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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 4, 2002
Registration Number 333-            

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
Under
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
 

 
LBI MEDIA, INC.
AND THE GUARANTORS LISTED ON THE NEXT PAGE*
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
California
 
4832
 
95-4668901
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
 

 
1845 West Empire Avenue
Burbank, California 91504
(818) 563-5722
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)
 
Lenard D. Liberman
Executive Vice President
LBI Media, Inc.
1845 West Empire Avenue
Burbank, California 91504
(818) 563-5722
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
 

 
Copies to:
Joseph Kim, Esq.
O’Melveny & Myers LLP
400 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, California 90071-2899
Telephone: (213) 430-6000
Fax: (213) 430-6407
 
* The companies listed on the next page are also included in this Registration Statement on Form S-4 as co-registrants.
Approximate Date of Commencement of Proposed Sale to the Public:    As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If the securities being registered on this Form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box.  ¨
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨
 

 
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

Title of each Class of Securities
to be Registered
 
Amount to be Registered
    
Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit/Share (1)
  
Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price (1)
  
Amount of Registration Fee (1)









10 1/8 % Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012
 
$150,000,000
    
100.0%
  
$150,000,000
  
$13,800









Guarantees of the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (2)
 
    
  
  










(1)
 
The registration fee has been calculated pursuant to Rule 457(a), Rule 457(f)(2) and Rule 457(n) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price is estimated solely for purpose of calculating the registration fee.
(2)
 
The notes are guaranteed by the guarantors listed on the table of additional registrants. All guarantors are wholly owned subsidiaries of LBI Media, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 457(n) under the Securities Act, no separate fee is payable with respect to the guarantees being registered hereunder. The guarantees are not traded separately.
 
The co-registrants hereby amend this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the co-registrants shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”), acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
 


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TABLE OF ADDITIONAL REGISTRANTS*
 
The following subsidiaries of LBI Media, Inc. have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 and are additional registrants under this Registration Statement:
 
Exact Name of Additional Registrants*

  
Jurisdiction of Incorporation

    
Primary Standard Industrial Classification No.

    
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

Liberman Television, Inc.
  
California
    
4833
    
95-4668919
Liberman Broadcasting, Inc.
  
California
    
4832
    
95-4131156
LBI Radio License Corp.
  
California
    
4832
    
95-4668905
KRCA License Corp.
  
California
    
4833
    
95-4668917
KRCA Television, Inc.
  
California
    
4833
    
95-1457322
Empire Burbank Studios, Inc.
  
California
    
3663
    
33-0834443
KZJL License Corp.
  
California
    
4833
    
95-4827111
Liberman Television of Houston, Inc.
  
California
    
4833
    
95-4827112
Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc.
  
California
    
4832
    
95-4834648
Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp.
  
California
    
4832
    
95-4834646
 
* The address for each of the additional registrants is 1845 West Empire Avenue, Burbank, California 91504, telephone number (818) 563-5722.
 


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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not complete the exchange offer and issue these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer is not permitted.

Subject to completion, dated             , 2002
 
PROSPECTUS
LOGO
 
LBI Media, Inc.
 
Offer to Exchange
 
$150,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012
that have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933,
for any and all outstanding
$150,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012
 
We hereby offer, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this prospectus and the accompanying letter of transmittal (which together constitute the “exchange offer”), to exchange up to $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our registered 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, due 2012, which we refer to as the exchange notes, for a like principal amount of our outstanding 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, which we refer to as the old notes. We refer to the old notes and the exchange notes collectively as the notes. We issued the old notes on July 9, 2002. The terms of the exchange notes are substantially identical to the terms of the old notes in all material respects, except for the elimination of some transfer restrictions, registration rights and liquidated damages provisions relating to the old notes.
 
We will accept for exchange any and all old notes validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to 5:00 pm., New York City time, on              unless extended. The exchange offer is not conditioned upon any principal amount of the old notes being tendered for exchange pursuant to the exchange offer. The exchange offer is subject to certain other customary conditions. See “The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights—Conditions of the Exchange Offer.” We will not receive any proceeds from the exchange offer.
 
You should carefully review the Risk Factors beginning on page 13 of this Prospectus.
 
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
 
The date of this prospectus is     , 2002.
 


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Each broker-dealer that receives the exchange notes for its own account pursuant to the exchange offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such exchange notes. The letter of transmittal delivered with this prospectus states that by so acknowledging and by delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act. This prospectus, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in connection with resales of exchange notes received in exchange for old notes where such old notes were acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities. We have agreed that, for a period of 180 days after the Expiration Date (as defined herein), we will make this prospectus available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale. See “Plan of Distribution.”
 
We have not authorized any dealer, salesman or other person to give any information or to make any representation other than those contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. You must not rely upon any information or representation not contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus as if we had authorized it. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the exchange securities to which it relates, nor does this prospectus constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction.

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This prospectus includes both historical and “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined by the federal securities laws. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future results. When we use words in this document such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “may,” “will” and similar expressions, we do so to identify forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are affected by risks, uncertainties and assumptions that we make, including, among other things, the factors that are described in “Risk Factors” and:
 
 
 
our operations and prospects;
 
 
 
future cash flows;
 
 
 
the acquisition and integration of new radio and television stations;
 
 
 
our funding needs and financing sources;
 
 
 
general economic conditions;
 
 
 
our achievement of management’s business plans;
 
 
 
actions of third parties such as government regulatory agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC; and
 
 
 
various other factors beyond our control.
 
You should be aware that any forward-looking statement made by us in this prospectus, or elsewhere, speaks only as of the date on which we make it. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this prospectus after the date of this prospectus. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made in this prospectus or elsewhere might not occur.
 
 
This prospectus is part of a registration statement on Form S-4 that we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, under the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Act. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement. For further information about us and the notes, you should refer to the registration statement. This prospectus summarizes material provisions of contracts and other documents to which we refer you. Since this prospectus may not contain all of the information that you find important, you should review the full text of these documents. We have filed these documents as exhibits to our registration statement.
 
Upon the effectiveness of the registration statement, we will be subject to the informational reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. We have agreed that, whether or not required to do so by the rules and regulations of the SEC (and within the time periods that are or would be prescribed thereby), for so long as any of the notes remain outstanding, we will furnish to the holders of the notes and, following the consummation of the exchange offer, file with the SEC (unless the SEC will not accept such a filing) (i) all quarterly and annual financial information that would be required to be contained in a filing with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 10-K if we were required to file such forms, including a Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and, with respect to the annual information only, a report thereon by our independent certified public accountants and (ii) all information that would be required to be contained in a filing with the SEC on Form 8-K if we were required to file such reports. In addition, for so long as any of the old notes remain outstanding, we have agreed to make available, upon request, to any prospective purchaser or beneficial owner of the old notes in connection with any sale thereof the information required by Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act. Information may also be obtained from us at LBI Media, Inc., 1845 West Empire Avenue, Burbank, California 91504, Attention: Lenard Liberman.

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The registration statement (including the exhibits and schedules thereto) and the periodic reports and other information that we file with the SEC may be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities of the SEC, Room 1024, Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain copies of such material from the SEC by mail at prescribed rates. You should direct requests to the SEC’s Public Reference Section, Room 1024, Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. In addition, the SEC maintains a website (http://www.sec.gov) that contains such reports and other information filed by us.
 
 
All documents and reports filed by LBI Media, Inc. pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act subsequent to the date of this prospectus and prior to the termination of the exchange offer to which this prospectus relates shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and to be part hereof from the date of the filing of such documents and reports.
 
All information contained in a document or report incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference is part of this prospectus, unless and until that information is updated and superseded by the information contained in this prospectus or any information filed with the SEC and incorporated later. Any information that we subsequently file with the SEC that is incorporated by reference will automatically update and supersede any previous information that is part of this prospectus.
 
LBI Media, Inc. will provide a copy of any and all such documents (exclusive of exhibits unless such exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference therein) without charge to each person to whom a copy of this prospectus is delivered, upon written or oral request to us at LBI Media, Inc., 1845 West Empire Avenue, Burbank, California 91504, Attention: Lenard Liberman, telephone (818) 563-5722. To obtain timely delivery of information, we must receive your request no later than five business days before the expiration date of the exchange offer.
 
 
Market data and other statistical information used throughout this prospectus are based on independent industry publications, government publications and reports by market research firms or other published independent sources, including the 2000 U.S. Census, Arbitron and Nielsen surveys, Hispanic Business, Inc. and Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB). Some data are also based on our good faith estimates, which are derived from our review of internal surveys, as well as independent sources. Although we believe that these sources are reliable, we have not independently verified the information and cannot guarantee its accuracy and/or completeness.

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
 
This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus and does not contain all of the information that may be important to you. You should read the entire prospectus, including “Risk Factors” and our financial statements and related notes, before making an investment decision. On July 9, 2002, LBI Intermediate Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LBI Holdings I, Inc., merged with and into LBI Media, Inc., the issuer of the notes. As a result of the merger, LBI Media, Inc. became a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of LBI Holdings I, Inc. In this prospectus, unless the context indicates otherwise, all references to “our parent” or “LBI Holdings I” refer to LBI Holdings I, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries, all references to “LBI Intermediate” refer to LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc., excluding its subsidiaries, before the intercompany merger, and all references to “LBI Media,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to LBI Media, Inc. and its subsidiaries. LBI Media, formerly known as LBI Holdings II, Inc., is incorporated in California.
 
Our Company
 
We are the largest privately-held, Spanish-language broadcaster in the United States based on revenues. Our strategy is to own and operate radio and television stations in the nation’s largest and most densely populated Hispanic markets. To this end, we have created radio and television clusters in Los Angeles and Houston, the #1 and #4 Hispanic markets in the United States, respectively, based on television households. We are the only Spanish-language broadcaster currently operating both radio and television assets in these markets. Our Los Angeles cluster consists of four Spanish-language radio stations (three FM and one AM), one time-brokered AM station and a full-power television station. Our Houston cluster, after giving effect to our pending acquisitions, consists of seven Spanish-language radio stations (five FM and two AM), two time-brokered AM stations and a full-power television station. We also own a low-power television station serving San Diego, the fourteenth largest Hispanic market in the United States and an important market along the U.S. and Mexican border. In addition, we operate a television production facility, Empire Burbank Studios, in Burbank, California which we primarily utilize to produce cost-effective programming for our television stations.
 
We were founded in 1987 by Jose and Lenard Liberman, father and son, who together have over 50 years of operating experience in the broadcasting industry. Jose Liberman is considered an industry pioneer having owned and operated the first Spanish-language FM station in the Los Angeles market in the mid-1970s. Lenard Liberman manages our day-to-day operations and, together with his father, has primary responsibility for our strategic direction. In addition, we have assembled a management team of well-respected industry veterans to direct our sales and programming efforts. Since our founding, we have successfully developed nine Spanish-language, start-up radio and television stations through a combination of reformatting existing stations and implementing strict cost controls and effective sales and marketing initiatives. Generally, our Spanish-language start-up stations have generated positive cash flow within six months of our management team assuming control of the station’s operations.
 
Our primary focus has been to acquire and develop radio and television properties in U.S. markets with a high concentration of Hispanics. We seek to increase our revenue and cash flow in those markets through focused programming, creative promotion and targeted marketing tailored to the local advertising community. As a result of the successful execution of this strategy, from 1997 through 2001 our net revenues grew from $18.5 million to $59.7 million, a compound annual growth rate, or CAGR, of 34.0%, and our EBITDA grew from $7.3 million to $32.9 million, a CAGR of 45.7%. Additionally, we have been able to sustain industry-leading EBITDA margins in excess of 50% for each of the last four fiscal years through our disciplined operating strategy and use of cost-effective programming.

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Business Strategy
 
We seek to expand within the growing U.S. Hispanic market by pursuing the following strategy:
 
Capitalize on our complementary radio and television stations.    By owning both Spanish-language radio and television stations in the markets we serve, we have been able to create substantial cross-selling and cross-promotion opportunities. This allows us to effectively compete for a significant portion of an advertiser’s Hispanic budget since advertisers have historically spent over 80% of their Hispanic budget on radio and television.
 
 
 
Offer radio and television packages to advertisers.    We are the only Spanish-language broadcaster in the Los Angeles and Houston markets currently offering both radio and television advertising packages. Our strategy is to offer the benefits of one medium to complement the sale of the other. Specifically, we offer our advertisers the opportunity to cross-advertise on radio and television, as well as to cross-merchandise through product integration.
 
 
 
Cross-promote our radio and television stations.    We utilize a portion of our spot inventory time at both our radio and television stations to run advertisements promoting our other stations and programs. This cross-promotion helps us capitalize on the strong ratings and targeted audience of our stations with no incremental cash outlay. In addition, we utilize our radio and television stations to create complementary programs that attract our radio listeners to our television programs and our television viewers to our radio stations. For example, in Los Angeles and Houston, we produce music variety television shows hosted by our radio station disc jockeys that feature music industry news, interviews and videos of songs played on our popular Que Buena and La Raza radio stations.
 
Target the local community.    Not all Spanish-speaking people have the same, or even similar, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. As a result, we create radio and television programming specifically tailored to the preferences of the Hispanic population in each of our coverage areas. We believe we are particularly skilled at programming to the tastes and preferences of Hispanics of Mexican heritage that comprise 75% and 73% of the Hispanic populations in Los Angeles and Houston, respectively. We believe our ability to produce locally-targeted programming gives us a distinct advantage over most other Spanish-language broadcasters that develop and distribute their programming on a national or regional basis. As a result, we have generally been able to achieve and maintain strong station ratings in our markets. We are the #2-ranked Spanish-language radio group in both Los Angeles and Houston according to the Arbitron 2002 winter survey.
 
Develop a diverse local advertiser base.    Consistent with our locally-targeted programming strategy, we have focused our sales strategy around the local advertising community. As a result, local advertising accounted for approximately 88% of our gross revenues in 2001. The advantages of our locally-focused sales strategy include:
 
 
 
Our cash flows have been relatively more recession resistant because local advertising has historically been less cyclical than national advertising;
 
 
 
Our cash flows have been generally less vulnerable to ratings fluctuations as a result of our strong relationships with our advertisers; and
 
 
 
Our large and diverse client base results in no single advertiser accounting for more than 5% of our net revenues.
 
Offer cost-effective advertising and value-added services to our advertisers.    We believe that we differentiate ourselves from other Spanish-language broadcasters by offering advertisers the greatest value for their advertising dollar. We support advertisers’ media campaigns with creative promotions utilizing our radio

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and television clusters and offer our studio facilities to provide value-added services such as free commercial production. As a result, we have been able to significantly increase our advertiser base.
 
Utilize cost-effective television programming.    Our television programming consists of internally produced and purchased programming, which, when combined with our brokered airtime, creates an efficient programming line-up for our television stations. Because we own and operate in-house television production facilities, we are able to create programming, such as our popular talk shows Jose Luis Sin Censura and El Show de Maria Laria, at a very low cost. In addition, we realize programming synergies between our radio and television assets by sharing content between the two mediums to create programs that utilize our radio formats and on-air radio personalities. Furthermore, we supplement our internally produced programming with purchased programs, primarily Spanish-language movies, which we obtain from numerous producers in Latin America.
 
Acquire and develop start-up Spanish-language stations.    We have a proven track record of acquiring and developing radio and television assets and then implementing changes and procedures that have resulted in substantial ratings and net revenues. For example, we acquired our Los Angeles television station KRCA-TV in 1998 and Empire Burbank Studios in 1999 and we grew net revenues at these facilities at a CAGR of 35% from 1998 through 2001. Similarly, we grew net revenues at our radio station, KBUE-FM/KBUA-FM, at a CAGR of 24% from 1997 (the year we first began simulcasting the station) through 2001. This station is now among the top three rated Spanish-language radio stations in Los Angeles according to the Arbitron 2002 winter survey.
 
Hispanic Market Opportunity
 
We believe that the Hispanic community represents an attractive market for future growth. As a result, we seek to own media assets in the most densely populated and fastest growing Hispanic markets in the United States. The U.S. Hispanic population is growing at approximately six times the rate of the non-Hispanic U.S. population and, as such, is the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hispanic sector, which is currently 13% of the total U.S. population, will be the largest minority group by the end of 2002 and is projected to reach 43.7 million (or 15% of the total U.S. population) by 2010. People of Mexican origin currently represent 59% of the U.S. Hispanic population, and 75% and 73% of the Hispanic populations in Los Angeles and Houston, respectively. Moreover, 30% of all Spanish-language radio and television advertising is spent in Los Angeles and Houston, which together represent 23% of the total U.S. Hispanic population.
 
Advertisers have recently begun to direct more advertising dollars towards U.S. Hispanics and, consequently, Spanish-language radio and television advertising has grown at more than twice the rate of total radio and television advertising from 1997 to 2001. Spanish-language advertising rates have been rising faster in recent years when compared to the general media, yet Spanish-language rates are still lower than those for English-language media. As advertisers continue to recognize the buying power of the U.S. Hispanic population, especially in areas where the concentration of Hispanics is very high and where a significant percentage of the retail purchases are made by Hispanic customers, the gap in advertising rates between Spanish-language and English-language media is expected to narrow. As U.S. Hispanic consumer spending continues to grow relative to overall consumer spending, industry analysts expect that advertising expenditures targeted to Hispanics will increase significantly, eventually closing the gap between the current level of advertising targeted at Hispanics and the buying power that the Hispanic population in the U.S. represents. We believe we are well positioned to capitalize on these attractive fundamentals given the concentration of the Hispanic population in certain markets, our position in the Los Angeles and Houston markets and our proven ability to execute our acquisition strategy in new markets.

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Recent Developments
 
Pending Acquisition of KQQK-FM and KEYH-AM, Houston, Texas.    Pursuant to two asset purchase agreements dated as of April 5, 2002 with El Dorado Communications, Inc. and certain of its affiliates  (“El Dorado”), we have agreed to acquire selected assets of radio stations KQQK-FM and KEYH-AM in the Houston, Texas market for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $30.0 million in cash. We believe that these two stations will strengthen our Houston cluster by offering additional Spanish-language formats in the market at very little incremental operating cost. On May 20, 2002, we began to operate KQQK-FM and KEYH-AM under two time brokerage agreements. Since that date, we have significantly changed the format, revenue stream, customer base and employee base of these stations. Subject to customary closing conditions, we expect to complete these acquisitions during the fourth quarter of 2002.
 
Pending Acquisition of KIOX-FM and KXGJ-FM, El Campo and Bay City, Texas.    On June 21, 2002, we entered into an agreement to acquire selected assets of KIOX-FM and KXGJ-FM licensed to El Campo and Bay City, Texas, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $3.2 million. Subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of final regulatory approval, we expect to complete the acquisition during the fourth quarter of 2002.
 
Non-binding Letter of Intent.    We are currently engaged in negotiations to acquire the broadcast assets of three radio stations for a total consideration in excess of $40.0 million. We have entered into a non-binding letter of intent with respect to this acquisition, but do not yet have a definitive agreement signed.
 
From time to time, we engage in discussions with third parties concerning our possible acquisition of additional radio or television stations or related assets. Any such discussions may or may not lead to our acquisition of additional broadcasting assets.
 
Recent Results of Our 2001 Houston Acquisitions.    In March 2001, we purchased selected assets of our radio stations KTJM-FM, KJOJ-FM, KQUE-AM, KJOJ-AM and KSEV-AM and our television station KZJL-TV in the Houston, Texas market. In July 2001, we began airing Spanish-language programming on our radio stations KTJM-FM, KJOJ-FM and KQUE-AM and on our television station KZJL-TV. Since that time, these stations have experienced significant growth in ratings and net revenues. In the Arbitron 2002 winter survey, our Houston Spanish-language radio stations captured a combined 4.1 rating, a 78% increase over their combined 2.3 rating in the Arbitron 2001 summer survey. For the six months ended June 30, 2002, our Houston radio and television stations, including our time brokered stations, generated a combined $7.5 million in net revenues.

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The Exchange Offer
 
Background of the Old
Notes
  
On July 9, 2002, we issued $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, or the old notes, to Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, UBS Warburg LLC, Banc of America Securities LLC, CIBC World Markets Corp. and Fleet Securities, Inc., as the initial purchasers, in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The initial purchasers then sold the old notes to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the U.S. to persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. Because the old notes have been sold in reliance on exemptions from registration, the old notes are subject to transfer restrictions. In connection with the issuance of the old notes, we entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers in which we agreed to deliver to you this prospectus and to use our best efforts to complete the exchange offer or to file and cause to become effective a registration statement covering the resale of the old notes.
The Exchange Offer
  
We are offering to issue up to $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, or the exchange notes, in exchange for an identical aggregate principal amount of old notes. Old notes may be exchanged only in $1,000 increments. The terms of the exchange notes are identical in all material respects to the terms of the old notes, except that the exchange notes have been registered under the Securities Act. Because we have registered the exchange notes, the exchange notes will not be subject to transfer restrictions.
Resale of Exchange Notes





  
We will issue the exchange notes promptly after the expiration of the exchange offer. Based upon interpretations by the staff of the SEC set forth in no-action letters issued to unrelated third parties, we believe that you may offer, sell or otherwise transfer the exchange notes you receive in the exchange offer without compliance with the registration and prospectus delivery provisions of the Securities Act provided that:
 
•      you acquire the exchange notes you receive in the exchange offer in the ordinary course of your business;
 
•      you are not engaging in and do not intend to engage in a distribution of the exchange notes;
 
•      you have no arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in the distribution of the exchange notes issued to you in the exchange offer; and
 
•      you are not an “affiliate” of ours, as that term is defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act.
 

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However, we have not submitted a no-action letter, and there can be no assurance that the SEC would make a similar determination with respect to this exchange offer. If you do not meet the conditions described above, you may incur liability under the Securities Act if you transfer any exchange note without delivering a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act. We do not assume or indemnify you against that liability.
    
Each broker-dealer that is issued exchange notes in the exchange offer for its own account in exchange for old notes acquired by the broker-dealer as a result of market-making or other trading activities must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale of the exchange notes issued in the exchange offer. A broker-dealer may use this prospectus for an offer to resell, a resale or other retransfer of the exchange notes issued to it in the exchange offer. See “Plan of Distribution.”
Expiration Date
  
5:00 p.m., New York City time, on             , 200     (the “Expiration Date”), unless, in our sole discretion, we extend the exchange offer.
Withdrawal Rights
  
You may withdraw old notes at any time before 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration Date. See “The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights—Withdrawal Rights.”
Accrued Interest on the Exchange Notes and the Old Notes
  
The exchange notes will bear interest from the most recent date to which interest has been paid on the old notes or, if no interest has been paid on the old notes, from July 9, 2002.
Conditions to the Exchange Offer
  
The exchange offer is subject to certain customary conditions, some of which may be waived by us. See “The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights—Conditions to the Exchange Offer.”
Procedures for Tendering Old Notes
  
If you wish to accept the exchange offer, you must complete, sign and date the letter of transmittal, or a copy of the letter of transmittal, in accordance with the instructions contained in this prospectus and in the letter of transmittal, and mail or otherwise deliver the letter of transmittal, or the copy, together with the old notes and any other required documentation, to the exchange agent at the address set forth in this prospectus. If you are a person holding the old notes through the Depository Trust Company and wish to accept the exchange offer, you must do so through the Depository Trust Company’s Automated Tender Offer Program, by which you will agree to be bound by the letter of transmittal. By executing or agreeing to be bound by the letter of transmittal, you will be making a number of important representations to us as described under “The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights—Purpose and Effect.”

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We will accept for exchange any and all old notes that are properly tendered in the exchange offer prior to the Expiration Date. The exchange notes issued in the exchange offer will be delivered promptly following the Expiration Date. See “The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights—Terms of the Exchange Offer.”
SpecialProcedures for Beneficial
Owners
  
If you are the beneficial owner of old notes registered in the name of a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee and wish to tender in the exchange offer, you should contact the person in whose name your notes are registered and promptly instruct the person to tender on your behalf.
Guaranteed Delivery Procedures
  
If you wish to tender your old notes and time will not permit your required documents to reach the exchange agent by the Expiration Date, or the procedure for book-entry transfer cannot be completed on time, you may tender your notes according to the guaranteed delivery procedures. For additional information, you should read the discussion under “The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights—Guaranteed Delivery Procedures.”
Acceptance of Old Notes and Delivery of Exchange Notes
  
Subject to customary conditions, we will accept old notes which are properly tendered in the exchange offer and not withdrawn prior to the Expiration Date. The exchange notes will be delivered as promptly as practicable following the Expiration Date.
Consequences of Failure to Exchange
  
Old notes that are not tendered, or that are tendered but not accepted, will be subject to their existing transfer restrictions. We will have no further obligation to provide for registration under the Securities Act of such old notes.
Registration Rights Agreement; Effect on Holders


  
We sold the old notes in a private placement in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The old notes were immediately resold by the initial purchasers in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act. On July 9, 2002, we entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers of the old notes requiring us to make this exchange offer. The registration rights agreement also requires us to:
 
•      use our best efforts to have the registration statement filed with respect to the exchange offer declared effective by the SEC by July 4, 2003; and
 
•      use our best efforts to consummate the exchange offer on or prior to 30 business days after the date on which the registration statement was declared effective by the SEC.

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See “The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights—Purpose and Effect.” If we do not do so, liquidated damages will be payable on the old notes.
Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences
  
The exchange of old notes for exchange notes by tendering holders will not be a taxable exchange for federal income tax purposes, and such holders will not recognize any taxable gain or loss or any interest income for federal income tax purposes as a result of such exchange. See “Certain United States Federal Income Tax Consequences.”
Exchange Agent
  
U.S. Bank, N.A. is serving as exchange agent in connection with the exchange offer.
Use of Proceeds
  
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The Exchange Notes
 
Issuer
LBI Media, Inc.
 
Securities Offered
$150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012.
 
Maturity Date
July 15, 2012.
 
Interest
The exchange notes will bear interest at the rate of 10 1/8% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears, on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing on January 15, 2003.
 
Guarantees
Our obligations under the exchange notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by each of our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries.
 
Ranking
The exchange notes and the guarantees are general unsecured senior subordinated obligations. Accordingly, they will rank:
 
 
 
junior to all of our and our guarantors’ existing and future senior debt, including borrowings under our senior credit facility;
 
 
 
equally with all of our and our guarantors’ future unsecured senior subordinated obligations that do not expressly provide that they are subordinated to the notes; and
 
 
 
senior to any of our and our guarantors’ future debt that expressly provides that it is subordinated to the notes.
 
Assuming we had completed the offering of the old notes and the refinancing of our senior secured credit facility as of June 30, 2002:
 
 
 
approximately $76.9 million of senior debt, which includes borrowings under our senior credit facility and non-recourse debt issued by one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, would have been senior to the notes and guarantees; and
 
 
 
no debt having an equal ranking with, or subordinated to, the notes and the guarantees would have been outstanding.
 
Optional Redemption
On or after July 15, 2007, we may redeem some or all of the notes at any time at the redemption prices listed under “Description of the Exchange Notes—Optional Redemption.”
 
In addition, on or before July 15, 2005, we may redeem up to 35% of the notes with the proceeds of certain equity offerings at the redemption price listed under “Description of the Exchange Notes—Optional Redemption.” We may make the redemption only if, after the redemption, at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of notes issued remains outstanding.

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Mandatory Offer to Repurchase
If we sell certain assets or experience specific types of changes of control, each holder will have the right to require us to repurchase all or any part of such holder’s notes at the prices listed under “Description of the Exchange Notes—Repurchase at the Option of Holders.”
 
Certain Covenants
The indenture governing the exchange notes will, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of our domestic restricted subsidiaries to:
 
 
 
incur or guarantee additional indebtedness;
 
 
 
pay dividends or distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock;
 
 
 
make investments;
 
 
 
issue or sell capital stock of restricted subsidiaries;
 
 
 
engage in transactions with affiliates;
 
 
 
incur liens;
 
 
 
transfer or sell assets; and
 
 
 
consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of our assets.
 
These limitations will be subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions. See “Description of the Exchange Notes—Certain Covenants” for more details.
 
Use of Proceeds
We will not receive any proceeds upon the completion of the exchange offer.
 
Risk Factors
 
This investment involves risks. Before you invest in the notes, you should carefully consider the matters set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” and all other information contained in this prospectus.

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The following table sets forth summary historical consolidated financial data of LBI Media, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001, for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001 and for the twelve months ended June 30, 2002. The summary historical consolidated financial data for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001 were derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. Our summary historical consolidated financial data for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001 and for the twelve months ended June 30, 2002 were derived from our unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary financial data should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, “Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Other Data,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
      
Year Ended December 31,
2001

    
Six Months
Ended June 30,

      
Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2002

 
         
2001

    
2002

      
      
(dollars in thousands)
 
Operating Data:
                                       
Net revenues:
                                       
Radio
    
$
31,553
 
  
$
14,865
 
  
$
18,425
 
    
$
35,114
 
Television
    
 
28,104
 
  
 
12,938
 
  
 
15,128
 
    
 
30,294
 
      


  


  


    


Total net revenues
    
 
59,657
 
  
 
27,803
 
  
 
33,553
 
    
 
65,408
 
Operating expenses
    
 
26,744
 
  
 
11,133
 
  
 
14,991
 
    
 
30,602
 
Noncash employee compensation
    
 
1,398
 
  
 
817
 
  
 
2,453
 
    
 
3,034
 
Depreciation and amortization
    
 
8,673
 
  
 
3,491
 
  
 
1,524
 
    
 
6,706
 
      


  


  


    


Operating income
    
 
22,842
 
  
 
12,362
 
  
 
14,585
 
    
 
25,066
 
Interest expense, net
    
 
20,972
 
  
 
9,941
 
  
 
9,584
 
    
 
20,616
 
      


  


  


    


Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change
    
 
1,870
 
  
 
2,421
 
  
 
5,001
 
    
 
4,450
 
Income tax expense
    
 
81
 
  
 
73
 
  
 
21
 
    
 
28
 
      


  


  


    


Income before cumulative effect of accounting change
    
 
1,789
 
  
 
2,348
 
  
 
4,980
 
    
 
4,422
 
Cumulative effect of accounting change
    
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(8,106
)
    
 
(8,106
)
      


  


  


    


Net income (loss)
    
$
1,789
 
  
$
2,348
 
  
$
(3,126
)
    
$
(3,684
)
      


  


  


    


Other Data:
                                       
EBITDA(1)
    
$
32,913
 
  
$
16,670
 
  
$
18,562
 
    
$
34,806
 
Adjusted EBITDA(1)(2)
    
$
33,261
 
  
$
16,729
 
  
$
18,971
 
    
$
35,503
 
Adjusted EBITDA margin(3)
    
 
55.8
%
  
 
60.2
%
  
 
56.5
%
    
 
54.3
%
Cash interest expense
    
$
11,877
 
  
$
5,403
 
  
$
4,352
 
    
$
10,825
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(4)
    
 
1.1
x
  
 
1.2
x
  
 
1.5
x
    
 
1.2
x
 
    
As of June 30, 2002

 
    
Actual

    
As Adjusted(5)

 
    
(in thousands)
 
Balance Sheet and Other Data:
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
  
$
2,077
    
$
2,870
 
Working capital
  
 
382
    
 
13,922
 
Broadcast licenses, net
  
 
173,190
    
 
173,190
 
Total assets
  
 
246,451
    
 
245,636
 
Total debt(6)
  
 
216,695
    
 
226,900
 
Total stockholders’ equity
  
 
19,357
    
 
10,789
 
Ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA(7)
  
 
—  
    
 
6.3
x

(1)
 
We define EBITDA as operating income plus depreciation and amortization and noncash employee compensation. Although EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., we believe that it is useful in evaluating our operating performance and in comparing us to other companies in our business who report similar measures. However, you should not consider EBITDA in isolation or as a substitute for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other statements of operations or cash flow data prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Moreover, the way in which we calculate EBITDA may differ from that of companies reporting a similarly-named measure.
(2)
 
Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA plus fees and expenses associated with the settlement of certain litigation.
(3)
 
Adjusted EBITDA margin means adjusted EBITDA divided by net revenues.

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(4)
 
For purposes of calculating the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings include income (loss) before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense, amortization of deferred financing costs and the interest portion of rent expense.
(5)
 
Gives effect to the offering of old notes, the refinancing of our senior credit facility and the use of proceeds from the offering of old notes and the refinancing.
(6)
 
Total debt does not include the 9% subordinated notes issued by our parent. See “Description of Other Indebtedness—9% Subordinated Notes due 2013.”
(7)
 
Net debt represents total debt less cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2002 and adjusted EBITDA represents adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ending June 30, 2002.

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This investment involves risks. Before you invest in the exchange notes, you should carefully consider the following risk factors and all the other information contained in this prospectus.
 
Risks Related to the Exchange Notes, the Exchange Offer and Our Indebtedness
 
If you do not properly tender your old notes, your ability to transfer such old notes will be adversely affected.
 
We will only issue exchange notes in exchange for old notes that are timely received by the exchange agent, together with all required documents, including a properly completed and signed letter of transmittal. Therefore, you should allow sufficient time to ensure timely delivery of the old notes, and you should carefully follow the instructions on how to tender your old notes. Neither we nor the exchange agent are required to tell you of any defects or irregularities with respect to your tender of the old notes. If you do not tender your old notes or if we do not accept your old notes because you did not tender your old notes properly, then, after we consummate the exchange offer, you may continue to hold old notes that are subject to the existing transfer restrictions. In addition, if you tender your old notes for the purpose of participating in a distribution of the exchange notes, you will be required to comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale of the exchange notes. If you are a broker-dealer that receives exchange notes for your own account in exchange for old notes that you acquired as a result of market-making activities or any other trading activities, you will be required to acknowledge that you will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such exchange notes. After the exchange offer is consummated, if you continue to hold any old notes, you may have difficulty selling them because there will be less old notes outstanding. In addition, if a large amount of old notes are not tendered or are tendered improperly, the limited amount of exchange notes that would be issued and outstanding after we consummate the exchange offer could lower the market price of such exchange notes.
 
If you do not exchange your old notes, your old notes will continue to be subject to the existing transfer restrictions and you may be unable to sell your old notes.
 
We did not register the old notes under the Securities Act, nor do we intend to do so following the exchange offer. Old notes that are not tendered will therefore continue to be subject to the existing transfer restrictions and may be transferred only in limited circumstances under the securities laws. If you do not exchange your old notes, you will lose your right to have your old notes registered under the federal securities laws. As a result, you will not be able to offer or sell old notes except in reliance on an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
 
Because we anticipate that most holders of old notes will elect to exchange their old notes, we expect that the liquidity of the market for any old notes remaining after the completion of the exchange offer may be substantially limited. Any old notes tendered and exchanged in the exchange offer will reduce the aggregate principal amount of the old notes outstanding. Following the exchange offer, if you did not tender your old notes you generally will not have any further registration rights. Accordingly, the liquidity of the market for any old notes could be adversely affected and you may be unable to sell them.
 
We have a substantial amount of debt, which could adversely affect our financial condition and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations under the exchange notes.
 
We currently have a substantial amount of debt. At June 30, 2002, after giving effect to the sale of the old notes, borrowings under our senior credit facility and repayment of prior indebtedness with the net proceeds of the offering of the old notes, we had total indebtedness of approximately $226.9 million (excluding the 9% subordinated notes issued by our parent).

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The data set forth below assume we completed the offering of the old notes and the refinancing of our senior credit facility as of June 30, 2002 and used the proceeds of the offering and refinancing to repay existing indebtedness (dollars in thousands):
 
Total indebtedness
  
$
226,900
 
Stockholders’ equity
  
 
10,789
 
    


Total capitalization
  
 
237,689
 
    


Debt to total capitalization
  
 
95.5
%
    


 
Our substantial indebtedness could have important consequences to you. For example, it could:
 
 
 
make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to the notes;
 
 
 
limit our ability to borrow additional amounts for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt service requirements, execution of our growth strategy or other purposes;
 
 
 
require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to pay principal and interest on our debt, which would reduce availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes;
 
 
 
limit our flexibility in planning for and reacting to changes in our business and our industry that could make us more vulnerable to adverse changes in general economic, industry and competitive conditions and adverse changes in government regulation; and
 
 
 
place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt.
 
For additional information concerning our indebtedness, see “Description of Other Indebtedness.”
 
To service our indebtedness, we will require a significant amount of cash, and if we are unable to meet our debt obligations through cash flow generated by our operations, we may need to pursue alternative strategies.
 
Our ability to make payments on indebtedness, including the exchange notes, and to refinance indebtedness when necessary will depend on our financial and operating performance, each of which is subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business, legislative and regulatory factors and other factors beyond our control.
 
We cannot assure you that our business will generate cash flow from operations, or that future borrowings will be available to us under our senior credit facility or from other sources, in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our debt or to fund other liquidity needs. The commitment level under our senior credit facility automatically reduces each quarter beginning June 30, 2005 until it is fully amortized at September 30, 2009. In addition, our ability to borrow funds under our senior credit facility depends on our meeting the financial covenants in the agreements governing this facility, including a minimum interest coverage test and a maximum leverage ratio test. If we are unable to pay our debts, we will be required to pursue one or more alternative strategies, such as selling assets, refinancing or restructuring our indebtedness or selling additional debt or equity securities. We cannot assure you that we will be able to refinance any of our debt or sell additional debt or equity securities or our assets on favorable terms, if at all. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow, refinance our debt on favorable terms or sell additional debt or equity securities or our assets, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and on our ability to make payments on the exchange notes and the guarantees.
 
We and our subsidiaries may incur additional debt in the future, which debt could further exacerbate the risks described above.
 
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not fully prohibit us or our subsidiaries from doing so. Our senior credit facility allows for maximum borrowings of $170.0 million and allows us to increase the facility by an additional $30.0 million, subject to participation by our existing lenders or new lenders acceptable to the administrative agent under the senior credit facility. If new debt is added to our and our current subsidiaries’ current debt levels, the related risks that we and they now face could intensify.
 
Your right to receive payments on the exchange notes and the guarantees will be junior to all of our and the guarantors’ senior debt.
 
The exchange notes will be general unsecured obligations, junior in right of payment to all of our and the guarantors’ existing and future senior debt, including obligations under our senior credit facility. The exchange notes and the guarantees are not secured by any of our or the guarantors’ assets, and as such will be subordinated to all of the borrowings under our senior secured credit facility and any secured debt that we or the guarantors have now or may incur in the future to the extent of the value of the assets securing that debt.
 
In the event that we or a guarantor is declared bankrupt, becomes insolvent or is liquidated or reorganized, any debt that ranks senior to the exchange notes and the guarantees will be entitled to be paid in full from our assets or the assets of the guarantors before any payment may be made with respect to the exchange notes or the affected guarantees. In any of the foregoing events, we may not have sufficient assets to pay amounts due on the exchange notes. As a result, holders of the exchange notes may receive less, proportionally, than the holders of debt senior to the exchange notes and the guarantees. The subordination provisions of the indenture governing the exchange notes will restrict us from making any payment on the exchange notes during the continuance of payment defaults on our senior debt, and payments on the exchange notes may be suspended for a period of up to 179 days if a nonpayment default exists under such senior debt.
 
In addition, our unrestricted subsidiaries, if any, will not guarantee the exchange notes. In the event of a bankruptcy, liquidation, reorganization or similar proceeding with respect to any of those subsidiaries, the assets of those subsidiaries will be available to us or our guarantor subsidiaries only after all outstanding liabilities and preferred stock of the unrestricted subsidiaries have been paid in full. None of our subsidiaries is currently an unrestricted subsidiary.
 
Assuming the offering of the old notes and the refinancing of our senior credit facility had been completed as of June 30, 2002, the old notes and the guarantees would have ranked junior to approximately $76.9 million of senior debt. The indenture governing the exchange notes and the terms of our senior credit facility will permit, subject to specified limitations, the incurrence of additional debt, some or all of which may be senior debt. See “Description of the Exchange Notes—Subordination.”
 
The restrictive covenants in our debt instruments may affect our ability to operate our business successfully.
 
The indenture governing the exchange notes and the terms of our senior credit facility contain various provisions that limit our ability to, among other things:
 
 
 
incur or guarantee additional debt and issue preferred stock;
 
 
 
pay dividends or distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, capital stock;
 
 
 
make investments and other restricted payments;
 
 
 
issue or sell capital stock of restricted subsidiaries;
 
 
 
grant liens;
 
 
 
transfer or sell assets;
 
 
 
consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of our assets; and
 
 
 
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In addition, our senior credit facility requires that we maintain specific financial ratios. If we fail to comply with the restrictive covenants contained in the indenture and our senior credit facility or maintain the financial ratios required by our senior credit facility, it would be an event of default.
 
If there were an event of default under our senior credit facility, the exchange notes or any other future indebtedness, the holders of the affected indebtedness could declare all of that indebtedness immediately due and payable, which, in turn, could cause the acceleration of the maturity of all of our other indebtedness. We cannot assure you that we would have sufficient funds available, or that we would have access to sufficient capital from other sources, to repay any accelerated debt. Even if we could obtain additional financing, we cannot assure you that the terms would be favorable to us. In addition, substantially all of our assets will be subject to liens securing our senior credit facility. If amounts outstanding under our senior credit facility were accelerated, our lenders could foreclose on these liens. We cannot assure you that our assets would be sufficient to repay borrowings under our senior credit facility and the amounts due under the notes in full. Any event of default under the senior credit facility, the exchange notes or any other future indebtedness could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
The subsidiary guarantees raise fraudulent transfer issues, which could impair the enforceability of the subsidiary guarantees.
 
Under U.S. bankruptcy law and comparable provisions of state fraudulent transfer laws, a court could subordinate or void any guarantee if it found that the guarantee was incurred with actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud creditors or the guarantor did not receive fair consideration or reasonably equivalent value for the guarantee and the guarantor was, at the time of the guarantee or after giving effect to the guarantee:
 
 
 
insolvent or rendered insolvent by reason of issuing the guarantee;
 
 
 
engaged in a business for which its remaining assets constituted unreasonably small capital; or
 
 
 
intended to incur, or believed that it would incur, debts beyond its ability to pay at maturity.
 
We cannot be certain as to the standard that a court would use to determine whether our guarantor subsidiaries were insolvent upon issuance of the guarantees or, regardless of the actual standard applied by the court, that the issuance of the guarantees of the notes would not be voided. If a court voided a guarantee as a result of fraudulent conveyance, or held it unenforceable for any other reason, it is possible that noteholders would cease to have a claim against the applicable guarantor.
 
We are a holding company and will depend on our subsidiaries to satisfy our obligations under the exchange notes.
 
As a holding company, our subsidiaries conduct all of our operations and own substantially all of our consolidated assets. Consequently, our principal source of cash to pay our obligations, including our obligations under the exchange notes, is the cash that our subsidiaries generate from their operations. Our subsidiaries’ ability to make payments to us will depend on their operating results and will be subject to applicable laws. We cannot assure you that any payments made to us by our subsidiaries will be adequate to make payments on the exchange notes.
 
You cannot be sure that an active trading market will develop for the exchange notes.
 
There is no existing trading market for the exchange notes. Although the initial purchasers of the old notes have informed us that they currently intend to make a market in the exchange notes, the initial purchasers have no obligation to do so and may discontinue their market-making at any time without notice.
 
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market in the exchange notes and other factors. As a result, you cannot be sure that an active trading market will develop for the exchange notes.
 
We may be unable to raise the funds necessary to finance the change of control offer required by the indenture.
 
Upon the occurrence of specific kinds of change of control events, each holder of outstanding exchange notes will have the right to require us to repurchase any or all of their exchange notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest. A change of control may result in an event of default under our senior credit facility and may cause the acceleration of our senior credit facility, in which case we will be required to repay the senior credit facility before we will be able to purchase any of the exchange notes. We cannot assure you that we would be able to repay amounts outstanding under the senior credit facility or obtain necessary consents under the facility to purchase the exchange notes. Any requirement to offer to purchase any outstanding exchange notes may result in our having to refinance our outstanding indebtedness, which we may not be able to do. In addition, even if we were able to refinance this indebtedness, the financing might be on terms unfavorable to us. If we fail to repurchase the exchange notes tendered for purchase upon the occurrence of a change of control, the failure will be an event of default under the indenture governing the exchange notes. In addition, the change of control covenant does not cover all corporate reorganizations, mergers or similar transactions and may not provide you with protection in a highly leveraged transaction.
 
Risks Related To Our Business
 
The loss of key personnel could disrupt our business and result in a loss of advertising revenues.
 
Our success depends in large part on the continued efforts, abilities and expertise of our officers and key employees and our ability to hire and retain qualified personnel. The loss of any member of our management team, particularly either of our founders, Jose and Lenard Liberman, could disrupt our operations and hinder or prevent implementation of our business plan, which could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if Lenard Liberman ceases to serve as an officer of our company or ceases to have an oversight role with respect to our operations and we are not able to replace him with a person of comparable experience within 180 days following his departure, it will trigger an event of default under our senior credit facility, which could in turn cause a cross-default under the indenture governing the exchange notes.
 
We are controlled by two stockholders who own 100% of our voting stock.
 
Jose and Lenard Liberman each own 50% of the outstanding shares of our parent, LBI Holdings I, and serve as the sole directors of LBI Media, our parent and all of our subsidiaries. Accordingly, the Libermans control all aspects of our business and the future direction of our company, including whether to engage in any transaction that would result in a change of control of our company.
 
If we are unable to compete effectively against other Spanish-language radio and television stations, we may suffer a decrease in advertising revenues.
 
In the competitive broadcasting industry, the success of our radio and television stations is primarily dependent upon their share of overall advertising revenues within their markets. Our stations compete for audiences and advertising revenue directly with other Spanish-language radio and television stations, and many of the owners of those competing stations have greater resources than we do. Two of our largest competitors, each of whom has greater resources than we do, recently announced an agreement to merge with each other and, upon consummation of the merger, will become our first cross-media competitor in Los Angeles and Houston. Also, as the Hispanic population grows in the U.S., more stations may begin competing with us by converting to a format similar to that of our stations.

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In addition, our stations compete for audiences and advertising revenue with other media, including cable television and to a lesser extent, satellite television, newspapers, magazines, the Internet and outdoor advertising. We anticipate that our radio stations may also compete with satellite-based radio services in the future. Our failure to offer advertisers effective, high quality media outlets could cause them to allocate more of their advertising budgets to our competitors, which could cause a decrease in our net revenues and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
 
Cancellations or reductions of advertising could adversely affect our results of operations.
 
We do not generally obtain long-term commitments from our advertisers. As a result, our advertisers may cancel, reduce or postpone orders without penalty. Cancellations, reductions or delays in purchases of advertising could adversely affect our revenue, especially if we are unable to replace such purchases. Our expense levels are based, in part, on expected future revenue and are relatively fixed once set. Therefore, unforeseen decreases in advertising sales could materially adversely impact our operating results.
 
Our growth depends on successfully executing our acquisition strategy.
 
As we have done in the past, we intend to continue to supplement our internal growth by acquiring and developing media properties that complement or augment our existing markets. This growth has placed, and may continue to place, significant demands on our management, working capital and financial resources. We may be unable to identify or complete acquisitions for many reasons, including:
 
 
 
competition among buyers;
 
 
 
the need for regulatory approvals, including FCC and antitrust approvals;
 
 
 
the high valuations of media properties; and
 
 
 
the need to raise additional financing, which may be limited by the terms of our debt instruments, including our senior credit facility and the indenture governing the exchange notes.
 
If we cannot successfully develop and integrate our recent and future acquisitions, it could decrease our revenue or increase our costs.
 
To develop and integrate our recent and future acquisitions, we may need to:
 
 
 
reformat stations to Spanish language and build advertising and listener or viewer support;
 
 
 
integrate and improve operations and systems and the management of a station or group of stations;
 
 
 
retain or recruit key personnel to manage acquired assets;
 
 
 
realize sales efficiencies and cost reduction benefits from acquired assets; and
 
 
 
operate successfully in markets in which we may have little or no prior experience.
 
Future acquisitions by us could result in the following consequences:
 
 
 
issuances of equity securities;
 
 
 
incurrence of debt and contingent liabilities;
 
 
 
impairment of goodwill and other intangibles; and
 
 
 
other acquisition-related expenses.
 
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from our existing operations. We believe that these challenges are more pronounced when we enter new markets rather than expand further in existing markets. If we are unable to completely integrate into our business the operations of the properties that we have recently acquired or that we may acquire in the future, our revenue could decrease or our costs could increase. Also, in the event that the operations of a new station do not meet our expectations, we may restructure or write-off the value of some portion of the assets of the new station.
 
If we are unable to convert acquired stations successfully to a Spanish-language format, anticipated revenues from such acquisitions may not be realized.
 
Our acquisition strategy has often involved the acquisition of English-language stations and converting them to a Spanish-language format. We intend to continue this strategy with some of our future acquisitions. This conversion process may require a heavy initial investment of both financial and management resources. We may incur losses for a period of time after a format change due to the time required to build up ratings and station loyalty. These format conversions may be unsuccessful in any given market, and we may incur substantial costs and losses in implementing this strategy.
 
If our parent does not qualify as an S corporation or any of its subsidiaries do not qualify as subchapter S subsidiaries, then we may have less cash available to meet our obligations on the exchange notes.
 
Our parent is currently classified as an S corporation and all of its subsidiaries are classified as qualified Subchapter S subsidiaries for federal income tax purposes. As a result, the profits and losses of our parent and its subsidiaries are taxed directly to our parent’s shareholders. If our parent were to fail to qualify as an S corporation or any of its subsidiaries were to fail to qualify as subchapter S subsidiaries for federal income tax purposes (for example, as a result of any of the debt of the entities being classified as equity), then such entity’s taxable income would be subject to tax at regular corporate rates and would not flow through to the shareholders for reporting on their own tax returns. The loss of an entity’s S corporation status could be applied on a retroactive basis thereby resulting in such entity also owing taxes for past periods. Thus, if our parent or any of its subsidiaries were to lose their S corporation status, we would likely have less cash available to meet our obligations with respect to the exchange notes.
 
If we are unable to maintain our FCC license for any station, we would have to cease operations at that station.
 
The success of our television and radio operations depends on acquiring and maintaining broadcast licenses issued by the FCC, which are typically issued for a maximum term of eight years and are subject to renewal. Our FCC licenses are next subject to renewal at various times in 2005 and 2006. Although we may apply to renew our FCC licenses, renewal applications submitted by us may not be approved, and the FCC may impose conditions or qualifications that could restrict our television and radio operations. In addition, third parties may challenge our renewal applications.
 
If we violate the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the “Communications Act”), or the rules and regulations of the FCC, the FCC may issue cease and desist orders or admonishments, impose fines, renew a license for less than eight years or revoke our licenses. The FCC has the right to revoke a license before the end of its term for acts committed by the licensee or its officers, directors or stockholders. If the FCC were to issue an order denying a license renewal application or revoking a license, we would be required to cease operating the radio or television station covered by the license, which could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
 
Our failure to maintain our FCC broadcast licenses could cause a default under our senior credit facility and cause an acceleration of our indebtedness.
 
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be immediately due and payable, which would cause a cross-default under the indenture governing the exchange notes. If our senior indebtedness is accelerated, we may not have sufficient funds to pay the amounts owed.
 
We are subject to potentially costly environmental regulation.
 
Federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment may require a current or previous owner or operator of real estate to investigate and cleanup hazardous or toxic substances at its properties. The owner or operator may have to pay a governmental entity or third parties for property damage and for investigation and cleanup costs incurred by those parties in connection with the contamination. These laws typically impose cleanup responsibility and liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of or caused the presence of the contaminants.
 
Two of our facilities are located on a site that has been designated as a federal “Superfund site” for cleanup of hazardous substances. We do not believe that we have contributed to the contamination at this site and have not been named as a potentially responsible party at this site. However, we cannot assure you that we will not be named as a potentially responsible party at this site in the future. In the event we were to be named as a potentially responsible party with respect to the contamination at this site and are required to contribute to the cleanup of the site, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
 
Risks Related to the Television and Radio Industries
 
Our television and radio stations could be adversely affected by changes in the advertising market or a recession in the U.S. economy or in the economies of the regions in which we operate.
 
Revenue generated by our television and radio stations depends primarily upon the sale of advertising and is, therefore, subject to various factors that influence the advertising market for the broadcasting industry as a whole, including:
 
 
 
changes in the financial condition of advertisers, which may reduce their advertising budgets; and
 
 
 
changes in the tax laws applicable to advertisers.
 
Furthermore, since we focus on the Hispanic market, shifts in the Hispanic populations and demographics in Southern California and Houston could cause us to lose market share.
 
We also believe that advertising is largely a discretionary business expense. Advertising expenditures generally tend to decline during an economic recession or downturn. Consequently, our television and radio station revenues are likely to be adversely affected by a recession or downturn in the U.S. economy, such as has been recently experienced, or other events or circumstances that adversely affect advertising activity.
 
The required conversion to digital television may impose significant costs that might not be balanced by consumer demand, and we may have difficulty meeting certain FCC deadlines.
 
The FCC has allocated an additional television channel to most television station owners so that each full-service television station can broadcast a digital television (“DTV”) signal on the additional channel while continuing to broadcast an analog signal on the station’s original channel. As part of the transition from analog to DTV, full-service television station owners may be required to stop broadcasting analog signals and relinquish their analog channels to the FCC by 2006 if the market penetration of DTV receivers reaches certain levels by that time. Our cost to construct DTV facilities and broadcast both digital and analog signals for our full-service television stations between 2002 and 2006 will be significant.
 
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requested that the FCC provide an extension until May 1, 2003 with respect to KZJL-TV. We are unsure what effect, if any, the possible refusal of the FCC to grant such extension may have on our current analog or future digital operations.
 
Additionally, the FCC recently released rules that allow us to initially satisfy the obligation to begin broadcasting a DTV signal by broadcasting a signal that serves, at least, each full-service television station’s applicable community of license. [In Houston, we anticipate that this new rule will permit us to temporarily install facilities of a lower-power level, which will not require the initial degree of capital investment we had anticipated to meet the requirements of our stations’ DTV authorizations. Our initial cost of converting KZJL-TV to DTV, therefore, will be considerably lower than it would have been if we were required to initially operate at the full signal strength provided for by our DTV authorizations.
 
We intend to explore the most effective use of digital broadcast technology for each of our stations. We cannot assure you, however, that we will derive commercial benefits from the development of our digital broadcasting capacity. Although we believe that proposed alternative and supplemental uses of our analog and digital spectrum will continue to grow in number, the viability and success of each proposed alternative or supplemental use of spectrum involves a number of contingencies and uncertainties. We cannot predict what future actions the FCC or Congress may take with respect to regulatory control of these activities or what effect these actions would have on us. Our final costs to convert our television stations to full-service DTV could be significant, and there may not be sufficient consumer demand for DTV services to recover our investment in DTV facilities.
 
Changes in the rules and regulations of the FCC could result in increased competition for our broadcast stations that could lead to increased competition in our markets.
 
Recent and prospective actions by the FCC could cause us to face increased competition in the future. The changes include:
 
 
 
relaxation of restrictions on the participation by regional telephone operating companies in cable television and other direct-to-home audio and video technologies;
 
 
 
the establishment of a Class A television service for low-power stations that makes such stations primary stations and gives them protection against full-service stations;
 
 
 
procedures for licensing low-power FM radio stations that will be designed to serve small localized areas and niche audiences;
 
 
 
permission for direct broadcast satellite television to provide the programming of traditional over-the-air stations, including local and out-of-market network stations;
 
 
 
permission for satellite radio companies to provide continuous, nationwide digital radio services; and
 
 
 
elimination or revision of restrictions on cross-ownership (i.e., ownership of both television and radio stations in combination with newspapers and/or cable television systems in the same market) and caps on the number of stations or market share that a particular company may own or control, locally or nationally.
 
Because our full-service television stations rely on “must carry” rights to obtain cable carriage, new laws or regulations that eliminate or limit the scope of our cable carriage rights could have a material adverse impact on our television operations.
 
Pursuant to the “must carry” provisions of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the “1992 Cable Act”), a broadcaster may demand carriage on a specific channel on cable systems within its market. However, the future of those “must carry” rights is uncertain, especially as they relate to the extent of carriage of DTV stations. The current FCC rules relate only to the carriage of analog television signals. It is not certain what, if any, “must carry” rights television stations will have after they make the transition to DTV. New laws or regulations that eliminate or limit the scope of our cable carriage rights could have a material adverse impact on our television operations.

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Under the 1992 Cable Act, each broadcast station is required to elect, every three years, to exercise their “must carry” rights. Each of our full-power television stations elected “must carry” on local cable systems for the three year election period which commenced January 1, 2000. The required election date for the next three year election period commencing January 1, 2003 will be October 1, 2002. If the law were changed to eliminate or materially alter “must carry” rights, our business could be adversely affected.
 
The FCC is developing rules to govern the obligations of cable television systems to carry local television stations during and following the transition from analog to DTV broadcasting. We cannot predict what final rules the FCC ultimately will adopt or what effect those rules will have on our business.
 
The policies of direct broadcast satellite companies may make it more difficult for their customers to receive our local broadcast station signals.
 
The Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999 (“SHVIA”) allows direct broadcast satellite (“DBS”) television companies (such as DirecTV and EchoStar/Dish Network) for the first time to transmit local broadcast television station signals back to their subscribers in local markets. In exchange for this privilege, however, SHVIA requires that in television markets in which a DBS company elects to pick-up and retransmit any local broadcast station signals, the DBS provider must also offer to its subscribers signals from all other qualified local broadcast television stations in that market. This is known as the “carry one/carry all” rule. Our broadcast television stations in markets for which DBS operators have elected to carry local stations have qualified for carriage under this rule, which we expect will increase our viewership in those markets. Two DBS operators and a satellite broadcasting trade association have instituted litigation challenging the constitutionality of SHVIA’s carry one/carry all requirements. In June 2001, a federal district court upheld the constitutionality of the federal law, which decision was upheld on appeal. We cannot predict the final outcome of such litigation challenging the constitutionality of the carry one/carry all rule.
 
We may have difficulty obtaining regulatory approval for acquisitions in our existing markets and, potentially, new markets.
 
We have acquired in the past, and may continue to acquire in the future, additional television and radio stations. The agencies responsible for enforcing the federal antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Department of Justice, may investigate certain acquisitions. After the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the “Telecommunications Act”), the Department of Justice became more aggressive in reviewing proposed acquisitions of television and radio stations. The Department of Justice has, on several occasions, negotiated settlements, without initiating litigation, with broadcasters seeking to increase their ownership of television and radio stations in specific markets, in which the broadcasters have been required to divest one or more stations in order to complete a transaction. The Department of Justice has, in certain cases, examined television and radio ownership concentrations where a transaction would result in a single entity controlling more than 40% of the advertising revenue in a particular market or where, after the transaction, two companies would control more than 70% of the advertising revenue in a particular market. The Department of Justice has also in certain cases examined whether a combination would result in undue concentration in a particular format or in formats appealing to particular audience demographics.
 
We cannot predict the outcome of any specific Department of Justice or FTC investigation. Any decision by the Department of Justice or FTC to challenge a proposed acquisition could affect our ability to consummate an acquisition or to consummate it on the proposed terms. There can be no assurance that the FTC or Department of Justice will not seek to bar us from acquiring additional television or radio stations in any market where our existing stations already have a significant market share.
 
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ownership concentration concerns in a particular local radio market. The FCC has delayed its approval of numerous proposed television or radio station purchases by various parties because of market concentration concerns, and generally will not approve acquisitions when the FTC or Department of Justice has expressed concentration concerns even if the acquisition complies with the FCC’s numerical station limits. Moreover, in recent years the FCC has followed a policy of giving specific public notice of its intention to conduct additional ownership concentration analysis, and soliciting public comment on “the issue of concentration and its effect on competition and diversity,” with respect to certain applications for consent to radio station acquisitions based on advertising revenue shares or other criteria. The FCC has recently expressed its desire to eliminate delays in the staff’s review of transactions that might involve concentration of market share but are otherwise consistent with the radio ownership limits set forth in the Communications Act. It is uncertain at this time what effect this will have on the FCC’s review of future television or radio station sale applications.
 
Additionally, the FCC has recently solicited public comment on a variety of possible changes in the methodology by which it defines a television or radio “market” and counts stations for purposes of determining compliance with local ownership restrictions. In 2001, the FCC commenced a comprehensive examination of its rules concerning multiple ownership of radio stations in local markets. Specifically, the FCC sought to examine the effect of increased consolidation of radio station ownership and to consider possible changes to its local radio ownership rules in light of such consolidation. We cannot predict the outcome of these rulemakings. If adopted, any such changes could limit our ability to make future acquisitions of radio or television stations. Moreover, the FCC has announced a policy of deferring, until the rulemaking is completed, certain pending and future television or radio sale applications which raise “concerns” about how the FCC counts the number of stations a company may own in a market. This policy may delay future acquisitions for which we must seek FCC approval.
 
We must respond to the rapid changes in technology, services and standards which characterize our industry in order to remain competitive.
 
The television and radio broadcasting industry is subject to technological change, evolving industry standards and the emergence of new media technologies. We cannot assure you that we will have the resources to acquire new technologies or to introduce new services that could compete with these new technologies. Several new media technologies are being developed, including the following:
 
 
 
audio programming by cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite systems, Internet content providers and Internet-based audio radio services;
 
 
 
satellite digital audio radio service with numerous channels and sound quality equivalent to that of compact discs;
 
 
 
In-Band On-Channel digital radio, which could provide multi-channel, multi-format digital radio services in the same bandwidth currently occupied by traditional AM and FM radio services;
 
 
 
low power FM radio, which could result in additional FM radio broadcast outlets that are designed to serve local interests;
 
 
 
streaming video programming delivered via the Internet;
 
 
 
video-on-demand programming offered by cable television companies; and
 
 
 
digital video recorders with hard-drive storage capacity that offer time-shifting of programming and the capability of deleting advertisements when playing back the recorded programs.
 
We cannot assure you that we will have the resources to acquire new technologies or to introduce new services that could compete with other new technologies. We cannot predict the effect, if any, that competition arising from new technologies or regulatory change may have on the television or radio broadcasting industry or on our company. If we are unable to keep pace with and adapt our television and radio stations to these developments, it could harm our competitive position, financial condition and results of operations.

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Purpose and Effect
 
On July 9, 2002, concurrently with the sale of the old notes, we entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers of the old notes, which requires us to file a registration statement under the Securities Act with respect to the old notes and, upon the effectiveness of the registration statement, offer to the holders of the old notes the opportunity to exchange their old notes for a like principal amount of exchange notes. The exchange notes will be issued without a restrictive legend and generally may be reoffered and resold without registration under the Securities Act. The registration rights agreement further provides that we must use our best efforts to have the registration statement declared effective by the SEC by July 4, 2003 and must use our best efforts to consummate the exchange offer on or prior to 30 business days after the date on which the registration statement was declared effective by the SEC.
 
Except as described below, upon the completion of the exchange offer, our obligations with respect to the registration of the old notes and the exchange notes will terminate. A copy of the registration rights agreement has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, and this summary of the material provisions of the registration rights agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete registration rights agreement. As a result of the timely filing and the effectiveness of the registration statement, we will not have to pay certain liquidated damages on the old notes provided in the registration rights agreement. Following the completion of the exchange offer, holders of old notes not tendered will not have any further registration rights other than as set forth in the paragraphs below, and the old notes will continue to be subject to certain restrictions on transfer. Additionally, the liquidity of the market for the old notes could be adversely affected upon consummation of the exchange offer.
 
In order to participate in the exchange offer, a holder must represent to us, among other things, that:
 
 
 
the exchange notes acquired pursuant to the exchange offer are being obtained in the ordinary course of business of the holder;
 
 
 
the holder is not engaging in and does not intend to engage in a distribution of the exchange notes;
 
 
 
the holder does not have an arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in the distribution of the exchange notes; and
 
 
 
the holder is not an “affiliate,” as defined under Rule 405 under the Securities Act, of LBI Media, Inc.
 
We will be required to file a shelf registration statement covering resales of the old notes if, in some circumstances, the holders of old notes so request.
 
If obligated to file the shelf registration statement, we will use our best efforts to file the shelf registration statement with the SEC on or prior to 30 days after such filing obligation arises and to cause the shelf registration statement to be declared effective by the SEC on or prior to the later of (a) 360 days after the issuance of the old notes or (b) 90 days after such obligation arises.
 
If we fail to comply with any of the above provisions or if the exchange offer registration statement or the shelf registration statement fails to become effective, then, as liquidated damages, commencing on the day after the applicable failure date, we will pay liquidated damages in an amount equal to $.05 per week per $1,000 principal amount of the old notes held by a holder.
 
The amount of liquidated damages will increase by an additional $.05 per week per $1,000 principal amount of notes with respect to each subsequent 90-day period until all such failures have been cured, up to a maximum amount of liquidated damages of $.20 per week per $1,000 principal amount of old notes.
 
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offered for resale, resold and otherwise transferred by the holder of exchange notes without compliance with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act, unless the holder:
 
 
 
is an “affiliate” of LBI Media, Inc. within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act;
 
 
 
is a broker-dealer who purchased old notes directly from us for resale under Rule 144A or any other available exemption under the Securities Act;
 
 
 
acquired the exchange notes other than in the ordinary course of the holder’s business; or
 
 
 
the holder has an arrangement with any person to engage in the distribution of the exchange notes.
 
Any holder who tenders in the exchange offer for the purpose of participating in a distribution of the exchange notes cannot rely on this interpretation by the SEC’s staff and must comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with a secondary resale transaction. Each broker-dealer that receives exchange notes for its own account in exchange for old notes, where such old notes were acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market making activities or other trading activities, must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such exchange notes. See “Plan of Distribution.” Broker-dealers who acquired old notes directly from us and not as a result of market making activities or other trading activities may not rely on the staff’s interpretations discussed above or participate in the exchange offer, and must comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in order to sell the old notes.
 
Following the consummation of the exchange offer, holders of the old notes who were eligible to participate in the exchange offer but who did not tender its old notes will not have any further registration rights and the old notes will continue to be subject to certain restrictions on transfer. Accordingly, the liquidity of the market for the outstanding notes could be adversely affected.
 
Terms of the Exchange Offer
 
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this prospectus and in the letter of transmittal, we will accept any and all old notes validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on             , 200  , or such date and time to which we extend the offer. We will issue $1,000 in principal amount of exchange notes in exchange for each $1,000 principal amount of outstanding old notes accepted in the exchange offer. Holders may tender some or all of their old notes pursuant to the exchange offer. However, old notes may be tendered only in integral multiples of $1,000 in principal amount.
 
The exchange notes will evidence the same debt as the old notes and will be issued under the terms of, and entitled to the benefits of, the indenture relating to the old notes.
 
This prospectus, together with the letter of transmittal, is being sent to the registered holder and to others believed to have beneficial interests in the old notes. We intend to conduct the exchange offer in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated under the Exchange Act.
 
We will be deemed to have accepted validly tendered old notes when, as and if we have given oral or written notice thereof to U.S. Bank, N.A., the exchange agent. The exchange agent will act as agent for the tendering holders for the purpose of receiving the exchange notes from us. If any tendered old notes are not accepted for exchange because of an invalid tender, the occurrence of certain other events set forth under the heading “—Conditions to the Exchange Offer” or otherwise, certificates for any such unaccepted old notes will be returned, without expense, to the tendering holder of those old notes as promptly as practicable after the Expiration Date unless the exchange offer is extended.
 
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notes in the exchange offer. We will pay all charges and expenses, other than certain applicable taxes, applicable to the exchange offer. See “—Fees and Expenses.”
 
Expiration Date; Extensions; Amendments
 
The Expiration Date shall be 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on                          , 200   unless we, in our sole discretion, extend the exchange offer, in which case the Expiration Date shall be the latest date and time to which the exchange offer is extended. In order to extend the exchange offer, we will notify the exchange agent and each registered holder of any extension by oral or written notice prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after the previously scheduled Expiration Date. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion:
 
(A)    to delay accepting any old notes, to extend the exchange offer or, if any of the conditions set forth under “—Conditions to Exchange Offer” shall not have been satisfied, to terminate the exchange offer, by giving oral or written notice of that delay, extension or termination to the exchange agent, or
 
(B)    to amend the terms of the exchange offer in any manner.
 
In the event that we make a fundamental change to the terms of the exchange offer, we will file a post-effective amendment to the registration statement.
 
Procedures for Tendering
 
Only a holder of old notes may tender the old notes in the exchange offer. Except as set forth under “—Book-Entry Transfer,” to tender in the exchange offer a holder must complete, sign and date the letter of transmittal, or a copy of the letter of transmittal, have the signatures on the letter of transmittal guaranteed if required by the letter of transmittal and mail or otherwise deliver the letter of transmittal or copy to the exchange agent prior to the Expiration Date. In addition:
 
 
 
certificates for the old notes must be received by the exchange agent along with the letter of transmittal prior to the Expiration Date;
 
 
 
a timely confirmation of a book-entry transfer (a “Book-Entry Confirmation”) of the old notes, if that procedure is available, into the exchange agent’s account at The Depository Trust Company (the “Book-Entry Transfer Facility”) following the procedure for book-entry transfer described below, must be received by the exchange agent prior to the Expiration Date; or
 
 
 
you must comply with the guaranteed delivery procedures described below.
 
To be tendered effectively, the letter of transmittal and other required documents must be received by the exchange agent at the address set forth under “—Exchange Agent” prior to the Expiration Date.
 
Your tender, if not withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration Date, will constitute an agreement between you and us in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and in the letter of transmittal.
 
The method of delivery of old notes and the letter of transmittal and all other required documents to the exchange agent is at your election and risk. Instead of delivery by mail, it is recommended that you use an overnight or hand delivery service. In all cases, sufficient time should be allowed to assure delivery to the exchange agent before the Expiration Date. No letter of transmittal or old notes should be sent to us. You may request your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or nominee to effect these transactions for you.
 
Any beneficial owner whose old notes are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company, or other nominee and who wishes to tender should contact the registered holder promptly and instruct the registered holder to tender on the beneficial owner’s behalf. If the beneficial owner wishes to tender on its own behalf, the beneficial owner must, prior to completing and executing the letter of transmittal and delivering

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the owner’s old notes, either make appropriate arrangements to register ownership of the old notes in the beneficial owner’s name or obtain a properly completed bond power from the registered holder. The transfer of registered ownership may take considerable time.
 
Signatures on a letter of transmittal or a notice of withdrawal, as the case may be, must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” within the meaning of Rule 17Ad-15 under the Exchange Act unless old notes tendered pursuant thereto are tendered:
 
(A)    by a registered holder who has not completed the box entitled “Special Registration Instruction” or “Special Delivery Instructions” on the letter of transmittal or
 
(B)    for the account of an eligible guarantor institution.
 
If signatures on a letter of transmittal or a notice of withdrawal, as the case may be, are required to be guaranteed, the guarantee must be by any eligible guarantor institution that is a member of or participant in the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program, the New York Stock Exchange Medallion Signature Program or an eligible guarantor institution.
 
If the letter of transmittal is signed by a person other than the registered holder of any old notes listed in the letter of transmittal, the old notes must be endorsed or accompanied by a properly completed bond power, signed by the registered holder as that registered holder’s name appears on the old notes.
 
If the letter of transmittal or any old notes or bond powers are signed by trustees, executors, administrators, guardians, attorneys-in-fact, officers of corporations or others acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such persons should so indicate when signing, and evidence satisfactory to us of their authority to so act must be submitted with the letter of transmittal unless waived by us.
 
All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility, including time of receipt, acceptance, and withdrawal of tendered old notes will be determined by us in our sole discretion, which determination will be final and binding. We reserve the absolute right to reject any and all old notes not properly tendered or any old notes our acceptance of which would, in the opinion of our counsel, be unlawful. We also reserve the right to waive any defects, irregularities or conditions of tender as to particular old notes. Our interpretation of the terms and conditions of the exchange offer, including the instructions in the letter of transmittal, will be final and binding on all parties. Unless waived, any defects or irregularities in connection with tenders of old notes must be cured within such time as we shall determine. Although we intend to notify holders of defects or irregularities with respect to tenders of old notes, neither we, the exchange agent, nor any other person shall incur any liability for failure to give that notification. Tenders of old notes will not be deemed to have been made until such defects or irregularities have been cured or waived. Any old notes received by the exchange agent that are not properly tendered and as to which the defects or irregularities have not been cured or waived will be returned by the exchange agent to the tendering holders, unless otherwise provided in the letter of transmittal, as soon as practicable following the Expiration Date, unless the exchange offer is extended.
 
In addition, we reserve the right in our sole discretion to purchase or make offers for any old notes that remain outstanding after the Expiration Date or, as set forth under “—Conditions to the Exchange Offer,” to terminate the exchange offer and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, purchase old notes in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. The terms of any such purchases or offers could differ from the terms of the exchange offer.
 
By tendering, you will be representing to us that, among other things:
 
 
 
the exchange notes acquired in the exchange offer are being obtained in the ordinary course of business of the person receiving such exchange notes, whether or not such person is the registered holder;
 
 
 
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you do not have an arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in the distribution of such exchange notes; and
 
 
 
you are not an “affiliate,” as defined under Rule 405 of the Securities Act, of LBI Media.
 
In all cases, issuance of exchange notes for old notes that are accepted for exchange in the exchange offer will be made only after timely receipt by the exchange agent of certificates for such old notes or a timely Book-Entry Confirmation of such old notes into the exchange agent’s account at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility, a properly completed and duly executed letter of transmittal or, with respect to The Depository Trust Company and its participants, electronic instructions in which the tendering holder acknowledges its receipt of and agreement to be bound by the letter of transmittal, and all other required documents. If any tendered old notes are not accepted for any reason set forth in the terms and conditions of the exchange offer or if old notes are submitted for a greater principal amount than the holder desires to exchange, such unaccepted or non-exchanged old notes will be returned without expense to the tendering holder or, in the case of old notes tendered by book-entry transfer into the exchange agent’s account at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility according to the book-entry transfer procedures described below, those nonexchanged old notes will be credited to an account maintained with that Book-Entry Transfer Facility, in each case, as promptly as practicable after the expiration or termination of the exchange offer.
 
Each broker-dealer that receives exchange notes for its own account in exchange for old notes, where those old notes were acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market making activities or other trading activities, must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of those exchange notes. See “Plan of Distribution.”
 
Book-Entry Transfer
 
The exchange agent will make a request to establish an account with respect to the old notes at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility for purposes of the exchange offer within two business days after the date of this prospectus, and any financial institution that is a participant in the Book-Entry Transfer Facility’s systems may make book-entry delivery of old notes being tendered by causing the Book-Entry Transfer Facility to transfer such old notes into the exchange agent’s account at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility in accordance with that Book-Entry Transfer Facility’s procedures for transfer. However, although delivery of old notes may be effected through book-entry transfer at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility, the letter of transmittal or copy of the letter of transmittal, with any required signature guarantees and any other required documents, must, in any case other than as set forth in the following paragraph, be transmitted to and received by the exchange agent at the address set forth under “—Exchange Agent” on or prior to the Expiration Date or the guaranteed delivery procedures described below must be complied with.
 
The Depository Trust Company’s Automated Tender Offer Program (“ATOP”) is the only method of processing exchange offers through The Depository Trust Company. To accept the exchange offer through ATOP, participants in The Depository Trust Company must send electronic instructions to The Depository Trust Company through The Depository Trust Company’s communication system instead of sending a signed, hard copy letter of transmittal. The Depository Trust Company is obligated to communicate those electronic instructions to the exchange agent. To tender old notes through ATOP, the electronic instructions sent to The Depository Trust Company and transmitted by The Depository Trust Company to the exchange agent must contain the character by which the participant acknowledges its receipt of and agrees to be bound by the letter of transmittal.
 
Guaranteed Delivery Procedures
 
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prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration Date, or the procedure for book-entry transfer cannot be completed on a timely basis, a tender may be effected if:
 
 
 
the tender is made through an eligible guarantor institution;
 
 
 
 
prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration Date, the exchange agent receives from that eligible guarantor institution a properly completed and duly executed letter of transmittal or a facsimile of duly executed letter of transmittal and notice of guaranteed delivery, substantially in the form provided by us, by telegram, telex, fax transmission, mail or hand delivery, setting forth the name and address of the holder of old notes and the amount of the old notes tendered and stating that the tender is being made by guaranteed delivery and guaranteeing that within three New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (“NYSE”) trading days after the date of execution of the notice of guaranteed delivery, the certificates for all physically tendered old notes, in proper form for transfer, or a Book-Entry Confirmation, as the case may be, will be deposited by the eligible guarantor institution with the exchange agent; and
 
 
 
the certificates for all physically tendered old notes, in proper form for transfer, or a Book-Entry Confirmation, as the case may be, are received by the exchange agent within three NYSE trading days after the date of execution of the notice of guaranteed delivery.
 
Withdrawal Rights
 
Tenders of old notes may be withdrawn at any time prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration Date.
 
For a withdrawal of a tender of old notes to be effective, a written or, for The Depository Trust Company participants, electronic ATOP transmission notice of withdrawal, must be received by the exchange agent at its address set forth under “—Exchange Agent” prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration Date. Any such notice of withdrawal must:
 
 
 
specify the name of the person having deposited the old notes to be withdrawn (the “Depositor”);
 
 
 
identify the old notes to be withdrawn, including the certificate number or numbers and principal amount of such old notes;
 
 
 
be signed by the holder in the same manner as the original signature on the letter of transmittal by which such old notes were tendered, including any required signature guarantees, or be accompanied by documents of transfer sufficient to have the trustee register the transfer of such old notes into the name of the person withdrawing the tender; and
 
 
 
specify the name in which any such old notes are to be registered, if different from that of the Depositor.
 
All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility and time of receipt of such notices will be determined by us, whose determination shall be final and binding on all parties. Any old notes so withdrawn will be deemed not to have been validly tendered for exchange for purposes of the exchange offer. Any old notes which have been tendered for exchange, but which are not exchanged for any reason, will be returned to the holder of those old notes without cost to that holder as soon as practicable after withdrawal, rejection of tender, or termination of the exchange offer. Properly withdrawn old notes may be retendered by following one of the procedures under “—Procedures for Tendering” at any time on or prior to the Expiration Date.
 
Conditions to the Exchange Offer
 
Notwithstanding any other provision of the exchange offer, we will not be required to accept for exchange, or to issue exchange notes in exchange for, any old notes and may terminate or amend the exchange offer if at any time before the acceptance of those old notes for exchange or the exchange of the exchange notes for those old notes, we determine that the exchange offer violates applicable law, any applicable interpretation of the staff of the SEC or any order of any governmental agency or court of competent jurisdiction.

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The foregoing conditions are for our sole benefit and may be asserted by us regardless of the circumstances giving rise to any such condition or may be waived by us in whole or in part at any time and from time to time in our sole discretion. The failure by us at any time to exercise any of the foregoing rights shall not be deemed a waiver of any of those rights and each of those rights shall be deemed an ongoing right which may be asserted at any time and from time to time.
 
In addition, we will not accept for exchange any old notes tendered, and no exchange notes will be issued in exchange for those old notes, if at such time any stop order shall be threatened or in effect with respect to the registration statement of which this prospectus constitutes a part or the qualification of the indenture under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. In any of those events we are required to use every reasonable effort to obtain the withdrawal of any stop order at the earliest possible time.
 
Exchange Agent
 
All executed letters of transmittal should be directed to the exchange agent. U.S. Bank, N.A. has been appointed as exchange agent for the exchange offer. Questions, requests for assistance and requests for additional copies of this prospectus or of the letter of transmittal should be directed to the exchange agent addressed as follows:
 
By Registered or Certified Mail:
 
By Hand Delivery or Overnight Courier:
 
By Facsimile:
      (Eligible Institutions Only)      
U.S. Bank, N.A.
180 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Attn: Specialized Finance
Reference: LBI Media, Inc.
 
U.S. Bank, N.A.
180 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Attn: Specialized Finance
Reference: LBI Media, Inc.
 
(651) 244-1537
Reference: LBI Media, Inc.
For Information or Confirmation by Telephone:
(651) 244-4512
 
Originals of all documents sent by facsimile should be sent promptly by registered or certified mail, by hand or by overnight delivery service.
 
Fees And Expenses
 
We will not make any payments to brokers, dealers or others soliciting acceptances of the exchange offer. The principal solicitation is being made by mail; however, additional solicitations may be made in person or by telephone by our officers and employees. The estimated cash expenses to be incurred in connection with the exchange offer will be paid by us and will include fees and expenses of the exchange agent, accounting, legal, printing and related fees and expenses.
 
Transfer Taxes
 
Holders who tender their old notes for exchange will not be obligated to pay any transfer taxes in connection with that tender or exchange, except that holders who instruct us to register exchange notes in the name of, or request that old notes not tendered or not accepted in the exchange offer be returned to, a person other than the registered tendering holder will be responsible for the payment of any applicable transfer tax on those old notes.
 
Accounting Treatment
 
The exchange notes will be recorded at the same carrying value as the old notes, as reflected in our accounting records on the date of the exchange. Accordingly, we will recognize no gain or loss for accounting purposes upon the closing of the exchange offer. We will amortize the expenses of the exchange offer over the term of the exchange notes under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.

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The following table sets forth our cash and cash equivalents and capitalization as of June 30, 2002 on an actual basis and as adjusted to give effect to the offering of the old notes, the refinancing of our senior credit facility and the application of the net proceeds from the offering of the old notes and the refinancing on July 9, 2002.
 
The information in this table should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Selected Historical Consolidated Financial Data” and our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
    
As of June 30, 2002

 
    
Actual

    
As Adjusted

 
    
(in thousands)
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  
$
2,077
 
  
$
2,870
 
    


  


Long-term debt (including current portion):
                 
Senior credit facility(1)
  
$
162,783
 
  
$
74,000
 
Old notes issued on July 9, 2002
  
 
—  
 
  
 
150,000
 
Oaktree subordinated notes
  
 
49,151
 
  
 
—  
 
Empire Burbank loan
  
 
2,900
 
  
 
2,900
 
Notes payable to stockholders
  
 
1,861
 
  
 
—  
 
    


  


Total debt(2)
  
 
216,695
 
  
 
226,900
 
    


  


Stockholders’ equity:
                 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized; 100 shares issued and outstanding
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
Additional paid-in capital
  
 
22,817
 
  
 
22,817
 
Retained deficit
  
 
(3,444
)
  
 
(12,012
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
  
 
(16
)
  
 
(16
)
    


  


Total stockholders’ equity
  
 
19,357
 
  
 
10,789
 
    


  


Total capitalization
  
$
236,052
 
  
$
237,689
 
    


  



(1)
 
We paid the remaining principal balance of $162.8 million and unpaid interest on our old senior credit facility with the proceeds of the offering of the old notes and with borrowings under our senior credit facility. After the completion of the offering of the old notes, the refinancing of our senior credit facility and the use of proceeds therefrom, we borrowed $74.0 million under our new senior credit facility and had approximately $86.0 million of available borrowing capacity remaining. On August 12, 2002, we paid $4.0 million aggregate principal amount on the new senior credit facility, and effective August 16, 2002, we increased the borrowing capacity under our senior credit facility by $10.0 million, which gave us approximately $100.0 million of available borrowing capacity, subject to the restrictions on incurrence of indebtedness in the indenture governing the notes. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
(2)
 
Total debt does not include the 9% subordinated notes issued by our parent. See “Description of Other Indebtedness—9% Subordinated Notes due 2013.”

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The selected financial data set forth below as of December 31, 2000 and 2001 and for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 have been derived from our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus, which have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, as indicated in their report included elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected financial data set forth below as of December 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 have been derived from financial statements audited by Ernst & Young LLP, but not included in this prospectus. The financial data for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and June 30, 2002 have been derived from our unaudited consolidated financial statements. The unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the financial condition and the results of operations for such periods. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year ended December 31, 2002.
 
The financial data set forth below should be read in conjunction with, and are qualified in their entirety by, reference to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
    
Year Ended December 31,

  
Six Months Ended June 30,

 
    
1997

    
1998

  
1999

  
2000

  
2001

  
2001

  
2002

 
    
                                    (in thousands)
  
(unaudited)
 
Consolidated Statement of Operations Data:
                                                    
Net revenues:
                                                    
Radio
  
$
18,493
 
  
$
16,538
  
$
19,420
  
$
28,636
  
$
31,553
  
$
14,865
  
$
18,425
 
Television
  
 
—  
 
  
 
10,603
  
 
16,997
  
 
21,916
  
 
28,104
  
 
12,938
  
 
15,128
 
    


  

  

  

  

  

  


Total net revenues
  
 
18,493
 
  
 
27,141
  
 
36,417
  
 
50,552
  
 
59,657
  
 
27,803
  
 
33,553
 
Operating expenses
  
 
11,208
 
  
 
11,182
  
 
17,739
  
 
22,550
  
 
26,744
  
 
11,133
  
 
14,991
 
Noncash employee compensation
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
1,240
  
 
1,398
  
 
817
  
 
2,453
 
Depreciation and amortization
  
 
1,912
 
  
 
3,980
  
 
4,435
  
 
4,637
  
 
8,673
  
 
3,491
  
 
1,524
 
    


  

  

  

  

  

  


Operating income
  
 
5,373
 
  
 
11,979
  
 
14,243
  
 
22,125
  
 
22,842
  
 
12,362
  
 
14,585
 
Interest expense, net
  
 
10,886
 
  
 
7,673
  
 
6,461
  
 
6,597
  
 
20,972
  
 
9,941
  
 
9,584
 
    


  

  

  

  

  

  


Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change
  
 
(5,513
)
  
 
4,306
  
 
7,782
  
 
15,528
  
 
1,870
  
 
2,421
  
 
5,001
 
Income tax expense
  
 
—  
 
  
 
3
  
 
6
  
 
74
  
 
81
  
 
73
  
 
21
 
    


  

  

  

  

  

  


Income before cumulative effect of accounting change
  
 
(5,513
)
  
 
4,303
  
 
7,776
  
 
15,454
  
 
1,789
  
 
2,348
  
 
4,980
 
Cumulative effect of accounting change
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
(8,106
)
    


  

  

  

  

  

  


Net income (loss)
  
$
(5,513
)
  
$
4,303
  
$
7,776
  
$
15,454
  
$
1,789
  
$
2,348
  
$
(3,126
)
    


  

  

  

  

  

  


Other Data:
                                                    
EBITDA(1)
  
$
7,285
 
  
$
15,959
  
$
18,678
  
$
28,002
  
$
32,913
  
$
16,670
  
$
18,562
 
Cash interest expense
  
$
3,893
 
  
$
7,037
  
$
6,209
  
$
6,162
  
$
11,877
  
$
5,403
  
$
4,352
 
Capital expenditures
  
$
1,169
 
  
$
2,005
  
$
4,668
  
$
4,044
  
$
13,954
  
$
8,247
  
$
1,545
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (unaudited)(2)
  
 
—  
 
  
 
1.5x
  
 
2.2x
  
 
3.3x
  
 
1.1x
  
 
1.2x
  
 
1.5x
 

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As of December 31,

    
As of June 30,

    
1997

    
1998

  
1999

  
2000

    
2001

    
2002

    
                            (in thousands)
    
(unaudited)
Balance Sheet Data:
                                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  
$
1,658
 
  
$
1,226
  
$
4,617
  
$
486
 
  
$
1,131
 
  
$
2,077
Working capital (deficit)
  
 
(6,248
)
  
 
3,978
  
 
4,545
  
 
(7,069
)
  
 
(4,355
)
  
 
382
Broadcast licenses, net
  
 
41,078
 
  
 
95,587
  
 
92,990
  
 
89,797
 
  
 
181,294
 
  
 
173,190
Total assets
  
 
64,570
 
  
 
124,642
  
 
134,360
  
 
140,245
 
  
 
248,400
 
  
 
246,451
Total debt(3)
  
 
55,364
 
  
 
76,664
  
 
78,268
  
 
76,960
 
  
 
218,768
 
  
 
216,695
Total stockholders’ equity
  
 
(1,123
)
  
 
46,003
  
 
53,582
  
 
59,176
 
  
 
22,540
 
  
 
19,357

(1)
 
We define EBITDA as operating income plus depreciation and amortization and noncash employee compensation. Although EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., we believe that it is useful in evaluating our operating performance and in comparing us to other companies in our business who report similar measures. However, you should not consider EBITDA in isolation or as a substitute for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other statement of operations or cash flow data prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. Moreover, the way in which we calculate EBITDA may differ from that of companies reporting a similarly-named measure.
(2)
 
For purposes of calculating the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings include income (loss) before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense, amortization of deferred financing costs and the interest portion of rent expense. Earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges in the amount of $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1997.
(3)
 
Total debt does not include the 9% subordinated notes issued by our parent. See “Description of Other Indebtedness—9% Subordinated Notes due 2013.”

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with “Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Other Data” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. The following discussion and analysis discusses the financial condition and results of our operations on a consolidated basis, unless otherwise indicated.
 
Overview
 
We own and operate radio and television stations in Southern California and Houston, Texas. Our radio stations consist of three FM and two AM stations serving Los Angeles, California and its surrounding area and, after giving effect to our pending acquisitions, five FM and four AM stations serving Houston, Texas and its surrounding area. Our three television stations consist of full-power stations serving Los Angeles, California and Houston, Texas and a low-power station serving San Diego, California. In addition, we operate a television production facility, Empire Burbank Studios, in Burbank, California.
 
We operate in two reportable segments, radio and television. We generate revenue from sales of national, regional and local advertising time on our television and radio stations, the sale of time on a contractual basis to brokered or infomercial customers on our radio and television stations, and, to a lesser extent, the leasing of our production facilities to outside entertainment companies. Advertising rates are, in large part, based on each station’s ability to attract audiences in demographic groups targeted by advertisers. We recognize revenues when the commercials are broadcast or the brokered time is made available to the customer. We incur commissions from agencies on local, regional and national advertising and our revenue reflects deductions from gross revenue for commissions to these agencies.
 
Our primary expenses are employee compensation, including commissions paid to our sales staffs and our national representative firms, marketing, promotion and selling, technical, programming, engineering and general and administrative. Our programming costs for television consist of costs related to the production of original programming content, production of local newscasts, and the acquisition of programming content from other sources.
 
The performance of broadcasting companies is customarily measured by their ability to generate EBITDA. We define EBITDA as operating income plus depreciation and amortization and noncash employee compensation. Although EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and should be viewed as a supplement to and not a substitute for our results of operations presented on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles, we believe that EBITDA is useful because it is generally recognized by the broadcasting industry as a measure of performance and is used by analysts who report on the performance of broadcast companies. This measure is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
 
We are organized as a California corporation and are a “qualified S subsidiary” under federal and California state tax laws. As such, we are deemed for tax purposes to be part of our parent, an “S corporation,” and our taxable income is reported by our parent’s shareholders on their respective federal and state income tax returns.
 
On March 20, 2001, we completed our acquisition of selected assets of our radio stations KTJM-FM, KJOJ-FM, KQUE-AM, KJOJ-AM and KSEV-AM for an aggregate purchase price of $44.0 million. The acquired stations are located in the Houston, Texas market. As a result of these acquisitions, we began broadcasting outside of Southern California for the first time. We began airing Spanish-language programming on three of these stations in July 2001.
 
On March 20, 2001, we completed our acquisition of selected assets of KZJL-TV, licensed in Houston, Texas, for an aggregate purchase price of $57.0 million. The acquisition marked our first television station in the Houston, Texas market.

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Pursuant to two asset purchase agreements dated as of April 5, 2002 with El Dorado Communications, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“El Dorado”), we have agreed to acquire selected assets of radio stations KQQK-FM and KEYH-AM in the Houston, Texas market, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $30.0 million in cash. El Dorado currently owns KQQK-FM and has exercised an option to purchase KEYH-AM. El Dorado has operated KEYH-AM under time brokerage agreements since 1995. If El Dorado has not successfully acquired KEYH-AM from its current owner or other conditions to the KEYH-AM acquisition have not been satisfied prior to our closing of the KQQK-FM acquisition, our purchase price will be decreased from $30.0 million to $23.0 million and we will only purchase the assets of KQQK-FM. However, after the KQQK-FM acquisition, if all of the conditions to the acquisition of KEYH-AM are satisfied, we will purchase KEYH-AM for a purchase price of $7.0 million. On May 20, 2002, we began to operate KQQK-FM and KEYH-AM under two time brokerage agreements, and we have significantly changed the format, customer base, revenue stream and employee base of these stations. Subject to customary closing conditions, we expect to complete these acquisitions during the fourth quarter of 2002.
 
On June 21, 2002, we entered into an agreement to acquire selected assets of KIOX-FM and KXGJ-FM licensed to El Campo and Bay City, Texas, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $3.2 million. Subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of final regulatory approval, we expect to complete the acquisition during the fourth quarter of 2002.
 
We are currently engaged in negotiations to acquire the broadcast assets of three radio stations for a total consideration in excess of $40.0 million. We have entered into a non-binding letter of intent with respect to this acquisition, but do not yet have a definitive agreement signed.
 
From time to time, we engage in discussions with third parties concerning our possible acquisition of additional radio or television stations or related assets. Any such discussions may or may not lead to our acquisition of additional broadcasting assets.

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Results of Operations
 
Separate financial data for each of our operating segments is provided below. We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based on the following:
 
    
Year Ended December 31,

  
Six Months Ended June 30,

    
1999

  
2000

  
2001

  
2001

  
2002

    
(in thousands)
         
(unaudited)
Net revenues:
                                  
Radio
  
$
19,420
  
$
28,636
  
$
31,553
  
$
14,865
  
$
18,425
Television
  
 
16,997
  
 
21,916
  
 
28,104
  
 
12,938
  
 
15,128
    

  

  

  

  

Total
  
$
36,417
  
$
50,552
  
$
59,657
  
$
27,803
  
$
33,553
    

  

  

  

  

Total operating expenses before noncash employee compensation and depreciation and amortization:
                                  
Radio
  
$
10,779
  
$
13,612
  
$
14,922
  
$
5,893
  
$
7,758
Television
  
 
6,960
  
 
8,938
  
 
11,822
  
 
5,240
  
 
7,233
    

  

  

  

  

Total
  
$
17,739
  
$
22,550
  
$
26,744
  
$
11,133
  
$
14,991
    

  

  

  

  

Noncash employee compensation:
                                  
Radio
  
$
—  
  
$
1,240
  
$
1,398
  
$
817
  
$
2,453
Television
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
    

  

  

  

  

Total
  
$
—  
  
$
1,240
  
$
1,398
  
$
817
  
$
2,453
    

  

  

  

  

Depreciation and amortization:
                                  
Radio
  
$
2,132
  
$
1,964
  
$
3,678
  
$
1,492
  
$
674
Television
  
 
2,303
  
 
2,673
  
 
4,995
  
 
1,999
  
 
850
    

  

  

  

  

Total
  
$
4,435
  
$
4,637
  
$
8,673
  
$
3,491
  
$
1,524
    

  

  

  

  

Operating income:
                                  
Radio
  
$
6,509
  
$
11,820
  
$
11,555
  
$
6,663
  
$
7,540
Television
  
 
7,734
  
 
10,305
  
 
11,287
  
 
5,699
  
 
7,045
    

  

  

  

  

Total
  
$
14,243
  
$
22,125
  
$
22,842
  
$
12,362
  
$
14,585
    

  

  

  

  

EBITDA(1):
                                  
Radio
  
$
8,641
  
$
15,024
  
$
16,631
  
$
8,972
  
$
10,667
Television
  
 
10,037
  
 
12,978
  
 
16,282
  
 
7,698
  
 
7,895
    

  

  

  

  

Total
  
$
18,678
  
$
28,002
  
$
32,913
  
$
16,670
  
$
18,562
    

  

  

  

  

Identifiable assets:
                                  
Radio
  
$
5,781
  
$
8,214
  
$
30,483
  
$
33,390
  
$
30,243
Television
  
 
12,270
  
 
12,668
  
 
16,334
  
 
9,194
  
 
16,595
    

  

  

  

  

Total
  
$
18,051
  
$
20,882
  
$
46,817
  
$
42,584
  
$
46,838
    

  

  

  

  


(1)
 
We define EBITDA as operating income plus depreciation and amortization and noncash employee compensation. Although EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., we believe that it is useful in evaluating our operating performance and in comparing us to other companies in our business who report similar measures. However, you should not consider EBITDA in isolation or as a substitute for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other statements of operations or cash flow data prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Moreover, the way in which we calculate EBITDA may differ from that of companies reporting a similarly-named measure.

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2002 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2001
 
Net Revenues.     Net revenues increased to $33.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $27.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001, an increase of $5.8 million. This increase was primarily attributable to the performance of our Houston radio and television properties, which were acquired on March 20, 2001.
 
Net revenues for our radio segment increased to $18.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, from $14.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001, an increase of $3.5 million. This increase was largely attributable to the revenue contributed by the Houston radio properties, which we acquired in March 2001.
 
Net revenues for our television segment increased to $15.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, from $12.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001, an increase of $2.2 million. This increase was largely attributable to the performance of our television station in Houston, Texas and to an increase in the amount of advertising sold at KRCA-TV. This increase was offset in part by declining revenues from the leasing of our television production facility, Empire Burbank Studios.
 
Total operating expenses.     Total operating expenses increased to $19.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, from $15.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001, an increase of $3.6 million. The increase was primarily a result of (i) a $3.9 million increase in program and technical, promotional and selling, general and administrative expenses primarily related to our Houston radio and television properties acquired in March 2001, (ii) a $1.6 million increase in noncash employee compensation, and (iii) a $0.7 million increase in depreciation expense in connection with our new Houston radio and television properties. The above increase includes a charge of $0.4 million related to the settlement of certain litigation. These increases were offset by a $2.6 million decrease in amortization expense resulting from the adoption of SFAS 142 under which our broadcast licenses are no longer amortized.
 
Total operating expenses for our radio segment increased to $10.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, from $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001, an increase of $2.7 million. This increase was primarily a result of (i) a $1.9 million increase in program and technical, promotional and selling, and general and administrative expenses in connection with our Houston radio properties, (ii) a $0.4 million increase in depreciation expense in connection with our Houston radio properties, and (iii) a $1.6 million increase in noncash employee compensation. The above increase was offset in part by a $1.2 million decrease in amortization expense resulting from the adoption of SFAS 142 under which our broadcast licenses are no longer amortized.
 
Total operating expenses for our television segment increased to $8.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, from $7.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001, an increase of $0.9 million. The increase was primarily a result of a $2.0 million increase in program and technical, promotional and selling, general and administrative expenses and a $0.3 million increase in depreciation. The above increase was offset by a $1.4 million decrease in amortization expense resulting from the adoption of SFAS 142 under which our broadcast licenses are no longer amortized.
 
Interest expense.     Interest expense decreased to $9.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, from $10.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001, a decrease of $0.6 million. The decrease in interest expense was attributable primarily to decreased borrowings under our senior credit facility.
 
Interest and other income.     Interest and other income decreased to $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, from $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001, a decrease of $0.2 million. The decrease was a result of lower interest rates in the first six months of 2002.
 

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Net income (loss).     We recognized a net loss of $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, compared to net income of $2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001, a difference of $5.4 million. The change in net income was the result of increased income from our Houston radio and television operations, which we commenced in March 2001. That increase in income was offset by our adoption of SFAS 142, which resulted in a noncash charge of $8.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2002.
 
EBITDA.     EBITDA increased to $18.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, from $16.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001, an increase of $1.9 million. The increase was primarily attributable to the performance of our Houston radio and television properties, which were acquired in March 2001.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2001 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2000
 
Net revenues.     Net revenues increased to $59.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 from $50.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $9.1 million. The increase was attributable to the acquisition in March 2001 of our Houston radio and television properties, the continued growth of our customer base, the increased amount of inventory sold and increased rates for that advertising at our existing stations, and higher rental revenues from our studio operations.
 
Net revenues for our radio segment increased to $31.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, from $28.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $3.0 million. This increase was primarily attributable to net revenues from our Houston radio properties that we acquired in March 2001.
 
Net revenues for our television segment increased to $28.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, from $21.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $6.2 million. This growth was attributable to increases in the number of advertisers, the amount of inventory sold and the advertising rates at KRCA-TV, as well as net revenues from our Houston television station that we acquired in March 2001.
 
Total operating expenses.     Total operating expenses increased to $36.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, from $28.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $8.4 million. This increase was largely attributable to increased depreciation and amortization expense of $4.0 million and increased program and technical, promotional and selling, and general and administrative expenses relating to our new Houston properties. The increase includes $0.3 million in legal expenses related to litigation that we settled in the first quarter of 2002.
 
Total operating expenses for our radio segment increased to $20.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, from $16.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $3.2 million. This increase resulted primarily from (i) a $1.3 million increase in program and technical, promotional and selling, and general and administrative expenses in connection with our Houston radio properties, (ii) a $1.7 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense in connection with our Houston radio properties, and (iii) a $158,000 increase in noncash employee compensation.
 
Total operating expenses for our television segment increased to $16.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, from $11.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $5.2 million. The increase was primarily a result of a $2.9 million increase in program and technical, promotional and selling, and general and administrative expenses in connection with our Houston television station, KZJL-TV, and to a lesser extent, additional costs associated with an increase in the production of Spanish-language television programming and a $2.3 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense. These increases include $348,000 in legal expenses related to litigation that we settled in the first quarter of 2002.
 
Interest expense.     Interest expense increased to $21.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, from $6.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $14.6 million. The increase was a result of increased borrowings under our senior credit facility to finance the acquisition of our Houston radio and television properties.

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Interest and other income.     Interest and other income increased to $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, from $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $0.3 million. The increase resulted from our higher cash balances in 2001.
 
Net income.     As a result of the above factors, we recognized net income of $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, compared to net income of $15.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, a decrease of $13.7 million.
 
EBITDA.     EBITDA increased to $32.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, from $28.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $4.9 million. This growth can be attributed to increased revenue from our radio and television stations in Los Angeles and the acquisition of our Houston properties in March 2001.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2000 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1999
 
Net revenues.     Net revenues increased to $50.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2000 from $36.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $14.2 million. This increase was largely attributable to the continued growth of our radio and television revenues, which resulted from increased inventory sold by us and increased rates for that inventory.
 
Net revenues for our radio segment increased to $28.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, from $19.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $9.2 million. This increase was attributable to the growth in the sale of advertising on our radio stations and an increase in our advertising rates.
 
Net revenues for our television segment increased to $21.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, from $17.0 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $4.9 million. This increase was attributable to increased inventory sales and increased rates for that inventory during our Spanish-language programming, as well as increased rates for our Spanish infomercial inventory.
 
Total operating expenses.     Total operating expenses increased to $28.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, from $22.2 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $6.2 million. This increase was primarily attributable to the inclusion of our Empire Burbank Studios for a full year of operations, increased noncash compensation expense, and increased program and technical, promotional and selling, and general and administrative expenses associated with higher revenues.
 
Total operating expenses for our radio segment increased to $16.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, from $12.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $3.9 million. This increase was primarily a result of a $2.8 million increase in program and technical, promotional and selling, and general and administrative expenses in connection with our increased revenues and our continued enhancements to programming content and a $1.2 million increase in noncash employee compensation. The above increase was offset by slight decreases in amortization expense.
 
Total operating expenses for our television segment increased to $11.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, from $9.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $2.3 million. This increase was a result of our continued expansion of KRCA-TV’s Spanish-language programming and the expansion of our marketing and promotional staff consistent with revenue growth generated by that station’s operations.
 
Interest expense.     Interest expense increased to $6.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, from $6.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $200,000. This increase was primarily a result of the full year impact of additional debt incurred in 1999 to finance the acquisition of our Empire Burbank Studios.
 
Interest and other income.     Interest and other income remained relatively unchanged at $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999.

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Net income.     As a result of the above factors, we recognized net income of $15.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, compared to net income of $7.8 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $7.7 million. This increase resulted from the growth in net revenues from both our radio and television stations.
 
EBITDA.     EBITDA increased to $28.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, from $18.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $9.3 million. This increase reflects the growth of our radio and television stations as described above.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash provided by operations and available borrowings under our $170.0 million senior credit facility. Amounts available under the senior credit facility will begin decreasing quarterly, commencing in June 30, 2005. The senior credit facility bears interest at floating rates and matures on September 30, 2009. As of June 30, 2002, after giving effect to the offering of the old notes and the refinancing of our senior credit facility, we had approximately $74.0 million outstanding under the senior credit facility and approximately $86.0 million of available committed borrowing capacity. On August 12, 2002, we paid $4.0 million aggregate principal amount on the senior credit facility. On August 16, 2002, the lenders under our senior credit facility agreed to increase our borrowing capacity by $10.0 million to its current $170.0 million level. Giving effect to these changes, we would have had $100.0 million of available committed borrowing capacity under our senior credit facility, subject to the restrictions on incurrence of indebtedness in the indenture governing the notes. We may increase the senior credit facility by an additional $30.0 million, subject to participation by our existing lenders or new lenders acceptable to the administrative agent under the senior credit facility and subject to restrictions in the indenture relating to the exchange notes. See “Description of Other Indebtedness—Senior Credit Facility.”
 
The senior credit facility contains customary restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness and liens in connection therewith, pay dividends and make capital expenditures above certain limits. Under the senior credit facility, we must also maintain specified financial ratios, such as a maximum total leverage ratio, a maximum senior leverage ratio, a minimum ratio of EBITDA (as defined in the senior credit agreement) to interest expense and a minimum ratio of EBITDA (as defined in the senior credit agreement) to fixed charges.
 
In March 2001, our parent issued $30.0 million principal amount of 9% subordinated notes. In connection with the offering of the old notes, we modified certain terms in the subordinated note agreement and other related agreements. As so amended, the 9% subordinated notes are subordinate in right of payment to the senior credit facility and the exchange notes. The 9% subordinated notes will mature on July 9, 2013. Interest is not payable until maturity. In connection with these 9% subordinated notes, our parent also issued warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. See “Description of Other Indebtedness—9% Subordinated Notes due 2013.”
 
In March 2001, LBI Intermediate issued $40.0 million aggregate principal amount of 21% subordinated notes to a group of investors led by Oaktree Capital Management, LLC. On July 9, 2002, we loaned LBI Intermediate approximately $54.3 million pursuant to an intercompany note, the proceeds of which were used to repay the Oaktree subordinated notes. After repayment of the Oaktree subordinated notes, LBI Intermediate merged with and into us. As a result of the merger, the intercompany note was canceled.
 
Our wholly owned subsidiary, Empire Burbank Studios, borrowed $3.25 million from City National Bank in July 1999, of which approximately $2.9 million was outstanding as of June 30, 2002. To secure that borrowing on a non-recourse basis, Empire Burbank Studios executed a mortgage on its property in Burbank, California in favor of City National Bank as security for the loan. The loan bears interest at 8.13% per annum. It is payable in monthly principal and interest payments of $32,000 through maturity in August 2014. See “Description of Other Indebtedness—Empire Burbank Loan.”

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Cash and cash equivalents were $2.1 million at June 30, 2002 and $1.1 million at December 31, 2001.
 
Net cash flow provided by operating activities was $6.3 million and $12.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively, and $14.3 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001. The decrease in our net cash flow provided by operating activities was primarily the result of an increase in receivables and television program purchases.
 
Net cash flow used in investing activities was $2.3 million and $102.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively, and $108.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2001. Net cash flow used in investing activities primarily reflects $2,000, $94.7 million and $94.7 million, respectively, in cash used for acquisitions of selected radio and television assets we completed in these periods and capital expenditures of $1.5 million, $8.2 million and $14.0 million, respectively.
 
Net cash flow used in financing activities was $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, and net cash flow provided by financing activities was $100.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and $95.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2001. Net cash flow provided by financing activities primarily reflects borrowings under our debt agreements and contributions and distributions between us and our parent.
 
We have certain cash obligations and other commercial commitments, which will impact our short and long term liquidity. At July 9, 2002, after giving effect to the financings and refinancings that took place, such obligations and commitments were the senior credit facility, the 10-1/8% senior subordinated notes and operating leases as follows:
 
         
Payments due by Period from June 30, 2002

Contractual Obligations

  
Total

  
Less than 1 year

  
1-3 years

  
3-5 years

  
After 5 years

Long term debt
  
$
226,900,082
  
$
147,938
  
$
522,619
  
$
426,406
  
$
225,803,119
Operating leases
  
 
4,744,437
  
 
597,344
  
 
1,295,475
  
 
849,621
  
 
2,001,997
    

  

  

  

  

Total contractual cash obligations
  
$
231,644,519
  
$
745,282
  
$
1,818,094
  
$
1,276,027
  
$
227,805,116
    

  

  

  

  

 
The above table excludes the debt of our parent and any deferred compensation amounts we may ultimately pay. See Notes 6 and 7 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
We have used, and expect to continue to use, a significant portion of our capital resources to consummate acquisitions. Future acquisitions will be funded from amounts available under our senior credit facility, the proceeds of future equity or debt offerings and our internally generated cash flows. We currently anticipate that funds generated from operations and available borrowings under our senior credit facility will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements for the foreseeable future.
 
Inflation
 
We believe that inflation has not had a material impact on our results of operations for each of our fiscal years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2001. However, there can be no assurance that future inflation would not have an adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition.
 
Seasonality
 
Seasonal net revenue fluctuations are common in the television and radio broadcasting industry and result primarily from fluctuations in advertising expenditures by local and national advertisers. Our first fiscal quarter generally produces the lowest net broadcast revenue for the year.

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Market Risk
 
Our exposure to market risk is currently confined to our cash and cash equivalents and changes in interest rates related to borrowings under our senior credit facility. Because of the short-term maturities of our cash and cash equivalents, we do not believe that an increase in market rates would have any significant impact on the realized value of our investments, but it may negatively impact the interest expense associated with our senior credit facility debt. We currently do not hedge interest rate exposure and are not exposed to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to allowance for doubtful accounts, acquisitions of radio station and television station assets, intangible assets, deferred compensation and commitments and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
 
We believe the following accounting policies and the related judgments and estimates affect the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
 
Acquisitions of radio station and television assets
 
Our radio and television station acquisitions have consisted primarily of the FCC licenses to broadcast in a particular market (broadcast license). We generally acquire the existing format and change it upon acquisition. As a result, a substantial portion of the purchase price for the assets of a radio or television station is allocated to the broadcast license. The allocations assigned to acquired broadcast licenses and other assets are subjective by their nature and require our careful consideration and judgment. We believe the allocations represent appropriate estimates of the fair value of the assets acquired.
 
Allowance for bad debt
 
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. A considerable amount of judgment is required in assessing the likelihood of ultimate realization of these receivables including the current creditworthiness of each advertiser. If the financial condition of our advertisers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.
 
Intangible assets
 
Under the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s new rules (Statement of Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 141, “Business Combinations”, and SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”), we no longer amortize intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives. Instead, SFAS 142 requires that we review intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment at least annually. We believe our broadcast licenses have indefinite lives under SFAS 142 and, accordingly, amortization expense is no longer recorded effective January 1, 2002.
 
Upon adoption of SFAS 142 in the first quarter of 2002, we recorded a non-cash charge of approximately $8.1 million to reduce the carrying value of certain of our broadcast licenses. In calculating the impairment charge, we utilized fair values of our broadcast licenses as determined by third party appraisals.

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Deferred compensation
 
We and our parent have entered into employment agreements with certain employees. The services required under the employment agreements are rendered to us and our subsidiaries and we pay amounts due under the employment agreements. Accordingly, we reflect amounts due under the employment agreements in our financial statements. In addition to annual compensation and other benefits, these agreements provide the executives with the ability to participate in the increase of the “net value” of our parent over certain base amounts. As part of the calculation of this incentive compensation, we engage third-party appraisers to determine the “net value” of our parent. Our management reviews these reports for reasonableness. Based on the “net value” of our parent as determined in these reports, and based on the percentage of incentive compensation that has vested (as set forth in the employment agreements), we record noncash employee compensation expense (and a corresponding deferred compensation liability).
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
We periodically record the estimated impacts of various conditions, situations or circumstances involving uncertain outcomes. These events are called “contingencies,” and our accounting for such events is prescribed by SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.”
 
The accrual of a contingency involves considerable judgment on the part of our management. We use our internal expertise, and outside experts (such as lawyers), as necessary, to help estimate the probability that a loss has been incurred and the amount (or range) of the loss. We currently do not have any material contingencies that we believe requires accrual or disclosure in our consolidated financial statements.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations,” and SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The adoption of SFAS 141 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. As described above, under SFAS 142, we no longer amortize intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives.
 
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” SFAS No. 144 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. This statement requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. SFAS No. 144 requires companies to separately report discontinued operations and extends that reporting to a component of an entity that either has been disposed of (by sale, abandonment, or in a distribution to owners) or is classified as held for sale. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. We adopted SFAS No. 144 on January 1, 2002. The adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position.

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Overview
 
We are the largest privately-held, Spanish-language broadcaster in the United States based on revenues. Our strategy is to own and operate radio and television stations in the nation’s largest and most densely populated Hispanic markets. To this end, we have created radio and television clusters in Los Angeles and Houston, the #1 and #4 Hispanic markets in the United States, respectively, based on television households. We are the only Spanish-language broadcaster currently operating both radio and television assets in these markets. Our Los Angeles cluster consists of four Spanish-language radio stations (three FM and one AM), one time-brokered AM station and a full-power television station. Our Houston cluster, after giving effect to our pending acquisitions, consists of seven Spanish-language radio stations (five FM and two AM), two time-brokered AM stations and a full-power television station. We also own a low-power television station serving San Diego, the fourteenth largest Hispanic market in the United States and an important market along the U.S. and Mexican border. In addition, we operate a television production facility, Empire Burbank Studios, in Burbank, California which we primarily utilize to produce cost-effective programming for our television stations.
 
We were founded in 1987 by Jose and Lenard Liberman, father and son, who together have over 50 years of operating experience in the broadcasting industry. Jose Liberman is considered an industry pioneer having owned and operated the first Spanish-language FM station in the Los Angeles market in the mid-1970s. Lenard Liberman manages our day-to-day operations and, together with his father, has primary responsibility for our strategic direction. In addition, we have assembled a management team of well-respected industry veterans to direct our sales and programming efforts. Since our founding, we have successfully developed nine Spanish-language, start-up radio and television stations through a combination of reformatting existing stations and implementing strict cost controls and effective sales and marketing initiatives. Generally, our Spanish-language start-up stations have generated positive cash flow within six months of our management team assuming control of the station’s operations.
 
Our primary focus has been to acquire and develop radio and television properties in U.S. markets with a high concentration of Hispanics. We seek to increase our revenue and cash flow in those markets through focused programming, creative promotion and targeted marketing tailored to the local advertising community. As a result of the successful execution of this strategy, from 1997 through 2001 our net revenues grew from $18.5 million to $59.7 million, a compound annual growth rate, or CAGR, of 34.0%, and our EBITDA grew from $7.3 million to $32.9 million, a CAGR of 45.7%. Additionally, we have been able to sustain industry-leading EBITDA margins in excess of 50% for each of the last four fiscal years through our disciplined operating strategy and use of cost-effective programming.
 
Business Strategy
 
We seek to expand within the growing U.S. Hispanic market by pursuing the following strategy.
 
Capitalize on our complementary radio and television stations
 
By owning both Spanish-language radio and television stations in the markets we serve, we have been able to create substantial cross-selling and cross-promotion opportunities. This allows us to effectively compete for a significant portion of an advertiser’s Hispanic budget since advertisers have historically spent over 80% of their Hispanic budget on radio and television.
 
Offer radio and television packages to advertisers.    We are the only Spanish-language broadcaster in the Los Angeles and Houston markets currently offering both radio and television advertising packages. Our strategy is to offer the benefits of one medium to complement the sale of the other. Specifically, we offer our advertisers the opportunity to cross-advertise on radio and television, as well as to cross-merchandise through product integration.

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Cross-promote our radio and television stations.    We utilize a portion of our spot inventory time at both our radio and television stations to run advertisements promoting our other stations and programs. This cross-promotion helps us capitalize on the strong ratings and targeted audience of our stations with no incremental cash outlay. In addition, we utilize our radio and television stations to create complementary programs that attract our radio listeners to our television programs and our television viewers to our radio stations. For example, in Los Angeles and Houston, we produce music variety television shows hosted by our radio station disc jockeys that feature music industry news, interviews and videos of songs played on our popular Que Buena and La Raza radio stations.
 
Target the local community
 
Not all Spanish-speaking people have the same, or even similar, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. As a result, we create radio and television programming specifically tailored to the preferences of the Hispanic population in each of our coverage areas. We believe we are particularly skilled at programming to the tastes and preferences of the Hispanics of Mexican heritage that comprise 75% and 73% of the Hispanic populations in Los Angeles and Houston, respectively. We believe our ability to produce locally-targeted programming gives us a distinct advantage over most other Spanish-language broadcasters that develop and distribute their programming on a national or regional basis. As a result, we have generally been able to achieve and maintain strong station ratings in our markets. We are the #2-ranked Spanish-language radio group in both Los Angeles and Houston according to the Arbitron 2002 winter survey.
 
Develop a diverse local advertiser base
 
Consistent with our locally-targeted programming strategy, we have focused our sales strategy around the local advertising community. As a result, local advertising accounted for approximately 88% of our gross revenue in 2001. The advantages of our locally-focused sales strategy include:
 
 
 
Our cash flows have been relatively more recession resistant because local advertising has historically been less cyclical than national advertising;
 
 
 
Our cash flows have been generally less vulnerable to ratings fluctuations as a result of our strong relationships with our advertisers; and
 
 
 
Our large and diverse client base results in no single advertiser accounting for more than 5% of our net revenues.
 
Offer cost-effective advertising and value-added services to our advertisers
 
We believe that we differentiate ourselves from other Spanish-language broadcasters by offering advertisers the greatest value for their advertising dollar. We support advertisers’ media campaigns with creative promotions utilizing our radio and television clusters and offer our studio facilities to provide value-added services such as free commercial production. As a result, we have been able to significantly increase our advertiser base.
 
Utilize cost-effective television programming
 
Our television programming consists of internally produced and purchased programming, which, when combined with our brokered airtime, creates an efficient programming line-up for our television stations. Because we own and operate in-house television production facilities, we are able to create programming, such as our popular talk shows Jose Luis Sin Censura and El Show de Maria Laria, at a very low cost. In addition, we realize programming synergies between our radio and television assets by sharing content between the two mediums to create programs that utilize our radio formats and on-air radio personalities. Furthermore, we supplement our internally produced programming with purchased programs, primarily Spanish-language movies, which we obtain from numerous producers in Latin America.

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Acquire and develop start-up Spanish-language stations
 
We have a proven track record of acquiring and developing radio and television assets and then implementing changes and procedures that have resulted in substantial ratings and net revenues. For example, we acquired our Los Angeles television station KRCA-TV in 1998 and Empire Burbank Studios in 1999 and we grew net revenues at these facilities at a CAGR of 35% from 1998 through 2001. Similarly, we grew net revenues at our radio station, KBUE-FM/KBUA-FM, at a CAGR of 24% from 1997 (the year we first began simulcasting the station) through 2001. This station is now among the top three rated Spanish-language radio stations in Los Angeles according to the Arbitron 2002 winter survey.
 
Hispanic Market Opportunity
 
We believe that the Hispanic community represents an attractive market for future growth. As a result, we seek to own media assets in the most densely populated and fastest growing Hispanic markets in the United States. The U.S. Hispanic population is growing at approximately six times the rate of the non-Hispanic U.S. population and, as such, is the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hispanic sector, which is currently 13% of the total U.S. population, will be the largest minority group by the end of 2002 and is projected to reach 43.7 million (or 15% of the total U.S. population) by 2010. People of Mexican origin currently represent 59% of the U.S. Hispanic population and 75% and 73% of the Hispanic populations in Los Angeles and Houston, respectively. Moreover, 30% of all Spanish-language radio and television advertising is spent in Los Angeles and Houston, which together represent 23% of the total U.S. Hispanic population.
 
Advertisers have recently begun to direct more advertising dollars towards U.S. Hispanics and, consequently, Spanish-language radio and television advertising has grown at more than twice the rate of total radio and television advertising from 1997 to 2001. Spanish-language advertising rates have been rising faster in recent years when compared to the general media, yet Spanish-language rates are still lower than those for English-language media. As advertisers continue to recognize the buying power of the U.S. Hispanic population, especially in areas where the concentration of Hispanics is very high and where a significant percentage of the retail purchases are made by Hispanic customers, the gap in advertising rates between Spanish-language and English-language media is expected to narrow. As U.S. Hispanic consumer spending continues to grow relative to overall consumer spending, industry analysts expect that advertising expenditures targeted to Hispanics will increase significantly, eventually closing the gap between the current level of advertising targeted to Hispanics and the buying power that the Hispanic population in the U.S. represents. We believe we are well positioned to capitalize on these attractive fundamentals given the concentration of the Hispanic population in certain markets, our position in the Los Angeles and Houston markets and our proven ability to execute our acquisition strategy in new markets.
 
Recent Developments
 
Pending Acquisition of KQQK-FM and KEYH-AM, Houston, Texas.    Pursuant to two asset purchase agreements dated as of April 5, 2002 with El Dorado Communications, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“El Dorado”), we have agreed to acquire selected assets of radio stations KQQK-FM and KEYH-AM in the Houston, Texas market for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $30.0 million in cash. We believe that these two stations will strengthen our Houston cluster by offering additional Spanish-language formats in the market at very little incremental operating cost. El Dorado currently owns KQQK-FM and has exercised an option to purchase KEYH-AM. El Dorado has operated KEYH-AM under time brokerage agreements since 1995. If El Dorado has not successfully acquired KEYH-AM from its current owner or other conditions to the KEYH-AM acquisition have not been satisfied prior to our closing of the KQQK-FM acquisition, our purchase price will be decreased from $30.0 million to $23.0 million and we will only purchase the assets of KQQK-FM. However, after the KQQK-FM acquisition, if all of the conditions to the acquisition of KEYH-AM are satisfied, we will purchase KEYH-AM for a purchase price of $7.0 million. On May 20, 2002, we began to operate KQQK-FM

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and KEYH-AM under two time brokerage agreements. Since that date, we have significantly changed the format, revenue stream, customer base and employee base of these stations. Subject to customary closing conditions, we expect to complete these acquisitions during the second half of 2002.
 
Pending Acquisition of KIOX-FM and KXGJ-FM, El Campo and Bay City, Texas.    On June 21, 2002, we entered into an agreement to acquire selected assets of KIOX-FM and KXGJ-FM licensed to El Campo and Bay City, Texas, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $3.2 million. Subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of final regulatory approval, we expect to complete the acquisition during the second half of 2002.
 
Non-binding Letter of Intent.    We are currently engaged in negotiations to acquire the broadcast assets of three radio stations for a total consideration in excess of $40.0 million. We have entered into a non-binding letter of intent with respect to this acquisition, but do not yet have a definitive agreement signed.
 
Recent Results of Our 2001 Houston Acquisitions.    In March 2001, we purchased selected assets of our radio stations KTJM-FM, KJOJ-FM, KQUE-AM, KJOJ-AM and KSEV-AM and our television station KZJL-TV in the Houston, Texas market. In July 2001, we began airing Spanish-language programming on our radio stations KTJM-FM, KJOJ-FM and KQUE-AM and our television station KZJL-TV. Since that time, these stations have experienced significant growth in ratings and net revenues. In the Arbitron 2002 winter survey, our Houston Spanish-language radio stations captured a combined 4.1 rating, a 78% increase over their combined 2.3 rating in the Arbitron 2001 summer survey. For the six months ended June 30, 2002, our Houston radio and television stations, including our time brokered stations, generated a combined $7.5 million of net revenues.
 
Merger with LBI Intermediate.    On July 9, 2002, we loaned LBI Intermediate approximately $54.3 million evidenced by an intercompany note, which amount equaled the aggregate amount of principal and accrued but unpaid interest and the redemption premium and other obligations then outstanding under the Oaktree subordinated notes. LBI Intermediate used the proceeds of our loan to redeem the Oaktree subordinated notes and to pay all other obligations thereunder. After repayment of the Oaktree subordinated notes, LBI Intermediate merged with and into us. The intercompany note issued by LBI Intermediate to us was canceled as a result of the merger.
 
Our Markets
 
The following table sets forth certain demographic information about the markets in which our radio and television stations operate.
 
Market

  
Total Population

  
Hispanic Population

    
% Hispanic Population

      
% Hispanic Population of Mexican Descent

      
Hispanic Population Growth (3)

 
Los Angeles(1)
  
16,373,645
  
6,598,488
    
40
%
    
75
%
    
38
%
Houston(2)
  
4,669,571
  
1,348,588
    
29
%
    
73
%
    
75
%
San Diego County
  
2,813,833
  
750,965
    
27
%
    
84
%
    
47
%
Total U.S. (for comparison)
  
281,421,906
  
35,305,818
    
13
%
    
59
%
    
58
%

Source: United States Census 2000
(1)
 
Represents the Los Angeles consolidated metropolitan statistical area.
(2)
 
Represents the Houston consolidated metropolitan statistical area.
(3)
 
Represents growth from 1990 to 2000.

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Our Radio and Television Stations
 
The following tables set forth certain information about our radio and television stations and their broadcast markets.
 
Radio Stations
 
Market/Station(1)

  
DMA Rank(2)

    
Hispanic Market Rank(3)

  
Frequency

  
Format

  
Station Audience Share(4)

    
Rank Among Spanish-language Radio Groups in DMA

Los Angeles
  
2
    
1
                     
KBUE-FM/KBUA-FM(5)
              
105.5/94.3
  
Norteña
  
2.7
      
KHJ-AM
              
930
  
Ranchera
  
1.0
      
KWIZ-FM
              
96.7
  
Sonidero, Cumbia
  
0.8
      
KVNR-AM
              
1480
  
Time Brokered
  
—  
      
Total
  
4.5
    
2
Houston(6)
  
11
    
4
                     
KTJM-FM/KJOJ-FM(7)
              
98.5/103.3
  
Norteña
  
3.1
      
KQQK-FM(8)
              
107.9
  
Spanish Pop
  
1.0
      
KQUE-AM
              
1230
  
Ranchera
  
1.0
      
KEYH-AM(8)
              
850
  
Sonidero, Cumbia
  
0.2
      
KSEV-AM
              
700
  
Time Brokered
  
1.8
      
KJOJ-AM
              
880
  
Time Brokered
  
—  
      
Total
  
7.1
    
2

(1)
 
Our radio stations are in some instances licensed to communities other than the named principal community for the market.
(2)
 
Represents rank among U.S. designated market areas.
(3)
 
Represents rank among U.S. Hispanic markets by Hispanic television households.
(4)
 
Source: Arbitron 2002 winter survey.
(5)
 
KBUA-FM simulcasts the signal of KBUE-FM in the San Fernando Valley.
(6)
 
We have entered into an agreement to acquire selected assets of KIOX-FM and KXGJ-FM, but we do not currently operate these stations. See “—Recent Developments.”
(7)
 
KJOJ-FM simulcasts the signal of KTJM-FM.
(8)
 
Our acquisition of selected assets of these stations from El Dorado Communications, Inc. and certain of its affiliates is pending. We have been operating these stations under local marketing agreements since May 20, 2002 and have changed the stations’ formats.
 
Television Stations
 
Station

  
Channel

  
Market

  
DMA Rank(1)

    
Hispanic Market Rank(2)

  
Number of Hispanic TV Households

KRCA-TV
  
62
  
Los Angeles
  
2
    
1
  
1,573,400
KZJL-TV
  
61
  
Houston
  
11
    
4
  
415,440
KSDX-LP
  
29
  
San Diego
  
26
    
14
  
191,820

Source:    Nielsen Media Research, January, 2002
(1)
 
Represents rank among U.S. designated market areas.
(2)
 
Represents rank among U.S. Hispanic markets by Hispanic TV households.

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Programming
 
Radio.    In programming our Spanish-language radio stations, we target the Spanish-speaking portion of the Hispanic population that is dominant in the local markets in which we operate. We tailor the format of each of our radio stations to reach a specific target demographic in the market in order to maximize our overall listener base without causing direct format competition among our stations. We determine the optimal format for each of our stations based upon extensive local market research. To create brand awareness and loyalty in the local community, we enhance our programming by sending disc jockeys to participate in local promotional activities called “live remotes” that are broadcast from special events or client locations. These types of activities also provide attractive promotional and advertising opportunities for our clients.
 
The following provides a description of our Spanish-language radio stations:
 
 
 
KBUE-FM/KBUA-FM (Que Buena) plays contemporary, up-tempo, regional Mexican music that includes Norteña, Banda, Corrido and Ranchera music. The target audience for this station is adult listeners aged 18 to 49.
 
 
 
KHJ-AM (La Ranchera) plays traditional Ranchera, also known as Mariachi music. The target audience for this station is adult listeners aged 25 to 49.
 
 
 
KWIZ-FM (Sonido) plays music similar in style to Salsa. The target audience for this station is adult listeners aged 18 to 49.
 
 
 
KTJM-FM/KJOJ-FM (La Raza) plays contemporary, up-tempo, regional Mexican music, similar to the music played on Que Buena, that includes Norteña, Banda, Corrido and Ranchera music. The target audience for this station is adult listeners aged 18 to 49.
 
 
 
KQUE-AM (Radio Ranchito) plays traditional and contemporary Norteña and Ranchera music. The target audience for this station is adult listeners aged 25 to 49.
 
 
 
KQQK-FM (XO) plays contemporary, up-tempo, Spanish pop music. The target audience for this station is adult listeners aged 18 to 49. We currently operate this station under a local marketing agreement.
 
 
 
KEYH-AM (La Ranchera) plays music similar in style to Salsa. The target audience for this station is adult listeners aged 18 to 49. We currently operate this station under a local marketing agreement.
 
Three of our radio stations are operated by third parties under time brokered agreements. Our time brokered stations are a source of stable cash flow given that they are typically operated under long-term contracts with annual price escalators and that we do not incur any of the programming costs associated with these stations. We constantly review our mix of Spanish-language and time brokered programming with the objective of optimizing cash flow at every station. Currently, stations KVNR-AM in the Los Angeles market and KJOJ-AM in the Houston market broadcast Vietnamese-language programming. Los Angeles and Houston represent the #1 and #3 largest Vietnamese markets, respectively, in the United States. Station KSEV-AM in Houston broadcasts an English-language talk format.
 
Television.    We currently air thirteen hours of Spanish-language programming each day on KRCA-TV in Los Angeles and eleven hours on KZJL-TV in Houston. Our daytime programming content consists primarily of internally-produced programs such as our live morning show, single topic talk shows, local news, and music variety shows, as well as purchased programs including Spanish-language movies. We own or have the rights to a library of more than 3,200 hours of Spanish-language movies, children’s shows and other programming content available for broadcast on our television stations.
 
Similar to our radio programming strategy, we seek to maximize our television group’s profitability by broadcasting Spanish-language programming and selling infomercial and time brokered airtime. As a result, when we are not airing our Spanish-language programming, we sell our airtime to infomercial advertisers and purchasers of block programming time. Our brokered time slots represent attractive cash flow opportunities given that they are typically programmed by third parties under long-term contracts with annual price escalators and that we do not incur any of the associated programming costs. We currently program our station KSDX-LP

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in San Diego primarily through the sale of brokered programming. However, we intend to program our San Diego station with Spanish-language programming from our Los Angeles television station master control facilities beginning in the fourth quarter of 2002. We constantly review our mix of Spanish-language, infomercial and time brokered programming with the objective of optimizing cash flow in every programming period of a station.
 
Production Facilities
 
We own Empire Burbank Studios, a fully-equipped television production complex next to our offices in Burbank, California. The studio provides us with all of the physical facilities needed to produce our own Spanish-language television programming without the variable expense of renting the services from an outside vendor. As a result, we are able to produce our programming at a very low cost as compared to our competitors. We currently produce the following highly-rated Spanish-language programs at our Burbank facilities:
 
 
 
Noticas 62 En Vivo:    our local Los Angeles news anchored by Emmy award winning Jesús Javier that airs on KRCA-TV every weekday from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM and from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM;
 
 
 
Los Angeles En Vivo: a local live talk show for Los Angeles viewers hosted by Penelope Menchaca that airs on KRCA-TV every weekday from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM;
 
 
 
El Show de Maria Laria:    a talk show hosted by Emmy award winning Maria Laria that airs on KRCA-TV every weekday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on KZJL-TV every weekday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM;
 
 
 
Que Buena TV: a music-oriented variety show centered around the music played by our KBUE-FM and KBUA-FM radio stations that airs on KRCA-TV every weekday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM; and
 
 
 
José Luis Sin Censura: a fast-paced talk show hosted by well-known Spanish television personality José Luis Gonzáles that airs on KRCA-TV every weekday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on KZJL-TV every weekday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
 
In addition, we produce La Raza TV, a music-oriented variety show centered around the music played by our KTJM-FM/KJOJ-FM radio station, on location in Houston. The show airs on KZJL-TV every weekday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
 
We sell our two locally-produced talk shows, El Show de Maria Laria and José Luis Sin Censura, to independent broadcasters outside of our markets which allows us to recoup a portion of the production costs for these shows. We also lease a portion of our Empire Burbank Studios to third parties which offsets a portion of the cost associated with the facility.
 
Sales and Advertising
 
The significant majority of our net revenues are generated from the sale of local and national advertising for broadcast on our radio and television stations. Local sales are made by our sales staffs located in Los Angeles and Houston. National sales are made by our national sales representative, Spanish Media Rep Team, Inc., an affiliate of the shareholders of our parent, in exchange for a commission from us that is based on a percentage of our net revenues from the advertising obtained. Approximately 88% of our gross revenues for the year ended December 31, 2001 were generated from the sale of local advertising and approximately 12% from sales to national advertisers. We believe local advertising represents a more stable revenue source than national advertising because local advertising tends to fluctuate less with trends in the economy.
 
We believe that advertisers can reach the Hispanic community more cost effectively through radio and television broadcasting than through printed advertisements. Advertising rates charged by radio and television stations are based primarily on:
 
 
 
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The number of radio and television stations in the market competing for the same demographic groups; and
 
 
 
The supply and demand for radio and television advertising time.
 
A radio or television station’s listenership or viewership is reflected in ratings surveys that estimate the number of listeners or viewers tuned to the station. Each station’s ratings are used by its advertisers to consider advertising with the radio or television station and are used by us to, among other things, chart audience growth, set advertising rates and adjust programming.
 
Competition
 
Radio and television broadcasting are highly competitive businesses. The financial success of each of our radio and television stations depends in large part on our audience ratings, our ability to increase our market share of the available advertising revenue and the economic health of the market. In addition, our advertising revenue depends upon the desire of advertisers to reach our audience demographic.
 
Our Spanish-language radio stations compete against other Spanish-language radio stations in their markets for audiences and advertising revenue. In Los Angeles, our radio stations compete primarily against Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation, Spanish Broadcasting Systems, Inc. and Entravision Communications Corporation, three of the largest Hispanic group radio station operators in the United States. In Houston, our radio stations compete primarily against Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation.
 
Our television stations compete against Univision Communications Inc., Telemundo Communications Group, Inc. and TV Azteca S.A. de C.V. for audiences and advertising revenue in both the Los Angeles and Houston markets.
 
Two of our competitors, Univision Communications, Inc. and Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation, recently announced an agreement to merge. Upon consummation of the merger, the combined company, which will have resources substantially greater than ours, will be our first cross-media competitor in Los Angeles and Houston.
 
Employees
 
As of June 30, 2002, we had approximately 325 employees, of which approximately 273 were full-time employees. We had approximately 138 full-time employees in television and approximately 135 full-time employees in radio. None of our employees are represented by labor unions and we have not entered into any collective bargaining agreements. We believe that our relations with our employees are good.
 
Properties and Facilities
 
The types of properties required to support our radio and television stations include offices, studios and transmitter and antenna sites. Through our wholly owned subsidiary, we own studio and office space at 1845 West Empire Avenue, Burbank, California 91504. This property is subject to a mortgage in favor of City National Bank, with whom our subsidiary has entered into a loan agreement. See “Description of Other Indebtedness—Empire Burbank Loan.” We also own an office building in Houston, Texas for our operations there. We own a number of our transmitter and antenna sites and lease or license the remainder from third parties. We generally select our tower and antenna sites to provide maximum market coverage. In general, we do not anticipate difficulties in renewing these site leases. No single facility is material to us and we believe our facilities are generally in good condition and suitable for our operations.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
From time to time, we are involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of our business, but we are not currently a party to any material lawsuit or proceeding against us.

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General
 
The FCC regulates television and radio broadcast stations pursuant to the Communications Act. Among other things, the FCC:
 
 
 
determines the particular frequencies, locations and operating power of stations;
 
 
 
issues, renews, revokes and modifies station licenses;
 
 
 
regulates equipment used by stations; and
 
 
 
adopts and implements regulations and policies that directly or indirectly affect the ownership, changes in ownership, control, operation and employment practices of stations.
 
A licensee’s failure to observe the requirements of the Communications Act or FCC rules and policies may result in the imposition of various sanctions, including admonishment, fines, the grant of renewal terms of less than eight years, the grant of a license with conditions or, in the case of particularly egregious violations, the denial of a license renewal application, the revocation of an FCC license or the denial of FCC consent to acquire additional broadcast properties.
 
Congress and the FCC have had under consideration or reconsideration, and may in the future consider and adopt, new laws, regulations and policies regarding a wide variety of matters that could, directly or indirectly, affect the operation, ownership and profitability of our television and radio stations, result in the loss of audience share and advertising revenue for our television and radio broadcast stations or affect our ability to acquire additional television and radio broadcast stations or finance such acquisitions. Such matters may include:
 
 
 
changes to the license authorization and renewal process;
 
 
 
proposals to impose spectrum use or other fees on FCC licensees;
 
 
 
changes to the FCC’s equal employment opportunity regulations and other matters relating to involvement of minorities and women in the broadcasting industry;
 
 
 
proposals to change rules relating to political broadcasting including proposals to grant free air time to candidates;
 
 
 
proposals to restrict or prohibit the advertising of beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages;
 
 
 
technical and frequency allocation matters, including a new Class A television service for existing low-power television stations and a new low-power FM radio broadcast service;
 
 
the implementation of digital audio broadcasting on both satellite and terrestrial bases;
 
 
 
the implementation of rules governing the transmission of local television signals by direct broadcast satellite services in their local areas, and requiring cable television and direct broadcast satellite to carry local television digital signals;
 
 
 
changes in broadcast multiple ownership, foreign ownership, cross-ownership and ownership attribution policies; and
 
 
 
proposals to alter provisions of the tax laws affecting broadcast operations and acquisitions.
 
We cannot predict what changes, if any, might be adopted, nor can we predict what other matters might be considered in the future, nor can we judge in advance what impact, if any, the implementation of any particular proposal or change might have on our business.
 
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pending, petitions to deny license renewal applications may be filed by interested parties, including members of the public. The FCC may hold hearings on renewal applications if it is unable to determine that renewal of a license would serve the public interest, convenience and necessity, or if a petition to deny raises a “substantial and material question of fact” as to whether the grant of the renewal applications would be inconsistent with the public interest, convenience and necessity. However, the FCC is prohibited from considering competing applications for a renewal applicant’s frequency, and is required to grant the renewal application if it finds:
 
 
 
that the station has served the public interest, convenience and necessity;
 
 
 
that there have been no serious violations by the licensee of the Communications Act or the rules and regulations of the FCC; and
 
 
 
that there have been no other violations by the licensee of the Communications Act or the rules and regulations of the FCC that, when taken together, would constitute a pattern of abuse.
 
If as a result of an evidentiary hearing, the FCC determines that the licensee has failed to meet the requirements for renewal and that no mitigating factors justify the imposition of a lesser sanction, the FCC may deny a license renewal application. Historically, FCC licenses have generally been renewed. We have no reason to believe that our licenses will not be renewed in the ordinary course, although there can be no assurance to that effect. The non-renewal of one or more of our stations’ licenses could have a material adverse effect on our business.
 
Transfer and Assignment of Licenses
 
The Communications Act requires prior consent of the FCC for the assignment of a broadcast license or the transfer of control of a corporation or other entity holding a license. In determining whether to approve an assignment of a television or radio broadcast license or a transfer of control of a broadcast licensee, the FCC considers a number of factors pertaining to the licensee including compliance with various rules limiting common ownership of media properties, the acquiror’s post-acquisition share of the broadcasting advertising market, the “character” of the licensee and those persons holding “attributable” interests therein, the Communications Act’s limitations on foreign ownership and compliance with the FCC rules and regulations.
 
To obtain the FCC’s prior consent to assign or transfer a broadcast license, appropriate applications must be filed with the FCC. If the application to assign or transfer the license involves a substantial change in ownership or control of the licensee, for example, the transfer or acquisition of more than 50% of the voting equity, the application must be placed on public notice for a period of 30 days during which petitions to deny the application may be filed by interested parties, including members of the public. If an assignment application does not involve new parties, or if a transfer of control application does not involve a “substantial” change in ownership or control, it is a pro forma application, which is not subject to the public notice and 30-day petition to deny procedure. The regular and pro forma applications are nevertheless subject to informal objections that may be filed any time until the FCC acts on the application. If the FCC grants an assignment or transfer application, interested parties have 30 days from public notice of the grant to seek reconsideration of that grant. The FCC has an additional ten days to set aside such grant on its own motion. When ruling on an assignment or transfer application, the FCC is prohibited from considering whether the public interest might be served by an assignment or transfer to any party other than the assignee or transferee specified in the application.
 
Foreign Ownership Rules
 
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or revocation of such license. These restrictions apply similarly to partnerships, limited liability companies and other business organizations. Thus, the licenses for our stations could be revoked if more than 25% of our outstanding capital stock is issued to or for the benefit of non-U.S. citizens in excess of these limitations.
 
Multiple Ownership and Cross-Ownership Rules
 
The FCC generally applies its other broadcast ownership limits to “attributable” interests held by an individual, corporation or other association or entity. In the case of a corporation holding broadcast licenses, the interests of officers, directors and those who, directly or indirectly, have the right to vote 5% or more of the stock of a licensee corporation are generally deemed attributable interests, as are positions as an officer or director of a corporate parent of a broadcast licensee.
 
Stock interests held by insurance companies, mutual funds, bank trust departments and certain other passive investors that hold stock for investment purposes only become attributable with the ownership of 20% or more of the voting stock of the corporation holding broadcast licenses. On December 3, 2001, the FCC reinstated the single majority shareholder exemption to these attribution rules, which provides that the interest of minority shareholders in a corporation are not attributable if a single entity holds 50% or more of that corporation’s voting stock.
 
A time brokerage agreement with another television or radio station in the same market creates an attributable interest in the brokered television or radio station as well for purposes of the FCC’s local television or radio station ownership rules, if the agreement affects more than 15% of the brokered television or radio station’s weekly broadcast hours.
 
Debt instruments, non-voting stock, options and warrants for voting stock that have not yet been exercised, insulated limited partnership interests where the limited partner is not “materially involved” in the media-related activities of the partnership and minority voting stock interests in corporations where there is a single holder of more than 50% of the outstanding voting stock whose vote is sufficient to affirmatively direct the affairs of the corporation generally do not subject their holders to attribution.
 
However, the FCC now applies a rule, known as the equity-debt-plus rule, that causes certain creditors or investors to be attributable owners of a station, regardless of whether there is a single majority shareholder or other applicable exception to the FCC’s attribution rules. Under this rule, a major programming supplier (any programming supplier that provides more than 15% of the station’s weekly programming hours) or a same-market media entity will be an attributable owner of a station if the supplier or same-market media entity holds debt or equity, or both, in the station that is greater than 33% of the value of the station’s total debt plus equity. For purposes of the equity-debt-plus rule, equity includes all stock, whether voting or nonvoting, and, equity held by insulated limited partners in limited partnerships. Debt includes all liabilities, whether long-term or short-term. If a party were to purchase notes which, in combination with other of our debt or equity interests, amounts to more than 33% of the value of one or more of our station’s total debt plus equity and such party were a major programming supplier or a same-market media entity, such interest could result in a violation of one of the ownership rules. As a result of such violation, we may be unable to obtain from the FCC one or more authorizations needed to conduct our broadcast business and may be unable to obtain FCC consents for certain future acquisitions unless either we or the investor were to remedy the violation.
 
Generally, the FCC only permits an owner to have one television station per market. A single owner is permitted to have two stations with overlapping signals so long as they are assigned to different markets. Recent changes to the FCC’s rules regarding ownership now permit an owner to operate two television stations assigned to the same market so long as either:
 
 
 
the television stations do not have overlapping broadcast signals; or
 
 
 
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The FCC will consider waiving these ownership restrictions in certain cases involving failing or failed stations or stations which are not yet built.
 
The FCC permits a television station owner to own one radio station in the same market as its television station. In addition, a television station owner is permitted to own additional radio stations, not to exceed the local ownership limits for the market, as follows:
 
 
 
in markets where 20 media voices will remain, an owner may own an additional five radio stations, or, if the owner only has one television station, an additional six radio stations; and
 
 
 
in markets where ten media voices will remain, an owner may own an additional three radio stations.
 
A “media voice” includes each independently-owned and operated full-power television and radio station and each daily newspaper that has a circulation exceeding 5% of the households in the market, plus one voice for all cable television systems operating in the market.
 
The Communications Act and the FCC impose specific limits on the number of commercial radio stations an entity can own in a single market. The local radio ownership rules are as follows:
 
 
 
In a radio market with 45 or more commercial radio stations, a party may own, operate or control up to eight commercial radio stations, not more than five of which are in the same service (AM or FM).
 
 
 
In a radio market with between 30 and 44 (inclusive) commercial radio stations, a party may own, operate or control up to seven commercial radio stations, not more than four of which are in the same service (AM or FM).
 
 
 
In a radio market with between 15 and 29 (inclusive) commercial radio stations, a party may own, operate or control up to six commercial radio stations, not more than four of which are in the same service (AM or FM).
 
 
 
In a radio market with 14 or fewer commercial radio stations, a party may own, operate or control up to five commercial radio stations, not more than three of which are in the same service (AM or FM), except that a party may not own, operate, or control more than 50% of the radio stations in such market.
 
The FCC has for several years reviewed transactions that comply with these numerical ownership limits but that it believes might involve undue concentration in the market for radio advertising. The FCC has notified the public of its intention to review this policy and has adopted an interim policy under which it performs a substantial review of applications that would lead to a post-acquisition market share of 50%, or a 70% share between two competitors. The FCC has also solicited comments from the public on whether it should alter the way in which it defines radio markets for purposes of these rules.
 
Because of these multiple and cross-ownership rules, if a shareholder, officer or director of LBI Media holds an “attributable” interest in one or more of our stations, such shareholder, officer or director may violate the FCC’s rules if such person or entity also holds or acquires an attributable interest in other television or radio stations or daily newspapers, depending on their number and location. If an attributable shareholder, officer or director of LBI Media violates any of these ownership rules, we may be unable to obtain from the FCC one or more authorizations needed to conduct our broadcast business and may be unable to obtain FCC consents for certain future acquisitions.
 
Recent court rulings have called into question the validity of the FCC’s current ownership limitations involving local market and nationwide limitations and even the FCC’s authority to impose such limits. In addition, the FCC has announced that it is considering changes to or possible elimination of its ownership limit rules. The judicial review of the current ownership limitations is ongoing. Additionally, the FCC determined on September 12, 2002 to commence a proceeding to review all of its ownership limitations that affect radio and television stations. The existing proceedings are being consolidated into the new proceeding. At this time it is difficult to predict the future of the FCC’s restrictions on how many stations a party may own, operate and/or

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control and what types of media properties a party may commonly own in a market, and the effect that such changes may have upon our future acquisitions and competition we experience from other companies.
 
