Borrower or any of its other Subsidiaries,
\nincluding any other Guarantor, or whether Borrower or any of its other
\nSubsidiaries, including any other Guarantor, may be joined in any such action or
\nactions.<\/p>\n
(5) Each Guarantor authorizes the Banks, without notice or demand
\nand without affecting its liability hereunder, from time to time to (a) renew,
\ncompromise, extend, accelerate or otherwise change the time for payment of, or
\notherwise change the terms of the Indebtedness or any part thereof, including
\nincrease or decrease of the rate of interest thereon; (b) take and hold security
\nfor the payment of this Guaranty or the Indebtedness guaranteed, and exchange,
\nenforce, waive and release any such security; (c) apply such security and direct
\nthe order or manner of sale thereof as the Administrative Agent or any Bank in
\nits discretion may determine; and (d) release or substitute any one or more of
\nthe endorsers or guarantors.<\/p>\n
(6) Each Guarantor waives, to the fullest extent permitted by
\napplicable law, any right to require any Bank to (a) proceed against Borrower or
\nany of its other Subsidiaries, including any other Guarantor; (b) proceed
\nagainst or exhaust any security held from Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries;
\nor (c) pursue any other remedy in the Banks’ power whatsoever. Each Guarantor
\nwaives any defense arising by reason of any disability or other defense of
\nBorrower or by reason of the cessation from any cause whatsoever of the
\nliability of Borrower, other than payment in full of the Indebtedness. Until all
\nIndebtedness of Borrower to the Banks shall have been paid in full, each
\nGuarantor waives any right to enforce any<\/p>\n
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remedy which the Banks now have or may hereafter have against Borrower or any of
\nits other Subsidiaries, and waives any benefit of, and any right to participate
\nin, any security now or hereafter held by the Banks. Guarantors waive all rights
\nand defenses arising out of an election of remedies by the creditor, even though
\nthat election of remedies, such as a nonjudicial foreclosure with respect to
\nsecurity for a guaranteed obligation, has destroyed the guarantor’s rights of
\nsubrogation and reimbursement against the principal by the operation of Section
\n580d of the Code of Civil Procedure or otherwise. Guarantors expressly waive to
\nthe fullest extent permitted by applicable Law all other suretyship defenses
\nthey otherwise might or would have under any Law. Each Guarantor waives any
\nright of subrogation that it may have in respect to the obligations of Borrower
\nto the Banks. Each Guarantor waives all presentments, demands for performance,
\nnotices of nonperformance, protests, notices of protest, notices of dishonor,
\nand notices of acceptance of this Guaranty and of the existence, creation, or
\nincurring of new or additional Indebtedness.<\/p>\n
(7) After demand upon the Guarantors for payment under this
\nGuaranty, each Guarantor hereby specifically authorizes each Bank (subject to
\nthe approval of the Majority Banks) in which such Guarantor maintains a deposit
\naccount (whether a general or special deposit account, other than trust
\naccounts) or a certificate of deposit to setoff any Obligations owed to the
\nBanks against such deposit account or certificate of deposit without prior
\nnotice to any Guarantor (which notice is hereby waived) whether or not such
\ndeposit account or certificate of deposit has then matured. Nothing in this
\nparagraph shall limit or restrict the exercise by a Bank of any right to setoff
\nor banker’s lien under applicable Law, subject to the approval of the Majority
\nBanks.<\/p>\n
(8) Each Guarantor represents and warrants to the Banks that it
\nhas established adequate means of obtaining from Borrower and its Subsidiaries,
\non a continuing basis, financial and other information pertaining to the
\nbusinesses, operations and condition (financial and otherwise) of Borrower and
\nits Subsidiaries, and that Guarantor now is and hereafter will be completely
\nfamiliar with the businesses, operations and condition (financial and otherwise)
\nof Borrower and its Subsidiaries. Each Guarantor hereby expressly waives and
\nrelinquishes any duty on the part of the Banks (should any such duty exist) to
\ndisclose to any Guarantor any matter, fact or thing related to the businesses,
\noperations or condition (financial or otherwise) of Borrower or its
\nSubsidiaries, whether now known or hereafter known by the Banks during the life
\nof this Guaranty.<\/p>\n
(9) Guarantors agree to pay, within thirty (30) days after demand,
\nthe reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses of the Administrative Agent and
\neach of the Banks in connection with the enforcement of this Guaranty, including
\nwithout limitation the reasonable fees and out-of-pocket expenses of any legal
\ncounsel retained by the Administrative Agent or any of the Banks.<\/p>\n
(10) Any other Person may become a Guarantor under, and become
\nbound by the terms and conditions of, this Guaranty by executing and delivering
\nto the Administrative Agent an Instrument of Joinder substantially in the form
\nattached hereto as Exhibit A.<\/p>\n
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(11) This Guaranty shall be governed by and construed according to
\nthe laws of the State of California, to the jurisdiction of which the parties
\nhereto submit.<\/p>\n
“GUARANTORS”<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF ARIZONA, INC.,
\n an Arizona corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD – CENTRAL VALLEY, INC., a
\n California corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD COASTAL, INC., a
\n California corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD MULTI-HOUSING
\n GROUP, INC., a California corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
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KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF NORTHERN
\n CALIFORNIA, INC., a California corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF SACRAMENTO, INC.,
\n a California corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President, Treasurer
\n and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF SAN DIEGO, INC.,
\n a California corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD – SOUTH BAY, INC.,
\n a California corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,
\n INC., a California corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger, Chief Financial
\n Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
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KB HOLDINGS ONE, INC., a California
\n corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President, Treasurer
\n and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF COLORADO, INC.,
\n a Colorado corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger,
\n Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF NEVADA, INC.,
\n a Nevada corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President, Treasurer
\n and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF RENO, INC.,
\n a Nevada corporation<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President, Treasurer
\n and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF TEXAS, LTD.,
\n a Texas limited partnership<\/p>\n
By: KBSA, Inc., a Texas corporation,
\n Its general partner<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
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KAUFMAN AND BROAD DEVELOPMENT OF TEXAS, L.P.,
\n a Texas limited partnership<\/p>\n
By: KBSA, Inc., a Texas corporation,
\n Its general partner<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD LONE STAR, L.P.,
\n a Texas limited partnership<\/p>\n
By: KBSA, Inc., a Texas corporation,
\n Its general partner<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
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SCHEDULE 1
\n TO GUARANTY<\/p>\n
List of Guarantors<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Arizona, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad – Central Valley, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad Coastal, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad Multi-Housing Group, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Northern California, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Sacramento, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of San Diego, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad – South Bay, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Southern California, Inc.<\/p>\n
KB Holdings One, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Colorado, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Nevada, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Reno, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Texas, Ltd.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad Development of Texas, L.P.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad Lone Star, L.P.<\/p>\n
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INSTRUMENT OF JOINDER<\/p>\n
THIS INSTRUMENT OF JOINDER (“Joinder”) is executed as of
\n________________, by _______________________________________________________, a
\n____________________ (“Joining Party”), and delivered to the Administrative
\nAgent pursuant to the Guaranty dated as of May 10, 2000 (the “Guaranty”). Terms
\nused but not defined in this Joinder shall have the meanings defined for those
\nterms in the Guaranty.<\/p>\n
RECITALS<\/p>\n
A. The Guaranty was made by the Guarantors in favor of the Banks
\nthat are parties to that certain 2000 Bridge Loan Agreement, dated as of May 10,
\n2000 (the “Loan Agreement”) among Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation, as
\nBorrower, the Banks signatory thereto, Bank of America, N.A., formerly known as
\nBank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as Administrative Agent,
\nand Banc of America Securities LLC, as Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager.<\/p>\n
B. Joining Party has become a Significant Subsidiary (as defined
\nin the Loan Agreement) or has been designated by Borrower as a Guarantor
\nSubsidiary (as defined in the Loan Agreement), and as such is required pursuant
\nto Section 5.9 of the Loan Agreement to become a Guarantor.<\/p>\n
