-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, C6ryrfqPX6Bbm24RTh7/3I6j0H42VV7INNZolHfTzjiTKR3QjrtaSCX3F4fMLE4U DGMEcwuF8XTz0OGyO3y8XA== 0001104659-09-041793.txt : 20090702 0001104659-09-041793.hdr.sgml : 20090702 20090702164545 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-09-041793 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090626 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20090702 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090702 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STARTEK INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001031029 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-HELP SUPPLY SERVICES [7363] IRS NUMBER: 841370538 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12793 FILM NUMBER: 09928079 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 GARFIELD STREET CITY: DENVER STATE: CO ZIP: 80206 BUSINESS PHONE: 303-399-2400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 44 COOK STREET STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: DENVER STATE: CO ZIP: 80206 8-K 1 a09-17465_18k.htm 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 8-K

 

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 26, 2009

 

STARTEK, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE

 

1-12793

 

84-1370538

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)

 

(Commission File
Number)

 

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

44 Cook Street Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80206

(Address of principal executive offices; zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 262-4500

 

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

 

o

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

 

o

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

 

o

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

 

o

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 



 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On June 26, 2009, StarTek, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a business loan agreement, promissory note and three commercial security agreements (together the “Agreement”) with UMB Bank Colorado, N.A. (“UMB Bank”) for a $15 million secured revolving line of credit.  The Agreement is effective July 1, 2009 through August 1, 2010.  This Agreement replaces the Company’s $10 million secured revolving line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank N.A., which expired by its terms on June 30, 2009.

 

Borrowings under the Agreement bear interest at the option of the Company at the time of the borrowing of either: 1) the thirty-day LIBOR index plus 1.75%, 2) the sixty-day LIBOR index plus 1.75%, or 3) the ninety-day LIBOR index plus 1.75%.  The interest rate shall never be less than 3.25% per annum.  Under the Agreement, the Company granted UMB Bank a security interest in all of its present and future accounts receivable, general intangibles, and owned real property.   In addition, under the Agreement, the Company is subject to certain financial covenants, which include maintaining 1) a ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth of less than 1.0 to 1.0, 2) a tangible net worth of at least $105 million, 3) unencumbered liquid assets, defined as cash, certificate of deposits and marketable securities, of at least $10 million measured on the last day of each fiscal quarter and 4) a cash flow coverage ratio, as defined in the Agreement, of greater than 1.50 to 1.0 measured on the last day of each fiscal quarter for the previous twelve months.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

In addition, the Company paid off the remaining principal balance on the Secured Equipment Promissory Note between Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. and StarTek USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of StarTek, Inc., and the Canadian Dollar Secured Equipment Loan between Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Company, Inc. and StarTek Canada Services, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of StarTek, Inc.  The loans had original maturities in November 2010.  The total payoff on these loans, including pre-payment penalties, was approximately $5.7 million.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)

Exhibits.

 

 

10.3

Promissory Note, dated June 26, 2009, between StarTek, Inc., StarTek USA, Inc. and StarTek Canada Services, Ltd. and UMB Bank Colorado, N.A.

 

 

10.4

Business Loan Agreement, dated June 26, 2009, between StarTek, Inc., StarTek USA, Inc. and StarTek Canada Services, Ltd. and UMB Bank Colorado, N.A.

 

 

10.5

Commercial Security Agreement, dated June 26, 2009, among StarTek, Inc. as grantor, and StarTek, Inc., StarTek USA, Inc. and StarTek Canada Services, Ltd. and UMB Bank Colorado, N.A.

 

 

10.6

Commercial Security Agreement, dated June 26, 2009, among StarTek USA, Inc. as grantor, and StarTek, Inc., StarTek USA, Inc. and StarTek Canada Services, Ltd. and UMB Bank Colorado, N.A.

 

 

10.7

Commercial Security Agreement, dated June 26, 2009, among StarTek Canada Services, Ltd. as grantor, and StarTek, Inc., StarTek USA, Inc. and StarTek Canada Services, Ltd. and UMB Bank Colorado, N.A.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

STARTEK, INC.

 

 

By:

/s/ David G. Durham

 

Date: July 2, 2009

David G. Durham

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

10.3

 

Promissory Note, dated June 26, 2009, between StarTek, Inc., StarTek USA, Inc. and StarTek Canada Services, Ltd. and UMB Bank Colorado, N.A.

10.4

 

Business Loan Agreement, dated June 26, 2009, between StarTek, Inc., StarTek USA, Inc. and StarTek Canada Services, Ltd. and UMB Bank Colorado, N.A.

10.5

 

Commercial Security Agreement, dated June 26, 2009, among StarTek, Inc. as grantor, and StarTek, Inc., StarTek USA, Inc. and StarTek Canada Services, Ltd. and UMB Bank Colorado, N.A.

10.6

 

Commercial Security Agreement, dated June 26, 2009, among StarTek USA, Inc. as grantor, and StarTek, Inc., StarTek USA, Inc. and StarTek Canada Services, Ltd. and UMB Bank Colorado, N.A.

10.7

 

Commercial Security Agreement, dated June 26, 2009, among StarTek Canada Services, Ltd. as grantor, and StarTek, Inc., StarTek USA, Inc. and StarTek Canada Services, Ltd. and UMB Bank Colorado, N.A.

 

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EX-10.3 2 a09-17465_1ex10d3.htm EX-10.3

EXHIBIT 10.3

 

PROMISSORY NOTE

 

Principal

 

Loan Date

 

Maturity

 

Loan No

 

Call / Coll

 

Account

 

Officer

 

Initials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$15,000,000.00

 

06-26-2009

 

08-01-2010

 

 

 

4A0 / 9215

 

 

 

PMF01

 

 

 

 

References in the boxes above are for Lender’s use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.

 

Any item above containing “***” has been omitted due to text length limitations.

 

Borrower:

 

STARTEK, INC.
STARTEK USA, INC.
STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.
44 COOK ST., SUITE 400
DENVER, CO 80206

 

Lender:

 

UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a.
DOWNTOWN DENVER BANKING CENTER
1670 BROADWAY

DENVER, CO 80202-4838
(303) 839-1300

 

Principal Amount: $15,000,000.00

 

Date of Note: June 26, 2009

 

PROMISE TO PAY.  STARTEK, INC.; STARTEK USA, INC. and STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. (“Borrower”) jointly and severally promise to pay to UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a. (“Lender”), or order, in lawful money of the United States of America, the principal amount of Fifteen Million & 00/100 Dollars ($15,000,000.00) or so much as may be outstanding, together with interest on the unpaid outstanding principal balance of each advance.  Interest shall be calculated from the date of each advance until repayment of each advance.

 

PAYMENT.  Borrower will pay this loan in one payment of all outstanding principal plus all accrued unpaid interest on August 1, 2010.  In addition, Borrower will pay regular monthly payments of all accrued unpaid interest due as of each payment date, beginning August 1, 2009, with all subsequent interest payments to be due on the same day of each month after that.  Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law, payments will be applied first to any accrued unpaid interest; then to principal; then to any late charges; and then to any unpaid collection costs.  Borrower will pay Lender at Lender’s address shown above or at such other place as Lender may designate in writing.

 

VARIABLE INTEREST RATE.  The interest rate on this Note is subject to change from time to time based on changes in an independent index which is the LIBOR rate as the index rate.

 

The Borrower at the time of request of an advance under this Note shall have the option of the following interest rate(s):

 

The Thirty (30) Day LIBOR Index plus 175 basis points adjusted daily to the index on the advanced amount.

 

A Sixty (60)  Day LIBOR Index plus 175 basis points on the advanced amount.  No payment or prepayment of an advance bearing interest at the foregoing rate may be made on any date other than the last day of the applicable interest period.

 

A Ninety (90) Day LIBOR Index plus 175 basis points on the advanced amount.  No payment or prepayment of an advance bearing interest at the foregoing rate may be made on any date other than the last day of the applicable interest period.

 

The interest rate options set forth above that are based on the Sixty (60) Day LIBOR and the Ninety (90) Day LIBOR may not be selected if the applicable interest period would extend beyond the maturity date set forth in the Note.

 

(the “Index”).  The Index is not necessarily the lowest rate charged by Lender on its loans.  If the Index becomes unavailable during the term of this loan, Lender may designate a substitute index after notifying Borrower.  Lender will tell Borrower the current Index rate upon Borrower’s request.  The interest rate change will not occur more often than each DAY.  Borrower understands that Lender may make loans based on other rates as well.  The Index currently is 0.368% per annum.  The interest rate to be applied to the unpaid principal balance of this Note will be calculated as described in the “INTEREST CALCULATION METHOD” paragraph using a rate of 1.750 percentage points over the Index, adjusted if necessary for any minimum and maximum rate limitations described below, resulting in an initial rate of 3.250% per annum based on a year of 360 days.  NOTICE:  Under no circumstances will the interest rate on this Note be less than 3.250% per annum or more than the maximum rate allowed by applicable law.

 

INTEREST CALCULATION METHOD.  Interest on this Note is computed on a 365/360 basis; that is, by applying the ratio of the interest rate over a year of 360 days, multiplied by the outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number of days the principal balance is outstanding.  All interest payable under this Note is computed using this method.  This calculation method results in a higher effective interest rate than the numeric interest rate stated in this Note.

 

PREPAYMENT.  Borrower agrees that all loan fees and other prepaid finance charges are earned fully as of the date of the loan and will not be subject to refund upon early payment (whether voluntary or as a result of default), except as otherwise required by law.   Except for the foregoing, Borrower may pay without penalty all or a portion of the amount owed earlier than it is due.  Early payments will not, unless agreed to by Lender in writing, relieve Borrower of Borrower’s obligation to continue to make payments of accrued unpaid interest.  Rather, early payments will reduce the principal balance due.  Borrower agrees not to send Lender payments marked “paid in full”, “without recourse”, or similar language.  If Borrower sends such a payment, Lender may accept it without losing any of Lender’s rights under this Note, and Borrower will remain obligated to pay any further amount owed to Lender.  All written communications concerning disputed amounts, including any check or other payment instrument that indicates that the payment constitutes “payment in full” of the amount owed or that is tendered with other conditions or limitations or as full satisfaction of a disputed amount must be mailed or delivered to:  UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a.; DOWNTOWN DENVER BANKING CENTER; 1670 BROADWAY; DENVER, CO  80202-4838.

 

LATE CHARGE.  If a payment is 30 days or more late, Borrower will be charged 10.000% of the regularly scheduled payment or $50.00, whichever is less.

 

INTEREST AFTER DEFAULT.  Upon default, including failure to pay upon final maturity, the interest rate on this Note shall be increased by adding a 2.000 percentage point margin (“Default Rate Margin”).  The Default Rate Margin shall also apply to each succeeding interest rate change that would have applied had there been no default.  However, in no event will the interest rate exceed the maximum interest rate limitations under applicable law.

 

DEFAULT.  Each of the following shall constitute an event of default (“Event of Default”) under this Note:

 

Payment Default.  Borrower fails to make any payment when due under this Note following the expiration of applicable cure periods, if any.

 

Other Defaults.  Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Note or in any of the related documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower following the expiration of thirty (30) days after written notice of such default is provided by Lender to Borrower.

 

False Statements.  Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower’s behalf under this Note or the related documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter.

 

Insolvency.  The dissolution or termination of Borrower’s existence as a going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower’s property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower.

 

Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings.  Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the loan.  This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower’s accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender.  However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.

 

Change In Ownership.  Any person becomes the beneficial owner of more than fifty percent (50%) of the common stock of Borrower.

 

Adverse Change.  A material adverse change occurs in Borrower’s financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of this Note is impaired.

 

LENDER’S RIGHTS.  Upon default, Lender may declare the entire unpaid principal balance under this Note and all accrued unpaid interest immediately

 



 

due, and then Borrower will pay that amount.

 

ATTORNEYS’ FEES; EXPENSES.  Lender may hire or pay someone else to help collect this Note if Borrower does not pay.  Borrower will pay Lender the reasonable costs of such collection.  This includes, subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender’s attorneys’ fees and Lender’s legal expenses, whether or not there is a lawsuit, including without limitation attorneys’ fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), and appeals.  If not prohibited by applicable law, Borrower also will pay any court costs, in addition to all other sums provided by law.

 

JURY WAIVER.  Lender and Borrower hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by either Lender or Borrower against the other.

 

GOVERNING LAW.  This Note will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Colorado without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.  This Note has been accepted by Lender in the State of Colorado.

 

CHOICE OF VENUE.  If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender’s request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of DENVER County, State of Colorado.

 

DISHONORED ITEM FEE.  Borrower will pay a fee to Lender of $25.00 if Borrower makes a payment on Borrower’s loan and the check or preauthorized charge with which Borrower pays is later dishonored.

 

RIGHT OF SETOFF.  To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Borrower’s accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account).  This includes all accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Borrower may open in the future.  However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law.  Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender’s option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender’s charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.

 

COLLATERAL.  Borrower acknowledges this Note is secured by ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND GENERAL INTANGIBLES AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN SECURITY AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 26, 2009;  DEEDS OF TRUST DATED JUNE 26, 2009 ON PROPERTIES LEGALLY DESCRIBED THEREIN COMMONLY KNOWN AS 244 DUNDEE AVENUE, GREELEY, COLORADO AND 1250 H STREET, GREELEY, COLORADO; A MORTGAGE DATED JUNE 26, 2009 ON PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED THEREIN COMMONLY KNOWN AS 116 E. RANDOLPH AVENUE, ENID, OKLAHOMA AND A MORTGAGE DATED JUNE 26, 2009 ON PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED THEREIN COMMONLY KNOWN AS 407 S. 2nd STREET, LARAMIE, WYOMING.

 

LINE OF CREDIT.  This Note evidences a revolving line of credit.  Advances under this Note, as well as directions for payment from Borrower’s accounts, may be requested orally or in writing by Borrower or by an authorized person.  Lender may, but need not, require that all oral requests be confirmed in writing.  Borrower agrees to be liable for all sums either:  (A)  advanced in accordance with the instructions of an authorized person or  (B)  credited to any of Borrower’s accounts with Lender.  The unpaid principal balance owing on this Note at any time may be evidenced by endorsements on this Note or by Lender’s internal records, including daily computer print-outs.  Lender will have no obligation to advance funds under this Note if:  (A)  an Event of Default has occurred under the terms of this Note or any agreement that Borrower has with Lender, including any agreement made in connection with the signing of this Note;  (B)  Borrower or any guarantor ceases doing business or is insolvent;  or (C)  Borrower has applied funds provided pursuant to this Note for purposes other than those authorized by Lender.

 

ADDITIONAL TERMS. Each and every advance made under this Note shall be at Lender’s sole discretion, Lender having made no commitment to make any such advances.

 

Borrower shall not a) voluntarily transfer any assets into trust or, b) if already owned in trust, shall not voluntarily transfer title to such trust assets to any other person or entity, without giving Lender at least 30 days prior written notice thereof.

 

ADDITIONAL TERMS. ORAL AGREEMENTS OR COMMITMENTS TO LOAN MONEY, EXTEND CREDIT OR TO FOREBEAR FROM ENFORCING REPAYMENT OF A DEBT INCLUDING PROMISES TO EXTEND OR RENEW SUCH DEBT ARE NOT ENFORCEABLE. TO PROTECT YOU (BORROWER(S) AND US (LENDER) FROM MISUNDERSTANDING OR DISAPPOINTMENT, ANY AGREEMENTS WE REACH COVERING SUCH MATTERS ARE CONTAINED IN THIS WRITING, WHICH IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US, EXCEPT AS WE MAY LATER AGREE IN WRITING TO MODIFY IT.

 

SUCCESSOR INTERESTS.  The terms of this Note shall be binding upon Borrower, and upon Borrower’s heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns.

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS.  If any part of this Note cannot be enforced, this fact will not affect the rest of the Note.  Lender may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights or remedies under this Note without losing them.  Each Borrower understands and agrees that, with or without notice to Borrower, Lender may with respect to any other Borrower  (a) make one or more additional secured or unsecured loans or otherwise extend additional credit;  (b) alter, compromise, renew, extend, accelerate, or otherwise change one or more times the time for payment or other terms of any indebtedness, including increases and decreases of the rate of interest on the indebtedness;  (c) exchange, enforce, waive, subordinate, fail or decide not to perfect, and release any security, with or without the substitution of new collateral;  (d)  apply such security and direct the order or manner of sale thereof, including without limitation, any non-judicial sale permitted by the terms of the controlling security agreements, as Lender in its discretion may determine;  (e) release, substitute, agree not to sue, or deal with any one or more of Borrower’s sureties, endorsers, or other guarantors on any terms or in any manner Lender may choose;  and  (f) determine how, when and what application of payments and credits shall be made on any other indebtedness owing by such other Borrower.  Borrower and any other person who signs, guarantees or endorses this Note, to the extent allowed by law, waive presentment, demand for payment, and notice of dishonor.  Upon any change in the terms of this Note, and unless otherwise expressly stated in writing, no party who signs this Note, whether as maker, guarantor, accommodation maker or endorser, shall be released from liability.  All such parties agree that Lender may renew or extend (repeatedly and for any length of time) this loan or release any party or guarantor or collateral; or impair, fail to realize upon or perfect Lender’s security interest in the collateral; and take any other action deemed necessary by Lender without the consent of or notice to anyone.  All such parties also agree that Lender may modify this loan without the consent of or notice to anyone other than the party with whom the modification is made.  The obligations under this Note are joint and several.