Programming and Operation
 
The Communications Act requires broadcasters to serve the “public interest.” Since 1981, the FCC has gradually relaxed or eliminated many of the more formalized procedures it developed to promote the broadcast of certain types of programming responsive to the needs of a broadcast station’s community of license. Nevertheless, a broadcast licensee continues to be required to present programming in response to community problems, needs and interests and to maintain certain records demonstrating its responsiveness. The FCC will consider complaints from the public about a broadcast station’s programming when it evaluates the licensee’s renewal application, but complaints also may be filed and considered at any time. Stations also must follow various FCC rules that regulate, among other things, political broadcasting, the broadcast of obscene or indecent programming, sponsorship identification, the broadcast of contests and lotteries, certain types of advertising such as for out-of-state lotteries and gambling casinos, and technical operation.
 
The FCC requires that licensees must not discriminate in hiring practices. In light of a 2001 court ruling that vacated FCC requirements that licensees follow certain specific practices with respect to minority hiring, the FCC has proposed new rules that would require licensees to engage in minority “outreach” efforts, among other things, and to make several new filings to the FCC. Until the FCC has issued final rules, the impact of these proposals remains unclear.
 
The FCC rules also prohibit a broadcast licensee from simulcasting more than 25% of its programming on another radio station in the same broadcast service (that is, AM/AM or FM/FM). The simulcasting restriction applies if the licensee owns both radio broadcast stations or owns one and programs the other through a local marketing agreement, provided that the contours of the radio stations overlap in a certain manner.
 
“Must Carry” Rules and SHVIA
 
FCC regulations implementing the 1992 Cable Act require each full-service television broadcaster to elect, at three year intervals beginning October 1, 1993, to either:
 
 
 
require carriage of its signal by cable systems in the station’s market, which is referred to as “must carry” rules; or
 
 
 
negotiate the terms on which such broadcast station would permit transmission of its signal by the cable systems within its market which is referred to as “retransmission consent.”
 
We have elected “must carry” with respect to each of our full-power stations.
 
Under the FCC’s rules currently in effect, cable systems are only required to carry one signal from each local broadcast television station. As our systems begin broadcasting digital signals in 2002, the cable systems that carry our stations’ analog signals will not be required to carry such digital signal until we discontinue our analog broadcasting. Also, under current FCC rules, the cable systems will be required to carry only one channel of digital signal from each of our stations, even though we may be capable of broadcasting multiple programs simultaneously within the bandwidth that the FCC has allotted to us for digital broadcasting.
 
The Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999 (“SHVIA”) allows satellite carriers to deliver “distant” broadcast programming to subscribers who are unable to obtain television network programming over the air from local television stations. It also allows satellite carriers to provide subscribers with “local-into-local” programming, but imposes a requirement analogous to the Cable Act’s “must carry” rules: Any satellite company that has chosen to provide local-into-local service must provide subscribers with all of the local broadcast television signals that are assigned to the market and where television licensees ask to be carried on the satellite

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system. We have taken advantage of this law to secure carriage of our full-service stations in those markets where the satellite operators have implemented local-into-local service.
 
Time Brokerage Agreements
 
We have entered into a number of time brokerage agreements under which we are given the right to broker time on stations owned by third parties, or agree that other parties may broker time on our stations. By using time brokerage agreements, we can provide programming and other services to a station proposed to be acquired before we receive all applicable FCC and other governmental approvals. As indicated, we have, from time to time, entered into time brokerage agreements giving third parties the right to broker time on stations owned by us.
 
FCC rules and policies generally permit time brokerage agreements if the station licensee retains ultimate responsibility for and control of the applicable station. We cannot be sure that we will be able to air all of our scheduled programming on a station with which we have time brokerage agreements or that we will receive the anticipated revenue from the sale of advertising for such programming.
 
Stations may enter into cooperative arrangements known as joint sales agreements. Under the typical joint sales agreement, a station licensee obtains, for a fee, the right to sell substantially all of the commercial advertising on a separately-owned and licensed station in the same market. It also involves the provision by the selling party of certain sales, accounting and services to the station whose advertising is being sold. Unlike a time brokerage agreement, the typical joint sales agreement does not involve programming.
 
As part of its increased scrutiny of television and radio station acquisitions, the Department of Justice has stated publicly that it believes that time brokerage agreements and joint sales agreements could violate the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, if such agreements take effect prior to the expiration of the waiting period under such Act. Furthermore, the Department of Justice has noted that joint sales agreements may raise antitrust concerns under Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act and has challenged them in certain locations. The Department of Justice also has stated publicly that it has established certain revenue and audience share concentration benchmarks with respect to television and radio station acquisitions, above which a transaction may receive additional antitrust scrutiny. The “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Television and Radio Industries” section of this prospectus contains a more complete discussion of this issue and the risks to which we are exposed as a result.
 
Digital Television Services
 
The FCC has adopted rules for implementing digital television service in the U.S. Implementation of digital television will improve the technical quality of television signals and provide broadcasters the flexibility to offer new services, including high-definition television and data broadcasting.
 
The FCC has established service rules and adopted a table of allotments for digital television. Under the table, certain eligible broadcasters with a full-service television station are allocated a separate channel for digital television operation. Stations will be permitted to phase in their digital television operations over a period of years after which they will be required to surrender their license to broadcast the analog, or non-digital television signal. KRCA-TV must be on the air with a digital signal by November 1, 2002, and we have requested a six-month extension of the November 1, 2002 deadline with respect to KZJL-TV. We have developed a plan for complying with these requirements. We must return one of our paired channels for each station to the government by 2006, except that this deadline may be extended until digital television receivers reach an 85% market penetration.
 
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of revenue to be derived from digital television. We cannot predict the overall effect the transition to digital television might have on our business.
 
Digital Radio Services
 
The FCC currently is considering standards for evaluating, authorizing and implementing terrestrial digital audio broadcasting technology, including In-Band On-Channel technology for FM radio stations. Digital audio broadcasting’s advantages over traditional analog broadcasting technology include improved sound quality and the ability to offer a greater variety of auxiliary services. In-Band On-Channel technology would permit an FM station to transmit radio programming in both analog and digital formats, or in digital only formats, using the bandwidth that the radio station is currently licensed to use. It is unclear what regulations the FCC will adopt regarding digital audio broadcasting or In-Band On-Channel technology and what effect such regulations would have on our business or the operations of our radio stations.
 
The FCC has allocated spectrum to a new technology, satellite digital audio radio service, to deliver satellite-based audio programming to a national or regional audience. The nationwide reach of the satellite digital audio radio service could allow niche programming aimed at diverse communities that we are targeting. Two companies that hold licenses for authority to offer multiple channels of digital, satellite-delivered radio could compete with conventional terrestrial radio broadcasting. These competitors have commenced limited operations and both are expected to be offering their services nationwide by the end of 2002.
 
Radio Frequency Radiation
 
The FCC has adopted rules limiting human exposure to levels of radio frequency radiation. These rules require applicants for renewal of broadcast licenses or modification of existing licenses to inform the FCC whether the applicant’s broadcast facility would expose people or employees to excessive radio frequency radiation. We believe that all of our stations are in compliance with the FCC’s current rules regarding radio frequency radiation exposure.
 
Low-Power Radio Broadcast Service
 
On January 20, 2000, the FCC adopted rules creating a new low-power FM radio service. The low-power FM service consists of two classes of radio stations, with maximum power levels of either 10 watts or 100 watts. The 10 watt stations will reach an area with a radius of between one and two miles and the 100 watt stations will reach an area with a radius of approximately three and one-half miles. Each of these low-power FM stations will be required to avoid interference with other existing FM stations, as currently required of full-powered FM stations.
 
The low-power FM service will be exclusively non-commercial. It is difficult to predict what impact, if any, the new low-power FM service will have on competition for our stations’ audiences. Because of the legislation passed by Congress in 2000 which protected incumbent radio broadcasters on frequency three channels away and because of certain FCC interference standards, we expect that low-power FM service will cause little or no signal interference with our stations.

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The following sets forth information about our directors, executive officers and key non-executive employees:
 
Name

  
Position

  
Age

Directors and Executive Officers
         
Jose Liberman
  
Co-Founder, President and Director
  
77
Lenard Liberman
  
Co-Founder, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director
  
40
Key Non-Executive Employees
         
Eduardo Leon
  
Vice President—Programming
  
38
Andrew Mars
  
Corporate Vice President—Sales
  
47
Xavier Ortiz
  
Vice President—National Sales
  
34
 
Jose Liberman co-founded Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., which is now a subsidiary of LBI Media, with his son, Lenard, in 1987. Since 1987, he has served as our President and a member of our board of directors. Mr. Liberman started his career in radio broadcasting in 1957 with the purchase of XERZ in Mexico and the establishment of a radio advertising representative firm in Mexico. In 1976, Mr. Liberman acquired KLVE-FM, the first Los Angeles FM station to utilize a Hispanic format. In 1979, he purchased KTNQ-AM and combined it with KLVE to create the first Hispanic AM/FM simulcast in Los Angeles.
 
Lenard Liberman has served as our Executive Vice President and Secretary and as a member of our board of directors since founding Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. with his father in 1987. In April 2002, he was appointed as our Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Liberman manages all day-to-day operations including acquisitions and financings. He received his juris doctorate degree and masters of business administration degree from Stanford University in 1987.
 
Eduardo Leon joined us in 1998 as Vice President of Programming. He is responsible for all programming aspects of our radio stations. Prior to joining us, Mr. Leon was the program director from 1996 to 1998 at radio station WLEY-FM in Chicago, which is owned by Spanish Broadcasting Systems, Inc. In 1992, he founded Radio Ideas, a Spanish-language radio consulting company.
 
Andrew Mars joined Liberman Broadcasting in 1990 as vice president and station manager of KWIZ-FM and has served as our Corporate Vice President of Sales since 1995. Prior thereto, Mr. Mars was director of sales for WODS-FM in Boston. He previously served as a local sales manager at CBS Radio in Los Angeles.
 
Xavier Ortiz has served as our Vice President of National Sales since 1991. Prior to joining us, Mr. Ortiz was a sales account executive with WADO-AM Radio in New York City, Telemundo at Channel 47 in New York, and Caballero Spanish Media in New York City.
 
Compensation of Directors
 
Jose Liberman, our President, and Lenard Liberman, our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, receive no additional compensation for their services as directors. We reimburse our directors for their reasonable expenses incurred in connection with attending board meetings.

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Security Ownership of Management
 
Jose and Lenard Liberman each own 50% of the outstanding stock (100 shares of common stock each) of our parent, LBI Holdings I, Inc. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of our parent. Jose and Lenard Liberman each work at our offices at 1845 West Empire Avenue, Burbank, California 91504.
 
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
 
We do not have a compensation committee. Our board of directors is responsible for determining the compensation of our executive officers.
 
Executive Compensation
 
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Shareholder Notes
 
In March 2001, Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary, issued amended and restated promissory notes to Jose and Lenard Liberman in the principal amount of $3,667,193 and $194,414, respectively. As of June 30, 2002, the outstanding principal balances of these notes were $1,667,193 and $194,414, respectively. These notes were repaid with the proceeds from the refinancing of our senior credit facility and the offering of the old notes on July 9, 2002.
 
Shareholder Loans
 
As of June 30, 2002, we had outstanding loans of $146,590 and $275,095 to Jose and Lenard Liberman, respectively, of which $146,590 and $243,095 were originally made in December 2001. During the six months ended June 30, 2002, we loaned an additional $32,000 to Lenard Liberman.
 
On July 9, 2002, we loaned an additional $1.9 million to Lenard Liberman. This loan matures in 2009 and bears interest at the applicable federal rate.
 
Stock Purchase Agreement
 
In January 1998, our parent entered into a stock purchase agreement with Lenard Liberman, Jose Liberman and Jose’s wife. If either Lenard or Jose seek to dispose of his stock, our parent has the right to acquire such stock at the lesser of the offer price or a price agreed upon by the shareholders, subject to adjustment every three years, beginning in 2004. If our parent does not exercise its right to repurchase the stock, the remaining shareholder has the right to purchase such stock at the same price as our parent. If neither our parent nor the remaining shareholder exercises its right to purchase the stock, the shareholder may transfer the stock free and clear of the restrictions set forth in the stock repurchase agreement for a period of 30 days. After the expiration of the 30-day period, the transfer restrictions contained in the stock purchase agreement will be reinstated.
 
In addition, if Lenard or Jose and his wife die, our parent has the right to repurchase their stock at a price agreed upon by the shareholders, subject to adjustment every three years, beginning in 2004. If our parent does not exercise its repurchase right, the remaining shareholder has the right to purchase such stock at the same price as our parent. If neither our parent nor the remaining shareholder exercises its right to purchase the stock, the stock may be transferred free and clear of the restrictions contained in the stock purchase agreement.
 
Payments for stock purchased under the stock purchase agreement may be in cash or in the form of a promissory note, which will be payable in five equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance of the note.
 
Spanish Media Rep Team
 
Jose and Lenard Liberman own and operate our national sales representative, Spanish Media Rep Team, Inc., or SMRT. SMRT receives a 15% commission from us for any advertising time it sells. We paid approximately $589,000 to SMRT in 2001 for services provided to us and have paid approximately $502,000 to SMRT during the six months ended June 30, 2002.

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Senior Credit Facility
 
The description below is a description of the principal terms of the senior secured credit facility and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, reference to the definitive documentation.
 
Our senior credit facility provides for a $170.0 million senior secured reducing revolving credit facility. We have the option to request our lenders to increase the amount of the reducing revolving credit facility by an amount equal to no more than $30.0 million in the aggregate; however, our lenders are not obligated to do so. Letters of credit are also available to us under the credit agreement. Aggregate letters of credit outstanding at any time may not exceed the lesser of $5.0 million or the available revolving commitment amount. The credit facility matures on September 30, 2009.
 
Interest and Commitment Fee.     The revolving loans bear interest through maturity: (1) if a Base Rate (as defined below) loan, then at the sum of the Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin (as defined below), or (2) if a LIBOR loan, then at the sum of LIBOR plus the Applicable Margin. The Base Rate is the higher of (i) Fleet National Bank’s prime commercial lending rate and (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate (as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York) plus 0.5%.
 
The Applicable Margin for Base Rate loans is 1.75% and the Applicable Margin for LIBOR loans is 3.00%, until we deliver our September 30, 2002 financial statements. Thereafter the Applicable Margin will be based on our total leverage ratio (total debt to EBITDA (as defined in the new credit agreement)). For Base Rate loans, the Applicable Margin will range from 0.25% to 1.75% and for LIBOR loans, the Applicable Margin will range from 1.50% to 3.00%. Upon the occurrence of an event of default discussed below, interest accrues at the rate otherwise applicable plus 2.00% so long as an event of default is continuing.
 
We pay an annual commitment fee on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility based on our utilization rate of the revolver. If we borrow less than 50% of the revolving credit commitment, we must pay an annual commitment fee of 0.500% times the unused portion. If we borrow 50% or more of the total revolving loan commitment, then we must pay an annual commitment fee of 0.375% times the unused portion.
 
Amortization.     The commitment to lend revolving loans is automatically reduced each quarter beginning June 30, 2005 until it is fully amortized on September 30, 2009.
 
Mandatory Prepayments.     We are required to prepay borrowings under our senior credit facility with:
 
 
 
100% of the net proceeds from non-ordinary course asset sales with aggregate net cash payments in excess of $3.5 million in any fiscal year, which we have not reinvested in assets in the same line of business within 170 days after receipt of the proceeds, subject to a limit of $5.0 million that may be reinvested in real estate after the date of the credit agreement and other limited exceptions; and
 
 
 
100% of insurance proceeds in excess of $250,000 per occurrence and $500,000 for all occurrences resulting from damage or destruction of assets that have not been used to replace such damage or destruction or otherwise reinvested in like assets within 180 days after receipt of the proceeds (or committed to be so reinvested within such period with such proceeds actually invested within 360 days).
 
All mandatory prepayments must be applied to reduce outstanding amounts under the revolving facility and permanently reduce the aggregate commitment amount, with pro rata reductions in scheduled commitment reductions.
 
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Securities and Guarantees.     The loans under the senior credit facility are secured by a lien on substantially all of our tangible and intangible property, including accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, intellectual property and real property, and by a pledge of all of the shares of stock, partnership interests and limited liability company interests of our direct and indirect subsidiaries, of which we now own or later acquire more than a 50% interest or of which we now or later control.
 
Our obligations under the senior credit facility are guaranteed by each of our subsidiaries and the guarantees are secured by substantially all of the assets of our subsidiaries.
 
Covenants.     Our senior credit facility contains customary covenants for a senior credit facility, including restrictions on our ability and our subsidiaries’ ability to:
 
•        declare dividends or redeem or repurchase capital stock;
 
•        prepay, redeem or purchase debt;
 
•        incur liens and engage in sale-leaseback transactions;
 
•        make loans and investments;
 
•        incur or guaranty additional indebtedness;
 
•        enter into capital leases;
 
•        sell or discount notes and accounts receivable;
 
•        amend or otherwise alter debt and other material agreements, including the 9% subordinated notes of our parent and Empire Burbank’s loan described below;
 
    
•        change our name, identity, organizational structure or governing documents;
 
•        issue or transfer capital stock;
 
•        make capital expenditures;
 
•        enter into management agreements or certain restrictive agreements;
 
•        change our fiscal year;
 
•        engage in mergers, acquisitions and asset sales;
 
•        transact with affiliates; and
 
•        alter the business we conduct.
 
In addition, our parent is prohibited from incurring additional debt with a current cash pay component without the consent of lenders with a majority of the revolving loan commitment.
 
Notwithstanding the covenant restricting mergers, acquisitions and asset sales, the senior credit facility allows us and our subsidiaries to acquire radio stations KQQK-FM, KEYH-AM, KIOX-FM and KXGJ-FM if certain conditions are met. We and our subsidiaries are also allowed to make acquisitions in similar lines of business provided that (i) no default or event of default exists before or after the acquisition, (ii) the agent receives detailed financial statements showing pro forma compliance with the covenants of this senior credit facility, (iii) the lenders with a majority of the revolving line commitment approve any acquisition greater than $50 million, and (iv) certain other conditions are met.
 
The senior credit facility also contains financial covenants, including a maximum ratio of total debt (which excludes Empire Burbank’s debt and the 9% subordinated notes) to EBITDA (as defined in the senior credit facility), a maximum ratio of senior debt (total debt minus all debt expressly subordinated to this credit facility, including the notes) to EBITDA, a minimum ratio of EBITDA to cash interest expense, a minimum ratio of EBITDA to fixed charges and a maximum limit on annual capital expenditures.
 
Events of Default.     Events of default under the senior credit facility include, but are not limited to:
 
 
 
failure to pay principal when due or interest within three business days after due;
 
 
 
material breach of any representation or warranty contained in the loan documents;
 
 
 
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events of bankruptcy;
 
 
 
cross-defaults to other indebtedness, including defaults in the notes;
 
 
 
the existence of certain environmental and ERISA claims or liabilities;
 
 
 
loss or material impairment of material licenses;
 
 
 
a change of control of our company; and
 
 
 
the failure to find a qualified replacement for Lenard Liberman within 180 days after he no longer serves as an officer of, or has any oversight role with respect to, our company.
 
9% Subordinated Notes due 2013
 
In March 2001, our parent issued $30.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9% subordinated notes to a group of investors led by Alta Communications, Inc. The 9% subordinated notes are not our obligations and do not appear as debt on our balance sheet. However, because our parent is a holding company, it will depend upon funds generated by our subsidiaries to repay the 9% subordinated notes. On July 9, 2002, we modified certain terms in the subordinated note agreement and other agreements governing the 9% subordinated notes. As so amended, the 9% subordinated notes are subordinate in right of payment to our senior credit facility and the notes.
 
The 9% subordinated notes mature on the earlier of:
 
 
 
July 9, 2013;
 
 
 
upon acceleration following the occurrence and continuance of a material event of default;
 
 
 
a merger, sale or similar transaction involving our parent or substantially all of the subsidiaries of our parent;
 
 
 
the sale or other disposition of a majority of our parent’s issued and outstanding capital stock or other rights giving a third party a right to elect a majority of our parent’s board of directors; and
 
 
 
the date on which the warrants are repurchased pursuant to the call option described below.
 
The subordinated notes initially bear interest at 9% per year and will bear interest at 13% per year beginning September 9, 2009. Interest compounds annually and is payable only upon the maturity of the 9% subordinated notes. However, subject to the terms of subordination agreements with our senior lenders and holders of the notes, interest may be paid in cash on an annual basis if permitted under other debt agreements. Any interest not paid before maturity will be added to the face amount of the 9% subordinated notes. During the occurrence and continuation of an event of default, the applicable interest rate will increase by 4% per year. Any amounts owed after July 9, 2013 will bear interest at an additional 2% above the then applicable default rate and on each six month anniversary of July 9, 2013, the interest rate will increase by an additional 2%, up to a maximum of 21% per year, in all cases compounded annually.
 
Our parent may prepay the 9% subordinated notes in whole or in part at any time without penalty or premium, subject to the terms of the subordination agreements with our senior lenders and the holders of the notes. If permitted under our other debt agreements, mandatory redemption of the 9% subordinated notes and payment of all accrued and unpaid interest will occur at maturity.
 
The agreement governing the 9% subordinated notes contains covenants that, among other things, and subject to limited exceptions, prohibit us from engaging in any business other than permitted lines of business, restrict our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other restricted payments and to enter into transactions with affiliates and require our parent to deliver certain financial information. Also, the holders of a majority of the 9% subordinated notes may select a representative to consult with and advise

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management on significant business issues, including proposed annual operating plans, and an observer to attend meetings of our board of directors and the boards of our subsidiaries. Lenard and Jose Liberman have personally undertaken not to engage in permitted lines of business other than through our parent or its subsidiaries. The holders of the 9% subordinated notes have agreed to refrain from taking any action that would terminate the status of our parent as an “S corporation.”
 
Events of default under the 9% subordinated notes are similar to the events of default under our senior credit facility. If a material event of default has occurred and is continuing, the 9% notes have been accelerated, any applicable consents have been obtained and any waiting periods have expired, then the holders of the 9% notes shall have the right to elect the smallest number of directors necessary to take control of our parent’s board of directors until such obligation to repay the 9% subordinated notes and to repurchase the warrants has been completed.
 
Warrants Issued in Connection with the 9% Subordinated Notes
 
In March 2001, in connection with the issuance of the 9% subordinated notes, our parent issued warrants to purchase up to 14.02 shares, or 6.55%, of its common stock. The initial exercise price of the warrants is $.01 per share and, so long as it would not generally result in the termination of S corporation status of our parent nor violate the federal communications laws, the warrants may be exercised at any time on or before the earlier of:
 
 
 
the later of (a) January 9, 2015 and (b) the date that is six months after payment in full of the 9% subordinated notes; and
 
 
 
the closing of an underwritten public offering of the common stock of our parent resulting in gross proceeds of more than $25.0 million.
 
However, the warrants will terminate no earlier than the date on which the warrant holders have the right to exercise their put rights as described below.
 
A performance-based adjustment may increase or decrease the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants based on the consolidated broadcast cash flow of our parent, which is defined as consolidated EBITDA plus corporate overhead expense (each as defined on the warrant agreement). Upon the maturity date of the 9% subordinated notes, the payment in full of the 9% subordinated notes and the repurchase of the warrants, a change in control of our parent or the exercise of the call or put options described below, the number of shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrant at the time of such event will be decreased by multiplying such number of shares by .9367, if our parent achieves broadcast cash flow for the trailing twelve months in excess of 125% of its budgeted forecasts and in the case of the sale of our parent or exercise of the call or put options, its total fair market value is greater than 13 times broadcast cash flow for the trailing twelve months. The number of shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrants will be increased by multiplying such number of shares by 1.0633, if our parent achieves broadcast cash flow less than 75% of its budgeted plan for the trailing twelve months and in the case of the sale of our parent or exercise of the call or put options, its total fair market value is less than 15 times broadcast cash flow for the trailing twelve months.
 
Subject to the subordination agreement with our senior lenders and the holders of the notes, the warrant holders generally have the right to require our parent to repurchase the warrants, or if the warrants have been exercised, the common stock issued upon the exercise of the warrants, at any time after the maturity date of the 9% subordinated notes. Our parent must repurchase the warrants at the fair market value of its shares of common stock on the date of the put notice, as calculated under the warrant agreement, less the exercise price of the warrants at that time.
 
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to repurchase the warrants. In such case, the purchase price will be the fair market value of its shares of common stock on the date of the call notice, as calculated under the warrant agreement, less the exercise price of the warrants at that time. Our parent may exercise this right if and to the extent that it pays the outstanding amounts under the 9% subordinated notes in full.
 
The holders of the warrants have co-sale rights, whereby if Jose or Lenard Liberman propose to transfer any of the securities of our parent, then, subject to limited exceptions, the co-sale rights permit them to participate on a pro rata basis in such transfer. Also, if Jose and Lenard Liberman desire to transfer 90% or more of the common stock of our parent owned by them or under certain other specified events, then they have the right to cause all warrant holders to sell their equity interests in such sale or such event on the same or substantially similar terms and conditions. In connection with any transfer of all or any warrants, the warrant holder shall transfer a pro rata portion of the 9% subordinated notes held by such warrant holder.
 
Empire Burbank Loan
 
In July 1999, Empire Burbank Studios, Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary, issued an installment note to City National Bank in the aggregate principal amount of $3.25 million. As of June 30, 2002, approximately $2.9 million was outstanding on the installment note. In connection with the note, Empire Burbank Studios executed a mortgage in favor of City National Bank as security for the loan. The mortgage encumbers the property owned by Empire Burbank Studios at 1845 West Empire Avenue, Burbank, California 91504, which we use as our principal office and studio space. The note bears interest at the rate of 8.13% per annum and is payable in monthly principal and interest payments of $32,000 through August 2014.
 
Pursuant to our senior credit facility, we agreed not to, and to cause Empire Burbank Studios not to, make any optional payment or prepayment under the Empire Burbank loan documents and not to, and to cause Empire Burbank Studios not to, amend, modify or change the Empire Burbank loan documents in a manner that would materially and adversely affect the respective lenders and note holders, as the case may be, without their consent. We also agreed to cause Empire Burbank Studios not to engage in any business other than the ownership of the Burbank office and studio property and the lease, sublease and renting of the same property.

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The old notes were, and the exchange notes will be, issued under the indenture dated July 9, 2002 among us, our subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee. The form and terms of the old notes and the exchange notes are identical in all material respect except the exchange notes will have been registered under the Securities Act. See “The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights—Purpose and Effect.” The definitions of certain capitalized terms used in the following summary are set forth below under “—Certain Definitions.” In this description, the word “LBI Media” refers only to LBI Media, Inc. and not to any of its subsidiaries.
 
The following description is a summary of the material provisions in the indenture. It does not restate the terms of the indenture in their entirety. We urge that you carefully read the indenture and the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the “TIA”), because the indenture and the TIA govern your rights as holders of the exchange notes, not this description. A copy of the indenture may be obtained from us.
 
The registered Holder of a note is treated as the owner of it for all purposes. Only registered Holders have rights under the indenture.
 
Brief Description of the Notes and the Subsidiary Guarantees
 
The Notes
 
The notes:
 
 
 
are general unsecured obligations of LBI Media;
 
 
 
are junior in right of payment to all existing and future Senior Debt of LBI Media;
 
 
 
are pari passu in right of payment with any future senior subordinated Indebtedness of LBI Media; and
 
 
 
are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by the Guarantors.
 
The notes will be issued in fully registered form only, without coupons, in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000.
 
Any old notes that remain outstanding after the exchange offer, together with the exchange notes issued in connection with the exchange offer, will be treated as a single class of securities under the indenture.
 
The Subsidiary Guarantees
 
The notes are guaranteed by all of LBI Media’s Domestic Subsidiaries.
 
Each guarantee of the notes:
 
 
 
is a general unsecured obligation of the Guarantor;
 
 
 
is junior in right of payment to all existing and future Senior Debt of that Guarantor; and
 
 
 
is pari passu in right of payment with any future senior subordinated Indebtedness of that Guarantor.
 
Assuming we had completed the offering of the old notes and entered into the Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2002, LBI Media and the Guarantors would have had total Senior Debt of approximately $76.9 million. As indicated above and as discussed in detail below under the caption “—Subordination,” payments on the notes and under the guarantees are subordinated to the payment of Senior Debt. The indenture permits LBI Media and the Guarantors to incur additional Senior Debt.
 
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Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries,” LBI Media is permitted to designate certain subsidiaries as “Unrestricted Subsidiaries.” LBI Media’s Unrestricted Subsidiaries will not be subject to many of the restrictive covenants in the indenture. LBI Media’s Unrestricted Subsidiaries will not guarantee the notes.
 
Principal, Maturity and Interest
 
The indenture permits LBI Media to issue notes with a maximum aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million of which $150.0 million were issued on July 9, 2002. LBI Media may issue additional notes from time to time after the initial offering. Any offering of additional notes is subject to the covenant described below under the caption “—Certain Covenants—Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock” and the terms of any other instruments of LBI Media and the Guarantors then in effect, including the Credit Agreement. The old notes, exchange notes and any additional notes subsequently issued under the indenture will be treated as a single class for all purposes under the indenture, including, without limitation, waivers, amendments, redemptions and offers to purchase. LBI Media will issue notes in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000. The notes will mature on July 15, 2012.
 
Interest on the notes accrues at the rate of 10 1/8% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15, commencing on January 15, 2003. LBI Media makes each interest payment to the Holders of record on the immediately preceding January 1 and July 1.
 
Interest on the notes accrues from the date of original issuance or, if interest has already been paid, from the date it was most recently paid. Interest is computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months.
 
Methods of Receiving Payments on the Notes
 
If a Holder has given wire transfer instructions to LBI Media, LBI Media will pay all principal, interest and premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on that Holder’s notes in accordance with those instructions. All other payments on notes will be made at the office or agency of the paying agent and registrar within the City and State of New York unless LBI Media elects to make interest payments by check mailed to the Holders at their address set forth in the register of Holders.
 
Paying Agent and Registrar for the Notes
 
The trustee initially acts as paying agent and registrar. LBI Media may change the paying agent or registrar without prior notice to the Holders of the notes, and LBI Media or any of its Subsidiaries may act as paying agent or registrar.
 
Transfer and Exchange
 
A Holder may transfer or exchange notes in accordance with the indenture. The registrar and the trustee may require a Holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents in connection with a transfer of notes. Holders are required to pay all taxes due on transfer. LBI Media is not required to transfer or exchange any note selected for redemption. Also, LBI Media is not required to transfer or exchange any note for a period of 15 days before a selection of notes to be redeemed.
 
Subsidiary Guarantees
 
The notes are and will be guaranteed by each of LBI Media’s current and future Domestic Subsidiaries. These Subsidiary Guarantees are joint and several obligations of the Guarantors. Each Subsidiary Guarantee is subordinated to the prior payment in full of all Senior Debt of that Guarantor, including Senior Debt incurred after the date of the indenture. The obligations of each Guarantor under its Subsidiary Guarantee are limited as necessary to prevent that Subsidiary Guarantee from constituting a fraudulent conveyance under applicable law.

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See “Risk Factors—The subsidiary guarantees raise fraudulent transfer issues, which could impair the enforceability of the subsidiary guarantees.”
 
A Guarantor may not sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets to, or consolidate with or merge with or into (whether or not such Guarantor is the surviving Person), another Person, other than LBI Media or another Guarantor, unless:
 
 
(1)
 
immediately after giving effect to that transaction, no Default or Event of Default exists; and
 
 
(2)
 
either:
 
 
(a)
 
the Person acquiring the property in any such sale or disposition or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger assumes all the obligations of that Guarantor under the indenture, its Subsidiary Guarantee and the registration rights agreement pursuant to a supplemental indenture satisfactory to the trustee; or
 
 
(b)
 
the Net Proceeds of such sale or other disposition are applied in accordance with the applicable provisions of the indenture.
 
The Subsidiary Guarantee of a Guarantor will be released:
 
 
(1)
 
in connection with any sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of that Guarantor (including by way of merger or consolidation) to a Person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) a Subsidiary of LBI Media, if the sale or other disposition complies with the “Asset Sale” provisions of the indenture;
 
 
(2)
 
in connection with any sale of all of the Capital Stock of a Guarantor to a Person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) a Subsidiary of LBI Media, if the sale complies with the “Asset Sale” provisions of the indenture; or
 
 
(3)
 
if LBI Media designates any Restricted Subsidiary that is a Guarantor as an Unrestricted Subsidiary in accordance with the applicable provisions of the indenture.
 
See “—Repurchase at the Option of Holders—Asset Sales.”
 
Subordination
 
The payment of principal, interest and premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the notes is subordinated to the prior payment in full of all Senior Debt of LBI Media, including Senior Debt incurred after the date of the indenture.
 
The holders of Senior Debt are entitled to receive payment in full of all Obligations due in respect of Senior Debt (including interest after the commencement of any bankruptcy proceeding at the rate specified in the applicable Senior Debt) before the Holders of notes are entitled to receive any payment with respect to the notes (including, without limitation, payments on account of a purchase or redemption of the notes by LBI Media in connection with an Asset Sale Offer or a Change of Control Offer) (except that Holders of notes may receive and retain Permitted Junior Securities and payments made from the trust described under “—Legal Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance”), in the event of any distribution to creditors of LBI Media:
 
 
(1)
 
in a liquidation or dissolution of LBI Media;
 
 
(2)
 
in a bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, receivership or similar proceeding relating to LBI Media or its property;
 
 
(3)
 
in an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or
 
 
(4)
 
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To the extent any payment of Senior Debt (whether by or on behalf of LBI Media, as proceeds of security or enforcement of any right of setoff or otherwise) is declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required to be paid to any receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, liquidating trustee, agent or other similar Person under any bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, fraudulent conveyance or similar law, then, if such payment is recovered by, or paid over to, such receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, liquidating trustee, agent or other similar Person, the Senior Debt or part thereof originally intended to be satisfied shall be deemed to be reinstated and outstanding as if such payment had not occurred.
 
Neither LBI Media nor any Guarantor may make any payment in respect of the notes (except in Permitted Junior Securities or from the trust described under “—Legal Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance”) if:
 
 
(1)
 
a payment default on Designated Senior Debt occurs and is continuing beyond any applicable grace period; or
 
 
(2)
 
any other default occurs and is continuing on any series of Designated Senior Debt that permits holders of that series of Designated Senior Debt to accelerate its maturity and the trustee receives a notice of such default (a “Payment Blockage Notice”) from LBI Media or the holders of any Designated Senior Debt.
 
Payments on the notes may and will be resumed:
 
 
(1)
 
in the case of a payment default, upon the date on which such default is cured or waived; and
 
 
(2)
 
in the case of a nonpayment default, upon the earlier of (i) the date on which such nonpayment default is cured or waived, (ii) 179 days after the date on which the applicable Payment Blockage Notice is received, or (iii) the date on which the trustee receives notice from or on behalf of the holders of Designated Senior Debt to terminate the applicable Payment Blockage Notice, unless the maturity of any Designated Senior Debt has been accelerated.
 
No new Payment Blockage Notice may be delivered unless and until 360 days have elapsed since the delivery of the immediately prior Payment Blockage Notice.
 
No nonpayment default that existed or was continuing on the date of delivery of any Payment Blockage Notice to the trustee will be, or be made, the basis for a subsequent Payment Blockage Notice unless such default has been cured or waived for a period of not less than 90 days.
 
If the trustee or any Holder of the notes receives a payment in respect of the notes (except in Permitted Junior Securities or from the trust described under “—Legal Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance” so long as, on the date or dates the respective amounts were paid into trust, such payments were made without violating the subordination provisions described herein) when the payment is prohibited by these subordination provisions, the trustee or the Holder, as the case may be, will hold the payment in trust for the benefit of the holders of Senior Debt. Upon the proper written request of the holders of Senior Debt, the trustee or the Holder, as the case may be, will deliver the amounts in trust to the holders of Senior Debt or their proper representative in accordance with the terms set forth in the indenture.
 
LBI Media must promptly notify holders of Senior Debt if payment of the notes is accelerated because of an Event of Default.
 
As a result of the subordination provisions described above, in the event of a bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization of LBI Media, Holders of notes may recover less ratably than creditors of LBI Media who are holders of Senior Debt. See “Risk Factors—Your right to receive payments on the notes and guarantees will be junior to the right of the holders of our and the guarantors’ senior debt.”
 
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Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing paragraph, the holders of Senior Debt may, at any time from time to time, without the consent of or notice to the trustee, without incurring responsibility to the trustee of the Holders of the notes and without impairing or releasing the subordination provisions of the indenture or the obligations under the indenture of the Holders of the notes to the holders of the Senior Debt, do any one or more of the following: (i) change the manner, place or terms of payment or extend the time of payment of, or renew or alter, the Senior Debt, or otherwise amend or supplement in any manner, Senior Debt, or any instrument evidencing the same or any agreement under which Senior Debt is outstanding; (ii) sell, exchange, release or otherwise deal with any property pledged, mortgaged or otherwise securing Senior Debt; (iii) release any Person liable in any manner for the payment or collection of Senior Debt; and (iv) exercise or refrain from exercising any rights against LBI Media and any other Person.
 
Optional Redemption
 
At any time prior to July 15, 2005, LBI Media may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of notes issued under the indenture at a redemption price of 110.125% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, thereon to the applicable redemption date, with all or a portion of the net cash proceeds of one or more Public Equity Offerings; provided that:
 
 
(1)
 
at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of notes issued under the indenture remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption (excluding notes held by LBI Media and its Affiliates); and
 
 
(2)
 
the redemption occurs within 90 days of the date of the closing of such Public Equity Offering.
 
Except pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the notes are not redeemable at LBI Media’s option prior to July 15, 2007.
 
On or after July 15, 2007, LBI Media may redeem all or a part of the notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the notes redeemed, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on July 15 of the years indicated below:
 
Year

  
Percentage

 
2007
  
105.063
%
2008
  
103.375
%
2009
  
101.688
%
2010 and thereafter
  
100.000
%
 
Mandatory Redemption
 
LBI Media is not required to make mandatory redemption or sinking fund payments with respect to the notes.
 
Repurchase at the Option of Holders
 
Change of Control
 
If a Change of Control occurs, each Holder of notes will have the right to require LBI Media to repurchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000) of that Holder’s notes pursuant to a Change of Control Offer on the terms set forth in the indenture. In the Change of Control Offer, LBI Media will offer a Change of Control Payment in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of notes repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the notes repurchased, to the date of purchase. Within 30 days following any Change of Control, LBI Media will mail a notice to each Holder describing the

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transaction or transactions that constitute the Change of Control and offering to repurchase notes on the Change of Control Payment Date specified in the notice, which date will be no earlier than 30 days and no later than 60 days from the date such notice is mailed, pursuant to the procedures required by the indenture and described in such notice. LBI Media will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent those laws and regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of the notes as a result of a Change of Control. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the Change of Control provisions of the indenture, LBI Media will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under the Change of Control provisions of the indenture by virtue of such conflict.
 
On the Change of Control Payment Date, LBI Media will, to the extent lawful:
 
 
(1)
 
accept for payment all notes or portions of notes properly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer;
 
 
(2)
 
deposit with the paying agent an amount equal to the Change of Control Payment in respect of all notes or portions of notes properly tendered; and
 
 
(3)
 
deliver or cause to be delivered to the trustee the notes properly accepted together with an officers’ certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of notes or portions of notes being purchased by LBI Media.
 
The paying agent will promptly mail to each Holder of notes properly tendered the Change of Control Payment for such notes, and the trustee will promptly authenticate and mail (or cause to be transferred by book entry) to each Holder a new note equal in principal amount to any unpurchased portion of the notes surrendered, if any; provided that each new note will be in a principal amount of $1,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000. If the Change of Control Payment Date is on or after an interest record date and on or before the related interest payment date, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, will be paid to the Holder in whose name a note is registered at the close of business on such record date, and no additional interest will be payable to holders who tender pursuant to the Change of Control Offer. LBI Media’s ability to repurchase the notes pursuant to a Change of Control Offer may be limited by a number of factors, including obtaining funds necessary to finance the repurchase. See “Risk Factors—We may be unable to raise the funds necessary to finance the offer to repurchase the notes required by the indenture upon certain change of control events.”
 
Prior to complying with any of the provisions of this “Change of Control” covenant, but in any event within 90 days following a Change of Control, LBI Media will either repay all outstanding Senior Debt or obtain the requisite consents, if any, under all agreements governing outstanding Senior Debt to permit the repurchase of notes required by this covenant. LBI Media will publicly announce the results of the Change of Control Offer on or as soon as practicable after the Change of Control Payment Date.
 
The provisions described above that require LBI Media to make a Change of Control Offer following a Change of Control are applicable whether or not any other provisions of the indenture are applicable. Except as described above with respect to a Change of Control, the indenture does not contain provisions that permit the Holders of the notes to require that LBI Media repurchase or redeem the notes in the event of a takeover, recapitalization or similar transaction.
 
LBI Media will not be required to make a Change of Control Offer upon a Change of Control if a third party makes the Change of Control Offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements set forth in the indenture applicable to a Change of Control Offer made by LBI Media and purchases all notes properly tendered and not withdrawn under the Change of Control Offer.
 
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Subsidiaries taken as a whole. Although there is a limited body of case law interpreting the phrase “substantially all,” there is no precise established definition of the phrase under applicable law. Accordingly, the ability of a Holder of notes to require LBI Media to repurchase its notes as a result of a sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of less than all of the assets of LBI Media and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole to another Person or group may be uncertain.
 
Asset Sales
 
LBI Media will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, consummate an Asset Sale unless:
 
 
(1)
 
LBI Media (or the Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be) receives consideration at the time of the Asset Sale at least equal to the fair market value of the assets or Equity Interests issued or sold or otherwise disposed of;
 
 
(2)
 
the fair market value is determined by LBI Media’s Board of Directors and evidenced by a resolution of the Board of Directors set forth in an officers’ certificate delivered to the trustee; and
 
 
(3)
 
at least 75% of the consideration received in the Asset Sale by LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary is in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents except to the extent LBI Media is undertaking a Permitted Asset Swap. For purposes of this provision and subparagraph (z) below, each of the following will be deemed to be cash:
 
 
(a)
 
any liabilities, as shown on LBI Media’s most recent consolidated balance sheet, of LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than contingent liabilities and liabilities that are by their terms subordinated to the notes or any Subsidiary Guarantee) that are assumed by the transferee of any such assets pursuant to a customary novation agreement that releases LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary from further liability; and
 
 
(b)
 
any securities, notes or other obligations received by LBI Media or any such Restricted Subsidiary from such transferee converted by LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary within 90 days into cash or Cash Equivalents, to the extent of the cash or Cash Equivalents received in that conversion.
 
The 75% limitation referred to in clause (3) above will not apply to any Asset Sale in which the cash or Cash Equivalents portion of the consideration received therefrom, determined in accordance with the preceding provision, is equal to or greater than what the after tax proceeds would have been had such Asset Sale complied with the aforementioned 75% limitation.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary is permitted to consummate an Asset Sale without complying with the foregoing if:
 
 
(x)
 
LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary receives consideration at the time of such Asset Sale at least equal to the fair market value of the assets or other property sold, issued or otherwise disposed of;
 
 
(y)
 
the fair market value is determined by LBI Media’s Board of Directors and evidenced by a resolution of the Board of Directors set forth in an officers’ certificate delivered to the trustee; and
 
 
(z)
 
at least 75% of the consideration for such Asset Sale constitutes a controlling interest in a Permitted Business, assets used or useful in a Permitted Business and/or cash and Cash Equivalents;
 
provided, however, that any cash or Cash Equivalents (other than any amount deemed cash under clause (3)(a) of the preceding paragraph) received by LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary in connection with any Asset Sale permitted to be consummated under this paragraph shall constitute Net Proceeds subject to the provisions of the next paragraph.

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Within 365 days after the receipt of any Net Proceeds from an Asset Sale, LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary may apply those Net Proceeds at its option:
 
 
(1)
 
to repay Senior Debt and, if the Senior Debt repaid is revolving credit Indebtedness, to correspondingly reduce commitments with respect thereto;
 
 
(2)
 
to acquire all or substantially all of the assets of, or a majority of the Voting Stock of, a Permitted Business;
 
 
(3)
 
to make capital expenditures that are used or useful in a Permitted Business; or
 
 
(4)
 
to acquire other assets that are used or useful in a Permitted Business.
 
Pending the final application of any Net Proceeds, LBI Media may temporarily reduce revolving credit borrowings or otherwise invest the Net Proceeds in any manner that is not prohibited by the indenture.
 
Any Net Proceeds from Asset Sales that are not applied or invested as provided in the preceding paragraphs will constitute “Excess Proceeds.” When the aggregate amount of Excess Proceeds exceeds $10.0 million, LBI Media will make an Asset Sale Offer to all Holders of notes and all holders of other Indebtedness that is pari passu with the notes containing provisions similar to those set forth in the indenture with respect to offers to purchase or redeem with the proceeds of sales of assets to purchase the maximum principal amount of notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness that may be purchased out of the Excess Proceeds. The offer price in any Asset Sale Offer will be equal to 100% of principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the date of purchase, and will be payable in cash. If the date of purchase is on or after an interest record date and on or before the related interest payment date, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, will be paid to the Holder in whose name a Note is registered at the close of business on such record date, and no additional interest will be payable to holders who tender pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer. If any Excess Proceeds remain after consummation of an Asset Sale Offer, LBI Media may use those Excess Proceeds for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by the indenture. If the aggregate principal amount of notes and other pari passu Indebtedness tendered into such Asset Sale Offer exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds, the trustee will select the notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness to be purchased on a pro rata basis. Upon completion of each Asset Sale Offer, the amount of Excess Proceeds will be reset at zero.
 
LBI Media will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent those laws and regulations are applicable in connection with each repurchase of notes pursuant to an Asset Sale Offer. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the Asset Sale provisions of the indenture, LBI Media will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under the Asset Sale provisions of the indenture by virtue of such conflict.
 
LBI Media’s Credit Agreement contains prohibitions limiting LBI Media from purchasing any notes, and also provides that certain change of control or asset sale events with respect to LBI Media constitute a default under the Credit Agreement. Any future agreements relating to Senior Debt to which LBI Media becomes a party may contain similar restrictions and provisions. In the event a Change of Control or Asset Sale occurs at a time when LBI Media is prohibited from purchasing notes, LBI Media could seek the consent of its senior lenders to the purchase of notes or could attempt to refinance the borrowings that contain such prohibition. If LBI Media does not obtain such a consent or repay such borrowings, LBI Media will remain prohibited from purchasing notes. In such case, LBI Media’s failure to purchase tendered notes would constitute an Event of Default under the indenture which would, in turn, constitute a default under such Senior Debt. In such circumstances, the subordination provisions in the indenture would likely restrict payments to the Holders of notes.

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Selection and Notice
 
If less than all of the notes are to be redeemed or purchased in an offer to purchase at any time, the trustee will select notes for redemption or repurchase as follows:
 
 
(1)
 
if the notes are listed on any national securities exchange, in compliance with the requirements of the principal national securities exchange on which the notes are listed; or
 
 
(2)
 
if the notes are not listed on any national securities exchange, on a pro rata basis, by lot or by such method as the trustee deems fair and appropriate.
 
No notes of $1,000 or less can be redeemed in part. Notices of redemption will be mailed by first class mail at least 30 but not more than 60 days before the redemption date to each Holder of notes to be redeemed at its registered address, except that redemption notices may be mailed more than 60 days prior to a redemption date if the notice is issued in connection with a defeasance of the notes or a satisfaction and discharge of the indenture. Notices of redemption may not be conditional.
 
If any note is to be redeemed in part only, the notice of redemption that relates to that note will state the portion of the principal amount of that note that is to be redeemed. A new note in principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion of the original note will be issued in the name of the Holder of notes upon cancellation of the original note. Notes called for redemption become due on the date fixed for redemption. On and after the redemption date, interest ceases to accrue on notes or portions of them called for redemption.
 
Certain Covenants
 
Restricted Payments
 
LBI Media will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly:
 
 
(1)
 
declare or pay any dividend or make any other payment or distribution on account of LBI Media’s or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries’ Equity Interests (including, without limitation, any payment in connection with any merger or consolidation involving LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) or to the direct or indirect holders of LBI Media’s or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries’ Equity Interests in their capacity as such (other than dividends or distributions payable in Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of LBI Media and other than dividends or distributions payable to LBI Media or a Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media);
 
 
(2)
 
purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire or retire for value (including, without limitation, in connection with any merger or consolidation involving LBI Media) any Equity Interests of LBI Media or any direct or indirect parent of LBI Media (other than any such Equity Interests owned by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries);
 
 
(3)
 
make any payment on or with respect to, or purchase, redeem, defease or otherwise acquire or retire for value any Indebtedness that is subordinated to the notes or the Subsidiary Guarantees, except a payment of interest or principal at the Stated Maturity thereof (except for payments into a trust within one year of the Stated Maturity of any such subordinated Indebtedness which payments effect a defeasance or discharge of such Indebtedness); or
 
 
(4)
 
make any Restricted Investment (all such payments and other actions set forth in these clauses (1) through (4) above being collectively referred to as “Restricted Payments”),
 
unless, at the time of and after giving effect to such Restricted Payment:
 
 
(1)
 
no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a consequence of such Restricted Payment; and
 
 
(2)
 
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been permitted to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the Leverage Ratio test set forth in the first paragraph of the covenant described below under the caption “—Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock;” and
 
 
(3)
 
such Restricted Payment, together with the aggregate amount of all other Restricted Payments made by LBI Media and its Restricted Subsidiaries after the date of the indenture (excluding Restricted Payments permitted by clauses (2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10) and, to the extent that any payment made by Parent pursuant to the terms of the Management Incentive Contracts reduces Consolidated Net Income of LBI Media, (11) of the next succeeding paragraph), is less than the sum, without duplication, of:
 
 
(a)
 
50% of the aggregate Consolidated Net Income of LBI Media (or, in the event such Consolidated Net Income shall be a deficit, minus 100% of such deficit) accrued for the period beginning July 1, 2002 and ending on the last day of LBI Media’s most recent calendar month for which financial information is available to LBI Media ending prior to the date of such proposed Restricted Payment, taken as one accounting period, plus
 
 
(b)
 
100% of the aggregate net cash proceeds received by LBI Media since the date of the indenture from the issue or sale of Equity Interests of LBI Media (other than Disqualified Stock) or Disqualified Stock or debt securities of LBI Media that have been converted into such Equity Interests (other than (i) Equity Interests (or Disqualified Stock or convertible debt securities) sold to a Restricted Subsidiary and (ii) Disqualified Stock or convertible debt securities that have been converted into Disqualified Stock), plus
 
 
(c)
 
100% of the net cash proceeds received by LBI Media as bona fide equity capital contributions since the date of the indenture, plus
 
 
(d)
 
the aggregate amount returned in cash with respect to Restricted Investments made after the date of the indenture whether through interest payments, principal payments, dividends or other distributions, plus
 
 
(e)
 
the net cash proceeds received by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries from the disposition (other than to a Restricted Subsidiary), retirement or redemption of all or any portion of Restricted Investments made after the date of the indenture, plus
 
 
(f)
 
100% of any cash dividends or other cash distributions received by LBI Media or a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary after the date of the indenture from an Unrestricted Subsidiary to the extent that such dividends or distributions were not otherwise included in Consolidated Net Income for such period and to the extent that such dividends or distributions do not represent payments in respect of taxes attributable to the activities of such Unrestricted Subsidiary.
 
The preceding provisions will not prohibit:
 
 
(1)
 
the payment of any dividend within 60 days after the date of declaration of the dividend, if at the date of declaration the dividend payment would have complied with the provisions of the indenture;
 
 
(2)
 
the redemption, repurchase, retirement, defeasance or other acquisition of any subordinated Indebtedness of LBI Media or any Guarantor or of any Equity Interests of LBI Media in exchange for, or out of the net cash proceeds of the substantially concurrent sale (other than to a Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media) of, Equity Interests of LBI Media (other than Disqualified Stock); provided that the amount of any such net cash proceeds that are utilized for any such redemption, repurchase, retirement, defeasance or other acquisition will be excluded from clause (3)(b) of the preceding paragraph;
 
 
(3)
 
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(4)
 
the declaration and payment of any dividend by a Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media to the holders of such Restricted Subsidiary’s Equity Interests on a pro rata basis;
 
 
(5)
 
the declaration and payment of dividends or distributions or the making of loans by LBI Media to Parent in an amount not to exceed the Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions and the Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions, but only if at the time of any such declaration, dividend, distribution or loan Parent was an S Corporation or a substantially similar pass-through entity for federal income tax purposes and a QSSS Election was in effect for LBI Media;
 
 
(6)
 
the declaration and payment of any dividends or distributions or the making of any loans by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to Parent to be used for, and in an amount equal to, the amount of any dividends or distributions paid or loans made by Parent to, or the repurchase of any Equity Interests of Parent from, the Principals or their Related Parties, provided that the aggregate amount of all such dividends, distributions and loans to Parent do not exceed $1.0 million in any calendar year;
 
 
(7)
 
the repurchase of Equity Interests of LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries deemed to occur upon the exercise of stock options upon surrender of Equity Interests to pay the exercise price of such options;
 
 
(8)
 
the declaration and payment of any dividends or distributions or the making of any loans to Parent in an amount not to exceed $1.0 million in any calendar year to permit Parent to pay its corporate costs and expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business;
 
 
(9)
 
the retirement of any shares of Disqualified Stock of LBI Media by conversion into, or by exchange for, shares of Disqualified Stock of LBI Media, or out of the net cash proceeds of the substantially concurrent sale (other than to a Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media) of other shares of Disqualified Stock of LBI Media; provided that the Disqualified Stock of LBI Media that replaces the retired shares of Disqualified Stock of LBI Media shall not require the direct or indirect payment of the liquidation preference earlier in time than the final stated maturity of the retired shares of Disqualified Stock of LBI Media;
 
 
(10)
 
the cancellation or forgiveness of any loan between LBI Media and/or its Affiliates existing on the date of the indenture or any loan permitted by subparagraphs (5), (6) and (8) above and (11) below (it being understood that any forgiveness or cancellation of such loans made in connection with any Permitted Holdings Tax Distribution or Permitted Shareholder Tax Distribution shall not reduce the amount of subsequent Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions or Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions); and
 
 
(11)
 
the declaration and payment of any dividends or distributions or the making of any loans to Parent for payments required to be made pursuant to the terms of the Management Incentive Contracts in an aggregate amount not to exceed $15.0 million.
 
The declaration and payment of any dividends or distributions or the making of any loans to Parent permitted by (i) subparagraph (5) above shall not be permitted pursuant thereto at any time when Parent is not an S Corporation or substantially similar pass-through entity for federal income tax purposes and (ii) subparagraphs (6) and (11) above shall not be permitted pursuant thereto at any time following any underwritten primary public offering of common stock of LBI Media or Parent.
 
The amount of all Restricted Payments (other than cash) will be the fair market value on the date of the Restricted Payment of the assets or securities proposed to be transferred or issued by LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, pursuant to the Restricted Payment. The fair market value of any assets or securities that are required to be valued by this covenant will be determined by the Board of Directors whose resolution with respect thereto will be delivered to the trustee. The Board of Directors’ determination must be based upon an opinion or appraisal issued by an accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm of national standing if the fair market value exceeds $10.0 million.

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Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock
 
LBI Media will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become directly or indirectly liable, contingently or otherwise, with respect to (collectively, “incur”) any Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt), and LBI Media will not issue any Disqualified Stock and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to issue any shares of preferred stock; provided, however, that LBI Media or any Guarantor may incur Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt) or issue Disqualified Stock or preferred stock if LBI Media’s Leverage Ratio at the time of incurrence of such Indebtedness or the issuance of such Disqualified Stock or such preferred stock, as the case may be, after giving pro forma effect to such incurrence or issuance as of such date and to the use of proceeds therefrom, as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the most recently ended four fiscal quarter period of LBI Media for which internal financial statements are available, would have been no greater than 7.0 to 1.
 
The first paragraph of this covenant will not prohibit the incurrence of any of the following items of Indebtedness (collectively, “Permitted Debt”):
 
 
(1)
 
the incurrence by LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary of Indebtedness and letters of credit under Credit Facilities in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding under this clause (1) (with letters of credit being deemed to have a principal amount equal to the maximum potential liability of LBI Media and its Subsidiaries thereunder) not to exceed $150.0 million less the aggregate amount of all Net Proceeds of Asset Sales and Relocations applied by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries after the date of the indenture to repay any term Indebtedness under a Credit Facility or to repay any revolving credit Indebtedness under a Credit Facility and effect a corresponding commitment reduction thereunder, in each case for both such term Indebtedness and such revolving credit Indebtedness pursuant to the covenant described above under the caption “—Repurchase at the Option of Holders—Asset Sales”;
 
 
(2)
 
the incurrence by LBI Media and its Restricted Subsidiaries of the Existing Indebtedness;
 
 
(3)
 
the incurrence by LBI Media and the Guarantors of Indebtedness represented by the notes and the related Subsidiary Guarantees to be issued on the date of the indenture and the Exchange Notes and the related Subsidiary Guarantees to be issued pursuant to the registration rights agreement;
 
 
(4)
 
the incurrence by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness represented by Capital Lease Obligations, mortgage financings or purchase money obligations, in each case, incurred for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price or cost of construction or improvement of property, plant or equipment used in the business of LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary (whether through the direct purchase of assets or through the acquisition of at least a majority of the Voting Stock of any Person owning such assets), in an aggregate principal amount, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness incurred to refund, refinance or replace any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (4), not to exceed $10.0 million at any time outstanding;
 
 
(5)
 
the incurrence by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to refund, refinance or replace, Indebtedness (other than intercompany Indebtedness) that was permitted by the indenture to be incurred under the first paragraph of this covenant or any of clauses (2), (3), (4), (5), (8), (9) or (11) of this paragraph;
 
 
(6)
 
the incurrence by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of intercompany Indebtedness between or among LBI Media and any of its Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries; provided, however, that (a) if LBI Media or any Guarantor is the obligor on such Indebtedness, such Indebtedness must be (i) unsecured and (ii) if the obligee is neither LBI Media nor a Guarantor, expressly subordinated to the prior payment in full in cash of all obligations with respect to the notes (in the case of LBI Media) or the related Subsidiary Guarantee (in the case of a Guarantor); and (b) any subsequent

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issuance or transfer of Equity Interests that results in any such Indebtedness being held by a Person other than LBI Media or a Subsidiary of LBI Media and any sale or other transfer of any such Indebtedness to a Person that is not either LBI Media or a Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media will be deemed, in each case, to constitute an incurrence of such Indebtedness by LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, that was not permitted by this clause (6);
 
 
(7)
 
the incurrence by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Hedging Obligations that are incurred for the purpose of hedging (x) interest rate risk with respect to Indebtedness of LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary permitted to be incurred under the indenture and which shall have a notional amount no greater than the payments due with respect to the Indebtedness being hedged thereby, or (y) currency exchange rate risk in connection with then existing financial obligations or the acquisition of goods or services and not for purposes of speculation;
 
 
(8)
 
guarantees provided under the covenant “—Additional Subsidiary Guarantees” and the guarantee by LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary of Indebtedness of LBI Media or a Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media that was permitted to be incurred by another provision of this covenant;
 
 
(9)
 
Indebtedness incurred by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries constituting reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit issued in the ordinary course of business, including, without limitation, letters of credit in respect to workers’ compensation claims or self-insurance, or other Indebtedness with respect to reimbursement type obligations regarding workers’ compensation claims; provided, however, that upon the drawing of such letters of credit or the incurrence of such Indebtedness, such obligations are reimbursed within 30 days following such drawing or incurrence;
 
 
(10)
 
Obligations in respect of performance and surety bonds and completion guarantees provided by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business;
 
 
(11)
 
Acquisition Debt of LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary if (w) such Acquisition Debt is incurred within 365 days after the date on which the related definitive acquisition agreement was entered into by LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary, (x) the aggregate principal amount of such Acquisition Debt is no greater than the aggregate principal amount of Acquisition Debt set forth in a notice from LBI Media to the trustee (an “Incurrence Notice”) within 30 days after the date on which the related definitive acquisition agreement was entered into by LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary, which notice shall be executed on LBI Media’s behalf by an executive officer of LBI Media in such capacity and shall describe in reasonable detail the acquisition that such Acquisition Debt will be incurred to finance, (y) after giving pro forma effect to the acquisition described in such Incurrence Notice, LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary could have incurred such Acquisition Debt under the indenture, including compliance with the first paragraph of this covenant, as of the date upon which LBI Media delivers such Incurrence Notice to the trustee and (z) such Acquisition Debt is utilized solely to finance the acquisition described in such Incurrence Notice and any other pending acquisitions previously described in one or more Incurrence Notices and which satisfy the foregoing provisions (including to repay or refinance indebtedness or other obligations incurred in connection with such acquisition and to pay related fees and expenses); provided, however, that any Incurrence Notice given hereunder may be withdrawn or the amount of Acquisition Debt referred to therein may be reduced at any time prior to the incurrence of such Acquisition Debt;
 
 
(12)
 
the incurrence by LBI Media’s Unrestricted Subsidiaries of Non-Recourse Debt, provided, however, that if any such Indebtedness ceases to be Non-Recourse Debt of an Unrestricted Subsidiary, such event will be deemed to constitute an incurrence of Indebtedness by a Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media that was not permitted by this clause (12);
 
 
(13)
 
the incurrence by LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary of Indebtedness arising from the honoring by a bank or other financial institution of a check, draft or similar instrument inadvertently drawn against insufficient funds in the ordinary course of business and such Indebtedness is extinguished within five business days after notice thereof;

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(14)
 
Indebtedness in respect of the Shop At Home Relocation Profits to the extent required to be paid to the Shop At Home Sellers pursuant to the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents; and
 
 
(15)
 
the incurrence by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of additional Indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount (or accreted value, as applicable) at any time outstanding, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness incurred to refund, refinance or replace any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (15), not to exceed $10.0 million.
 
For purposes of determining compliance with this “Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock” covenant, in the event that an item of proposed Indebtedness meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of Permitted Debt described in clauses (1) through (15) above, or is entitled to be incurred pursuant to the first paragraph of this covenant, LBI Media will be permitted to classify such item of Indebtedness on the date of its incurrence, or later reclassify all or a portion of such item of Indebtedness, in any manner that complies with this covenant. Indebtedness under the Credit Facility, including Guarantees of such Indebtedness, on the date on which notes are first issued and authenticated under the indenture will be deemed to have been incurred on such date in reliance on the exception provided by clause (1) of the definition of Permitted Debt.
 
Accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value and the payment of interest in the form of additional Indebtedness will not be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness for purposes of this covenant.
 
No Senior Subordinated Debt
 
LBI Media will not incur, create, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become liable for any Indebtedness that is subordinate or junior in right of payment to any Senior Debt of LBI Media and senior in any respect in right of payment to the notes. No Guarantor will incur, create, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become liable for any Indebtedness that is subordinate or junior in right of payment to the Senior Debt of such Guarantor and senior in any respect in right of payment to such Guarantor’s Subsidiary Guarantee.
 
Liens
 
LBI Media will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien of any kind securing Indebtedness or trade payables on any asset now owned or hereafter acquired, except Permitted Liens.
 
Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Subsidiaries
 
LBI Media will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create or permit to exist or become effective any consensual encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any Restricted Subsidiary to:
 
 
(1)
 
pay dividends or make any other distributions on its Capital Stock to LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, or with respect to any other interest or participation in, or measured by, its profits, or pay any indebtedness owed to LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;
 
 
(2)
 
make loans or advances to LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; or
 
 
(3)
 
transfer any of its properties or assets to LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries.
 
However, the preceding restrictions will not apply to encumbrances or restrictions existing under or by reason of:
 
 
(1)
 
agreements governing Existing Indebtedness and Credit Facilities as in effect on the date of the indenture and any amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, increases, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings of those agreements; provided that the amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, increases, supplements, refundings, replacement or refinancings

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are not materially less favorable to the Holders of the notes than those contained in those agreements on the date of the indenture;
 
 
(2)
 
agreements governing Senior Debt permitted to be incurred under the indenture; provided, that provisions relating to such encumbrances or restrictions are no more restrictive, taken as a whole, than those provisions contained in the Credit Facility on the date of the indenture;
 
 
(3)
 
the indenture, the notes and the Subsidiary Guarantees;
 
 
(4)
 
applicable law, rule, regulation or order;
 
 
(5)
 
any instrument governing Indebtedness or Capital Stock of a Person acquired by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries as in effect at the time of such acquisition (except to the extent such Indebtedness or Capital Stock was incurred in connection with or in contemplation of such acquisition), which encumbrance or restriction is not applicable to any Person, or the properties or assets of any Person, other than the Person, or the property or assets of the Person, so acquired; provided that, in the case of Indebtedness, such Indebtedness was permitted by the terms of the indenture to be incurred;
 
 
(6)
 
customary non-assignment provisions in leases and other agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business;
 
 
(7)
 
purchase money obligations (including Capital Lease Obligations) for property acquired in the ordinary course of business that impose restrictions on that property of the nature described in clause (3) of the preceding paragraph;
 
 
(8)
 
Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness; provided that the restrictions contained in the agreements governing such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness are no more restrictive, taken as a whole, than those contained in the agreements governing the Indebtedness being refinanced;
 
 
(9)
 
Liens securing Indebtedness or other obligations otherwise permitted to be incurred under the provisions of the covenant described above under the caption “—Liens” that limit the right of the debtor to dispose of the assets subject to such Liens;
 
 
(10)
 
provisions with respect to the disposition or distribution of assets or property in joint venture agreements, asset sale agreements, stock sale agreements and other similar agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business;
 
 
(11)
 
restrictions on cash or other deposits or net worth imposed by customers under contracts or net worth provisions contained in leases and other agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business;
 
 
(12)
 
provisions contained in the Parent Securities Purchase Documents; provided, however, that any amendment or modification of such provisions after the date of the indenture shall be no more restrictive, taken as a whole, than those provisions contained in the Parent Securities Purchase Documents on the date of the indenture; and
 
 
(13)
 
customary restrictions with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to an agreement entered into for the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the Capital Stock or assets of such Restricted Subsidiary pending the closing of such sale or disposition; provided, that such restrictions apply solely to the Capital Stock or assets of the Restricted Subsidiary that is being sold.
 
Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets
 
LBI Media may not, directly or indirectly: (1) consolidate or merge with or into another Person (whether or not LBI Media is the surviving corporation); or (2) sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of LBI Media and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole, in one or more related transactions, to another Person unless:
 
 
(1)
 
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conveyance or other disposition has been made is a corporation organized or existing under the laws of the United States, any state of the United States or the District of Columbia;
 
 
(2)
 
the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than LBI Media) or the Person to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has been made assumes all the obligations of LBI Media under the notes, the indenture and the registration rights agreement pursuant to agreements reasonably satisfactory to the trustee;
 
 
(3)
 
immediately after such transaction, no Default or Event of Default exists; and
 
 
(4)
 
LBI Media or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than LBI Media), or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has been made (a) would, on the date of such transaction after giving pro forma effect thereto and any related financing transactions as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable four-quarter period, be permitted to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the Leverage Ratio test set forth in the first paragraph of the covenant described above under the caption “—Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock” or (b) would have a lower Leverage Ratio immediately after the transaction, after giving pro forma effect to the transaction as if the transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable four quarter period, than LBI Media’s Leverage Ratio immediately prior to the transaction.
 
In addition, LBI Media may not, directly or indirectly, lease all or substantially all of its properties or assets, in one or more related transactions, to any other Person. This “Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets” covenant will not prohibit (i) any sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of assets between or among LBI Media and any of its Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries, (ii) any Restricted Subsidiary from consolidating with, merging into or transferring all or part of its assets to LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary, (iii) LBI Media from merging with an Affiliate incorporated solely for the purpose of reincorporating LBI Media in another jurisdiction to realize tax or other benefits, or (iv) Intermediate Holdings from merging with and into LBI Media following the completion of the offering of the old notes on July 9, 2002.
 
The indenture provides that upon any consolidation, combination or merger or any transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of LBI Media in accordance with the foregoing, in which LBI Media is not the surviving corporation, the surviving Person formed by such consolidation or into which LBI Media is merged or to which such conveyance, lease or transfer is made shall succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, LBI Media under the indenture and the notes with the same effect as if such surviving Person had been named as such.
 
Transactions with Affiliates
 
LBI Media will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, make any payment to, or sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets to, or purchase any property or assets from, or enter into or make or amend any transaction, contract, agreement, understanding, loan, advance or guarantee with, or for the benefit of, any Affiliate (each, an “Affiliate Transaction”), unless:
 
 
(1)
 
the Affiliate Transaction is on terms that are no less favorable to LBI Media or the relevant Restricted Subsidiary than those that would have been obtained in a comparable transaction by LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary with an unrelated Person; and
 
 
(2)
 
LBI Media delivers to the trustee:
 
 
(a)
 
with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $1.0 million, a resolution of the Board of Directors set forth in an officers’ certificate certifying that such Affiliate Transaction complies with this covenant and that such Affiliate Transaction has been approved by a majority of the members of the Board

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of Directors, which approval, if the Board of Directors includes disinterested members at such time, shall include the approval of at least one disinterested member; and
 
 
(b)
 
with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $5.0 million, an opinion as to the fairness to LBI Media of such Affiliate Transaction from a financial point of view issued by an accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm of national standing; provided, that upon the election or appointment of one or more disinterested members to the Board of Directors, an opinion as to fairness required by this paragraph (b) will only be required for Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $10.0 million.
 
The following items will not be deemed to be Affiliate Transactions and, therefore, will not be subject to the provisions of the prior paragraph:
 
 
(1)
 
any employment agreement or other compensation arrangement entered into by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business and the payment of compensation and the reimbursement of expenses pursuant thereto;
 
 
(2)
 
transactions between or among LBI Media and/or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;
 
 
(3)
 
transactions with a Person that is an Affiliate of LBI Media solely because LBI Media owns an Equity Interest in, or controls, such Person;
 
 
(4)
 
payment of reasonable fees and expenses to directors;
 
 
(5)
 
indemnification of officers and directors of LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to reasonable and customary indemnification provisions;
 
 
(6)
 
sales of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) to Affiliates of LBI Media;
 
 
(7)
 
Restricted Payments that are permitted by the provisions of the indenture described above under the caption “—Restricted Payments,” and Permitted Investments;
 
 
(8)
 
transactions under any contract or agreement of LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary in effect on the date of the indenture, in each case, as the same may be amended, modified or replaced from time to time so long as any such amendment, modification or replacement is no less favorable to LBI Media and its Restricted Subsidiaries than the contract or agreement as in effect on the date of the indenture;
 
 
(9)
 
services provided to any Unrestricted Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business, which the Board of Directors has determined, pursuant to a resolution thereof, are provided on terms at least as favorable to LBI Media and its Restricted Subsidiaries as those that would have been obtained in a comparable transaction with an unrelated Person;
 
 
(10)
 
payments of commissions and fees to, and on-going business dealings with, Spanish Media Rep Team, Inc. in the ordinary course of business;
 
 
(11)
 
payments of outstanding principal and interest on the Liberman Subordinated Debt on the date of the indenture; and
 
 
(12)
 
any transactions permitted under the covenant entitled “Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets,” including the merger of Intermediate Holdings with and into LBI Media.
 
Additional Subsidiary Guarantees
 
If LBI Media or any of its Subsidiaries acquires or creates another Domestic Subsidiary after the date of the indenture, excluding all Subsidiaries that have been properly designated as Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the indenture for so long as they continue to constitute Unrestricted Subsidiaries, then that newly acquired or created Domestic Subsidiary will become a Guarantor and execute a supplemental indenture and deliver an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the trustee within ten Business Days of the date on which it was acquired or created.

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Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries
 
The Board of Directors may designate any Restricted Subsidiary to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary if that designation would not cause a Default. If a Restricted Subsidiary is designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, the aggregate fair market value of all outstanding Investments owned by LBI Media and its Restricted Subsidiaries in the Subsidiary properly designated will be deemed to be an Investment made as of the time of the designation and will reduce the amount available for Restricted Payments under the first paragraph of the covenant described above under the caption “—Restricted Payments” or Permitted Investments, as determined by LBI Media. That designation will only be permitted if the Investment would be permitted at that time and if the Restricted Subsidiary otherwise meets the definition of an Unrestricted Subsidiary. The Board of Directors may redesignate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary if the redesignation would not cause a Default.
 
Limitation on Issuances and Sales of Equity Interests in Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries
 
LBI Media will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, transfer, convey, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any Equity Interests in any Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media to any Person (other than LBI Media or another Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media), unless:
 
 
(1)
 
as a result of such transfer, conveyance, sale, lease or other disposition or as a result of such issuance described below, such Restricted Subsidiary no longer constitutes a Subsidiary; and
 
 
(2)
 
the cash Net Proceeds from such transfer, conveyance, sale, lease or other disposition are applied in accordance with the covenant described above under the caption “—Repurchase at the Option of Holders—Asset Sales.”
 
In addition, LBI Media will not permit any Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media to issue any of its Equity Interests (other than, if necessary, shares of its Capital Stock constituting directors’ qualifying shares) to any Person other than to LBI Media or a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media unless the terms of clauses (1) and (2) above are satisfied.
 
Business Activities
 
Until the consummation of a Public Equity Offering, LBI Media will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, engage in any business other than Permitted Businesses, except to such extent as would not be material to LBI Media and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
 
Payments for Consent
 
LBI Media will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, pay or cause to be paid any consideration to or for the benefit of any Holder of notes for or as an inducement to any consent, waiver or amendment of any of the terms or provisions of the indenture or the notes unless such consideration is offered to be paid and is paid to all Holders of the notes that consent, waive or agree to amend in the time frame set forth in the solicitation documents relating to such consent, waiver or agreement.
 
Reports
 
Whether or not required by the SEC, so long as any notes are outstanding, LBI Media will furnish to the Holders of notes, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations:
 
 
(1)
 
all quarterly and annual financial information that would be required to be contained in a filing with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 10-K if LBI Media were required to file such Forms, including a “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and, with respect to the annual information only, a report on the annual financial statements by LBI Media’s certified independent accountants; and

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(2)
 
all current reports that would be required to be filed with the SEC on Form 8-K if LBI Media were required to file such reports.
 
If LBI Media has designated any of its Subsidiaries as Unrestricted Subsidiaries, then the quarterly and annual financial information required by the preceding paragraph will include a reasonably detailed presentation, either on the face of the financial statements or in the footnotes thereto, and in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of the financial condition and results of operations of LBI Media and its Restricted Subsidiaries separate from the financial condition and results of operations of the Unrestricted Subsidiaries of LBI Media. LBI Media will be deemed to have satisfied such requirements if Parent files and provides reports, documents and information of the types otherwise required by this paragraph and the preceding paragraph within the applicable time periods and LBI Media is not required to file such reports, documents and information separately under the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC (after giving effect to any exemptive relief) because of the filings by Parent.
 
In addition, following the consummation of the exchange offer contemplated by the registration rights agreement, whether or not required by the SEC, LBI Media will file a copy of all of the information and reports referred to in clauses (1) and (2) above with the SEC for public availability within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations (unless the SEC will not accept such a filing) and make such information available to securities analysts and prospective investors upon request. In addition, LBI Media and the Subsidiary Guarantors have agreed that, for so long as any notes remain outstanding, they will furnish to the Holders and to securities analysts and prospective investors, upon their request, the information required to be delivered pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act.
 
Events of Default and Remedies
 
Each of the following is an Event of Default:
 
 
(1)
 
default for 30 days in the payment when due of interest on, or Liquidated Damages with respect to, the notes whether or not prohibited by the subordination provisions of the indenture;
 
 
(2)
 
default in payment when due of the principal of, or premium, if any, on the notes, whether or not prohibited by the subordination provisions of the indenture;
 
 
(3)
 
failure by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to comply with the provisions described under the captions “—Repurchase at the Option of Holders—Change of Control” or “—Certain Covenants—Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets;”
 
 
(4)
 
failure by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries for 30 days after notice from the trustee or Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding notes to comply with the provisions described under the captions “—Repurchase at the Option of Holders—Asset Sales,” “—Certain Covenants—Restricted Payments” or “—Certain Covenants—Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock;”
 
 
(5)
 
failure by LBI Media or any of its Subsidiaries for 60 days after notice from the trustee or Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding notes to comply with any of the other agreements in the indenture;
 
 
(6)
 
default under any mortgage, indenture or instrument under which there may be issued or by which there may be secured or evidenced any Indebtedness for money borrowed by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (or the payment of which is guaranteed by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) whether such Indebtedness or guarantee now exists, or is created after the date of the indenture, if that default:
 
 
(a)
 
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(b)
 
results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its express maturity,
 
and, in each case, the principal amount of any such Indebtedness, together with the principal amount of any other such Indebtedness under which there has been and continues to be a Payment Default or the maturity of which has been and continues to be so accelerated, aggregates $5.0 million or more;
 
 
(7)
 
failure by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to pay final judgments aggregating in excess of $5.0 million (not covered by insurance), which judgments are not paid, vacated, discharged, bonded or stayed for a period of 60 days;
 
 
(8)
 
the incurrence by Parent of Specified Parent Debt (other than the refinancing of any indebtedness under the Existing Parent Notes) if, at the time of such incurrence and after giving pro forma effect to such incurrence as of such date and to the use of proceeds therefrom, as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the most recently ended four fiscal quarter period of Parent for which internal financial statements are available, the Parent Debt Ratio would have exceeded 7.0 to 1 and the failure for 30 days after notice from the trustee or Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding notes to cure such default;
 
 
(9)
 
except as permitted by the indenture, any Subsidiary Guarantee of a Significant Subsidiary shall be held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or shall cease for any reason to be in full force and effect or any Guarantor which is a Significant Subsidiary, or any Person acting on behalf of any Guarantor which is a Significant Subsidiary, shall deny or disaffirm its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee; provided, however, that an Event of Default will also be deemed to occur with respect to Subsidiary Guarantors that are not Significant Subsidiaries (“Insignificant Subsidiaries”) if the Subsidiary Guarantees of such Insignificant Subsidiaries are held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or shall cease for any reason to be in full force and effect or such Insignificant Subsidiaries deny or disaffirm their obligations under their Subsidiary Guarantees (other than in accordance with the terms of such Subsidiary Guarantee), if when aggregated and taken as a whole the Insignificant Subsidiaries subject to this clause (9) would meet the definition of a Significant Subsidiary; and
 
 
(10)
 
certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency described in the indenture with respect to LBI Media or any of its Significant Subsidiaries.
 
In the event of a declaration of acceleration of the notes because an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing as a result of the acceleration of any Indebtedness described in clause (6) of the preceding paragraph, the declaration of acceleration of the notes shall be automatically annulled if the holders of any Indebtedness described in clause (6) of the preceding paragraph have rescinded the declaration of acceleration in respect of the Indebtedness within 30 days of the date of the declaration and if;
 
 
(1)
 
the annulment of the acceleration of the notes would not conflict with any judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction; and
 
 
(2)
 
all existing Events of Default, except nonpayment of principal or interest on the notes that became due solely because of the acceleration of the notes, have been cured or waived.
 
In the case of an Event of Default arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, with respect to LBI Media, any Restricted Subsidiary that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary, all outstanding notes will become due and payable immediately without further action or notice. If any other Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding notes may declare all the notes to be due and payable immediately.
 
Holders of the notes may not enforce the indenture or the notes except as provided in the indenture. Subject to certain limitations, Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding notes may direct the trustee in its exercise of any trust or power. The trustee may withhold from Holders of the notes notice of any continuing Default or Event of Default if it determines that withholding notice is in their interest, except a Default or Event of Default relating to the payment of principal or interest or Liquidated Damages.

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The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the notes then outstanding by notice to the trustee may on behalf of the Holders of all of the notes waive any existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences under the indenture except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the payment of interest or Liquidated Damages on, or the principal of, the notes. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding notes by written notice to the trustee may on behalf of all of the Holders rescind an acceleration and its consequences if the rescission would not conflict with a judgment or decree and if all existing Events of Default (except nonpayment of principal, interest or premium that has become due solely because of the acceleration) have been cured or waived.
 
In the case of any Event of Default occurring by reason of any willful action or inaction taken or not taken by or on behalf of LBI Media with the intention of avoiding payment of the premium that LBI Media would have had to pay if LBI Media then had elected to redeem the notes pursuant to the optional redemption provisions of the indenture, an equivalent premium will also become and be immediately due and payable to the extent permitted by law upon the acceleration of the notes. If an Event of Default occurs prior to July 15, 2007, by reason of any willful action (or inaction) taken (or not taken) by or on behalf of LBI Media with the intention of avoiding the prohibition on redemption of the notes prior to July 15, 2007, then the premium specified in the indenture will also become immediately due and payable to the extent permitted by law upon the acceleration of the notes.
 
LBI Media is required to deliver to the trustee annually a statement regarding compliance with the indenture. Upon becoming aware of any Default or Event of Default, LBI Media is required to deliver to the trustee a statement specifying such Default or Event of Default.
 
No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders
 
No director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder of LBI Media or any Guarantor, as such, will have any liability for any obligations of LBI Media or the Guarantors under the notes, the indenture, the Subsidiary Guarantees, the registration rights agreement or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of notes by accepting a note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the notes. The waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws.
 
Legal Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance
 
LBI Media may, at its option and at any time, elect to have all of its obligations discharged with respect to the outstanding notes and all obligations of the Guarantors discharged with respect to their Subsidiary Guarantees (“Legal Defeasance”) except for:
 
 
(1)
 
the rights of Holders of outstanding notes to receive payments in respect of the principal of, or interest or premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on such notes when such payments are due from the trust referred to below;
 
 
(2)
 
LBI Media’s obligations with respect to the notes concerning issuing temporary notes, registration of notes, mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen notes and the maintenance of an office or agency for payment and money for security payments held in trust;
 
 
(3)
 
the rights, powers, trusts, duties and immunities of the trustee, and LBI Media’s and the Guarantor’s obligations in connection therewith; and
 
 
(4)
 
the Legal Defeasance provisions of the indenture.
 
In addition, LBI Media may, at its option and at any time, elect to have the obligations of LBI Media and the Guarantors released with respect to certain covenants that are described in the indenture (“Covenant Defeasance”) and thereafter any omission to comply with those covenants will not constitute a Default or Event of Default with respect to the notes. In the event Covenant Defeasance occurs, certain events (not including non-payment, bankruptcy, receivership, rehabilitation and insolvency events) described under “—Events of Default and Remedies” will no longer constitute an Event of Default with respect to the notes.

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In order to exercise either Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance:
 
 
(1)
 
LBI Media must irrevocably deposit with the trustee, in trust, for the benefit of the Holders of the notes, cash in U.S. dollars, non-callable Government Securities, or a combination of cash in U.S. dollars and non-callable Government Securities, in amounts as will be sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants, to pay the principal of, or interest and premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the outstanding notes on the stated maturity or on the applicable redemption date, as the case may be, and LBI Media must specify whether the notes are being defeased to maturity or to a particular redemption date;
 
 
(2)
 
in the case of Legal Defeasance, LBI Media has delivered to the trustee an opinion of counsel reasonably acceptable to the trustee confirming that (a) LBI Media has received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling or (b) since the date of the indenture, there has been a change in the applicable federal income tax law, in either case to the effect that, and based thereon such opinion of counsel will confirm that, the Holders of the outstanding notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such Legal Defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Legal Defeasance had not occurred;
 
 
(3)
 
in the case of Covenant Defeasance, LBI Media has delivered to the trustee an opinion of counsel reasonably acceptable to the trustee confirming that the Holders of the outstanding notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such Covenant Defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Covenant Defeasance had not occurred;
 
 
(4)
 
no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing on the date of such deposit (other than a Default or Event of Default resulting from the borrowing of funds to be applied to such deposit);
 
 
(5)
 
such Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under any material agreement or instrument (other than the indenture) to which LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries is a party or by which LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries is bound;
 
 
(6)
 
LBI Media must deliver to the trustee an officers’ certificate stating that the deposit was not made by LBI Media with the intent of preferring the Holders of notes over the other creditors of LBI Media with the intent of defeating, hindering, delaying or defrauding creditors of LBI Media or others; and
 
 
(7)
 
LBI Media must deliver to the trustee an officers’ certificate and an opinion of counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent relating to the Legal Defeasance or the Covenant Defeasance have been complied with.
 
Amendment, Supplement and Waiver
 
Except as provided in the next three succeeding paragraphs, the indenture or the notes may be amended or supplemented with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the notes then outstanding (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, notes), and any existing default or compliance with any provision of the indenture or the notes may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding notes (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a purchase of, or tender offer or exchange offer for, notes).
 
Without the consent of each Holder affected, an amendment or waiver may not (with respect to any notes held by a non-consenting Holder):
 
 
(1)
 
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(2)
 
reduce the principal of or change the fixed maturity of any note or alter the provisions with respect to the redemption of the notes (other than provisions relating to the covenants described above under the caption “—Repurchase at the Option of Holders”);
 
 
(3)
 
reduce the rate of or change the time for payment of interest on any note, including default interest;
 
 
(4)
 
waive a Default or Event of Default in the payment of principal of, or interest or premium, or Liquidated Damages, if any, on the notes (except a rescission of acceleration of the notes by the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the notes and a waiver of the payment default that resulted from such acceleration);
 
 
(5)
 
make any note payable in money other than that stated in the notes;
 
 
(6)
 
make any change in the provisions of the indenture relating to waivers of past Defaults or the rights of Holders of notes to receive payments of principal of, or interest or premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, on the notes;
 
 
(7)
 
waive a redemption payment with respect to any note (other than a payment required by one of the covenants described above under the caption “—Repurchase at the Option of Holders”); or
 
 
(8)
 
make any change in the preceding amendment and waiver provisions.
 
In addition, (x) any amendment to, or waiver of, the provisions of the indenture relating to subordination that adversely affects the rights of the Holders of the notes or (y) any release of any Guarantor from any of its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee, except in accordance with the terms of the indenture, will require the consent of the Holders of at least 75% in aggregate principal amount of notes then outstanding.
 
Notwithstanding the preceding, without the consent of any Holder of notes, LBI Media, the Guarantors and the trustee may amend or supplement the indenture or the notes:
 
 
(1)
 
to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency;
 
 
(2)
 
to provide for uncertificated notes in addition to or in place of certificated notes;
 
 
(3)
 
to provide for the assumption of LBI Media’s obligations to Holders of notes in the case of a merger or consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of LBI Media’s assets;
 
 
(4)
 
to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the Holders of notes or that does not adversely affect the legal rights under the indenture of any such Holder;
 
 
(5)
 
to comply with requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain the qualification of the indenture under the Trust Indenture Act;
 
 
(6)
 
to provide for the issuance of additional notes in accordance with the limitations set forth in the indenture as of its date; or
 
 
(7)
 
to allow any Guarantor to execute a supplemental indenture and/or a Guarantee with respect to the notes.
 
However, no amendment may be made to the subordination provisions of the indenture that adversely affects the rights of any holder of Senior Debt then outstanding unless the holders of such Senior Debt (or any group or representative thereof authorized to give a consent) consent to such change.
 
The consent of the Holders of notes is not necessary under the indenture to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment. It is sufficient if such consent approves the substance of the proposed amendment. After any amendment under the indenture becomes effective, LBI Media is required to mail to the Holders a notice briefly describing such amendment. However, the failure to give such notice to all the Holders, or any defect therein, will not impair or affect the validity of the amendment.

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Satisfaction and Discharge
 
The indenture will be discharged and will cease to be of further effect as to all notes issued thereunder, when:
 
 
(1)
 
either:
 
 
(a)
 
all notes that have been authenticated, except lost, stolen or destroyed notes that have been replaced or paid and notes for whose payment money has been deposited in trust and thereafter repaid to LBI Media, have been delivered to the trustee for cancellation; or
 
 
(b)
 
all notes that have not been delivered to the trustee for cancellation have become due and payable by reason of the mailing of a notice of redemption or otherwise or will become due and payable within one year and LBI Media or any Guarantor has irrevocably deposited or caused to be deposited with the trustee as trust funds in trust solely for the benefit of the Holders, cash in U.S. dollars, non-callable Government Securities, or a combination of cash in U.S. dollars and non-callable Government Securities, in amounts as will be sufficient without consideration of any reinvestment of interest, to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on the notes not delivered to the trustee for cancellation for principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and accrued interest to the date of maturity or redemption;
 
 
(2)
 
no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing on the date of the deposit or will occur as a result of the deposit and the deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any other instrument to which LBI Media or any Guarantor is a party or by which LBI Media or any Guarantor is bound;
 
 
(3)
 
LBI Media or any Guarantor has paid or caused to be paid all sums payable by it under the indenture; and
 
 
(4)
 
LBI Media has delivered irrevocable instructions to the trustee under the indenture to apply the deposited money toward the payment of the notes at maturity or the redemption date, as the case may be.
 
In addition, LBI Media must deliver an officers’ certificate and an opinion of counsel to the trustee stating that all conditions precedent to satisfaction and discharge have been satisfied.
 
Concerning the Trustee
 
If the trustee becomes a creditor of LBI Media or any Guarantor, the indenture limits its right to obtain payment of claims in certain cases, or to realize on certain property received in respect of any such claim as security or otherwise. The trustee will be permitted to engage in other transactions; however, if it acquires any conflicting interest it must eliminate such conflict within 90 days, apply to the SEC for permission to continue or resign.
 
The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding notes will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for exercising any remedy available to the trustee, subject to certain exceptions. The indenture provides that in case an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the trustee will be required, in the exercise of its power, to use the degree of care of a prudent man in the conduct of his own affairs. Subject to such provisions, the trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the indenture at the request of any Holder of notes, unless such Holder has offered to the trustee security and indemnity satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense.
 
Additional Information
 
Anyone who receives this prospectus may obtain a copy of the indenture and registration rights agreement without charge by writing to LBI Media, Inc., 1845 West Empire Avenue, Burbank, California, 91504, Attention: Lenard Liberman.

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Certain Definitions
 
Set forth below are certain defined terms used in the indenture. Reference is made to the indenture for a full disclosure of all such terms, as well as any other capitalized terms used herein for which no definition is provided.
 
Acquired Debt” means, with respect to any specified Person:
 
 
(1)
 
Indebtedness of any other Person existing at the time such other Person is merged with or into or became a Subsidiary of such specified Person, whether or not such Indebtedness is incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such other Person merging with or into, or becoming a Subsidiary of, such specified Person; and
 
 
(2)
 
Indebtedness secured by a Lien encumbering any asset acquired by such specified Person.
 
Acquisition Debt” means Indebtedness, the proceeds of which are utilized solely to acquire all or a portion of the assets or a majority of the Voting Stock of an existing radio or television broadcasting business or station or any other business engaged in a Permitted Business.
 
Affiliate” of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person. For purposes of this definition, “control,” as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by agreement or otherwise. For purposes of this definition, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with” have correlative meanings.
 
Asset Sale” means:
 
 
(1)
 
the sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of any assets or rights, other than in the ordinary course of business; provided that the sale, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets (which term shall include Media Licenses) owned by LBI Media and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole will be governed by the provisions of the indenture described above under the caption “—Repurchase at the Option of Holders—Change of Control” and/or the provisions described above under the caption “—Certain Covenants—Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets” and not by the provisions of the Asset Sale covenant; and
 
 
(2)
 
the issuance of Equity Interests by any Restricted Subsidiary or the sale of Equity Interests in any Restricted Subsidiary.
 
Notwithstanding the preceding, none of the following items will be deemed to be an Asset Sale:
 
 
(1)
 
any single transaction or series of related transactions that involves assets or rights having a fair market value of less than $2.0 million;
 
 
(2)
 
a transfer of assets or rights between or among LBI Media and its Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries;
 
 
(3)
 
an issuance of Equity Interests by a Subsidiary of LBI Media to LBI Media or to another Subsidiary of LBI Media;
 
 
(4)
 
the sale or lease of equipment, inventory, accounts receivable or other assets or rights in the ordinary course of business;
 
 
(5)
 
the disposition of equipment no longer used or useful in the business of LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;
 
 
(6)
 
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a Relocation; provided, however, that any Net Proceeds received by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in exchange therefore shall be subject to the restrictions set forth in the Asset Sale covenant;
 
 
(8)
 
the sale or other disposition of Cash Equivalents;
 
 
(9)
 
a Restricted Payment that is permitted by the covenant described above under the caption “—Certain Covenants—Restricted Payments,” or a Permitted Investment;
 
 
(10)
 
the sale of the Hollywood Office Property;
 
 
(11)
 
foreclosures on assets;
 
 
(12)
 
Permitted Liens;
 
 
(13)
 
the grant of any license of patents, trademarks, registrations therefor and other similar intellectual property in the ordinary course of business; and
 
 
(14)
 
the cancellation or forgiveness of any loan made by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (i) permitted by clause (10) of the second paragraph under the caption “—Certain Covenants—Restricted Payments” or (ii) permitted by clauses (8), (9), (10) or (14) of the definition of “Permitted Investments.”
 
Beneficial Owner” has the meaning assigned to such term in Rule 13d-3 and Rule 13d-5 under the Exchange Act, except that in calculating the beneficial ownership of any particular “person” (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), such “person” will be deemed to have beneficial ownership of all securities that such “person” has the right to acquire by conversion or exercise of other securities, whether such right is currently exercisable or is exercisable only upon the occurrence of a subsequent condition. The terms “Beneficially Owns” and “Beneficially Owned” have a corresponding meaning.
 
“Board of Directors” means:
 
 
(1)
 
with respect to a corporation, the board of directors of the corporation;
 
 
(2)
 
with respect to a partnership, the general partner of which is a corporation, the board of directors of the general partner of the partnership; and
 
 
(3)
 
with respect to any other Person, the board or committee of such Person serving a similar function.
 
California Taxable Income” means the taxable income of Parent for any taxable year computed pursuant to Section 23802 (or any successor provision) of the California Revenue and Tax Code but calculated as if the taxable year of Parent ended on the date with respect to which such taxable income calculation is made, reduced, but not below zero, by the amount of any Suspended Losses which are treated as incurred by Parent in, and allowed as deductions on the tax returns of Parent’s stockholders for, such taxable year.
 
Capital Lease Obligation” means, at the time any determination is to be made, the amount of the liability in respect of a capital lease that would at that time be required to be capitalized on a balance sheet in accordance with GAAP.
 
“Capital Stock” means:
 
 
(1)
 
in the case of a corporation, corporate stock;
 
 
(2)
 
in the case of an association or business entity, any and all shares, interests, participations, rights or other equivalents (however designated) of corporate stock;
 
 
(3)
 
in the case of a partnership or limited liability company, partnership or membership interests (whether general or limited); and
 
 
(4)
 
any other interest or participation that confers on a Person the right to receive a share of the profits and losses of, or distributions of assets of, the issuing Person.

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Cash Equivalents” means:
 
 
(1)
 
United States dollars;
 
 
(2)
 
securities issued or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the United States government or any agency or instrumentality of the United States government having maturities of not more than one year from the date of acquisition;
 
 
(3)
 
certificates of deposit and eurodollar time deposits with maturities of one year or less from the date of acquisition, bankers’ acceptances with maturities not exceeding one year and overnight bank deposits, in each case, with any lender party to the Credit Facility or with any domestic commercial bank having capital and surplus in excess of $500.0 million and a Thomson Bank Watch Rating of “B” or better;
 
 
(4)
 
repurchase obligations with a term of not more than 30 days for underlying securities of the types described in clauses (2) and (3) above entered into with any financial institution meeting the qualifications specified in clause (3) above;
 
 
(5)
 
commercial paper having one of the two highest ratings obtainable from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Rating Services and in each case maturing within one year after the date of acquisition; and
 
 
(6)
 
money market funds at least 95% of the assets of which constitute Cash Equivalents of the kinds described in clauses (1) through (5) of this definition.
 
Change of Control” means the occurrence of any of the following:
 
 
(1)
 
the direct or indirect sale, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the properties or assets (which term shall include Media Licenses) of LBI Media and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole to any “person” (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) other than a Principal or a Related Party of a Principal;
 
 
(2)
 
the adoption of a plan relating to the liquidation or dissolution of LBI Media; or
 
 
(3)
 
the consummation of any transaction (including, without limitation, any merger or consolidation) the result of which is that any “person” (as defined above), other than the Principals and their Related Parties, becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the Voting Stock of LBI Media, measured by voting power rather than number of shares.
 
Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
 
Consolidated Cash Flow” means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period plus:
 
 
(1)
 
an amount equal to any extraordinary loss plus any net loss (together with any related provision for taxes) realized by such Person or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with (a) an Asset Sale (including any sale and leaseback transaction), or (b) the disposition of any securities by such Person or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries or the extinguishment of any Indebtedness of such Person or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries, to the extent such losses were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus
 
 
(2)
 
provision for taxes based on income or profits of such Person and the Restricted Subsidiaries for such period (and to the extent not included in the foregoing, Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions and Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions), to the extent that such provision for taxes, Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions or Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus

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(3)
 
consolidated interest expense of such Person and the Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, whether paid or accrued and whether or not capitalized (including, without limitation, amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount, non-cash interest payments, the interest component of any deferred payment obligations, the interest component of all payments associated with Capital Lease Obligations, imputed interest with respect to obligations with respect to any sale and leaseback transaction, fees, including but not limited to agency fees, letter of credit fees, commitment fees, commissions, discounts and other fees and charges incurred in respect of Indebtedness and net of the effect of all payments made or received pursuant to Hedging Obligations), to the extent that any such expense was deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus
 
 
(4)
 
depreciation, amortization (including non-cash employee and officer equity compensation expenses, amortization of goodwill and other intangibles, amortization of programming costs (net of program payments made or to be made), barter expenses and impairment charges under SFAS 142 for broadcast licenses, goodwill or other indefinite lived intangible assets, but excluding amortization of prepaid cash expenses that were paid in a prior period) and other non-cash expenses (excluding any such non-cash expense to the extent that it represents amortization of a prepaid cash expense that was paid in a prior period) of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, to the extent that such depreciation, amortization, impairment charges and other non-cash expenses were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus
 
 
(5)
 
any extraordinary or non-recurring expenses and charges of such Person and the Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, including, without limitation, transaction costs in respect of acquisitions, to the extent that such expenses and charges were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; minus
 
 
(6)
 
non-cash items increasing such Consolidated Net Income for such period, other than the accrual of revenue in the ordinary course of business; minus
 
 
(7)
 
cash payments related to non-cash charges that increased Consolidated Cash Flow in any prior period; minus
 
 
(8)
 
barter revenues,
 
in each case, on a consolidated basis and determined in accordance with GAAP.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provision for taxes based on the income or profits of, and the depreciation and amortization and other non-cash expenses of, a Subsidiary of LBI Media will be added to Consolidated Net Income to compute Consolidated Cash Flow of LBI Media only to the extent that a corresponding amount would be permitted at the date of determination to be dividended, distributed or loaned to LBI Media by such Subsidiary without prior governmental approval (that has not been obtained), and without direct or indirect restriction pursuant to the terms of its charter and all agreements, instruments, judgments, decrees, orders, statutes, rules and governmental regulations applicable to that Subsidiary or its stockholders.
 
Consolidated Net Income” means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the aggregate of the Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, on a consolidated basis, determined in accordance with GAAP; provided that:
 
 
(1)
 
the Net Income (but not loss) of any Unrestricted Subsidiary will be excluded, whether or not distributed to the specified Person or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Person;
 
 
(2)
 
the Net Income of any Restricted Subsidiary will be excluded to the extent that the declaration or payment of dividends or similar distributions or loans by that Subsidiary of that Net Income is not at the date of determination permitted without any prior governmental approval (that has not been obtained) or, directly or indirectly, by operation of the terms of its charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or governmental regulation applicable to that Restricted Subsidiary or its stockholders;

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(3)
 
the Net Income of any Person acquired in a pooling of interests transaction for any period prior to the date of such acquisition will be excluded; and
 
 
(4)
 
the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles will be excluded.
 
Credit Agreement” means that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 9, 2002, by and among LBI Media, the guarantors party thereto, Fleet National Bank, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto, including any related notes, guarantees, collateral documents, instruments and agreements executed in connection therewith, and in each case as amended (including any amendment and restatement thereof), modified, renewed, refunded, replaced or refinanced from time to time, including any agreement extending the maturity of, consolidating or otherwise restructuring (including adding subsidiaries of LBI Media as additional guarantors thereunder) all or any portion of the Indebtedness under such agreement or any successor or replacement agreement and whether by the same or any other agent, lender or group and whether or not increasing the amount of Indebtedness that may be incurred thereunder.
 
“Credit Facility” or “Credit Facilities” means, one or more debt facilities (including, without limitation, the Credit Agreement) or commercial paper facilities, in each case with banks or other institutional lenders providing for revolving credit loans, term loans, receivables financing (including through the sale of receivables to such lenders or to special purpose entities formed to borrow from such lenders against such receivables) or letters of credit, in each case, as amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced or refinanced in whole or in part from time to time, including any agreement extending the maturity of, consolidating or otherwise restructuring (including adding subsidiaries of LBI Media as additional guarantors thereunder) all or any portion of the Indebtedness under such agreement or any successor or replacement agreement and whether by the same or any other agent, lender or group and whether or not increasing the amount of Indebtedness that may be incurred thereunder.
 
Default” means any event that is, or with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both would be, an Event of Default.
 
Designated Senior Debt” means:
 
 
(1)
 
any Indebtedness outstanding under the Credit Agreement; and
 
 
(2)
 
any other Senior Debt permitted under the indenture the principal amount of which is $25.0 million or more (including amounts available under a committed facility) and that has been designated by LBI Media as “Designated Senior Debt.”
 
Disqualified Stock” means any Capital Stock that, by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible, or for which it is exchangeable, in each case at the option of the holder of the Capital Stock), or upon the happening of any event, matures or is mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise, or redeemable at the option of the holder of the Capital Stock, in whole or in part, on or prior to the date that is 91 days after the date on which the notes mature. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any Capital Stock that would constitute Disqualified Stock solely because the holders of the Capital Stock have the right to require LBI Media to repurchase such Capital Stock upon the occurrence of a Change of Control or an Asset Sale will not constitute Disqualified Stock if the terms of such Capital Stock provide that LBI Media may not repurchase or redeem any such Capital Stock pursuant to such provisions unless such repurchase or redemption complies with the covenant described above under the caption “—Certain Covenants—Restricted Payments.”
 
Dividend Limitation” means, with respect to Parent, the sum of (1) the product of the Maximum Effective California Rate times California Taxable Income except that the product of this clause (1) shall be zero in the event Parent does not qualify (or subsequently elects not) to be treated as an S Corporation for California income tax purposes, or LBI Media does not qualify (or subsequently elects not) to be treated as a qualified subchapter S subsidiary; plus (2) the product of the Maximum Federal Rate and Federal Taxable Income.

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Domestic Subsidiary” means any Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media that was formed under the laws of the United States or any state of the United States or the District of Columbia or that guarantees or otherwise provides direct credit support for any Indebtedness of LBI Media.
 
Equity Interests” means Capital Stock and all warrants, options or other rights to acquire Capital Stock (but excluding any debt security that is convertible into, or exchangeable for, Capital Stock).
 
Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
Existing Indebtedness” means Indebtedness of LBI Media and its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement) in existence on the date of the indenture.
 
Existing Parent Notes” means the $30.0 million original aggregate principal amount of Junior Subordinated Notes of Parent, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, issued and outstanding under the Parent Securities Purchase Documents and any other notes issued thereunder in accordance with the terms thereof as such terms exist on the date of the indenture, as any of the foregoing may be amended or modified from time to time after the date of the indenture in a manner that is not materially adverse to the Holders.
 
Existing Parent Warrants” means the warrants for the purchase of shares of common stock of Parent issued on March 20, 2001, as amended on the date of the indenture pursuant to the Parent Securities Purchase Documents and any other warrants issued thereunder in accordance with the terms thereof as such terms exist on the date of the indenture, as any of the foregoing may be amended or modified from time to time after the date of the indenture in a manner that is not materially adverse to the Holders.
 
Federal Taxable Income” means the taxable income of Parent for any taxable year computed pursuant to Section 1363(b) (or any successor provision) of the Code but calculated as if the taxable year of Parent ended on the date with respect to which such taxable income calculation is made, reduced, but not below zero, by the amount of any Suspended Losses which are treated as incurred by Parent in, and allowed as deductions on the tax returns of Parent’s stockholders for, such taxable year.
 
FCC” means the Federal Communications Commission or any successor thereto.
 
GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in such other statements by such other entity as have been approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession, which are in effect on the date of the indenture.
 
Governmental Authority” means any nation or government, any federal, state or other political subdivision thereof and any federal, state or local entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government.
 
Guarantee” means a guarantee other than by endorsement of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business, direct or indirect, in any manner including, without limitation, by way of a pledge of assets or through letters of credit or reimbursement agreements in respect thereof, of all or any part of any Indebtedness.
 
Guarantors” means each of:
 
 
(1)
 
LBI Media’s Restricted Subsidiaries on the date of the indenture; and
 
 
(2)
 
any other subsidiary of LBI Media that executes a Subsidiary Guarantee in accordance with the provisions of the indenture;
 
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Hedging Obligations” means, with respect to any specified Person, the obligations of such Person under:
 
 
(1)
 
interest rate swap agreements, interest rate cap agreements and interest rate collar agreements; and
 
 
(2)
 
other agreements or arrangements designed to protect such Person against fluctuations in currency exchange rates or interest rates.
 
Hollywood Office Property” means those certain properties located at 5724 Hollywood Blvd. and  5718 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
 
Indebtedness” means, with respect to any specified Person, any indebtedness of such Person, whether or not contingent:
 
 
(1)
 
in respect of borrowed money;
 
 
(2)
 
evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments or letters of credit (or reimbursement agreements in respect thereof);
 
 
(3)
 
in respect of banker’s acceptances;
 
 
(4)
 
representing Capital Lease Obligations;
 
 
(5)
 
representing the balance deferred and unpaid of the purchase price of any property, except any such balance that constitutes an accrued expense or trade payable; or
 
 
(6)
 
representing any Hedging Obligations (the amount of any such obligations to be equal at any time to the termination value of such agreement or arrangement giving rise to such obligation that would be payable by such Person at such time),
 
if and to the extent any of the preceding items (other than letters of credit and Hedging Obligations) would appear as a liability upon a balance sheet of the specified Person prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the term “Indebtedness” includes all Indebtedness of others secured by a Lien on any asset of the specified Person (whether or not such Indebtedness is assumed by the specified Person) and, to the extent not otherwise included, the Guarantee by the specified Person of any indebtedness of any other Person; provided that Indebtedness shall not include the pledge of the Capital Stock of an Unrestricted Subsidiary securing Non-Recourse Debt of that Unrestricted Subsidiary. Notwithstanding anything in this definition to the contrary, any obligations of LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to pay Shop At Home Relocation Profits (including any Relocation Tax Benefits (as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents)) to the Shop At Home Sellers under the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents shall not be Indebtedness until such time as such obligations are (i) due and payable (unless being contested in good faith) or (ii) represented by a separate instrument.
 
The amount of any Indebtedness outstanding as of any date will be:
 
 
(1)
 
the accreted value of the Indebtedness, in the case of any Indebtedness issued with original issue discount; and
 
 
(2)
 
the principal amount of the Indebtedness, together with any interest on the Indebtedness that is more than 30 days past due, in the case of any other Indebtedness.
 
Intermediate Holdings” means LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc., a California corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Parent that merged with and into LBI Media on July 9, 2002.
 
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prepared in accordance with GAAP. If LBI Media or any Subsidiary of LBI Media sells or otherwise disposes of any Equity Interests of any direct or indirect Subsidiary of LBI Media such that, after giving effect to any such sale or disposition, such Person is no longer a Subsidiary of LBI Media, LBI Media will be deemed to have made an Investment on the date of any such sale or disposition equal to the fair market value of LBI Media’s Investments in such Subsidiary that were not sold or disposed of in an amount determined as provided in the final paragraph of the covenant described above under the caption “—Certain Covenants—Restricted Payments.” The acquisition by LBI Media or any Subsidiary of LBI Media of a Person that holds an Investment in a third Person will be deemed to be an Investment by LBI Media or such Subsidiary in such third Person in an amount equal to the fair market value of the Investments held by the acquired Person in such third Person in an amount determined as provided in the final paragraph of the covenant described above under the caption “—Certain Covenants—Restricted Payments.”
 
Leverage Ratio” means the ratio of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate outstanding amount of Indebtedness of each of LBI Media and the Restricted Subsidiaries as of the last day of the most recently ended fiscal quarter for which financial statements are internally available as of the date of calculation on a combined consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, plus (B) the aggregate liquidation preference of all outstanding Disqualified Stock of LBI Media and preferred stock of the Restricted Subsidiaries (except preferred stock issued to LBI Media or a Restricted Subsidiary) as of the last day of such fiscal quarter (in each case, subject to the terms described in the next paragraph) to (ii) the aggregate Consolidated Cash Flow of LBI Media for the last four full fiscal quarters for which financial statements are internally available ending on or prior to the date of determination (the “Reference Period”).
 
For purposes of this definition, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Indebtedness of LBI Media and the Restricted Subsidiaries and the aggregate liquidation preference of all outstanding preferred stock of the Restricted Subsidiaries for which such calculation is made shall be determined on a pro forma basis as if the Indebtedness and preferred stock giving rise to the need to perform such calculation had been incurred and issued and the proceeds therefrom had been applied, and all other transactions in respect of which such Indebtedness is being incurred or preferred stock is being issued had occurred, on the first day of such Reference Period. In addition to the foregoing, for purposes of this definition, the Leverage Ratio shall be calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to (i) the incurrence of the Indebtedness of such Person and the Restricted Subsidiaries and the issuance of the preferred stock of such Subsidiaries (and the application of the proceeds therefrom) giving rise to the need to make such calculation and any incurrence (and the application of the proceeds therefrom) or repayment of other Indebtedness or preferred stock, at any time subsequent to the beginning of the Reference Period and on or prior to the date of determination (including any such incurrence or issuance which is the subject of an Incurrence Notice delivered to the trustee during such period pursuant to clause (11) of the definition of Permitted Debt; provided, however, that Indebtedness shall not include any Acquisition Debt that has been the subject of an Incurrence Notice under clause (11) of the definition of Permitted Debt at any time after such Incurrence Notice has been withdrawn or after the passage of 365 days following the giving of such Incurrence Notice if and to the extent such Acquisition Debt has not then been incurred), as if such incurrence or issuance (and the application of the proceeds thereof), or the repayment, as the case may be, occurred on the first day of the Reference Period (except that, in making such computation, the amount of Indebtedness under any revolving credit facility shall be computed based upon the average balance of such Indebtedness at the end of each month during such period) and (ii) any acquisition at any time on or subsequent to the first day of the Reference Period and on or prior to the date of determination (including any such incurrence or issuance which is the subject of an Incurrence Notice delivered to the trustee during such period pursuant to clause (11) of the definition of Permitted Debt subject to the proviso in clause (i) above), as if such acquisition (including the incurrence, assumption or liability for any such Indebtedness and the issuance of such preferred stock and also including any Consolidated Cash Flow associated with such acquisition) occurred on the first day of the Reference Period giving pro forma effect to any non-recurring expenses, non-recurring costs and cost reductions within the first year after such acquisition LBI Media reasonably anticipates in good faith if LBI Media delivers to the trustee an officer’s certificate executed by an executive officer of LBI Media certifying to and describing and quantifying with reasonable specificity such non-recurring expenses, non-recurring costs and cost reductions. Furthermore, in calculating consolidated interest expense for purposes of the calculation of Consolidated Cash

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Flow, (a) interest on Indebtedness determined on a fluctuating basis as of the date of determination (including Indebtedness actually incurred on the date of the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate the Leverage Ratio) and which will continue to be so determined thereafter shall be deemed to have accrued at a fixed rate per annum equal to the rate of interest on such Indebtedness as in effect on the date of determination and (b) notwithstanding (a) above, interest determined on a fluctuating basis, to the extent such interest is covered by Hedging Obligations, shall be deemed to accrue at the rate per annum resulting after giving effect to the operation of such agreements.
 
Liberman Subordinated Debt” means, collectively, the amended and restated promissory notes dated March 20, 2001, executed by Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. in favor of Jose Liberman and Lenard Liberman in original aggregate principal amounts of $3,667,193 and $194,414, respectively, as in effect on the date of the indenture.
 
Lien” means, with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset, whether or not filed, recorded or otherwise perfected under applicable law, including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof, any option or other agreement to sell or give a security interest in and any filing of or agreement to give any financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code (or equivalent statutes) of any jurisdiction.
 
Liquidated Damages” means the liquidated damages to be paid by LBI Media and the Guarantors in the event of a default under the registration rights agreement.
 
LMA” means a local marketing arrangement, joint sales agreement, time brokerage agreement, shared service agreement, management agreement or similar arrangement pursuant to which a Person, subject to customary preemption rights and other limitations (i) obtains the right to sell a portion of the advertising inventory of a radio or television station of which a third party is the licensee, (ii) obtains the right to exhibit programming and sell advertising time during a portion of the air time of a radio or television station or (iii) manages a portion of the operations of a radio or television station.
 
Management Incentive Contracts” means employment agreements between Parent and employees providing for payments in the event that the net value of Parent exceeds certain thresholds.
 
Maximum Effective California Rate” means the product of: (1) the maximum California personal income tax rate imposed on individuals pursuant to Section 17041(a) and (c) (or any successor provisions) of the California Revenue and Tax Code times (2) the difference between one and the Maximum Federal Rate expressed as a decimal.
 
Maximum Federal Rate” means the maximum Federal income tax rate imposed on individuals pursuant to Section 1(a)-(d) (or any successor provisions) of the Code, as adjusted pursuant to Section 15 (or any successor provision) of the Code, if applicable.
 
Media Licenses” means any license, permit, certificate, ordinance, approval or other authorization, or any renewal or extension thereof, from the FCC that is necessary for the broadcast or other operations of LBI Media and its Subsidiaries.
 
Net Income” means, with respect to any specified Person, the net income (loss) of such Person, determined in accordance with GAAP and before any reduction in respect of preferred stock dividends, excluding, however:
 
 
(1)
 
any gain (but not loss), together with any related provision for taxes on such gain (but not loss), realized in connection with: (a) any Asset Sale; or (b) the disposition of any securities by such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or the extinguishment of any Indebtedness of such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; and
 

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(2)
 
any extraordinary gain (but not loss), together with any related provision for taxes on such extraordinary gain (but not loss).
 
Net Proceeds” means the aggregate cash proceeds received by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in respect of any Asset Sale or a Relocation (including, without limitation, any cash received upon the sale or other disposition of any non-cash consideration received in any Asset Sale), net of (i) the costs directly related to such Asset Sale, including, without limitation, legal, accounting and investment banking fees, and sales commissions, and any relocation expenses incurred as a result of the Asset Sale, (ii) taxes paid or estimated to be payable as a result of the Asset Sale (and to the extent not included in the foregoing, that portion of any Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions and Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions attributable thereto), in each case, after taking into account any available tax credits or deductions and any tax sharing arrangements (iii) amounts required to be applied to the repayment of Indebtedness, (iv) any reserve for adjustment in respect of the sale price of such asset or assets established in accordance with GAAP, and (v) in addition to but without duplicating any amounts required to be deducted from Net Proceeds under clauses (i) through (iv) above, Net Proceeds in connection with any Relocation shall be net of (a) all reasonable costs (as determined by LBI Media in its reasonable discretion) directly related to such Relocation including, without limitation, (1) transaction expenses (including professional advisor’s or broker’s fees and costs and financing and related fees, commissions and expenses, including lender waiver fees), (2) engineering, construction, equipment and moving costs, (3) marketing costs, (4) the estimated aggregate amount of all obligations of LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries after such Relocation under leases with respect to which it is the lessee immediately prior to such Relocation, (5) any penalties or liabilities incurred (or estimated to be incurred) by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries under contracts which cannot be terminated by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries prior to such Relocation but which cannot be performed or are no longer necessary (in the sole but reasonable discretion of LBI Media) by LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries following such Relocation, (6) costs incurred in seeking governmental consents and permits required as part of such Relocation and (7) costs incurred in seeking FCC consent to move such replaced station’s digital operations to the site of such replacement station’s analog operations (including all expenses of a type set forth in other clauses of this definition) and (b) Shop At Home Relocation Profits, including any Relocation Tax Benefits (as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents), that are paid or payable to the Shop At Home Sellers pursuant to the terms of the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents (it being understood that any estimated amounts under this clause (v) shall be based on good faith estimates of LBI Media on the date of the consummation of any Relocation which were reasonable when made but such estimates shall be subject to adjustment within 90 days thereafter).
 
Non-Recourse Debt” means Indebtedness:
 
 
(1)
 
as to which neither LBI Media, the Guarantors, nor any of the Restricted Subsidiaries (a) provides credit support of any kind (including any undertaking, agreement or instrument that would constitute Indebtedness), (b) is directly liable as a guarantor or otherwise, or (c) constitutes the lender; and
 
 
(2)
 
no default with respect to which (including any rights that the holders of the Indebtedness may have to take enforcement action against an Unrestricted Subsidiary) would permit upon notice, lapse of time or both any holder of any other Indebtedness (other than the notes) of LBI Media, the Guarantors, or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries to declare a default on such other Indebtedness or cause the payment of the Indebtedness to be accelerated or payable prior to its stated maturity.
 
Oaktree Notes” means the 21% senior subordinated notes of Intermediate Holdings, which were repaid on July 9, 2002.
 
Oaktree Notes Repayment” means the repayment in full on the date of the indenture of all principal, interest and premium and other obligations in respect of the Oaktree Notes.
 
Obligations” means any principal, interest, penalties, fees, indemnifications, reimbursements, damages and other liabilities payable (including post-petition interest) under the documentation governing any Indebtedness.
 
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Parent Debt Ratio” means the ratio of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate outstanding amount of Indebtedness of each of LBI Media and the Restricted Subsidiaries as of the last day of the most recently ended fiscal quarter for which financial statements are internally available as of the date of calculation on a combined consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP plus (B) Specified Parent Debt as of the last day of the most recently ended fiscal quarter for which financial statements are internally available as of the date of calculation plus (C) the aggregate liquidation preference of all outstanding Disqualified Stock of LBI Media and preferred stock of the Restricted Subsidiaries (except preferred stock issued to LBI Media or a Restricted Subsidiary) as of the last day of such fiscal quarter (in each case, subject to the terms described in the next paragraph) to (ii) the aggregate Consolidated Cash Flow of Parent (and, for purposes of this definition, references in the definition of “Consolidated Cash Flow” to Restricted Subsidiaries shall include LBI Media) for the last four full fiscal quarters for which financial statements are internally available ending on or prior to the date of determination (the “Parent Reference Period”).
 
For purposes of this definition, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Specified Parent Debt and Indebtedness of LBI Media and the Restricted Subsidiaries and the aggregate liquidation preference of all outstanding preferred stock of the Restricted Subsidiaries for which such calculation is made shall be determined on a pro forma basis as if the Specified Parent Debt and Indebtedness and preferred stock giving rise to the need to perform such calculation had been incurred and issued and the proceeds therefrom had been applied, and all other transactions in respect of which such Specified Parent Debt or Indebtedness is being incurred or preferred stock is being issued had occurred, on the first day of such Parent Reference Period. In addition to the foregoing, for purposes of this definition, the Parent Debt Ratio shall be calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to (i) the incurrence of the Specified Parent Debt and the Indebtedness of LBI Media and the Restricted Subsidiaries and the issuance of the preferred stock of such Restricted Subsidiaries (and the application of the proceeds therefrom) giving rise to the need to make such calculation and any incurrence (and the application of the proceeds therefrom) or repayment of other Specified Parent Debt or Indebtedness or preferred stock, at any time subsequent to the beginning of the Parent Reference Period and on or prior to the date of determination (including any such incurrence or issuance which is the subject of an Incurrence Notice delivered to the trustee during such period pursuant to clause (11) of the definition of Permitted Debt; provided, however, that Indebtedness shall not include any Acquisition Debt that has been the subject of an Incurrence Notice under clause (11) of the definition of Permitted Debt at any time after such Incurrence Notice has been withdrawn or after the passage of 365 days following the giving of such Incurrence Notice if and to the extent such Acquisition Debt has not then been incurred), as if such incurrence or issuance (and the application of the proceeds thereof), or the repayment, as the case may be, occurred on the first day of the Parent Reference Period (except that, in making such computation, the amount of Indebtedness under any revolving credit facility shall be computed based upon the average balance of such Indebtedness at the end of each month during such period) and (ii) any acquisition at any time on or subsequent to the first day of the Parent Reference Period and on or prior to the date of determination (including any such incurrence or issuance which is the subject of an Incurrence Notice delivered to the trustee during such period pursuant to clause (11) of the definition of Permitted Debt subject to the proviso in clause (i) above), as if such acquisition (including the incurrence, assumption or liability for any such Specified Parent Debt or Indebtedness and the issuance of such preferred stock and also including any Consolidated Cash Flow associated with such acquisition) occurred on the first day of the Parent Reference Period, giving pro forma effect to any non-recurring expenses, non-recurring costs and cost reductions within the first year after such acquisition LBI Media reasonably anticipates in good faith if LBI Media delivers to the trustee an officer’s certificate executed by an executive officer of LBI Media certifying to and describing and quantifying with reasonable specificity such non-recurring expenses, non-recurring costs and cost reductions. Furthermore, in calculating consolidated interest expense for purposes of the calculation of Consolidated Cash Flow, (a) interest on Specified Parent Debt and Indebtedness determined on a fluctuating basis as of the date of determination (including Indebtedness actually incurred on the date of the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate the Parent Debt Ratio) and which will continue to be so determined thereafter shall be deemed to have accrued at a fixed rate per annum equal to the rate of interest on such Indebtedness as in effect on the date of determination and (b) notwithstanding (a) above, interest determined on a fluctuating basis, to the extent such interest is covered by Hedging Obligations, shall be deemed to accrue at the rate per annum resulting after giving effect to the operation of such agreements.

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Parent Securities Purchase Documents” means the Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001, as amended on July 9, 2002, governing the Existing Parent Notes, the Warrant Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001, as amended on July 9, 2002, governing the Existing Parent Warrants and documents related to any of the foregoing, in each case as amended or modified from time to time after the date of the indenture in a manner that is not materially adverse to the Holders.
 
Permitted Asset Swap” means, with respect to any Person, the substantially concurrent exchange of assets of such Person (including Equity Interests of a Restricted Subsidiary) for assets of another Person, which assets are useful in a Permitted Business.
 
Permitted Business” means any business of the type engaged in by LBI Media or its Restricted Subsidiaries as of the date of the indenture or any business reasonably related, ancillary or complementary thereto.
 
Permitted Dividend Amount” means, for any taxable period, the amount (determined by a Tax Accountant) by which the Dividend Limitation for the taxable year exceeds the aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by LBI Media for such year pursuant to the covenant entitled “Restricted Payments,” including distributions paid or loans made by LBI Media within 105 days after the end of the taxable year for which a distribution is paid or loan is made; provided, that:
 
 
(1)
 
if, at the end of any taxable year of LBI Media, the Dividend Limitation for such year exceeds the aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by LBI Media for such year pursuant to the covenant entitled “Restricted Payments,” such excess shall be ignored for purposes of computing the Permitted Dividend Amount for any subsequent period;
 
 
(2)
 
if, at the end of any taxable year of LBI Media, the aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by LBI Media for such year pursuant to the covenant entitled “Restricted Payments” exceed the Dividend Limitation, the Permitted Dividend Amount shall be zero and such excess shall be included and credited in the calculation of the aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by LBI Media for the following taxable year(s); and
 
 
(3)
 
if Parent’s S Corporation election made pursuant to Code Section 1362 (or any successor provision) shall be determined to be invalid, or is revoked or terminated, or the QSSS Election shall cease to be in effect for LBI Media, the Permitted Dividend Amount for LBI Media shall be zero from and after the date of such invalidity, revocation or termination.
 
Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions means cash distributions or loans (to be computed by the Tax Accountant) from LBI Media to Parent in respect of any taxable year equal to the sum of estimated and final state income taxes paid or payable by Parent which are attributable to the taxable income of LBI Media for such taxable year calculated as though LBI Media were an S Corporation. If in any year Parent is required to pay additional taxes with respect to a prior year’s tax return which are attributable to the taxable income of LBI Media calculated as though LBI Media were an S Corporation (whether because of an audit by a taxing authority, an amended return the filing of which is required in the reasonable judgment of Parent or otherwise), the amount of Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions which may be paid or loaned in such year shall be increased by the amount of such additional taxes.
 
“Permitted Investments” means:
 
 
(1)
 
any Investment in LBI Media or in a Restricted Subsidiary;
 
 
(2)
 
any Investment in Cash Equivalents;
 
 
(3)
 
any Investment by LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary in a Person, if as a result of such Investment:
 
 
(a)
 
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(b)
 
such Person is merged, consolidated or amalgamated with or into, or transfers or conveys substantially all of its assets to, or is liquidated into, LBI Media or a Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media;
 
 
(4)
 
any Investment made as a result of the receipt of non-cash consideration from an Asset Sale that was made pursuant to and in compliance with the covenant described above under the caption  “—Repurchase at the Option of Holders—Asset Sales”;
 
 
(5)
 
any acquisition of assets (including Investments in Unrestricted Subsidiaries) solely in exchange for the issuance of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of LBI Media or Parent;
 
 
(6)
 
any Investments received in compromise of obligations of trade creditors or customers that were incurred in the ordinary course of business, including pursuant to any plan of reorganization or similar arrangement upon the bankruptcy or insolvency of any trade creditor or customer;
 
 
(7)
 
Hedging Obligations;
 
 
(8)
 
loans and advances to employees of LBI Media and its Restricted Subsidiaries and loans to Affiliates of LBI Media and other Persons not in excess of $5.0 million in aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding and the cancellation or forgiveness thereof; provided, however, that no such cancellation or forgiveness shall increase the aggregate amount of loans or advances otherwise permitted hereunder;
 
 
(9)
 
the loan by LBI Media to Intermediate Holdings for the Oaktree Notes Repayment and the cancellation or forgiveness thereof and any intercompany loan made by Intermediate Holdings to Parent prior to the date of the indenture (the ownership of which is transferred from Intermediate Holdings to LBI Media by operation of law in connection with the merger of Intermediate Holdings with and into LBI Media) and the cancellation or forgiveness thereof;
 
 
(10)
 
the receipt by LBI Media of notes from one or more employees of LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media in connection with such employees’ acquisition of shares of Parent’s common stock and any cancellation or forgiveness thereof, so long as no cash is advanced by LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media to such officers or employees or Parent in connection with the acquisition of any such obligations or the cancellation or forgiveness thereof;
 
 
(11)
 
escrow deposits made pursuant to Investments permitted hereunder or acquisitions;
 
 
(12)
 
Investments made in connection with, or accepted as consideration in, a Relocation;
 
 
(13)
 
Investments relating to LMAs entered into in connection with independently owned broadcast properties, not to exceed an aggregate of $10.0 million;
 
 
(14)
 
the loan to Lenard Liberman on the date of the indenture and any cancellation or forgiveness thereof; and
 
 
(15)
 
other Investments in any Person having an aggregate fair market value (measured on the date each such Investment was made and without giving effect to subsequent changes in value), when taken together with all other Investments made pursuant to this clause (15) that are at the time outstanding not to exceed $5.0 million.
 
“Permitted Junior Securities” means:
 
 
(1)
 
Equity Interests in LBI Media or, subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement, any Guarantor; or
 
 
(2)
 
debt securities that are subordinated to all Senior Debt and any debt securities issued in exchange for Senior Debt to substantially the same extent as, or to a greater extent than, the notes and the Subsidiary Guarantees are subordinated to Senior Debt under the indenture.
 
“Permitted Liens” means:
 
 
(1)
 
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(2)
 
Liens in favor of LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary;
 
 
(3)
 
Liens on property of a Person existing at the time such Person is merged with or into or consolidated with LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary; provided that such Liens were in existence prior to the contemplation of such merger or consolidation and do not extend to any assets other than those of the Person merged into or consolidated with LBI Media or the Restricted Subsidiary;
 
 
(4)
 
Liens on property existing at the time of acquisition of the property by LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary; provided that such Liens were in existence prior to the contemplation of such acquisition;
 
 
(5)
 
Liens to secure the performance of statutory obligations, surety or appeal bonds, performance bonds or other obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of business;
 
 
(6)
 
Liens to secure Indebtedness (including Capital Lease Obligations) permitted by clause (4) of the second paragraph of the covenant entitled “—Certain Covenants—Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock” covering only the assets acquired with such Indebtedness;
 
 
(7)
 
Liens existing on the date of the indenture;
 
 
(8)
 
Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges or claims that are not yet delinquent or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings promptly instituted and diligently concluded; provided that any reserve or other appropriate provision as is required in conformity with GAAP has been made therefor;
 
 
(9)
 
Liens on assets of Unrestricted Subsidiaries that secure Non-Recourse Debt of Unrestricted Subsidiaries;
 
 
(10)
 
Liens to secure Indebtedness that is pari passu in right of payment with the notes; provided that the notes are equally and ratably secured thereby;
 
 
(11)
 
Liens securing Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness where the Liens securing indebtedness being refinanced were permitted under the indenture;
 
 
(12)
 
easements, rights-of-way, zoning and similar restrictions and other similar encumbrances or title defects incurred or imposed, as applicable, in the ordinary course of business and consistent with industry practices;
 
 
(13)
 
any interest or title of a lessor under any Capital Lease Obligation;
 
 
(14)
 
Liens securing reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit which encumber documents and other property relating to letters of credit and products and proceeds thereof;
 
 
(15)
 
Liens encumbering deposits made to secure statutory, regulatory, contractual or warranty obligations, including rights of offset and set-off;
 
 
(16)
 
Liens securing Hedging Obligations permitted under the indenture;
 
 
(17)
 
leases or subleases granted to others;
 
 
 
(18)
 
Liens under licensing agreements;
 
 
(19)
 
Liens arising from filing Uniform Commercial Code financing statements regarding leases;
 
 
(20)
 
judgment Liens not giving rise to an Event of Default;
 
 
(21)
 
Liens encumbering property of LBI Media or a Restricted Subsidiary consisting of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics, materialmen, repairmen and landlords, and other Liens arising by operation of law and incurred in the ordinary course of business for sums that are not overdue or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and (if so contested) for which appropriate reserves with respect thereto have been established and maintained on the books of LBI Media or a Restricted Subsidiary in accordance with GAAP;

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(22)
 
Liens encumbering property of LBI Media or a Restricted Subsidiary incurred in the ordinary course of business in connection with workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, or other forms of governmental insurance or benefits, or to secure performance of bids, tenders, statutory obligations, leases, and contracts (other than for Indebtedness for borrowed money) entered into in the ordinary course of business of LBI Media or a Restricted Subsidiary; and
 
 
(23)
 
bankers’ liens in the nature of rights of setoff arising in the ordinary course of business of LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries.
 
Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness” means any Indebtedness of LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries issued in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to extend, refinance, renew, replace, defease or refund other Indebtedness of LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than intercompany Indebtedness); provided that:
 
 
(1)
 
the principal amount (or accreted value, if applicable) of such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness does not exceed the principal amount (or accreted value, if applicable) of the Indebtedness extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded (plus all accrued interest on the Indebtedness and the amount of all expenses and premiums incurred in connection therewith);
 
 
(2)
 
such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness has a final maturity date later than the final maturity date of, and has a Weighted Average Life to Maturity equal to or greater than the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of, the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded;
 
 
(3)
 
if the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded is subordinated in right of payment to the notes, such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness has a final maturity date later than the final maturity date of, and is subordinated in right of payment to, the notes on terms at least as favorable to the Holders of notes as those contained in the documentation governing the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded; and
 
 
(4)
 
such Indebtedness is incurred either by LBI Media or by the Restricted Subsidiary who is the obligor on the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded.
 
Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions” means cash distributions or loans in amounts computed by a Tax Accountant and made by LBI Media to Parent or the shareholders of Parent to permit the shareholders of Parent to pay their estimated and final federal and state income tax liabilities attributable to the income of LBI Media calculated as though LBI Media were an S Corporation. Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions may not be made more frequently than quarterly with respect to each period for which an installment of estimated tax would be required to be paid by the shareholders of Parent; provided, however, that the amount of such distributions or loans shall not exceed the Permitted Dividend Amount. For purposes of computing the amount of aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions for any taxable year, amounts paid in such taxable year by LBI Media to the State of California on behalf of nonresident shareholders as estimated taxes or as withholding taxes pursuant to the California Revenue and Taxation Code shall be treated as Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions. If nonresident shareholders recontribute to LBI Media any such amounts paid on their behalf, however, the amounts contributed shall be subtracted from the amount of aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions for the taxable year in which the contributions are made. If, in any year Parent’s shareholders are required to pay additional taxes with respect to a prior year’s tax return which are attributable to the taxable income of LBI Media calculated as through LBI Media were an S Corporation (whether because of an audit by a taxing authority, an amended return the filing of which is required in the reasonable judgment of Parent, or otherwise), the amount of Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions which may be paid in such year shall be increased by the amount of such additional taxes as determined by a Tax Accountant.
 
Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, limited liability company or government or other entity.
 
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Public Equity Offering” means an underwritten primary public offering of common stock of LBI Media or Parent; provided, however, that in the event of a Public Equity Offering by Parent, all or a portion of the net proceeds therefrom are contributed to LBI Media.
 
QSSS Election” means the election to treat any Person as a qualified Subchapter S subsidiary pursuant to Code Section 1361(b)(3).
 
“Related Party” means:
 
 
(1)
 
any family member, spouse, heir, devisee, executor or similar legal representative of any Principal; or
 
 
(2)
 
any trust, corporation, partnership or other entity, the beneficiaries, stockholders, partners, owners or Persons beneficially holding an 80% or more controlling interest of which consist of any one or more Principals and/or such other Persons referred to in the immediately preceding clause (1).
 
Relocation” means with respect to any television broadcast station, (a) any transaction in which a 700 MHz Holder (or any other Person) offers consideration (which consideration consists of a different frequency or frequencies and/or cash or non-cash consideration) to LBI Media or any Guarantor for the cessation of broadcasting on any of the analogue and/or digital frequencies of such broadcast station in order to accommodate the spectrum needs of such 700 MHz Holder, including the prevention of interference with such 700 MHz Holder’s operations, and LBI Media or any Guarantor is not ordered or directly or indirectly required by the FCC or any other Governmental Authority to enter into such transaction, or (b) any transaction in which the FCC or any other Governmental Authority orders or otherwise directly or indirectly requires LBI Media or any Guarantor to cease broadcasting on any of its existing analogue and/or digital frequencies in order to accommodate the spectrum needs of any 700 MHz Holder, including the prevention of interference with such 700 MHz Holder’s operations, with or without any consideration; it being understood that without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term “Relocation” shall include any Relocation as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents as in effect on March 20, 2001.
 
Restricted Investment” means an Investment other than a Permitted Investment.
 
Restricted Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of LBI Media that is not an Unrestricted Subsidiary.
 
S Corporation” means a small business corporation within the meaning of Code Section 1361 (or any successor provision) for which an election is in effect under Code Section 1362(a) (or any successor provision).
 
“Senior Debt” means:
 
 
(1)
 
the Indebtedness of LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary outstanding under Credit Facilities and all Hedging Obligations with respect thereto;
 
 
(2)
 
any other Indebtedness of LBI Media or any Guarantor permitted to be incurred under the terms of the indenture, unless the instrument under which such Indebtedness is incurred expressly provides that it is on a parity with or subordinated in right of payment to the notes or any Subsidiary Guarantee; and
 
 
(3)
 
all Obligations with respect to the items listed in the preceding clauses (1) and (2).
 
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the preceding, Senior Debt will not include:
 
 
(1)
 
any liability for federal, state, local or other taxes owed or owing by LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary;
 
 
(2)
 
any intercompany Indebtedness of LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to LBI Media or any of its Affiliates;
 
 
(3)
 
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(4)
 
the portion of any Indebtedness that is incurred in violation of the indenture; provided that such Indebtedness shall be deemed not to have been incurred in violation of the indenture for purposes of this clause (4) if such Indebtedness consists of Indebtedness under any Credit Facility and holders of such Indebtedness or their agent or representative (i) had no actual knowledge at the time of the incurrence that the incurrence of such Indebtedness violated the indenture and (ii) shall have received an officers’ certificate to the effect that the incurrence of such Indebtedness does not violate the provisions of the indenture (but nothing in this clause (4) shall preclude the existence of any Default or Event of Default in the event that the Indebtedness is in fact incurred in violation of the indenture).
 
700 MHz Holder” means a holder of a 700 MHz license or construction permit.
 
Shop At Home Acquisition Documents” means that certain Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of November 10, 2000, among LBI Media, Liberman Television of Houston, Inc., KZJL License Corp. and the Shop At Home Sellers, as amended, in respect of the acquisition by Liberman Television of Houston, Inc. and KZJL License Corp. of the Broadcast Station KZJL-TV in Houston, Texas.
 
Shop At Home Relocation” means a Relocation that constitutes a Voluntary Relocation or specified Involuntary Relocation as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents.
 
Shop At Home Relocation Profits” means Relocation Profits (as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents) received by LBI Media pursuant to a Shop At Home Relocation which entitles Shop At Home Sellers to a portion of such Relocation Profit.
 
Shop At Home Sellers” means Shop At Home, Inc., SAH-Houston Corporation, SAH-Houston License Corp. and SAH License, Inc.
 
Significant Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary that would be a “significant subsidiary” as defined in Article 1, Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X, promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act, as such Regulation is in effect on the date hereof.
 
Specified Parent Debt” means indebtedness of Parent other than (i) indebtedness under the Existing Parent Notes, (ii) indebtedness under any note issued by Parent to satisfy its obligations under the Management Incentive Contracts, (iii) any indebtedness owing to LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and (iv) indebtedness of any Subsidiary of Parent.
 
Stated Maturity” means, with respect to any installment of interest or principal on any series of Indebtedness, the date on which the payment of interest or principal was scheduled to be paid in the original documentation governing such Indebtedness, and will not include any contingent obligations to repay, redeem or repurchase any such interest or principal prior to the date originally scheduled for the payment thereof.
 
Subsidiary” means, with respect to any specified Person:
 
 
(1)
 
any corporation, association or other business entity of which more than 50% of the total voting power of shares of Capital Stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees of the corporation, association or other business entity is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by that Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person (or a combination thereof); and
 
 
(2)
 
any partnership (a) the sole general partner or the managing general partner of which is such Person or a Subsidiary of such Person or (b) the only general partners of which are that Person or one or more Subsidiaries of that Person (or any combination thereof).
 
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Tax Accountant” means any one of the five largest nationally recognized independent accounting firms, or any other independent accounting firm jointly approved by the trustee and LBI Media.
 
Unrestricted Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of LBI Media that is designated by the Board of Directors as an Unrestricted Subsidiary pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors, but only to the extent that such Subsidiary:
 
 
(1)
 
has no Indebtedness other than Non-Recourse Debt;
 
 
(2)
 
is not party to any agreement, contract, arrangement or understanding with LBI Media or any Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media unless the terms of any such agreement, contract, arrangement or understanding are no less favorable to LBI Media or such Restricted Subsidiary than those that might be obtained at the time from Persons who are not Affiliates of LBI Media;
 
 
(3)
 
is a Person with respect to which neither LBI Media nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries has any direct or indirect obligation (a) to subscribe for additional Equity Interests or (b) to maintain or preserve such Person’s financial condition or to cause such Person to achieve any specified levels of operating results; and
 
 
(4)
 
has not guaranteed or otherwise directly or indirectly provided credit support for any Indebtedness of LBI Media or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries.
 
Any designation of a Subsidiary of LBI Media as an Unrestricted Subsidiary will be evidenced to the trustee by filing with the trustee a certified copy of the resolution of the Board of Directors giving effect to such designation and an officers’ certificate certifying that such designation complied with the preceding conditions and was permitted by the covenant described above under the caption “—Certain Covenants—Restricted Payments.” If, at any time, any Unrestricted Subsidiary would fail to meet the preceding requirements as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, it will thereafter cease to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary for purposes of the indenture and any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary will be deemed to be incurred by a Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media as of such date and, if such Indebtedness is not permitted to be incurred as of such date under the covenant described under the caption “—Certain Covenants—Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock,” LBI Media will be in default of such covenant. The Board of Directors of LBI Media may at any time designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary; provided that such designation will be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness by a Restricted Subsidiary of LBI Media of any outstanding Indebtedness of such Unrestricted Subsidiary and such designation will only be permitted if (1) such Indebtedness is permitted under the covenant described under the caption “—Certain Covenants—Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock,” calculated on a pro forma basis as if such designation had occurred at the beginning of the four-quarter reference period; and (2) no Default or Event of Default would be in existence following such designation.
 
Voting Stock” of any Person as of any date means the Capital Stock of such Person that is at the time entitled to vote in the election of the Board of Directors of such Person.
 
Weighted Average Life to Maturity” means, when applied to any Indebtedness at any date, the number of years obtained by dividing:
 
 
(1)
 
the sum of the products obtained by multiplying (a) the amount of each then remaining installment, sinking fund, serial maturity or other required payments of principal, including payment at final maturity, in respect of the Indebtedness, by (b) the number of years (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth) that will elapse between such date and the making of such payment; by
 
 
(2)
 
the then outstanding principal amount of such Indebtedness.
 
Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary” of any specified Person means a Restricted Subsidiary of such Person all of the outstanding Capital Stock or other ownership interests of which (other than directors’ qualifying shares) will at the time be owned by such Person or by one or more Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries of such Person.

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You can find the definitions of certain terms used in this section under the section “Description of the Exchange Notes—Certain Definitions.” In this description, “LBI Media” refers only to LBI Media, Inc. and its successors and not to any of its subsidiaries.
 
The old notes were offered and sold to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A (“Rule 144A Notes”). The old notes also were offered and sold in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S (“Regulation S Notes”). Except as set forth below, notes were and will be issued in registered, global form in minimum denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess of $1,000.
 
Rule 144A Notes initially were represented by one or more notes in registered, global form without interest coupons (collectively, the “Rule 144A Global Notes”). Regulation S Notes initially were represented by one or more temporary global notes in registered, global form without interest coupons (collectively, the “Regulation S Temporary Global Notes”). The Rule 144A Global Notes and the Regulation S Temporary Global Notes were deposited upon issuance with the trustee as custodian for The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), in New York, New York, and registered in the name of DTC or its nominee, in each case for credit to an account of a direct or indirect participant in DTC as described below. Through and including the 40th day after the later of the commencement of the offering to the initial purchasers of the old notes (such period through and including such 40th day, the “Restricted Period”), beneficial interests in the Regulation S Temporary Global Notes may be held only through the Euroclear System (“Euroclear”) and Clearstream Banking, S.A. (“Clearstream”) (as indirect participants in DTC), unless transferred to a person that takes delivery through a Rule 144A Global Note in accordance with the certification requirements described below. Within a reasonable time period after the expiration of the Restricted Period, the Regulation S Temporary Global Notes will be exchanged for one or more permanent notes in registered, global form without interest coupons (collectively, the “Regulation S Permanent Global Notes” and, together with the Regulation S Temporary Global Notes, the “Regulation S Global Notes” (the Regulation S Global Notes and Rule 144A Global Notes, collectively being the “Global Notes”)) upon delivery to DTC of certification of compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the notes and pursuant to Regulation S as provided in the indenture. Beneficial interests in the Rule 144A Global Notes may not be exchanged for beneficial interests in the Regulation S Global Notes at any time except in the limited circumstances described below. See “—Exchanges between Regulation S Notes and Rule 144A Notes.”
 
Except as set forth below, the Global Notes may be transferred, in whole and not in part, only to another nominee of DTC or to a successor of DTC or its nominee. Beneficial interests in the Global Notes may not be exchanged for notes in certificated form except in the limited circumstances described below. See “—Exchange of Global Notes for Certificated Notes.” Except in the limited circumstances described below, owners of beneficial interests in the Global Notes are not and will not be entitled to receive physical delivery of notes in certificated form.
 
Rule 144A Notes (including beneficial interests in the Rule 144A Global Notes) are subject to certain restrictions on transfer and bear a restrictive legend relating to transfer restrictions. Regulation S Notes also bear a restrictive legend relating to transfer restrictions. In addition, transfers of beneficial interests in the Global Notes are subject to the applicable rules and procedures of DTC and its direct or indirect participants (including, if applicable, those of Euroclear and Clearstream), which may change from time to time.
 
Depository Procedures
 
The following description of the operations and procedures of DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream are provided solely as a matter of convenience. These operations and procedures are solely within the control of the respective settlement systems and are subject to changes by them. LBI Media takes no responsibility for these operations and procedures and urges investors to contact the system or their participants directly to discuss these matters.
 
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transactions in those securities between Participants through electronic book-entry changes in accounts of its Participants. The Participants include securities brokers and dealers (including the Initial Purchasers), banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and certain other organizations. Access to DTC’s system is also available to other entities such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Participant, either directly or indirectly (collectively, the “Indirect Participants”). Persons who are not Participants may beneficially own securities held by or on behalf of DTC only through the Participants or the Indirect Participants. The ownership interests in, and transfers of ownership interests in, each security held by or on behalf of DTC are recorded on the records of the Participants and Indirect Participants.
 
DTC has also advised LBI Media that, pursuant to procedures established by it:
 
 
(1)
 
upon deposit of the Global Notes, DTC will credit the accounts of Participants designated by the Initial Purchasers with portions of the principal amount of the Global Notes; and
 
 
(2)
 
ownership of these interests in the Global Notes will be shown on, and the transfer of ownership of these interests will be effected only through, records maintained by DTC (with respect to the Participants) or by the Participants and the Indirect Participants (with respect to other owners of beneficial interest in the Global Notes).
 
Investors in the Rule 144A Global Notes who are Participants in DTC’s system may hold their interests therein directly through DTC. Investors in the Rule 144A Global Notes who are not Participants may hold their interests therein indirectly through organizations (including Euroclear and Clearstream) which are Participants in such system. Investors in the Regulation S Global Notes must initially hold their interests therein through Euroclear or Clearstream, if they are participants in such systems, or indirectly through organizations that are participants in such systems. After the expiration of the Restricted Period (but not earlier), investors may also hold interests in the Regulation S Global Notes through Participants in the DTC system other than Euroclear and Clearstream. Euroclear and Clearstream will hold interests in the Regulation S Global Notes on behalf of their participants through customers’ securities accounts in their respective names on the books of their respective depositories, which are Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V., as operator of Euroclear, and Citibank, N.A., as operator of Clearstream. All interests in a Global Note, including those held through Euroclear or Clearstream, may be subject to the procedures and requirements of DTC. Those interests held through Euroclear or Clearstream may also be subject to the procedures and requirements of such systems. The laws of some states require that certain Persons take physical delivery in definitive form of securities that they own. Consequently, the ability to transfer beneficial interests in a Global Note to such Persons will be limited to that extent. Because DTC can act only on behalf of Participants, which in turn act on behalf of Indirect Participants, the ability of a Person having beneficial interests in a Global Note to pledge such interests to Persons that do not participate in the DTC system, or otherwise take actions in respect of such interests, may be affected by the lack of a physical certificate evidencing such interests.
 