C. Joining Party expects to realize direct and indirect benefits
\nas a result of the availability to Borrower of a credit facility pursuant to the
\nLoan Agreement, and as a result of becoming a party to the Guaranty.<\/p>\n
NOW THEREFORE, Joining Party agrees as follows:<\/p>\n
AGREEMENT<\/p>\n
1. By this Joinder, Joining Party becomes a “Guarantor” under and
\npursuant to Section 10 of the Guaranty. Joining Party agrees that, upon its
\nexecution hereof, it will become a Guarantor under the Guaranty with respect to
\nall Indebtedness of Borrower heretofore or hereafter incurred under the Loan
\nAgreement, and will be bound by all terms, conditions, and duties applicable to
\na Guarantor under the Guaranty.<\/p>\n
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2. The effective date of this Joinder is _______________.<\/p>\n
“Joining Party”<\/p>\n
———————————————
\n a
\n ——————————————–<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————<\/p>\n
——————————————
\n Printed Name and Title<\/p>\n
ACKNOWLEDGED:<\/p>\n
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (formerly known
\nas Bank of America National Trust and
\nSavings Association), as Administrative Agent<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————
\n Printed Name and Title<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOME CORPORATION<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————<\/p>\n
——————————————
\n Printed Name and Title<\/p>\n
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71<\/p>\n
SCHEDULE 1.1<\/p>\n
COMMITMENTS<\/p>\n
\n\n Pro Rata Share of Dollar Amount of
\n —————– —————-
\nBank Commitment Commitment
\n—- ———- ———-
\n
\nBank of America, N.A. 100% $ 125,000,000.00
\n<\/c><\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n (Schedule 1.1, Page 1 of 1)
\n 72<\/p>\n
SCHEDULE 4.4<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation and
\n Consolidated Subsidiaries<\/p>\n
Key to “Types”<\/p>\n
S = Significant Subsidiary
\n G = Guarantor Subsidiary
\n Fo = Foreign Subsidiary
\n Fi = Financial Subsidiary
\n (Note: All Guarantor Subsidiaries are
\n also Significant Subsidiaries)<\/p>\n
\n\nARIZONA CORPORATIONS % TYPE(s)
\n——————– — ——-
\n
\nKaufman and Broad of Arizona, Inc. 100 S\/G
\nKaufman and Broad Home Sales of Arizona, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad of Tucson, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Home Sales of Tucson, Inc. 100<\/p>\nCALIFORNIA CORPORATIONS
\n———————–
\nAffordable Multi-Family, Inc. 100
\nBranching Tree Corp. 100
\nCable Associates, Inc. 100
\nCustom Decor, Inc. 100
\nFirst Northern Builders Servicing, Inc. 100
\nFullerton Affordable Housing, Inc. 100
\nGateway Town Center Investors, Inc. 100
\nKBASW Mortgage Acceptance Corporation 100 Fi
\nKBI\/Mortgage Acceptance Corporation 100 Fi
\nKBMH Construction, Inc. 100
\nKBMH Capital, Inc. 100
\nKBMH Property Management, Inc. 100
\nKBRAC IV Mortgage Acceptance Corporation 100 Fi
\nKaufman and Broad Architecture, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad – Central Valley, Inc. 100 S\/G
\nKaufman and Broad Coastal, Inc. 100 S\/G
\nKaufman and Broad Communities, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Development Group 100
\nKaufman and Broad Embarcadero, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Holdings, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Home Sales, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Home Sales of Northern California, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Insurance Agency, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad International, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Land Company 100
\nKaufman and Broad Land Development Venture, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad – Monterey Bay, Inc. 100
\n<\/c><\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
(Schedule 4.4, Page 1 of 4)
\n 73<\/p>\n
\n\nCALIFORNIA CORPORATIONS TYPE(s)
\n———————– ——-
\n
\nKaufman and Broad – Moreno\/Perris Valleys, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Multi-Family, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Multi-Housing Group, Inc. 100 S\/G
\nKaufman and Broad of Northern California, Inc. 100 S\/G
\nKaufman and Broad North Stockton, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Patterson, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Properties 100
\nKaufman and Broad of Sacramento, Inc. 100 S\/G
\nKaufman and Broad of San Diego, Inc. 100 S\/G
\nKaufman and Broad – South Bay, Inc. 100 S\/G
\nKaufman and Broad of Southern California, Inc. 100 S\/G
\nKaufman and Broad of Utah, Inc. 100
\nKB Holdings One, Inc. 100 S\/G
\nKent Land Company 100
\nKingsbay Escrow Company 100
\nLewis Homes Management Corp. 100
\nMather Housing Company, LLC 100
\nMulti-Housing G.P. VI, Inc. 100
\nMulti-Housing G.P. VIII, Inc. 100
\nMulti-Housing G.P. X, Inc. 100
\nMulti-Housing G.P. XII, Inc. 100
\nMulti-Housing G.P. XIV, Inc. 100
\nMulti-Housing G.P. XVIII, Inc. 100
\nMulti-Housing G.P. XX, Inc. 100
\nMulti-Housing G.P. XXII, Inc. 100
\nMulti-Housing G.P. XXIV, Inc. 100
\nMulti-Housing Investments, Inc. 100
\nSimi Affordable Housing, Inc. 100<\/p>\nCANADIAN CORPORATIONS
\n———————
\nMargreen Investments, Inc. 100 Fo
\n3238865 Canada Inc. 100 Fo<\/p>\n
COLORADO CORPORATION
\n——————–
\nKaufman and Broad of Colorado, Inc. 100 S\/G<\/p>\n
DELAWARE CORPORATIONS\/LLCS
\n————————–
\nEden Land Development Corp. 100
\ne.KB, Inc. 100
\nEstes Homebuilding Co. 100
\nGeneral Homes Corporation 100
\nGeneral Homes of Arizona 100
\nGeneral Homes of Dallas 100
\nGeneral Homes of Florida 100
\nGeneral Homes of Houston 100
\nGeneral Homes Development LLC 100
\nGH Homebuilding Holdings, Inc. 100
\nHomeSafe Escrow Company 100
\nInternational Mortgage Acceptance Corporation 100
\nKaufman and Broad Development Company 100
\n<\/c><\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
(Schedule 4.4, Page 2 of 4)
\n 74<\/p>\n
\n\nDELAWARE CORPORATIONS\/LLCS TYPE(s)
\n————————– ——-
\n
\nKaufman and Broad Limited 100
\nKBHC Financing I 3
\nLHE Arctic LLC 100
\nLHN Arctic LLC 100
\nLDC Arctic LLC 100
\nLP Arctic LLC 100
\nLHC Arctic LLC 100
\nrateOne Home Loans, LLC 100
\nRate One Associates, Inc. 100
\nRate One Holdings, Inc. 100<\/p>\nFRENCH CORPORATIONS
\n——————-
\nKaufman and Broad Developpement SA. 100 Fo\/S
\nKaufman and Broad SA. 100 Fo\/S
\nKaufman and Broad Promotion Maisons Individuelles SA. 100 Fo\/S
\nKaufman and Broad Renovation S.A.R.L. 100 Fo
\nSMCI Developpement. SA. 100 Fo
\nGie KB 100 Fo
\nPark SA 99.99 Fo
\nMillet, S.A.R.L. 100 Fo
\nLMP Chancy S.A.R.L. 100 Fo<\/p>\n
ILLINOIS CORPORATIONS
\n———————
\nKaufman and Broad of Illinois, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Mortgage Company 100 Fi<\/p>\n
MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION
\n————————-
\nKaufman and Broad Homes, Inc. 100<\/p>\n
MEXICAN CORPORATIONS
\n——————–
\nKaufman y Broad de Mexico 100 Fo
\nKaufman y Broad Asesoria Administrativa 100 Fo
\nOperadora Los Robles 100 Fo
\nDesarrollos Los Robles 100 Fo<\/p>\n
MICHIGAN CORPORATION
\n——————–
\nKeywick, Inc. 100<\/p>\n
MINNESOTA CORPORATION
\n———————
\nKaufman and Broad Custom Homes, Inc. 100<\/p>\n
NEVADA CORPORATION
\n——————
\n<\/c><\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
(Schedule 4.4, Page 3 of 4)
\n 75<\/p>\n
\n\nNEVADA CORPORATION TYPE(s)
\n—————— ——-
\n
\nDesert Inn Development, LLC 100
\nKaufman and Broad Home Sales of Nevada, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad of Nevada, Inc. 100 S\/G
\nKaufman and Broad Home Sales of Reno, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad of Reno, Inc. 100 S\/G
\nKB Spring Mountain, Inc. 100
\nLewis Homes – Carlyle Venture L.L.C. 50<\/p>\nNEW MEXICO CORPORATIONS
\n———————–
\nKaufman and Broad Home Sales of New Mexico, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad of New Mexico, Inc. 100<\/p>\n
NEW YORK CORPORATION
\n——————–
\nKaufman and Broad Homes of Long Island, Inc. 100<\/p>\n
TEXAS CORPORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
\n———————————–
\nEden Corporation 100
\nEnvirographic, Inc. 100
\nFGMC, Inc. 100
\nHallmark Residential Group, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad Insurance Agency of Texas Holdings, Inc. 100
\nKaufman and Broad of Texas, Ltd. 100 S\/G
\nKaufman and Broad Development of Texas, L.P. 100 S\/G
\nKaufman and Broad Lone Star, L.P. 100 S\/G
\nKBSA Inc. 100
\nRayco Land Development, Inc. 100
\nSan Antonio Title Co. 100
\nSATEX Properties, Inc. 100
\nQuoin Investments, Inc. 100
\n<\/c><\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
(Schedule 4.4, Page 4 of 4)<\/p>\n
76<\/p>\n
SCHEDULE 4.7<\/p>\n
Existing Liens or Rights of Others
\n as of February 29, 2000<\/p>\n
NONE<\/p>\n
(Schedule 4.7 – Page 1 of 1)
\n 77<\/p>\n
SCHEDULE 4.9<\/p>\n
Existing Indebtedness and Contingent Guaranty Obligations
\n as of February 29, 2000<\/p>\n
\n\n Amount Total
\n ————– ————–
\n $(000) $(000)
\n
\nDEBT:<\/p>\nKBHC SECURED DEBT:
\n California 14,057
\n Other US 11,413
\n International 11,457
\n 36,927<\/p>\n
KBMC SECURED DEBT:
\n Commercial Paper 251,844
\n Mortgage Warehouse Facility 34,544
\n 286,388<\/p>\n
UNSECURED DEBT:
\n Senior Debt 7-3\/4% 175,000
\n Snr Sub Debt 9-3\/8% 174,409
\n Snr Sub Debt 9-5\/8% 124,543
\n Revolving Credit Line 396,800
\n Other Unsecured 57,535
\n 928,287
\n ———–<\/p>\n
TOTAL DEBT 1,251,602
\n ===========<\/p>\n
CONTINGENT GUARANTEE OBLIGATIONS:
\nKBHC
\nMultihousing 43,523
\nFinancial Letters of Credit 22,850<\/p>\n
TOTAL CONTINGENT GUARANTEE OBLIGATIONS 66,373
\n ===========<\/p>\n
TOTAL DEBT AND CONTINGENT
\n CONTINGENT GUARANTEE OBLIGATIONS
\n ———–
\n 1,317,975
\n ———–
\n<\/c><\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
(Schedule 4.9, Page 1 of 1)
\n 78<\/p>\n
SCHEDULE 6.4<\/p>\n
Investments
\n as of the Closing Date<\/p>\n
See Attached<\/p>\n
(Schedule 6.4, Page 1 of 2)
\n 79
\n INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO JOINT VENTURES
\n FYE 11-30-00 (000’S)<\/p>\n
\n\n 11-30-99 2-29-00 5-31-00 8-31-00 11-30-00
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-
\n
\nConstruction<\/p>\nGREATER LA<\/p>\n
City Ranch 15,906 16,469 – – –
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-
\n Total 15,906 16,469 – – –
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-<\/p>\n
LAS VEGAS<\/p>\n
Carlyle 907 1,872 – – –
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-
\n Total 907 1,872 – – –