 

PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS NOTE, EACH BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS NOTE, INCLUDING THE VARIABLE INTEREST RATE PROVISIONS.  EACH BORROWER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE NOTE.

 

BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS PROMISSORY NOTE.

 

BORROWER:

 

 

STARTEK, INC.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK, INC.

 

STARTEK, INC.

 

 

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exe. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

 

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

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EXHIBIT 10.4

 

BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT

 

Principal

 

Loan Date

 

Maturity

 

Loan No

 

Call / Coll

 

Account

 

Officer

 

Initials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$15,000,000.00

 

06-26-2009

 

08-01-2010

 

 

 

4A0 / 9215

 

 

 

PMF01

 

 

 

References in the boxes above are for Lender’s use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.

 

Any item above containing “***” has been omitted due to text length limitations.

 

Borrower:

 

STARTEK, INC.
STARTEK USA, INC.
STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.
44 COOK ST., SUITE 400
DENVER, CO 80206

 

Lender:

 

UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a.
DOWNTOWN DENVER BANKING CENTER
1670 BROADWAY
DENVER, CO 80202-4838
(303) 839-1300

 

THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated June 26, 2009, is made and executed between STARTEK, INC.; STARTEK USA, INC. and STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. (“Borrower”) and UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a.  (“Lender”) on the following terms and conditions.  Borrower has received prior commercial loans from Lender or has applied to Lender for a commercial loan or loans or other financial accommodations, including those which may be described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement.  Borrower understands and agrees that:  (A)  in granting, renewing, or extending any Loan, Lender is relying upon Borrower’s representations, warranties, and agreements as set forth in this Agreement;  (B)  the granting, renewing, or extending of any Loan by Lender at all times shall be subject to Lender’s sole judgment and discretion; and  (C)  all such Loans shall be and remain subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

TERM.  This Agreement shall be effective as of June 26, 2009, and shall continue in full force and effect until such time as all of Borrower’s Loans in favor of Lender have been paid in full, including principal, interest, costs, expenses, attorneys’ fees, and other fees and charges, or until such time as the parties may agree in writing to terminate this Agreement.

 

LINE OF CREDIT.  Lender agrees to make Advances to Borrower and issue Letters of Credit at Borrower’s request from time to time from the date of this Agreement to the Expiration Date, provided the aggregate amount of such Advances outstanding plus Letter of Credit Outstandings at any time does not exceed the Borrowing Base.  Within the foregoing limits, Borrower may borrow, partially or wholly prepay, and reborrow under this Agreement as follows:

 

Conditions Precedent to Each Advance/Letter of Credit.  Lender’s obligation to make any Advance to or for the account of Borrower under this Agreement is subject to the following conditions precedent, with all documents, instruments, opinions, reports, and other items required under this Agreement to be in form and substance satisfactory to Lender:

 

(1)  Lender shall have received evidence that this Agreement and all Related Documents have been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by Borrower to Lender.

 

(2)  Lender shall have received such documents as Lender may request.

 

(3)  The security interests in the Collateral shall have been duly authorized, created, and perfected with first lien priority and shall be in full force and effect.

 

(4) Lender, at its option and for its sole benefit, shall have conducted an audit of Borrower’s Accounts, books, records, and operations, and Lender shall be satisfied as to their condition.

 

(5)  Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees, costs, and expenses specified in this Agreement and the Related Documents as are then due and payable.

 

(6)  There shall not exist at the time of any Advance or the issuance of any Letter of Credit a condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement, and Borrower shall have delivered to Lender the compliance certificate called for in the paragraph below titled “Compliance Certificate.”

 

(7)  Any Letter of Credit must expire no later than the business day immediately preceding the Maturity Date.

 

Making Loan Advances.  Advances under this credit facility, as well as directions for payment from Borrower’s accounts, may be requested orally or in writing by authorized persons.  Lender may, but need not, require that all oral requests be confirmed in writing.  Each Advance shall be conclusively deemed to have been made at the request of and for the benefit of Borrower (1)  when credited to any deposit account of Borrower maintained with Lender or (2)  when advanced in accordance with the instructions of an authorized person.  Lender, at its option, may set a cutoff time, after which all requests for Advances will be treated as having been requested on the next succeeding Business Day.

 

Issuance of Letters of Credit.  Letters of Credit may be issued from time to time hereunder upon Borrower’s delivery to Lender of an application therefor in form and substance acceptable to Lender in its sole discretion no later than seven (7) days prior to the date on which Borrower requests the issuance of a letter of Credit.

 

Mandatory Loan Repayments.  If at any time the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Advances and the Letter of Credit Outstandings shall exceed the applicable Borrowing Base, Borrower, immediately upon written or oral notice from Lender, shall pay to Lender an amount equal to the difference between (i) the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Advances and the Letter of Credit Outstandings and (ii) the Borrowing Base.  On the Expiration Date, Borrower shall pay to Lender in full the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all Advances and Letter of Credit Outstandings then outstanding and all accrued unpaid interest, together with all other applicable fees, costs and charges, if any, not yet paid.  Borrower further agrees to immediately pay Lender in immediately available funds for any payment or disbursement made by Lender under any Letter of Credit which has been issued for Borrower’s account.

 

Loan Account.  Lender shall maintain on its books a record of account in which Lender shall make entries for each Advance and such other debits and credits as shall be appropriate in connection with the credit facility.  Lender shall provide Borrower with periodic statements of Borrower’s account, which statements shall be considered to be correct and conclusively binding on Borrower unless Borrower notifies Lender to the contrary within thirty (30) days after Borrower’s receipt of any such statement which Borrower deems to be incorrect.

 

COLLATERAL.  To secure payment of the Primary Credit Facility and performance of all other Loans, obligations and duties owed by Borrower to Lender, Borrower (and others, if required) shall grant to Lender Security Interests in such property and assets as Lender may require.  Lender’s Security Interests in the Collateral shall be continuing liens and shall include the proceeds and products of the Collateral, including without limitation the proceeds of any insurance.  With respect to the Collateral, Borrower agrees and represents and warrants to Lender:

 

Perfection of Security Interests.  Borrower agrees to execute all documents perfecting Lender’s Security Interest and to take whatever actions are requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender’s Security Interests in the Collateral.  Upon request of Lender, Borrower will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral, and Borrower will note Lender’s interest upon any and all chattel paper and instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender.  Contemporaneous with the execution of this Agreement, Borrower will execute one or more UCC financing statements and any similar statements as may be required by applicable law, and Lender will file such financing statements and all such similar statements in the appropriate location or locations.  Borrower hereby appoints Lender as its irrevocable attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect or to continue any Security Interest.  Lender may at any time, and without further authorization from Borrower, file a carbon, photograph, facsimile, or other reproduction of any financing statement for use as a financing statement.  Borrower will reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection, termination, and the continuation of the perfection of Lender’s security interest in the Collateral.  Borrower promptly will notify Lender before any change in Borrower’s name including any change to the assumed business names of Borrower.  Borrower also promptly will notify Lender before any change in Borrower’s Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number.  Borrower further agrees to notify Lender in writing prior to any change in address or location of Borrower’s principal governance office or should Borrower merge or consolidate with any other entity.

 

Collateral Records.  Borrower does now, and at all times hereafter shall, keep correct and accurate records of the Collateral, all of which records shall be

 



 

available to Lender or Lender’s representative upon demand for inspection and copying at any reasonable time.  With respect to the Accounts, Borrower agrees to keep and maintain such records as Lender may require, including without limitation information concerning Eligible Accounts and Account balances and agings.  Records related to Accounts (Receivables) are or will be located at above business address.  The above is an accurate and complete list of all locations at which Borrower keeps or maintains business records concerning Borrower’s collateral.

 

Collateral Schedules.  Concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Borrower shall execute and deliver to Lender schedules of Accounts and schedules of Eligible Accounts in form and substance satisfactory to the Lender.  Thereafter supplemental schedules shall be delivered according to the following schedule:  With respect to Eligible Accounts, schedules shall be delivered within 30 days after each Month.

 

Representations and Warranties Concerning Accounts.  With respect to the Accounts, Borrower represents and warrants to Lender:  (1)  Each Account represented by Borrower to be an Eligible Account for purposes of this Agreement conforms to the requirements of the definition of an Eligible Account;  (2)  All Account information listed on schedules delivered to Lender will be true and correct, subject to immaterial variance; and  (3)  Lender, its assigns, or agents shall have the right at any time following reasonable advance notice and at Borrower’s expense to inspect, examine, and audit Borrower’s records and to confirm with Account Debtors the accuracy of such Accounts.

 

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE.  Lender’s obligation to make the initial Advance and each subsequent Advance under this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment to Lender’s satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the Related Documents.

 

Loan Documents.  Borrower shall provide to Lender the following documents for the Loan:  (1)  the Note;  (2)  Security Agreements granting to Lender security interests in the Collateral;  (3)  financing statements and all other documents perfecting Lender’s Security Interests;  (4)  evidence of insurance as required below;  (5)  together with all such Related Documents as Lender may require for the Loan; all in form and substance satisfactory to Lender and Lender’s counsel.

 

Borrower’s Authorization.  Borrower shall have provided in form and substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and the Related Documents.  In addition, Borrower shall have provided such other resolutions, authorizations, documents and instruments as Lender or its counsel, may require.

 

Fees and Expenses Under This Agreement.  Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees, costs, and expenses specified in this Agreement and the Related Documents as are then due and payable.

 

Representations and Warranties.  The representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any document or certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects.

 

No Event of Default.  There shall not exist at the time of any Advance a condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement or under any Related Document.

 

MULTIPLE BORROWERS.  This Agreement has been executed by multiple obligors who are referred to in this Agreement individually, collectively and interchangeably as “Borrower.”  Unless specifically stated to the contrary, the word “Borrower” as used in this Agreement, including without limitation all representations, warranties and covenants, shall include all Borrowers.  Borrower understands and agrees that, with or without notice to any one Borrower, Lender may  (A)  make one or more additional secured or unsecured loans or otherwise extend additional credit with respect to any other Borrower;  (B)  with respect to any other Borrower alter, compromise, renew, extend, accelerate, or otherwise change one or more times the time for payment or other terms of any indebtedness, including increases and decreases of the rate of interest on the indebtedness;  (C)  exchange, enforce, waive, subordinate, fail or decide not to perfect, and release any security, with or without the substitution of new collateral;  (D)  release, substitute, agree not to sue, or deal with any one or more of Borrower’s or any other Borrower’s sureties, endorsers, or other guarantors on any terms or in any manner Lender may choose;  (E)  determine how, when and what application of payments and credits shall be made on any indebtedness;  (F)  apply such security and direct the order or manner of sale of any Collateral, including without limitation, any non-judicial sale permitted by the terms of the controlling security agreement or deed of trust, as Lender in its discretion may determine;  (G)  sell, transfer, assign or grant participations in all or any part of the Loan;  (H)  exercise or refrain from exercising any rights against Borrower or others, or otherwise act or refrain from acting;  (I)  settle or compromise any indebtedness; and  (J)  subordinate the payment of all or any part of any of Borrower’s indebtedness to Lender to the payment of any liabilities which may be due Lender or others.

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.  Borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as of the date of this Agreement, as of the date of each disbursement of loan proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan, and at all times any Indebtedness exists:

 

Organization.  STARTEK, INC. is a corporation for profit which is, and at all times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Delaware.  STARTEK, INC. is duly authorized to transact business in all other states in which STARTEK, INC. is doing business, having obtained all necessary filings, governmental licenses and approvals for each state in which STARTEK, INC. is doing business except where the failure to do so would not have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition.  Specifically, STARTEK, INC.. is, and at all times shall be, duly qualified as a foreign corporation in all states in which the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition.  STARTEK, INC. has the full power and authority to own its properties and to transact the business in which it is presently engaged or presently proposes to engage.  STARTEK, INC. maintains an office at 44 COOK ST., SUITE 400, DENVER, CO  80206.  Unless STARTEK, INC. has designated otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which STARTEK, INC. keeps its books and records including its records concerning the Collateral.  STARTEK, INC. will notify Lender prior to any change in the location of STARTEK, INC.’s state of organization or any change in STARTEK, INC.’s name.  STARTEK, INC. shall do all things necessary to preserve and to keep in full force and effect its existence, rights and privileges, and shall comply in all material respects with all regulations, rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court applicable to STARTEK, INC. and STARTEK, INC.’s business activities.

 

STARTEK USA, INC. is a corporation for profit which is, and at all times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Colorado.  STARTEK USA, INC. is duly authorized to transact business in all other states in which STARTEK USA, INC. is doing business, having obtained all necessary filings, governmental licenses and approvals for each state in which STARTEK USA, INC. is doing business except where the failure to do so would not have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition.  Specifically, STARTEK USA, INC. is, and at all times shall be, duly qualified as a foreign corporation in all states in which the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition.  STARTEK USA, INC. has the full power and authority to own its properties and to transact the business in which it is presently engaged or presently proposes to engage.  STARTEK USA, INC. maintains an office at 44 COOK ST., 4TH FLOOR, DENVER, CO  80206.  Unless STARTEK USA, INC. has designated otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which STARTEK USA, INC. keeps its books and records including its records concerning the Collateral.  STARTEK USA, INC. will notify Lender prior to any change in the location of STARTEK USA, INC.’s state of organization or any change in STARTEK USA, INC.’s name.  STARTEK USA, INC. shall do all things necessary to preserve and to keep in full force and effect its existence, rights and privileges, and shall comply in all material respects  with all regulations, rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court applicable to STARTEK USA, INC. and STARTEK USA, INC.’s business activities.

 

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. is a limited company for profit which is, and at all times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and by virtue of the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia.  STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. is duly authorized to transact business in all other provinces or jurisdictions in which STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. is doing business, having obtained all necessary filings, governmental licenses and approvals for each province or jurisdiction in which STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. is doing business except where the failure to do so would not have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition.  Specifically, STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. is, and at all times shall be, duly qualified as a foreign corporation in all provinces and jurisdictions in which the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition.  STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. has the full power and authority to own its properties and to transact the business in which it is presently engaged or presently proposes to engage.  STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. maintains an office at 44 COOK ST., SUITE 400, DENVER, CO  80206.  Unless STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. has designated otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. keeps its books and records including its records concerning the Collateral.  STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. will notify Lender prior to any change in the location of STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.’s province of organization or any change in STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.’s name.  STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. shall do all things necessary to preserve and to keep in full force and effect its existence, rights and privileges, and shall comply in all material respects with all regulations, rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court applicable to STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. and STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.’s business activities.

 

Assumed Business Names.  Borrower has filed or recorded all documents or filings required by law relating to all assumed business names used by Borrower.  Excluding the name of Borrower, the following is a complete list of all assumed business names under which Borrower does business:  None.

 

Authorization.  Borrower’s execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and all the Related Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict with, result in a violation of, or constitute a default under  (1)  any provision of  (a)  Borrower’s articles of

 



 

incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or  (b)  any agreement or other instrument binding upon Borrower or  (2)  any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower or to Borrower’s properties except with respect to any violations or defaults which would not result in a material adverse effect on Borrower’s properties, business or financial condition.

 

Financial Information.  Each of Borrower’s financial statements supplied to Lender present fairly in all material respects Borrower’s financial condition as of the date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse change in Borrower’s financial condition subsequent to the date of the most recent financial statement supplied to Lender.  Borrower has no material contingent obligations except as disclosed in such financial statements.

 

Legal Effect.  This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or agreement Borrower is required to give under this Agreement when delivered will constitute legal, valid, and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms.

 

Properties.  Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously disclosed in Borrower’s financial statements or in writing to Lender and as accepted by Lender, and except for property tax liens for taxes not presently due and payable, Borrower owns and has good title to all of Borrower’s owned properties free and clear of all Security Interests, and has not executed any security documents or financing statements relating to such properties.  All of Borrower’s properties are titled in Borrower’s legal name, and Borrower has not used or filed a financing statement under any other name for at least the last five (5) years.