Except as described below, owners of interests in the Global Notes do not and will not have notes registered in their names, do not and will not receive physical delivery of notes in certificated form and are not and will not be considered the registered owners or “Holders” thereof under the indenture for any purpose.
 
Payments in respect of the principal of, and interest and premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on a Global Note registered in the name of DTC or its nominee will be payable to DTC in its capacity as the registered Holder under the indenture. Under the terms of the indenture, LBI Media and the trustee will treat the Persons in whose names the notes, including the Global Notes, are registered as the owners of the notes for the purpose of receiving payments and for all other purposes. Consequently, neither LBI Media, the trustee nor any agent of LBI Media or the trustee has or will have any responsibility or liability for:
 
 
(1)
 
any aspect of DTC’s records or any Participant’s or Indirect Participant’s records relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interest in the Global Notes or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any of DTC’s records or any Participant’s or Indirect Participant’s records relating to the beneficial ownership interests in the Global Notes; or

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(2)
 
any other matter relating to the actions and practices of DTC or any of its Participants or Indirect Participants.
 
DTC has advised LBI Media that its current practice, upon receipt of any payment in respect of securities such as the notes (including principal and interest), is to credit the accounts of the relevant Participants with the payment on the payment date unless DTC has reason to believe it will not receive payment on such payment date. Each relevant Participant is credited with an amount proportionate to its beneficial ownership of an interest in the principal amount of the relevant security as shown on the records of DTC. Payments by the Participants and the Indirect Participants to the beneficial owners of notes will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices and will be the responsibility of the Participants or the Indirect Participants and will not be the responsibility of DTC, the trustee or LBI Media. Neither LBI Media nor the trustee will be liable for any delay by DTC or any of its Participants in identifying the beneficial owners of the notes, and LBI Media and the trustee may conclusively rely on and will be protected in relying on instructions from DTC or its nominee for all purposes.
 
Transfers between Participants in DTC will be effected in accordance with DTC’s procedures, and will be settled in same-day funds, and transfers between participants in Euroclear and Clearstream will be effected in accordance with their respective rules and operating procedures.
 
Subject to compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the notes described herein, cross-market transfers between the Participants in DTC, on the one hand, and Euroclear or Clearstream participants, on the other hand, will be effected through DTC in accordance with DTC’s rules on behalf of Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be, by its respective depositary; however, such cross-market transactions will require delivery of instructions to Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be, by the counterparty in such system in accordance with the rules and procedures and within the established deadlines (Brussels time) of such system. Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be, will, if the transaction meets its settlement requirements, deliver instructions to its respective depositary to take action to effect final settlement on its behalf by delivering or receiving interests in the relevant Global Note in DTC, and making or receiving payment in accordance with normal procedures for same-day funds settlement applicable to DTC. Euroclear participants and Clearstream participants may not deliver instructions directly to the depositories for Euroclear or Clearstream.
 
DTC has advised LBI Media that it will take any action permitted to be taken by a Holder of notes only at the direction of one or more Participants to whose account DTC has credited the interests in the Global Notes and only in respect of such portion of the aggregate principal amount of the notes as to which such Participant or Participants has or have given such direction. However, if there is an Event of Default under the notes, DTC reserves the right to exchange the Global Notes for legended notes in certificated form, and to distribute such notes to its Participants.
 
Although DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream have agreed to the foregoing procedures to facilitate transfers of interests in the Rule 144A Global Notes and the Regulation S Global Notes among participants in DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream, they are under no obligation to perform or to continue to perform such procedures, and may discontinue such procedures at any time. Neither LBI Media nor the trustee nor any of their respective agents will have any responsibility for the performance by DTC, Euroclear or Clearstream or their respective participants or indirect participants of their respective obligations under the rules and procedures governing their operations.
 
Exchange of Global Notes for Certificated Notes
 
A Global Note is exchangeable for definitive notes in registered certificated form (“Certificated Notes”) if:
 
 
(1)
 
DTC (a) notifies LBI Media that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary for the Global Notes or (b) has ceased to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act and, in either case, LBI Media fails to appoint a successor depositary;
 
 
(2)
 
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of statutory or other holidays), or (B) announces an intention permanently to cease business or does in fact do so;
 
 
(3)
 
LBI Media, at its option, notifies the trustee in writing that it elects to cause the issuance of the Certificated Notes; or
 
 
(4)
 
there has occurred and is continuing a Default or Event of Default with respect to the notes.
 
In addition, beneficial interests in a Global Note may be exchanged for Certificated Notes upon prior written notice given to the trustee by or on behalf of DTC in accordance with the indenture. Further, in no event will Regulation S Temporary Global Notes be exchanged for Certificated Notes prior to the expiration of the Restricted Period and receipt by the registrar of any certificates required pursuant to Regulation S. In all cases, Certificated Notes delivered in exchange for any Global Note or beneficial interests in Global Notes will be registered in the names, and issued in any approved denominations, requested by or on behalf of the depositary (in accordance with its customary procedures) and will bear the applicable restrictive legend relating to transfer restrictions unless that legend is not required by applicable law.
 
Exchange of Certificated Notes for Global Notes
 
Certificated Notes may not be exchanged for beneficial interests in any Global Note unless the transferor first delivers to the trustee a written certificate (in the form provided in the indenture) to the effect that such transfer will comply with the appropriate transfer restrictions applicable to such notes.
 
Exchanges Between Regulation S Notes and Rule 144A Notes
 
Prior to the expiration of the Restricted Period, beneficial interests in the Regulation S Global Note may be exchanged for beneficial interests in the Rule 144A Global Note only if:
 
 
(1)
 
such exchange occurs in connection with a transfer of the notes pursuant to Rule 144A; and
 
 
(2)
 
the transferor first delivers to the trustee a written certificate (in the form provided in the indenture) to the effect that the notes are being transferred to a Person:
 
 
(a)
 
who the transferor reasonably believes to be a qualified institutional buyer within the meaning of Rule 144A;
 
 
(b)
 
purchasing for its own account or the account of a qualified institutional buyer in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144A; and
 
 
(c)
 
in accordance with all applicable securities laws of the states of the United States and other jurisdictions.
 
Beneficial interest in a Rule 144A Global Note may be transferred to a Person who takes delivery in the form of an interest in the Regulation S Global Note, whether before or after the expiration of the Restricted Period, only if the transferor first delivers to the trustee a written certificate (in the form provided in the indenture) to the effect that such transfer is being made in accordance with Rule 903 or 904 of Regulation S or Rule 144 (if available) and that, if such transfer occurs prior to the expiration of the Restricted Period, the interest transferred will be held immediately thereafter through Euroclear or Clearstream.
 
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an interest in the other Global Note and, accordingly, will thereafter be subject to all transfer restrictions and other procedures applicable to beneficial interest in such other Global Note for so long as it remains such an interest. The policies and practices of DTC may prohibit transfers of beneficial interests in the Regulation S Global Note prior to the expiration of the Restricted Period.
 
Payments; Certifications by Holders of the Regulation S Temporary Global Notes
 
A holder of a beneficial interest in the Regulation S Temporary Global Notes must provide Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be, with a certificate in the form required by the indenture certifying that the beneficial owner of the interest in the Regulation S Temporary Global Notes is either not a U.S. Person (as defined below) or has purchased such interest in a transaction that is exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act (the “Regulation S Certificate”), and Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be, must provide to the trustee a certificate in the form required by the Indenture, prior to any exchange of such beneficial interest for a beneficial interest in the Regulation S Permanent Global Notes.
 
“U.S. Person” means:
 
 
(1)
 
any individual resident in the United States;
 
 
(2)
 
any partnership or corporation organized or incorporated under the laws of the United States;
 
 
(3)
 
any estate of which an executor or administrator is a United States Person (other than an estate governed by foreign law and of which at least one executor or administrator is a non-U.S. Person who has sole or shared investment discretion with respect to its assets);
 
 
(4)
 
any trust of which any trustee is a United States Person (other than a trust of which at least one trustee is a non-U.S. Person who has sole or shared investment discretion with respect to its assets and no beneficiary of the trust (and no settler if the trust is revocable) is a United States Person;
 
 
(5)
 
any agency or branch of a foreign entity located in the United States;
 
 
(6)
 
any non-discretionary or similar account (other than an estate or trust) held by a dealer or other fiduciary for the benefit or account of a United States Person;
 
 
(7)
 
any discretionary or similar account (other than an estate or trust) held by a dealer or other fiduciary organized, incorporated or (if an individual) resident in the United States (other than such an account held for the benefit or account of a non-U.S. Person); and
 
 
(8)
 
any partnership or corporation organized or incorporated under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction and formed by a United States Person principally for the purpose of investing in securities and not registered under the Securities Act (unless it is organized or incorporated, and owned, by accredited investors within the meaning of Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act who are not natural persons, estates or trusts) provided, however, that the term “U.S. Person” will not include:
 
 
(a)
 
a branch or agency of a U.S. Person that is located and operating outside the United States for valid business purposes as a locally regulated branch or agency engaged in the banking or insurance business;
 
 
(b)
 
any employee benefit plan established and administered in accordance with the law, customary practices and documentation of a foreign country; and
 
 
(c)
 
the international organizations set forth in Section 902(o)(7) of Regulation S under the Securities Act and any other similar international organizations, and their agencies, affiliates and pension plans.
 
Same Day Settlement and Payment
 
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accounts specified by the Global Note Holder. LBI Media will make all payments of principal, interest and premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, with respect to Certificated Notes by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the accounts specified by the Holders of the Certificated Notes or, if no such account is specified, by mailing a check to each such Holder’s registered address. The notes represented by the Global Notes are expected to be eligible to trade in the PORTAL market and to trade in DTC’s Same-Day Funds Settlement System, and any permitted secondary market trading activity in such notes will, therefore, be required by DTC to be settled in immediately available funds. LBI Media expects that secondary trading in any Certificated Notes will also be settled in immediately available funds.
 
Because of time zone differences, the securities account of a Euroclear or Clearstream participant purchasing an interest in a Global Note from a Participant in DTC will be credited, and any such crediting will be reported to the relevant Euroclear or Clearstream participant, during the securities settlement processing day (which must be a business day for Euroclear and Clearstream) immediately following the settlement date of DTC. DTC has advised LBI Media that cash received in Euroclear or Clearstream as a result of sales of interests in a Global Note by or through a Euroclear or Clearstream participant to a Participant in DTC will be received with value on the settlement date of DTC but will be available in the relevant Euroclear or Clearstream cash account only as of the business day for Euroclear or Clearstream following DTC’s settlement date.

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The following is a summary of material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of the notes, but does not purport to be a complete analysis of all the potential tax considerations. This summary is limited to the tax consequences of those persons who are original beneficial owners of the notes, who purchase notes at their original issue price and who hold such notes as capital assets within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (“Holders”). This summary does not purport to deal with all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that might be relevant to particular Holders in light of their particular investment circumstances or status, nor does it address specific tax consequences that may be relevant to particular persons (including, for example, financial institutions, broker-dealers, insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations and U.S. persons that have a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar or persons in special situations, such as those who have elected to mark securities to market, or those who hold notes as part of a straddle, hedge, conversion transaction or other integrated investment). In addition, this summary does not address U.S. federal alternative minimum tax consequences or consequences under the tax laws of any state, local or foreign jurisdiction. This summary is based on upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the Treasury Department regulations promulgated or proposed thereunder and administrative and judicial interpretations thereof, all as of the date hereof and all of which are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis. We have not sought any ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) with respect to the statements made and the conclusions reached in this summary, and we cannot assure you that the IRS will agree with such statements and conclusions.
 
THIS SUMMARY IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS OF THE NOTES ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS CONCERNING THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME AND OTHER TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THEM OF ACQUIRING, OWNING AND DISPOSING OF THE NOTES, AS WELL AS THE APPLICATION OF STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN INCOME AND OTHER TAX LAWS.
 
As used herein, the term “U.S. Holder” means a Holder that is: (i) a citizen or individual resident of the U.S.; (ii) a corporation or other entity taxable as a corporation created or organized under the laws of the U.S. or any state thereof or in the District of Columbia; (iii) an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of the source; or (iv) a trust, if a court within the U.S. is able to exercise primary supervision over the trust’s administration and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all its substantial decisions or if a valid election to be treated as a U.S. person is in effect with respect to such trust.
 
A “Non-U.S. Holder” is a Holder that is not a U.S. Holder.
 
An entity that is characterized as a partnership for U.S. federal tax purposes is not subject to U.S. income tax on income or gains derived from the notes. However, a partner, member, shareholder or other equity owner of such an entity may be subject to U.S. federal income tax on such income or gains under rules for U.S. Holders or Non-U.S. Holders depending upon, among other things, whether: (i) such equity owner is a U.S. person or a non-U.S. person for U.S. federal tax purposes; and (ii) such entity is or is not engaged in a U.S. trade or business to which income or gains from the notes is effectively connected.
 
U.S. Federal Income Taxation of LBI Holdings I and Its Subsidiaries
 
Our parent, LBI Holdings, Inc., is currently classified as an S corporation, and all of its subsidiaries are classified as qualified Subchapter S subsidiaries for federal income tax purposes. As a result, the profits and losses of our parent and its subsidiaries are taxed directly to our parent’s shareholders. If our parent were to fail to qualify as an S corporation or any of its subsidiaries were to fail to qualify as subchapter S subsidiaries for federal income tax purposes (for example, as a result of any of the debt of the entities being classified as equity), then such entity’s taxable income would be subject to tax at regular corporate rates and would not flow through to the shareholders for reporting on their own tax returns. The loss of an entity’s S corporation status could be applied on a retroactive basis thereby resulting in such entity also owing taxes for past periods. Thus, if our

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parent or any of its subsidiaries were to lose their S corporation status, we would likely have less cash available to meet our obligations with respect to the notes.
 
U.S. Federal Income Taxation of U.S. Holders
 
Taxation of Interest Income
 
Payments of stated interest on a note generally will be taxable to a U.S. Holder as ordinary interest income at the time such interest is received or accrued, depending on the U.S. Holder’s method of tax accounting, so long as such interest represents “qualified stated interest” within the meaning of Treasury regulations promulgated under the Code. For this purpose, qualified stated interest means stated interest that is unconditionally payable in cash at least annually, at a single fixed rate or a qualifying variable rate, that appropriately takes into account the length intervals between interest payment dates. Under the Treasury regulations, stated interest on the notes is unconditionally payable only if reasonable legal remedies exist to compel timely payment, or the notes otherwise provide terms and conditions that make the likelihood of late payment (other than a late payment that occurs within a reasonable grace period) or nonpayment a remote contingency.
 
In the absence of further guidance from the IRS regarding the circumstances under which interest will be treated as unconditionally payable, the Issuer intends to take the position that stated interest on the notes is qualified stated interest. However, there can be no assurance that the IRS will not take a contrary position. If the IRS were to successfully argue that the stated interest on the notes is not qualified stated interest (because, for example, the interest is subject to blockage), the stated interest on the notes would be treated as “original issue discount” (“OID”) that U.S. Holders must accrue in gross income on a constant yield basis, regardless of the U.S. Holder’s method of tax accounting.
 
Treatment of Payments upon Registration Default
 
A registration default with respect to the notes will cause additional amounts to accrue on the notes in the manner described under “The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights.” We believe that the likelihood of the payment of Liquidated Damages as a result of a registration default is remote. Accordingly, we do not intend to treat the possibility of such a change as affecting the yield to maturity of any note. Thus, such additional amounts will be includable in the income of a U.S. Holder at the time it accrues or is received, in accordance with such Holder’s method of accounting for U.S. tax purposes. Our determination that there is a remote likelihood of paying additional amounts on the notes is binding on each U.S. Holder unless the Holder explicitly discloses that its determination is different from our determination. Our determination is not, however, binding on the IRS. Accordingly, it is possible that the IRS may take a different position which if sustained could affect the timing of the U.S. Holder’s income with respect to such additional amounts. Similarly, we intend to take the position that the occurrence of an event requiring us to repurchase the notes at the election of a Holder (see “Description of the Exchange Notes—Repurchase at Option of Holders”) is remote, and likewise do not intend to treat the possibility of such occurrence as affecting the timing or amount of interest on any note.
 
Disposition of Notes
 
Upon the sale, exchange, redemption or other disposition of a note, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize taxable gain or loss equal to the difference between: (i) the sum of cash plus the fair market value of all other property received on such disposition (except to the extent such cash or property is attributable to accrued but unpaid interest, which is treated as interest as described above); and (ii) such Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the note. A U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in a note generally will equal the cost of the note to such Holder, less any principal payments received by such Holder.
 
Gain or loss recognized on the disposition of a note generally will be capital gain or loss, and will be long-term capital gain or loss if, at the time of such disposition, the U.S. Holder’s holding period for the note is more than 12 months. The deductibility of capital losses by U.S. Holders is subject to limitations.

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Exchange Offer
 
The exchange of old notes for exchange notes in the Exchange Offer will not constitute a taxable event for U.S. Holders. Consequently, a U.S. Holder will not recognize gain upon receipt of an exchange note in exchange for old notes in the Exchange Offer, the U.S. Holder’s basis in the exchange note received in the Exchange Offer will be the same as its basis in the corresponding old note immediately before the exchange and the U.S. Holder’s holding period in the exchange note will include its holding period in the original old note.
 
U.S. Federal Income Taxation of Non-U.S. Holders
 
Payments of Interest
 
Subject to the discussion of backup withholding below, payments of interest (including of additional amounts payable upon our registration default) on the notes by us or any of our agents to a Non-U.S. Holder generally will not (under the so-called “portfolio interest exemption”) be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax, provided that:
 
 
(1)
 
the Non-U.S. Holder does not, directly or indirectly, actually or constructively own 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of our stock entitled to vote;
 
 
(2)
 
the Non-U.S. Holder is not a controlled foreign corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes that is related to us (directly or indirectly) through stock ownership;
 
 
(3)
 
the Non-U.S. Holder is not a bank receiving interest on an extension of credit pursuant to a loan agreement entered into in the ordinary course of its trade or business; and
 
 
(4)
 
certain certification requirements are met. Very generally, these certification requirements will be met if the beneficial owner of the note certifies on IRS Form W-8BEN or a substantially similar form that it is not a U.S. person and provides its name and address, and either (A) the beneficial owner files such form with the withholding agent, or (B) in the case of a note held through a entity treated as a foreign partnership for U.S. federal tax purposes or held through an intermediary, the beneficial owner and such entity or intermediary (as the case may be) satisfy certain certification requirements set forth in the Treasury Regulations (the “Portfolio Interest Exemption”).
 
If a Non-U.S. Holder cannot satisfy the requirements of the Portfolio Interest Exemption (as summarized above), payments of interest made to such Non-U.S. Holder will be subject to a 30% withholding tax unless the beneficial owner of the note provides us or our agent, as the case may be, with a properly executed IRS Form W-8BEN (or successor form) claiming an exemption from or a reduction in withholding under the benefit of a tax treaty or IRS Form W-8ECI (or successor form) stating that interest paid on the note is not subject to withholding tax because it is U.S. trade or business income to the beneficial owner.
 
The certification requirement described above also may require a Non-U.S. Holder that provides an IRS form, or that claims the benefit of an income tax treaty, to provide its U.S. taxpayer identification number. The applicable regulations generally also require, in the case of a note held by a foreign partnership, that:
 
 
(1)
 
the certification described above be provided by the partners and
 
 
(2)
 
the partnership provide certain information, including a U.S. taxpayer identification number.
 
Further, a look-through rule will apply in the case of tiered partnerships.
 
You should consult your tax advisor about the specific methods for satisfying these requirements. A claim for exemption will not be valid if the person receiving the applicable form has actual knowledge that the statements on the form are false.
 
If interest on the note is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business of the beneficial owner, the Non-U.S. Holder, although exempt from the withholding tax described above, will nonetheless be subject to U.S.

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federal income tax on such interest on a net income basis in the same manner as if it were a U.S. Holder. In addition, if such Holder is a foreign corporation, it may be subject to a branch profits tax equal to 30% of its effectively connected earnings and profits for the taxable year, subject to adjustments. For this purpose, interest on a note will be included in such foreign corporation’s earnings and profits.
 
Disposition of Notes
 
No withholding of U.S. federal income tax will be required with respect to any gain or income realized by a Non-U.S. Holder upon the sale, exchange or disposition of a note.
 
A Non-U.S. Holder will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on gain realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of a note unless: (i) the Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the U.S. for a period or periods aggregating 183 or more days in the taxable year of the disposition and certain other conditions are met; (ii) the Non-U.S. Holder is subject to tax pursuant to the provisions of U.S. tax law applicable to certain U.S. expatriates; or (iii) such gain or income is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business.
 
Exchange Offer
 
The exchange of old notes for exchange notes in the Exchange Offer will not constitute a taxable event for a Non-U.S. Holder.
 
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
 
U.S. Holders
 
For each calendar year in which the notes are outstanding, we are required to provide the IRS with certain information, including the beneficial owner’s name, address and taxpayer identification number, the aggregate amount of interest paid to that beneficial owner during the calendar year and the amount of tax withheld, if any. This obligation, however, does not apply with respect to payments to certain U.S. Holders, including corporations and tax-exempt organizations.
 
In the event that a U.S. Holder subject to the reporting requirements described above fails to supply its correct taxpayer identification number in the manner required by applicable law or underreports its tax liability, we, our agents or paying agents or a broker may be required to “backup” withhold a tax upon each payment of interest and principal (and premium or Liquidated Damages, if any) on the notes. This backup withholding is not an additional tax and may be credited against the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS.
 
Non-U.S. Holders
 
Under current Treasury Regulations, U.S. information reporting requirements and backup withholding tax will not apply to payments on a note to a Non-U.S. Holder if the statement described in “U.S. Federal Income Taxation of Non-U.S. Holders—Payments of Interest” is duly provided by such holder or the holder otherwise establishes an exemption, provided that the payor does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that the holder is a U.S. person or that the conditions of any claimed exemption are not satisfied.
 
Generally, information reporting requirements and backup withholding tax will not apply to any payment of the proceeds of the sale of a note effected outside the U.S. by a foreign office of a “broker” (as defined in applicable Treasury Regulations), unless the broker is: (i) a U.S. person; (ii) a foreign person that derives 50% or more of its gross income for certain periods from activities that are effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the U.S.; (iii) a controlled foreign corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes; or (iv) a foreign partnership more than 50% of the capital or profits of which is owned by one or more U.S. persons or

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which engages in a U.S. trade or business. Payment of the proceeds of any such sale effected outside the U.S. by a foreign office of any broker that is described in (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of the preceding sentence may be subject to information-reporting requirements (but not backup withholding requirements unless there is actual knowledge to the contrary) unless such broker has documentary evidence in its records that the beneficial owner is a Non-U.S. Holder and certain other conditions are met, or the beneficial owner otherwise establishes an exemption. Payment of the proceeds of any such sale to or through the U.S. office of a broker is subject to information reporting and backup withholding requirements, unless the beneficial owner of the note provides the statement described in “U.S. Federal Income Taxation of Non-U.S. Holders—Payments of Interest” or otherwise establishes an exemption.

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Each broker-dealer that receives exchange notes for its own account pursuant to the exchange offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of the exchange notes. This prospectus, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in connection with resales of exchange notes received in the exchange offer, where the exchange notes were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities. We have agreed that, for a period of 180 days after the expiration of the exchange offer, we will make this prospectus, as amended or supplemented, available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale. In addition, until such date, all dealers effecting transactions in the exchange notes may be required to deliver a prospectus. We reserve the right in our sole discretion to purchase or make offers for, or to offer exchange notes for, any old notes that remain outstanding after the expiration of the exchange offer pursuant to this prospectus or otherwise and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, purchase old notes in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise.
 
We will not receive any proceeds from any sale of exchange notes by broker-dealers. Exchange notes received by broker-dealers in the exchange offer for their own account may be sold from time to time in one or more transactions in the over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions, through the writing of options on the exchange notes or a combination of those methods of resale, at market prices prevailing at the time of resale, at prices related to the prevailing market prices or negotiated prices. Any resale may be made directly to purchasers or to or through brokers or dealers who may receive compensation in the form of commissions or concessions from any broker-dealer and/or the purchasers of any of the exchange notes. Any broker-dealer that resells exchange notes that were received by it in the exchange offer for its own account and any broker or dealer that participates in a distribution of the exchange notes may be deemed to be an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act and any profit on such a resale of the exchange notes and any commissions or concessions received by those persons may be deemed to be underwriting compensation under the Securities Act. The Letter of Transmittal states that, by acknowledging that it will deliver and by delivering a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act.
 
For a period of 180 days after the expiration of the exchange offer, we will promptly send additional copies of this prospectus and any amendment or supplement to this prospectus to any broker-dealer that requests these documents in the letter of transmittal. We have agreed to pay certain expenses incident to our performance of or compliance with the registration rights agreement, other than commissions or concessions of any brokers or dealers, and will indemnify holders of the old notes against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.

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NOTICE TO CANADIAN INVESTORS
Offering Restricted to Ontario
 
Resale Restrictions
 
The distribution of the exchange notes in Canada is being made only on a private placement basis exempt from the requirement that we prepare and file a prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each province where trades of the exchange notes are made. Accordingly, any resale of the exchange notes in Canada must be made under applicable securities laws which will vary depending on the relevant jurisdictions, and which may require resales to be made under available statutory exemptions or under a discretionary exemption granted by the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authority. Purchasers of the exchange notes are advised to seek legal advice prior to any resale of the exchange notes in Canada.
 
Representation of Purchasers
 
By exchanging old notes in Canada the holder is representing to us that: (1) such holder is entitled under applicable provincial securities laws to exchange such notes without the benefit of a prospectus qualified under such securities laws; (2) where required by law, that the holder is exchanging as principal and not as agent; and (3) the holder has reviewed the text above under Resale Restrictions.
 
Rights of Action—Ontario Purchasers Only
 
The securities being offered are those of a foreign issuer and Ontario purchasers will not receive the statutory right of action prescribed by Ontario securities law. As a result, Ontario purchasers must rely on other remedies that may be available, including common law rights of action for damages or rescission or rights of action under the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws.
 
Enforcement of Legal Rights
 
All of our directors and officers as well as any experts named herein may be located outside of Canada and, as a result, it may not be possible for Canadian holders to effect service of process within Canada upon us or those directors, officers or experts. All or a substantial portion of our assets and the assets of those directors, officers and experts may be located outside of Canada and, as a result, it may not be possible to satisfy a judgment against us or those persons in Canada or to enforce a judgment obtained in Canadian courts against us or those persons outside of Canada.
 
Taxation and Eligibility for Investment
 
Canadian holders of exchange notes should consult their own legal and tax advisors with respect to the tax consequences of an investment in the exchange notes in their particular circumstances and about the eligibility of the investment by the holder under relevant Canadian legislation.

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The validity of the exchange notes will be passed upon for us by O’Melveny & Myers LLP, Los Angeles, California.
 
 
The consolidated financial statements of LBI Media Inc. at December 31, 2001 and 2000, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001, appearing in this Prospectus and Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in their report thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

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Report of Independent Auditors
  
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2000 and 2001 and June 30, 2002 (unaudited)
  
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 and the Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2002 (unaudited)
  
F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 and the Six Months Ended June 30, 2002 (unaudited)
  
F-5
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 and the Six Months Ended June 30, 2002 (unaudited)
  
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
  
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
 
Board of Directors
LBI Media, Inc.
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of LBI Media, Inc. as of December 31, 2000 and 2001, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of LBI Media, Inc. at December 31, 2000 and 2001, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
 
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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
    
December 31,

    
June 30,
2002

 
    
2000

    
2001

    
                  
(unaudited)
 
Assets
                          
Current assets:
                          
Cash and cash equivalents
  
$
485,555
 
  
$
1,131,349
 
  
$
2,076,638
 
Short-term investments
  
 
220,356
 
  
 
332,810
 
  
 
112,380
 
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $211,536 in 2000, $161,030 in 2001 and $166,965 in 2002)
  
 
5,416,162
 
  
 
7,147,148
 
  
 
9,962,740
 
Current portion of program rights, net
  
 
827,336
 
  
 
895,165
 
  
 
1,072,392
 
Amounts due from related parties
  
 
752,639
 
  
 
1,208,818
 
  
 
1,457,181
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  
 
524,647
 
  
 
1,304,395
 
  
 
1,163,762
 
    


  


  


Total current assets
  
 
8,226,695
 
  
 
12,019,685
 
  
 
15,845,093
 
Property and equipment, net
  
 
20,881,564
 
  
 
46,817,209
 
  
 
46,838,160
 
Program rights, excluding current portion
  
 
2,041,699
 
  
 
1,659,560
 
  
 
2,502,038
 
Deferred financing costs, net
  
 
1,870,008
 
  
 
6,609,083
 
  
 
7,074,521
 
Broadcast licenses, net
  
 
89,796,784
 
  
 
181,293,995
 
  
 
173,190,223
 
Acquisition costs
  
 
704,606
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
843,605
 
Escrow funds
  
 
8,500,000
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
157,500
 
Easement (less accumulated amortization of $4,597,230 in 2000)
  
 
8,224,034
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
    


  


  


Total assets
  
$
140,245,390
 
  
$
248,399,532
 
  
$
246,451,140
 
    


  


  


Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
                          
Current liabilities:
                          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  
$
2,022,107
 
  
$
1,873,783
 
  
$
2,580,677
 
Accrued interest
  
 
691,364
 
  
 
2,347,376
 
  
 
1,044
 
Program rights payable
  
 
56,187
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
Notes payable to related parties
  
 
3,163,836
 
  
 
1,861,607
 
  
 
1,861,607
 
Current portion of long-term debt
  
 
9,362,221
 
  
 
10,292,061
 
  
 
11,019,692
 
    


  


  


Total current liabilities
  
 
15,295,715
 
  
 
16,374,827
 
  
 
15,463,020
 
Long-term debt, net of current portion
  
 
64,433,835
 
  
 
206,614,156
 
  
 
203,814,124
 
Accrued interest, net of current portion
           
 
—  
 
  
 
2,450,787
 
Deferred compensation
  
 
1,240,000
 
  
 
2,638,000
 
  
 
5,091,000
 
Deferred state income taxes
  
 
100,000
 
  
 
232,716
 
  
 
243,116
 
Other liabilities
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
31,698
 
Commitments and contingencies
                          
Stockholders’ equity:
                          
Common stock, $0.01 par value:
                          
Authorized shares—1,000
                          
Issued and outstanding shares—100
  
 
1
 
  
 
1
 
  
 
1
 
Additional paid-in capital
  
 
45,049,999
 
  
 
22,817,434
 
  
 
22,817,434
 
Retained earnings (deficit)
  
 
14,197,520
 
  
 
(318,396
)
  
 
(3,444,000
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
  
 
(71,680
)
  
 
40,794
 
  
 
(16,040
)
    


  


  


Total stockholders’ equity
  
 
59,175,840
 
  
 
22,539,833
 
  
 
19,357,395
 
    


  


  


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  
$
140,245,390
 
  
$
248,399,532
 
  
$
246,451,140
 
    


  


  


 
 
See accompanying notes.

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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
    
Year Ended December 31,

    
Six Months Ended June 30,

 
    
1999

    
2000

    
2001

    
2001

    
2002

 
                         
(unaudited)
 
Revenues
  
$
39,923,496
 
  
$
56,128,789
 
  
$
66,530,464
 
  
$
30,927,941
 
  
$
37,674,043
 
Less agency commissions
  
 
3,505,797
 
  
 
5,576,650
 
  
 
6,873,360
 
  
 
3,124,868
 
  
 
4,120,441
 
    


  


  


  


  


Net revenues
  
 
36,417,699
 
  
 
50,552,139
 
  
 
59,657,104
 
  
 
27,803,073
 
  
 
33,553,602
 
Operating expenses:
                                            
Program and technical
  
 
5,548,927
 
  
 
6,387,961
 
  
 
8,623,718
 
  
 
3,547,637
 
  
 
4,654,415
 
Promotional
  
 
1,572,235
 
  
 
2,476,827
 
  
 
2,526,973
 
  
 
745,491
 
  
 
854,350
 
Selling, general and administrative
  
 
10,618,185
 
  
 
13,685,002
 
  
 
15,592,732
 
  
 
6,839,781
 
  
 
9,482,307
 
Noncash employee compensation
  
 
—  
 
  
 
1,240,000
 
  
 
1,398,000
 
  
 
817,000
 
  
 
2,453,000
 
Depreciation
  
 
1,386,402
 
  
 
1,674,515
 
  
 
2,347,165
 
  
 
873,946
 
  
 
1,524,314
 
Amortization
  
 
3,048,491
 
  
 
2,962,799
 
  
 
6,326,025
 
  
 
2,617,024
 
  
 
—  
 
    


  


  


  


  


Total operating expenses
  
 
22,174,240
 
  
 
28,427,104
 
  
 
36,814,613
 
  
 
15,440,879
 
  
 
18,968,386
 
    


  


  


  


  


Operating income
  
 
14,243,459
 
  
 
22,125,035
 
  
 
22,842,491
 
  
 
12,362,194
 
  
 
14,585,216
 
Interest expense
  
 
(6,631,681
)
  
 
(6,837,540
)
  
 
(21,446,072
)
  
 
(10,258,293
)
  
 
(9,668,712
)
Interest and other income
  
 
170,728
 
  
 
240,238
 
  
 
473,634
 
  
 
317,350
 
  
 
84,692
 
    


  


  


  


  


Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change
  
 
7,782,506
 
  
 
15,527,733
 
  
 
1,870,053
 
  
 
2,421,251
 
  
 
5,001,196
 
Provision for income taxes
  
 
6,400
 
  
 
74,274
 
  
 
80,583
 
  
 
73,106
 
  
 
20,800
 
    


  


  


  


  


Income before cumulative effect of accounting change
  
 
7,776,106
 
  
 
15,453,459
 
  
 
1,789,470
 
  
 
2,348,145
 
  
 
4,980,396
 
Cumulative effect of accounting change
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(8,106,000
)
    


  


  


  


  


Net income (loss)
  
$
7,776,106
 
  
$
15,453,459
 
  
$
1,789,470
 
  
$
2,348,145
 
  
$
(3,125,604
)
    


  


  


  


  


 
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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
    
Common Stock

                             
    
Number
of Shares

  
Amount

  
Additional
Paid-in Capital

    
Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)

      
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

    
Total
Stockholders’
Equity

 
Balances at December 31, 1998
  
100
  
$
1
  
$
45,049,999
 
  
$
940,888
 
    
$
11,950
 
  
$
46,002,838
 
Net income
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
 
  
 
7,776,106
 
    
 
—  
 
  
 
7,776,106
 
Unrealized gain on investment in
marketable securities
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
    
 
66,865
 
  
 
66,865
 
                                             


                                                   
Comprehensive income
                                           
 
7,842,971
 
Distributions to Parent
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(263,710
)
    
 
—  
 
  
 
(263,710
)
    
  

  


  


    


  


Balances at December 31, 1999
  
100
  
 
1
  
 
45,049,999
 
  
 
8,453,284
 
    
 
78,815
 
  
 
53,582,099
 
Net income
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
 
  
 
15,453,459
 
    
 
—  
 
  
 
15,453,459
 
Unrealized loss on investment in marketable securities
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
    
 
(150,495
)
  
 
(150,495
)
                                             


Comprehensive income
                                           
 
15,302,964
 
Distributions to Parent
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(9,709,223
)
    
 
—  
 
  
 
(9,709,223
)
    
  

  


  


    


  


Balances at December 31, 2000
  
100
  
 
1
  
 
45,049,999
 
  
 
14,197,520
 
    
 
(71,680
)
  
 
59,175,840
 
Net income
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
 
  
 
1,789,470
 
    
 
—  
 
  
 
1,789,470
 
Unrealized gain on investment in marketable securities
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
    
 
112,474
 
  
 
112,474
 
                                             


Comprehensive income
                                           
 
1,901,944
 
Contribution by Parent
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
30,000,000
 
  
 
—  
 
    
 
—  
 
  
 
30,000,000
 
Distributions to Parent
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
(52,232,565
)
  
 
(16,305,386
)
    
 
—  
 
  
 
(68,537,951
)
    
  

  


  


    


  


Balances at December 31, 2001
  
100
  
 
1
  
 
22,817,434
 
  
 
(318,396
)
    
 
40,794
 
  
 
22,539,833
 
Net loss (unaudited)
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(3,125,604
)
    
 
—  
 
  
 
(3,125,604
)
Unrealized loss on investment in marketable securities (unaudited)
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
    
 
(3,858
)
  
 
(3,858
)
Adjustment to unrealized gain due to sale of investment in marketable securities (unaudited)
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
    
 
(52,976
)
  
 
(52,976
)
                                             


Comprehensive loss (unaudited)
  
—  
  
 
—  
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
    
 
—  
 
  
 
(3,182,438
)
    
  

  


  


    


  


Balances at June 30, 2002 (unaudited)
  
100
  
$
1
  
$
22,817,434
 
  
$
(3,444,000
)
    
$
(16,040
)
  
$
19,357,395
 
    
  

  


  


    


  


 
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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
    
Year Ended December 31,

    
Six Months Ended
June 30,

 
    
1999

    
2000

    
2001

    
2001

    
2002

 
                         
(unaudited)
 
Operating activities
                                            
Net income (loss)
  
$
7,776,106
 
  
$
15,453,459
 
  
$
1,789,470
 
  
$
2,348,145
 
  
$
(3,125,604
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
                                            
Loss on sale of fixed assets
  
 
6,262
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
Cumulative effect of accounting change
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
8,106,000
 
Depreciation and amortization
  
 
4,434,893
 
  
 
4,637,314
 
  
 
8,673,190
 
  
 
3,490,970
 
  
 
1,524,314
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs
  
 
304,038
 
  
 
304,038
 
  
 
3,550,729
 
  
 
3,139,663
 
  
 
498,632
 
Noncash employee compensation
  
 
—  
 
  
 
1,240,000
 
  
 
1,398,000
 
  
 
817,000
 
  
 
2,453,000
 
Gain on sale of investments
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(52,976
)
Provision for bad debts
  
 
179,443
 
  
 
96,000
 
  
 
170,221
 
  
 
42,982
 
  
 
90,014
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                                            
Accounts receivable
  
 
(366,322
)
  
 
(2,141,818
)
  
 
(1,901,207
)
  
 
(342,233
)
  
 
(2,905,606
)
Program rights
  
 
(769,487
)
  
 
(101,969
)
  
 
314,310
 
  
 
124,899
 
  
 
(1,019,705
)
Amounts due from related parties
  
 
(703,753
)
  
 
487,114
 
  
 
(456,179
)
  
 
231,466
 
  
 
(248,363
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  
 
347,733
 
  
 
59,634
 
  
 
(779,748
)
  
 
(454,833
)
  
 
140,633
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  
 
657,970
 
  
 
507,432
 
  
 
(148,324
)
  
 
561,099
 
  
 
706,894
 
Accrued interest
  
 
(6,154
)
  
 
60,921
 
  
 
1,656,012
 
  
 
2,381,010
 
  
 
104,455
 
Program rights payable
  
 
(117,058
)
  
 
(208,938
)
  
 
(56,187
)
  
 
(56,187
)
  
 
—  
 
Deferred state income tax payable
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
132,716
 
  
 
126,997
 
  
 
10,400
 
Other liabilities
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
31,698
 
    


  


  


  


  


Net cash provided by operating activities
  
 
11,743,671
 
  
 
20,393,187
 
  
 
14,343,003
 
  
 
12,410,978
 
  
 
6,313,786
 
    


  


  


  


  


Investing activities
                                            
Purchase of property and equipment
  
 
(4,668,343
)
  
 
(4,044,226
)
  
 
(13,953,528
)
  
 
(8,247,83
)
  
 
(1,545,265
)
Acquisition costs
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(704,606
)
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(843,605
)
Purchase of investments
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(258,160
)
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
Acquisition of television and radio station property and equipment
  
 
(5,024,622
)
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(6,212,072
)
  
 
(6,212,072
)
  
 
—  
 
Acquisition of broadcast licenses
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(88,511,786
)
  
 
(88,459,328
)
  
 
(2,228
)
Amounts deposited in escrow for the acquisition of broadcast licenses
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(8,500,000
)
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(157,500
)
Proceeds from sale of investments
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
216,592
 
    


  


  


  


  


Net cash used in investing activities
  
 
(9,692,965
)
  
 
(13,506,992
)
  
 
(108,677,386
)
  
 
(102,918,583
)
  
 
(2,332,006
)
    


  


  


  


  


Financing activities
                                            
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of financing costs
  
 
7,250,000
 
  
 
4,500,000
 
  
 
216,845,858
 
  
 
211,760,672
 
  
 
3,752,978
 
Payment on notes payable to related parties
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(2,000,000
)
  
 
(2,000,000
)
  
 
—  
 
Payments on long-term debt
  
 
(5,646,002
)
  
 
(5,807,942
)
  
 
(81,327,730
)
  
 
(70,762,884
)
  
 
(6,789,469
)
Distribution to Parent
  
 
(263,710
)
  
 
(9,709,223
)
  
 
(68,537,951
)
  
 
(68,537,951
)
  
 
—  
 
Contributions from Parent
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
30,000,000
 
  
 
30,000,000
 
  
 
—  
 
    


  


  


  


  


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
  
 
1,340,288
 
  
 
(11,017,165
)
  
 
94,980,177
 
  
 
100,459,837
 
  
 
(3,036,491
)
    


  


  


  


  


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
  
 
3,390,994
 
  
 
(4,130,970
)
  
 
645,794
 
  
 
9,952,232
 
  
 
945,289
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
  
 
1,225,531
 
  
 
4,616,525
 
  
 
485,555
 
  
 
485,555
 
  
 
1,131,349
 
    


  


  


  


  


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  
$
4,616,525
 
  
$
485,555
 
  
$
1,131,349
 
  
$
10,437,787
 
  
$
2,076,638
 
    


  


  


  


  


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
                                            
Cash paid during the period for:
                                            
Interest
  
$
6,208,769
 
  
$
6,162,045
 
  
$
11,876,768
 
  
$
5,403,282
 
  
$
4,351,688
 
    


  


  


  


  


Income taxes
  
$
10,400
 
  
$
10,400
 
  
$
10,400
 
  
$
14,400
 
  
$
10,400
 
    


  


  


  


  


 
See accompanying notes.

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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
December 31, 2001
(Information Pertaining to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2002 is Unaudited)
 
1.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
 
LBI Media, Inc. is incorporated in California as LBI Holdings II and is a wholly owned subsidiary of LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LBI Holdings I (Parent). LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and LBI Holdings II are holding companies with substantially no assets, operations or cash flows other than their investment in their subsidiaries. Before the issuance of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (see Note 6), LBI Holdings II changed its name to LBI Media, Inc. and after the issuance of the senior subordinated notes, LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc. merged into LBI Media, Inc. The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared as if the merger had already occurred.
 
LBI Media, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the Company) own and operate radio and television stations located in California and Texas. In addition, the Company owns a television studio facility that is used to produce programming for Company-owned television stations, and is also rented to independent third parties. The Company sells commercial airtime on its radio and television stations to national and local advertisers.
 
The Company’s radio stations include KHJ-AM, located in Los Angeles, California, KWIZ-FM and KVNR-AM in Santa Ana, California, KBUE-FM in Long Beach, California, KBUA-FM in San Fernando, California, KQUE-AM in Houston, Texas, KSEV-AM in Tomball, Texas, KJOJ-AM in Conroe, Texas, KJOJ-FM in Freeport, Texas, and KTJM-FM in Port Arthur, Texas.
 
The Company’s television stations are KRCA-TV located in Burbank, California, KSDX-LP in San Diego, California, and KZJL-TV in Houston, Texas.
 
The Company’s television studio facility is Empire Burbank Studios, Inc. (Empire) in Burbank, California.
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company as if the merger discussed above had already occurred. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The accounts of the Parent are not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
 
Interim Financial Data
 
The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2002 have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to state fairly the financial information set forth therein, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
 
The result of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less and investments in money market accounts to be cash equivalents.

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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments included in current assets and current liabilities (such as cash and equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and other similar items) approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of such instruments. The majority of the Company’s long-term debt has variable interest rates and, accordingly, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of its fair value.
 
Short-Term Investments
 
The Company holds investments in marketable equity securities which have been classified by management as available for sale. Securities classified as available for sale are carried at fair value, which is based on quoted market prices. Unrealized holding gains and losses are excluded from net (loss) income and are recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.
 
Program Rights
 
Program rights are stated at the lower of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Program rights, together with the related liabilities, are recorded when the license period begins and the program becomes available for broadcast. Program rights are amortized using the straight-line method over the license term. Program rights expected to be amortized in the succeeding year and program rights payable due within one year are classified as current assets and current liabilities, respectively.
 
Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows:
 
 
Buildings and building improvements
  
20 years
Antennae, towers and transmitting equipment
  
12 years
Studio and production equipment
  
10 years
Record and tape libraries
  
10 years
Computer equipment and software
  
3 years
Office furnishings and equipment
  
5 years
Automobiles
  
5 years
 
The carrying value of property and equipment is evaluated periodically in relation to the operating performance and anticipated future cash flows of the underlying radio and television stations for indicators of impairment. When indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated from these assets are less than the carrying value of these assets, an adjustment to reduce the carrying value to the fair market value of the assets is recorded, if necessary. No adjustments to the carrying amounts of property and equipment have been made during 1999, 2000 and 2001.
 
Broadcast Licenses
 
Broadcast licenses acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of various radio and television stations were amortized over estimated useful lives ranging from 20 to 40 years, using the straight-line method through December 31, 2001. Beginning January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (SFAS 142). Under SFAS 142, which was issued by

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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in June 2001, companies are required to stop amortizing all goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives (such as broadcast licenses). Instead, SFAS 142 requires that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives be reviewed for impairment upon adoption of SFAS 142 and annually thereafter. Other intangible assets will continue to be amortized over their estimated useful lives.
 
Upon adoption of SFAS 142 in the first quarter of 2002, the Company recorded a noncash charge of approximately $8.1 million to reduce the carrying value of certain of its broadcast licenses. Such charge is reflected as a cumulative effect of an accounting change in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. In calculating the impairment charge, the fair value of the Company’s broadcast licenses was determined by independent third party appraisals.
 
A reconciliation of reported net income (loss) to net income (loss) adjusted to reflect the impact of the discontinuance of amortization of broadcast licenses for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001, and the six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2002 is as follows:
 
    
Year Ended December 31,

  
Six Months Ended
June 30,

 
    
1999

  
2000

  
2001

  
2001

  
2002

 
Reported net income (loss)
  
$
7,776,106
  
$
15,453,459
  
$
1,789,470
  
$
2,348,145
  
$
(3,125,604
)
Add back: Broadcast license amortization
  
 
2,616,491
  
 
2,530,799
  
 
6,218,025
  
 
2,509,024
  
 
—  
 
    

  

  

  

  


Adjusted net income (loss)
  
$
10,392,597
  
$
17,984,258
  
$
8,007,495
  
$
4,857,169
  
$
(3,125,604
)
    

  

  

  

  


 
The carrying value of broadcast licenses is evaluated periodically in relation to the operating performance and anticipated future cash flows of the underlying radio and television stations for indicators of impairment. If indicators of impairment were identified and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated from these assets were less than the carrying value, an adjustment to reduce the carrying value to the fair market value of the assets would be recorded, if necessary. No adjustments to the carrying amounts of broadcast licenses for impairment were made during 1999, 2000 and 2001.
 
Accumulated amortization of broadcast licenses totaled $11,477,000 and $17,696,000 at December 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively.
 
Barter Transactions
 
Included in the consolidated statements of operations are nonmonetary transactions arising from the trading of advertising time for merchandise and services. Barter revenue and expense are recorded at the fair market value of the goods or services received when the advertisement is broadcast. Barter revenue and expense totaled $735,000, $1,061,000 and $773,000 for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001, respectively.
 
Deferred Financing Costs
 
Financing costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the terms of the related credit facilities. Amortization of such costs is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
 
In connection with the refinancing of the Company’s credit facilities on March 20, 2001 (see Note 6), the Company wrote off to interest expense unamortized deferred financing costs of approximately $1,869,000.

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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Revenue Recognition
 
Broadcasting revenues from local and national commercial advertising are recognized when the advertisements are broadcast. Revenues from renting airtime are recognized when such time is made available to the customer.
 
Revenue from the rental of studio facilities is recognized as such facilities are utilized.
 
Income Taxes
 
The Company is a “qualified S subsidiary” for federal and California income tax purposes. As such, the Company is deemed to be part of its Parent, an “S Corporation,” for tax purposes, and the taxable income of the Company is required to be reported by the stockholders of the Parent on their respective federal and state income tax returns. California assesses a 1.5% tax on all “S Corporations” subject to certain minimum taxes. Deferred taxes provided by the Company relate to the 1.5% tax on certain temporary differences primarily related to depreciation, amortization, and gain deferral on prior sales.
 
Advertising Costs
 
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. The accompanying consolidated statements of operations include advertising costs (included in promotional expenses) of approximately $786,000, $1,399,000 and $1,296,000 for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001, respectively, and approximately $397,000 and $351,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2002, respectively.
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Concentration of Credit Risk
 
The Company sells broadcast time to a diverse customer base including advertising agencies and other direct customers. The Company performs credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral. The Company maintains allowances for potential losses and such losses have been within management’s expectations.
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
For the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001, comprehensive income (loss) amounted to $7,842,971, $15,302,964, and $1,901,944, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2002, comprehensive income (loss) amounted to $2,462,089 and $(3,182,438) respectively.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations” (SFAS 141). SFAS 141 requires the purchase method of accounting for business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and eliminates the pooling-of-interests method. The adoption of SFAS 141 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (SFAS No. 144). SFAS No. 144 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. This statement requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. SFAS No. 144 requires companies to separately report discontinued operations and extends that reporting to a component of an entity that either has been disposed of (by sale, abandonment, or in a distribution to owners) or is classified as held for sale. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. The Company adopted SFAS No. 144 on January 1, 2002. The adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on the results of operations or financial position of the Company.
 
2.    Acquisitions
 
In March 2001, the Company acquired selected assets of five radio stations and one television station for an aggregate purchase price of $103,928,464, including acquisition costs of $2,928,464. The Company changed the format, customer base, and employee base of the acquired stations, and allocated the purchase price as follows:
 
Broadcast licenses
  
$
97,716,392
Property and equipment
  
 
6,212,072
    

    
$
103,928,464
    

 
No stations were purchased during the year ended December 31, 2000, and no material acquisitions occurred during the year ended December 31, 1999. At December 31, 2000, the Company had placed into escrow or incurred $9,204,606 related to the above acquisitions.
 
3.    Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment consist of the following:
 
    
December 31,

    
June 30,
2002

 
    
2000

    
2001

    
                  
(Unaudited)
 
Land
  
$
1,773,014
 
  
$
14,241,494
 
  
$
14,241,494
 
Building and building improvements
  
 
12,193,914
 
  
 
15,682,344
 
  
 
16,013,774
 
Antennae, towers and transmitting equipment
  
 
5,263,322
 
  
 
10,588,453
 
  
 
13,517,932
 
Studio and production equipment
  
 
3,655,362
 
  
 
6,265,205
 
  
 
6,748,242
 
Record and tape libraries
  
 
131,782
 
  
 
100,560
 
  
 
141,099
 
Computer equipment and software
  
 
755,436
 
  
 
840,494
 
  
 
975,288
 
Office furnishings and equipment
  
 
1,015,368
 
  
 
929,068
 
  
 
951,369
 
Automobiles
  
 
280,776
 
  
 
117,672
 
  
 
333,234
 
Construction in progress
  
 
1,621,862
 
  
 
5,106,654
 
  
 
2,494,777
 
    


  


  


    
 
26,690,836
 
  
 
53,871,944
 
  
 
55,417,209
 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
  
 
(5,809,272
)
  
 
(7,054,735
)
  
 
(8,579,049
)
    


  


  


    
$
20,881,564
 
  
$
46,817,209
 
  
$
46,838,160
 
    


  


  


 
At December 31, 2000, construction in progress related to development and construction of building improvements. At December 31, 2001, construction in progress related to the development of a transmitter site and construction of building improvements. At June 30, 2002, construction in progress related to the development and construction of building improvements.

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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 
4.    Easement Property
 
As part of the agreement to purchase the assets of KHJ in 1990, the Company acquired an option to purchase certain easement property. The option gave the Company the right to purchase the property during certain option periods for a period of up to 30 years, at a rate varying from 60% to 75% of the appreciation of the property over the original agreed-upon fair market value of the property. The easement option was being amortized on a straight-line basis over the option period. Amortization of the easement option totaled approximately $432,000, $432,000 and $108,000 during 1999, 2000 and 2001, respectively.
 
On March 20, 2001, the Company exercised its easement option by tendering the option and paying an additional $2,983,000. The unamortized value of the easement and the additional amount paid by the Company is included in property and equipment (land) in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2001.
 
5.    Notes Payable to Related Parties
 
Notes payable to related parties, totaling approximately $3,164,000, $1,862,000 and $1,862,000 at December 31, 2000 and 2001 and June 30, 2002, respectively, bear interest at the applicable federal rate (5.89% and 4.99% at December 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively, and 5.62% at June 30, 2002) and are payable on demand. The notes are subordinate to the New Revolver, New Term Loans, and New Senior Notes.
 
6.    Long-Term Debt
 
Long-term debt consists of the following (excluding the debt of the Company’s Parent—see discussion below):
 
    
December 31,

    
June 30,
2002

 
    
2000

    
2001

    
                  
(Unaudited)
 
Revolver
  
$
50,000,000
 
  
$
—  
 
  
$
—  
 
New Revolver
  
 
—  
 
  
 
4,500,000
 
  
 
—  
 
Term Loans
  
 
20,700,000
 
  
 
—  
 
  
 
—  
 
New Term Loans
  
 
—  
 
  
 
165,000,000
 
  
 
162,783,334
 
New Senior Notes
  
 
—  
 
  
 
44,437,891
 
  
 
49,150,400
 
Empire Note
  
 
3,096,056
 
  
 
2,968,326
 
  
 
2,900,082
 
    


  


  


    
 
73,796,056
 
  
 
216,906,217
 
  
 
214,833,816
 
Less current portion
  
 
(9,362,221
)
  
 
(10,292,061
)
  
 
(11,019,692
)
    


  


  


    
$
64,433,835
 
  
$
206,614,156
 
  
$
203,814,124
 
    


  


  


 
On January 6, 1998, the Company entered into a credit agreement providing for a $62.5 million reducing revolver (Revolver) and a $22.5 million term loan (Term Loan). The Revolver and Term Loan were secured by the assets of certain subsidiaries of the Company.
 
The Revolver originally matured on March 31, 2005, and, commencing in March 1999, the total Revolver commitment reduced in quarterly installments. The Term Loan was payable in equal installments of $225,000 each quarter, commencing March 31, 1999, with all unpaid amounts originally due on September 30, 2005.

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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 
Borrowings under the Revolver and Term Loan bore interest at either (i) the bank’s reference rate (as defined) (BRR) or (ii) the LIBOR rate, in each case plus the applicable margin stipulated in the agreement ranging from .25% to 3.625% based on certain leverage ratios, as defined.
 
As discussed below, the Revolver and Term Loan were paid in full on March 20, 2001.
 
In July 1999, the Company issued an installment note payable to a bank for $3,250,000 (Empire Note) which bears interest at the rate of 8.13% per annum. The Empire Note is payable in monthly principal and interest payments of $31,530 through August 2014. The borrowings under the Empire Note are secured by substantially all of the Empire assets.
 
In March 2001, the Company repaid the Revolver and Term Loan in connection with new credit facilities obtained in connection with certain acquisitions as described in Note 2.
 
On March 20, 2001, the Company entered into a credit agreement providing for a reducing revolver (New Revolver) which would allow the Company to borrow up to $25 million and an aggregate of $165 million in term loans (New Term Loans). The New Revolver matures on December 31, 2007, and is collateralized by substantially all the Company’s assets. Commencing on June 30, 2002, the New Revolver commitment reduces in quarterly installments. The New Term Loans amortize in specified installments, payable each fiscal quarter, commencing June 30, 2002, with all unpaid amounts due on June 30, 2008. Borrowings under the New Revolver and New Term Loans bear interest, based on the election of the Company, at either the base rate (as defined) or the LIBOR rate, in each case plus the applicable margin stipulated in the agreement ranging from .50% to 4.00% based on certain leverage ratios, as defined in the agreement.
 
On March 20, 2001, LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc. issued $40 million in senior notes with a maturity date of March 20, 2009 (New Senior Notes). Interest on the New Senior Notes accrues at either the rate of 20% per annum (if paid in cash on or prior to March 20, 2006), or 21% per annum (if not paid in cash on or prior to March 20, 2006), and is payable semiannually in arrears on March 31 and September 30 of each year. At the Company’s option, payment of interest may be made through the issuance of secondary notes. However, one-half of the interest due on each of March 31, 2005, and September 30, 2006, must be paid in cash. Interest payments made after September 30, 2006, shall be made at least one-half in cash, with the remaining one-half payable in cash to the extent the Company has excess cash flow as defined in the agreement.
 
The New Revolver, New Term Loans, and New Senior Notes contain certain financial and nonfinancial covenants including restrictions on the Company’s ability to pay dividends. At December 31, 2001, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.
 
As of December 31, 2001, the Company’s long-term debt had scheduled repayments for each of the next five years as follows:
 
 
2002
  
$
10,292,061
2003
  
 
13,054,093
2004
  
 
16,191,515
2005
  
 
18,081,247
2006
  
 
21,846,598
 
The above table does not include scheduled repayments relating to debt of the Company’s Parent. Pursuant to SEC guidelines, such debt is not reflected in the Company’s financial statements as (a) the Company will not

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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

assume the debt of the Parent, either presently or in a planned transaction in the future; (b) the proceeds from the offering of $150 million of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (see below) were not used to retire all or a part of the Parent’s debt; and (c) the Company does not guarantee or pledge its assets as collateral for the Parent’s debt. The Company’s Parent has no assets, operations or cash flows other than its investment in the Company. Accordingly, funding from the Company will be required for the Parent to repay its debt. The Parent’s debt, which is subordinate in right of payment to the New Revolver, New Term Loans and New Senior Notes, is described below.
 
On March 20, 2001, the Parent entered into an agreement whereby, in exchange for $30 million, it issued junior subordinated notes (Parent Subordinated Notes) and warrants to the holders of the Parent Subordinated Notes to initially acquire 14.02 shares (approximately 6.55%) of the Parent’s common stock at an initial exercise price of $.01 per share. In connection with the matters discussed in Note 12 below, the Parent amended the terms of the Parent Subordinated Notes and the related warrants in July 2002. The following information gives effect to such amendment. The Parent Subordinated Notes initially bear interest at 9% per year and will bear interest at 13% per year beginning September 9, 2009. The Parent Subordinated Notes will mature on the earliest of (i) July 9, 2013, (ii) their acceleration following the occurrence and continuance of a material event of default (as defined in the agreement), (iii) a merger, sale or similar transaction involving the Parent or substantially all of the subsidiaries of the Parent, (iv) a sale or other disposition of a majority of the Parent’s issued and outstanding capital stock or other rights giving a third party a right to elect a majority of the Parent’s board of directors, and (v) the date on which the warrants issued in connection with the Parent Subordinated Notes are repurchased pursuant to the call options applicable to such warrants.
 
The warrants will expire on the earlier of (i) the later of (a) January 9, 2015, and (b) the date which is six months from the payment in full of all outstanding principal and interest on the Parent Subordinated Notes or (ii) the closing of an underwritten public equity offering in which the Parent raises at least $25 million (subject to extension in certain circumstances).
 
A performance-based adjustment may increase or decrease the number of shares issued upon exercise of the warrants based on the Parent’s future consolidated broadcast cash flow (as defined). Upon the maturity date of the Parent Subordinated Notes, the payment in full of the Parent Subordinated Notes and the repurchase of the warrants, a change in control of the Parent or the exercise of the call or put options described below, the number of shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrants at the time of such event will be decreased by multiplying such number of shares by .9367, if the Parent achieves consolidated broadcast cash flow for the trailing 12 months in excess of 125% of its budgeted forecasts and in the case of the sale of the Parent, its total fair market value is greater than 13 times consolidated broadcast cash flow for the trailing 12 months. The number of shares issuable upon the exercise of the warrants will be increased by multiplying such number of shares by 1.0633, if the Parent achieves consolidated broadcast cash flow less than 75% of its budgeted plan for the trailing 12 months and in the case of the sale of the Parent, its total fair market value is less than 15 times consolidated broadcast cash flow for the trailing 12 months.
 
The warrants contain a put right and a call right as follows:
 
Put Right:    The warrant holders have a “put right,” which entitles them at any time on or after the maturity date of the Parent Subordinated Notes to require the Parent to repurchase the warrants, or if the warrants have been exercised, the stock issued pursuant to the warrants, at the fair market value of the stock/warrants (the fair market value is subject to certain adjustments).
 
Call Right:    If the Parent proposes an acquisition with a valuation of at least $5 million in connection with which any proposed financing source reasonably requires in good faith, as a condition of financing and/or

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

permitting the acquisition, an amendment to the maturity date of the notes and a majority of the holders of the Parent Subordinated Notes do not agree to such amendment, the Parent has the right to purchase the warrants (or related stock, if the warrants have been issued) at fair market value, in connection with its payment in full of the aggregate of principal and interest outstanding under the Parent Subordinated Notes.
 
Based on the relative fair values at the date of issuance, which were determined by an independent valuation, the Parent allocated $13.6 million to the Parent Subordinated Notes and $16.4 million to the warrants. The Parent Subordinated Notes will be accreted through July 9, 2013, up to their $30 million redemption value; such accretion (approximately $2,556,000 for the year ended December 31, 2001 and $1,640,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002) is recorded as additional interest expense by the Parent. In the financial statements of the Parent, the warrants will be stated at fair value each reporting period, with subsequent changes in fair value being recorded as deferred financing costs and amortized to interest expense over the remaining life of the Parent Subordinated Notes.
 
As more fully described in Note 12, the Company entered into a new credit agreement and issued $150 million of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 and in connection therewith repaid the New Revolver and New Term Loans and redeemed the New Senior Notes.
 
7.    Commitments and Contingencies
 
Leases
 
The Company leases the land and/or tower space for certain stations under noncancelable operating leases that expire at various times through 2054, with some having renewal options, generally for one to five years. Rental expenses under these agreements totaled approximately $302,000, $151,000 and $559,000 during the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001, respectively, and approximately $407,000 and $406,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2002, respectively.
 
Future minimum lease payments by year and in the aggregate, under noncancelable operating leases, consist of the following at December 31, 2001:
 
 
2002
  
$
591,049
2003
  
 
564,752
2004
  
 
414,994
2005
  
 
425,219
2006
  
 
432,767
Thereafter
  
 
2,600,083
    

    
$
5,028,864
    

 
Deferred Compensation
 
The Company’s Parent has entered into employment agreements with certain employees. The services required under the employment agreements are rendered to the Company, and payment of amounts due under the employment agreements is made by the Company. Accordingly, the Company has reflected amounts due under the employment agreements in its financial statements. In addition to annual compensation and other benefits,

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

these agreements provide the employees with the ability to participate in the increase of the “net value” (as defined) of the Parent over certain base amounts (Incentive Compensation). There are two components of Incentive Compensation: (i) a component that vests in varying amounts over time; and (ii) a component that vests upon the attainment of certain performance measures. The time vesting component is accounted for over the vesting periods specified in the employment agreements. Performance based amounts are accounted for at the time the performance measures are attained.
 
The employment agreements contain provisions which allow for limited accelerated vesting in the event of a change in control of the Parent (as defined). Unless there is a change in control of the Parent (as defined), the “net value” (as defined) of the Parent is to be determined on December 31, 2005 or December 31, 2006 (depending upon the particular employment agreement). Any Incentive Compensation amounts due are required to be paid within thirty days after the date the “net value” of the Parent is determined.
 
At December 31, 2000 and 2001 and June 30, 2002, based upon independent third party appraisals obtained by the Parent, the “net value” of the Parent exceeded the base amounts, and the employees had vested in approximately $1,240,000, $2,638,000 and $5,091,000, respectively, of Incentive Compensation. Such amounts are shown as deferred compensation in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets; the related expense is shown as noncash employee compensation in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Based on the services provided by such employees, the Incentive Compensation could be categorized as related to the following:
 
    
Year Ended
December 31,

  
Six Months Ended
June 30,

    
2000

  
2001

  
2001

  
2002

Program and technical
  
$
94,000
  
$
216,000
  
$
139,000
  
$
471,000
Selling, general and administrative
  
 
1,146,000
  
 
1,182,000
  
 
678,000
  
 
1,982,000
    

  

  

  

    
$
1,240,000
  
$
1,398,000
  
$
817,000
  
$
2,453,000
    

  

  

  

 
At December 31, 2001, neither the Company nor Parent had funded any portion of the deferred compensation liability.
 
Litigation
 
The Company is subject to pending litigation arising in the normal course of its business. While it is not possible to predict the results of such litigation, management does not believe the ultimate outcome of these matters will have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
8.    Parent Stock Repurchase Agreement
 
In January 1998, the Parent and its stockholders entered into a stock repurchase agreement whereby in the event any stockholder of the Parent dies or seeks to dispose of their stock, the Parent and remaining stockholders of the Parent will have the right to acquire such stock. The purchase price of the stock shall be the lesser of the offer price or a price agreed upon by the stockholders of the Parent as of January 1998 (subject to adjustment every three years). The payment for such a purchase can be cash or in the form of a nonnegotiable promissory note, which can only be paid off in the event the Parent has satisfied its existing senior debt obligations.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 
9.    Related Party Transactions
 
The Company’s national sales representative is an entity owned by the stockholders of the Parent. The Company was charged approximately $458,000, $1,078,000 and $589,000 from this entity during the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001, respectively, and approximately $431,000 and $545,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2002, respectively. Such amounts, which the Company believes represent market rates, are included in selling expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
 
The Company had approximately $188,000, $508,000 and $565,000 due from stockholders of its Parent and from affiliated companies at December 31, 2000 and 2001 and June 30, 2002, respectively. Additionally, at the direction of the stockholders of its Parent the Company has made advances to certain organizations and individuals totaling approximately $565,000, $701,000 and $892,000 at December 31, 2000 and 2001 and June 30, 2002, respectively. Such advances are included in amounts due from related parties in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
 
10.    Defined Contribution Plan
 
In 1999, the Company established a 401(k) defined contribution plan (the Plan), which covers all eligible employees (as defined in the Plan). Participants are allowed to make nonforfeitable contributions up to 15% of their annual salary, including commissions, up to the maximum IRS allowable amount. The Company is allowed to contribute a discretionary amount to the Plan. For the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001, the Company made no discretionary contributions to the Plan.
 
11.    Segment Data
 
SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” requires companies to provide certain information about their operating segments. The Company has two reportable segments—radio operations and television operations.
 
Management uses operating income before depreciation, amortization and deferred compensation as its measure of profitability for purposes of assessing performance and allocating resources.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 
    
Year Ended
December 31,

    
Six Months
Ended June 30,

 
    
1999

    
2000

    
2001

    
2001

    
2002

 
                         
(Unaudited)
 
Net revenues:
                                            
Radio operations
  
$
19,420,288
 
  
$
28,636,489
 
  
$
31,553,517
 
  
$
14,865,049
 
  
$
18,425,391
 
Television operations
  
 
16,997,411
 
  
 
21,915,650
 
  
 
28,103,587
 
  
 
12,938,024
 
  
 
15,128,211
 
    


  


  


  


  


Consolidated net revenues
  
$
36,417,699
 
  
$
50,552,139
 
  
$
59,657,104
 
  
$
27,803,073
 
  
$
33,553,602
 
    


  


  


  


  


Operating expenses, excluding depreciation, amortization and deferred compensation:
                                            
Radio operations
  
$
10,779,359
 
  
$
13,611,424
 
  
$
14,921,503
 
  
$
5,892,705
 
  
$
7,757,710
 
Television operations
  
 
6,959,988
 
  
 
8,938,366
 
  
 
11,821,920
 
  
 
5,240,204
 
  
 
7,233,362
 
    


  


  


  


  


Consolidated operating expenses, excluding depreciation, amortization and deferred compensation
  
$
17,739,347
 
  
$
22,549,790
 
  
$
26,743,423
 
  
$
11,132,909
 
  
$
14,991,072
 
    


  


  


  


  


Operating income before depreciation, amortization and deferred compensation:
                                            
Radio operations
  
$
8,640,929
 
  
$
15,025,065
 
  
$
16,632,014
 
  
$
8,972,344
 
  
$
10,667,681
 
Television operations
  
 
10,037,423
 
  
 
12,977,284
 
  
 
16,281,667
 
  
 
7,697,820
 
  
 
7,894,849
 
    


  


  


  


  


Consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization and deferred compensation
  
$
18,678,352
 
  
$
28,002,349
 
  
$
32,913,681
 
  
$
16,670,164
 
  
$
18,562,530
 
    


  


  


  


  


Depreciation expense:
                                            
Radio operations
  
$
507,132
 
  
$
534,049
 
  
$
875,595
 
  
$
278,650
 
  
$
674,344
 
Television operations
  
 
879,270
 
  
 
1,140,466
 
  
 
1,471,570
 
  
 
595,296
 
  
 
849,970
 
    


  


  


  


  


Consolidated depreciation expense
  
$
1,386,402
 
  
$
1,674,515
 
  
$
2,347,165
 
  
$
873,946
 
  
$
1,524,314
 
    


  


  


  


  


Amortization expense:
                                            
Radio operations
  
$
1,624,549
 
  
$
1,430,582
 
  
$
2,802,384
 
  
$
1,213,469
 
  
$
—  
 
Television operations
  
 
1,423,942
 
  
 
1,532,217
 
  
 
3,523,641
 
  
 
1,403,555
 
  
 
—  
 
    


  


  


  


  


Consolidated amortization expense
  
$
3,048,491
 
  
$
2,962,799
 
  
$
6,326,025
 
  
$
2,617,024
 
  
$
—  
 
    


  


  


  


  


Deferred compensation:
                                            
Radio operations
  
$
—  
 
  
$
1,240,000
 
  
$
1,398,000
 
  
$
817,000
 
  
$
2,453,000
 
    


  


  


  


  


Consolidated deferred compensation
  
$
—  
 
  
$
1,240,000
 
  
$
1,398,000
 
  
$
817,000
 
  
$
2,453,000
 
    


  


  


  


  


Operating income:
                                            
Radio operations
  
$
6,509,248
 
  
$
11,820,434
 
  
$
11,556,035
 
  
$
6,663,225
 
  
$
7,540,337
 
Television operations
  
 
7,734,211
 
  
 
10,304,601
 
  
 
11,286,456
 
  
 
5,698,969
 
  
 
7,044,879
 
    


  


  


  


  


Consolidated operating income
  
$
14,243,459
 
  
$
22,125,035
 
  
$
22,842,491
 
  
$
12,362,194
 
  
$
14,585,216
 
    


  


  


  


  


Total identifiable assets:
                                            
Radio operations
  
$
5,780,873
 
  
$
8,214,042
 
  
$
30,483,507
 
  
$
33,389,774
 
  
$
30,243,176
 
Television operations
  
 
12,269,984
 
  
 
12,667,522
 
  
 
16,333,702
 
  
 
9,194,289
 
  
 
16,594,984
 
    


  


  


  


  


Total consolidated identifiable assets
  
$
18,050,857
 
  
$
20,881,564
 
  
$
46,817,209
 
  
$
42,584,063
 
  
$
46,838,160
 
    


  


  


  


  


Reconciliation of operating income before depreciation, amortization, and deferred compensation to income before income taxes and cumulative effective of accounting change:
                                            
Operating income before depreciation, amortization, and deferred compensation
  
$
18,678,352
 
  
$
28,002,349
 
  
$
32,913,681
 
  
$
16,670,164
 
  
$
18,562,530
 
Depreciation
  
 
(1,386,402
)
  
 
(1,674,515
)
  
 
(2,347,165
)
  
 
(873,946
)
  
 
(1,524,314
)
Amortization
  
 
(3,048,491
)
  
 
(2,962,799
)
  
 
(6,326,025
)
  
 
(2,617,024
)
  
 
—  
 
Deferred compensation
  
 
—  
 
  
 
(1,240,000
)
  
 
(1,398,000
)
  
 
(817,000
)
  
 
(2,453,000
)
Interest expense
  
 
(6,631,681
)
  
 
(6,837,540
)
  
 
(21,446,072
)
  
 
(10,258,293
)
  
 
(9,668,712
)
Interest and other income
  
 
170,728
 
  
 
240,238
 
  
 
473,634
 
  
 
317,350
 
  
 
84,692
 
    


  


  


  


  


Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change
  
$
7,782,506
 
  
$
15,527,733
 
  
$
1,870,053
 
  
$
2,421,251
 
  
$
5,001,196
 
    


  


  


  


  


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LBI MEDIA, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 
12.     Events (Unaudited) Subsequent to the Date of the Independent Auditor’s Report
 
On July 9, 2002, the Company issued $150 million of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (Senior Subordinated Notes), entered into a new $160 million senior revolving credit facility (the “2002 Revolver”), repaid the New Revolver and the New Term Loans and loaned approximately $54.3 million to LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc. pursuant to an intercompany note. The proceeds of the intercompany note were used to repay the New Senior Notes. After such repayment, the Company merged with and into LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc., at which time the intercompany note was canceled.
 
The Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at the rate of 10 1/8% per annum, and interest payments are to be made on a semi-annual basis each January 15 and July 15. All of the Company’s subsidiaries provided full and unconditional, joint and several guarantees of the Senior Subordinated Notes. The indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes contains certain restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness or to pay dividends.
 
Amounts available under the 2002 Revolver will begin decreasing quarterly, commencing in June 30, 2005. The 2002 Revolver bears interest at floating rates and matures on September 30, 2009. The Company may increase its borrowing capacity under the 2002 Revolver by an additional $40.0 million ($30.0 million after the increase in the Company borrowing capacity described below), subject to participation by its existing lenders or new lenders acceptable to the administrative agent under the 2002 Revolver and subject to restrictions in the indenture relating to its Senior Subordinated Notes. On August 16, 2002, the Company’s borrowing capacity under the 2002 Revolver was increased by $10 million to $170 million.
 
The 2002 Revolver contains customary restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness and liens in connection therewith, pay dividends and make capital expenditures above certain limits. Under the 2002 Revolver, the Company must also maintain specified financial ratios, such as a maximum total leverage ratio, a maximum senior leverage ratio, a minimum ratio of EBITDA (as defined in the senior credit agreement) to interest expense and a minimum ratio of EBITDA (as defined in the senior credit agreement) to fixed charges.
 
In connection with the above refinancings, the Company expensed approximately $6,086,000 of previously deferred financing costs relating to the New Revolver, the New Term Loans and the New Senior Notes in July 2002.
 
Also in connection with the above refinancings, the terms of the Parent Subordinated Notes and the related warrants were amended to, among other things, extend the maturity date of such notes and the expiration date of such warrants.
 
In addition, the Company loaned $1.9 million to a stockholder of the Parent. The loan matures in 2009 and bears interest at the applicable federal rate.
 
 
 
 
 

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PART II: INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN THE PROSPECTUS
 
Item 20. Indemnification of Directors and Officers
 
Registrants Incorporated Under California Law
 
All of the Registrants are incorporated under the laws of the State of California.
 
Section 317 of the General Corporation Law of California provides that a corporation has the power to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any proceeding, other than in an action by or in the right of the corporation to obtain a favorable judgment for itself, by reason of the fact that such person is or was an agent of the corporation, against expenses actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the proceeding, if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the corporation and, in the case of criminal proceedings, had no reasonable cause to believe that the conduct was unlawful. In the case of suits by or on behalf of a corporation to obtain a judgment in its favor, a corporation has the power to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to such proceeding by reason of the fact that the person is or was the corporation’s agent, against expenses actually and reasonably incurred, if the person acted in good faith in a manner the person believed to be in the best interests of the corporation and its shareholders, except that no such indemnification may be made for claims as to which the person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation in the performance of that person’s duty to the corporation, unless and then only to the extent a court determines otherwise.
 
Section 204 of the General Corporation Law of California provides that a corporation may in its articles of incorporation provide for the indemnification by the corporation of directors and officers while acting in their capacities as such but not involving a breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders. Such a provision in the articles of incorporation is construed to be a provision for indemnification under both Sections 204 and 317 of the General Corporation Law of California.
 
The articles of incorporation of each Registrant provide that such Registrant shall indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
 
Item 21. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
 
The following exhibits are attached hereto:
 
Exhibit Number

  
Exhibit Description

3.1
  
Articles of Incorporation of LBI Media, Inc., including amendments thereto
3.2
  
Certificate of Ownership of LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc., dated July 9, 2002
3.3
  
Bylaws of LBI Media, Inc.
3.4
  
Articles of Incorporation of Liberman Television of Houston, Inc., including amendments thereto
3.5
  
Bylaws of Liberman Television of Houston, Inc.
3.6
  
Articles of Incorporation of KZJL License Corp., including amendments thereto
3.7
  
Bylaws of KZJL License Corp.
3.8
  
Articles of Incorporation of Liberman Television, Inc.
3.9
  
Bylaws of Liberman Television, Inc.
3.10
  
Articles of Incorporation of KRCA Television, Inc., including amendments thereto

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Exhibit Number

  
Exhibit Description

3.11
  
Bylaws of KRCA Television, Inc.
3.12
  
Articles of Incorporation of KRCA License Corp., including amendments thereto
3.13
  
Bylaws of KRCA License Corp.
3.14
  
Articles of Incorporation of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., including amendments thereto
3.15
  
Bylaws of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc.
3.16
  
Articles of Incorporation LBI Radio License Corp., including amendments thereto
3.17
  
Bylaws of LBI Radio License Corp.
3.18
  
Articles of Incorporation of Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., including amendments thereto
3.19
  
Bylaws of Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc.
3.20
  
Articles of Incorporation of Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp., including amendments thereto
3.21
  
Bylaws of Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp.
3.22
  
Articles of Incorporation of Empire Burbank Studios, Inc., including amendments thereto
3.23
  
Bylaws of Empire Burbank Studios, Inc.
4.1
  
Indenture dated as of July 9, 2002, among LBI Media, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors listed therein and U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee
4.2
  
Form of Old Note (included as Exhibit A-1 to Exhibit 4.1)
4.3
  
Form of Exchange Note (included as Exhibit A-1 to Exhibit 4.1)
4.4
  
Registration Rights Agreement dated July 9, 2002, among LBI Media, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Initial Purchasers
4.5
  
Form of Certificate of Exchange of 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (included as Exhibit C in Exhibit 4.1)
5.1
  
Opinion of O’Melveny & Myers, LLP regarding the validity of the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes offered hereby(1)
8.1
  
Opinion of O’Melveny & Myers, LLP regarding federal income tax considerations(1)
10.1
  
Credit Agreement dated July 9, 2002, by and among LBI Media, Inc., Fleet National Bank, as administrative agent, General Electric Capital Corporation and SunTrust Bank, as co-syndication agents, and CIT Lending Services Corporation and SunTrust Bank as co-documentation agents and the lenders from time to time party thereto
10.2
  
FM Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of April 5, 2002, among El Dorado Communications, Inc.,
El Dorado 108, Inc., KXTJ License, Inc., LBI Media, Inc., Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc. and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. relating to the acquisition of KQQK
10.3
  
AM Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of April 5, 2002, among El Dorado Communications, Inc.,
El Dorado 108, Inc., KXTJ License, Inc., LBI Media, Inc., Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc. and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. relating to the acquisition of KEYH
10.4
  
Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 21, 2002, among Guajillo Investments, LLC, LBI Media, Inc. Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. relating to the acquisition of KIOX-FM and KXGJ
10.5
  
Promissory Note dated July 9, 2002 issued by Lenard Liberman in favor of LBI Media, Inc.
10.6
  
Note Secured by Deed of Trust, dated July 15, 1999, by Empire Burbank Studios, Inc., a California corporation, in favor of City National Bank

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Exhibit Number

  
Exhibit Description

10.7
  
Securities Purchase Agreement dated March 20, 2001, by and between LBI Holdings I, Inc. and the purchasers named therein, as amended
10.8
  
First Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement, Warrant Agreement, and Subordination and Intercreditor Agreements dated as of July 9, 2002, by and among LBI Holdings I, Inc., the purchasers listed on the signature page thereof, Fleet National Bank, and Oaktree Capital Management, LLC
10.9
  
Warrant Agreement dated March 20, 2001, by and between LBI Holdings I, Inc. and the purchasers named therein, as amended
10.10
  
Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement dated March 20, 2001, by and between LBI Holdings I, Inc., the subordinated creditors listed therein and Fleet National Bank, as administrative agent, as amended
10.11
  
Stock Purchase Agreement, dated January 6, 1998, by and among Jose Liberman, Esther Liberman, Lenard D. Liberman And LBI Holdings I, Inc.
10.12
  
Promissory Note dated December 20, 2001 issued by Lenard D. Liberman in favor of LBI Media, Inc.
10.13
  
Promissory Note dated December 20, 2001 by Jose Liberman in favor of LBI Media, Inc.
10.14
  
Promissory Note dated June 14, 2002 issued by Lenard D. Liberman in favor of LBI Media, Inc.(1)
12.1
  
Statement regarding Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
21.1
  
Subsidiaries of LBI Media, Inc.
23.1
  
Consent of O’Melveny & Myers, LLP (included in Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1)(1)
23.2
  
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
24.1
  
Power of Attorney (included on the Signature Page to this Registration Statement).
25.1
  
Statement of Eligibility and Qualification under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee
99.1
  
Form of Letter of Transmittal
99.2
  
Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery

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Item 22. Undertakings
 
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
 
(1) That, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant’s annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities a that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof;
 
(2) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue;
 
(3) To respond to requests for information that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus pursuant to Item 4, 10(b), 11, or 13 of this form, within one business day of receipt of such request, and to send the incorporated documents by first class mail or other equally prompt means. This includes information contained in documents filed subsequent to the effective date of the registration statement through the date of responding to the request; and
 
(4) To supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and included in the registration statement when it became effective.

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Burbank, State of California, on October 4, 2002.
 
LBI MEDIA, INC.
By:
 
/s/    LENARD D. LIBERMAN

Name:
Title:
 
Lenard D. Liberman
Executive Vice President
 
LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF HOUSTON, INC.,
KZJL LICENSE CORP.,
LIBERMAN TELEVISION, INC.,
KRCA TELEVISION, INC.,
KRCA LICENSE CORP.,
LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC.,
LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP.,
LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC.,
LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON
    LICENSE CORP. AND
EMPIRE BURBANK STUDIOS, INC.
By:
 
/s/    LENARD D. LIBERMAN

Name:
Title:
 
Lenard D. Liberman
Executive Vice President of each of the entities listed above

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POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Jose Liberman and Lenard D. Liberman, and each of them, his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments, including post-effective amendments, to this Registration Statement, and any registration statement relating to the offering covered by this Registration Statement and filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact and agents or their substitute or substitutes may lawfully so or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.
 
Signature

  
Title

 
Date

/s/    JOSE LIBERMAN        

Jose Liberman
  
President and Director of all Registrants (chief executive officer)
 
October 4, 2002
/s/    LENARD D. LIBERMAN        

Lenard D. Liberman
  
Executive Vice President and Director of all Registrants (chief financial and accounting officer)
 
October 4, 2002

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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit Number

  
Exhibit Description

3.1
  
Articles of Incorporation of LBI Media, Inc., including amendments thereto
3.2
  
Certificate of Ownership of LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc., dated July 9, 2002
3.3
  
Bylaws of LBI Media, Inc.
3.4
  
Articles of Incorporation of Liberman Television of Houston, Inc., including amendments thereto
3.5
  
Bylaws of Liberman Television of Houston, Inc.
3.6
  
Articles of Incorporation of KZJL License Corp., including amendments thereto
3.7
  
Bylaws of KZJL License Corp.
3.8
  
Articles of Incorporation of Liberman Television, Inc.
3.9
  
Bylaws of Liberman Television, Inc.
3.10
  
Articles of Incorporation of KRCA Television, Inc., including amendments thereto
3.11
  
Bylaws of KRCA Television, Inc.
3.12
  
Articles of Incorporation of KRCA License Corp., including amendments thereto
3.13
  
Bylaws of KRCA License Corp.
3.14
  
Articles of Incorporation of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., including amendments thereto
3.15
  
Bylaws of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc.
3.16
  
Articles of Incorporation LBI Radio License Corp., including amendments thereto
3.17
  
Bylaws of LBI Radio License Corp.
3.18
  
Articles of Incorporation of Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., including amendments thereto
3.19
  
Bylaws of Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc.
3.20
  
Articles of Incorporation of Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp., including amendments thereto
3.21
  
Bylaws of Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp.
3.22
  
Articles of Incorporation of Empire Burbank Studios, Inc., including amendments thereto
3.23
  
Bylaws of Empire Burbank Studios, Inc.
4.1
  
Indenture dated as of July 9, 2002, among LBI Media, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors listed therein and U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee
4.2
  
Form of Old Note (included as Exhibit A-1 to Exhibit 4.1)
4.3
  
Form of Exchange Note (included as Exhibit A-1 to Exhibit 4.1)
4.4
  
Registration Rights Agreement dated July 9, 2002, among LBI Media, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Initial Purchasers
4.5
  
Form of Certificate of Exchange of 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (included as Exhibit C in Exhibit 4.1)
5.1
  
Opinion of O’Melveny & Myers, LLP regarding the validity of the 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes offered hereby(1)
8.1
  
Opinion of O’Melveny & Myers, LLP regarding federal income tax considerations(1)
10.1
  
Credit Agreement dated July 9, 2002, by and among LBI Media, Inc., Fleet National Bank, as administrative agent, General Electric Capital Corporation and SunTrust Bank, as co-syndication agents, and CIT Lending Services Corporation and SunTrust Bank as co-documentation agents and the lenders from time to time party thereto


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Exhibit Number

  
Exhibit Description

10.2
  
FM Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of April 5, 2002, among El Dorado Communications, Inc.,
El Dorado 108, Inc., KXTJ License, Inc., LBI Media, Inc., Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc. and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. relating to the acquisition of KQQK
10.3
  
AM Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of April 5, 2002, among El Dorado Communications, Inc.,
El Dorado 108, Inc., KXTJ License, Inc., LBI Media, Inc., Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc. and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. relating to the acquisition of KEYH
10.4
  
Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 21, 2002, among Guajillo Investments, LLC, LBI Media, Inc. Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. relating to the acquisition of KIOX-FM and KXGJ
10.5
  
Promissory Note dated July 9, 2002 issued by Lenard Liberman in favor of LBI Media, Inc.
10.6
  
Note Secured by Deed of Trust, dated July 15, 1999, by Empire Burbank Studios, Inc., a California corporation, in favor of City National Bank
10.7
  
Securities Purchase Agreement dated March 20, 2001, by and between LBI Holdings I, Inc. and the purchasers named therein, as amended
10.8
  
First Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement, Warrant Agreement, and Subordination and Intercreditor Agreements dated as of July 9, 2002, by and among LBI Holdings I, Inc., the purchasers listed on the signature page thereof, Fleet National Bank, and Oaktree Capital Management, LLC
10.9
  
Warrant Agreement dated March 20, 2001, by and between LBI Holdings I, Inc. and the purchasers named therein, as amended
10.10
  
Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement dated March 20, 2001, by and between LBI Holdings I, Inc., the subordinated creditors listed therein and Fleet National Bank, as administrative agent, as amended
10.11
  
Stock Purchase Agreement, dated January 6, 1998, by and among Jose Liberman, Esther Liberman, Lenard D. Liberman And LBI Holdings I, Inc.
10.12
  
Promissory Note dated December 20, 2001 issued by Lenard D. Liberman in favor of LBI Media, Inc.
10.13
  
Promissory Note dated December 20, 2001 issued by Jose Liberman in favor of LBI Media, Inc.
10.14
  
Promissory Note dated June 14, 2002 issued by Lenard D. Liberman in favor of LBI Media, Inc.(1)
12.1
  
Statement regarding Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
21.1
  
Subsidiaries of LBI Media, Inc.
23.1
  
Consent of O’Melveny & Myers, LLP (included in Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1)(1)
23.2
  
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
24.1
  
Power of Attorney (included on the Signature Page to this Registration Statement).
25.1
  
Statement of Eligibility and Qualification under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee
99.1
  
Form of Letter of Transmittal
99.2
  
Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery

(1)
 