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-<\/p>\n
NEW MEXICO<\/p>\n
Paradise Green 2 2 – – –
\nLas Ventanas 251 252 – – –
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-
\n Total 253 254 – – –
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-<\/p>\n
HOUSTON<\/p>\n
Southwyck Management 35 35 – – –
\nHousing Software – – – – –
\nPerformance Mortgage
\n Partners, Ltd. 25 25 – – –
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-
\n Total 60 60 – – –
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-<\/p>\n
MAISONS INDIVIDUELLES<\/p>\n
Villabe Les Heurts (8) (8) – – –
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-
\n Total (8) (8) – – –
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-<\/p>\n
KBD<\/p>\n
Issy Guynemer (104) (1) – – –
\nDes Pepinieres (26) 3 – – –
\nEmile Meunier 62 61 – – –
\nHaussmann 1,302 1,248 – – –
\nIloche Monceau 24 11 – – –
\nMeudon Les Montalcts (2) (2) – – –
\nVilla D’Auteuil 2,409 2,306 – – –
\nTerrasse De Chatillon (134) (127) – – –
\nDomaine De Verneuil 558 537 – – –
\nPark D’Alembert (102) (25) – – –
\nSarl Samlou 185 503 – – –
\nRouselle – 1 – – –
\nQuai de la Marne – 87 – – –
\nAve du Maine – 376 – – –
\nQuadrilaterc – (360) – – –
\nDohnmey – (2) – – –
\nIllot Paille – (82) – – –
\nBriand – 80 – – –
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-
\n Total 4,172 4,614 – – –
\n ———- ——— ——— ——— ———-
\n TOTAL 21,290 23,261 – – –
\n ========== ========= ========= ========= ==========
\n<\/c><\/c><\/c><\/c><\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
(Schedule 6.4, Page 2 of 2)
\n 80<\/p>\n
EXECUTION<\/p>\n
NOTE<\/p>\n
$125,000,000 May 10, 2000
\n Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned promises to pay to the order
\nof BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (“the Bank”) the principal amount of ONE HUNDRED
\nTWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($125,000,000), or such lesser aggregate amount of
\nAdvances as may be made pursuant to the Bank’s Pro Rata Share of the Commitment
\nunder the 2000 Bridge Loan Agreement hereinafter described, payable as
\nhereinafter set forth. The undersigned promises to pay interest on the principal
\namount of each Advance made hereunder and remaining unpaid from time to time
\nfrom the date of each such Advance until the date of payment in full, payable as
\nhereinafter set forth.<\/p>\n
Reference is made to the 2000 Bridge Loan Agreement dated as of
\nMay 10, 2000 among the undersigned, as Borrower, the Banks that are parties
\nthereto, Bank of America, N.A., formerly known as Bank of America National Trust
\nand Savings Association, as Administrative Agent, and Banc of America Securities
\nLLC, as Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager (as amended from time to time, the
\n“Loan Agreement”). Terms defined in the Loan Agreement and not otherwise defined
\nherein are used herein with the meanings defined for those terms in the Loan
\nAgreement. This is one of the Notes referred to in the Loan Agreement, and any
\nholder hereof is entitled to all of the rights, remedies, benefits and
\nprivileges provided for in the Loan Agreement as originally executed or as it
\nmay from time to time be supplemented, modified, amended, renewed, extended or
\nsupplanted. The Loan Agreement, among other things, contains provisions for
\nacceleration of the maturity hereof upon the happening of certain stated events
\nupon the terms and conditions therein specified.<\/p>\n
The principal indebtedness evidenced by this Note shall be
\npayable as provided in the Loan Agreement and in any event on the Maturity Date.<\/p>\n
Interest shall be payable on the outstanding daily unpaid
\nprincipal amount of each Advance hereunder from the date thereof until payment
\nin full and shall accrue and be payable at the rates and on the dates set forth
\nin the Loan Agreement to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, both
\nbefore and after default and before and after maturity and judgment, with
\ninterest on overdue interest to bear interest at the rate set forth in Section
\n3.8 of the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
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\n The amount of each payment hereunder shall be made to the
\nAdministrative Agent at the Administrative Agent’s Office, for the account of
\nthe Bank, in lawful money of the United States of America and in immediately
\navailable funds on the day of payment (which must be a Banking Day). All
\npayments of principal received after 10:00 a.m., Los Angeles time, on any
\nBanking Day, shall be deemed received on the next succeeding Banking Day for
\npurposes of calculating interest thereon. The Bank shall use its best efforts to
\nkeep a record of Advances made by it and payments of principal with respect to
\nthis Note, and such record shall be presumptive evidence of the principal amount
\nowing under this Note.<\/p>\n
The undersigned hereby promises to pay, within thirty (30) days
\nafter demand, the reasonable costs and expenses of any holder hereof incurred in
\ncollecting the undersigned’s obligations hereunder or in enforcing or attempting
\nto enforce any of any holder’s rights hereunder, including attorneys’ fees and
\ndisbursements, whether or not an action is filed in connection therewith, in
\naccordance with Section 11.3 of the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
The undersigned hereby waives presentment, demand for payment,
\ndishonor, notice of dishonor, protest, notice of protest and any other notice or
\nformality, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws.<\/p>\n
This Note shall be delivered to and accepted by the Bank in the
\nState of California, and shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in
\naccordance with, the local Laws thereof.<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOME CORPORATION,
\n a Delaware corporation<\/p>\n
By \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n ———————————
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President and Controller<\/p>\n
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\n ADVANCES AND PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL
\n (Alternate Base Rate Loans)<\/p>\n
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\n\n Amount of
\n Amount of Loan or Principal Paid or
\n of Redesignation Redesignated Into Unpaid
\n From Another Another Type of Principal Notation
\nDate Type of Loan Loan Balance Made By
\n
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\n ADVANCES AND PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL
\n (LIBOR Loans)<\/p>\n
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\n\n Amount of
\n Amount of Loan or Principal Paid or
\n of Redesignation Redesignated Into Unpaid
\n From Another Another Type of Principal Notation
\nDate Type of Loan Loan Balance Made By
\n
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\n<\/c><\/c><\/c><\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
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EXECUTION<\/p>\n
BORROWER: KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOME CORPORATION,
\n a Delaware corporation<\/p>\n
GUARANTORS: See Schedule 1 hereto<\/p>\n
TO: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., for itself and as Administrative Agent<\/p>\n
SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY<\/p>\n
THIS GUARANTY (“Guaranty”) dated as of May 10, 2000, is made by
\neach of the parties listed on Schedule 1 hereto, together with each other person
\nwho may become a party hereto pursuant to Section 10 of this Guaranty (each, a
\nGuarantor and collectively, “Guarantors”), jointly and severally, in favor of
\nBank of America, N.A., formerly known as Bank of America National Trust and
\nSavings Association, and the Banks (as those terms are defined in the
\nbelow-referenced Loan Agreement), with reference to the following facts:<\/p>\n
RECITALS<\/p>\n
A. Pursuant to the 2000 Bridge Loan Agreement of even date
\nherewith entered into by and among Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation, a
\nDelaware corporation (“Borrower”), the Banks signatory thereto, Bank of America,
\nN.A., formerly known as Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association,
\nas Administrative Agent and Banc of America Securities LLC, as Lead Arranger and
\nSole Book Manager (as the same may be amended from time to time, the “Loan
\nAgreement”), the Banks are making a credit facility available to Borrower.<\/p>\n
B. As a condition of the availability of such credit facility,
\nGuarantors are required to enter into this Guaranty.<\/p>\n
C. Guarantors expect to realize direct and indirect benefits as
\nthe result of the availability of the aforementioned credit facility, and as the
\nresult of the execution of this Guaranty.<\/p>\n
AGREEMENT<\/p>\n
NOW, THEREFORE, in order to induce the Banks to extend the
\naforementioned credit facility, and for other good and valuable consideration,
\nthe receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, each Guarantor hereby
\nrepresents, warrants, covenants, agrees and guaranties as follows:<\/p>\n
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(1) Terms used in this Guaranty but not defined herein shall have
\nthe meanings defined for them in the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
(2) Guarantors unconditionally guarantee and promise to pay to
\nBank of America, N.A., formerly known as Bank of America National Trust and
\nSavings Association, as the Administrative Agent for the Banks, on demand, in
\nlawful money of the United States, any and all Indebtedness of Borrower then due
\nto the Banks. The word “Indebtedness” means any and all advances, debts,
\nobligations and liabilities of Borrower heretofore, now, or hereafter made,
\nincurred or created under the Loan Agreement and under the Loan Documents, and
\nwhether Borrower may be liable individually or jointly with others, or whether
\nsuch Indebtedness may be or hereafter becomes otherwise unenforceable.<\/p>\n
(3) This Guaranty is irrevocable in nature, is a guaranty of
\nprompt and punctual payment and performance of all Indebtedness of Borrower, and
\nis not merely a guaranty of collection. The Indebtedness guaranteed hereunder
\nincludes that arising under successive transactions which shall either continue
\nthe Indebtedness from time to time or renew it after it has been satisfied.