 

Hazardous Substances.  Except as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing, Borrower represents and warrants that to its knowledge:  (1) During the period of Borrower’s ownership of the Collateral, there has been no use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance by any person on, under, about or from any of the Collateral.  (2)  Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has been  (a)  any breach or violation of any Environmental Laws;  (b)  any use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from the Collateral by any prior owners or occupants of any of the Collateral; or  (c)  any actual or threatened litigation or claims of any kind by any person relating to such matters.  (3)  Neither Borrower nor any tenant, contractor, agent or other authorized user of any of the Collateral shall use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, dispose of or release any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from any of the Collateral; and any such activity shall be conducted in material compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, including without limitation all Environmental Laws.  Borrower authorizes Lender and its agents to enter upon the Collateral to make such inspections and tests as Lender may deem appropriate to determine compliance of the Collateral with this section of the Agreement.  Any inspections or tests made by Lender shall be at Borrower’s expense and for Lender’s purposes only and shall not be construed to create any responsibility or liability on the part of Lender to Borrower or to any other person.  The representations and warranties contained herein are based on Borrower’s due diligence in investigating the Collateral for hazardous waste and Hazardous Substances.  Borrower hereby  (1)  releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Borrower becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any such laws, and  (2)  agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, and expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer resulting from a breach of this section of the Agreement or as a consequence of any use, generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, release or threatened release of a hazardous waste or substance on the Collateral.  The provisions of this section of the Agreement, including the obligation to indemnify and defend, shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the termination, expiration or satisfaction of this Agreement and shall not be affected by Lender’s acquisition of any interest in any of the Collateral, whether by foreclosure or otherwise.

 

Litigation and Claims.  No material litigation, claim, investigation, administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against Borrower is pending or to its knowledge threatened, and no other event has occurred which may materially adversely affect Borrower’s financial condition or properties, other than litigation, claims, or other events, if any, that have been disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing.

 

Taxes.  To the best of Borrower’s knowledge, all of Borrower’s tax returns and reports that are or were required to be filed, have been filed, and all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have been paid in full, except those presently being or to be contested by Borrower in good faith in the ordinary course of business and for which adequate reserves have been provided.

 

Lien Priority.  Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender in writing, Borrower has not entered into or granted any Security Agreements, or permitted the filing or attachment of any Security Interests on or affecting any of the Collateral directly or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower’s Loan and Note, that would be prior or that may in any way be superior to Lender’s Security Interests and rights in and to such Collateral.

 

Binding Effect.  This Agreement, the Note, all Security Agreements (if any), and all Related Documents are binding upon the signers thereof, as well as upon their successors, representatives and assigns, and are legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.

 

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.  Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, Borrower will:

 

Notices of Claims and Litigation.  Promptly inform Lender in writing of  (1)  all material adverse changes in Borrower’s financial condition, and  (2)  all existing and all threatened litigation, claims, investigations, administrative proceedings or similar actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor which could materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or the financial condition of any Guarantor.

 

Financial Records.  Maintain its books and records in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and permit Lender to examine and audit Borrower’s books and records at all reasonable times.

 

Financial Statements.  Furnish Lender with the following:

 

Annual Statements.  As soon as available, but in no event later than ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year, Borrower’s balance sheet and income statement for the year ended, audited by a certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender.

 

Interim Statements.  As soon as available, but in no event later than forty-five (45) days after the end of each month, Borrower’s balance sheet and profit and loss statement for the period ended, prepared by Borrower.

 

All financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct.

 

Additional Information.  Furnish such additional information and statements, as Lender may reasonably request from time to time.

 

Additional Requirements.  RATIO OF TOTAL LIABILITIES TO TANGIBLE NET WORTH.  At all times while any Loans are outstanding or made available under the Note hereunder and until all Loans of the Borrower hereunder are paid in full, this ratio will never exceed 1.0 to 1.0.  This is calculated as follows:  [Total Liabilities] divided by [Tangible Net Worth].

 

TANGIBLE NET WORTH.  At all times while any Loans are outstanding or made available under the Note hereunder and until all Loans to the Borrower hereunder are paid in full, the Borrower will maintain a Tangible Net Worth, of not less than $105,000,000.00. Tangible Net Worth is defined as Book Net Worth minus any and all intangibles, including goodwill.

 

LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENT. Maintain unencumbered liquid assets of $10,000,000.00, measured on the last day of each fiscal quarter.  Liquid assets are defined as cash, certificate of deposits, and marketable securities.

 

CASH FLOW COVERAGE RATIO.  At all times while any Loans are outstanding or made available under the Note hereunder and until all Loans of the Borrower hereunder are paid in full, the Borrower will maintain a Cash Flow Coverage ratio measured on the last day each fiscal quarter for the twelve month period then ending, of not less than 1.50 to 1.00.  This ratio is calculated as follows:  [Net Income, minus dividends, plus depreciation, plus interest expense, plus impairment and restructuring expense (never to exceed $15,434,000) minus one time gain on the sale of assets] divided by [interest expense plus current portion of long term debt].

 

Insurance.  Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may reasonably require with respect to Borrower’s properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and with insurance companies reasonably acceptable to Lender.  Borrower, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lender.  Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Borrower or any other person.  In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest for the Loans, Borrower will provide Lender with such lender’s loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require.

 

Insurance Reports.  Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on each existing insurance policy showing such information as Lender may reasonably request, including without limitation the following:  (1)  the name of the insurer;  (2)  the risks insured;  (3)  the amount of the policy;  (4)  the properties insured;  (5)  the then current property values on the basis of which insurance has been obtained, and the manner of determining those values; and  (6)  the expiration date of the policy.

 

Other Agreements.  Comply in all material respects with all terms and conditions of all other material agreements, whether now or hereafter existing,

 



 

between Borrower and any other party and notify Lender immediately in writing of any material default in connection with any other such material agreements.

 

Loan Fees, Charges and Expenses.  In addition to all other agreed upon fees, charges, and expenses, pay the following: UNUSED FEE.   Borrower shall pay to Lender a fee equal to 25 basis points per annum multiplied by the average daily amount by which the Revolving Credit Maximum Amount exceeds the sum of the outstanding principal balance of the Revolving Credit Loans.  The Commitment Fee shall be payable quarterly in arrears on September 30, 2009 and on the last day of each quarter thereafter.

 

Loan Proceeds.  Use all Loan proceeds solely for Borrower’s business operations and, provided that Borrower is in compliance with the financial covenants in this Agreement, for the purchase of call centers, unless specifically consented to the contrary by Lender in writing.

 

Taxes, Charges and Liens.  Pay and discharge when due all of its indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation all assessments, taxes, governmental charges, levies and liens, of every kind and nature, imposed upon Borrower or its properties, income, or profits, prior to the date on which penalties would attach, and all lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a lien or charge upon any of Borrower’s properties, income, or profits.  Provided however, Borrower will not be required to pay and discharge any such assessment, tax, charge, levy, lien or claim so long as  (1)  the legality of the same shall be contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, and  (2)  Borrower shall have established on Borrower’s books adequate reserves with respect to such contested assessment, tax, charge, levy, lien, or claim in accordance with GAAP.

 

Performance.  Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms, conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower and Lender.  Borrower shall notify Lender immediately in writing of any material default in connection with any agreement.

 

Operations.  Maintain executive and management personnel with substantially the same qualifications and experience as the present executive and management personnel; conduct its business affairs in a reasonable and prudent manner.

 

Environmental Studies.  Promptly conduct and complete, at Borrower’s expense, all such investigations, studies, samplings and testings as may be reasonably requested by Lender or any governmental authority relative to any substance, or any waste or by-product of any substance defined as toxic or a hazardous substance under applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, regulation, order or directive, at or affecting any property or any facility owned, leased or used by Borrower.

 

Compliance with Governmental Requirements.  Comply in all material respects with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all governmental authorities applicable from time to time to the conduct of Borrower’s properties, businesses and operations, and to the use or occupancy of the Collateral, including without limitation, the Americans With Disabilities Act.  Borrower may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Borrower has notified Lender in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender’s sole opinion, Lender’s interests in the Collateral are not jeopardized.  In such event, Lender may require Borrower to post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender, to protect Lender’s interest.

 

Inspection.  Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans and Borrower’s other properties and to examine or audit Borrower’s books, accounts, and records and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower’s books, accounts, and records.  If Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any records (including without limitation computer generated records and computer software programs for the generation of such records) in the possession of a third party, Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such party to permit Lender free access to such records at all reasonable times and to provide Lender with copies of any records it may request, all at Borrower’s expense.

 

Compliance Certificates.  Unless waived in writing by Lender, provide Lender within forty-five (45) days after the end of each fiscal quarter, with a certificate executed by Borrower’s chief financial officer, or other officer or person acceptable to Lender, certifying that the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects as of the date of the certificate and further certifying that, as of the date of the certificate, no Event of Default exists under this Agreement.

 

Environmental Compliance and Reports.  Borrower shall comply in all material respects with any and all Environmental Laws; not cause or permit to exist, as a result of an intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower’s part or on the part of any third party, on property owned and/or occupied by Borrower, any environmental activity where damage may result to the environment, unless such environmental activity is pursuant to and in compliance with the conditions of a permit issued by the appropriate federal, state or local governmental authorities; shall furnish to Lender promptly and in any event within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof a copy of any notice, summons, lien, citation, directive, letter or other communication from any governmental agency or instrumentality concerning any intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower’s part in connection with any environmental activity whether or not there is damage to the environment and/or other natural resources.

 

Additional Assurances.  Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, assignments, financing statements, instruments, documents and other agreements as Lender or its attorneys may reasonably request to evidence and secure the Loans and to perfect all Security Interests.

 

LENDER’S EXPENDITURES.  If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender’s interest in the Collateral or if Borrower fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Borrower’s failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Borrower is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Borrower’s behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on any Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving any Collateral.  All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Borrower.  All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender’s option, will  (A)  be payable on demand;  (B)  be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either  (1)  the term of any applicable insurance policy; or  (2)  the remaining term of the Note; or  (C)  be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note’s maturity.

 

CESSATION OF ADVANCES.  If Lender has made any commitment to make any Loan to Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under any other agreement, Lender shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if:  (A)  an Event of Default has occurred under the terms of this Agreement or any of the Related Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any Guarantor has with Lender;  (B)  Borrower or any Guarantor dies, becomes incompetent or becomes insolvent, files a petition in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, or is adjudged a bankrupt;  (C)  there occurs a material adverse change in Borrower’s financial condition, in the financial condition of any Guarantor, or in the value of any Collateral securing any Loan; or  (D)  any Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit, modify or revoke such Guarantor’s guaranty of the Loan or any other loan with Lender.

 

RIGHT OF SETOFF.  To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Borrower’s accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account).  This includes all accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Borrower may open in the future.  However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law.  Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender’s option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender’s charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.

 

DEFAULT.  Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:

 

Payment Default.  Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Loan following the expiration of applicable cure periods, if any.

 

Other Defaults.  Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower following the expiration of thirty (30) days after written notice of such default is provided by Lender to Borrower.

 

False Statements.  Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower’s behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter.

 

Insolvency.  The dissolution or termination of Borrower’s existence as a going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower’s property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower.

 

Defective Collateralization.  This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral

 



 

document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason if such defect has not been cured following the expiration of thirty (30) days after notice by Lender to Borrower.

 

Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings.  Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Loan.  This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower’s accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender.  However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.

 

Change in Ownership.  Any person becomes the beneficial owner of more than fifty percent (50%) of the common stock of Borrower.

 

Adverse Change.  A material adverse change occurs in Borrower’s financial condition, or Lender reasonably believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Loan is materially impaired.

 

EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT.  If any Event of Default shall occur, except where otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Related Documents, all commitments and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents or any other agreement immediately will terminate (including any obligation to make further Loan Advances or disbursements), and, at Lender’s option, all Indebtedness immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any kind to Borrower, except that in the case of an Event of Default of the type described in the “Insolvency” subsection above, such acceleration shall be automatic and not optional.  In addition, Lender shall have all the rights and remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at law, in equity, or otherwise.  Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender’s rights and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently.  Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Borrower or of any Grantor shall not affect Lender’s right to declare a default and to exercise its rights and remedies.

 

ADDITIONAL TERMS. ORAL AGREEMENTS OR COMMITMENTS TO LOAN MONEY, EXTEND CREDIT OR TO FOREBEAR FROM ENFORCING REPAYMENT OF A DEBT INCLUDING PROMISES TO EXTEND OR RENEW SUCH DEBT ARE NOT ENFORCEABLE. TO PROTECT YOU (BORROWER(S) AND US (LENDER) FROM MISUNDERSTANDING OR DISAPPOINTMENT, ANY AGREEMENTS WE REACH COVERING SUCH MATTERS ARE CONTAINED IN THIS WRITING, WHICH IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US, EXCEPT AS WE MAY LATER AGREE IN WRITING TO MODIFY IT.

 

INSURANCE. Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to Borrower’s properties and operations, in form amounts, coverage and with insurance companies acceptable to Lender.

 

ADDITIONAL TERMS. Lender agrees to make Advances to Borrower from time to time from the date of this Agreement to the Expiration Date, provided that the aggregate amount of such Advances outstanding at any time does not exceed the Borrowing Base and provided further that each and every advance made under this Agreement shall be at Lender’s sole discretion, Lender having made no commitment to make any such Advances..

 

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.  The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:

 

Amendments.  This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement.  No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.

 

Attorneys’ Fees; Expenses.  Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender’s reasonable costs and expenses, including Lender’s attorneys’ fees and Lender’s legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement.  Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Borrower shall pay the reasonable costs and expenses of such enforcement.  Costs and expenses include Lender’s attorneys’ fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys’ fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services.  Borrower also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.

 

Caption Headings.  Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Consent to Loan Participation.  Borrower agrees and consents to Lender’s sale or transfer, whether now or later, of one or more participation interests in the Loan to one or more purchasers that are affiliates of Lender.  Lender may provide, without any limitation whatsoever, to any one or more of such purchasers, or potential purchasers, any information or knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any other matter relating to the Loan, and Borrower hereby waives any rights to privacy Borrower may have with respect to such matters.  Borrower additionally waives any and all notices of sale of participation interests to Lender’s affiliates, as well as all notices of any repurchase of such participation interests.  Borrower also agrees that the purchasers of any such participation interests will be considered as the absolute owners of such interests in the Loan and will have all the rights granted under the participation agreement or agreements governing the sale of such participation interests.  Borrower further waives all rights of offset or counterclaim that it may have now or later against Lender or against any such purchaser of such a participation interest and unconditionally agrees that either Lender or such purchaser may enforce Borrower’s obligation under the Loan irrespective of the failure or insolvency of any holder of any interest in the Loan.  Borrower further agrees that the purchaser of any such participation interests may enforce its interests irrespective of any personal claims or defenses that Borrower may have against Lender.

 

Governing Law.  This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Colorado without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.  This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Colorado.

 

Choice of Venue.  If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender’s request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of DENVER County, State of Colorado.

 

Joint and Several Liability.  All obligations of Borrower under this Agreement shall be joint and several, and all references to Borrower shall mean each and every Borrower.  This means that each Borrower signing below is responsible for all obligations in this Agreement.  Where any one or more of the parties is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or similar entity, it is not necessary for Lender to inquire into the powers of any of the officers, directors, partners, members, or other agents acting or purporting to act on the entity’s behalf, and any obligations made or created in reliance upon the professed exercise of such powers shall be guaranteed under this Agreement.

 

No Waiver by Lender.  Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender.  No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right.  A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender’s right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement.  No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Borrower, or between Lender and any Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender’s rights or of any of Borrower’s or any Grantor’s obligations as to any future transactions.  Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.

 

Notices.  Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement.  Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party’s address.  For notice purposes, Borrower agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Borrower’s current address.  Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Borrower, any notice given by Lender to any Borrower is deemed to be notice given to all Borrowers.

 

Severability.  If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any person or circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other person or circumstance.  If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable.  If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement.  Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.

 



 

Subsidiaries and Affiliates of Borrower.  To the extent the context of any provisions of this Agreement makes it appropriate, including without limitation any representation, warranty or covenant, the word “Borrower” as used in this Agreement shall include all of Borrower’s subsidiaries and affiliates.  Notwithstanding the foregoing however, under no circumstances shall this Agreement be construed to require Lender to make any Loan or other financial accommodation to any of Borrower’s subsidiaries or affiliates.

 

Successors and Assigns.  All covenants and agreements by or on behalf of Borrower contained in this Agreement or any Related Documents shall bind Borrower’s successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns.  Borrower shall not, however, have the right to assign Borrower’s rights under this Agreement or any interest therein, without the prior written consent of Lender.

 

Survival of Representations and Warranties.  Borrower understands and agrees that in extending Loan Advances, Lender is relying on all representations, warranties, and covenants made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument delivered by Borrower to Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents.  Borrower further agrees that regardless of any investigation made by Lender, all such representations, warranties and covenants will survive the extension of Loan Advances and delivery to Lender of the Related Documents, shall be continuing in nature, shall be deemed made and redated by Borrower at the time each Loan Advance is made,  and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower’s Indebtedness shall be paid in full, or until this Agreement shall be terminated in the manner provided above, whichever is the last to occur.