To be filed by amendment
EX-3.1 3 dex31.txt ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (LBI MEDIA) Exhibit 3.1 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LBI HOLDINGS II, INC. Name One: The name of the corporation is: LBI Holdings II, Inc. Purpose Two: The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation Law of California other than the banking business, the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code. Agent for Service Three: The name and address of the corporation's initial agent for service of process are: Lenard D. Liberman 5724 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, California 90028 Authorized Shares Four: The total number of shares of all classes of stock which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is one thousand (1,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share. Limitation on Liability of Directors and Authority to Indemnify Agents Five: The liability of directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code. The undersigned declares that the undersigned has executed these Articles of Incorporation and that this instrument is the act and deed of the undersigned. DATED: November 13, 1997 /s/ Regina Braman ---------------------------- Regina Braman 2 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LBI HOLDINGS II, INC., a California corporation Jose Liberman and Lenard D. Liberman certify that: 1. They are the duly elected and acting President and Secretary, respectively, of LBI Holdings II, Inc., a California corporation (this "Corporation"). 2. Article 1 of the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation shall be amended in its entirety to read as follows: "1. The name of this corporation is LBI Media, Inc." 3. The foregoing amendment has been approved by the Board of Directors of this Corporation. 4. The foregoing amendment was approved by the required vote of the shareholders of this Corporation in accordance with Section 902 of the California General Corporation Law. The total number of outstanding shares of this Corporation is 100. The number of shares voting in favor of the amendment equaled 100% of the outstanding shares. We further declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the matters set out in this Certificate of Amendment are true and correct of our own knowledge. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Certificate on July 2, 2002. /s/ Jose Liberman ----------------------------- Jose Liberman, President /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ----------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman, Secretary EX-3.2 4 dex32.txt CERT OF OWNERSHIP OF LBI INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS Exhibit 3.2 CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF LBI INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. Jose Liberman and Lenard D. Liberman certify that: 1. They are the duly elected and acting President and Secretary, respectively, of LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc., a California corporation (this "Corporation"). 2. This Corporation owns 100% of the outstanding shares of LBI Media, Inc., a California corporation (the "Subsidiary"). 3. The Board of Directors of this Corporation has duly adopted the following resolutions: "RESOLVED, that this Corporation be merged with and into the Subsidiary with the Subsidiary as the surviving corporation, effective upon the filing of a Certificate of Ownership with the California Secretary of State, and that the Subsidiary shall assume all of this Corporation's liabilities pursuant to Section 1110 of the California Corporations Code (the "Merger"). RESOLVED FURTHER, that upon the effectiveness of the Merger, all shares of the Subsidiary outstanding immediately prior to the merger shall thereupon be canceled. RESOLVED FURTHER, that upon the effectiveness of the Merger, each outstanding share of common stock of this Corporation shall be converted into one share of common stock of the Subsidiary. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the officers of this Corporation be, and each of them hereby is, authorized, in the name and on behalf of this Corporation, to prepare or cause to be prepared and to execute, verify and file or cause to be filed with the Secretary of State of the State of California a Certificate of Ownership effecting the Merger. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the officers of this Corporation be, and each of them hereby is, authorized and empowered to take any and all such further actions, to execute and deliver all such further instruments, documents, certificates and undertakings in the name and on behalf of this Corporation, and to pay fees, expenses and costs as are necessary, advisable or appropriate in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purpose of the foregoing resolutions." 4. The Board of Directors of the Subsidiary has duly adopted the following recital and resolution: "WHEREAS, it is proposed that LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (the "Parent") be merged with and into this Corporation and this Board of Directors has reviewed the resolutions of the Board of Directors of Parent electing to effect the Merger. RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of this Corporation hereby approves the Merger of the Parent with and into this Corporation." 5. The principal terms of the resolutions of the Board of Directors of this Corporation electing to effect the Merger are not required to be approved by the outstanding shares of any class of stock of this Corporation. 6. This Certificate of Ownership shall become effective upon filing with the California Secretary of State. The undersigned each further declares under penalty of perjury that the matters set out in this Certificate of Ownership are true and correct of their own knowledge. [Signatures on the Following Page] 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Certificate of Ownership on July 9, 2002. /s/ Jose Liberman ----------------------------- Jose Liberman, President /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ----------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman, Secretary 3 EX-3.3 5 dex33.txt BYLAWS OF LBI MEDIA, INC. Exhibit 3.3 BYLAWS of LBI HOLDINGS II, INC., a California corporation INDEX -----
Page ---- ARTICLE I. Offices ........................................................ 1 ------- Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE ............................... 1 Section 2. OTHER OFFICES ............................................ 1 ARTICLE II. Shareholders .................................................. 1 ------------ Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS ........................................ 1 Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS .......................................... 1 Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS ......................................... 1 Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS ..................... 2 Section 5. QUORUM ................................................... 2 Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF .................... 2 Section 7. VOTING ................................................... 3 Section 8. RECORD DATE .............................................. 4 Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES ..................................... 5 Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING ................................... 5 Section 11. PROXIES .................................................. 6 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION ................................... 6 Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING ....................................... 6 ARTICLE III. Directors .................................................... 6 --------- Section 1. POWERS ................................................... 7 Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ...................................... 7 Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE .............................. 7 Section 4. VACANCIES ................................................ 7 Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING ......................................... 8 Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS ......................................... 8 Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS ......................................... 8 Section 8. QUORUM ................................................... 9 Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE ........ 9 Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE ......................................... 9 Section 11. ADJOURNMENT .............................................. 9 Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION .................................... 9 Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING ................................... 10 Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION ..................................... 10 Section 15. COMMITTEES ............................................... 10 ARTICLE IV. Officers ...................................................... 11 -------- Section 1. OFFICERS ................................................. 11 Section 2. ELECTION ................................................. 11 Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS ..................................... 11 Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION .................................. 11 Section 5. VACANCIES ................................................ 11 Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD .................................... 11 Section 7. PRESIDENT ................................................ 11 Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS .......................................... 12
i Section 9. SECRETARY ................................................ 12 Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER .................................. 12 ARTICLE V. Other Provisions ............................................... 13 ---------------- Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS .......................... 13 Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS ..................................... 13 Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS ...................... 14 Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK .................................... 14 Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS ........... 14 Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS ..................................... 15 Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS ............................. 15 Section 8. AMENDMENTS ............................................... 15 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS ............................ 15 ARTICLE VI. Indemnification ............................................... 15 --------------- Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ................ 16 Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS ................................ 17 Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT ............ 17 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE ....................................... 17 Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS ................................ 18 Section 6. INSURANCE ................................................ 18 Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS .................................... 18 Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS ..................................... 18
ii BYLAWS for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or its Articles of Incorporation, of LBI HOLDINGS II, INC., a California corporation ARTICLE I. Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE. The corporation's principal executive office shall be fixed and located at such place as the Board of Directors (herein called the "Board") shall determine. The Board is granted full power and authority to change said principal executive office from one location to another. Section 2. OTHER OFFICES. Branch or subordinate offices may be established at any time by the Board at any place or places. ARTICLE II. Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS. Meetings of shareholders shall be held either at the principal executive office of the corporation or at any other place within or without the State of California which may be designated either by the Board or by the written consent of all persons entitled to vote thereat, given either before or after the meeting and filed with the Secretary. Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meetings of shareholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board. Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by the Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or by the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at such meeting. Upon request in writing to the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President or the Secretary by any person (other than the Board) entitled to call a special meeting of shareholders, the officer forthwith shall cause notice to be given to the shareholders entitled to vote that a meeting will be held at a time requested by the person or persons calling the meeting, not less than thirty-five nor more than sixty days after the receipt of the request. If the notice is not given within twenty days after receipt of the request, the persons entitled to call the meeting may give the notice. Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS. Written notice of each annual or special meeting of shareholders shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote thereat. Such notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and (i) in the case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no other business may be transacted, or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters which the Board, at the time of the mailing of the notice, intends to present for action by the shareholders, but, subject to the provisions of applicable law, any proper matter may be presented at the meeting for such action. The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the names of nominees intended at the time of the notice to be presented by management for election. Notice of a shareholders' meeting shall be given either personally or by mail or by other means of written communication, addressed to the shareholder at the address of such shareholder appearing on the books of the corporation or given by the shareholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice, or, if no such address appears or is given, at the place where the principal executive office of the corporation is located or by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the principal executive office is located. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Section 5. QUORUM. A majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at the meeting (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the required quorum) shall be the act of the shareholders, unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required by law or by the Articles, except as provided in the following sentence. The shareholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the shares required to constitute a quorum. Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF. Any Shareholders' meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the shares represented either in person or by proxy, but in the absence of a quorum (except as provided in Section 5 of this Article) no other business may be transacted at such meeting. It shall not be necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted thereat, other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment is taken; provided, however, when any shareholders' meeting is adjourned for more than 45 days or, if after adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original meeting. Section 7. VOTING. The shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote at any such meeting shall be only persons in whose name shares stand on the stock records of the corporation on the record date determined in accordance with Section 8 of this Article. 2 Subject to the following sentence and to the provisions of Section 708 of the California General Corporation Law, every shareholder entitled to vote at any election of directors may cumulate such shareholder's votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which the shareholder's shares are entitled, or distribute the shareholder's votes on the same principle among as many candidates as the shareholder thinks fit. No shareholder shall be entitled to cumulate votes for any candidate or candidates pursuant to the preceding sentence unless such candidate or candidates' names have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and the shareholder has given notice at the meeting prior to the voting of the shareholder's intention to cumulate the shareholder's votes. If any one shareholder has given such notice, all shareholders may cumulate their votes for candidates in nomination. Elections need not be by ballot, provided, however, that all elections for directors must be by ballot upon demand made by a shareholder at the meeting and before the voting begins. In any election of directors, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes of the shares entitled to be voted for them up to the number of directors to be elected by such shares are elected. Voting shall in all cases be subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 of the California General Corporation Law, and to the following provisions: (a) Subject to clause (g), shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator or custodian may be voted by such holder either in person or by proxy, without a transfer of such shares into the holder's name; and shares standing in the name of a trustee may be voted by the trustee, either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares held by such trustee without a transfer of such shares into the trustee's name. (b) Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver, and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such receiver without the transfer thereof into the receiver's name if authority to do so is contained in the order of the court by which such receiver was appointed. (c) Subject to the provisions of Section 705 of the California General Corporation Law and except where otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, a shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, and thereafter the pledgee shall be entitled to vote the shares so transferred. (d) Shares standing in the name of a minor may be voted and the corporation may treat all rights incident thereto as exercisable by the minor, in person or by proxy, whether or not the corporation has notice, actual or constructive, of the nonage, unless a guardian of the minor's property has been appointed and written notice of such appointment given to the corporation. (e) Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign, may be voted by such officer, agent or proxyholder as the bylaws of such other corporation may 3 prescribe or, in the absence of such provision, as the Board of Directors of such other corporation may determine or, in the absence of such determination, by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation, or by any other person authorized to do so by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation. Shares which are purported to be voted or any proxy purported to be executed in the name of a corporation (whether or not any title of the person signing is indicated) shall be presumed to be voted or the proxy executed in accordance with the provisions of this clause, unless the contrary is shown. (f) Shares of the corporation owned by any subsidiary shall not be entitled to vote on any matter. (g) Shares held by the corporation in a fiduciary capacity, and shares of the issuing corporation held in a fiduciary capacity by any subsidiary, shall not be entitled to vote on any matter, except to the extent that the settlor or beneficial owner possesses and exercises a right to vote or to give the corporation binding instructions as to how to vote such shares. (h) If shares stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, husband and wife as community property, tenants by the entirety, voting trustees, persons entitled to vote under a shareholder voting agreement or otherwise, or if two or more persons (including proxyholders) have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the secretary of the corporation is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (i) If only one votes, such act binds all; (ii) If more than one vote, the act of the majority so voting binds all; (iii) If more than one vote, but the vote is evenly split on any particular matter, each faction may vote the securities in question proportionately. If the instrument so filed or the registration of the shares shows that any such tenancy is held in unequal interests, a majority or even split for the purpose of this section shall be a majority or even split in interest. Section 8. RECORD DATE. The Board may fix, in advance, a record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or any allotment of rights, or to exercise rights in respect of any other lawful action. The record date so fixed shall be not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting nor more than 60 days prior to any other action. When a record date is so fixed, only shareholders of record on that date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or to receive the dividend, distribution, or allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of shares on the books of the corporation after the record date. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting 4 unless the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting. The Board shall fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned for more than forty-five days. If no record date is fixed by the Board, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. The record date for determining shareholders for any purpose other than set forth in this Section 8 or Section 10 of this Article shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth day prior to the date of such other action, whichever is later. Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES. The transactions of any meeting of shareholders, however called and noticed, and wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, signs a written waiver of notice, or a consent to the holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. All such waivers, consents or approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of and presence at such meeting, except when the person objects, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters required by the California General Corporation Law to be included in the notice but not so included, if such objection is expressly made at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of shareholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice, consent to the holding of the meeting or approval of the minutes thereof, except as provided in Section 601(f) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Subject to Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, any action which, under any provision of the California General Corporation Law, may be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Unless a record date for voting purposes be fixed as provided in Section 8 of this Article, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to give consent pursuant to this Section 10, when no prior action by the Board has been taken, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given. Section 11. PROXIES. Every person entitled to vote shares has the right to do so either in person or by one or more persons authorized by a written proxy executed by such shareholder and filed with the Secretary. Any proxy duly executed is not revoked and continues in full force and effect until revoked by the person executing it prior to the vote pursuant thereto. Such revocation may be effected either, (i) by a writing delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation stating that the proxy is revoked, (ii) by a subsequent proxy executed by the person executing the prior proxy and presented to the meeting, or (iii) by attendance at the meeting and 5 voting in person by the person executing the proxy; provided, however, that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION. In advance of any meeting of shareholders, the Board may appoint inspectors of election to act at such meeting and any adjournment thereof. If inspectors of election be not so appointed, or if any persons so appointed fail to appear or refuse to act, the chairman of any such meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder or shareholder's proxy shall, make such appointment at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be either one or three. If appointed at a meeting on the request of one or more shareholders or proxies, the majority of shares present shall determine whether one or three inspectors are to be appointed. The duties of such inspectors shall be as prescribed by Section 707(b) of the California General Corporation Law and shall include: determining the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; determining the shares represented at the meeting; determining the existence of a quorum; determining the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies; receiving votes, ballots or consents; hearing and determining all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote; counting and tabulating all votes or consents; determining when the polls shall close; determining the result; and doing such acts as may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all shareholders. If there are three inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING. The President shall preside as chairman at all meetings of the shareholders. The chairman shall conduct each such meeting in a businesslike and fair manner, but shall not be obligated to follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. The chairman's rulings on procedural matters shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders, unless at the time of a ruling a request for a vote is made to the shareholders holding shares entitled to vote and which are represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, in which case the decision of a majority of such shares shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the chairman shall have all of the powers usually vested in the chairman of a meeting of shareholders. ARTICLE III. Directors. Section 1. POWERS. Subject to limitations of the Articles, of these Bylaws and of the California General Corporation Law relating to action required to be approved by the shareholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board. The Board may delegate the management of the day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to a management company or other person provided that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised under the ultimate direction of the Board. Without prejudice to such general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby expressly declared that the Board shall have the following powers in addition to the other powers enumerated in these Bylaws: 6 (a) To select and remove all the other officers, agents and employees of the corporation, prescribe the powers and duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, fix their compensation and require from them security for faithful service. (b) To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the corporation and to make such rules and regulations therefor not inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, as they may deem best. (c) To adopt, make and use a corporate seal, and to prescribe the forms of certificates of stock, and to alter the form of such seal and of such certificates from time to time as they may deem best. (d) To authorize the issuance of shares of stock of the corporation from time to time, upon such terms and for such consideration as may be lawful. (e) To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the corporation, and to cause to be executed and delivered therefor, in the corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations or other evidences of debt and securities therefor. Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The authorized number of directors shall be two until changed by amendment of the Articles or by a Bylaw duly adopted by the shareholders amending this Section 2. Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE. The directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held or the directors are not elected thereat, the directors may be elected at any special meeting of shareholders held for that purpose. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until a successor has been elected and qualified. Section 4. VACANCIES. Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Vacancies in the Board, except those existing as a result of a removal of a director, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until such director's successor has been elected and qualified. A vacancy or vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist in case of the death, resignation or removal of any director, or if the authorized number of directors be increased, or if the shareholders fail, at any annual or special meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be voted for at that meeting. 7 The Board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony. The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors. Any such election by written consent other than to fill a vacancy created by removal requires the consent of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote. Any such election by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal requires unanimous consent. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of the director's term of office. Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING. Regular or special meetings of the Board shall be held at any place within or without the State of California which has been designated from time to time by the Board. In the absence of such designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation. Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS. Immediately following each annual meeting of shareholders the Board shall hold a regular meeting for the purpose of organization, election of officers and the transaction of other business. Other regular meetings of the Board shall be held without call on such dates and at such times as may be fixed by the Board. Call and notice of all regular meetings of the Board are hereby dispensed with. Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Secretary or by any two directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon four days' written notice or forty-eight hours' notice given personally or by telephone, telegraph, telex or other similar means of communication. Any such notice shall be addressed or delivered to each director at such director's address as it is shown upon the records of the corporation or as may have been given to the corporation by the director for purposes of notice or, if such address is not shown on such records or is not readily ascertainable, at the place in which the meetings of the directors are regularly held. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Oral notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is communicated, in person or by telephone or wireless, to the recipient or to a person at the office of the recipient who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the recipient. Section 8. QUORUM. A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the board for the transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided 8 in Section 11 of this Article. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board, unless a greater number be required by law or by the Articles. A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting. Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE. Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, so long as all members participating in such meeting can hear one another. Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such director. All such waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Section 11. ADJOURNMENT. A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any directors' meeting to another time and place. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned, except as provided in the next sentence. If the meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of any adjournment to another time or place shall be given prior to the time of the adjourned meeting to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment. Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION. Directors and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services, and such reimbursement for expenses, as may be fixed or determined by the Board. Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board shall individually or collectively consent in writing to such action. Such consent or consents shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote of the Board and shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION. Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and also of its subsidiary corporations, domestic or foreign. Such inspection by a director may be made in person or by agent or attorney and includes the right to copy and obtain extracts. Section 15. COMMITTEES. The Board may appoint one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, and delegate to such committees any of the authority of the Board except with respect to: 9 (a) The approval of any action for which the General Corporation Law also requires shareholders' approval or approval of the outstanding shares; (b) The filling of vacancies in the Board or on any committee; (c) The fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the Board or on any committee; (d) The amendment or repeal of bylaws or the adoption of new bylaws; (e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express term is not so amendable or repealable; (f) A distribution to the shareholders of the corporation except at a rate or in a periodic amount or within a price range determined by the Board; or (g) The appointment of other committees of the Board or the members thereof. Any such committee must be designated, and the members or alternate members thereof appointed, by resolution adopted by a majority of the authorized number of directors and any such committee may be designated an Executive Committee or by such other name as the Board shall specify. Alternate members of a committee may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. The Board shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which proceedings of any such committee shall be conducted. In the absence of any such prescription, such committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which its proceedings shall be conducted. Unless the Board or such committee shall otherwise provide, the regular and special meetings and other actions of any such committee shall be governed by the provisions of this Article applicable to meetings and actions of the Board. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of each committee. ARTICLE IV. Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer. The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Financial Officers, and such other officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article. Section 2. ELECTION. The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article, shall be chosen annually by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Board, and shall hold their respective offices until their resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors shall be elected. Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. The Board may elect, and may empower the President to appoint, such other officers as the business of the corporation may 10 require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine. Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board at any time or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the Board, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board. Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the officer under any contract of employment of the officer. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation, but without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 5. VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these Bylaws for regular election or appointment to such office. Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman of the Board, if there shall be such an officer, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board. Section 7. PRESIDENT. Subject to such power, if any, as may be given by the Board to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the President is the general manager and chief executive officer of the corporation and has, subject to the control of the Board, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the corporation. The President shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board, or if there be none, at all meetings of the Board. The President has the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of president and general manager of a corporation and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or, if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board, shall perform all the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Board. Section 9. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office and such other place as the Board may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of shareholders, the Board and its committees, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at Board and committee meetings, the number of shares present or represented at shareholders' meetings, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a copy of the Bylaws of the corporation at the principal executive office or business office in accordance with Section 213 of the California General Corporation Law. 11 The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or at the office of the corporation's transfer agent or registrar, if one be appointed, a share register, or a duplicate share register, showing the names of the shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board and any committees thereof required by these Bylaws or by law to be given, shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The Chief Financial Officer is the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation, and shall send or cause to be sent to the shareholders of the corporation such financial statements and reports as are by law or these Bylaws required to be sent to them. The books of account shall at all times be open to inspection by any director. The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board. The Chief Financial Officer shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board, shall render to the President and the directors, whenever they request it, an account of all transactions as Chief Financial Officer and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. ARTICLE V. Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS. (a) A shareholder or shareholders holding at least five percent in the aggregate of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation or who hold at least one percent of such voting shares and have filed a Schedule l4B with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the election of directors of the corporation shall have an absolute right to do either or both of the following: (i) Inspect and copy the record of shareholders' names and addresses and shareholdings during usual business hours upon five business days' prior written demand upon the corporation; or (ii) Obtain from the transfer agent, if any, for the corporation, upon five business days' prior written demand and upon the tender of its usual charges for such a list (the amount of which charges shall be stated to the shareholder by the transfer agent upon request), a list of the shareholders' names and addresses who are entitled to vote for the election of directors and their shareholdings, as of the most recent record date for which it has been compiled or as of a date specified by the shareholder subsequent to the date of demand. 12 (b) The record of shareholders shall also be open to inspection and copying by any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any time during usual business hours upon written demand on the corporation, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interest as a shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate. (c) The accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the shareholders and the Board and committees of the Board shall be open to inspection upon written demand on the corporation of any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any reasonable time during usual business hours, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interests as a shareholder or as a holder of such voting trust certificate. (d) Any inspection and copying under this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney. Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS. The corporation shall keep in its principal executive office in the State of California, or if its principal executive office is not in such State at its principal business office in such State, the original or a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours. If the principal executive office of the corporation is located outside the State of California and the corporation has no principal business office in such state, it shall upon the written request of any shareholder furnish to such shareholder a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date. Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note, mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, share certificate, conveyance or other instrument in writing and any assignment or endorsements thereof executed or entered into between the corporation and any other person, when signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President and the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Chief Financial Officer of the corporation shall be valid and binding on the corporation in the absence of actual knowledge on the part of the other person that the signing officers had no authority to execute the same. Any such instruments may be signed by any other person or persons and in such manner as from time to time shall be determined by the Board, and, unless so authorized by the Board, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or amount. Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. Every holder of shares of the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President and by the Chief Financial Officer or an Assistant Chief Financial Officer or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares and the class or series of shares owned by the shareholder. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. If any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such person were an officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue. 13 Certificates for shares may be issued prior to full payment under such restrictions and for such purposes as the Board may provide; provided, however, that on any certificate issued to represent any partly paid shares, the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid thereon shall be stated. Except as provided in this Section, no new certificate for shares shall be issued in lieu of an old one unless the latter is surrendered and cancelled at the same time. The Board may, however, if any certificate for shares is alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a new certificate in lieu thereof, and the corporation may require that the corporation be given a bond or other adequate security sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it (including expense or liability) on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate. Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS. The President or any other officer or officers authorized by the Board or the President are each authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of the corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations standing in the name of the corporation. The authority herein granted may be exercised either by any such officer in person or by any other person authorized so to do by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by said officer. Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS. The corporation may adopt and carry out a stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement providing for the issue and sale for such consideration as may be fixed of its unissued shares, or of issued shares acquired or to be acquired, to one or more of the employees or directors of the corporation or of a subsidiary or to a trustee on their behalf and for the payment for such shares in installments or at one time, and may provide for aiding any such persons in paying for such shares by compensation for services rendered, promissory notes or otherwise. Any such stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement may include, among other features, the fixing of eligibility for participation therein, the class and price of shares to be issued or sold under the plan or agreement, the number of shares which may be subscribed for, the method of payment therefor, the reservation of title until full payment therefor, the effect of the termination of employment, an option or obligation on the part of the corporation to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment, restrictions upon transfer of the shares, the time limits of and termination of the plan, and any other matters, not in violation of applicable law, and may be included in the plan as approved or authorized by the Board or any committee of the Board. Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions contained in the General Provisions of the California Corporations Code and in the California General Corporation Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Section 8. AMENDMENTS. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed either by approval of the outstanding shares (as defined in Section 152 of the California General Corporation Law) or by the approval of the Board; provided, however, that after the issuance of 14 shares, a bylaw specifying or changing a fixed number of directors or the maximum or minimum number or changing from a fixed to a variable number of directors or vice versa may only be adopted by approval of the outstanding shares, and a bylaw reducing the fixed number or the minimum number of directors to a number less than five shall be subject to the provisions of Section 212(a) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS. The annual report to shareholders referred to in Section 1501 of the California General Corporation Law is expressly waived, but nothing herein shall be interpreted as prohibiting the Board from issuing annual or other periodic reports to shareholders. ARTICLE VI. Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether brought in the name of the corporation or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such proceeding is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as a director or officer, shall, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith, and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided, however, that the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation and provided, further, that no such person shall be indemnified (i) except to the extent that the aggregate of losses to be indemnified exceeds the amount of such losses for which the director or officer is paid pursuant to any directors and officers liability insurance policy maintained by the corporation; (ii) on account of any suit in which judgment is rendered against such person for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by such person of securities of the corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and amendments thereto or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law; (iii) for expenses, judgments, funds, penalties or ERISA excise taxes resulting from such person's conduct which is finally adjudged to have been willful misconduct, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest; (iv) if a court of competent jurisdiction finally determines that any indemnification hereunder is unlawful; (v) for acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct or knowing and culpable violation of law; (vi) for acts or omissions that the director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer; (vii) for any transaction 15 from which the director or officer derived an improper personal benefit; (viii) for acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's or officer's duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing his duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders; (ix) for acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's or officer's duties to the corporation or its shareholders; (x) for costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses arising under Section 310 or 316 of the General Corporation Law of California (the "Law"); and (xi) as to circumstances in which indemnity is expressly prohibited by Section 317 of the Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the corporation expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that if the Law requires the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made only upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such director or officer, to repay all amounts to the corporation unless it shall be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified. No indemnity shall be provided under this provision for any liability arising out of any act or omission committed or occurring prior to the date an amendment containing this provision is filed with the Secretary of State of California. Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS. A person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was an employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as an employee or agent of another enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such action is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as an employee or agent, may, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith. The immediately preceding sentence is not intended to be and shall not be considered to confer a contract right on any employee or agent of the corporation. Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT. If a claim under Section 1 of this Article is not paid in full by the corporation within 30 days after a written claim has been received by the corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the corporation) that the claimant has failed to meet a standard of conduct, if any, required to make it permissible under California law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. Neither the failure of the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) 16 to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action and indemnification of the claimant is permissible in the circumstances because he or she has met such standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) that the claimant has not met such standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has failed to meet such standard of conduct. Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, to the extent that a director or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise (including the dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of a proceeding without admission of liability) in defense of any proceeding referred to in Section 1 or, in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS. The right to indemnification provided by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. Section 6. INSURANCE. The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under California law. Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS. To the extent that any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation is by reason of such position, or a position with another entity at the request of the corporation, a witness in any action, suit or proceeding, he may be indemnified against all costs and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith. Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. The corporation may enter into agreements with any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation providing for indemnification to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation. 17
EX-3.4 6 dex34.txt ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (LIBERMAN TV HOUSTON) Exhibit 3.4 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF HOUSTON, INC. Name One: The name of the corporation is Liberman Television of Houston, Inc. Purpose Two: The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation Law of California other than the banking business, the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code. Agent for Service Three: The name and address of the corporation's initial agent for service of process are: Lenard Liberman 5724 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, California 90028 Authorized Shares Four: The total number of shares of all classes of stock which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is one thousand (1,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share. Limitation on Liability of Directors and Authority to Indemnify Agents Five: The liability of directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code. The undersigned declares that the undersigned has executed these Articles of Incorporation and that this instrument is the act and deed of the undersigned. DATED: October 16, 2000 /s/ Regina Braman ----------------------- Regina Braman 2 EX-3.5 7 dex35.txt BYLAWS OF LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF HOUSTON, INC. Exhibit 3.5 BYLAWS of LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF HOUSTON, INC. a California corporation INDEX
Page ---- ARTICLE I - Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE .............................. 1 Section 2. OTHER OFFICES ........................................... 1 ARTICLE II - Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS ....................................... 1 Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS ......................................... 1 Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS ........................................ 1 Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS .................... 1 Section 5. QUORUM .................................................. 2 Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF ................... 2 Section 7. VOTING .................................................. 2 Section 8. RECORD DATE ............................................. 4 Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES .................................... 5 Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING .................................. 5 Section 11. PROXIES ................................................. 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION .................................. 6 Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING ...................................... 6 ARTICLE III - Directors. Section 1. POWERS .................................................. 6 Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ..................................... 7 Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE ............................. 7 Section 4. VACANCIES ............................................... 7 Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING ........................................ 8 Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS ........................................ 8 Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS ........................................ 8 Section 8. QUORUM .................................................. 8 Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE ....... 9 Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE ........................................ 9 Section 11. ADJOURNMENT ............................................. 9 Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION ................................... 9 Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING .................................. 9 Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION .................................... 9 Section 15. COMMITTEES .............................................. 9 ARTICLE IV - Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS ................................................ 10 Section 2. ELECTION ................................................ 10 Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS .................................... 10
i Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION .................................. 11 Section 5. VACANCIES ................................................ 11 Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD .................................... 11 Section 7. PRESIDENT ................................................ 11 Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS .......................................... 11 Section 9. SECRETARY ................................................ 11 Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER .................................. 12 ARTICLE V - Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS .......................... 12 Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS ..................................... 13 Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS ...................... 13 Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK .................................... 13 Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS ........... 14 Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS ..................................... 14 Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS ............................. 14 Section 8. AMENDMENTS ............................................... 14 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS ............................ 15 ARTICLE VI - Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ................ 15 Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS ................................ 16 Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT ............ 16 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE ....................................... 17 Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS ................................ 17 Section 6. INSURANCE ................................................ 17 Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS .................................... 17 Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS ..................................... 17
ii BYLAWS for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or its Articles of Incorporation, of LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF HOUSTON, INC. a California corporation ARTICLE I. Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE. The corporation's principal executive office shall be fixed and located at such place as the Board of Directors (herein called the "Board") shall determine. The Board is granted full power and authority to change said principal executive office from one location to another. Section 2. OTHER OFFICES. Branch or subordinate offices may be established at any time by the Board at any place or places. ARTICLE II. Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS. Meetings of shareholders shall be held either at the principal executive office of the corporation or at any other place within or without the State of California which may be designated either by the Board or by the written consent of all persons entitled to vote thereat, given either before or after the meeting and filed with the Secretary. Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meetings of shareholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board. Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by the Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or by the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at such meeting. Upon request in writing to the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President or the Secretary by any person (other than the Board) entitled to call a special meeting of shareholders, the officer forthwith shall cause notice to be given to the shareholders entitled to vote that a meeting will be held at a time requested by the person or persons calling the meeting, not less than thirty-five nor more than sixty days after the receipt of the request. If the notice is not given within twenty days after receipt of the request, the persons entitled to call the meeting may give the notice. Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS. Written notice of each annual or special meeting of shareholders shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote thereat. Such notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and (i) in the case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no other business may be transacted, or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters which the Board, at the time of the mailing of the notice, intends to present for action by the shareholders, but, subject to the provisions of applicable law, any proper matter may be presented at the meeting for such action. The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the names of nominees intended at the time of the notice to be presented by management for election. Notice of a shareholders' meeting shall be given either personally or by mail or by other means of written communication, addressed to the shareholder at the address of such shareholder appearing on the books of the corporation or given by the shareholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice, or, if no such address appears or is given, at the place where the principal executive office of the corporation is located or by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the principal executive office is located. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Section 5. QUORUM. A majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at the meeting (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the required quorum) shall be the act of the shareholders, unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required by law or by the Articles, except as provided in the following sentence. The shareholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the shares required to constitute a quorum. Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF. Any Shareholders' meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the shares represented either in person or by proxy, but in the absence of a quorum (except as provided in Section 5 of this Article) no other business may be transacted at such meeting. It shall not be necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted thereat, other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment is taken; provided, however, when any shareholders' meeting is adjourned for more than 45 days or, if after adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original meeting. Section 7. VOTING. The shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote at any such meeting shall be only persons in whose name shares stand on the stock records of the corporation on the record date determined in accordance with Section 8 of this Article. 2 Subject to the following sentence and to the provisions of Section 708 of the California General Corporation Law, every shareholder entitled to vote at any election of directors may cumulate such shareholder's votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which the shareholder's shares are entitled, or distribute the shareholder's votes on the same principle among as many candidates as the shareholder thinks fit. No shareholder shall be entitled to cumulate votes for any candidate or candidates pursuant to the preceding sentence unless such candidate or candidates' names have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and the shareholder has given notice at the meeting prior to the voting of the shareholder's intention to cumulate the shareholder's votes. If any one shareholder has given such notice, all shareholders may cumulate their votes for candidates in nomination. Elections need not be by ballot, provided, however, that all elections for directors must be by ballot upon demand made by a shareholder at the meeting and before the voting begins. In any election of directors, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes of the shares entitled to be voted for them up to the number of directors to be elected by such shares are elected. Voting shall in all cases be subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 of the California General Corporation Law, and to the following provisions: (a) Subject to clause (g), shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator or custodian may be voted by such holder either in person or by proxy, without a transfer of such shares into the holder's name; and shares standing in the name of a trustee may be voted by the trustee, either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares held by such trustee without a transfer of such shares into the trustee's name. (b) Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver, and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such receiver without the transfer thereof into the receiver's name if authority to do so is contained in the order of the court by which such receiver was appointed. (c) Subject to the provisions of Section 705 of the California General Corporation Law and except where otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, a shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, and thereafter the pledgee shall be entitled to vote the shares so transferred. (d) Shares standing in the name of a minor may be voted and the corporation may treat all rights incident thereto as exercisable by the minor, in person or by proxy, whether or not the corporation has notice, actual or constructive, of the nonage, unless a guardian of the minor's property has been appointed and written notice of such appointment given to the corporation. (e) Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign, may be voted by such officer, agent or proxyholder as the bylaws of such other corporation may 3 prescribe or, in the absence of such provision, as the Board of Directors of such other corporation may determine or, in the absence of such determination, by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation, or by any other person authorized to do so by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation. Shares which are purported to be voted or any proxy purported to be executed in the name of a corporation (whether or not any title of the person signing is indicated) shall be presumed to be voted or the proxy executed in accordance with the provisions of this clause, unless the contrary is shown. (f) Shares of the corporation owned by any subsidiary shall not be entitled to vote on any matter. (g) Shares held by the corporation in a fiduciary capacity, and shares of the issuing corporation held in a fiduciary capacity by any subsidiary, shall not be entitled to vote on any matter, except to the extent that the settlor or beneficial owner possesses and exercises a right to vote or to give the corporation binding instructions as to how to vote such shares. (h) If shares stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, husband and wife as community property, tenants by the entirety, voting trustees, persons entitled to vote under a shareholder voting agreement or otherwise, or if two or more persons (including proxyholders) have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the secretary of the corporation is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (i) If only one votes, such act binds all; (ii) If more than one vote, the act of the majority so voting binds all; (iii) If more than one vote, but the vote is evenly split on any particular matter, each faction may vote the securities in question proportionately. If the instrument so filed or the registration of the shares shows that any such tenancy is held in unequal interests, a majority or even split for the purpose of this section shall be a majority or even split in interest. Section 8. RECORD DATE. The Board may fix, in advance, a record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or any allotment of rights, or to exercise rights in respect of any other lawful action. The record date so fixed shall be not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting nor more than 60 days prior to any other action. When a record date is so fixed, only shareholders of record on that date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or to receive the dividend, distribution, or allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of shares on the books of the corporation after the record date. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting unless the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting. The Board shall fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned for more than forty-five days. 4 If no record date is fixed by the Board, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. The record date for determining shareholders for any purpose other than set forth in this Section 8 or Section 10 of this Article shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth day prior to the date of such other action, whichever is later. Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES. The transactions of any meeting of shareholders, however called and noticed, and wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, signs a written waiver of notice, or a consent to the holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. All such waivers, consents or approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of and presence at such meeting, except when the person objects, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters required by the California General Corporation Law to be included in the notice but not so included, if such objection is expressly made at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of shareholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice, consent to the holding of the meeting or approval of the minutes thereof, except as provided in Section 601(f) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Subject to Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, any action which, under any provision of the California General Corporation Law, may be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Unless a record date for voting purposes be fixed as provided in Section 8 of this Article, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to give consent pursuant to this Section 10, when no prior action by the Board has been taken, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given. Section 11. PROXIES. Every person entitled to vote shares has the right to do so either in person or by one or more persons authorized by a written proxy executed by such shareholder and filed with the Secretary. Any proxy duly executed is not revoked and continues in full force and effect until revoked by the person executing it prior to the vote pursuant thereto. Such revocation may be effected either, (i) by a writing delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation stating that the proxy is revoked, (ii) by a subsequent proxy executed by the person executing the prior proxy and presented to the meeting, or (iii) by attendance at the meeting and voting in person by the person executing the proxy; provided, however, that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION. In advance of any meeting of shareholders, the Board may appoint inspectors of election to act at such meeting and any adjournment thereof. If inspectors of election be not so appointed, or if any persons so appointed fail to appear or refuse to act, the chairman of any such meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder or shareholder's proxy shall, make such appointment at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be either one or three. If appointed at a meeting on the request of one or more shareholders or proxies, the majority of shares present shall determine whether one or three inspectors are to be appointed. The duties of such inspectors shall be as prescribed by Section 707(b) of the California General Corporation Law and shall include: determining the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; determining the shares represented at the meeting; determining the existence of a quorum; determining the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies; receiving votes, ballots or consents; hearing and determining all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote; counting and tabulating all votes or consents; determining when the polls shall close; determining the result; and doing such acts as may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all shareholders. If there are three inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING. The President shall preside as chairman at all meetings of the shareholders. The chairman shall conduct each such meeting in a businesslike and fair manner, but shall not be obligated to follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. The chairman's rulings on procedural matters shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders, unless at the time of a ruling a request for a vote is made to the shareholders holding shares entitled to vote and which are represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, in which case the decision of a majority of such shares shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the chairman shall have all of the powers usually vested in the chairman of a meeting of shareholders. ARTICLE III. Directors. Section 1. POWERS. Subject to limitations of the Articles, of these Bylaws and of the California General Corporation Law relating to action required to be approved by the shareholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board. The Board may delegate the management of the day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to a management company or other person provided that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised under the ultimate direction of the Board. Without prejudice to such general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby expressly declared that the Board shall have the following powers in addition to the other powers enumerated in these Bylaws: (a) To select and remove all the other officers, agents and employees of the corporation, prescribe the powers and duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, the 6 Articles or these Bylaws, fix their compensation and require from them security for faithful service. (b) To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the corporation and to make such rules and regulations therefor not inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, as they may deem best. (c) To adopt, make and use a corporate seal, and to prescribe the forms of certificates of stock, and to alter the form of such seal and of such certificates from time to time as they may deem best. (d) To authorize the issuance of shares of stock of the corporation from time to time, upon such terms and for such consideration as may be lawful. (e) To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the corporation, and to cause to be executed and delivered therefor, in the corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations or other evidences of debt and securities therefor. Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The Board shall consist of one or more members. The exact number shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board. Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of shareholders and each director shall serve until such person's successor is elected and qualified or until such person's death, retirement, resignation or removal. Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE. The directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held or the directors are not elected thereat, the directors may be elected at any special meeting of shareholders held for that purpose. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until a successor has been elected and qualified. Section 4. VACANCIES. Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Vacancies in the Board, except those existing as a result of a removal of a director, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until such director's successor has been elected and qualified. A vacancy or vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist in case of the death, resignation or removal of any director, or if the authorized number of directors be increased, or if the shareholders fail, at any annual or special meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be voted for at that meeting. 7 The Board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony. The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors. Any such election by written consent other than to fill a vacancy created by removal requires the consent of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote. Any such election by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal requires unanimous consent. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of the director's term of office. Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING. Regular or special meetings of the Board shall be held at any place within or without the State of California which has been designated from time to time by the Board. In the absence of such designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation. Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS. Immediately following each annual meeting of shareholders the Board shall hold a regular meeting for the purpose of organization, election of officers and the transaction of other business. Other regular meetings of the Board shall be held without call on such dates and at such times as may be fixed by the Board. Call and notice of all regular meetings of the Board are hereby dispensed with. Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Secretary or by any two directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon four days' written notice or forty-eight hours' notice given personally or by telephone, telegraph, telex or other similar means of communication. Any such notice shall be addressed or delivered to each director at such director's address as it is shown upon the records of the corporation or as may have been given to the corporation by the director for purposes of notice or, if such address is not shown on such records or is not readily ascertainable, at the place in which the meetings of the directors are regularly held. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Oral notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is communicated, in person or by telephone or wireless, to the recipient or to a person at the office of the recipient who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the recipient. Section 8. QUORUM. A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the board for the transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided 8 in Section 11 of this Article. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board, unless a greater number be required by law or by the Articles. A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting. Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE. Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, so long as all members participating in such meeting can hear one another. Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such director. All such waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Section 11. ADJOURNMENT. A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any directors' meeting to another time and place. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned, except as provided in the next sentence. If the meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of any adjournment to another time or place shall be given prior to the time of the adjourned meeting to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment. Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION. Directors and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services, and such reimbursement for expenses, as may be fixed or determined by the Board. Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board shall individually or collectively consent in writing to such action. Such consent or consents shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote of the Board and shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION. Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and also of its subsidiary corporations, domestic or foreign. Such inspection by a director may be made in person or by agent or attorney and includes the right to copy and obtain extracts. Section 15. COMMITTEES. The Board may appoint one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, and delegate to such committees any of the authority of the Board except with respect to: 9 (a) The approval of any action for which the General Corporation Law also requires shareholders' approval or approval of the outstanding shares; (b) The filling of vacancies in the Board or on any committee; (c) The fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the Board or on any committee; (d) The amendment or repeal of bylaws or the adoption of new bylaws; (e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express term is not so amendable or repealable; (f) A distribution to the shareholders of the corporation except at a rate or in a periodic amount or within a price range determined by the Board; or (g) The appointment of other committees of the Board or the members thereof. Any such committee must be designated, and the members or alternate members thereof appointed, by resolution adopted by a majority of the authorized number of directors and any such committee may be designated an Executive Committee or by such other name as the Board shall specify. Alternate members of a committee may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. The Board shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which proceedings of any such committee shall be conducted. In the absence of any such prescription, such committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which its proceedings shall be conducted. Unless the Board or such committee shall otherwise provide, the regular and special meetings and other actions of any such committee shall be governed by the provisions of this Article applicable to meetings and actions of the Board. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of each committee. ARTICLE IV. Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer. The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Financial Officers, and such other officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article. Section 2. ELECTION. The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article, shall be chosen annually by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Board, and shall hold their respective offices until their resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors shall be elected. Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. The Board may elect, and may empower the President to appoint, such other officers as the business of the corporation may 10 require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine. Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board at any time or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the Board, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board. Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the officer under any contract of employment of the officer. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation, but without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 5. VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these Bylaws for regular election or appointment to such office. Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman of the Board, if there shall be such an officer, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board. Section 7. PRESIDENT. Subject to such power, if any, as may be given by the Board to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the President is the general manager and chief executive officer of the corporation and has, subject to the control of the Board, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the corporation. The President shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board, or if there be none, at all meetings of the Board. The President has the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of president and general manager of a corporation and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or, if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board, shall perform all the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Board. Section 9. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office and such other place as the Board may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of shareholders, the Board and its committees, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at Board and committee meetings, the number of shares present or represented at shareholders' meetings, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a copy of the Bylaws of the corporation at the principal executive office or business office in accordance with Section 213 of the California General Corporation Law. 11 The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or at the office of the corporation's transfer agent or registrar, if one be appointed, a share register, or a duplicate share register, showing the names of the shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board and any committees thereof required by these Bylaws or by law to be given, shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The Chief Financial Officer is the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation, and shall send or cause to be sent to the shareholders of the corporation such financial statements and reports as are by law or these Bylaws required to be sent to them. The books of account shall at all times be open to inspection by any director. The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board. The Chief Financial Officer shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board, shall render to the President and the directors, whenever they request it, an account of all transactions as Chief Financial Officer and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. ARTICLE V. Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS. (a) A shareholder or shareholders holding at least five percent in the aggregate of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation or who hold at least one percent of such voting shares and have filed a Schedule l4B with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the election of directors of the corporation shall have an absolute right to do either or both of the following: (i) Inspect and copy the record of shareholders' names and addresses and shareholdings during usual business hours upon five business days' prior written demand upon the corporation; or (ii) Obtain from the transfer agent, if any, for the corporation, upon five business days' prior written demand and upon the tender of its usual charges for such a list (the amount of which charges shall be stated to the shareholder by the transfer agent upon request), a list of the shareholders' names and addresses who are entitled to vote for the election of directors and their shareholdings, as of the most recent record date for which it has been compiled or as of a date specified by the shareholder subsequent to the date of demand. 12 (b) The record of shareholders shall also be open to inspection and copying by any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any time during usual business hours upon written demand on the corporation, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interest as a shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate. (c) The accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the shareholders and the Board and committees of the Board shall be open to inspection upon written demand on the corporation of any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any reasonable time during usual business hours, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interests as a shareholder or as a holder of such voting trust certificate. (d) Any inspection and copying under this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney. Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS. The corporation shall keep in its principal executive office in the State of California, or if its principal executive office is not in such State at its principal business office in such State, the original or a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours. If the principal executive office of the corporation is located outside the State of California and the corporation has no principal business office in such state, it shall upon the written request of any shareholder furnish to such shareholder a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date. Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note, mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, share certificate, conveyance or other instrument in writing and any assignment or endorsements thereof executed or entered into between the corporation and any other person, when signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President and the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Chief Financial Officer of the corporation shall be valid and binding on the corporation in the absence of actual knowledge on the part of the other person that the signing officers had no authority to execute the same. Any such instruments may be signed by any other person or persons and in such manner as from time to time shall be determined by the Board, and, unless so authorized by the Board, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or amount. Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. Every holder of shares of the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President and by the Chief Financial Officer or an Assistant Chief Financial Officer or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares and the class or series of shares owned by the shareholder. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. If any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such person were an officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue. 13 Certificates for shares may be issued prior to full payment under such restrictions and for such purposes as the Board may provide; provided, however, that on any certificate issued to represent any partly paid shares, the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid thereon shall be stated. Except as provided in this Section, no new certificate for shares shall be issued in lieu of an old one unless the latter is surrendered and cancelled at the same time. The Board may, however, if any certificate for shares is alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a new certificate in lieu thereof, and the corporation may require that the corporation be given a bond or other adequate security sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it (including expense or liability) on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate. Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS. The President or any other officer or officers authorized by the Board or the President are each authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of the corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations standing in the name of the corporation. The authority herein granted may be exercised either by any such officer in person or by any other person authorized so to do by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by said officer. Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS. The corporation may adopt and carry out a stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement providing for the issue and sale for such consideration as may be fixed of its unissued shares, or of issued shares acquired or to be acquired, to one or more of the employees or directors of the corporation or of a subsidiary or to a trustee on their behalf and for the payment for such shares in installments or at one time, and may provide for aiding any such persons in paying for such shares by compensation for services rendered, promissory notes or otherwise. Any such stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement may include, among other features, the fixing of eligibility for participation therein, the class and price of shares to be issued or sold under the plan or agreement, the number of shares which may be subscribed for, the method of payment therefor, the reservation of title until full payment therefor, the effect of the termination of employment, an option or obligation on the part of the corporation to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment, restrictions upon transfer of the shares, the time limits of and termination of the plan, and any other matters, not in violation of applicable law, and may be included in the plan as approved or authorized by the Board or any committee of the Board. Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions contained in the General Provisions of the California Corporations Code and in the California General Corporation Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Section 8. AMENDMENTS. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed either by approval of the outstanding shares (as defined in Section 152 of the California General Corporation Law) or by the approval of the Board; provided, however, that after the issuance of 14 shares, a bylaw specifying or changing a fixed number of directors or the maximum or minimum number or changing from a fixed to a variable number of directors or vice versa may only be adopted by approval of the outstanding shares, and a bylaw reducing the fixed number or the minimum number of directors to a number less than five shall be subject to the provisions of Section 212(a) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS. The annual report to shareholders referred to in Section 1501 of the California General Corporation Law is expressly waived, but nothing herein shall be interpreted as prohibiting the Board from issuing annual or other periodic reports to shareholders. ARTICLE VI. Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether brought in the name of the corporation or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such proceeding is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as a director or officer, shall, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith, and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided, however, that the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation and provided, further, that no such person shall be indemnified (i) except to the extent that the aggregate of losses to be indemnified exceeds the amount of such losses for which the director or officer is paid pursuant to any directors and officers liability insurance policy maintained by the corporation; (ii) on account of any suit in which judgment is rendered against such person for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by such person of securities of the corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and amendments thereto or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law; (iii) for expenses, judgments, funds, penalties or ERISA excise taxes resulting from such person's conduct which is finally adjudged to have been willful misconduct, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest; (iv) if a court of competent jurisdiction finally determines that any indemnification hereunder is unlawful; (v) for acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct or knowing and culpable violation of law; (vi) for acts or omissions that the director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer; (vii) for any transaction 15 from which the director or officer derived an improper personal benefit; (viii) for acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's or officer's duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing his duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders; (ix) for acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's or officer's duties to the corporation or its shareholders; (x) for costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses arising under Section 310 or 316 of the General Corporation Law of California (the "Law"); and (xi) as to circumstances in which indemnity is expressly prohibited by Section 317 of the Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the corporation expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that if the Law requires the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made only upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such director or officer, to repay all amounts to the corporation unless it shall be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified. No indemnity shall be provided under this provision for any liability arising out of any act or omission committed or occurring prior to the date an amendment containing this provision is filed with the Secretary of State of California. Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS. A person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was an employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as an employee or agent of another enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such action is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as an employee or agent, may, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith. The immediately preceding sentence is not intended to be and shall not be considered to confer a contract right on any employee or agent of the corporation. Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT. If a claim under Section 1 of this Article is not paid in full by the corporation within 30 days after a written claim has been received by the corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the corporation) that the claimant has failed to meet a standard of conduct, if any, required to make it permissible under California law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. Neither the failure of the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent 16 legal counsel or its shareholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action and indemnification of the claimant is permissible in the circumstances because he or she has met such standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) that the claimant has not met such standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has failed to meet such standard of conduct. Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, to the extent that a director or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise (including the dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of a proceeding without admission of liability) in defense of any proceeding referred to in Section 1 or, in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS. The right to indemnification provided by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. Section 6. INSURANCE. The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under California law. Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS. To the extent that any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation is by reason of such position, or a position with another entity at the request of the corporation, a witness in any action, suit or proceeding, he may be indemnified against all costs and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith. Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. The corporation may enter into agreements with any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation providing for indemnification to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation. 17
EX-3.6 8 dex36.txt ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (KZJL LICENSE CORP.) Exhibit 3.6 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF KZJL LICENSE CORP. Name One: The name of the corporation is KZJL License Corp. Purpose Two: The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation Law of California other than the banking business, the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code. Agent for Service Three: The name and address of the corporation's initial agent for service of process are: Lenard Liberman 5724 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, California 90028 Authorized Shares Four: The total number of shares of all classes of stock which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is one thousand (1,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share. Limitation on Liability of Directors and Authority to Indemnify Agents Five: The liability of directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code. The undersigned declares that the undersigned has executed these Articles of Incorporation and that this instrument is the act and deed of the undersigned. DATED: October 16, 2000 /s/ Regina Braman ------------------------------ Regina Braman 2 EX-3.7 9 dex37.txt BYLAWS OF KZJL LICENSE CORP. Exhibit 3.7 BYLAWS of KZJL LICENSE CORP., a California corporation INDEX
Page ---- ARTICLE I - Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE ................................ 1 Section 2. OTHER OFFICES ............................................. 1 ARTICLE II - Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS ......................................... 1 Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS ........................................... 1 Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS .......................................... 1 Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS ...................... 1 Section 5. QUORUM .................................................... 2 Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF ..................... 2 Section 7. VOTING .................................................... 2 Section 8. RECORD DATE ............................................... 4 Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES ...................................... 5 Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING .................................... 5 Section 11. PROXIES ................................................... 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION .................................... 6 Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING ........................................ 6 ARTICLE III - Directors. Section 1. POWERS .................................................... 6 Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ....................................... 7 Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE ............................... 7 Section 4. VACANCIES ................................................. 7 Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING .......................................... 8 Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS .......................................... 8 Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS .......................................... 8 Section 8. QUORUM .................................................... 8 Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE ......... 9 Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE .......................................... 9 Section 11. ADJOURNMENT ............................................... 9 Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION ..................................... 9 Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING .................................... 9 Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION ...................................... 9 Section 15. COMMITTEES ................................................ 9 ARTICLE IV - Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS .................................................. 10 Section 2. ELECTION .................................................. 10 Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS ...................................... 10
i Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION ................................... 11 Section 5. VACANCIES ................................................. 11 Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ..................................... 11 Section 7. PRESIDENT ................................................. 11 Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS ........................................... 11 Section 9. SECRETARY ................................................. 11 Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ................................... 12 ARTICLE V - Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS ........................... 12 Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS ...................................... 13 Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS ....................... 13 Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK ..................................... 13 Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS ............ 14 Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS ...................................... 14 Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS .............................. 14 Section 8. AMENDMENTS ................................................ 14 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS ............................. 15 ARTICLE VI - Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ................. 15 Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS ................................. 16 Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT ............. 16 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE ........................................ 17 Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS ................................. 17 Section 6. INSURANCE ................................................. 17 Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS ..................................... 17 Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS ...................................... 17
ii BYLAWS for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or its Articles of Incorporation, of KZJL LICENSE CORP., a California corporation ARTICLE I. Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE. The corporation's principal executive office shall be fixed and located at such place as the Board of Directors (herein called the "Board") shall determine. The Board is granted full power and authority to change said principal executive office from one location to another. Section 2. OTHER OFFICES. Branch or subordinate offices may be established at any time by the Board at any place or places. ARTICLE II. Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS. Meetings of shareholders shall be held either at the principal executive office of the corporation or at any other place within or without the State of California which may be designated either by the Board or by the written consent of all persons entitled to vote thereat, given either before or after the meeting and filed with the Secretary. Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meetings of shareholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board. Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by the Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or by the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at such meeting. Upon request in writing to the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President or the Secretary by any person (other than the Board) entitled to call a special meeting of shareholders, the officer forthwith shall cause notice to be given to the shareholders entitled to vote that a meeting will be held at a time requested by the person or persons calling the meeting, not less than thirty-five nor more than sixty days after the receipt of the request. If the notice is not given within twenty days after receipt of the request, the persons entitled to call the meeting may give the notice. Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS. Written notice of each annual or special meeting of shareholders shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote thereat. Such notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and (i) in the case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no other business may be transacted, or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters which the Board, at the time of the mailing of the notice, intends to present for action by the shareholders, but, subject to the provisions of applicable law, any proper matter may be presented at the meeting for such action. The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the names of nominees intended at the time of the notice to be presented by management for election. Notice of a shareholders' meeting shall be given either personally or by mail or by other means of written communication, addressed to the shareholder at the address of such shareholder appearing on the books of the corporation or given by the shareholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice, or, if no such address appears or is given, at the place where the principal executive office of the corporation is located or by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the principal executive office is located. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Section 5. QUORUM. A majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at the meeting (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the required quorum) shall be the act of the shareholders, unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required by law or by the Articles, except as provided in the following sentence. The shareholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the shares required to constitute a quorum. Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF. Any Shareholders' meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the shares represented either in person or by proxy, but in the absence of a quorum (except as provided in Section 5 of this Article) no other business may be transacted at such meeting. It shall not be necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted thereat, other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment is taken; provided, however, when any shareholders' meeting is adjourned for more than 45 days or, if after adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original meeting. Section 7. VOTING. The shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote at any such meeting shall be only persons in whose name shares stand on the stock records of the corporation on the record date determined in accordance with Section 8 of this Article. 2 Subject to the following sentence and to the provisions of Section 708 of the California General Corporation Law, every shareholder entitled to vote at any election of directors may cumulate such shareholder's votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which the shareholder's shares are entitled, or distribute the shareholder's votes on the same principle among as many candidates as the shareholder thinks fit. No shareholder shall be entitled to cumulate votes for any candidate or candidates pursuant to the preceding sentence unless such candidate or candidates' names have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and the shareholder has given notice at the meeting prior to the voting of the shareholder's intention to cumulate the shareholder's votes. If any one shareholder has given such notice, all shareholders may cumulate their votes for candidates in nomination. Elections need not be by ballot, provided, however, that all elections for directors must be by ballot upon demand made by a shareholder at the meeting and before the voting begins. In any election of directors, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes of the shares entitled to be voted for them up to the number of directors to be elected by such shares are elected. Voting shall in all cases be subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 of the California General Corporation Law, and to the following provisions: (a) Subject to clause (g), shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator or custodian may be voted by such holder either in person or by proxy, without a transfer of such shares into the holder's name; and shares standing in the name of a trustee may be voted by the trustee, either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares held by such trustee without a transfer of such shares into the trustee's name. (b) Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver, and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such receiver without the transfer thereof into the receiver's name if authority to do so is contained in the order of the court by which such receiver was appointed. (c) Subject to the provisions of Section 705 of the California General Corporation Law and except where otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, a shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, and thereafter the pledgee shall be entitled to vote the shares so transferred. (d) Shares standing in the name of a minor may be voted and the corporation may treat all rights incident thereto as exercisable by the minor, in person or by proxy, whether or not the corporation has notice, actual or constructive, of the nonage, unless a guardian of the minor's property has been appointed and written notice of such appointment given to the corporation. (e) Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign, may be voted by such officer, agent or proxyholder as the bylaws of such other corporation may 3 prescribe or, in the absence of such provision, as the Board of Directors of such other corporation may determine or, in the absence of such determination, by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation, or by any other person authorized to do so by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation. Shares which are purported to be voted or any proxy purported to be executed in the name of a corporation (whether or not any title of the person signing is indicated) shall be presumed to be voted or the proxy executed in accordance with the provisions of this clause, unless the contrary is shown. (f) Shares of the corporation owned by any subsidiary shall not be entitled to vote on any matter. (g) Shares held by the corporation in a fiduciary capacity, and shares of the issuing corporation held in a fiduciary capacity by any subsidiary, shall not be entitled to vote on any matter, except to the extent that the settlor or beneficial owner possesses and exercises a right to vote or to give the corporation binding instructions as to how to vote such shares. (h) If shares stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, husband and wife as community property, tenants by the entirety, voting trustees, persons entitled to vote under a shareholder voting agreement or otherwise, or if two or more persons (including proxyholders) have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the secretary of the corporation is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (i) If only one votes, such act binds all; (ii) If more than one vote, the act of the majority so voting binds all; (iii) If more than one vote, but the vote is evenly split on any particular matter, each faction may vote the securities in question proportionately. If the instrument so filed or the registration of the shares shows that any such tenancy is held in unequal interests, a majority or even split for the purpose of this section shall be a majority or even split in interest. Section 8. RECORD DATE. The Board may fix, in advance, a record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or any allotment of rights, or to exercise rights in respect of any other lawful action. The record date so fixed shall be not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting nor more than 60 days prior to any other action. When a record date is so fixed, only shareholders of record on that date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or to receive the dividend, distribution, or allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of shares on the books of the corporation after the record date. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting unless the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting. The Board shall fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned for more than forty-five days. 4 If no record date is fixed by the Board, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. The record date for determining shareholders for any purpose other than set forth in this Section 8 or Section 10 of this Article shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth day prior to the date of such other action, whichever is later. Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES. The transactions of any meeting of shareholders, however called and noticed, and wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, signs a written waiver of notice, or a consent to the holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. All such waivers, consents or approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of and presence at such meeting, except when the person objects, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters required by the California General Corporation Law to be included in the notice but not so included, if such objection is expressly made at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of shareholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice, consent to the holding of the meeting or approval of the minutes thereof, except as provided in Section 601(f) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Subject to Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, any action which, under any provision of the California General Corporation Law, may be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Unless a record date for voting purposes be fixed as provided in Section 8 of this Article, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to give consent pursuant to this Section 10, when no prior action by the Board has been taken, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given. Section 11. PROXIES. Every person entitled to vote shares has the right to do so either in person or by one or more persons authorized by a written proxy executed by such shareholder and filed with the Secretary. Any proxy duly executed is not revoked and continues in full force and effect until revoked by the person executing it prior to the vote pursuant thereto. Such revocation may be effected either, (i) by a writing delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation stating that the proxy is revoked, (ii) by a subsequent proxy executed by the person executing the prior proxy and presented to the meeting, or (iii) by attendance at the meeting and voting in person by the person executing the proxy; provided, however, that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION. In advance of any meeting of shareholders, the Board may appoint inspectors of election to act at such meeting and any adjournment thereof. If inspectors of election be not so appointed, or if any persons so appointed fail to appear or refuse to act, the chairman of any such meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder or shareholder's proxy shall, make such appointment at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be either one or three. If appointed at a meeting on the request of one or more shareholders or proxies, the majority of shares present shall determine whether one or three inspectors are to be appointed. The duties of such inspectors shall be as prescribed by Section 707(b) of the California General Corporation Law and shall include: determining the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; determining the shares represented at the meeting; determining the existence of a quorum; determining the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies; receiving votes, ballots or consents; hearing and determining all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote; counting and tabulating all votes or consents; determining when the polls shall close; determining the result; and doing such acts as may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all shareholders. If there are three inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING. The President shall preside as chairman at all meetings of the shareholders. The chairman shall conduct each such meeting in a businesslike and fair manner, but shall not be obligated to follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. The chairman's rulings on procedural matters shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders, unless at the time of a ruling a request for a vote is made to the shareholders holding shares entitled to vote and which are represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, in which case the decision of a majority of such shares shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the chairman shall have all of the powers usually vested in the chairman of a meeting of shareholders. ARTICLE III. Directors. Section 1. POWERS. Subject to limitations of the Articles, of these Bylaws and of the California General Corporation Law relating to action required to be approved by the shareholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board. The Board may delegate the management of the day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to a management company or other person provided that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised under the ultimate direction of the Board. Without prejudice to such general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby expressly declared that the Board shall have the following powers in addition to the other powers enumerated in these Bylaws: (a) To select and remove all the other officers, agents and employees of the corporation, prescribe the powers and duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, the 6 Articles or these Bylaws, fix their compensation and require from them security for faithful service. (b) To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the corporation and to make such rules and regulations therefor not inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, as they may deem best. (c) To adopt, make and use a corporate seal, and to prescribe the forms of certificates of stock, and to alter the form of such seal and of such certificates from time to time as they may deem best. (d) To authorize the issuance of shares of stock of the corporation from time to time, upon such terms and for such consideration as may be lawful. (e) To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the corporation, and to cause to be executed and delivered therefor, in the corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations or other evidences of debt and securities therefor. Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The Board shall consist of one or more members. The exact number shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board. Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of shareholders and each director shall serve until such person's successor is elected and qualified or until such person's death, retirement, resignation or removal. Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE. The directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held or the directors are not elected thereat, the directors may be elected at any special meeting of shareholders held for that purpose. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until a successor has been elected and qualified. Section 4. VACANCIES. Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Vacancies in the Board, except those existing as a result of a removal of a director, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until such director's successor has been elected and qualified. A vacancy or vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist in case of the death, resignation or removal of any director, or if the authorized number of directors be increased, or if the shareholders fail, at any annual or special meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be voted for at that meeting. 7 The Board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony. The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors. Any such election by written consent other than to fill a vacancy created by removal requires the consent of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote. Any such election by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal requires unanimous consent. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of the director's term of office. Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING. Regular or special meetings of the Board shall be held at any place within or without the State of California which has been designated from time to time by the Board. In the absence of such designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation. Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS. Immediately following each annual meeting of shareholders the Board shall hold a regular meeting for the purpose of organization, election of officers and the transaction of other business. Other regular meetings of the Board shall be held without call on such dates and at such times as may be fixed by the Board. Call and notice of all regular meetings of the Board are hereby dispensed with. Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Secretary or by any two directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon four days' written notice or forty-eight hours' notice given personally or by telephone, telegraph, telex or other similar means of communication. Any such notice shall be addressed or delivered to each director at such director's address as it is shown upon the records of the corporation or as may have been given to the corporation by the director for purposes of notice or, if such address is not shown on such records or is not readily ascertainable, at the place in which the meetings of the directors are regularly held. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Oral notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is communicated, in person or by telephone or wireless, to the recipient or to a person at the office of the recipient who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the recipient. Section 8. QUORUM. A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the board for the transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided 8 in Section 11 of this Article. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board, unless a greater number be required by law or by the Articles. A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting. Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE. Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, so long as all members participating in such meeting can hear one another. Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such director. All such waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Section 11. ADJOURNMENT. A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any directors' meeting to another time and place. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned, except as provided in the next sentence. If the meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of any adjournment to another time or place shall be given prior to the time of the adjourned meeting to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment. Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION. Directors and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services, and such reimbursement for expenses, as may be fixed or determined by the Board. Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board shall individually or collectively consent in writing to such action. Such consent or consents shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote of the Board and shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION. Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and also of its subsidiary corporations, domestic or foreign. Such inspection by a director may be made in person or by agent or attorney and includes the right to copy and obtain extracts. Section 15. COMMITTEES. The Board may appoint one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, and delegate to such committees any of the authority of the Board except with respect to: 9 (a) The approval of any action for which the General Corporation Law also requires shareholders' approval or approval of the outstanding shares; (b) The filling of vacancies in the Board or on any committee; (c) The fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the Board or on any committee; (d) The amendment or repeal of bylaws or the adoption of new bylaws; (e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express term is not so amendable or repealable; (f) A distribution to the shareholders of the corporation except at a rate or in a periodic amount or within a price range determined by the Board; or (g) The appointment of other committees of the Board or the members thereof. Any such committee must be designated, and the members or alternate members thereof appointed, by resolution adopted by a majority of the authorized number of directors and any such committee may be designated an Executive Committee or by such other name as the Board shall specify. Alternate members of a committee may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. The Board shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which proceedings of any such committee shall be conducted. In the absence of any such prescription, such committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which its proceedings shall be conducted. Unless the Board or such committee shall otherwise provide, the regular and special meetings and other actions of any such committee shall be governed by the provisions of this Article applicable to meetings and actions of the Board. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of each committee. ARTICLE IV. Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer. The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Financial Officers, and such other officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article. Section 2. ELECTION. The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article, shall be chosen annually by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Board, and shall hold their respective offices until their resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors shall be elected. Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. The Board may elect, and may empower the President to appoint, such other officers as the business of the corporation may 10 require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine. Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board at any time or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the Board, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board. Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the officer under any contract of employment of the officer. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation, but without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 5. VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these Bylaws for regular election or appointment to such office. Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman of the Board, if there shall be such an officer, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board. Section 7. PRESIDENT. Subject to such power, if any, as may be given by the Board to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the President is the general manager and chief executive officer of the corporation and has, subject to the control of the Board, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the corporation. The President shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board, or if there be none, at all meetings of the Board. The President has the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of president and general manager of a corporation and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or, if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board, shall perform all the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Board. Section 9. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office and such other place as the Board may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of shareholders, the Board and its committees, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at Board and committee meetings, the number of shares present or represented at shareholders' meetings, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a copy of the Bylaws of the corporation at the principal executive office or business office in accordance with Section 213 of the California General Corporation Law. 11 The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or at the office of the corporation's transfer agent or registrar, if one be appointed, a share register, or a duplicate share register, showing the names of the shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board and any committees thereof required by these Bylaws or by law to be given, shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The Chief Financial Officer is the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation, and shall send or cause to be sent to the shareholders of the corporation such financial statements and reports as are by law or these Bylaws required to be sent to them. The books of account shall at all times be open to inspection by any director. The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board. The Chief Financial Officer shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board, shall render to the President and the directors, whenever they request it, an account of all transactions as Chief Financial Officer and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. ARTICLE V. Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS. (a) A shareholder or shareholders holding at least five percent in the aggregate of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation or who hold at least one percent of such voting shares and have filed a Schedule l4B with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the election of directors of the corporation shall have an absolute right to do either or both of the following: (i) Inspect and copy the record of shareholders' names and addresses and shareholdings during usual business hours upon five business days' prior written demand upon the corporation; or (ii) Obtain from the transfer agent, if any, for the corporation, upon five business days' prior written demand and upon the tender of its usual charges for such a list (the amount of which charges shall be stated to the shareholder by the transfer agent upon request), a list of the shareholders' names and addresses who are entitled to vote for the election of directors and their shareholdings, as of the most recent record date for which it has been compiled or as of a date specified by the shareholder subsequent to the date of demand. 12 (b) The record of shareholders shall also be open to inspection and copying by any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any time during usual business hours upon written demand on the corporation, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interest as a shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate. (c) The accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the shareholders and the Board and committees of the Board shall be open to inspection upon written demand on the corporation of any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any reasonable time during usual business hours, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interests as a shareholder or as a holder of such voting trust certificate. (d) Any inspection and copying under this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney. Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS. The corporation shall keep in its principal executive office in the State of California, or if its principal executive office is not in such State at its principal business office in such State, the original or a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours. If the principal executive office of the corporation is located outside the State of California and the corporation has no principal business office in such state, it shall upon the written request of any shareholder furnish to such shareholder a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date. Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note, mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, share certificate, conveyance or other instrument in writing and any assignment or endorsements thereof executed or entered into between the corporation and any other person, when signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President and the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Chief Financial Officer of the corporation shall be valid and binding on the corporation in the absence of actual knowledge on the part of the other person that the signing officers had no authority to execute the same. Any such instruments may be signed by any other person or persons and in such manner as from time to time shall be determined by the Board, and, unless so authorized by the Board, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or amount. Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. Every holder of shares of the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President and by the Chief Financial Officer or an Assistant Chief Financial Officer or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares and the class or series of shares owned by the shareholder. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. If any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such person were an officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue. 13 Certificates for shares may be issued prior to full payment under such restrictions and for such purposes as the Board may provide; provided, however, that on any certificate issued to represent any partly paid shares, the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid thereon shall be stated. Except as provided in this Section, no new certificate for shares shall be issued in lieu of an old one unless the latter is surrendered and cancelled at the same time. The Board may, however, if any certificate for shares is alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a new certificate in lieu thereof, and the corporation may require that the corporation be given a bond or other adequate security sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it (including expense or liability) on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate. Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS. The President or any other officer or officers authorized by the Board or the President are each authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of the corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations standing in the name of the corporation. The authority herein granted may be exercised either by any such officer in person or by any other person authorized so to do by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by said officer. Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS. The corporation may adopt and carry out a stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement providing for the issue and sale for such consideration as may be fixed of its unissued shares, or of issued shares acquired or to be acquired, to one or more of the employees or directors of the corporation or of a subsidiary or to a trustee on their behalf and for the payment for such shares in installments or at one time, and may provide for aiding any such persons in paying for such shares by compensation for services rendered, promissory notes or otherwise. Any such stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement may include, among other features, the fixing of eligibility for participation therein, the class and price of shares to be issued or sold under the plan or agreement, the number of shares which may be subscribed for, the method of payment therefor, the reservation of title until full payment therefor, the effect of the termination of employment, an option or obligation on the part of the corporation to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment, restrictions upon transfer of the shares, the time limits of and termination of the plan, and any other matters, not in violation of applicable law, and may be included in the plan as approved or authorized by the Board or any committee of the Board. Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions contained in the General Provisions of the California Corporations Code and in the California General Corporation Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Section 8. AMENDMENTS. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed either by approval of the outstanding shares (as defined in Section 152 of the California General Corporation Law) or by the approval of the Board; provided, however, that after the issuance of 14 shares, a bylaw specifying or changing a fixed number of directors or the maximum or minimum number or changing from a fixed to a variable number of directors or vice versa may only be adopted by approval of the outstanding shares, and a bylaw reducing the fixed number or the minimum number of directors to a number less than five shall be subject to the provisions of Section 212(a) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS. The annual report to shareholders referred to in Section 1501 of the California General Corporation Law is expressly waived, but nothing herein shall be interpreted as prohibiting the Board from issuing annual or other periodic reports to shareholders. ARTICLE VI. Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether brought in the name of the corporation or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such proceeding is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as a director or officer, shall, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith, and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided, however, that the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation and provided, further, that no such person shall be indemnified (i) except to the extent that the aggregate of losses to be indemnified exceeds the amount of such losses for which the director or officer is paid pursuant to any directors and officers liability insurance policy maintained by the corporation; (ii) on account of any suit in which judgment is rendered against such person for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by such person of securities of the corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and amendments thereto or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law; (iii) for expenses, judgments, funds, penalties or ERISA excise taxes resulting from such person's conduct which is finally adjudged to have been willful misconduct, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest; (iv) if a court of competent jurisdiction finally determines that any indemnification hereunder is unlawful; (v) for acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct or knowing and culpable violation of law; (vi) for acts or omissions that the director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer; (vii) for any transaction 15 from which the director or officer derived an improper personal benefit; (viii) for acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's or officer's duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing his duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders; (ix) for acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's or officer's duties to the corporation or its shareholders; (x) for costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses arising under Section 310 or 316 of the General Corporation Law of California (the "Law"); and (xi) as to circumstances in which indemnity is expressly prohibited by Section 317 of the Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the corporation expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that if the Law requires the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made only upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such director or officer, to repay all amounts to the corporation unless it shall be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified. No indemnity shall be provided under this provision for any liability arising out of any act or omission committed or occurring prior to the date an amendment containing this provision is filed with the Secretary of State of California. Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS. A person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was an employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as an employee or agent of another enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such action is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as an employee or agent, may, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith. The immediately preceding sentence is not intended to be and shall not be considered to confer a contract right on any employee or agent of the corporation. Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT. If a claim under Section 1 of this Article is not paid in full by the corporation within 30 days after a written claim has been received by the corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the corporation) that the claimant has failed to meet a standard of conduct, if any, required to make it permissible under California law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. Neither the failure of the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent 16 legal counsel or its shareholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action and indemnification of the claimant is permissible in the circumstances because he or she has met such standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) that the claimant has not met such standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has failed to meet such standard of conduct. Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, to the extent that a director or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise (including the dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of a proceeding without admission of liability) in defense of any proceeding referred to in Section 1 or, in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS. The right to indemnification provided by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. Section 6. INSURANCE. The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under California law. Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS. To the extent that any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation is by reason of such position, or a position with another entity at the request of the corporation, a witness in any action, suit or proceeding, he may be indemnified against all costs and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith. Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. The corporation may enter into agreements with any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation providing for indemnification to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation. 17
EX-3.8 10 dex38.txt ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (LIBERMAN TELEVISION) Exhibit 3.8 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LIBERMAN TELEVISION, INC. Name One: The name of the corporation is: Liberman Television, Inc. Purpose Two: The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation Law of California other than the banking business, the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code. Agent for Service Three: The name and address of the corporation's initial agent for service of process are: Lenard D. Liberman 1813 Victory Place Burbank, California 91504 Authorized Shares Four: The total number of shares of all classes of stock which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is one thousand (1,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share. Limitation on Liability of Directors and Authority to Indemnify Agents Five: The liability of directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code. The undersigned declares that the undersigned has executed these Articles of Incorporation and that this instrument is the act and deed of the undersigned. DATED: November 13, 1997 /s/ Regina Braman ------------------------- Regina Braman 2 EX-3.9 11 dex39.txt BYLAWS OF LIBERMAN TELEVISION, INC. Exhibit 3.9 BYLAWS of LIBERMAN TELEVISION, INC., a California corporation INDEX
Page ---- ARTICLE I. Offices ............................................................... 1 ------- Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE ....................................... 1 Section 2. OTHER OFFICES .................................................... 1 ARTICLE II. Shareholders ......................................................... 1 ------------ Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS ................................................ 1 Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS .................................................. 1 Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS ................................................. 1 Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS ............................. 2 Section 5. QUORUM ........................................................... 2 Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF ............................ 2 Section 7. VOTING ........................................................... 3 Section 8. RECORD DATE ...................................................... 4 Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES ............................................. 5 Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING ........................................... 5 Section 11. PROXIES .......................................................... 6 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION ........................................... 6 Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING ............................................... 6 ARTICLE III. Directors ........................................................... 6 --------- Section 1. POWERS ........................................................... 7 Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS .............................................. 7 Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE ...................................... 7 Section 4. VACANCIES ........................................................ 7 Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING ................................................. 8 Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS ................................................. 8 Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS ................................................. 8 Section 8. QUORUM ........................................................... 9 Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE ................ 9 Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE ................................................. 9 Section 11. ADJOURNMENT ...................................................... 9 Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION ............................................ 9 Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING ........................................... 10 Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION ............................................. 10 Section 15. COMMITTEES ....................................................... 10 ARTICLE IV. Officers ............................................................. 11 -------- Section 1. OFFICERS ......................................................... 11 Section 2. ELECTION ......................................................... 11 Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS ............................................. 11 Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION .......................................... 11 Section 5. VACANCIES ........................................................ 11 Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ............................................ 11 Section 7. PRESIDENT ........................................................ 11 Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS .................................................. 12
i Section 9. SECRETARY ........................................................ 12 Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER .......................................... 12 ARTICLE V. Other Provisions ...................................................... 13 ---------------- Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS .................................. 13 Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS ............................................. 13 Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS 14 Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK ............................................ 14 Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS ................... 14 Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS ............................................. 15 Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS ..................................... 15 Section 8. AMENDMENTS ....................................................... 15 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS .................................... 15 ARTICLE VI. Indemnification ...................................................... 15 --------------- Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ........................ 16 Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS ........................................ 17 Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT .................... 17 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE ............................................... 17 Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS ........................................ 18 Section 6. INSURANCE ........................................................ 18 Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS ............................................ 18 Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS ............................................. 18
ii BYLAWS for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or its Articles of Incorporation, of LIBERMAN TELEVISION, INC., a California corporation ARTICLE I. Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE. The corporation's principal executive office shall be fixed and located at such place as the Board of Directors (herein called the "Board") shall determine. The Board is granted full power and authority to change said principal executive office from one location to another. Section 2. OTHER OFFICES. Branch or subordinate offices may be established at any time by the Board at any place or places. ARTICLE II. Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS. Meetings of shareholders shall be held either at the principal executive office of the corporation or at any other place within or without the State of California which may be designated either by the Board or by the written consent of all persons entitled to vote thereat, given either before or after the meeting and filed with the Secretary. Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meetings of shareholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board. Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by the Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or by the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at such meeting. Upon request in writing to the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President or the Secretary by any person (other than the Board) entitled to call a special meeting of shareholders, the officer forthwith shall cause notice to be given to the shareholders entitled to vote that a meeting will be held at a time requested by the person or persons calling the meeting, not less than thirty-five nor more than sixty days after the receipt of the request. If the notice is not given within twenty days after receipt of the request, the persons entitled to call the meeting may give the notice. Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS. Written notice of each annual or special meeting of shareholders shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote thereat. Such notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and (i) in the case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no other business may be transacted, or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters which the Board, at the time of the mailing of the notice, intends to present for action by the shareholders, but, subject to the provisions of applicable law, any proper matter may be presented at the meeting for such action. The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the names of nominees intended at the time of the notice to be presented by management for election. Notice of a shareholders' meeting shall be given either personally or by mail or by other means of written communication, addressed to the shareholder at the address of such shareholder appearing on the books of the corporation or given by the shareholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice, or, if no such address appears or is given, at the place where the principal executive office of the corporation is located or by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the principal executive office is located. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Section 5. QUORUM. A majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at the meeting (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the required quorum) shall be the act of the shareholders, unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required by law or by the Articles, except as provided in the following sentence. The shareholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the shares required to constitute a quorum. Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF. Any Shareholders' meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the shares represented either in person or by proxy, but in the absence of a quorum (except as provided in Section 5 of this Article) no other business may be transacted at such meeting. It shall not be necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted thereat, other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment is taken; provided, however, when any shareholders' meeting is adjourned for more than 45 days or, if after adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original meeting. Section 7. VOTING. The shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote at any such meeting shall be only persons in whose name shares stand on the stock records of the corporation on the record date determined in accordance with Section 8 of this Article. 2 Subject to the following sentence and to the provisions of Section 708 of the California General Corporation Law, every shareholder entitled to vote at any election of directors may cumulate such shareholder's votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which the shareholder's shares are entitled, or distribute the shareholder's votes on the same principle among as many candidates as the shareholder thinks fit. No shareholder shall be entitled to cumulate votes for any candidate or candidates pursuant to the preceding sentence unless such candidate or candidates' names have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and the shareholder has given notice at the meeting prior to the voting of the shareholder's intention to cumulate the shareholder's votes. If any one shareholder has given such notice, all shareholders may cumulate their votes for candidates in nomination. Elections need not be by ballot, provided, however, that all elections for directors must be by ballot upon demand made by a shareholder at the meeting and before the voting begins. In any election of directors, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes of the shares entitled to be voted for them up to the number of directors to be elected by such shares are elected. Voting shall in all cases be subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 of the California General Corporation Law, and to the following provisions: (a) Subject to clause (g), shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator or custodian may be voted by such holder either in person or by proxy, without a transfer of such shares into the holder's name; and shares standing in the name of a trustee may be voted by the trustee, either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares held by such trustee without a transfer of such shares into the trustee's name. (b) Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver, and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such receiver without the transfer thereof into the receiver's name if authority to do so is contained in the order of the court by which such receiver was appointed. (c) Subject to the provisions of Section 705 of the California General Corporation Law and except where otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, a shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, and thereafter the pledgee shall be entitled to vote the shares so transferred. (d) Shares standing in the name of a minor may be voted and the corporation may treat all rights incident thereto as exercisable by the minor, in person or by proxy, whether or not the corporation has notice, actual or constructive, of the nonage, unless a guardian of the minor's property has been appointed and written notice of such appointment given to the corporation. (e) Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign, may be voted by such officer, agent or proxyholder as the bylaws of such other corporation may 3 prescribe or, in the absence of such provision, as the Board of Directors of such other corporation may determine or, in the absence of such determination, by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation, or by any other person authorized to do so by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation. Shares which are purported to be voted or any proxy purported to be executed in the name of a corporation (whether or not any title of the person signing is indicated) shall be presumed to be voted or the proxy executed in accordance with the provisions of this clause, unless the contrary is shown. (f) Shares of the corporation owned by any subsidiary shall not be entitled to vote on any matter. (g) Shares held by the corporation in a fiduciary capacity, and shares of the issuing corporation held in a fiduciary capacity by any subsidiary, shall not be entitled to vote on any matter, except to the extent that the settlor or beneficial owner possesses and exercises a right to vote or to give the corporation binding instructions as to how to vote such shares. (h) If shares stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, husband and wife as community property, tenants by the entirety, voting trustees, persons entitled to vote under a shareholder voting agreement or otherwise, or if two or more persons (including proxyholders) have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the secretary of the corporation is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (i) If only one votes, such act binds all; (ii) If more than one vote, the act of the majority so voting binds all; (iii) If more than one vote, but the vote is evenly split on any particular matter, each faction may vote the securities in question proportionately. If the instrument so filed or the registration of the shares shows that any such tenancy is held in unequal interests, a majority or even split for the purpose of this section shall be a majority or even split in interest. Section 8. RECORD DATE. The Board may fix, in advance, a record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or any allotment of rights, or to exercise rights in respect of any other lawful action. The record date so fixed shall be not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting nor more than 60 days prior to any other action. When a record date is so fixed, only shareholders of record on that date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or to receive the dividend, distribution, or allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of shares on the books of the corporation after the record date. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting 4 unless the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting. The Board shall fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned for more than forty-five days. If no record date is fixed by the Board, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. The record date for determining shareholders for any purpose other than set forth in this Section 8 or Section 10 of this Article shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth day prior to the date of such other action, whichever is later. Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES. The transactions of any meeting of shareholders, however called and noticed, and wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, signs a written waiver of notice, or a consent to the holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. All such waivers, consents or approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of and presence at such meeting, except when the person objects, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters required by the California General Corporation Law to be included in the notice but not so included, if such objection is expressly made at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of shareholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice, consent to the holding of the meeting or approval of the minutes thereof, except as provided in Section 601(f) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Subject to Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, any action which, under any provision of the California General Corporation Law, may be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Unless a record date for voting purposes be fixed as provided in Section 8 of this Article, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to give consent pursuant to this Section 10, when no prior action by the Board has been taken, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given. Section 11. PROXIES. Every person entitled to vote shares has the right to do so either in person or by one or more persons authorized by a written proxy executed by such shareholder and filed with the Secretary. Any proxy duly executed is not revoked and continues in full force and effect until revoked by the person executing it prior to the vote pursuant thereto. Such revocation may be effected either, (i) by a writing delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation stating that the proxy is revoked, (ii) by a subsequent proxy executed by the person executing the prior proxy and presented to the meeting, or (iii) by attendance at the meeting and 5 voting in person by the person executing the proxy; provided, however, that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION. In advance of any meeting of shareholders, the Board may appoint inspectors of election to act at such meeting and any adjournment thereof. If inspectors of election be not so appointed, or if any persons so appointed fail to appear or refuse to act, the chairman of any such meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder or shareholder's proxy shall, make such appointment at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be either one or three. If appointed at a meeting on the request of one or more shareholders or proxies, the majority of shares present shall determine whether one or three inspectors are to be appointed. The duties of such inspectors shall be as prescribed by Section 707(b) of the California General Corporation Law and shall include: determining the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; determining the shares represented at the meeting; determining the existence of a quorum; determining the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies; receiving votes, ballots or consents; hearing and determining all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote; counting and tabulating all votes or consents; determining when the polls shall close; determining the result; and doing such acts as may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all shareholders. If there are three inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING. The President shall preside as chairman at all meetings of the shareholders. The chairman shall conduct each such meeting in a businesslike and fair manner, but shall not be obligated to follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. The chairman's rulings on procedural matters shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders, unless at the time of a ruling a request for a vote is made to the shareholders holding shares entitled to vote and which are represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, in which case the decision of a majority of such shares shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the chairman shall have all of the powers usually vested in the chairman of a meeting of shareholders. ARTICLE III. Directors. Section 1. POWERS. Subject to limitations of the Articles, of these Bylaws and of the California General Corporation Law relating to action required to be approved by the shareholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board. The Board may delegate the management of the day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to a management company or other person provided that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised under the ultimate direction of the Board. Without prejudice to such general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby expressly declared that the Board shall have the following powers in addition to the other powers enumerated in these Bylaws: 6 (a) To select and remove all the other officers, agents and employees of the corporation, prescribe the powers and duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, fix their compensation and require from them security for faithful service. (b) To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the corporation and to make such rules and regulations therefor not inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, as they may deem best. (c) To adopt, make and use a corporate seal, and to prescribe the forms of certificates of stock, and to alter the form of such seal and of such certificates from time to time as they may deem best. (d) To authorize the issuance of shares of stock of the corporation from time to time, upon such terms and for such consideration as may be lawful. (e) To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the corporation, and to cause to be executed and delivered therefor, in the corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations or other evidences of debt and securities therefor. Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The authorized number of directors shall be two until changed by amendment of the Articles or by a Bylaw duly adopted by the shareholders amending this Section 2. Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE. The directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held or the directors are not elected thereat, the directors may be elected at any special meeting of shareholders held for that purpose. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until a successor has been elected and qualified. Section 4. VACANCIES. Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Vacancies in the Board, except those existing as a result of a removal of a director, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until such director's successor has been elected and qualified. A vacancy or vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist in case of the death, resignation or removal of any director, or if the authorized number of directors be increased, or if the shareholders fail, at any annual or special meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be voted for at that meeting. 7 The Board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony. The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors. Any such election by written consent other than to fill a vacancy created by removal requires the consent of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote. Any such election by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal requires unanimous consent. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of the director's term of office. Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING. Regular or special meetings of the Board shall be held at any place within or without the State of California which has been designated from time to time by the Board. In the absence of such designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation. Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS. Immediately following each annual meeting of shareholders the Board shall hold a regular meeting for the purpose of organization, election of officers and the transaction of other business. Other regular meetings of the Board shall be held without call on such dates and at such times as may be fixed by the Board. Call and notice of all regular meetings of the Board are hereby dispensed with. Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Secretary or by any two directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon four days' written notice or forty-eight hours' notice given personally or by telephone, telegraph, telex or other similar means of communication. Any such notice shall be addressed or delivered to each director at such director's address as it is shown upon the records of the corporation or as may have been given to the corporation by the director for purposes of notice or, if such address is not shown on such records or is not readily ascertainable, at the place in which the meetings of the directors are regularly held. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Oral notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is communicated, in person or by telephone or wireless, to the recipient or to a person at the office of the recipient who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the recipient. Section 8. QUORUM. A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the board for the transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided 8 in Section 11 of this Article. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board, unless a greater number be required by law or by the Articles. A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting. Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE. Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, so long as all members participating in such meeting can hear one another. Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such director. All such waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Section 11. ADJOURNMENT. A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any directors' meeting to another time and place. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned, except as provided in the next sentence. If the meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of any adjournment to another time or place shall be given prior to the time of the adjourned meeting to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment. Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION. Directors and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services, and such reimbursement for expenses, as may be fixed or determined by the Board. Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board shall individually or collectively consent in writing to such action. Such consent or consents shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote of the Board and shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION. Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and also of its subsidiary corporations, domestic or foreign. Such inspection by a director may be made in person or by agent or attorney and includes the right to copy and obtain extracts. Section 15. COMMITTEES. The Board may appoint one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, and delegate to such committees any of the authority of the Board except with respect to: 9 (a) The approval of any action for which the General Corporation Law also requires shareholders' approval or approval of the outstanding shares; (b) The filling of vacancies in the Board or on any committee; (c) The fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the Board or on any committee; (d) The amendment or repeal of bylaws or the adoption of new bylaws; (e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express term is not so amendable or repealable; (f) A distribution to t he shareholders of the corporation except at a rate or in a periodic amount or within a price range determined by the Board; or (g) The appointment of other committees of the Board or the members thereof. Any such committee must be designated, and the members or alternate members thereof appointed, by resolution adopted by a majority of the authorized number of directors and any such committee may be designated an Executive Committee or by such other name as the Board shall specify. Alternate members of a committee may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. The Board shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which proceedings of any such committee shall be conducted. In the absence of any such prescription, such committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which its proceedings shall be conducted. Unless the Board or such committee shall otherwise provide, the regular and special meetings and other actions of any such committee shall be governed by the provisions of this Article applicable to meetings and actions of the Board. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of each committee. ARTICLE IV. Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer. The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Financial Officers, and such other officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article. Section 2. ELECTION. The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article, shall be chosen annually by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Board, and shall hold their respective offices until their resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors shall be elected. Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. The Board may elect, and may empower the President to appoint, such other officers as the business of the corporation may 10 require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine. Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board at any time or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the Board, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board. Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the officer under any contract of employment of the officer. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation, but without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 5. VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these Bylaws for regular election or appointment to such office. Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman of the Board, if there shall be such an officer, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board. Section 7. PRESIDENT. Subject to such power, if any, as may be given by the Board to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the President is the general manager and chief executive officer of the corporation and has, subject to the control of the Board, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the corporation. The President shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board, or if there be none, at all meetings of the Board. The President has the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of president and general manager of a corporation and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or, if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board, shall perform all the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Board. Section 9. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office and such other place as the Board may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of shareholders, the Board and its committees, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at Board and committee meetings, the number of shares present or represented at shareholders' meetings, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a copy of the Bylaws of the corporation at the principal executive office or business office in accordance with Section 213 of the California General Corporation Law. 11 The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or at the office of the corporation's transfer agent or registrar, if one be appointed, a share register, or a duplicate share register, showing the names of the shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board and any committees thereof required by these Bylaws or by law to be given, shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The Chief Financial Officer is the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation, and shall send or cause to be sent to the shareholders of the corporation such financial statements and reports as are by law or these Bylaws required to be sent to them. The books of account shall at all times be open to inspection by any director. The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board. The Chief Financial Officer shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board, shall render to the President and the directors, whenever they request it, an account of all transactions as Chief Financial Officer and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. ARTICLE V. Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS. (a) A shareholder or shareholders holding at least five percent in the aggregate of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation or who hold at least one percent of such voting shares and have filed a Schedule l4B with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the election of directors of the corporation shall have an absolute right to do either or both of the following: (i) Inspect and copy the record of shareholders' names and addresses and shareholdings during usual business hours upon five business days' prior written demand upon the corporation; or (ii) Obtain from the transfer agent, if any, for the corporation, upon five business days' prior written demand and upon the tender of its usual charges for such a list (the amount of which charges shall be stated to the shareholder by the transfer agent upon request), a list of the shareholders' names and addresses who are entitled to vote for the election of directors and their shareholdings, as of the most recent record date for which it has been compiled or as of a date specified by the shareholder subsequent to the date of demand. 12 (b) The record of shareholders shall also be open to inspection and copying by any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any time during usual business hours upon written demand on the corporation, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interest as a shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate. (c) The accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the shareholders and the Board and committees of the Board shall be open to inspection upon written demand on the corporation of any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any reasonable time during usual business hours, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interests as a shareholder or as a holder of such voting trust certificate. (d) Any inspection and copying under this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney. Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS. The corporation shall keep in its principal executive office in the State of California, or if its principal executive office is not in such State at its principal business office in such State, the original or a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours. If the principal executive office of the corporation is located outside the State of California and the corporation has no principal business office in such state, it shall upon the written request of any shareholder furnish to such shareholder a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date. Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note, mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, share certificate, conveyance or other instrument in writing and any assignment or endorsements thereof executed or entered into between the corporation and any other person, when signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President and the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Chief Financial Officer of the corporation shall be valid and binding on the corporation in the absence of actual knowledge on the part of the other person that the signing officers had no authority to execute the same. Any such instruments may be signed by any other person or persons and in such manner as from time to time shall be determined by the Board, and, unless so authorized by the Board, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or amount. Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. Every holder of shares of the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President and by the Chief Financial Officer or an Assistant Chief Financial Officer or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares and the class or series of shares owned by the shareholder. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. If any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such person were an officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue. 13 Certificates for shares may be issued prior to full payment under such restrictions and for such purposes as the Board may provide; provided, however, that on any certificate issued to represent any partly paid shares, the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid thereon shall be stated. Except as provided in this Section, no new certificate for shares shall be issued in lieu of an old one unless the latter is surrendered and cancelled at the same time. The Board may, however, if any certificate for shares is alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a new certificate in lieu thereof, and the corporation may require that the corporation be given a bond or other adequate security sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it (including expense or liability) on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate. Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS. The President or any other officer or officers authorized by the Board or the President are each authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of the corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations standing in the name of the corporation. The authority herein granted may be exercised either by any such officer in person or by any other person authorized so to do by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by said officer. Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS. The corporation may adopt and carry out a stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement providing for the issue and sale for such consideration as may be fixed of its unissued shares, or of issued shares acquired or to be acquired, to one or more of the employees or directors of the corporation or of a subsidiary or to a trustee on their behalf and for the payment for such shares in installments or at one time, and may provide for aiding any such persons in paying for such shares by compensation for services rendered, promissory notes or otherwise. Any such stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement may include, among other features, the fixing of eligibility for participation therein, the class and price of shares to be issued or sold under the plan or agreement, the number of shares which may be subscribed for, the method of payment therefor, the reservation of title until full payment therefor, the effect of the termination of employment, an option or obligation on the part of the corporation to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment, restrictions upon transfer of the shares, the time limits of and termination of the plan, and any other matters, not in violation of applicable law, and may be included in the plan as approved or authorized by the Board or any committee of the Board. Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions contained in the General Provisions of the California Corporations Code and in the California General Corporation Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Section 8. AMENDMENTS. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed either by approval of the outstanding shares (as defined in Section 152 of the California General Corporation Law) or by the approval of the Board; provided, however, that after the issuance of 14 shares, a bylaw specifying or changing a fixed number of directors or the maximum or minimum number or changing from a fixed to a variable number of directors or vice versa may only be adopted by approval of the outstanding shares, and a bylaw reducing the fixed number or the minimum number of directors to a number less than five shall be subject to the provisions of Section 212(a) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS. The annual report to shareholders referred to in Section 1501 of the California General Corporation Law is expressly waived, but nothing herein shall be interpreted as prohibiting the Board from issuing annual or other periodic reports to shareholders. ARTICLE VI. Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether brought in the name of the corporation or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such proceeding is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as a director or officer, shall, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith, and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided, however, that the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation and provided, further, that no such person shall be indemnified (i) except to the extent that the aggregate of losses to be indemnified exceeds the amount of such losses for which the director or officer is paid pursuant to any directors and officers liability insurance policy maintained by the corporation; (ii) on account of any suit in which judgment is rendered against such person for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by such person of securities of the corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and amendments thereto or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law; (iii) for expenses, judgments, funds, penalties or ERISA excise taxes resulting from such person's conduct which is finally adjudged to have been willful misconduct, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest; (iv) if a court of competent jurisdiction finally determines that any indemnification hereunder is unlawful; (v) for acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct or knowing and culpable violation of law; (vi) for acts or omissions that the director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer; (vii) for any transaction 15 from which the director or officer derived an improper personal benefit; (viii) for acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's or officer's duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing his duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders; (ix) for acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's or officer's duties to the corporation or its shareholders; (x) for costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses arising under Section 310 or 316 of the General Corporation Law of California (the "Law"); and (xi) as to circumstances in which indemnity is expressly prohibited by Section 317 of the Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the corporation expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that if the Law requires the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made only upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such director or officer, to repay all amounts to the corporation unless it shall be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified. No indemnity shall be provided under this provision for any liability arising out of any act or omission committed or occurring prior to the date an amendment containing this provision is filed with the Secretary of State of California. Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS. A person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was an employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as an employee or agent of another enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such action is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as an employee or agent, may, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith. The immediately preceding sentence is not intended to be and shall not be considered to confer a contract right on any employee or agent of the corporation. Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT. If a claim under Section 1 of this Article is not paid in full by the corporation within 30 days after a written claim has been received by the corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the corporation) that the claimant has failed to meet a standard of conduct, if any, required to make it permissible under California law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. Neither the failure of the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) 16 to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action and indemnification of the claimant is permissible in the circumstances because he or she has met such standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) that the claimant has not met such standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has failed to meet such standard of conduct. Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, to the extent that a director or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise (including the dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of a proceeding without admission of liability) in defense of any proceeding referred to in Section 1 or, in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS. The right to indemnification provided by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. Section 6. INSURANCE. The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under California law. Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS. To the extent that any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation is by reason of such position, or a position with another entity at the request of the corporation, a witness in any action, suit or proceeding, he may be indemnified against all costs and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith. Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. The corporation may enter into agreements with any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation providing for indemnification to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation. 17
EX-3.10 12 dex310.txt ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (KRCA TELEVISION) Exhibit 3.10 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF FOUCE AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES, a California corporation Frank L. Fouce and Betty L. Fouce certify that: 1. They are the duly elected and acting President and Secretary, respectively, of Fouce Amusement Enterprises, a California corporation. 2. The Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation are amended and restated to read in their entirety as follows: One: The name of the Corporation is Fouce Amusement Enterprises. Two: The Corporation elects to be governed by all of the provisions of the General Corporation Law (as added to the California Corporations Code effective January 1, 1977, and as subsequently amended) not otherwise applicable to the Corporation under Chapter 23 of the General Corporation Law. Three: The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation law of California other than the banking business, the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code. Four: The total number of shares of all classes of stock which the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is TWO THOUSAND (2,000) shares of Common Stock, without par value. Five: The liability of the directors of the Corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The Corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code with respect to actions for breach of duty to the Corporation and its shareholders. Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Section Five by the shareholder(s) of the Corporation shall not adversely affect any right of indemnification or limitation of liability of a director or officer of the Corporation relating to acts or omissions occurring prior to such repeal or modification. 3. The foregoing Restated and Amended Articles of Incorporation have been duly approved by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. 4. The foregoing Article Amendments were approved by the required vote of the shareholders of the Corporation in accordance with Section 902 of the California General Corporation Law. The total number of outstanding shares of the Corporation is 200. The number of shares voting in favor of the amendment equaled 100% of the outstanding shares. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned executed this Certificate on December 22, 1997. /s/ Frank L. Fouce ------------------------------- Frank L. Fouce, President /s/ Betty L. Fouce ------------------------------- Betty L. Fouce, Secretary The undersigned, Frank L. Fouce and Betty L. Fouce, the President and Secretary, respectively, of Fouce Amusement Enterprises, a California corporation, each declares under penalty of perjury that the matters set out in the foregoing Certificate of Amendment and Restatement are true of his own knowledge. Executed at Las Vegas, Nevada on December 22, 1997. /s/ Frank L. Fouce ------------------------------- Frank L. Fouce, President /s/ Betty L. Fouce ------------------------------- Betty L. Fouce, Secretary [STAMP] -2- CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF FOUCE AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES, a California corporation Jose Liberman and Lenard D. Liberman certify that: 1. They are the duly elected and acting President and Secretary, respectively, of Fouce Amusement Enterprises, a California corporation. 2. Article One of the Articles of Incorporation of the corporation shall be amended in its entirety to read as follows: "One: The name of the corporation is KRCA Television, Inc." 3. The foregoing amendment has been approved by the Board of Directors of the corporation. 4. The foregoing amendment was approved by the required vote of the shareholders of the corporation in accordance with Section 902 of the California General Corporation Law. The total number of outstanding shares of the corporation is 200. The number of shares voting in favor of the amendment equaled 100% of the outstanding shares. The undersigned each further declares under penalty of perjury that the matters set out in the foregoing Certificate of Amendment are true of his own knowledge. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned executed this Certificate on January 6, 1998. /s/ Jose Liberman ------------------------------------------------- Jose Liberman, President /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ------------------------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman, Secretary EX-3.11 13 dex311.txt BYLAWS OF KRCA TELEVISION, INC. Exhibit 3.11 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF KRCA TELEVISION, INC., a California corporation INDEX
Page ---- ARTICLE I - Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE ............................... 1 Section 2. OTHER OFFICES ............................................ 1 ARTICLE II - Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS ........................................ 1 Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS .......................................... 1 Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS ......................................... 1 Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS ..................... 1 Section 5. QUORUM ................................................... 2 Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF .................... 2 Section 7. VOTING ................................................... 2 Section 8. RECORD DATE .............................................. 4 Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES ..................................... 5 Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING ................................... 5 Section 11. PROXIES .................................................. 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION ................................... 6 Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING ....................................... 6 ARTICLE III - Directors. Section 1. POWERS ................................................... 6 Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ...................................... 7 Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE .............................. 7 Section 4. VACANCIES ................................................ 7 Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING ......................................... 8 Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS ......................................... 8 Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS ......................................... 8 Section 8. QUORUM ................................................... 8 Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE ........ 9 Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE ......................................... 9 Section 11. ADJOURNMENT .............................................. 9 Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION .................................... 9 Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING ................................... 9 Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION ..................................... 9 Section 15. COMMITTEES ............................................... 9 ARTICLE IV - Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS ................................................. 10 Section 2. ELECTION ................................................. 10 Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS ..................................... 10
i Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION .................................. 11 Section 5. VACANCIES ................................................ 11 Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD .................................... 11 Section 7. PRESIDENT ................................................ 11 Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS .......................................... 11 Section 9. SECRETARY ................................................ 11 Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER .................................. 12 ARTICLE V - Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS .......................... 12 Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS ..................................... 13 Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS ...................... 13 Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK .................................... 13 Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS ........... 14 Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS ..................................... 14 Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS ............................. 14 Section 8. AMENDMENTS ............................................... 14 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS ............................ 15 ARTICLE VI - Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ................ 15 Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS ................................ 16 Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT ............ 16 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE ....................................... 17 Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS ................................ 17 Section 6. INSURANCE ................................................ 17 Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS .................................... 17 Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS ..................................... 17
ii AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or its Articles of Incorporation, of KRCA TELEVISION, INC., a California corporation ARTICLE I. Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE. The corporation's principal executive office shall be fixed and located at such place as the Board of Directors (herein called the "Board") shall determine. The Board is granted full power and authority to change said principal executive office from one location to another. Section 2. OTHER OFFICES. Branch or subordinate offices may be established at any time by the Board at any place or places. ARTICLE II. Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS. Meetings of shareholders shall be held either at the principal executive office of the corporation or at any other place within or without the State of California which may be designated either by the Board or by the written consent of all persons entitled to vote thereat, given either before or after the meeting and filed with the Secretary. Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meetings of shareholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board. Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by the Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or by the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at such meeting. Upon request in writing to the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President or the Secretary by any person (other than the Board) entitled to call a special meeting of shareholders, the officer forthwith shall cause notice to be given to the shareholders entitled to vote that a meeting will be held at a time requested by the person or persons calling the meeting, not less than thirty-five nor more than sixty days after the receipt of the request. If the notice is not given within twenty days after receipt of the request, the persons entitled to call the meeting may give the notice. Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS. Written notice of each annual or special meeting of shareholders shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote thereat. Such notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and (i) in the case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no other business may be transacted, or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters which the Board, at the time of the mailing of the notice, intends to present for action by the shareholders, but, subject to the provisions of applicable law, any proper matter may be presented at the meeting for such action. The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the names of nominees intended at the time of the notice to be presented by management for election. Notice of a shareholders' meeting shall be given either personally or by mail or by other means of written communication, addressed to the shareholder at the address of such shareholder appearing on the books of the corporation or given by the shareholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice, or, if no such address appears or is given, at the place where the principal executive office of the corporation is located or by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the principal executive office is located. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Section 5. QUORUM. A majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at the meeting (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the required quorum) shall be the act of the shareholders, unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required by law or by the Articles, except as provided in the following sentence. The shareholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the shares required to constitute a quorum. Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF. Any Shareholders' meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the shares represented either in person or by proxy, but in the absence of a quorum (except as provided in Section 5 of this Article) no other business may be transacted at such meeting. It shall not be necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted thereat, other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment is taken; provided, however, when any shareholders' meeting is adjourned for more than 45 days or, if after adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original meeting. Section 7. VOTING. The shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote at any such meeting shall be only persons in whose name shares stand on the stock records of the corporation on the record date determined in accordance with Section 8 of this Article. 2 Subject to the following sentence and to the provisions of Section 708 of the California General Corporation Law, every shareholder entitled to vote at any election of directors may cumulate such shareholder's votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which the shareholder's shares are entitled, or distribute the shareholder's votes on the same principle among as many candidates as the shareholder thinks fit. No shareholder shall be entitled to cumulate votes for any candidate or candidates pursuant to the preceding sentence unless such candidate or candidates' names have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and the shareholder has given notice at the meeting prior to the voting of the shareholder's intention to cumulate the shareholder's votes. If any one shareholder has given such notice, all shareholders may cumulate their votes for candidates in nomination. Elections need not be by ballot, provided, however, that all elections for directors must be by ballot upon demand made by a shareholder at the meeting and before the voting begins. In any election of directors, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes of the shares entitled to be voted for them up to the number of directors to be elected by such shares are elected. Voting shall in all cases be subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 of the California General Corporation Law, and to the following provisions: (a) Subject to clause (g), shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator or custodian may be voted by such holder either in person or by proxy, without a transfer of such shares into the holder's name; and shares standing in the name of a trustee may be voted by the trustee, either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares held by such trustee without a transfer of such shares into the trustee's name. (b) Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver, and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such receiver without the transfer thereof into the receiver's name if authority to do so is contained in the order of the court by which such receiver was appointed. (c) Subject to the provisions of Section 705 of the California General Corporation Law and except where otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, a shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, and thereafter the pledgee shall be entitled to vote the shares so transferred. (d) Shares standing in the name of a minor may be voted and the corporation may treat all rights incident thereto as exercisable by the minor, in person or by proxy, whether or not the corporation has notice, actual or constructive, of the nonage, unless a guardian of the minor's property has been appointed and written notice of such appointment given to the corporation. (e) Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign, may be voted by such officer, agent or proxyholder as the bylaws of such other corporation may 3 prescribe or, in the absence of such provision, as the Board of Directors of such other corporation may determine or, in the absence of such determination, by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation, or by any other person authorized to do so by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation. Shares which are purported to be voted or any proxy purported to be executed in the name of a corporation (whether or not any title of the person signing is indicated) shall be presumed to be voted or the proxy executed in accordance with the provisions of this clause, unless the contrary is shown. (f) Shares of the corporation owned by any subsidiary shall not be entitled to vote on any matter. (g) Shares held by the corporation in a fiduciary capacity, and shares of the issuing corporation held in a fiduciary capacity by any subsidiary, shall not be entitled to vote on any matter, except to the extent that the settlor or beneficial owner possesses and exercises a right to vote or to give the corporation binding instructions as to how to vote such shares. (h) If shares stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, husband and wife as community property, tenants by the entirety, voting trustees, persons entitled to vote under a shareholder voting agreement or otherwise, or if two or more persons (including proxyholders) have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the secretary of the corporation is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (i) If only one votes, such act binds all; (ii) If more than one vote, the act of the majority so voting binds all; (iii) If more than one vote, but the vote is evenly split on any particular matter, each faction may vote the securities in question proportionately. If the instrument so filed or the registration of the shares shows that any such tenancy is held in unequal interests, a majority or even split for the purpose of this section shall be a majority or even split in interest. Section 8. RECORD DATE. The Board may fix, in advance, a record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or any allotment of rights, or to exercise rights in respect of any other lawful action. The record date so fixed shall be not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting nor more than 60 days prior to any other action. When a record date is so fixed, only shareholders of record on that date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or to receive the dividend, distribution, or allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of shares on the books of the corporation after the record date. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting unless the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting. The Board shall fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned for more than forty-five days. 4 If no record date is fixed by the Board, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. The record date for determining shareholders for any purpose other than set forth in this Section 8 or Section 10 of this Article shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth day prior to the date of such other action, whichever is later. Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES. The transactions of any meeting of shareholders, however called and noticed, and wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, signs a written waiver of notice, or a consent to the holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. All such waivers, consents or approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of and presence at such meeting, except when the person objects, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters required by the California General Corporation Law to be included in the notice but not so included, if such objection is expressly made at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of shareholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice, consent to the holding of the meeting or approval of the minutes thereof, except as provided in Section 601(f) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Subject to Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, any action which, under any provision of the California General Corporation Law, may be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Unless a record date for voting purposes be fixed as provided in Section 8 of this Article, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to give consent pursuant to this Section 10, when no prior action by the Board has been taken, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given. Section 11. PROXIES. Every person entitled to vote shares has the right to do so either in person or by one or more persons authorized by a written proxy executed by such shareholder and filed with the Secretary. Any proxy duly executed is not revoked and continues in full force and effect until revoked by the person executing it prior to the vote pursuant thereto. Such revocation may be effected either, (i) by a writing delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation stating that the proxy is revoked, (ii) by a subsequent proxy executed by the person executing the prior proxy and presented to the meeting, or (iii) by attendance at the meeting and voting in person by the person executing the proxy; provided, however, that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION. In advance of any meeting of shareholders, the Board may appoint inspectors of election to act at such meeting and any adjournment thereof. If inspectors of election be not so appointed, or if any persons so appointed fail to appear or refuse to act, the chairman of any such meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder or shareholder's proxy shall, make such appointment at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be either one or three. If appointed at a meeting on the request of one or more shareholders or proxies, the majority of shares present shall determine whether one or three inspectors are to be appointed. The duties of such inspectors shall be as prescribed by Section 707(b) of the California General Corporation Law and shall include: determining the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; determining the shares represented at the meeting; determining the existence of a quorum; determining the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies; receiving votes, ballots or consents; hearing and determining all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote; counting and tabulating all votes or consents; determining when the polls shall close; determining the result; and doing such acts as may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all shareholders. If there are three inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING. The President shall preside as chairman at all meetings of the shareholders. The chairman shall conduct each such meeting in a businesslike and fair manner, but shall not be obligated to follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. The chairman's rulings on procedural matters shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders, unless at the time of a ruling a request for a vote is made to the shareholders holding shares entitled to vote and which are represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, in which case the decision of a majority of such shares shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the chairman shall have all of the powers usually vested in the chairman of a meeting of shareholders. ARTICLE III. Directors. Section 1. POWERS. Subject to limitations of the Articles, of these Bylaws and of the California General Corporation Law relating to action required to be approved by the shareholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board. The Board may delegate the management of the day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to a management company or other person provided that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised under the ultimate direction of the Board. Without prejudice to such general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby expressly declared that the Board shall have the following powers in addition to the other powers enumerated in these Bylaws: (a) To select and remove all the other officers, agents and employees of the corporation, prescribe the powers and duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, the 6 Articles or these Bylaws, fix their compensation and require from them security for faithful service. (b) To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the corporation and to make such rules and regulations therefor not inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, as they may deem best. (c) To adopt, make and use a corporate seal, and to prescribe the forms of certificates of stock, and to alter the form of such seal and of such certificates from time to time as they may deem best. (d) To authorize the issuance of shares of stock of the corporation from time to time, upon such terms and for such consideration as may be lawful. (e) To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the corporation, and to cause to be executed and delivered therefor, in the corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations or other evidences of debt and securities therefor. Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The authorized number of directors shall be two (2) until changed by amendment of the Articles or by a Bylaw duly adopted by the shareholders amending this Section 2. Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE. The directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held or the directors are not elected thereat, the directors may be elected at any special meeting of shareholders held for that purpose. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until a successor has been elected and qualified. Section 4. VACANCIES. Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Vacancies in the Board, except those existing as a result of a removal of a director, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until such director's successor has been elected and qualified. A vacancy or vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist in case of the death, resignation or removal of any director, or if the authorized number of directors be increased, or if the shareholders fail, at any annual or special meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be voted for at that meeting. The Board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony. 7 The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors. Any such election by written consent other than to fill a vacancy created by removal requires the consent of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote. Any such election by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal requires unanimous consent. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of the director's term of office. Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING. Regular or special meetings of the Board shall be held at any place within or without the State of California which has been designated from time to time by the Board. In the absence of such designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation. Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS. Immediately following each annual meeting of shareholders the Board shall hold a regular meeting for the purpose of organization, election of officers and the transaction of other business. Other regular meetings of the Board shall be held without call on such dates and at such times as may be fixed by the Board. Call and notice of all regular meetings of the Board are hereby dispensed with. Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Secretary or by any two directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon four days' written notice or forty-eight hours' notice given personally or by telephone, telegraph, telex or other similar means of communication. Any such notice shall be addressed or delivered to each director at such director's address as it is shown upon the records of the corporation or as may have been given to the corporation by the director for purposes of notice or, if such address is not shown on such records or is not readily ascertainable, at the place in which the meetings of the directors are regularly held. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Oral notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is communicated, in person or by telephone or wireless, to the recipient or to a person at the office of the recipient who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the recipient. Section 8. QUORUM. A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the board for the transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided in Section 11 of this Article. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board, unless a greater number be required by law or by the Articles. A meeting at which a 8 quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting. Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE. Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, so long as all members participating in such meeting can hear one another. Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such director. All such waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Section 11. ADJOURNMENT. A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any directors' meeting to another time and place. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned, except as provided in the next sentence. If the meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of any adjournment to another time or place shall be given prior to the time of the adjourned meeting to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment. Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION. Directors and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services, and such reimbursement for expenses, as may be fixed or determined by the Board. Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board shall individually or collectively consent in writing to such action. Such consent or consents shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote of the Board and shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION. Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and also of its subsidiary corporations, domestic or foreign. Such inspection by a director may be made in person or by agent or attorney and includes the right to copy and obtain extracts. Section 15. COMMITTEES. The Board may appoint one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, and delegate to such committees any of the authority of the Board except with respect to: (a) The approval of any action for which the General Corporation Law also requires shareholders' approval or approval of the outstanding shares; (b) The filling of vacancies in the Board or on any committee; 9 (c) The fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the Board or on any committee; (d) The amendment or repeal of bylaws or the adoption of new bylaws; (e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express term is not so amendable or repealable; (f) A distribution to the shareholders of the corporation except at a rate or in a periodic amount or within a price range determined by the Board; or (g) The appointment of other committees of the Board or the members thereof. Any such committee must be designated, and the members or alternate members thereof appointed, by resolution adopted by a majority of the authorized number of directors and any such committee may be designated an Executive Committee or by such other name as the Board shall specify. Alternate members of a committee may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. The Board shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which proceedings of any such committee shall be conducted. In the absence of any such prescription, such committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which its proceedings shall be conducted. Unless the Board or such committee shall otherwise provide, the regular and special meetings and other actions of any such committee shall be governed by the provisions of this Article applicable to meetings and actions of the Board. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of each committee. ARTICLE IV. Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer. The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Financial Officers, and such other officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article. Section 2. ELECTION. The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article, shall be chosen annually by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Board, and shall hold their respective offices until their resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors shall be elected. Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. The Board may elect, and may empower the President to appoint, such other officers as the business of the corporation may require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine. Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board at any time or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the Board, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board. 10 Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the officer under any contract of employment of the officer. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation, but without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 5. VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these Bylaws for regular election or appointment to such office. Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman of the Board, if there shall be such an officer, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board. Section 7. PRESIDENT. Subject to such power, if any, as may be given by the Board to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the President is the general manager and chief executive officer of the corporation and has, subject to the control of the Board, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the corporation. The President shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board, or if there be none, at all meetings of the Board. The President has the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of president and general manager of a corporation and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or, if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board, shall perform all the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Board. Section 9. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office and such other place as the Board may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of shareholders, the Board and its committees, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at Board and committee meetings, the number of shares present or represented at shareholders' meetings, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a copy of the Bylaws of the corporation at the principal executive office or business office in accordance with Section 213 of the California General Corporation Law. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or at the office of the corporation's transfer agent or registrar, if one be appointed, a share register, or a duplicate share register, showing the names of the shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation. 11 The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board and any committees thereof required by these Bylaws or by law to be given, shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The Chief Financial Officer is the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation, and shall send or cause to be sent to the shareholders of the corporation such financial statements and reports as are by law or these Bylaws required to be sent to them. The books of account shall at all times be open to inspection by any director. The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board. The Chief Financial Officer shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board, shall render to the President and the directors, whenever they request it, an account of all transactions as Chief Financial Officer and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. ARTICLE V. Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS. (a) A shareholder or shareholders holding at least five percent in the aggregate of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation or who hold at least one percent of such voting shares and have filed a Schedule l4B with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the election of directors of the corporation shall have an absolute right to do either or both of the following: (i) Inspect and copy the record of shareholders' names and addresses and shareholdings during usual business hours upon five business days' prior written demand upon the corporation; or (ii) Obtain from the transfer agent, if any, for the corporation, upon five business days' prior written demand and upon the tender of its usual charges for such a list (the amount of which charges shall be stated to the shareholder by the transfer agent upon request), a list of the shareholders' names and addresses who are entitled to vote for the election of directors and their shareholdings, as of the most recent record date for which it has been compiled or as of a date specified by the shareholder subsequent to the date of demand. (b) The record of shareholders shall also be open to inspection and copying by any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any time during usual business hours upon written demand on the corporation, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interest as a shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate. 12 (c) The accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the shareholders and the Board and committees of the Board shall be open to inspection upon written demand on the corporation of any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any reasonable time during usual business hours, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interests as a shareholder or as a holder of such voting trust certificate. (d) Any inspection and copying under this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney. Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS. The corporation shall keep in its principal executive office in the State of California, or if its principal executive office is not in such State at its principal business office in such State, the original or a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours. If the principal executive office of the corporation is located outside the State of California and the corporation has no principal business office in such state, it shall upon the written request of any shareholder furnish to such shareholder a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date. Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note, mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, share certificate, conveyance or other instrument in writing and any assignment or endorsements thereof executed or entered into between the corporation and any other person, when signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President and the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Chief Financial Officer of the corporation shall be valid and binding on the corporation in the absence of actual knowledge on the part of the other person that the signing officers had no authority to execute the same. Any such instruments may be signed by any other person or persons and in such manner as from time to time shall be determined by the Board, and, unless so authorized by the Board, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or amount. Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. Every holder of shares of the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President and by the Chief Financial Officer or an Assistant Chief Financial Officer or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares and the class or series of shares owned by the shareholder. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. If any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such person were an officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue. Certificates for shares may be issued prior to full payment under such restrictions and for such purposes as the Board may provide; provided, however, that on any certificate issued to represent any partly paid shares, the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid thereon shall be stated. 13 Except as provided in this Section, no new certificate for shares shall be issued in lieu of an old one unless the latter is surrendered and cancelled at the same time. The Board may, however, if any certificate for shares is alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a new certificate in lieu thereof, and the corporation may require that the corporation be given a bond or other adequate security sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it (including expense or liability) on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate. Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS. The President or any other officer or officers authorized by the Board or the President are each authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of the corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations standing in the name of the corporation. The authority herein granted may be exercised either by any such officer in person or by any other person authorized so to do by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by said officer. Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS. The corporation may adopt and carry out a stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement providing for the issue and sale for such consideration as may be fixed of its unissued shares, or of issued shares acquired or to be acquired, to one or more of the employees or directors of the corporation or of a subsidiary or to a trustee on their behalf and for the payment for such shares in installments or at one time, and may provide for aiding any such persons in paying for such shares by compensation for services rendered, promissory notes or otherwise. Any such stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement may include, among other features, the fixing of eligibility for participation therein, the class and price of shares to be issued or sold under the plan or agreement, the number of shares which may be subscribed for, the method of payment therefor, the reservation of title until full payment therefor, the effect of the termination of employment, an option or obligation on the part of the corporation to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment, restrictions upon transfer of the shares, the time limits of and termination of the plan, and any other matters, not in violation of applicable law, and may be included in the plan as approved or authorized by the Board or any committee of the Board. Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions contained in the General Provisions of the California Corporations Code and in the California General Corporation Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Section 8. AMENDMENTS. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed either by approval of the outstanding shares (as defined in Section 152 of the California General Corporation Law) or by the approval of the Board; provided, however, that after the issuance of shares, a bylaw specifying or changing a fixed number of directors or the maximum or minimum number or changing from a fixed to a variable number of directors or vice versa may only be adopted by approval of the outstanding shares, and a bylaw reducing the fixed number or the minimum number of directors to a number less than five shall be subject to the provisions of Section 212(a) of the California General Corporation Law. 14 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS. The annual report to shareholders referred to in Section 1501 of the California General Corporation Law is expressly waived, but nothing herein shall be interpreted as prohibiting the Board from issuing annual or other periodic reports to shareholders. ARTICLE VI. Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether brought in the name of the corporation or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such proceeding is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as a director or officer, shall, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith, and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided, however, that the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation and provided, further, that no such person shall be indemnified (i) except to the extent that the aggregate of losses to be indemnified exceeds the amount of such losses for which the director or officer is paid pursuant to any directors and officers liability insurance policy maintained by the corporation; (ii) on account of any suit in which judgment is rendered against such person for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by such person of securities of the corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and amendments thereto or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law; (iii) for expenses, judgments, funds, penalties or ERISA excise taxes resulting from such person's conduct which is finally adjudged to have been willful misconduct, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest; (iv) if a court of competent jurisdiction finally determines that any indemnification hereunder is unlawful; (v) for acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct or knowing and culpable violation of law; (vi) for acts or omissions that the director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer; (vii) for any transaction from which the director or officer derived an improper personal benefit; (viii) for acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's or officer's duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing his duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders; (ix) for acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's or officer's duties to the corporation or 15 its shareholders; (x) for costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses arising under Section 310 or 316 of the General Corporation Law of California (the "Law"); and (xi) as to circumstances in which indemnity is expressly prohibited by Section 317 of the Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the corporation expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that if the Law requires the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made only upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such director or officer, to repay all amounts to the corporation unless it shall be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified. No indemnity shall be provided under this provision for any liability arising out of any act or omission committed or occurring prior to the date an amendment containing this provision is filed with the Secretary of State of California. Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS. A person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was an employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as an employee or agent of another enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such action is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as an employee or agent, may, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith. The immediately preceding sentence is not intended to be and shall not be considered to confer a contract right on any employee or agent of the corporation. Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT. If a claim under Section 1 of this Article is not paid in full by the corporation within 30 days after a written claim has been received by the corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the corporation) that the claimant has failed to meet a standard of conduct, if any, required to make it permissible under California law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. Neither the failure of the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action and indemnification of the claimant is permissible in the circumstances because he or she has met such standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) that the claimant has not met such standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has failed to meet such standard of conduct. 16 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, to the extent that a director or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise (including the dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of a proceeding without admission of liability) in defense of any proceeding referred to in Section 1 or, in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS. The right to indemnification provided by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. Section 6. INSURANCE. The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under California law. Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS. To the extent that any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation is by reason of such position, or a position with another entity at the request of the corporation, a witness in any action, suit or proceeding, he may be indemnified against all costs and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith. Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. The corporation may enter into agreements with any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation providing for indemnification to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation. 17
EX-3.12 14 dex312.txt ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (KRCA LICENSE CORP.) Exhibit 3.12 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF KRCA LICENSE CORP. Name One: The name of the corporation is: KRCA License Corp. Purpose Two: The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation Law of California other than the banking business, the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code. Agent for Service Three: The name and address of the corporation's initial agent for service of process are: Lenard D. Liberman 5724 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, California 90028 Authorized Shares Four: The total number of shares of all classes of stock which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is one thousand (1,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share. Limitation on Liability of Directors and Authority to Indemnify Agents Five: The liability of directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code. The undersigned declares that the undersigned has executed these Articles of Incorporation and that this instrument is the act and deed of the undersigned. DATED: November 13, 1997 /s/ Regina Braman ------------------------- Regina Braman 2 EX-3.13 15 dex313.txt BYLAWS OF KRCA LICENSE CORP. Exhibit 3.13 BYLAWS of KRCA LICENSE CORP., a California corporation INDEX
Page ---- ARTICLE I. Offices .................................................... 1 Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE ............................ 1 Section 2. OTHER OFFICES ......................................... 1 ARTICLE II. Shareholders ............................................... 1 Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS ..................................... 1 Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS ....................................... 1 Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS ...................................... 1 Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS .................. 2 Section 5. QUORUM ................................................ 2 Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF ................. 2 Section 7. VOTING ................................................ 3 Section 8. RECORD DATE ........................................... 4 Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES .................................. 5 Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING ................................ 5 Section 11. PROXIES ............................................... 6 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION ................................ 6 Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING .................................... 6 ARTICLE III. Directors .................................................. 6 Section 1. POWERS ................................................ 7 Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ................................... 7 Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE ........................... 7 Section 4. VACANCIES ............................................. 7 Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING ...................................... 8 Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS ...................................... 8 Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS ...................................... 8 Section 8. QUORUM ................................................ 9 Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE ..... 9 Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE ...................................... 9 Section 11. ADJOURNMENT ........................................... 9 Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION ................................. 9 Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING ................................ 10 Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION .................................. 10 Section 15. COMMITTEES ............................................ 10 ARTICLE IV. Officers ................................................... 11 Section 1. OFFICERS .............................................. 11 Section 2. ELECTION .............................................. 11 Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS .................................. 11 Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION ............................... 11 Section 5. VACANCIES ............................................. 11 Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ................................. 11 Section 7. PRESIDENT ............................................. 11 Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS ....................................... 12
i Section 9. SECRETARY ............................................. 12 Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ............................... 12 ARTICLE V. Other Provisions ........................................... 13 Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS ....................... 13 Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS .................................. 13 Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS ................... 14 Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK ................................. 14 Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS ........ 14 Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS .................................. 15 Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS .......................... 15 Section 8. AMENDMENTS ............................................ 15 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS ......................... 15 ARTICLE VI. Indemnification ............................................ 15 Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ............. 16 Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS ............................. 17 Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT ......... 17 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE .................................... 17 Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS ............................. 18 Section 6. INSURANCE ............................................. 18 Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS ................................. 18 Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS .................................. 18