\nAnything in this Guaranty to the contrary notwithstanding, the maximum liability
\nof any Guarantor hereunder shall be limited to the extent required for the
\nobligation of such Guarantor to be valid, binding and enforceable and not
\notherwise voidable or avoidable.<\/p>\n
(4) The obligations hereunder are joint and several, and
\nindependent of the obligations of Borrower and or any of its other Subsidiaries.
\nSeparate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against any Guarantor
\nwhether action is brought against any Borrower or any of its other Subsidiaries,
\nincluding any other Guarantor, or whether Borrower or any of its other
\nSubsidiaries, including any other Guarantor, may be joined in any such action or
\nactions.<\/p>\n
(5) Each Guarantor authorizes the Banks, without notice or demand
\nand without affecting its liability hereunder, from time to time to (a) renew,
\ncompromise, extend, accelerate or otherwise change the time for payment of, or
\notherwise change the terms of the Indebtedness or any part thereof, including
\nincrease or decrease of the rate of interest thereon; (b) take and hold security
\nfor the payment of this Guaranty or the Indebtedness guaranteed, and exchange,
\nenforce, waive and release any such security; (c) apply such security and direct
\nthe order or manner of sale thereof as the Administrative Agent or any Bank in
\nits discretion may determine; and (d) release or substitute any one or more of
\nthe endorsers or guarantors.<\/p>\n
(6) Each Guarantor waives, to the fullest extent permitted by
\napplicable law, any right to require any Bank to (a) proceed against Borrower or
\nany of its other Subsidiaries, including any other Guarantor; (b) proceed
\nagainst or exhaust any security held from Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries;
\nor (c) pursue any other remedy in the Banks’ power whatsoever. Each Guarantor
\nwaives any defense arising by reason of any disability or other defense of
\nBorrower or by reason of the cessation from any cause whatsoever of the
\nliability of Borrower, other than payment in full of the Indebtedness. Until all
\nIndebtedness of Borrower to the Banks shall have been paid in full, each
\nGuarantor waives any right to enforce any<\/p>\n
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remedy which the Banks now have or may hereafter have against Borrower or any
\nof its other Subsidiaries, and waives any benefit of, and any right to
\nparticipate in, any security now or hereafter held by the Banks. Guarantors
\nwaive all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by the
\ncreditor, even though that election of remedies, such as a nonjudicial
\nforeclosure with respect to security for a guaranteed obligation, has destroyed
\nthe guarantor’s rights of subrogation and reimbursement against the principal by
\nthe operation of Section 580d of the Code of Civil Procedure or otherwise.
\nGuarantors expressly waive to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law all
\nother suretyship defenses they otherwise might or would have under any Law. Each
\nGuarantor waives any right of subrogation that it may have in respect to the
\nobligations of Borrower to the Banks. Each Guarantor waives all presentments,
\ndemands for performance, notices of nonperformance, protests, notices of
\nprotest, notices of dishonor, and notices of acceptance of this Guaranty and of
\nthe existence, creation, or incurring of new or additional Indebtedness.<\/p>\n
(7) After demand upon the Guarantors for payment under this
\nGuaranty, each Guarantor hereby specifically authorizes each Bank (subject to
\nthe approval of the Majority Banks) in which such Guarantor maintains a deposit
\naccount (whether a general or special deposit account, other than trust
\naccounts) or a certificate of deposit to setoff any Obligations owed to the
\nBanks against such deposit account or certificate of deposit without prior
\nnotice to any Guarantor (which notice is hereby waived) whether or not such
\ndeposit account or certificate of deposit has then matured. Nothing in this
\nparagraph shall limit or restrict the exercise by a Bank of any right to setoff
\nor banker’s lien under applicable Law, subject to the approval of the Majority
\nBanks.<\/p>\n
(8) Each Guarantor represents and warrants to the Banks that it
\nhas established adequate means of obtaining from Borrower and its Subsidiaries,
\non a continuing basis, financial and other information pertaining to the
\nbusinesses, operations and condition (financial and otherwise) of Borrower and
\nits Subsidiaries, and that Guarantor now is and hereafter will be completely
\nfamiliar with the businesses, operations and condition (financial and otherwise)
\nof Borrower and its Subsidiaries. Each Guarantor hereby expressly waives and
\nrelinquishes any duty on the part of the Banks (should any such duty exist) to
\ndisclose to any Guarantor any matter, fact or thing related to the businesses,
\noperations or condition (financial or otherwise) of Borrower or its
\nSubsidiaries, whether now known or hereafter known by the Banks during the life
\nof this Guaranty.<\/p>\n
(9) Guarantors agree to pay, within thirty (30) days after
\ndemand, the reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses of the Administrative
\nAgent and each of the Banks in connection with the enforcement of this Guaranty,
\nincluding without limitation the reasonable fees and out-of-pocket expenses of
\nany legal counsel retained by the Administrative Agent or any of the Banks.<\/p>\n
(10) Any other Person may become a Guarantor under, and become
\nbound by the terms and conditions of, this Guaranty by executing and delivering
\nto the Administrative Agent an Instrument of Joinder substantially in the form
\nattached hereto as Exhibit A.<\/p>\n
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(11) This Guaranty shall be governed by and construed according
\nto the laws of the State of California, to the jurisdiction of which the parties
\nhereto submit.<\/p>\n
“GUARANTORS”<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF ARIZONA, INC., an Arizona
\n corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD – CENTRAL VALLEY, INC., a
\n California corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD COASTAL, INC., a California
\n corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD MULTI-HOUSING GROUP, INC.,
\n a California corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
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KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA,
\n INC., a California corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF SACRAMENTO, INC.,
\n a California corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President, Treasurer and
\n Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF SAN DIEGO, INC.,
\n a California corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD – SOUTH BAY, INC.,
\n a California corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,
\n INC., a California corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger, Chief Financial
\n Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
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KB HOLDINGS ONE, INC., a California
\n corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President, Treasurer and Assistant
\n Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF COLORADO, INC.,
\n a Colorado corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF NEVADA, INC.,
\n a Nevada corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President, Treasurer and Assistant
\n Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF RENO, INC., a
\n Nevada corporation<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President, Treasurer and
\n Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF TEXAS, LTD., a Texas
\n limited partnership<\/p>\n
By: KBSA, Inc., a Texas corporation,
\n Its general partner<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
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KAUFMAN AND BROAD DEVELOPMENT OF TEXAS, L.P.,
\n a Texas limited partnership<\/p>\n
By: KBSA, Inc., a Texas corporation,
\n Its general partner<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD LONE STAR, L.P., a Texas
\n limited partnership<\/p>\n
By: KBSA, Inc., a Texas corporation,
\n Its general partner<\/p>\n
By: \/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n —————————————–
\n William R. Hollinger, Assistant Secretary<\/p>\n
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SCHEDULE 1
\n TO GUARANTY<\/p>\n
List of Guarantors<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Arizona, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad – Central Valley, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad Coastal, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad Multi-Housing Group, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Northern California, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Sacramento, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of San Diego, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad – South Bay, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Southern California, Inc.<\/p>\n