 

Time is of the Essence.  Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

 

Waive Jury.  All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any party against any other party.

 

DEFINITIONS.  The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement.  Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America.  Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require.  Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code.  Accounting words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of this Agreement:

 

Account.  The word “Account” means a trade account, account receivable, other receivable, or other right to payment for goods sold or services rendered owing to Borrower (or to a third party grantor acceptable to Lender).

 

Account Debtor.  The words “Account Debtor” mean the person or entity obligated upon an Account.

 

Advance.  The word “Advance” means a disbursement of Loan funds made, or to be made, to Borrower or on Borrower’s behalf under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

Agreement.  The word “Agreement” means this Business Loan Agreement, as this Business Loan Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Business Loan Agreement from time to time.

 

Borrower.  The word “Borrower” means STARTEK, INC.; STARTEK USA, INC. and STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their successors and assigns.

 

Borrowing Base.  The words “Borrowing Base” mean determined by Lender from time to time, the lesser of (1) $15,000,000.00 or (2) 80.00% of the aggregate amount of Eligible Accounts minus any outstanding LETTERS OF CREDIT (not to exceed in corresponding Loan amount based on Eligible Accounts $15,000,000.00).

 

Business Day.  The words “Business Day” mean a day on which commercial banks are open in the State of Colorado.

 

Collateral.  The word “Collateral” means all property and assets granted as collateral security for a Loan, whether real or personal property, whether granted directly or indirectly, whether granted now or in the future, and whether granted in the form of a security interest, mortgage, collateral mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor’s lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien, charge, lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise.  The word Collateral also includes without limitation all collateral described in the Collateral section of this Agreement.

 

Eligible Accounts.  The words “Eligible Accounts” mean at any time, all of Borrower’s Accounts which contain selling terms and conditions acceptable to Lender.  The net amount of any Eligible Account against which Borrower may borrow shall exclude all returns, discounts, credits, and offsets of any nature.  Unless otherwise agreed to by Lender in writing, Eligible Accounts do not include:

 

(1)  Accounts with respect to which the Account Debtor is employee or agent of Borrower.

 

(2)  Accounts with respect to which the Account Debtor is a subsidiary of, or affiliated with  Borrower or its shareholders, officers, or directors.

 

(3)  Accounts with respect to which goods are placed on consignment, guaranteed sale, or other terms by reason of which the payment by the Account Debtor may be conditional.

 

(4)  Accounts with respect to which the Account Debtor is not a resident of the United States, except to the extent such Accounts are supported by insurance, bonds or other assurances satisfactory to Lender.

 

(5)  Accounts with respect to which Borrower is or may become liable to the Account Debtor for goods sold or services rendered by the Account Debtor to Borrower.

 

(6)  Accounts which are subject to dispute, counterclaim, or setoff but only to the extent thereof.

 

(7)  Accounts with respect to which the goods have not been shipped or delivered, or the services have not been rendered, to the Account Debtor.

 

(8)  Accounts with respect to which Lender, in its reasonable  discretion, deems the creditworthiness or financial condition of the Account Debtor to be unsatisfactory.

 

(9)  Accounts of any Account Debtor who has filed or has had filed against it a petition in bankruptcy or an application for relief under any provision of any state or federal bankruptcy, insolvency, or debtor-in-relief acts; or who has had appointed a trustee, custodian, or receiver for the assets of such Account Debtor; or who has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or has become insolvent or fails generally to pay its debts (including its payrolls) as such debts become due.

 

(10)  Accounts which have not been paid in full within ninety (90) days from the invoice date.

 

Environmental Laws.  The words “Environmental Laws” mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. (“CERCLA”), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 (“SARA”), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

 

Event of Default.  The words “Event of Default” mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the Default section of this Agreement.

 

Expiration Date.  The words “Expiration Date” mean the date of termination of Lender’s commitment to lend under this Agreement.

 

GAAP.  The word “GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Grantor.  The word “Grantor” means each and all of the persons or entities granting a Security Interest in any Collateral for the Loan, including without limitation all Borrowers granting such a Security Interest.

 

Guarantor.  The word “Guarantor” means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation party of any or all of the Loan.

 

Guaranty.  The word “Guaranty” means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.

 

Hazardous Substances.  The words “Hazardous Substances” mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled.  The words “Hazardous Substances” are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws.

 



 

The term “Hazardous Substances” also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.

 

Indebtedness.  The word “Indebtedness” means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Grantor is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents and (a) the payment of Grantor’s obligations (whether joint, several or otherwise) to Lender as evidenced by any other note(s) or other evidence of indebtedness executed by such Grantor and all amendments, modifications, renewals, extensions and substitutions thereof and all subsequent notes of greater or lesser amounts payable or assigned to Lender; (b) the performance of each Debtor’s obligations under this security agreement (“Agreement”); and (c) the payment of any and all other indebtedness, direct or indirect, mature or unmatured or contingent, joint or several now or hereafter owed to Secured Party by each Debtor, including (without limitation) indebtedness unrelated or dissimilar to any indebtedness in  existence or contemplated by any Debtor at the time this Agreement was executed or at the time such indebtedness is incurred.

 

Lender.  The word “Lender” means UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a., its successors and assigns.

 

Letter of Credit.  The words “Letter of Credit” mean one or more irrevocable standby letters of credit issued by Lender for the account of Borrower in such form as may be approved by Lender in support of obligations of Borrower that are permitted to exist under the terms of this Agreement.

 

Letter of Credit Outstandings.  The words “Letter of Credit Outstandings” mean, at any time, the sum of, without duplication, (i) the aggregate Stated Amount of all Letters of Credit plus (ii) the aggregate amount of all Unpaid Drawings in respect of all Letters of Credit.

 

Loan.  The word “Loan” means any and all loans and financial accommodations from Lender to Borrower whether now or hereafter existing, and however evidenced, including without limitation those loans and financial accommodations described herein or described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement from time to time.

 

Note.  The word “Note” means the Note executed by STARTEK, INC.; STARTEK USA, INC. and STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. in the principal amount of $15,000,000.00 dated June 26, 2009, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit agreement.

 

Primary Credit Facility.  The words “Primary Credit Facility” mean the credit facility described in the Line of Credit section of this Agreement.

 

Related Documents.  The words “Related Documents” mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Loan.

 

Security Agreement.  The words “Security Agreement” mean and include without limitation any agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements, understandings or other agreements, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise, evidencing, governing, representing, or creating a Security Interest.

 

Security Interest.  The words “Security Interest” mean, without limitation, any and all types of collateral security, present and future, whether in the form of a lien, charge, encumbrance, mortgage, deed of trust, security deed, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor’s lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever whether created by law, contract, or otherwise.

 

Stated Amount.  The words “Stated Amount” of each Letter of Credit mean, at any time, the maximum amount available to be drawn thereunder (regardless of whether any condition for drawing could be met).

 

Unpaid Drawings.  The words “Unpaid Drawings” mean any payment or disbursement made by Lender under any Letter of Credit which has been issued for Borrower’s account which has not been reimbursed.

 

BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED) AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS.  THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT (ASSET BASED) IS DATED JUNE 26, 2009.

 

BORROWER:

 

 

STARTEK, INC.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK, INC.

 

STARTEK, INC.

 

 

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exe. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

 

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

LENDER:

 

 

UMB BANK COLORADO, N.A.

 

By:

/s/ Jon M. Robinson, President

 

 

 

Authorized Signer

 

 

 

LASER PRO Lending, Ver. 5.44.00.002  Copr. Harland Financial Solutions, Inc. 1997, 2009.  All Rights Reserved.  — CO  S:\APPS\hfs\CFI\LPL\C40.FC  TR-62141  PR-63 (M)

 


EX-10.5 4 a09-17465_1ex10d5.htm EX-10.5

EXHIBIT 10.5

 

COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

Principal

 

Loan Date

 

Maturity

 

Loan No

 

Call / Coll

 

Account

 

Officer

 

Initials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$15,000,000.00

 

06-26-2009

 

08-01-2010

 

 

 

4A0 / 9215

 

 

 

PMF01

 

 

 

References in the boxes above are for Lender’s use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.

 

Any item above containing “***” has been omitted due to text length limitations.

 

Borrower:

 

STARTEK, INC.
STARTEK USA, INC.
STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.
44 COOK ST., SUITE 400
DENVER, CO 80206

 

Lender:

 

UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a.
DOWNTOWN DENVER BANKING CENTER
1670 BROADWAY
DENVER, CO 80202-4838
(303) 839-1300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grantor:

 

STARTEK, INC.
44 COOK ST., SUITE 400
DENVER, CO  80206

 

 

 

 

 

THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT dated June 26, 2009, is made and executed among STARTEK, INC. (“Grantor”); STARTEK, INC.; STARTEK USA, INC. and STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. (“Borrower”); and UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a. (“Lender”).

 

GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST.  For valuable consideration, Grantor grants to Lender a security interest in the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and agrees that Lender shall have the rights stated in this Agreement with respect to the Collateral, in addition to all other rights which Lender may have by law.

 

COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION.  The word “Collateral” as used in this Agreement means the following described property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located, in which Grantor is giving to Lender a security interest for the payment of the Indebtedness and performance of all other obligations under the Note and this Agreement:

 

All Accounts and General Intangibles

 

In addition, the word “Collateral” also includes all the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located:

 

(A)  All accessions, attachments, accessories, replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein, whether added now or later.

 

(B)  All products and produce of any of the property described in this Collateral section.

 

(C)  All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease, consignment or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section.

 

(D)  All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section, and sums due from a third party who has damaged or destroyed the Collateral or from that party’s insurer, whether due to judgment, settlement or other process.

 

(E)  All records and data relating to any of the property described in this Collateral section, whether in the form of a writing, photograph, microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to all computer software required to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or data on electronic media.

 

CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION.  In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of either Grantor or Borrower to Lender, or any one or more of them, as well as all claims by Lender against Borrower and Grantor or any one or more of them, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note, whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, whether Borrower or Grantor may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether the obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter may become otherwise unenforceable.

 

BORROWER’S WAIVERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  Except as otherwise required under this Agreement or by applicable law,  (A)  Borrower agrees that Lender need not tell Borrower about any action or inaction Lender takes in connection with this Agreement;  (B)  Borrower assumes the responsibility for being and keeping informed about the Collateral; and  (C)  Borrower waives any defenses that may arise because of any action or inaction of Lender, including without limitation any failure of Lender to realize upon the Collateral or any delay by Lender in realizing upon the Collateral; and Borrower agrees to remain liable under the Note no matter what action Lender takes or fails to take under this Agreement.

 

GRANTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.  Grantor warrants that:  (A)  this Agreement is executed at Borrower’s request and not at the request of Lender;  (B)  Grantor has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to pledge the Collateral to Lender;  (C)  Grantor has established adequate means of obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis information about Borrower’s financial condition; and  (D)  Lender has made no representation to Grantor about Borrower or Borrower’s creditworthiness.

 

GRANTOR’S WAIVERS.  Grantor waives all requirements of presentment, protest, demand, and notice of dishonor or non-payment to Borrower or Grantor, or any other party to the Indebtedness or the Collateral.  Lender may do any of the following with respect to any obligation of any Borrower, without first obtaining the consent of Grantor:  (A)  grant any extension of time for any payment,  (B)  grant any renewal,  (C)  permit any modification of payment terms or other terms, or  (D)  exchange or release any Collateral or other security.  No such act or failure to act shall affect Lender’s rights against Grantor or the Collateral.

 

RIGHT OF SETOFF.  To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Grantor’s accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account).  This includes all accounts Grantor holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Grantor may open in the future.  However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law.  Grantor authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender’s option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender’s charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.

 

GRANTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL.  With respect to the Collateral, Grantor represents and promises to Lender that:

 

Perfection of Security Interest.  Grantor agrees to take whatever actions are requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender’s security interest in the Collateral.  Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral, and Grantor will note Lender’s interest upon any and all chattel paper and instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender.  This is a continuing Security Agreement and will continue in effect even though all or any part of the Indebtedness is paid in full and even though for a period of time Borrower may not be indebted to Lender.

 

Notices to Lender.  Grantor will promptly notify Lender in writing at Lender’s address shown above (or such other addresses as Lender may designate from time to time) prior to any  (1)  change in Grantor’s name;  (2)  change in Grantor’s assumed business name(s);  (3)  change in the management of the Corporation Grantor;  (4)  change in the authorized signer(s);  (5)  change in Grantor’s principal office address;  (6)  change in Grantor’s state of organization;  (7)  conversion of Grantor to a new or different type of business entity; or  (8)  change in any other aspect of Grantor that directly or indirectly relates to any agreements between Grantor and Lender.  No change in Grantor’s name or state of organization will take effect until after Lender has received notice.

 



 

No Violation.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not violate any law or agreement governing Grantor or to which Grantor is a party, and its certificate or articles of incorporation and bylaws do not prohibit any term or condition of this Agreement.

 

Enforceability of Collateral.  To the extent the Collateral consists of accounts, chattel paper, or general intangibles, as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code, the Collateral is enforceable in accordance with its terms, is genuine, and fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations concerning form, content and manner of preparation and execution, and all persons appearing to be obligated on the Collateral have authority and capacity to contract and are in fact obligated as they appear to be on the Collateral.  At the time any account becomes subject to a security interest in favor of Lender, the account shall be a good and valid account representing an undisputed, bona fide indebtedness incurred by the account debtor, for merchandise held subject to delivery instructions or previously shipped or delivered pursuant to a contract of sale, or for services previously performed by Grantor with or for the account debtor.   After the occurrence of an Event of Default under this Agreement, Grantor shall not, without Lender’s prior written consent, compromise, settle, adjust, or extend payment under or with regard to any such Accounts.  There shall be no setoffs or counterclaims against any of the Collateral, and no agreement shall have been made under which any deductions or discounts may be claimed concerning the Collateral except those disclosed to Lender in writing.

 

Location of the Collateral.  Except in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business, Grantor agrees to keep the Collateral (or to the extent the Collateral consists of intangible property such as accounts or general intangibles, the records concerning the Collateral) at Grantor’s address shown above or at such other locations as are acceptable to Lender.  Upon Lender’s request, Grantor will deliver to Lender in form satisfactory to Lender a schedule of real properties and Collateral locations relating to Grantor’s operations, including without limitation the following:  (1)  all real property Grantor owns or is purchasing;  (2)   all real property Grantor is renting or leasing;  (3)  all storage facilities Grantor owns, rents, leases, or uses; and  (4)  all other properties where Collateral is or may be located.

 

Removal of the Collateral.  Except in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business,  Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing location without Lender’s prior written consent.  Grantor shall, whenever requested, advise Lender of the exact location of the Collateral.

 

Transactions Involving Collateral.  Except for inventory sold or accounts collected in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business, or as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral.  Grantor shall not pledge, mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to any lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge, other than the security interest provided for in this Agreement, without the prior written consent of Lender.  This includes security interests even if junior in right to the security interests granted under this Agreement.  Unless waived by Lender, all proceeds from any disposition of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for Lender and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to any sale or other disposition.  Upon receipt, Grantor shall immediately deliver any such proceeds to Lender.

 

Title.  Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that Grantor holds good and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except for the lien of this Agreement.  No financing statement covering any of the Collateral is on file in any public office other than those which reflect the security interest created by this Agreement or to which Lender has specifically consented.  Grantor shall defend Lender’s rights in the Collateral against the claims and demands of all other persons.

 

Repairs and Maintenance.  Grantor agrees to keep and maintain, and to cause others to keep and maintain, the Collateral in good order, repair and condition at all times while this Agreement remains in effect.  Grantor further agrees to pay when due all claims for work done on, or services rendered or material furnished in connection with the Collateral so that no lien or encumbrance may ever attach to or be filed against the Collateral.

 

Inspection of Collateral.  Lender and Lender’s designated representatives and agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine and inspect the Collateral wherever located.

 

Taxes, Assessments and Liens.  Grantor will pay when due (prior to delinquency) all taxes, assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon this Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes evidencing the Indebtedness, or upon any of the other Related Documents.  Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized in Lender’s sole opinion.  If the Collateral is subjected to a lien which is not discharged within fifteen (15) days, Grantor shall deposit with Lender cash, a sufficient corporate surety bond or other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount adequate to provide for the discharge of the lien plus any interest, costs, attorneys’ fees or other charges that could accrue as a result of foreclosure or sale of the Collateral.  In any contest Grantor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any final adverse judgment before enforcement against the Collateral.  Grantor shall name Lender as an additional obligee under any surety bond furnished in the contest proceedings.  Grantor further agrees to furnish Lender with evidence that such taxes, assessments, and governmental and other charges have been paid in full and in a timely manner.  Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized.