ii BYLAWS for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or its Articles of Incorporation, of KRCA LICENSE CORP., a California corporation ARTICLE I. Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE. The corporation's principal executive office shall be fixed and located at such place as the Board of Directors (herein called the "Board") shall determine. The Board is granted full power and authority to change said principal executive office from one location to another. Section 2. OTHER OFFICES. Branch or subordinate offices may be established at any time by the Board at any place or places. ARTICLE II. Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS. Meetings of shareholders shall be held either at the principal executive office of the corporation or at any other place within or without the State of California which may be designated either by the Board or by the written consent of all persons entitled to vote thereat, given either before or after the meeting and filed with the Secretary. Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meetings of shareholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board. Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by the Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or by the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at such meeting. Upon request in writing to the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President or the Secretary by any person (other than the Board) entitled to call a special meeting of shareholders, the officer forthwith shall cause notice to be given to the shareholders entitled to vote that a meeting will be held at a time requested by the person or persons calling the meeting, not less than thirty-five nor more than sixty days after the receipt of the request. If the notice is not given within twenty days after receipt of the request, the persons entitled to call the meeting may give the notice. Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS. Written notice of each annual or special meeting of shareholders shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote thereat. Such notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and (i) in the case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no other business may be transacted, or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters which the Board, at the time of the mailing of the notice, intends to present for action by the shareholders, but, subject to the provisions of applicable law, any proper matter may be presented at the meeting for such action. The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the names of nominees intended at the time of the notice to be presented by management for election. Notice of a shareholders' meeting shall be given either personally or by mail or by other means of written communication, addressed to the shareholder at the address of such shareholder appearing on the books of the corporation or given by the shareholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice, or, if no such address appears or is given, at the place where the principal executive office of the corporation is located or by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the principal executive office is located. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Section 5. QUORUM. A majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at the meeting (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the required quorum) shall be the act of the shareholders, unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required by law or by the Articles, except as provided in the following sentence. The shareholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the shares required to constitute a quorum. Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF. Any Shareholders' meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the shares represented either in person or by proxy, but in the absence of a quorum (except as provided in Section 5 of this Article) no other business may be transacted at such meeting. It shall not be necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted thereat, other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment is taken; provided, however, when any shareholders' meeting is adjourned for more than 45 days or, if after adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original meeting. Section 7. VOTING. The shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote at any such meeting shall be only persons in whose name shares stand on the stock records of the corporation on the record date determined in accordance with Section 8 of this Article. 2 Subject to the following sentence and to the provisions of Section 708 of the California General Corporation Law, every shareholder entitled to vote at any election of directors may cumulate such shareholder's votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which the shareholder's shares are entitled, or distribute the shareholder's votes on the same principle among as many candidates as the shareholder thinks fit. No shareholder shall be entitled to cumulate votes for any candidate or candidates pursuant to the preceding sentence unless such candidate or candidates' names have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and the shareholder has given notice at the meeting prior to the voting of the shareholder's intention to cumulate the shareholder's votes. If any one shareholder has given such notice, all shareholders may cumulate their votes for candidates in nomination. Elections need not be by ballot, provided, however, that all elections for directors must be by ballot upon demand made by a shareholder at the meeting and before the voting begins. In any election of directors, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes of the shares entitled to be voted for them up to the number of directors to be elected by such shares are elected. Voting shall in all cases be subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 of the California General Corporation Law, and to the following provisions: (a) Subject to clause (g), shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator or custodian may be voted by such holder either in person or by proxy, without a transfer of such shares into the holder's name; and shares standing in the name of a trustee may be voted by the trustee, either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares held by such trustee without a transfer of such shares into the trustee's name. (b) Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver, and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such receiver without the transfer thereof into the receiver's name if authority to do so is contained in the order of the court by which such receiver was appointed. (c) Subject to the provisions of Section 705 of the California General Corporation Law and except where otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, a shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, and thereafter the pledgee shall be entitled to vote the shares so transferred. (d) Shares standing in the name of a minor may be voted and the corporation may treat all rights incident thereto as exercisable by the minor, in person or by proxy, whether or not the corporation has notice, actual or constructive, of the nonage, unless a guardian of the minor's property has been appointed and written notice of such appointment given to the corporation. (e) Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign, may be voted by such officer, agent or proxyholder as the bylaws of such other corporation may 3 prescribe or, in the absence of such provision, as the Board of Directors of such other corporation may determine or, in the absence of such determination, by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation, or by any other person authorized to do so by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation. Shares which are purported to be voted or any proxy purported to be executed in the name of a corporation (whether or not any title of the person signing is indicated) shall be presumed to be voted or the proxy executed in accordance with the provisions of this clause, unless the contrary is shown. (f) Shares of the corporation owned by any subsidiary shall not be entitled to vote on any matter. (g) Shares held by the corporation in a fiduciary capacity, and shares of the issuing corporation held in a fiduciary capacity by any subsidiary, shall not be entitled to vote on any matter, except to the extent that the settlor or beneficial owner possesses and exercises a right to vote or to give the corporation binding instructions as to how to vote such shares. (h) If shares stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, husband and wife as community property, tenants by the entirety, voting trustees, persons entitled to vote under a shareholder voting agreement or otherwise, or if two or more persons (including proxyholders) have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the secretary of the corporation is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (i) If only one votes, such act binds all; (ii) If more than one vote, the act of the majority so voting binds all; (iii) If more than one vote, but the vote is evenly split on any particular matter, each faction may vote the securities in question proportionately. If the instrument so filed or the registration of the shares shows that any such tenancy is held in unequal interests, a majority or even split for the purpose of this section shall be a majority or even split in interest. Section 8. RECORD DATE. The Board may fix, in advance, a record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or any allotment of rights, or to exercise rights in respect of any other lawful action. The record date so fixed shall be not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting nor more than 60 days prior to any other action. When a record date is so fixed, only shareholders of record on that date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or to receive the dividend, distribution, or allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of shares on the books of the corporation after the record date. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting 4 unless the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting. The Board shall fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned for more than forty-five days. If no record date is fixed by the Board, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. The record date for determining shareholders for any purpose other than set forth in this Section 8 or Section 10 of this Article shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth day prior to the date of such other action, whichever is later. Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES. The transactions of any meeting of shareholders, however called and noticed, and wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, signs a written waiver of notice, or a consent to the holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. All such waivers, consents or approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of and presence at such meeting, except when the person objects, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters required by the California General Corporation Law to be included in the notice but not so included, if such objection is expressly made at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of shareholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice, consent to the holding of the meeting or approval of the minutes thereof, except as provided in Section 601(f) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Subject to Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, any action which, under any provision of the California General Corporation Law, may be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Unless a record date for voting purposes be fixed as provided in Section 8 of this Article, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to give consent pursuant to this Section 10, when no prior action by the Board has been taken, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given. Section 11. PROXIES. Every person entitled to vote shares has the right to do so either in person or by one or more persons authorized by a written proxy executed by such shareholder and filed with the Secretary. Any proxy duly executed is not revoked and continues in full force and effect until revoked by the person executing it prior to the vote pursuant thereto. Such revocation may be effected either, (i) by a writing delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation stating that the proxy is revoked, (ii) by a subsequent proxy executed by the person executing the prior proxy and presented to the meeting, or (iii) by attendance at the meeting and 5 voting in person by the person executing the proxy; provided, however, that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION. In advance of any meeting of shareholders, the Board may appoint inspectors of election to act at such meeting and any adjournment thereof. If inspectors of election be not so appointed, or if any persons so appointed fail to appear or refuse to act, the chairman of any such meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder or shareholder's proxy shall, make such appointment at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be either one or three. If appointed at a meeting on the request of one or more shareholders or proxies, the majority of shares present shall determine whether one or three inspectors are to be appointed. The duties of such inspectors shall be as prescribed by Section 707(b) of the California General Corporation Law and shall include: determining the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; determining the shares represented at the meeting; determining the existence of a quorum; determining the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies; receiving votes, ballots or consents; hearing and determining all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote; counting and tabulating all votes or consents; determining when the polls shall close; determining the result; and doing such acts as may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all shareholders. If there are three inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING. The President shall preside as chairman at all meetings of the shareholders. The chairman shall conduct each such meeting in a businesslike and fair manner, but shall not be obligated to follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. The chairman's rulings on procedural matters shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders, unless at the time of a ruling a request for a vote is made to the shareholders holding shares entitled to vote and which are represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, in which case the decision of a majority of such shares shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the chairman shall have all of the powers usually vested in the chairman of a meeting of shareholders. ARTICLE III. Directors. Section 1. POWERS. Subject to limitations of the Articles, of these Bylaws and of the California General Corporation Law relating to action required to be approved by the shareholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board. The Board may delegate the management of the day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to a management company or other person provided that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised under the ultimate direction of the Board. Without prejudice to such general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby expressly declared that the Board shall have the following powers in addition to the other powers enumerated in these Bylaws: 6 (a) To select and remove all the other officers, agents and employees of the corporation, prescribe the powers and duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, fix their compensation and require from them security for faithful service. (b) To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the corporation and to make such rules and regulations therefor not inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, as they may deem best. (c) To adopt, make and use a corporate seal, and to prescribe the forms of certificates of stock, and to alter the form of such seal and of such certificates from time to time as they may deem best. (d) To authorize the issuance of shares of stock of the corporation from time to time, upon such terms and for such consideration as may be lawful. (e) To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the corporation, and to cause to be executed and delivered therefor, in the corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations or other evidences of debt and securities therefor. Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The authorized number of directors shall be two until changed by amendment of the Articles or by a Bylaw duly adopted by the shareholders amending this Section 2. Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE. The directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held or the directors are not elected thereat, the directors may be elected at any special meeting of shareholders held for that purpose. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until a successor has been elected and qualified. Section 4. VACANCIES. Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Vacancies in the Board, except those existing as a result of a removal of a director, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until such director's successor has been elected and qualified. A vacancy or vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist in case of the death, resignation or removal of any director, or if the authorized number of directors be increased, or if the shareholders fail, at any annual or special meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be voted for at that meeting. 7 The Board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony. The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors. Any such election by written consent other than to fill a vacancy created by removal requires the consent of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote. Any such election by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal requires unanimous consent. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of the director's term of office. Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING. Regular or special meetings of the Board shall be held at any place within or without the State of California which has been designated from time to time by the Board. In the absence of such designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation. Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS. Immediately following each annual meeting of shareholders the Board shall hold a regular meeting for the purpose of organization, election of officers and the transaction of other business. Other regular meetings of the Board shall be held without call on such dates and at such times as may be fixed by the Board. Call and notice of all regular meetings of the Board are hereby dispensed with. Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Secretary or by any two directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon four days' written notice or forty-eight hours' notice given personally or by telephone, telegraph, telex or other similar means of communication. Any such notice shall be addressed or delivered to each director at such director's address as it is shown upon the records of the corporation or as may have been given to the corporation by the director for purposes of notice or, if such address is not shown on such records or is not readily ascertainable, at the place in which the meetings of the directors are regularly held. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Oral notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is communicated, in person or by telephone or wireless, to the recipient or to a person at the office of the recipient who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the recipient. Section 8. QUORUM. A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the board for the transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided 8 in Section 11 of this Article. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board, unless a greater number be required by law or by the Articles. A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting. Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE. Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, so long as all members participating in such meeting can hear one another. Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such director. All such waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Section 11. ADJOURNMENT. A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any directors' meeting to another time and place. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned, except as provided in the next sentence. If the meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of any adjournment to another time or place shall be given prior to the time of the adjourned meeting to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment. Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION. Directors and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services, and such reimbursement for expenses, as may be fixed or determined by the Board. Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board shall individually or collectively consent in writing to such action. Such consent or consents shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote of the Board and shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION. Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and also of its subsidiary corporations, domestic or foreign. Such inspection by a director may be made in person or by agent or attorney and includes the right to copy and obtain extracts. Section 15. COMMITTEES. The Board may appoint one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, and delegate to such committees any of the authority of the Board except with respect to: 9 (a) The approval of any action for which the General Corporation Law also requires shareholders' approval or approval of the outstanding shares; (b) The filling of vacancies in the Board or on any committee; (c) The fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the Board or on any committee; (d) The amendment or repeal of bylaws or the adoption of new bylaws; (e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express term is not so amendable or repealable; (f) A distribution to the shareholders of the corporation except at a rate or in a periodic amount or within a price range determined by the Board; or (g) The appointment of other committees of the Board or the members thereof. Any such committee must be designated, and the members or alternate members thereof appointed, by resolution adopted by a majority of the authorized number of directors and any such committee may be designated an Executive Committee or by such other name as the Board shall specify. Alternate members of a committee may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. The Board shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which proceedings of any such committee shall be conducted. In the absence of any such prescription, such committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which its proceedings shall be conducted. Unless the Board or such committee shall otherwise provide, the regular and special meetings and other actions of any such committee shall be governed by the provisions of this Article applicable to meetings and actions of the Board. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of each committee. ARTICLE IV. Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer. The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Financial Officers, and such other officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article. Section 2. ELECTION. The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article, shall be chosen annually by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Board, and shall hold their respective offices until their resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors shall be elected. Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. The Board may elect, and may empower the President to appoint, such other officers as the business of the corporation may 10 require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine. Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board at any time or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the Board, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board. Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the officer under any contract of employment of the officer. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation, but without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 5. VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these Bylaws for regular election or appointment to such office. Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman of the Board, if there shall be such an officer, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board. Section 7. PRESIDENT. Subject to such power, if any, as may be given by the Board to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the President is the general manager and chief executive officer of the corporation and has, subject to the control of the Board, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the corporation. The President shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board, or if there be none, at all meetings of the Board. The President has the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of president and general manager of a corporation and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or, if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board, shall perform all the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Board. Section 9. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office and such other place as the Board may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of shareholders, the Board and its committees, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at Board and committee meetings, the number of shares present or represented at shareholders' meetings, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a copy of the Bylaws of the corporation at the principal executive office or business office in accordance with Section 213 of the California General Corporation Law. 11 The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or at the office of the corporation's transfer agent or registrar, if one be appointed, a share register, or a duplicate share register, showing the names of the shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board and any committees thereof required by these Bylaws or by law to be given, shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The Chief Financial Officer is the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation, and shall send or cause to be sent to the shareholders of the corporation such financial statements and reports as are by law or these Bylaws required to be sent to them. The books of account shall at all times be open to inspection by any director. The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board. The Chief Financial Officer shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board, shall render to the President and the directors, whenever they request it, an account of all transactions as Chief Financial Officer and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. ARTICLE V. Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS. (a) A shareholder or shareholders holding at least five percent in the aggregate of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation or who hold at least one percent of such voting shares and have filed a Schedule l4B with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the election of directors of the corporation shall have an absolute right to do either or both of the following: (i) Inspect and copy the record of shareholders' names and addresses and shareholdings during usual business hours upon five business days' prior written demand upon the corporation; or (ii) Obtain from the transfer agent, if any, for the corporation, upon five business days' prior written demand and upon the tender of its usual charges for such a list (the amount of which charges shall be stated to the shareholder by the transfer agent upon request), a list of the shareholders' names and addresses who are entitled to vote for the election of directors and their shareholdings, as of the most recent record date for which it has been compiled or as of a date specified by the shareholder subsequent to the date of demand. 12 (b) The record of shareholders shall also be open to inspection and copying by any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any time during usual business hours upon written demand on the corporation, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interest as a shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate. (c) The accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the shareholders and the Board and committees of the Board shall be open to inspection upon written demand on the corporation of any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any reasonable time during usual business hours, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interests as a shareholder or as a holder of such voting trust certificate. (d) Any inspection and copying under this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney. Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS. The corporation shall keep in its principal executive office in the State of California, or if its principal executive office is not in such State at its principal business office in such State, the original or a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours. If the principal executive office of the corporation is located outside the State of California and the corporation has no principal business office in such state, it shall upon the written request of any shareholder furnish to such shareholder a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date. Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note, mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, share certificate, conveyance or other instrument in writing and any assignment or endorsements thereof executed or entered into between the corporation and any other person, when signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President and the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Chief Financial Officer of the corporation shall be valid and binding on the corporation in the absence of actual knowledge on the part of the other person that the signing officers had no authority to execute the same. Any such instruments may be signed by any other person or persons and in such manner as from time to time shall be determined by the Board, and, unless so authorized by the Board, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or amount. Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. Every holder of shares of the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President and by the Chief Financial Officer or an Assistant Chief Financial Officer or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares and the class or series of shares owned by the shareholder. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. If any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such person were an officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue. 13 Certificates for shares may be issued prior to full payment under such restrictions and for such purposes as the Board may provide; provided, however, that on any certificate issued to represent any partly paid shares, the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid thereon shall be stated. Except as provided in this Section, no new certificate for shares shall be issued in lieu of an old one unless the latter is surrendered and cancelled at the same time. The Board may, however, if any certificate for shares is alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a new certificate in lieu thereof, and the corporation may require that the corporation be given a bond or other adequate security sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it (including expense or liability) on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate. Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS. The President or any other officer or officers authorized by the Board or the President are each authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of the corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations standing in the name of the corporation. The authority herein granted may be exercised either by any such officer in person or by any other person authorized so to do by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by said officer. Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS. The corporation may adopt and carry out a stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement providing for the issue and sale for such consideration as may be fixed of its unissued shares, or of issued shares acquired or to be acquired, to one or more of the employees or directors of the corporation or of a subsidiary or to a trustee on their behalf and for the payment for such shares in installments or at one time, and may provide for aiding any such persons in paying for such shares by compensation for services rendered, promissory notes or otherwise. Any such stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement may include, among other features, the fixing of eligibility for participation therein, the class and price of shares to be issued or sold under the plan or agreement, the number of shares which may be subscribed for, the method of payment therefor, the reservation of title until full payment therefor, the effect of the termination of employment, an option or obligation on the part of the corporation to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment, restrictions upon transfer of the shares, the time limits of and termination of the plan, and any other matters, not in violation of applicable law, and may be included in the plan as approved or authorized by the Board or any committee of the Board. Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions contained in the General Provisions of the California Corporations Code and in the California General Corporation Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Section 8. AMENDMENTS. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed either by approval of the outstanding shares (as defined in Section 152 of the California General Corporation Law) or by the approval of the Board; provided, however, that after the issuance of 14 shares, a bylaw specifying or changing a fixed number of directors or the maximum or minimum number or changing from a fixed to a variable number of directors or vice versa may only be adopted by approval of the outstanding shares, and a bylaw reducing the fixed number or the minimum number of directors to a number less than five shall be subject to the provisions of Section 212(a) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS. The annual report to shareholders referred to in Section 1501 of the California General Corporation Law is expressly waived, but nothing herein shall be interpreted as prohibiting the Board from issuing annual or other periodic reports to shareholders. ARTICLE VI. Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether brought in the name of the corporation or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such proceeding is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as a director or officer, shall, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith, and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided, however, that the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation and provided, further, that no such person shall be indemnified (i) except to the extent that the aggregate of losses to be indemnified exceeds the amount of such losses for which the director or officer is paid pursuant to any directors and officers liability insurance policy maintained by the corporation; (ii) on account of any suit in which judgment is rendered against such person for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by such person of securities of the corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and amendments thereto or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law; (iii) for expenses, judgments, funds, penalties or ERISA excise taxes resulting from such person's conduct which is finally adjudged to have been willful misconduct, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest; (iv) if a court of competent jurisdiction finally determines that any indemnification hereunder is unlawful; (v) for acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct or knowing and culpable violation of law; (vi) for acts or omissions that the director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer; (vii) for any transaction 15 from which the director or officer derived an improper personal benefit; (viii) for acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's or officer's duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing his duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders; (ix) for acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's or officer's duties to the corporation or its shareholders; (x) for costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses arising under Section 310 or 316 of the General Corporation Law of California (the "Law"); and (xi) as to circumstances in which indemnity is expressly prohibited by Section 317 of the Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the corporation expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that if the Law requires the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made only upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such director or officer, to repay all amounts to the corporation unless it shall be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified. No indemnity shall be provided under this provision for any liability arising out of any act or omission committed or occurring prior to the date an amendment containing this provision is filed with the Secretary of State of California. Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS. A person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was an employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as an employee or agent of another enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such action is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as an employee or agent, may, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith. The immediately preceding sentence is not intended to be and shall not be considered to confer a contract right on any employee or agent of the corporation. Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT. If a claim under Section 1 of this Article is not paid in full by the corporation within 30 days after a written claim has been received by the corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the corporation) that the claimant has failed to meet a standard of conduct, if any, required to make it permissible under California law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. Neither the failure of the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) 16 to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action and indemnification of the claimant is permissible in the circumstances because he or she has met such standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) that the claimant has not met such standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has failed to meet such standard of conduct. Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, to the extent that a director or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise (including the dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of a proceeding without admission of liability) in defense of any proceeding referred to in Section 1 or, in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS. The right to indemnification provided by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. Section 6. INSURANCE. The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under California law. Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS. To the extent that any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation is by reason of such position, or a position with another entity at the request of the corporation, a witness in any action, suit or proceeding, he may be indemnified against all costs and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith. Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. The corporation may enter into agreements with any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation providing for indemnification to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation. 17
EX-3.14 16 dex314.txt ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (LIBERMAN BROADCASTING) Exhbit 3.14 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC. Name One: The name of the corporation is: Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. Purpose Two: The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation Law of California other than the banking business, the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code. Agent for Service Three: The name and address of the corporation's initial agent for service of process is: Jose Liberman 12547 Huston Street North Hollywood, CA 91607 Authorized Shares Four: The total number of shares of Common Stock which the corporation is authorized to issue is one thousand (1,000). /s/ Linda M. Oprian ------------------------------- Linda M. Oprian The undersigned declares that the undersigned has executed these Articles of Incorporation and that this instrument is the act and deed of the undersigned. /s/ Linda M. Oprian ------------------------------- Linda M. Oprian CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC., a California corporation The undersigned, Jose Liberman and Lenard D. Libennan, certify: 1. They are the President and Secretary, respectively, of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation (the "Corporation"). 2. The Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation are amended to add the following Article V, which reads in its entirety as follows: "Five: The corporation is a close corporation. All of the issued shares of capital stock of all classes of the corporation shall be held of record by not more than thirty-five (35) persons." 4. The foregoing amendment of the Articles of Incorporation has been duly approved by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. 5. The foregoing amendment of the Articles of Incorporation has been duly approved by the required vote of Shareholders in accordance with Section 902 of the General Corporation Law of the State of California. The total number of outstanding shares of the Corporation is 50. The number of shares voting in favor of the amendment was 100% and egualled or exceeded the vote required. The percentage vote required was more than 50%. The undersigned further declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the matters set forth in this Certificate are true and correct of their own knowledge. Dated: March 20, 1990 /s/ Jose Liberman ----------------------------- Jose Liberman, President /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ----------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman, Secretary CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC., a California corporation Jose Liberman and Lenard Liberman certify that: 1. They are the duly elected and acting President and Secretary, respectively, of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation. 2. The Articles of Incorporation of the corporation are amended to add the following Article VI, which reads in its entirety as follows: "Six: The voting power and management of the corporation shall be subject to a Voting Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy (the "Agreement"), dated as of February 15, 1995, by and among Jose Liberman, Lenard Liberman and Alta Subordinated Debt Partners III, L.P., a Massachusetts limited partnership, a copy of which is on file with the Secretary of the corporation." 3. The Articles of Incorporation of the corporation are amended to add the following Article VII, which reads in its entirety as follows: "Seven: The management of the business and conduct of the affairs of the corporation shall be subject to the provisions of the Agreement, including the requirement that the corporation voluntarily wind up and dissolve upon the occurrence of a Mandatory Sale Event (as defined in the Agreement)." 4. The foregoing amendment has been approved by the Board of Directors of the corporation. 5. The foregoing amendment was approved by the required vote of the shareholders of the corporation in accordance with Section 902 of the California General Corporation Law. The total number of outstanding shares of the corporation is 50. The number of shares voting in favor of the amendment equaled 100% of the outstanding shares. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Certificate on February 15, 1995. /s/ Jose Liberman ------------------------------- Jose Liberman, President /s/ Lenard Liberman ------------------------------- Lenard Liberman, Secretary The undersigned, Jose Liberman and Lenard Liberman, the President and Secretary, respectively, of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation, each declares under penalty of perjury that the matters set out in the foregoing Certificate of Amendment are true of their own knowledge. Executed at Los Angeles, California on February 15, 1995. /s/ Jose Liberman ------------------------------- Jose Liberman, President /s/ Lenard Liberman ------------------------------- Lenard Liberman, Secretary 2 ACTION BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT OF DIRECTORS OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC., a California corporation The undersigned, constituting all of the directors of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation (this "Corporation"), acting pursuant to the authority of Section 307(b) of the California General Corporation Law, hereby adopt the following recitals and resolutions, effective as of February 15, 1995: ELECTION OF NEW DIRECTOR WHEREAS, the shareholders of this Corporation recently amended the Bylaws of this Corporation to increase the current number of directors of this Corporation from two to three and one vacancy currently exists on the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, it has been proposed that a designee of Burr, Egan, Deleage & Co. be elected as a director of this Corporation to fill the vacancy created to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until his successor has been duly elected and qualified; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon receipt of written notice from Burr, Egan, Deleage & Co. identifying its designee and immediately following such designee's qualification with, or approval by, the Federal Communications Commission, such designee shall be elected as a director of this Corporation to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualified. AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WHEREAS, it is deemed to be desirable and in the best interests of this Corporation and its shareholders that the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation be amended as set forth below; and WHEREAS, the shareholders of this Corporation are required to approve the proposed amendment to the Articles of Incorporation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that subject to approval by this Corporation's shareholders, the following amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation is hereby adopted and approved: 3 The Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation are amended to add the following Article VI, which reads in its entirety as follows: "Six: The voting power and management of the corporation shall be subject to a Voting Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy (the "Agreement"), dated as of February 15, 1995, by and among Jose Liberman, Lenard D. Liberman and Alta Subordinated Debt Partners III, L.P., a Massachusetts limited partnership, a copy of which is on file with the Secretary of the corporation." The Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation are amended to add the following Article VII, which reads in its entirety as follows: "Seven: The management of the business and conduct of the affairs of the corporation shall be subject to the provisions of the Agreement, including the requirement that the corporation voluntarily wind up and dissolve upon the occurrence of a Mandatory Sale Event (as defined in the Agreement)." RESOLVED FURTHER, that the foregoing amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation shall be submitted to the shareholders of this Corporation for such shareholders' consideration. RESOLVED FURTHER, that subject to the approval of the foregoing amendment by the shareholders of this Corporation, the officers of this Corporation be, and each of them hereby is, authorized in the name and on behalf of this Corporation to prepare or cause to be prepared and to execute, verify and file or cause to be filed with the California Secretary of State, a Certificate of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation relating to the foregoing amendment. RESOLVED FURTHER, that each of the officers of this Corporation is authorized to take such further actions and to execute and deliver such further documents as shall be necessary to effect the foregoing amendment, the necessity thereof to be conclusively evidenced by the taking of such further actions or the execution and delivery of such further documents. /s/ Jose Liberman ------------------------------- Jose Liberman /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman 4 ACTION BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC., a California corporation The undersigned, being the shareholders of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation (this "Corporation"), acting pursuant to the authority of Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, hereby adopt the following recitals and resolution, effective as of February 15, 1995: AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WHEREAS, it is deemed to be desirable and in the best interests of this Corporation that the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation be amended as set forth below; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of this Corporation has adopted and approved the proposed amendment subject to approval by the undersigned shareholders of this Corporation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation is hereby adopted and approved: The Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation are amended to add the following Article VI, which reads in its entirety as follows: "Six: The voting power and management of the corporation shall be subject to a Voting Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy (the "Agreement"), dated as of February 15, 1995, by and among Jose Liberman, Lenard Liberman and Alta Subordinated Debt Partners III, L.P., a Massachusetts limited partnership, a copy of which is on file with the Secretary of the corporation." The Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation are amended to add the following Article VII, which reads in its entirety as follows: "Seven: The management of the business and conduct of the affairs of the corporation shall be subject to the provisions of the Agreement, including the requirement that the corporation voluntarily wind up and dissolve upon the occurrence of a Mandatory Sale Event (as defined in the Agreement)." AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS 5 WHEREAS, it is deemed to be desirable and in the best interest of this Corporation to amend the Bylaws of this Corporation to increase the current number of directors of this Corporation from two to three; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Section 2 of Article III of the Bylaws is amended to read in full as follows: "Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The authorized number of directors shall be three until changed by amendment to the Articles of Incorporation or by a Bylaw duly adopted by the shareholders." /s/ Jose Liberman ------------------------------- Jose Liberman /s/ Lenard Liberman ------------------------------- Lenard Liberman 6 CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC., a California corporation I, Lenard D. Liberman, Secretary of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation (this "Corporation"), hereby certify that attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true, correct and complete copy of the amendment to Article III, Section 2 of the Bylaws of this Corporation as duly adopted by Action by Unanimous Written Consent of the Shareholders of this Corporation on February 15, 1995. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate as of February 15, 1995. /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Secretary 7 EXHIBIT A Amendment to Article III, Section 2 of the Bylaws of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. a California corporation Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The authorized number of directors shall be three until changed by amendment to the Articles of Incorporation or by a Bylaw duly adopted by the shareholders. 8 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC., a California corporation Jose Liberman and Lenard D. Liberman certify that: 1. They are the duly elected and acting President and Secretary, respectively, of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation. 2. The Articles of Incorporation of the corporation are amended to add the following Article VIII, which reads in its entirety as follows: "Eight: The liability of directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code." 3. The foregoing amendment has been approved by the Board of Directors of the corporation. 4. The foregoing amendment was approved by the required vote of the shareholders of the corporation in accordance with Section 902 of the California General Corporation Law. The total number of outstanding shares of this Corporation is 50. The number of shares voting in favor of the amendment equaled 100% of the outstanding shares. We further declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the matters set out in this Certificate of Amendment are true and correct of our own knowledge. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Certificate on January 31, 2002. /s/ Jose Liberman ----------------------------- Jose Liberman, President /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ----------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman, Secretary 2 ACTION BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT OF DIRECTORS OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC., a California corporation The undersigned, constituting all of the directors of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation (this "Corporation"), acting pursuant to the authority of Section 307(b) of the California General Corporation Law, hereby adopt the following recitals and resolutions, effective as of January 31, 2002: AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WHEREAS, it is deemed to be desirable and in the best interests of this Corporation and its sole shareholder that the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation be amended as set forth below; and WHEREAS, the sole shareholder of this Corporation is required to approve the proposed amendment to the Articles of Incorporation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that subject to approval by this Corporation's sole shareholder, the following amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation is hereby adopted and approved: The Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation shall be amended to add the following Article VIII, which reads in its entirety as follows: "Eight: The liability of directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code." RESOLVED FURTHER, that the foregoing amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation shall be submitted to the sole shareholder of this Corporation for such shareholder's consideration. RESOLVED FURTHER, that subject to the approval of the foregoing amendment by the sole shareholder of this Corporation, the officers of this Corporation be, and each of them hereby is, authorized in the name and on behalf of this Corporation to prepare or cause to be prepared and to execute, verify and file or cause to be filed with the California Secretary of State, a Certificate of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation relating to the foregoing amendment. RESOLVED FURTHER, that each of the officers of this Corporation is authorized to take such further actions and to execute and deliver such further documents as shall be necessary to effect the foregoing amendment, the necessity thereof to be conclusively evidenced by the taking of such further actions or the execution and delivery of such further documents. AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WHEREAS, this Board of Directors deems it to be in the best interests of this Corporation to amend and restate the Bylaws of this Corporation in their entirety as set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Amended and Restated Bylaws"); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bylaws of this Corporation be, and hereby are, amended and restated in their entirety to read in full as set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Secretary of this Corporation is authorized and directed to execute a certificate of the adoption of said Amended and Restated Bylaws and to enter said amendment as so certified in the minute book of this Corporation. [Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank] 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Action by Unanimous Written Consent of Directors as of the above date, thereby agreeing that the foregoing recitals and resolutions shall be of the same force and effect as if regularly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors of this Corporation held upon due notice. This Action by Unanimous Written Consent of the Board of Directors of this Corporation may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same Action by Unanimous Written Consent. /s/ Jose Liberman ----------------------------- JOSE LIBERMAN /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ----------------------------- LENARD D. LIBERMAN 3 ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE SOLE SHAREHOLDER OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC., a California corporation The undersigned, being the sole shareholder of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation (this "Corporation"), acting pursuant to the authority of Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, hereby adopts the following recitals and resolution, effective as of January 31, 2002: AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WHEREAS, it is deemed to be desirable and in the best interests of this Corporation that the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation be amended as set forth below; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of this Corporation has adopted and approved the proposed amendment subject to approval by the sole shareholder of this Corporation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation is hereby adopted and approved: The Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation shall be amended to add the following Article VIII, which reads in its entirety as follows: "Eight: The liability of directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code." 1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS WHEREAS, the sole shareholder of this Corporation deems it to be in the best interests of this Corporation to amend and restate the Bylaws of this Corporation in their entirety as set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Amended and Restated Bylaws"); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Amended and Restated Bylaws of this Corporation be, and hereby are, approved. [Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank] 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Action by Written Consent of the Sole Shareholder as of the above date, thereby agreeing that the foregoing recitals and resolutions shall be of the same force and effect as if regularly adopted at a meeting of the Shareholders of this Corporation held upon due notice. LBI HOLDINGS II, INC., a California corporation 50 Shares Common Stock By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ------------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President and Secretary 3 EX-3.15 17 dex315.txt BYLAWS OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC. Exhibit 3.15 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC., a California corporation INDEX
Page ---- ARTICLE I - Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE .............................. 1 Section 2. OTHER OFFICES ........................................... 1 ARTICLE II - Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS ....................................... 1 Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS ......................................... 1 Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS ........................................ 1 Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS .................... 1 Section 5. QUORUM .................................................. 2 Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF ................... 2 Section 7. VOTING .................................................. 2 Section 8. RECORD DATE ............................................. 4 Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES .................................... 5 Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING .................................. 5 Section 11. PROXIES ................................................. 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION .................................. 6 Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING ...................................... 6 ARTICLE III - Directors. Section 1. POWERS .................................................. 6 Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ..................................... 7 Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE ............................. 7 Section 4. VACANCIES ............................................... 7 Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING ........................................ 8 Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS ........................................ 8 Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS ........................................ 8 Section 8. QUORUM .................................................. 8 Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE ....... 9 Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE ........................................ 9 Section 11. ADJOURNMENT ............................................. 9 Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION ................................... 9 Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING .................................. 9 Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION .................................... 9 Section 15. COMMITTEES .............................................. 9 ARTICLE IV - Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS ................................................ 10 Section 2. ELECTION ................................................ 10 Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS .................................... 10
i Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION ................................. 11 Section 5. VACANCIES ............................................... 11 Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ................................... 11 Section 7. PRESIDENT ............................................... 11 Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS ......................................... 11 Section 9. SECRETARY ............................................... 11 Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ................................. 12 ARTICLE V - Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS ......................... 12 Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS .................................... 13 Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS ..................... 13 Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK ................................... 13 Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS .......... 14 Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS .................................... 14 Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS ............................ 14 Section 8. AMENDMENTS .............................................. 14 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS ........................... 15 ARTICLE VI - Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ............... 15 Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS ............................... 16 Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT ........... 16 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE ...................................... 17 Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS ............................... 17 Section 6. INSURANCE ............................................... 17 Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS ................................... 17 Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS .................................... 17
ii AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or its Articles of Incorporation, of LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC., a California corporation ARTICLE I. Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE. The corporation's principal executive office shall be fixed and located at such place as the Board of Directors (herein called the "Board") shall determine. The Board is granted full power and authority to change said principal executive office from one location to another. Section 2. OTHER OFFICES. Branch or subordinate offices may be established at any time by the Board at any place or places. ARTICLE II. Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS. Meetings of shareholders shall be held either at the principal executive office of the corporation or at any other place within or without the State of California which may be designated either by the Board or by the written consent of all persons entitled to vote thereat, given either before or after the meeting and filed with the Secretary. Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meetings of shareholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board. Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by the Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or by the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at such meeting. Upon request in writing to the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President or the Secretary by any person (other than the Board) entitled to call a special meeting of shareholders, the officer forthwith shall cause notice to be given to the shareholders entitled to vote that a meeting will be held at a time requested by the person or persons calling the meeting, not less than thirty-five nor more than sixty days after the receipt of the request. If the notice is not given within twenty days after receipt of the request, the persons entitled to call the meeting may give the notice. Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS. Written notice of each annual or special meeting of shareholders shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote thereat. Such notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and (i) in the case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no other business may be transacted, or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters which the Board, at the time of the mailing of the notice, intends to present for action by the shareholders, but, subject to the provisions of applicable law, any proper matter may be presented at the meeting for such action. The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the names of nominees intended at the time of the notice to be presented by management for election. Notice of a shareholders' meeting shall be given either personally or by mail or by other means of written communication, addressed to the shareholder at the address of such shareholder appearing on the books of the corporation or given by the shareholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice, or, if no such address appears or is given, at the place where the principal executive office of the corporation is located or by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the principal executive office is located. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Section 5. QUORUM. A majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at the meeting (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the required quorum) shall be the act of the shareholders, unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required by law or by the Articles, except as provided in the following sentence. The shareholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the shares required to constitute a quorum. Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF. Any Shareholders' meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the shares represented either in person or by proxy, but in the absence of a quorum (except as provided in Section 5 of this Article) no other business may be transacted at such meeting. It shall not be necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted thereat, other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment is taken; provided, however, when any shareholders' meeting is adjourned for more than 45 days or, if after adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original meeting. Section 7. VOTING. The shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote at any such meeting shall be only persons in whose name shares stand on the stock records of the corporation on the record date determined in accordance with Section 8 of this Article. 2 Subject to the following sentence and to the provisions of Section 708 of the California General Corporation Law, every shareholder entitled to vote at any election of directors may cumulate such shareholder's votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which the shareholder's shares are entitled, or distribute the shareholder's votes on the same principle among as many candidates as the shareholder thinks fit. No shareholder shall be entitled to cumulate votes for any candidate or candidates pursuant to the preceding sentence unless such candidate or candidates' names have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and the shareholder has given notice at the meeting prior to the voting of the shareholder's intention to cumulate the shareholder's votes. If any one shareholder has given such notice, all shareholders may cumulate their votes for candidates in nomination. Elections need not be by ballot, provided, however, that all elections for directors must be by ballot upon demand made by a shareholder at the meeting and before the voting begins. In any election of directors, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes of the shares entitled to be voted for them up to the number of directors to be elected by such shares are elected. Voting shall in all cases be subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 of the California General Corporation Law, and to the following provisions: (a) Subject to clause (g), shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator or custodian may be voted by such holder either in person or by proxy, without a transfer of such shares into the holder's name; and shares standing in the name of a trustee may be voted by the trustee, either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares held by such trustee without a transfer of such shares into the trustee's name. (b) Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver, and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such receiver without the transfer thereof into the receiver's name if authority to do so is contained in the order of the court by which such receiver was appointed. (c) Subject to the provisions of Section 705 of the California General Corporation Law and except where otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, a shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, and thereafter the pledgee shall be entitled to vote the shares so transferred. (d) Shares standing in the name of a minor may be voted and the corporation may treat all rights incident thereto as exercisable by the minor, in person or by proxy, whether or not the corporation has notice, actual or constructive, of the nonage, unless a guardian of the minor's property has been appointed and written notice of such appointment given to the corporation. (e) Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign, may be voted by such officer, agent or proxyholder as the bylaws of such other corporation may 3 prescribe or, in the absence of such provision, as the Board of Directors of such other corporation may determine or, in the absence of such determination, by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation, or by any other person authorized to do so by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation. Shares which are purported to be voted or any proxy purported to be executed in the name of a corporation (whether or not any title of the person signing is indicated) shall be presumed to be voted or the proxy executed in accordance with the provisions of this clause, unless the contrary is shown. (f) Shares of the corporation owned by any subsidiary shall not be entitled to vote on any matter. (g) Shares held by the corporation in a fiduciary capacity, and shares of the issuing corporation held in a fiduciary capacity by any subsidiary, shall not be entitled to vote on any matter, except to the extent that the settlor or beneficial owner possesses and exercises a right to vote or to give the corporation binding instructions as to how to vote such shares. (h) If shares stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, husband and wife as community property, tenants by the entirety, voting trustees, persons entitled to vote under a shareholder voting agreement or otherwise, or if two or more persons (including proxyholders) have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the secretary of the corporation is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (i) If only one votes, such act binds all; (ii) If more than one vote, the act of the majority so voting binds all; (iii) If more than one vote, but the vote is evenly split on any particular matter, each faction may vote the securities in question proportionately. If the instrument so filed or the registration of the shares shows that any such tenancy is held in unequal interests, a majority or even split for the purpose of this section shall be a majority or even split in interest. Section 8. RECORD DATE. The Board may fix, in advance, a record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or any allotment of rights, or to exercise rights in respect of any other lawful action. The record date so fixed shall be not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting nor more than 60 days prior to any other action. When a record date is so fixed, only shareholders of record on that date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or to receive the dividend, distribution, or allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of shares on the books of the corporation after the record date. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting unless the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting. The Board shall fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned for more than forty-five days. 4 If no record date is fixed by the Board, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. The record date for determining shareholders for any purpose other than set forth in this Section 8 or Section 10 of this Article shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth day prior to the date of such other action, whichever is later. Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES. The transactions of any meeting of shareholders, however called and noticed, and wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, signs a written waiver of notice, or a consent to the holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. All such waivers, consents or approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of and presence at such meeting, except when the person objects, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters required by the California General Corporation Law to be included in the notice but not so included, if such objection is expressly made at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of shareholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice, consent to the holding of the meeting or approval of the minutes thereof, except as provided in Section 601(f) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Subject to Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, any action which, under any provision of the California General Corporation Law, may be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Unless a record date for voting purposes be fixed as provided in Section 8 of this Article, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to give consent pursuant to this Section 10, when no prior action by the Board has been taken, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given. Section 11. PROXIES. Every person entitled to vote shares has the right to do so either in person or by one or more persons authorized by a written proxy executed by such shareholder and filed with the Secretary. Any proxy duly executed is not revoked and continues in full force and effect until revoked by the person executing it prior to the vote pursuant thereto. Such revocation may be effected either, (i) by a writing delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation stating that the proxy is revoked, (ii) by a subsequent proxy executed by the person executing the prior proxy and presented to the meeting, or (iii) by attendance at the meeting and voting in person by the person executing the proxy; provided, however, that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION. In advance of any meeting of shareholders, the Board may appoint inspectors of election to act at such meeting and any adjournment thereof. If inspectors of election be not so appointed, or if any persons so appointed fail to appear or refuse to act, the chairman of any such meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder or shareholder's proxy shall, make such appointment at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be either one or three. If appointed at a meeting on the request of one or more shareholders or proxies, the majority of shares present shall determine whether one or three inspectors are to be appointed. The duties of such inspectors shall be as prescribed by Section 707(b) of the California General Corporation Law and shall include: determining the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; determining the shares represented at the meeting; determining the existence of a quorum; determining the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies; receiving votes, ballots or consents; hearing and determining all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote; counting and tabulating all votes or consents; determining when the polls shall close; determining the result; and doing such acts as may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all shareholders. If there are three inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING. The President shall preside as chairman at all meetings of the shareholders. The chairman shall conduct each such meeting in a businesslike and fair manner, but shall not be obligated to follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. The chairman's rulings on procedural matters shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders, unless at the time of a ruling a request for a vote is made to the shareholders holding shares entitled to vote and which are represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, in which case the decision of a majority of such shares shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the chairman shall have all of the powers usually vested in the chairman of a meeting of shareholders. ARTICLE III. Directors. Section 1. POWERS. Subject to limitations of the Articles, of these Bylaws and of the California General Corporation Law relating to action required to be approved by the shareholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board. The Board may delegate the management of the day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to a management company or other person provided that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised under the ultimate direction of the Board. Without prejudice to such general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby expressly declared that the Board shall have the following powers in addition to the other powers enumerated in these Bylaws: (a) To select and remove all the other officers, agents and employees of the corporation, prescribe the powers and duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, the 6 Articles or these Bylaws, fix their compensation and require from them security for faithful service. (b) To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the corporation and to make such rules and regulations therefor not inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, as they may deem best. (c) To adopt, make and use a corporate seal, and to prescribe the forms of certificates of stock, and to alter the form of such seal and of such certificates from time to time as they may deem best. (d) To authorize the issuance of shares of stock of the corporation from time to time, upon such terms and for such consideration as may be lawful. (e) To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the corporation, and to cause to be executed and delivered therefor, in the corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations or other evidences of debt and securities therefor. Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The authorized number of directors shall be two (2) until changed by amendment of the Articles or by a Bylaw duly adopted by the shareholders amending this Section 2. Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE. The directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held or the directors are not elected thereat, the directors may be elected at any special meeting of shareholders held for that purpose. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until a successor has been elected and qualified. Section 4. VACANCIES. Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Vacancies in the Board, except those existing as a result of a removal of a director, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until such director's successor has been elected and qualified. A vacancy or vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist in case of the death, resignation or removal of any director, or if the authorized number of directors be increased, or if the shareholders fail, at any annual or special meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be voted for at that meeting. The Board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony. 7 The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors. Any such election by written consent other than to fill a vacancy created by removal requires the consent of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote. Any such election by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal requires unanimous consent. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of the director's term of office. Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING. Regular or special meetings of the Board shall be held at any place within or without the State of California which has been designated from time to time by the Board. In the absence of such designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation. Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS. Immediately following each annual meeting of shareholders the Board shall hold a regular meeting for the purpose of organization, election of officers and the transaction of other business. Other regular meetings of the Board shall be held without call on such dates and at such times as may be fixed by the Board. Call and notice of all regular meetings of the Board are hereby dispensed with. Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Secretary or by any two directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon four days' written notice or forty-eight hours' notice given personally or by telephone, telegraph, telex or other similar means of communication. Any such notice shall be addressed or delivered to each director at such director's address as it is shown upon the records of the corporation or as may have been given to the corporation by the director for purposes of notice or, if such address is not shown on such records or is not readily ascertainable, at the place in which the meetings of the directors are regularly held. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Oral notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is communicated, in person or by telephone or wireless, to the recipient or to a person at the office of the recipient who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the recipient. Section 8. QUORUM. A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the board for the transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided in Section 11 of this Article. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board, unless a greater number be required by law or by the Articles. A meeting at which a 8 quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting. Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE. Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, so long as all members participating in such meeting can hear one another. Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such director. All such waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Section 11. ADJOURNMENT. A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any directors' meeting to another time and place. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned, except as provided in the next sentence. If the meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of any adjournment to another time or place shall be given prior to the time of the adjourned meeting to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment. Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION. Directors and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services, and such reimbursement for expenses, as may be fixed or determined by the Board. Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board shall individually or collectively consent in writing to such action. Such consent or consents shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote of the Board and shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION. Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and also of its subsidiary corporations, domestic or foreign. Such inspection by a director may be made in person or by agent or attorney and includes the right to copy and obtain extracts. Section 15. COMMITTEES. The Board may appoint one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, and delegate to such committees any of the authority of the Board except with respect to: (a) The approval of any action for which the General Corporation Law also requires shareholders' approval or approval of the outstanding shares; (b) The filling of vacancies in the Board or on any committee; 9 (c) The fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the Board or on any committee; (d) The amendment or repeal of bylaws or the adoption of new bylaws; (e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express term is not so amendable or repealable; (f) A distribution to the shareholders of the corporation except at a rate or in a periodic amount or within a price range determined by the Board; or (g) The appointment of other committees of the Board or the members thereof. Any such committee must be designated, and the members or alternate members thereof appointed, by resolution adopted by a majority of the authorized number of directors and any such committee may be designated an Executive Committee or by such other name as the Board shall specify. Alternate members of a committee may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. The Board shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which proceedings of any such committee shall be conducted. In the absence of any such prescription, such committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which its proceedings shall be conducted. Unless the Board or such committee shall otherwise provide, the regular and special meetings and other actions of any such committee shall be governed by the provisions of this Article applicable to meetings and actions of the Board. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of each committee. ARTICLE IV. Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer. The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Financial Officers, and such other officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article. Section 2. ELECTION. The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article, shall be chosen annually by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Board, and shall hold their respective offices until their resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors shall be elected. Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. The Board may elect, and may empower the President to appoint, such other officers as the business of the corporation may require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine. Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board at any time or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the Board, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board. 10 Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the officer under any contract of employment of the officer. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation, but without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 5. VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these Bylaws for regular election or appointment to such office. Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman of the Board, if there shall be such an officer, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board. Section 7. PRESIDENT. Subject to such power, if any, as may be given by the Board to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the President is the general manager and chief executive officer of the corporation and has, subject to the control of the Board, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the corporation. The President shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board, or if there be none, at all meetings of the Board. The President has the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of president and general manager of a corporation and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or, if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board, shall perform all the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Board. Section 9. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office and such other place as the Board may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of shareholders, the Board and its committees, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at Board and committee meetings, the number of shares present or represented at shareholders' meetings, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a copy of the Bylaws of the corporation at the principal executive office or business office in accordance with Section 213 of the California General Corporation Law. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or at the office of the corporation's transfer agent or registrar, if one be appointed, a share register, or a duplicate share register, showing the names of the shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation. 11 The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board and any committees thereof required by these Bylaws or by law to be given, shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The Chief Financial Officer is the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation, and shall send or cause to be sent to the shareholders of the corporation such financial statements and reports as are by law or these Bylaws required to be sent to them. The books of account shall at all times be open to inspection by any director. The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board. The Chief Financial Officer shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board, shall render to the President and the directors, whenever they request it, an account of all transactions as Chief Financial Officer and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. ARTICLE V. Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS. (a) A shareholder or shareholders holding at least five percent in the aggregate of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation or who hold at least one percent of such voting shares and have filed a Schedule l4B with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the election of directors of the corporation shall have an absolute right to do either or both of the following: (i) Inspect and copy the record of shareholders' names and addresses and shareholdings during usual business hours upon five business days' prior written demand upon the corporation; or (ii) Obtain from the transfer agent, if any, for the corporation, upon five business days' prior written demand and upon the tender of its usual charges for such a list (the amount of which charges shall be stated to the shareholder by the transfer agent upon request), a list of the shareholders' names and addresses who are entitled to vote for the election of directors and their shareholdings, as of the most recent record date for which it has been compiled or as of a date specified by the shareholder subsequent to the date of demand. (b) The record of shareholders shall also be open to inspection and copying by any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any time during usual business hours upon written demand on the corporation, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interest as a shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate. 12 (c) The accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the shareholders and the Board and committees of the Board shall be open to inspection upon written demand on the corporation of any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any reasonable time during usual business hours, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interests as a shareholder or as a holder of such voting trust certificate. (d) Any inspection and copying under this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney. Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS. The corporation shall keep in its principal executive office in the State of California, or if its principal executive office is not in such State at its principal business office in such State, the original or a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours. If the principal executive office of the corporation is located outside the State of California and the corporation has no principal business office in such state, it shall upon the written request of any shareholder furnish to such shareholder a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date. Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note, mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, share certificate, conveyance or other instrument in writing and any assignment or endorsements thereof executed or entered into between the corporation and any other person, when signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President and the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Chief Financial Officer of the corporation shall be valid and binding on the corporation in the absence of actual knowledge on the part of the other person that the signing officers had no authority to execute the same. Any such instruments may be signed by any other person or persons and in such manner as from time to time shall be determined by the Board, and, unless so authorized by the Board, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or amount. Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. Every holder of shares of the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President and by the Chief Financial Officer or an Assistant Chief Financial Officer or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares and the class or series of shares owned by the shareholder. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. If any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such person were an officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue. Certificates for shares may be issued prior to full payment under such restrictions and for such purposes as the Board may provide; provided, however, that on any certificate issued to represent any partly paid shares, the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid thereon shall be stated. 13 Except as provided in this Section, no new certificate for shares shall be issued in lieu of an old one unless the latter is surrendered and cancelled at the same time. The Board may, however, if any certificate for shares is alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a new certificate in lieu thereof, and the corporation may require that the corporation be given a bond or other adequate security sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it (including expense or liability) on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate. Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS. The President or any other officer or officers authorized by the Board or the President are each authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of the corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations standing in the name of the corporation. The authority herein granted may be exercised either by any such officer in person or by any other person authorized so to do by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by said officer. Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS. The corporation may adopt and carry out a stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement providing for the issue and sale for such consideration as may be fixed of its unissued shares, or of issued shares acquired or to be acquired, to one or more of the employees or directors of the corporation or of a subsidiary or to a trustee on their behalf and for the payment for such shares in installments or at one time, and may provide for aiding any such persons in paying for such shares by compensation for services rendered, promissory notes or otherwise. Any such stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement may include, among other features, the fixing of eligibility for participation therein, the class and price of shares to be issued or sold under the plan or agreement, the number of shares which may be subscribed for, the method of payment therefor, the reservation of title until full payment therefor, the effect of the termination of employment, an option or obligation on the part of the corporation to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment, restrictions upon transfer of the shares, the time limits of and termination of the plan, and any other matters, not in violation of applicable law, and may be included in the plan as approved or authorized by the Board or any committee of the Board. Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions contained in the General Provisions of the California Corporations Code and in the California General Corporation Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Section 8. AMENDMENTS. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed either by approval of the outstanding shares (as defined in Section 152 of the California General Corporation Law) or by the approval of the Board; provided, however, that after the issuance of shares, a bylaw specifying or changing a fixed number of directors or the maximum or minimum number or changing from a fixed to a variable number of directors or vice versa may only be adopted by approval of the outstanding shares, and a bylaw reducing the fixed number or the minimum number of directors to a number less than five shall be subject to the provisions of Section 212(a) of the California General Corporation Law. 14 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS. The annual report to shareholders referred to in Section 1501 of the California General Corporation Law is expressly waived, but nothing herein shall be interpreted as prohibiting the Board from issuing annual or other periodic reports to shareholders. ARTICLE VI. Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether brought in the name of the corporation or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such proceeding is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as a director or officer, shall, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith, and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided, however, that the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation and provided, further, that no such person shall be indemnified (i) except to the extent that the aggregate of losses to be indemnified exceeds the amount of such losses for which the director or officer is paid pursuant to any directors and officers liability insurance policy maintained by the corporation; (ii) on account of any suit in which judgment is rendered against such person for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by such person of securities of the corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and amendments thereto or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law; (iii) for expenses, judgments, funds, penalties or ERISA excise taxes resulting from such person's conduct which is finally adjudged to have been willful misconduct, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest; (iv) if a court of competent jurisdiction finally determines that any indemnification hereunder is unlawful; (v) for acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct or knowing and culpable violation of law; (vi) for acts or omissions that the director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer; (vii) for any transaction from which the director or officer derived an improper personal benefit; (viii) for acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's or officer's duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing his duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders; (ix) for acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's or officer's duties to the corporation or 15 its shareholders; (x) for costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses arising under Section 310 or 316 of the General Corporation Law of California (the "Law"); and (xi) as to circumstances in which indemnity is expressly prohibited by Section 317 of the Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the corporation expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that if the Law requires the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made only upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such director or officer, to repay all amounts to the corporation unless it shall be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified. No indemnity shall be provided under this provision for any liability arising out of any act or omission committed or occurring prior to the date an amendment containing this provision is filed with the Secretary of State of California. Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS. A person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was an employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as an employee or agent of another enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such action is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as an employee or agent, may, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith. The immediately preceding sentence is not intended to be and shall not be considered to confer a contract right on any employee or agent of the corporation. Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT. If a claim under Section 1 of this Article is not paid in full by the corporation within 30 days after a written claim has been received by the corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the corporation) that the claimant has failed to meet a standard of conduct, if any, required to make it permissible under California law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. Neither the failure of the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action and indemnification of the claimant is permissible in the circumstances because he or she has met such standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) that the claimant has not met such standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has failed to meet such standard of conduct. 16 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, to the extent that a director or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise (including the dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of a proceeding without admission of liability) in defense of any proceeding referred to in Section 1 or, in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS. The right to indemnification provided by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. Section 6. INSURANCE. The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under California law. Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS. To the extent that any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation is by reason of such position, or a position with another entity at the request of the corporation, a witness in any action, suit or proceeding, he may be indemnified against all costs and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith. Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. The corporation may enter into agreements with any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation providing for indemnification to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation. 17
EX-3.16 18 dex316.txt ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP) Exhibit 3.16 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP. Name One: The name of the corporation is: LBI Radio License Corp. Purpose Two: The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation Law of California other than the banking business, the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code. Agent for Service Three: The name and address of the corporation's initial agent for service of process are: Lenard D. Liberman 5724 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, California 90028 Authorized Shares Four: The total number of shares of all classes of stock which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is one thousand (1,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share. Limitation on Liability of Directors and Authority to Indemnify Agents Five: The liability of directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code. The undersigned declares that the undersigned has executed these Articles of Incorporation and that this instrument is the act and deed of the undersigned. DATED: November 13, 1997 /s/ Regina Braman ------------------------------- Regina Braman 2 EX-3.17 19 dex317.txt BYLAWS OF LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP Exhibit 3.17 BYLAWS of LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP., a California corporation INDEX
Page ---- ARTICLE I. Offices ..................................................... 1 ------- Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE .............................. 1 Section 2. OTHER OFFICES ........................................... 1 ARTICLE II. Shareholders ................................................ 1 ------------ Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS ....................................... 1 Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS ......................................... 1 Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS ........................................ 1 Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS .................... 2 Section 5. QUORUM .................................................. 2 Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF ................... 2 Section 7. VOTING .................................................. 3 Section 8. RECORD DATE ............................................. 4 Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES .................................... 5 Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING .................................. 5 Section 11. PROXIES ................................................. 6 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION .................................. 6 Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING ...................................... 6 ARTICLE III. Directors ................................................... 6 --------- Section 1. POWERS .................................................. 7 Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ..................................... 7 Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE ............................. 7 Section 4. VACANCIES ............................................... 7 Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING ........................................ 8 Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS ........................................ 8 Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS ........................................ 8 Section 8. QUORUM .................................................. 9 Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE ....... 9 Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE ........................................ 9 Section 11. ADJOURNMENT ............................................. 9 Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION ................................... 9 Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING .................................. 10 Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION .................................... 10 Section 15. COMMITTEES .............................................. 10 ARTICLE IV. Officers .................................................... 11 -------- Section 1. OFFICERS ................................................ 11 Section 2. ELECTION ................................................ 11 Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS .................................... 11 Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION ................................. 11 Section 5. VACANCIES ............................................... 11 Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ................................... 11 Section 7. PRESIDENT ............................................... 11 Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS ......................................... 12
i Section 9. SECRETARY ............................................... 12 Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ................................. 12 ARTICLE V. Other Provisions ............................................. 13 ---------------- Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS ......................... 13 Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS .................................... 13 Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS ..................... 14 Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK ................................... 14 Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS .......... 14 Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS .................................... 15 Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS ............................ 15 Section 8. AMENDMENTS .............................................. 15 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS ........................... 15 ARTICLE VI. Indemnification ............................................. 15 --------------- Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ............... 16 Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS ............................... 17 Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT ........... 17 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE ...................................... 17 Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS ............................... 18 Section 6. INSURANCE ............................................... 18 Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS ................................... 18 Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS .................................... 18
ii BYLAWS for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or its Articles of Incorporation, of LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP., a California corporation ARTICLE I. Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE. The corporation's principal executive office shall be fixed and located at such place as the Board of Directors (herein called the "Board") shall determine. The Board is granted full power and authority to change said principal executive office from one location to another. Section 2. OTHER OFFICES. Branch or subordinate offices may be established at any time by the Board at any place or places. ARTICLE II. Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS. Meetings of shareholders shall be held either at the principal executive office of the corporation or at any other place within or without the State of California which may be designated either by the Board or by the written consent of all persons entitled to vote thereat, given either before or after the meeting and filed with the Secretary. Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meetings of shareholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board. Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by the Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or by the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at such meeting. Upon request in writing to the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President or the Secretary by any person (other than the Board) entitled to call a special meeting of shareholders, the officer forthwith shall cause notice to be given to the shareholders entitled to vote that a meeting will be held at a time requested by the person or persons calling the meeting, not less than thirty-five nor more than sixty days after the receipt of the request. If the notice is not given within twenty days after receipt of the request, the persons entitled to call the meeting may give the notice. Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS. Written notice of each annual or special meeting of shareholders shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote thereat. Such notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and (i) in the case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no other business may be transacted, or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters which the Board, at the time of the mailing of the notice, intends to present for action by the shareholders, but, subject to the provisions of applicable law, any proper matter may be presented at the meeting for such action. The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the names of nominees intended at the time of the notice to be presented by management for election. Notice of a shareholders' meeting shall be given either personally or by mail or by other means of written communication, addressed to the shareholder at the address of such shareholder appearing on the books of the corporation or given by the shareholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice, or, if no such address appears or is given, at the place where the principal executive office of the corporation is located or by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the principal executive office is located. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Section 5. QUORUM. A majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at the meeting (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the required quorum) shall be the act of the shareholders, unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required by law or by the Articles, except as provided in the following sentence. The shareholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the shares required to constitute a quorum. Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF. Any Shareholders' meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the shares represented either in person or by proxy, but in the absence of a quorum (except as provided in Section 5 of this Article) no other business may be transacted at such meeting. It shall not be necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted thereat, other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment is taken; provided, however, when any shareholders' meeting is adjourned for more than 45 days or, if after adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original meeting. Section 7. VOTING. The shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote at any such meeting shall be only persons in whose name shares stand on the stock records of the corporation on the record date determined in accordance with Section 8 of this Article. 2 Subject to the following sentence and to the provisions of Section 708 of the California General Corporation Law, every shareholder entitled to vote at any election of directors may cumulate such shareholder's votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which the shareholder's shares are entitled, or distribute the shareholder's votes on the same principle among as many candidates as the shareholder thinks fit. No shareholder shall be entitled to cumulate votes for any candidate or candidates pursuant to the preceding sentence unless such candidate or candidates' names have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and the shareholder has given notice at the meeting prior to the voting of the shareholder's intention to cumulate the shareholder's votes. If any one shareholder has given such notice, all shareholders may cumulate their votes for candidates in nomination. Elections need not be by ballot, provided, however, that all elections for directors must be by ballot upon demand made by a shareholder at the meeting and before the voting begins. In any election of directors, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes of the shares entitled to be voted for them up to the number of directors to be elected by such shares are elected. Voting shall in all cases be subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 of the California General Corporation Law, and to the following provisions: (a) Subject to clause (g), shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator or custodian may be voted by such holder either in person or by proxy, without a transfer of such shares into the holder's name; and shares standing in the name of a trustee may be voted by the trustee, either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares held by such trustee without a transfer of such shares into the trustee's name. (b) Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver, and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such receiver without the transfer thereof into the receiver's name if authority to do so is contained in the order of the court by which such receiver was appointed. (c) Subject to the provisions of Section 705 of the California General Corporation Law and except where otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, a shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, and thereafter the pledgee shall be entitled to vote the shares so transferred. (d) Shares standing in the name of a minor may be voted and the corporation may treat all rights incident thereto as exercisable by the minor, in person or by proxy, whether or not the corporation has notice, actual or constructive, of the nonage, unless a guardian of the minor's property has been appointed and written notice of such appointment given to the corporation. (e) Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign, may be voted by such officer, agent or proxyholder as the bylaws of such other corporation may 3 prescribe or, in the absence of such provision, as the Board of Directors of such other corporation may determine or, in the absence of such determination, by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation, or by any other person authorized to do so by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation. Shares which are purported to be voted or any proxy purported to be executed in the name of a corporation (whether or not any title of the person signing is indicated) shall be presumed to be voted or the proxy executed in accordance with the provisions of this clause, unless the contrary is shown. (f) Shares of the corporation owned by any subsidiary shall not be entitled to vote on any matter. (g) Shares held by the corporation in a fiduciary capacity, and shares of the issuing corporation held in a fiduciary capacity by any subsidiary, shall not be entitled to vote on any matter, except to the extent that the settlor or beneficial owner possesses and exercises a right to vote or to give the corporation binding instructions as to how to vote such shares. (h) If shares stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, husband and wife as community property, tenants by the entirety, voting trustees, persons entitled to vote under a shareholder voting agreement or otherwise, or if two or more persons (including proxyholders) have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the secretary of the corporation is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (i) If only one votes, such act binds all; (ii) If more than one vote, the act of the majority so voting binds all; (iii) If more than one vote, but the vote is evenly split on any particular matter, each faction may vote the securities in question proportionately. If the instrument so filed or the registration of the shares shows that any such tenancy is held in unequal interests, a majority or even split for the purpose of this section shall be a majority or even split in interest. Section 8. RECORD DATE. The Board may fix, in advance, a record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or any allotment of rights, or to exercise rights in respect of any other lawful action. The record date so fixed shall be not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting nor more than 60 days prior to any other action. When a record date is so fixed, only shareholders of record on that date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or to receive the dividend, distribution, or allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of shares on the books of the corporation after the record date. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting 4 unless the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting. The Board shall fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned for more than forty-five days. If no record date is fixed by the Board, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. The record date for determining shareholders for any purpose other than set forth in this Section 8 or Section 10 of this Article shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth day prior to the date of such other action, whichever is later. Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES. The transactions of any meeting of shareholders, however called and noticed, and wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, signs a written waiver of notice, or a consent to the holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. All such waivers, consents or approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of and presence at such meeting, except when the person objects, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters required by the California General Corporation Law to be included in the notice but not so included, if such objection is expressly made at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of shareholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice, consent to the holding of the meeting or approval of the minutes thereof, except as provided in Section 601(f) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Subject to Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, any action which, under any provision of the California General Corporation Law, may be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Unless a record date for voting purposes be fixed as provided in Section 8 of this Article, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to give consent pursuant to this Section 10, when no prior action by the Board has been taken, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given. Section 11. PROXIES. Every person entitled to vote shares has the right to do so either in person or by one or more persons authorized by a written proxy executed by such shareholder and filed with the Secretary. Any proxy duly executed is not revoked and continues in full force and effect until revoked by the person executing it prior to the vote pursuant thereto. Such revocation may be effected either, (i) by a writing delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation stating that the proxy is revoked, (ii) by a subsequent proxy executed by the person executing the prior proxy and presented to the meeting, or (iii) by attendance at the meeting and 5 voting in person by the person executing the proxy; provided, however, that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION. In advance of any meeting of shareholders, the Board may appoint inspectors of election to act at such meeting and any adjournment thereof. If inspectors of election be not so appointed, or if any persons so appointed fail to appear or refuse to act, the chairman of any such meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder or shareholder's proxy shall, make such appointment at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be either one or three. If appointed at a meeting on the request of one or more shareholders or proxies, the majority of shares present shall determine whether one or three inspectors are to be appointed. The duties of such inspectors shall be as prescribed by Section 707(b) of the California General Corporation Law and shall include: determining the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; determining the shares represented at the meeting; determining the existence of a quorum; determining the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies; receiving votes, ballots or consents; hearing and determining all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote; counting and tabulating all votes or consents; determining when the polls shall close; determining the result; and doing such acts as may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all shareholders. If there are three inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING. The President shall preside as chairman at all meetings of the shareholders. The chairman shall conduct each such meeting in a businesslike and fair manner, but shall not be obligated to follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. The chairman's rulings on procedural matters shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders, unless at the time of a ruling a request for a vote is made to the shareholders holding shares entitled to vote and which are represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, in which case the decision of a majority of such shares shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the chairman shall have all of the powers usually vested in the chairman of a meeting of shareholders. ARTICLE III. Directors. Section 1. POWERS. Subject to limitations of the Articles, of these Bylaws and of the California General Corporation Law relating to action required to be approved by the shareholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board. The Board may delegate the management of the day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to a management company or other person provided that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised under the ultimate direction of the Board. Without prejudice to such general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby expressly declared that the Board shall have the following powers in addition to the other powers enumerated in these Bylaws: 6 (a) To select and remove all the other officers, agents and employees of the corporation, prescribe the powers and duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, fix their compensation and require from them security for faithful service. (b) To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the corporation and to make such rules and regulations therefor not inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, as they may deem best. (c) To adopt, make and use a corporate seal, and to prescribe the forms of certificates of stock, and to alter the form of such seal and of such certificates from time to time as they may deem best. (d) To authorize the issuance of shares of stock of the corporation from time to time, upon such terms and for such consideration as may be lawful. (e) To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the corporation, and to cause to be executed and delivered therefor, in the corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations or other evidences of debt and securities therefor. Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The authorized number of directors shall be two until changed by amendment of the Articles or by a Bylaw duly adopted by the shareholders amending this Section 2. Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE. The directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held or the directors are not elected thereat, the directors may be elected at any special meeting of shareholders held for that purpose. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until a successor has been elected and qualified. Section 4. VACANCIES. Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Vacancies in the Board, except those existing as a result of a removal of a director, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until such director's successor has been elected and qualified. A vacancy or vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist in case of the death, resignation or removal of any director, or if the authorized number of directors be increased, or if the shareholders fail, at any annual or special meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be voted for at that meeting. 7 The Board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony. The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors. Any such election by written consent other than to fill a vacancy created by removal requires the consent of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote. Any such election by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal requires unanimous consent. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of the director's term of office. Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING. Regular or special meetings of the Board shall be held at any place within or without the State of California which has been designated from time to time by the Board. In the absence of such designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation. Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS. Immediately following each annual meeting of shareholders the Board shall hold a regular meeting for the purpose of organization, election of officers and the transaction of other business. Other regular meetings of the Board shall be held without call on such dates and at such times as may be fixed by the Board. Call and notice of all regular meetings of the Board are hereby dispensed with. Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Secretary or by any two directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon four days' written notice or forty-eight hours' notice given personally or by telephone, telegraph, telex or other similar means of communication. Any such notice shall be addressed or delivered to each director at such director's address as it is shown upon the records of the corporation or as may have been given to the corporation by the director for purposes of notice or, if such address is not shown on such records or is not readily ascertainable, at the place in which the meetings of the directors are regularly held. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Oral notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is communicated, in person or by telephone or wireless, to the recipient or to a person at the office of the recipient who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the recipient. Section 8. QUORUM. A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the board for the transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided 8 in Section 11 of this Article. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board, unless a greater number be required by law or by the Articles. A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting. Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE. Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, so long as all members participating in such meeting can hear one another. Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such director. All such waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Section 11. ADJOURNMENT. A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any directors' meeting to another time and place. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned, except as provided in the next sentence. If the meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of any adjournment to another time or place shall be given prior to the time of the adjourned meeting to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment. Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION. Directors and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services, and such reimbursement for expenses, as may be fixed or determined by the Board. Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board shall individually or collectively consent in writing to such action. Such consent or consents shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote of the Board and shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION. Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and also of its subsidiary corporations, domestic or foreign. Such inspection by a director may be made in person or by agent or attorney and includes the right to copy and obtain extracts. Section 15. COMMITTEES. The Board may appoint one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, and delegate to such committees any of the authority of the Board except with respect to: 9 (a) The approval of any action for which the General Corporation Law also requires shareholders' approval or approval of the outstanding shares; (b) The filling of vacancies in the Board or on any committee; (c) The fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the Board or on any committee; (d) The amendment or repeal of bylaws or the adoption of new bylaws; (e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express term is not so amendable or repealable; (f) A distribution to the shareholders of the corporation except at a rate or in a periodic amount or within a price range determined by the Board; or (g) The appointment of other committees of the Board or the members thereof. Any such committee must be designated, and the members or alternate members thereof appointed, by resolution adopted by a majority of the authorized number of directors and any such committee may be designated an Executive Committee or by such other name as the Board shall specify. Alternate members of a committee may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. The Board shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which proceedings of any such committee shall be conducted. In the absence of any such prescription, such committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which its proceedings shall be conducted. Unless the Board or such committee shall otherwise provide, the regular and special meetings and other actions of any such committee shall be governed by the provisions of this Article applicable to meetings and actions of the Board. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of each committee. ARTICLE IV. Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer. The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Financial Officers, and such other officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article. Section 2. ELECTION. The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article, shall be chosen annually by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Board, and shall hold their respective offices until their resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors shall be elected. Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. The Board may elect, and may empower the President to appoint, such other officers as the business of the corporation may 10 require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine. Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board at any time or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the Board, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board. Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the officer under any contract of employment of the officer. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation, but without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 5. VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these Bylaws for regular election or appointment to such office. Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman of the Board, if there shall be such an officer, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board. Section 7. PRESIDENT. Subject to such power, if any, as may be given by the Board to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the President is the general manager and chief executive officer of the corporation and has, subject to the control of the Board, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the corporation. The President shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board, or if there be none, at all meetings of the Board. The President has the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of president and general manager of a corporation and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or, if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board, shall perform all the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Board. Section 9. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office and such other place as the Board may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of shareholders, the Board and its committees, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at Board and committee meetings, the number of shares present or represented at shareholders' meetings, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a copy of the Bylaws of the corporation at the principal executive office or business office in accordance with Section 213 of the California General Corporation Law. 11 The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or at the office of the corporation's transfer agent or registrar, if one be appointed, a share register, or a duplicate share register, showing the names of the shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board and any committees thereof required by these Bylaws or by law to be given, shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The Chief Financial Officer is the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation, and shall send or cause to be sent to the shareholders of the corporation such financial statements and reports as are by law or these Bylaws required to be sent to them. The books of account shall at all times be open to inspection by any director. The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board. The Chief Financial Officer shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board, shall render to the President and the directors, whenever they request it, an account of all transactions as Chief Financial Officer and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. ARTICLE V. Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS. (a) A shareholder or shareholders holding at least five percent in the aggregate of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation or who hold at least one percent of such voting shares and have filed a Schedule l4B with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the election of directors of the corporation shall have an absolute right to do either or both of the following: (i) Inspect and copy the record of shareholders' names and addresses and shareholdings during usual business hours upon five business days' prior written demand upon the corporation; or (ii) Obtain from the transfer agent, if any, for the corporation, upon five business days' prior written demand and upon the tender of its usual charges for such a list (the amount of which charges shall be stated to the shareholder by the transfer agent upon request), a list of the shareholders' names and addresses who are entitled to vote for the election of directors and their shareholdings, as of the most recent record date for which it has been compiled or as of a date specified by the shareholder subsequent to the date of demand. 12 (b) The record of shareholders shall also be open to inspection and copying by any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any time during usual business hours upon written demand on the corporation, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interest as a shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate. (c) The accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the shareholders and the Board and committees of the Board shall be open to inspection upon written demand on the corporation of any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any reasonable time during usual business hours, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interests as a shareholder or as a holder of such voting trust certificate. (d) Any inspection and copying under this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney. Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS. The corporation shall keep in its principal executive office in the State of California, or if its principal executive office is not in such State at its principal business office in such State, the original or a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours. If the principal executive office of the corporation is located outside the State of California and the corporation has no principal business office in such state, it shall upon the written request of any shareholder furnish to such shareholder a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date. Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note, mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, share certificate, conveyance or other instrument in writing and any assignment or endorsements thereof executed or entered into between the corporation and any other person, when signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President and the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Chief Financial Officer of the corporation shall be valid and binding on the corporation in the absence of actual knowledge on the part of the other person that the signing officers had no authority to execute the same. Any such instruments may be signed by any other person or persons and in such manner as from time to time shall be determined by the Board, and, unless so authorized by the Board, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or amount. Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. Every holder of shares of the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President and by the Chief Financial Officer or an Assistant Chief Financial Officer or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares and the class or series of shares owned by the shareholder. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. If any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such person were an officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue. 13 Certificates for shares may be issued prior to full payment under such restrictions and for such purposes as the Board may provide; provided, however, that on any certificate issued to represent any partly paid shares, the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid thereon shall be stated. Except as provided in this Section, no new certificate for shares shall be issued in lieu of an old one unless the latter is surrendered and cancelled at the same time. The Board may, however, if any certificate for shares is alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a new certificate in lieu thereof, and the corporation may require that the corporation be given a bond or other adequate security sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it (including expense or liability) on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate. Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS. The President or any other officer or officers authorized by the Board or the President are each authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of the corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations standing in the name of the corporation. The authority herein granted may be exercised either by any such officer in person or by any other person authorized so to do by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by said officer. Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS. The corporation may adopt and carry out a stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement providing for the issue and sale for such consideration as may be fixed of its unissued shares, or of issued shares acquired or to be acquired, to one or more of the employees or directors of the corporation or of a subsidiary or to a trustee on their behalf and for the payment for such shares in installments or at one time, and may provide for aiding any such persons in paying for such shares by compensation for services rendered, promissory notes or otherwise. Any such stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement may include, among other features, the fixing of eligibility for participation therein, the class and price of shares to be issued or sold under the plan or agreement, the number of shares which may be subscribed for, the method of payment therefor, the reservation of title until full payment therefor, the effect of the termination of employment, an option or obligation on the part of the corporation to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment, restrictions upon transfer of the shares, the time limits of and termination of the plan, and any other matters, not in violation of applicable law, and may be included in the plan as approved or authorized by the Board or any committee of the Board. Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions contained in the General Provisions of the California Corporations Code and in the California General Corporation Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Section 8. AMENDMENTS. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed either by approval of the outstanding shares (as defined in Section 152 of the California General Corporation Law) or by the approval of the Board; provided, however, that after the issuance of 14 shares, a bylaw specifying or changing a fixed number of directors or the maximum or minimum number or changing from a fixed to a variable number of directors or vice versa may only be adopted by approval of the outstanding shares, and a bylaw reducing the fixed number or the minimum number of directors to a number less than five shall be subject to the provisions of Section 212(a) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS. The annual report to shareholders referred to in Section 1501 of the California General Corporation Law is expressly waived, but nothing herein shall be interpreted as prohibiting the Board from issuing annual or other periodic reports to shareholders. ARTICLE VI. Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether brought in the name of the corporation or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such proceeding is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as a director or officer, shall, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith, and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided, however, that the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation and provided, further, that no such person shall be indemnified (i) except to the extent that the aggregate of losses to be indemnified exceeds the amount of such losses for which the director or officer is paid pursuant to any directors and officers liability insurance policy maintained by the corporation; (ii) on account of any suit in which judgment is rendered against such person for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by such person of securities of the corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and amendments thereto or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law; (iii) for expenses, judgments, funds, penalties or ERISA excise taxes resulting from such person's conduct which is finally adjudged to have been willful misconduct, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest; (iv) if a court of competent jurisdiction finally determines that any indemnification hereunder is unlawful; (v) for acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct or knowing and culpable violation of law; (vi) for acts or omissions that the director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer; (vii) for any transaction 15 from which the director or officer derived an improper personal benefit; (viii) for acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's or officer's duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing his duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders; (ix) for acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's or officer's duties to the corporation or its shareholders; (x) for costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses arising under Section 310 or 316 of the General Corporation Law of California (the "Law"); and (xi) as to circumstances in which indemnity is expressly prohibited by Section 317 of the Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the corporation expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that if the Law requires the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made only upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such director or officer, to repay all amounts to the corporation unless it shall be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified. No indemnity shall be provided under this provision for any liability arising out of any act or omission committed or occurring prior to the date an amendment containing this provision is filed with the Secretary of State of California. Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS. A person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was an employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as an employee or agent of another enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such action is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as an employee or agent, may, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith. The immediately preceding sentence is not intended to be and shall not be considered to confer a contract right on any employee or agent of the corporation. Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT. If a claim under Section 1 of this Article is not paid in full by the corporation within 30 days after a written claim has been received by the corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the corporation) that the claimant has failed to meet a standard of conduct, if any, required to make it permissible under California law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. Neither the failure of the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) 16 to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action and indemnification of the claimant is permissible in the circumstances because he or she has met such standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) that the claimant has not met such standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has failed to meet such standard of conduct. Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, to the extent that a director or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise (including the dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of a proceeding without admission of liability) in defense of any proceeding referred to in Section 1 or, in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS. The right to indemnification provided by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. Section 6. INSURANCE. The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under California law. Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS. To the extent that any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation is by reason of such position, or a position with another entity at the request of the corporation, a witness in any action, suit or proceeding, he may be indemnified against all costs and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith. Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. The corporation may enter into agreements with any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation providing for indemnification to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation. 17
EX-3.18 20 dex318.txt ARTICLES OF INCORP (LIBERMAN BROADCASTING HOUSTON) Exhibit 3.18 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. Name One: The name of the corporation is Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc. Purpose Two: The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation Law of California other than the banking business, the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code. Agent for Service Three: The name and address of the corporation's initial agent for service of process are: Lenard Liberman 5724 Hollywood Boulevar Hollywood, California 90028 Authorized Shares Four: The total number of shares of all classes of stock which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is one thousand (1,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share. Limitation on Liability of Directors and Authority to Indemnify Agents Five: The liability of directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code. The undersigned declares that the undersigned has executed these Articles of Incorporation and that this instrument is the act and deed of the undersigned. DATED: December 1, 2000 /s/ Donald Rolfe --------------------------------------- Donald Rolfe 2 EX-3.19 21 dex319.txt BYLAWS OF LBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. Exhibit 3.19 BYLAWS of LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC., a California corporation INDEX
Page ---- ARTICLE I - Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE ......................................................... 1 Section 2. OTHER OFFICES ...................................................................... 1 ARTICLE II - Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS .................................................................. 1 Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS .................................................................... 1 Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS ................................................................... 1 Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS ............................................... 1 Section 5. QUORUM ............................................................................. 2 Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF .............................................. 2 Section 7. VOTING ............................................................................. 2 Section 8. RECORD DATE ........................................................................ 4 Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES ............................................................... 5 Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING ............................................................. 5 Section 11. PROXIES ............................................................................ 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION ............................................................. 6 Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING ................................................................. 6 ARTICLE III - Directors. Section 1. POWERS ............................................................................. 6 Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ................................................................ 7 Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE ........................................................ 7 Section 4. VACANCIES .......................................................................... 7 Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING ................................................................... 8 Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS ................................................................... 8 Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS ................................................................... 8 Section 8. QUORUM ............................................................................. 8 Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE .................................. 9 Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE ................................................................... 9 Section 11. ADJOURNMENT ........................................................................ 9 Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION .............................................................. 9 Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING ............................................................. 9 Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION ............................................................... 9 Section 15. COMMITTEES ......................................................................... 9 ARTICLE IV - Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS ........................................................................... 10 Section 2. ELECTION ........................................................................... 10 Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS ............................................................... 10
i Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION ............................................................ 11 Section 5. VACANCIES .......................................................................... 11 Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD .............................................................. 11 Section 7. PRESIDENT .......................................................................... 11 Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS .................................................................... 11 Section 9. SECRETARY .......................................................................... 11 Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ............................................................ 12 ARTICLE V - Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS .................................................... 12 Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS ............................................................... 13 Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS ................................................ 13 Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK .............................................................. 13 Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS ..................................... 14 Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS ............................................................... 14 Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS ....................................................... 14 Section 8. AMENDMENTS ......................................................................... 14 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS ...................................................... 15 ARTICLE VI - Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS .......................................... 15 Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS .......................................................... 16 Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT ...................................... 16 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE ................................................................. 17 Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS .......................................................... 17 Section 6. INSURANCE .......................................................................... 17 Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS .............................................................. 17 Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS ............................................................... 17
ii BYLAWS for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or its Articles of Incorporation, of LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC., a California corporation ARTICLE I. Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE. The corporation's principal executive office shall be fixed and located at such place as the Board of Directors (herein called the "Board") shall determine. The Board is granted full power and authority to change said principal executive office from one location to another. Section 2. OTHER OFFICES. Branch or subordinate offices may be established at any time by the Board at any place or places. ARTICLE II. Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS. Meetings of shareholders shall be held either at the principal executive office of the corporation or at any other place within or without the State of California which may be designated either by the Board or by the written consent of all persons entitled to vote thereat, given either before or after the meeting and filed with the Secretary. Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meetings of shareholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board. Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by the Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or by the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at such meeting. Upon request in writing to the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President or the Secretary by any person (other than the Board) entitled to call a special meeting of shareholders, the officer forthwith shall cause notice to be given to the shareholders entitled to vote that a meeting will be held at a time requested by the person or persons calling the meeting, not less than thirty-five nor more than sixty days after the receipt of the request. If the notice is not given within twenty days after receipt of the request, the persons entitled to call the meeting may give the notice. Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS. Written notice of each annual or special meeting of shareholders shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote thereat. Such notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and (i) in the case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no other business may be transacted, or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters which the Board, at the time of the mailing of the notice, intends to present for action by the shareholders, but, subject to the provisions of applicable law, any proper matter may be presented at the meeting for such action. The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the names of nominees intended at the time of the notice to be presented by management for election. Notice of a shareholders' meeting shall be given either personally or by mail or by other means of written communication, addressed to the shareholder at the address of such shareholder appearing on the books of the corporation or given by the shareholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice, or, if no such address appears or is given, at the place where the principal executive office of the corporation is located or by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the principal executive office is located. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Section 5. QUORUM. A majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at the meeting (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the required quorum) shall be the act of the shareholders, unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required by law or by the Articles, except as provided in the following sentence. The shareholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the shares required to constitute a quorum. Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF. Any Shareholders' meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the shares represented either in person or by proxy, but in the absence of a quorum (except as provided in Section 5 of this Article) no other business may be transacted at such meeting. It shall not be necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted thereat, other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment is taken; provided, however, when any shareholders' meeting is adjourned for more than 45 days or, if after adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original meeting. Section 7. VOTING. The shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote at any such meeting shall be only persons in whose name shares stand on the stock records of the corporation on the record date determined in accordance with Section 8 of this Article. 2 Subject to the following sentence and to the provisions of Section 708 of the California General Corporation Law, every shareholder entitled to vote at any election of directors may cumulate such shareholder's votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which the shareholder's shares are entitled, or distribute the shareholder's votes on the same principle among as many candidates as the shareholder thinks fit. No shareholder shall be entitled to cumulate votes for any candidate or candidates pursuant to the preceding sentence unless such candidate or candidates' names have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and the shareholder has given notice at the meeting prior to the voting of the shareholder's intention to cumulate the shareholder's votes. If any one shareholder has given such notice, all shareholders may cumulate their votes for candidates in nomination. Elections need not be by ballot, provided, however, that all elections for directors must be by ballot upon demand made by a shareholder at the meeting and before the voting begins. In any election of directors, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes of the shares entitled to be voted for them up to the number of directors to be elected by such shares are elected. Voting shall in all cases be subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 of the California General Corporation Law, and to the following provisions: (a) Subject to clause (g), shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator or custodian may be voted by such holder either in person or by proxy, without a transfer of such shares into the holder's name; and shares standing in the name of a trustee may be voted by the trustee, either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares held by such trustee without a transfer of such shares into the trustee's name. (b) Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver, and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such receiver without the transfer thereof into the receiver's name if authority to do so is contained in the order of the court by which such receiver was appointed. (c) Subject to the provisions of Section 705 of the California General Corporation Law and except where otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, a shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, and thereafter the pledgee shall be entitled to vote the shares so transferred. (d) Shares standing in the name of a minor may be voted and the corporation may treat all rights incident thereto as exercisable by the minor, in person or by proxy, whether or not the corporation has notice, actual or constructive, of the nonage, unless a guardian of the minor's property has been appointed and written notice of such appointment given to the corporation. (e) Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign, may be voted by such officer, agent or proxyholder as the bylaws of such other corporation may 3 prescribe or, in the absence of such provision, as the Board of Directors of such other corporation may determine or, in the absence of such determination, by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation, or by any other person authorized to do so by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation. Shares which are purported to be voted or any proxy purported to be executed in the name of a corporation (whether or not any title of the person signing is indicated) shall be presumed to be voted or the proxy executed in accordance with the provisions of this clause, unless the contrary is shown. (f) Shares of the corporation owned by any subsidiary shall not be entitled to vote on any matter. (g) Shares held by the corporation in a fiduciary capacity, and shares of the issuing corporation held in a fiduciary capacity by any subsidiary, shall not be entitled to vote on any matter, except to the extent that the settlor or beneficial owner possesses and exercises a right to vote or to give the corporation binding instructions as to how to vote such shares. (h) If shares stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, husband and wife as community property, tenants by the entirety, voting trustees, persons entitled to vote under a shareholder voting agreement or otherwise, or if two or more persons (including proxyholders) have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the secretary of the corporation is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (i) If only one votes, such act binds all; (ii) If more than one vote, the act of the majority so voting binds all; (iii) If more than one vote, but the vote is evenly split on any particular matter, each faction may vote the securities in question proportionately. If the instrument so filed or the registration of the shares shows that any such tenancy is held in unequal interests, a majority or even split for the purpose of this section shall be a majority or even split in interest. Section 8. RECORD DATE. The Board may fix, in advance, a record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or any allotment of rights, or to exercise rights in respect of any other lawful action. The record date so fixed shall be not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting nor more than 60 days prior to any other action. When a record date is so fixed, only shareholders of record on that date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or to receive the dividend, distribution, or allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of shares on the books of the corporation after the record date. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting unless the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting. The Board shall fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned for more than forty-five days. 4 If no record date is fixed by the Board, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. The record date for determining shareholders for any purpose other than set forth in this Section 8 or Section 10 of this Article shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth day prior to0the date of such other action, whichever is later. Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES. The transactions of any meeting of shareholders, however called and noticed, and wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, signs a written waiver of notice, or a consent to the holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. All such waivers, consents or approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of and presence at such meeting, except when the person objects, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters required by the California General Corporation Law to be included in the notice but not so included, if such objection is expressly made at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of shareholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice, consent to the holding of the meeting or approval of the minutes thereof, except as provided in Section 601(f) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Subject to Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, any action which, under any provision of the California General Corporation Law, may be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Unless a record date for voting purposes be fixed as provided in Section 8 of this Article, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to give consent pursuant to this Section 10, when no prior action by the Board has been taken, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given. Section 11. PROXIES. Every person entitled to vote shares has the right to do so either in person or by one or more persons authorized by a written proxy executed by such shareholder and filed with the Secretary. Any proxy duly executed is not revoked and continues in full force and effect until revoked by the person executing it prior to the vote pursuant thereto. Such revocation may be effected either, (i) by a writing delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation stating that the proxy is revoked, (ii) by a subsequent proxy executed by the person executing the prior proxy and presented to the meeting, or (iii) by attendance at the meeting and voting in person by the person executing the proxy; provided, however, that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION. In advance of any meeting of shareholders, the Board may appoint inspectors of election to act at such meeting and any adjournment thereof. If inspectors of election be not so appointed, or if any persons so appointed fail to appear or refuse to act, the chairman of any such meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder or shareholder's proxy shall, make such appointment at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be either one or three. If appointed at a meeting on the request of one or more shareholders or proxies, the majority of shares present shall determine whether one or three inspectors are to be appointed. The duties of such inspectors shall be as prescribed by Section 707(b) of the California General Corporation Law and shall include: determining the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; determining the shares represented at the meeting; determining the existence of a quorum; determining the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies; receiving votes, ballots or consents; hearing and determining all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote; counting and tabulating all votes or consents; determining when the polls shall close; determining the result; and doing such acts as may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all shareholders. If there are three inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING. The President shall preside as chairman at all meetings of the shareholders. The chairman shall conduct each such meeting in a businesslike and fair manner, but shall not be obligated to follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. The chairman's rulings on procedural matters shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders, unless at the time of a ruling a request for a vote is made to the shareholders holding shares entitled to vote and which are represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, in which case the decision of a majority of such shares shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the chairman shall have all of the powers usually vested in the chairman of a meeting of shareholders. ARTICLE III. Directors. Section 1. POWERS. Subject to limitations of the Articles, of these Bylaws and of the California General Corporation Law relating to action required to be approved by the shareholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board. The Board may delegate the management of the day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to a management company or other person provided that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised under the ultimate direction of the Board. Without prejudice to such general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby expressly declared that the Board shall have the following powers in addition to the other powers enumerated in these Bylaws: (a) To select and remove all the other officers, agents and employees of the corporation, prescribe the powers and duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, the 6 Articles or these Bylaws, fix their compensation and require from them security for faithful service. (b) To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the corporation and to make such rules and regulations therefor not inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, as they may deem best. (c) To adopt, make and use a corporate seal, and to prescribe the forms of certificates of stock, and to alter the form of such seal and of such certificates from time to time as they may deem best. (d) To authorize the issuance of shares of stock of the corporation from time to time, upon such terms and for such consideration as may be lawful. (e) To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the corporation, and to cause to be executed and delivered therefor, in the corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations or other evidences of debt and securities therefor. Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The Board shall consist of one or more members. The exact number shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board. Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of shareholders and each director shall serve until such person's successor is elected and qualified or until such person's death, retirement, resignation or removal. Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE. The directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held or the directors are not elected thereat, the directors may be elected at any special meeting of shareholders held for that purpose. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until a successor has been elected and qualified. Section 4. VACANCIES. Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Vacancies in the Board, except those existing as a result of a removal of a director, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until such director's successor has been elected and qualified. A vacancy or vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist in case of the death, resignation or removal of any director, or if the authorized number of directors be increased, or if the shareholders fail, at any annual or special meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be voted for at that meeting. 7 The Board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony. The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors. Any such election by written consent other than to fill a vacancy created by removal requires the consent of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote. Any such election by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal requires unanimous consent. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of the director's term of office. Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING. Regular or special meetings of the Board shall be held at any place within or without the State of California which has been designated from time to time by the Board. In the absence of such designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation. Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS. Immediately following each annual meeting of shareholders the Board shall hold a regular meeting for the purpose of organization, election of officers and the transaction of other business. Other regular meetings of the Board shall be held without call on such dates and at such times as may be fixed by the Board. Call and notice of all regular meetings of the Board are hereby dispensed with. Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Secretary or by any two directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon four days' written notice or forty-eight hours' notice given personally or by telephone, telegraph, telex or other similar means of communication. Any such notice shall be addressed or delivered to each director at such director's address as it is shown upon the records of the corporation or as may have been given to the corporation by the director for purposes of notice or, if such address is not shown on such records or is not readily ascertainable, at the place in which the meetings of the directors are regularly held. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Oral notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is communicated, in person or by telephone or wireless, to the recipient or to a person at the office of the recipient who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the recipient. Section 8. QUORUM. A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the board for the transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided 8 in Section 11 of this Article. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board, unless a greater number be required by law or by the Articles. A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting. Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE. Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, so long as all members participating in such meeting can hear one another. Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such director. All such waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Section 11. ADJOURNMENT. A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any directors' meeting to another time and place. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned, except as provided in the next sentence. If the meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of any adjournment to another time or place shall be given prior to the time of the adjourned meeting to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment. Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION. Directors and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services, and such reimbursement for expenses, as may be fixed or determined by the Board. Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board shall individually or collectively consent in writing to such action. Such consent or consents shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote of the Board and shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION. Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and also of its subsidiary corporations, domestic or foreign. Such inspection by a director may be made in person or by agent or attorney and includes the right to copy and obtain extracts. Section 15. COMMITTEES. The Board may appoint one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, and delegate to such committees any of the authority of the Board except with respect to: 9 (a) The approval of any action for which the General Corporation Law also requires shareholders' approval or approval of the outstanding shares; (b) The filling of vacancies in the Board or on any committee; (c) The fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the Board or on any committee; (d) The amendment or repeal of bylaws or the adoption of new bylaws; (e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express term is not so amendable or repealable; (f) A distribution to the shareholders of the corporation except at a rate or in a periodic amount or within a price range determined by the Board; or (g) The appointment of other committees of the Board or the members thereof. Any such committee must be designated, and the members or alternate members thereof appointed, by resolution adopted by a majority of the authorized number of directors and any such committee may be designated an Executive Committee or by such other name as the Board shall specify. Alternate members of a committee may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. The Board shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which proceedings of any such committee shall be conducted. In the absence of any such prescription, such committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which its proceedings shall be conducted. Unless the Board or such committee shall otherwise provide, the regular and special meetings and other actions of any such committee shall be governed by the provisions of this Article applicable to meetings and actions of the Board. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of each committee. ARTICLE IV. Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer. The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Financial Officers, and such other officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article. Section 2. ELECTION. The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article, shall be chosen annually by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Board, and shall hold their respective offices until their resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors shall be elected. Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. The Board may elect, and may empower the President to appoint, such other officers as the business of the corporation may 10 require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine. Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board at any time or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the Board, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board. Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the officer under any contract of employment of the officer. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation, but without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 5. VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these Bylaws for regular election or appointment to such office. Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman of the Board, if there shall be such an officer, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board. Section 7. PRESIDENT. Subject to such power, if any, as may be given by the Board to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the President is the general manager and chief executive officer of the corporation and has, subject to the control of the Board, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the corporation. The President shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board, or if there be none, at all meetings of the Board. The President has the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of president and general manager of a corporation and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or, if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board, shall perform all the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Board. Section 9. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office and such other place as the Board may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of shareholders, the Board and its committees, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at Board and committee meetings, the number of shares present or represented at shareholders' meetings, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a copy of the Bylaws of the corporation at the principal executive office or business office in accordance with Section 213 of the California General Corporation Law. 11 The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or at the office of the corporation's transfer agent or registrar, if one be appointed, a share register, or a duplicate share register, showing the names of the shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board and any committees thereof required by these Bylaws or by law to be given, shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The Chief Financial Officer is the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation, and shall send or cause to be sent to the shareholders of the corporation such financial statements and reports as are by law or these Bylaws required to be sent to them. The books of account shall at all times be open to inspection by any director. The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board. The Chief Financial Officer shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board, shall render to the President and the directors, whenever they request it, an account of all transactions as Chief Financial Officer and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. ARTICLE V. Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS. (a) A shareholder or shareholders holding at least five percent in the aggregate of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation or who hold at least one percent of such voting shares and have filed a Schedule l4B with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the election of directors of the corporation shall have an absolute right to do either or both of the following: (i) Inspect and copy the record of shareholders' names and addresses and shareholdings during usual business hours upon five business days' prior written demand upon the corporation; or (ii) Obtain from the transfer agent, if any, for the corporation, upon five business days' prior written demand and upon the tender of its usual charges for such a list (the amount of which charges shall be stated to the shareholder by the transfer agent upon request), a list of the shareholders' names and addresses who are entitled to vote for the election of directors and their shareholdings, as of the most recent record date for which it has been compiled or as of a date specified by the shareholder subsequent to the date of demand. 12 (b) The record of shareholders shall also be open to inspection and copying by any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any time during usual business hours upon written demand on the corporation, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interest as a shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate. (c) The accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the shareholders and the Board and committees of the Board shall be open to inspection upon written demand on the corporation of any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any reasonable time during usual business hours, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interests as a shareholder or as a holder of such voting trust certificate. (d) Any inspection and copying under this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney. Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS. The corporation shall keep in its principal executive office in the State of California, or if its principal executive office is not in such State at its principal business office in such State, the original or a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours. If the principal executive office of the corporation is located outside the State of California and the corporation has no principal business office in such state, it shall upon the written request of any shareholder furnish to such shareholder a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date. Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note, mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, share certificate, conveyance or other instrument in writing and any assignment or endorsements thereof executed or entered into between the corporation and any other person, when signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President and the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Chief Financial Officer of the corporation shall be valid and binding on the corporation in the absence of actual knowledge on the part of the other person that the signing officers had no authority to execute the same. Any such instruments may be signed by any other person or persons and in such manner as from time to time shall be determined by the Board, and, unless so authorized by the Board, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or amount. Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. Every holder of shares of the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President and by the Chief Financial Officer or an Assistant Chief Financial Officer or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares and the class or series of shares owned by the shareholder. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. If any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such person were an officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue. 13 Certificates for shares may be issued prior to full payment under such restrictions and for such purposes as the Board may provide; provided, however, that on any certificate issued to represent any partly paid shares, the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid thereon shall be stated. Except as provided in this Section, no new certificate for shares shall be issued in lieu of an old one unless the latter is surrendered and cancelled at the same time. The Board may, however, if any certificate for shares is alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a new certificate in lieu thereof, and the corporation may require that the corporation be given a bond or other adequate security sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it (including expense or liability) on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate. Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS. The President or any other officer or officers authorized by the Board or the President are each authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of the corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations standing in the name of the corporation. The authority herein granted may be exercised either by any such officer in person or by any other person authorized so to do by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by said officer. Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS. The corporation may adopt and carry out a stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement providing for the issue and sale for such consideration as may be fixed of its unissued shares, or of issued shares acquired or to be acquired, to one or more of the employees or directors of the corporation or of a subsidiary or to a trustee on their behalf and for the payment for such shares in installments or at one time, and may provide for aiding any such persons in paying for such shares by compensation for services rendered, promissory notes or otherwise. Any such stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement may include, among other features, the fixing of eligibility for participation therein, the class and price of shares to be issued or sold under the plan or agreement, the number of shares which may be subscribed for, the method of payment therefor, the reservation of title until full payment therefor, the effect of the termination of employment, an option or obligation on the part of the corporation to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment, restrictions upon transfer of the shares, the time limits of and termination of the plan, and any other matters, not in violation of applicable law, and may be included in the plan as approved or authorized by the Board or any committee of the Board. Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions contained in the General Provisions of the California Corporations Code and in the California General Corporation Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Section 8. AMENDMENTS. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed either by approval of the outstanding shares (as defined in Section 152 of the California General Corporation Law) or by the approval of the Board; provided, however, that after the issuance of 14 shares, a bylaw specifying or changing a fixed number of directors or the maximum or minimum number or changing from a fixed to a variable number of directors or vice versa may only be adopted by approval of the outstanding shares, and a bylaw reducing the fixed number or the minimum number of directors to a number less than five shall be subject to the provisions of Section 212(a) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS. The annual report to shareholders referred to in Section 1501 of the California General Corporation Law is expressly waived, but nothing herein shall be interpreted as prohibiting the Board from issuing annual or other periodic reports to shareholders. ARTICLE VI. Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether brought in the name of the corporation or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such proceeding is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as a director or officer, shall, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith, and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided, however, that the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation and provided, further, that no such person shall be indemnified (i) except to the extent that the aggregate of losses to be indemnified exceeds the amount of such losses for which the director or officer is paid pursuant to any directors and officers liability insurance policy maintained by the corporation; (ii) on account of any suit in which judgment is rendered against such person for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by such person of securities of the corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and amendments thereto or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law; (iii) for expenses, judgments, funds, penalties or ERISA excise taxes resulting from such person's conduct which is finally adjudged to have been willful misconduct, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest; (iv) if a court of competent jurisdiction finally determines that any indemnification hereunder is unlawful; (v) for acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct or knowing and culpable violation of law; (vi) for acts or omissions that the director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer; (vii) for any transaction 15 from which the director or officer derived an improper personal benefit; (viii) for acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's or officer's duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing his duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders; (ix) for acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's or officer's duties to the corporation or its shareholders; (x) for costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses arising under Section 310 or 316 of the General Corporation Law of California (the "Law"); and (xi) as to circumstances in which indemnity is expressly prohibited by Section 317 of the Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the corporation expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that if the Law requires the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made only upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such director or officer, to repay all amounts to the corporation unless it shall be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified. No indemnity shall be provided under this provision for any liability arising out of any act or omission committed or occurring prior to the date an amendment containing this provision is filed with the Secretary of State of California. Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS. A person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was an employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as an employee or agent of another enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such action is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as an employee or agent, may, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith. The immediately preceding sentence is not intended to be and shall not be considered to confer a contract right on any employee or agent of the corporation. Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT. If a claim under Section 1 of this Article is not paid in full by the corporation within 30 days after a written claim has been received by the corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the corporation) that the claimant has failed to meet a standard of conduct, if any, required to make it permissible under California law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. Neither the failure of the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent 16 legal counsel or its shareholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action and indemnification of the claimant is permissible in the circumstances because he or she has met such standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) that the claimant has not met such standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has failed to meet such standard of conduct. Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, to the extent that a director or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise (including the dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of a proceeding without admission of liability) in defense of any proceeding referred to in Section 1 or, in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS. The right to indemnification provided by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. Section 6. INSURANCE. The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under California law. Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS. To the extent that any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation is by reason of such position, or a position with another entity at the request of the corporation, a witness in any action, suit or proceeding, he may be indemnified against all costs and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith. Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. The corporation may enter into agreements with any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation providing for indemnification to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation. 17
EX-3.20 22 dex320.txt ARTICLES OF INC (LIBERMAN HOUSTON LICENSE) Exhibit 3.20 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP. Name One: The name of the corporation is Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. Purpose Two: The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation Law of California other than the banking business, the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code. Agent for Service Three: The name and address of the corporation's initial agent for service of process are: Lenard Liberman 5724 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, California 90028 Authorized Shares Four: The total number of shares of all classes of stock which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is one thousand (1,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share. Limitation on Liability of Directors and Authority to Indemnify Agents Five: The liability of directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code. The undersigned declares that the undersigned has executed these Articles of Incorporation and that this instrument is the act and deed of the undersigned. DATED: December 1, 2000 /s/ Donald Rolfe --------------------------- Donald Rolfe 2 EX-3.21 23 dex321.txt BYLAWS OF LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE Exhibit 3.21 BYLAWS of LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP., a California corporation INDEX
Page ---- ARTICLE I - Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE .............................. 1 Section 2. OTHER OFFICES ........................................... 1 ARTICLE II - Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS ....................................... 1 Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS ......................................... 1 Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS ........................................ 1 Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS .................... 1 Section 5. QUORUM .................................................. 2 Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF ................... 2 Section 7. VOTING .................................................. 2 Section 8. RECORD DATE ............................................. 4 Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES .................................... 5 Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING .................................. 5 Section 11. PROXIES ................................................. 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION .................................. 6 Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING ...................................... 6 ARTICLE III - Directors. Section 1. POWERS .................................................. 6 Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ..................................... 7 Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE ............................. 7 Section 4. VACANCIES ............................................... 7 Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING ........................................ 8 Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS ........................................ 8 Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS ........................................ 8 Section 8. QUORUM .................................................. 8 Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE ....... 9 Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE ........................................ 9 Section 11. ADJOURNMENT ............................................. 9 Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION ................................... 9 Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING .................................. 9 Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION .................................... 9 Section 15. COMMITTEES .............................................. 9 ARTICLE IV - Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS ................................................ 10 Section 2. ELECTION ................................................ 10 Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS .................................... 10
i Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION ................................. 11 Section 5. VACANCIES ............................................... 11 Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ................................... 11 Section 7. PRESIDENT ............................................... 11 Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS ......................................... 11 Section 9. SECRETARY ............................................... 11 Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ................................. 12 ARTICLE V - Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS ......................... 12 Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS .................................... 13 Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS ..................... 13 Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK ................................... 13 Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS .......... 14 Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS .................................... 14 Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS ............................ 14 Section 8. AMENDMENTS .............................................. 14 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS ........................... 15 ARTICLE VI - Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ............... 15 Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS ............................... 16 Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT ........... 16 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE ...................................... 17 Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS ............................... 17 Section 6. INSURANCE ............................................... 17 Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS ................................... 17 Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS .................................... 17
ii BYLAWS for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or its Articles of Incorporation, of LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP., a California corporation ARTICLE I. Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE. The corporation's principal executive office shall be fixed and located at such place as the Board of Directors (herein called the "Board") shall determine. The Board is granted full power and authority to change said principal executive office from one location to another. Section 2. OTHER OFFICES. Branch or subordinate offices may be established at any time by the Board at any place or places. ARTICLE II. Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS. Meetings of shareholders shall be held either at the principal executive office of the corporation or at any other place within or without the State of California which may be designated either by the Board or by the written consent of all persons entitled to vote thereat, given either before or after the meeting and filed with the Secretary. Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meetings of shareholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board. Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by the Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or by the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at such meeting. Upon request in writing to the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President or the Secretary by any person (other than the Board) entitled to call a special meeting of shareholders, the officer forthwith shall cause notice to be given to the shareholders entitled to vote that a meeting will be held at a time requested by the person or persons calling the meeting, not less than thirty-five nor more than sixty days after the receipt of the request. If the notice is not given within twenty days after receipt of the request, the persons entitled to call the meeting may give the notice. Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS. Written notice of each annual or special meeting of shareholders shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote thereat. Such notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and (i) in the case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no other business may be transacted, or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters which the Board, at the time of the mailing of the notice, intends to present for action by the shareholders, but, subject to the provisions of applicable law, any proper matter may be presented at the meeting for such action. The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the names of nominees intended at the time of the notice to be presented by management for election. Notice of a shareholders' meeting shall be given either personally or by mail or by other means of written communication, addressed to the shareholder at the address of such shareholder appearing on the books of the corporation or given by the shareholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice, or, if no such address appears or is given, at the place where the principal executive office of the corporation is located or by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the principal executive office is located. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Section 5. QUORUM. A majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at the meeting (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the required quorum) shall be the act of the shareholders, unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required by law or by the Articles, except as provided in the following sentence. The shareholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the shares required to constitute a quorum. Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF. Any Shareholders' meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the shares represented either in person or by proxy, but in the absence of a quorum (except as provided in Section 5 of this Article) no other business may be transacted at such meeting. It shall not be necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted thereat, other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment is taken; provided, however, when any shareholders' meeting is adjourned for more than 45 days or, if after adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original meeting. Section 7. VOTING. The shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote at any such meeting shall be only persons in whose name shares stand on the stock records of the corporation on the record date determined in accordance with Section 8 of this Article. 2 Subject to the following sentence and to the provisions of Section 708 of the California General Corporation Law, every shareholder entitled to vote at any election of directors may cumulate such shareholder's votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which the shareholder's shares are entitled, or distribute the shareholder's votes on the same principle among as many candidates as the shareholder thinks fit. No shareholder shall be entitled to cumulate votes for any candidate or candidates pursuant to the preceding sentence unless such candidate or candidates' names have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and the shareholder has given notice at the meeting prior to the voting of the shareholder's intention to cumulate the shareholder's votes. If any one shareholder has given such notice, all shareholders may cumulate their votes for candidates in nomination. Elections need not be by ballot, provided, however, that all elections for directors must be by ballot upon demand made by a shareholder at the meeting and before the voting begins. In any election of directors, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes of the shares entitled to be voted for them up to the number of directors to be elected by such shares are elected. Voting shall in all cases be subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 of the California General Corporation Law, and to the following provisions: (a) Subject to clause (g), shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator or custodian may be voted by such holder either in person or by proxy, without a transfer of such shares into the holder's name; and shares standing in the name of a trustee may be voted by the trustee, either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares held by such trustee without a transfer of such shares into the trustee's name. (b) Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver, and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such receiver without the transfer thereof into the receiver's name if authority to do so is contained in the order of the court by which such receiver was appointed. (c) Subject to the provisions of Section 705 of the California General Corporation Law and except where otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, a shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, and thereafter the pledgee shall be entitled to vote the shares so transferred. (d) Shares standing in the name of a minor may be voted and the corporation may treat all rights incident thereto as exercisable by the minor, in person or by proxy, whether or not the corporation has notice, actual or constructive, of the nonage, unless a guardian of the minor's property has been appointed and written notice of such appointment given to the corporation. (e) Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign, may be voted by such officer, agent or proxyholder as the bylaws of such other corporation may 3 prescribe or, in the absence of such provision, as the Board of Directors of such other corporation may determine or, in the absence of such determination, by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation, or by any other person authorized to do so by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation. Shares which are purported to be voted or any proxy purported to be executed in the name of a corporation (whether or not any title of the person signing is indicated) shall be presumed to be voted or the proxy executed in accordance with the provisions of this clause, unless the contrary is shown. (f) Shares of the corporation owned by any subsidiary shall not be entitled to vote on any matter. (g) Shares held by the corporation in a fiduciary capacity, and shares of the issuing corporation held in a fiduciary capacity by any subsidiary, shall not be entitled to vote on any matter, except to the extent that the settlor or beneficial owner possesses and exercises a right to vote or to give the corporation binding instructions as to how to vote such shares. (h) If shares stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, husband and wife as community property, tenants by the entirety, voting trustees, persons entitled to vote under a shareholder voting agreement or otherwise, or if two or more persons (including proxyholders) have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the secretary of the corporation is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (i) If only one votes, such act binds all; (ii) If more than one vote, the act of the majority so voting binds all; (iii) If more than one vote, but the vote is evenly split on any particular matter, each faction may vote the securities in question proportionately. If the instrument so filed or the registration of the shares shows that any such tenancy is held in unequal interests, a majority or even split for the purpose of this section shall be a majority or even split in interest. Section 8. RECORD DATE. The Board may fix, in advance, a record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or any allotment of rights, or to exercise rights in respect of any other lawful action. The record date so fixed shall be not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting nor more than 60 days prior to any other action. When a record date is so fixed, only shareholders of record on that date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or to receive the dividend, distribution, or allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of shares on the books of the corporation after the record date. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting unless the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting. The Board shall fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned for more than forty-five days. 4 If no record date is fixed by the Board, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. The record date for determining shareholders for any purpose other than set forth in this Section 8 or Section 10 of this Article shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth day prior to the date of such other action, whichever is later. Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES. The transactions of any meeting of shareholders, however called and noticed, and wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, signs a written waiver of notice, or a consent to the holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. All such waivers, consents or approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of and presence at such meeting, except when the person objects, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters required by the California General Corporation Law to be included in the notice but not so included, if such objection is expressly made at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of shareholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice, consent to the holding of the meeting or approval of the minutes thereof, except as provided in Section 601(f) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Subject to Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, any action which, under any provision of the California General Corporation Law, may be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Unless a record date for voting purposes be fixed as provided in Section 8 of this Article, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to give consent pursuant to this Section 10, when no prior action by the Board has been taken, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given. Section 11. PROXIES. Every person entitled to vote shares has the right to do so either in person or by one or more persons authorized by a written proxy executed by such shareholder and filed with the Secretary. Any proxy duly executed is not revoked and continues in full force and effect until revoked by the person executing it prior to the vote pursuant thereto. Such revocation may be effected either, (i) by a writing delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation stating that the proxy is revoked, (ii) by a subsequent proxy executed by the person executing the prior proxy and presented to the meeting, or (iii) by attendance at the meeting and voting in person by the person executing the proxy; provided, however, that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION. In advance of any meeting of shareholders, the Board may appoint inspectors of election to act at such meeting and any adjournment thereof. If inspectors of election be not so appointed, or if any persons so appointed fail to appear or refuse to act, the chairman of any such meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder or shareholder's proxy shall, make such appointment at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be either one or three. If appointed at a meeting on the request of one or more shareholders or proxies, the majority of shares present shall determine whether one or three inspectors are to be appointed. The duties of such inspectors shall be as prescribed by Section 707(b) of the California General Corporation Law and shall include: determining the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; determining the shares represented at the meeting; determining the existence of a quorum; determining the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies; receiving votes, ballots or consents; hearing and determining all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote; counting and tabulating all votes or consents; determining when the polls shall close; determining the result; and doing such acts as may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all shareholders. If there are three inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING. The President shall preside as chairman at all meetings of the shareholders. The chairman shall conduct each such meeting in a businesslike and fair manner, but shall not be obligated to follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. The chairman's rulings on procedural matters shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders, unless at the time of a ruling a request for a vote is made to the shareholders holding shares entitled to vote and which are represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, in which case the decision of a majority of such shares shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the chairman shall have all of the powers usually vested in the chairman of a meeting of shareholders. ARTICLE III. Directors. Section 1. POWERS. Subject to limitations of the Articles, of these Bylaws and of the California General Corporation Law relating to action required to be approved by the shareholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board. The Board may delegate the management of the day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to a management company or other person provided that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised under the ultimate direction of the Board. Without prejudice to such general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby expressly declared that the Board shall have the following powers in addition to the other powers enumerated in these Bylaws: (a) To select and remove all the other officers, agents and employees of the corporation, prescribe the powers and duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, the 6 Articles or these Bylaws, fix their compensation and require from them security for faithful service. (b) To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the corporation and to make such rules and regulations therefor not inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, as they may deem best. (c) To adopt, make and use a corporate seal, and to prescribe the forms of certificates of stock, and to alter the form of such seal and of such certificates from time to time as they may deem best. (d) To authorize the issuance of shares of stock of the corporation from time to time, upon such terms and for such consideration as may be lawful. (e) To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the corporation, and to cause to be executed and delivered therefor, in the corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations or other evidences of debt and securities therefor. Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The Board shall consist of one or more members. The exact number shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board. Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of shareholders and each director shall serve until such person's successor is elected and qualified or until such person's death, retirement, resignation or removal. Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE. The directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held or the directors are not elected thereat, the directors may be elected at any special meeting of shareholders held for that purpose. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until a successor has been elected and qualified. Section 4. VACANCIES. Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Vacancies in the Board, except those existing as a result of a removal of a director, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until such director's successor has been elected and qualified. A vacancy or vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist in case of the death, resignation or removal of any director, or if the authorized number of directors be increased, or if the shareholders fail, at any annual or special meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be voted for at that meeting. 7 The Board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony. The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors. Any such election by written consent other than to fill a vacancy created by removal requires the consent of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote. Any such election by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal requires unanimous consent. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of the director's term of office. Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING. Regular or special meetings of the Board shall be held at any place within or without the State of California which has been designated from time to time by the Board. In the absence of such designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation. Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS. Immediately following each annual meeting of shareholders the Board shall hold a regular meeting for the purpose of organization, election of officers and the transaction of other business. Other regular meetings of the Board shall be held without call on such dates and at such times as may be fixed by the Board. Call and notice of all regular meetings of the Board are hereby dispensed with. Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Secretary or by any two directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon four days' written notice or forty-eight hours' notice given personally or by telephone, telegraph, telex or other similar means of communication. Any such notice shall be addressed or delivered to each director at such director's address as it is shown upon the records of the corporation or as may have been given to the corporation by the director for purposes of notice or, if such address is not shown on such records or is not readily ascertainable, at the place in which the meetings of the directors are regularly held. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Oral notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is communicated, in person or by telephone or wireless, to the recipient or to a person at the office of the recipient who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the recipient. Section 8. QUORUM. A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the board for the transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided 8 in Section 11 of this Article. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board, unless a greater number be required by law or by the Articles. A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting. Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE. Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, so long as all members participating in such meeting can hear one another. Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such director. All such waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Section 11. ADJOURNMENT. A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any directors' meeting to another time and place. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned, except as provided in the next sentence. If the meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of any adjournment to another time or place shall be given prior to the time of the adjourned meeting to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment. Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION. and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services, and such reimbursement for expenses, as may be fixed or determined by the Board. Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board shall individually or collectively consent in writing to such action. Such consent or consents shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote of the Board and shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION. Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and also of its subsidiary corporations, domestic or foreign. Such inspection by a director may be made in person or by agent or attorney and includes the right to copy and obtain extracts. Section 15. COMMITTEES. The Board may appoint one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, and delegate to such committees any of the authority of the Board except with respect to: 9 (a) The approval of any action for which the General Corporation Law also requires shareholders' approval or approval of the outstanding shares; (b) The filling of vacancies in the Board or on any committee; (c) The fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the Board or on any committee; (d) The amendment or repeal of bylaws or the adoption of new bylaws; (e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express term is not so amendable or repealable; (f) A distribution to the shareholders of the corporation except at a rate or in a periodic amount or within a price range determined by the Board; or (g) The appointment of other committees of the Board or the members thereof. Any such committee must be designated, and the members or alternate members thereof appointed, by resolution adopted by a majority of the authorized number of directors and any such committee may be designated an Executive Committee or by such other name as the Board shall specify. Alternate members of a committee may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. The Board shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which proceedings of any such committee shall be conducted. In the absence of any such prescription, such committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which its proceedings shall be conducted. Unless the Board or such committee shall otherwise provide, the regular and special meetings and other actions of any such committee shall be governed by the provisions of this Article applicable to meetings and actions of the Board. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of each committee. ARTICLE IV. Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer. The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Financial Officers, and such other officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article. Section 2. ELECTION. The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article, shall be chosen annually by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Board, and shall hold their respective offices until their resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors shall be elected. Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. The Board may elect, and may empower the President to appoint, such other officers as the business of the corporation may 10 require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine. Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board at any time or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the Board, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board. Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the officer under any contract of employment of the officer. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation, but without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 5. VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these Bylaws for regular election or appointment to such office. Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman of the Board, if there shall be such an officer, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board. Section 7. PRESIDENT. Subject to such power, if any, as may be given by the Board to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the President is the general manager and chief executive officer of the corporation and has, subject to the control of the Board, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the corporation. The President shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board, or if there be none, at all meetings of the Board. The President has the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of president and general manager of a corporation and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or, if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board, shall perform all the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Board. Section 9. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office and such other place as the Board may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of shareholders, the Board and its committees, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at Board and committee meetings, the number of shares present or represented at shareholders' meetings, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a copy of the Bylaws of the corporation at the principal executive office or business office in accordance with Section 213 of the California General Corporation Law. 11 The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or at the office of the corporation's transfer agent or registrar, if one be appointed, a share register, or a duplicate share register, showing the names of the shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board and any committees thereof required by these Bylaws or by law to be given, shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The Chief Financial Officer is the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation, and shall send or cause to be sent to the shareholders of the corporation such financial statements and reports as are by law or these Bylaws required to be sent to them. The books of account shall at all times be open to inspection by any director. The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board. The Chief Financial Officer shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board, shall render to the President and the directors, whenever they request it, an account of all transactions as Chief Financial Officer and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. ARTICLE V. Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS. (a) A shareholder or shareholders holding at least five percent in the aggregate of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation or who hold at least one percent of such voting shares and have filed a Schedule l4B with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the election of directors of the corporation shall have an absolute right to do either or both of the following: (i) Inspect and copy the record of shareholders' names and addresses and shareholdings during usual business hours upon five business days' prior written demand upon the corporation; or (ii) Obtain from the transfer agent, if any, for the corporation, upon five business days' prior written demand and upon the tender of its usual charges for such a list (the amount of which charges shall be stated to the shareholder by the transfer agent upon request), a list of the shareholders' names and addresses who are entitled to vote for the election of directors and their shareholdings, as of the most recent record date for which it has been compiled or as of a date specified by the shareholder subsequent to the date of demand. 12 (b) The record of shareholders shall also be open to inspection and copying by any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any time during usual business hours upon written demand on the corporation, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interest as a shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate. (c) The accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the shareholders and the Board and committees of the Board shall be open to inspection upon written demand on the corporation of any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any reasonable time during usual business hours, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interests as a shareholder or as a holder of such voting trust certificate. (d) Any inspection and copying under this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney. Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS. The corporation shall keep in its principal executive office in the State of California, or if its principal executive office is not in such State at its principal business office in such State, the original or a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours. If the principal executive office of the corporation is located outside the State of California and the corporation has no principal business office in such state, it shall upon the written request of any shareholder furnish to such shareholder a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date. Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note, mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, share certificate, conveyance or other instrument in writing and any assignment or endorsements thereof executed or entered into between the corporation and any other person, when signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President and the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Chief Financial Officer of the corporation shall be valid and binding on the corporation in the absence of actual knowledge on the part of the other person that the signing officers had no authority to execute the same. Any such instruments may be signed by any other person or persons and in such manner as from time to time shall be determined by the Board, and, unless so authorized by the Board, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or amount. Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. Every holder of shares of the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President and by the Chief Financial Officer or an Assistant Chief Financial Officer or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares and the class or series of shares owned by the shareholder. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. If any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such person were an officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue. 13 Certificates for shares may be issued prior to full payment under such restrictions and for such purposes as the Board may provide; provided, however, that on any certificate issued to represent any partly paid shares, the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid thereon shall be stated. Except as provided in this Section, no new certificate for shares shall be issued in lieu of an old one unless the latter is surrendered and cancelled at the same time. The Board may, however, if any certificate for shares is alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a new certificate in lieu thereof, and the corporation may require that the corporation be given a bond or other adequate security sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it (including expense or liability) on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate. Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS. The President or any other officer or officers authorized by the Board or the President are each authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of the corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations standing in the name of the corporation. The authority herein granted may be exercised either by any such officer in person or by any other person authorized so to do by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by said officer. Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS. The corporation may adopt and carry out a stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement providing for the issue and sale for such consideration as may be fixed of its unissued shares, or of issued shares acquired or to be acquired, to one or more of the employees or directors of the corporation or of a subsidiary or to a trustee on their behalf and for the payment for such shares in installments or at one time, and may provide for aiding any such persons in paying for such shares by compensation for services rendered, promissory notes or otherwise. Any such stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement may include, among other features, the fixing of eligibility for participation therein, the class and price of shares to be issued or sold under the plan or agreement, the number of shares which may be subscribed for, the method of payment therefor, the reservation of title until full payment therefor, the effect of the termination of employment, an option or obligation on the part of the corporation to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment, restrictions upon transfer of the shares, the time limits of and termination of the plan, and any other matters, not in violation of applicable law, and may be included in the plan as approved or authorized by the Board or any committee of the Board. Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions contained in the General Provisions of the California Corporations Code and in the California General Corporation Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Section 8. AMENDMENTS. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed either by approval of the outstanding shares (as defined in Section 152 of the California General Corporation Law) or by the approval of the Board; provided, however, that after the issuance of 14 shares, a bylaw specifying or changing a fixed number of directors or the maximum or minimum number or changing from a fixed to a variable number of directors or vice versa may only be adopted by approval of the outstanding shares, and a bylaw reducing the fixed number or the minimum number of directors to a number less than five shall be subject to the provisions of Section 212(a) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS. The annual report to shareholders referred to in Section 1501 of the California General Corporation Law is expressly waived, but nothing herein shall be interpreted as prohibiting the Board from issuing annual or other periodic reports to shareholders. ARTICLE VI. Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether brought in the name of the corporation or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such proceeding is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as a director or officer, shall, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith, and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided, however, that the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation and provided, further, that no such person shall be indemnified (i) except to the extent that the aggregate of losses to be indemnified exceeds the amount of such losses for which the director or officer is paid pursuant to any directors and officers liability insurance policy maintained by the corporation; (ii) on account of any suit in which judgment is rendered against such person for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by such person of securities of the corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and amendments thereto or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law; (iii) for expenses, judgments, funds, penalties or ERISA excise taxes resulting from such person's conduct which is finally adjudged to have been willful misconduct, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest; (iv) if a court of competent jurisdiction finally determines that any indemnification hereunder is unlawful; (v) for acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct or knowing and culpable violation of law; (vi) for acts or omissions that the director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer; (vii) for any transaction 15 from which the director or officer derived an improper personal benefit; (viii) for acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's or officer's duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing his duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders; (ix) for acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's or officer's duties to the corporation or its shareholders; (x) for costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses arising under Section 310 or 316 of the General Corporation Law of California (the "Law"); and (xi) as to circumstances in which indemnity is expressly prohibited by Section 317 of the Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the corporation expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that if the Law requires the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made only upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such director or officer, to repay all amounts to the corporation unless it shall be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified. No indemnity shall be provided under this provision for any liability arising out of any act or omission committed or occurring prior to the date an amendment containing this provision is filed with the Secretary of State of California. Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS. A person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was an employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as an employee or agent of another enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such action is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as an employee or agent, may, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith. The immediately preceding sentence is not intended to be and shall not be considered to confer a contract right on any employee or agent of the corporation. Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT. If a claim under Section 1 of this Article is not paid in full by the corporation within 30 days after a written claim has been received by the corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the corporation) that the claimant has failed to meet a standard of conduct, if any, required to make it permissible under California law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. Neither the failure of the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent 16 legal counsel or its shareholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action and indemnification of the claimant is permissible in the circumstances because he or she has met such standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) that the claimant has not met such standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has failed to meet such standard of conduct. Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, to the extent that a director or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise (including the dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of a proceeding without admission of liability) in defense of any proceeding referred to in Section 1 or, in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS. The right to indemnification provided by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. Section 6. INSURANCE. The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under California law. Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS. To the extent that any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation is by reason of such position, or a position with another entity at the request of the corporation, a witness in any action, suit or proceeding, he may be indemnified against all costs and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith. Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. The corporation may enter into agreements with any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation providing for indemnification to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation. 17
EX-3.22 24 dex322.txt ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (EMPIRE BURBANK STUDIOS) Exhibit 3.22 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF KVVV TELEVISION, INC. Name One: The name of the corporation is KVVV Television, Inc. Purpose Two: The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation Law of California other than the banking business, the trust company business or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated by the California Corporations Code. Agent for Service Three: The name and address of the corporation's initial agent for service of process are: Lenard D. Liberman 5724 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, California 90028 Authorized Shares Four: The total number of shares of all classes of stock which the corporation shall have the authority to issue is one thousand (1,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share. Limitation on Liability of Directors and Authority to Indemnify Agents Five: The liability of directors of the corporation for monetary damages shall be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under California law. The corporation is authorized to provide indemnification of agents (as defined in Section 317 of the California Corporations Code) for breach of duty to the corporation and its shareholders through bylaw provisions, agreements with agents, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, in excess of the indemnification otherwise permitted by Section 317 of the California Corporations Code, subject only to the applicable limits set forth in Section 204 of the California Corporations Code. The undersigned declares that the undersigned has executed these Articles of Incorporation and that this instrument is the act and deed of the undersigned. DATED: August 31, 1998 /s/ Regina Braman ------------------------ Regina Braman 2 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF KVVV TELEVISION, INC., a California corporation The undersigned hereby certifies that: 1. She is the sole Incorporator of KVVV Television, Inc., a California corporation. 2. Article One of the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation is amended to read as follows: "One: The name of the corporation is Island Studios, Inc." 3. No directors were named in the original Articles of Incorporation and none have been elected. 4. No shares have been issued. The undersigned further declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the matters set forth in this Certificate of Amendment are true of her own knowledge. Dated: December 23, 1998 /s/ Regina Braman ------------------------------- Regina Braman Incorporator CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF ISLAND STUDIOS, INC., a California corporation Jose Liberman and Lenard D. Liberman certify that: 1. They are the duly elected and acting President and Secretary, respectively, of Island Studios, Inc., a California corporation. 2. Article One of the Articles of Incorporation of the corporation shall be amended in its entirety to read as follows: "One: The name of the corporation is Empire Burbank Studios, Inc." 3. The foregoing amendment has been approved by the Board of Directors of the corporation. 4. The foregoing amendment was approved by the required vote of the shareholders of the corporation in accordance with Section 902 of the California General Corporation Law. The total number of outstanding shares of the corporation is 100. The number of shares voting in favor of the amendment equaled 100% of the outstanding shares. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned executed this Certificate on March 10, 1999. /s/ Jose Liberman --------------------------------- Jose Liberman President /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ---------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Secretary The undersigned, Jose Liberman and Lenard D. Liberman, the President and Secretary, respectively, of Island Studios, Inc., a California corporation, each declares under penalty of perjury that the matters set out in the foregoing Certificate of Amendment are true of his own knowledge. Executed at Hollywood, California on March 10, 1999. /s/ Jose Liberman --------------------------------- Jose Liberman President /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ---------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Secretary EX-3.23 25 dex323.txt BYLAWS OF EMPIRE BANK STUDIOS, INC. Exhibit 3.23 BYLAWS of ISLAND STUDIOS, INC., a California corporation INDEX
Page ---- ARTICLE I - Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE .............................. 1 Section 2. OTHER OFFICES ........................................... 1 ARTICLE II - Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS ....................................... 1 Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS ......................................... 1 Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS ........................................ 1 Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS .................... 1 Section 5. QUORUM .................................................. 2 Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF ................... 2 Section 7. VOTING .................................................. 2 Section 8. RECORD DATE ............................................. 4 Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES .................................... 5 Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING .................................. 5 Section 11. PROXIES ................................................. 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION .................................. 6 Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING ...................................... 6 ARTICLE III - Directors. Section 1. POWERS .................................................. 6 Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ..................................... 7 Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE ............................. 7 Section 4. VACANCIES ............................................... 7 Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING ........................................ 8 Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS ........................................ 8 Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS ........................................ 8 Section 8. QUORUM .................................................. 8 Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE ....... 9 Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE ........................................ 9 Section 11. ADJOURNMENT ............................................. 9 Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION ................................... 9 Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING .................................. 9 Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION .................................... 9 Section 15. COMMITTEES .............................................. 9 ARTICLE IV - Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS ................................................ 10 Section 2. ELECTION ................................................ 10 Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS .................................... 10
i Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION ................................. 10 Section 5. VACANCIES ............................................... 11 Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ................................... 11 Section 7. PRESIDENT ............................................... 11 Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS ......................................... 11 Section 9. SECRETARY ............................................... 11 Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 12 ARTICLE V - Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS ......................... 12 Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS .................................... 13 Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS ..................... 13 Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK ................................... 13 Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS .......... 14 Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS .................................... 14 Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS ............................ 14 Section 8. AMENDMENTS .............................................. 14 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS ........................... 15 ARTICLE VI - Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ............... 15 Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS ............................... 16 Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT ........... 16 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE ...................................... 17 Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS ............................... 17 Section 6. INSURANCE ............................................... 17 Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS ................................... 17 Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS .................................... 17