KB Holdings One, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Colorado, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Nevada, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Reno, Inc.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad of Texas, Ltd.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad Development of Texas, L.P.<\/p>\n
Kaufman and Broad Lone Star, L.P.<\/p>\n
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INSTRUMENT OF JOINDER<\/p>\n
THIS INSTRUMENT OF JOINDER (“Joinder”) is executed as of
\n________________, by_______________________________________________________, a
\n____________________ (“Joining Party”), and delivered to the Administrative
\nAgent pursuant to the Guaranty dated as of May 10, 2000 (the “Guaranty”). Terms
\nused but not defined in this Joinder shall have the meanings defined for those
\nterms in the Guaranty.<\/p>\n
RECITALS<\/p>\n
A. The Guaranty was made by the Guarantors in favor of the Banks
\nthat are parties to that certain 2000 Bridge Loan Agreement, dated as of May 10,
\n2000 (the “Loan Agreement”) among Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation, as
\nBorrower, the Banks signatory thereto, Bank of America, N.A., formerly known as
\nBank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as Administrative Agent,
\nand Banc of America Securities LLC, as Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager.<\/p>\n
B. Joining Party has become a Significant Subsidiary (as defined
\nin the Loan Agreement) or has been designated by Borrower as a Guarantor
\nSubsidiary (as defined in the Loan Agreement), and as such is required pursuant
\nto Section 5.9 of the Loan Agreement to become a Guarantor.<\/p>\n
C. Joining Party expects to realize direct and indirect benefits
\nas a result of the availability to Borrower of a credit facility pursuant to the
\nLoan Agreement, and as a result of becoming a party to the Guaranty.<\/p>\n
NOW THEREFORE, Joining Party agrees as follows:<\/p>\n
AGREEMENT<\/p>\n
1. By this Joinder, Joining Party becomes a “Guarantor” under and
\npursuant to Section 10 of the Guaranty. Joining Party agrees that, upon its
\nexecution hereof, it will become a Guarantor under the Guaranty with respect to
\nall Indebtedness of Borrower heretofore or hereafter incurred under the Loan
\nAgreement, and will be bound by all terms, conditions, and duties applicable to
\na Guarantor under the Guaranty.<\/p>\n
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2. The effective date of this Joinder is _______________.<\/p>\n
“Joining Party”<\/p>\n
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\n a
\n ——————————————-<\/p>\n
By:
\n —————————————–<\/p>\n
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\n Printed Name and Title<\/p>\n
ACKNOWLEDGED:<\/p>\n
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (formerly known
\nas Bank of America National Trust and
\nSavings Association), as Administrative Agent<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————<\/p>\n
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\n Printed Name and Title<\/p>\n
KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOME CORPORATION<\/p>\n
By:
\n ——————————————<\/p>\n
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\n Printed Name and Title<\/p>\n
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[KAUFMAN AND BROAD LETTERHEAD]<\/p>\n
May 10, 2000<\/p>\n
To: Bank of America, N.A.,
\n as Administrative Agent
\n 5 Park Plaza, Suite 500
\n Irvine, California 92614<\/p>\n
The Banks Party to the Loan Agreement Referred to Below<\/p>\n
Ladies and Gentlemen:<\/p>\n
I am the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Kaufman and
\nBroad Home Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“KBHC”). KBHC shall also be
\nreferred to herein as the “Borrower”. I have acted as such in connection with
\nthe 2000 Bridge Loan Agreement dated as of May 10, 2000 (the “Agreement”), by
\nand among the Borrower, the Banks which are the parties thereto, Bank of
\nAmerica, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and Banc of America Securities LLC, as
\nLead Arranger and Sole Book Manager.<\/p>\n
This opinion is furnished to you pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(v) of the
\nAgreement. Terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings defined
\nfor such terms in the Agreement. The term “Loan Documents”, as used herein,
\nmeans Loan Documents (as defined in the Agreement) in existence as of the
\nClosing Date, including without limitation those referenced in paragraphs (a)
\nthrough (c) below.<\/p>\n
This opinion is rendered to you as a supplement to the legal opinion
\nof Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP of even date herewith in connection with the
\nAgreement but expressly does not incorporate the terms of said opinion.<\/p>\n
For purposes of this opinion, I have examined originals, or copies
\nidentified to my satisfaction as being true copies, of the following documents:<\/p>\n
a. The Agreement;<\/p>\n
b. The Notes under the Agreement; and<\/p>\n
c. The Subsidiary Guaranty.
\n 95<\/p>\n
Bank of America, N.A.
\nMay 10, 2000
\nPage 2<\/p>\n
I have also made such investigations of fact and law, obtained such
\ncertificates of Responsible Officials of Borrower and certain of its
\nSubsidiaries and of public officials, reviewed incorporation and partnership
\ndocumentation, resolutions, secretary’s certificates, good standing
\ncertificates and other documents as appropriate of and for the Borrower and the
\nGuarantor Subsidiaries, as applicable, and done such other things as I have
\ndeemed necessary for the purpose of this opinion.<\/p>\n
I have assumed (i) all natural persons have legal capacity, (ii) the
\ngenuineness of all signatures of all parties other than Borrower and the
\nGuarantor Subsidiaries listed in Schedule 4.4 to the Agreement, (iii) the
\nconformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to me as
\ncopies and the authenticity of all documents submitted to me as originals,
\n(iv) as to all parties other than Borrower and the Guarantor Subsidiaries, the
\ndue authorization, execution and delivery of all documents and the validity and
\nenforceability thereof against all parties thereto other than Borrower and the
\nGuarantor Subsidiaries, (v) that each Person (other than Borrower and the
\nGuarantor Subsidiaries) which is a party to the Loan Documents has full power,
\nauthority and legal right, under its charter and other governing documents and
\nlaws applicable to it to perform its respective obligations thereunder,
\n(vi) all parties to any Loan Documents have filed all required franchise tax
\nreturns, if any, and paid all required taxes, if any, under the California
\nRevenue & Taxation Code and under the laws of the State of Delaware and the
\nrespective states of incorporation or formation of the Guarantor Subsidiaries,
\n(vii) that each of the Banks has the requisite power and authority, has
\nobtained all necessary consents, licenses and permits, has taken all necessary
\naction and has complied with any and all applicable laws with which such Bank
\nis required to comply, in each case relating to or affecting the matters and
\nactions contemplated by the Loan Documents, (viii) that each of the Banks is a
\nnational bank, state bank or similar financial institution and is an exempt
\nlender under Article XV of the California Constitution or statutes enacted
\npursuant thereto, and (ix) that the Loan Documents have not been modified,
\namended, terminated or revoked in any respect, and remain in full force and
\neffect as of the date hereof.<\/p>\n
With respect to those opinions expressed below to be to “knowledge”
\nor “to the knowledge of the undersigned,” or similar such wording, I am
\nreferring solely to my individual, actual knowledge. Except as expressly set
\nforth herein, I did not undertake a review or examination of the activities or
\nbusiness records of Borrower or any Subsidiaries specifically for the purpose
\nof rendering this opinion or to determine the existence or absence of such
\nfacts. As Senior Vice President and General Counsel of KBHC, however, material
\ninformation respecting the matters covered by such opinions is brought to my
\nattention on a regular basis as a matter of internal policy and I intend the
\nphrase “to the knowledge of the undersigned” to mean that, in reviewing such
\ninformation, nothing has come to my attention which caused or should have
\ncaused me not to render such opinions.<\/p>\n
Based upon the foregoing and in reliance thereon, I am of the opinion
\nthat:<\/p>\n
1. KBHC is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in
\ngood standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware, and its certificate of
\nincorporation does not provide for the termination of its existence. KBHC is
\nduly qualified or registered to transact business and is in good standing as a
\nforeign corporation in the State of California and each other
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Bank of America, N.A.