 

Compliance with Governmental Requirements.  Grantor shall comply promptly in all material respects with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all governmental authorities, now or hereafter in effect, applicable to the ownership, production, disposition, or use of the Collateral, including all laws or regulations relating to the undue erosion of highly-erodible land or relating to the conversion of wetlands for the production of an agricultural product or commodity.  Grantor may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral, in Lender’s opinion, is not jeopardized.

 

Hazardous Substances.  Grantor represents and warrants that the Collateral never has been, and never will be so long as this Agreement remains a lien on the Collateral, used in violation of any Environmental Laws or for the generation, manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance.  The representations and warranties contained herein are based on Grantor’s due diligence in investigating the Collateral for Hazardous Substances.  Grantor hereby  (1)  releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any Environmental Laws, and  (2)  agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims and losses resulting from a breach of this provision of this Agreement.  This obligation to indemnify and defend shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the satisfaction of this Agreement.

 

Maintenance of Casualty Insurance.  Grantor shall procure and maintain all risks insurance, including without limitation fire, theft and liability coverage together with such other insurance as Lender may reasonably require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to Lender.  Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Lender and not including any disclaimer of the insurer’s liability for failure to give such a notice.  Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person.  In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest, Grantor will provide Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require.  If Grantor at any time fails to obtain or maintain any insurance as required under this Agreement, Lender may (but shall not be obligated to) obtain such insurance as Lender deems appropriate, including if Lender so chooses “single interest insurance,” which will cover only Lender’s interest in the Collateral.

 

Application of Insurance Proceeds.  Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of any loss or damage to the Collateral, whether or not such casualty or loss is covered by insurance.  Lender may make proof of loss if Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty.  All proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, including accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held by Lender as part of the Collateral.  If Lender consents to repair or replacement of the damaged or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of expenditure,  pay or reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration.  If Lender does not consent to repair or replacement of the Collateral, Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of the proceeds to pay all of the Indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor.  Any proceeds which have not been disbursed within six (6) months after their receipt and which Grantor has not committed to the repair or restoration of the Collateral shall be used to prepay the Indebtedness.

 

Insurance Reports.  Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender reports on each existing policy of insurance showing such information as Lender may reasonably request including the following:  (1)  the name of the insurer;  (2)  the risks insured;  (3)  the amount of the policy;  (4)  the property insured;  (5)  the then current value on the basis of which insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining that value; and  (6)  the expiration date of the policy.  In addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or replacement cost of the Collateral.

 

Financing Statements.  Grantor authorizes Lender to file a UCC financing statement, or alternatively, a copy of this Agreement to perfect Lender’s security interest.  At Lender’s request, Grantor additionally agrees to sign all other documents that are necessary to perfect, protect, and continue Lender’s security interest in the Property.  This includes making sure Lender is shown as the first and only security interest holder on the title covering the Property.  Grantor will pay all filing fees, title transfer fees, and other fees and costs involved unless prohibited by law or unless Lender is required by law to pay such fees and costs.  Grantor irrevocably appoints Lender to execute documents necessary to transfer title if there is a default.  Lender may file a copy of this Agreement as a financing statement.  If Grantor changes Grantor’s name or address, or the name or address of any person granting a

 



 

security interest under this Agreement changes, Grantor will promptly notify the Lender of such change.

 

GRANTOR’S RIGHT TO POSSESSION AND TO COLLECT ACCOUNTS.  Until default and except as otherwise provided below with respect to accounts, Grantor may have possession of the tangible personal property and beneficial use of all the Collateral and may use it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the Related Documents, provided that Grantor’s right to possession and beneficial use shall not apply to any Collateral where possession of the Collateral by Lender is required by law to perfect Lender’s security interest in such Collateral.  Until otherwise notified by Lender, Grantor may collect any of the Collateral consisting of accounts.  At any time and even though no Event of Default exists, Lender may exercise its rights to collect the accounts and to notify account debtors to make payments directly to Lender for application to the Indebtedness.  If Lender at any time has possession of any Collateral, whether before or after an Event of Default, Lender shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and preservation of the Collateral if Lender takes such action for that purpose as Grantor shall request or as Lender, in Lender’s sole discretion, shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, but failure to honor any request by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to be a failure to exercise reasonable care.  Lender shall not be required to take any steps necessary to preserve any rights in the Collateral against prior parties, nor to protect, preserve or maintain any security interest given to secure the Indebtedness.

 

LENDER’S EXPENDITURES.  If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender’s interest in the Collateral or if Grantor fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Grantor’s failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Grantor is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Grantor’s behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral.  All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor.  All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender’s option, will  (A)  be payable on demand;  (B)  be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either  (1)  the term of any applicable insurance policy; or  (2)  the remaining term of the Note; or  (C)  be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note’s maturity.  The Agreement also will secure payment of these amounts.  Such right shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be entitled upon Default.

 

DEFAULT.  Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:

 

Payment Default.  Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness following the expiration of applicable cure periods, if any.

 

Other Defaults.  Borrower or Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower or Grantor following the expiration of thirty (30) days after written notice of such default is provided by Lender to Borrower.

 

False Statements.  Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or Grantor or on Borrower’s or Grantor’s behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter.

 

Defective Collateralization.  This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason if such defect has not been cured following the expiration of thirty (30) days after notice by Lender to Borrower.

 

Insolvency.  The dissolution or termination of Borrower’s or Grantor’s existence as a going business, the insolvency of Borrower or Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower’s or Grantor’s property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower or Grantor.

 

Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings.  Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or Grantor or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Indebtedness.  This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower’s or Grantor’s accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender.  However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower or Grantor as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower or Grantor gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.

 

Adverse Change.  A material adverse change occurs in Borrower’s or Grantor’s financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Indebtedness is impaired.

 

RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT.  If an Event of Default occurs under this Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured party under the Colorado Uniform Commercial Code.  In addition and without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:

 

Accelerate Indebtedness.  Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness, including any prepayment penalty which Borrower would be required to pay, immediately due and payable, without notice of any kind to Borrower or Grantor.

 

Assemble Collateral.  Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all or any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of title and other documents relating to the Collateral.  Lender may require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be designated by Lender.  Lender also shall have full power to enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession of and remove the Collateral.  If the Collateral contains other goods not covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession.

 

Sell the Collateral.  Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in Lender’s own name or that of Grantor.  Lender may sell the Collateral at public auction or private sale.  Unless the Collateral threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market, Lender will give Grantor, and other persons as required by law, reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale, or the time after which any private sale or any other disposition of the Collateral is to be made.  However, no notice need be provided to any person who, after Event of Default occurs, enters into and authenticates an agreement waiving that person’s right to notification of sale.  The requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition.  All expenses relating to the disposition of the Collateral, including without limitation the expenses of retaking, holding, insuring, preparing for sale and selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.

 

Appoint Receiver.  Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral, with the power to protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the Collateral preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the Rents from the Collateral and apply the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness.  The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law.  Lender’s right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent value of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount.  Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver.  Receiver may be appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction upon ex parte application and without notice, notice being expressly waived.

 

Collect Revenues, Apply Accounts.  Lender, either itself or through a receiver, may collect the payments, rents, income, and revenues from the Collateral.  Lender may at any time in Lender’s discretion transfer any Collateral into Lender’s own name or that of Lender’s nominee and receive the payments, rents, income, and revenues therefrom and hold the same as security for the Indebtedness or apply it to payment of the Indebtedness in such order of preference as Lender may determine.  Insofar as the Collateral consists of accounts, general intangibles, insurance policies, instruments, chattel paper, choses in action, or similar property, Lender may demand, collect, receipt for, settle, compromise, adjust, sue for, foreclose, or realize on the Collateral as Lender may determine, whether or not Indebtedness or Collateral is then due.  For these purposes, Lender may, on behalf of and in the name of Grantor, receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to Grantor; change any address to which mail and payments are to be sent; and endorse notes, checks, drafts, money orders, documents of title, instruments and items pertaining to payment, shipment, or storage of any Collateral.  To facilitate collection, Lender may notify account debtors and obligors on any Collateral to make payments directly to Lender.

 

Obtain Deficiency.  If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Borrower for any deficiency remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided in this Agreement.  Borrower shall be liable for a deficiency even if the transaction described in this subsection is a sale of accounts or chattel paper.

 

Other Rights and Remedies.  Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, as may be amended from time to time.  In addition, Lender shall have and may exercise any or all other rights and remedies it may have available at law, in equity, or otherwise.

 



 

Election of Remedies.  Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender’s rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement, the Related Documents, or by any other writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently.  Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor under this Agreement, after Grantor’s failure to perform, shall not affect Lender’s right to declare a default and exercise its remedies.

 

ADDITIONAL TRUST OBLIGATIONS. If the Owner of the named Collateral, listed in the attached Security Instrument is a Trust, then, to the extent the foregoing described Trust Agreement does not specifically authorize this Pledge and Security Agreement, the provisions of the foregoing described Trust Agreement are hereby amended to the extent necessary to authorize the same and the performance of all the provisions hereof. In the event the foregoing described Trust Agreement is revoked prior to the payment in full of all obligations of Borrower to Lender and secured by the Collateral, this Pledge and Security Agreement shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect until all such obligations of the Borrower are paid in full.

 

ADDITIONAL TERMS. Grantor’s failure to promptly provide additional collateral of a type and in a manner satisfactory to Lender upon Lender’s request therefore due to Lender’s reasonable determination that the value of the Collateral is insufficient to adequately secure the Indebtedness.

 

In the event the Debtor does not maintain insurance coverage on the Collateral deemed adequate by Secured Party, Secured Party may, in its discretion, purchase insurance or additional insurance, but shall not be obligated to do so. The premium for such additional insurance shall be added to and become part of the Obligations secured by this Agreement. Any refund of insurance premiums shall be applied to the cost of other insurance, or upon the last maturing installment (or the principal) of the debt secured by this Agreement.

 

Debtor waives the right to direct the application of any and all payments at any time or times received by Secured Party on account of the Obligations secured hereby or as proceeds of the Collateral and agrees that Secured Party shall have the exclusive right to apply and reapply any and all such payments in such manner as Secured Party in its sole discretion my deem advisable, notwithstanding any entry by Secured Party upon any of its books and records.

 

In the event Lender, in its sole discretion, issues letters of credit for the account of the Borrower pursuant hereto (“Letters of Credit”), each such Letter of Credit shall be issued subject to such terms and conditions as Lender shall determine at the time of issuance of each such Letter of Credit, including but not limited to letter of credit fees and the terms hereof. The face amount of all such Letters of Credit shall be deemed to be outstanding loans hereunder for purposes of computing the amount available to Borrower to borrow under any applicable credit facility with Lender. At no time shall the face amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit plus the principal amount of all outstanding loans from Lender to Borrower under any such credit facility exceed the Loan Value.

 

Bankcard Obligations: All currently existing and future bankcard obligations owing by the Borrower to the Lender or to any affiliate of the Lender created pursuant to the use of bankcards now existing or hereafter issued by the Lender to the Borrower, shall be secured by and pursuant to the terms of this Security Agreement. All terms of the Security Agreement not expressly modified hereby shall remain in full force and effect.

 

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.  The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:

 

Amendments.  This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement.  No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.

 

Attorneys’ Fees; Expenses.  Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender’s reasonable costs and expenses, including Lender’s attorneys’ fees and Lender’s legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement.  Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Grantor shall pay the reasonable costs and expenses of such enforcement.  Costs and expenses include Lender’s attorneys’ fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys’ fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services.  Grantor also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.

 

Caption Headings.  Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Governing Law.  This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Colorado without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.  This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Colorado.

 

Choice of Venue.  If there is a lawsuit, Grantor agrees upon Lender’s request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of DENVER County, State of Colorado.

 

Joint and Several Liability.  All obligations of Borrower and Grantor under this Agreement shall be joint and several, and all references to Grantor shall mean each and every Grantor, and all references to Borrower shall mean each and every Borrower.  This means that each Borrower and Grantor signing below is responsible for all obligations in this Agreement.  Where any one or more of the parties is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or similar entity, it is not necessary for Lender to inquire into the powers of any of the officers, directors, partners, members, or other agents acting or purporting to act on the entity’s behalf, and any obligations made or created in reliance upon the professed exercise of such powers shall be guaranteed under this Agreement.

 

No Waiver by Lender.  Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender.  No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right.  A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender’s right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement.  No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender’s rights or of any of Grantor’s obligations as to any future transactions.  Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.

 

Notices.  Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement.  Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party’s address.  For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Grantor’s current address.  Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Grantor, any notice given by Lender to any Grantor is deemed to be notice given to all Grantors.

 

Power of Attorney.  Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor’s irrevocable attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect, amend, or to continue the security interest granted in this Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other secured parties.  Lender may at any time, and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of this Agreement for use as a financing statement.  Grantor will reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the continuation of the perfection of Lender’s security interest in the Collateral.

 

Severability.  If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance.  If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable.  If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement.  Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.

 

Successors and Assigns.  Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement on transfer of Grantor’s interest, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns.  If ownership of the Collateral becomes vested in a person other than Grantor, Lender, without notice to Grantor, may deal with Grantor’s successors with reference to this Agreement and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without releasing Grantor from the obligations of this Agreement or liability under the Indebtedness.

 

Survival of Representations and Warranties.  All representations, warranties, and agreements made by Grantor in this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower’s Indebtedness shall be paid in full.

 

Time is of the Essence.  Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

 

Waive Jury.  All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any party against any other party.

 



 

DEFINITIONS.  The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement.  Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America.  Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require.  Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code:

 

Agreement.  The word “Agreement” means this Commercial Security Agreement, as this Commercial Security Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Commercial Security Agreement from time to time.

 

Borrower.  The word “Borrower” means STARTEK, INC.; STARTEK USA, INC. and STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their successors and assigns.

 

Collateral.  The word “Collateral” means all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to all the Collateral as described in the Collateral Description section of this Agreement.

 

Default.  The word “Default” means the Default set forth in this Agreement in the section titled “Default”.

 

Environmental Laws.  The words “Environmental Laws” mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. (“CERCLA”), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 (“SARA”), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

 

Event of Default.  The words “Event of Default” mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the Default section of this Agreement.

 

Grantor.  The word “Grantor” means STARTEK, INC.

 

Guaranty.  The word “Guaranty” means the guaranty from guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.

 

Hazardous Substances.  The words “Hazardous Substances” mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled.  The words “Hazardous Substances” are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws.  The term “Hazardous Substances” also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.

 

Indebtedness.  The word “Indebtedness” means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Grantor is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents and (a) the payment of Grantor’s obligations (whether joint, several or otherwise) to Lender as evidenced by any other note(s) or other evidence of indebtedness executed by such Grantor and all amendments, modifications, renewals, extensions and substitutions thereof and all subsequent notes of greater or lesser amounts payable or assigned to Lender; (b) the performance of each Debtor’s obligations under this security agreement (“Agreement”); and (c) the payment of any and all other indebtedness, direct or indirect, mature or unmatured or contingent, joint or several now or hereafter owed to Secured Party by each Debtor, including (without limitation) indebtedness unrelated or dissimilar to any indebtedness in  existence or contemplated by any Debtor at the time this Agreement was executed or at the time such indebtedness is incurred..

 

Lender.  The word “Lender” means UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a., its successors and assigns.

 

Note.  The word “Note” means the Note executed by STARTEK, INC.; and STARTEK USA, INC. in the principal amount of $15,000,000.00 dated June 26, 2009, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit agreement.

 

Property.  The word “Property” means all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to all the Property as described in the “Collateral Description” section of this Agreement.

 

Related Documents.  The words “Related Documents” mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.

 

BORROWER AND GRANTOR HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED JUNE 26, 2009.

 

GRANTOR:

 

 

STARTEK, INC.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK, INC.

STARTEK, INC.

 

BORROWER:

 

 

STARTEK, INC.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK, INC.

 

STARTEK, INC.

 

 

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exe. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

 

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

LASER PRO Lending, Ver. 5.44.00.002  Copr. Harland Financial Solutions, Inc. 1997, 2009.  All Rights Reserved.  — CO  S:\APPS\hfs\CFI\LPL\E40.FC  TR-62141  PR-63 (M)

 


EX-10.6 5 a09-17465_1ex10d6.htm EX-10.6

EXHIBIT 10.6

 

COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

Principal

 

Loan Date

 

Maturity

 

Loan No

 

Call / Coll

 

Account

 

Officer

 

Initials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$15,000,000.00

 

06-26-2009

 

08-01-2010

 

 

 

4A0 / 9215

 

 

 

PMF01

 

 

 

 

References in the boxes above are for Lender’s use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.

 

Any item above containing “***” has been omitted due to text length limitations.

 

Borrower:

 

STARTEK, INC.

STARTEK USA, INC.

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

44 COOK ST., SUITE 400

DENVER, CO 80206

 

Lender:

 

UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a.