ii BYLAWS for the regulation, except as otherwise provided by statute or its Articles of Incorporation, of ISLAND STUDIOS, INC., a California corporation ARTICLE I. Offices. Section 1. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE. The corporation's principal executive office shall be fixed and located at such place as the Board of Directors (herein called the "Board") shall determine. The Board is granted full power and authority to change said principal executive office from one location to another. Section 2. OTHER OFFICES. Branch or subordinate offices may be established at any time by the Board at any place or places. ARTICLE II. Shareholders. Section 1. PLACE OF MEETINGS. Meetings of shareholders shall be held either at the principal executive office of the corporation or at any other place within or without the State of California which may be designated either by the Board or by the written consent of all persons entitled to vote thereat, given either before or after the meeting and filed with the Secretary. Section 2. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meetings of shareholders shall be held on such date and at such time as may be fixed by the Board. Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by the Board, the Chairman of the Board, the President, or by the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than ten percent of the votes at such meeting. Upon request in writing to the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President or the Secretary by any person (other than the Board) entitled to call a special meeting of shareholders, the officer forthwith shall cause notice to be given to the shareholders entitled to vote that a meeting will be held at a time requested by the person or persons calling the meeting, not less than thirty-five nor more than sixty days after the receipt of the request. If the notice is not given within twenty days after receipt of the request, the persons entitled to call the meeting may give the notice. Section 4. NOTICE OF ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS. Written notice of each annual or special meeting of shareholders shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote thereat. Such notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and (i) in the case of a special meeting, the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no other business may be transacted, or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters which the Board, at the time of the mailing of the notice, intends to present for action by the shareholders, but, subject to the provisions of applicable law, any proper matter may be presented at the meeting for such action. The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the names of nominees intended at the time of the notice to be presented by management for election. Notice of a shareholders' meeting shall be given either personally or by mail or by other means of written communication, addressed to the shareholder at the address of such shareholder appearing on the books of the corporation or given by the shareholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice, or, if no such address appears or is given, at the place where the principal executive office of the corporation is located or by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the principal executive office is located. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Section 5. QUORUM. A majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at the meeting (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the required quorum) shall be the act of the shareholders, unless the vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required by law or by the Articles, except as provided in the following sentence. The shareholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough shareholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by at least a majority of the shares required to constitute a quorum. Section 6. ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND NOTICE THEREOF. Any Shareholders' meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the shares represented either in person or by proxy, but in the absence of a quorum (except as provided in Section 5 of this Article) no other business may be transacted at such meeting. It shall not be necessary to give any notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting or of the business to be transacted thereat, other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment is taken; provided, however, when any shareholders' meeting is adjourned for more than 45 days or, if after adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given as in the case of an original meeting. Section 7. VOTING. The shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote at any such meeting shall be only persons in whose name shares stand on the stock records of the corporation on the record date determined in accordance with Section 8 of this Article. 2 Subject to the following sentence and to the provisions of Section 708 of the California General Corporation Law, every shareholder entitled to vote at any election of directors may cumulate such shareholder's votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which the shareholder's shares are entitled, or distribute the shareholder's votes on the same principle among as many candidates as the shareholder thinks fit. No shareholder shall be entitled to cumulate votes for any candidate or candidates pursuant to the preceding sentence unless such candidate or candidates' names have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and the shareholder has given notice at the meeting prior to the voting of the shareholder's intention to cumulate the shareholder's votes. If any one shareholder has given such notice, all shareholders may cumulate their votes for candidates in nomination. Elections need not be by ballot, provided, however, that all elections for directors must be by ballot upon demand made by a shareholder at the meeting and before the voting begins. In any election of directors, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes of the shares entitled to be voted for them up to the number of directors to be elected by such shares are elected. Voting shall in all cases be subject to the provisions of Chapter 7 of the California General Corporation Law, and to the following provisions: (a) Subject to clause (g), shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator or custodian may be voted by such holder either in person or by proxy, without a transfer of such shares into the holder's name; and shares standing in the name of a trustee may be voted by the trustee, either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares held by such trustee without a transfer of such shares into the trustee's name. (b) Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver, and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such receiver without the transfer thereof into the receiver's name if authority to do so is contained in the order of the court by which such receiver was appointed. (c) Subject to the provisions of Section 705 of the California General Corporation Law and except where otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, a shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, and thereafter the pledgee shall be entitled to vote the shares so transferred. (d) Shares standing in the name of a minor may be voted and the corporation may treat all rights incident thereto as exercisable by the minor, in person or by proxy, whether or not the corporation has notice, actual or constructive, of the nonage, unless a guardian of the minor's property has been appointed and written notice of such appointment given to the corporation. (e) Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign, may be voted by such officer, agent or proxyholder as the bylaws of such other corporation may 3 prescribe or, in the absence of such provision, as the Board of Directors of such other corporation may determine or, in the absence of such determination, by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation, or by any other person authorized to do so by the chairman of the board, president or any vice president of such other corporation. Shares which are purported to be voted or any proxy purported to be executed in the name of a corporation (whether or not any title of the person signing is indicated) shall be presumed to be voted or the proxy executed in accordance with the provisions of this clause, unless the contrary is shown. (f) Shares of the corporation owned by any subsidiary shall not be entitled to vote on any matter. (g) Shares held by the corporation in a fiduciary capacity, and shares of the issuing corporation held in a fiduciary capacity by any subsidiary, shall not be entitled to vote on any matter, except to the extent that the settlor or beneficial owner possesses and exercises a right to vote or to give the corporation binding instructions as to how to vote such shares. (h) If shares stand of record in the names of two or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, husband and wife as community property, tenants by the entirety, voting trustees, persons entitled to vote under a shareholder voting agreement or otherwise, or if two or more persons (including proxyholders) have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the secretary of the corporation is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (i) If only one votes, such act binds all; (ii) If more than one vote, the act of the majority so voting binds all; (iii) If more than one vote, but the vote is evenly split on any particular matter, each faction may vote the securities in question proportionately. If the instrument so filed or the registration of the shares shows that any such tenancy is held in unequal interests, a majority or even split for the purpose of this section shall be a majority or even split in interest. Section 8. RECORD DATE. The Board may fix, in advance, a record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or any allotment of rights, or to exercise rights in respect of any other lawful action. The record date so fixed shall be not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting nor more than 60 days prior to any other action. When a record date is so fixed, only shareholders of record on that date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or to receive the dividend, distribution, or allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of shares on the books of the corporation after the record date. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting unless the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting. The Board shall fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned for more than forty-five days. 4 If no record date is fixed by the Board, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. The record date for determining shareholders for any purpose other than set forth in this Section 8 or Section 10 of this Article shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto, or the sixtieth day prior to the date of such other action, whichever is later. Section 9. CONSENT OF ABSENTEES. The transactions of any meeting of shareholders, however called and noticed, and wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the persons entitled to vote, not present in person or by proxy, signs a written waiver of notice, or a consent to the holding of the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof. All such waivers, consents or approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of and presence at such meeting, except when the person objects, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters required by the California General Corporation Law to be included in the notice but not so included, if such objection is expressly made at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of shareholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice, consent to the holding of the meeting or approval of the minutes thereof, except as provided in Section 601(f) of the California General Corporation Law. Section 10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Subject to Section 603 of the California General Corporation Law, any action which, under any provision of the California General Corporation Law, may be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders, may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Unless a record date for voting purposes be fixed as provided in Section 8 of this Article, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to give consent pursuant to this Section 10, when no prior action by the Board has been taken, shall be the day on which the first written consent is given. Section 11. PROXIES. Every person entitled to vote shares has the right to do so either in person or by one or more persons authorized by a written proxy executed by such shareholder and filed with the Secretary. Any proxy duly executed is not revoked and continues in full force and effect until revoked by the person executing it prior to the vote pursuant thereto. Such revocation may be effected either, (i) by a writing delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation stating that the proxy is revoked, (ii) by a subsequent proxy executed by the person executing the prior proxy and presented to the meeting, or (iii) by attendance at the meeting and voting in person by the person executing the proxy; provided, however, that no proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. 5 Section 12. INSPECTORS OF ELECTION. In advance of any meeting of shareholders, the Board may appoint inspectors of election to act at such meeting and any adjournment thereof. If inspectors of election be not so appointed, or if any persons so appointed fail to appear or refuse to act, the chairman of any such meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder or shareholder's proxy shall, make such appointment at the meeting. The number of inspectors shall be either one or three. If appointed at a meeting on the request of one or more shareholders or proxies, the majority of shares present shall determine whether one or three inspectors are to be appointed. The duties of such inspectors shall be as prescribed by Section 707(b) of the California General Corporation Law and shall include: determining the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each; determining the shares represented at the meeting; determining the existence of a quorum; determining the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies; receiving votes, ballots or consents; hearing and determining all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote; counting and tabulating all votes or consents; determining when the polls shall close; determining the result; and doing such acts as may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all shareholders. If there are three inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Section 13. CONDUCT OF MEETING. The President shall preside as chairman at all meetings of the shareholders. The chairman shall conduct each such meeting in a businesslike and fair manner, but shall not be obligated to follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. The chairman's rulings on procedural matters shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders, unless at the time of a ruling a request for a vote is made to the shareholders holding shares entitled to vote and which are represented in person or by proxy at the meeting, in which case the decision of a majority of such shares shall be conclusive and binding on all shareholders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the chairman shall have all of the powers usually vested in the chairman of a meeting of shareholders. ARTICLE III. Directors. Section 1. POWERS. Subject to limitations of the Articles, of these Bylaws and of the California General Corporation Law relating to action required to be approved by the shareholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board. The Board may delegate the management of the day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to a management company or other person provided that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised under the ultimate direction of the Board. Without prejudice to such general powers, but subject to the same limitations, it is hereby expressly declared that the Board shall have the following powers in addition to the other powers enumerated in these Bylaws: (a) To select and remove all the other officers, agents and employees of the corporation, prescribe the powers and duties for them as may not be inconsistent with law, the 6 Articles or these Bylaws, fix their compensation and require from them security for faithful service. (b) To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the corporation and to make such rules and regulations therefor not inconsistent with law, the Articles or these Bylaws, as they may deem best. (c) To adopt, make and use a corporate seal, and to prescribe the forms of certificates of stock, and to alter the form of such seal and of such certificates from time to time as they may deem best. (d) To authorize the issuance of shares of stock of the corporation from time to time, upon such terms and for such consideration as may be lawful. (e) To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the corporation, and to cause to be executed and delivered therefor, in the corporate name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations or other evidences of debt and securities therefor. Section 2. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The authorized number of directors shall be one (1) until changed by amendment of the Articles or by a Bylaw duly adopted by the shareholders amending this Section 2. Section 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE. The directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders, but if any such annual meeting is not held or the directors are not elected thereat, the directors may be elected at any special meeting of shareholders held for that purpose. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until a successor has been elected and qualified. Section 4. VACANCIES. Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Vacancies in the Board, except those existing as a result of a removal of a director, may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until such director's successor has been elected and qualified. A vacancy or vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist in case of the death, resignation or removal of any director, or if the authorized number of directors be increased, or if the shareholders fail, at any annual or special meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be voted for at that meeting. The Board may declare vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony. 7 The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors. Any such election by written consent other than to fill a vacancy created by removal requires the consent of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote. Any such election by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal requires unanimous consent. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of the director's term of office. Section 5. PLACE OF MEETING. Regular or special meetings of the Board shall be held at any place within or without the State of California which has been designated from time to time by the Board. In the absence of such designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation. Section 6. REGULAR MEETINGS. Immediately following each annual meeting of shareholders the Board shall hold a regular meeting for the purpose of organization, election of officers and the transaction of other business. Other regular meetings of the Board shall be held without call on such dates and at such times as may be fixed by the Board. Call and notice of all regular meetings of the Board are hereby dispensed with. Section 7. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Secretary or by any two directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon four days' written notice or forty-eight hours' notice given personally or by telephone, telegraph, telex or other similar means of communication. Any such notice shall be addressed or delivered to each director at such director's address as it is shown upon the records of the corporation or as may have been given to the corporation by the director for purposes of notice or, if such address is not shown on such records or is not readily ascertainable, at the place in which the meetings of the directors are regularly held. Notice by mail shall be deemed to have been given at the time a written notice is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid. Any other written notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient. Oral notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time it is communicated, in person or by telephone or wireless, to the recipient or to a person at the office of the recipient who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the recipient. Section 8. QUORUM. A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the board for the transaction of business, except to adjourn as provided in Section 11 of this Article. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board, unless a greater number be required by law or by the Articles. A meeting at which a 8 quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting. Section 9. PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE. Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, so long as all members participating in such meeting can hear one another. Section 10. WAIVER OF NOTICE. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such director. All such waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting. Section 11. ADJOURNMENT. A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any directors' meeting to another time and place. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given to absent directors if the time and place be fixed at the meeting adjourned, except as provided in the next sentence. If the meeting is adjourned for more than 24 hours, notice of any adjournment to another time or place shall be given prior to the time of the adjourned meeting to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment. Section 12. FEES AND COMPENSATION. Directors and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services, and such reimbursement for expenses, as may be fixed or determined by the Board. Section 13. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board shall individually or collectively consent in writing to such action. Such consent or consents shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote of the Board and shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. Section 14. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION. Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and also of its subsidiary corporations, domestic or foreign. Such inspection by a director may be made in person or by agent or attorney and includes the right to copy and obtain extracts. Section 15. COMMITTEES. The Board may appoint one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, and delegate to such committees any of the authority of the Board except with respect to: (a) The approval of any action for which the General Corporation Law also requires shareholders' approval or approval of the outstanding shares; (b) The filling of vacancies in the Board or on any committee; 9 (c) The fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the Board or on any committee; (d) The amendment or repeal of bylaws or the adoption of new by laws; (e) The amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its express term is not so amendable or repealable; (f) A distribution to the shareholders of the corporation except at a rate or in a periodic amount or within a price range determined by the Board; or (g) The appointment of other committees of the Board or the members thereof. Any such committee must be designated, and the members or alternate members thereof appointed, by resolution adopted by a majority of the authorized number of directors and any such committee may be designated an Executive Committee or by such other name as the Board shall specify. Alternate members of a committee may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. The Board shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which proceedings of any such committee shall be conducted. In the absence of any such prescription, such committee shall have the power to prescribe the manner in which its proceedings shall be conducted. Unless the Board or such committee shall otherwise provide, the regular and special meetings and other actions of any such committee shall be governed by the provisions of this Article applicable to meetings and actions of the Board. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting of each committee. ARTICLE IV. Officers. Section 1. OFFICERS. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer. The corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Financial Officers, and such other officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article. Section 2. ELECTION. The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 or Section 5 of this Article, shall be chosen annually by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Board, and shall hold their respective offices until their resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors shall be elected. Section 3. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. The Board may elect, and may empower the President to appoint, such other officers as the business of the corporation may require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these Bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine. Section 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION. Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board at any time or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the Board, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board. 10 Any such removal shall be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the officer under any contract of employment of the officer. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation, but without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 5. VACANCIES. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in these Bylaws for regular election or appointment to such office. Section 6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman of the Board, if there shall be such an officer, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Board. Section 7. PRESIDENT. Subject to such power, if any, as may be given by the Board to the Chairman of the Board, if there be such an officer, the President is the general manager and chief executive officer of the corporation and has, subject to the control of the Board, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the corporation. The President shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board, or if there be none, at all meetings of the Board. The President has the general powers and duties of management usually vested in the office of president and general manager of a corporation and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 8. VICE PRESIDENTS. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice Presidents in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or, if not ranked, the Vice President designated by the Board, shall perform all the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice Presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed for them respectively by the Board. Section 9. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office and such other place as the Board may order, a book of minutes of all meetings of shareholders, the Board and its committees, with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at Board and committee meetings, the number of shares present or represented at shareholders' meetings, and the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, a copy of the Bylaws of the corporation at the principal executive office or business office in accordance with Section 213 of the California General Corporation Law. The Secretary shall keep, or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office or at the office of the corporation's transfer agent or registrar, if one be appointed, a share register, or a duplicate share register, showing the names of the shareholders and their addresses, the number and classes of shares held by each, the number and date of certificates issued for the same, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation. 11 The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and of the Board and any committees thereof required by these Bylaws or by law to be given, shall keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 10. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. The Chief Financial Officer is the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the corporation, and shall send or cause to be sent to the shareholders of the corporation such financial statements and reports as are by law or these Bylaws required to be sent to them. The books of account shall at all times be open to inspection by any director. The Chief Financial Officer shall deposit all moneys and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the corporation with such depositaries as may be designated by the Board. The Chief Financial Officer shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered by the Board, shall render to the President and the directors, whenever they request it, an account of all transactions as Chief Financial Officer and of the financial condition of the corporation, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. ARTICLE V. Other Provisions. Section 1. INSPECTION OF CORPORATE RECORDS. (a) A shareholder or shareholders holding at least five percent in the aggregate of the outstanding voting shares of the corporation or who hold at least one percent of such voting shares and have filed a Schedule l4B with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the election of directors of the corporation shall have an absolute right to do either or both of the following: (i) Inspect and copy the record of shareholders' names and addresses and shareholdings during usual business hours upon five business days' prior written demand upon the corporation; or (ii) Obtain from the transfer agent, if any, for the corporation, upon five business days' prior written demand and upon the tender of its usual charges for such a list (the amount of which charges shall be stated to the shareholder by the transfer agent upon request), a list of the shareholders' names and addresses who are entitled to vote for the election of directors and their shareholdings, as of the most recent record date for which it has been compiled or as of a date specified by the shareholder subsequent to the date of demand. (b) The record of shareholders shall also be open to inspection and copying by any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any time during usual business hours upon written demand on the corporation, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interest as a shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate. 12 (c) The accounting books and records and minutes of proceedings of the shareholders and the Board and committees of the Board shall be open to inspection upon written demand on the corporation of any shareholder or holder of a voting trust certificate at any reasonable time during usual business hours, for a purpose reasonably related to such holder's interests as a shareholder or as a holder of such voting trust certificate. (d) Any inspection and copying under this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney. Section 2. INSPECTION OF BYLAWS. The corporation shall keep in its principal executive office in the State of California, or if its principal executive office is not in such State at its principal business office in such State, the original or a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by shareholders at all reasonable times during office hours. If the principal executive office of the corporation is located outside the State of California and the corporation has no principal business office in such state, it shall upon the written request of any shareholder furnish to such shareholder a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date. Section 3. ENDORSEMENT OF DOCUMENTS; CONTRACTS. Subject to the provisions of applicable law, any note, mortgage, evidence of indebtedness, contract, share certificate, conveyance or other instrument in writing and any assignment or endorsements thereof executed or entered into between the corporation and any other person, when signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President and the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Chief Financial Officer of the corporation shall be valid and binding on the corporation in the absence of actual knowledge on the part of the other person that the signing officers had no authority to execute the same. Any such instruments may be signed by any other person or persons and in such manner as from time to time shall be determined by the Board, and, unless so authorized by the Board, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or amount. Section 4. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. Every holder of shares of the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice President and by the Chief Financial Officer or an Assistant Chief Financial Officer or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares and the class or series of shares owned by the shareholder. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimile. If any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such person were an officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue. Certificates for shares may be issued prior to full payment under such restrictions and for such purposes as the Board may provide; provided, however, that on any certificate issued to represent any partly paid shares, the total amount of the consideration to be paid therefor and the amount paid thereon shall be stated. 13 Except as provided in this Section, no new certificate for shares shall be issued in lieu of an old one unless the latter is surrendered and cancelled at the same time. The Board may, however, if any certificate for shares is alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, authorize the issuance of a new certificate in lieu thereof, and the corporation may require that the corporation be given a bond or other adequate security sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it (including expense or liability) on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate. Section 5. REPRESENTATION OF SHARES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS. The President or any other officer or officers authorized by the Board or the President are each authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of the corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations standing in the name of the corporation. The authority herein granted may be exercised either by any such officer in person or by any other person authorized so to do by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by said officer. Section 6. STOCK PURCHASE PLANS. The corporation may adopt and carry out a stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement providing for the issue and sale for such consideration as may be fixed of its unissued shares, or of issued shares acquired or to be acquired, to one or more of the employees or directors of the corporation or of a subsidiary or to a trustee on their behalf and for the payment for such shares in installments or at one time, and may provide for aiding any such persons in paying for such shares by compensation for services rendered, promissory notes or otherwise. Any such stock purchase plan or agreement or stock option plan or agreement may include, among other features, the fixing of eligibility for participation therein, the class and price of shares to be issued or sold under the plan or agreement, the number of shares which may be subscribed for, the method of payment therefor, the reservation of title until full payment therefor, the effect of the termination of employment, an option or obligation on the part of the corporation to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment, restrictions upon transfer of the shares, the time limits of and termination of the plan, and any other matters, not in violation of applicable law, and may be included in the plan as approved or authorized by the Board or any committee of the Board. Section 7. CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions contained in the General Provisions of the California Corporations Code and in the California General Corporation Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Section 8. AMENDMENTS. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed either by approval of the outstanding shares (as defined in Section 152 of the California General Corporation Law) or by the approval of the Board; provided, however, that after the issuance of shares, a bylaw specifying or changing a fixed number of directors or the maximum or minimum number or changing from a fixed to a variable number of directors or vice versa may only be adopted by approval of the outstanding shares, and a bylaw reducing the fixed number or the minimum number of directors to a number less than five shall be subject to the provisions of Section 212(a) of the California General Corporation Law. 14 Section 9. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS. The annual report to shareholders referred to in Section 1501 of the California General Corporation Law is expressly waived, but nothing herein shall be interpreted as prohibiting the Board from issuing annual or other periodic reports to shareholders. ARTICLE VI. Indemnification. Section 1. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether brought in the name of the corporation or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such proceeding is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as a director or officer, shall, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith, and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided, however, that the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation and provided, further, that no such person shall be indemnified (i) except to the extent that the aggregate of losses to be indemnified exceeds the amount of such losses for which the director or officer is paid pursuant to any directors and officers liability insurance policy maintained by the corporation; (ii) on account of any suit in which judgment is rendered against such person for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by such person of securities of the corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and amendments thereto or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law; (iii) for expenses, judgments, funds, penalties or ERISA excise taxes resulting from such person's conduct which is finally adjudged to have been willful misconduct, knowingly fraudulent or deliberately dishonest; (iv) if a court of competent jurisdiction finally determines that any indemnification hereunder is unlawful; (v) for acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct or knowing and culpable violation of law; (vi) for acts or omissions that the director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer; (vii) for any transaction from which the director or officer derived an improper personal benefit; (viii) for acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director's or officer's duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing his duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders; (ix) for acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director's or officer's duties to the corporation or 15 its shareholders; (x) for costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses arising under Section 310 or 316 of the General Corporation Law of California (the "Law"); and (xi) as to circumstances in which indemnity is expressly prohibited by Section 317 of the Law. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the corporation expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that if the Law requires the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in his or her capacity as a director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made only upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such director or officer, to repay all amounts to the corporation unless it shall be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified. No indemnity shall be provided under this provision for any liability arising out of any act or omission committed or occurring prior to the date an amendment containing this provision is filed with the Secretary of State of California. Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENTS. A person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was an employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as an employee or agent of another enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such action is an alleged action or inaction in an official capacity or in any other capacity while serving as an employee or agent, may, subject to the terms of any agreement between the corporation and such person, be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation, against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith. The immediately preceding sentence is not intended to be and shall not be considered to confer a contract right on any employee or agent of the corporation. Section 3. RIGHT OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO BRING SUIT. If a claim under Section 1 of this Article is not paid in full by the corporation within 30 days after a written claim has been received by the corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the corporation) that the claimant has failed to meet a standard of conduct, if any, required to make it permissible under California law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. Neither the failure of the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action and indemnification of the claimant is permissible in the circumstances because he or she has met such standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its shareholders) that the claimant has not met such standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has failed to meet such standard of conduct. 16 Section 4. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, to the extent that a director or officer has been successful on the merits or otherwise (including the dismissal of an action without prejudice or the settlement of a proceeding without admission of liability) in defense of any proceeding referred to in Section 1 or, in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. Section 5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF RIGHTS. The right to indemnification provided by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise. Section 6. INSURANCE. The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under California law. Section 7. EXPENSES AS A WITNESS. To the extent that any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation is by reason of such position, or a position with another entity at the request of the corporation, a witness in any action, suit or proceeding, he may be indemnified against all costs and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith. Section 8. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. The corporation may enter into agreements with any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation providing for indemnification to the fullest extent permissible under California law and the corporation's Articles of Incorporation. 17
EX-4.1 26 dex41.txt INDENTURE DATED AS OF JULY 9, 2002 Exhibit 4.1 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- LBI MEDIA, INC. ---------------------------- INDENTURE Dated as of July 9, 2002 ---------------------------- U.S. Bank, N.A. Trustee ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE* Trust Indenture Act Section Indenture Section 310(a)(1) ........................................... 7.10 (a)(2) ........................................... 7.10 (a)(3) ........................................... N.A. (a)(4) ........................................... N.A. (a)(5) ........................................... 7.10 (b) .............................................. 7.10 (c) .............................................. N.A. 311(a) .............................................. 7.11 (b) .............................................. 7.11 (c) .............................................. N.A. 312(a) .............................................. 2.05 (b) .............................................. 13.03 (c) .............................................. 13.03 313(a) .............................................. 7.06 (b)(1) ........................................... N.A. (b)(2) ........................................... 7.06; 7.07 (c) .............................................. 7.06;13.02 (d) .............................................. 7.06 314(a) .............................................. 4.03; 13.02 (b) .............................................. N.A. (c)(1) ........................................... N.A. (c)(2) ........................................... N.A. (c)(3) ........................................... N.A. (e) .............................................. 13.05 (f) .............................................. N.A. 315(a) .............................................. N.A. (b) .............................................. N.A. (c) .............................................. N.A. (d) .............................................. N.A. (e) .............................................. N.A. 316(a) (last sentence) .............................. N.A. (a)(1)(A) ........................................ N.A. (a)(1)(B) ........................................ N.A. (a)(2) ........................................... N.A. (b) .............................................. N.A. (c) .............................................. N.A. 317(a)(1) ........................................... N.A. (a)(2) ........................................... N.A. (b) .............................................. N.A. 318(a) .............................................. N.A. (b) .............................................. N.A. (c) .............................................. 13.01 N.A. means not applicable. *This Cross Reference Table is not part of the Indenture. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page ---- ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE Section 1.01. Definitions ...................................................... 1 Section 1.02. Other Definitions ................................................ 26 Section 1.03. Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act ................ 26 Section 1.04. Rules of Construction 26 ARTICLE 2. THE NOTES Section 2.01. Form and Dating .................................................. 27 Section 2.02. Execution and Authentication ..................................... 28 Section 2.03. Registrar and Paying Agent ....................................... 28 Section 2.04. Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust .............................. 29 Section 2.05. Holder Lists ..................................................... 29 Section 2.06. Transfer and Exchange ............................................ 29 Section 2.07. Replacement Notes ................................................ 41 Section 2.08. Outstanding Notes ................................................ 41 Section 2.09. Treasury Notes ................................................... 41 Section 2.10. Temporary Notes .................................................. 42 Section 2.11. Cancellation ..................................................... 42 Section 2.12. Defaulted Interest ............................................... 42 ARTICLE 3. REDEMPTION AND PREPAYMENT Section 3.01. Notices to Trustee ............................................... 42 Section 3.02. Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed or Purchased ................... 42 Section 3.03. Notice of Redemption ............................................. 43 Section 3.04. Effect of Notice of Redemption ................................... 44 Section 3.05. Deposit of Redemption or Purchase Price .......................... 44 Section 3.06. Notes Redeemed or Purchased in Part .............................. 44 Section 3.07. Optional Redemption .............................................. 44 Section 3.08. Mandatory Redemption ............................................. 45 Section 3.09. Offer to Purchase by Application of Excess Proceeds .............. 45 ARTICLE 4. COVENANTS Section 4.01. Payment of Notes ................................................. 47 Section 4.02. Maintenance of Office or Agency .................................. 47 Section 4.03. Reports .......................................................... 47 Section 4.04. Compliance Certificate ........................................... 48 Section 4.05. Taxes ............................................................ 49 Section 4.06. Stay, Extension and Usury Laws ................................... 49 Section 4.07. Restricted Payments .............................................. 49 Section 4.08. Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Subsidiaries ... 52 Section 4.09. Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock ....... 54 Section 4.10. Asset Sales ...................................................... 57
i Section 4.11. Transactions with Affiliates ..................................... 59 Section 4.12. Liens ............................................................ 60 Section 4.13. Corporate Existence .............................................. 60 Section 4.14. Business Activities .............................................. 60 Section 4.15. Offer to Repurchase Upon Change of Control ....................... 60 Section 4.16. No Senior Subordinated Debt ...................................... 62 Section 4.17. Additional Subsidiary Guarantees ................................. 62 Section 4.18. Limitation on Issuances of Equity Interests in Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries .......................................... 62 Section 4.19. Payments for Consent ............................................. 63 Section 4.20. Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries .......... 63 ARTICLE 5. SUCCESSORS Section 5.01. Merger, Consolidation, or Sale of Assets ......................... 63 Section 5.02. Successor Corporation Substituted ................................ 64 ARTICLE 6. DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES Section 6.01. Events of Default ................................................ 64 Section 6.02. Acceleration ..................................................... 66 Section 6.03. Other Remedies ................................................... 67 Section 6.04. Waiver of Past Defaults .......................................... 67 Section 6.05. Control by Majority .............................................. 68 Section 6.06. Limitation on Suits .............................................. 68 Section 6.07. Rights of Holders of Notes to Receive Payment .................... 68 Section 6.08. Collection Suit by Trustee ....................................... 68 Section 6.09. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim ................................. 69 Section 6.10. Priorities ....................................................... 69 Section 6.11. Undertaking for Costs ............................................ 69 ARTICLE 7. TRUSTEE Section 7.01. Duties of Trustee ................................................ 70 Section 7.02. Rights of Trustee ................................................ 71 Section 7.03. Individual Rights of Trustee ..................................... 71 Section 7.04. Trustee's Disclaimer ............................................. 71 Section 7.05. Notice of Defaults ............................................... 72 Section 7.06. Reports by Trustee to Holders of the Notes ....................... 72 Section 7.07. Compensation and Indemnity ....................................... 72 Section 7.08. Replacement of Trustee ........................................... 73 Section 7.09. Successor Trustee by Merger, etc ................................. 74 Section 7.10. Eligibility; Disqualification .................................... 74 Section 7.11. Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company ................ 74 ARTICLE 8. LEGAL DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE Section 8.01. Option to Effect Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance ......... 75 Section 8.02. Legal Defeasance and Discharge ................................... 75 Section 8.03. Covenant Defeasance .............................................. 75 Section 8.04. Conditions to Legal or Covenant Defeasance ....................... 76
ii Section 8.05. Deposited Money and Government Securities to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions ................................... 77 Section 8.06. Repayment to Company ............................................. 77 Section 8.07. Reinstatement .................................................... 77 ARTICLE 9. AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER Section 9.01. Without Consent of Holders of Notes .............................. 78 Section 9.02. With Consent of Holders of Notes ................................. 78 Section 9.03. Compliance with Trust Indenture Act .............................. 80 Section 9.04. Revocation and Effect of Consents ................................ 80 Section 9.05. Notation on or Exchange of Notes ................................. 80 Section 9.06. Trustee to Sign Amendments, etc .................................. 80 ARTICLE 10. SUBORDINATION Section 10.01. Agreement to Subordinate ......................................... 81 Section 10.02. Liquidation; Dissolution; Bankruptcy ............................. 81 Section 10.03. Default on Designated Senior Debt ................................ 81 Section 10.04. Acceleration of Notes ............................................ 82 Section 10.05. When Distribution Must Be Paid Over .............................. 82 Section 10.06. Notice by Company ................................................ 83 Section 10.07. Subrogation ...................................................... 83 Section 10.08. Relative Rights .................................................. 83 Section 10.09. Subordination May Not Be Impaired by Company ..................... 84 Section 10.10. Distribution or Notice to Representative ......................... 84 Section 10.11. Rights of Trustee and Paying Agent ............................... 84 Section 10.12. Authorization to Effect Subordination ............................ 84 Section 10.13. Amendments ....................................................... 85 ARTICLE 11. SUBSIDIARY GUARANTEES Section 11.01. Guarantee ........................................................ 85 Section 11.02. Subordination of Subsidiary Guarantee ............................ 86 Section 11.03. Limitation on Guarantor Liability ................................ 86 Section 11.04. Execution and Delivery of Subsidiary Guarantee ................... 86 Section 11.05. Guarantors May Consolidate, etc., on Certain Terms ............... 87 Section 11.06. Releases Following Sale of Assets ................................ 87 ARTICLE 12. SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE Section 12.01. Satisfaction and Discharge ....................................... 88 Section 12.02. Application of Trust Money ....................................... 89 ARTICLE 13. MISCELLANEOUS Section 13.01. Trust Indenture Act Controls ..................................... 89 Section 13.02. Notices .......................................................... 89 Section 13.03. Communication by Holders of Notes with Other Holders of Notes .... 90 Section 13.04. Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent ............... 90 Section 13.05. Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion .................... 91
iii Section 13.06. Rules by Trustee and Agents ...................................... 91 Section 13.07. No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders ..................................................... 91 Section 13.08. Governing Law .................................................... 91 Section 13.09. No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements .................... 91 Section 13.10. Successors ....................................................... 92 Section 13.11. Severability ..................................................... 92 Section 13.12. Counterpart Originals ............................................ 92 Section 13.13. Table of Contents, Headings, etc ................................. 92 EXHIBITS Exhibit A-1 FORM OF NOTE Exhibit A-2 FORM OF REGULATION S TEMPORARY GLOBAL NOTE Exhibit B FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER Exhibit C FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EXCHANGE Exhibit D FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF ACQUIRING INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITED INVESTOR Exhibit E FORM OF SUBSIDIARY GUARANTEE Exhibit F FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SCHEDULES Schedule I SCHEDULE OF GUARANTORS
iv INDENTURE dated as of July 9, 2002 among LBI Media, Inc., a California corporation (the "Company"), the Guarantors listed on Schedule I hereto (the "Guarantors") and U.S. Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as trustee (the "Trustee"). The Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee agree as follows for the benefit of each other and for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders (as defined below) of the 10?% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the "Notes"): ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE Section 1.01. Definitions. "144A Global Note" means a Global Note substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1 hereto bearing the Global Note Legend and the Private Placement Legend and deposited with or on behalf of, and registered in the name of, the Depositary or its nominee that will be issued in a denomination equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Notes sold in reliance on Rule 144A. "Acquired Debt" means, with respect to any specified Person: (1) Indebtedness of any other Person existing at the time such other Person is merged with or into or became a Subsidiary of such specified Person, whether or not such Indebtedness is incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such other Person merging with or into, or becoming a Subsidiary of, such specified Person; and (2) Indebtedness secured by a Lien encumbering any asset acquired by such specified Person. "Acquisition Debt" means Indebtedness, the proceeds of which are utilized solely to acquire all or a portion of the assets or a majority of the Voting Stock of an existing radio or television broadcasting business or station or any other business engaged in a Permitted Business. "Additional Notes" means up to $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of Notes (other than the Initial Notes) issued under this Indenture in accordance with Sections 2.02 and 4.09 hereof, as part of the same series as the Initial Notes. "Affiliate" of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person. For purposes of this definition, "control," as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by agreement or otherwise. For purposes of this definition, the terms "controlling," "controlled by" and "under common control with" have correlative meanings. "Agent" means any Registrar, co-registrar, Paying Agent or additional paying agent. "Applicable Procedures" means, with respect to any transfer or exchange of or for beneficial interests in any Global Note, the rules and procedures of the Depositary, Euroclear and Clearstream that apply to such transfer or exchange. "Asset Sale" means: (1) the sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of any assets or rights, other than in the ordinary course of business; provided that the sale, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets (which term shall include Media Licenses) owned by the Company 1 and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole will be governed by the provisions of this Indenture described in Sections 4.15 and/or 5.01 and not by the provisions of Section 4.10; and (2) the issuance of Equity Interests by any Restricted Subsidiary or the sale of Equity Interests in any Restricted Subsidiary. Notwithstanding the preceding, none of the following items will be deemed to be an Asset Sale: (1) any single transaction or series of related transactions that involves assets or rights having a fair market value of less than $2.0 million; (2) a transfer of assets or rights between or among the Company and its Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries; (3) an issuance of Equity Interests by a Subsidiary of the Company to the Company or to another Subsidiary of the Company; (4) the sale or lease of equipment, inventory, accounts receivable or other assets or rights in the ordinary course of business; (5) the disposition of equipment no longer used or useful in the business of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; (6) the sale and leaseback of any assets within 90 days of the acquisition thereof; (7) a Relocation; provided, however, that any Net Proceeds received by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in exchange therefor will be subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 4.10; (8) the sale or other disposition of Cash Equivalents; (9) a Restricted Payment that is permitted by Section 4.07, or a Permitted Investment; (10) the sale of the Hollywood Office Property; (11) foreclosures on assets; (12) Permitted Liens; (13) the grant of any license of patents, trademarks, registrations therefor and other similar intellectual property in the ordinary course of business; and (14) the cancellation or forgiveness of any loan made by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (i) permitted by clause (10) of Section 4.07(b) or (ii) permitted by clauses (8), (9), (10) or (14) of the definition of "Permitted Investments." "Bankruptcy Law" means Title 11, U.S. Code or any similar federal or state law for the relief of debtors. "Beneficial Owner" has the meaning assigned to such term in Rule 13d-3 and Rule 13d-5 under the Exchange Act, except that in calculating the beneficial ownership of any particular "person" (as that 2 term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), such "person" will be deemed to have beneficial ownership of all securities that such "person" has the right to acquire by conversion or exercise of other securities, whether such right is currently exercisable or is exercisable only upon the occurrence of a subsequent condition. The terms "Beneficially Owns" and "Beneficially Owned" have a corresponding meaning. "Board of Directors" means: (1) with respect to a corporation, the board of directors of the corporation; (2) with respect to a partnership, the general partner of which is a corporation, the board of directors of the general partner of the partnership; and (3) with respect to any other Person, the board or committee of such Person serving a similar function. "Broker-Dealer" has the meaning set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement. "Business Day" means any day other than a Legal Holiday. "California Taxable Income" means the taxable income of Parent for any taxable year computed pursuant to Section 23802 (or any successor provision) of the California Revenue and Tax Code but calculated as if the taxable year of Parent ended on the date with respect to which such taxable income calculation is made, reduced, but not below zero, by the amount of any Suspended Losses which are treated as incurred by Parent in, and allowed as deductions on the tax returns of Parent's stockholders for, such taxable year. "Capital Lease Obligation" means, at the time any determination is to be made, the amount of the liability in respect of a capital lease that would at that time be required to be capitalized on a balance sheet in accordance with GAAP. "Capital Stock" means: (1) in the case of a corporation, corporate stock; (2) in the case of an association or business entity, any and all shares, interests, participations, rights or other equivalents (however designated) of corporate stock; (3) in the case of a partnership or limited liability company, partnership or membership interests (whether general or limited); and (4) any other interest or participation that confers on a Person the right to receive a share of the profits and losses of, or distributions of assets of, the issuing Person. "Cash Equivalents" means: (1) United States dollars; (2) securities issued or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the United States government or any agency or instrumentality of the United States government having maturities of not more than one year from the date of acquisition; 3 (3) certificates of deposit and eurodollar time deposits with maturities of one year or less from the date of acquisition, bankers' acceptances with maturities not exceeding one year and overnight bank deposits, in each case, with any lender party to the Credit Facility or with any domestic commercial bank having capital and surplus in excess of $500.0 million and a Thomson Bank Watch Rating of "B" or better; (4) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than 30 days for underlying securities of the types described in clauses (2) and (3) above entered into with any financial institution meeting the qualifications specified in clause (3) above; (5) commercial paper having one of the two highest ratings obtainable from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor's Rating Services and in each case maturing within one year after the date of acquisition; and (6) money market funds at least 95% of the assets of which constitute Cash Equivalents of the kinds described in clauses (1) through (5) of this definition. "Change of Control" means the occurrence of any of the following: (1) the direct or indirect sale, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the properties or assets (which term shall include Media Licenses) of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole to any "person" (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) other than a Principal or a Related Party of a Principal; (2) the adoption of a plan relating to the liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or (3) the consummation of any transaction (including, without limitation, any merger or consolidation) the result of which is that any "person" (as defined above), other than the Principals and their Related Parties, becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the Voting Stock of the Company, measured by voting power rather than number of shares. "Clearstream" means Clearstream Banking, S.A. "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. "Company" means LBI Media, Inc. (formerly known as LBI Holdings II, Inc.), and any and all successors thereto. "Consolidated Cash Flow" means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period plus: (1) an amount equal to any extraordinary loss plus any net loss (together with any related provision for taxes) realized by such Person or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with (a) an Asset Sale (including any sale and leaseback transaction), or (b) the disposition of any securities by such Person or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries or the extinguishment of any Indebtedness of such Person or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries, to the extent such losses were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus 4 (2) provision for taxes based on income or profits of such Person and the Restricted Subsidiaries for such period (and to the extent not included in the foregoing, Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions and Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions), to the extent that such provision for taxes, Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions or Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus (3) consolidated interest expense of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, whether paid or accrued and whether or not capitalized (including, without limitation, amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount, non-cash interest payments, the interest component of any deferred payment obligations, the interest component of all payments associated with Capital Lease Obligations, imputed interest with respect to obligations with respect to any sale and leaseback transaction, fees, including but not limited to agency fees, letter of credit fees, commitment fees, commissions, discounts and other fees and charges incurred in respect of Indebtedness and net of the effect of all payments made or received pursuant to Hedging Obligations), to the extent that any such expense was deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus (4) depreciation, amortization (including non-cash employee and officer equity compensation expenses, amortization of goodwill and other intangibles, amortization of programming costs (net of program payments made or to be made), barter expenses and impairment charges under SFAS 142 for broadcast licenses, goodwill or other indefinite lived intangible assets, but excluding amortization of prepaid cash expenses that were paid in a prior period) and other non-cash expenses (excluding any such non-cash expense to the extent that it represents amortization of a prepaid cash expense that was paid in a prior period) of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, to the extent that such depreciation, amortization, impairment charges and other non-cash expenses were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus (5) any extraordinary or non-recurring expenses and charges of such Person and the Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, including, without limitation, transaction costs in respect of acquisitions, to the extent that such expenses and charges were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; minus (6) non-cash items increasing such Consolidated Net Income for such period, other than the accrual of revenue in the ordinary course of business; minus (7) cash payments related to non-cash charges that increased Consolidated Cash Flow in any prior period; minus (8) barter revenues, in each case, on a consolidated basis and determined in accordance with GAAP. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provision for taxes based on the income or profits of, and the depreciation and amortization and other non-cash expenses of, a Subsidiary of the Company will be added to Consolidated Net Income to compute Consolidated Cash Flow of the Company only to the extent that a corresponding amount would be permitted at the date of determination to be dividended, distributed or loaned to the Company by such Subsidiary without prior governmental approval (that has not been obtained), and without direct or indirect restriction pursuant to the terms of its charter and all agreements, instruments, judgments, decrees, orders, statutes, rules and governmental regulations applicable to that Subsidiary or its stockholders. 5 "Consolidated Net Income" means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the aggregate of the Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, on a consolidated basis, determined in accordance with GAAP; provided that: (1) the Net Income (but not loss) of any Unrestricted Subsidiary will be excluded, whether or not distributed to the specified Person or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Person; (2) the Net Income of any Restricted Subsidiary will be excluded to the extent that the declaration or payment of dividends or similar distributions or loans by that Subsidiary of that Net Income is not at the date of determination permitted without any prior governmental approval (that has not been obtained) or, directly or indirectly, by operation of the terms of its charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or governmental regulation applicable to that Restricted Subsidiary or its stockholders; (3) the Net Income of any Person acquired in a pooling of interests transaction for any period prior to the date of such acquisition will be excluded; and (4) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles will be excluded. "Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee" will be at the address of the Trustee specified in Section 13.02 hereof or such other address as to which the Trustee may give notice to the Company. "Credit Agreement" means that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 9, 2002, by and among the Company, the guarantors party thereto, Fleet National Bank, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto, including any related notes, guarantees, collateral documents, instruments and agreements executed in connection therewith, and in each case as amended (including any amendment and restatement thereof), modified, renewed, refunded, replaced or refinanced from time to time, including any agreement extending the maturity of, consolidating or otherwise restructuring (including adding subsidiaries of the Company as additional guarantors thereunder) all or any portion of the Indebtedness under such agreement or any successor or replacement agreement and whether by the same or any other agent, lender or group and whether or not increasing the amount of Indebtedness that may be incurred thereunder. "Credit Facility" or "Credit Facilities" means, one or more debt facilities (including, without limitation, the Credit Agreement) or commercial paper facilities, in each case with banks or other institutional lenders providing for revolving credit loans, term loans, receivables financing (including through the sale of receivables to such lenders or to special purpose entities formed to borrow from such lenders against such receivables) or letters of credit, in each case, as amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced or refinanced in whole or in part from time to time, including any agreement extending the maturity of, consolidating or otherwise restructuring (including adding subsidiaries of the Company as additional guarantors thereunder) all or any portion of the Indebtedness under such agreement or any successor or replacement agreement and whether by the same or any other agent, lender or group and whether or not increasing the amount of Indebtedness that may be incurred thereunder. "Custodian" means the Trustee, as custodian with respect to the Notes in global form, or any successor entity thereto. "Default" means any event that is, or with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both would be, an Event of Default. 6 "Definitive Note" means a certificated Note registered in the name of the Holder thereof and issued in accordance with Section 2.06 hereof, substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1 hereto except that such Note shall not bear the Global Note Legend and shall not have the "Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note" attached thereto. "Depositary" means, with respect to the Notes issuable or issued in whole or in part in global form, the Person specified in Section 2.03 hereof as the Depositary with respect to the Notes, and any and all successors thereto appointed as depositary hereunder and having become such pursuant to the applicable provision of this Indenture. "Designated Senior Debt" means: (1) any Indebtedness outstanding under the Credit Agreement; and (2) any other Senior Debt permitted under this Indenture the principal amount of which is $25.0 million or more (including amounts available under a committed facility) and that has been designated by the Company as "Designated Senior Debt." "Disqualified Stock" means any Capital Stock that, by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible, or for which it is exchangeable, in each case at the option of the holder of the Capital Stock), or upon the happening of any event, matures or is mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise, or redeemable at the option of the holder of the Capital Stock, in whole or in part, on or prior to the date that is 91 days after the date on which the Notes mature. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any Capital Stock that would constitute Disqualified Stock solely because the holders of the Capital Stock have the right to require the Company to repurchase such Capital Stock upon the occurrence of a change of control or an asset sale shall not constitute Disqualified Stock if the terms of such Capital Stock provide that the Company may not repurchase or redeem any such Capital Stock pursuant to such provisions unless such repurchase or redemption complies with the provisions of Section 4.07. "Dividend Limitation" means, with respect to Parent, the sum of (1) the product of the Maximum Effective California Rate times California Taxable Income except that the product of this clause (1) shall be zero in the event Parent does not qualify (or subsequently elects not) to be treated as an S Corporation for California income tax purposes, or the Company does not qualify (or subsequently elects not) to be treated as a qualified subchapter S subsidiary; plus (2) the product of the Maximum Federal Rate and Federal Taxable Income. "Domestic Subsidiary" means any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that was formed under the laws of the United States or any state of the United States or the District of Columbia or that guarantees or otherwise provides direct credit support for any Indebtedness of the Company. "Equity Interests" means Capital Stock and all warrants, options or other rights to acquire Capital Stock (but excluding any debt security that is convertible into, or exchangeable for, Capital Stock). "Euroclear" means Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, Brussels office, as operator of the Euroclear system. "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. "Exchange Notes" means the Notes issued in the Exchange Offer pursuant to Section 2.06(f) hereof. 7 "Exchange Offer" has the meaning set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement. "Exchange Offer Registration Statement" has the meaning set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement. "Existing Indebtedness" means Indebtedness of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement) in existence on the date of this Indenture. "Existing Parent Notes" means the $30.0 million original aggregate principal amount of Junior Subordinated Notes of Parent, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, issued and outstanding under the Parent Securities Purchase Documents and any other notes issued thereunder in accordance with the terms thereof as such terms exist on the date of this Indenture, as any of the foregoing may be amended or modified from time to time after the date of this Indenture in a manner that is not materially adverse to the Holders. "Existing Parent Warrants" means the warrants for the purchase of shares of common stock of Parent issued on March 20, 2001, as amended on the date of this Indenture pursuant to the Parent Securities Purchase Documents and any other warrants issued thereunder in accordance with the terms thereof as such terms exist on the date of this Indenture, as any of the foregoing may be amended or modified from time to time after the date of this Indenture in a manner that is not materially adverse to the Holders. "Federal Taxable Income" means the taxable income of Parent for any taxable year computed pursuant to Section 1363(b) (or any successor provision) of the Code but calculated as if the taxable year of Parent ended on the date with respect to which such taxable income calculation is made, reduced, but not below zero, by the amount of any Suspended Losses which are treated as incurred by Parent in, and allowed as deductions on the tax returns of Parent's stockholders for, such taxable year. "FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission or any successor thereto. "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in such other statements by such other entity as have been approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession, which are in effect on the date of this Indenture. "Global Notes" means, individually and collectively, each of the Restricted Global Notes and the Unrestricted Global Notes, substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto issued in accordance with Section 2.01, 2.06(b)(iii), 2.06(b)(iv), 2.06(d)(ii) or 2.06(f) hereof. "Global Note Legend" means the legend set forth in Section 2.06(g)(ii), which is required to be placed on all Global Notes issued under this Indenture. "Governmental Authority" means any nation or government, any federal, state or other political subdivision thereof and any federal, state or local entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government. "Government Securities" means direct obligations of, or obligations guaranteed by, the United States of America, and the payment for which the United States pledges its full faith and credit. 8 "Guarantee" means a guarantee, other than by endorsement of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business, direct or indirect, in any manner including, without limitation, by way of a pledge of assets or through letters of credit or reimbursement agreements in respect thereof, of all or any part of any Indebtedness. "Guarantors" means each of: (1) the Company's Restricted Subsidiaries on the date of this Indenture; and (2) any other subsidiary of the Company that executes a Subsidiary Guarantee in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture; and their respective successors and assigns. "Hedging Obligations" means, with respect to any specified Person, the obligations of such Person under: (1) interest rate swap agreements, interest rate cap agreements and interest rate collar agreements; and (2) other agreements or arrangements designed to protect such Person against fluctuations in currency exchange rates or interest rates. "Holder" means a Person in whose name a Note is registered. "Hollywood Office Property" means those certain properties located at 5724 Hollywood Blvd. and 5718 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. "IAI Global Note" means a Global Note substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1 hereto bearing the Global Note Legend and the Private Placement Legend and deposited with or on behalf of and registered in the name of the Depositary or its nominee that will be issued in a denomination equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Notes sold to Institutional Accredited Investors. "Indebtedness" means, with respect to any specified Person, any indebtedness of such Person, whether or not contingent: (1) in respect of borrowed money; (2) evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments or letters of credit (or reimbursement agreements in respect thereof); (3) in respect of banker's acceptances; (4) representing Capital Lease Obligations; (5) representing the balance deferred and unpaid of the purchase price of any property, except any such balance that constitutes an accrued expense or trade payable; or (6) representing any Hedging Obligations (the amount of any such obligations to be equal at any time to the termination value of such agreement or arrangement giving rise to such obligation that would be payable by such Person at such time), 9 if and to the extent any of the preceding items (other than letters of credit and Hedging Obligations) would appear as a liability upon a balance sheet of the specified Person prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the term "Indebtedness" includes all Indebtedness of others secured by a Lien on any asset of the specified Person (whether or not such Indebtedness is assumed by the specified Person) and, to the extent not otherwise included, the Guarantee by the specified Person of any indebtedness of any other Person; provided that Indebtedness shall not include the pledge of the Capital Stock of an Unrestricted Subsidiary securing Non-Recourse Debt of that Unrestricted Subsidiary. Notwithstanding anything in this definition to the contrary, any obligations of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to pay Shop At Home Relocation Profits (including any Relocation Tax Benefits (as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents)) to the Shop At Home Sellers under the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents shall not be Indebtedness until such time as such obligations are (i) due and payable (unless being contested in good faith) or (ii) represented by a separate instrument. The amount of any Indebtedness outstanding as of any date will be: (1) the accreted value of the Indebtedness, in the case of any Indebtedness issued with original issue discount; and (2) the principal amount of the Indebtedness, together with any interest on the Indebtedness that is more than 30 days past due, in the case of any other Indebtedness. "Indenture" means this Indenture, as amended or supplemented from time to time. "Indirect Participant" means a Person who holds a beneficial interest in a Global Note through a Participant. "Initial Notes" means the first $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of Notes issued under this Indenture on the date hereof. "Institutional Accredited Investor" means an institution that is an "accredited investor" as defined in Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) under the Securities Act, who are not also QIBs. "Intermediate Holdings" means LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc., a California corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Parent to be merged with and into the Company. "Investments" means, with respect to any Person, all direct or indirect investments by such Person in other Persons (including Affiliates) in the forms of loans (including Guarantees or other obligations), advances or capital contributions (excluding commission, travel and similar advances to officers and employees made in the ordinary course of business), purchases or other acquisitions for consideration of Indebtedness, Equity Interests or other securities, together with all items that are or would be classified as investments on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP. If the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company sells or otherwise disposes of any Equity Interests of any direct or indirect Subsidiary of the Company such that, after giving effect to any such sale or disposition, such Person is no longer a Subsidiary of the Company, the Company will be deemed to have made an Investment on the date of any such sale or disposition equal to the fair market value of the Company's Investments in such Subsidiary that were not sold or disposed of in an amount determined as provided in the final paragraph of Section 4.07. The acquisition by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company of a Person that holds an Investment in a third Person will be deemed to be an Investment by the Company or such Subsidiary in such third Person in an amount equal to the fair market value of the Investments held by the acquired Person in such third Person in an amount determined as provided in the final paragraph of Section 4.07. 10 "Legal Holiday" means a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the City of New York or at a place of payment are authorized by law, regulation or executive order to remain closed. If a payment date is a Legal Holiday at a place of payment, payment may be made at that place on the next succeeding day that is not a Legal Holiday, and no interest shall accrue on such payment for the intervening period. "Letter of Transmittal" means the letter of transmittal to be prepared by the Company and sent to all Holders of the Notes for use by such Holders in connection with the Exchange Offer. "Leverage Ratio" means the ratio of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate outstanding amount of Indebtedness of each of the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries as of the last day of the most recently ended fiscal quarter for which financial statements are internally available as of the date of calculation on a combined consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, plus (B) the aggregate liquidation preference of all outstanding Disqualified Stock of the Company and preferred stock of the Restricted Subsidiaries (except preferred stock issued to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary) as of the last day of such fiscal quarter (in each case, subject to the terms described in the next paragraph) to (ii) the aggregate Consolidated Cash Flow of the Company for the last four full fiscal quarters for which financial statements are internally available ending on or prior to the date of determination (the "Reference Period"). For purposes of this definition, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Indebtedness of the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries and the aggregate liquidation preference of all outstanding preferred stock of the Restricted Subsidiaries for which such calculation is made shall be determined on a pro forma basis as if the Indebtedness and preferred stock giving rise to the need to perform such calculation had been incurred and issued and the proceeds therefrom had been applied, and all other transactions in respect of which such Indebtedness is being incurred or preferred stock is being issued had occurred, on the first day of such Reference Period. In addition to the foregoing, for purposes of this definition, the Leverage Ratio shall be calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to (i) the incurrence of the Indebtedness of such Person and the Restricted Subsidiaries and the issuance of the preferred stock of such Subsidiaries (and the application of the proceeds therefrom) giving rise to the need to make such calculation and any incurrence (and the application of the proceeds therefrom) or repayment of other Indebtedness or preferred stock, at any time subsequent to the beginning of the Reference Period and on or prior to the date of determination (including any such incurrence or issuance which is the subject of an Incurrence Notice delivered to the Trustee during such period pursuant to clause (xi) of the definition of Permitted Debt; provided, however, that Indebtedness shall not include any Acquisition Debt that has been the subject of an Incurrence Notice under clause (xi) of the definition of Permitted Debt at any time after such Incurrence Notice has been withdrawn or after the passage of 365 days following the giving of such Incurrence Notice if and to the extent such Acquisition Debt has not then been incurred), as if such incurrence or issuance (and the application of the proceeds thereof), or the repayment, as the case may be, occurred on the first day of the Reference Period (except that, in making such computation, the amount of Indebtedness under any revolving credit facility shall be computed based upon the average balance of such Indebtedness at the end of each month during such period) and (ii) any acquisition at any time on or subsequent to the first day of the Reference Period and on or prior to the date of determination (including any such incurrence or issuance which is the subject of an Incurrence Notice delivered to the Trustee during such period pursuant to clause (xi) of the definition of Permitted Debt subject to the proviso in clause (i) above), as if such acquisition (including the incurrence, assumption or liability for any such Indebtedness and the issuance of such preferred stock and also including any Consolidated Cash Flow associated with such acquisition) occurred on the first day of the Reference Period giving pro forma effect to any non-recurring expenses, non-recurring costs and cost reductions within the first year after such acquisition the Company reasonably anticipates in good faith if the Company delivers to the Trustee an officer's certificate executed by an executive officer of the Company certifying to and describing and 11 quantifying with reasonable specificity such non-recurring expenses, non-recurring costs and cost reductions. Furthermore, in calculating consolidated interest expense for purposes of the calculation of Consolidated Cash Flow, (a) interest on Indebtedness determined on a fluctuating basis as of the date of determination (including Indebtedness actually incurred on the date of the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate the Leverage Ratio) and which will continue to be so determined thereafter shall be deemed to have accrued at a fixed rate per annum equal to the rate of interest on such Indebtedness as in effect on the date of determination and (b) notwithstanding (a) above, interest determined on a fluctuating basis, to the extent such interest is covered by Hedging Obligations, shall be deemed to accrue at the rate per annum resulting after giving effect to the operation of such agreements. "Liberman Subordinated Debt" means, collectively, the amended and restated promissory notes dated March 20, 2001, executed by Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. in favor of Jose Liberman and Lenard Liberman in original aggregate principal amounts of $3,667,193 and $194,414, respectively, as in effect on the date of this Indenture. "Lien" means, with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset, whether or not filed, recorded or otherwise perfected under applicable law, including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof, any option or other agreement to sell or give a security interest in and any filing of or agreement to give any financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code (or equivalent statutes) of any jurisdiction. "Liquidated Damages" means the liquidated damages to be paid by the Company and the Guarantors in the event of a Registration Default (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement). "LMA" means a local marketing arrangement, joint sales agreement, time brokerage agreement, shared service agreement, management agreement or similar arrangement pursuant to which a Person, subject to customary preemption rights and other limitations, (i) obtains the right to sell a portion of the advertising inventory of a radio or television station of which a third party is the licensee, (ii) obtains the right to exhibit programming and sell advertising time during a portion of the air time of a radio or television station or (iii) manages a portion of the operations of a radio or television station. "Management Incentive Contracts" means employment agreements between Parent and employees providing for payments in the event that the net value of Parent exceeds certain thresholds. "Maximum Effective California Rate" means the product of: (1) the maximum California personal income tax rate imposed on individuals pursuant to Section 17041(a) and (c) (or any successor provisions) of the California Revenue and Tax Code times (2) the difference between one and the Maximum Federal Rate expressed as a decimal. "Maximum Federal Rate" means the maximum Federal income tax rate imposed on individuals pursuant to Section 1(a)-(d) (or any successor provisions) of the Code, as adjusted pursuant to Section 15 (or any successor provision) of the Code, if applicable. "Media Licenses" means any license, permit, certificate, ordinance, approval or other authorization, or any renewal or extension thereof, from the FCC that is necessary for the broadcast or other operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries. "Net Income" means, with respect to any specified Person, the net income (loss) of such Person, determined in accordance with GAAP and before any reduction in respect of preferred stock dividends, excluding, however: (1) any gain (but not loss), together with any related provision for taxes on such gain 12 (but not loss), realized in connection with: (a) any Asset Sale; or (b) the disposition of any securities by such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or the extinguishment of any Indebtedness of such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; and (2) any extraordinary gain (but not loss), together with any related provision for taxes on such extraordinary gain (but not loss). "Net Proceeds" means the aggregate cash proceeds received by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in respect of any Asset Sale or a Relocation (including, without limitation, any cash received upon the sale or other disposition of any non-cash consideration received in any Asset Sale), net of (i) the costs directly related to such Asset Sale, including, without limitation, legal, accounting and investment banking fees, and sales commissions, and any relocation expenses incurred as a result of the Asset Sale, (ii) taxes paid or estimated to be payable as a result of the Asset Sale (and to the extent not included in the foregoing, that portion of any Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions and Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions attributable thereto), in each case, after taking into account any available tax credits or deductions and any tax sharing arrangements, (iii) amounts required to be applied to the repayment of Indebtedness, (iv) any reserve for adjustment in respect of the sale price of such asset or assets established in accordance with GAAP, and (v) in addition to but without duplicating any amounts required to be deducted from Net Proceeds under clauses (i) through (iv) above, Net Proceeds in connection with any Relocation shall be net of (a) all reasonable costs (as determined by the Company in its reasonable discretion) directly related to such Relocation including, without limitation, (1) transaction expenses (including professional advisor's or broker's fees and costs and financing and related fees, commissions and expenses, including lender waiver fees), (2) engineering, construction, equipment and moving costs, (3) marketing costs, (4) the estimated aggregate amount of all obligations of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries after such Relocation under leases with respect to which it is the lessee immediately prior to such Relocation, (5) any penalties or liabilities incurred (or estimated to be incurred) by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries under contracts which cannot be terminated by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries prior to such Relocation but which cannot be performed or are no longer necessary (in the sole but reasonable discretion of the Company) by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries following such Relocation, (6) costs incurred in seeking governmental consents and permits required as part of such Relocation and (7) costs incurred in seeking FCC consent to move such replaced station's digital operations to the site of such replacement station's analog operations (including all expenses of a type set forth in other clauses of this definition) and (b) Shop At Home Relocation Profits, including any Relocation Tax Benefits (as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents), that are paid or payable to the Shop At Home Sellers pursuant to the terms of the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents (it being understood that any estimated amounts under this clause (v) shall be based on good faith estimates of the Company on the date of the consummation of any Relocation which were reasonable when made but such estimates shall be subject to adjustment within 90 days thereafter). "Non-Recourse Debt" means Indebtedness: (1) as to which neither the Company, the Guarantors, nor any of the Restricted Subsidiaries (a) provides credit support of any kind (including any undertaking, agreement or instrument that would constitute Indebtedness), (b) is directly liable as a guarantor or otherwise, or (c) constitutes the lender; and (2) no default with respect to which (including any rights that the holders of the Indebtedness may have to take enforcement action against an Unrestricted Subsidiary) would permit upon notice, lapse of time or both any holder of any other Indebtedness (other than the Notes) of the Company, the Guarantors, or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries to declare a default on such other Indebtedness or cause the payment of the Indebtedness to be accelerated or payable prior to its stated maturity. 13 "Non-U.S. Person" means a Person who is not a U.S. Person. "Notes" has the meaning assigned to it in the preamble to this Indenture. The Initial Notes, the Additional Notes and the Exchange Notes shall be treated as a single class for all purposes under this Indenture. "Oaktree Notes" means the 21% senior subordinated notes of Intermediate Holdings. "Oaktree Notes Repayment" means the repayment in full on the date of this Indenture of all principal, interest and premium and other obligations in respect of the Oaktree Notes as described under the heading "Use of Proceeds" in the Company's offering circular dated June 28, 2002 relating to the Notes. "Obligations" means any principal, interest, penalties, fees, indemnifications, reimbursements, damages and other liabilities payable (including post-petition interest) under the documentation governing any Indebtedness. "Offering" means the offering of the Notes by the Company. "Officer" means, with respect to any Person, the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Controller, the Secretary or any Vice President or Executive Vice President of such Person. "Officers' Certificate" means a certificate signed on behalf of the Company by two Officers of the Company, one of whom must be the principal executive officer, the principal financial officer, the treasurer or the principal accounting officer of the Company, that meets the requirements of Section 13.05 hereof. "Opinion of Counsel" means an opinion from legal counsel who is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee, that meets the requirements of Section 13.05 hereof. Such counsel may be an employee of or counsel to the Company, any Subsidiary of the Company or the Trustee. "Parent" means LBI Holdings I, Inc., a California corporation, or any successor. "Parent Debt Ratio" means the ratio of (i) the sum of (A) the aggregate outstanding amount of Indebtedness of each of the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries as of the last day of the most recently ended fiscal quarter for which financial statements are internally available as of the date of calculation on a combined consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP plus (B) Specified Parent Debt as of the last day of the most recently ended fiscal quarter for which financial statements are internally available as of the date of calculation plus (C) the aggregate liquidation preference of all outstanding Disqualified Stock of the Company and preferred stock of the Restricted Subsidiaries (except preferred stock issued to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary) as of the last day of such fiscal quarter (in each case, subject to the terms described in the next paragraph) to (ii) the aggregate Consolidated Cash Flow of Parent (and, for purposes of this definition, references in the definition of "Consolidated Cash Flow" to Restricted Subsidiaries shall include the Company) for the last four full fiscal quarters for which financial statements are internally available ending on or prior to the date of determination (the "Parent Reference Period"). For purposes of this definition, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Specified Parent Debt and Indebtedness of the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries and the aggregate liquidation 14 preference of all outstanding preferred stock of the Restricted Subsidiaries for which such calculation is made shall be determined on a pro forma basis as if the Specified Parent Debt and Indebtedness and preferred stock giving rise to the need to perform such calculation had been incurred and issued and the proceeds therefrom had been applied, and all other transactions in respect of which such Specified Parent Debt or Indebtedness is being incurred or preferred stock is being issued had occurred, on the first day of such Parent Reference Period. In addition to the foregoing, for purposes of this definition, the Parent Debt Ratio shall be calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to (i) the incurrence of the Specified Parent Debt and the Indebtedness of the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries and the issuance of the preferred stock of such Restricted Subsidiaries (and the application of the proceeds therefrom) giving rise to the need to make such calculation and any incurrence (and the application of the proceeds therefrom) or repayment of other Specified Parent Debt or Indebtedness or preferred stock, at any time subsequent to the beginning of the Parent Reference Period and on or prior to the date of determination (including any such incurrence or issuance which is the subject of an Incurrence Notice delivered to the Trustee during such period pursuant to clause (xi) of the definition of Permitted Debt; provided, however, that Indebtedness shall not include any Acquisition Debt that has been the subject of an Incurrence Notice under clause (xi) of the definition of Permitted Debt at any time after such Incurrence Notice has been withdrawn or after the passage of 365 days following the giving of such Incurrence Notice if and to the extent such Acquisition Debt has not then been incurred), as if such incurrence or issuance (and the application of the proceeds thereof), or the repayment, as the case may be, occurred on the first day of the Parent Reference Period (except that, in making such computation, the amount of Indebtedness under any revolving credit facility shall be computed based upon the average balance of such Indebtedness at the end of each month during such period) and (ii) any acquisition at any time on or subsequent to the first day of the Parent Reference Period and on or prior to the date of determination (including any such incurrence or issuance which is the subject of an Incurrence Notice delivered to the Trustee during such period pursuant to clause (xi) of the definition of Permitted Debt subject to the proviso in clause (i) above), as if such acquisition (including the incurrence, assumption or liability for any such Specified Parent Debt or Indebtedness and the issuance of such preferred stock and also including any Consolidated Cash Flow associated with such acquisition) occurred on the first day of the Parent Reference Period giving pro forma effect to any non-recurring expenses, non-recurring costs and cost reductions within the first year after such acquisition the Company reasonably anticipates in good faith if the Company delivers to the Trustee an officer's certificate executed by an executive officer of the Company certifying to and describing and quantifying with reasonable specificity such non-recurring expenses, non-recurring costs and cost reductions. Furthermore, in calculating consolidated interest expense for purposes of the calculation of Consolidated Cash Flow, (a) interest on Specified Parent Debt and Indebtedness determined on a fluctuating basis as of the date of determination (including Indebtedness actually incurred on the date of the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate the Parent Debt Ratio) and which will continue to be so determined thereafter shall be deemed to have accrued at a fixed rate per annum equal to the rate of interest on such Indebtedness as in effect on the date of determination and (b) notwithstanding (a) above, interest determined on a fluctuating basis, to the extent such interest is covered by Hedging Obligations, shall be deemed to accrue at the rate per annum resulting after giving effect to the operation of such agreements. "Parent Securities Purchase Documents" means the Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001, as amended on July 9, 2002, governing the Existing Parent Notes, the Warrant Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001, as amended on July 9, 2002, governing the Existing Parent Warrants and documents related to any of the foregoing, in each case, as amended or modified from time to time after the date of this Indenture in a manner that is not materially adverse to the Holders. "Participant" means, with respect to the Depositary, Euroclear or Clearstream, a Person who has an account with the Depositary, Euroclear or Clearstream, respectively (and, with respect to DTC, shall include Euroclear and Clearstream). 15 "Permitted Asset Swap" means, with respect to any Person, the substantially concurrent exchange of assets of such Person (including Equity Interests of a Restricted Subsidiary) for assets of another Person, which assets are useful in a Permitted Business. "Permitted Business" means any business of the type engaged in by the Company or its Restricted Subsidiaries as of the date of this Indenture or any business reasonably related, ancillary or complementary thereto. "Permitted Dividend Amount" means, for any taxable period, the amount (determined by a Tax Accountant) by which the Dividend Limitation for the taxable year exceeds the aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by the Company for such year pursuant to Section 4.07, including distributions paid or loans made by the Company within 105 days after the end of the taxable year for which a distribution is paid or loan is made; provided, that: (1) if, at the end of any taxable year of the Company, the Dividend Limitation for such year exceeds the aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by the Company for such year pursuant to Section 4.07, such excess shall be ignored for purposes of computing the Permitted Dividend Amount for any subsequent period; (2) if, at the end of any taxable year of the Company, the aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by the Company for such year pursuant to Section 4.07 exceed the Dividend Limitation, the Permitted Dividend Amount shall be zero and such excess shall be included and credited in the calculation of the aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by the Company for the following taxable year(s); and (3) if Parent's S Corporation election made pursuant to Code Section 1362 (or any successor provision) shall be determined to be invalid, or is revoked or terminated, or the QSSS Election shall cease to be in effect for the Company, the Permitted Dividend Amount for the Company shall be zero from and after the date of such invalidity, revocation or termination. "Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions" means cash distributions or loans (to be computed by the Tax Accountant) from the Company to Parent in respect of any taxable year equal to the sum of estimated and final state income taxes paid or payable by Parent which are attributable to the taxable income of the Company for such taxable year calculated as though the Company were an S Corporation. If in any year Parent is required to pay additional taxes with respect to a prior year's tax return which are attributable to the taxable income of the Company calculated as though the Company were an S Corporation (whether because of an audit by a taxing authority, an amended return the filing of which is required in the reasonable judgment of Parent or otherwise), the amount of Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions which may be paid or loaned in such year shall be increased by the amount of such additional taxes. "Permitted Investments" means: (1) any Investment in the Company or in a Restricted Subsidiary; (2) any Investment in Cash Equivalents; (3) any Investment by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in a Person, if as a result of such Investment: (a) such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company; or 16 (b) such Person is merged, consolidated or amalgamated with or into, or transfers or conveys substantially all of its assets to, or is liquidated into, the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company; (4) any Investment made as a result of the receipt of non-cash consideration from an Asset Sale that was made pursuant to and in compliance with Section 4.10; (5) any acquisition of assets (including Investments in Unrestricted Subsidiaries) solely in exchange for the issuance of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company or Parent; (6) any Investments received in compromise of obligations of trade creditors or customers that were incurred in the ordinary course of business, including pursuant to any plan of reorganization or similar arrangement upon the bankruptcy or insolvency of any trade creditor or customer; (7) Hedging Obligations; (8) loans and advances to employees of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries and loans to Affiliates of the Company and other Persons not in excess of $5.0 million in aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding and the cancellation or forgiveness thereof; provided, however, that no such cancellation or forgiveness shall increase the aggregate amount of loans or advances otherwise permitted under this clause (8); (9) the loan by the Company to Intermediate Holdings for the Oaktree Notes Repayment and the cancellation or forgiveness thereof and any intercompany loan made by Intermediate Holdings to Parent prior to the date of this Indenture (the ownership of which is transferred from Intermediate Holdings to the Company by operation of law in connection with the merger of Intermediate Holdings with and into the Company) and the cancellation or forgiveness thereof; (10) the receipt by the Company of notes from one or more employees of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company in connection with such employees' acquisition of shares of Parent's common stock and any cancellation or forgiveness thereof, so long as no cash is advanced by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company to such officers or employees or Parent in connection with the acquisition of any such obligations or the cancellation or forgiveness thereof; (11) escrow deposits made pursuant to Investments permitted hereunder or acquisitions; (12) Investments made in connection with, or accepted as consideration in a Relocation; (13) Investments relating to LMAs entered into in connection with independently owned broadcast properties, not to exceed an aggregate of $10.0 million; (14) the loan to Lenard Liberman on the date of this Indenture as described under the heading "Use of Proceeds" in the Company's offering circular dated June 28, 2002 relating to the Notes and any cancellation or forgiveness thereof; and 17 (15) other Investments in any Person having an aggregate fair market value (measured on the date each such Investment was made and without giving effect to subsequent changes in value), when taken together with all other Investments made pursuant to this clause (15) that are at the time outstanding not to exceed $5.0 million. "Permitted Junior Securities" means: (1) Equity Interests in the Company or, subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement, any Guarantor; or (2) debt securities that are subordinated to all Senior Debt and any debt securities issued in exchange for Senior Debt to substantially the same extent as, or to a greater extent than, the Notes and the Subsidiary Guarantees are subordinated to Senior Debt under this Indenture. "Permitted Liens" means: (1) Liens of the Company and any Guarantor securing Indebtedness and other Obligations under Credit Facilities or securing other Senior Debt permitted by the terms of this Indenture to be incurred; (2) Liens in favor of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary; (3) Liens on property of a Person existing at the time such Person is merged with or into or consolidated with the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary; provided that such Liens were in existence prior to the contemplation of such merger or consolidation and do not extend to any assets other than those of the Person merged into or consolidated with the Company or the Restricted Subsidiary; (4) Liens on property existing at the time of acquisition of the property by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary; provided that such Liens were in existence prior to the contemplation of such acquisition; (5) Liens to secure the performance of statutory obligations, surety or appeal bonds, performance bonds or other obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of business; (6) Liens to secure Indebtedness (including Capital Lease Obligations) permitted by clause (iv) of the second paragraph of Section 4.09 covering only the assets acquired with such Indebtedness; (7) Liens existing on the date of this Indenture; (8) Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges or claims that are not yet delinquent or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings promptly instituted and diligently concluded; provided that any reserve or other appropriate provision as is required in conformity with GAAP has been made therefor; (9) Liens on assets of Unrestricted Subsidiaries that secure Non-Recourse Debt of Unrestricted Subsidiaries; 18 (10) Liens to secure Indebtedness that is pari passu in right of payment with the Notes; provided that the Notes are equally and ratably secured thereby; (11) Liens securing Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness where the Liens securing indebtedness being refinanced were permitted under this Indenture; (12) easements, rights-of-way, zoning and similar restrictions and other similar encumbrances or title defects incurred or imposed, as applicable, in the ordinary course of business and consistent with industry practices; (13) any interest or title of a lessor under any Capital Lease Obligation; (14) Liens securing reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit which encumber documents and other property relating to letters of credit and products and proceeds thereof; (15) Liens encumbering deposits made to secure statutory, regulatory, contractual or warranty obligations, including rights of offset and set-off; (16) Liens securing Hedging Obligations permitted under this Indenture; (17) leases or subleases granted to others; (18) Liens under licensing agreements; (19) Liens arising from filing Uniform Commercial Code financing statements regarding leases; (20) judgment Liens not giving rise to an Event of Default; (21) Liens encumbering property of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary consisting of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics, materialmen, repairmen and landlords, and other Liens arising by operation of law and incurred in the ordinary course of business for sums that are not overdue or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and (if so contested) for which appropriate reserves with respect thereto have been established and maintained on the books of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary in accordance with GAAP; (22) Liens encumbering property of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary incurred in the ordinary course of business in connection with workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, or other forms of governmental insurance or benefits, or to secure performance of bids, tenders, statutory obligations, leases, and contracts (other than for Indebtedness for borrowed money) entered into in the ordinary course of business of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary; and (23) bankers' liens in the nature of rights of setoff arising in the ordinary course of business of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries. "Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness" means any Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries issued in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to extend, refinance, renew, replace, defease or refund other Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than intercompany Indebtedness); provided that: 19 (1) the principal amount (or accreted value, if applicable) of such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness does not exceed the principal amount (or accreted value, if applicable) of the Indebtedness extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded (plus all accrued interest on the Indebtedness and the amount of all expenses and premiums incurred in connection therewith); (2) such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness has a final maturity date later than the final maturity date of, and has a Weighted Average Life to Maturity equal to or greater than the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of, the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded; (3) if the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes, such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness has a final maturity date later than the final maturity date of, and is subordinated in right of payment to, the Notes on terms at least as favorable to the Holders of Notes as those contained in the documentation governing the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded; and (4) such Indebtedness is incurred either by the Company or by the Restricted Subsidiary who is the obligor on the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced, defeased or refunded. "Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions" means cash distributions or loans in amounts computed by a Tax Accountant and made by the Company to Parent or the shareholders of Parent to permit the shareholders of Parent to pay their estimated and final federal and state income tax liabilities attributable to the income of the Company calculated as though the Company were an S Corporation. Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions may not be made more frequently than quarterly with respect to each period for which an installment of estimated tax would be required to be paid by the shareholders of Parent; provided, however, that the amount of such distributions or loans shall not exceed the Permitted Dividend Amount. For purposes of computing the amount of aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions for any taxable year, amounts paid in such taxable year by the Company to the State of California on behalf of nonresident shareholders as estimated taxes or as withholding taxes pursuant to the California Revenue and Taxation Code shall be treated as Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions. If nonresident shareholders recontribute to the Company any such amounts paid on their behalf, however, the amounts contributed shall be subtracted from the amount of aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions for the taxable year in which the contributions are made. If, in any year Parent's shareholders are required to pay additional taxes with respect to a prior year's tax return which are attributable to the taxable income of the Company calculated as through the Company were an S Corporation (whether because of an audit by a taxing authority, an amended return the filing of which is required in the reasonable judgment of Parent, or otherwise), the amount of Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions which may be paid in such year shall be increased by the amount of such additional taxes as determined by a Tax Accountant. "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, limited liability company or government or other entity. "Principals" means Jose Liberman and Lenard Liberman. "Private Placement Legend" means the legend set forth in Section 2.06(g)(i) to be placed on all Notes issued under this Indenture except where otherwise permitted by the provisions of this Indenture. 20 "Public Equity Offering" means an underwritten primary public offering of common stock of the Company or Parent; provided, however, that in the event of a Public Equity Offering by Parent, all or a portion of the net proceeds therefrom are contributed to the Company. "QIB" means a "qualified institutional buyer" as defined in Rule 144A. "QSSS Election" means the election to treat any Person as a qualified Subchapter S subsidiary pursuant to Code Section 1361(b)(3) (or any successor provision). "Registration Rights Agreement" means the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 9, 2002, by and among the Company and the other parties named on the signature pages thereof, as such agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, and, with respect to any Additional Notes, one or more registration rights agreements between the Company and the other parties thereto, as such agreement(s) may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, relating to rights given by the Company to the purchasers of Additional Notes to register such Additional Notes under the Securities Act. "Regulation S" means Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act. "Regulation S Global Note" means a Regulation S Temporary Global Note or Regulation S Permanent Global Note, as appropriate. "Regulation S Permanent Global Note" means a permanent Global Note in the form of Exhibit A-1 hereto bearing the Global Note Legend and the Private Placement Legend and deposited with or on behalf of and registered in the name of the Depositary or its nominee, issued in a denomination equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Regulation S Temporary Global Note upon expiration of the Restricted Period. "Regulation S Temporary Global Note" means a temporary Global Note in the form of Exhibit A-2 hereto bearing the Private Placement Legend and deposited with or on behalf of and registered in the name of the Depositary or its nominee, issued in a denomination equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Notes initially sold in reliance on Rule 903 of Regulation S. "Related Party" means: (1) any family member, spouse, heir, devisee, executor or similar legal representative of any Principal; or (2) any trust, corporation, partnership or other entity, the beneficiaries, stockholders, partners, owners or Persons beneficially holding an 80% or more controlling interest of which consist of any one or more Principals and/or such other Persons referred to in the immediately preceding clause (1). "Relocation" means with respect to any television broadcast station, (a) any transaction in which a 700 MHz Holder (or any other Person) offers consideration (which consideration consists of a different frequency or frequencies and/or cash or non-cash consideration) to the Company or any Guarantor for the cessation of broadcasting on any of the analogue and/or digital frequencies of such broadcast station in order to accommodate the spectrum needs of such 700 MHz Holder, including the prevention of interference with such 700 MHz Holder's operations, and the Company or any Guarantor is not ordered or directly or indirectly required by the FCC or any other Governmental Authority to enter into such transaction, or (b) any transaction in which the FCC or any other Governmental Authority orders or 21 otherwise directly or indirectly requires the Company or any Guarantor to cease broadcasting on any of its existing analogue and/or digital frequencies in order to accommodate the spectrum needs of any 700 MHz Holder, including the prevention of interference with such 700 MHz Holder's operations, with or without any consideration; it being understood that without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term "Relocation" will include any Relocation as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents as in effect on March 20, 2001. "Representative" means, as the case may be, a trustee, agent or representative appointed for the holders of any Senior Debt under an agreement to which such Senior Debt was issued. "Restricted Definitive Note" means a Definitive Note bearing the Private Placement Legend. "Restricted Global Note" means a Global Note bearing the Private Placement Legend. "Restricted Investment" means an Investment other than a Permitted Investment. "Restricted Period" means the 40-day restricted period as defined in Regulation S. "Restricted Subsidiary" means any Subsidiary of the Company that is not an Unrestricted Subsidiary. "Rule 144" means Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act. "Rule 144A" means Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act. "Rule 903" means Rule 903 promulgated under the Securities Act. "Rule 904" means Rule 904 promulgated the Securities Act. "S Corporation" means a small business corporation within the meaning of Code Section 1361 (or any successor provision) for which an election is in effect under Code Section 1362(a) (or any successor provision). "SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. "Senior Debt" means: (1) the Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary outstanding under Credit Facilities and all Hedging Obligations with respect thereto; (2) any other Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor permitted to be incurred under the terms of this Indenture, unless the instrument under which such Indebtedness is incurred expressly provides that it is on a parity with or subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or any Subsidiary Guarantee; and (3) all Obligations with respect to the items listed in the preceding clauses (1) and (2). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the preceding, Senior Debt will not include: 22 (1) any liability for federal, state, local or other taxes owed or owing by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary; (2) any intercompany Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to the Company or any of its Affiliates; (3) any trade payables; or (4) the portion of any Indebtedness that is incurred in violation of this Indenture; provided that such Indebtedness shall be deemed not to have been incurred in violation of this Indenture for purposes of this clause (4) if such Indebtedness consists of Indebtedness under any Credit Facility and holders of such Indebtedness or their agent or representative (i) had no actual knowledge at the time of the incurrence that the incurrence of such Indebtedness violated this Indenture and (ii) shall have received an Officers' Certificate to the effect that the incurrence of such Indebtedness does not violate the provisions of this Indenture (but nothing in this clause (4) shall preclude the existence of any Default or Event of Default in the event that the Indebtedness is in fact incurred in violation of this Indenture). "700 MHz Holder" means a holder of a 700 MHz license or construction permit. "Shelf Registration Statement" means the Shelf Registration Statement as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement. "Shop At Home Acquisition Documents" means that certain Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of November 10, 2000, among the Company, Liberman Television of Houston, Inc., KZJL License Corp. and the Shop At Home Sellers, as amended, in respect of the acquisition by Liberman Television of Houston, Inc. and KZJL License Corp. of the Broadcast Station KZJL-TV in Houston, Texas. "Shop At Home Relocation" means a Relocation that constitutes a Voluntary Relocation or specified Involuntary Relocation as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents. "Shop At Home Relocation Profits" means Relocation Profits (as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents) received by the Company pursuant to a Shop At Home Relocation which entitles Shop At Home Sellers to a portion of such Relocation Profit. "Shop At Home Sellers" means Shop At Home, Inc., SAH-Houston Corporation, SAH-Houston License Corp. and SAH License, Inc. "Significant Subsidiary" means any Subsidiary that would be a "significant subsidiary" as defined in Article 1, Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X, promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act, as such Regulation is in effect on the date hereof. "Specified Parent Debt" means indebtedness of Parent other than (i) indebtedness under the Existing Parent Notes, (ii) indebtedness under any note issued by Parent to satisfy its obligations under the Management Incentive Contracts, (iii) any indebtedness owing to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and (iv) indebtedness of any Subsidiary of Parent. "Stated Maturity" means, with respect to any installment of interest or principal on any series of Indebtedness, the date on which the payment of interest or principal was scheduled to be paid in the original documentation governing such Indebtedness, and shall not include any contingent obligations to 23 repay, redeem or repurchase any such interest or principal prior to the date originally scheduled for the payment thereof. "Subsidiary" means, with respect to any specified Person: (1) any corporation, association or other business entity of which more than 50% of the total voting power of shares of Capital Stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees of the corporation, association or other business entity is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by that Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person (or a combination thereof); and (2) any partnership (a) the sole general partner or the managing general partner of which is such Person or a Subsidiary of such Person or (b) the only general partners of which are that Person or one or more Subsidiaries of that Person (or any combination thereof). "Subsidiary Guarantee" means the Guarantee by each Guarantor of the Company's payment obligations under this Indenture and on the Notes, executed pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture. "Suspended Losses" means the aggregate amount of losses and deductions of Parent which have been taken into account by the shareholders of Parent and disallowed under Code Section 1366(d) (or any successor provision) in a prior taxable year. "Tax Accountant" means any one of the five largest nationally recognized independent accounting firms, or any other independent accounting firm jointly approved by the Trustee and the Company. "TIA" means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. (S)(S) 77aaa-77bbbb) as in effect on the date on which this Indenture is qualified under the TIA. "Trust Officer," when used with respect to the Trustee, means any officer within the corporate trust administration group of the Trustee (or any successor group of the Trustee) or any other officer of the Trustee customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any such officers and also means, with respect to a particular corporate trust matter, any other officer to whom such matter is referred because of his knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject. "Trustee" means the party named as such in the preamble to this Indenture until a successor replaces it in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture and thereafter means the successor serving hereunder. "Unrestricted Global Note" means a permanent Global Note substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1 attached hereto that bears the Global Note Legend and that has the "Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note" attached thereto, and that is deposited with or on behalf of and registered in the name of the Depositary, representing a series of Notes that do not bear the Private Placement Legend. "Unrestricted Definitive Note" means one or more Definitive Notes that do not bear and are not required to bear the Private Placement Legend. "Unrestricted Subsidiary" means any Subsidiary of the Company that is designated by the Board of Directors of the Company as an Unrestricted Subsidiary pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors, but only to the extent that such Subsidiary: 24 (1) has no Indebtedness other than Non-Recourse Debt; (2) is not party to any agreement, contract, arrangement or understanding with the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company unless the terms of any such agreement, contract, arrangement or understanding are no less favorable to the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary than those that might be obtained at the time from Persons who are not Affiliates of the Company; (3) is a Person with respect to which neither the Company nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries has any direct or indirect obligation (a) to subscribe for additional Equity Interests or (b) to maintain or preserve such Person's financial condition or to cause such Person to achieve any specified levels of operating results; and (4) has not guaranteed or otherwise directly or indirectly provided credit support for any Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries. Any designation of a Subsidiary of the Company as an Unrestricted Subsidiary will be evidenced to the Trustee by filing with the Trustee a certified copy of the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company giving effect to such designation and an Officers' Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the preceding conditions and was permitted by the terms of Section 4.07 hereof. If, at any time, any Unrestricted Subsidiary would fail to meet the preceding requirements as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, it will thereafter cease to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary for purposes of this Indenture and any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary will be deemed to be incurred by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company as of such date and, if such Indebtedness is not permitted to be incurred as of such date pursuant to Section 4.09, the Company will be in default under such section. The Board of Directors of the Company may at any time designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary; provided that such designation will be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company of any outstanding Indebtedness of such Unrestricted Subsidiary and such designation will only be permitted if (1) such Indebtedness is permitted pursuant to Section 4.09, calculated on a pro forma basis as if such designation had occurred at the beginning of the four-quarter reference period; and (2) no Default or Event of Default would be in existence following such designation. "U.S. Person" means a U.S. person as defined in Rule 902(o) under the Securities Act. "Voting Stock" of any Person as of any date means the Capital Stock of such Person that is at the time entitled to vote in the election of the Board of Directors of such Person. "Weighted Average Life to Maturity" means, when applied to any Indebtedness at any date, the number of years obtained by dividing: (1) the sum of the products obtained by multiplying (a) the amount of each then remaining installment, sinking fund, serial maturity or other required payments of principal, including payment at final maturity, in respect of the Indebtedness, by (b) the number of years (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth) that will elapse between such date and the making of such payment; by (2) the then outstanding principal amount of such Indebtedness. "Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary" of any specified Person means a Restricted Subsidiary of such Person all of the outstanding Capital Stock or other ownership interests of which (other than 25 directors' qualifying shares) will at the time be owned by such Person or by one or more Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries of such Person. Section 1.02. Other Definitions. Defined in Term Section ---- ------- "Affiliate Transaction" .................................... 4.11 "Asset Sale Offer" ......................................... 3.09 "Authentication Order" ..................................... 2.02 "Change of Control Offer" .................................. 4.15 "Change of Control Payment" ................................ 4.15 "Change of Control Payment Date" ........................... 4.15 "Covenant Defeasance" ...................................... 8.03 "DTC" ...................................................... 2.03 "Event of Default" ......................................... 6.01 "Excess Proceeds" .......................................... 4.10 "incur" .................................................... 4.09 "Incurrence Notice" ........................................ 4.09 "Insignificant Subsidiaries" ............................... 6.01 "Legal Defeasance" ......................................... 8.02 "Offer Amount" ............................................. 3.09 "Offer Period" ............................................. 3.09 "Paying Agent" ............................................. 2.03 "Payment Blockage Notice" .................................. 10.03 "Payment Default" .......................................... 6.01 "Permitted Debt" ........................................... 4.09 "Purchase Date" ............................................ 3.09 "Registrar" ................................................ 2.03 "Restricted Payments" ...................................... 4.07 Section 1.03. Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act. Whenever this Indenture refers to a provision of the TIA, the provision is incorporated by reference in and made a part of this Indenture. The following TIA term used in this Indenture has the following meaning: "obligor" on the Notes and the Subsidiary Guarantees means the Company and the Guarantors, respectively, and any successor obligor upon the Notes and the Subsidiary Guarantees, respectively. All other terms used in this Indenture that are defined by the TIA, defined by TIA reference to another statute or defined by SEC rule under the TIA have the meanings so assigned to them. Section 1.04. Rules of Construction. Unless the context otherwise requires: (a) a term has the meaning assigned to it; 26 (b) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to it in accordance with GAAP; (c) "or" is not exclusive; (d) words in the singular include the plural, and in the plural include the singular; (e) "will" shall be interpreted to express a command; (f) provisions apply to successive events and transactions; and (g) references to sections of or rules under the Securities Act will be deemed to include substitute, replacement of successor sections or rules adopted by the SEC from time to time. ARTICLE 2. THE NOTES Section 2.01. Form and Dating. (a) General. The Notes and the Trustee's certificate of authentication will be substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto. The Notes may have notations, legends or endorsements required by law, stock exchange rule or usage. Each Note will be dated the date of its authentication. The Notes shall be in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof. The terms and provisions contained in the Notes will constitute, and are hereby expressly made, a part of this Indenture; and the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee, by their execution and delivery of this Indenture, expressly agree to such terms and provisions and to be bound thereby. However, to the extent any provision of any Note conflicts with the express provisions of this Indenture, the provisions of this Indenture shall govern and be controlling. (b) Global Notes. Notes issued in global form will be substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1 or A-2 attached hereto (including the Global Note Legend thereon and the "Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note" attached thereto). Notes issued in definitive form will be substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1 attached hereto (but without the Global Note Legend thereon and without the "Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note" attached thereto). Each Global Note will represent such of the outstanding Notes as will be specified therein and each shall provide that it represents the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes from time to time endorsed thereon and that the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes represented thereby may from time to time be reduced or increased, as appropriate, to reflect exchanges and redemptions. Any endorsement of a Global Note to reflect the amount of any increase or decrease in the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes represented thereby will be made by the Trustee or the Custodian, at the direction of the Trustee, in accordance with instructions given by the Holder thereof as required by Section 2.06 hereof. (c) Temporary Global Notes. Notes offered and sold in reliance on Regulation S will be issued initially in the form of the Regulation S Temporary Global Note, which will be deposited on behalf of the purchasers of the Notes represented thereby with the Trustee, at its New York office, as custodian for the Depositary, and registered in the name of the Depositary or the nominee of the Depositary for the accounts of designated agents holding on behalf of Euroclear or Clearstream, duly executed by the Company and authenticated by the Trustee as hereinafter provided. The Restricted Period will be terminated upon the receipt by the Trustee of: 27 (i) a written certificate from the Depositary, together with copies of certificates from Euroclear and Clearstream certifying that they have received certification of non-United States beneficial ownership of 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the Regulation S Temporary Global Note (except to the extent of any beneficial owners thereof who acquired an interest therein during the Restricted Period pursuant to another exemption from registration under the Securities Act and who will take delivery of a beneficial ownership interest in a 144A Global Note or an IAI Global Note bearing a Private Placement Legend, all as contemplated by Section 2.06(a)(ii) hereof); and (ii) an Officers' Certificate from the Company. Following the termination of the Restricted Period, beneficial interests in the Regulation S Temporary Global Note will be exchanged for beneficial interests in Regulation S Permanent Global Notes pursuant to the Applicable Procedures. Simultaneously with the authentication of Regulation S Permanent Global Notes, the Trustee will cancel the Regulation S Temporary Global Note. The aggregate principal amount of the Regulation S Temporary Global Note and the Regulation S Permanent Global Notes may from time to time be increased or decreased by adjustments made on the records of the Trustee and the Depositary or its nominee, as the case may be, in connection with transfers of interest as hereinafter provided. (d) Euroclear and Clearstream Procedures Applicable. The provisions of the "Operating Procedures of the Euroclear System" and "Terms and Conditions Governing Use of Euroclear" and the "General Terms and Conditions of Clearstream" and "Customer Handbook" of Clearstream will be applicable to transfers of beneficial interests in the Regulation S Temporary Global Note and the Regulation S Permanent Global Notes that are held by Participants through Euroclear or Clearstream. Section 2.02. Execution and Authentication. One Officer will sign the Notes for the Company by manual or facsimile signature. If an Officer whose signature is on a Note no longer holds that office at the time a Note is authenticated, the Note will nevertheless be valid. A Note will not be valid until authenticated by the manual signature of the Trustee. The signature will be conclusive evidence that the Note has been authenticated under this Indenture. The Trustee will, upon a written order of the Company signed by an Officer (an "Authentication Order"), authenticate Notes for original issue up to the aggregate principal amount stated in paragraph 4 of the Initial Notes plus the aggregate principal amount stated in paragraph 4 of any Additional Notes permitted to be issued under this Indenture. The aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding at any time may not exceed such amount except as provided in Section 2.07 hereof. The Trustee may appoint an authenticating agent acceptable to the Company to authenticate Notes. An authenticating agent may authenticate Notes whenever the Trustee may do so. Each reference in this Indenture to authentication by the Trustee includes authentication by such agent. An authenticating agent has the same rights as an Agent to deal with Holders or an Affiliate of the Company. Section 2.03. Registrar and Paying Agent. The Company will maintain an office or agency where Notes may be presented for registration of transfer or for exchange ("Registrar") and an office or agency where Notes may be presented for payment 28 ("Paying Agent"). The Registrar will keep a register of the Notes and of their transfer and exchange. The Company may appoint one or more co-registrars and one or more additional paying agents. The term "Registrar" includes any co-registrar and the term "Paying Agent" includes any additional paying agent. The Company may change any Paying Agent or Registrar without notice to any Holder. The Company will notify the Trustee in writing of the name and address of any Agent not a party to this Indenture. If the Company fails to appoint or maintain another entity as Registrar or Paying Agent, the Trustee shall act as such. The Company or any of its Subsidiaries may act as Paying Agent or Registrar. The Company initially appoints The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") to act as Depositary with respect to the Global Notes. The Company initially appoints the Trustee to act as the Registrar and Paying Agent and to act as Custodian with respect to the Global Notes. Section 2.04. Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust. The Company will require each Paying Agent other than the Trustee to agree in writing that the Paying Agent will hold in trust for the benefit of Holders or the Trustee all money held by the Paying Agent for the payment of principal, premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest on the Notes, and will notify the Trustee of any default by the Company in making any such payment. While any such default continues, the Trustee may require a Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee. The Company at any time may require a Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee. Upon payment over to the Trustee, the Paying Agent (if other than the Company or a Subsidiary) will have no further liability for the money. If the Company or a Subsidiary acts as Paying Agent, it will segregate and hold in a separate trust fund for the benefit of the Holders all money held by it as Paying Agent. Upon any bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings relating to the Company, the Trustee will serve as Paying Agent for the Notes. Section 2.05. Holder Lists. The Trustee will preserve in as current a form as is reasonably practicable the most recent list available to it of the names and addresses of all Holders and shall otherwise comply with TIA (S) 312(a). If the Trustee is not the Registrar, the Company will furnish to the Trustee at least seven Business Days before each interest payment date and at such other times as the Trustee may request in writing, a list in such form and as of such date as the Trustee may reasonably require of the names and addresses of the Holders of Notes and the Company shall otherwise comply with TIA (S) 312(a). Section 2.06. Transfer and Exchange. (a) Transfer and Exchange of Global Notes. A Global Note may not be transferred as a whole except by the Depositary to a nominee of the Depositary, by a nominee of the Depositary to the Depositary or to another nominee of the Depositary, or by the Depositary or any such nominee to a successor Depositary or a nominee of such successor Depositary. All Global Notes will be exchanged by the Company for Definitive Notes if: (i) the Company delivers to the Trustee notice from the Depositary that it is unwilling or unable to continue to act as Depositary or that it is no longer a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act and, in either case, a successor Depositary is not appointed by the Company within 120 days after the date of such notice from the Depositary; or 29 (ii) the Company in its sole discretion determines that the Global Notes (in whole but not in part) should be exchanged for Definitive Notes and delivers a written notice to such effect to the Trustee; provided that in no event shall the Regulation S Temporary Global Note be exchanged by the Company for Definitive Notes prior to (x) the expiration of the Restricted Period and (y) the receipt by the Registrar of any certificates required pursuant to Rule 903(b)(3)(ii)(B) under the Securities Act. Upon the occurrence of either of the preceding events in (i) or (ii) above, Definitive Notes shall be issued in such names as the Depositary shall instruct the Trustee. Global Notes also may be exchanged or replaced, in whole or in part, as provided in Sections 2.07 and 2.10 hereof. Every Note authenticated and delivered in exchange for, or in lieu of, a Global Note or any portion thereof, pursuant to this Section 2.06 or Section 2.07 or 2.10 hereof, shall be authenticated and delivered in the form of, and shall be, a Global Note. A Global Note may not be exchanged for another Note other than as provided in this Section 2.06(a), however, beneficial interests in a Global Note may be transferred and exchanged as provided in Section 2.06(b), (c) or (f) hereof. (b) Transfer and Exchange of Beneficial Interests in the Global Notes. The transfer and exchange of beneficial interests in the Global Notes will be effected through the Depositary, in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture and the Applicable Procedures. Beneficial interests in the Restricted Global Notes will be subject to restrictions on transfer comparable to those set forth herein to the extent required by the Securities Act. Transfers of beneficial interests in the Global Notes also will require compliance with either subparagraph (i) or (ii) below, as applicable, as well as one or more of the other following subparagraphs, as applicable: (i) Transfer of Beneficial Interests in the Same Global Note. Beneficial interests in any Restricted Global Note may be transferred to Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in the same Restricted Global Note in accordance with the transfer restrictions set forth in the Private Placement Legend; provided, however, that prior to the expiration of the Restricted Period, transfers of beneficial interests in the Regulation S Temporary Global Note may not be made to a U.S. Person or for the account or benefit of a U.S. Person (other than an Initial Purchaser). Beneficial interests in any Unrestricted Global Note may be transferred to Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note. No written orders or instructions shall be required to be delivered to the Registrar to effect the transfers described in this Section 2.06(b)(i). (ii) All Other Transfers and Exchanges of Beneficial Interests in Global Notes. In connection with all transfers and exchanges of beneficial interests that are not subject to Section 2.06(b)(i) above, the transferor of such beneficial interest must deliver to the Registrar either (A) (1) a written order from a Participant or an Indirect Participant given to the Depositary in accordance with the Applicable Procedures directing the Depositary to credit or cause to be credited a beneficial interest in another Global Note in an amount equal to the beneficial interest to be transferred or exchanged and (2) instructions given in accordance with the Applicable Procedures containing information regarding the Participant account to be credited with such increase or (B) (1) a written order from a Participant or an Indirect Participant given to the Depositary in accordance with the Applicable Procedures directing the Depositary to cause to be issued a Definitive Note in an amount equal to the beneficial interest to be transferred or exchanged and (2) instructions given by the Depositary to the Registrar containing information regarding the Person in whose name such Definitive Note shall be registered to effect the transfer or exchange referred to in (1) above; provided that in no event shall Definitive Notes be issued upon the transfer or exchange of beneficial interests in the Regulation S Temporary Global Note prior to (x) the expiration of the Restricted Period and (y) the receipt by the Registrar of any 30 certificates required pursuant to Rule 903 under the Securities Act. Upon consummation of an Exchange Offer by the Company in accordance with Section 2.06(f) hereof, the requirements of this Section 2.06(b)(ii) shall be deemed to have been satisfied upon receipt by the Registrar of the instructions contained in the Letter of Transmittal delivered by the Holder of such beneficial interests in the Restricted Global Notes. Upon satisfaction of all of the requirements for transfer or exchange of beneficial interests in Global Notes contained in this Indenture and the Notes or otherwise applicable under the Securities Act, the Trustee shall adjust the principal amount of the relevant Global Note(s) pursuant to Section 2.06(h) hereof. (iii) Transfer of Beneficial Interests to Another Restricted Global Note. A beneficial interest in any Restricted Global Note may be transferred to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in another Restricted Global Note if the transfer complies with the requirements of Section 2.06(b)(ii) above and the Registrar receives the following: (A) if the transferee will take delivery in the form of a beneficial interest in the 144A Global Note, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (1) thereof; (B) if the transferee will take delivery in the form of a beneficial interest in the Regulation S Temporary Global Note or the Regulation S Permanent Global Note, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (2) thereof; and (C) if the transferee will take delivery in the form of a beneficial interest in the IAI Global Note, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications, certificates and Opinion of Counsel required by item (3) thereof, if applicable. (iv) Transfer and Exchange of Beneficial Interests in a Restricted Global Note for Beneficial Interests in the Unrestricted Global Note. A beneficial interest in any Restricted Global Note may be exchanged by any holder thereof for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or transferred to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note if the exchange or transfer complies with the requirements of Section 2.06(b)(ii) above and: (A) such exchange or transfer is effected pursuant to the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement and the holder of the beneficial interest to be transferred, in the case of an exchange, or the transferee, in the case of a transfer, certifies in the applicable Letter of Transmittal that it is not (1) a Broker-Dealer, (2) a Person participating in the distribution of the Exchange Notes or (3) a Person who is an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company; (B) such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; (C) such transfer is effected by a Broker-Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; or (D) the Registrar receives the following: 31 (1) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including the certifications in item (1)(a) thereof; or (2) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (4) thereof; and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (D), if the Registrar so requests or if the Applicable Procedures so require, an Opinion of Counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Registrar to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. If any such transfer is effected pursuant to subparagraph (B) or (D) above at a time when an Unrestricted Global Note has not yet been issued, the Company shall issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order in accordance with Section 2.02 hereof, the Trustee shall authenticate one or more Unrestricted Global Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of beneficial interests transferred pursuant to subparagraph (B) or (D) above. Beneficial interests in an Unrestricted Global Note cannot be exchanged for, or transferred to Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of, a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note. (c) Transfer or Exchange of Beneficial Interests for Definitive Notes. (i) Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes to Restricted Definitive Notes. If any holder of a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Restricted Definitive Note or to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a Restricted Definitive Note, then, upon receipt by the Registrar of the following documentation: (A) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Restricted Definitive Note, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including the certifications in item (2)(a) thereof; (B) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to a QIB in accordance with Rule 144A, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (1) thereof; (C) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to a Non-U.S. Person in an offshore transaction in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (2) thereof; (D) if such beneficial interest is being transferred pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act in accordance with Rule 144, a 32 certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(a) thereof; (E) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to an Institutional Accredited Investor in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than those listed in subparagraphs (B) through (D) above, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications, certificates and Opinion of Counsel required by item (3) thereof, if applicable; (F) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(b) thereof; or (G) if such beneficial interest is being transferred pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(c) thereof, the Trustee shall cause the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Global Note to be reduced accordingly pursuant to Section 2.06(h) hereof, and the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to the Person designated in the instructions a Definitive Note in the appropriate principal amount. Any Definitive Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note pursuant to this Section 2.06(c) shall be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denomination or denominations as the holder of such beneficial interest shall instruct the Registrar through instructions from the Depositary and the Participant or Indirect Participant. The Trustee shall deliver such Definitive Notes to the Persons in whose names such Notes are so registered. Any Definitive Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note pursuant to this Section 2.06(c)(i) shall bear the Private Placement Legend and shall be subject to all restrictions on transfer contained therein. (ii) Beneficial Interests in Regulation S Temporary Global Note to Definitive Notes. Notwithstanding Sections 2.06(c)(i)(A) and (C) hereof, a beneficial interest in the Regulation S Temporary Global Note may not be exchanged for a Definitive Note or transferred to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a Definitive Note prior to (x) the expiration of the Restricted Period and (y) the receipt by the Registrar of any certificates required pursuant to Rule 903(b)(3)(ii)(B) under the Securities Act, except in the case of a transfer pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than Rule 903 or Rule 904. (iii) Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Notes. A holder of a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note may exchange such beneficial interest for an Unrestricted Definitive Note or may transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note only if: (A) such exchange or transfer is effected pursuant to the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement and the holder of such beneficial interest, in the case of an exchange, or the transferee, in the case of a transfer, certifies in the applicable Letter of Transmittal that it is not (1) a Broker-Dealer, (2) a Person participating in the distribution of the Exchange Notes or (3) a Person who is an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company; 33 (B) such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; (C) such transfer is effected by a Broker-Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; or (D) the Registrar receives the following: (1) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Definitive Note that does not bear the Private Placement Legend, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including the certifications in item (1)(b) thereof; or (2) if the holder of such beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note proposes to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of a Definitive Note that does not bear the Private Placement Legend, a certificate from such holder in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (4) thereof; and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (D), if the Registrar so requests or if the Applicable Procedures so require, an Opinion of Counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Registrar to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. (iv) Beneficial Interests in Unrestricted Global Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Notes. If any holder of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note proposes to exchange such beneficial interest for a Definitive Note or to transfer such beneficial interest to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a Definitive Note, then, upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 2.06(b)(ii) hereof, the Trustee will cause the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Global Note to be reduced accordingly pursuant to Section 2.06(h) hereof, and the Company will execute and the Trustee will authenticate and deliver to the Person designated in the instructions a Definitive Note in the appropriate principal amount. Any Definitive Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest pursuant to this Section 2.06(c)(iii) will be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denomination or denominations as the holder of such beneficial interest instructs the Registrar through instructions to the Registrar from or through the Depositary and the Participant or Indirect Participant. The Trustee will deliver such Definitive Notes to the Persons in whose names such Notes are so registered. Any Definitive Note issued in exchange for a beneficial interest pursuant to this Section 2.06(c)(iii) will not bear the Private Placement Legend. (d) Transfer and Exchange of Definitive Notes for Beneficial Interests. (i) Restricted Definitive Notes to Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes. If any Holder of a Restricted Definitive Note proposes to exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note or to transfer such Restricted Definitive Note to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note, then, upon receipt by the Registrar of the following documentation: 34 (A) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Note proposes to exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including the certifications in item (2)(b) thereof; (B) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred to a QIB in accordance with Rule 144A, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (1) thereof; (C) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred to a Non-U.S. Person in an offshore transaction in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (2) thereof; (D) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act in accordance with Rule 144, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(a) thereof; (E) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred to an Institutional Accredited Investor in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than those listed in subparagraphs (B) through (D) above, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications, certificates and Opinion of Counsel required by item (3) thereof, if applicable; (F) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(b) thereof; or (G) if such Restricted Definitive Note is being transferred pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, a certificate to the effect set forth in Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (3)(c) thereof, the Trustee shall cancel such Restricted Definitive Note, increase or cause to be increased the aggregate principal amount of, in the case of clause (A) above, the appropriate Restricted Global Note, in the case of clause (B) above, the 144A Global Note, in the case of clause (C) above, the Regulation S Global Note, and in all other cases, the IAI Global Note. (ii) Restricted Definitive Notes to Beneficial Interests in Unrestricted Global Notes. A Holder of a Restricted Definitive Note may exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or transfer such Restricted Definitive Note to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note only if: (A) such exchange or transfer is effected pursuant to the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement and the Holder, in the case of an exchange, or the transferee, in the case of a transfer, certifies in the applicable Letter of Transmittal that it is not (1) a Broker-Dealer, (2) a Person participating in the distribution of the Exchange Notes or (3) a Person who is an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company; (B) such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; 35 (C) such transfer is effected by a Broker-Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; or (D) the Registrar receives the following: (1) if the Holder of such Definitive Note proposes to exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in the Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including the certifications in item (1)(c) thereof; or (2) if the Holder of such Definitive Note proposes to transfer such Note to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in the Unrestricted Global Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (4) thereof; and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (D), if the Registrar so requests or if the Applicable Procedures so require, an Opinion of Counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Registrar to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon satisfaction of the conditions of any of thesubparagraphs in this Section 2.06(d)(ii), the Trustee will cancel the Definitive Notes so transferred or exchanged and increase or cause to be increased the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Unrestricted Global Note. (iii) Unrestricted Definitive Notes to Beneficial Interests in Unrestricted Global Notes. A Holder of an Unrestricted Definitive Note may exchange such Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or transfer such Definitive Note to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note at any time. Upon receipt of a request for such an exchange or transfer, the Trustee will cancel the applicable Unrestricted Definitive Note and increase or cause to be increased the aggregate principal amount of one of the Unrestricted Global Notes. If any such exchange or transfer from a Definitive Note to a beneficial interest is effected pursuant to subparagraphs (ii)(B), (ii)(D) or (iii) above at a time when an Unrestricted Global Note has not yet been issued, the Company will issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order in accordance with Section 2.02 hereof, the Trustee will authenticate one or more Unrestricted Global Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of Definitive Notes so transferred. (e) Transfer and Exchange of Definitive Notes for Definitive Notes. Upon request by a Holder of Definitive Notes and such Holder's compliance with the provisions of this Section 2.06(e), the Registrar will register the transfer or exchange of Definitive Notes. Prior to such registration of transfer or exchange, the requesting Holder will present or surrender to the Registrar the Definitive Notes duly endorsed or accompanied by a written instruction of transfer in form satisfactory to the Registrar duly executed by such Holder or by its attorney, duly authorized in writing. In addition, the requesting Holder will provide any additional certifications, documents and information, as applicable, required pursuant to the following provisions of this Section 2.06(e). 36 (i) Restricted Definitive Notes to Restricted Definitive Notes. Any Restricted Definitive Note may be transferred to and registered in the name of Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of a Restricted Definitive Note if the Registrar receives the following: (A) if the transfer will be made pursuant to Rule 144A then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (1) thereof; (B) if the transfer will be made pursuant to Rule 903 or Rule 904, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (2) thereof; and (C) if the transfer will be made pursuant to any other exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, then the transferor must deliver a certificate in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications, certificates and Opinion of Counsel required by item (3) thereof, if applicable. (ii) Restricted Definitive Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Notes. Any Restricted Definitive Note may be exchanged by the Holder thereof for an Unrestricted Definitive Note or transferred to a Person or Persons who take delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note if: (A) such exchange or transfer is effected pursuant to the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement, and the Holder, in the case of an exchange, or the transferee, in the case of a transfer, certifies in the applicable Letter of Transmittal that it is not (1) a broker-dealer, (2) a Person participating in the distribution of the Exchange Notes or (3) a Person who is an affiliate (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company; (B) any such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; (C) any such transfer is effected by a Broker-Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer Registration Statement in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement; or (D) the Registrar receives the following: (1) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Notes proposes to exchange such Notes for an Unrestricted Definitive Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit C hereto, including the certifications in item (1)(d) thereof; or (2) if the Holder of such Restricted Definitive Notes proposes to transfer such Notes to a Person who shall take delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note, a certificate from such Holder in the form of Exhibit B hereto, including the certifications in item (4) thereof; and, in each such case set forth in this subparagraph (D), if the Registrar so requests, an Opinion of Counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Company to the effect that such exchange or transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act and that the restrictions on 37 transfer contained herein and in the Private Placement Legend are no longer required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. (iii) Unrestricted Definitive Notes to Unrestricted Definitive Notes. A Holder of Unrestricted Definitive Notes may transfer such Notes to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of an Unrestricted Definitive Note. Upon receipt of a request to register such a transfer, the Registrar shall register the Unrestricted Definitive Notes pursuant to the instructions from the Holder thereof. (f) Exchange Offer. Upon the occurrence of the Exchange Offer in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company will issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order in accordance with Section 2.02, the Trustee will authenticate (i) one or more Unrestricted Global Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of the beneficial interests in the Restricted Global Notes tendered into the Exchange Offer by Persons that certify in the applicable Letters of Transmittal that (x) they are not Broker-Dealers, (y) they are not participating in a distribution of the Exchange Notes and (z) they are not affiliates (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company and (ii) Unrestricted Definitive Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of the Restricted Definitive Notes accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer. Concurrently with the issuance of such Notes, the Trustee will cause the aggregate principal amount of the applicable Restricted Global Notes to be reduced accordingly, and the Company will execute and the Trustee will authenticate and deliver to the Persons designated by the Holders of Definitive Notes so accepted Definitive Notes in the appropriate principal amount. (g) Legends. The following legends will appear on the face of all Global Notes and Definitive Notes issued under this Indenture unless specifically stated otherwise in the applicable provisions of this Indenture. (i) Private Placement Legend. (A) Except as permitted by subparagraph (B) below, each Global Note and each Definitive Note (and all Notes issued in exchange therefor or substitution thereof) shall bear the legend in substantially the following form: "THIS NOTE (OR ITS PREDECESSOR) WAS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), AND THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE OFFERED, RESOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION THEREFROM. EACH PURCHASER OF THIS NOTE IS NOTIFIED THAT THE SELLER OF THIS NOTE MAY BE RELYING ON THE EXEMPTION FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144A THEREUNDER. THE HOLDER OF THIS NOTE AGREES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMPANY THAT (A) THIS NOTE MAY BE OFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, ONLY (1) INSIDE THE UNITED STATES TO A PERSON WHOM THE SELLER REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER (AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 144A, (II) OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES IN A TRANSACTION COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF RULE 904 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (III) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144 (IF AVAILABLE), (IV) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES 38 ACT, OR (V) TO THE ISSUER, ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR ITS DIRECT OR INDIRECT PARENT, IN EACH OF CASES (I) THROUGH (V) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES, AND (B) THE HOLDER WILL, AND EACH SUBSEQUENT HOLDER IS REQUIRED TO, NOTIFY ANY PURCHASER OF THIS NOTE FROM IT OF THE RESALE RESTRICTIONS REFERRED TO IN (A) ABOVE." (B) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Global Note or Definitive Note issued pursuant to subparagraphs (b)(iv), (c)(iii), (c)(iv), (d)(ii), (d)(iii), (e)(ii), (e)(iii) or (f) to this Section 2.06 (and all Notes issued in exchange therefor or substitution thereof) will not bear the Private Placement Legend. (ii) Global Note Legend. Each Global Note will bear a legend in substantially the following form: "THIS GLOBAL NOTE IS HELD BY THE DEPOSITARY (AS DEFINED IN THE INDENTURE GOVERNING THIS NOTE) OR ITS NOMINEE IN CUSTODY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BENEFICIAL OWNERS HEREOF, AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO ANY PERSON UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEPT THAT (I) THE TRUSTEE MAY MAKE SUCH NOTATIONS HEREON AS MAY BE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.06 OF THE INDENTURE, (II) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE EXCHANGED IN WHOLE BUT NOT IN PART PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.06(a) OF THE INDENTURE, (III) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE TRUSTEE FOR CANCELLATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.11 OF THE INDENTURE AND (IV) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE COMPANY. UNLESS AND UNTIL IT IS EXCHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR NOTES IN DEFINITIVE FORM, THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (55 WATER STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK) ("DTC"), TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR SUCH OTHER NAME AS MAY BE REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS MAY BE REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN." (iii) Regulation S Temporary Global Note Legend. The Regulation S Temporary Global Note will bear a legend in substantially the following form: "THE RIGHTS ATTACHING TO THIS REGULATION S TEMPORARY GLOBAL NOTE, AND THE CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING ITS EXCHANGE FOR CERTIFICATED NOTES, ARE AS SPECIFIED IN THE INDENTURE (AS DEFINED HEREIN). NEITHER THE HOLDER NOR THE BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF THIS REGULATION S TEMPORARY GLOBAL NOTE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE PAYMENT OF INTEREST HEREON." 39 (h) Cancellation and/or Adjustment of Global Notes. At such time as all beneficial interests in a particular Global Note have been exchanged for Definitive Notes or a particular Global Note has been redeemed, repurchased or canceled in whole and not in part, each such Global Note will be returned to or retained and canceled by the Trustee in accordance with Section 2.11 hereof. At any time prior to such cancellation, if any beneficial interest in a Global Note is exchanged for or transferred to a Person who will take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in another Global Note or for Definitive Notes, the principal amount of Notes represented by such Global Note will be reduced accordingly and an endorsement will be made on such Global Note by the Trustee or by the Depositary at the direction of the Trustee to reflect such reduction; and if the beneficial interest is being exchanged for or transferred to a Person who will take delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in another Global Note, such other Global Note will be increased accordingly and an endorsement will be made on such Global Note by the Trustee or by the Depositary at the direction of the Trustee to reflect such increase. (i) General Provisions Relating to Transfers and Exchanges. (i) To permit registrations of transfers and exchanges, the Company will execute and the Trustee will authenticate Global Notes and Definitive Notes upon receipt of an Authentication Order in accordance with Section 2.02 or at the Registrar's request. (ii) No service charge will be made to a Holder of a Global Note or to a Holder of a Definitive Note for any registration of transfer or exchange, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any transfer tax or similar governmental charge payable in connection therewith (other than any such transfer taxes or similar governmental charge payable upon exchange or transfer pursuant to Sections 2.10, 3.06, 3.09, 4.10, 4.15 and 9.05 hereof). (iii) The Registrar will not be required to register the transfer of or exchange any Note selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part. (iv) All Global Notes and Definitive Notes issued upon any registration of transfer or exchange of Global Notes or Definitive Notes will be the valid obligations of the Company, evidencing the same debt, and entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture, as the Global Notes or Definitive Notes surrendered upon such registration of transfer or exchange. (v) The Company will not be required (A) to issue, to register the transfer of or to exchange any Notes during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of any selection of Notes for redemption under Section 3.02 hereof and ending at the close of business on the day of selection, (B) to register the transfer of or to exchange any Note so selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part or (C) to register the transfer of or to exchange a Note between a record date and the next succeeding interest payment date. (vi) Prior to due presentment for the registration of a transfer of any Note, the Trustee, any Agent and the Company may deem and treat the Person in whose name any Note is registered as the absolute owner of such Note for the purpose of receiving payment of principal of and interest on such Notes and for all other purposes, and none of the Trustee, any Agent or the Company shall be affected by notice to the contrary. (vii) The Trustee will authenticate Global Notes and Definitive Notes in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.02 hereof. 40 (viii) All certifications, certificates and Opinions of Counsel required to be submitted to the Registrar pursuant to this Section 2.06 to effect a registration of transfer or exchange may be submitted by facsimile. Section 2.07. Replacement Notes. If any mutilated Note is surrendered to the Trustee or the Company and the Trustee receives evidence to its satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Note, the Company will issue and the Trustee, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, will authenticate a replacement Note if the Trustee's requirements are met. If required by the Trustee or the Company, an indemnity bond must be supplied by the Holder that is sufficient in the judgment of the Trustee and the Company to protect the Company, the Trustee, any Agent and any authenticating agent from any loss that any of them may suffer if a Note is replaced. The Company or, if applicable, the Trustee may charge the Holder of any lost or mutilated Note for its expenses in replacing a Note. In the event any such Note shall have matured, instead of issuing a replacement Note as provided above, the Trustee may pay the same upon receipt by the Company and the Trustee of indemnity satisfactory to each of them. Every replacement Note is an additional obligation of the Company and will be entitled to all of the benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately with all other Notes duly issued hereunder. Section 2.08. Outstanding Notes. The Notes outstanding at any time are all the Notes authenticated by the Trustee except for those canceled by it, those delivered to it for cancellation, those reductions in the interest in a Global Note effected by the Trustee in accordance with the provisions hereof, and those described in this Section as not outstanding. Except as set forth in Section 2.09 hereof, a Note does not cease to be outstanding because the Company or an Affiliate of the Company holds the Note; however, Notes held by the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company shall not be deemed to be outstanding for purposes of Section 3.07(a)(i) hereof. If a Note is replaced pursuant to Section 2.07 hereof, it ceases to be outstanding unless the Trustee receives proof satisfactory to it that the replaced Note is held by a protected purchaser. If the principal amount of any Note is considered paid under Section 4.01 hereof, it ceases to be outstanding and interest on it ceases to accrue. If the Paying Agent (other than the Company, a Subsidiary or an Affiliate of any thereof) holds, on a redemption date or maturity date, money sufficient to pay Notes payable on that date, then on and after that date such Notes will be deemed to be no longer outstanding and will cease to accrue interest. Section 2.09. Treasury Notes. In determining whether the Holders of the required principal amount of Notes have concurred in any direction, waiver or consent, Notes owned by the Company, or by any Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with the Company, will be considered as though not outstanding, except that for the purposes of determining whether the Trustee will be protected in relying on any such direction, waiver or consent, only Notes that the Trustee knows are so owned will be so disregarded. 41 Section 2.10. Temporary Notes. Until certificates representing Notes are ready for delivery, the Company may prepare and the Trustee, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, will authenticate temporary Notes. Temporary Notes will be substantially in the form of certificated Notes but may have variations that the Company considers appropriate for temporary Notes and as will be reasonably acceptable to the Trustee. Without unreasonable delay, the Company will prepare and the Trustee will authenticate definitive Notes in exchange for temporary Notes. Holders of temporary Notes will be entitled to all of the benefits of this Indenture. Section 2.11. Cancellation. The Company at any time may deliver Notes to the Trustee for cancellation. The Registrar and Paying Agent will forward to the Trustee any Notes surrendered to them for registration of transfer, exchange or payment. The Trustee and no one else will cancel all Notes surrendered for registration of transfer, exchange, payment, replacement or cancellation and will destroy canceled Notes (subject to the record retention requirement of the Exchange Act). Certification of the destruction of all canceled Notes will be delivered to the Company. The Company may not issue new Notes to replace Notes that it has paid or that have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation. Section 2.12. Defaulted Interest. If the Company defaults in a payment of interest on the Notes, the Company will pay the defaulted interest in any lawful manner plus, to the extent lawful, interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date, in each case at the rate provided in the Notes and in Section 4.01 hereof. The Company will notify the Trustee in writing of the amount of defaulted interest proposed to be paid on each Note and the date of the proposed payment. The Company will fix or cause to be fixed each such special record date and payment date, provided that no such special record date will be less than 10 days prior to the related payment date for such defaulted interest. At least 15 days before the special record date, the Company (or, upon the written request of the Company, the Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Company) will mail or cause to be mailed to Holders a notice that states the special record date, the related payment date and the amount of such interest to be paid. ARTICLE 3. REDEMPTION AND PREPAYMENT Section 3.01. Notices to Trustee. If the Company elects to redeem Notes pursuant to the optional redemption provisions of Section 3.07 hereof, it will furnish to the Trustee, at least 35 days, but not more than 60 days before a redemption date, an Officers' Certificate setting forth (i) the clause of this Indenture pursuant to which the redemption shall occur, (ii) the redemption date, (iii) the principal amount of Notes to be redeemed and (iv) the redemption price. Section 3.02. Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed or Purchased. If less than all of the Notes are to be redeemed or purchased in an offer to purchase at any time, the Trustee will select Notes for redemption or repurchase as follows: 42 (a) if the Notes are listed on any national securities exchange, in compliance with the requirements of the principal national securities exchange on which the Notes are listed; or (b) if the Notes are not listed on any national securities exchange, on a pro rata basis, by lot or by such method as the Trustee deems fair and appropriate. In the event of partial redemption or purchase by lot, the particular Notes to be redeemed or purchased will be selected, unless otherwise provided herein, not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the redemption or purchase date by the Trustee from the outstanding Notes not previously called for redemption or purchase. The Trustee will promptly notify the Company in writing of the Notes selected for redemption or purchase and, in the case of any Note selected for partial redemption or purchase, the principal amount thereof to be redeemed or repurchased. Notes and portions of Notes selected will be in amounts of $1,000 or whole multiples of $1,000; except that if all of the Notes of a Holder are to be redeemed, the entire outstanding amount of Notes held by such Holder, even if not a multiple of $1,000, shall be redeemed or purchased. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, provisions of this Indenture that apply to Notes called for redemption or purchase also apply to portions of Notes called for redemption or purchase. Section 3.03. Notice of Redemption. Subject to the provisions of Section 3.09 hereof, at least 30 days but not more than 60 days before a redemption date, the Company will mail or cause to be mailed, by first class mail, a notice of redemption to each Holder whose Notes are to be redeemed at its registered address, except that redemption notices may be mailed more than 60 days prior to a redemption date if the notice is issued in connection with a defeasance of the Notes or a satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture pursuant to Article 8 of this Indenture. The notice will identify the Notes to be redeemed and will state: (a) the redemption date; (b) the redemption price; (c) if any Note is being redeemed in part, the portion of the principal amount of such Note to be redeemed and that, after the redemption date upon surrender of such Note, a new Note or Notes in principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion will be issued upon cancellation of the original Note; (d) the name and address of the Paying Agent; (e) that Notes called for redemption must be surrendered to the Paying Agent to collect the redemption price; (f) that, unless the Company defaults in making such redemption payment, interest on Notes called for redemption ceases to accrue on and after the redemption date; (g) the paragraph of the Notes and/or Section of this Indenture pursuant to which the Notes called for redemption are being redeemed; and (h) that no representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP number, if any, listed in such notice or printed on the Notes. 43 At the Company's request, the Trustee will give the notice of redemption in the Company's name and at its expense; provided, however, that the Company has delivered to the Trustee, at least 45 days prior to the redemption date, an Officers' Certificate requesting that the Trustee give such notice and setting forth the information to be stated in such notice as provided in the preceding paragraph. Section 3.04. Effect of Notice of Redemption. Once notice of redemption is mailed in accordance with Section 3.03 hereof, Notes called for redemption become irrevocably due and payable on the redemption date at the redemption price. A notice of redemption may not be conditional. Section 3.05. Deposit of Redemption or Purchase Price. One Business Day prior to the redemption or purchase date, the Company will deposit with the Trustee or with the Paying Agent money sufficient to pay the redemption or purchase price of and accrued interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on all Notes to be redeemed or purchased on that date. The Trustee or the Paying Agent will promptly return to the Company any money deposited with the Trustee or the Paying Agent by the Company in excess of the amounts necessary to pay the redemption or purchase price of, and accrued interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on, all Notes to be redeemed or purchased. If the Company complies with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, on and after the redemption or purchase date, interest will cease to accrue on the Notes or the portions of Notes called for redemption or purchase. If a Note is redeemed or purchased on or after an interest record date but on or prior to the related interest payment date, then any accrued and unpaid interest shall be paid to the Person in whose name such Note was registered at the close of business on such record date. If any Note called for redemption or purchase is not so paid upon surrender for redemption because of the failure of the Company to comply with the preceding paragraph, interest shall be paid on the unpaid principal, from the redemption or purchase date until such principal is paid, and to the extent lawful on any interest not paid on such unpaid principal, in each case at the rate provided in the Notes and in Section 4.01 hereof. Section 3.06. Notes Redeemed or Purchased in Part. Upon surrender of a Note that is redeemed or purchased in part, the Company will issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, the Trustee will authenticate for the Holder at the expense of the Company a new Note equal in principal amount to the unredeemed or unpurchased portion of the Note surrendered. Section 3.07. Optional Redemption. (a) At any time prior to July 15, 2005, the Company may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes issued under this Indenture at a redemption price of 110.125% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, thereon to the applicable redemption date, with all or a portion of the net cash proceeds of one or more Public Equity Offerings; provided that: (i) at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes issued under this Indenture remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption (excluding Notes held by the Company and its Affiliates); and 44 (ii) the redemption occurs within 90 days of the date of the closing of such Public Equity Offering. (b) Except pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the Notes will not be redeemable at the Company's option prior to July 15, 2007. (c) On or after July 15, 2007, the Company may redeem all or a part of the Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes redeemed, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on July 15 of the years indicated below: Year Percentage 2007 .................................... 105.063% 2008 .................................... 103.375% 2009 .................................... 101.688% 2010 and thereafter ..................... 100.000% (d) Any redemption pursuant to this Section 3.07 shall be made pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.01 through 3.06 hereof. Section 3.08. Mandatory Redemption. The Company is not required to make mandatory redemption payments with respect to the Notes. Section 3.09. Offer to Purchase by Application of Excess Proceeds. In the event that, pursuant to Section 4.10 hereof, the Company is required to commence an offer to all Holders to purchase Notes (an "Asset Sale Offer"), it will follow the procedures specified below. The Asset Sale Offer shall be made to all Holders and all holders of other Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes containing provisions similar to those set forth in this Indenture with respect to offers to purchase or redeem with the proceeds of sales of assets. The Asset Sale Offer will remain open for a period of at least 20 Business Days following its commencement and not more than 30 Business Days, except to the extent that a longer period is required by applicable law (the "Offer Period"). No later than five Business Days after the termination of the Offer Period (the "Purchase Date"), the Company will apply all Excess Proceeds (the "Offer Amount") to the purchase of Notes and such other pari passu indebtedness (on a pro rata basis, if applicable) or, if less than the Offer Amount has been tendered, all Notes and other Indebtedness tendered in response to the Asset Sale Offer. Payment for any Notes so purchased will be made in the same manner as interest payments are made. If the Purchase Date is on or after an interest record date and on or before the related interest payment date, any accrued and unpaid interest, and Liquidated Damages, if any, will be paid to the Person in whose name a Note is registered at the close of business on such record date, and no additional interest will be payable to Holders who tender Notes pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer. Upon the commencement of an Asset Sale Offer, the Company will send, by first class mail, a notice to the Trustee and each of the Holders, with a copy to the Trustee. The notice will contain all instructions and materials necessary to enable such Holders to tender Notes pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer. The notice, which will govern the terms of the Asset Sale Offer, will state: 45 (a) that the Asset Sale Offer is being made pursuant to this Section 3.09 and Section 4.10 hereof and the length of time the Asset Sale Offer will remain open; (b) the Offer Amount, the purchase price and the Purchase Date; (c) that any Note not tendered or accepted for payment will continue to accrue interest; (d) that, unless the Company defaults in making such payment, any Note accepted for payment pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer will cease to accrue interest after the Purchase Date; (e) that Holders electing to have a Note purchased pursuant to an Asset Sale Offer may elect to have Notes purchased in integral multiples of $1,000 only; (f) that Holders electing to have a Note purchased pursuant to any Asset Sale Offer will be required to surrender the Note, with the form entitled "Option of Holder to Elect Purchase" on the reverse of the Note completed, or transfer by book-entry transfer, to the Company, a depositary, if appointed by the Company, or a Paying Agent at the address specified in the notice at least three days before the Purchase Date; (g) that Holders will be entitled to withdraw their election if the Company, the depositary or the Paying Agent, as the case may be, receives, not later than the expiration of the Offer Period, a telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter setting forth the name of the Holder, the principal amount of the Note the Holder delivered for purchase and a statement that such Holder is withdrawing his election to have such Note purchased; (h) that, if the aggregate principal amount of Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness, as the case may be, surrendered by Holders or holders of such pari passu Indebtedness exceeds the Offer Amount, the Company will select the Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness to be purchased on a pro rata basis based on the principal amount of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness surrendered (with such adjustments as may be deemed appropriate by the Company so that only Notes in denominations of $1,000, or integral multiples thereof, will be purchased); and (i) that Holders whose Notes were purchased only in part will be issued new Notes equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered (or transferred by book-entry transfer). On or before the Purchase Date, the Company will, to the extent lawful, accept for payment, on a pro rata basis to the extent necessary, the Offer Amount of Notes and any pari passu Indebtedness or portions thereof tendered pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer, or if less than the Offer Amount has been tendered, all Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness tendered, and will deliver to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate stating that such Notes and pari passu Indebtedness or portions thereof were accepted for payment by the Company in accordance with the terms of this Section 3.09. The Company, the Depositary or the Paying Agent, as the case may be, will promptly (but in any case not later than five days after the Purchase Date) mail or deliver to each tendering Holder an amount equal to the purchase price of the Notes tendered by such Holder and accepted by the Company for purchase, and the Company will promptly issue a new Note, and the Trustee, upon written request from the Company will authenticate and mail or deliver such new Note to such Holder, in a principal amount equal to any unpurchased portion of the Note surrendered. Any Note not so accepted shall be promptly mailed or delivered by the Company to the Holder thereof. The Company will publicly announce the results of the Asset Sale Offer on the Purchase Date. 46 Other than as specifically provided in this Section 3.09, any purchase pursuant to this Section 3.09 shall be made pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3.01 through 3.06 hereof. ARTICLE 4. COVENANTS Section 4.01. Payment of Notes. The Company will pay or cause to be paid the principal of, premium, if any, and interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes on the dates and in the manner provided in the Notes. Principal, premium, if any, and interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, will be considered paid on the date due if the Paying Agent, if other than the Company or a Subsidiary thereof, holds as of 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date money deposited by the Company in immediately available funds and designated for and sufficient to pay all principal, premium, if any, and interest then due. The Company will pay all Liquidated Damages, if any, in the same manner on the dates and in the amounts set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement. The Company will pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue principal at the rate equal to 1% per annum in excess of the then applicable interest rate on the Notes to the extent lawful; it will pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue installments of interest and Liquidated Damages (without regard to any applicable grace period) at the same rate to the extent lawful. Section 4.02. Maintenance of Office or Agency. The Company will maintain in the Borough of Manhattan, the City of New York, an office or agency (which may be an office of the Trustee or an affiliate of the Trustee, Registrar or co-registrar) where Notes may be surrendered for registration of transfer or for exchange and where notices and demands to or upon the Company in respect of the Notes and this Indenture may be served. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of the location, and any change in the location, of such office or agency. If at any time the Company will fail to maintain any such required office or agency or will fail to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations, surrenders, notices and demands may be made or served at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee. The Company may also from time to time designate one or more other offices or agencies where the Notes may be presented or surrendered for any or all such purposes and may from time to time rescind such designations; provided, however, that no such designation or rescission will in any manner relieve the Company of its obligation to maintain an office or agency in the Borough of Manhattan, the City of New York for such purposes. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of any such designation or rescission and of any change in the location of any such other office or agency. The Company hereby designates the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee as one such office or agency of the Company in accordance with Section 2.03. Section 4.03. Reports (a) Whether or not required by the SEC, so long as any Notes are outstanding, the Company will furnish to the Holders of Notes, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and regulations: (i) all quarterly and annual financial information that would be required to be contained in a filing with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 10-K if the Company were required to file 47 such forms, including a "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and, with respect to the annual information only, a report on the annual financial statements by the Company's certified independent accountants; and (ii) all current reports that would be required to be filed with the SEC on Form 8-K if the Company were required to file such reports. If the Company has designated any of its Subsidiaries as Unrestricted Subsidiaries, then the quarterly and annual financial information required by the preceding sentence will include a reasonably detailed presentation, either on the face of the financial statements or in the footnotes thereto, and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries separate from the financial condition and results of operations of the Unrestricted Subsidiaries of the Company. The Company will be deemed to have satisfied such requirements if Parent files and provides reports, documents and information of the types otherwise required by this paragraph and the preceding paragraph within the applicable time periods and the Company is not required to file such reports, documents and information separately under the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC (after giving effect to any exemptive relief) because of the filings by Parent. In addition, following consummation of the Exchange Offer, whether or not required by the SEC, the Company will file a copy of all of the information and reports referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) above with the SEC for public availability within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and regulations (unless the SEC will not accept such a filing) and make such information available to securities analysts and prospective investors upon request. The Company shall at all times comply with TIA (S) 314(a). (b) For so long as any Notes remain outstanding, the Company and the Guarantors will furnish to the Holders and to securities analysts and prospective investors, upon their request, the information required to be delivered pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act. Section 4.04. Compliance Certificate. (a) The Company and each Guarantor (to the extent that such Guarantor is so required under the TIA) shall deliver to the Trustee, within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, an Officers' Certificate stating that a review of the activities of the Company and its Subsidiaries and, to the extent applicable, Parent, during the preceding fiscal year has been made under the supervision of the signing Officers with a view to determining whether the Company has kept, observed, performed and fulfilled its obligations under this Indenture, and further stating, as to each such Officer signing such certificate, that to the best of his or her knowledge the Company has kept, observed, performed and fulfilled each and every covenant contained in this Indenture and that there is no default in the performance or observance of any of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Indenture (or, if a Default or Event of Default will have occurred, describing all such Defaults or Events of Default of which he or she may have knowledge and what action the Company is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto) and that to the best of his or her knowledge no event has occurred and remains in existence by reason of which payments on account of the principal of or interest, if any, on the Notes is prohibited or if such event has occurred, a description of the event and what action the Company is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto. (b) So long as not contrary to the then current recommendations of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the year-end financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 4.03(a) above shall be accompanied by a written statement of the Company's independent public accountants (who shall be a firm of established national reputation) that in making the examination necessary for certification of such financial statements, nothing has come to their attention that would lead them to believe that the Company has violated any provisions of Article 4 or Article 5 hereof or, if any such 48 violation has occurred, specifying the nature and period of existence thereof, it being understood that such accountants shall not be liable directly or indirectly to any Person for any failure to obtain knowledge of any such violation. (c) The Company shall, so long as any of the Notes are outstanding, deliver to the Trustee, forthwith upon any Officer becoming aware of any Default or Event of Default, an Officers' Certificate specifying such Default or Event of Default and what action the Company is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto. Section 4.05. Taxes. The Company will pay, and will cause each of its Restricted Subsidiaries to pay, prior to delinquency, all material taxes, assessments, and governmental levies except such as are contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings or where the failure to effect such payment is not adverse in any material respect to the Holders of the Notes. Section 4.06. Stay, Extension and Usury Laws. The Company and each of the Guarantors covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it will not at any time insist upon, plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any stay, extension or usury law wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, that may affect the covenants or the performance of this Indenture; and the Company and each of the Guarantors (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) hereby expressly waives all benefit or advantage of any such law, and covenants that it will not, by resort to any such law, hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power herein granted to the Trustee, but will suffer and permit the execution of every such power as though no such law has been enacted. Section 4.07. Restricted Payments. (a) The Company will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly: (i) declare or pay any dividend or make any other payment or distribution on account of the Company's or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries' Equity Interests (including, without limitation, any payment in connection with any merger or consolidation involving the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) or to the direct or indirect holders of the Company's or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries' Equity Interests in their capacity as such (other than dividends or distributions payable in Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company and other than dividends or distributions payable to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company); (ii) purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire or retire for value (including, without limitation, in connection with any merger or consolidation involving the Company) any Equity Interests of the Company or any direct or indirect parent of the Company (other than any such Equity Interests owned by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries); (iii) make any payment on or with respect to, or purchase, redeem, defease or otherwise acquire or retire for value any Indebtedness that is subordinated to the Notes or the Subsidiary Guarantees, except a payment of interest or principal at the Stated Maturity thereof (except for payments into a trust within one year of the Stated Maturity of any such subordinated Indebtedness which payments effect a defeasance or discharge of such Indebtedness); or 49 (iv) make any Restricted Investment (all such payments and other actions set forth in these clauses (i) through (iv) above being collectively referred to as "Restricted Payments"), unless, at the time of and after giving effect to such Restricted Payment: (a) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a consequence of such Restricted Payment; and (b) the Company would, at the time of such Restricted Payment and after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Restricted Payment had been made at the beginning of the applicable four-quarter period, have been permitted to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the Leverage Ratio test set forth in the first paragraph of Section 4.09; and (c) such Restricted Payment, together with the aggregate amount of all other Restricted Payments made by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries after the date of this Indenture (excluding Restricted Payments permitted by clauses (2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10) and, to the extent that any payment made by Parent pursuant to the terms of the Management Incentive Contracts reduces Consolidated Net Income of the Company, (11) of Section 4.07(b)), is less than the sum, without duplication, of: (i) 50% of the aggregate Consolidated Net Income of the Company (or, in the event such Consolidated Net Income shall be a deficit, minus 100% of such deficit) accrued for the period beginning July 1, 2002 and ending on the last day of the Company's most recent calendar month for which financial information is available to the Company ending prior to the date of such proposed Restricted Payment, taken as one accounting period, plus (ii) 100% of the aggregate net cash proceeds received by the Company since the date of this Indenture from the issue or sale of Equity Interests of the Company (other than Disqualified Stock) or Disqualified Stock or debt securities of the Company that have been converted into such Equity Interests (other than (x) Equity Interests (or Disqualified Stock or convertible debt securities) sold to a Restricted Subsidiary and (y) Disqualified Stock or convertible debt securities that have been converted into Disqualified Stock), plus (iii) 100% of the net cash proceeds received by the Company as bona fide equity capital contributions since the date of this Indenture, plus (iv) the aggregate amount returned in cash with respect to Restricted Investments made after the date of this Indenture whether through interest payments, principal payments, dividends or other distributions, plus (v) the net cash proceeds received by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries from the disposition (other than to a Restricted Subsidiary), retirement or redemption of all or any portion of Restricted Investments made after the date of this Indenture, plus (vi) 100% of any cash dividends or other cash distributions received by the Company or a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary after the date of this Indenture from an Unrestricted Subsidiary to the extent that such dividends or 50 distributions were not otherwise included in Consolidated Net Income for such period and to the extent that such dividends or distributions do not represent payments in respect of taxes attributable to the activities of such Unrestricted Subsidiary. (b) The provisions of Section 4.07(a) will not prohibit: (1) the payment of any dividend within 60 days after the date of declaration of the dividend, if at the date of declaration the dividend payment would have complied with the provisions of this Indenture; (2) the redemption, repurchase, retirement, defeasance or other acquisition of any subordinated Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor or of any Equity Interests of the Company in exchange for, or out of the net cash proceeds of the substantially concurrent sale (other than to a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company) of, Equity Interests of the Company (other than Disqualified Stock); provided that the amount of any such net cash proceeds that are utilized for any such redemption, repurchase, retirement, defeasance or other acquisition shall be excluded from clause (c)(ii) of the preceding paragraph; (3) the defeasance, redemption, repurchase or other acquisition of subordinated Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor with the net cash proceeds from an incurrence of Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness; (4) the declaration and payment of any dividend by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company to the holders of such Restricted Subsidiary's Equity Interests on a pro rata basis; (5) the declaration and payment of dividends or distributions or the making of loans by the Company to Parent in an amount not to exceed the Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions and the Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions, but only if at the time of any such declaration, dividend, distribution or loan Parent was an S Corporation or a substantially similar pass-through entity for federal income tax purposes and a QSSS Election was in effect for the Company; (6) the declaration and payment of any dividends or distributions or the making of any loans by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to Parent to be used for, and in an amount equal to, the amount of any dividends or distributions paid or loans made by Parent to, or the repurchase of any Equity Interests of Parent from, the Principals or their Related Parties, provided that the aggregate amount of all such dividends, distributions and loans to Parent do not exceed $1.0 million in any calendar year; (7) the repurchase of Equity Interests of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries deemed to occur upon the exercise of stock options upon surrender of Equity Interests to pay the exercise price of such options; (8) the declaration and payment of any dividends or distributions or the making of any loans to Parent in an amount not to exceed $1.0 million in any calendar year to permit Parent to pay its corporate costs and expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business; 51 (9) the retirement of any shares of Disqualified Stock of the Company by conversion into, or by exchange for, shares of Disqualified Stock of the Company, or out of the net cash proceeds of the substantially concurrent sale (other than to a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company) of other shares of Disqualified Stock of the Company; provided that the Disqualified Stock of the Company that replaces the retired shares of Disqualified Stock of the Company shall not require the direct or indirect payment of the liquidation preference earlier in time than the final stated maturity of the retired shares of Disqualified Stock of the Company; (10) the cancellation or forgiveness of any loan between the Company and/or its Affiliates existing on the date of this Indenture or any loan permitted by subparagraphs (5), (6) and (8) above and (11) below (it being understood that any forgiveness or cancellation of such loans made in connection with any Permitted Holdings Tax Distribution or Permitted Shareholder Tax Distribution shall not reduce the amount of subsequent Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions or Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions); and (11) the declaration and payment of any dividends or distributions or the making of any loans to Parent for payments required to be made pursuant to the terms of the Management Incentive Contracts in an aggregate amount not to exceed $15.0 million. The declaration and payment of any dividends or distributions or the making of any loans to Parent permitted by (i) subparagraph (5) above shall not be permitted pursuant thereto at any time when Parent is not an S Corporation or substantially similar pass-through entity for federal income tax purposes and (ii) subparagraphs (6) and (11) above shall not be permitted pursuant thereto at any time following any underwritten primary public offering of common stock of the Company or Parent. The amount of all Restricted Payments (other than cash) will be the fair market value on the date of the Restricted Payment of the assets or securities proposed to be transferred or issued by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, pursuant to the Restricted Payment. The fair market value of any assets or securities that are required to be valued by this Section 4.07 will be determined by the Board of Directors whose resolution with respect thereto shall be delivered to the Trustee. The Board of Directors' determination must be based upon an opinion or appraisal issued by an accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm of national standing if the fair market value exceeds $10.0 million. Section 4.08. Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Subsidiaries. The Company will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create or permit to exist or become effective any consensual encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any Restricted Subsidiary to: (a) pay dividends or make any other distributions on its Capital Stock to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, or with respect to any other interest or participation in, or measured by, its profits, or pay any indebtedness owed to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; (b) make loans or advances to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; or (c) transfer any of its properties or assets to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries. 52 However, the preceding restrictions will not apply to encumbrances or restrictions existing under or by reason of: (i) agreements governing Existing Indebtedness and Credit Facilities as in effect on the date of this Indenture and any amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, increases, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings of those agreements; provided that the amendments, modifications, restatements, renewals, increases, supplements, refundings, replacement or refinancings are not materially less favorable to the Holders than those contained in those agreements on the date of this Indenture; (ii) agreements governing Senior Debt permitted to be incurred under this Indenture; provided, that provisions relating to such encumbrances or restrictions are no more restrictive, taken as a whole, than those provisions contained in the Credit Agreement on the date of this Indenture; (iii) this Indenture, the Notes and the Subsidiary Guarantees; (iv) applicable law, rule, regulation or order; (v) any instrument governing Indebtedness or Capital Stock of a Person acquired by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries as in effect at the time of such acquisition (except to the extent such Indebtedness or Capital Stock was incurred in connection with or in contemplation of such acquisition), which encumbrance or restriction is not applicable to any Person, or the properties or assets of any Person, other than the Person, or the property or assets of the Person, so acquired; provided that, in the case of Indebtedness, such Indebtedness was permitted by the terms of this Indenture to be incurred; (vi) customary non-assignment provisions in leases and other agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business; (vii) purchase money obligations (including Capital Lease Obligations) for property acquired in the ordinary course of business that impose restrictions on that property of the nature described in clause (c) of the preceding paragraph; (viii) Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness; provided that the restrictions contained in the agreements governing such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness are no more restrictive, taken as a whole, than those contained in the agreements governing the Indebtedness being refinanced; (ix) Liens securing Indebtedness or other obligations otherwise permitted to be incurred under the provisions of Section 4.12 that limit the right of the debtor to dispose of the assets subject to such Liens; (x) provisions with respect to the disposition or distribution of assets or property in joint venture agreements, asset sale agreements, stock sale agreements and other similar agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business; (xi) restrictions on cash or other deposits or net worth imposed by customers under contracts or net worth provisions contained in leases and other agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business; 53 (xii) provisions contained in the Parent Securities Purchase Documents; provided, however, that any amendment or modification of such provisions after the date of this Indenture shall be no more restrictive, taken as a whole, than those provisions contained in the Parent Securities Purchase Documents on the date of this Indenture; and (xiii) customary restrictions with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to an agreement entered into for the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the Capital Stock or assets of such Restricted Subsidiary pending the closing of such sale or disposition; provided, that such restrictions apply solely to the Capital Stock or assets of the Restricted Subsidiary that is being sold. Section 4.09. Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock. The Company will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become directly or indirectly liable, contingently or otherwise, with respect to (collectively, "incur") any Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt), and the Company will not issue any Disqualified Stock and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to issue any shares of preferred stock; provided, however, that the Company or any Guarantor may incur Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt) or issue Disqualified Stock or preferred stock if the Company's Leverage Ratio at the time of incurrence of such Indebtedness or the issuance of such Disqualified Stock or such preferred stock, as the case may be, after giving pro forma effect to such incurrence or issuance as of such date and to the use of proceeds therefrom, as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the most recently ended four fiscal quarter period of the Company for which internal financial statements are available, would have been no greater than 7.0 to 1. The provisions of the first paragraph of this Section 4.09 will not prohibit the incurrence of any of the following items of Indebtedness (collectively, "Permitted Debt"): (i) the incurrence by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of Indebtedness and letters of credit under Credit Facilities in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding under this clause (i) (with letters of credit being deemed to have a principal amount equal to the maximum potential liability of the Company and its Subsidiaries thereunder) not to exceed $150.0 million less the aggregate amount of all Net Proceeds of Asset Sales and Relocations applied by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries after the date of this Indenture to repay any term Indebtedness under a Credit Facility or to repay any revolving credit Indebtedness under a Credit Facility and effect a corresponding commitment reduction thereunder, in each case for both such term Indebtedness and such revolving credit Indebtedness pursuant to Section 4.10; (ii) the incurrence by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries of the Existing Indebtedness; (iii) the incurrence by the Company and the Guarantors of Indebtedness represented by the Notes and the related Subsidiary Guarantees to be issued on the date of this Indenture and the Exchange Notes and the related Subsidiary Guarantees to be issued pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement; (iv) the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness represented by Capital Lease Obligations, mortgage financings or purchase money obligations, in each case, incurred for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price or cost of construction or improvement of property, plant or equipment used in the business 54 of the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary (whether through the direct purchase of assets or through the acquisition of at least a majority of the Voting Stock of any Person owning such assets), in an aggregate principal amount, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness incurred to refund, refinance or replace any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (iv), not to exceed $10.0 million at any time outstanding; (v) the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to refund, refinance or replace, Indebtedness (other than intercompany Indebtedness) that was permitted by this Indenture to be incurred under the first paragraph of this Section 4.09 or any of clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (viii), (ix) or (xi) of this paragraph; (vi) the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of intercompany Indebtedness between or among the Company and any of its Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries; provided, however, that (a) if the Company or any Guarantor is the obligor on such Indebtedness, such Indebtedness must be (i) unsecured and (ii) if the obligee is neither the Company nor a Guarantor, expressly subordinated to the prior payment in full in cash of all obligations with respect to the Notes (in the case of the Company) or the related Subsidiary Guarantee (in the case of a Guarantor); and (b) any subsequent issuance or transfer of Equity Interests that results in any such Indebtedness being held by a Person other than the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company and any sale or other transfer of any such Indebtedness to a Person that is not either the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company will be deemed, in each case, to constitute an incurrence of such Indebtedness by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, that was not permitted by this clause (vi); (vii) the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Hedging Obligations that are incurred for the purpose of hedging (x) interest rate risk with respect to Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary permitted to be incurred under this Indenture and which shall have a notional amount no greater than the payments due with respect to the Indebtedness being hedged thereby, or (y) currency exchange rate risk in connection with then existing financial obligations or the acquisition of goods or services and not for purposes of speculation; (viii) guarantees provided pursuant to Section 4.17 and the guarantee by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of Indebtedness of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that was permitted to be incurred by another provision of this Section 4.09; (ix) Indebtedness incurred by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries constituting reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit issued in the ordinary course of business, including, without limitation, letters of credit in respect to workers' compensation claims or self-insurance, or other Indebtedness with respect to reimbursement type obligations regarding workers' compensation claims; provided, however, that upon the drawing of such letters of credit or the incurrence of such Indebtedness, such obligations are reimbursed within 30 days following such drawing or incurrence; (x) Obligations in respect of performance and surety bonds and completion guarantees provided by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business; (xi) Acquisition Debt of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary if (w) such Acquisition Debt is incurred within 365 days after the date on which the related definitive 55 acquisition agreement was entered into by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, (x) the aggregate principal amount of such Acquisition Debt is no greater than the aggregate principal amount of Acquisition Debt set forth in a notice from the Company to the Trustee (an "Incurrence Notice") within 30 days after the date on which the related definitive acquisition agreement was entered into by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, which notice shall be executed on the Company's behalf by an executive officer of the Company in such capacity and shall describe in reasonable detail the acquisition that such Acquisition Debt will be incurred to finance, (y) after giving pro forma effect to the acquisition described in such Incurrence Notice, the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary could have incurred such Acquisition Debt under this Indenture, including compliance with the first paragraph of this Section 4.09, as of the date upon which the Company delivers such Incurrence Notice to the Trustee and (z) such Acquisition Debt is utilized solely to finance the acquisition described in such Incurrence Notice and any other pending acquisitions previously described in one or more Incurrence Notices and which satisfy the foregoing provisions (including to repay or refinance indebtedness or other obligations incurred in connection with such acquisition and to pay related fees and expenses); provided, however, that any Incurrence Notice given hereunder may be withdrawn or the amount of Acquisition Debt referred to therein may be reduced at any time prior to the incurrence of such Acquisition Debt; (xii) the incurrence by the Company's Unrestricted Subsidiaries of Non-Recourse Debt, provided, however, that if any such Indebtedness ceases to be Non-Recourse Debt of an Unrestricted Subsidiary, such event will be deemed to constitute an incurrence of Indebtedness by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that was not permitted by this clause (xii); (xiii) the incurrence by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of Indebtedness arising from the honoring by a bank or other financial institution of a check, draft or similar instrument inadvertently drawn against insufficient funds in the ordinary course of business and such Indebtedness is extinguished within five business days after notice thereof; (xiv) Indebtedness in respect of the Shop At Home Relocation Profits to the extent required to be paid to the Shop At Home Sellers pursuant to the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents; and (xv) the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of additional Indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount (or accreted value, as applicable) at any time outstanding, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness incurred to refund, refinance or replace any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (xv), not to exceed $10.0 million. For purposes of determining compliance with this Section 4.09, in the event that an item of proposed Indebtedness meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of Permitted Debt described in clauses (i) through (xv) above, or is entitled to be incurred pursuant to the first paragraph of this Section 4.09, the Company will be permitted to classify such item of Indebtedness on the date of its incurrence, or later reclassify all or a portion of such item of Indebtedness, in any manner that complies with this Section 4.09. Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement, including Guarantees of such Indebtedness, on the date on which Notes are first issued and authenticated under this Indenture will be deemed to have been incurred on such date in reliance on the exception provided by clause (i) of the definition of Permitted Debt. Accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value and the payment of interest in the form of additional Indebtedness will not be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness for purposes of this Section 4.09. 56 Section 4.10. Asset Sales (a) The Company will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, consummate an Asset Sale unless: (i) the Company (or the Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be) receives consideration at the time of the Asset Sale at least equal to the fair market value of the assets or Equity Interests issued or sold or otherwise disposed of; (ii) the fair market value is determined by the Company's Board of Directors and evidenced by a resolution of the Board of Directors set forth in an Officers' Certificate delivered to the Trustee; and (iii) at least 75% of the consideration received in the Asset Sale by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary is in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents except to the extent the Company is undertaking a Permitted Asset Swap. For purposes of this provision and subparagraph (z) below, each of the following shall be deemed to be cash: (A) any liabilities, as shown on the Company's most recent consolidated balance sheet, of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than contingent liabilities and liabilities that are by their terms subordinated to the Notes or any Subsidiary Guarantee) that are assumed by the transferee of any such assets pursuant to a customary novation agreement that releases the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary from further liability; and (B) any securities, notes or other obligations received by the Company or any such Restricted Subsidiary from such transferee converted by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary within 90 days into cash or Cash Equivalents, to the extent of the cash or Cash Equivalents received in that conversion. The 75% limitation referred to in clause (iii) above will not apply to any Asset Sale in which the cash or Cash Equivalents portion of the consideration received therefrom, determined in accordance with the preceding provision, is equal to or greater than what the after tax proceeds would have been had such Asset Sale complied with the aforementioned 75% limitation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary will be permitted to consummate an Asset Sale without complying with the foregoing if: (x) the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary receives consideration at the time of such Asset Sale at least equal to the fair market value of the assets or other property sold, issued or otherwise disposed of; (y) the fair market value is determined by the Company's Board of Directors and evidenced by a resolution of the Board of Directors set forth in an Officers' Certificate delivered to the Trustee; and (z) at least 75% of the consideration for such Asset Sale constitutes a controlling interest in a Permitted Business, assets used or useful in a Permitted Business and/or cash and Cash Equivalents; 57 provided, however, that any cash or Cash Equivalents (other than any amount deemed cash under clause (iii)(A) of the preceding paragraph) received by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary in connection with any Asset Sale permitted to be consummated under this paragraph shall constitute Net Proceeds subject to the provisions of the next paragraph. (b) Within 365 days after the receipt of any Net Proceeds from an Asset Sale, the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary may apply those Net Proceeds at its option: (i) to repay Senior Debt and, if the Senior Debt repaid is revolving credit Indebtedness, to correspondingly reduce commitments with respect thereto; (ii) to acquire all or substantially all of the assets of, or a majority of the Voting Stock of, a Permitted Business; (iii) to make capital expenditures that are used or useful in a Permitted Business; or (iv) to acquire other assets that are used or useful in a Permitted Business. Pending the final application of any Net Proceeds, the Company may temporarily reduce revolving credit borrowings or otherwise invest the Net Proceeds in any manner that is not prohibited by this Indenture. Any Net Proceeds from Asset Sales that are not applied or invested as provided in the preceding paragraphs will constitute "Excess Proceeds." When the aggregate amount of Excess Proceeds exceeds $10.0 million, the Company will make an Asset Sale Offer to all Holders of Notes and all holders of other Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes containing provisions similar to those set forth in this Indenture with respect to offers to purchase or redeem with the proceeds of sales of assets in accordance with Section 3.09 hereof to purchase the maximum principal amount of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness that may be purchased out of the Excess Proceeds. The offer price in any Asset Sale Offer will be equal to 100% of principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the date of purchase, and will be payable in cash. If the date of purchase is on or after an interest record date and on or before the related interest payment date, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, will be paid to the Holder in whose name a Note is registered at the close of business on such record date, and no additional interest will be payable to holders who tender pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer. If any Excess Proceeds remain after consummation of an Asset Sale Offer, the Company may use those Excess Proceeds for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by this Indenture. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness tendered into such Asset Sale Offer exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds, the Trustee shall select the Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness to be purchased on a pro rata basis. Upon completion of each Asset Sale Offer, the amount of Excess Proceeds shall be reset at zero. (c) The Company will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent those laws and regulations are applicable in connection with each repurchase of Notes pursuant to an Asset Sale Offer. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the Asset Sale provisions of this Indenture, the Company will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under the Asset Sale provisions of this Indenture by virtue of such conflict. 58 Section 4.11. Transactions with Affiliates. The Company will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, make any payment to, or sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets to, or purchase any property or assets from, or enter into or make or amend any transaction, contract, agreement, understanding, loan, advance or guarantee with, or for the benefit of, any Affiliate (each, an "Affiliate Transaction"), unless: (a) the Affiliate Transaction is on terms that are no less favorable to the Company or the relevant Restricted Subsidiary than those that would have been obtained in a comparable transaction by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary with an unrelated Person; and (b) the Company delivers to the Trustee: (i) with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $1.0 million, a resolution of the Board of Directors set forth in an Officers' Certificate certifying that such Affiliate Transaction complies with this Section 4.11 and that such Affiliate Transaction has been approved by a majority of the members of the Board of Directors, which approval, if the Board of Directors includes disinterested members at such time, shall include the approval of at least one disinterested member; and (ii) with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $5.0 million, an opinion as to the fairness to the Company of such Affiliate Transaction from a financial point of view issued by an accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm of national standing; provided, that upon the election or appointment of one or more disinterested members to the Board of Directors, an opinion as to fairness required by this paragraph (b)(ii) will only be required for Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $10.0 million. The following items will not be deemed to be Affiliate Transactions and, therefore, will not be subject to the provisions of the prior paragraph: (a) any employment agreement or other compensation arrangement entered into by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business and the payment of compensation and the reimbursement of expenses pursuant thereto; (b) transactions between or among the Company and/or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; (c) transactions with a Person that is an Affiliate of the Company solely because the Company owns an Equity Interest in, or controls, such Person; (d) payment of reasonable fees and expenses to directors; (e) indemnification of officers and directors of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to reasonable and customary indemnification provisions; (f) sales of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) to Affiliates of the Company; (g) Restricted Payments that are permitted by the provisions of Section 4.07, and Permitted Investments; 59 (h) transactions under any contract or agreement of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in effect on the date of this Indenture, in each case, as the same may be amended, modified or replaced from time to time so long as any such amendment, modification or replacement is no less favorable to the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries than the contract or agreement as in effect on the date of this Indenture; (i) services provided to any Unrestricted Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business, which the Board of Directors has determined, pursuant to a resolution thereof, are provided on terms at least as favorable to the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries as those that would have been obtained in a comparable transaction with an unrelated Person; (j) payments of commissions and fees to, and on-going business dealings with, Spanish Media Rep Team, Inc. in the ordinary course of business; (k) payments of outstanding principal and interest on the Liberman Subordinated Debt on the date of this Indenture as described under the heading "Use of Proceeds" in the Company's offering circular dated June 28, 2002; and (l) any transactions permitted under Section 5.01, including the merger of Intermediate Holdings with and into the Company. Section 4.12. Liens. The Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien of any kind securing Indebtedness or trade payables on any asset now owned or hereafter acquired, except Permitted Liens. Section 4.13. Corporate Existence. Subject to Article 5 hereof, the Company shall do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect: (i) its corporate existence, and the corporate, partnership or other existence of each of its Restricted Subsidiaries, in accordance with the respective organizational documents (as the same may be amended from time to time) of the Company or any such Restricted Subsidiary; and (ii) the rights (charter and statutory), licenses and franchises of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to preserve any such right, license or franchise, or the corporate, partnership or other existence of any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, if the Board of Directors shall determine that the preservation thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, and that the loss thereof is not adverse in any material respect to the Holders of the Notes. Section 4.14. Business Activities Until the consummation of a Public Equity Offering, the Company will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, engage in any business other than Permitted Businesses, except to such extent as would not be material to the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole. Section 4.15. Offer to Repurchase Upon Change of Control. (a) Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, the Company will make an offer (a "Change of Control Offer") to each Holder to repurchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof) of each Holder's Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal 60 amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages thereon, if any, to the date of purchase (the "Change of Control Payment"). Within 30 business days following any Change of Control, the Company will mail a notice to each Holder describing the transaction or transactions that constitute the Change of Control and stating: (i) that the Change of Control Offer is being made pursuant to this Section 4.15 and that all Notes tendered will be accepted for payment; (ii) the purchase price and the purchase date, which shall be no earlier than 30 days and no later than 60 days from the date such notice is mailed (the "Change of Control Payment Date"); (iii) that any Note not tendered will continue to accrue interest; (iv) that, unless the Company defaults in the payment of the Change of Control Payment, all Notes accepted for payment pursuant to the Change of Control Offer will cease to accrue interest after the Change of Control Payment Date; (v) that Holders electing to have any Notes purchased pursuant to a Change of Control Offer will be required to surrender the Notes, with the form entitled "Option of Holder to Elect Purchase" on the reverse of the Notes completed, to the Paying Agent at the address specified in the notice prior to the close of business on the third Business Day preceding the Change of Control Payment Date; (vi) that Holders will be entitled to withdraw their election if the Paying Agent receives, not later than the close of business on the second Business Day preceding the Change of Control Payment Date, a telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter setting forth the name of the Holder, the principal amount of Notes delivered for purchase, and a statement that such Holder is withdrawing his election to have the Notes purchased; and (vii) that Holders whose Notes are being purchased only in part will be issued new Notes equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered, which unpurchased portion must be equal to $1,000 in principal amount or an integral multiple thereof. The Company will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent such laws and regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of Notes in connection with a Change of Control. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the provisions of Sections 3.09 or 4.15 of this Indenture, the Company will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under Section 3.09 or this Section 4.15 by virtue of such conflict. (b) On the Change of Control Payment Date, the Company will, to the extent lawful: (i) accept for payment all Notes or portions thereof properly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer; (ii) deposit with the Paying Agent an amount equal to the Change of Control Payment in respect of all Notes or portions thereof properly tendered; and 61 (iii) deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee the Notes properly accepted together with an Officers' Certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of Notes or portions thereof being purchased by the Company. The Paying Agent will promptly mail to each Holder of Notes properly tendered the Change of Control Payment for such Notes, and the Trustee will promptly authenticate and mail (or cause to be transferred by book entry) to each Holder a new Note equal in principal amount to any unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered, if any; provided that each new Note will be in a principal amount of $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof. If the Change of Control Payment Date is on or after an interest record date and on or before the related interest payment date, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, will be paid to the Holder in whose name a Note is registered at the close of business on such record date, and no additional interest will be payable to Holders who tender pursuant to the Change of Control Offer. (c) Prior to complying with any of the provisions of this Section 4.15, but in any event within 90 days following a Change of Control, the Company will either repay all outstanding Senior Debt or obtain the requisite consents, if any, under all the agreements governing outstanding Senior Debt to permit the repurchase of the Notes required by this Section 4.15. The Company will publicly announce the results of the Change of Control Offer on or as soon as practicable after the Change of Control Payment Date. (d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4.15, the Company will not be required to make a Change of Control Offer upon a Change of Control if a third party makes the Change of Control Offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements set forth in this Section 4.15 and Section 3.09 hereof and all other provisions of this Indenture applicable to a Change of Control Offer made by the Company and purchases all Notes properly tendered and not withdrawn under the Change of Control Offer. Section 4.16. No Senior Subordinated Debt The Company will not incur, create, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become liable for any Indebtedness that is subordinate or junior in right of payment to any Senior Debt of the Company and senior in any respect in right of payment to the Notes. No Guarantor will incur, create, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become liable for any Indebtedness that is subordinate or junior in right of payment to the Senior Debt of such Guarantor and senior in any respect in right of payment to such Guarantor's Subsidiary Guarantee. Section 4.17. Additional Subsidiary Guarantees. If the Company or any of its Subsidiaries acquires or creates another Domestic Subsidiary after the date of this Indenture, excluding all Subsidiaries that have been properly designated as Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with this Indenture for so long as they continue to constitute Unrestricted Subsidiaries, then that newly acquired or created Domestic Subsidiary will become a Guarantor and execute a supplemental indenture and deliver an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Trustee within ten Business Days of the date on which it was acquired or created. Section 4.18. Limitation on Issuances of Equity Interests in Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries. The Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, transfer, convey, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any Equity Interests in any Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of the Company to any Person (other than the Company or another Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of the Company), unless: 62 (i) as a result of such transfer, conveyance, sale, lease or other disposition or as a result of such issuance described below, such Restricted Subsidiary no longer constitutes a Subsidiary; and (ii) the cash Net Proceeds from such transfer, conveyance, sale, lease or other disposition are applied in accordance with Section 4.10 hereof. In addition, the Company will not permit any Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of the Company to issue any of its Equity Interests (other than, if necessary, shares of its Capital Stock constituting directors' qualifying shares) to any Person other than to the Company or a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of the Company unless the terms of clauses (i) and (ii) above are satisfied. Section 4.19. Payments for Consent. The Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, pay or cause to be paid any consideration to or for the benefit of any Holder of Notes for or as an inducement to any consent, waiver or amendment of any of the terms or provisions of this Indenture or the Notes unless such consideration is offered to be paid and is paid to all Holders of the Notes that consent, waive or agree to amend in the time frame set forth in the solicitation documents relating to such consent, waiver or agreement. Section 4.20. Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries The Board of Directors may designate any Restricted Subsidiary to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary if that designation would not cause a Default. If a Restricted Subsidiary is designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, the aggregate fair market value of all outstanding Investments owned by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries in the Subsidiary properly designated will be deemed to be an Investment made as of the time of the designation and will reduce the amount available for Restricted Payments under Section 4.07(a) or Permitted Investments, as determined by the Company. That designation will only be permitted if the Investment would be permitted at that time and if the Restricted Subsidiary otherwise meets the definition of an Unrestricted Subsidiary. The Board of Directors may redesignate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary if the redesignation would not cause a Default. ARTICLE 5. SUCCESSORS Section 5.01. Merger, Consolidation, or Sale of Assets. The Company will not, directly or indirectly: (1) consolidate or merge with or into another Person (whether or not the Company is the surviving corporation); or (2) sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole, in one or more related transactions, to another Person unless: (i) either: (a) the Company is the surviving corporation; or (b) the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than the Company) or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has been made is a corporation organized or existing under the laws of the United States, any state of the United States or the District of Columbia; (ii) the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than the Company) or the Person to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other 63 disposition shall have been made assumes all the obligations of the Company under the Notes, this Indenture and the Registration Rights Agreement pursuant to agreements reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee; (iii) immediately after such transaction, no Default or Event of Default exists; and (iv) the Company or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than the Company), or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has been made (a) would, on the date of such transaction after giving pro forma effect thereto and any related financing transactions as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable four-quarter period, be permitted to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the Leverage Ratio test set forth in the first paragraph of Section 4.09 or (b) would have a lower Leverage Ratio immediately after the transaction, after giving pro forma effect to the transaction as if the transaction had occurred at the beginning of the applicable four quarter period, than the Company's Leverage Ratio immediately prior to the transaction. In addition, the Company may not, directly or indirectly, lease all or substantially all of its properties or assets, in one or more related transactions, to any other Person. This Section 5.01 will not prohibit (i) any sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of assets between or among the Company and any of its Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries, (ii) any Restricted Subsidiary from consolidating with, merging into or transferring all or part of its assets to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, (iii) the Company from merging with an Affiliate incorporated solely for the purpose of reincorporating the Company in another jurisdiction to realize tax or other benefits, or (iv) Intermediate Holdings from merging with and into the Company following the date of this Indenture. Section 5.02. Successor Corporation Substituted. Upon any consolidation or merger, or any sale, assignment, transfer, lease, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company in a transaction that is subject to, and that complies with Section 5.01 hereof, the successor corporation formed by such consolidation or into or with which the Company is merged or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, lease, conveyance or other disposition is made shall succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such consolidation, merger, sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition, the provisions of this Indenture referring to the "Company" shall refer instead to the successor corporation and not to the Company), and may exercise every right and power of the Company under this Indenture with the same effect as if such successor Person had been named as the Company herein; provided, however, that the predecessor Company shall not be relieved from the obligation to pay the principal of and interest on the Notes except in the case of a sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all of the Company's assets in a transaction that is subject to, and that complies with the provisions of, Section 5.01 hereof. ARTICLE 6. DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES Section 6.01. Events of Default. An "Event of Default" occurs if: (a) the Company defaults in the payment when due of interest on, or Liquidated Damages with respect to, the Notes, whether or not prohibited by the subordination provisions of this Indenture, and such default continues for a period of 30 days; 64 (b) the Company defaults in the payment when due of principal of, or premium, if any, on the Notes, whether or not prohibited by the subordination provisions of this Indenture, when the same becomes due and payable at maturity, upon redemption (including in connection with an offer to purchase) or otherwise; (c) the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries fails to comply with the provisions of Section 4.15 or 5.01 hereof; (d) the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries fails to comply with the provisions of Section 4.07, 4.09 or 4.10 hereof for 30 days after notice to the Company by the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding; (e) the Company or any of its Subsidiaries fails to observe or perform any other covenant, representation, warranty or other agreement in this Indenture or the Notes for 60 days after notice to the Company by the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding; (f) a default occurs under any mortgage, indenture or instrument under which there may be issued or by which there may be secured or evidenced any Indebtedness for money borrowed by the Company or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries (or the payment of which is guaranteed by the Company or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries), whether such Indebtedness or Guarantee now exists, or is created after the date hereof, if that default: (i) is caused by a failure to pay principal of such Indebtedness at the final stated maturity thereof (giving effect to any applicable grace periods and any extensions thereof) (a "Payment Default"); or (ii) results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its express maturity and, in each case, the principal amount of any such Indebtedness, together with the principal amount of any other such Indebtedness under which there has been and continues to be a Payment Default or the maturity of which has been and continues to be so accelerated, aggregates $5.0 million or more; (g) the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries fails to pay final judgments aggregating in excess of $5.0 million (not covered by insurance), which judgments are not paid, vacated, discharged, bonded or stayed for a period of 60 days; (h) the incurrence by Parent of Specified Parent Debt (other than the refinancing of any indebtedness under the Existing Parent Notes) if, at the time of any such incurrence and after giving pro forma effect to such incurrence as of such date and to the use of proceeds therefrom, as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the most recently ended four fiscal quarter period of Parent for which internal financial statements are available, the Parent Debt Ratio would have exceeded 7.0 to 1 and the failure for 30 days after notice from the Trustee or Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes to cure such default; (i) except as permitted by this Indenture, any Subsidiary Guarantee of a Significant Subsidiary is held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or shall cease for any reason to be in full force and effect or any Guarantor which is a Significant Subsidiary, or any Person acting on behalf of any Guarantor which is a Significant Subsidiary, shall deny or disaffirm its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee; provided, however, that an Event of Default will also be deemed to occur with respect to Subsidiary Guarantors that are not Significant Subsidiaries ("Insignificant Subsidiaries") if the 65 Subsidiary Guarantees of such Insignificant Subsidiaries are held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or shall cease for any reason to be in full force and effect or such Insignificant Subsidiaries deny or disaffirm their obligations under their Subsidiary Guarantees (other than in accordance with the terms of such Subsidiary Guarantee), if when aggregated and taken as a whole the Insignificant Subsidiaries subject to this clause (i) would meet the definition of a Significant Subsidiary; (j) the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that, taken as a whole, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary, pursuant to or within the meaning of Bankruptcy Law: (i) commences a voluntary case, (ii) consents to the entry of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case, (iii) consents to the appointment of a custodian of it or for all or substantially all of its property, (iv) makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, (v) generally is not paying its debts as they become due; or (k) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any Bankruptcy Law that: (i) is for relief against the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that, taken as a whole, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary in an involuntary case; (ii) appoints a custodian of the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that, taken as a whole, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary or for all or substantially all of the property of the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that, taken as a whole, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary; or (iii) orders the liquidation of the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or any group of Subsidiaries that, taken as a whole, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary; and the order or decree remains unstayed and in effect for 60 consecutive days. Section 6.02. Acceleration. If any Event of Default (other than an Event of Default specified in clause (j) or (k) of Section 6.01 hereof with respect to the Company, any Significant Subsidiary or any group of Subsidiaries that, taken as a whole, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary) occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may declare all the Notes to be due and payable immediately. Upon any such declaration, the Notes shall become due and payable immediately. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an Event of Default specified in clause (j) or (k) of Section 6.01 hereof occurs with respect to the Company, any Restricted Subsidiary that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary, all outstanding Notes shall be due and payable immediately without further action or notice. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes by written notice to the Trustee may on behalf of all of the Holders rescind an acceleration and its consequences if the 66 rescission would not conflict with any judgment or decree and if all existing Events of Default (except nonpayment of principal, interest or premium that has become due solely because of the acceleration) have been cured or waived. In the event of a declaration of acceleration of the Notes because an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing as a result of the acceleration of any Indebtedness described in clause (f) of Section 6.01, the declaration of acceleration of the Notes shall be automatically annulled if the holders of any Indebtedness described in clause (f) of Section 6.01 have rescinded the declaration of acceleration in respect of the Indebtedness within 30 days of the date of the declaration and if: (i) the annulment of the acceleration of Notes would not conflict with any judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction; and (ii) all existing Events of Default, except nonpayment of principal or interest on the Notes that became due solely because of the acceleration of the Notes, have been cured or waived. If an Event of Default occurs on or after July 15, 2007 by reason of any willful action (or inaction) taken (or not taken) by or on behalf of the Company with the intention of avoiding payment of the premium that the Company would have had to pay if the Company then had elected to redeem the Notes pursuant to Section 3.07 hereof, then, upon acceleration of the Notes, an equivalent premium shall also become and be immediately due and payable, to the extent permitted by law, anything in this Indenture or in the Notes to the contrary notwithstanding. If an Event of Default occurs prior to July 15, 2007 by reason of any willful action (or inaction) taken (or not taken) by or on behalf of the Company with the intention of avoiding the prohibition on redemption of the Notes prior to such date, then, upon acceleration of the Notes, an additional premium shall also become and be immediately due and payable in an amount, for each of the years beginning on July 15 of the years set forth below, as set forth below (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount of the Notes on the date of payment that would otherwise be due but for the provisions of this sentence): Year Percentage ---- ---------- 2003 ............................................... 111.813% 2004 ............................................... 110.125% 2005 ............................................... 108.438% 2006 and thereafter ................................ 106.750% Section 6.03. Other Remedies. If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may pursue any available remedy to collect the payment of principal, premium, and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest on the Notes or to enforce the performance of any provision of the Notes or this Indenture. The Trustee may maintain a proceeding even if it does not possess any of the Notes or does not produce any of them in the proceeding. A delay or omission by the Trustee or any Holder of a Note in exercising any right or remedy accruing upon an Event of Default shall not impair the right or remedy or constitute a waiver of or acquiescence in the Event of Default. All remedies are cumulative to the extent permitted by law. Section 6.04. Waiver of Past Defaults. Holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes by notice to the Trustee may on behalf of the Holders of all of the Notes waive any existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences hereunder, except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the payment of interest or Liquidated Damages on, or the principal of, the Notes (including in connection 67 with an offer to purchase); provided, however, that the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes by written notice to the Trustee may on behalf of all of the Holders rescind an acceleration and its consequences, including any related payment default that resulted from such acceleration, if the rescission would not conflict with a judgment or decree and if all existing Events of Default (except nonpayment of principal, interest or premium that has become due solely because of the acceleration) have been cured or waived. Upon any such waiver, such Default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured for every purpose of this Indenture; but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other Default or impair any right consequent thereon. Section 6.05. Control by Majority. Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for exercising any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred on it. However, the Trustee may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or this Indenture that the Trustee determines may be unduly prejudicial to the rights of other Holders of Notes or that may involve the Trustee in personal liability. Section 6.06. Limitation on Suits. A Holder of a Note may pursue a remedy with respect to this Indenture or the Notes only if: (a) such Holder gives to the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default; (b) the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes make a written request to the Trustee to pursue the remedy; (c) such Holder of a Note or Holders of Notes offer and, if requested, provide to the Trustee indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee against any loss, liability or expense; (d) the Trustee does not comply with the request within 60 days after receipt of the request and the offer and, if requested, the provision of indemnity; and (e) during such 60-day period the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request. A Holder of a Note may not use this Indenture to prejudice the rights of another Holder of a Note or to obtain a preference or priority over another Holder of a Note. Section 6.07. Rights of Holders of Notes to Receive Payment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, the right of any Holder of a Note to receive payment of principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest on the Note, on or after the respective due dates expressed in the Note (including in connection with an offer to purchase), or to bring suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such Holder. Section 6.08. Collection Suit by Trustee. If an Event of Default specified in Section 6.01(a) or (b) occurs and is continuing, the Trustee is authorized to recover judgment in its own name and as trustee of an express trust against the Company for 68 the whole amount of principal of, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest remaining unpaid on the Notes and interest on overdue principal and, to the extent lawful, interest and such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel. Section 6.09. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim. The Trustee is authorized to file such proofs of claim and other papers or documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel) and the Holders of the Notes allowed in any judicial proceedings relative to the Company (or any other obligor upon the Notes), its creditors or its property and shall be entitled and empowered to collect, receive and distribute any money or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and any custodian in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make such payments to the Trustee, and in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due to it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 7.07 hereof. To the extent that the payment of any such compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 7.07 hereof out of the estate in any such proceeding, shall be denied for any reason, payment of the same shall be secured by a Lien on, and shall be paid out of, any and all distributions, dividends, money, securities and other properties that the Holders may be entitled to receive in such proceeding whether in liquidation or under any plan of reorganization or arrangement or otherwise. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Notes or the rights of any Holder, or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding. Section 6.10. Priorities. If the Trustee collects any money pursuant to this Article 6, it shall pay out the money in the following order: First: to the Trustee, its agents and attorneys for amounts due under Section 7.07 hereof, including payment of all compensation, expense and liabilities incurred, and all advances made, by the Trustee and the costs and expenses of collection; Second: to Holders of Notes for amounts due and unpaid on the Notes for principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on the Notes for principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any and interest, respectively; and Third: to the Company or to such party as a court of competent jurisdiction shall direct. The Trustee may fix a record date and payment date for any payment to Holders of Notes pursuant to this Section 6.10. Section 6.11. Undertaking for Costs. In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as a Trustee, a court in its discretion may require the 69 filing by any party litigant in the suit of an undertaking to pay the costs of the suit, and the court in its discretion may assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, against any party litigant in the suit, having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by the party litigant. This Section 6.11 does not apply to a suit by the Trustee, a suit by a Holder of a Note pursuant to Section 6.07 hereof, or a suit by Holders of more than 10% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes. ARTICLE 7. TRUSTEE Section 7.01. Duties of Trustee. (a) If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee will exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture, and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise, as a prudent person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of such person's own affairs. (b) Except during the continuance of an Event of Default: (i) the duties of the Trustee will be determined solely by the express provisions of this Indenture and the Trustee need perform only those duties that are specifically set forth in this Indenture and no others, and no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee; and (ii) in the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Indenture. However, the Trustee will examine the certificates and opinions to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Indenture. (c) The Trustee may not be relieved from liabilities for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act, or its own willful misconduct, except that: (i) this paragraph does not limit the effect of paragraph (b) of this Section; (ii) the Trustee will not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Trust Officer, unless it is proved that the Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts; and (iii) the Trustee will not be liable with respect to any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in accordance with a direction received by it pursuant to Section 6.05 hereof. (d) Whether or not therein expressly so provided, every provision of this Indenture that in any way relates to the Trustee is subject to paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this Section. (e) No provision of this Indenture will require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or incur any liability. The Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights and powers under this Indenture at the request of any Holders, unless such Holder has offered to the Trustee security and indemnity satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense. 70 (f) The Trustee will not be liable for interest on any money received by it except as the Trustee may agree in writing with the Company. Money held in trust by the Trustee need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. Section 7.02. Rights of Trustee. (a) The Trustee may conclusively rely upon any document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper Person. The Trustee need not investigate any fact or matter stated in the document. (b) Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may require an Officers' Certificate or an Opinion of Counsel or both. The Trustee will not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on such Officers' Certificate or Opinion of Counsel. The Trustee may consult with counsel and the written advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel will be full and complete authorization and protection from liability in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon. (c) The Trustee may act through its attorneys and agents and will not be responsible for the misconduct or negligence of any agent appointed with due care. (d) The Trustee will not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith that it believes to be authorized or within the rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture. (e) Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Indenture, any demand, request, direction or notice from the Company will be sufficient if signed by an Officer of the Company. (f) The Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request or direction of any of the Holders unless such Holders shall have offered to the Trustee reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities that might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction. Section 7.03. Individual Rights of Trustee. The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Notes and may otherwise deal with the Company or any Affiliate of the Company with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. However, in the event that the Trustee acquires any conflicting interest it must eliminate such conflict within 90 days, apply to the SEC for permission to continue as trustee or resign. Any Agent may do the same with like rights and duties. The Trustee is also subject to Sections 7.10 and 7.11 hereof. Section 7.04. Trustee's Disclaimer. The Trustee will not be responsible for and makes no representation as to the validity or adequacy of this Indenture or the Notes, it shall not be accountable for the Company's use of the proceeds from the Notes or any money paid to the Company or upon the Company's direction under any provision of this Indenture, it will not be responsible for the use or application of any money received by any Paying Agent other than the Trustee, and it will not be responsible for any statement or recital herein or any statement in the Notes or any other document in connection with the sale of the Notes or pursuant to this Indenture other than its certificate of authentication. 71 Section 7.05. Notice of Defaults. If a Default or Event of Default occurs and is continuing and if it is known to the Trustee, the Trustee will mail to Holders of Notes a notice of the Default or Event of Default within 90 days after it occurs. Except in the case of a Default or Event of Default in payment of principal of, premium, or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest on any Note, the Trustee may withhold the notice if and so long as a committee of its Trust Officers in good faith determines that withholding the notice is in the interests of the Holders of the Notes. The Trustee shall not be required to take notice or be deemed to have notice of any Default hereunder, except for Defaults arising from failure to make any required payments to the Trustee or Defaults of which the Trustee has actual knowledge, unless the Trustee is specifically notified in writing of such Default by the Company or the Holders of twenty-five percent (25%) in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, and all such notices or other instruments required to be delivered to the Trustee must be delivered to the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee. Section 7.06. Reports by Trustee to Holders of the Notes. (a) Within 60 days after each June 15 beginning with the June 15 following the date of this Indenture, and for so long as Notes remain outstanding, the Trustee will mail to the Holders of the Notes a brief report dated as of such reporting date that complies with TIA (S) 313(a) (but if no event described in TIA (S) 313(a) has occurred within the twelve months preceding the reporting date, no report need be transmitted). The Trustee also will comply with TIA (S) 313(b)(2). The Trustee will also transmit by mail all reports as required by TIA (S) 313(c). (b) A copy of each report at the time of its mailing to the Holders of Notes will be mailed by the Trustee to the Company and filed by the Trustee with the SEC and each stock exchange on which the Notes are listed in accordance with TIA (S) 313(d). The Company will promptly notify the Trustee when the Notes are listed on any stock exchange. Section 7.07. Compensation and Indemnity. (a) The Company will pay to the Trustee from time to time reasonable compensation for its acceptance of this Indenture and services hereunder. The Trustee's compensation will not be limited by any law on compensation of a trustee of an express trust. The Company will reimburse the Trustee promptly upon request for all reasonable disbursements, advances and expenses incurred or made by it in addition to the compensation for its services. Such expenses will include the reasonable compensation, disbursements and expenses of the Trustee's agents and counsel. (b) The Company will indemnify the Trustee against any and all losses, liabilities or expenses incurred by it arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of its duties under this Indenture, including the costs and expenses of enforcing this Indenture against the Company and the Guarantors (including this Section 7.07) and defending itself against any claim (whether asserted by the Company, the Guarantors or any Holder or any other Person) or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder, except to the extent any such loss, liability or expense may be attributable to its negligence or bad faith. The Trustee will notify the Company promptly of any claim for which it may seek indemnity. Such notice shall include a copy of any complaint that may have been filed with respect to that claim or any demand letter or other notification the Trustee has received which the Trustee believes will give rise to a claim for which it may seek indemnification. Failure by the Trustee to so notify the Company will not relieve the Company or any of the Guarantors of their obligations hereunder, except to the extent that such failure prejudices the 72 availability of defenses or counterclaims or otherwise adversely impacts the ability of the Company or any Guarantor to conduct the defense of such action. The Company or such Guarantor will defend the claim and shall have the right to make all decisions with respect to conduct of any litigation or other proceedings with respect to that claim, including but not limited to determining the defenses or counterclaims to pursue and the right to settle any such claim. The Trustee shall cooperate with the Company or any Guarantor in the Company's or such Guarantor's conduct of such defense. The Trustee may retain separate counsel to represent it in connection with that defense at the Trustee's own expense; provided that, if the Trustee can demonstrate that a conflict of interest exists between the Company or the applicable Guarantor and the Trustee which makes it impossible for the Company or such Guarantor to defend the Trustee in such matter or the Company refuses to conduct a defense, the Company shall pay the Trustee's reasonable legal expenses in conducting that defense. Neither the Company nor any Guarantor need pay for any settlement made without the Company's consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. (c) The obligations of the Company and the Guarantors under this Section 7.07 will survive the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture. (d) To secure the Company's payment obligations in this Section 7.07, the Trustee will have a Lien prior to the Notes on all money or property held or collected by the Trustee, except that held in trust to pay principal and interest on particular Notes. Such Lien will survive the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture. (e) When the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services after an Event of Default specified in Section 6.01(j) or (k) hereof occurs, the expenses and the compensation for the services (including the fees and expenses of its agents and counsel) are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any Bankruptcy Law. (f) The Trustee will comply with the provisions of TIA (S) 313(b)(2) to the extent applicable. Section 7.08. Replacement of Trustee. A resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor Trustee will become effective only upon the successor Trustee's acceptance of appointment as provided in this Section 7.08. The Trustee may resign in writing at any time and be discharged from the trust hereby created by so notifying the Company. The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may remove the Trustee by so notifying the Trustee and the Company in writing. The Company may remove the Trustee if: (a) the Trustee fails to comply with Section 7.10 hereof; (b) the Trustee is adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent or an order for relief is entered with respect to the Trustee under any Bankruptcy Law; (c) a custodian or public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its property; or (d) the Trustee becomes incapable of acting. If the Trustee resigns or is removed or if a vacancy exists in the office of Trustee for any reason, the Company will promptly appoint a successor Trustee. Within one year after the successor Trustee 73 takes office, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may appoint a successor Trustee to replace the successor Trustee appointed by the Company. If a successor Trustee does not take office within 60 days after the retiring Trustee resigns or is removed, the retiring Trustee, the Company, or the Holders of at least 10% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee. If the Trustee, after written request by any Holder who has been a Holder for at least six months, fails to comply with Section 7.10, such Holder may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee and the appointment of a successor Trustee. A successor Trustee will deliver a written acceptance of its appointment to the retiring Trustee and to the Company. Thereupon, the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee will become effective, and the successor Trustee will have all the rights, powers and duties of the Trustee under this Indenture. The successor Trustee will mail a notice of its succession to Holders. The retiring Trustee will promptly transfer all property held by it as Trustee to the successor Trustee; provided all sums owing to the Trustee hereunder have been paid and subject to the Lien provided for in Section 7.07 hereof. Notwithstanding replacement of the Trustee pursuant to this Section 7.08, the Company's obligations under Section 7.07 hereof will continue for the benefit of the retiring Trustee. Section 7.09. Successor Trustee by Merger, etc. If the Trustee consolidates, merges or converts into, or transfers all or substantially all of its corporate trust business to, another corporation, the successor corporation without any further act will be the successor Trustee. Section 7.10. Eligibility; Disqualification. There will at all times be a Trustee hereunder that is a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America or of any state thereof that is authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trustee power, that is subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authorities and that has a combined capital and surplus of at least $100 million as set forth in its most recent published annual report of condition. This Indenture will always have a Trustee who satisfies the requirements of TIA (S) 310(a)(1), (2) and (5). The Trustee is subject to TIA (S) 310(b). Section 7.11. Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company. The Trustee is subject to TIA (S) 311(a), excluding any creditor relationship listed in TIA (S) 311(b). A Trustee who has resigned or been removed shall be subject to TIA (S) 311(a) to the extent indicated therein. 74 ARTICLE 8. LEGAL DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE Section 8.01. Option to Effect Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance. The Company may, at the option of its Board of Directors evidenced by a resolution set forth in an Officers' Certificate, at any time, elect to have either Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof be applied to all outstanding Notes upon compliance with the conditions set forth below in this Article 8. Section 8.02. Legal Defeasance and Discharge. Upon the Company's exercise under Section 8.01 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 8.02, the Company and each of the Guarantors will, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 hereof, be deemed to have been discharged from their obligations with respect to all outstanding Notes (including the Subsidiary Guarantees) on the date the conditions set forth below are satisfied (hereinafter, "Legal Defeasance"). For this purpose, Legal Defeasance means that the Company and the Guarantors will be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire Indebtedness represented by the outstanding Notes (including the Subsidiary Guarantees), which will thereafter be deemed to be "outstanding" only for the purposes of Section 8.05 hereof and the other Sections of this Indenture referred to in (a) and (b) below, and to have satisfied all their other obligations under such Notes, the Subsidiary Guarantees and this Indenture (and the Trustee, on demand of and at the expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging the same), except for the following provisions which will survive until otherwise terminated or discharged hereunder: (a) the rights of Holders of outstanding Notes to receive payments in respect of the principal of, or interest or premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on such Notes when such payments are due from the trust referred to below; (b) the Company's obligations with respect to the Notes concerning issuing temporary Notes, registration of Notes, mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Notes and the maintenance of an office or agency for payment and money for security payments held in trust; (c) the rights, powers, trusts, duties and immunities of the Trustee, and the Company's and the Guarantor's obligations in connection therewith; and (d) this Article 8. Section 8.03. Covenant Defeasance. Upon the Company's exercise under Section 8.01 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 8.03, the Company and the Guarantors will, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 hereof, be released from their obligations under the covenants contained in Sections 4.03, 4.04, 4.05, 4.07, 4.08, 4.09, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 4.16, 4.17, 4.18, 4.19 and 4.20 hereof and clause (iv) of Section 5.01 hereof with respect to the outstanding Notes on and after the date the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 are satisfied (hereinafter, "Covenant Defeasance"), and the Notes will thereafter be deemed not "outstanding" for the purposes of any direction, waiver, consent or declaration or act of Holders (and the consequences of any thereof) in connection with such covenants, but will continue to be deemed "outstanding" for all other purposes hereunder (it being understood that such Notes will not be deemed outstanding for accounting purposes). For this purpose, Covenant Defeasance means that, with respect to the outstanding Notes and Subsidiary Guarantees, the Company and the Guarantors may omit to comply with and will have no liability in respect of any term, condition or 75 limitation set forth in any such covenant, whether directly or indirectly, by reason of any reference elsewhere herein to any such covenant or by reason of any reference in any such covenant to any other provision herein or in any other document and such omission to comply will not constitute a Default or an Event of Default under Section 6.01 hereof, but, except as specified above, the remainder of this Indenture and such Notes and Subsidiary Guarantees will be unaffected thereby. In addition, upon the Company's exercise under Section 8.01 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 8.03, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 hereof, Sections 6.01(c) through 6.01(i) hereof will not constitute Events of Default. Section 8.04. Conditions to Legal or Covenant Defeasance. In order to exercise either Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance: (a) the Company must irrevocably deposit with the Trustee, in trust, for the benefit of the Holders, cash in United States dollars, non-callable Government Securities, or a combination thereof, in such amounts as will be sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants, to pay the principal of, interest, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the outstanding Notes on the stated maturity thereof or on the applicable redemption date, as the case may be, and the Company must specify whether the Notes are being defeased to maturity or to a particular redemption date; (b) in the case of an election under Section 8.02 hereof, the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel confirming that (A) the Company has received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling or (B) since the date hereof, there has been a change in the applicable federal income tax law, in either case to the effect that, and based thereon such Opinion of Counsel shall confirm that, the Holders of the outstanding Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such Legal Defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Legal Defeasance had not occurred; (c) in the case of an election under Section 8.03 hereof, the Company must deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel confirming that the Holders of the outstanding Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such Covenant Defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Covenant Defeasance had not occurred; (d) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of such deposit (other than a Default or Event of Default resulting from the borrowing of funds to be applied to such deposit); (e) such Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any material agreement or instrument (other than this Indenture) to which the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries is a party or by which the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries is bound; (f) the Company must deliver to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate stating that the deposit was not made by the Company with the intent of preferring the Holders over the other creditors of the Company or with the intent of defeating, hindering, delaying or defrauding creditors of the Company or others; and 76 (g) the Company must deliver to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent relating to the Legal Defeasance or the Covenant Defeasance have been complied with. Section 8.05. Deposited Money and Government Securities to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions. Subject to Section 8.06 hereof, all money and non-callable Government Securities (including the proceeds thereof) deposited with the Trustee (or other qualifying trustee, collectively for purposes of this Section 8.05, the "Trustee") pursuant to Section 8.04 hereof in respect of the outstanding Notes will be held in trust and applied by the Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of such Notes and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (including the Company acting as Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Holders of such Notes of all sums due and to become due thereon in respect of principal, premium, if any, and interest, but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. The Company will pay and indemnify the Trustee against any tax, fee or other charge imposed on or assessed against the cash or non-callable Government Securities deposited pursuant to Section 8.04 hereof or the principal and interest received in respect thereof other than any such tax, fee or other charge which by law is for the account of the Holders of the outstanding Notes. Anything in this Article Eight to the contrary notwithstanding, the Trustee will deliver or pay to the Company from time to time upon the request of the Company any money or non-callable Government Securities held by it as provided in Section 8.04 hereof which, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee (which may be the opinion delivered under Section 8.04(a) hereof), are in excess of the amount thereof that would then be required to be deposited to effect an equivalent Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance. Section 8.06. Repayment to Company. Any money deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent, or then held by the Company, in trust for the payment of the principal of, premium, or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest on any Note and remaining unclaimed for two years after such principal, and premium, or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest has become due and payable shall be paid to the Company on its request or (if then held by the Company) will be discharged from such trust; and the Holder of such Note will thereafter look only to the Company for payment thereof, and all liability of the Trustee or such Paying Agent with respect to such trust money, and all liability of the Company as trustee thereof, will thereupon cease. Section 8.07. Reinstatement. If the Trustee or Paying Agent is unable to apply any United States dollars or non-callable Government Securities in accordance with Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof, as the case may be, by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, then the Company's and the Guarantors' obligations under this Indenture and the Notes and the Subsidiary Guarantees will be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is permitted to apply all such money in accordance with Section 8.02 or 8.03 hereof, as the case may be; provided, however, that, if the Company makes any payment of principal of, premium, or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest on any Note following the reinstatement of its obligations, the Company will 77 be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the money held by the Trustee or Paying Agent. ARTICLE 9. AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER Section 9.01. Without Consent of Holders of Notes. Notwithstanding Section 9.02 of this Indenture, the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee may amend or supplement this Indenture or the Notes (including, without limitation, the Subsidiary Guarantees) without the consent of any Holder of a Note: (a) to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency; (b) to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes; (c) to provide for the assumption of the Company's obligations to the Holders of the Notes by a successor to the Company pursuant to Article 5 hereof; (d) to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the Holders of the Notes or that does not adversely affect the legal rights hereunder of any such Holder; (e) to comply with requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain the qualification of this Indenture under the TIA; (f) to provide for the issuance of Additional Notes in accordance with the limitations set forth in this Indenture as of the date hereof; or (g) to allow any Guarantor to execute a supplemental indenture and/ or a Subsidiary Guarantee with respect to the Notes. However, no amendment may be made to the provisions of Article 10 of this Indenture that adversely affects the rights of any holder of Senior Debt then outstanding unless the holders of such Senior Debt (or any group or representative thereof authorized to give a consent) consent to such change. Upon the request of the Company accompanied by a resolution of its Board of Directors authorizing the execution of any such amended or supplemental Indenture, and upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents described in Section 7.02 hereof, the Trustee will join with the Company and the Guarantors in the execution of any amended or supplemental Indenture authorized or permitted by the terms of this Indenture and to make any further appropriate agreements and stipulations that may be therein contained, but the Trustee will not be obligated to enter into such amended or supplemental Indenture that affects its own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise. Section 9.02. With Consent of Holders of Notes. Except as provided below in this Section 9.02, the Company and the Trustee may amend or supplement this Indenture (including, without limitation, Section 3.09, 4.10 and 4.15 hereof) and the Notes (including the Subsidiary Guarantees) with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding voting as a single class (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for, or purchase of, the Notes), and, subject to Sections 6.04 and 6.07 hereof, any existing Default or Event of Default (other than a Default or 78 Event of Default in the payment of the principal of, premium, or Liquidated Damages, if any, or interest on the Notes, except a payment default resulting from an acceleration that has been rescinded) or compliance with any provision of this Indenture, the Subsidiary Guarantees or the Notes may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes voting as a single class (including consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for, or purchase of, the Notes). Without the consent of at least 75% in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding (including consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for, or purchase of, such Notes), no waiver or amendment to this Indenture may make any change relating to (1) the provisions of Article 10 hereof that adversely affect the rights of any Holder of Notes or (2) release of any Guarantor from any of its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee or this Indenture, except in accordance with the terms of this Indenture. Section 2.08 hereof shall determine which Notes are considered to be "outstanding" for purposes of this Section 9.02. Upon the request of the Company accompanied by a resolution of its Board of Directors authorizing the execution of any such amended or supplemental Indenture, and upon the filing with the Trustee of evidence satisfactory to the Trustee of the consent of the Holders of Notes as aforesaid, and upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents described in Section 7.02 hereof, the Trustee will join with the Company in the execution of such amended or supplemental Indenture unless such amended or supplemental Indenture directly affects the Trustee's own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise, in which case the Trustee may in its discretion, but will not be obligated to, enter into such amended or supplemental Indenture. It is not necessary for the consent of the Holders of Notes under this Section 9.02 to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment or waiver, but it is sufficient if such consent approves the substance thereof. After an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section becomes effective, the Company will mail to the Holders of Notes affected thereby a notice briefly describing the amendment, supplement or waiver. Any failure of the Company to mail such notice, or any defect therein, will not, however, in any way impair or affect the validity of any such amended or supplemental Indenture or waiver. Subject to Sections 6.04 and 6.07 hereof, the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding voting as a single class may waive compliance in a particular instance by the Company with any provision of this Indenture or the Notes. However, without the consent of each Holder affected, an amendment or waiver under this Section 9.02 may not (with respect to any Notes held by a non-consenting Holder): (a) reduce the principal amount of Notes whose Holders must consent to an amendment, supplement or waiver; (b) reduce the principal of or change the fixed maturity of any Note or alter or waive any of the provisions with respect to the redemption of the Notes except as provided above with respect to Sections 3.09, 4.10 and 4.15 hereof; (c) reduce the rate of or change the time for payment of interest, including default interest, on any Note; (d) waive a Default or Event of Default in the payment of principal of, or interest or premium, or Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes (except a rescission of acceleration of the Notes by the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes and a waiver of the payment default that resulted from such acceleration); 79 (e) make any Note payable in money other than that stated in the Notes; (f) make any change in the provisions of this Indenture relating to waivers of past Defaults or the rights of Holders of Notes to receive payments of, principal of or interest or premium or Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes; (g) waive a redemption payment with respect to any Note except as provided above with respect to Sections 3.09, 4.10 and 4.15 hereof; or (h) make any change in Section 6.04 or 6.07 hereof or in the foregoing amendment and waiver provisions. Section 9.03. Compliance with Trust Indenture Act. Every amendment or supplement to this Indenture or the Notes will be set forth in a amended or supplemental Indenture that complies with the TIA as then in effect. Section 9.04. Revocation and Effect of Consents. Until an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, a consent to it by a Holder of a Note is a continuing consent by the Holder of a Note and every subsequent Holder of a Note or portion of a Note that evidences the same debt as the consenting Holder's Note, even if notation of the consent is not made on any Note. However, any such Holder of a Note or subsequent Holder of a Note may revoke the consent as to its Note if the Trustee receives written notice of revocation before the date the waiver, supplement or amendment becomes effective. An amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective in accordance with its terms and thereafter binds every Holder. Section 9.05. Notation on or Exchange of Notes. The Trustee may place an appropriate notation about an amendment, supplement or waiver on any Note thereafter authenticated. The Company in exchange for all Notes may issue and the Trustee shall, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, authenticate new Notes that reflect the amendment, supplement or waiver. Failure to make the appropriate notation or issue a new Note will not affect the validity and effect of such amendment, supplement or waiver. Section 9.06. Trustee to Sign Amendments, etc. The Trustee will sign any amended or supplemental indenture authorized pursuant to this Article 9 if the amendment or supplement does not adversely affect the rights, duties, liabilities or immunities of the Trustee. The Company may not sign an amendment or supplemental indenture until the Board of Directors approves it. In executing any amended or supplemental indenture, the Trustee will be entitled to receive and (subject to Section 7.01 hereof) will be fully protected in relying upon, in addition to the documents required by Section 13.04 hereof, an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel stating that the execution of such amended or supplemental indenture is authorized or permitted by this Indenture. 80 ARTICLE 10. SUBORDINATION Section 10.01. Agreement to Subordinate. The Company agrees, and each Holder by accepting a Note agrees, that the Indebtedness evidenced by the Notes and any Liquidated Damages is subordinated in right of payment, to the extent and in the manner provided in this Article 10, to the prior payment in full of all Senior Debt (whether outstanding on the date hereof or hereafter created, incurred, assumed or guaranteed), and that the subordination is for the benefit of the holders of Senior Debt. Section 10.02. Liquidation; Dissolution; Bankruptcy. Upon any distribution to creditors of the Company in a liquidation or dissolution of the Company or in a bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, receivership or similar proceeding relating to the Company or its property, in an assignment for the benefit of creditors or in any marshaling of the Company's assets and liabilities: (i) holders of Senior Debt will be entitled to receive payment in full of all Obligations due in respect of such Senior Debt (including interest after the commencement of any bankruptcy proceeding at the rate specified in the applicable Senior Debt) before Holders of the Notes will be entitled to receive any payment with respect to the Notes, on account of any purchase or redemption or other acquisition on any Note in connection with an Asset Sale Offer or a Change of Control Offer or on account of the payment of any Liquidated Damages (except that Holders may receive and retain (A) Permitted Junior Securities and (B) payments made from any defeasance trust created pursuant to Section 8.01 hereof); and (ii) until all Obligations with respect to Senior Debt (as provided in clause (i) above) are paid in full, any distribution or payment of Liquidated Damages to which Holders would be entitled but for this Article 10 will be made to holders of Senior Debt (except that Holders of Notes may receive and retain (A) Permitted Junior Securities and (B) payments made from any defeasance trust created pursuant to Section 8.01 hereof), as their interests may appear. To the extent any payment of Senior Debt (whether by or on behalf of the Company, as proceeds of security or enforcement of any right of setoff or otherwise) is declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required to be paid to any receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, liquidating trustee, agent or other similar Person under any bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, fraudulent conveyance or similar law, then, if such payment is recovered by, or paid over to, such receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, liquidating trustee, agent or other similar Person, the Senior Debt or part thereof originally intended to be satisfied will be deemed to be reinstated and outstanding as if such payment had not occurred. Section 10.03. Default on Designated Senior Debt. (a) Neither the Company nor any Guarantor may make any payment or distribution to the Trustee or any Holder in respect of Obligations with respect to the Notes including, without limitation, on account of any Liquidated Damages and may not acquire from the Trustee or any Holder any Notes for cash or property (other than (A) Permitted Junior Securities and (B) payments made from any defeasance trust created pursuant to Section 8.01 hereof) until all principal and other Obligations with respect to the Senior Debt have been paid in full if: 81 (i) a default in the payment of any principal or other Obligations with respect to Designated Senior Debt occurs and is continuing beyond any applicable grace period in the agreement, indenture or other document governing such Designated Senior Debt; or (ii) any other default occurs and is continuing on any series of Designated Senior Debt that then permits holders of that series of Designated Senior Debt to accelerate its maturity and the Trustee receives a notice of the default (a "Payment Blockage Notice") from the Company or the holders of any Designated Senior Debt. If the Trustee receives any such Payment Blockage Notice, no subsequent Payment Blockage Notice will be effective for purposes of this Section unless and until at least 360 days have elapsed since the delivery of the immediately prior Payment Blockage Notice. No nonpayment default that existed or was continuing on the date of delivery of any Payment Blockage Notice to the Trustee will be, or be made, the basis for a subsequent Payment Blockage Notice unless such default has been cured or waived for a period of not less than 90 days. (b) The Company may and will resume payments on and distributions in respect of the Notes and may acquire them upon the earlier of: (i) in the case of a payment default, upon the date on which such default is cured or waived, or (ii) in the case of a nonpayment default, upon the earlier of: (A) the date on which such nonpayment default is cured or waived, (B) 179 days after the date on which the applicable Payment Blockage Notice is received, or (C) the date on which the Trustee receives notice from or on behalf of the holders of Designated Senior Debt to terminate the applicable Payment Blockage Notice, unless the maturity of any Designated Senior Debt has been accelerated, if this Article 10 otherwise permits the payment, distribution or acquisition at the time of such payment or acquisition. Section 10.04. Acceleration of Notes. If payment of the Notes is accelerated because of an Event of Default, the Company will promptly notify holders of Senior Debt of the acceleration. Section 10.05. When Distribution Must Be Paid Over. In the event that the Trustee or any Holder receives any payment of any Obligations with respect to the Notes or on account of any Liquidated Damages (except (A) in Permitted Junior Securities or (B) from payments and other distributions made from any defeasance trust created pursuant to Section 8.01 hereof so long as, on the date or dates the respective amounts were paid into trust, such payments were made without violating any of the provisions of this Article 10) at a time such payment is prohibited by Section 10.03 hereof, such payment will be held by the Trustee or such Holder, in trust for the benefit of, and will be paid forthwith over and delivered, upon written request, to, the holders of Senior Debt as their interests may appear or their Representative under the agreement, indenture or other document (if any) pursuant to which Senior Debt may have been issued, as their respective interests may appear, for 82 application to the payment of all Obligations with respect to Senior Debt remaining unpaid to the extent necessary to pay such Obligations in full in accordance with their terms, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution to or for the holders of Senior Debt. With respect to the holders of Senior Debt, the Trustee undertakes to perform only such obligations on the part of the Trustee as are specifically set forth in this Article 10, and no implied covenants or obligations with respect to the holders of Senior Debt will be read into this Indenture against the Trustee. The Trustee will not be deemed to owe any fiduciary duty to the holders of Senior Debt, and will not be liable to any such holders if the Trustee in good faith shall pay over or distribute to or on behalf of Holders or the Company money or assets to which any holders of Senior Debt are then entitled by virtue of this Article 10, except if such payment is made as a result of the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Trustee. Section 10.06. Notice by Company. The Company will promptly notify the Trustee and the Paying Agent of any facts known to the Company that would cause a payment of any Obligations with respect to the Notes to violate this Article 10, but failure to give such notice will not affect the subordination of the Notes to the Senior Debt as provided in this Article 10. Section 10.07. Subrogation. After all Senior Debt is paid in full and until the Notes are paid in full, Holders of Notes will be subrogated (equally and ratably with all other Indebtedness pari passu with the Notes) to the rights of holders of Senior Debt to receive distributions applicable to Senior Debt to the extent that distributions otherwise payable to the Holders of Notes have been applied to the payment of Senior Debt. A distribution made under this Article 10 to holders of Senior Debt that otherwise would have been made to Holders of Notes is not, as between the Company and Holders, a payment by the Company on the Notes. Section 10.08. Relative Rights. This Article 10 defines the relative rights of Holders of Notes and holders of Senior Debt. Nothing in this Indenture will: (i) impair, as between the Company and Holders of Notes, the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay principal of and interest on the Notes in accordance with their terms; (ii) affect the relative rights of Holders of Notes and creditors of the Company other than their rights in relation to holders of Senior Debt; or (iii) prevent the Trustee or any Holder of Notes from exercising its available remedies upon a Default or Event of Default, subject to the rights of holders and owners of Senior Debt to receive distributions and payments otherwise payable to Holders of Notes. If the Company fails because of this Article 10 to pay principal of or interest on a Note on the due date, the failure is still a Default or Event of Default. 83 Section 10.09. Subordination May Not Be Impaired by Company. No right of any holder of Senior Debt to enforce the subordination of the Indebtedness evidenced by the Notes will be impaired by any act or failure to act by the Company or any Holder or by the failure of the Company or any Holder to comply with this Indenture. Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing paragraph, the holders of Senior Debt may, at any time from time to time, without the consent of or notice to the Trustee, without incurring responsibility to the Trustee or the Holders of the Notes and without impairing or releasing the provisions of this Article 10 or the obligations under this Indenture of the Holders of the Notes to the holders of the Senior Debt, do any one or more of the following: (i) change the manner, place or terms of payment or extend the time of payment of, or renew or alter, the Senior Debt, or otherwise amend or supplement in any manner, Senior Debt, or any instrument evidencing the same or any agreement under which Senior Debt is outstanding; (ii) sell, exchange, release or otherwise deal with any property pledged, mortgaged or otherwise securing Senior Debt; (iii) release any Person liable in any manner for the payment or collection of Senior Debt; and (iv) exercise or refrain from exercising any rights against the Company and any other Person. Section 10.10. Distribution or Notice to Representative. Whenever a distribution is to be made or a notice given to holders of Senior Debt, the distribution may be made and the notice given to their Representative. Upon any payment or distribution of assets of the Company referred to in this Article 10, the Trustee and the Holders of Notes will be entitled to rely upon any order or decree made by any court of competent jurisdiction or upon any certificate of such Representative or of the liquidating trustee or agent or other Person making any distribution to the Trustee or to the Holders of Notes for the purpose of ascertaining the Persons entitled to participate in such distribution, the holders of the Senior Debt and other Indebtedness of the Company, the amount thereof or payable thereon, the amount or amounts paid or distributed thereon and all other facts pertinent thereto or to this Article 10. Section 10.11. Rights of Trustee and Paying Agent. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article 10 or any other provision of this Indenture, the Trustee will not be charged with knowledge of the existence of any facts that would prohibit the making of any payment or distribution by the Trustee, and the Trustee and the Paying Agent may continue to make payments on the Notes, unless the Trustee has received at its Corporate Trust Office at least five Business Days prior to the date of such payment written notice of facts that would cause the payment of any Obligations with respect to the Notes to violate this Article 10. Only the Company or a Representative may give the notice. Nothing in this Article 10 will impair the claims of, or payments to, the Trustee under or pursuant to Section 7.07 hereof. The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may hold Senior Debt with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. Any Agent may do the same with like rights. Section 10.12. Authorization to Effect Subordination. Each Holder of Notes, by the Holder's acceptance thereof, authorizes and directs the Trustee on such Holder's behalf to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination as provided in this Article 10, and appoints the Trustee to act as such Holder's attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes. If the Trustee does not file a proper proof of claim or proof of debt in 84 the form required in any proceeding referred to in Section 6.09 hereof at least 30 days before the expiration of the time to file such claim, the Representatives are hereby authorized to file an appropriate claim for and on behalf of the Holders of the Notes. Section 10.13. Amendments. The provisions of this Article 10 will not be amended or modified without the written consent of the holders of all Senior Debt. ARTICLE 11. SUBSIDIARY GUARANTEES Section 11.01. Guarantee. Subject to this Article 11, each of the Guarantors hereby, jointly and severally, unconditionally guarantees to each Holder of a Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns, irrespective of the validity and enforceability of this Indenture, the Notes or the obligations of the Company hereunder or thereunder, that: (a) the principal of, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest on the Notes will be promptly paid in full when due, whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, and interest on the overdue principal of and interest on the Notes, if any, if lawful, and all other obligations of the Company to the Holders or the Trustee hereunder or thereunder will be promptly paid in full or performed, all in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; and (b) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, that same will be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at Stated Maturity, by acceleration or otherwise. Failing payment when due of any amount so guaranteed or any performance so guaranteed for whatever reason, the Guarantors will be jointly and severally obligated to pay the same immediately. Each Guarantor agrees that this is a Guarantee of payment and not a Guarantee of collection. The Guarantors hereby agree that their obligations hereunder are unconditional, irrespective of the validity, regularity or enforceability of the Notes or this Indenture, the absence of any action to enforce the same, any waiver or consent by any Holder of the Notes with respect to any provisions hereof or thereof, the recovery of any judgment against the Company, any action to enforce the same or any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a guarantor. Each Guarantor hereby waives diligence, presentment, demand of payment, filing of claims with a court in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company, any right to require a proceeding first against the Company, protest, notice and all demands whatsoever and covenant that this Subsidiary Guarantee will not be discharged except by complete performance of the obligations contained in the Notes and this Indenture. If any Holder or the Trustee is required by any court or otherwise to return to the Company, the Guarantors or any custodian, trustee, liquidator or other similar official acting in relation to either the Company or the Guarantors, any amount paid by either to the Trustee or such Holder, this Subsidiary Guarantee, to the extent theretofore discharged, will be reinstated in full force and effect. Each Guarantor agrees that it will not be entitled to any right of subrogation in relation to the Holders in respect of any obligations guaranteed hereby until payment in full of all obligations guaranteed hereby. Each Guarantor further agrees that, as between the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Holders and the Trustee, on the other hand, (x) the maturity of the obligations guaranteed hereby may be accelerated as provided in Article 6 hereof for the purposes of this Subsidiary Guarantee, notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing such acceleration in respect of the obligations 85 guaranteed hereby, and (y) in the event of any declaration of acceleration of such obligations as provided in Article 6 hereof, such obligations (whether or not due and payable) will forthwith become due and payable by the Guarantors for the purpose of this Subsidiary Guarantee. The Guarantors will have the right to seek contribution from any non-paying Guarantor so long as the exercise of such right does not impair the rights of the Holders under the Guarantee. Section 11.02. Subordination of Subsidiary Guarantee. Notwithstanding any provision in this Article 11 to the contrary, the Obligations of each Guarantor under its Subsidiary Guarantee pursuant to this Article 11 will be junior and subordinated to the Senior Debt of such Guarantor on the same basis as the Notes are junior and subordinated to Senior Debt of the Company. For the purposes of the foregoing sentence, the Trustee and the Holders will have the right to receive and/or retain payments by any of the Guarantors only at such times as they may receive and/or retain payments in respect of the Notes pursuant to this Indenture, including Article 10 hereof. Section 11.03. Limitation on Guarantor Liability. Each Guarantor, and by its acceptance of Notes, each Holder, hereby confirms that it is the intention of all such parties that the Subsidiary Guarantee of such Guarantor not constitute a fraudulent transfer or conveyance for purposes of Bankruptcy Law, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act or any similar federal or state law to the extent applicable to any Subsidiary Guarantee. To effectuate the foregoing intention, the Trustee, the Holders and the Guarantors hereby irrevocably agree that the obligations of such Guarantor will, after giving effect to such maximum amount and all other contingent and fixed liabilities of such Guarantor that are relevant under such laws, and after giving effect to any collections from, rights to receive contribution from or payments made by or on behalf of any other Guarantor in respect of the obligations of such other Guarantor under this Article 11, result in the obligations of such Guarantor under its Subsidiary Guarantee not constituting a fraudulent transfer or conveyance. Section 11.04. Execution and Delivery of Subsidiary Guarantee. To evidence its Subsidiary Guarantee set forth in Section 11.01, each Guarantor hereby agrees that a notation of such Subsidiary Guarantee substantially in the form included in Exhibit E will be endorsed by an Officer of such Guarantor on each Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and that this Indenture will be executed on behalf of such Guarantor by one of its Officers. Each Guarantor hereby agrees that its Subsidiary Guarantee set forth in Section 11.01 will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any failure to endorse on each Note a notation of such Subsidiary Guarantee. If an Officer whose signature is on this Indenture or on the Subsidiary Guarantee no longer holds that office at the time the Trustee authenticates the Note on which a Subsidiary Guarantee is endorsed, the Subsidiary Guarantee will be valid nevertheless. The delivery of any Note by the Trustee, after the authentication thereof hereunder, will constitute due delivery of the Subsidiary Guarantee set forth in this Indenture on behalf of the Guarantors. In the event that the Company creates or acquires any new Domestic Subsidiary after the date of this Indenture, if required by Section 4.17 hereof, the Company will cause such Domestic Subsidiary to comply with the provisions of Section 4.17 hereof and this Article 11, to the extent applicable. 86 Section 11.05. Guarantors May Consolidate, etc., on Certain Terms. Except as otherwise provided in Section 11.06, no Guarantor may sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets to, or consolidate with or merge with or into (whether or not such Guarantor is the surviving Person), another Person, other than the Company or another Guarantor, unless: (a) immediately after giving effect to such transaction, no Default or Event of Default exists; and (b) either: (i) subject to Section 11.06 hereof, the Person acquiring the property in any such sale or disposition or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger assumes all the obligations of that Guarantor under this Indenture, its Subsidiary Guarantee and the Registration Rights Agreement pursuant to a supplemental indenture satisfactory to the Trustee; or (ii) the Net Proceeds of such sale or other disposition are applied in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture. In case of any such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance and upon the assumption by the successor Person, by supplemental indenture, executed and delivered to the Trustee and satisfactory in form to the Trustee, of the Subsidiary Guarantee endorsed upon the Notes and the due and punctual performance of all of the covenants and conditions of this Indenture to be performed by the Guarantor, such successor Person will succeed to and be substituted for the Guarantor with the same effect as if it had been named herein as a Guarantor. Such successor Person thereupon may cause to be signed any or all of the Subsidiary Guarantees to be endorsed upon all of the Notes issuable hereunder which theretofore shall not have been signed by the Company and delivered to the Trustee. All the Subsidiary Guarantees so issued will in all respects have the same legal rank and benefit under this Indenture as the Subsidiary Guarantees theretofore and thereafter issued in accordance with the terms of this Indenture as though all of such Subsidiary Guarantees had been issued at the date of the execution hereof. Except as set forth in Articles 4 and 5 hereof, and notwithstanding clauses (a) and (b) above, nothing contained in this Indenture or in any of the Notes will prevent any consolidation or merger of a Guarantor with or into the Company or another Guarantor, or will prevent any sale or conveyance of the property of a Guarantor as an entirety or substantially as an entirety to the Company or another Guarantor. Section 11.06. Releases Following Sale of Assets. In the event (a) of a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of any Guarantor (including by way of merger or consolidation) or a sale or other disposition of all of the Capital Stock of any Guarantor, in each case to a Person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) a Subsidiary of the Company, provided that the Net Proceeds of such sale or other disposition are applied in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture, including without limitation Section 4.10 hereof, or (b) the Company designates any Restricted Subsidiary that is a Guarantor as an Unrestricted Subsidiary in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture, including without limitation, Section 4.20 hereof, then such Guarantor will be released and relieved of any obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee. Upon delivery by the Company to the Trustee of an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such sale or other disposition was made by the Company in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture, including without limitation Section 4.10 hereof, the 87 Trustee will execute any documents reasonably required in order to evidence the release of any Guarantor from its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee. Any Guarantor not released from its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee will remain liable for the full amount of principal of and interest on the Notes and for the other obligations of any Guarantor under this Indenture as provided in this Article 11. ARTICLE 12. satisfaction and discharge Section 12.01. Satisfaction and Discharge. This Indenture will be discharged and will cease to be of further effect as to all Notes issued hereunder, when: (a) either: (i) all Notes that have been authenticated (except lost, stolen or destroyed Notes that have been replaced or paid and Notes for whose payment money has theretofore been deposited in trust and thereafter repaid to the Company) have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; or (ii) all Notes that have not been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation have become due and payable by reason of the mailing of a notice of redemption or otherwise or will become due and payable within one year and the Company or any Guarantor has irrevocably deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds in trust solely for the benefit of the Holders, cash in U.S. dollars, non-callable Government Securities, or a combination thereof, in such amounts as will be sufficient without consideration of any reinvestment of interest, to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on the Notes not delivered to the Trustee for cancellation for principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and accrued interest to the date of maturity or redemption; (b) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing on the date of such deposit or will occur as a result of such deposit and such deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any other instrument to which the Company or any Guarantor is a party or by which the Company or any Guarantor is bound; (c) the Company or any Guarantor has paid or caused to be paid all sums payable by it under this Indenture; and (d) the Company has delivered irrevocable instructions to the Trustee under this Indenture to apply the deposited money toward the payment of the Notes at maturity or the redemption date, as the case may be. In addition, the Company must deliver an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the Trustee stating that all conditions precedent to satisfaction and discharge have been satisfied. Notwithstanding the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, if money has been deposited with the Trustee pursuant to subclause (ii) of clause (a) of this Section, the provisions of Section 12.02 and Section 8.06 will survive. 88 Section 12.02. Application of Trust Money. Subject to the provisions of Section 8.06, all money deposited with the Trustee pursuant to Section 12.01 shall be held in trust and applied by it, in accordance with the provisions of the Notes and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (including the Company acting as its own Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Persons entitled thereto, of the principal (and premium, if any) and interest for whose payment such money has been deposited with the Trustee; but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. If the Trustee or Paying Agent is unable to apply any money or Government Securities in accordance with Section 12.01 by reason of any legal proceeding or by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, the Company's and any Guarantor's obligations under this Indenture and the Notes shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 12.01; provided that if the Company has made any payment of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on any Notes because of the reinstatement of its obligations, the Company shall be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the money or Government Securities held by the Trustee or Paying Agent. ARTICLE 13. MISCELLANEOUS Section 13.01. Trust Indenture Act Controls. If any provision of this Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with the duties imposed by TIA (S)318(c), the imposed duties will control. Section 13.02. Notices. Any notice or communication by the Company, any Guarantor or the Trustee to the others is duly given if in writing and delivered in Person or mailed by first class mail (registered or certified, return receipt requested), telex, telecopier or overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery, to the others' address: If to the Company and/or any Guarantor: LBI Media, Inc. 1845 West Empire Avenue Burbank, CA 91504 Telecopier No.: (818) 729-5678 Attention: Lenard D. Liberman With a copy to: O'Melveny & Myers LLP 400 South Hope Street Los Angeles, CA 90071 Telecopier No.: (213) 430-6000 Attention: Joseph K. Kim 89 If to the Trustee: U.S. Bank, N.A. 1420 Fifth Avenue, 7/th/ Floor Seattle, WA 98101 Telecopier No.: (206) 344-4630 Attention: Corporate Trust Services The Company, any Guarantor or the Trustee, by notice to the others may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications. All notices and communications (other than those sent to Holders) will be deemed to have been duly given: at the time delivered by hand, if personally delivered; five Business Days after being deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, if mailed; when answered back, if telexed; when receipt acknowledged, if telecopied; and the next Business Day after timely delivery to the courier, if sent by overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery. Any notice or communication to a Holder will be mailed by first class mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, or by overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery to its address shown on the register kept by the Registrar. Any notice or communication will also be so mailed to any Person described in TIA (S) 313(c), to the extent required by the TIA. Failure to mail a notice or communication to a Holder or any defect in it will not affect its sufficiency with respect to other Holders. If a notice or communication is mailed in the manner provided above within the time prescribed, it is duly given, whether or not the addressee receives it. If the Company mails a notice or communication to Holders, it will mail a copy to the Trustee and each Agent at the same time. Section 13.03. Communication by Holders of Notes with Other Holders of Notes. Holders may communicate pursuant to TIA (S) 312(b) with other Holders with respect to their rights under this Indenture or the Notes. The Company, the Trustee, the Registrar and anyone else shall have the protection of TIA (S) 312(c). Section 13.04. Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent. Upon any request or application by the Company to the Trustee to take any action under this Indenture, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee: (a) an Officers' Certificate in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee (which will include the statements set forth in Section 13.05 hereof) stating that, in the opinion of the signers, all conditions precedent and covenants, if any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been satisfied; and (b) an Opinion of Counsel stating that, in the opinion of such counsel, all such conditions precedent and covenants have been satisfied. 90 Section 13.05. Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion. Each certificate or Opinion of Counsel with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture (other than a certificate provided pursuant to TIA (S) 314(a)(4)) will comply with the provisions of TIA (S) 314(e) and will include: (a) a statement that the Person making such certificate or rendering such opinion has read such covenant or condition; (b) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such certificate or opinion are based; (c) a statement that, in the opinion of such Person, he or she has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable him to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been satisfied; and (d) a statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of such Person, such condition or covenant has been satisfied. Section 13.06. Rules by Trustee and Agents. The Trustee may make reasonable rules for action by or at a meeting of Holders. The Registrar or Paying Agent may make reasonable rules and set reasonable requirements for its functions. Section 13.07. No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders. No director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder of the Company or any Guarantor, as such, will have any liability for any obligations of the Company or the Guarantors under the Notes, the Subsidiary Guarantees, this Indenture, the Registration Rights Agreement or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes. The waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws. Section 13.08. Governing Law. THE INTERNAL LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WILL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THIS INDENTURE, THE NOTES AND THE SUBSIDIARY GUARANTEES WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO APPLICABLE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW TO THE EXTENT THAT THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION WOULD BE REQUIRED THEREBY. Section 13.09. No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements. This Indenture may not be used to interpret any other indenture, loan or debt agreement of the Company or its Subsidiaries or of any other Person. Any such indenture, loan or debt agreement may not be used to interpret this Indenture. 91 Section 13.10. Successors. All agreements of the Company in this Indenture and the Notes will bind its successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Indenture will bind its successors. All agreements of each Guarantor in this Indenture will bind its successors, except as otherwise provided in Section 11.06. Section 13.11. Severability. In case any provision in this Indenture or in the Notes is be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. Section 13.12. Counterpart Originals. The parties may sign any number of copies of this Indenture. Each signed copy will be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement. Section 13.13. Table of Contents, Headings, etc. The Table of Contents, Cross-Reference Table and Headings of the Articles and Sections of this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part of this Indenture and will in no way modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof. [Signatures on following page] 92 SIGNATURES Dated as of July 9, 2002 LBI MEDIA, INC. By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ---------------------------------- Name: Lenard D. Liberman Title: Executive Vice President GUARANTORS: LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF HOUSTON, INC. KZJL LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN TELEVISION, INC. KRCA TELEVISION, INC. KRCA LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC. LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP. EMPIRE BURBANK STUDIOS, INC. By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ---------------------------------- Name: Lenard D. Liberman Title: As Executive Vice President of each of the entities listed above U.S. BANK, N.A. By: /s/ R.B. Colwell Jr. ---------------------------------- Name: R.B. Colwell Jr. Title: Vice President S-1 EXHIBIT A-1 [Face of Note] CUSIP/CINS 501786AA5 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 No. ___ $____________ LBI MEDIA, INC. promise to pay to _____________________________________________________________ or registered assigns, the principal sum of __________________________________________________________ Dollars on July 15, 2012. Interest Payment Dates: January 15 and July 15 Record Dates: January 1 and July 1 Dated: July 9, 2002 LBI MEDIA, INC. By: _________________ Name: Title: This is one of the Notes referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture: U.S. BANK, N.A. as Trustee By: _____________________________ Authorized Signatory A-1-1 [Back of Note] 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 [Insert the Global Note Legend, if applicable pursuant to the provisions of the Indenture] [Insert the Private Placement Legend, if applicable pursuant to the provisions of the Indenture] Capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture referred to below unless otherwise indicated. 1. Interest. LBI Media, Inc., a California corporation (the "Company"), promises to pay interest on the principal amount of this Note at 10 1/8 % per annum from July 9, 2002 until maturity and will pay the Liquidated Damages, if any, payable pursuant to Section 5 of the Registration Rights Agreement referred to below. The Company will pay interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, or if any such day is not a Business Day, on the next succeeding Business Day (each an "Interest Payment Date"). Interest on the Notes will accrue from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from the date of issuance; provided that if there is no existing Default in the payment of interest, and if this Note is authenticated between a record date referred to on the face hereof and the next succeeding Interest Payment Date, interest shall accrue from such next succeeding Interest Payment Date; provided, further, that the first Interest Payment Date shall be January 15, 2003. The Company will pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue principal and premium, if any, from time to time on demand at a rate that is 1% per annum in excess of the rate then in effect; it will pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue installments of interest and Liquidated Damages (without regard to any applicable grace periods) from time to time on demand at the same rate to the extent lawful. Interest will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. 2. Method of Payment. The Company will pay interest on the Notes (except defaulted interest) and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the Persons who are registered Holders of Notes at the close of business on the January 1 or July 1 next preceding the Interest Payment Date, even if such Notes are canceled after such record date and on or before such Interest Payment Date, except as provided in Section 2.12 of the Indenture with respect to defaulted interest. The Notes will be payable as to principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest at the office or agency of the Company maintained for such purpose within or without the City and State of New York, or, at the option of the Company, payment of interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, may be made by check mailed on the Interest Payment Date to the Holders at their addresses set forth in the register of Holders, provided that payment by wire transfer of immediately available funds will be required with respect to principal of and interest, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on, all Global Notes and all other Notes the Holders of which will have provided wire transfer instructions to the Company or the Paying Agent. Such payment will be in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts. 3. Paying Agent and Registrar. Initially, U.S. Bank, N.A., a national banking association, the Trustee under the Indenture, will act as Paying Agent and Registrar. The Company may change any Paying Agent or Registrar without notice to any Holder. The Company or any of its Subsidiaries may act in any such capacity. 4. Indenture. The Company issued the Notes under an Indenture dated as of July 9, 2002 (the "Indenture") among the Company, the guarantors party thereto (the "Guarantors") and the Trustee. The A-1-2 terms of the Notes include those stated in the Indenture and those made part of the Indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (15 U.S. Code (S)(S) 77aaa-77bbbb). The Notes are subject to all such terms, and Holders are referred to the Indenture and such Act for a statement of such terms. To the extent any provision of this Note conflicts with the express provisions of the Indenture, the provisions of the Indenture shall govern and be controlling. The Notes are unsecured obligations of the Company limited to $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount. 5. Optional Redemption. (a) Except as set forth in subparagraph (b) of this Paragraph 5, the Company will not have the option to redeem the Notes prior to July 15, 2007. Thereafter, the Company will have the option to redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes to be redeemed, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on July 15 of the years indicated below: Year Percentage ---- ---------- 2007 ................................................. 105.063% 2008 ................................................. 103.375% 2009 ................................................. 101.688% 2010 and thereafter .................................. 100.000% (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph 5, at any time prior to July 15, 2005, the Company may on one or more occasions redeem Notes with all or a portion of the net cash proceeds of one or more Public Equity Offerings at a redemption price equal to 110.125% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, thereon to the applicable redemption date; provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes issued under the Indenture remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption (excluding Notes held by the Company and its Affiliates) and that such redemption occurs within 90 days of the date of the closing of such Public Equity Offering. 6. Mandatory Redemption. The Company will not be required to make mandatory redemption payments with respect to the Notes. 7. Repurchase at Option Holder. (a) If there is a Change of Control, the Company will be required to make an offer (a "Change of Control Offer") to repurchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof) of each Holder's Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages thereon, if any, to the date of purchase (the "Change of Control Payment"). Within 30 days following any Change of Control, the Company will mail a notice to each Holder setting forth the procedures governing the Change of Control Offer as required by the Indenture. (b) If the Company or a Subsidiary consummates any Asset Sales, within ten Business Days of each date on which the aggregate amount of Excess Proceeds exceeds $10.0 million, the Company will commence an offer to all Holders of Notes and all holders of other Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes containing provisions similar to those set forth in the Indenture with respect to offers to A-1-3 purchase or redeem with the proceeds of sales of assets (as "Asset Sale Offer") pursuant to Section 3.09 of the Indenture to purchase the maximum principal amount of Notes (including any Additional Notes) that may be purchased out of the Excess Proceeds at an offer price in cash in an amount equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages thereon, if any, to the date fixed for the closing of such offer, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Indenture. To the extent that the aggregate amount of Notes (including any Additional Notes) and other pari passu Indebtedness tendered pursuant to an Asset Sale Offer is less than the Excess Proceeds, the Company (or such Subsidiary) may use such deficiency for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by the Indenture. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness surrendered by Holders thereof exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds, the Trustee shall select the Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness to be purchased on a pro rata basis. Holders of Notes that are the subject of an offer to purchase will receive an Asset Sale Offer from the Company prior to any related purchase date and may elect to have such Notes purchased by completing the form entitled "Option of Holder to Elect Purchase" on the reverse of the Notes. 8. Notice of Redemption. Notice of redemption will be mailed at least 30 days but not more than 60 days before the redemption date to each Holder whose Notes are to be redeemed at its registered address. Notes in denominations larger than $1,000 may be redeemed in part but only in whole multiples of $1,000, unless all of the Notes held by a Holder are to be redeemed. On and after the redemption date interest ceases to accrue on Notes or portions thereof called for redemption. 9. Denominations, Transfer, Exchange. The Notes are in registered form without coupons in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000. The transfer of Notes may be registered and Notes may be exchanged as provided in the Indenture. The Registrar and the Trustee may require a Holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents and the Company may require a Holder to pay any taxes and fees required by law or permitted by the Indenture. The Company need not exchange or register the transfer of any Note or portion of a Note selected for redemption, except for the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part. Also, the Company need not exchange or register the transfer of any Notes for a period of 15 days before a selection of Notes to be redeemed or during the period between a record date and the corresponding Interest Payment Date. 10. Persons Deemed Owners. The registered Holder of a Note may be treated as its owner for all purposes. 11. Amendment, Supplement and Waiver. Subject to certain exceptions, the Indenture, the Subsidiary Guarantees or the Notes may be amended or supplemented with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes and Additional Notes, if any, voting as a single class, and any existing default or compliance with any provision of the Indenture, the Subsidiary Guarantees or the Notes may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes and Additional Notes, if any, voting as a single class. Without the consent of any Holder of a Note, the Indenture, the Subsidiary Guarantees or the Notes may be amended or supplemented to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes, to provide for the assumption of the Company's or Guarantor's obligations to Holders of the Notes in case of a merger or consolidation, to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the Holders of the Notes or that does not adversely affect the legal rights under the Indenture of any such Holder, to comply with the requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain the qualification of the Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act, to provide for the Issuance of Additional Notes in accordance with the limitations set forth in the Indenture, or to allow any Guarantor to execute a supplemental indenture to the Indenture and/or a Subsidiary Guarantee with respect to the Notes. A-1-4 (C) Defaults and Remedies. Events of Default include: (i) default for 30 days in the payment when due of interest or Liquidated Damages on the Notes; (ii) default in payment when due of principal of or premium, if any, on the Notes when the same becomes due and payable at maturity, upon redemption (including in connection with an offer to purchase) or otherwise, (iii) failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to comply with Section 4.15 or 5.01 of the Indenture; (iv) failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries for 30 days after notice to the Company by the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding to comply with Section 4.07, 4.09 or 4.10 of the Indenture; (v) failure by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for 60 days after notice to the Company by the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding to observe or perform any other covenant, representation, warranty or other agreement in the Indenture or the Notes; (vi) default under certain other agreements relating to Indebtedness of the Company which default is caused by a failure to pay principal of such Indebtedness at the final stated maturity thereof (giving effect to any applicable grace periods and any extensions thereof) or results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its express maturity; (vii) certain final judgments for the payment of money that remain undischarged, unpaid, unrestricted, unbonded or unstayed for a period of 60 days; (viii) certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with respect to the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries; (ix) the incurrence by Parent of Specified Parent Debt (other than the refinancing of any indebtedness under the Existing Parent Notes) if, at the time of any such incurrence and after giving pro forma effect to such incurrence as of such date and to the use of proceeds therefrom, as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the most recently ended four fiscal quarter period of Parent for which internal financial statements are available, the Parent Debt Ratio would have exceeded 7.0 to 1 and the failure for 30 days after notice from the Trustee or Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes to cure such default; and (x) except as permitted by the Indenture, any Subsidiary Guarantee of a Significant Subsidiary shall be held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or shall cease for any reason to be in full force and effect or any Guarantor which is a Significant Subsidiary or any Person acting on its behalf shall deny or disaffirm its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee, provided, however, that an Event of Default will also be deemed to occur with respect to Subsidiary Guarantors that are not Significant Subsidiaries if the Subsidiary Guarantees of such Insignificant Subsidiaries are held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or shall cease for any reason to be in full force and effect or such Insignificant Subsidiaries deny or disaffirm their obligations under their Subsidiary Guarantees (other than in accordance with the terms of such Subsidiary Guarantee), if when aggregated and taken as a whole such Insignificant Subsidiaries would meet the definition of a Significant Subsidiary. If any Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may declare all the Notes to be due and payable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of an Event of Default arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, all outstanding Notes will become due and payable without further action or notice. Holders may not enforce the Indenture or the Notes except as provided in the Indenture. Subject to certain limitations, Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may direct the Trustee in its exercise of any trust or power. The Trustee may withhold from Holders of the Notes notice of any continuing Default or Event of Default (except a Default or Event of Default relating to the payment of principal or interest) if it determines that withholding notice is in their interest. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding by notice to the Trustee may on behalf of the Holders of all of the Notes waive any existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences under the Indenture except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the payment of interest on, or the principal of, the Notes. The Company is required to deliver to the Trustee annually a statement regarding compliance with the Indenture, and the Company is required upon becoming aware of any Default or Event of Default, to deliver to the Trustee a statement specifying such Default or Event of Default. A-1-5 12. Subordination. Payment of principal, interest and premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes is subordinated to the prior payment of Senior Debt on the terms provided in the Indenture. 13. Trustee Dealings with Company. The Trustee, in its individual or any other capacity, may make loans to, accept deposits from, and perform services for the Company or its Affiliates, and may otherwise deal with the Company or its Affiliates, as if it were not the Trustee. 14. No Recourse Against Others. A director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder, of the Company or any of the Guarantors, as such, will not have any liability for any obligations of the Company or such Guarantor under the Notes, the Subsidiary Guarantees or the Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for the issuance of the Notes. 15. Authentication. This Note will not be valid until authenticated by the manual signature of the Trustee or an authenticating agent. 16. Abbreviations. Customary abbreviations may be used in the name of a Holder or an assignee, such as: TEN COM (= tenants in common), TEN ENT (= tenants by the entireties), JT TEN (= joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common), CUST (= Custodian), and U/G/M/A (= Uniform Gifts to Minors Act). 17. Additional Rights of Holders of Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes. In addition to the rights provided to Holders of Notes under the Indenture, Holders of Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes will have all the rights set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 9, 2002, among the Company, the Guarantors and the other parties named on the signature pages thereof or, in the case of Additional Notes, Holders of Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes will have the rights set forth in one or more registration rights agreements, if any, between the Company and the other parties thereto, relating to rights given by the Company to the purchasers of any Additional Notes (collectively, the "Registration Rights Agreement"). 18. Cusip Numbers. Pursuant to a recommendation promulgated by the Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures, the Company has caused CUSIP numbers to be printed on the Notes and the Trustee may use CUSIP numbers in notices of redemption as a convenience to Holders. No representation is made as to the accuracy of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as contained in any notice of redemption and reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers placed thereon. 19. Governing Law. THE INTERNAL LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WILL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THE NOTES WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO APPLICABLE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW TO THE EXTENT THAT THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION WOULD BE REQUIRED THEREBY. A-1-6 The Company will furnish to any Holder upon written request and without charge a copy of the Indenture and/or the Registration Rights Agreement. Requests may be made to: LBI Media, Inc. 1845 West Empire Avenue Burbank, CA 91504 Attention: Lenard D. Liberman A-1-7 Assignment Form To assign this Note, fill in the form below: (I) or (we) assign and transfer this Note to: __________________________________ (Insert assignee's legal name) ________________________________________________________________________________ (Insert assignee's soc. sec. or tax I.D. no.) ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ (Print or type assignee's name, address and zip code) and irrevocably appoint_________________________________________________________ to transfer this Note on the books of the Company. The agent may substitute another to act for him. Date: _______________ Your Signature: ____________________________ (Sign exactly as your name appears on the face of this Note) Signature Guarantee*: _________________________ * Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion Program (or other signature guarantor acceptable to the Trustee). A-1-8 OPTION OF HOLDER TO ELECT PURCHASE If you want to elect to have this Note purchased by the Company pursuant to Section 4.10 or 4.15 of the Indenture, check the appropriate box below: .Section 4.10 .Section 4.15 If you want to elect to have only part of the Note purchased by the Company pursuant to Section 4.10 or Section 4.15 of the Indenture, state the amount you elect to have purchased: $____________ Date: _______________ Your Signature:_________________________________ (Sign exactly as your name appears on the face of this Note) Tax Identification No.:_________________________ Signature Guarantee*: _________________________ * Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion Program (or other signature guarantor acceptable to the Trustee). A-1-9 SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF INTERESTS IN THE GLOBAL NOTE* The following exchanges of a part of this Global Note for an interest in another Global Note or for a Definitive Note, or exchanges of a part of another Global Note or Definitive Note for an interest in this Global Note, have been made:
Principal Amount of this Global Note Signature of Amount of decrease Amount of increase in following such authorized officer in Principal Amount Principal Amount decrease (or of Trustee or Note Date of Exchange of this Global Note of this Global Note increase) Custodian - ---------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------- ---------
* This schedule should be included only if the Note is issued in global form. A-1-10 EXHIBIT A-2 [Face of Regulation S Temporary Global Note] CUSIP/CINS U51390AA7 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 No. ___ $__________ LBI MEDIA, INC. promise to pay to ______________________________________________________________ or registered assigns, the principal sum of ___________________________________________________________ Dollars on July 15, 2012. Interest Payment Dates: January 15 and July 15 Record Dates: January 1 and July 1 Dated: July 9, 2002 LBI MEDIA, INC. By: ____________________ Name: Title: This is one of the Notes referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture: U.S. BANK, N.A., as Trustee By:__________________________ Authorized Signatory A-2-1 [Back of Regulation S Temporary Global Note] 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 THE RIGHTS ATTACHING TO THIS REGULATION S TEMPORARY GLOBAL NOTE, AND THE CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING ITS EXCHANGE FOR CERTIFICATED NOTES, ARE AS SPECIFIED IN THE INDENTURE (AS DEFINED HEREIN). NEITHER THE HOLDER NOR THE BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF THIS REGULATION S TEMPORARY GLOBAL NOTE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE PAYMENT OF INTEREST HEREON. THIS GLOBAL NOTE IS HELD BY THE DEPOSITARY (AS DEFINED IN THE INDENTURE GOVERNING THIS NOTE) OR ITS NOMINEE IN CUSTODY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BENEFICIAL OWNERS HEREOF, AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO ANY PERSON UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEPT THAT (I) THE TRUSTEE MAY MAKE SUCH NOTATIONS HEREON AS MAY BE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.06 OF THE INDENTURE, (II) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE EXCHANGED IN WHOLE BUT NOT IN PART PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.06(a) OF THE INDENTURE, (III) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE TRUSTEE FOR CANCELLATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.11 OF THE INDENTURE AND (IV) THIS GLOBAL NOTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE COMPANY. UNLESS AND UNTIL IT IS EXCHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR NOTES IN DEFINITIVE FORM, THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (55 WATER STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK) ("DTC"), TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR SUCH OTHER NAME AS MAY BE REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS MAY BE REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN. THIS NOTE (OR ITS PREDECESSOR) WAS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN A TRANSACTION EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), AND THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE OFFERED, RESOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION THEREFROM. EACH PURCHASER OF THIS NOTE IS NOTIFIED THAT THE SELLER OF THIS NOTE MAY BE RELYING ON THE EXEMPTION FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144A THEREUNDER. THE HOLDER OF THIS NOTE AGREES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMPANY THAT (A) THIS NOTE MAY BE OFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, ONLY (1) INSIDE THE UNITED STATES TO A PERSON WHOM THE SELLER REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER (AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) IN A TRANSACTION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULE 144A, (II) A-2-2 OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES IN A TRANSACTION COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF RULE 904 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (III) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT PROVIDED BY RULE 144 (IF AVAILABLE), (IV) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (V) TO THE ISSUER, ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR ITS DIRECT OR INDIRECT PARENT, IN EACH OF CASES (I) THROUGH (V) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES, AND (B) THE HOLDER WILL, AND EACH SUBSEQUENT HOLDER IS REQUIRED TO, NOTIFY ANY PURCHASER OF THIS NOTE FROM IT OF THE RESALE RESTRICTIONS REFERRED TO IN (A) ABOVE. Capitalized terms used herein will have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture referred to below unless otherwise indicated. 1. Interest. LBI Media, Inc., a California corporation (the "Company"), promises to pay interest on the principal amount of this Note at 10?% per annum from July 9, 2002 until maturity and will pay the Liquidated Damages, if any, payable pursuant to Section 5 of the Registration Rights Agreement referred to below. The Company will pay interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, or if any such day is not a Business Day, on the next succeeding Business Day (each an "Interest Payment Date"). Interest on the Notes will accrue from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from the date of issuance; provided that if there is no existing Default in the payment of interest, and if this Note is authenticated between a record date referred to on the face hereof and the next succeeding Interest Payment Date, interest shall accrue from such next succeeding Interest Payment Date; provided, further, that the first Interest Payment Date shall be January 15, 2003. The Company will pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue principal and premium, if any, from time to time on demand at a rate that is 1% per annum in excess of the rate then in effect; it will pay interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue installments of interest and Liquidated Damages (without regard to any applicable grace periods) from time to time on demand at the same rate to the extent lawful. Interest will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. Until this Regulation S Temporary Global Note is exchanged for one or more Regulation S Permanent Global Notes, the Holder hereof shall not be entitled to receive payments of interest hereon; until so exchanged in full, this Regulation S Temporary Global Note shall in all other respects be entitled to the same benefits as other Notes under the Indenture. 2. Method of Payment. The Company will pay interest on the Notes (except defaulted interest) and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the Persons who are registered Holders of Notes at the close of business on the January 1 or July 1 next preceding the Interest Payment Date, even if such Notes are canceled after such record date and on or before such Interest Payment Date, except as provided in Section 2.12 of the Indenture with respect to defaulted interest. The Notes will be payable as to principal, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, and interest at the office or agency of the Company maintained for such purpose within or without the City and State of New York, or, at the option of the Company, payment of interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, may be made by check mailed on the Interest Payment Date to the Holders at their addresses set forth in the register of Holders, provided that payment by wire transfer of immediately available funds will be required with respect to principal of and interest, premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on, all Global Notes and all other Notes the Holders of which will have provided wire transfer instructions to the Company or the Paying Agent. Such payment will be in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts. A-2-3 3. Paying Agent and Registrar. Initially, U.S. Bank, N.A., a national banking association, the Trustee under the Indenture, will act as Paying Agent and Registrar. The Company may change any Paying Agent or Registrar without notice to any Holder. The Company or any of its Subsidiaries may act in any such capacity. 4. Indenture. The Company issued the Notes under an Indenture dated as of July 9, 2002 (the "Indenture") among the Company, the guarantors party thereto (the "Guarantors") and the Trustee. The terms of the Notes include those stated in the Indenture and those made part of the Indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (15 U.S. Code ss.ss. 77aaa-77bbbb). The Notes are subject to all such terms, and Holders are referred to the Indenture and such Act for a statement of such terms. To the extent any provision of this Note conflicts with the express provisions of the Indenture, the provisions of the Indenture shall govern and be controlling. The Notes are unsecured obligations of the Company limited to $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount. 5. Optional Redemption. (a) Except as set forth in subparagraph (b) of this Paragraph 5, the Company will not have the option to redeem the Notes prior to July 15, 2007. Thereafter, the Company will have the option to redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes to be redeemed, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on July 15 of the years indicated below: Year Percentage ---- ---------- 2007 ................................................... 105.063% 2008 ................................................... 103.375% 2009 ................................................... 101.688% 2010 and thereafter .................................... 100.000% (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph 5, at any time prior to July 15, 2005, the Company may on one or more occasions redeem Notes with all or a portion of the net cash proceeds of one or more Public Equity Offerings at a redemption price equal to 110.125% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, thereon to the applicable redemption date; provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes issued under the Indenture remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption (excluding Notes held by the Company and its Affiliates) and that such redemption occurs within 90 days of the date of the closing of such Public Equity Offering. 6. Mandatory Redemption. The Company will not be required to make mandatory redemption payments with respect to the Notes. 7. Repurchase At Option of Holder. (a) If there is a Change of Control, the Company will be required to make an offer (a "Change of Control Offer") to repurchase all or any part (equal to $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof) of each Holder's Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages thereon, if any, to the date of purchase (the "Change of Control Payment"). Within 30 days following any Change of Control, the Company will mail a notice to A-2-4 each Holder setting forth the procedures governing the Change of Control Offer as required by the Indenture. (b) If the Company or a Subsidiary consummates any Asset Sales, within ten Business Days of each date on which the aggregate amount of Excess Proceeds exceeds $10.0 million, the Company will commence an offer to all Holders of Notes and all holders of other Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes containing provisions similar to those set forth in the Indenture with respect to offers to purchase or redeem with the proceeds of sales of assets (as "Asset Sale Offer") pursuant to Section 3.09 of the Indenture to purchase the maximum principal amount of Notes (including any Additional Notes) that may be purchased out of the Excess Proceeds at an offer price in cash in an amount equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages thereon, if any, to the date fixed for the closing of such offer, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Indenture. To the extent that the aggregate amount of Notes (including any Additional Notes) and other pari passu Indebtedness tendered pursuant to an Asset Sale Offer is less than the Excess Proceeds, the Company (or such Subsidiary) may use such deficiency for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by the Indenture. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness surrendered by Holders thereof exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds, the Trustee shall select the Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness to be purchased on a pro rata basis. Holders of Notes that are the subject of an offer to purchase will receive an Asset Sale Offer from the Company prior to any related purchase date and may elect to have such Notes purchased by completing the form entitled "Option of Holder to Elect Purchase" on the reverse of the Notes. 8. Notice of Redemption. Notice of redemption will be mailed at least 30 days but not more than 60 days before the redemption date to each Holder whose Notes are to be redeemed at its registered address. Notes in denominations larger than $1,000 may be redeemed in part but only in whole multiples of $1,000, unless all of the Notes held by a Holder are to be redeemed. On and after the redemption date interest ceases to accrue on Notes or portions thereof called for redemption. 9. Denominations, Transfer, Exchange. The Notes are in registered form without coupons in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000. The transfer of Notes may be registered and Notes may be exchanged as provided in the Indenture. The Registrar and the Trustee may require a Holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents and the Company may require a Holder to pay any taxes and fees required by law or permitted by the Indenture. The Company need not exchange or register the transfer of any Note or portion of a Note selected for redemption, except for the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part. Also, the Company need not exchange or register the transfer of any Notes for a period of 15 days before a selection of Notes to be redeemed or during the period between a record date and the corresponding Interest Payment Date. This Regulation S Temporary Global Note is exchangeable in whole or in part for one or more Global Notes only (i) on or after the termination of the 40-day restricted period (as defined in Regulation S) and (ii) upon presentation of certificates (accompanied by an Opinion of Counsel, if applicable) required by Article 2 of the Indenture. Upon exchange of this Regulation S Temporary Global Note for one or more Global Notes, the Trustee shall cancel this Regulation S Temporary Global Note. 10. Persons Deemed Owners. The registered Holder of a Note may be treated as its owner for all purposes. 11. Amendment, Supplement and Waiver. Subject to certain exceptions, the Indenture, the Subsidiary Guarantees or the Notes may be amended or supplemented with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes and Additional Notes, if any, voting as a single class, and any existing default or compliance with any provision of the Indenture, the A-2-5 Subsidiary Guarantees or the Notes may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes and Additional Notes, if any, voting as a single class. Without the consent of any Holder of a Note, the Indenture, the Subsidiary Guarantees or the Notes may be amended or supplemented to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes, to provide for the assumption of the Company's or Guarantor's obligations to Holders of the Notes in case of a merger or consolidation, to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the Holders of the Notes or that does not adversely affect the legal rights under the Indenture of any such Holder, to comply with the requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain the qualification of the Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act, to provide for the Issuance of Additional Notes in accordance with the limitations set forth in the Indenture, or to allow any Guarantor to execute a supplemental indenture to the Indenture and/or a Subsidiary Guarantee with respect to the Notes. (c) Defaults and Remedies. Events of Default include: (i) default for 30 days in the payment when due of interest or Liquidated Damages on the Notes; (ii) default in payment when due of principal of or premium, if any, on the Notes when the same becomes due and payable at maturity, upon redemption (including in connection with an offer to purchase) or otherwise, (iii) failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to comply with Section 4.15 or 5.01 of the Indenture; (iv) failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries for 30 days after notice to the Company by the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding to comply with Section 4.07, 4.09 or 4.10 of the Indenture; (v) failure by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for 60 days after notice to the Company by the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding to observe or perform any other covenant, representation, warranty or other agreement in the Indenture or the Notes; (vi) default under certain other agreements relating to Indebtedness of the Company which default is caused by a failure to pay principal of such Indebtedness at the final stated maturity thereof (giving effect to any applicable grace periods and any extensions thereof) or results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its express maturity; (vii) certain final judgments for the payment of money that remain undischarged, unpaid, unrestricted, unbonded or unstayed for a period of 60 days; (viii) certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with respect to the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries; (ix) the incurrence by Parent of Specified Parent Debt (other than the refinancing of any indebtedness under the Existing Parent Notes) if, at the time of any such incurrence and after giving pro forma effect to such incurrence as of such date and to the use of proceeds therefrom, as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the most recently ended four fiscal quarter period of Parent for which internal financial statements are available, the Parent Debt Ratio would have exceeded 7.0 to 1 and the failure for 30 days after notice from the Trustee or Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes to cure such default; and (x) except as permitted by the Indenture, any Subsidiary Guarantee of a Significant Subsidiary shall be held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or shall cease for any reason to be in full force and effect or any Guarantor which is a Significant Subsidiary or any Person acting on its behalf shall deny or disaffirm its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee, provided, however, that an Event of Default will also be deemed to occur with respect to Subsidiary Guarantors that are not Significant Subsidiaries if the Subsidiary Guarantees of such Insignificant Subsidiaries are held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or shall cease for any reason to be in full force and effect or such Insignificant Subsidiaries deny or disaffirm their obligations under their Subsidiary Guarantees (other than in accordance with the terms of such Subsidiary Guarantee), if when aggregated and taken as a whole such Insignificant Subsidiaries would meet the definition of a Significant Subsidiary. If any Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may declare all the Notes to be due and payable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of an Event of Default arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, all outstanding Notes will become due and payable without further action or notice. Holders may not enforce the Indenture or the Notes except as provided in the Indenture. Subject to certain limitations, Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes A-2-6 may direct the Trustee in its exercise of any trust or power. The Trustee may withhold from Holders of the Notes notice of any continuing Default or Event of Default (except a Default or Event of Default relating to the payment of principal or interest) if it determines that withholding notice is in their interest. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding by notice to the Trustee may on behalf of the Holders of all of the Notes waive any existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences under the Indenture except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the payment of interest on, or the principal of, the Notes. The Company is required to deliver to the Trustee annually a statement regarding compliance with the Indenture, and the Company is required upon becoming aware of any Default or Event of Default, to deliver to the Trustee a statement specifying such Default or Event of Default. 12. Subordination. Payment of principal, interest and premium and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the Notes is subordinated to the prior payment of Senior Debt on the terms provided in the Indenture. 13. Trustee Dealings with Company. The Trustee, in its individual or any other capacity, may make loans to, accept deposits from, and perform services for the Company or its Affiliates, and may otherwise deal with the Company or its Affiliates, as if it were not the Trustee. 14. No Recourse Against Others. A director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder, of the Company or any of the Guarantors, as such, will not have any liability for any obligations of the Company or such Guarantor under the Notes, the Subsidiary Guarantees or the Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for the issuance of the Notes. 15. Authentication. This Note will not be valid until authenticated by the manual signature of the Trustee or an authenticating agent. 16. Abbreviations. Customary abbreviations may be used in the name of a Holder or an assignee, such as: TEN COM (= tenants in common), TEN ENT (= tenants by the entireties), JT TEN (= joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common), CUST (= Custodian), and U/G/M/A (= Uniform Gifts to Minors Act). 17. Additional Rights of Holders of Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes. In addition to the rights provided to Holders of Notes under the Indenture, Holders of Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes will have all the rights set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 9, 2002, among the Company, the Guarantors and the other parties named on the signature pages thereof or, in the case of Additional Notes, Holders of Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes will have the rights set forth in one or more registration rights agreements, if any, between the Company and the other parties thereto, relating to rights given by the Company to the purchasers of any Additional Notes (collectively, the "Registration Rights Agreement"). 18. Cusip Numbers. Pursuant to a recommendation promulgated by the Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures, the Company has caused CUSIP numbers to be printed on the Notes and the Trustee may use CUSIP numbers in notices of redemption as a convenience to Holders. No representation is made as to the accuracy of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as contained in any notice of redemption and reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers placed thereon. A-2-7 19. Governing Law. THE INTERNAL LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WILL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THE NOTES WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO APPLICABLE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW TO THE EXTENT THAT THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION WOULD BE REQUIRED THEREBY. The Company will furnish to any Holder upon written request and without charge a copy of the Indenture and/or the Registration Rights Agreement. Requests may be made to: LBI Media, Inc. 1845 West Empire Avenue Burbank, CA 91504 Attention: Lenard D. Liberman A-2-8 Assignment Form To assign this Note, fill in the form below: (I) or (we) assign and transfer this Note to:___________________________________ (Insert assignee's legal name) ________________________________________________________________________________ (Insert assignee's soc. sec. or tax I.D. no.) ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ (Print or type assignee's name, address and zip code) and irrevocably appoint ________________________________________________________ to transfer this Note on the books of the Company. The agent may substitute another to act for him. Date: _______________ Your Signature: __________________________ (Sign exactly as your name appears on the face of this Note) Signature Guarantee*: _________________________ * Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion Program (or other signature guarantor acceptable to the Trustee). A-2-9 Option of Holder to Elect Purchase If you want to elect to have this Note purchased by the Company pursuant to Section 4.10 or 4.15 of the Indenture, check the appropriate box below: .Section 4.10 .Section 4.15 If you want to elect to have only part of the Note purchased by the Company pursuant to Section 4.10 or Section 4.15 of the Indenture, state the amount you elect to have purchased: $_____________ Date: _______________ Your Signature: ___________________________ (Sign exactly as your name appears on the face of this Note) Tax Identification No.:_____________________ Signature Guarantee*: _________________________ * Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion Program (or other signature guarantor acceptable to the Trustee). A-2-10 SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF REGULATION S TEMPORARY GLOBAL NOTE The following exchanges of a part of this Regulation S Temporary Global Note for an interest in another Global Note, or of other Restricted Global Notes for an interest in this Regulation S Temporary Global Note, have been made:
Principal Amount of this Global Note Signature of Amount of decrease Amount of increase in following such authorized officer in Principal Amount Principal Amount decrease (or of Trustee or Note Date of Exchange of this Global Note of this Global Note increase) Custodian - ---------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------- ---------
A-2-11 EXHIBIT B FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER LBI Media, Inc. 1845 West Empire Avenue Burbank, CA 91504 U.S. Bank, N.A. 1420 Fifth Avenue, 7/th/ Floor Seattle, WA 98101 Re: 10 1/8 Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 Reference is hereby made to the Indenture, dated as of July 9, 2002 (the "Indenture"), between LBI Media, Inc., a California corporation, as issuer (the "Company"), the Guarantors party thereto, and U.S. Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as Trustee. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture. ___________________, (the "Transferor") owns and proposes to transfer the Note[s] or interest in such Note[s] specified in Annex A hereto, in the principal amount of $___________ in such Note[s] or interests (the "Transfer"), to ___________________________ (the "Transferee"), as further specified in Annex A hereto. In connection with the Transfer, the Transferor hereby certifies that: [CHECK ALL THAT APPLY] 1. [_] Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in the 144A Global Note or a Definitive Note Pursuant to Rule 144A. The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and, accordingly, the Transferor hereby further certifies that the beneficial interest or Definitive Note is being transferred to a Person that the Transferor reasonably believed and believes is purchasing the beneficial interest or Definitive Note for its own account, or for one or more accounts with respect to which such Person exercises sole investment discretion, and such Person and each such account is a "qualified institutional buyer" within the meaning of Rule 144A in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144A and such Transfer is in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the 144A Global Note and/or the Definitive Note and in the Indenture and the Securities Act. 2. [_] Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in the Temporary Regulation S Global Note, the Regulation S Global Note or a Definitive Note pursuant to Regulation S. The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904 under the Securities Act and, accordingly, the Transferor hereby further certifies that (i) the Transfer is not being made to a person in the United States and (x) at the time the buy order was originated, the Transferee was outside the United States or such Transferor and any Person acting on its behalf reasonably believed and believes that the Transferee was outside the United States or (y) the transaction was executed in, on or through the facilities of a designated offshore securities market and neither such Transferor nor any Person acting on its behalf knows that the transaction was prearranged with a buyer in the United States, (ii) no directed selling efforts have been made in contravention of the requirements of Rule 903(b) or Rule 904(b) of Regulation S under the Securities Act, (iii) the transaction is not part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration requirements of the Securities Act and (iv) if the proposed transfer is being made prior to the expiration of the Restricted Period, the transfer is not being made to a B-1 U.S. Person or for the account or benefit of a U.S. Person (other than an Initial Purchaser). Upon consummation of the proposed transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will be subject to the restrictions on Transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Regulation S Global Note, the Temporary Regulation S Global Note and/or the Definitive Note and in the Indenture and the Securities Act. 3. [_] Check and complete if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in the IAI Global Note or a Definitive Note pursuant to any provision of the Securities Act other than Rule 144A or Regulation S. The Transfer is being effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to beneficial interests in Restricted Global Notes and Restricted Definitive Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States, and accordingly the Transferor hereby further certifies that (check one): (a) [_] such Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act; or (b) [_] such Transfer is being effected to the Company or a subsidiary thereof; or (c) [_] such Transfer is being effected pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and in compliance with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act; or (d) [_] such Transfer is being effected to an Institutional Accredited Investor and pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than Rule 144A, Rule 144 or Rule 904, and the Transferor hereby further certifies that it has not engaged in any general solicitation within the meaning of Regulation D under the Securities Act and the Transfer complies with the transfer restrictions applicable to beneficial interests in a Restricted Global Note or Restricted Definitive Notes and the requirements of the exemption claimed, which certification is supported by (1) a certificate executed by the Transferee in the form of Exhibit D to the Indenture and (2) if such Transfer is in respect of a principal amount of Notes at the time of transfer of less than $250,000, an Opinion of Counsel provided by the Transferor or the Transferee (a copy of which the Transferor has attached to this certification), to the effect that such Transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the IAI Global Note and/or the Definitive Notes and in the Indenture and the Securities Act. 4. [_] Check if Transferee will take delivery of a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note or of an Unrestricted Definitive Note. (a) [_] Check if Transfer is pursuant to Rule 144. (i) The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act and in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States and (ii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement B-2 Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will no longer be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Global Notes, on Restricted Definitive Notes and in the Indenture. (b) [_] Check if Transfer is Pursuant to Regulation S. (i) The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904 under the Securities Act and in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States and (ii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will no longer be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Global Notes, on Restricted Definitive Notes and in the Indenture. (c) [_] Check if Transfer is Pursuant to Other Exemption. (i) The Transfer is being effected pursuant to and in compliance with an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act other than Rule 144, Rule 903 or Rule 904 and in compliance with the transfer restrictions contained in the Indenture and any applicable blue sky securities laws of any State of the United States and (ii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act. Upon consummation of the proposed Transfer in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the transferred beneficial interest or Definitive Note will not be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Global Notes or Restricted Definitive Notes and in the Indenture. This certificate and the statements contained herein are made for your benefit and the benefit of the Company. ___________________________________ [Insert Name of Transferor] By:________________________________ Name: Title: Dated: _______________________ B-3 ANNEX A TO CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER 1. The Transferor owns and proposes to transfer the following: [CHECK ONE OF (a) OR (b)] (a) [_] a beneficial interest in the: (i) [_] 144A Global Note (CUSIP _________), or (ii) [_] Regulation S Global Note (CUSIP _________), or (iii) [_] IAI Global Note (CUSIP _________); or (b) [_] a Restricted Definitive Note. 2. After the Transfer the Transferee will hold: [CHECK ONE] (a) [_] a beneficial interest in the: (i) [_] 144A Global Note (CUSIP _________), or (ii) [_] Regulation S Global Note (CUSIP _________), or (iii) [_[ IAI Global Note (CUSIP _________); or (iv) [_] Unrestricted Global Note (CUSIP _________); or (b) [_] a Restricted Definitive Note; or (c) [_] an Unrestricted Definitive Note, in accordance with the terms of the Indenture. B-4 EXHIBIT C FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF EXCHANGE LBI Media, Inc. 1845 West Empire Avenue Burbank, CA 91504 U.S. Bank, N.A. 1420 Fifth Avenue, 7/th/ Floor Seattle, WA 98101 Re: 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (CUSIP) Reference is hereby made to the Indenture, dated as of July 9, 2002 (the "Indenture"), between LBI Media, Inc., a California corporation, as issuer (the "Company"), the Guarantors party thereto, and U.S. Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as Trustee. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture. __________________________, (the "Owner") owns and proposes to exchange the Note[s] or interest in such Note[s] specified herein, in the principal amount of $____________ in such Note[s] or interests (the "Exchange"). In connection with the Exchange, the Owner hereby certifies that: 1. Exchange of Restricted Definitive Notes or Beneficial Interests in a Restricted Global Note for Unrestricted Definitive Notes or Beneficial Interests in an Unrestricted Global Note (a) [_] Check if Exchange is from beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note to beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner's beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note for a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note in an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the beneficial interest is being acquired for the Owner's own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the Global Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States. (b) [_] Check if Exchange is from beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note to Unrestricted Definitive Note. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner's beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note for an Unrestricted Definitive Note, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the Definitive Note is being acquired for the Owner's own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the Restricted Global Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the Definitive Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States. (c) [_] Check if Exchange is from Restricted Definitive Note to beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note. In connection with the Owner's Exchange of a Restricted Definitive Note for C-1 a beneficial interest in an Unrestricted Global Note, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the beneficial interest is being acquired for the Owner's own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to Restricted Definitive Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the beneficial interest is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States. (d) [_] Check if Exchange is from Restricted Definitive Note to Unrestricted Definitive Note. In connection with the Owner's Exchange of a Restricted Definitive Note for an Unrestricted Definitive Note, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the Unrestricted Definitive Note is being acquired for the Owner's own account without transfer, (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to Restricted Definitive Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, (iii) the restrictions on transfer contained in the Indenture and the Private Placement Legend are not required in order to maintain compliance with the Securities Act and (iv) the Unrestricted Definitive Note is being acquired in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States. 2. Exchange of Restricted Definitive Notes or Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes for Restricted Definitive Notes or Beneficial Interests in Restricted Global Notes (a) [_] Check if Exchange is from beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note to Restricted Definitive Note. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner's beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note for a Restricted Definitive Note with an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies that the Restricted Definitive Note is being acquired for the Owner's own account without transfer. Upon consummation of the proposed Exchange in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the Restricted Definitive Note issued will continue to be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the Restricted Definitive Note and in the Indenture and the Securities Act. (b) [_] Check if Exchange is from Restricted Definitive Note to beneficial interest in a Restricted Global Note. In connection with the Exchange of the Owner's Restricted Definitive Note for a beneficial interest in the [CHECK ONE] [_] 144A Global Note, [_] Regulation S Global Note, [_] IAI Global Note with an equal principal amount, the Owner hereby certifies (i) the beneficial interest is being acquired for the Owner's own account without transfer and (ii) such Exchange has been effected in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to the Restricted Global Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities Act, and in compliance with any applicable blue sky securities laws of any state of the United States. Upon consummation of the proposed Exchange in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the beneficial interest issued will be subject to the restrictions on transfer enumerated in the Private Placement Legend printed on the relevant Restricted Global Note and in the Indenture and the Securities Act. C-2 This certificate and the statements contained herein are made for your benefit and the benefit of the Company. ___________________________________ [Insert Name of Transferor] By:________________________ Name: Title: Dated: ______________________ C-3 EXHIBIT D FORM OF CERTIFICATE FROM ACQUIRING INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITED INVESTOR LBI Media, Inc. 1845 West Empire Avenue Burbank, CA 91504 U.S. Bank, N.A. 1420 Fifth Avenue, 7/th/ Floor Seattle, WA 8101 Re: 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 Reference is hereby made to the Indenture, dated as of July 9, 2002 (the "Indenture"), between LBI Media, Inc., a California corporation, as issuer (the "Company"), the Guarantors party thereto, and U.S. Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as Trustee. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Indenture. In connection with our proposed purchase of $____________ aggregate principal amount of: (a) [_] a beneficial interest in a Global Note, or (b) [_] a Definitive Note, we confirm that: 1. We understand that any subsequent transfer of the Notes or any interest therein is subject to certain restrictions and conditions set forth in the Indenture and the undersigned agrees to be bound by, and not to resell, pledge or otherwise transfer the Notes or any interest therein except in compliance with, such restrictions and conditions and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). 2. We understand that the offer and sale of the Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act, and that the Notes and any interest therein may not be offered or sold except as permitted in the following sentence. We agree, on our own behalf and on behalf of any accounts for which we are acting as hereinafter stated, that if we should sell the Notes or any interest therein, we will do so only (A) to the Company or any subsidiary thereof, (B) in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act to a "qualified institutional buyer" (as defined therein), (C) to an institutional "accredited investor" (as defined below) that, prior to such transfer, furnishes (or has furnished on its behalf by a U.S. broker-dealer) to you and to the Company a signed letter substantially in the form of this letter and, if such transfer is in respect of a principal amount of Notes, at the time of transfer of less than $250,000, an Opinion of Counsel in form reasonably acceptable to the Company to the effect that such transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act, (D) outside the United States in accordance with Rule 904 of Regulation S under the Securities Act, (E) pursuant to the provisions of Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act or (F) pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, and we further agree to provide to any person purchasing the Definitive Note or beneficial interest in a Global Note from us in a transaction meeting the requirements of clauses (A) through (E) of this paragraph a notice advising such purchaser that resales thereof are restricted as stated herein. C-1 3. We understand that, on any proposed resale of the Notes or beneficial interest therein, we will be required to furnish to you and the Company such certifications, legal opinions and other information as you and the Company may reasonably require to confirm that the proposed sale complies with the foregoing restrictions. We further understand that the Notes purchased by us will bear a legend to the foregoing effect. 4. We are an institutional "accredited investor" (as defined in Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Regulation D under the Securities Act) and have such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of our investment in the Notes, and we and any accounts for which we are acting are each able to bear the economic risk of our or its investment. 5. We are acquiring the Notes or beneficial interest therein purchased by us for our own account or for one or more accounts (each of which is an institutional "accredited investor") as to each of which we exercise sole investment discretion. You and the Company are entitled to rely upon this letter and are irrevocably authorized to produce this letter or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceedings or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby. _________________________________________ [Insert Name of Accredited Investor] By:______________________________________ Name: Title: Dated: _______________________ D-2 EXHIBIT E [FORM OF NOTATION OF GUARANTEE] For value received, each Guarantor (which term includes any successor Person under the Indenture) has, jointly and severally, unconditionally guaranteed, to the extent set forth in the Indenture and subject to the provisions in the Indenture dated as of July 9, 2002 (the "Indenture") among LBI Media, Inc., the Guarantors listed on Schedule I thereto and U.S. Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as Trustee (the "Trustee"), (a) the due and punctual payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes (as defined in the Indenture), whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, the due and punctual payment of interest on overdue principal and premium, and, to the extent permitted by law, interest, and the due and punctual performance of all other obligations of the Company to the Holders or the Trustee all in accordance with the terms of the Indenture and (b) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, that the same will be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at Stated Maturity, by acceleration or otherwise. The obligations of the Guarantors to the Holders of Notes and to the Trustee pursuant to the Subsidiary Guarantee and the Indenture are expressly set forth in Article 11 of the Indenture and reference is hereby made to the Indenture for the precise terms of the Subsidiary Guarantee. Each Holder of a Note, by accepting the same, (a) agrees to and shall be bound by such provisions, (b) authorizes and directs the Trustee, on behalf of such Holder, to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination as provided in the Indenture and (c) appoints the Trustee attorney-in-fact of such Holder for such purpose; provided, however, that the Indebtedness evidenced by this Subsidiary Guarantee shall cease to be so subordinated and subject in right of payment upon any defeasance of this Note in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture. GUARANTORS: LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF HOUSTON, INC. KZJL LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN TELEVISION, INC. KRCA TELEVISION, INC. KRCA LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC. LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP. EMPIRE BURBANK STUDIOS, INC. By:______________________ Name: Title: E-1 EXHIBIT F FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE TO BE DELIVERED BY SUBSEQUENT GUARANTORS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this "Supplemental Indenture"), dated as of _____________, 20___ among __________________ (the "Guaranteeing Subsidiary"), a subsidiary of LBI Media, Inc. (or its permitted successor), a California corporation (the "Company"), the Company, the other Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture referred to herein) and U.S. Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as trustee under the Indenture referred to below (the "Trustee"). W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, the Company has heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an indenture (the "Indenture"), dated as of July 9, 2002 providing for the issuance of an aggregate principal amount of up to $150.0 million of 10?% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the "Notes"); WHEREAS, the Indenture provides that under certain circumstances the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall unconditionally guarantee all of the Company's Obligations under the Notes and the Indenture on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the "Subsidiary Guarantee"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9.01 of the Indenture, the Trustee is authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Trustee mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes as follows: 1. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture. 2. Agreement to Guarantee. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary hereby agrees as follows: (a) Along with all Guarantors named in the Indenture, to jointly and severally Guarantee to each Holder of a Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns, the Notes or the obligations of the Company hereunder or thereunder, that: (i) the principal of and interest, and premium, if any, on the Notes will be promptly paid in full when due, whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, and interest on the overdue principal of and interest on the Notes, if any, if lawful, and all other obligations of the Company to the Holders or the Trustee hereunder or thereunder will be promptly paid in full or performed, all in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; and (ii) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, that same will be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at Stated Maturity, by acceleration or otherwise. Failing payment when due of any amount so F-1 guaranteed or any performance so guaranteed for whatever reason, the Guarantors shall be jointly and severally obligated to pay the same immediately. (b) The obligations hereunder shall be unconditional, irrespective of the validity, regularity or enforceability of the Notes or the Indenture, the absence of any action to enforce the same, any waiver or consent by any Holder of the Notes with respect to any provisions hereof or thereof, the recovery of any judgment against the Company, any action to enforce the same or any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a guarantor. (c) The following is hereby waived: diligence presentment, demand of payment, filing of claims with a court in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company, any right to require a proceeding first against the Company, protest, notice and all demands whatsoever. (d) This Subsidiary Guarantee shall not be discharged except by complete performance of the obligations contained in the Notes and the Indenture, and the Guaranteeing Subsidiary accepts all obligations of a Guarantor under the Indenture. (e) If any Holder or the Trustee is required by any court or otherwise to return to the Company, the Guarantors, or any Custodian, Trustee, liquidator or other similar official acting in relation to either the Company or the Guarantors, any amount paid by either to the Trustee or such Holder, this Subsidiary Guarantee, to the extent theretofore discharged, shall be reinstated in full force and effect. (f) The Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall not be entitled to any right of subrogation in relation to the Holders in respect of any obligations guaranteed hereby until payment in full of all obligations guaranteed hereby. (g) As between the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Holders and the Trustee, on the other hand, (x) the maturity of the obligations guaranteed hereby may be accelerated as provided in Article 6 of the Indenture for the purposes of this Subsidiary Guarantee, notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing such acceleration in respect of the obligations guaranteed hereby, and (y) in the event of any declaration of acceleration of such obligations as provided in Article 6 of the Indenture, such obligations (whether or not due and payable) shall forthwith become due and payable by the Guarantors for the purpose of this Subsidiary Guarantee. (h) The Guarantors shall have the right to seek contribution from any non-paying Guarantor so long as the exercise of such right does not impair the rights of the Holders under the Guarantee. (i) Pursuant to Section 11.03 of the Indenture, after giving effect to any maximum amount and any other contingent and fixed liabilities that are relevant under any applicable Bankruptcy or fraudulent conveyance laws, and after giving effect to any collections from, rights to receive contribution from or payments made by or on behalf of any other Guarantor in respect of the obligations of such other Guarantor under Article 11 of the Indenture, this new Subsidiary Guarantee shall F-2 be limited to the maximum amount permissible such that the obligations of such Guarantor under this Subsidiary Guarantee will not constitute a fraudulent transfer or conveyance. 3. Execution and Delivery. Each Guaranteeing Subsidiary agrees to execute the Subsidiary Guarantee as provided by Section 11.04 of the Indenture and Exhibit E thereto and to recognize that the Subsidiary Guarantees shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any failure to endorse on each Note a notation of such Subsidiary Guarantee. 4. Guaranteeing Subsidiary May Consolidate, Etc. On Certain Terms. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 11.06 of the Indenture, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary may not sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets to, or consolidate with or merge with or into (whether or not such Guarantor is the surviving Person), another Person, other than the Company or another Guarantor, unless: (i) immediately after giving effect to such transaction, no Default or Event of Default exists; and (ii) either: (1) subject to Section 11.06 hereof, the Person acquiring the property in any such sale or disposition or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger assumes all the obligations of that Guarantor under this Indenture, its Subsidiary Guarantee and the Registration Rights Agreement pursuant to a supplemental indenture satisfactory to the Trustee; or (2) the Net Proceeds of such sale or other disposition are applied in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture. (b) In case of any such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance and upon the assumption by the successor Person, by supplemental indenture, executed and delivered to the Trustee and satisfactory in form to the Trustee, of the Subsidiary Guarantee endorsed upon the Notes and the due and punctual performance of all of the covenants and conditions of the Indenture to be performed by the Guarantor, such successor Person shall succeed to and be substituted for the Guarantor with the same effect as if it had been named herein as a Guarantor. Such successor Person thereupon may cause to be signed any or all of the Subsidiary Guarantees to be endorsed upon all of the Notes issuable hereunder which theretofore shall not have been signed by the Company and delivered to the Trustee. All the Subsidiary Guarantees so issued shall in all respects have the same legal rank and benefit under the Indenture as the Subsidiary Guarantees theretofore and thereafter issued in accordance with the terms of the Indenture as though all of such Subsidiary Guarantees had been issued at the date of the execution hereof. (c) Except as set forth in Articles 4 and 5 and Section 11.06 of Article 11 of the Indenture, and notwithstanding clauses (a) and (b) above, nothing contained in the Indenture or in any of the Notes shall prevent any consolidation or merger of a Guarantor with or into the Company or another Guarantor, or shall prevent any F-3 sale or conveyance of the property of a Guarantor as an entirety or substantially as an entirety to the Company or another Guarantor. 5. Releases. (a) In the event (i) of a sale or other disposition of all of the assets of any Guarantor (including by way of merger or consolidation) or a sale or other disposition of all to the capital stock of any Guarantor, in each case to a Person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) a Subsidiary of the Company; provided that the Net Proceeds of such sale or other disposition are applied in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Indenture, including, without limitation, Section 4.10 thereof, or (ii) the Company designates any Restricted Subsidiary that is Guarantor as an Unrestricted Subsidiary in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Indenture, including, without limitation, Section 4.20 thereof, then such Guarantor (in the event of a sale or other disposition, by way of merger, consolidation or otherwise, of all of the capital stock of such Guarantor) or the corporation acquiring the property (in the event of a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of such Guarantor) will be released and relieved of any obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee; provided that the Net Proceeds of such sale or other disposition are applied in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Indenture, including without limitation Section 4.10 of the Indenture. Upon delivery by the Company to the Trustee of an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such sale or other disposition was made by the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture, including without limitation Section 4.10 of the Indenture, the Trustee shall execute any documents reasonably required in order to evidence the release of any Guarantor from its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee. (b) Any Guarantor not released from its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee shall remain liable for the full amount of principal of and interest on the Notes and for the other obligations of any Guarantor under the Indenture as provided in Article 10 of the Indenture. 6. No Recourse Against Others. No past, present or future director, officer, employee, incorporator, stockholder or agent of the Guaranteeing Subsidiary, as such, shall have any liability for any obligations of the Company or any Guaranteeing Subsidiary under the Notes, any Subsidiary Guarantees, the Indenture or this Supplemental Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of the Notes by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes. Such waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws and it is the view of the SEC that such a waiver is against public policy. 7. Governing Law. THE INTERNAL LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO APPLICABLE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW TO THE EXTENT THAT THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION WOULD BE REQUIRED THEREBY. 9. Counterparts. The parties may sign any number of copies of this Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement. F-4 10. Effect of Headings. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction hereof. 11. The Trustee. The Trustee shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for or in respect of the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture or for or in respect of the recitals contained herein, all of which recitals are made solely by the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Company. F-5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed and attested, all as of the date first above written. Dated: _______________, ____ [Guaranteeing Subsidiary] By: _______________________________ Name: Title: LBI MEDIA, INC. By: _______________________________ Name: Title: GUARANTORS: LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF HOUSTON, INC. KZJL LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN TELEVISION, INC. KRCA TELEVISION, INC. KRCA LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC. LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP. EMPIRE BURBANK STUDIOS, INC. By: _______________________________ Name: Title: U.S. BANK, N.A. as Trustee By: _______________________________ Authorized Signatory F-6 Schedule I SCHEDULE OF GUARANTORS The following schedule lists each Guarantor under the Indenture as of the Closing Date: GUARANTORS: LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF HOUSTON, INC. KZJL LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN TELEVISION, INC. KRCA TELEVISION, INC. KRCA LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC. LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP. EMPIRE BURBANK STUDIOS, INC. F-7
EX-4.4 27 dex44.txt REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT DATED JULY 9, 2002 Exhibit 4.4 $150,000,000 LBI MEDIA, INC. 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT July 9, 2002 Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation UBS Warburg LLC Banc of America Securities LLC CIBC World Markets Corp. Fleet Securities, Inc. c/o Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010-3629 Dear Sirs: LBI Media, Inc., a California corporation (formerly known as LBI Holdings II, Inc.) (the "Issuer"), proposes to issue and sell to Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, UBS Warburg LLC, Banc of America Securities LLC, CIBC World Markets Corp. and Fleet Securities, Inc. (collectively, the "Initial Purchasers"), upon the terms set forth in a purchase agreement dated June 28, 2002 (the "Purchase Agreement"), $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the "Initial Securities") to be guaranteed (the "Guarantees" and, together with the Initial Securities, the "Offered Securities") by Liberman Television of Houston, Inc., a California corporation, KZJL License Corp., a California corporation, Liberman Television, Inc., a California corporation, KRCA Television, Inc., a California corporation, KRCA License Corp., a California corporation, Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation, LBI Radio License Corp., a California corporation, Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., a California corporation, Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp., a California corporation and Empire Burbank Studios, Inc., a California corporation (each, a "Guarantor" and together, the "Guarantors"). The Guarantors and the Issuer are collectively referred to herein as the "Company". The Offered Securities will be issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of July 9, 2002 (the "Indenture"), among the Company, the Guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as trustee (the "Trustee"). As an inducement to the Initial Purchasers to enter into the Purchase Agreement, the Company agrees with the Initial Purchasers, for the benefit of the Initial Purchasers and the holders of the Securities (as defined below) (collectively the "Holders"), as follows: 1. Registered Exchange Offer. Unless not permitted by applicable law (after the Company has complied with the ultimate paragraph of this Section 1), the Company shall prepare and, on or prior to 90 days (such 90th day being a "Filing Deadline") after the date on which the Initial Purchasers purchase the Offered Securities pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (the "Closing Date"), file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") a registration statement (the "Exchange Offer Registration Statement") on an appropriate form under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), with respect to a proposed offer (the "Exchange Offer") to the Holders of Transfer Restricted Securities (as defined in Section 6 hereof), who are not prohibited by any law or policy of the Commission from participating in the Exchange Offer, to issue and deliver to such Holders, in exchange for the Offered Securities (except that the Exchange Securities will not contain terms with respect to transfer restrictions or Liquidated Damages upon a Registration Default (as each term is defined in Section 6(a)) a like aggregate principal amount of debt securities of the Company, and Guarantees of the Guarantors, issued under the Indenture, identical in all material respects to the Offered Securities and registered under the Securities Act (the "Exchange Securities"). The Company shall (i) use its best efforts to have such Exchange Offer Registration Statement declared effective by the Commission under the Securities Act on or prior to 360 days after the Closing Date and (ii) unless the Exchange Offer would not be permitted by applicable law or Commission policy, the Company will, following the declaration of the effectiveness of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement (a) commence the Exchange Offer and (b) use its best efforts to issue, on or prior to 30 Business Days after the date on which the Exchange Offer Registration Statement was declared effective by the Commission (the "Consummation Deadline"), Exchange Securities, in exchange for all Offered Securities tendered prior thereto in the Exchange Offer. "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or a day on which banking institutions in New York, New York are required by law, regulation or executive order to remain closed. Following the declaration of the effectiveness of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement, the Company shall promptly commence the Exchange Offer, it being the objective of such Exchange Offer to enable each Holder of Transfer Restricted Securities electing to exchange the Offered Securities for Exchange Securities (assuming that such Holder is not an affiliate of the Company within the meaning of the Securities Act, acquires the Exchange Securities in the ordinary course of such Holder's business and has no arrangements with any person to participate in the distribution of the Exchange Securities and is not prohibited by any law or policy of the Commission from participating in the Exchange Offer) to trade such Exchange Securities from and after their receipt without any limitations or restrictions under the Securities Act and without material restrictions under the securities laws of the several states of the United States. The Company acknowledges that, pursuant to current interpretations by the Commission's staff of Section 5 of the Securities Act, in the absence of an applicable exemption therefrom, (i) each Holder which is a broker-dealer electing to exchange Offered Securities, acquired for its own account as a result of market making activities or other trading activities, for Exchange Securities (an "Exchanging Dealer"), is required to deliver a prospectus containing the information set forth in (a) Annex A hereto on the cover, (b) Annex B hereto in the "Exchange Offer Procedures" section and the "Purpose of the Exchange Offer" section, and (c) Annex C hereto in the "Plan of Distribution" section of such prospectus in connection with a sale of any such Exchange Securities received by such Exchanging Dealer pursuant to the Exchange Offer and (ii) an Initial Purchaser that elects to sell Securities (as defined below) acquired in exchange for Offered Securities constituting any portion of an unsold allotment, is required to deliver a prospectus containing the information required by Items 507 or 508 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act, as applicable, in connection with such sale. The Company shall use its best efforts to keep the Exchange Offer Registration Statement effective and to amend and supplement the prospectus contained therein, in order to permit such prospectus to be lawfully delivered by all persons subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act for such period of time as such persons must comply with such requirements in order to resell the Exchange Securities; provided, however, that (i) in the case where such prospectus and any amendment or supplement thereto must be delivered by an Exchanging Dealer or an Initial Purchaser, such period shall be the lesser of 180 days and the date on which all Exchanging Dealers and the Initial Purchasers have sold all Exchange Securities held by them (unless such period is extended pursuant to Section 3(j) below) and (ii) the Company shall make such prospectus and any amendment or supplement thereto available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any resale of any Exchange Securities for a period of not less than 180 days after the consummation of the Exchange Offer. If, upon consummation of the Exchange Offer, any Initial Purchaser holds Offered Securities acquired by it as part of its initial distribution, the Company, simultaneously with the delivery of the Exchange Securities pursuant to the Exchange Offer, shall issue and deliver to such Initial Purchaser upon the written request of such Initial Purchaser, in exchange (the "Private Exchange") for the Offered Securities held by such Initial Purchaser, a like principal amount of debt securities of the Company, and 2 Guarantees of the Guarantors, issued under the Indenture and identical in all material respects to the Offered Securities (the "Private Exchange Securities") (except that the Private Exchange Securities may be subject to restrictions on transfer and bear a legend to such effect.). The Offered Securities, the Exchange Securities and the Private Exchange Securities are herein collectively called the "Securities." In connection with the Exchange Offer, the Company shall: (a) mail to each Holder a copy of the prospectus forming part of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement, together with an appropriate letter of transmittal and related documents; (b) keep the Exchange Offer open for not less than 30 days (or longer, if required by applicable law) after the date notice thereof is mailed to the Holders; (c) utilize the services of a depositary for the Exchange Offer with an address in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, which may be the Trustee or an affiliate of the Trustee; (d) permit Holders to withdraw tendered Securities at any time prior to the close of business, New York time, on the last business day on which the Exchange Offer shall remain open; and (e) otherwise comply with all applicable laws. As soon as practicable after the close of the Exchange Offer or the Private Exchange, as the case may be, the Company shall: (x) accept for exchange all the Securities validly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the Exchange Offer and the Private Exchange; (y) deliver to the Trustee for cancellation all of the Offered Securities so accepted for exchange; and (z) cause the Trustee to authenticate and deliver promptly to each Holder of the Offered Securities, Exchange Securities or Private Exchange Securities, as the case may be, equal in principal amount to the Offered Securities of such Holder so accepted for exchange. The Indenture will provide that the Exchange Securities will not be subject to the transfer restrictions set forth in the Indenture and that all the Securities will vote and consent together on all matters as one class and that none of the Securities will have the right to vote or consent as a class separate from one another on any matter. Interest on each Exchange Security and Private Exchange Security issued pursuant to the Exchange Offer and in the Private Exchange will accrue from the last interest payment date on which interest was paid on the Offered Securities surrendered in exchange therefor or, if no interest has been paid on the Offered Securities, from the date of original issue of the Offered Securities. Each Holder participating in the Exchange Offer shall be required to represent to the Company that at the time of the consummation of the Exchange Offer (i) any Exchange Securities received by such Holder will be acquired in the ordinary course of business, (ii) such Holder will have no arrangements or understanding with any person to participate in the distribution of the Securities or the Exchange Securities within the meaning of the Securities Act, (iii) such Holder is not an "affiliate," as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act, of the Company or if it is an affiliate, such Holder will comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act to the extent applicable, (iv) if such Holder is not a 3 broker-dealer, that it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, the distribution of the Exchange Securities, (v) if such Holder is a broker-dealer, that it will receive Exchange Securities for its own account in exchange for Offered Securities that were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities and that it will be required to acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Securities and (vi) such Holder has full power and authority to transfer the Offered Securities in exchange for the Exchange Securities. Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof, the Company will ensure that (i) any Exchange Offer Registration Statement and any amendment thereto and any prospectus forming part thereof and any supplement thereto complies in all material respects with the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, (ii) any Exchange Offer Registration Statement and any amendment thereto does not, when it becomes effective, contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading and (iii) any prospectus forming part of any Exchange Offer Registration Statement, and any supplement to such prospectus, does not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. If following the date hereof there has been announced a change in Commission policy with respect to exchange offers that in the reasonable opinion of counsel to the Company raises a substantial question as to whether the Exchange Offer is permitted by applicable federal law, the Company will seek a no-action letter or other favorable decision from the Commission allowing the Company to consummate the Exchange Offer. The Company will pursue the issuance of such a decision to the Commission staff level. In connection with the foregoing, the Company will take all such other actions as may be requested by the Commission or otherwise required in connection with the issuance of such decision, including without limitation (i) participating in telephonic conferences with the Commission, (ii) delivering to the Commission staff an analysis prepared by counsel to the Company setting forth the legal bases, if any, upon which such counsel has concluded that the Exchange Offer should be permitted and (iii) diligently pursuing a resolution (which need not be favorable) by the Commission staff. 2. Shelf Registration. If, (i) any changes in law or the applicable interpretations of the Staff of the Commission do not permit the Company to effect the Exchange Offer, or (ii) any holder of Transferred Restricted Securities notifies the Issuer prior to the 20/th/ day following consummation of the Exchange Offer that: (a) it is prohibited by law or Commission policy from participating in the Exchange Offer; or (b) that it may not resell the Exchange Securities acquired by it in the Exchange Offer to the public without delivering a prospectus and the prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement is not appropriate or available for resales; or (c) that it is a broker-dealer and owns Securities acquired directly from the Company or an affiliate of the Company, the Company shall take the following actions: (a) The Company will file a registration statement (the "Shelf Registration Statement" and, together with the Exchange Offer Registration Statement, the "Registration Statement") with the Commission and use its best efforts to (i) cause such filing to be made on or prior to 30 days after such filing obligation arises and (ii) cause the Shelf Registration Statement to be declared effective by the later of (x) 360 days after the Closing Date or (y) 90 days after such obligation arises. The Shelf Registration Statement shall be filed on an appropriate form under the Securities Act relating to the offer and sale of the Transfer Restricted Securities by the Holders thereof from time to time in accordance with the methods of distribution set forth in the Shelf Registration Statement and Rule 415 under the Securities Act (hereinafter, the "Shelf Registration"); provided, however, that no Holder (other than an Initial Purchaser) shall be entitled to have the Securities held by it covered by such Shelf Registration Statement unless such Holder agrees in writing to be bound by all the provisions of this Agreement applicable to such Holder. 4 (b) The Company shall use its best efforts to keep the Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective in order to permit the prospectus included therein to be lawfully delivered by the Holders of the relevant Securities, for a period of two years (or for such longer period if extended pursuant to Section 3(j) below) from the date of its effectiveness or such shorter period that will terminate when all the Securities covered by the Shelf Registration Statement (i) have been sold pursuant thereto or (ii) are no longer restricted securities (as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, or any successor rule thereof). The Company shall be deemed not to have used its best efforts to keep the Shelf Registration Statement effective during the requisite period if it voluntarily takes any action that would result in Holders of Securities covered thereby not being able to offer and sell such Securities during that period, unless such action is required by applicable law. (c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, the Company shall cause the Shelf Registration Statement and the related prospectus and any amendment or supplement thereto, as of the effective date of the Shelf Registration Statement, amendment or supplement, (i) to comply in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission and (ii) not to contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. 3. Registration Procedures. In connection with any Shelf Registration contemplated by Section 2 hereof and, to the extent applicable, any Exchange Offer contemplated by Section 1 hereof, the following provisions shall apply: (a) The Company shall (i) furnish to each Initial Purchaser, prior to the filing thereof with the Commission, a copy of the Registration Statement and each amendment thereof and each supplement, if any, to the prospectus included therein and, in the event that an Initial Purchaser (with respect to any portion of an unsold allotment from the original offering) is participating in the Exchange Offer or the Shelf Registration Statement, the Company shall use its best efforts to reflect in each such document, when so filed with the Commission, such comments as such Initial Purchaser reasonably may propose; (ii) include the information set forth in Annex A hereto on the cover, in Annex B hereto in the "Exchange Offer Procedures" section and the "Purpose of the Exchange Offer" section and in Annex C hereto in the "Plan of Distribution" section of the prospectus forming a part of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement and include the information set forth in Annex D hereto in the Letter of Transmittal delivered pursuant to the Exchange Offer; (iii) if requested by an Initial Purchaser, include the information required by Items 507 or 508 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act, as applicable, in the prospectus forming a part of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement; (iv) include within the prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement a section entitled "Plan of Distribution," reasonably acceptable to the Initial Purchasers, which shall contain a summary statement of the positions taken or policies made by the staff of the Commission with respect to the potential "underwriter" status of any broker-dealer that is the beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) of Exchange Securities received by such broker-dealer in the Exchange Offer (a "Participating Broker-Dealer"), whether such positions or policies have been publicly disseminated by the staff of the Commission or such positions or policies, in the reasonable judgment of the Initial Purchasers based upon advice of counsel (which may be in-house counsel), represent the prevailing views of the staff of the Commission; and (v) in the case of a Shelf Registration Statement, include the names of the Holders who propose to sell Securities pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement as selling securityholders. 5 (b) The Company shall notify the Initial Purchasers, the Holders of the Securities and any Participating Broker-Dealer from whom the Company has received prior written notice that it will be a Participating Broker-Dealer in the Exchange Offer and, if requested by any such Person, confirm such notice in writing (which notice pursuant to clauses (ii)-(v) hereof shall be accompanied by an instruction to suspend the use of the prospectus until the requisite changes have been made): (i) when the Registration Statement or any amendment thereto has been filed with the Commission and when the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto has become effective; (ii) of any request by the Commission for amendments or supplements to the Registration Statement or the prospectus included therein or for additional information; (iii) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or the initiation of any proceedings for that purpose; (iv) of the receipt by the Company or its legal counsel of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification of the Securities for sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose; and (v) of the happening of any event that requires the Company to make changes in the Registration Statement or the prospectus in order that the Registration Statement or the prospectus does not contain an untrue statement of a material fact nor omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of the prospectus, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading. (c) The Company shall make every reasonable effort to obtain the withdrawal at the earliest possible time, of any order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement. (d) The Company shall furnish to each Holder of Securities included within the coverage of the Shelf Registration, without charge, at least one copy of the Shelf Registration Statement and any post-effective amendment thereto, including financial statements and schedules, and, if the Holder so requests in writing, all exhibits thereto (including those, if any, incorporated by reference). (e) The Company shall deliver to each Exchanging Dealer and each Initial Purchaser, and to any other Holder who so requests, without charge, at least one copy of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement and any post-effective amendment thereto, including financial statements and schedules, and, if any Initial Purchaser or any such Holder requests, all exhibits thereto (including those incorporated by reference). (f) The Company shall, during the Shelf Registration Period, deliver to each Holder of Securities included within the coverage of the Shelf Registration, without charge, as many copies of the prospectus (including each preliminary prospectus) included in the Shelf Registration Statement and any amendment or supplement thereto as such person may reasonably request. The Company consents, subject to the provisions of this Agreement, to the use of the prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto by each of the selling Holders of the Securities in connection with the offering and sale of the Securities covered by the prospectus, or any amendment or supplement thereto, included in the Shelf Registration Statement. 6 (g) The Company shall deliver to each Initial Purchaser, any Exchanging Dealer, any Participating Broker-Dealer and such other persons required to deliver a prospectus following the Exchange Offer, without charge, as many copies of the final prospectus included in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement and any amendment or supplement thereto as such persons may reasonably request. The Company consents, subject to the provisions of this Agreement, to the use of the prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto by any Initial Purchaser, if necessary, any Participating Broker-Dealer and such other persons required to deliver a prospectus following the Exchange Offer in connection with the offering and sale of the Exchange Securities covered by the prospectus, or any amendment or supplement thereto, included in such Exchange Offer Registration Statement. (h) Prior to any public offering of the Securities pursuant to any Registration Statement, the Company shall register or qualify or cooperate with the Holders of the Securities included therein and their respective counsel in connection with the registration or qualification of the Securities for offer and sale under the securities or "blue sky" laws of such states of the United States as any Holder of the Securities reasonably requests in writing and do any and all other acts or things necessary or advisable to enable the offer and sale in such jurisdictions of the Securities covered by such Registration Statement; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to (i) qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it is not then so qualified, (ii) take any action which would subject it to general service of process or to taxation in any jurisdiction where it is not then so subject or (iii) subject itself to taxation in excess of a nominal dollar amount in any such jurisdiction where it is not then so subject. (i) The Company shall cooperate with the Holders of the Securities to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing the Securities to be sold pursuant to any Registration Statement free of any restrictive legends and in such denominations and registered in such names as the Holders may request a reasonable period of time prior to sales of the Securities pursuant to such Registration Statement. (j) Upon the occurrence of any event contemplated by paragraphs (ii) through (v) of Section 3(b) above during the period for which the Company is required to maintain an effective Registration Statement, the Company shall promptly prepare and file a post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement or a supplement to the related prospectus and any other required document so that, as thereafter delivered to Holders of the Securities or purchasers of Securities, the prospectus will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. If the Company notifies the Initial Purchasers, the Holders of the Securities and any known Participating Broker-Dealer in accordance with paragraphs (ii) through (v) of Section 3(b) above to suspend the use of the prospectus until the requisite changes to the prospectus have been made, then the Initial Purchasers, the Holders of the Securities and any such Participating Broker-Dealers shall suspend use of such prospectus, and the period of effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement provided for in Section 2(b) above and the Exchange Offer Registration Statement provided for in Section 1 above shall each be extended by the number of days from and including the date of the giving of such notice to and including the date when the Initial Purchasers, the Holders of the Securities and any known Participating Broker-Dealer shall have received such amended or supplemented prospectus pursuant to this Section 3(j). (k) Not later than the effective date of the applicable Registration Statement, the Company will provide a CUSIP number for the Initial Securities, the Exchange Securities or the Private Exchange Securities, as the case may be, and provide the applicable trustee with printed certificates for the Offered Securities, the Exchange Securities or the Private Exchange Securities, as the case may be, in a form eligible for deposit with The Depository Trust Company. 7 (l) The Company will comply with all rules and regulations of the Commission to the extent and so long as they are applicable to the Exchange Offer or the Shelf Registration and will make generally available to its security holders (or otherwise provide in accordance with Section 11(a) of the Securities Act) an earnings statement satisfying the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act, no later than 45 days after the end of a 12-month period (or 90 days, if such period is a fiscal year) beginning with the first month of the Company's first fiscal quarter commencing after the effective date of the Registration Statement, which statement shall cover such 12-month period. (m) The Company shall cause the Indenture to be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, in a timely manner and containing such changes, if any, as shall be necessary for such qualification. In the event that such qualification would require the appointment of a new trustee under the Indenture, the Company shall appoint a new trustee thereunder pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Indenture. (n) The Company may require each Holder of Securities to be sold pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement to furnish to the Company such information regarding the Holder and the distribution of the Securities as the Company may from time to time reasonably require for inclusion in the Shelf Registration Statement, and the Company may exclude from such registration the Securities of any Holder that unreasonably fails to furnish such information within a reasonable time after receiving such request. (o) The Company shall enter into such customary agreements (including, if requested, an underwriting agreement in customary form) and take all such other action, if any, as any Holder of the Securities shall reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of the Securities pursuant to any Shelf Registration. (p) In the case of any Shelf Registration, the Company shall (i) make reasonably available for inspection by the Holders of the Securities, any underwriter participating in any disposition pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement and any attorney, accountant or other agent retained by the Holders of the Securities or any such underwriter all relevant financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and properties of the Company and (ii) cause the Company's officers, directors, employees, accountants and auditors to supply all relevant information reasonably requested by the Holders of the Securities or any such underwriter, attorney, accountant or agent in connection with the Shelf Registration Statement, in each case, as shall be reasonably necessary to enable such persons, to conduct a reasonable investigation within the meaning of Section 11 of the Securities Act; provided, however, that the foregoing inspection and information gathering shall be coordinated on behalf of the Initial Purchasers by you and on behalf of the other parties, by one counsel designated by and on behalf of such other parties as described in Section 4 hereof. (q) In the case of any Shelf Registration, the Company, if requested by any Holder of Securities covered thereby, shall cause (i) its counsel to deliver an opinion and updates thereof relating to the Securities in customary form addressed to such Holders and the managing underwriters, if any, thereof and dated, in the case of the initial opinion, the effective date of such Shelf Registration Statement (it being agreed that the matters to be covered by such opinion shall include, without limitation, the due incorporation and good standing of the Issuer and its subsidiaries; the qualification of the Issuer and its subsidiaries to transact business as foreign corporations; the due authorization, execution and delivery of the relevant agreement of the type referred to in Section 3(o) hereof; the due authorization, execution, authentication and issuance, and the validity and enforceability, of the applicable Securities; the absence of material legal or governmental proceedings involving the Issuer and its subsidiaries; the absence of governmental 8 approvals required to be obtained in connection with the Shelf Registration Statement, the offering and sale of the applicable Securities, or any agreement of the type referred to in Section 3(o) hereof; the compliance as to form of such Shelf Registration Statement and of the Indenture with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Trust Indenture Act, respectively; and, as of the date of the opinion and as of the effective date of the Shelf Registration Statement or most recent post-effective amendment thereto, as the case may be, the absence from such Shelf Registration Statement and the prospectus included therein, as then amended or supplemented, and from any documents incorporated by reference therein of an untrue statement of a material fact or the omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading (in the case of any such documents, in the light of the circumstances existing at the time that such documents were filed with the Commission under the Exchange Act); (ii) its officers to execute and deliver all customary documents and certificates and updates thereof requested by any underwriters of the applicable Securities and (iii) its independent public accountants to provide to the selling Holders of the applicable Securities and any underwriter therefor a comfort letter in customary form and covering matters of the type customarily covered in comfort letters in connection with primary underwritten offerings, subject to receipt of appropriate documentation as contemplated, and only if permitted, by Statement of Auditing Standards No. 72. (r) In the case of the Exchange Offer, if requested by any Initial Purchaser or any known Participating Broker-Dealer, the Company shall cause (i) its counsel to deliver to such Initial Purchaser or such Participating Broker-Dealer a signed opinion in the form set forth in Section 6(c) of the Purchase Agreement with such changes as are customary in connection with the preparation of a Registration Statement and (ii) its independent public accountants to deliver to such Initial Purchaser or such Participating Broker-Dealer a comfort letter, in customary form, meeting the requirements as to the substance thereof as set forth in Section 6(a) and (f) of the Purchase Agreement, with appropriate date changes. (s) If an Exchange Offer or a Private Exchange is to be consummated, upon delivery of the Offered Securities by Holders to the Company (or to such other Person as directed by the Company) in exchange for the Exchange Securities or the Private Exchange Securities, as the case may be, the Company shall mark, or caused to be marked, on the Offered Securities so exchanged that such Offered Securities are being canceled in exchange for the Exchange Securities or the Private Exchange Securities, as the case may be; in no event shall the Offered Securities be marked as paid or otherwise satisfied. (t) The Company will use its best efforts to (a) if the Offered Securities have been rated prior to the initial sale of such Offered Securities, confirm such ratings will apply to the Securities covered by a Registration Statement, or (b) if the Offered Securities were not previously rated, cause the Securities covered by a Registration Statement to be rated with the appropriate rating agencies, if so requested by Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of Securities covered by such Registration Statement, or by the managing underwriters, if any. (u) In the event that any broker-dealer registered under the Exchange Act shall underwrite any Securities or participate as a member of an underwriting syndicate or selling group or "assist in the distribution" (within the meaning of the Conduct Rules (the "Rules") of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD")) thereof, whether as a Holder of such Securities or as an underwriter, a placement or sales agent or a broker or dealer in respect thereof, or otherwise, the Company will assist such broker-dealer in complying with the requirements of such Rules, including, without limitation, by (i) if such Rules, including Rule 2720, shall so require, engaging a "qualified independent underwriter" (as defined in Rule 2720) to participate in the preparation of the Registration Statement relating to such Securities, to exercise usual standards of due diligence in respect thereto and, if any portion of the offering contemplated by 9 such Registration Statement is an underwritten offering or is made through a placement or sales agent, to recommend the yield of such Securities, (ii) indemnifying any such qualified independent underwriter to the extent of the indemnification of underwriters provided in Section 5 hereof and (iii) providing such information to such broker-dealer as may be required in order for such broker-dealer to comply with the requirements of the Rules. (v) The Company shall use its best efforts to take all other steps necessary to effect the registration of the Securities covered by a Registration Statement contemplated hereby. 4. Registration Expenses. (a) All expenses incident to the Company's performance of and compliance with this Agreement will be borne by the Company, regardless of whether a Registration Statement is ever filed or becomes effective, including without limitation; (i) all registration and filing fees and expenses; (ii) all fees and expenses of compliance with federal securities and state "blue sky" or securities laws; (iii) all expenses of printing (including printing certificates for the Securities to be issued in the Exchange Offer and the Private Exchange and printing of prospectuses), messenger and delivery services and telephone; (iv) all fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company; (v) all application and filing fees in connection with listing the Exchange Securities on a national securities exchange or automated quotation system pursuant to the requirements hereof; and (vi) all fees and disbursements of independent certified public accountants of the Company (including the expenses of any special audit and comfort letters required by or incident to such performance). The Company will bear its internal expenses (including, without limitation, all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees performing legal or accounting duties), the expenses of any annual audit and the fees and expenses of any person, including special experts, retained by the Company. (b) In connection with any Registration Statement required by this Agreement, the Company will reimburse the Initial Purchasers and the Holders of Transfer Restricted Securities who are tendering Offered Securities in the Exchange Offer and/or selling or reselling Securities pursuant to the "Plan of Distribution" contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement or the Shelf Registration Statement, as applicable, for the reasonable fees and disbursements of not more than one counsel, who shall be Latham & Watkins unless another firm shall be chosen by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Transfer Restricted Securities for whose benefit such Registration Statement is being prepared. 5. Indemnification. (a) The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each Holder of the Securities, any Participating Broker-Dealer and each person, if any, who controls such Holder or such Participating Broker-Dealer within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act (each Holder, any Participating Broker-Dealer and such controlling persons are referred to collectively as the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities, joint or several, or any actions in respect thereof (including, but not limited to, any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or actions relating to purchases and sales of the Securities) to which each Indemnified Party may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or actions arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact 10 contained in a Registration Statement or prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus relating to a Shelf Registration, or arise out of, or are based upon, the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and shall reimburse, as incurred, the Indemnified Parties for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action in respect thereof; provided, however, that (i) the Company shall not be liable in any such case to the extent that such loss, claim, damage, liability or action arises out of or is based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission made in a Registration Statement or prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus relating to a Shelf Registration in reliance upon and in conformity with written information pertaining to such Holder and furnished to the Company by or on behalf of such Holder specifically for inclusion therein and (ii) with respect to any untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission made in any preliminary prospectus relating to a Shelf Registration Statement, the indemnity agreement contained in this subsection (a) shall not inure to the benefit of any Holder or Participating Broker-Dealer from whom the person asserting any such losses, claims, damages or liabilities purchased the Securities concerned, to the extent that a prospectus relating to such Securities was required to be delivered by such Holder or Participating Broker-Dealer under the Securities Act in connection with such purchase and any such loss, claim, damage or liability of such Holder or Participating Broker-Dealer results from the fact that there was not sent or given to such person, at or prior to the written confirmation of the sale of such Securities to such person, a copy of the final prospectus if the Company had previously furnished copies thereof to such Holder or Participating Broker-Dealer; provided further, that this indemnity agreement will be in addition to any liability which the Company may otherwise have to such Indemnified Party. The Company shall also indemnify underwriters, their officers and directors and each person who controls such underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act to the same extent as provided above with respect to the indemnification of the Holders of the Securities if requested by such Holders. (b) Each Holder of the Securities, severally and not jointly, will indemnify and hold harmless the Company and each person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act from and against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities or any actions in respect thereof, to which the Company or any such controlling person may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or actions arise out of or are based upon (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a Registration Statement or prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus relating to a Shelf Registration, or (ii) arise out of or are based upon the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, but in each case only to the extent that the untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information pertaining to such Holder and furnished to the Company by or on behalf of such Holder specifically for inclusion therein; and, subject to the limitation set forth immediately preceding this clause, shall reimburse, as incurred, the Company for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by the Company or any such controlling person in connection with investigating or defending any loss, claim, damage, liability or action in respect thereof. This indemnity agreement will be in addition to any liability which such Holder may otherwise have to the Company or any of its controlling persons. (c) Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this Section 5 of notice of the commencement of any action or proceeding (including a governmental investigation), such indemnified party will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against the indemnifying party under this Section 5, notify the indemnifying party of the commencement thereof; but the omission so to notify the indemnifying party will not, in any event, relieve the indemnifying party from any obligations to any indemnified party other than the indemnification obligation provided in paragraph (a) or (b) above. In case any such action is brought against any indemnified party, and it notifies the indemnifying party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, jointly with 11 any other indemnifying party similarly notified, to assume the defense thereof, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such indemnified party (who shall not, except with the consent of the indemnified party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, be counsel to the indemnifying party), and after notice from the indemnifying party to such indemnified party of its election so to assume the defense thereof the indemnifying party will not be liable to such indemnified party under this Section 5 for any legal or other expenses, other than reasonable costs of investigation, subsequently incurred by such indemnified party in connection with the defense thereof. No indemnifying party shall, without the prior written consent of the indemnified party, effect any settlement of any pending or threatened action in respect of which any indemnified party is or could have been a party and indemnity could have been sought hereunder by such indemnified party unless such settlement includes an unconditional release of such indemnified party from all liability on any claims that are the subject matter of such action, and does not include a statement as to or an admission of fault, culpability or a failure to act by or on behalf of any indemnified party (d) If the indemnification provided for in this Section 5 is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party under subsections (a) or (b) above, then each indemnifying party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of the losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) referred to in subsection (a) or (b) above (i) in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the indemnifying party or parties on the one hand and the indemnified party on the other from the exchange of the Securities, pursuant to the Exchange Offer, or (ii) if the allocation provided by the foregoing clause (i) is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause (i) above but also the relative fault of the indemnifying party or parties on the one hand and the indemnified party on the other in connection with the statements or omissions that resulted in such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the parties shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the Company on the one hand or such Holder or such other indemnified party, as the case may be, on the other, and the parties' relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission. The amount paid by an indemnified party as a result of the losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to in the first sentence of this subsection (d) shall be deemed to include any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified party in connection with investigating or defending any action or claim which is the subject of this subsection (d). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 5, the Holders of the Securities shall not be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which the net proceeds received by such Holders from the sale of the Securities pursuant to a Registration Statement exceeds the amount of damages which such Holders have otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. For purposes of this Section 5(d), each person, if any, who controls such indemnified party within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act shall have the same rights to contribution as such indemnified party and each person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act shall have the same rights to contribution as the Company. (e) The agreements contained in this Section 5 shall survive the sale of the Securities pursuant to a Registration Statement and shall remain in full force and effect, regardless of any termination or cancellation of this Agreement or any investigation made by or on behalf of any indemnified party. 6. Liquidated Damages Under Certain Circumstances. (a) Liquidated damages (the "Liquidated Damages") with respect to the Securities shall be assessed as follows if any of the following events occur (each such event in clauses (i) through (iv) below being herein called a "Registration Default"): 12 (i) any Registration Statement required by this Agreement is not filed with the Commission on or prior to the date specified for filing; (ii) any Registration Statement required by this Agreement is not declared effective by the Commission on or prior to the date specified for such effectiveness; (iii) the Exchange Offer has not been consummated on or prior to the Consummation Deadline; or (iv) any Registration Statement required by this Agreement has been declared effective by the Commission but (A) such Registration Statement thereafter ceases to be effective or (B) such Registration Statement or the related prospectus ceases to be usable in connection with resales of Transfer Restricted Securities during the periods specified herein. Each of the foregoing will constitute a Registration Default whatever the reason for any such event and whether it is voluntary or involuntary or is beyond the control of the Company or pursuant to operation of law or as a result of any action or inaction by the Commission. The Company shall pay Liquidated Damages to each Holder in the event of a Registration Default. Liquidated Damages shall accrue on the Securities from and including the date on which any such Registration Default shall occur to, but excluding, the date on which all such Registration Defaults have been cured, in an amount equal to $.05 per week per $1,000 principal amount of Initial Securities for the first 90-day period immediately following the occurrence of such Registration Default and shall increase by an additional $.05 per week per $1,000 principal amount of Initial Securities with respect to each subsequent 90-day period until all Registration Defaults have been cured, up to a maximum amount of $.20 per week per $1,000 principal amount of Initial Securities. Notwithstanding the foregoing (1) the amount of Liquidated Damages payable shall not increase because more than one Registration Default has occurred and is pending and (2) a Holder of Offered Securities or Exchange Securities who is not entitled to the benefits of a shelf Registration Statement shall not be entitled to Liquidated Damages with respect to a Registration Default that pertains to such Shelf Registration Statement. (b) A Registration Default referred to in Section 6(a)(iv) hereof shall be deemed not to have occurred and be continuing in relation to a Shelf Registration Statement or the related prospectus if (i) such Registration Default has occurred solely as a result of (x) the filing of a post-effective amendment to such Shelf Registration Statement to incorporate annual audited financial information with respect to the Company where such post-effective amendment is not yet effective and needs to be declared effective to permit Holders to use the related prospectus or (y) other material events, with respect to the Company that would need to be described in such Shelf Registration Statement or the related prospectus and (ii) in the case of clause (y), the Company is proceeding promptly and in good faith to amend or supplement such Shelf Registration Statement and related prospectus to describe such events; provided, however, that in any case if such Registration Default occurs for a continuous period in excess of 30 days, Liquidated Damages shall be payable in accordance with the above paragraph from the day such Registration Default occurs until such Registration Default is cured. (c) Any amounts of Liquidated Damages due pursuant to Section 6(a) will be payable in cash on the regular interest payment dates with respect to the Securities. (d) "Transfer Restricted Securities" means each Security until (i) the date on which such Security has been exchanged by a person other than a broker-dealer for a freely transferable Exchange Security in the Exchange Offer, (ii) following the exchange by a broker-dealer in the Exchange Offer of an 13 Initial Security for an Exchange Note, the date on which such Exchange Note is sold to a purchaser who receives from such broker-dealer on or prior to the date of such sale a copy of the prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement, (iii) the date on which such Security has been effectively registered under the Securities Act and disposed of in accordance with the Shelf Registration Statement or (iv) the date on which such Security is distributed to the public pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act or is saleable pursuant to Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act. 7. Rules 144 and 144A. The Company shall use its best efforts, upon the request of any Holder of Securities, to make publicly available any information so long as necessary to permit sales of their securities pursuant to Rules 144 and 144A. The Company covenants that it will take such further action as any Holder of Securities may reasonably request, all to the extent required from time to time to enable such Holder to sell Securities without registration under the Securities Act within the limitation of the exemptions provided by Rules 144 and 144A (including the requirements of Rule 144A(d)(4)). The Company will provide a copy of this Agreement to prospective purchasers of Offered Securities identified to the Company by the Initial Purchasers upon request. Upon the request of any Holder of Offered Securities, the Company shall deliver to such Holder a written statement as to whether it has complied with such requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 7 shall be deemed to require the Company to register any of its securities pursuant to the Exchange Act. 8. Underwritten Registrations. If any of the Transfer Restricted Securities covered by any Shelf Registration are to be sold in an underwritten offering, the investment banker or investment bankers and manager or managers that will administer the offering will be selected by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of such Transfer Restricted Securities to be included in such offering. No person may participate in any underwritten registration hereunder unless such person (i) agrees to sell such person's Transfer Restricted Securities on the basis reasonably provided in any underwriting arrangements approved by the persons entitled hereunder to approve such arrangements and (ii) completes and executes all questionnaires, powers of attorney, indemnities, underwriting agreements and other documents reasonably required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements. 9. Miscellaneous. (a) Remedies. The Company acknowledges and agrees that any failure by the Company to comply with its obligations under Section 1 and 2 hereof may result in material irreparable injury to the Initial Purchasers or the Holders for which there is no adequate remedy at law, that it will not be possible to measure damages for such injuries precisely and that, in the event of any such failure, the Initial Purchasers or any Holder may obtain such relief as may be required to specifically enforce the Company's obligations under Sections 1 and 2 hereof. The Company further agrees to waive the defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate. (b) No Inconsistent Agreements. The Company will not on or after the date of this Agreement enter into any agreement with respect to its securities that is inconsistent with the rights granted to the Holders in this Agreement or otherwise conflicts with the provisions hereof. The rights granted to the Holders hereunder do not in any way conflict with and are not inconsistent with the rights granted to the holders of the Company's securities under any agreement in effect on the date hereof. (c) Amendments and Waivers. The provisions of this Agreement may not be amended, modified or supplemented, and waivers or consents to departures from the provisions hereof may not be given, except by the Company and the written consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Securities affected by such amendment, modification, supplement, waiver or consents. 14 (d) Notices. All notices and other communications provided for or permitted hereunder shall be made in writing by hand delivery, first-class mail, facsimile transmission, or air courier which guarantees overnight delivery: (1) if to a Holder of the Securities, at the most current address given by such Holder to the Company. (2) if to the Initial Purchasers; Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation Eleven Madison Avenue New York, NY 10010-3629 Fax No.: (212) 325-8278 Attention: Transactions Advisory Group with a copy to: Latham & Watkins 633 West Fifth Street, Suite 4000 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Fax No: (213) 891-8763 Attention: Cynthia A. Rotell, Esq. (3) if to the Company, at its address as follows: LBI Media, Inc. 1845 West Empire Avenue Burbank, CA 91504 Fax No: (818) 563-5722 Attention: Lenard Liberman with a copy to: O'Melveny & Myers, LLP 400 South Hope Street Los Angeles, CA 90071 Fax No: (213) 430-6407 Attention: John D. Hardy, Jr., Esq. All such notices and communications shall be deemed to have been duly given: at the time delivered by hand, if personally delivered; three business days after being deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, if mailed; when receipt is acknowledged by recipient's facsimile machine operator, if sent by facsimile transmission; and on the day delivered, if sent by overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery. (e) Third Party Beneficiaries. The Holders shall be third party beneficiaries to the agreements made hereunder between the Company, on the one hand, and the Initial Purchasers, on the other hand, and shall have the right to enforce such agreements directly to the extent they may deem such enforcement necessary or advisable to protect their rights or the rights of Holders hereunder. (f) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns. The Agreement shall not inure to the benefit of, or be binding upon, a successor or assign of a Holder unless and to the extent such successor or assign holds Securities. 15 (g) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. (h) Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof. (i) Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS. (j) Severability. If any one or more of the provisions contained herein, or the application thereof in any circumstance, is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of any such provision in every other respect and of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not be affected or impaired thereby. (k) Securities Held by the Company. Whenever the consent or approval of Holders of a specified percentage of principal amount of Securities is required hereunder, Securities held by the Company or its affiliates (other than subsequent Holders of Securities if such subsequent Holders are deemed to be affiliates solely by reason of their holdings of such Securities) shall not be counted in determining whether such consent or approval was given by the Holders of such required percentage. [Signature Page Follows] 16 If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our agreement, please sign and return to the Issuer a counterpart hereof, whereupon this instrument, along with all counterparts, will become a binding agreement among the several Initial Purchasers, the Issuer and the Guarantors in accordance with its terms. Very truly yours, LBI Media, Inc. By: /s/ Lenard Liberman ------------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President Guarantors: LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF HOUSTON, INC. KZJL LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN TELEVISION, INC. KRCA TELEVISION, INC. KRCA LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC. LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP. EMPIRE BURBANK STUDIOS, INC. By: /s/ Lenard Liberman ------------------------------------------ Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President of each of the entities listed above S-1 The foregoing Registration Rights Agreement is hereby confirmed and accepted as of the date first above written. CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION By: /s/ Kent Savagian ----------------------------------- Name: Kent Savagian Title: Director Acting on behalf of itself and as the Representative of the several Initial Purchasers S-2 ANNEX A Each broker-dealer that receives Exchange Securities for its own account pursuant to the Exchange Offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Securities. The Letter of Transmittal states that by so acknowledging and by delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act. This Prospectus, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in connection with resales of Exchange Securities received in exchange for Offered Securities where such Offered Securities were acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities. The Company has agreed that, for a period of 180 days after the Expiration Date (as defined herein), it will make this Prospectus available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale. See "Plan of Distribution." ANNEX B Each broker-dealer that receives Exchange Securities for its own account in exchange for Offered Securities, where such Offered Securities were acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities, must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Securities. See "Plan of Distribution." ANNEX C PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION Each broker-dealer that receives Exchange Securities for its own account pursuant to the Exchange Offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Securities. This Prospectus, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in connection with resales of Exchange Securities received in exchange for Initial Securities where such Offered Securities were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities. The Company has agreed that, for a period of 180 days after the Expiration Date, it will make this prospectus, as amended or supplemented, available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale. In addition, until __________, 200_, all dealers effecting transactions in the Exchange Securities may be required to deliver a prospectus.(1) The Company will not receive any proceeds from any sale of Exchange Securities by broker-dealers. Exchange Securities received by broker-dealers for their own account pursuant to the Exchange Offer may be sold from time to time in one or more transactions in the over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions, through the writing of options on the Exchange Securities or a combination of such methods of resale, at market prices prevailing at the time of resale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices or negotiated prices. Any such resale may be made directly to purchasers or to or through brokers or dealers who may receive compensation in the form of commissions or concessions from any such broker-dealer or the purchasers of any such Exchange Securities. Any broker-dealer that resells Exchange Securities that were received by it for its own account pursuant to the Exchange Offer and any broker or dealer that participates in a distribution of such Exchange Securities may be deemed to be an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act and any profit on any such resale of Exchange Securities and any commission or concessions received by any such persons may be deemed to be underwriting compensation under the Securities Act. The Letter of Transmittal states that, by acknowledging that it will deliver and by delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act. For a period of 180 days after the Expiration Date the Company will promptly send additional copies of this Prospectus and any amendment or supplement to this Prospectus to any broker-dealer that requests such documents in the Letter of Transmittal. The Company has agreed to pay all expenses incident to the Exchange Offer (including the expenses of one counsel for the Holders of the Securities) other than commissions or concessions of any brokers or dealers and will indemnify the Holders of the Securities (including any broker-dealers) against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. __________ /(1)/ In addition, the legend required by Item 502(e) of Regulation S-K will appear on the back cover page of the Exchange Offer prospectus. ANNEX D [_] CHECK HERE IF YOU ARE A BROKER-DEALER AND WISH TO RECEIVE 10 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE PROSPECTUS AND 10 COPIES OF ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO. Name: __________________________________ Address: __________________________________ If the undersigned is not a broker-dealer, the undersigned represents that it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, a distribution of Exchange Securities. If the undersigned is a broker-dealer that will receive Exchange Securities for its own account in exchange for Offered Securities that were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities, it acknowledges that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Securities; however, by so acknowledging and by delivering a prospectus, the undersigned will not be deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act. EX-10.1 28 dex101.txt CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED JULY 9, 2002 Exhibit 10.1 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of July 9, 2002 among LBI MEDIA, INC., THE GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO, THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO, FLEET NATIONAL BANK, as Administrative Agent, FLEET SECURITIES, INC., as Sole Lead Arranger GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION and U.S. BANK, N.A., as Co- Syndication Agents, and CIT LENDING SERVICES CORPORATION and SUNTRUST BANK, as Co-Documentation Agents - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Article 1 Definitions .......................................................... 1 1.1 Defined Terms ........................................................ 1 1.2 Classification of Loans and Borrowings ............................... 37 1.3 Terms Generally ...................................................... 37 1.4 Accounting Terms; GAAP ............................................... 38 Article 2 The Credits .......................................................... 39 2.1 Revolving Credit Commitments ......................................... 39 2.2 Loans and Borrowings ................................................. 41 2.3 Requests for Borrowings .............................................. 41 2.4 Letters of Credit .................................................... 43 2.5 Funding of Borrowings ................................................ 47 2.6 Interest Elections ................................................... 48 2.7 Termination and Reduction of Commitments ............................. 49 2.8 Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders ....................... 51 2.9 Repayment of Loans; Evidence of Debt ................................. 52 2.10 Prepayment of Loans .................................................. 53 2.11 Fees ................................................................. 56 2.12 Interest ............................................................. 58 2.13 Alternate Rate of Interest ........................................... 59 2.14 Increased Costs ...................................................... 59 2.15 Break Funding Payments ............................................... 60 2.16 Taxes ................................................................ 61 2.17 Payments Generally: Pro Rata Treatment; Sharing of Set-Offs .......... 62 Article 3 Guarantee by Guarantors .............................................. 64 3.1 The Guarantee ........................................................ 64 3.2 Obligations Unconditional ............................................ 65 3.3 Reinstatement ........................................................ 65 3.4 Subrogation .......................................................... 66 3.5 Remedies ............................................................. 66
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Page 3.6 Continuing Guarantee ........................................ 66 3.7 Rights of Contribution ...................................... 66 3.8 General Limitation on Guarantee Obligations ................. 67 3.9 Waivers ..................................................... 67 Article 4 Representations and Warranties .............................. 68 4.1 Organization; Powers ........................................ 68 4.2 Authorization; Enforceability ............................... 68 4.3 Governmental Approvals; No Conflicts ........................ 68 4.4 Financial Condition; No Material Adverse Change ............. 69 4.5 Properties .................................................. 70 4.6 Litigation and Environmental Matters ........................ 71 4.7 Compliance with Laws and Agreements ......................... 71 4.8 Investment and Holding Company Status ....................... 71 4.9 Taxes ....................................................... 71 4.10 ERISA ....................................................... 72 4.11 Disclosure .................................................. 72 4.12 Ownership and Capitalization ................................ 72 4.13 Subsidiaries ................................................ 72 4.14 Material Indebtedness, Liens and Agreements ................. 73 4.15 Permits and Licenses ........................................ 74 4.16 Federal Reserve Regulations ................................. 74 4.17 Burdensome Restrictions ..................................... 75 4.18 Force Majeure ............................................... 75 4.19 Labor and Employment Matters. ............................... 75 4.20 Subchapter S Election and QSSS Election ..................... 76 4.21 Senior Indebtedness ......................................... 76 Article 5 Conditions .................................................. 76 5.1 Effective Time .............................................. 76 5.2 Each Extension of Credit .................................... 83
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Page 5.3 Consummation of Acquisitions .............................................. 84 Article 6 Affirmative Covenants ..................................................... 85 6.1 Financial Statements and Other Information ................................ 85 6.2 Notices of Material Events ................................................ 87 6.3 Existence; Conduct of Business ............................................ 88 6.4 Payment of Obligations .................................................... 88 6.5 Maintenance of Properties; Insurance ...................................... 88 6.6 Books and Records; Inspection Rights ...................................... 89 6.7 Fiscal Year ............................................................... 89 6.8 Compliance with Laws, Maintenance of FCC Licenses ......................... 89 6.9 Use of Proceeds ........................................................... 89 6.10 Certain Obligations Respecting Guarantors and Collateral Security ......... 90 6.11 ERISA ..................................................................... 91 6.12 Environmental Matters; Reporting .......................................... 91 6.13 Conforming Leasehold Interests; Matters Relating to Real Property Collateral ................................................................ 92 6.14 Hedging Agreements ........................................................ 94 6.15 Post-Closing Obligations .................................................. 94 Article 7 Negative Covenants ........................................................ 95 7.1 Indebtedness .............................................................. 95 7.2 Liens ..................................................................... 96 7.3 Contingent Liabilities .................................................... 98 7.4 Fundamental Changes; Asset Sales .......................................... 98 7.5 Investments; Hedging Agreements ........................................... 103 7.6 Restricted Junior Payments ................................................ 106 7.7 Transactions with Affiliates .............................................. 107 7.8 Restrictive Agreements .................................................... 107 7.9 Sale-Leaseback Transactions ............................................... 108 7.10 Certain Financial Covenants ............................................... 108
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Page 7.11 Lines of Business; Restrictions on the Borrower ....................... 109 7.12 Subordinated Indebtedness ............................................. 110 7.13 Modifications of Certain Documents .................................... 110 7.14 Empire Burbank ........................................................ 110 7.15 Holding Company Restrictions .......................................... 111 7.16 License Subsidiaries .................................................. 112 Article 8 Events of Default ..................................................... 113 8.1 Events of Default ..................................................... 113 Article 9 The Administrative Agent .............................................. 117 9.1 Appointment and Authorization ......................................... 117 9.2 Administrative Agent's Rights as Lender ............................... 117 9.3 Duties As Expressly Stated ............................................ 117 9.4 Reliance By Administrative Agent ...................................... 118 9.5 Action Through Sub-Agents ............................................. 119 9.6 Resignation of Administrative Agent and Appointment of Successor Administrative Agent .................................................. 119 9.7 Lenders' Independent Decisions ........................................ 119 9.8 Indemnification ....................................................... 120 9.9 Consents Under Other Loan Documents ................................... 120 9.10 The Agents ............................................................ 120 Article 10 Miscellaneous ......................................................... 120 10.1 Notices ............................................................... 120 10.2 Waivers; Amendments ................................................... 121 10.3 Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver .................................... 123 10.4 Successors and Assigns ................................................ 124 10.5 Survival .............................................................. 128 10.6 Counterparts; Integration; References to Agreement; Effectiveness ..... 128 10.7 Severability .......................................................... 128 10.8 Right of Setoff ....................................................... 128
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Page 10.9 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Consent to Service of Process ......... 129 10.10 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL ............................................... 129 10.11 Headings ........................................................... 130 10.12 Release of Collateral and Guarantees ............................... 130 10.13 Confidentiality .................................................... 130 10.14 Continued Effectiveness; No Novation ............................... 131