\nMay 10, 2000
\nPage 3<\/p>\n
jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership of its
\nProperties makes such qualifications or registration necessary, except where
\nthe failure so to qualify or register and to be in good standing would not
\nconstitute a Material Adverse Effect.<\/p>\n
2. Borrower has all requisite corporate power and authority to
\nconduct its business, to own and lease its Properties and to execute, deliver
\nand perform all of its Obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a
\nParty.<\/p>\n
3. To the knowledge of the undersigned, Borrower is in substantial
\ncompliance with all Laws and other legal requirements applicable to its
\nbusiness, has obtained all authorizations, consents, approvals, orders,
\nlicenses and permits from, and has accomplished all filings, registrations and
\nqualifications with, or obtained exemptions from any of the foregoing from, any
\nGovernment Agency that are necessary for the transaction of its business,
\nexcept where the failure so to comply, file, register, qualify or obtain
\nexemptions would not constitute a Material Adverse Effect.<\/p>\n
4. The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower and by each
\nGuarantor Subsidiary of each of the Loan Documents to which it is a Party have
\nbeen duly authorized by all necessary corporate action, and do no:<\/p>\n
a. require under the charter documents of Borrower or any
\n Guarantor Subsidiary any consent or approval not heretofore obtained
\n of any partner, director, stockholder, security holder or creditor
\n of such Party;<\/p>\n
b. violate or conflict with the Party’s charter, certificate or
\n articles of incorporation or bylaws;<\/p>\n
c. to the knowledge of the undersigned, result in or require
\n the creation or imposition of any Lien or Right of Others (other
\n than as provided under the Loan Documents) upon or with respect to
\n any Property now owned or leased by such Party;<\/p>\n
d. violate any Requirements of Law known to the undersigned
\n to be applicable to such Party; or<\/p>\n
e. result in a breach of or constitute a default under, or
\n cause or permit the acceleration of any obligation owed under, any
\n indenture or loan or credit agreement known to the undersigned or
\n any other Contractual Obligation known to the undersigned to which
\n such Party is a party or by which such Party or any of its Property
\n is bound or affected;<\/p>\n
and, to the knowledge of the undersigned, neither Borrower nor any Subsidiary
\nof Borrower is in violation of, or default under, any Requirement of Law or
\ncontractual obligation, or any indenture, loan or credit agreement described in
\nsubparagraph (e) above in any respect that would constitute a Material Adverse
\nEffect.<\/p>\n
97<\/p>\n
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\nMay 10, 2000
\nPage 4<\/p>\n
5. Each of the Loan Documents to which either Borrower or any
\nGuarantor Subsidiary is a Party will, when executed and delivered by Borrower
\nor such Guarantor Subsidiary, as the case may be, constitute the legal, valid
\nand binding obligation of Borrower or such Guarantor Subsidiary, as the case
\nmay be, enforceable against such Borrower or such Guarantor Subsidiary, as the
\ncase may be, in accordance with its terms.<\/p>\n
6. Except as have heretofore been obtained, no authorization,
\nconsent, approval, order, license or permit from, or filing, registration or
\nqualification with, or exemption from any of the foregoing from, any
\nGovernmental Agency under any Requirement of Law imposed on Borrower or any
\nGuarantor Subsidiary by the laws of the United States of America or the State
\nof California, in each case as the same exists on the date hereof, is or will
\nbe required to authorize or permit the execution, delivery and performance by
\nBorrower or by any Significant Subsidiary of the Loan Documents to which it is
\na Party.<\/p>\n
7. Each Significant Subsidiary which is a Domestic Subsidiary is a
\nlegal entity of the form described for that Subsidiary in Schedule 4.4 to the
\nAgreement, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws
\nof its jurisdiction of formation, is duly qualified or registered to do
\nbusiness as a foreign organization (if applicable) and is in good standing as
\nsuch in each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership
\nor leasing of its Properties makes such qualifications or registration
\nnecessary (except where the failure to be so qualified or registered and in
\ngood standing does not constitute a Material Adverse Effect) and has all
\nrequisite power and authority to conduct its business and to own and lease its
\nProperties and to execute, deliver and perform the obligations under the Loan
\nDocuments to which it is a Party.<\/p>\n
8. To the knowledge of the undersigned, each Significant Subsidiary
\nis in substantial compliance with all Laws and other requirements applicable to
\nits business, has obtained all authorizations, consents, approvals, orders,
\nlicenses and permits from, and has accomplished all filings, registrations and
\nqualifications with, or obtained exemptions from any of the foregoing from, any
\nGovernmental Agency that are necessary for the transactions of its business,
\nexcept where the failure so to comply, file, register, qualify or obtain
\nexemptions does not constitute a Material Adverse Effect.<\/p>\n
9. Neither Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to
\nregulation under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, the Federal
\nPower Act, the Interstate Commerce Act or the Investment Company Act of 1940.<\/p>\n
10. To the knowledge of the undersigned, there are no actions, suits
\nor proceedings pending or threatened against or affecting Borrower or any of
\nits Subsidiaries or any Property of any of them in any court of Law or before
\nany Governmental Agency in which there is a reasonable probability of a
\ndecision which would constitute a Material Adverse Effect.<\/p>\n
11. Neither Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is engaged
\nprincipally, or as one of its important activities, in the business of
\nextending credit for the purpose of “purchasing” or “carrying” any “margin
\nstock” or “margin security” within the meanings of Regulation U of
\n 98<\/p>\n
Bank of America, N.A.
\nMay 10, 2000
\nPage 5<\/p>\n
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and no loan under the
\nAgreement will be used to purchase or carry any such margin stock in violation
\nof Regulation U.<\/p>\n
12. To the knowledge of the undersigned, Borrower and its
\nSubsidiaries are in substantial compliance with all applicable Laws relating to
\nenvironmental protection where the failure to comply would constitute a
\nMaterial Adverse Effect, and have not received any notice from any Governmental
\nAgency respecting the alleged violation by Borrower or any Subsidiary of such
\nLaws which would constitute a Material Adverse Effect which has not been or is
\nnot being corrected.<\/p>\n
In addition to any assumptions, qualifications and other matters set
\nforth elsewhere herein, the opinions set forth above are subject to the
\nfollowing:<\/p>\n
a. My opinion with respect to the legality, validity, binding
\n effect and enforceability of any Loan Document, agreement or provision
\n is subject to the effect of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency,
\n fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer and equitable
\n subordination, reorganization, moratorium or similar law affecting
\n creditors’ rights generally and to the effect of general principles of
\n equity, including (without limitation) concepts of materiality,
\n reasonableness, estoppel, good faith and fair dealing (regardless of
\n whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law). I express no
\n opinion as to the availability of equitable remedies. In applying such
\n equitable principles, a court, among other things, might not allow a
\n creditor to accelerate the maturity of a debt or enforce a guaranty
\n thereof upon the occurrence of a default deemed immaterial or for
\n non-credit reasons or might decline to order a debtor to perform
\n covenants. Such principles applied by a court might also include a
\n requirements that a creditor act with reasonableness and in good
\n faith.<\/p>\n
b. Certain rights, remedies and waivers of the Loan Documents
\n may be unenforceable in whole or in part, but the inclusion of such
\n provisions does not affect the validity of the Loan Documents taken as
\n a whole and, except as set forth in subparagraph (a) above, the Loan
\n Documents taken as a whole contain adequate provisions for enforcing
\n payment of the “Obligations” (as defined in the Agreement); however,
\n the unenforceability of such provisions may result in delays in or
\n limitations on the enforcement of the parties’ rights and remedies
\n under the Loan Documents and I express no opinion as to the economic
\n consequences, if any, of such delays or limitations.<\/p>\n
c. I call your attention to the following matters as to which
\n I express no opinion:<\/p>\n
(i) the agreements in the Loan Documents to indemnify you
\n against costs or expenses or liability notwithstanding your acts of
\n negligence or willful misconduct;
\n 99<\/p>\n
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\nMay 10, 2000
\nPage 6<\/p>\n
(ii) provisions in the Loan Documents for payment or
\n reimbursement of costs, fees and expenses or indemnification for
\n claims, losses or liabilities to the extent any such provision may be
\n determined by a court or other tribunal to be in an unreasonable
\n amount, to constitute a penalty or to be contrary to public policy;<\/p>\n
(iii) the agreements in the Loan Documents to the
\n jurisdiction or venue of a particular court, to the waiver of the
\n right to jury trial or to be served with process by service upon a
\n designated third party;<\/p>\n
(iv) any of the waivers or remedies contained in the
\n Loan Documents, whether or not any Loan Document deems any such waiver
\n or remedy commercially reasonable, if such waivers or remedies are
\n determined (1) not to be commercially reasonable under applicable law,
\n (2) to conflict with mandatory provisions of applicable law, (3) to be
\n taken in a manner determined to be unreasonable or not performed in
\n good faith or with fair dealing or with honesty in fact or (4) to be
\n broadly or vaguely stated or not to describe the right or duty
\n purportedly waived with reasonable specificity;<\/p>\n
(v) provisions in the Loan Documents which may be
\n construed as imposing penalties or forfeitures, late payment charges
\n or an increase in interest rate, upon delinquency in payment or the
\n occurrence of a default;<\/p>\n
(vi) any power of attorney granted under the Loan
\n Documents; <\/p>\n
(vii) provisions in the Loan Documents to the effect that
\n rights or remedies are not exclusive, that every right or remedy is
\n cumulative and may be exercised in addition to any other right or
\n remedy, that the election of some particular remedy does not preclude
\n recourse to one or more others or that failure to exercise or delay in
\n exercising rights or remedies will not operate as a waiver of any such
\n right or remedy;<\/p>\n
(viii) provisions in the Loan Documents which expressly or
\n by implication waive or limit the benefits of statutory, regulatory or
\n constitutional rights, unless and to the extent the statute,
\n regulation or constitution explicitly allow such waiver or other
\n limitation;<\/p>\n
(ix) the effect of Section 1698 of the California Civil
\n Code which, among other matters, provides that a written contract may
\n be modified by an oral agreement to the extent such agreement is
\n performed by the parties;<\/p>\n
(x) effect of Section 1670.5 of the California Civil
\n Code which provides that a court may not enforce or may limit the
\n application of a contract or portions thereof which it finds as a
\n matter of law to have been unconscionable at the time the contract was
\n made; and<\/p>\n
100<\/p>\n
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\nMay 10, 2000
\nPage 7<\/p>\n
(xi) the effect of (1) any modification or alteration of
\n the Loan Documents or other agreements with Borrower affecting the
\n obligations of Borrower, (2) an election of remedies by the Bank
\n Parties, or (3) any other action by the Bank Parties that materially
\n prejudices any Guarantor Subsidiary if such modification, election or
\n action occurs without notice to the Guarantor Subsidiaries and without
\n giving the Guarantor Subsidiaries an opportunity to cure any default
\n by Borrower.<\/p>\n
My opinion expressed herein is limited to the laws of the State of
\nCalifornia, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and the
\nfederal laws of the United States, and I do not express any opinion herein
\nconcerning any other law, including, but not limited to, ordinances,
\nregulations, or practices of any county, city or other government agency or
\nbody within the State of California.<\/p>\n
This opinion is being rendered to you in connection with the
\ntransaction referred to above and may not be relied upon by any person (other
\nthan the Banks, an Eligible Assignee or any successor in interest of any Bank)
\nor by you or the other Banks in any other context. Copies hereof may be
\nfurnished (a) to your independent auditors and attorneys, (b) to any
\ngovernmental agency or authority having regulatory jurisdiction over you, (c)
\npursuant to order of legal process of any court or of any governmental agency
\nor authority or (d) in connection with any legal action to which you are a
\nparty arising out of the transaction referred to above. This opinion is
\nrendered as of the date hereof and I hereby disclaim any obligation to advise
\nany person entitled to rely hereon of any change in the matters stated herein.<\/p>\n
Very truly yours,<\/p>\n
\/s\/ BARTON P. PACHINO<\/p>\n
Barton P. Pachino
\n Senior Vice President and General Counsel
\n 101<\/p>\n
[MUNGER, TOLLES & OLSON LLP OPINION LETTERHEAD]<\/p>\n
May 10, 2000<\/p>\n
To: Bank of America, N.A.