DOWNTOWN DENVER BANKING CENTER

1670 BROADWAY

DENVER, CO 80202-4838

(303) 839-1300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grantor:

 

STARTEK USA, INC.

44 COOK ST., SUITE 400

DENVER, CO 80206

 

 

 

 

 

THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT dated June 26, 2009, is made and executed among STARTEK USA, INC. (“Grantor”); STARTEK, INC.; STARTEK USA, INC. and STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. (“Borrower”); and UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a. (“Lender”).

 

GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST.  For valuable consideration, Grantor grants to Lender a security interest in the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and agrees that Lender shall have the rights stated in this Agreement with respect to the Collateral, in addition to all other rights which Lender may have by law.

 

COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION.  The word “Collateral” as used in this Agreement means the following described property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located, in which Grantor is giving to Lender a security interest for the payment of the Indebtedness and performance of all other obligations under the Note and this Agreement:

 

All Accounts and General Intangibles

 

In addition, the word “Collateral” also includes all the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located:

 

(A)  All accessions, attachments, accessories, replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein, whether added now or later.

 

(B)  All products and produce of any of the property described in this Collateral section.

 

(C)  All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease, consignment or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section.

 

(D)  All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section, and sums due from a third party who has damaged or destroyed the Collateral or from that party’s insurer, whether due to judgment, settlement or other process.

 

(E)  All records and data relating to any of the property described in this Collateral section, whether in the form of a writing, photograph, microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to all computer software required to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or data on electronic media.

 

CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION.  In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of either Grantor or Borrower to Lender, or any one or more of them, as well as all claims by Lender against Borrower and Grantor or any one or more of them, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note, whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, whether Borrower or Grantor may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether the obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter may become otherwise unenforceable.

 

BORROWER’S WAIVERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  Except as otherwise required under this Agreement or by applicable law,  (A)  Borrower agrees that Lender need not tell Borrower about any action or inaction Lender takes in connection with this Agreement;  (B)  Borrower assumes the responsibility for being and keeping informed about the Collateral; and  (C)  Borrower waives any defenses that may arise because of any action or inaction of Lender, including without limitation any failure of Lender to realize upon the Collateral or any delay by Lender in realizing upon the Collateral; and Borrower agrees to remain liable under the Note no matter what action Lender takes or fails to take under this Agreement.

 

GRANTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.  Grantor warrants that:  (A)  this Agreement is executed at Borrower’s request and not at the request of Lender;  (B)  Grantor has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to pledge the Collateral to Lender;  (C)  Grantor has established adequate means of obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis information about Borrower’s financial condition; and  (D)  Lender has made no representation to Grantor about Borrower or Borrower’s creditworthiness.

 

GRANTOR’S WAIVERS.  Grantor waives all requirements of presentment, protest, demand, and notice of dishonor or non-payment to Borrower or Grantor, or any other party to the Indebtedness or the Collateral.  Lender may do any of the following with respect to any obligation of any Borrower, without first obtaining the consent of Grantor:  (A)  grant any extension of time for any payment,  (B)  grant any renewal,  (C)  permit any modification of payment terms or other terms, or  (D)  exchange or release any Collateral or other security.  No such act or failure to act shall affect Lender’s rights against Grantor or the Collateral.

 

RIGHT OF SETOFF.  To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Grantor’s accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account).  This includes all accounts Grantor holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Grantor may open in the future.  However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law.  Grantor authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender’s option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender’s charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.

 

GRANTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL.  With respect to the Collateral, Grantor represents and promises to Lender that:

 

Perfection of Security Interest.  Grantor agrees to take whatever actions are requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender’s security interest in the Collateral.  Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral, and Grantor will note Lender’s interest upon any and all chattel paper and instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender.  This is a continuing Security Agreement and will continue in effect even though all or any part of the Indebtedness is paid in full and even though for a period of time Borrower may not be indebted to Lender.

 

Notices to Lender.  Grantor will promptly notify Lender in writing at Lender’s address shown above (or such other addresses as Lender may designate from time to time) prior to any  (1)  change in Grantor’s name;  (2)  change in Grantor’s assumed business name(s);  (3)  change in the management of the Corporation Grantor;  (4)  change in the authorized signer(s);  (5)  change in Grantor’s principal office address;  (6)  change in Grantor’s state of organization;  (7)  conversion of Grantor to a new or different type of business entity; or  (8)  change in any other aspect of Grantor that directly or indirectly relates to any agreements between Grantor and Lender.  No change in Grantor’s name or state of organization will take effect until after Lender has received notice.

 

No Violation.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not violate any law or agreement governing Grantor or to which Grantor is a party, and its certificate or articles of incorporation and bylaws do not prohibit any term or condition of this Agreement.

 



 

Enforceability of Collateral.  To the extent the Collateral consists of accounts, chattel paper, or general intangibles, as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code, the Collateral is enforceable in accordance with its terms, is genuine, and fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations concerning form, content and manner of preparation and execution, and all persons appearing to be obligated on the Collateral have authority and capacity to contract and are in fact obligated as they appear to be on the Collateral.  At the time any account becomes subject to a security interest in favor of Lender, the account shall be a good and valid account representing an undisputed, bona fide indebtedness incurred by the account debtor, for merchandise held subject to delivery instructions or previously shipped or delivered pursuant to a contract of sale, or for services previously performed by Grantor with or for the account debtor.  After the occurrence of an Event of Default under this Agreement, Grantor shall not, without Lender’s prior written consent, compromise, settle, adjust, or extend payment under or with regard to any such Accounts.  There shall be no setoffs or counterclaims against any of the Collateral, and no agreement shall have been made under which any deductions or discounts may be claimed concerning the Collateral except those disclosed to Lender in writing.

 

Location of the Collateral.  Except in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business, Grantor agrees to keep the Collateral (or to the extent the Collateral consists of intangible property such as accounts or general intangibles, the records concerning the Collateral) at Grantor’s address shown above or at such other locations as are acceptable to Lender.  Upon Lender’s request, Grantor will deliver to Lender in form satisfactory to Lender a schedule of real properties and Collateral locations relating to Grantor’s operations, including without limitation the following:  (1)  all real property Grantor owns or is purchasing;  (2)   all real property Grantor is renting or leasing;  (3)  all storage facilities Grantor owns, rents, leases, or uses; and  (4)  all other properties where Collateral is or may be located.

 

Removal of the Collateral.  Except in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business,  Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing location without Lender’s prior written consent.  Grantor shall, whenever requested, advise Lender of the exact location of the Collateral.

 

Transactions Involving Collateral.  Except for inventory sold or accounts collected in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business, or as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral.  Grantor shall not pledge, mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to any lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge, other than the security interest provided for in this Agreement, without the prior written consent of Lender.  This includes security interests even if junior in right to the security interests granted under this Agreement.  Unless waived by Lender, all proceeds from any disposition of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for Lender and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to any sale or other disposition.  Upon receipt, Grantor shall immediately deliver any such proceeds to Lender.

 

Title.  Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that Grantor holds good and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except for the lien of this Agreement.  No financing statement covering any of the Collateral is on file in any public office other than those which reflect the security interest created by this Agreement or to which Lender has specifically consented.  Grantor shall defend Lender’s rights in the Collateral against the claims and demands of all other persons.

 

Repairs and Maintenance.  Grantor agrees to keep and maintain, and to cause others to keep and maintain, the Collateral in good order, repair and condition at all times while this Agreement remains in effect.  Grantor further agrees to pay when due all claims for work done on, or services rendered or material furnished in connection with the Collateral so that no lien or encumbrance may ever attach to or be filed against the Collateral.

 

Inspection of Collateral.  Lender and Lender’s designated representatives and agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine and inspect the Collateral wherever located.

 

Taxes, Assessments and Liens.  Grantor will pay when due (prior to delinquency) all taxes, assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon this Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes evidencing the Indebtedness, or upon any of the other Related Documents.  Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized in Lender’s sole opinion.  If the Collateral is subjected to a lien which is not discharged within fifteen (15) days, Grantor shall deposit with Lender cash, a sufficient corporate surety bond or other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount adequate to provide for the discharge of the lien plus any interest, costs, attorneys’ fees or other charges that could accrue as a result of foreclosure or sale of the Collateral.  In any contest Grantor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any final adverse judgment before enforcement against the Collateral.  Grantor shall name Lender as an additional obligee under any surety bond furnished in the contest proceedings.  Grantor further agrees to furnish Lender with evidence that such taxes, assessments, and governmental and other charges have been paid in full and in a timely manner.  Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized.

 

Compliance with Governmental Requirements.  Grantor shall comply promptly in all material respects with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all governmental authorities, now or hereafter in effect, applicable to the ownership, production, disposition, or use of the Collateral, including all laws or regulations relating to the undue erosion of highly-erodible land or relating to the conversion of wetlands for the production of an agricultural product or commodity.  Grantor may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral, in Lender’s opinion, is not jeopardized.

 

Hazardous Substances.  Grantor represents and warrants that the Collateral never has been, and never will be so long as this Agreement remains a lien on the Collateral, used in violation of any Environmental Laws or for the generation, manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance.  The representations and warranties contained herein are based on Grantor’s due diligence in investigating the Collateral for Hazardous Substances.  Grantor hereby  (1)  releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any Environmental Laws, and  (2)  agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims and losses resulting from a breach of this provision of this Agreement.  This obligation to indemnify and defend shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the satisfaction of this Agreement.

 

Maintenance of Casualty Insurance.  Grantor shall procure and maintain all risks insurance, including without limitation fire, theft and liability coverage together with such other insurance as Lender may reasonably require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to Lender.  Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Lender and not including any disclaimer of the insurer’s liability for failure to give such a notice.  Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person.  In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest, Grantor will provide Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require.  If Grantor at any time fails to obtain or maintain any insurance as required under this Agreement, Lender may (but shall not be obligated to) obtain such insurance as Lender deems appropriate, including if Lender so chooses “single interest insurance,” which will cover only Lender’s interest in the Collateral.

 

Application of Insurance Proceeds.  Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of any loss or damage to the Collateral, whether or not such casualty or loss is covered by insurance.  Lender may make proof of loss if Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty.  All proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, including accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held by Lender as part of the Collateral.  If Lender consents to repair or replacement of the damaged or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of expenditure,  pay or reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration.  If Lender does not consent to repair or replacement of the Collateral, Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of the proceeds to pay all of the Indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor.  Any proceeds which have not been disbursed within six (6) months after their receipt and which Grantor has not committed to the repair or restoration of the Collateral shall be used to prepay the Indebtedness.

 

Insurance Reports.  Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender reports on each existing policy of insurance showing such information as Lender may reasonably request including the following:  (1)  the name of the insurer;  (2)  the risks insured;  (3)  the amount of the policy;  (4)  the property insured;  (5)  the then current value on the basis of which insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining that value; and  (6)  the expiration date of the policy.  In addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or replacement cost of the Collateral.

 

Financing Statements.  Grantor authorizes Lender to file a UCC financing statement, or alternatively, a copy of this Agreement to perfect Lender’s security interest.  At Lender’s request, Grantor additionally agrees to sign all other documents that are necessary to perfect, protect, and continue Lender’s security interest in the Property.  This includes making sure Lender is shown as the first and only security interest holder on the title covering the Property.  Grantor will pay all filing fees, title transfer fees, and other fees and costs involved unless prohibited by law or unless Lender is required by law to pay such fees and costs.  Grantor irrevocably appoints Lender to execute documents necessary to transfer title if there is a default.  Lender may file a copy of this Agreement as a financing statement.  If Grantor changes Grantor’s name or address, or the name or address of any person granting a security interest under this Agreement changes, Grantor will promptly notify the Lender of such change.

 

GRANTOR’S RIGHT TO POSSESSION AND TO COLLECT ACCOUNTS.  Until default and except as otherwise provided below with respect to accounts,

 



 

Grantor may have possession of the tangible personal property and beneficial use of all the Collateral and may use it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the Related Documents, provided that Grantor’s right to possession and beneficial use shall not apply to any Collateral where possession of the Collateral by Lender is required by law to perfect Lender’s security interest in such Collateral.  Until otherwise notified by Lender, Grantor may collect any of the Collateral consisting of accounts.  At any time and even though no Event of Default exists, Lender may exercise its rights to collect the accounts and to notify account debtors to make payments directly to Lender for application to the Indebtedness.  If Lender at any time has possession of any Collateral, whether before or after an Event of Default, Lender shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and preservation of the Collateral if Lender takes such action for that purpose as Grantor shall request or as Lender, in Lender’s sole discretion, shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, but failure to honor any request by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to be a failure to exercise reasonable care.  Lender shall not be required to take any steps necessary to preserve any rights in the Collateral against prior parties, nor to protect, preserve or maintain any security interest given to secure the Indebtedness.

 

LENDER’S EXPENDITURES.  If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender’s interest in the Collateral or if Grantor fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Grantor’s failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Grantor is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Grantor’s behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral.  All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor.  All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender’s option, will  (A)  be payable on demand;  (B)  be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either  (1)  the term of any applicable insurance policy; or  (2)  the remaining term of the Note; or  (C)  be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note’s maturity.  The Agreement also will secure payment of these amounts.  Such right shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be entitled upon Default.

 

DEFAULT.  Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:

 

Payment Default.  Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness following the expiration of applicable cure periods, if any.

 

Other Defaults.  Borrower or Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower or Grantor following the expiration of thirty (30) days after written notice of such default is provided by Lender to Borrower.

 

False Statements.  Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or Grantor or on Borrower’s or Grantor’s behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter.

 

Defective Collateralization.  This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason if such defect has not been cured following the expiration of thirty (30) days after notice by Lender to Borrower.

 

Insolvency.  The dissolution or termination of Borrower’s or Grantor’s existence as a going business, the insolvency of Borrower or Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower’s or Grantor’s property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower or Grantor.

 

Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings.  Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or Grantor or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Indebtedness.  This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower’s or Grantor’s accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender.  However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower or Grantor as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower or Grantor gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.

 

Adverse Change.  A material adverse change occurs in Borrower’s or Grantor’s financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Indebtedness is impaired.

 

RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT.  If an Event of Default occurs under this Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured party under the Colorado Uniform Commercial Code.  In addition and without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:

 

Accelerate Indebtedness.  Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness, including any prepayment penalty which Borrower would be required to pay, immediately due and payable, without notice of any kind to Borrower or Grantor.

 

Assemble Collateral.  Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all or any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of title and other documents relating to the Collateral.  Lender may require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be designated by Lender.  Lender also shall have full power to enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession of and remove the Collateral.  If the Collateral contains other goods not covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession.

 

Sell the Collateral.  Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in Lender’s own name or that of Grantor.  Lender may sell the Collateral at public auction or private sale.  Unless the Collateral threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market, Lender will give Grantor, and other persons as required by law, reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale, or the time after which any private sale or any other disposition of the Collateral is to be made.  However, no notice need be provided to any person who, after Event of Default occurs, enters into and authenticates an agreement waiving that person’s right to notification of sale.  The requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition.  All expenses relating to the disposition of the Collateral, including without limitation the expenses of retaking, holding, insuring, preparing for sale and selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.

 

Appoint Receiver.  Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral, with the power to protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the Collateral preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the Rents from the Collateral and apply the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness.  The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law.  Lender’s right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent value of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount.  Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver.  Receiver may be appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction upon ex parte application and without notice, notice being expressly waived.

 

Collect Revenues, Apply Accounts.  Lender, either itself or through a receiver, may collect the payments, rents, income, and revenues from the Collateral.  Lender may at any time in Lender’s discretion transfer any Collateral into Lender’s own name or that of Lender’s nominee and receive the payments, rents, income, and revenues therefrom and hold the same as security for the Indebtedness or apply it to payment of the Indebtedness in such order of preference as Lender may determine.  Insofar as the Collateral consists of accounts, general intangibles, insurance policies, instruments, chattel paper, choses in action, or similar property, Lender may demand, collect, receipt for, settle, compromise, adjust, sue for, foreclose, or realize on the Collateral as Lender may determine, whether or not Indebtedness or Collateral is then due.  For these purposes, Lender may, on behalf of and in the name of Grantor, receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to Grantor; change any address to which mail and payments are to be sent; and endorse notes, checks, drafts, money orders, documents of title, instruments and items pertaining to payment, shipment, or storage of any Collateral.  To facilitate collection, Lender may notify account debtors and obligors on any Collateral to make payments directly to Lender.

 

Obtain Deficiency.  If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Borrower for any deficiency remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided in this Agreement.  Borrower shall be liable for a deficiency even if the transaction described in this subsection is a sale of accounts or chattel paper.

 

Other Rights and Remedies.  Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, as may be amended from time to time.  In addition, Lender shall have and may exercise any or all other rights and remedies it may have available at law, in equity, or otherwise.

 

Election of Remedies.  Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender’s rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement, the Related Documents, or by any other writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently.  Election by Lender to pursue any

 



 

remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor under this Agreement, after Grantor’s failure to perform, shall not affect Lender’s right to declare a default and exercise its remedies.

 

ADDITIONAL TRUST OBLIGATIONS. If the Owner of the named Collateral, listed in the attached Security Instrument is a Trust, then, to the extent the foregoing described Trust Agreement does not specifically authorize this Pledge and Security Agreement, the provisions of the foregoing described Trust Agreement are hereby amended to the extent necessary to authorize the same and the performance of all the provisions hereof. In the event the foregoing described Trust Agreement is revoked prior to the payment in full of all obligations of Borrower to Lender and secured by the Collateral, this Pledge and Security Agreement shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect until all such obligations of the Borrower are paid in full.

 

ADDITIONAL TERMS. Grantor’s failure to promptly provide additional collateral of a type and in a manner satisfactory to Lender upon Lender’s request therefore due to Lender’s reasonable determination that the value of the Collateral is insufficient to adequately secure the Indebtedness.

 

In the event the Debtor does not maintain insurance coverage on the Collateral deemed adequate by Secured Party, Secured Party may, in its discretion, purchase insurance or additional insurance, but shall not be obligated to do so. The premium for such additional insurance shall be added to and become part of the Obligations secured by this Agreement. Any refund of insurance premiums shall be applied to the cost of other insurance, or upon the last maturing installment (or the principal) of the debt secured by this Agreement.

 

Debtor waives the right to direct the application of any and all payments at any time or times received by Secured Party on account of the Obligations secured hereby or as proceeds of the Collateral and agrees that Secured Party shall have the exclusive right to apply and reapply any and all such payments in such manner as Secured Party in its sole discretion my deem advisable, notwithstanding any entry by Secured Party upon any of its books and records.

 

In the event Lender, in its sole discretion, issues letters of credit for the account of the Borrower pursuant hereto (“Letters of Credit”), each such Letter of Credit shall be issued subject to such terms and conditions as Lender shall determine at the time of issuance of each such Letter of Credit, including but not limited to letter of credit fees and the terms hereof. The face amount of all such Letters of Credit shall be deemed to be outstanding loans hereunder for purposes of computing the amount available to Borrower to borrow under any applicable credit facility with Lender. At no time shall the face amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit plus the principal amount of all outstanding loans from Lender to Borrower under any such credit facility exceed the Loan Value.

 

Bankcard Obligations: All currently existing and future bankcard obligations owing by the Borrower to the Lender or to any affiliate of the Lender created pursuant to the use of bankcards now existing or hereafter issued by the Lender to the Borrower, shall be secured by and pursuant to the terms of this Security Agreement. All terms of the Security Agreement not expressly modified hereby shall remain in full force and effect.

 

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.  The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:

 

Amendments.  This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement.  No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.

 

Attorneys’ Fees; Expenses.  Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender’s reasonable costs and expenses, including Lender’s attorneys’ fees and Lender’s legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement.  Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Grantor shall pay the reasonable costs and expenses of such enforcement.  Costs and expenses include Lender’s attorneys’ fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys’ fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services.  Grantor also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.

 

Caption Headings.  Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Governing Law.  This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Colorado without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.  This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Colorado.

 

Choice of Venue.  If there is a lawsuit, Grantor agrees upon Lender’s request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of DENVER County, State of Colorado.

 

Joint and Several Liability.  All obligations of Borrower and Grantor under this Agreement shall be joint and several, and all references to Grantor shall mean each and every Grantor, and all references to Borrower shall mean each and every Borrower.  This means that each Borrower and Grantor signing below is responsible for all obligations in this Agreement.  Where any one or more of the parties is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or similar entity, it is not necessary for Lender to inquire into the powers of any of the officers, directors, partners, members, or other agents acting or purporting to act on the entity’s behalf, and any obligations made or created in reliance upon the professed exercise of such powers shall be guaranteed under this Agreement.

 

No Waiver by Lender.  Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender.  No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right.  A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender’s right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement.  No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender’s rights or of any of Grantor’s obligations as to any future transactions.  Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.

 

Notices.  Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement.  Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party’s address.  For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Grantor’s current address.  Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Grantor, any notice given by Lender to any Grantor is deemed to be notice given to all Grantors.

 

Power of Attorney.  Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor’s irrevocable attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect, amend, or to continue the security interest granted in this Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other secured parties.  Lender may at any time, and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of this Agreement for use as a financing statement.  Grantor will reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the continuation of the perfection of Lender’s security interest in the Collateral.

 

Severability.  If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance.  If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable.  If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement.  Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.

 

Successors and Assigns.  Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement on transfer of Grantor’s interest, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns.  If ownership of the Collateral becomes vested in a person other than Grantor, Lender, without notice to Grantor, may deal with Grantor’s successors with reference to this Agreement and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without releasing Grantor from the obligations of this Agreement or liability under the Indebtedness.

 

Survival of Representations and Warranties.  All representations, warranties, and agreements made by Grantor in this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower’s Indebtedness shall be paid in full.

 

Time is of the Essence.  Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

 

Waive Jury.  All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any party against any other party.

 

DEFINITIONS.  The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement.  Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America.  Words and terms used in the singular shall

 



 

include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require.  Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code:

 

Agreement.  The word “Agreement” means this Commercial Security Agreement, as this Commercial Security Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Commercial Security Agreement from time to time.

 

Borrower.  The word “Borrower” means STARTEK, INC.; STARTEK USA, INC. and STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their successors and assigns.

 

Collateral.  The word “Collateral” means all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to all the Collateral as described in the Collateral Description section of this Agreement.

 

Default.  The word “Default” means the Default set forth in this Agreement in the section titled “Default”.

 

Environmental Laws.  The words “Environmental Laws” mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. (“CERCLA”), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 (“SARA”), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

 

Event of Default.  The words “Event of Default” mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the Default section of this Agreement.

 

Grantor.  The word “Grantor” means STARTEK USA, INC.

 

Guaranty.  The word “Guaranty” means the guaranty from guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.

 

Hazardous Substances.  The words “Hazardous Substances” mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled.  The words “Hazardous Substances” are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws.  The term “Hazardous Substances” also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.

 

Indebtedness.  The word “Indebtedness” means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Grantor is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents and (a) the payment of Grantor’s obligations (whether joint, several or otherwise) to Lender as evidenced by any other note(s) or other evidence of indebtedness executed by such Grantor and all amendments, modifications, renewals, extensions and substitutions thereof and all subsequent notes of greater or lesser amounts payable or assigned to Lender; (b) the performance of each Debtor’s obligations under this security agreement (“Agreement”); and (c) the payment of any and all other indebtedness, direct or indirect, mature or unmatured or contingent, joint or several now or hereafter owed to Secured Party by each Debtor, including (without limitation) indebtedness unrelated or dissimilar to any indebtedness in  existence or contemplated by any Debtor at the time this Agreement was executed or at the time such indebtedness is incurred..

 

Lender.  The word “Lender” means UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a., its successors and assigns.

 

Note.  The word “Note” means the Note executed by STARTEK, INC.; and STARTEK USA, INC. in the principal amount of $15,000,000.00 dated June 26, 2009, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit agreement.

 

Property.  The word “Property” means all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to all the Property as described in the “Collateral Description” section of this Agreement.

 

Related Documents.  The words “Related Documents” mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.

 

BORROWER AND GRANTOR HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED JUNE 26, 2009.

 

GRANTOR:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

By: 

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of
STARTEK USA, INC.

 

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of
STARTEK USA, INC.

 

 

 

BORROWER:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STARTEK, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of
STARTEK, INC.

 

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of
STARTEK, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exe. Officer/Pres. of
STARTEK USA, INC.

 

David G. Durham, Exec VP/CFO/Treasurer of
STARTEK USA, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of
STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of
STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

LASER PRO Lending, Ver. 5.44.00.002  Copr. Harland Financial Solutions, Inc. 1997, 2009.  All Rights Reserved.  — CO  S:\APPS\hfs\CFI\LPL\E40.FC  TR-62141  PR-63 (M)

 


EX-10.7 6 a09-17465_1ex10d7.htm EX-10.7

EXHIBIT 10.7

 

COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

Principal

 

Loan Date

 

Maturity

 

Loan No

 

Call / Coll

 

Account

 

Officer

 

Initials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$15,000,000.00

 

06-26-2009

 

08-01-2010

 

 

 

4A0 / 9215

 

 

 

PMF01

 

 

 

References in the boxes above are for Lender’s use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.

 

Any item above containing “***” has been omitted due to text length limitations.

 

Borrower:

 

STARTEK, INC.
STARTEK USA, INC.
STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.
44 COOK ST., SUITE 400
DENVER, CO 80206

 

Lender:

 

UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a.
DOWNTOWN DENVER BANKING CENTER
1670 BROADWAY
DENVER, CO 80202-4838
(303) 839-1300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grantor:

 

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.
44 COOK ST., SUITE 400
DENVER, CO  80206

 

 

 

 

 

THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT dated June 26, 2009, is made and executed among STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. (“Grantor”); STARTEK, INC.; STARTEK USA, INC. and STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. (“Borrower”); and UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a. (“Lender”).

 

GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST.  For valuable consideration, Grantor grants to Lender a security interest in the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and agrees that Lender shall have the rights stated in this Agreement with respect to the Collateral, in addition to all other rights which Lender may have by law.

 

COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION.  The word “Collateral” as used in this Agreement means the following described property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located, in which Grantor is giving to Lender a security interest for the payment of the Indebtedness and performance of all other obligations under the Note and this Agreement:

 

All Accounts and General Intangibles

 

In addition, the word “Collateral” also includes all the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located:

 

(A)  All accessions, attachments, accessories, replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein, whether added now or later.

 

(B)  All products and produce of any of the property described in this Collateral section.

 

(C)  All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease, consignment or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section.

 

(D)  All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section, and sums due from a third party who has damaged or destroyed the Collateral or from that party’s insurer, whether due to judgment, settlement or other process.

 

(E)  All records and data relating to any of the property described in this Collateral section, whether in the form of a writing, photograph, microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to all computer software required to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or data on electronic media.

 

CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION.  In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of either Grantor or Borrower to Lender, or any one or more of them, as well as all claims by Lender against Borrower and Grantor or any one or more of them, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note, whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, whether Borrower or Grantor may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether the obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter may become otherwise unenforceable.

 

BORROWER’S WAIVERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  Except as otherwise required under this Agreement or by applicable law,  (A)  Borrower agrees that Lender need not tell Borrower about any action or inaction Lender takes in connection with this Agreement;  (B)  Borrower assumes the responsibility for being and keeping informed about the Collateral; and  (C)  Borrower waives any defenses that may arise because of any action or inaction of Lender, including without limitation any failure of Lender to realize upon the Collateral or any delay by Lender in realizing upon the Collateral; and Borrower agrees to remain liable under the Note no matter what action Lender takes or fails to take under this Agreement.

 

GRANTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.  Grantor warrants that:  (A)  this Agreement is executed at Borrower’s request and not at the request of Lender;  (B)  Grantor has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to pledge the Collateral to Lender;  (C)  Grantor has established adequate means of obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis information about Borrower’s financial condition; and  (D)  Lender has made no representation to Grantor about Borrower or Borrower’s creditworthiness.

 

GRANTOR’S WAIVERS.  Grantor waives all requirements of presentment, protest, demand, and notice of dishonor or non-payment to Borrower or Grantor, or any other party to the Indebtedness or the Collateral.  Lender may do any of the following with respect to any obligation of any Borrower, without first obtaining the consent of Grantor:  (A)  grant any extension of time for any payment,  (B)  grant any renewal,  (C)  permit any modification of payment terms or other terms, or  (D)  exchange or release any Collateral or other security.  No such act or failure to act shall affect Lender’s rights against Grantor or the Collateral.

 

RIGHT OF SETOFF.  To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Grantor’s accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account).  This includes all accounts Grantor holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Grantor may open in the future.  However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law.  Grantor authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender’s option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender’s charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.

 

GRANTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL.  With respect to the Collateral, Grantor represents and promises to Lender that:

 

Perfection of Security Interest.  Grantor agrees to take whatever actions are requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender’s security interest in the Collateral.  Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral, and Grantor will note Lender’s interest upon any and all chattel paper and instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender.  This is a continuing Security Agreement and will continue in effect even though all or any part of the Indebtedness is paid in full and even though for a period of time Borrower may not be indebted to Lender.

 

Notices to Lender.  Grantor will promptly notify Lender in writing at Lender’s address shown above (or such other addresses as Lender may designate from time to time) prior to any  (1)  change in Grantor’s name;  (2)  change in Grantor’s assumed business name(s);  (3)  change in the management of the Corporation Grantor;  (4)  change in the authorized signer(s);  (5)  change in Grantor’s principal office address;  (6)  change in Grantor’s state of organization;  (7)  conversion of Grantor to a new or different type of business entity; or  (8)  change in any other aspect of Grantor that directly or indirectly relates to any agreements between Grantor and Lender.  No change in Grantor’s name or state of organization will take effect until after Lender has received notice.

 

No Violation.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not violate any law or agreement governing Grantor or to which Grantor is a party, and its certificate or articles of incorporation and bylaws do not prohibit any term or condition of this Agreement.

 



 

Enforceability of Collateral.  To the extent the Collateral consists of accounts, chattel paper, or general intangibles, as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code, the Collateral is enforceable in accordance with its terms, is genuine, and fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations concerning form, content and manner of preparation and execution, and all persons appearing to be obligated on the Collateral have authority and capacity to contract and are in fact obligated as they appear to be on the Collateral.  At the time any account becomes subject to a security interest in favor of Lender, the account shall be a good and valid account representing an undisputed, bona fide indebtedness incurred by the account debtor, for merchandise held subject to delivery instructions or previously shipped or delivered pursuant to a contract of sale, or for services previously performed by Grantor with or for the account debtor.  After the occurrence of an Event of Default under this Agreement, Grantor shall not, without Lender’s prior written consent, compromise, settle, adjust, or extend payment under or with regard to any such Accounts.  There shall be no setoffs or counterclaims against any of the Collateral, and no agreement shall have been made under which any deductions or discounts may be claimed concerning the Collateral except those disclosed to Lender in writing.

 

Location of the Collateral.  Except in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business, Grantor agrees to keep the Collateral (or to the extent the Collateral consists of intangible property such as accounts or general intangibles, the records concerning the Collateral) at Grantor’s address shown above or at such other locations as are acceptable to Lender.  Upon Lender’s request, Grantor will deliver to Lender in form satisfactory to Lender a schedule of real properties and Collateral locations relating to Grantor’s operations, including without limitation the following:  (1)  all real property Grantor owns or is purchasing;  (2)   all real property Grantor is renting or leasing;  (3)  all storage facilities Grantor owns, rents, leases, or uses; and  (4)  all other properties where Collateral is or may be located.

 

Removal of the Collateral.  Except in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business,  Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing location without Lender’s prior written consent.  Grantor shall, whenever requested, advise Lender of the exact location of the Collateral.

 

Transactions Involving Collateral.  Except for inventory sold or accounts collected in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business, or as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral.  Grantor shall not pledge, mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to any lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge, other than the security interest provided for in this Agreement, without the prior written consent of Lender.  This includes security interests even if junior in right to the security interests granted under this Agreement.  Unless waived by Lender, all proceeds from any disposition of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for Lender and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to any sale or other disposition.  Upon receipt, Grantor shall immediately deliver any such proceeds to Lender.

 

Title.  Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that Grantor holds good and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except for the lien of this Agreement.  No financing statement covering any of the Collateral is on file in any public office other than those which reflect the security interest created by this Agreement or to which Lender has specifically consented.  Grantor shall defend Lender’s rights in the Collateral against the claims and demands of all other persons.

 

Repairs and Maintenance.  Grantor agrees to keep and maintain, and to cause others to keep and maintain, the Collateral in good order, repair and condition at all times while this Agreement remains in effect.  Grantor further agrees to pay when due all claims for work done on, or services rendered or material furnished in connection with the Collateral so that no lien or encumbrance may ever attach to or be filed against the Collateral.

 

Inspection of Collateral.  Lender and Lender’s designated representatives and agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine and inspect the Collateral wherever located.

 

Taxes, Assessments and Liens.  Grantor will pay when due (prior to delinquency) all taxes, assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon this Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes evidencing the Indebtedness, or upon any of the other Related Documents.  Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized in Lender’s sole opinion.  If the Collateral is subjected to a lien which is not discharged within fifteen (15) days, Grantor shall deposit with Lender cash, a sufficient corporate surety bond or other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount adequate to provide for the discharge of the lien plus any interest, costs, attorneys’ fees or other charges that could accrue as a result of foreclosure or sale of the Collateral.  In any contest Grantor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any final adverse judgment before enforcement against the Collateral.  Grantor shall name Lender as an additional obligee under any surety bond furnished in the contest proceedings.  Grantor further agrees to furnish Lender with evidence that such taxes, assessments, and governmental and other charges have been paid in full and in a timely manner.  Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized.