\n as Administrative Agent<\/p>\n
The Banks Party to the Loan Agreement
\n Referred to Below<\/p>\n
Re: Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation
\n —————————————–<\/p>\n
Ladies and Gentlemen:<\/p>\n
We have acted as counsel to Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation, a
\nDelaware corporation (“Borrower”), in connection with the 2000 Bridge Loan
\nAgreement (the “Loan Agreement”) dated as of May 10, 2000, by and among
\nBorrower; the Banks which are parties thereto; Bank of America, N.A., as
\nAdministrative Agent; Banc of America Securities LLC as Lead Arranger and Sole
\nBook Manager (the “Arranger”) (all such parties other than the Borrower are
\ncollectively referred to herein as “Bank Parties”).<\/p>\n
This opinion is furnished to you pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(v) of
\nthe Loan Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings
\ndefined for such terms in the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
For the purposes of this opinion, we have examined originals, or
\ncopies identified to our satisfaction as being true copies, of the following
\ndocuments:<\/p>\n
(a) The Loan Agreement;<\/p>\n
(b) The Notes of even date herewith; and
\n 102<\/p>\n
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\nMay 10, 2000
\nPage 2<\/p>\n
(c) The Subsidiary Guaranty.<\/p>\n
The documents described in (a) through (c) above are sometimes
\nreferred to herein as the “Loan Documents”.<\/p>\n
We have also examined such other corporate documents and records,
\nand other certificates, opinions and instruments and have conducted such
\ninvestigations as we have deemed necessary as a basis for the opinions expressed
\nbelow. As to factual matters relevant to our opinions expressed below, we have,
\nwithout independent investigation, relied upon certificates of public officials
\nand upon public records, and have further assumed and relied upon, without
\nindependent investigation, the truth and accuracy of all factual representations
\nand warranties of all parties to the Loan Documents.<\/p>\n
We have assumed (i) all natural persons have legal capacity, (ii)
\nthe genuineness of all signatures of all parties other than Borrower, (iii) the
\nconformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to us as
\ncopies and the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, (iv)
\nthat each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries listed in Schedule 4.4 to the Loan
\nAgreement (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) is duly organized, validly existing and
\nin good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or
\norganization and in each other jurisdiction where the conduct of its business or
\nthe ownership of its Properties makes qualification or registration to transact
\nbusiness necessary, (v) as to all parties other than the Borrower, the due
\nauthorization, execution and delivery of the Loan Documents, (vi) the validity
\nand enforceability of the Loan Documents against all parties thereto other than
\nBorrower and the Guarantor Subsidiaries, (vii) that each of the Bank Parties has
\nthe requisite power and authority, has obtained all necessary consents, licenses
\nand permits, has taken all necessary action and has complied with any and all
\napplicable laws with which such Bank Party is required to comply, in each case
\nrelating to or affecting the matters and actions contemplated by the Loan
\nDocuments, (viii) that each of the Bank Parties (other than the Arranger) is a
\nnational bank, state bank or similar financial institution and is an exempt
\nlender under Article XV of the California Constitution or statutes enacted
\npursuant thereto and (ix) that the Loan Documents have not been modified,
\namended, terminated or revoked in any respect, and remain in full force and
\neffect as of the date hereof.<\/p>\n
On the basis of the foregoing, and relying thereon, and with the
\nqualifications herein set forth, we are of the opinion that:<\/p>\n
1. Borrower is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing
\nand in good standing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,
\nand its certificate of incorporation does not limit the term of its existence.<\/p>\n
2. Borrower has all requisite corporate power and authority to
\nconduct its business, to own and lease its Properties and to execute, deliver
\nand perform all of its obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a
\nparty.
\n 103<\/p>\n
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\nMay 10, 2000
\nPage 3<\/p>\n
3. The execution, delivery, and performance by Borrower of the
\nLoan Documents to which it is a party have been duly authorized by all necessary
\ncorporate action.<\/p>\n
4. The execution, delivery, and performance of the Loan Documents
\nby Borrower do not violate any provision of Borrower’s certificate of
\nincorporation or bylaws, and the execution, delivery, and performance by
\nBorrower and each Guarantor Subsidiary of the Loan Documents to which it is a
\nparty do not violate any Requirement of Law applicable to Borrower or such
\nGuarantor Subsidiary imposed by the laws of the United States of America or the
\nState of California that, in our experience, is normally applicable to general
\nbusiness entities in relation to transactions of the type contemplated by the
\nLoan Documents.<\/p>\n
5. Except as have heretofore been obtained, no authorization,
\nconsent, approval, order, license or permit from, or filing, registration, or
\nqualification with, or exemption from any of the foregoing from, any
\nGovernmental Agency under any Requirement of Law imposed on Borrower or any
\nGuarantor Subsidiary by the laws of the United States of America or the State of
\nCalifornia, in each case as such Requirements of Law exist on the date hereof,
\nis or will be required to authorize or permit the execution, delivery and
\nperformance by Borrower or any Guarantor Subsidiary of the Loan Documents to
\nwhich it is a party.<\/p>\n
6. Each of the Loan Documents to which Borrower or any Guarantor
\nSubsidiary is a party will, when executed and delivered by Borrower or such
\nGuarantor Subsidiary, as the case may be, constitute the legal, valid and
\nbinding obligation of Borrower or such Guarantor Subsidiary, as the case may be,
\nenforceable against Borrower or such Guarantor Subsidiary, as the case may be,
\nin accordance with its terms.<\/p>\n
In addition to any assumptions, qualifications and other matters
\nset forth elsewhere herein, the opinions set forth above are subject to the
\nfollowing:<\/p>\n
(a) Our opinion with respect to the legality, validity, binding
\neffect and enforceability of any Loan Document, agreement or provision is
\nsubject to the effect of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent
\nconveyance, fraudulent transfer and equitable subordination, reorganization,
\nmoratorium or similar law affecting creditors’ rights generally and to the
\neffect of general principles of equity, including (without limitation) concepts
\nof materiality, reasonableness, estoppel, good faith and fair dealing
\n(regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law). We
\nexpress no opinion as to the availability of equitable remedies. In applying
\nsuch equitable principles, a court, among other things, might not allow a
\ncreditor to accelerate the maturity of a debt or enforce a guaranty thereof upon
\nthe occurrence of a default deemed immaterial or for non-credit reasons or might
\ndecline to order a debtor to perform covenants. Such principles applied by a
\ncourt might also include a requirement that a creditor act with reasonableness
\nand in good faith.<\/p>\n
(b) Certain rights, remedies and waivers of the Loan Documents
\nmay be unenforceable in whole or in part, but the inclusion of such provisions
\ndoes not affect the validity of the Loan Documents taken as a whole and, except
\nas set forth in subparagraph (a) above, the<\/p>\n
104<\/p>\n
Bank of America, N.A.