 

Compliance with Governmental Requirements.  Grantor shall comply promptly in all material respects with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all governmental authorities, now or hereafter in effect, applicable to the ownership, production, disposition, or use of the Collateral, including all laws or regulations relating to the undue erosion of highly-erodible land or relating to the conversion of wetlands for the production of an agricultural product or commodity.  Grantor may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral, in Lender’s opinion, is not jeopardized.

 

Hazardous Substances.  Grantor represents and warrants that the Collateral never has been, and never will be so long as this Agreement remains a lien on the Collateral, used in violation of any Environmental Laws or for the generation, manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance.  The representations and warranties contained herein are based on Grantor’s due diligence in investigating the Collateral for Hazardous Substances.  Grantor hereby  (1)  releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any Environmental Laws, and  (2)  agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims and losses resulting from a breach of this provision of this Agreement.  This obligation to indemnify and defend shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the satisfaction of this Agreement.

 

Maintenance of Casualty Insurance.  Grantor shall procure and maintain all risks insurance, including without limitation fire, theft and liability coverage together with such other insurance as Lender may reasonably require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to Lender.  Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Lender and not including any disclaimer of the insurer’s liability for failure to give such a notice.  Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person.  In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest, Grantor will provide Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require.  If Grantor at any time fails to obtain or maintain any insurance as required under this Agreement, Lender may (but shall not be obligated to) obtain such insurance as Lender deems appropriate, including if Lender so chooses “single interest insurance,” which will cover only Lender’s interest in the Collateral.

 

Application of Insurance Proceeds.  Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of any loss or damage to the Collateral, whether or not such casualty or loss is covered by insurance.  Lender may make proof of loss if Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty.  All proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, including accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held by Lender as part of the Collateral.  If Lender consents to repair or replacement of the damaged or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of expenditure,  pay or reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration.  If Lender does not consent to repair or replacement of the Collateral, Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of the proceeds to pay all of the Indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor.  Any proceeds which have not been disbursed within six (6) months after their receipt and which Grantor has not committed to the repair or restoration of the Collateral shall be used to prepay the Indebtedness.

 

Insurance Reports.  Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender reports on each existing policy of insurance showing such information as Lender may reasonably request including the following:  (1)  the name of the insurer;  (2)  the risks insured;  (3)  the amount of the policy;  (4)  the property insured;  (5)  the then current value on the basis of which insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining that value; and  (6)  the expiration date of the policy.  In addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or replacement cost of the Collateral.

 

Financing Statements.  Grantor authorizes Lender to file a UCC financing statement, or alternatively, a copy of this Agreement to perfect Lender’s security interest.  At Lender’s request, Grantor additionally agrees to sign all other documents that are necessary to perfect, protect, and continue Lender’s security interest in the Property.  This includes making sure Lender is shown as the first and only security interest holder on the title covering the Property.  Grantor will pay all filing fees, title transfer fees, and other fees and costs involved unless prohibited by law or unless Lender is required by law to pay such fees and costs.  Grantor irrevocably appoints Lender to execute documents necessary to transfer title if there is a default.  Lender may file a copy of this Agreement as a financing statement.  If Grantor changes Grantor’s name or address, or the name or address of any person granting a security interest under this Agreement changes, Grantor will promptly notify the Lender of such change.

 

GRANTOR’S RIGHT TO POSSESSION AND TO COLLECT ACCOUNTS.  Until default and except as otherwise provided below with respect to accounts,

 



 

Grantor may have possession of the tangible personal property and beneficial use of all the Collateral and may use it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the Related Documents, provided that Grantor’s right to possession and beneficial use shall not apply to any Collateral where possession of the Collateral by Lender is required by law to perfect Lender’s security interest in such Collateral.  Until otherwise notified by Lender, Grantor may collect any of the Collateral consisting of accounts.  At any time and even though no Event of Default exists, Lender may exercise its rights to collect the accounts and to notify account debtors to make payments directly to Lender for application to the Indebtedness.  If Lender at any time has possession of any Collateral, whether before or after an Event of Default, Lender shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and preservation of the Collateral if Lender takes such action for that purpose as Grantor shall request or as Lender, in Lender’s sole discretion, shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, but failure to honor any request by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to be a failure to exercise reasonable care.  Lender shall not be required to take any steps necessary to preserve any rights in the Collateral against prior parties, nor to protect, preserve or maintain any security interest given to secure the Indebtedness.

 

LENDER’S EXPENDITURES.  If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender’s interest in the Collateral or if Grantor fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Grantor’s failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Grantor is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Grantor’s behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral.  All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor.  All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender’s option, will  (A)  be payable on demand;  (B)  be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either  (1)  the term of any applicable insurance policy; or  (2)  the remaining term of the Note; or  (C)  be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note’s maturity.  The Agreement also will secure payment of these amounts.  Such right shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be entitled upon Default.

 

DEFAULT.  Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:

 

Payment Default.  Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness following the expiration of applicable cure periods, if any.

 

Other Defaults.  Borrower or Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower or Grantor following the expiration of thirty (30) days after written notice of such default is provided by Lender to Borrower.

 

False Statements.  Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or Grantor or on Borrower’s or Grantor’s behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter.

 

Defective Collateralization.  This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason if such defect has not been cured following the expiration of thirty (30) days after notice by Lender to Borrower.

 

Insolvency.  The dissolution or termination of Borrower’s or Grantor’s existence as a going business, the insolvency of Borrower or Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower’s or Grantor’s property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower or Grantor.

 

Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings.  Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or Grantor or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Indebtedness.  This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower’s or Grantor’s accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender.  However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower or Grantor as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower or Grantor gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.

 

Adverse Change.  A material adverse change occurs in Borrower’s or Grantor’s financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Indebtedness is impaired.

 

RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT.  If an Event of Default occurs under this Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured party under the Colorado Uniform Commercial Code.  In addition and without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:

 

Accelerate Indebtedness.  Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness, including any prepayment penalty which Borrower would be required to pay, immediately due and payable, without notice of any kind to Borrower or Grantor.

 

Assemble Collateral.  Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all or any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of title and other documents relating to the Collateral.  Lender may require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be designated by Lender.  Lender also shall have full power to enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession of and remove the Collateral.  If the Collateral contains other goods not covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession.

 

Sell the Collateral.  Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in Lender’s own name or that of Grantor.  Lender may sell the Collateral at public auction or private sale.  Unless the Collateral threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market, Lender will give Grantor, and other persons as required by law, reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale, or the time after which any private sale or any other disposition of the Collateral is to be made.  However, no notice need be provided to any person who, after Event of Default occurs, enters into and authenticates an agreement waiving that person’s right to notification of sale.  The requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition.  All expenses relating to the disposition of the Collateral, including without limitation the expenses of retaking, holding, insuring, preparing for sale and selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.

 

Appoint Receiver.  Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral, with the power to protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the Collateral preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the Rents from the Collateral and apply the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness.  The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law.  Lender’s right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent value of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount.  Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver.  Receiver may be appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction upon ex parte application and without notice, notice being expressly waived.

 

Collect Revenues, Apply Accounts.  Lender, either itself or through a receiver, may collect the payments, rents, income, and revenues from the Collateral.  Lender may at any time in Lender’s discretion transfer any Collateral into Lender’s own name or that of Lender’s nominee and receive the payments, rents, income, and revenues therefrom and hold the same as security for the Indebtedness or apply it to payment of the Indebtedness in such order of preference as Lender may determine.  Insofar as the Collateral consists of accounts, general intangibles, insurance policies, instruments, chattel paper, choses in action, or similar property, Lender may demand, collect, receipt for, settle, compromise, adjust, sue for, foreclose, or realize on the Collateral as Lender may determine, whether or not Indebtedness or Collateral is then due.  For these purposes, Lender may, on behalf of and in the name of Grantor, receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to Grantor; change any address to which mail and payments are to be sent; and endorse notes, checks, drafts, money orders, documents of title, instruments and items pertaining to payment, shipment, or storage of any Collateral.  To facilitate collection, Lender may notify account debtors and obligors on any Collateral to make payments directly to Lender.

 

Obtain Deficiency.  If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Borrower for any deficiency remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided in this Agreement.  Borrower shall be liable for a deficiency even if the transaction described in this subsection is a sale of accounts or chattel paper.

 

Other Rights and Remedies.  Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, as may be amended from time to time.  In addition, Lender shall have and may exercise any or all other rights and remedies it may have available at law, in equity, or otherwise.

 

Election of Remedies.  Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender’s rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement, the Related Documents, or by any other writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently.  Election by Lender to pursue any

 



 

remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor under this Agreement, after Grantor’s failure to perform, shall not affect Lender’s right to declare a default and exercise its remedies.

 

ADDITIONAL TRUST OBLIGATIONS. If the Owner of the named Collateral, listed in the attached Security Instrument is a Trust, then, to the extent the foregoing described Trust Agreement does not specifically authorize this Pledge and Security Agreement, the provisions of the foregoing described Trust Agreement are hereby amended to the extent necessary to authorize the same and the performance of all the provisions hereof. In the event the foregoing described Trust Agreement is revoked prior to the payment in full of all obligations of Borrower to Lender and secured by the Collateral, this Pledge and Security Agreement shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect until all such obligations of the Borrower are paid in full.

 

ADDITIONAL TERMS. Grantor’s failure to promptly provide additional collateral of a type and in a manner satisfactory to Lender upon Lender’s request therefore due to Lender’s reasonable determination that the value of the Collateral is insufficient to adequately secure the Indebtedness.

 

In the event the Debtor does not maintain insurance coverage on the Collateral deemed adequate by Secured Party, Secured Party may, in its discretion, purchase insurance or additional insurance, but shall not be obligated to do so. The premium for such additional insurance shall be added to and become part of the Obligations secured by this Agreement. Any refund of insurance premiums shall be applied to the cost of other insurance, or upon the last maturing installment (or the principal) of the debt secured by this Agreement.

 

Debtor waives the right to direct the application of any and all payments at any time or times received by Secured Party on account of the Obligations secured hereby or as proceeds of the Collateral and agrees that Secured Party shall have the exclusive right to apply and reapply any and all such payments in such manner as Secured Party in its sole discretion my deem advisable, notwithstanding any entry by Secured Party upon any of its books and records.

 

In the event Lender, in its sole discretion, issues letters of credit for the account of the Borrower pursuant hereto (“Letters of Credit”), each such Letter of Credit shall be issued subject to such terms and conditions as Lender shall determine at the time of issuance of each such Letter of Credit, including but not limited to letter of credit fees and the terms hereof. The face amount of all such Letters of Credit shall be deemed to be outstanding loans hereunder for purposes of computing the amount available to Borrower to borrow under any applicable credit facility with Lender. At no time shall the face amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit plus the principal amount of all outstanding loans from Lender to Borrower under any such credit facility exceed the Loan Value.

 

Bankcard Obligations: All currently existing and future bankcard obligations owing by the Borrower to the Lender or to any affiliate of the Lender created pursuant to the use of bankcards now existing or hereafter issued by the Lender to the Borrower, shall be secured by and pursuant to the terms of this Security Agreement. All terms of the Security Agreement not expressly modified hereby shall remain in full force and effect.

 

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.  The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:

 

Amendments.  This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement.  No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.

 

Attorneys’ Fees; Expenses.  Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender’s reasonable costs and expenses, including Lender’s attorneys’ fees and Lender’s legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement.  Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Grantor shall pay the reasonable costs and expenses of such enforcement.  Costs and expenses include Lender’s attorneys’ fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys’ fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services.  Grantor also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.

 

Caption Headings.  Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Governing Law.  This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Colorado without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.  This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Colorado.

 

Choice of Venue.  If there is a lawsuit, Grantor agrees upon Lender’s request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of DENVER County, State of Colorado.

 

Joint and Several Liability.  All obligations of Borrower and Grantor under this Agreement shall be joint and several, and all references to Grantor shall mean each and every Grantor, and all references to Borrower shall mean each and every Borrower.  This means that each Borrower and Grantor signing below is responsible for all obligations in this Agreement.  Where any one or more of the parties is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or similar entity, it is not necessary for Lender to inquire into the powers of any of the officers, directors, partners, members, or other agents acting or purporting to act on the entity’s behalf, and any obligations made or created in reliance upon the professed exercise of such powers shall be guaranteed under this Agreement.

 

No Waiver by Lender.  Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender.  No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right.  A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender’s right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement.  No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender’s rights or of any of Grantor’s obligations as to any future transactions.  Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.

 

Notices.  Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement.  Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party’s address.  For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Grantor’s current address.  Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Grantor, any notice given by Lender to any Grantor is deemed to be notice given to all Grantors.

 

Power of Attorney.  Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor’s irrevocable attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect, amend, or to continue the security interest granted in this Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other secured parties.  Lender may at any time, and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of this Agreement for use as a financing statement.  Grantor will reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the continuation of the perfection of Lender’s security interest in the Collateral.

 

Severability.  If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance.  If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable.  If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement.  Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.

 

Successors and Assigns.  Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement on transfer of Grantor’s interest, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns.  If ownership of the Collateral becomes vested in a person other than Grantor, Lender, without notice to Grantor, may deal with Grantor’s successors with reference to this Agreement and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without releasing Grantor from the obligations of this Agreement or liability under the Indebtedness.

 

Survival of Representations and Warranties.  All representations, warranties, and agreements made by Grantor in this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower’s Indebtedness shall be paid in full.

 

Time is of the Essence.  Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

 

Waive Jury.  All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any party against any other party.

 

DEFINITIONS.  The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement.  Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America.  Words and terms used in the singular shall

 



 

include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require.  Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code:

 

Agreement.  The word “Agreement” means this Commercial Security Agreement, as this Commercial Security Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Commercial Security Agreement from time to time.

 

Borrower.  The word “Borrower” means STARTEK, INC.; STARTEK USA, INC. and STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD. and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their successors and assigns.

 

Collateral.  The word “Collateral” means all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to all the Collateral as described in the Collateral Description section of this Agreement.

 

Default.  The word “Default” means the Default set forth in this Agreement in the section titled “Default”.

 

Environmental Laws.  The words “Environmental Laws” mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. (“CERCLA”), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 (“SARA”), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

 

Event of Default.  The words “Event of Default” mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the Default section of this Agreement.

 

Grantor.  The word “Grantor” means STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

Guaranty.  The word “Guaranty” means the guaranty from guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.

 

Hazardous Substances.  The words “Hazardous Substances” mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled.  The words “Hazardous Substances” are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws.  The term “Hazardous Substances” also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.

 

Indebtedness.  The word “Indebtedness” means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Grantor is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents and (a) the payment of Grantor’s obligations (whether joint, several or otherwise) to Lender as evidenced by any other note(s) or other evidence of indebtedness executed by such Grantor and all amendments, modifications, renewals, extensions and substitutions thereof and all subsequent notes of greater or lesser amounts payable or assigned to Lender; (b) the performance of each Debtor’s obligations under this security agreement (“Agreement”); and (c) the payment of any and all other indebtedness, direct or indirect, mature or unmatured or contingent, joint or several now or hereafter owed to Secured Party by each Debtor, including (without limitation) indebtedness unrelated or dissimilar to any indebtedness in  existence or contemplated by any Debtor at the time this Agreement was executed or at the time such indebtedness is incurred..

 

Lender.  The word “Lender” means UMB BANK COLORADO, n.a., its successors and assigns.

 

Note.  The word “Note” means the Note executed by STARTEK, INC.; and STARTEK USA, INC. in the principal amount of $15,000,000.00 dated June 26, 2009, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit agreement.

 

Property.  The word “Property” means all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to all the Property as described in the “Collateral Description” section of this Agreement.

 

Related Documents.  The words “Related Documents” mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.

 

BORROWER AND GRANTOR HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED JUNE 26, 2009.

 

GRANTOR:

 

 

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK, INC.

 

STARTEK, INC.

 

BORROWER:

 

 

STARTEK, INC.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK, INC.

 

STARTEK, INC.

 

 

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exe. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

STARTEK USA, INC.

 

 

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

By:

/s/ A. LAURENCE JONES

 

By:

/s/ DAVID G. DURHAM

A. Laurence Jones, Chief Exec. Officer/Pres. of

 

David G. Durham, Exec. VP/CFO/Treasurer of

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

STARTEK CANADA SERVICES, LTD.

 

LASER PRO Lending, Ver. 5.44.00.002  Copr. Harland Financial Solutions, Inc. 1997, 2009.   All Rights Reserved.   — CO  S:\APPS\hfs\CFI\LPL\E40.FC  TR-62141  PR-63 (M)

 


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