\nMay 10, 2000
\nPage 4<\/p>\n
Loan Documents taken as a whole contain adequate provisions for enforcing
\npayment of the Obligations; however, the unenforceability of such provisions may
\nresult in delays in or limitations on the enforcement of the parties’ rights and
\nremedies under the Loan Documents (and we express no opinion as to the economic
\nconsequences, if any, of such delays or limitations).<\/p>\n
(c) We call your attention to the following matters as to which
\nwe express no opinion:<\/p>\n
(i) the agreements in the Loan Documents to indemnify the
\nBank Parties against costs or expenses or liability notwithstanding such
\nparties’ acts of negligence or willful misconduct;<\/p>\n
(ii) provisions in the Loan Documents for payment or
\nreimbursement of costs, fees and expenses or indemnification for claims, losses
\nor liabilities to the extent any such provision may be determined by a court or
\nother tribunal to be in an unreasonable amount, to constitute a penalty or to be
\ncontrary to public policy;<\/p>\n
(iii) the agreements in the Loan Documents to the
\njurisdiction or venue of a particular court, to the waiver of the right to jury
\ntrial or to be served with process by service upon a designated third party;<\/p>\n
(iv) any of the waivers or remedies contained in the Loan
\nDocuments, whether or not any Loan Document deems any such waiver or remedy
\ncommercially reasonable, if such waivers or remedies are determined (1) not to
\nbe commercially reasonable under applicable law, (2) to conflict with mandatory
\nprovisions of applicable law, (3) to be taken in a manner determined to be
\nunreasonable or not performed in good faith or with fair dealing or with honesty
\nin fact or (4) to be broadly or vaguely stated or not to describe the right or
\nduty purportedly waived with reasonable specificity;<\/p>\n
(v) provisions in the Loan Documents which may be
\nconstrued as imposing penalties or forfeitures, late payment charges or an
\nincrease in interest rate, upon delinquency in payment or the occurrence of a
\ndefault;<\/p>\n
(vi) any power of attorney granted under the Loan
\nDocuments;<\/p>\n
(vii) provisions in the Loan Documents to the effect that
\nrights or remedies are not exclusive, that every right or remedy is cumulative
\nand may be exercised in addition to any other right or remedy, that the election
\nof some particular remedy does not preclude recourse to one or more others or
\nthat failure to exercise or delay in exercising rights or remedies will not
\noperate as a waiver of any such right or remedy;<\/p>\n
(viii) provisions in the Loan Documents which expressly or
\nby implication waive or limit the benefits of statutory, regulatory or
\nconstitutional rights, unless and<\/p>\n
105<\/p>\n
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\nMay 10, 2000
\nPage 5<\/p>\n
to the extent the statute, regulation or constitution explicitly allow such
\nwaiver or other limitation;<\/p>\n
(ix) the effect of Section 1698 of the California Civil
\nCode which, among other matters, provides that a written contract may be
\nmodified by an oral agreement to the extent such agreement is performed by the
\nparties;<\/p>\n
(x) the effect of Section 1670.5 of the California Civil
\nCode which provides that a court may not enforce or may limit the application of
\na contract or portions thereof which it finds as a matter of law to have been
\nunconscionable at the time the contract was made; and<\/p>\n
(xi) the effect of (1) any modification or alteration of
\nthe Loan Documents or other agreements with Borrower affecting the obligations
\nof Borrower, (2) an election of remedies by the Bank Parties, or (3) any other
\naction by the Bank Parties that materially prejudices any Guarantor Subsidiary
\nif such modification, election or action occurs without notice to the Guarantor
\nSubsidiaries and without giving the Guarantor Subsidiaries an opportunity to
\ncure any default by Borrower.<\/p>\n
Our opinions expressed herein are limited to the laws of the
\nState of California, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and
\nthe federal laws of the United States, and we do not express any opinion herein
\nconcerning any other law, including, but not limited to, ordinances, regulations
\nor practices of any county, city or other government agency or body within the
\nState of California.<\/p>\n
This opinion is being provided for your benefit at the specific
\nrequest of our clients, is rendered to you in connection with the transaction
\nreferred to above and may not be relied upon by any person (other than the Bank
\nParties, an Eligible Assignee or any successor in interest of any Bank Party) or
\nby you or the other Bank Parties in any other context. Copies hereof may be
\nfurnished (a) to your independent auditors and attorneys, (b) to any
\ngovernmental agency or authority having regulatory jurisdiction over you, (c)
\npursuant to an order of legal process of any court or of any governmental agency
\nor authority, or (d) in connection with any legal action to which you are a
\nparty arising out of the transaction referred to above. This opinion is rendered
\nas of the date hereof and we hereby disclaim any obligation to advise any person
\nentitled to rely hereon of any change in the matters stated herein.<\/p>\n
Very truly yours,<\/p>\n
\/S\/ MUNGER, TOLLES & OLSON LLP
\n 106<\/p>\n
[SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER & HAMPTON LETTERHEAD]<\/p>\n
BN1-73848<\/p>\n
May 11, 2000<\/p>\n
Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent
\n5 Park Plaza, Suite 500
\nIrvine, California 92614<\/p>\n
The Banks Party to the Loan Agreement
\nReferred to Below<\/p>\n
Re: KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOME CORPORATION
\n ———————————-<\/p>\n
Ladies and Gentlemen:<\/p>\n
We have acted as special counsel to Bank of America, N.A.,
\nAdministrative Agent, in connection with the 2000 Bridge Loan Agreement (the
\n“Loan Agreement”) dated as of May 10, 2000, by and among Kaufman and Broad Home
\nCorporation, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Banc of America
\nSecurities LLC, as Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager, and the Banks party
\nthereto. This opinion is delivered to you pursuant to Section 8.1(f) of the
\nLoan Agreement. Capitalized terms used herein without definition are used with
\nthe same meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
We have reviewed the closing documents delivered to the Administrative
\nAgent on the Closing Date pursuant to Section 8.1(a) of the Loan Agreement. In
\nour opinion, such documents are in acceptable form and conform in substance to
\nthe requirements of Section 8.1(a). In particular, we have reviewed the
\nOpinions of Counsel referred to in Section 8.1(a)(v) of the Loan Agreement and,
\nwhile we have not performed any investigation <\/p>\n
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\nMay 11, 2000
\nPage 2<\/p>\n
into the matters covered thereby and accordingly express no opinion with respect
\nto such matters, in our opinion the Opinions of Counsel are in acceptable form.<\/p>\n
Very truly yours,<\/p>\n
\/s\/ Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP<\/p>\n
SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP<\/p>\n
108<\/p>\n
CERTIFICATE OF SENIOR OFFICER
\n OF
\n KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOME CORPORATION<\/p>\n
Reference is hereby made to Section 8.1(a)(vi) of the 2000 Bridge
\nLoan Agreement dated as of May 10, 2000 (the “Loan Agreement”) by and among
\nKaufman and Broad Home Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), the
\nBanks that are parties thereto, Bank of America, N.A., formerly known as Bank of
\nAmerica National Trust and Savings Association, as Administrative Agent, and
\nBanc of America Securities LLC, as Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager.
\nCapitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings
\ngiven to them in the Loan Agreement.<\/p>\n
The undersigned, as Vice President and Controller of the
\nBorrower, does hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge, that:<\/p>\n
1. The representations and warranties of the Borrower contained
\nin Article 4 of the Loan Agreement are true and correct in all material respects
\non and as of the date hereof.<\/p>\n
2. The Borrower and its Subsidiaries are in compliance with all
\nthe terms and provisions of the Loan Documents and no Default or Event of
\nDefault exists.<\/p>\n
Dated: May 10, 2000<\/p>\n
\/s\/ WILLIAM R. HOLLINGER
\n ———————————–
\n William R. Hollinger
\n Vice President and Controller<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":true,"_modified_date":"","_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false},"corporate_contracts_companies":[7964],"corporate_contracts_industries":[9480],"corporate_contracts_types":[9561,9560],"class_list":["post-40862","corporate_contracts","type-corporate_contracts","status-publish","hentry","corporate_contracts_companies-kb-home","corporate_contracts_industries-construction__contractors","corporate_contracts_types-finance__credit","corporate_contracts_types-finance"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/corporate.findlaw.com\/legal-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/corporate_contracts\/40862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/corporate.findlaw.com\/legal-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/corporate_contracts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/corporate.findlaw.com\/legal-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/corporate_contracts"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/corporate.findlaw.com\/legal-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"corporate_contracts_companies","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corporate.findlaw.com\/legal-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/corporate_contracts_companies?post=40862"},{"taxonomy":"corporate_contracts_industries","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corporate.findlaw.com\/legal-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/corporate_contracts_industries?post=40862"},{"taxonomy":"corporate_contracts_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corporate.findlaw.com\/legal-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/corporate_contracts_types?post=40862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}