-v- SCHEDULES & EXHIBITS Schedule 2.1 List of Lenders and Revolving Credit Commitments Schedule 4.3 Governmental Approval Schedule 4.4 Financial Condition; No Material Adverse Change Schedule 4.5 Properties Schedule 4.6 Litigation and Environmental Matters Schedule 4.7 Compliance with Laws and Agreements Schedule 4.9 Taxes Schedule 4.11 Management Structure Schedule 4.12 Organization; Capitalization; Subsidiaries Schedule 4.13 Subsidiaries Schedule 4.14 Material Indebtedness, Liens and Agreements Schedule 4.15 FCC Licenses Schedule 4.19 Labor and Employment Matters Schedule 7.2(b) Permitted Liens Schedule 7.7 Transactions with Affiliates Schedule 7.8 Restrictive Agreements Exhibit A Form of Revolving Credit Note Exhibit B Form of Amended and Restated Security Agreement/ Schedule I - Perfection Certificate Exhibit C Form of Confirmation of Pledge Agreement Exhibit D-1 Form of Borrowing Request Exhibit D-2 Form of Interest Election Request Exhibit E Form of Lender Joinder Agreement Exhibit F Form of Confirmation of Hazardous Materials Indemnity Agreement Exhibit G Forms of Solvency Certificate Exhibit H Form of Mortgage and Security Agreement Exhibit I Form of Leasehold Mortgage Exhibit J-1 Form of Landlord Waiver and Consent Exhibit J-2 Form of Licensor Consent Exhibit K-1 Form of Opinion of O'Melveny & Myers LLP Exhibit K-2 Form of Opinion of Gilchrist & Rutter Exhibit K-3 Form of Opinion of Strasburger & Price Exhibit L Form of Opinion of FCC Counsel Exhibit M Form of Assignment and Acceptance Exhibit N Form of Compliance Certificate Exhibit O Form of Confirmation of Subordination Agreements Exhibit P Form of Control Agreement Exhibit Q Form of Existing Mortgage Amendment -vi- AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of July 9, 2002 (this "Agreement"), among LBI MEDIA, INC. (formerly known as LBI Holdings, Inc.), THE GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO, THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO, FLEET NATIONAL BANK, as Administrative Agent, FLEET SECURITIES, INC., as Sole Lead Arranger, GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION and U.S. BANK, N.A., as Co-Syndication Agents, and CIT LENDING SERVICES CORPORATION and SUNTRUST BANK, as Co-Documentation Agents. This Agreement amends, restates and supersedes, in its entirety, the Credit Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001 among the Borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, the Administrative Agent, and Union Bank of California, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and CIT Lending Services Corporation and General Electric Capital Corporation, as Co-Documentation Agents (as amended from time to time prior to the date hereof, the "Existing Credit Agreement"). The parties hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE 1 Definitions 1.1 Defined Terms. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings specified below: "Acquisition" means any transaction, or any series of related transactions, consummated after the date hereof, by which (i) any Credit Party acquires the business of, or all or substantially all of the assets of, any firm or corporation which is not a Credit Party, or any division or station of such firm or corporation, located in a specific geographic area or areas, whether through purchase of assets, purchase of stock, merger or otherwise or (ii) any Person that was not theretofore a Subsidiary of a Credit Party becomes a Subsidiary of a Credit Party. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no Relocation shall be deemed to be an Acquisition. "Acquisition Date" means, with respect to each of the El Dorado Acquisitions, the date of the consummation of such Acquisition. "Additional Mortgage" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.13(b)(i). "Additional Mortgage Policies" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.13(b)(vi). "Additional Mortgaged Property" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.13(b). "Adjusted Base Rate" means, for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greater of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, and (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 1/2 of 1%. Any change in the Adjusted Base Rate due to a change in the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate shall be effective from and including the effective date of such change in the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate, respectively. "Adjusted LIBO Rate" means, with respect to any LIBOR Borrowing for any Interest Period, an interest rate per annum (rounded upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/16 of 1%) equal to (a) the LIBO Rate for such Interest Period multiplied by (b) the Statutory Reserve Rate. "Administrative Agent" means Fleet National Bank in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders hereunder and any successors appointed pursuant to Section 9.6. "Administrative Questionnaire" means an Administrative Questionnaire in a form supplied by the Administrative Agent. "Affiliate" means, with respect to a specified Person, another Person that Controls or is Controlled by or is under common Control with the Person specified. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) no individual shall be an Affiliate solely by reason of his or her being a director, officer or employee of any Credit Party and (b) none of the Credit Parties shall be Affiliates of each other. "Agents" means the Administrative Agent, the Co-Syndication Agents and the Co-Documentation Agents. "Alta" means Alta Communications VIII, L.P., Alta-Comm VIII S by S, LLC, Alta Communications VIII-B, L.P., Alta VIII Associates, LLC, California State Teachers' Retirement System, UnionBanCalequities, Inc. and BancBoston Investments Inc., and their respective successors and assigns. "Alta Subordination Agreement" means the Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement dated as of the Original Closing Date among Alta and the Administrative Agent, as amended by the Holdings Amendment and confirmed by the Confirmation of Subordination Agreements, as such agreement may hereafter be further amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time. "Applicable Margin" means, for any Type of Loans (i) for the Initial Payment Period (as defined below): Applicable Margin (% per annum) ------------------------------- Loans Base Rate Loans LIBOR Loans ----- --------------- ----------- Revolving Credit Loans 1.750% 3.000% and 2 (ii) for any Payment Period (as defined below) other than the Initial Payment Period, the respective rates indicated below for Loans of such Type opposite the applicable Total Leverage Ratio indicated below (or as provided in the final paragraph of this definition, for part of a Payment Period): Applicable Margin (% per annum) ------------------------------- Revolving Credit Loans Total Leverage Ratio Base Rate LIBOR -------------------- --------- ----- Loans Loans ----- ----- Greater than or equal to 7.00 to 1 1.750% 3.000% Less than 7.00 to 1 and greater 1.500% 2.750% than or equal to 6.50 to 1 Less than 6.50 to 1 and greater 1.250% 2.500% than or equal to 6.00 to 1 Less than 6.00 to 1 and greater 1.000% 2.250% than or equal to 5.50 to 1 Less than 5.50 to 1 and greater 0.750% 2.000% than or equal to 5.00 to 1 Less than 5.00 to 1 and greater 0.500% 1.750% than or equal to 4.50 to 1 Less than 4.50 to 1 0.250% 1.500% For purposes hereof, a "Payment Period" means (i) initially, the period commencing on the Closing Date to and including the third Business Day after the date of delivery of the quarterly financial statements required by Section 6.1(b) for the fiscal quarter of the Borrower ended September 30, 2002 (the "Initial Payment Period") and (ii) thereafter, the period commencing on the day immediately succeeding the last day of the prior Payment Period to but not including the third Business Day after the earlier of (x) the due date of the next Compliance Certificate required to be delivered by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 6.1(c) concurrently with the delivery by the Borrower of the annual or any of the four quarterly financial statements required by Sections 6.1(a) or 6.1(b), respectively, or (y) the date of the actual receipt by the Administrative Agent of such Compliance Certificate. Subject to and in accordance with the final paragraph of this definition, the Applicable Margin shall be effective for each Payment Period (or in the circumstances described in the final paragraph of this definition, such portion of a Payment Period) whether or not such Payment Period coincides with an Interest Period for LIBOR Borrowing. The Total Leverage Ratio for any Payment Period except the Initial Payment Period shall be determined on the basis of the Compliance Certificate required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 6.1(c) concurrently with the delivery by the Borrower of the annual or quarterly financial statements required by Sections 6.1(a) or 6.1(b), respectively, 3 setting forth, among other things, a calculation of the Total Leverage Ratio as at the last day of the fiscal quarter immediately preceding such Payment Period (i.e. the Total Leverage Ratio set forth in the Compliance Certificate delivered pursuant to Section 6.1(c) that is delivered together with the financial statements for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2002 shall be used to determine the Applicable Margin with respect to the first Payment Period that follows the Initial Payment Period, the Total Leverage Ratio set forth in the Compliance Certificate that is delivered together with the financial statements for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2002 shall be used to determine the Applicable Margin with respect to the second Payment Period that follows the Initial Payment Period, and so forth); provided that upon delivery by the Borrower of the Compliance Certificate concurrently with the delivery of the annual financial statements required by Section 6.1(a), the Applicable Margin shall be adjusted retroactively, as of the first day of the then current Payment Period, based on the calculation of the Total Leverage Ratio pursuant to such certificate and financial statements to the extent that the Total Leverage Ratio so calculated differs from the Total Leverage Ratio calculated based on the Compliance Certificate delivered concurrently with the quarterly financial statements for the fourth fiscal quarter of the preceding fiscal year required by Section 6.1(b). In the event of a retroactive adjustment in the determination of the Applicable Margin in favor of the Borrower, the amount of interest thereby refundable to the Borrower shall be applied on the date of such retroactive adjustment, to prepay interest payable on the Loans on a pro rata basis, thus permitting the Borrower to deduct such amount from their next interest payment. If the retroactive adjustment is in favor of the Lenders, the amount of interest due to the Lenders shall be paid in full to the Administrative Agent within five (5) days after written notice of such adjustment is provided to the Borrower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Borrower shall include a request for any downward adjustment of the Applicable Margin with, or as part of, the Compliance Certificate concurrently with the delivery by the Borrower of the annual financial statements required by Section 6.1(a) and, in any event, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall not be required to make any downward adjustment until a request of the Borrower shall have been received and unless such request is received within three months after the date of delivery of such Compliance Certificate. "Applicable Percentage" means (a) with respect to any Revolving Credit Lender for purposes of the definition of LC Exposure and of Section 2.4, the percentage of the total Revolving Credit Commitments represented by such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment, and (b) with respect to any Lender in respect of any indemnity claim under Section 10.3 arising out of an action or omission of the Administrative Agent under this Agreement, the percentage of the total Commitments or, in the event the Commitments are terminated, Loans hereunder represented by the aggregate amount of such Lender's Commitment or, in the event the Commitments are terminated, Loans hereunder. "Applicable Recipient" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.17. "Approved Fund" means, with respect to any Lender that is a fund that invests in commercial loans, any other fund that invests in commercial loans and is managed or advised by the same investment advisor as such Lender or by an Affiliate of such investment advisor. 4 "Assignment and Acceptance" means an assignment and acceptance entered into by a Lender and an assignee (with the consent of any party whose consent is required by Section 10.4), and accepted by the Administrative Agent, in the form of Exhibit M. "Base Rate" when used in reference to any Loan or Borrowing, refers to whether such Loan, or the Loans comprising such Borrowing, are bearing interest at a rate determined by reference to the Adjusted Base Rate. "Basic Documents" means the Loan Documents, the Holdings Amendment, the Oaktree Redemption Agreement, the Intermediate Holdings Intercompany Note, the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture, the Senior Subordinated Notes and the documents relating thereto, the El Dorado Acquisitions Documents and the Guajillo Acquisitions Documents. "Bering Property" means the 3-story office building comprising approximately 29,000 square feet, together with the parking lot and other real property with respect thereto, commonly known as 3000 Bering Drive, Houston, Texas. "Board" means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States of America. "Borrower" means LBI Media, Inc. (formerly known as LBI Holdings II, Inc.), a California corporation. "Borrower's knowledge" or any "Credit Party's knowledge" or any similar phrase or words when used in connection with a statement, representation or warranty means to the actual knowledge of Jose or Lenard Liberman, the Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower or such Credit Party, as applicable, or any responsible executive officer (as defined in Rule 3b-7 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), of the Borrower or such Credit Party, as applicable, after reasonable good faith inquiry made to ascertain the accuracy of the statement, representation or warranty. "Borrowing" means Loans of the same Type, made, converted or continued on the same date and, in the case of LIBOR Loans, as to which a single Interest Period is in effect. "Borrowing Request" means a request for a Borrowing satisfying the requirements of Section 2.3 and substantially in the form of Exhibit D-1 annexed hereto. "Broadcast Stations" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.15(b). "Burbank Office Property" means that certain real property located at 1845 Empire Avenue, Burbank,California 91504. "Business Day" means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in Boston, Massachusetts, Los Angeles, California or New York City are authorized or required by law to remain closed; provided that, when used in connection with a LIBOR Loan, the term "Business Day" shall also exclude any day on which banks are not open for dealings in U.S. dollar deposits in the London interbank market. 5 "California Taxable Income" shall mean the taxable income of Holdings I for any taxable year computed pursuant to Section 23802 (or any successor provisions) of the California Revenue and Tax Code but calculated as if the taxable year of Holdings I ended on the date with respect to which such taxable income calculation is made, reduced, but not below zero, by the amount of any Suspended Losses which are treated as incurred by Holdings I in, and allowed as deductions on the tax returns of the Holdings I's stockholders for, such taxable year. "Capital Expenditures" means, for any period, the sum for the Credit Parties (determined on a consolidated basis without duplication in accordance with GAAP) of the aggregate amount of expenditures (including the aggregate amount of Capital Lease Obligations incurred during such period) made to acquire or construct fixed assets, plant and equipment (including renewals, improvements and replacements, but excluding expenditures for repairs that do not extend the useful life of the asset) during such period computed in accordance with GAAP; provided that such term shall not include (i) any such expenditures in connection with any replacement or repair of Property affected by a Casualty Event, (ii) any such expenditures in connection with a Relocation with the exception of cash expenditures not subject to the reimbursement obligations of a Person other than a Credit Party, (iii) for each broadcast station received in any Voluntary Relocation, up to $4,000,000 in such expenditures but only to the extent paid from the cash proceeds received in such Voluntary Relocation which are used to upgrade or improve such broadcast station, (iv) for each broadcast station received in any Involuntary Relocation, any such expenditures paid from the cash proceeds received in such Involuntary Relocation which are used to upgrade or improve such broadcast station or (v) the purchase price, any broker's fees payable and any transaction costs incurred in connection with the Clear Channel Acquisition, the Shop At Home Acquisition, the El Dorado Acquisitions, the Guajillo Acquisitions or any other Acquisition permitted hereunder. "Capital Lease Obligations" of any Person means the obligations of such Person to pay rent or other amounts under any lease of (or other arrangement conveying the right to use) real or personal property, or a combination thereof, which obligations are required to be classified and accounted for as capital leases on a balance sheet of such Person under GAAP, and the amount of such obligations shall be the capitalized amount thereof determined in accordance with GAAP. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any obligations under the Empire Burbank Lease shall not be Capital Lease Obligations. "Cash Equivalents" means, as at any date of determination, (i) marketable securities (a) issued or directly and unconditionally guaranteed as to interest and principal by the United States Government, (b) issued by any agency of the United States the obligations of which are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, in each case maturing within one year after such date; (ii) marketable direct obligations issued by any state of the United States of America or any political subdivision of any such state or any public instrumentality thereof, in each case maturing within one year after such date and having, at the time of the acquisition thereof, the highest rating obtainable from either Standard & Poor's ("S&P") or Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"); (iii) commercial paper maturing no more than one year from the date of creation thereof and having, at the time of the acquisition thereof, a rating of at least A-1 from S&P or at least P-1 from Moody's; (iv) certificates of deposit or bankers' acceptances maturing within one year after such date and issued or accepted by any Lender or by any commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof or the District of 6 Columbia that (1) is at least "adequately capitalized" (as defined in the regulations of its primary Federal banking regulator) and (2) has Tier 1 capital (as defined in such regulations) of not less than $100,000,000; and (v) shares of any money market mutual fund that (1) has at least 95% of its assets invested continuously in the types of investments referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) above, (2) has net assets of not less than $500,000,000, and (3) has the highest rating obtainable from either S&P or Moody's, or (c) other cash equivalent investments agreed to from time to time between the Borrower and the Administrative Agent. "Casualty Event" means, with respect to any Property of any Person, any loss of or damage to, or any condemnation or other taking of, such Property for which such Person or any of its Subsidiaries receives insurance proceeds, or proceeds of a condemnation award or other compensation; provided that an Involuntary Relocation shall not be a Casualty Event. "Change in Control" means (a) prior to the Intercompany Merger, Intermediate Holdings shall cease to own, directly or indirectly, 100% of the Borrower's outstanding capital stock and Total Voting Power, (b) prior to the Intercompany Merger, Holdings I shall cease to own, directly or indirectly, 100% of Intermediate Holdings' outstanding capital stock and Total Voting Power, (c) after the Intercompany Merger, Holdings I shall cease to own, directly or indirectly, 100% of the Borrower's outstanding capital stock and Total Voting Power, (d) Jose and Lenard Liberman (together with their spouses, lineal descendants or heirs and devisees and any trusts controlled by them) shall cease to collectively own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of (i) the economic interests in the outstanding equity securities of Holdings I or (ii) the Total Voting Power of Holdings I, (e) the Borrower no longer owns and controls, directly or indirectly, 100% of the capital stock of each of Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., Liberman Television Inc., Liberman Television of Houston, Inc., Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., and any License Subsidiary, unless one hundred percent (100%) or any portion of such entity's capital stock is transferred in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, (f) any Holding Company or the Borrower sells, leases, conveys, transfers, exchanges or otherwise disposes of, in a single transaction or through a series of related transactions, all of the FCC Licenses owned by such Holding Company, the Borrower and the other Credit Parties to any Person other than any of the Credit Parties or (g) the occurrence of any "Change of Control" as defined in any Holdings Securities Purchase Documents or in the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture. "Change in Law" means (a) the adoption of any law, rule or regulation after the Closing Date, (b) any change in any law, rule or regulation or in the interpretation or application thereof by any Governmental Authority after the Closing Date or (c) compliance by any Lender or the Issuing Lender (or, for purposes of Section 2.14(b), by any lending office of such Lender or by such Lender's or the Issuing Lender's holding company, if any) with any request, guideline, order, decree or directive (whether or not having the force of law) of any Governmental Authority or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners made or issued after the Closing Date. "Clear Channel Acquisition" means the acquisition by Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc. and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. from the Clear Channel Sellers of five (5) radio broadcast stations: KQUE-AM located in Houston, Texas, KSEV-AM located in Tomball, Texas, KTJM-FM located in Port Arthur, Texas, KJOJ-AM located in 7 Conroe, Texas and KJOJ-FM located in Freeport, Texas for cash consideration not in excess of $44,000,000. "Clear Channel Acquisition Documents" means the Asset Purchase Agreement dated December 8, 2000 as amended by the First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of March 13, 2001 and all related instruments, agreements and other documents entered into by any Credit Party and any Clear Channel Seller in connection therewith, in each case, as amended, supplemented or modified in accordance with the restrictions of Section 7.13. "Clear Channel Sellers" means Capstar Radio Operating Company, Capstar TX Limited Partnership, Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc. and Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. "Closing Date" means the date during which the Effective Time shall occur. "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time. "Collateral" means, collectively, all of the Property (including capital stock and other equity interests) in which Liens are purported to be granted pursuant to the Collateral Documents as security for all obligations of the Credit Parties hereunder. "Collateral Documents" means the Security Agreement, the Pledge Agreement, Alta Subordination Agreement, the Mortgages, the Existing Mortgage Amendments, the Investor Subordination Agreement, the Liberman Subordination Agreements, the Control Agreements and all other agreements, instruments or documents delivered by any Credit Party or any shareholder of a Credit Party pursuant to this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents in order to grant to the Administrative Agent, on behalf of the Lenders, a Lien on any real, personal or mixed property of that Credit Party as security for any of the obligations of the Credit Parties hereunder. "Commitments" means the Revolving Credit Commitments. "Commitment Fee Rate" has the meaning specified in Section 2.11. "Commitment Utilization Percentage" means, for any day, the ratio of (a) the sum of (i) the principal amount of the Loans outstanding on such day plus (ii) the face amount of Letters of Credit outstanding on such day to (b) the aggregate amount of Revolving Credit Commitments for such day, expressed as a percentage. "Communications Act" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. "Compliance Certificate" means a certificate duly executed by a Financial Officer of the Borrower (required to be delivered pursuant to Section 6.1(c), 7.4(d)(ii), 7.5(a)(x)(2) or 7.6(c)), in substantially the form of Exhibit N hereto, (i) certifying as to whether a Default has occurred and, if a Default has occurred, specifying the details thereof and any action taken or proposed to be taken with respect thereto, (ii) setting forth reasonably detailed calculations demonstrating compliance with Section 7.10 (including, in each case if applicable, a statement of the Total Leverage Ratio for purposes of the definition of Applicable Margin and, for any Compliance Certificate delivered with the financial statements required by Section 6.1(a), a request by the 8 Borrower for a retroactive adjustment to the Applicable Margin), and, if such certificate is accompanying the annual financial statements required to be delivered pursuant to Section 6.1(a), commencing with the delivery of the annual financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002, setting forth a detailed calculation reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent of the amount of Excess Cash Flow for the Credit Parties' most recently completed fiscal year for the purpose of Sections 7.5 and 7.6 and (iii) stating whether there has occurred since the date of the audited financial statements referred to in Section 4.4 any change in GAAP or in the application thereof which has or could have an effect on the financial statements accompanying such certificate and, if any such change has occurred, specifying the effect of such change on the financial statements accompanying such certificate. "Confirmation of Hazardous Materials Indemnity Agreement" means the Confirmation of Hazardous Materials Indemnity Agreement dated as of the date hereof among the Administrative Agent and the Credit Parties, substantially in the form of Exhibit F. "Confirmation of Pledge Agreement" means the Confirmation of Pledge Agreement dated as of the date hereof among the Administrative Agent and the Credit Parties, substantially in the form of Exhibit C. "Confirmation of Subordination Agreements" means the Confirmation of Subordination Agreements dated as of the date hereof among Alta and the Administrative Agent, substantially in the form of Exhibit O. "Conforming Leasehold Interest" means any leasehold interest as to which the lessor has agreed in writing for the benefit of the Administrative Agent (which writing has been delivered to the Administrative Agent), whether under terms of the applicable lease or under the terms of a Landlord Waiver and Consent, to the matters described in the "Landlord Waiver and Consent" attached hereto as Exhibit J, which interest, if a subleasehold interest or sub-subleasehold interest, is not subject to any contrary restrictions contained in a superior lease or sublease. "Control" means the possession, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ability to exercise voting power, by contract or otherwise. "Controlling" and "Controlled" have meanings correlative thereto. "Control Agreement" means, with respect to any bank account of any Credit Party except a bank account maintained with the Administrative Agent, a Control Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit P, or such other form that is satisfactory to the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion, executed and delivered by such Credit Party, the depository institution at which such account is maintained and the Administrative Agent at the Original Closing Date or from time to time thereafter, as any such agreement may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time. "Credit Parties" means the Borrower and the Guarantors (except that Empire Burbank will be a Guarantor but will not be deemed a Credit Party hereunder). "Debt Service" means, for any period, the sum, for the Credit Parties (determined on a consolidated basis without duplication in accordance with GAAP, including without duplication 9 of previous payments), of the following: (a) all regularly scheduled cash principal payments, as such amounts may be adjusted from time to time by reason of any prepayments, of any Total Debt (including principal payments, if any, resulting from the Revolving Credit Commitment reductions under Section 2.7(b) and the principal component of any payments in respect of Capital Lease Obligations, but excluding any prepayments of the Loans) made during such period plus (b) all Interest Expense for such period. "Default" means any event or condition which constitutes an Event of Default or which upon notice, lapse of time or both would, unless cured or waived, become an Event of Default. "Disclosed Matters" means the actions, suits and proceedings and the environmental matters disclosed in Schedule 4.6. "Disposition" means any sale, sale-leaseback, assignment, conveyance, exchange, long-term lease accorded sales treatment under GAAP, transfer or other disposition (including by means of a merger, consolidation, amalgamation, joint venture or other substantive combination) of any assets, business or property (whether now owned or hereafter acquired) by any Credit Party to any Person other than a Credit Party, including any Relocation but excluding (a) the granting of Liens permitted hereunder and (b) any sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of (i) any property sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business and on ordinary business terms, (ii) any property no longer used or useful in the business of the Credit Parties and (iii) any Collateral under and as defined in the Collateral Documents pursuant to an exercise of remedies by the Administrative Agent thereunder, (c) leasing of any property in the ordinary course of business, (d) the sale or other disposition of any Excluded Asset, (e) the sale of marketable securities, including "margin stock" within the meaning of Regulation U, liquid investments and other financial instruments in connection with the ordinary course cash management of the Credit Parties, (f) forgiveness or cancellation by any Credit Party of any loan by such Credit Party to any of its Affiliates and (g) other sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition in the ordinary course of business. "Disposition Investment" means, with respect to any Disposition, any promissory notes or other evidences of Indebtedness or Investments received by any Credit Party in connection with such Disposition. "Dividend Limitation" shall mean, with respect to Holdings I, the sum of: (i) the product of the Maximum Effective California Rate times Holdings I's California Taxable Income except that the product in this clause (i) shall be zero (0) in the event Holdings I does not qualify (or subsequently elects not) to be treated as an S Corporation for California income tax purposes, or Intermediate Holdings or the Borrower does not qualify (or subsequently elects not) to be treated as a qualified subchapter S subsidiary; plus, (ii) the product of the Maximum Federal Rate and Holdings I's Federal Taxable Income. "Documentation Agents" means CIT Lending Services Corporation and SunTrust Bank, in their capacities as co-documentation agents hereunder. "EBITDA" means, for any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters, Net Income of the Credit Parties during such period, plus (to the extent deducted in computing Net Income) (a) the 10 sum of (i) Interest Expense during such period and any interest expense accrued during such period pursuant to the Oaktree Note Purchase Documents or the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents, (ii) depreciation and amortization expense during such period (including without limitation charges under SFAS 142 for broadcast licenses, goodwill or other indefinite lived intangible assets), (iii) the aggregate amount paid, required to be paid or accrued (without duplication) in respect of income, franchise, real estate and other like taxes during such period, (iv) extraordinary losses during such period, (v) other non cash charges during such period, (vi) (x) Relocation costs, expenses and other amounts set forth in clauses (ii)(A) and (B), and subclauses (a)(i), (a)(v), (a)(vi) and (a)(vii) and (b) of clause (ii)(C) of the definition of Net Cash Payments and (y) Transaction Costs, in each case, incurred or paid during such period, (vii) for the period commencing on May 20, 2002 and ending on the date of the closing of the El Dorado Acquisitions, payments required to be made by any of the Credit Parties to the El Dorado Sellers pursuant to the local marketing agreements in respect of the stations not in excess of $150,000 for any calendar month and for a period of not more than twelve (12) calendar months, (viii) Extraordinary Expenses for such period, (ix) Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions and Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions during such period, (x) any non-compete payments made in cash during such period to sellers in connection with any Permitted Acquisition in an aggregate amount not to exceed 20% of the aggregate consideration paid or payable by the Credit Parties in connection with such Permitted Acquisition, (xi) the aggregate amount of any payments made in cash during such period with respect to any portion of the "Incentive Bonus" which may become payable pursuant to the employment agreements of Andrew Mars dated November 15, 1998, Xavier Ortiz dated September 1, 1999, and Eduardo Leon dated December 1, 1999 (including the aggregate amount of any payments made in cash during such period with respect to any notes issued with respect thereto) and (xii) forgiveness or cancellation of the loan to Lenard Liberman described in Item 5 of Schedule 7.5 annexed hereto minus (to the extent not deducted in computing Net Income) (b) the sum of (i) extraordinary gains during such period, (ii) cash Program Obligations Payments actually made during such period (or, with respect to Program Obligations Payments for which the proviso in the definition thereof is applicable, Program Obligations Payments amortized during such period) and (iii) any cash interest paid during such period in respect of the Liberman Subordinated Debt (excluding interest on the Liberman Subordinated Debt to the extent paid on the Closing Date); provided that (1) for purposes of determining EBITDA for any period during which a Disposition (other than any Relocation) is consummated, EBITDA shall be adjusted in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent to give effect to the consummation of the Disposition (other than any Relocation) on a pro-forma basis, as if the Disposition (other than any Relocation) occurred on the first day of such period; (2) for the purposes of determining EBITDA for any period during which a Permitted Acquisition is consummated, EBITDA shall be adjusted in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent (a) to give effect to the consummation of such Acquisition on a pro-forma basis, as if such Acquisition occurred on the first day of such period and (b) to reflect certain expense deductions in connection with such Acquisition reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, and (3) for purposes of determining EBITDA for the four fiscal quarter periods ending on September 30, 2002, December 31, 2002 and March 31, 2003, the EBITDA attributable to the stations and other assets acquired in connection with the El Dorado Acquisitions and the Guajillo Acquisitions (or, in the case of KQQK-FM and KEYH-AM, prior to the consummation of the El Dorado Acquisitions, the EBITDA attributable to such stations under applicable local marketing agreements) to the extent any such stations or 11 assets are converted to or maintained as a Spanish language format, shall be calculated as follows: for the four fiscal quarter periods ending on September 30, 2002, December 31, 2002 and March 31, 2003, the EBITDA attributable to such stations and other assets shall be based on the EBITDA attributable to such stations and other assets for the one fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2002 times 4 (if such EBITDA is greater than zero) or times 1 (if such EBITDA is less than zero), for the two fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2002 times 2 (if such EBITDA is greater than zero) or times 1 (if such EBITDA is less than zero), and for the three fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2003 times 1 and 1/3 (if such EBITDA is greater than zero) or times 1 (if such EBITDA is less than zero), respectively (it being understood that to the extent any such stations or assets are not so converted to or maintained as Spanish language format, EBITDA therefor shall include the actual EBITDA for the applicable four fiscal quarters attributable to such stations or assets (regardless of whether any portion of such period occurred prior to the time of the El Dorado Acquisitions or the Guajillo Acquisitions, as the case may be)). Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent deducted in computing Net Income during the periods set forth below and actually paid in cash by the Credit Parties, the following expenses incurred by the Credit Parties in respect of settlement costs and attorneys' fees and expenses in connection with the wrongful termination claim against the Credit Parties by a former employee may be added to EBITDA: (a) for any time prior to December 31, 2001, attorneys' fees and expenses not in excess of $396,280.20, and (b) for the fiscal quarter ending on March 31, 2002, attorneys' fees and expenses not in excess of $249,868.07 and settlement costs not in excess of $200,000. "Effective Time" means the time when the conditions specified in Section 5.1 are satisfied (or waived in accordance with Section 10.2). "Effective Time Mortgage" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.1(f)(i). "Effective Time Mortgage Policy" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.1(f)(vii). "Effective Time Mortgaged Property" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.1(f)(i). "El Dorado Acquisitions" means the proposed acquisitions by Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc. and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. from the El Dorado Sellers of the assets of one or both of two (2) radio broadcast stations located in Houston, Texas: KQQK-FM for cash consideration not in excess of $23,000,001 and KEYH-AM for cash consideration not in excess of $7,000,000; provided that KEYH-AM shall not be acquired unless KQQK-FM is also acquired. "El Dorado Acquisitions Documents" means (a) the AM Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 5, 2002, and (b) the FM Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 5, 2002, and all related instruments, agreements and other documents entered into by any Credit Party and any El Dorado Seller in connection with each such asset purchase agreement, in each case, as amended, supplemented or modified in accordance with the restrictions of Section 7.13. "El Dorado Sellers" means El Dorado Communications, Inc. El Dorado 108, Inc. and KXTJ License, Inc. 12 "Eligible Assignee" means (a) any Lender, any Affiliate of any Lender and any Approved Fund of any Lender; and (b) (i) any commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States or any state thereof; (ii) any savings and loan association or savings bank organized under the laws of the United States or any state thereof; (iii) any commercial bank organized under the laws of any other country or a political subdivision thereof; provided that (1) such bank is acting through a branch or agency located in the United States or (2) such bank is organized under the laws of a country that is a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development or a political subdivision of such country; and (iv) any other entity that is an "accredited investor" (as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) that extends credit or buys loans as one of its businesses including insurance companies, mutual funds, financing companies and lease financing companies; provided that no Credit Party or any Affiliate of any Credit Party shall be an Eligible Assignee. "Empire Burbank" means Empire Burbank Studios, Inc, a California corporation and a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower. "Empire Burbank Lease" means that certain Lease dated as of July 15, 1999 between Empire Burbank, as lessor, and LBI, as lessee, relating to occupancy of the Burbank Office Property, as such lease may be amended or modified in accordance with Section 7.14. "Empire Burbank Loan" means a loan in the original principal amount of $3,250,000 made by City National Bank to Empire Burbank pursuant to the Empire Burbank Loan Documents and any Permitted Refinancing. "Empire Burbank Loan Documents" means the Empire Burbank Mortgage and the other documents evidencing the Empire Burbank Loan and described on Schedule 4.14, or any replacement documents evidencing a Permitted Refinancing, as such documents or replacement documents may be amended or modified in accordance with Section 7.14. "Empire Burbank Mortgage" means that certain deed of trust encumbering the Burbank Office Property, executed by Empire Burbank in favor of City National Bank securing the Empire Burbank Loan, or any replacement deed of trust evidencing a Permitted Refinancing, as such deed of trust or replacement deed of trust may be amended or modified in accordance with Section 7.14. "Empire Burbank Sublease" means that certain Sublease Agreement between LBI, as lessor, and Empire Burbank, as lessee, relating to occupancy of certain portions of the Burbank Office Property by Empire Burbank, as such lease may be amended or modified from time to time. "Environmental Laws" means all applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, orders, decrees, judgments, injunctions, notices or binding agreements issued, promulgated or entered into by any Governmental Authority, relating in any way to the environment, preservation or reclamation of natural resources, the management, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Material or to health and safety matters. "Environmental Liability" means any liability, contingent or otherwise (including any liability for damages, costs of environmental remediation, fines, penalties or indemnities), of any 13 Credit Party directly or indirectly resulting from or based upon (a) violation of any Environmental Law, (b) the generation, use, handling, transportation, storage, treatment or disposal of any Hazardous Materials, (c) exposure to any Hazardous Materials, (d) the release or threatened release of any Hazardous Materials into the environment or (e) any contract, agreement or other consensual arrangement pursuant to which liability is assumed or imposed with respect to any of the foregoing. "Equity Rights" means, with respect to any Person, any subscriptions, options, warrants, commitments, preemptive rights or agreements of any kind (including any stockholders' or voting trust agreements) for the issuance or sale of, or securities convertible into, any additional shares of capital stock of any class, or partnership or other ownership interests of any type in, such Person. "ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time. "ERISA Affiliate" means any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) that, together with the Borrower, is treated as a single employer within the meaning of Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of any liability related to a Multiemployer Plan under Title IV of ERISA, the term "ERISA Affiliate" means any trade or business that together with the Borrower is treated as a single employer within the meaning of Section 4001(b) of ERISA. "ERISA Event" means (a) any "reportable event", as defined in Section 4043 of ERISA or the regulations issued thereunder with respect to any Pension Plan, (b) the existence with respect to any Pension Plan of an "accumulated funding deficiency" (as defined in Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA), whether or not waived, (c) the filing pursuant to Section 412(d) of the Code or Section 303(d) of ERISA of an application for a waiver of the minimum funding standard with respect to any Pension Plan, (d) the incurrence by the Borrower or any of its ERISA Affiliates of any liability under Title IV of ERISA with respect to the termination of any Pension Plan, (e) the receipt by the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate from the PBGC or a plan administrator of any notice relating to an intention to terminate any Pension Plan or Pension Plans or to appoint a trustee to administer any Pension Plan or (f) the receipt by the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate of any notice, or the receipt by any Multiemployer Plan from the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate of any notice of Withdrawal Liability or a determination that a Multiemployer Plan is, or is expected to be, insolvent or in reorganization, within the meaning of Title IV of ERISA. "Event of Default" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 8.1. "Excess Cash Flow" means, for each fiscal year, (a) EBITDA for such period minus (b) (to the extent not deducted in computing EBITDA) the sum of (i) the aggregate amount of all Capital Expenditures made during such period to the extent paid in cash during such period (excluding payment of Capital Lease Obligations to the extent included in Debt Service for such period and all Capital Expenditures made by the reinvestment of Net Cash Payments made in accordance with Section 2.10(b)), (ii) Debt Service for such period, (iii) the aggregate amount paid in cash or withheld (and not deducted in the calculation of Excess Cash Flow in any prior 14 fiscal year) by the Credit Parties in respect of income, real estate, franchise, and other like taxes for such period, (iv) Transaction Costs incurred during such period, (v) Extraordinary Expenses incurred during such period, (vi) the Net Cash Payments of Dispositions made during such period to the extent such proceeds (A) are included in EBITDA and (B) have been used to prepay the Loans or are reinvested, in each case, pursuant to Section 2.10(b), (vii) loans or Restricted Junior Payments made during such period as permitted by Sections 7.5(a)(x)(1) or 7.6(a), as applicable, and (viii) except to the extent reimbursed, Relocation costs, expenses and other amounts set forth in clauses (ii)(A) and (B), and subclauses (a)(i), (a)(v), (a)(vi), (a)(vii) and (b) of clause (ii)(C) of the definition of Net Cash Payments incurred or paid during such period plus (c) the amount of any payment or prepayment during such period of loans made pursuant to Section 7.5(a)(x)(1). "Excluded Assets" means, at any time no Event of Default pursuant to Section 8.1(a) or as a result of a failure by the Credit Parties to comply with any provision of Section 7.10 has occurred and is continuing, the Hollywood Office Property. "Excluded Taxes" means, with respect to the Administrative Agent, any Lender, the Issuing Lender or any other recipient of any payment to be made by or on account of any obligation of the Borrower hereunder, (a) income, net worth or franchise taxes imposed on (or measured by) its net income or net worth by the United States of America, or by a jurisdiction under the laws of which such recipient is organized or in which its principal office is located or, in the case of any Lender, in which its applicable lending office is located or in which it is taxable solely on account of some connection other than the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or the receipt of income hereunder, (b) any branch profits taxes imposed by the United States of America or any similar tax imposed by any other jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located and (c) in the case of a Foreign Lender (other than an assignee pursuant to a request by the Borrower under Section 2.8(b)), any withholding tax that is imposed on amounts payable to such Foreign Lender at the time such Foreign Lender becomes a party to this Agreement or is attributable to such Foreign Lender's failure or inability to comply with Section 2.16(e), except to the extent that such Foreign Lender's assignor (if any) was entitled, at the time of assignment, to receive additional amounts from the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.16(a). "Existing Credit Agreement" has the meaning assigned to such term in the preamble hereof. "Existing Debt" means Indebtedness described in (a) Schedule 4.14 and denoted "to be repaid on the Closing Date" and (b) Schedule 4.14 and denoted "to remain outstanding after the Closing Date". "Existing Mortgage Amendment" means, with respect to any Existing Mortgaged Property, an amendment to the Mortgage for such property, substantially in the form of Exhibit Q or in such other form as may be approved by the Administrative Agent in its sole and reasonable discretion. "Existing Mortgaged Property" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.1(f)(ii). 15 "Existing Title Policy Endorsement" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.1(f)(ix). "Extraordinary Expenses" means those certain non-recurring, extraordinary fees and expenses incurred by Holdings I or the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with proposed radio or television acquisitions not to exceed $250,000, individually, or $500,000 in the aggregate. "FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission or any governmental authority succeeding to any of its functions. "FCC Licenses" means all radio, broadcast and or other licenses, permits, certificates of compliance, franchises, approvals or authorizations granted or issued by the FCC to any Credit Party. Each reference to "Material FCC Licenses" shall be deemed to include the main station FCC License for each broadcast station but shall be deemed not to include any auxiliary services licenses held by any Credit Party in connection with such broadcast station. "FCC Regulations" means the Communications Act, and all regulations and written policies promulgated from time to time by the FCC under or in connection with or pertaining to the Communications Act. "Federal Funds Effective Rate" means, for any day, the weighted average (rounded upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/100 of 1%) of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers, as published on the next succeeding Business Day by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if such rate is not so published for any day that is a Business Day, the average (rounded upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/100 of 1%) of the quotations for such day for such transactions received by the Administrative Agent from three Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by it. "Federal Taxable Income" shall mean the taxable income of Holdings I for any taxable year computed pursuant to Section 1363(b) (or any successor provision) of the Code but calculated as if the taxable year of Holdings I ended on the date with respect to which such taxable income calculation is made, reduced, but not below zero, by the amount of any Suspended Losses treated as incurred by Holdings I in, and allowed as deductions on the tax returns of Holdings I's stockholders for, such taxable year. "Financial Officer" means the executive vice president, chief financial officer, principal accounting officer, treasurer or controller of the Borrower. "First Priority" means, with respect to any Lien purported to be created in any Collateral pursuant to any Collateral Document, that such Lien is the most senior Lien (other than Liens permitted pursuant to Section 7.2) to which such Collateral is subject. "Fixed Charge Ratio" means, as at any date, the ratio of (a) the sum of (i) EBITDA for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on or most recently ended prior to such date plus (ii) cash and Cash Equivalents held by the Credit Parties on such date in excess of $2,000,000, to (b) the sum for the Credit Parties (determined on a consolidated basis without 16 duplication in accordance with GAAP), of (i) all amounts included in Debt Service for such period; provided that for purposes of determining the Debt Service as of the end of (A) the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2002, Debt Service shall be computed on an annualized basis by multiplying the actual Debt Service for the quarter ending September 30, 2002 by four; (B) the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2002, Debt Service shall be computed on an annualized basis by multiplying the actual Debt Service for the two quarters ending December 31, 2002 by two; and (C) the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2003, Debt Service shall be computed on an annualized basis by multiplying the actual Debt Service for the three quarters ending March 31, 2003 by one and one-third, (ii) the aggregate amount of all Capital Expenditures made during such period to the extent paid in cash during such period (excluding payment of Capital Lease Obligations to the extent included in Debt Service for such period and expenditures not in excess of $2,000,000 for the acquisition of the Bering Property), (iii) the aggregate amount paid, or required to be paid (without duplication), in cash by the Credit Parties in respect of income, franchise, real estate and other like taxes for such period, (iv) Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions and Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions made during such period, (v) the aggregate amount of any payments made in cash during such period with respect to any portion of the "Incentive Bonus" which may become payable pursuant to the employment agreements of Andrew Mars dated November 15, 1998, Xavier Ortiz dated September 1, 1999, and Eduardo Leon dated December 1, 1999 (including the aggregate amount of any payments made in cash during such period with respect to any notes issued with respect thereto), and (vi) the amount of non-compete payments made in cash during such period to sellers in connection with Permitted Acquisitions in an aggregate amount not to exceed 20% of the aggregate consideration paid or payable by the Credit Parties in connection with such Acquisitions, to the extent such non-compete payments are added back in the calculation of EBITDA for such period. "Fleet" means Fleet National Bank, a national bank. "Flood Hazard Property" means a Mortgaged Property located in an area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having special flood or mud slide hazards. "Foreign Lender" means any Lender that is organized under the laws of a jurisdiction other than that in which the Borrower is located. For purposes of this definition, the United States of America, each State thereof and the District of Columbia shall be deemed to constitute a single jurisdiction. "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. "Governmental Authority" means the government of the United States of America, any other nation or any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. "Guajillo Acquisitions" means the acquisitions by Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc. and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. from the Guajillo Sellers of the assets 17 of two (2) radio stations: KIOX-FM and KXGJ-FM located in Texas for aggregate cash consideration not in excess of $3,150,000. "Guajillo Acquisitions Documents" means the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2002, among the Borrower, Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. and the Guajillo Sellers, and all related instruments, agreements and other documents entered into by any Credit Party and any Guajillo Seller in connection therewith, in each case, as amended, supplemented or modified in accordance with the restrictions of Section 7.13. "Guajillo Sellers" means Guajillo Investments, LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company. "Guarantee" means a guarantee, an endorsement, a contingent agreement to purchase or to furnish funds for the payment or maintenance of, or otherwise to be or become contingently liable under or with respect to, the Indebtedness, other obligations, net worth, working capital or earnings of any Person, or a guarantee of the payment of dividends or other distributions upon the stock or equity interests of any Person, or an agreement to purchase, sell or lease (as lessee or lessor) property, products, materials, supplies or services primarily for the purpose of enabling a debtor to make payment of such debtor's obligations or an agreement to assure a creditor against loss, and including causing a bank or other financial institution to issue a letter of credit or other similar instrument for the benefit of another Person, but excluding endorsements for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business. The amount of any Guarantee shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the primary obligation in respect of which such Guarantee is made or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof (assuming such Person is required to perform thereunder). The terms "Guarantee" and "Guaranteed" used as a verb shall have a correlative meaning. "Guaranteed Obligations" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.1. "Guarantors" means all Subsidiaries of the Borrower. "Hazardous Materials" means all explosive or radioactive substances or wastes and all hazardous or toxic substances, wastes or other pollutants, including petroleum or petroleum distillates, asbestos or asbestos containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, radon gas, infectious or medical wastes and all other substances or wastes of any nature in each case regulated or subject to regulation pursuant to any Environmental Law. "Hedging Agreement" means any interest rate protection agreement, foreign currency exchange agreement, commodity price protection agreement or other interest or currency exchange rate or commodity price hedging arrangement. "Holding Company" means each of (i) Holdings I, (ii) prior to the Intercompany Merger, Intermediate Holdings and (iii) any holding company formed after the Closing Date which owns all the equity interests of the Borrower and whose sole equity holder is Holdings I. "Holding Company Debt" means any Indebtedness of Holdings I in respect of the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents. 18 "Holdings Amendment" means the First Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement, Warrant Agreement and Subordination and Intercreditor Agreements dated as of the date hereof among Holdings I, Oaktree, Alta and the Administrative Agent pursuant to which Alta shall have agreed, among other things, to extend the maturity date of the Holding Company Debt described thereby to July 9, 2013. "Holdings I" means LBI Holdings I, Inc., a California corporation and the sole shareholder of Intermediate Holdings prior to the Intercompany Merger and the sole shareholder of the Borrower or another Holding Company after the Intercompany Merger. "Holdings Securities Purchase Documents" means the (a) Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001 among the purchasers named therein and Holdings I pursuant to which Alta purchased the junior subordinated notes of Holdings I in a principal amount of $30,000,000, (b) any notes issued in connection with such agreement on the Original Closing Date, (c) any additional notes issued in respect of capitalized interest in respect of such agreement, (d) the Warrant Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001 between Holdings I and Alta, (e) any notes or warrants issued by Holdings I to Alta pursuant to the Holdings Amendment on the Closing Date in exchange for the notes described in clauses (b) and (c) above and the warrants described in clause (d) above and (f) all related instruments, agreements and other documents entered into by Holdings I and Alta in connection therewith, in each case, as amended by the Holdings Amendment and as further amended, supplemented or modified in accordance with the restrictions of Section 7.15. "Hollywood Office Property" means that certain property located at 5724 Hollywood Blvd. and 5718 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. "Indebtedness" means, for any Person, without duplication: (a) obligations created, issued or incurred by such Person for borrowed money (whether by loan, advance, the issuance and sale of debt securities or the sale of Property to another Person subject to an understanding or agreement, contingent or otherwise, to repurchase such Property from such Person); (b) obligations of such Person to pay the deferred purchase or acquisition price of Property or services, other than trade accounts payable (other than for borrowed money) arising, and accrued expenses incurred, in the ordinary course of business so long as such trade accounts are payable within 180 days after the date of the respective goods are delivered or the respective services are rendered or otherwise are payable in accordance with customary practices; (c) Capital Lease Obligations of such Person; (d) obligations of such Person in respect of letters of credit or similar instruments issued or accepted by banks and other financial institutions for the account of such Person; (e) Indebtedness of others secured by a Lien on the Property of such Person, whether or not the respective indebtedness so secured has been assumed by such Person; and (f) Indebtedness of others Guaranteed by such Person. The Indebtedness of any Person shall include the Indebtedness of any other entity (including any partnership in which such Person is a general partner) to the extent such Person is liable therefor as a result of such Person's ownership interest in or other relationship with such entity, except to the extent the terms of such Indebtedness provide that such Person is not liable therefor. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (x) the obligations of any Credit Party to pay Relocation Profits (including any Relocation Tax Benefits (as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents)) to the Shop At Home Sellers under the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents shall not be Indebtedness 19 until such time as such obligations are overdue and payable and not being contested in good faith or represented by a separate instrument, (y) any obligations under the Empire Burbank Lease shall not be Indebtedness and (z) any obligations with respect to non-compete payments in connection with any Permitted Acquisition shall not constitute Indebtedness so long as (i) the aggregate amount of all non-compete payments with respect to such Permitted Acquisition do not exceed 20% of the aggregate consideration paid or payable in connection with such Permitted Acquisition and (ii) such non-compete payments do not have an interest or similar component. "Indemnified Taxes" means all Taxes other than (a) Excluded Taxes and Other Taxes and (b) amounts constituting penalties or interest imposed with respect to Excluded Taxes or Other Taxes. "Intercompany Merger" means the merger of Intermediate Holdings with and into the Borrower in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.4(g). "Interest Coverage Ratio" means as at any date, the ratio of (a) EBITDA for the period of four consecutive quarters ending on or most recently ended prior to such date, to (b) Interest Expense for such period. "Interest Election Request" means a request by the Borrower to convert or continue a Borrowing in accordance with Section 2.6 substantially in the form of Exhibit D-2 annexed hereto. "Interest Expense" means, for any period, the sum, for the Credit Parties (determined on a consolidated basis without duplication in accordance with GAAP), of the following: (a) interest in respect of Total Debt accrued during such period (whether or not actually paid during such period) plus (b) the net amounts payable (or minus the net amounts receivable) under Hedging Agreements accrued during such period (whether or not actually paid or received during such period), with fees and costs attributable to such period being calculated assuming such fees and costs are amortized equally over the term of such Hedging Agreement, but excluding (i) reimbursement of legal fees and other similar transaction costs of the Transactions and (ii) any non-cash amortization of fees and expenses of the Transactions plus (c) all letter of credit fees and expenses incurred after the Effective Time plus (d) any payments in respect of liquidated damages paid in cash during such period pursuant to any registration rights agreement entered into in connection with any Indebtedness; provided that interest in respect of Indebtedness which is not paid in cash but which is instead "paid-in-kind" through the issuance of additional notes or other instruments shall not be included in "Interest Expense"; provided further that for purposes of determining the Interest Expense as of the end of (a) the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2002, Interest Expense shall be computed on an annualized basis by multiplying the actual Interest Expense for the quarter ending September 30, 2002 by four; (b) the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2002, Interest Expense shall be computed on an annualized basis by multiplying the actual Interest Expense for the two quarters ending December 31, 2002 by two; and (c) the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2003, Interest Expense shall be computed on an annualized basis by multiplying the actual Interest Expense for the three quarters ending March 31, 2003 by one and one-third. 20 "Interest Payment Date" means (a) with respect to any Base Rate Loan, each Quarterly Date and (b) with respect to any LIBOR Loan, the last Business Day of the Interest Period applicable to the Borrowing of which such Loan is a part and, in the case of a LIBOR Borrowing with an Interest Period of more than three months' duration, each Business Day prior to the last day of such Interest Period that would have been the last day of the Interest Period for such LIBOR Loan had successive three month Interest Periods been applicable to such LIBOR Loan. "Interest Period" means with respect to any LIBOR Borrowing, the period commencing on the date of such Borrowing and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the calendar month that is one, two, three or six months (or, with the consent of the Administrative Agent and provided such periods are available from all Lenders, nine or twelve months) thereafter, as the Borrower may elect; provided, that (i) if any Interest Period would end on a day other than a Business Day, such Interest Period shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day unless such next succeeding Business Day would fall in the next calendar month, in which case such Interest Period shall end on the next preceding Business Day and (ii) any Interest Period that commences on the last Business Day of a calendar month (or on a day for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the last calendar month of such Interest Period) shall end on the last Business Day of the last calendar month of such Interest Period. For purposes hereof, the date of a Borrowing initially shall be the date on which such Borrowing is made and thereafter shall be the effective date of the most recent conversion or continuation of such Borrowing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) if any Interest Period for any Revolving Credit Borrowing would otherwise end after the Revolving Credit Maturity Date, such Interest Period shall end on the Revolving Credit Maturity Date, (y) no Interest Period for the Revolving Credit Loans may commence before and end after any Revolving Credit Commitment Reduction Date unless, after giving effect thereto, the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Credit Loans having Interest Periods that end after such Revolving Credit Commitment Reduction Date shall be equal to or less than the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments after giving effect to the scheduled reduction thereto on such Revolving Credit Commitment Reduction Date, and (z) notwithstanding the foregoing clauses (x) and (y), no Interest Period shall have a duration of less than one month and, if the Interest Period for any LIBOR Loan would otherwise be a shorter period, such Loan shall not be available hereunder as a LIBOR Loan for such period. "Intermediate Holdings" means LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc, a California corporation, which is, prior to the Intercompany Merger, the sole shareholder of the Borrower and a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Holdings I. "Intermediate Holdings Intercompany Note" means the Promissory Note dated of even date herewith made by Intermediate Holdings to the order of the Borrower in the original principal amount of $54,282,851.82. 21 "Investment" means, for any Person: (a) the acquisition (whether for cash, Property, services or securities or otherwise) of capital stock, bonds, notes, debentures, partnership or other ownership interests or other securities of any other Person or any agreement to make any such acquisition (including any "short sale" or any sale of any securities at a time when such securities are not owned by the Person entering into such short sale) or (b) the making of any deposit with, or advance, loan or other extension of credit to, any other Person (including the purchase of Property from another Person subject to an understanding or agreement, contingent or otherwise, to resell such Property to such Person, but excluding any such advance, loan or extension of credit having a term not exceeding 180 days representing the purchase price of goods or services sold by such Person in the ordinary course of business or otherwise are payable in accordance with customary practices). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Capital Expenditures, Acquisitions and Relocations (other than promissory notes or debt or equity securities acquired in connection with any Relocation) shall not be deemed "Investments" for purposes hereof. "Investor Subordination Agreement" means the Investor Subordination Agreement dated as of the Original Closing Date between Alta and the Administrative Agent as amended by the Holdings Amendment and as confirmed by the Confirmation to Subordination Agreements and as such agreement may hereafter be further amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time. "Involuntary Relocation" means with respect to any television Broadcast Station, any Relocation described in clause (2) of the definition of the term Relocation. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term Involuntary Relocation shall include any "Specified Involuntary Relocation" as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents as in effect on March 20, 2001. "IP Collateral" means, collectively, any Collateral which is intellectual property of a Credit Party. "Issuing Lender" means Fleet National Bank, in its capacity as an issuer of Letters of Credit hereunder. "LBI" means Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation. "Landlord Waiver and Consent" means, with respect to any Leasehold Property, a letter, certificate or other instrument in writing from the lessor under the related lease, in substantially the form of Exhibit J-1 or in such other form reasonably approved by the Administrative Agent. "LC Disbursement" means a payment made by the Issuing Lender pursuant to a Letter of Credit. "LC Exposure" means, at any time, the sum of (a) the aggregate undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit at such time plus (b) the aggregate amount of all LC Disbursements that have not yet been reimbursed by or on behalf of the Borrower at such time. The LC Exposure of any Revolving Credit Lender at any time shall be its Applicable Percentage of the total LC Exposure at such time. 22 "Leasehold Property" means any leasehold interest of any Credit Party as lessee under any lease of real property, other than any such leasehold interest not material to the business and operations of the Credit Parties as reasonably designated from time to time by Administrative Agent, as not being required to be included in the Collateral. "Lender Joinder Agreement" means the Lender Joinder Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit E pursuant to which a New Lender shall become a party to this Agreement. "Lenders" means the Persons listed on Schedule 2.1 (including the Issuing Lender) and any other Person that shall have become a party hereto pursuant to (a) an Assignment and Acceptance, other than any such Person that ceases to be a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance or (b) a Lender Joinder Agreement. "Letter of Credit" means any letter of credit issued on a standby basis or in support of trade obligations of any Credit Party pursuant to this Agreement. "Liberman Subordinated Debt" means, collectively (A) Indebtedness of LBI to (i) Lenard Liberman pursuant to the Third Amended and Restated Demand Promissory Note dated March 20, 2001 in the aggregate principal amount on the Original Closing Date of $194,414 and (ii) Jose Liberman pursuant to that Third Amended and Restated Demand Promissory Note dated March 20, 2001 in the aggregate principal amount on the Original Closing Date of $3,667,193, in each case, prior to the payments made on or after the Original Closing Date, as the same may be amended, supplement or otherwise modified in accordance with the restrictions of Section 7.13 and (B) the Indebtedness incurred pursuant to Section 7.1(f). "Liberman Subordination Agreements" means (a) those certain Liberman Subordination Agreements dated as of the Original Closing Date among the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and each of Jose and Lenard Liberman, and such agreements shall be deemed to be terminated upon the payment in full on the Closing Date of the obligations described in clauses (i) and (ii) of the definition of Liberman Subordinated Debt; provided that such agreements and the obligations of such subordinated creditors shall be reinstated and revived with respect to any such amounts which are required to be restored or returned in connection with any Reorganization (as defined therein), and (b) the subordination agreements, if any, entered into pursuant to Section 7.1(f), as such agreements may be amended or modified in accordance with the terms hereof. "LIBOR" when used in reference to any Loan or Borrowing, refers to whether such Loan, or the Loans comprising such Borrowing, are bearing interest at a rate determined by reference to the Adjusted LIBO Rate. "LIBO Rate" means, with respect to any LIBOR Borrowing for any Interest Period, the rate appearing on Page 3750 of the Telerate Service (or on any successor or substitute page of such Service, or any successor to or substitute for such Service, providing rate quotations comparable to those currently provided on such page of such Service, as determined by the Administrative Agent from time to time for purposes of providing quotations of interest rates applicable to U.S. dollar deposits in the London interbank market) at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, two Business Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period, as the rate 23 for U.S. dollar deposits with a maturity comparable to such Interest Period. In the event that such rate is not available at such time for any reason, then the "LIBO Rate" with respect to such LIBOR Borrowing for such Interest Period shall be the rate at which U.S. dollar deposits of $5,000,000, and for a maturity comparable to such Interest Period, are offered by four major banks in the London interbank market as selected by the Administrative Agent in immediately available funds in the London interbank market at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, two Business Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period. "License Subsidiary" means any Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower (or of a Subsidiary of the Borrower) formed solely for the purpose of holding FCC Licenses. "Licensor Consent" means, with respect to any Material Property License, a letter, certificate or other instrument in writing from the lessor under the related lease, in substantially the form of Exhibit J-2 or in such other form reasonably approved by the Administrative Agent. "Lien" means, with respect to any asset, (a) any mortgage, deed of trust, lien, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance, charge or security interest in, on or of such asset, (b) the interest of a vendor or a lessor under any conditional sale agreement, capital lease or title retention agreement (other than an operating lease) (or any financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing) relating to such asset and (c) in the case of securities, any purchase option, call or similar right of a third party with respect to such securities. "Loan Documents" means this Agreement, any promissory notes evidencing Loans hereunder, the Collateral Documents and any other instruments or documents delivered or to be delivered from time to time pursuant to this Agreement, as the same may be supplemented and amended from time to time in accordance with their respective terms. "Loans" means the Revolving Credit Loans. "Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on (a) the business, assets, operations or financial condition of the Credit Parties taken as a whole, (b) the ability of any Credit Party to perform any of its respective material obligations under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents or (c) the material rights of or material benefits available to the Lenders under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. "Material Indebtedness" means (a) the Senior Subordinated Notes and (b)(i) Indebtedness (other than the Loans or Letters of Credit or the Empire Burbank Loan), or (ii) obligations in respect of one or more Hedging Agreements, of any one or more of the Credit Parties in each case of clause (i) and clause (ii) in an aggregate principal amount exceeding $3,000,000. For purposes of determining Material Indebtedness, the "principal amount" of the obligations of any Person in respect of any Hedging Agreement at any time shall be the maximum aggregate amount (giving effect to any netting agreements) that such Person would be required to pay if such Hedging Agreement were terminated at such time. "Material Leasehold Property" means a Leasehold Property reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent in good faith consultation with the Borrower to be of material value as Collateral or of material importance to the operations of the Credit Parties, taken as a whole. 24 "Material Property License" means a license to use real or mixed property (excluding FCC Licenses) reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent in good faith consultation with the Borrower to be of material value as Collateral or of material importance to the operations of the Credit Parties, taken as a whole. "Maximum Effective California Rate" shall mean the product of: (i) the maximum California personal income tax rate imposed on individuals pursuant to Section 17041(a) and (c) (or any successor provisions) of the California Revenue and Tax Code; times (ii) the difference between one (1) and the Maximum Federal Rate expressed as a decimal. "Maximum Federal Rate" shall mean the maximum Federal income tax rate imposed on individuals pursuant to Section 1(a)-(d) (or any successor provisions) of the Code, as adjusted pursuant to Section 15 (or any successor provision) of the Code, if applicable. "Mortgage" means (i) a security instrument (whether designated as a deed of trust or a mortgage, leasehold mortgage, assignment of leases and rents or by any similar title) executed and delivered by any Credit Party in substantially the form of Exhibits H and I or in such other form as may be approved by the Administrative Agent in its sole and reasonable discretion, in each case with such changes thereto as may be recommended by Administrative Agent's local counsel based on local laws or customary local practices, (ii) or at Administrative Agent's option, in the case of an Additional Mortgaged Property, an amendment to an existing Mortgage, in form satisfactory to Administrative Agent, adding such Additional Mortgaged Property to the Real Property Assets encumbered by such existing Mortgage, in either case as such security instrument or amendment may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time. "Mortgages" means all such instruments, including the Effective Time Mortgage and any Additional Mortgages, collectively. "Mortgaged Property" means the Existing Mortgaged Property, Effective Time Mortgaged Property or an Additional Mortgaged Property. "Multiemployer Plan" means a multiemployer plan as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA. "Net Cash Payments" means, (i) with respect to any Casualty Event, the aggregate amount of cash proceeds of insurance, cash condemnation awards and other cash compensation received by the Credit Parties in respect of such Casualty Event net of (A) legal, title, transfer and recording tax expenses, commissions, and fees and expenses directly related to such casualty event (including legal, accounting, brokerage, outside consultant and advisor, advertising and closing costs) incurred by the Credit Parties in connection therewith and (B) contractually required repayments of Indebtedness to the extent secured by a Lien on such property, (C) any Federal, state and local income, transfer or other taxes paid or estimated to be payable by Holdings I, Intermediate Holdings or any of the Credit Parties in respect of such Casualty Event and (D) any Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions and Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions relating to taxes paid or estimated to be payable as a result of such Casualty Event; and 25 (ii) with respect to any Disposition, the aggregate amount of all cash payments received by any of the Credit Parties in connection with such Disposition directly or indirectly, whether at the time of such Disposition or after such Disposition under deferred payment arrangements or Investments entered into or received in connection with such Disposition (including Disposition Investments); provided that (A) Net Cash Payments shall be net of (I) the amount of any legal, title, transfer and recording tax expenses, commissions and other fees and expenses (including legal, accounting, brokerage, outside consultant and advisor, advertising and closing costs) paid or payable by Holdings I, Intermediate Holdings or any of the Credit Parties in connection with such Disposition and (II) any Federal, state and local income, transfer or other taxes paid or reasonably estimated to be payable by any of the Credit Parties as a result of such Disposition, but only to the extent that such estimated taxes are in fact paid to the relevant Federal, state or local governmental authority within twelve months after the end of the calendar year in which the date of such Disposition occurs and (III) to the extent not included in the foregoing, any Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions and Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions related to taxes paid or estimated to be payable as a result of such Disposition; and (B) Net Cash Payments shall be net of any repayments by any of the Credit Parties of Indebtedness to the extent that (I) such Indebtedness is secured by a Lien on the property that is the subject of such Disposition and (II) the transferee of (or holder of a Lien on) such property requires that such Indebtedness be repaid as a condition to the purchase of such property. (C) In addition to but without duplicating any amounts required to be deducted from Net Cash Payments under clauses (A) and (B) above, Net Cash Payments in connection with any Disposition involving a Relocation shall be net of (a) all reasonable costs (as determined by Borrower (or its successor or assign) in its reasonable discretion) directly related to such Relocation including, without limitation, (i) transaction expenses (including professional advisor's or broker's fees and costs and financing and related fees, commissions and expenses, including lender waiver fees), (ii) engineering, construction, equipment and moving costs, (iii) marketing costs, (iv) the estimated aggregate amount of all obligations of any Credit Party (or its successor or its assign) after such Relocation under leases with respect to which it is the lessee immediately prior to such Relocation, (v) any penalties or liabilities incurred (or estimated to be incurred) by any Credit Party (or its success or assign) under contracts which cannot be terminated by such Credit Party (or its successor or assign) prior to such Relocation but which cannot be performed or are no longer necessary (in the sole but reasonable discretion of the Borrower (or its successor or assign)) by any Credit Party (or its successor or assign) following such Relocation, (vi) costs incurred in seeking governmental consents and permits required as part of such Relocation and (vii) costs incurred in seeking FCC consent to move such replaced station's digital operations to the site of such replacement station's analog operations (including all expenses of a type set forth in other clauses of this 26 definition) and (b) any Relocation Profits (as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents), including any Relocation Tax Benefits (as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents), that are paid or payable to the Shop At Home Sellers or their assignees pursuant to the terms of the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents. Any estimated amounts under this clause (C) shall be based on good faith estimates of the Borrower on the date of the consummation of any Relocation which were reasonable when made but such estimates shall be subject to adjustment within 90 days thereafter; "Net Income" means net income of the Credit Parties on a consolidated basis determined in accordance with GAAP. "New Lender" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.1(b)(ii). "Oaktree" means Oaktree Capital Management, LLC or its successors and assigns, in its capacity as agent under the Oaktree Note Purchase Documents. "Oaktree Note Purchase Documents" means (a) the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001 among Oaktree, the purchasers party thereto and Intermediate Holdings pursuant to which Oaktree and such purchasers purchased the senior notes of Intermediate Holdings in a principal amount of $40,000,000, (b) any notes issued in connection with such agreement, (c) any additional notes issued in respect of capitalized interest in respect of such agreement and (d) all related instruments, agreements and other documents entered into by Intermediate Holdings, Oaktree and such purchasers in connection therewith, in each case, as amended by the Holdings Amendment and as further amended, supplemented or modified in accordance with the restrictions of Section 7.15. "Oaktree Redemption Agreement" means the Agreement Relating to Note Purchase Agreement dated as of June 28, 2002, among Oaktree, the purchasers party to the Oaktree Note Purchase Documents and Intermediate Holdings. "Original Closing Date" means March 20, 2001. "Other Taxes" means any and all present or future stamp or documentary taxes or any other excise or property taxes, charges or similar levies arising from any payment made hereunder or from the execution, delivery or enforcement of, or otherwise with respect to, this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, provided that there shall be excluded from "Other Taxes" all Excluded Taxes. "Participant" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 10.4(f). "Pension Plan" means any Plan that is a defined benefit pension plan subject to the provisions of Title IV of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA, and in respect of which the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate is (or, if such plan were terminated, would under Section 4069 of ERISA be deemed to be) an "employer" as defined in Section 3(5) of ERISA. "Permitted Acquisition" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.4. 27 "Permitted Dividend Amount" shall mean, for any taxable period, the amount by which the Dividend Limitation for the taxable year exceeds the aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by the Borrower for such year pursuant to Section 7.5(a)(x)(1) or 7.6(a) hereof, including distributions paid or loans made by the Borrower within 105 days after the end of the taxable year for which a distribution is paid or loan is made; provided, that: (a) if, at the end of any taxable year of the Borrower, the Dividend Limitation for such year exceeds the aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by the Borrower for such year pursuant to Section 7.5(a)(x)(1) or 7.6(a) hereof, such excess shall be ignored for purposes of computing the Permitted Dividend Amount for any subsequent period; (b) if, at the end of any taxable year of the Borrower, the aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by the Borrower for such year pursuant to Section 7.5(a)(x)(1) or Section 7.6(a) hereof exceed the Dividend Limitation, the Permitted Dividend Amount shall be zero (0) and such excess shall be included in the calculation of the aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by the Borrower for the following taxable year(s); and (c) if Holdings I's S Corporation election made pursuant to Code Section 1362 (or any successor provision) shall be determined to be invalid, or is revoked or terminated, or the QSSS Election shall cease to be in effect for the Borrower, the Permitted Dividend Amount for the Borrower shall be zero (0) from and after the date of such invalidity, revocation, or termination. "Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions" means cash distributions or loans from the Borrower to Intermediate Holdings or, after the Intercompany Merger, Holdings I, in respect of any taxable year equal to the sum of estimated and final state income taxes paid or payable by Holdings I or Intermediate Holdings which are attributable to the taxable income of the Borrower for such taxable year calculated as though the Borrower were an S Corporation. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement to the contrary, if, in any year Holdings I or Intermediate Holdings is required to pay additional taxes with respect to a prior year's tax return which are attributable to the taxable income of the Borrower calculated as though the Borrower were an S Corporation (whether because of an audit by a taxing authority, an amended return the filing of which is required in the reasonable judgment of Holdings I, Intermediate Holdings or otherwise), the amount of Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions which may be paid or loaned in such year shall be increased by the amount of such additional taxes. "Permitted Investments" means: (a) direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States of America (or by any agency thereof to the extent such obligations are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America), in each case maturing within one year from the date of acquisition thereof; (b) investments in commercial paper maturing within 270 days from the date of acquisition thereof and having, at such date of acquisition, the highest credit rating obtainable from Standard and Poor's Ratings Service or from Moody's Investors Service, Inc.; 28 (c) investments in certificates of deposit, banker's acceptances and time deposits maturing within 180 days from the date of acquisition thereof issued or guaranteed by or placed with, and money market deposit accounts issued or offered by, any domestic office of any commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof which has a combined capital and surplus and undivided profits of not less than $250,000,000; (d) fully collateralized repurchase agreements with a term of not more than 30 days for securities described in clause (a) above and entered into with a financial institution satisfying the criteria described in clause (c) above; (e) investments in money market mutual funds that are rated AAA by Standard & Poor's Rating Service; and (f) Cash Equivalents. "Permitted Liens" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2. "Permitted Lines of Business" means the television and radio broadcast business, television and radio program production, rental of television, radio and related facilities and properties, outdoor advertising, the leasing or licensing of property or tower space, and general business services related to any of the foregoing and any business incident thereto. "Permitted Refinancing" means a refinancing of the Empire Burbank Loan (other than with the Loans); provided that (i) the terms of the Empire Burbank Loan Documents evidencing such refinancing shall be substantially similar to the terms of the Empire Burbank Loan Documents existing March 20, 2001, with such changes as do not materially adversely affect the Administrative Agent or the Lenders (it being understood that no change to those provisions of the Empire Burbank Loan Documents referred to in Section 7.14(a)(ii) shall be permitted without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent), (ii) no additional property shall be encumbered by the Empire Burbank Mortgage executed in connection with such refinancing and (iii) prior to consummation of such refinancing, the Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent copies of all loan documents relating thereto, certified by the Borrower to be true and correct copies thereof and to be all loan documents executed in connection with such refinancing. "Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions" means cash distributions made by the Borrower to Intermediate Holdings, Holdings I or the shareholders of Holdings I to permit the shareholders of Holdings I to pay their estimated and final federal and state income tax liabilities attributable to the income of the Borrower calculated as though the Borrower were an S Corporation. Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions may be made not more frequently than quarterly with respect to each period for which an installment of estimated tax would be required to be paid by the shareholders of Holdings I, provided, however, that the amount of such distributions or loans shall not exceed the Permitted Dividend Amount. For purposes of computing the amount of aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by the Borrower for any taxable year, amounts paid in such taxable year by the Borrower to the State of California on behalf of nonresident shareholders as estimated taxes or as withholding taxes pursuant to the California Revenue and Taxation Code shall be treated as Permitted Shareholder 29 Tax Distributions paid by the Borrower. If nonresident shareholders recontribute to the Borrower any such amounts paid on their behalf, however, the amounts contributed shall be subtracted from the amount of aggregate Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions paid by the Borrower for the taxable year in which the contributions are made. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, if in any year Holdings I's shareholders are required to pay additional taxes with respect to a prior year's tax return which are attributable to the taxable income of the Borrower calculated as though the Borrower were an S Corporation (whether because of an audit by a taxing authority, an amended return the filing of which is required in the reasonable judgment of Holdings I, or otherwise), the amount of Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions which may be paid in such year shall be increased by the amount of such additional taxes as determined by a Tax Accountant. "Person" means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, association, company, partnership, Governmental Authority or other entity. "Plan" means any employee benefit plan within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA in which the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate is an "employer" as defined in Section 3(5) of ERISA including but not limited to any Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan. "Pledge Agreement" means the Pledge Agreement executed and delivered by each of the Credit Parties on the Original Closing Date as confirmed and amended by the Confirmation of Pledge Agreement dated as of the Closing Date, as such agreement may be further amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, including the addition of new Credit Parties in accordance with Section 6.10. "Post-Default Rate" means, for Base Rate Loans, a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin plus 2%, and, for LIBOR Loans, a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted LIBO Rate plus the Applicable Margin plus 2%. "Prime Rate" means the rate of interest per annum publicly announced from time to time by Fleet National Bank, as its prime rate in effect at its principal office in Boston, Massachusetts; each change in the Prime Rate shall be effective from and including the date such change is publicly announced as being effective. "Program Obligations" means all obligations, whether fixed or contingent, of the Credit Parties in respect of the purchase, use, license or acquisition of programs, programming materials, films and similar assets used in connection with the television broadcast business and operations of the Credit Parties. "Program Obligations Payments" means, for any period, the sum (determined on a consolidated basis and without duplication) of all payments by the Credit Parties made or scheduled to be made during such period in respect of Program Obligations; provided that, with respect to any contract for Program Obligations which requires that the consideration therefor be paid by a Credit Party in one lump-sum payment, or in unequal payments over the term of such contract, such payment (or payments) shall be amortized over the period during which such programming is available under such contract. 30 "Property" means any interest of any kind in property or assets, whether real, personal or mixed, and whether tangible or intangible. "Proprietary Rights" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.5(b). "PTO" means the United States Patent and Trademark Office or any successor or substitute office in which filings are necessary or, in the reasonable opinion of the Administrative Agent, desirable in order to create or perfect Liens on any IP Collateral. "Quarterly Dates" means the last day of each fiscal quarter of the Credit Parties, the first of which shall be September 30, 2002. "QSSS Election" means the election to treat any Person as a qualified Subchapter S subsidiary pursuant to Code Section 1361(b)(3) (or any successor provision). "Real Estate Acquisition Expenditures" means, for any period, the sum for the Credit Parties (determined on a consolidated basis, without duplication, in accordance with GAAP) of the aggregate amount of Capital Expenditures made to acquire any fee interest in real property excluding any real property received or acquired in any Acquisition or Relocation. "Real Property Asset" means, at any time of determination, any fee ownership or leasehold interest then owned by any Credit Party in any real property. "Recorded Leasehold Interest" means a Leasehold Property with respect to which a Recorded Document (as hereinafter defined) has been recorded in all places necessary or desirable, in the Administrative Agent's reasonable judgment, to give constructive notice of such Leasehold Property to third-party purchasers and encumbrancers of the affected real property. For purposes of this definition, the term "Recorded Document" means, with respect to any Leasehold Property, (a) the lease evidencing such Leasehold Property or a memorandum thereof, executed and acknowledged by the owner of the affected real property, as lessor, or (b) if such Leasehold Property was acquired or subleased from the holder of a Recorded Leasehold Interest, the applicable assignment or sublease document, executed and acknowledged by such holder, in each case in form sufficient to give such constructive notice upon recordation and otherwise in form reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent. "Register" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 10.4. "Registered Rights" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.5(b). "Reimbursement Obligation" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.4(e). "Reinvestment Date" has the meaning specified in Section 2.10(b). "Related Parties" means, with respect to any specified Person, such Person's Affiliates and the respective directors, officers, employees, agents and advisors of such Person and such Person's Affiliates. 31 "Relocation" means with respect to any television Broadcast Station, (1) any transaction in which a 700 MHz Holder (or any other Person) offers consideration (which consideration consists of a different frequency or frequencies and/or other cash or non-cash consideration) to any Credit Party for the cessation of broadcasting on any of the existing analogue and/or digital frequencies of such Broadcast Station in order to accommodate the spectrum needs of such 700 MHz Holder, including the prevention of interference with such 700 MHz Holder's operations, and such Credit Party is not ordered or directly or indirectly required by the FCC or any other Governmental Authority to enter into such transaction, or (2) any transaction in which FCC or any other Governmental Authority orders or otherwise directly or indirectly requires any Credit Party to cease broadcasting on any of its existing analogue and/or digital frequencies in order to accommodate the spectrum needs of any 700 MHz Holder, including the prevention of interference with such 700 MHz Holder's operations, with or without any consideration. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term Relocation shall include any "Relocation" as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents as in effect on March 20, 2001. As used herein, "700 MHz Holder" means a holder of a 700 MHz license or construction permit. "Relocation Profits" has the meaning given such term in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents. "Required Lenders" means Lenders having Loans, LC Exposure and unused Commitments representing in excess of 50% of the sum of the total Loans, LC Exposure and unused Commitments. "Restricted Junior Payment" means (i) any dividend or other distribution, direct or indirect, on account of any shares of any class of stock of, or other equity interests in, any Credit Party now or hereafter outstanding, except a dividend payable solely in shares of stock or interests of the same class, (ii) any redemption, retirement, sinking fund or similar payment, purchase or other acquisition for value, direct or indirect, of any shares of any class of stock of, or other equity interests in, any Credit Party now or hereafter outstanding, (iii) any payment made to retire, or to obtain the surrender of, any outstanding warrants, options or other rights to acquire shares of any class of stock of, or other equity interests in, any Credit Party now or hereafter outstanding, (iv) any payment or prepayment of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on, or redemption purchase, retirement, defeasance (including economic or legal defeasance), sinking fund or similar payment or liquidated damages with respect to, any Subordinated Indebtedness, Holding Company Debt or other Indebtedness of any Holding Company (other than any intercompany loans from any of the Credit Parties), (v) any payment made to Alta Communications or any Affiliates of any Credit Party in respect of management, consulting or other similar services provided to any Credit Party, and (vi) any portion of "Incentive Bonus" which may become payable pursuant to the employment agreement with Eduardo Leon referred to in Section 5.1(i). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following shall not be deemed to be Restricted Junior Payments: (a) any payment to any director, officer or employee of any Credit Party consisting of salary, other compensation (except to the extent described in clause (vi) above) or reimbursement of expenses and (b) any payments made in respect of the transactions permitted pursuant to Section 7.7. The cancellation or forgiveness of any loan made by any Credit Party with no cash payment by a Credit Party at the time of such 32 forgiveness or cancellation to any of its Affiliates shall not be deemed to be a Restricted Junior Payment. "Revolving Credit Availability Period" means the period from and including the Effective Time to but excluding the earlier of (a) the Revolving Credit Maturity Date and (b) the date of termination of the Revolving Credit Commitments. "Revolving Credit Commitment" means, with respect to each Lender, the commitment of such Lender to make Revolving Credit Loans and to acquire participations in Letters of Credit hereunder, as such commitment may be (a) reduced from time to time pursuant to Sections 2.7 and 2.10, (b) reduced or increased from time to time pursuant to assignments by or to such Lender pursuant to Section 10.4 or (c) adjusted from time to time pursuant to Section 2.1(b). The initial maximum amount of each Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment is set forth on Schedule 2.1, or in the Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to which such Lender shall have assumed its Revolving Credit Commitment, as applicable. The aggregate original amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments is equal to $160,000,000.00. "Revolving Credit Commitment Increase" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.1(b)(i). "Revolving Credit Commitment Increase Date" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.1(b)(iii). "Revolving Credit Commitment Reduction Date" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.7(b). "Revolving Credit Conversion Date" means June 30, 2005. "Revolving Credit Exposure" means, with respect to any Revolving Credit Lender at any time, the sum of the outstanding principal amount of such Lender's Revolving Credit Loans and its LC Exposure at such time. "Revolving Credit Lender" means (a) initially, a Lender that has a Revolving Credit Commitment set forth opposite its name on Schedule 2.1 and (b) thereafter, the Lenders from time to time holding Revolving Credit Loans and Revolving Credit Commitments, after (i) giving effect to any assignments thereof permitted by Section 10.4 or (ii) becoming a New Lender in accordance with Section 2.1(b). "Revolving Credit Loan" means a Loan made pursuant to Section 2.1(a) that utilizes the Revolving Credit Commitment. "Revolving Credit Maturity Date" means September 30, 2009. "Revolving Credit Maximum Amount" means $200,000,000.00. "Revolving Credit Notes" means the amended and restated promissory notes, substantially in the form of Exhibit A, issued by the Borrower in favor of the Revolving Credit Lenders. 33 "S Corporation" means a small business corporation within the meaning of Code Section 1361 (or any successor provision) for which an election is in effect under Code Section 1362(a) (or any successor provision). "Security Agreement" means the Amended and Restated Security Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit B, executed and delivered by each of the Credit Parties on the Closing Date and thereafter in accordance with Section 6.10, as such agreement may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time. "Senior Debt" means the Total Debt, excluding (i) any Subordinated Indebtedness and (ii) obligations of Credit Parties to pay any liquidated damages under any registration rights agreement entered into in connection with Indebtedness to the extent such liquidated damages remain unpaid after the applicable due date under such registration rights agreement. "Senior Leverage Ratio" means, as at any date of determination thereof, the ratio of (a) Senior Debt to (b) EBITDA for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on or most recently ended prior to such date. "Senior Subordinated Notes" means the Borrower's 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, including any Additional Notes and Exchange Notes (as each such term is defined in the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture), in each case as issued pursuant to the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture in an aggregate principal amount not in excess of $200,000,000, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified in accordance with the restrictions of Section 7.13. "Senior Subordinated Note Indenture" means the Indenture dated as of the date hereof, among the Borrower, the Guarantors and U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified in accordance with the restrictions of Section 7.13. "Shop at Home Acquisition" means the acquisition by Liberman Television of Houston, Inc. and KZJL License Corp. from the Shop at Home Sellers of the Broadcast Station KZJL-TV in Houston, Texas for cash consideration of $57,000,000. "Shop At Home Acquisition Documents" means the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated November 10, 2000, among the Borrower, Liberman Television of Houston, Inc. and KZJL License Corp. and the Shop At Home Sellers, as amended by First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of December 22, 2000, the Second Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of February 27, 2001 and the Third Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of March 15, 2001 and all related instruments, agreements and other documents entered into by any Credit Party and any Shop At Home Seller in connection therewith, in each case, as amended, supplemented or modified in accordance with the restrictions of Section 7.13. "Shop At Home Sellers" means Shop At Home, Inc., SAH - Houston Corporation, SAH-Houston License Corp. and SAH License, Inc. "Sole Lead Arranger" means Fleet Securities, Inc., in its capacity as sole lead arranger hereunder. 34 "Special Counsel" means Palmer & Dodge LLP, in its capacity as special counsel to Fleet National Bank, as Administrative Agent, and to Fleet Securities, Inc., as Sole Lead Arranger. "Statutory Reserve Rate" means a fraction (expressed as a decimal), the numerator of which is the number one and the denominator of which is the number one minus the aggregate of the maximum reserve percentages (including any marginal, special, emergency or supplemental reserves) expressed as a decimal established by the Board to which the Administrative Agent is subject with respect to the Adjusted LIBO Rate, for eurocurrency funding (currently referred to as "Eurocurrency Liabilities" in Regulation D of the Board). Such reserve percentages shall include those imposed pursuant to such Regulation D. LIBOR Loans shall be deemed to constitute eurocurrency funding and to be subject to such reserve requirements without benefit of or credit for proration, exemptions or offsets that may be available from time to time to any Lender under such Regulation D or any comparable regulation. The Statutory Reserve Rate shall be adjusted automatically on and as of the effective date of any change in any reserve percentage. "Subordinated Indebtedness" means (a) the Senior Subordinated Notes, (b) the Liberman Subordinated Debt and (c) any Indebtedness of any Credit Party, incurred after the Effective Time with the prior written consent of the Required Lenders, which matures in its entirety later than the Loans and by its terms (or by the terms of the instrument under which it is outstanding and to which appropriate reference is made in the instrument evidencing such Subordinated Indebtedness) is made subordinate and junior in right of payment to the Loans and to all of the Borrower's other obligations to the Lenders hereunder by provisions satisfactory in form and substance to the Required Lenders. "Subsidiary" means, with respect to any Person (the "parent") at any date, any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association or other entity the accounts of which would be consolidated with those of the parent in the parent's consolidated financial statements if such financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP as of such date, as well as any other corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association or other entity (a) of which securities or other ownership interests representing more than 50% of the ordinary voting power or, in the case of a partnership, more than 50% of the general partnership interests are, as of such date, owned, controlled or held, or (b) that is, as of such date, otherwise Controlled, by the parent or one or more subsidiaries of the parent or by the parent and one or more subsidiaries of the parent. References herein to "Subsidiaries" shall, unless the context requires otherwise, be deemed to be references to Subsidiaries of the Borrower. "Suspended Losses" means the aggregate amount of losses and deductions of Holdings I which have been taken into account by the shareholders of Holdings I and disallowed under Code section 1366(d) (or successor provisions) in a prior taxable year. "Syndication Agents" means General Electric Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank, N.A., in their capacity as co-syndication agents for the Lenders hereunder. "Tax Accountant" means any one of the five largest nationally recognized independent accounting firms, or any other independent accounting firm jointly approved by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower. 35 "Taxes" means any and all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, charges or withholdings imposed by any Governmental Authority. "Title Company" means one or more other title insurance companies reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent. "Total Debt" means, as of any date of determination thereof, the Indebtedness of the Credit Parties (determined on a consolidated basis without duplication in accordance with GAAP) plus obligations of Credit Parties to pay any liquidated damages under any registration rights agreement entered into in connection with any Indebtedness to the extent such liquidated damages remain unpaid after the applicable due date under such registration rights agreement, excluding (a) intercompany loans among the Credit Parties, (b) Indebtedness under the Oaktree Note Purchase Documents to the extent such Indebtedness is being repaid on the Closing Date and Indebtedness under the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents, (c) the Liberman Subordinated Debt and (d) the Empire Burbank Loan. "Total Leverage Ratio" means, as of any date of determination thereof, the ratio of (a) the Total Debt to (b) EBITDA for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on or most recently ended prior to such date. "Total Voting Power" means, with respect to any Person, the total number of votes which holders of securities or other ownership interests having the ordinary power to vote, in the absence of contingencies but after giving effect to the exercise and/or conversion of all outstanding options, warrants, and other securities which by their terms are convertible into voting securities, are entitled to cast in the election of directors, general partners or managers of such Person. "Transaction Costs" means, for any period, nonrecurring out-of-pocket costs, fees and expenses (including attorneys' fees) which are incurred by Holdings I and its Subsidiaries in connection with (a) the negotiation, preparation and consummation of the transactions contemplated under this Agreement and the Basic Documents and the Basic Documents (as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement), including obtaining all regulatory approvals, consents, filings or other matters required in connection with the transactions described therein, including, any filing, registration or recording fees and charges and including costs, fees and expenses incurred after the Original Closing Date or the Closing Date, as applicable, (b) financing agreements and proposed financing agreements related to this Agreement and the Basic Documents and the Basic Documents (as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement) (including without limitation all fees and expenses paid to Agents and their respective counsel and like amounts paid in respect of obligations described in clause (a) of the definition of Existing Debt and refinancing thereof) and (c) the negotiation and consummation of the transactions contemplated under the El Dorado Acquisitions Documents, the Guajillo Acquisitions Documents and all financing agreements and proposed financing agreements related thereto including any due diligence, engineering, consulting, environmental, travel and accommodation, appraisal or other similar costs and expenses. The term "Transaction Costs" shall include the initial and the routine periodic rating agency fees related to the issuance of the Senior Subordinated Notes and the maintenance of the rating(s) thereon but excluding any rating 36 agency fees related to subsequent transactions unrelated to the Senior Subordinated Notes and excluding any rating agency fees payable in connection with an Acquisition. "Transactions" means with respect to the Borrower and each other Credit Party, the execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower or such other Credit Party of the Loan Documents (and the refinancing of the Existing Credit Agreement), the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture and the documents related thereto, the El Dorado Acquisitions Documents, the Guajillo Acquisitions Documents, and the Holdings Amendment, the Oaktree Redemption Agreement (and the repayment by Intermediate Holdings of the amounts outstanding under the Oaktree Note Purchase Documents) to which the Borrower or such other Credit Party or Holding Company is a party, the borrowing of Loans and the use of the proceeds thereof, the issuance of Letters of Credit hereunder, and all transactions contemplated by the foregoing documents. "Type" when used in reference to any Loan or Borrowing, refers to whether the rate of interest on such Loan, or on the Loans comprising such Borrowing, is determined by reference to the Adjusted LIBO Rate or the Adjusted Base Rate. "UCC" means the Uniform Commercial Code (or any similar or equivalent legislation) as in effect in any applicable jurisdiction. "U.S. Dollars" or "$" refers to lawful money of the United States of ------------ - America. "Voluntary Relocation" means with respect to any television Broadcast Station, any Relocation described in clause (1) of the definition of the term Relocation. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term Voluntary Relocation shall include any "Voluntary Relocation" as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents as in effect on March 20, 2001. "Wholly Owned Subsidiary" means, with respect to any Person at any date, any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association or other entity of which securities or other ownership interests representing 100% of the equity or ordinary voting power (other than directors' qualifying shares) or, in the case of a partnership, 100% of the general partnership interests are, as of such date, directly or indirectly owned, controlled or held by such Person or one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of such Person or by such Person and one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of such Person. "Withdrawal Liability" means liability to a Multiemployer Plan as a result of a complete or partial withdrawal from such Multiemployer Plan, as such terms are defined in Part I of Subtitle E of Title IV of ERISA. 1.2 Classification of Loans and Borrowings. For purposes of this Agreement, Loans may be classified and referred to by Type (e.g., a "Base Rate Loan" or a "LIBOR Loan"). In similar fashion, Borrowings may be classified and referred to by Type. 1.3 Terms Generally. The definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words "include", "includes" and "including" shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase "without limitation". 37 The word "will" shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word "shall". Unless the context requires otherwise (a) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein), (b) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person's successors and assigns, (c) the words "herein", "hereof" and "hereunder", and words of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof, (d) all references herein to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules shall be construed to refer to Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits and Schedules to, this Agreement and (e) the words "asset" and "property" shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, including cash, securities, accounts and contract rights. References in Articles 6 and 7 in respect of the affirmative and negative covenants to be performed by the Credit Parties shall be interpreted to mean, with respect to Article 6, that the Borrower will, and will cause each of the other Credit Parties to, comply with such covenant, and, with respect to Article 7, that the Borrower will not, and will not permit any of the other Credit Parties to, violate such covenant. 1.4 Accounting Terms; GAAP. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all terms of an accounting or financial nature shall be construed in accordance with GAAP, as in effect from time to time; provided that, if the Borrower notifies the Administrative Agent that the Borrower requests an amendment to any provision hereof to eliminate the effect of any change occurring after the date hereof in GAAP or in the application thereof on the operation of such provision (or if the Administrative Agent notifies the Borrower that the Required Lenders request an amendment to any provision hereof for such purpose), the Administrative Agent and the Borrower shall negotiate in good faith to amend any such provision to preserve the original intent thereof in light of such change in GAAP (subject to the approval of the Required Lenders); provided, further, however, regardless of whether any such notice is given before or after such change in GAAP or in the application thereof, then such provision shall be interpreted on the basis of GAAP as in effect and applied immediately before such change shall have become effective until such notice shall have been withdrawn or such provision amended in accordance herewith. 38 ARTICLE 2 The Credits 2.1 Revolving Credit Commitments. (a) Revolving Credit Loans. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, each Revolving Credit Lender agrees to make Revolving Credit Loans to the Borrower from time to time during the Revolving Credit Availability Period in an aggregate principal amount that will not result in such Lender's Revolving Credit Loans exceeding such Lender's maximum Revolving Credit Commitment; provided that the total Revolving Credit Exposure (after giving effect to any requested Revolving Credit Borrowing) shall not at any time exceed the total Revolving Credit Commitments. Within the foregoing limits and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Borrower may borrow, prepay and reborrow Revolving Credit Loans. (b) Revolving Credit Commitment Increases. (i) In the event that the aggregate amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments as of the Closing Date is less than the Revolving Credit Maximum Amount, the Borrower shall have the right, at any time and from time to time prior to the Revolving Credit Conversion Date, by delivering written notice to the Administrative Agent, to request that the Revolving Credit Commitments be increased by an amount (an "Revolving Credit Commitment Increase") up to but not exceeding the difference between (x) the Revolving Credit Maximum Amount and (y) the aggregate amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments as of the date of such request for an Revolving Credit Commitment Increase. (ii) Upon receipt of a written request from the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Sole Lead Arranger shall attempt to arrange and syndicate such Revolving Credit Commitment Increase, by contacting one or more new lenders (the "New Lenders") or one or more existing Lenders to determine whether such New Lenders desire to enter into Revolving Credit Commitments, and/or whether any such existing Lender, in its sole discretion, desires to increase the aggregate amount of its Revolving Credit Commitments. Each such Revolving Credit Commitment Increase shall be arranged and syndicated by the Administrative Agent and the Sole Lead Arranger, and any New Lenders shall be selected by the Administrative Agent and the Sole Lead Arranger in consultation with the Borrower. The Administrative Agent's and the Sole Lead Arranger's agreements to arrange and syndicate any such Revolving Credit Commitment Increase shall not be deemed to constitute a commitment, or an offer, to provide, such Revolving Credit Commitment Increase or a representation, direct or implied, that such arrangement and syndication will be successful. The Borrower shall pay to the Administrative Agent and the Sole Lead Arranger such fees and expenses in connection with arranging and syndicating each such Revolving Credit Commitment Increase, as may be agreed by the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Sole Lead Arranger, to achieve a successful syndication of such Revolving Credit Commitment Increase, and no portion of such fees shall be allocable to any persons other than the 39 Administrative Agent, the Sole Lead Arranger, a Lender increasing the aggregate amount of its Revolving Credit Commitments or the New Lenders, unless otherwise agreed by the Administrative Agent and the Sole Lead Arranger. The Administrative Agent and the Sole Lead Arranger shall have no liability to the Borrower or the Lenders if the Administrative Agent and the Sole Lead Arranger are unable to successfully arrange and syndicate any requested Revolving Credit Commitment Increase. The Borrower may request Revolving Credit Commitment Increases on any number of occasions, subject to the conditions and provisions set forth herein. No Lender shall have any obligation to increase its Revolving Credit Commitment. (iii) If the Administrative Agent and the Sole Lead Arranger are able to successfully arrange and syndicate any requested Revolving Credit Commitment Increase, such Revolving Credit Commitment Increase shall become effective on the date specified by the Administrative Agent (each such date being referred to a "Revolving Credit Commitment Increase Date") provided that (x) no Default shall exist on the Revolving Credit Commitment Increase Date both before and after giving effect to such proposed Revolving Credit Commitment Increase; (y) the Borrower shall have paid all fees and expenses in connection with the arrangement and syndication of such Revolving Credit Commitment Increase; and (z) the Borrower shall have delivered or caused to be delivered to the Administrative Agent any certificates or other documents reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent in connection with such Revolving Credit Commitment Increase including amendments to Mortgages and endorsements to title insurance policies or new title insurance policies (if and to the extent it is determined that new title policies are necessary to insure the lien of the Mortgages with respect to the Revolving Credit Commitment Increase). In the event the Administrative Agent and the Sole Lead Arranger shall be unable to successfully arrange and syndicate any requested Revolving Credit Commitment Increase within thirty days of the date of any written request by the Borrower for such Revolving Credit Commitment Increase, such request by the Borrower shall be deemed to have expired and the Administrative Agent and the Sole Lead Arranger shall have no further obligation to continue such arrangement and syndication efforts; provided that the expiration of such thirty-day period shall not limit the Borrower's right to make one or more additional requests for an Revolving Credit Commitment Increase. (iv) On each Revolving Credit Commitment Increase Date, subject to the satisfaction of the foregoing terms and conditions, and subject to the limitations set forth in clause (v) of this Section 2.1(b): (w) each New Lender shall enter into one or more Lender Joinder Agreements or other documents in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, and upon execution of such Lender Joinder Agreements or other documents, such New Lender shall be deemed to be a "Lender" under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; (x) the Revolving Credit Commitments shall be adjusted to take into account the Revolving Credit Commitments of the New Lenders and the increases, if any, of the Revolving Credit Commitments of the existing Lenders, and (y) each existing Lender who is increasing their Revolving Credit Commitments shall have returned to the Administrative Agent for cancellation its Revolving Credit Note, and the Borrower shall have executed and delivered to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of each New Lender and each existing Lender who 40 is increasing its Revolving Credit Commitments a new Revolving Credit Note, in each case, in the aggregate principal amount of such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment after giving effect to the Revolving Credit Commitment Increase. Each of the Lenders hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to revise Schedule 2.1 on each Revolving Credit Commitment Increase Date to reflect such increase without an amendment to this Agreement. (v) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Section 2.1(b), in no event shall any Revolving Credit Commitment Increase result in (1) any increase or decrease in the amount of any Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment without such Lender's prior written consent, or (2) the aggregate amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments exceeding the Revolving Credit Maximum Amount. 2.2 Loans and Borrowings. (a) Each Loan shall be made as part of a Borrowing consisting of Loans made by the Lenders ratably in accordance with their respective Commitments. The failure of any Lender to make any Loan required to be made by it shall not relieve any other Lender of its obligations hereunder; provided that the Commitments of the Lenders are several and no Lender shall be responsible for any other Lender's failure to make Loans as required. (b) Subject to Section 2.13, each Borrowing shall be comprised entirely of Base Rate Loans or LIBOR Loans as the Borrower may request in accordance herewith. Each Lender at its option may make any LIBOR Loan by causing any domestic or foreign branch or Affiliate of such Lender to make such Loan; provided that any exercise of such option shall not affect the obligation of the Borrower to repay such Loan in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. (c) At the commencement of each Interest Period for a LIBOR Borrowing, such Borrowing shall be in an aggregate amount at least equal to $500,000 or any greater multiple of $100,000. At the time that each Base Rate Borrowing is made, such Borrowing shall be in an aggregate amount that is at least equal to $100,000 or any greater multiple of $100,000; provided that (i) a Base Rate Borrowing of Revolving Credit Loans may be in an aggregate amount that is equal to the entire unused balance of the total Revolving Credit Commitments, and (ii) a Base Rate Borrowing of Revolving Credit Loans may be in an amount that is required to finance the reimbursement of an LC Disbursement as contemplated by Section 2.4(e). Borrowings of more than one Type may be outstanding at the same time; provided that there shall not at any time be more than a total of ten LIBOR Borrowings outstanding. 2.3 Requests for Borrowings. (a) To request a Borrowing, the Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent of such request by telephone (i) in the case of a LIBOR Borrowing, not later than 1:00 p.m., Boston, Massachusetts time, three Business Days before the date of the proposed Borrowing; provided that LIBOR Borrowings shall not be available on the Closing Date unless otherwise consented to by the Administrative Agent in writing, or (ii) in the case of a Base Rate Borrowing not later than 1:00 p.m., Boston, Massachusetts time, one Business Day before the 41 date of the proposed Borrowing; provided that any such notice of a Base Rate Borrowing to finance the reimbursement of an LC Disbursement as contemplated by Section 2.4(e) may be given not later than 1:00 p.m., Boston, Massachusetts time, on the date of the proposed Borrowing. Each such telephonic Borrowing Request shall be irrevocable and shall be confirmed promptly by hand delivery or telecopy to the Administrative Agent of a written Borrowing Request in a form approved by the Administrative Agent and signed by the Borrower. (b) Each such telephonic and written Borrowing Request shall specify the following information in compliance with Section 2.2: (i) the aggregate amount of such Borrowing; (ii) the effective date of such Borrowing, which shall be a Business Day; (iii) whether such Borrowing is to be a Base Rate Borrowing or a LIBOR Borrowing; (iv) in the case of a LIBOR Borrowing, the initial Interest Period to be applicable thereto, which shall be a period contemplated by the definition of the term "Interest Period"; (v) the location and number of the Borrower's account to which funds are to be disbursed, which shall comply with the requirements of Section 2.5; (vi) a detailed calculation of the Senior Leverage Ratio and, commencing on the first anniversary of the Closing Date, the Total Leverage Ratio, in each case based on the Senior Debt or the Total Debt (in each case, after giving effect to such Borrowing), as applicable, and EBITDA of the Credit Parties for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters reported in the Compliance Certificate most recently delivered to the Administrative Agent demonstrating (A) that the Senior Leverage Ratio (after giving effect to such Borrowing) shall not exceed (1) for the period from the Closing Date to the date of delivery of the first Compliance Certificate required to be delivered pursuant to Section 6.1(c), the maximum Senior Leverage Ratio permitted on the Closing Date pursuant to Section 5.1(m)(ii) and (2) thereafter, the maximum Senior Leverage Ratio permitted under Section 7.10(b) for the fiscal quarter most recently ended and (B) that the Total Leverage Ratio (after giving effect to such Borrowing) shall not exceed the maximum Total Leverage Ratio permitted under Section 7.10(a) for the fiscal quarter most recently ended; provided that for purposes of calculating such ratios (x) prior to the delivery of the first Compliance Certificate required to be delivered hereunder, the Credit Parties shall use EBITDA reported in the last Compliance Certificate provided under the Existing Credit Agreement; provided that if the Borrower delivers a Compliance Certificate for the four-fiscal quarter period ended June 30, 2002 giving pro forma effect to the consummation of the El Dorado Acquisitions and the Guajillo Acquisitions as if such Acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the applicable period and after reflecting certain expense deductions in connection with such Acquisitions reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, then the Credit Parties shall use EBITDA as 42 reported in such Compliance Certificate and (y) for Loans being requested in connection with an Acquisition such ratios shall be calculated giving pro forma effect to the Acquisition as if such Acquisition has occurred at the beginning of the applicable period and after reflecting certain expense deductions in connection with such Acquisition reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent; and (vii) at any time when the outstanding Loans exceed $150,000,000 minus the aggregate amount of all "Net Proceeds" of "Asset Sales" and "Relocations" applied by the Borrower or any of its "Restricted Subsidiaries" after the Closing Date to repay any term "Indebtedness" under any "Credit Facility" or to repay any revolving credit "Indebtedness" under any "Credit Facility" and effect a corresponding commitment reduction under a "Credit Facility" pursuant to Section 4.10 of the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture (all of the foregoing terms in quotation marks are used as defined in the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture), (A) a certification that the Loans, after giving effect to such Borrowing Request, are not incurred in violation of the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture, including a detailed calculation of the Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture) demonstrating that such Leverage Ratio does not exceed 7.0 to 1 after giving effect to the Borrowing Request and (B) the Borrowing Request therefor must be in writing (and no telephonic Borrowing Requests shall be permitted). (c) If no election as to the Type of Borrowing is specified, then the requested Borrowing shall be a Base Rate Borrowing. If no Interest Period is specified with respect to any requested LIBOR Borrowing, then the Borrower shall be deemed to have selected an Interest Period of one month's duration. Promptly following receipt of a Borrowing Request in accordance with this Section 2.3, the Administrative Agent shall advise each Lender of the details thereof and of the amount of such Lender's Loan to be made as part of the requested Borrowing. 2.4 Letters of Credit. (a) General. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, in addition to the Revolving Credit Loans provided for in Section 2.1(a), the Borrower may request the issuance of Letters of Credit for its own account by an Issuing Lender, in a form reasonably acceptable to such Issuing Lender, at any time and from time to time during the Revolving Credit Availability Period. In addition to such form, at the time of such request, the Borrower shall also deliver to the Administrative Agent the information required to be delivered pursuant to Section 2.3(b)(vi) (assuming, for the calculation of the Senior Leverage Ratio and the Total Leverage Ratio, the issuance of the requested Letter of Credit) and, if applicable, Section 2.3(b)(vii). Letters of Credit issued hereunder shall constitute utilization of the Revolving Credit Commitments. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the terms and conditions of any form of letter of credit application or other agreement submitted by the Borrower to, or entered into by the Borrower with, an Issuing Lender relating to any Letter of Credit, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. (b) Notice of Issuance, Amendment, Renewal, Extension; Certain Conditions. To request the issuance of a Letter of Credit (or the amendment, renewal or extension of an 43 outstanding Letter of Credit), the Borrower shall hand deliver or send by telephonic facsimile (fax) (or transmit by electronic communication, if arrangements for doing so have been approved by such Issuing Lender) to an Issuing Lender and the Administrative Agent (two Business Days before the date of the requested date of issuance, amendment, renewal or extension) a notice requesting the issuance of a Letter of Credit, or identifying the Letter of Credit to be amended, renewed or extended, the date of issuance, amendment, renewal or extension, the date on which such Letter of Credit is to expire (which shall comply with paragraph (c) of this Section 2.4), the amount of such Letter of Credit, the name and address of the beneficiary thereof, whether such Letter of Credit is a documentary or trade Letter of Credit or a standby Letter of Credit, and such other information as shall be necessary to prepare, amend, renew or extend such Letter of Credit. If requested by such Issuing Lender, the Borrower also shall submit a letter of credit application on such Issuing Lender's standard form in connection with any request for a Letter of Credit. A Letter of Credit shall be issued, amended, renewed or extended only if (and upon issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of each Letter of Credit the Borrower shall be deemed to represent and warrant that), after giving effect to such issuance, amendment, renewal or extension (i) the aggregate LC Exposure of the Issuing Lender (determined for these purposes without giving effect to the participations therein of the Revolving Credit Lenders pursuant to paragraph (d) of this Section 2.4) shall not exceed $5,000,000 and (ii) the total Revolving Credit Exposure shall not exceed the total Revolving Credit Commitments. If the Issuing Lender is not the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender shall notify the Administrative Agent promptly in writing of the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit, with a summary of the pertinent terms thereof and shall provide the Administrative Agent with a copy of such Letter of Credit and related application and any other documentation related thereto. (c) Expiration Date. Each Letter of Credit shall expire (without giving effect to any extension thereof by reason of an interruption of business) at or prior to the close of business on the earlier of (i) the date 365 days, in the case of standby Letters of Credit, or 180 days, in the case of documentary or trade Letters of Credit, after the date of the issuance of such Letter of Credit (or, in the case of any renewal or extension thereof, 365 days or 180 days, as applicable, after such renewal or extension) provided that any such Letter of Credit may provide for automatic extensions thereof to a date not later than 365 days, in the case of standby Letters of Credit, or 180 days, in the case of documentary or trade Letters of Credit, beyond its current expiration date, and (ii) the date that is five Business Days prior to the Revolving Credit Maturity Date. No Letter of Credit may be extended beyond the date that is five Business Days prior to the Revolving Credit Maturity Date. (d) Participations. By the issuance of a Letter of Credit (or an amendment to a Letter of Credit increasing the amount thereof) by an Issuing Lender, and without any further action on the part of such Issuing Lender, such Issuing Lender hereby grants to each Revolving Credit Lender, and each Revolving Lender hereby acquires from such Issuing Lender, a participation in such Letter of Credit equal to such Revolving Credit Lender's Applicable Percentage of the aggregate amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit. In consideration and in furtherance of the foregoing, each Revolving Credit Lender hereby absolutely and unconditionally agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent, for the account of such Issuing Lender, such Revolving Credit Lender's Applicable Percentage of each LC Disbursement made by such Issuing Lender and not reimbursed by the Borrower on the date due as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 2.4, or of any reimbursement payment required to be 44 refunded to the Borrower for any reason. Each Revolving Credit Lender acknowledges and agrees that its obligation to acquire participations pursuant to this paragraph in respect of Letters of Credit is absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance whatsoever, including any amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or the occurrence and continuance of a Default or reduction or termination of the Commitments, and that each such payment to the Administrative Agent, for the account of such Issuing Lender shall be made without any offset, abatement, withholding or reduction whatsoever. (e) Reimbursement. If an Issuing Lender shall make any LC Disbursement in respect of a Letter of Credit, the Borrower shall reimburse (each a "Reimbursement Obligation") such Issuing Lender in respect of such LC Disbursement by paying to the Administrative Agent an amount equal to such LC Disbursement not later than 1:00 p.m., Boston, Massachusetts time, on (i) the Business Day that the Borrower receives notice of such LC Disbursement, if such notice is received prior to 11:00 a.m., Boston, Massachusetts time; or (ii) the Business Day immediately following the day that the Borrower receives such notice, if such notice is not received prior to such time, provided that the Borrower may, subject to the conditions to borrowing set forth herein, request in accordance with Section 2.3 that such payment be financed with a Revolving Credit Base Rate Borrowing in an equivalent amount and, to the extent so financed, the Borrower's obligation to make such payment shall be discharged and replaced by the resulting Revolving Credit Base Rate Borrowing. If the Borrower fails to make such payment when due, the Administrative Agent shall notify each Revolving Credit Lender of the applicable LC Disbursement, the payment then due from the Borrower in respect thereof and such Revolving Credit Lender's Applicable Percentage thereof. Promptly following receipt of such notice, each Revolving Credit Lender shall pay to the Administrative Agent its Applicable Percentage of the payment then due from the Borrower, in the same manner as provided in Section 2.5 with respect to Revolving Credit Loans made by such Lender (and Section 2.5 shall apply to the payment obligations of the Revolving Credit Lenders, treating each such payment as a Loan for this purpose), and the Administrative Agent shall promptly pay to the applicable Issuing Lender the amounts so received by it from the Revolving Credit Lenders. Promptly following receipt by the Administrative Agent of any payment from the Borrower pursuant to this paragraph, the Administrative Agent shall distribute such payment to the applicable Issuing Lender or, to the extent that the Revolving Credit Lenders have made payments pursuant to this paragraph to reimburse such Issuing Lender, then to such Lenders and such Issuing Lender as their interests may appear. Any payment made by a Revolving Credit Lender pursuant to this paragraph to reimburse an Issuing Lender for any LC Disbursement shall not constitute a Loan and shall not relieve the Borrower of its obligation to reimburse such LC Disbursement. 45 (f) Obligations Absolute. (i) The Borrower's obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 2.4 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (A) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit, or any term or provision therein, (B) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (C) payment by the Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply strictly with the terms of such Letter of Credit and (D) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section 2.4, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of the Borrower's obligations hereunder. (ii) Neither the Administrative Agent, any Lender nor Issuing Lender, nor any of their Related Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit by the Issuing Lender or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in clause (f)(i) above), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of the Issuing Lender; provided that nothing in this Section 2.4 shall be construed to excuse the Issuing Lender from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to consequential damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by the Issuing Lender's gross negligence or willful misconduct when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof. Subject in all respects to the foregoing, the parties hereto expressly agree that: (A) the Issuing Lender may accept documents that appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, and may make payment upon presentation of documents that appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit; (B) the Issuing Lender shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to decline to accept such documents and to decline to make such payment if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit; and (C) this clause (f)(ii) shall establish the standard of care to be exercised by the Issuing Lender when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof (and 46 the parties hereto hereby waive, to the extent permitted by applicable law, any standard of care inconsistent with the foregoing). (g) Disbursement Procedures. The Issuing Lender shall, promptly following its receipt thereof, examine all documents purporting to represent a demand for payment under any Letter of Credit. The Issuing Lender shall promptly notify the Administrative Agent and the Borrower by telephone (confirmed by telecopy) of such demand for payment and whether the Issuing Lender has made or will make an LC Disbursement thereunder; provided that any failure to give or delay in giving such notice shall not relieve the Borrower of its obligation to reimburse the Issuing Lender and the Revolving Credit Lenders with respect to any such LC Disbursement. (h) Interim Interest. If the Issuing Lender shall make any LC Disbursement in respect of any Letter of Credit, then, unless the Borrower shall reimburse such LC Disbursement in full on the date such LC Disbursement is made, the unpaid amount thereof shall bear interest, for each day from and including the date such LC Disbursement is made to but excluding the date that the Borrower reimburses such LC Disbursement, at the rate per annum then applicable to Revolving Credit Base Rate Loans; provided that, if the Borrower fails to reimburse such LC Disbursement when due pursuant to paragraph (e) of this Section 2.4, then interest calculated in accordance with Section 2.12(c) shall accrue on the unpaid amount thereof. Interest accrued pursuant to this paragraph shall be for the account of the Issuing Lender, except that interest accrued on and after the date of payment by any Revolving Credit Lender pursuant to paragraph (e) of this Section 2.4 to reimburse the Issuing Lender shall be for the account of such Lender to the extent of such payment. (i) Cash Collateralization. If either (i) an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing and the Borrower receives notice from the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders demanding the deposit of cash collateral pursuant to this paragraph, or (ii) the Borrower shall be required to provide cover for LC Exposure pursuant to Section 2.9(a) or 2.10(b), the Borrower shall immediately deposit with the Issuing Lender an amount in cash equal to, in the case of an Event of Default, the LC Exposure as of such date plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon and, in the case of cover pursuant to Section 2.9(a) or 2.10(b), the amount required under Section 2.9(a) or 2.10(b), as the case may be; provided that the obligation to deposit such cash collateral shall become effective immediately, and such deposit shall become immediately due and payable, without demand or other notice of any kind, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default described in clause (g) or (h) of Section 8.1. Such deposit shall be held by the Administrative Agent as collateral in the first instance for the LC Exposure under this Agreement and thereafter for the payment of any other obligations of the Credit Parties hereunder. 2.5 Funding of Borrowings. (a) Each Lender shall make each Loan to be made by it hereunder on the proposed date thereof by wire transfer of immediately available funds by 12:00 noon, Boston, Massachusetts time to the account of the Administrative Agent most recently designated by it for such purpose by notice to the Lenders. The Administrative Agent will make such Loans available to the Borrower by promptly crediting the amounts so received, in like funds, to an account of the Borrower maintained with the Administrative Agent in Boston, Massachusetts and 47 designated by the Borrower in the applicable Borrowing Request; provided that Revolving Credit Base Rate Loans made to finance the reimbursement of an LC Disbursement under any Letter of Credit as provided in Section 2.4(e) shall be remitted by the Administrative Agent to the Issuing Lender. (b) Unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from a Lender prior to the proposed date of any Borrowing that such Lender will not make available to the Administrative Agent such Lender's share of such Borrowing, the Administrative Agent may assume that such Lender has made such share available on such date in accordance with paragraph (a) of this Section 2.5 and may, in reliance upon such assumption, make available to the Borrower a corresponding amount. In such event, if a Lender has not in fact made its share of the applicable Borrowing available to the Administrative Agent, then the applicable Lender (and if the applicable Lender fails to pay immediately upon demand, the Borrower) agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand such corresponding amount with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is made available to the Borrower to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at the Federal Funds Effective Rate. If such Lender pays such amount to the Administrative Agent, then such amount shall constitute such Lender's Loan included in such Borrowing. Nothing in this Section 2.5 shall be deemed to relieve any Lender from its obligation to fulfill its Commitments to the extent required by this Agreement or to prejudice any rights that the Borrower may have against any Lender as a result of any default by such Lender hereunder. 2.6 Interest Elections. (a) Each Borrowing initially shall be of the Type specified in the applicable Borrowing Request and, in the case of a LIBOR Borrowing, shall have an initial Interest Period as specified in such Borrowing Request. Thereafter, the Borrower may elect to convert such Borrowing to a different Type or to continue such Borrowing and, in the case of a LIBOR Borrowing, may elect Interest Periods therefor, all as provided in this Section 2.6. The Borrower may elect different options for continuations and conversions with respect to different portions of the affected Borrowing, in which case each such portion shall be allocated ratably among the Lenders holding the Loans comprising such Borrowing, and the Loans comprising each such portion shall be considered a separate Borrowing. (b) To make an election pursuant to this Section 2.6, the Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent of such election by telephone by the time that a Borrowing Request would be required under Section 2.3(a) if the Borrower were requesting a Borrowing of the Type resulting from such election to be made on the effective date of such election. Each such telephonic Interest Election Request shall be irrevocable and shall be confirmed promptly by hand delivery or telecopy to the Administrative Agent of a written Interest Election Request signed by the Borrower. (c) Each telephonic and written Interest Election Request shall specify the following information in compliance with Section 2.2: (i) the Borrowing to which such Interest Election Request applies and, if different options for continuations or conversions are being elected with respect to 48 different portions thereof, the portions thereof to be allocated to each resulting Borrowing (in which case the information to be specified pursuant to clauses (iii) and (iv) below shall be specified for each resulting Borrowing); (ii) the effective date of the election made pursuant to such Interest Election Request, which shall be a Business Day; (iii) whether the resulting Borrowing is to be a Base Rate Borrowing or a LIBOR Borrowing; and (iv) if the resulting Borrowing is a LIBOR Borrowing, the Interest Period to be applicable thereto after giving effect to such election, which shall be a period contemplated by the definition of the term "Interest Period". If any such Interest Election Request requests a LIBOR Borrowing but does not specify an Interest Period, then the Borrower shall be deemed to have selected an Interest Period of one month's duration. (d) Promptly following receipt of an Interest Election Request, the Administrative Agent shall advise each affected Lender of the details thereof and of such Lender's portion of each resulting Borrowing. (e) If the Borrower fails to deliver a timely Interest Election Request with respect to a LIBOR Borrowing prior to the end of the Interest Period applicable thereto, then, unless such Borrowing is repaid as provided herein, at the end of such Interest Period such Borrowing shall be converted to a Base Rate Borrowing. Notwithstanding any contrary provision hereof, if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and the Administrative Agent, at the request of the Required Lenders, so notifies the Borrower, then, so long as an Event of Default is continuing (i) no outstanding Borrowing may be converted to or continued as a LIBOR Borrowing and (ii) unless repaid, each LIBOR Borrowing shall be converted to a Base Rate Borrowing at the end of the Interest Period applicable thereto. (f) The Borrower shall not be obligated to deliver a Borrowing Request in connection with any election to convert any Borrowing to a different Type or to continue any Borrowing or, in the case of a LIBOR Borrowing, any election of an Interest Period therefor pursuant this Section 2.6. 2.7 Termination and Reduction of Commitments. (a) Unless previously terminated in accordance with the terms hereof, the Revolving Credit Commitments shall terminate at the close of business on the Revolving Credit Maturity Date. (b) The aggregate amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments shall be automatically reduced at the close of business on each Revolving Credit Commitment Reduction Date set forth in column (A) below, each a "Revolving Credit Commitment Reduction Date", by the amount set forth in column (B) below, in each case, opposite such Revolving Credit Commitment Reduction Date: 49 (A) (B) Revolving Credit Amount of Commitment Reduction Date Commitment Reduction June 30, and September 30, 2005 $ 5,333,333.33 December 31, 2005 $ 5,333,333.34 March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2006 $ 4,000,000.00 March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2007 $ 8,000,000.00 March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, 2008 $ 8,000,000.00 March 31, and June 30, 2009 $21,333,333.33 September 30, 2009 $21,333,333.34 ; provided that, for each Revolving Credit Commitment Reduction Date, the amount of the reduction to the Revolving Credit Commitments on such date shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of (x) the aggregate Revolving Credit Commitment Increases as of the Revolving Credit Conversion Date, if any, times (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is the amount of the reduction to the Revolving Credit Commitments on such date as set forth in column (B) above and the denominator of which is the aggregate original amount of the Revolving Credit Commitments. The amount of any optional reductions of Revolving Credit Commitments under Section 2.7(c) shall be applied to reduce all remaining Revolving Credit Commitment reductions under this Section 2.7(b) in the order of such scheduled reductions. (c) The Borrower may at any time or from time to time reduce, the Commitments; provided that (i) each reduction of the Commitments shall be in an amount that is at least equal to $500,000 or any greater multiple of $100,000, and (ii) the Borrower shall not terminate or reduce the Revolving Credit Commitments if, after giving effect to any concurrent repayment in accordance with Section 2.9 or prepayment in accordance with Section 2.10 of the Loans, the total Revolving Credit Exposure would exceed the total Revolving Credit Commitments. (d) The Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent of any election to terminate or reduce Commitments under paragraph (c) of this Section 2.7 at least three Business Days prior to the effective date of such termination or reduction, specifying such election and the effective date thereof. Promptly following receipt of any notice, the Administrative Agent shall advise the Lenders of the contents thereof. Each notice delivered by the Borrower pursuant to this Section 2.7 shall be irrevocable; provided that a notice of termination of Revolving Credit 50 Commitments delivered by the Borrower may state that such notice is conditioned upon the effectiveness of other credit facilities, in which case such notice may be revoked by the Borrower (by notice to the Administrative Agent on or prior to the specified effective date) if such condition is not satisfied. Any termination or reduction of Revolving Credit Commitments shall be permanent. Each reduction of Revolving Credit Commitments shall be made ratably among the Revolving Credit Lenders in accordance with their respective Revolving Credit Commitments. 2.8 Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders. (a) If any Lender or the Issuing Lender requests compensation under Section 2.14, or if the Borrower is required to pay any additional amount to any Lender or the Issuing Lender or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender or the Issuing Lender pursuant to Section 2.16, then such Lender or the Issuing Lender shall use reasonable efforts to designate a different lending office for funding or booking its Loans or Letters of Credit hereunder, or to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices, branches or Affiliates, if, in the judgment of such Lender or the Issuing Lender, such designation or assignment (i) would eliminate or reduce amounts payable pursuant to Section 2.14 or 2.16, as the case may be, in the future and (ii) would not subject such Lender or the Issuing Lender to any material unreimbursed cost or expense and would not otherwise be disadvantageous to such Lender or the Issuing Lender. The Borrower hereby agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any Lender or the Issuing Lender in connection with any such designation or assignment. (b) If any Lender requests compensation under Section 2.14, or if the Borrower is required to pay any additional amount to any Lender or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender pursuant to Section 2.16, or if any Lender defaults in its obligation to fund Loans hereunder, then the Borrower may, at its sole expense and effort, upon notice to such Lender and the Administrative Agent, require such Lender to assign and delegate, without recourse (in accordance with and subject to the restrictions contained in Section 10.4), all its interests, rights and obligations under this Agreement to an assignee that shall assume such obligations (which assignee may be another Lender, if a Lender accepts such assignment); provided that (i) the Borrower shall have received the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent (and, if a Revolving Credit Commitment is being assigned, the Issuing Lender), which consents shall not unreasonably be withheld or delayed, (ii) such Lender shall have received payment of an amount equal to the outstanding principal of its Loans (and participations in LC Disbursements), accrued interest thereon, accrued fees and all other amounts payable to it hereunder, from the assignee (to the extent of such outstanding principal and accrued interest and fees) or the Borrower (in the case of all other amounts) and (iii) in the case of any such assignment resulting from a claim for compensation under Section 2.14 or payments required to be made pursuant to Section 2.16, such assignment will result in a reduction in such compensation or payments. A Lender shall not be required to make any such assignment and delegation if, prior thereto, as a result of a waiver by such Lender or otherwise, the circumstances entitling the Borrower to require such assignment and delegation cease to apply. (c) If a Lender (a "Non-Consenting Lender") refuses to consent to an amendment, modification or waiver of this Agreement that, pursuant to Section 10.2, requires 51 consent of 100% of the Lenders (any such Lender, a "Subject Lender"), so long as (i) no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing and the Borrower has obtained a written commitment from another Lender or an Eligible Assignee to purchase at par (plus accrued interest, fees and other amounts payable to the Subject Lender hereunder) the Subject Lender's Loans and assume the Subject Lender's Commitments and all other obligations of the Subject Lender hereunder, (ii) such Lender is not an Issuing Lender with respect to any Letters of Credit outstanding (unless all such Letters of Credit are terminated or arrangements satisfactory to such Issuing Lender (such as a "back-to-back" letter of credit) are made), (iii) at such time there is no more than one Non-Consenting Lender and (iv) if applicable, the Subject Lender is unwilling to withdraw its refusal to consent within 2 Business Days after receipt by the Subject Lender and Administrative Agent of a written request to do so from the Borrower, the Borrower may require the Subject Lender to assign all of its Loans and Commitments to such other Lender, Lenders, Eligible Assignee or Eligible Assignees pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.4, provided that, prior to or concurrently with such replacement, (1) the Borrower has paid to the Subject Lender all amounts required to be paid to such Lender under this Agreement through the effective date of the assignment, (2) the processing fee required to be paid by Section 10.4(b)(iv) shall have been paid by the Borrower or the Assignee to Administrative Agent, (3) all of the requirements for such assignment contained in Section 10.4, including the consent of Administrative Agent (if required) and the receipt by Administrative Agent of an executed Assignment and Acceptance Agreement (which each Subject Lender shall be obligated to provide with respect to its interest in the Loans in connection with the Borrower's exercise of its rights under this subsection) and other supporting documents, have been fulfilled and (4) each assignee shall consent, at the time of such assignment, to each matter in respect of which such Subject Lender was a Non-Consenting Lender. Notwithstanding the foregoing no Subject Lender shall be obligated to assign its Loans unless such Subject Lender receives payment of the purchase price and all other amounts described in clause (i) above as a condition to such assignment. 2.9 Repayment of Loans; Evidence of Debt. (a) The Borrower hereby unconditionally promises to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Revolving Credit Lender the then unpaid principal amount of such Lender's Revolving Credit Loans on the Revolving Credit Maturity Date. In addition, if following any reduction in the Revolving Credit Commitments or at any other time the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Credit Exposure shall exceed the aggregate Revolving Credit Commitments, the Borrower shall first, repay Revolving Credit Loans, and second, provide cover for LC Exposure as specified in Section 2.4(i) in an aggregate amount equal to such excess. (b) Each Lender shall maintain in accordance with its usual practice an account or accounts evidencing the indebtedness of the Borrower to such Lender resulting from each Loan made by such Lender, including the amounts of principal and interest payable and paid to such Lender from time to time hereunder. (c) The Administrative Agent shall maintain accounts in which it shall record (i) the amount of each Loan made hereunder, the Type thereof and the Interest Period applicable thereto, (ii) the amount of any principal or interest due and payable or to become due and payable from the Borrower to each Lender hereunder and (iii) the amount of any sum received 52 by the Administrative Agent hereunder for the account of the Lenders and each Lender's share thereof. (d) The entries made in the accounts maintained pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) of this Section 2.9 shall be prima facie evidence of the existence and amounts of the obligations recorded therein absent manifest error; provided that the failure of any Lender or the Administrative Agent to maintain such accounts or any error therein shall not in any manner affect the obligation of the Borrower to repay the Loans in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. (e) Prior to the Closing Date or if any Lender enters into a Commitment after the Closing Date on the date of such Commitment, the Borrower shall prepare, execute and deliver to each Revolving Credit Lender, a Revolving Credit Note in the principal amount of such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment. Thereafter, the Loans of each Lender evidenced by each such promissory note and interest thereon shall at all times (including after assignment pursuant to Section 10.4) be represented by one or more promissory notes in such form payable to the order of the payee named therein (or, if such promissory note is a registered note, to such payee and its registered assigns) unless, in connection with an assignment of all or any portion of a promissory note and interest thereon, the assignee informs the Administrative Agent in writing that it does not wish that its Loans be evidenced by promissory notes. 2.10 Prepayment of Loans. (a) Optional Prepayments. The Borrower shall have the right at any time and from time to time to prepay any Borrowing in whole or in part, without premium or penalty (other than LIBOR Loan breakage costs as provided in Section 2.15), subject to prior notice in accordance with paragraph (d) of this Section 2.10 and provided that each such prepayment shall be in an amount that is at least equal to $500,000 or any greater multiple of $100,000. Each prepayment of Loans shall be applied in accordance with paragraph (c) of this Section 2.10. (b) Mandatory Prepayments. The Borrower shall make prepayments of the Loans hereunder (and reduce the Commitments hereunder to the extent provided below in clauses (i) and (ii)) as follows: (i) Sale of Assets. Without limiting the obligation of the Borrower to obtain the consent of the Required Lenders to any Disposition not otherwise permitted hereunder, the Borrower agrees, on or prior to the occurrence of any Disposition or series of Dispositions by any Credit Party with aggregate Net Cash Payments in excess of $3,500,000 in any fiscal year, to deliver to the Administrative Agent a statement certified by a Financial Officer of the Borrower, in form and detail reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, of the estimated amount of the Net Cash Payments of such Disposition that will (on the date of such Disposition) be received by any Credit Party in cash, indicating on such certificate, whether the Borrower intends to reinvest such Net Cash Payments or will be prepaying the Loans, as hereinafter provided, and the Borrower will be obligated to either (A) reinvest such Net Cash Payments within 170 days after receipt into assets used in a Permitted Line of Business pursuant to one or more Capital Expenditures permitted hereunder or Acquisitions permitted hereunder; provided that no 53 reinvestment of Net Cash Payments shall be permitted under this clause (A): (x) for the acquisition of fee interests in real property (excluding any real property received or acquired in any Acquisition or Relocation) in excess of $5,000,000 made in the aggregate after the Closing Date or (y) if and to the extent that such Net Cash Payments would be required to be used to repay any Subordinated Indebtedness or Holding Company Debt or purchase or repurchase any notes issued thereunder or (B) prepay the Loans hereunder (and provide cover for LC Exposure as specified in Section 2.4(i)), and the Commitments hereunder shall be subject to automatic reduction, as follows: (x) within one Business Day after the date of such Disposition, or on the date (the "Reinvestment Date") which is 170 days after such date if the Borrower had indicated on the certificate delivered as hereinabove required that it intended to reinvest the Net Cash Payments of such Disposition, in an aggregate amount equal to 100% of such estimated or non-reinvested (as applicable) amount of such Net Cash Payments, to the extent received (and not reinvested as provided above) by any Credit Party in cash on the date of such Disposition or, if applicable, the Reinvestment Date; and (y) thereafter, quarterly, on the date of the delivery by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 6.1 of the financial statements for any quarterly fiscal period or fiscal year, to the extent any Credit Party shall receive Net Cash Payments during the quarterly fiscal period ending on the date of such financial statements in cash under deferred payment arrangements or Disposition Investments entered into or received in connection with any Disposition, an amount equal to (A) 100% of the aggregate amount of such Net Cash Payments minus (B) any transaction expenses associated with Dispositions and not previously deducted in the determination of Net Cash Payments plus (or minus, as the case may be) (C) any other adjustment received or paid by any Credit Party pursuant to the respective agreements giving rise to Dispositions and not previously taken into account in the determination of the Net Cash Payments. (ii) Proceeds of Casualty Events. Upon the date 180 days following the receipt by any Credit Party of the proceeds of insurance, condemnation awards or other compensation in respect of any Casualty Event affecting any property of any Credit Party (or upon such earlier date as such Credit Party, as the case may be, shall have determined not to repair or replace the property affected by such Casualty Event), to the extent of Net Cash Payments in excess of $250,000 per occurrence and $500,000 for all occurrences after the Closing Date (except that such exclusions shall not apply after the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default) the Borrower shall prepay the Loans (and provide cover for LC Exposure as specified in Section 2.4(i)), and, if applicable, the Commitments shall be subject to automatic reduction, in an aggregate amount, if any, equal to 100% of the Net Cash Payments from such Casualty Event not theretofore applied or committed to be applied to the repair or replacement of such property (it being understood that if Net Cash Payments committed to be applied are not 54 in fact applied within 360 days after receipt thereof, then such Net Cash Payments shall be applied to the prepayment of Loans, cover for LC Exposure and, reduction of Commitments as provided in this clause (ii) at the expiration of such 360-day period), such prepayment and reduction to be effected in each case in the manner and to the extent specified in paragraph (c) of this Section 2.10. (iii) On the date of the incurrence by the Borrower of any Indebtedness under the proviso to Section 7.1(k), the Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent a statement certified by a financial officer of the Borrower, in form and detail reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, of the estimated amount of the net cash proceeds (net of all legal, underwriting and other fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the incurrence of such Indebtedness) from such incurrence of such Indebtedness that will (on the date of such incurrence of Indebtedness) be received by the Borrower and the Borrower will, prepay the Loans hereunder (and provide cover for LC Exposure as specified in Section 2.4(i)), with no reduction of the Commitments hereunder, on the date of such incurrence of Indebtedness, in an aggregate amount equal to the lesser of (A) 100% of the net cash proceeds (net of all legal, underwriting and other fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the incurrence of such Indebtedness) from such incurrence of Indebtedness received by the Borrower and (B) the sum of the aggregate amount of Loans outstanding plus LC Exposure then in effect, and such prepayment (other than the amount provided to cover LC Exposure) shall be shared and applied ratably among the Revolving Credit Lenders in proportion to their respective Revolving Credit Commitments (with no reduction to the Revolving Credit Commitments). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) in the event any radio or television station owned by any Credit Party is sold, as permitted by paragraph (f) of Section 7.4, during the continuance of any Event of Default, all Net Cash Payments shall be applied in the manner specified in paragraph (c) of this Section 2.10, and (ii) in the event that any of the Credit Parties shall have consummated (I) any "Asset Sale" (as defined in the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture) or (II) any "Sale of the Company" (as defined in the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents) that, in either case, would not be deemed a Disposition requiring a prepayment under this Section 2.10(b), in any such case, the Credit Parties shall nonetheless prepay the Loans to the extent that the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture or the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents would require any prepayment or redemption of the Senior Subordinated Notes or any Holding Company Debt or warrants issued by any Holding Company pursuant to the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents, respectively. Prepayments of Loans (and cover for LC Exposure) and reductions of Commitments shall be effected in each case in the manner and to the extent specified in paragraph (c) of this Section 2.10. (c) Application. The Borrower shall have the right at any time to cause voluntary prepayments pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section to be applied to prepay the Revolving Credit Loans, and such prepayment shall be applied ratably among the Revolving Credit Lenders in proportion to their respective Revolving Credit Commitments (with no reduction to the Revolving Credit Commitments). Subject to the preceding sentence and subject to the prepayment made pursuant to the subsection (b)(iii) of this Section being applied in 55 accordance with such subsection (b)(iii) (with no reduction to the Revolving Credit Commitments), in the event of any optional prepayment of Borrowings pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section, or any mandatory prepayment of Loans pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section, the proceeds shall be applied as follows: (i) first, to the extent that Revolving Credit Exposure shall at such time exceed the total Revolving Credit Commitments, such prepayment shall be applied to the repayment of Revolving Credit Loans to be shared and applied ratably among the Revolving Credit Lenders in proportion to their respective Revolving Credit Commitments (with no reduction to the Revolving Credit Commitments); and (ii) second, (A) the amount of any optional prepayment shall be applied to the repayment of Revolving Credit Loans, and (B) the amount of any mandatory prepayment shall be applied first, to the repayment of Revolving Credit Loans and, second, to provide cover for LC Exposure, and, in the case of clause (B), to the simultaneous permanent reduction of the Revolving Credit Commitments, in each case to be shared and applied ratably among the Revolving Credit Lenders in proportion to their respective Revolving Credit Commitments. Each such reduction of the Revolving Credit Commitments shall be applied to reduce all remaining scheduled Revolving Credit Commitment reductions under Section 2.7(b) pro rata based upon the respective amounts of such scheduled reductions. Optional prepayments pursuant to the first sentence of this clause (c) shall not reduce the remaining scheduled Revolving Credit Commitment reductions. (d) Notification of Prepayments. The Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent by telephone (confirmed by telecopy) of any prepayment under Sections 2.10(a) or 2.10(b) not later than 1:00 p.m., Boston, Massachusetts time, three Business Days before the date of prepayment, except that prepayments of Base Rate Loans pursuant to Section 2.10(a) may be made upon one Business Day's notice. Each such notice shall be irrevocable and shall specify the prepayment date and the principal amount of each Borrowing or portion thereof to be prepaid; provided that, if a notice of prepayment is given in connection with a conditional notice of termination of Revolving Credit Commitments as contemplated by Section 2.7(d), then such notice of prepayment may be revoked if such notice of termination is revoked in accordance with Section 2.7. Promptly following receipt of any such notice relating to a Borrowing, the Administrative Agent shall advise the Lenders of the contents thereof. Each partial prepayment of any Borrowing under paragraph (a) of this Section 2.10 shall be in an amount that would be permitted in the case of an advance of a Borrowing of the same Type as provided in Section 2.2. (e) Prepayments Accompanied by Interest. Prepayments shall be accompanied by accrued interest to the extent required by Section 2.12. 2.11 Fees. (a) The Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Lender a commitment fee, which shall accrue at a rate per annum equal to the percentage set forth below opposite the Commitment Utilization Percentage with respect to each day (the "Commitment Fee Rate") of the daily unused amount of the respective Revolving Credit 56 Commitment of such Lender during the period from and including the date on which the Effective Time shall occur to but excluding the date on which such Revolving Credit Commitment terminates: Commitment Utilization Percentage Commitment Fee Rate --------------------------------- ------------------- Less than 50% 0.500% Greater than or equal to 50% 0.375% The Commitment Fee Rate shall be calculated on each Quarterly Date for each day occurring during the fiscal quarter then ending. (b) Accrued commitment fees shall be payable in arrears on each Quarterly Date and on the date such Commitments terminate, commencing on the first such date to occur after the Closing Date. All commitment fees shall be computed on the basis of a year of 365 days and shall be payable for the actual number of days elapsed (including the first day but excluding the last day). (c) The Borrower agrees to pay with respect to Letters of Credit outstanding hereunder the following fees: (i) to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Revolving Credit Lender a participation fee with respect to its participations in Letters of Credit, which shall accrue at a rate per annum equal to the Applicable Margin then used in determining interest on Revolving Credit LIBOR Loans on the average daily amount of such Lender's LC Exposure (excluding any portion thereof attributable to unreimbursed LC Disbursements) during the period from and including the Closing Date to but excluding the later of the date on which such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment terminates and the date on which there shall no longer be any Letters of Credit outstanding hereunder, and (ii) to the Issuing Lender (x) a fronting fee for its own account, equal to 0.25% per annum on the face amount of each Letter of Credit, payable in arrears on each Quarterly Date, and (y) the Issuing Lender's standard fees with respect to the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or processing of drawings thereunder. Accrued participation fees shall be payable in arrears on each Quarterly Date and on the date the Revolving Credit Commitments terminate, commencing on the first such date to occur after the date hereof, provided that any such fees accruing after the date on which the Revolving Credit Commitments terminate shall be payable on demand. All participation fees and fronting fees shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days and shall be payable for the actual number of days elapsed (including the first day but excluding the last day). 57 (d) The Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent, for its own account, fees payable in the amounts and at the times separately agreed in writing between the Borrower and the Administrative Agent. (e) All fees payable hereunder shall be paid on the dates due, in immediately available funds. Fees paid shall not be refundable under any circumstances, absent manifest error in the determination thereof. 2.12 Interest. (a) The Loans comprising each Base Rate Borrowing shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin. (b) The Loans comprising each LIBOR Borrowing shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted LIBO Rate for the Interest Period in effect for such Borrowing plus the Applicable Margin. (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) all amounts which are not paid when due shall bear interest until paid in full at the Post-Default Rate and (ii) during the period when any Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, immediately upon the delivery of written notice from the Administrative Agent to the Borrower at the request of the Required Lenders the principal of all Loans hereunder shall bear interest, after as well as before judgment, at the Post-Default Rate. (d) Accrued interest on each Loan shall be payable in arrears on each Interest Payment Date for such Loan; provided that (i) interest accrued at the Post-Default Rate shall be payable on demand, (ii) in the event of any repayment or prepayment of any LIBOR Loan, accrued interest on the principal amount repaid or prepaid shall be payable on the date of such repayment or prepayment, (iii) in the event of any conversion of any LIBOR Loan prior to the end of the current Interest Period therefor, accrued interest on such Loan shall be payable on the effective date of such conversion and (iv) all accrued interest on Revolving Credit Loans shall be payable upon expiration of the Revolving Credit Commitments. (e) All interest hereunder shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days, except that interest computed by reference to the Adjusted Base Rate at times when the Adjusted Base Rate is based on the Prime Rate shall be computed on the basis of a year of 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year), and in each case shall be payable for the actual number of days elapsed (including the first day but excluding the last day). The applicable Adjusted Base Rate, Adjusted LIBO Rate or LIBO Rate shall be determined by the Administrative Agent, and such determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error. (f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the aggregate interest, fees and other amounts required to be paid by the Borrower to the Lenders or any Lender hereunder are hereby expressly limited so that in no contingency or event whatsoever whether by reason of acceleration of maturity of the Indebtedness evidenced hereby or otherwise, shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the Lenders or any Lender for the use or the forbearance of the Indebtedness evidenced hereby exceed the maximum permissible under applicable law. If under or from any circumstances whatsoever, fulfillment of any provision 58 hereof or of any of the other Loan Documents at the time of performance of such provision shall be due, shall involve transcending the limit of such validity prescribed by applicable law then the obligation to be fulfilled shall automatically be reduced to the limits of such validity and if under or from circumstances whatsoever the Lenders or any Lender should ever receive as interest any amount which would exceed the highest lawful rate, the amount of such interest that is excessive shall be applied to the reduction of the principal balance of the Indebtedness evidenced hereby and not to the payment of interest. This provision shall control every other provision of this Agreement and all provisions of every other Loan Document. 2.13 Alternate Rate of Interest. If prior to the commencement of any Interest Period for a LIBOR Borrowing: (a) the Administrative Agent determines (which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error) that adequate and reasonable means do not exist for ascertaining the Adjusted LIBO Rate or the LIBO Rate, as applicable, for such Interest Period; or (b) the Administrative Agent is advised by the Required Lenders that the Adjusted LIBO Rate or the LIBO Rate, as applicable, for such Interest Period will not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of making or maintaining their Loans included in such Borrowing for such Interest Period; then the Administrative Agent shall give notice thereof to the Borrower and the affected Lenders by telephone or telecopy as promptly as practicable thereafter and, until the Administrative Agent notifies the Borrower and such Lenders that the circumstances giving rise to such notice no longer exist, (i) any Interest Election Request that requests the conversion of any such Borrowing to, or continuation of any such Borrowing as, a LIBOR Borrowing shall be ineffective and (ii) if any Borrowing Request requests a LIBOR Borrowing, such Borrowing shall be made as a Base Rate Borrowing. 2.14 Increased Costs. (a) If any Change in Law shall: (i) impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve, special deposit or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended by, any Lender (except any such reserve requirement reflected in the Adjusted LIBO Rate) or the Issuing Lender; or (ii) impose on any Lender or the Issuing Lender or the London interbank market any other condition affecting this Agreement or LIBOR Loans made by such Lender or any Letter of Credit or participation therein; and the result of any of the foregoing shall be to increase the cost to such Lender of making or maintaining any LIBOR Loan (or of maintaining its obligation to make any such Loan) or to increase the cost to such Lender or the Issuing Lender of participating in, issuing or maintaining any Letter of Credit or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by such Lender or the Issuing Lender hereunder (whether of principal, interest or otherwise), then the Borrower will pay to such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts 59 as will compensate such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, for such additional costs incurred or reduction suffered. (b) If any Lender or the Issuing Lender reasonably determines that any Change in Law regarding capital requirements has or would have the effect of reducing the rate of return on such Lender's or the Issuing Lender's capital or on the capital of such Lender's or the Issuing Lender's holding company, if any, as a consequence of this Agreement or the Loans made by, or participations in Letters of Credit held by, such Lender, or the Letters of Credit issued the Issuing Lender, to a level below that which such Lender or the Issuing Lender or such Lender's or the Issuing Lender's holding company could have achieved but for such Change in Law (taking into consideration such Lender's or the Issuing Lender's policies and the policies of such Lender's or the Issuing Lender's holding company with respect to capital adequacy), then from time to time the Borrower will pay to such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or the Issuing Lender, or such Lender's or the Issuing Lender's holding company, for any such reduction suffered. (c) A certificate of a Lender or the Issuing Lender setting forth the amount or amounts necessary to compensate such Lender or the Issuing Lender or its holding company, as the case may be, as specified in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section 2.14 shall be delivered to the Borrower and shall be conclusive so long as it reflects a reasonable basis for the calculation of the amounts set forth therein and does not contain any manifest error. The Borrower shall pay such Lender or the Issuing Lender the amount shown as due on any such certificate within 10 days after receipt thereof. (d) Failure or delay on the part of any Lender or the Issuing Lender to demand compensation pursuant to this Section 2.14 shall not constitute a waiver of such Lender's or the Issuing Lender's right to demand such compensation; provided that the Borrower shall not be required to compensate a Lender or the Issuing Lender pursuant to this Section 2.14 for any increased costs or reductions incurred more than six months prior to the date that such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be, notifies the Borrower of the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions and of such Lender's or the Issuing Lender's intention to claim compensation therefor; provided further that, if the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions is (i) retroactive and (ii) occurred within such six-month period, then the six-month period referred to above may be extended to include the period of retroactive effect thereof, but in no event any period prior to the Closing Date. 2.15 Break Funding Payments. (a) In the event of (i) the payment of any principal of any LIBOR Loan other than on the last day of an Interest Period applicable thereto (including as a result of an Event of Default), (ii) the conversion of any LIBOR Loan other than on the last day of the Interest Period applicable thereto, (iii) the failure to borrow, convert, continue or prepay any LIBOR Loan on the date specified in any notice delivered pursuant hereto (regardless of whether such notice is permitted to be revocable and is revoked in accordance herewith) or (iv) the assignment of any LIBOR Loan other than on the last day of the Interest Period applicable thereto as a result of a request by the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.8, then, in any such event, the Borrower shall compensate each Lender for the loss, cost and expense attributable to such event; provided that if 60 the occurrence of any event described in clause (iii) above shall occur solely as a result of any Lender's failure to make available such Lender's share of any LIBOR Borrowing, such Lender shall not be entitled to compensation under this Section 2.15(a) with respect to such event. Nothing in this Section 2.15 shall be deemed to relieve any Lender from its obligation to fulfill its Commitments to the extent required by this Agreement or to prejudice any rights that the Borrower may have against any Lender as a result of any default by such Lender hereunder. (b) In the case of a LIBOR Loan, the loss to any Lender attributable to any such event shall be deemed to include an amount determined by such Lender to be equal to the excess, if any, of (i) the amount of interest that such Lender would pay for a deposit equal to the principal amount of such Loan for the period from the date of such payment, conversion, failure or assignment to the last day of the then current Interest Period for such Loan (or, in the case of a failure to borrow, convert or continue, the duration of the Interest Period that would have resulted from such borrowing, conversion or continuation) if the interest rate payable on such deposit were equal to the Adjusted LIBO Rate for such Interest Period (or if such Lender does not accept deposits, then the Adjusted LIBO Rate for such Interest Period), over (ii) the amount of interest that such Lender would earn on such principal amount for such period if such Lender were to invest such principal amount for such period at the interest rate that would be bid by such Lender (or an Affiliate of such Lender) for U.S. dollar deposits from other banks in the LIBOR market at the commencement of such period. (c) A certificate of any Lender setting forth any amount or amounts that such Lender is entitled to receive pursuant to this Section 2.15 shall be delivered to the Borrower and shall be conclusive absent manifest error. The Borrower shall pay such Lender the amount shown as due on any such certificate within 10 days after receipt thereof. 2.16 Taxes. (a) Any and all payments by or on account of any obligation of the Borrower hereunder shall be made free and clear of and without deduction for any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes; provided that if the Borrower shall be required to deduct any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes from such payments, then (i) the sum payable shall be increased as necessary so that after making all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section 2.16) the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender (as the case may be) receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions been made, (ii) the Borrower shall make such deductions and (iii) the Borrower shall pay the full amount deducted to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable law. (b) In addition, the Borrower shall pay any Other Taxes to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable law. 61 (c) The Borrower shall indemnify the Administrative Agent, each Lender and the Issuing Lender, within 10 days after written demand therefor, for the full amount of any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes (including Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes imposed or asserted on or attributable to amounts payable under this Section 2.16) paid by the Administrative Agent, such Lender or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be (and any penalties, interest and reasonable expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto during the period prior to the Borrower making the payment demanded under this paragraph (c)), whether or not such Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority. A certificate as to the amount of such payment or liability delivered to the Borrower by a Lender or the Issuing Lender, or by the Administrative Agent on its own behalf or on behalf of a Lender or the Issuing Lender, shall be conclusive absent manifest error. If the Administrative Agent, a Lender or the Issuing Lender (as the case may be) shall become aware that it is entitled to claim a refund from a Governmental Authority in respect of any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes as to which it has been indemnified by the Borrower, or with respect to which the Borrower has paid increased amounts pursuant to this Section 2.16, such Lender shall notify the Borrower of the availability of such refund claim and shall exercise reasonable efforts (at no cost to such Lender) to make the appropriate claim to such Governmental Authority for such a refund. In the event any such Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes paid by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent, a Lender or the Issuing Lender are refunded to such Administrative Agent, Lender or Issuing Lender, the Lender receiving such refund shall forthwith pay over such amount to the Administrative Agent and each such refunded amount shall be (i) applied to prepay interest payable on the Revolving Credit Loans, or to pay any other obligations of the Credit Parties then due hereunder, or (ii) in the event all obligations hereunder and under all of the Loan Documents have been indefeasibly paid in full, refunded to the Borrower. (d) As soon as practicable after any payment of Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes by the Borrower to a Governmental Authority, the Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent the original or a certified copy of any receipt issued by such Governmental Authority to the Borrower evidencing such payment, a copy of the return reporting such payment or other evidence of such payment reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent. (e) Any Foreign Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding tax under the law of a jurisdiction in which the Borrower is located, or any treaty to which such jurisdiction is a party, with respect to payments under this Agreement shall deliver to the Borrower (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate. 2.17 Payments Generally: Pro Rata Treatment; Sharing of Set-Offs. (a) The Borrower shall make each payment required to be made by it hereunder (whether of principal, interest, fees or reimbursement of LC Disbursements, or under Sections 2.14, 2.15 or 2.16, or otherwise) prior to 1:00 p.m., Boston, Massachusetts time, on the date when due, in immediately available funds, without set-off or counterclaim. Any amounts received after such time on any date may, in the discretion of the Administrative Agent, be 62 deemed to have been received on the next succeeding Business Day for purposes of calculating interest thereon. All such payments shall be made to the Administrative Agent at such of its offices in Boston, Massachusetts as shall be notified to the relevant parties from time to time, except payments to be made directly to the Issuing Lender as expressly provided herein and except that payments pursuant to Sections 2.14, 2.15 or 2.16 and 10.3 shall be made directly to the Persons entitled thereto. The Administrative Agent shall distribute any such payments received by it for the account of any other Person to the appropriate recipient promptly following receipt thereof, and the Borrower shall have no liability in the event timely or correct distribution of such payments is not so made. If any payment hereunder shall be due on a day that is not a Business Day, the date for payment shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day, and, in the case of any payment accruing interest, interest thereon shall be payable for the period of such extension. All payments hereunder shall be made in U.S. dollars. (b) If at any time insufficient funds are received by and available to the Administrative Agent to pay fully all amounts of principal, unreimbursed LC Disbursements, interest and fees then due hereunder under any circumstances, including during, or as a result of the exercise by the Administrative Agent or the Lenders of remedies under the Collateral Documents and applicable law, such funds shall be applied (i) first, to pay interest and fees then due hereunder, ratably among the parties entitled thereto in accordance with the amounts of interest and fees then due to such parties, (ii) second, to pay principal and unreimbursed LC Disbursements then due hereunder, ratably among the parties entitled thereto in accordance with the amounts of principal and unreimbursed LC Disbursements then due to such parties and (iii) third, to obligations with respect to Hedging Agreements entered into by a Lender; in each case, regardless of whether such funds are the proceeds of Collateral that is security for less than all of the Loans. (c) If any Revolving Credit Lender shall obtain any payment (whether voluntary, involuntary, through the exercise of set-off or otherwise) on account of the Revolving Credit Loans made by it (other than pursuant to Sections 2.4, 2.14 or 2.16), then, if there is any Reimbursement Obligation outstanding in respect of which the Issuing Lender has not received payment in full from such Revolving Credit Lender pursuant to Section 2.4(e) (the amount of such Reimbursement Obligation being such Revolving Credit Lender's "LC Deficiency Amount"), such Revolving Credit Lender shall purchase a participation in such Reimbursement Obligation in an amount equal to such Lender's LC Deficiency Amount. If, after giving effect to the foregoing, any Lender shall, by exercising any right of set-off or counterclaim or otherwise, obtain payment in respect of any principal of or interest on any of its Loans (or participations in LC Disbursements) (other than pursuant to Sections 2.4, 2.14 or 2.16), resulting in such Lender receiving payment of a greater proportion of the aggregate principal amount of its Loans (and participations in LC Disbursements) and accrued interest thereon than the proportion of such amounts received by any other Lender, then the Lender receiving such greater proportion shall purchase (for cash at face value) participations in the Loans (and LC Disbursements) of the other Lenders to the extent necessary so that the benefit of such payments shall be shared by all the Lenders ratably in accordance with the aggregate amount of principal of and accrued interest on their respective Loans (and participations in LC Disbursements); provided that (i) if any such participations are purchased and all or any portion of the payment giving rise thereto is recovered, such participations shall be rescinded and the purchase price restored to the extent of such recovery, without interest, and (ii) the provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed to 63 apply to any payment obtained by a Lender as consideration for the assignment of or sale of a participation in any of its Loans (or participations in LC Disbursements) to any assignee or participant, other than to any Credit Party or any Subsidiary or Affiliate thereof (as to which the provisions of this paragraph shall apply). The Borrower consents to the foregoing and agrees, to the extent it may effectively do so under applicable law, that any Lender acquiring a participation pursuant to the foregoing arrangements may exercise against the Borrower rights of set-off and counterclaim with respect to such participation as fully as if such Lender were a direct creditor of the Borrower in the amount of such participation. (d) Unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from the Borrower prior to the date on which any payment is due to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders or the Issuing Lender entitled thereto (the "Applicable Recipient") hereunder that the Borrower will not make such payment, the Administrative Agent may assume that the Borrower has made such payment on such date in accordance herewith and may, in reliance upon such assumption, distribute to the Applicable Recipient the amount due. In such event, if the Borrower has not in fact made such payment, then each Applicable Recipient severally agrees to repay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand the amount so distributed to such Applicable Recipient with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is distributed to it to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at the Federal Funds Effective Rate. (e) If any Lender shall fail to make any payment required to be made by it pursuant to Section 2.4(d), 2.4(e), 2.5(b), or 2.17(d), then the Administrative Agent may, in its discretion (notwithstanding any contrary provision hereof), apply any amounts thereafter received by the Administrative Agent for the account of such Lender to satisfy such Lender's obligations under such Section until all such unsatisfied obligations are fully paid. ARTICLE 3 Guarantee by Guarantors 3.1 The Guarantee. Each Guarantor hereby jointly and severally guarantees to each Lender, the Issuing Lender and the Administrative Agent and their respective successors and assigns the prompt payment and performance in full when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) of the principal of and interest on the Loans made by the Lenders to the Borrower, all LC Disbursements and all other amounts from time to time owing to the Lenders, the Issuing Lender or the Administrative Agent by the Borrower hereunder or under any other Loan Document, and all other obligations of the Borrower to any Lender hereunder or under any Hedging Agreement, in each case strictly in accordance with the terms thereof (such obligations being herein collectively called the "Guaranteed Obligations"). Each Guarantor hereby further agrees that if the Borrower shall fail to pay in full when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) any of the Guaranteed Obligations, each Guarantor will promptly pay the same, without any demand or notice whatsoever, and that in the case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any of the Guaranteed Obligations, the same will be promptly paid in full when due (whether at extended maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) in accordance with the terms of such extension or renewal. 64 3.2 Obligations Unconditional. The obligations of each Guarantor under Section 3.1 are absolute and unconditional irrespective of the value, genuineness, validity, regularity or enforceability of this Agreement, the other Loan Documents or any other agreement or instrument referred to herein or therein, or any substitution, release or exchange of any other guarantee of or security for any of the Guaranteed Obligations, and, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, irrespective of any other circumstance whatsoever that might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a surety or guarantor, it being the intent of this Section 3.2 that the obligations of the Guarantors hereunder shall be absolute and unconditional under any and all circumstances. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is agreed that the occurrence of any one or more of the following shall not alter or impair the liability of the Guarantors hereunder which shall remain absolute and unconditional as described above: (i) at any time or from time to time, without notice to such Guarantors, the time for any performance of or compliance with any of the Guaranteed Obligations shall be extended, or such performance or compliance shall be waived; (ii) any of the acts mentioned in any of the provisions hereof or of the other Loan Documents or any other agreement or instrument referred to herein or therein shall be done or omitted; (iii) the maturity of any of the Guaranteed Obligations shall be accelerated, or any of the Guaranteed Obligations shall be modified, supplemented or amended in any respect, or any right hereunder or under the other Loan Documents or any other agreement or instrument referred to herein or therein shall be waived or any other guarantee of any of the Guaranteed Obligations or any security therefor shall be released or exchanged in whole or in part or otherwise dealt with; or (iv) any lien or security interest granted to, or in favor of, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender or any Lender or Lenders as security for any of the Guaranteed Obligations shall fail to be perfected or any Collateral is released or otherwise compromised or liquidated for less than fair value. The Guarantors hereby expressly waive diligence, presentment, demand of payment, protest and all notices whatsoever (except as expressly required hereby) and any requirement that the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender or any Lender exhaust any right, power or remedy or proceed against the Borrower hereunder or under the other Loan Documents or any other agreement or instrument referred to herein or therein, or against any other Person under any other guarantee of, or security for, any of the Guaranteed Obligations. 3.3 Reinstatement. The obligations of each Guarantor under this Article 3 shall be automatically reinstated if and to the extent that for any reason any payment by or on behalf of the Borrower in respect of the Guaranteed Obligations is rescinded or must be otherwise restored by any holder of any of the Guaranteed Obligations, whether as a result of any proceedings in bankruptcy or reorganization or otherwise, and each of the Guarantors agrees that it will indemnify the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender and each Lender on demand for all reasonable costs and expenses (including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel) incurred by 65 the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender in connection with such rescission or restoration, including any such costs and expenses incurred in defending against any claim alleging that such payment constituted a preference, fraudulent transfer or similar payment under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law. 3.4 Subrogation. Until such time as the Guaranteed Obligations shall have been indefeasibly paid in full, each Guarantor hereby waives all rights of subrogation or contribution, whether arising by contract or operation of law (including any such right arising under the Federal Bankruptcy Code of 1978, as amended) or otherwise by reason of any payment by it pursuant to the provisions of this Article 3 and further agrees with the Borrower for the benefit of each of its creditors (including each Lender, the Issuing Lender and the Administrative Agent) that any such payment by it shall constitute a contribution of capital by such Guarantor to the Borrower. 3.5 Remedies. Each Guarantor agrees that, as between such Guarantor and the Lenders, the obligations of the Borrower hereunder may be declared to be forthwith due and payable as provided in Section 8.1 or Section 2.4(i), as applicable (and shall be deemed to have become automatically due and payable in the circumstances provided in Section 8.1 or Section 2.4(i), as applicable) for purposes of Section 3.1 notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing such declaration (or such obligations from becoming automatically due and payable) as against the Borrower and that, in the event of such declaration (or such obligations being deemed to have become automatically due and payable), such obligations (whether or not due and payable by the Borrower) shall forthwith become due and payable by such Guarantor for purposes of Section 3.1. 3.6 Continuing Guarantee. The guarantee in this Article 3 is a continuing irrevocable guarantee of payment and performance, and shall apply to all Guaranteed Obligations prior to the indefeasible payment in full of Borrower's obligations hereunder. 3.7 Rights of Contribution. The Guarantors hereby agree, as between themselves, that if any Guarantor shall become an Excess Funding Guarantor (as defined below) by reason of the payment by such Guarantor of any Guaranteed Obligations, each other Guarantor shall, on demand of such Excess Funding Guarantor (but subject to the next sentence), pay to such Excess Funding Guarantor an amount equal to such Guarantor's Pro Rata Share (as defined below and determined, for this purpose, without reference to the properties, debts and liabilities of such Excess Funding Guarantor) of the Excess Payment (as defined below) in respect of such Guaranteed Obligations. The payment obligation of a Guarantor to any Excess Funding Guarantor under this Section 3.7 shall be subordinate and subject in right of payment to the prior payment in full of the obligations of such Guarantor under the other provisions of this Article 3 and such Excess Funding Guarantor shall not exercise any right or remedy with respect to such excess until payment and satisfaction in full of all of such obligations. For purposes of this Section 3.7, (i) "Excess Funding Guarantor" means, in respect of any Guaranteed Obligations, a Guarantor that has paid an amount in excess of its Pro Rata Share of such Guaranteed Obligations, (ii) "Excess Payment" means, in respect of any Guaranteed Obligations, the amount paid by an Excess Funding Guarantor in excess of its Pro Rata Share of such Guaranteed Obligations and (iii) "Pro Rata Share" means, for any Guarantor, the ratio 66 (expressed as a percentage) of (x) the amount by which the aggregate present fair saleable value of all properties of such Guarantor (excluding any shares of stock of, or ownership interest in, any other Guarantor) exceeds the amount of all the debts and liabilities of such Guarantor (including contingent, subordinated, unmatured and unliquidated liabilities, but excluding the obligations of such Guarantor hereunder and any obligations of any other Guarantor that have been Guaranteed by such Guarantor) to (y) the amount by which the aggregate fair saleable value of all properties of all of the Credit Parties exceeds the amount of all the debts and liabilities (including contingent, subordinated, unmatured and unliquidated liabilities, but excluding the obligations of the Borrower and the Guarantors hereunder and under the other Loan Documents) of all of the Credit Parties, determined (A) with respect to any Guarantor that is a party hereto at the Effective Time, as of the Effective Time, and (B) with respect to any other Guarantor, as of the date such Guarantor becomes a Guarantor hereunder. 3.8 General Limitation on Guarantee Obligations. In any action or proceeding involving any state or non-U.S. corporate law, or any state or Federal or non-U.S. bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other law affecting the rights of creditors generally, if the obligations of any Guarantor under Section 3.1 would otherwise, taking into account the provisions of Section 3.7, be held or determined to be void, invalid or unenforceable, or subordinated to the claims of any other creditors, on account of the amount of its liability under Section 3.1, then, notwithstanding any other provision hereof to the contrary, the amount of such liability shall, without any further action by such Guarantor, any Lender, Agent or other Person, be automatically limited and reduced to the highest amount that is valid and enforceable and not subordinated to the claims of other creditors as determined in such action or proceeding. 3.9 Waivers. As used in this paragraph, any reference to "the principal" includes the Borrower, and any reference to "the creditor" includes the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders. In accordance with Section 2856 of the California Civil Code (a) each Guarantor waives any and all rights and defenses available to such Guarantor by reason of Sections 2787 to 2855, inclusive, 2899 and 3433 of the California Civil Code, including without limitation any and all rights or defenses any Guarantor may have by reason of protection afforded to the principal with respect to any of the Guaranteed Obligations, or to any other guarantor of any of the Guaranteed Obligations with respect to any of such guarantor's obligations under its guaranty, in either case pursuant to the antideficiency or other laws of the State of California limiting or discharging the principal's indebtedness or such guarantor's obligations, including without limitation Section 580a, 580b, 580d, or 726 of the California Code of Civil Procedure; and (b) each Guarantor waives all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by the creditor, even though that election of remedies, such as a nonjudicial foreclosure with respect to security for a Guaranteed Obligation, has destroyed Guarantor's rights of subrogation and reimbursement against the principal by the operation of Section 580d of the Code of Civil Procedure or otherwise; and even though that election of remedies by the creditor, such as nonjudicial foreclosure with respect to security for an obligation of any other guarantor of any of the Guaranteed Obligations, has destroyed Guarantor's rights of contribution against such other guarantor. No other provision of this Guaranty shall be construed as limiting the generality of any of the covenants and waivers set forth in this paragraph. As provided below, this Agreement shall be governed by, and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. This paragraph is included solely out of an abundance of caution, and shall not be construed to mean 67 that any of the above-referenced provisions of California law are in any way applicable to the provisions of this Article 3 or to any of the Guaranteed Obligations. ARTICLE 4 Representations and Warranties Each of the Credit Parties and Empire Burbank represents and warrants to the Lenders, the Issuing Lender and the Administrative Agent, as to itself and each other Credit Party and Empire Burbank that: 4.1 Organization; Powers. Each Credit Party and Empire Burbank has been duly formed or organized and is validly existing under the laws of formations or its jurisdiction of organization. Each Credit Party and Empire Burbank has all requisite organizational power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted and is qualified to do business in, and is in good standing in, every jurisdiction where such qualification is required, except where the failure to have such power or authority or to be so qualified or in good standing, individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. 4.2 Authorization; Enforceability. The Transactions are within the organizational power and authority of each Credit Party and Empire Burbank to the extent such Credit Party or Empire Burbank, as applicable, is a party to the Basic Documents and have been duly authorized by all necessary organizational action on the part of such Credit Party or Empire Burbank, as applicable, to the extent such Credit Party or Empire Burbank, as applicable, is a party thereto. This Agreement, the Collateral Documents and all other Basic Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by each Credit Party or Empire Burbank, that is a party thereto and constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of such Credit Party or Empire Burbank, as applicable, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors' rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law. 4.3 Governmental Approvals; No Conflicts. As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date except as set forth on Schedule 4.3, the Transactions (a) do not require any consent or approval of, registration or filing with, or any other action by, any Governmental Authority, (b) will not violate any applicable law, policy or regulation or the organizational documents of any Credit Party or Empire Burbank that is a party to the Basic Documents or any order of any Governmental Authority where any violation would have a Material Adverse Effect, (c) will not violate or result in a default under any material indenture, agreement or other instrument binding upon any Credit Party or Empire Burbank, or any assets, or give rise to a right thereunder to require any payment to be made by any Credit Party or Empire Burbank, where any such violation or default or right to payment would have a Material Adverse Effect, and (d) except for the Liens created by the Collateral Documents, will not result in the creation or imposition of any material Lien on any asset of any Credit Party or Empire Burbank. Except as set forth therein, all consents, approvals, registrations, filings and other actions required as set 68 forth in such Schedule 4.3 have been obtained on or before the Closing Date or, with respect to any consents, approvals, registrations, filings and other actions related to the consummation of the El Dorado Acquisitions or the Guajillo Acquisitions, will be obtained on or before their respective Acquisition Dates. 4.4 Financial Condition; No Material Adverse Change. (a) The Borrower has heretofore delivered to the Lenders the following financial statements: (i) the audited consolidated balance sheet, statements of earnings, statements of stockholders' equity, statements of cash flows and notes to consolidated financial statements of Holdings I and the applicable Credit Parties as of and for fiscal years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001, respectively, accompanied by an opinion of Ernst & Young, LLP independent public accountants; (ii) the unaudited consolidated balance sheet and income statement to consolidated financial statements of Holdings I and the applicable Credit Parties as of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2002, certified by the executive vice president of Holdings I that such financial statements fairly present in all material respects (subject, in the case of such balance sheet as at March 31, 2002 and such statements of income and cash flows for the three months then ended, to normal year-end audit adjustments) the consolidated financial condition of Holdings I and the applicable Credit Parties as at such dates and the consolidated results of the operations of Holdings I and the applicable Credit Parties for the periods ended on such dates and that all such financial statements, including the related schedules thereto have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied consistently throughout the periods involved; and (iii) projected statements of cash flow for the Credit Parties for fiscal years 2002 through 2009. Such financial statements (except for any portion thereof which represents a projection or assumption as to future events of the date of such statement, including any financial projections and pro formas) in the Borrower's opinion present fairly, in all material respects, the respective actual consolidated financial position and results of operations and cash flows of the respective entities as of such respective dates and for such periods in accordance with GAAP, subject to year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes in the case of such unaudited statements. Such pro forma statements were prepared by the Credit Parties in good faith and incorporate adjustments that were reasonable when made. Such projections were prepared by the Credit Parties in good faith and were based on assumptions that the Credit Parties believed were reasonable when made. (b) Since March 31, 2002, there has been no change in the business, assets, operations or condition, financial or otherwise, of the Credit Parties taken as a whole from that set forth in the March 31, 2002 unaudited consolidated financial statements referred to in clause (ii) of paragraph (a) above that has a Material Adverse Effect. 69 (c) None of the Credit Parties has on the date hereof any contingent liabilities, liabilities for taxes, unusual forward or long-term commitments or unrealized or anticipated losses from any unfavorable commitments in each case that are material in relation to the Credit Parties taken as a whole, except as referred to or reflected or provided for in the balance sheets as at the end of their respective fiscal years ended in 2000 and 2001 and as at the end of the fiscal quarter ended on March 31, 2002, referred to above, as provided for in Schedule 4.4, or as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, or as referred to or reflected or provided for in the financial statements described in this Section 4.4. 4.5 Properties. (a) Each of the Credit Parties has good and marketable title to, or valid, subsisting and enforceable leasehold interests in, all its Property material to its business, except where the failure to have such good and marketable title or leasehold or license interests could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. (b) As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date except as disclosed on Schedule 4.5(b), each of the Credit Parties owns, or is licensed to use, all trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, patents and other intellectual property material to its business (including the call letters with respect to each Broadcast Station) (excluding rights related to software programs and copyrights with respect to the content of news and other programming broadcast or disseminated as part of the Permitted Lines of Business) as currently conducted except for those failure to own or license which would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect (the "Proprietary Rights"), and, to the Borrower's knowledge, the use thereof by the Credit Parties does not infringe upon the rights of any other Person, except for any such infringements that, individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, all such trademark applications and registrations, trademarks, registered copyrights, patents and patent applications, together with the domain names, web sites, and web site registrations which are owned by or licensed to any Credit Party are listed on Schedule 4.5(b) (collectively "Registered Rights"). As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, except as set forth on Schedule 4.5, all of the Registered Rights have been duly registered in, filed in or issued by the PTO, the United States Register of Copyrights, a domain name registrar or other corresponding offices of other jurisdictions as identified on such schedule, and have been properly maintained and renewed in accordance with all applicable provisions of law and administrative regulations in the United States or in each such other jurisdiction, as applicable, except where the failure to so register, file, maintain or renew would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. (c) As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, Schedule 4.5(c) contains a true, accurate and complete list of (i) all owned Real Property Assets and (ii) all material leases, subleases or assignments of leases (together with all material amendments, modifications, supplements, renewals or extensions of any thereof) affecting each Real Property Asset of any Credit Party, regardless of whether such Credit Party is the landlord or tenant (whether directly or as an assignee or successor in interest) under such lease, sublease or assignment. As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, to the Borrower's knowledge except as specified in clause (ii) of Parts I and II of Schedule 4.5(c), each agreement listed in 70 clause (ii) of the immediately preceding sentence is in full force and effect and, to the Borrower's knowledge, no material default has occurred and is continuing thereunder, and each such agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of each applicable Credit Party, enforceable against such Credit Party in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws relating to or limiting creditors' rights generally or by equitable principles. 4.6 Litigation and Environmental Matters. (a) There are no actions, suits or proceedings by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Authority which have been filed against or, to the Borrower's knowledge, threatened against or affecting the Credit Parties (i) as to which there is a reasonable possibility of an adverse determination and that, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a Material Adverse Effect (other than the Disclosed Matters) or (ii) that involve any of the Loan Documents. (b) Except for the Disclosed Matters and except with respect to any other matters that, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, none of the Credit Parties (i) has failed to comply with any Environmental Law or to obtain, maintain or comply with any permit, license or other approval required under any Environmental Law, (ii) to the Borrower's knowledge, has become subject to any Environmental Liability, (iii) has received notice of any claim with respect to any Environmental Liability or any inquiry, allegation, notice or other communication from any Governmental Authority which is currently outstanding or pending concerning its compliance with any Environmental Law or (iv) knows of any basis for any Environmental Liability. (c) Since the date of this Agreement, there has been no change in the status of (i) the Disclosed Matters (excluding the Disclosed Matters related to potential Environmental Liabilities) or (ii) to the Borrower's knowledge, the Disclosed Matters related to potential Environmental Liabilities, that, in each case, individually or in the aggregate, has resulted in, or materially increased the likelihood of, a Material Adverse Effect. 4.7 Compliance with Laws and Agreements. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.7, each of the Credit Parties is in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies and orders of any Governmental Authority applicable to it or its property and all indentures, agreements and other instruments binding upon it or its property, except where the failure to do so, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. 4.8 Investment and Holding Company Status. No Credit Party is (a) an "investment company" as defined in, or subject to regulation under, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (b) a "holding company" as defined in, or subject to regulation under, the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended or (c) a "bank holding company" as defined in, or subject to regulation under, the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. 4.9 Taxes. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.9, each of the Credit Parties has timely filed or caused to be filed all Tax returns and reports required to have been filed and has paid or 71 caused to be paid all Taxes required to have been paid by it, except (a) Taxes that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which such Credit Party has set aside on its books adequate reserves with respect thereto in accordance with GAAP or (b) to the extent that the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. 4.10 ERISA. No ERISA Event has occurred or is reasonably expected to occur that, when taken together with all other such ERISA Events for which liability is reasonably expected to occur, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. 4.11 Disclosure. As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, the management structure of the Credit Parties after giving effect to the Transactions occurring on or prior to such date is set forth on Schedule 4.11. The information, reports, financial statements, exhibits and schedules furnished in writing by or on behalf of the Credit Parties or the Holding Companies to the Administrative Agent or any Lender, both in connection with the negotiation, preparation or delivery of this Agreement and the other Basic Documents or included herein or therein or delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, prepared by the Administrative Agent in reliance on such information, when taken as a whole do not contain any untrue statement of material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements herein or therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading in any material respect at the time made or delivered. 4.12 Ownership and Capitalization. As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, the capital structure and ownership of the Credit Parties and the Holding Companies, both before and after giving effect to the Transactions occurring on or prior to such date, is correctly described in Schedule 4.12. As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, the authorized, issued and outstanding capital stock of, and other equity interests in, each of the Credit Parties and the Holding Companies consists, after giving effect to the Transactions occurring on or prior to such date, of the stock and interests described on Schedule 4.12, in each case all of which is duly and validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and nonassessable. As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, except as set forth in Schedule 4.12, after giving effect to the Transactions occurring on or prior to such date, (x) there are no outstanding Equity Rights with respect to any Credit Party and (y) there are no outstanding obligations of any Credit Party to repurchase, redeem, or otherwise acquire any shares of capital stock of or other interests in any Credit Party nor are there any outstanding obligations of any Credit Party to make payments to any Person, such as "phantom stock" payments, where the amount thereof is calculated with reference to the fair market value or equity value of any Credit Party. 4.13 Subsidiaries. (a) As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, set forth in Schedule 4.12 is a complete and correct list of all of the Subsidiaries of the Credit Parties, after giving effect to the Transactions occurring on or prior to such date, together with, for each such Subsidiary, (i) the jurisdiction of organization of such Subsidiary, (ii) each Person holding ownership interests in such Subsidiary and (iii) the nature of the ownership interests held by each such Person and the percentage of ownership of such Subsidiary represented by such ownership interests. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.12, (x) each Credit Party and its respective Subsidiaries owns, free and clear of Liens (other than Liens created pursuant to the Collateral 72 Documents), and has the unencumbered right to vote, all outstanding ownership interests in each Person shown to be held by it in Schedule 4.12, (y) all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of each such Person organized as a corporation is validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and (z) there are no outstanding Equity Rights with respect to such Person. (b) Except as set forth in Schedule 7.8 and except for the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture and the documents related thereto, the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents, the Oaktree Note Purchase Documents and the Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement referred to in Section 7.8, as of the date of this Agreement, none of the Credit Parties is subject to any indenture, agreement, instrument or other arrangement containing any provision of the type described in Section 7.8, other than any such provision the effect of which has been unconditionally, irrevocably and permanently waived so long as any portion of the Loans or any Commitment is outstanding. 4.14 Material Indebtedness, Liens and Agreements. (a) As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, Schedule 4.14(a) is a complete and correct list of all Material Indebtedness (other than intercompany loans between or among the Credit Parties and/or to or from Empire Burbank) to, or guarantee of any Material Indebtedness by, any Credit Party or Holding Company, and, to the extent specified therein, the aggregate principal or face amount outstanding or that may become outstanding with respect thereto is correctly described in Schedule 4.14(a). (b) As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, Schedule 4.14(b) is a complete and correct list of each Lien securing Material Indebtedness of any Credit Party and covering any property of the Credit Parties, and the aggregate Material Indebtedness secured (or which may be secured) by such Liens in the aggregate and the Property covered by each such Lien is correctly described in the appropriate part of Schedule 4.14(b). (c) As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, Schedule 4.14(c) is a complete and correct list of each Material Property License and material equipment lease to which any Credit Party is a party with an indication of whether such license or lease requires the consent of the licensor or lessor for it to be assignable to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Collateral Documents and whether such consent has been obtained. (d) As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, Schedule 4.14(d) is a complete and correct list of all programming, advertising, management, network affiliation, engineering, research, service billing, purchase, "LMA", co-location and other contracts to which any Credit Party is a party for which breach, nonperformance, cancellation or failure to renew would have a Material Adverse Effect. True and complete copies of each agreement listed on the appropriate part of Schedule 4.14 have been delivered to the Administrative Agent, together with all amendments, waivers and other modifications thereto. As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, all such agreements are valid, subsisting, in full force and effect, are currently binding and after the Transactions occurring on or prior to such date will continue to be binding upon each Credit Party that is a party thereto and, to the Credit Parties' knowledge, binding upon the other parties thereto in 73 accordance with their terms, except where the failure to be so valid, subsisting, in full force and effect or binding would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, the Credit Parties are not in default under any such agreements, except where such default would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, the licenses and other agreements listed on Schedule 4.14 collectively entitle the Credit Parties to use all Proprietary Rights material to the conduct of the business of the Credit Parties as presently conducted and as proposed to be conducted after the Transactions occurring on or prior to such date, except where the failure to be so entitled would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. 4.15 Permits and Licenses. (a) Each of the Credit Parties has, and is in all material respects in compliance with respect to, all licenses, permits, approvals and authorizations of Governmental Authorities necessary to conduct its business as presently conducted and to own or lease and operate its properties excluding FCC Licenses. (b) As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, Schedule 4.15 is a complete and correct list of each Material FCC License granted or assigned to any Credit Party, including those under which the Credit Parties have the right to operate their respective television and radio broadcast stations covered thereby ("Broadcast Stations") (and includes, with respect to each such FCC License, the city of license and the call letters, frequency and expiration date thereof). As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, the FCC Licenses listed on Schedule 4.15 with respect to any Broadcast Station owned or operated by the Credit Parties include all material authorizations, licenses and permits issued by the FCC (other than auxiliary services licenses) that are required or necessary for the operation of such Broadcast Station and conduct of the business of the Credit Parties with respect to such Broadcast Station, as now conducted or proposed to be conducted. As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, the FCC Licenses listed on Schedule 4.15 are validly issued and in full force and effect. As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, the Credit Parties have fulfilled all of their obligations with respect thereto (including the filing of all registrations, applications, reports, and other documents as required by the FCC or other Governmental Authority), and have paid all fees and other amounts required to be paid by them under all applicable FCC Regulations, in each case, except where the failure to do so would not result in termination, suspension or material diminution in scope of a Material FCC License. To the Borrower's knowledge, no rights of any Credit Party under any Material FCC License conflict with the valid rights of any other Person in any material respect. To the Borrower's knowledge, no event has occurred that would be reasonably likely to result in the revocation, termination or material adverse modification of any Material FCC License or affect materially adversely any rights of the Credit Parties thereunder, and none of the Credit Parties has any reason to believe that any Material FCC License will not be renewed in the ordinary course of business other than FCC Licenses for analog television stations which may expire upon completion of conversion to digital television or loss of any license solely as a result from a Relocation. 4.16 Federal Reserve Regulations. No Credit Party is engaged principally or as one of its important activities in the business of extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stock (as defined in Regulation U of the Board). The making of the Loans 74 hereunder, the use of the proceeds thereof or of any Letter of Credit as contemplated hereby and the security arrangements contemplated by the Loan Documents will not violate or be inconsistent with any of the provisions of Regulation U, T or X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. 4.17 Burdensome Restrictions. No Credit Party is a party to or otherwise bound by any indenture, loan or credit agreement or any lease or other agreement or instrument or subject to any charter, corporate or partnership restriction which has a currently operative provision which would have a Material Adverse Effect. 4.18 Force Majeure. Since the date of the most recent financial statements referred to in Section 4.4(a)(ii) to the Closing Date, the business, properties and other assets of the Credit Parties have not, as the result of any fire or other casualty, strike, lockout or other labor trouble, embargo, sabotage, confiscation, contamination, riot, civil disturbance, activity of armed forces or act of God, suffered a Material Adverse Effect. 4.19 Labor and Employment Matters. (a) As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, except as set forth on Schedule 4.19, (A) no employee of any Credit Party is represented by a labor union, no labor union has been certified or recognized as a representative of any such employee; (B) there are no pending or, to the Borrower's knowledge, threatened representation campaigns, elections or proceedings; (C) no Credit Party has any knowledge of any strikes, slowdowns or work stoppages of any kind, or threats thereof; and (D) no Credit Party has engaged in, admitted committing or been held to have committed any unfair labor practice, in each case except where such occurrence would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. (b) As of the Closing Date and each Acquisition Date, Schedule 4.19 sets forth all material employment contracts for members of senior management of the Credit Parties under which any Credit Party thereof has any obligations to provide compensation or remuneration of any kind (other than obligations to make current wage or salary payments that are terminable at will without notice). (c) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.19, each Credit Party has at all times complied in all material respects, and are in material compliance with, all applicable laws, rules and regulations respecting employment, wages, hours, compensation, benefits, and payment and withholding of taxes in connection with employment, except where the failure to so comply would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. (d) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.19, except as could not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, the Credit Parties have at all times since March 31, 2002 complied with, and are in compliance with, all applicable laws, rules and regulations respecting occupational health and safety, whether now existing or subsequently amended or enacted, including the Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq. and the state analogies thereto, all as amended or superseded from time to time, and any common law doctrine relating to worker health and safety. 75 4.20 Subchapter S Election and QSSS Election. Holdings I has made an S Corporation election in accordance with Code Section 1362 and an election to treat Intermediate Holdings and the Borrower as a qualified subchapter S subsidiaries have been made. Holdings I has not elected, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23801, not to be treated as an S Corporation for California income tax purposes. None of Holdings I's shareholders are or shall be nonresidents of the State of California. 4.21 Senior Indebtedness. The obligations of the Credit Parties hereunder and under the other Loan Documents constitute "Senior Debt" and "Designated Senior Debt" under and as defined in the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture. The provisions of Article 10 of the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture are enforceable by each Lender and each other holder of any obligations of the Credit Parties under the Loan Documents in accordance with their terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and by general equitable principles. ARTICLE 5 Conditions 5.1 Effective Time. The obligations of the Lenders to make Revolving Credit Loans, and of the Issuing Lender to issue Letters of Credit, hereunder shall not become effective until the date on which each of the following conditions is satisfied (or waived in accordance with Section 10.2): (a) Counterparts of Agreement. The Administrative Agent shall have received from each party hereto either (i) a counterpart of this Agreement signed on behalf of such party or (ii) written evidence satisfactory to the Administrative Agent (which may include telecopy transmission of a signed signature page of this Agreement) that such party has signed a counterpart of this Agreement. (b) Notes. The Administrative Agent shall have received a duly completed and executed Revolving Credit Note for each Lender, unless waived by the Lender which would otherwise receive any such note. (c) Organizational Structure. The organizational structure, capitalization and ownership of the Credit Parties, both before and after giving effect to the Transactions occurring on the Closing Date, shall be as set forth on Schedules 4.11 and 4.12. The Administrative Agent shall have had the opportunity to review, and shall be reasonably satisfied with, the Credit Parties' state and federal tax assumptions and the capital, organization and structure of the Credit Parties, both before and after giving effect to the Transactions occurring on the Closing Date. (d) Existence and Good Standing. The Administrative Agent shall have received such documents and certificates as the Administrative Agent or Special Counsel may reasonably request relating to the organization, existence and good standing of Empire Burbank, each Credit Party and Holding Company, the authorization of the Transactions occurring on the Closing Date and any other legal matters relating to the Credit Parties or Holding Companies, 76 this Agreement, the other Loan Documents or the Transactions occurring on the Closing Date, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and Special Counsel. (e) Security Interests in Personal and Mixed Property. To the extent not otherwise satisfied pursuant to Section 5.1(f), the Administrative Agent shall have received evidence satisfactory to it that the Credit Parties shall have taken or caused to be taken all such actions, executed and delivered or caused to be executed and delivered all such agreements, documents and instruments, and made or caused to be made all such filings and recordings (other than the filing of the UCC statements described in clauses (iii), (iv) and (v) below) that may be necessary or, in the opinion of the Administrative Agent, desirable in order to create in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders, a valid and (upon such filing and recording) perfected First Priority security interest in the entire personal and mixed property Collateral; provided, however, that to the extent that the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion after good faith consultation with the Borrower shall determine that the costs of obtaining a security interest in any item of Collateral is excessive in relation to the value of the security to be afforded thereby, the Administrative Agent may waive such requirement with respect to such item, so long as the Credit Parties covenant that such item shall not become subject to any Liens other than Permitted Liens. Such actions shall include the following: (i) Collateral Documents. Delivery to the Administrative Agent of all the Security Agreement, the Confirmation to the Pledge Agreement, and the Confirmation to Subordination Agreements, duly executed by the applicable Credit Party, together with accurate and complete schedules to all such Collateral Documents; (ii) Stock Certificates and Instruments. To the extent not previously delivered to the Administrative Agent in connection with the Existing Credit Agreement, delivery to the Administrative Agent of (A) certificates (which certificates shall be accompanied by irrevocable undated stock powers, duly endorsed in blank and otherwise satisfactory in form and substance to the Administrative Agent) representing all capital stock and other certificated equity interests pledged pursuant to the Pledge Agreement and (B) all promissory notes or other instruments, including any promissory note made by Lenard Liberman to a Credit Party pursuant to Section 6.9(e), (duly endorsed, where appropriate, in a manner satisfactory to the Administrative Agent) evidencing any Collateral; (iii) Lien Searches and UCC Termination Statements. Delivery to the Administrative Agent of (A) the results of recent searches, by one or more Persons satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, of all effective UCC financing statements and fixture filings and all judgment and tax lien filings which may have been made with respect to any personal or mixed property of the El Dorado Sellers or the Guajillo Sellers, together with copies of all such filings disclosed by such search, and (B) to the extent any of the El Dorado Acquisitions or the Guajillo Acquisitions are being consummated on the Closing Date, UCC termination statements for filing in all applicable jurisdictions as may be necessary to terminate any effective UCC financing statements or fixture filings encumbering the assets being acquired in each such Acquisition disclosed in such search (other than any such financing statements or fixture filings in respect of Liens permitted to remain outstanding pursuant to the terms of this Agreement); 77 (iv) UCC Financing Statements and Fixture Filings. Delivery to the Administrative Agent of amendments to UCC financing statements and, where appropriate, amendments to fixture filings, with respect to all personal and material mixed property Collateral of such Credit Party, for filing in all jurisdictions as may be necessary or, in the opinion of the Administrative Agent, desirable to reflect the change in name of the Borrower; (v) PTO Cover Sheets, Etc. Delivery to the Administrative Agent of all cover sheets or other documents or instruments required to be filed with the PTO in order to reflect the change in name of the Borrower and to create or perfect Liens in respect of any new IP Collateral, if any; (vi) Perfection Certificates. Delivery to the Administrative Agent of perfection certificates dated the Closing Date substantially in the form of Schedule I to the form of Security Agreement duly executed by a Financial Officer of each Credit Party; (vii) [Intentionally Omitted]; and (viii) Opinions of Local Counsel. Delivery to the Administrative Agent of an opinion of counsel (which counsel shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent) under the laws of California and Texas with respect to the continuation of the attachment and perfection of the security interests in favor of the Administrative Agent in the personal or mixed property Collateral and such other matters governed by the laws of such jurisdiction regarding such security interests as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent. (f) Effective Time Mortgage; Effective Time Mortgage Policy; Etc. The Administrative Agent shall have received from each Credit Party: (i) Effective Time Mortgage. A fully executed and notarized Mortgage (the "Effective Time Mortgage"), in proper form for recording in all appropriate places in all applicable jurisdictions, encumbering the Real Property Asset listed in Part II of Schedule 4.5(c) and identified thereon as a property for which a Mortgage will be provided on the Closing Date (the "Effective Time Mortgaged Property") but in any event excluding the Burbank Office Property and the Hollywood Office Property; (ii) Existing Mortgage Amendments. With respect to each Real Property Asset listed in Part I (Existing Mortgages) of Schedule 4.5(c) other than the Excluded Assets (each an "Existing Mortgaged Property"), a fully executed and notarized Existing Mortgage Amendment, in proper form for recording in all appropriate places in all applicable jurisdictions. (iii) Surveys. With respect to the Effective Time Mortgaged Property, copies of all existing surveys in the Credit Parties' possession; 78 (iv) Leasehold Interests. In the case of each Effective Time Mortgaged Property listed in clause (ii) of Part II of Schedule 4.5(c), copies of all leases between any Credit Party and any landlord or tenant; (v) Landlord Waivers and Consents. In the case of each Effective Time Mortgaged Property listed in clause (ii) of Part II of Schedule 4.5(c), a Landlord Waiver and Consent with respect thereto and where required by the terms of any lease, the consent of the fee mortgagee, ground lessor or other party; (vi) Licensor Consents. In the case of each Material Property License listed in Part II of Schedule 4.14(c), a Licensor Consent with respect thereto; (vii) Matters Relating to Flood Hazard Properties. (A) Evidence reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent as to whether any Effective Time Mortgaged Property is a Flood Hazard Property and (B) if any Effective Time Mortgaged Property is a Flood Hazard Property, evidence that the applicable Credit Party has obtained flood insurance with respect to each Flood Hazard Property in amounts approved by the Administrative Agent, or evidence acceptable to the Administrative Agent that such insurance is not available; (viii) Confirmation of Environmental Indemnity. A Confirmation of Hazardous Materials Indemnity Agreement fully executed by each of the parties thereto; (ix) Title Insurance. (A) an ALTA mortgagee title insurance policy or unconditional commitment therefor (the "Effective Time Mortgage Policy") issued by the Title Company with respect to each Effective Time Mortgaged Property listed in Part II of Schedule 4.5(c), in an amount not less than the amount designated therein with respect to, or a valid leasehold interest in, the Effective Time Mortgaged Property, insuring leasehold or fee simple title, as applicable to the Effective Time Mortgaged Property vested in such Credit Party and assuring the Administrative Agent that the Effective Time Mortgage creates a valid and enforceable First Priority mortgage Lien on the Effective Time Mortgaged Property, subject only to any standard exceptions as may be reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, which Effective Time Mortgage Policy (I) shall include all endorsements for matters reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent and (II) shall provide for affirmative insurance and such reinsurance as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request, all of the foregoing in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent; and (B) a CLTA Form 110.5 endorsement or unconditional commitment therefor with respect to each of the Existing Title Policies issued with respect to an Existing Mortgaged Property located in California, and a Texas Form T-38 endorsement or unconditional commitment therefor with respect to each of the Existing Title Policies issued with respect to an Existing Mortgaged Property located in Texas, provided that with respect to the KSEV tower site in The Woodlands, Montgomery County, Texas and the Bering Property, new title policies, each substantially in the form of an Effective Time Mortgage Policy, shall be issued by the Title Company in place of such endorsements (such new title policies, together with the referenced endorsements, each being referred to herein as an "Existing Title Policy Endorsement") and (C) evidence satisfactory to the Administrative Agent 79 that such Credit Party has (I) delivered to the Title Company all certificates and affidavits required by the Title Company in connection with the issuance of the Effective Time Mortgage Policy or the Existing Title Policy Endorsement and (II) paid to the Title Company or to the appropriate Governmental Authorities or concurrently with the Closing Date shall pay all expenses and premiums of the Title Company in connection with the issuance of the Effective Time Mortgage Policy or the Existing Title Policy Endorsement and all recording and stamp taxes (including mortgage recording and intangible taxes) payable in connection with recording the Effective Time Mortgage in the appropriate real estate records; (x) Copies of Documents Relating to Title Exceptions. Copies of all recorded documents listed as exceptions to title or otherwise referred to in the Effective Time Mortgage Policy or in the title reports delivered pursuant to Section 5.1(f)(viii); (xi) Opinions of Local Counsel. An opinion of counsel (which counsel shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent) in each state in which the Effective Time Mortgaged Property and the Existing Mortgaged Property is located with respect to the enforceability of the form of the Effective Time Mortgage and the Existing Mortgage Amendment to be recorded in such state and such other matters as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request, in each case in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent; (xii) Empire Burbank Loan Documents. To the extent not delivered to the Administrative Agent in connection with the Existing Credit Agreement, the Administrative Agent shall have received copies of the Empire Burbank Loan Documents, each certified as true and correct and in full force and effect by the Borrower and further certified to be all the documents, instruments and agreements relating to the Empire Burbank Loan. (g) Environmental Reports. To the extent not delivered to the Administrative Agent in connection with the Existing Credit Agreement, the Administrative Agent shall have received copies of all reports and other information in possession of any Credit Party regarding environmental matters relating to the Real Property Assets and evidence of compliance with any recommended remediation or further investigation indicated by such reports and information. (h) Evidence of Insurance. The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate from the Credit Parties' insurance broker or other evidence satisfactory to them that all insurance required to be maintained pursuant to Section 6.5 is in full force and effect and that the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders has been named as additional insured, mortgagee and loss payee thereunder to the extent required under Section 6.5. (i) Management; Employment and Consulting Contracts. The management structure of the Credit Parties after giving effect to the Transactions shall be as set forth on Schedule 4.11. To the extent not delivered to the Administrative Agent in connection with the Existing Credit Agreement, the Administrative Agent shall have received copies of, and shall be satisfied with the form and substance of (i) any and all agreements among any of the holders of capital stock of or other equity interests in the Credit Parties, (ii) any and all material consulting 80 agreements with any Persons and (iii) any stock option plans, phantom stock incentive programs and similar arrangements provided by the Credit Parties to any Person, in each case as such will be in effect from and after the Closing Date. The employment agreements with Messrs. Eduardo Leon dated December 1, 1999, Andrew Mars dated November 15, 1998, Jose Francisco Garza dated February 8, 1999 and Xavier Ortiz dated September 1, 1999 constitute all material employment agreements with senior executives of the Credit Parties on the Closing Date. (j) Necessary Governmental Authorizations and Consents; Expiration of Waiting Periods, Etc. The Credit Parties have obtained all permits, licenses, authorizations or consents from all Governmental Authorities (including the FCC) and all consents of other Persons with respect to Material Indebtedness, Liens and agreements listed on Schedule 4.14 (and so identified thereon), in each case that are necessary in connection with the Transactions contemplated by the Basic Documents and occurring on the Closing Date (except that if any of the El Dorado Acquisitions or the Guajillo Acquisitions will not close on the Closing Date, the permits, licenses, authorizations and consents with respect any such Acquisition not closing on the Closing Date will not be required to be obtained until the closing of such Acquisition), and the continued operation of the Broadcast Stations operated and business conducted, and proposed to be conducted, by the Credit Parties, in substantially the same manner as conducted by the Credit Parties prior to the Closing Date, and each of the foregoing shall be in full force and effect, in each case other than those the failure to obtain or maintain which, either individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. All applicable waiting periods shall have expired without any action being taken or threatened by any competent authority which would restrain, prevent or otherwise impose adverse conditions on the Transactions occurring on the Closing Date (including the Pre-Merger/Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, as amended). No action, request for stay, petition for review or rehearing, reconsideration or appeal with respect to any of the foregoing shall be pending, and the time for any applicable Governmental Authority to take action to set aside its consent on its own motion shall have expired. (k) Borrowing Request. The Borrower shall have requested Loans hereunder in an amount not to exceed the sum of the amounts payable under clause (a) of the definition of Existing Debt plus, to the extent the proceeds of the initial Loans hereunder are to be used on the Closing Date to fund a portion of the purchase price of the El Dorado Acquisitions or the Guajillo Acquisitions, the purchase price for such Acquisitions being consummated on the Closing Date plus the Transaction Costs plus the payments to Jose and Lenard Liberman set forth in Sections 6.9(d) and (e) plus the amount needed for working capital. (l) Existing Debt. The Administrative Agent shall have received evidence that all principal, interest and other amounts owing in respect of all Existing Debt described in clause (a) of the definition thereof (including the payment in full of the Liberman Subordinated Debt and all obligations under the Oaktree Note Purchase Documents) shall have been or shall simultaneously be, repaid in full. (m) Financial Statements; Pro Forma Balance Sheet; Closing Date Compliance Certificate. The Administrative Agent shall have received from the Credit Parties (i) the certified financial statements, operating projections and budgets referred to in Section 4.4 hereof, and the same shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and 81 shall not be inconsistent with the information previously provided to the Administrative Agent and (ii) a certificate of a Financial Officer demonstrating, on a pro-forma basis, that the Senior Leverage Ratio, for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters of the Borrower ended March 31, 2002, giving effect to the Transactions occurring on the Closing Date on a pro forma basis as if such Transactions had occurred on the first day of such period, does not exceed 4.00 to 1. (n) Solvency Assurances. The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate, substantially in the form of Exhibit H, from a Financial Officer of the Borrower to the effect that, as of the Effective Time and after giving effect to the initial Loans hereunder, the issuance of the Senior Subordinated Notes and to the other Transactions occurring on the Closing Date: (i) the aggregate value of all properties of the Credit Parties at their present fair saleable value on a going concern basis (i.e., the amount that may be realized within a reasonable time, considered to be six months to one year, either through collection or sale at the regular market value, conceiving the latter as the amount that could be obtained for such properties within such period by a capable and diligent businessman from an interested buyer who is willing to purchase under ordinary selling conditions), exceed the amount of all the debts and liabilities (including contingent, subordinated, unmatured and unliquidated liabilities) of the Credit Parties; (ii) the Credit Parties will not, on a consolidated basis, have unreasonably small capital with which to conduct their business operations as heretofore conducted; and (iii) the Credit Parties will have, on a consolidated basis, sufficient cash flow to enable them to pay their debts as they mature. Such certificate shall include a statement to the effect that the financial projections and underlying assumptions contained in such analysis are, fair and reasonable in the opinion of such Financial Officer at the time when made. (o) Financial Officer Certificate. The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate, dated the Closing Date and signed by the President, an Executive Vice President or a Financial Officer of the Borrower, confirming compliance with the conditions set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of Section 5.2 at the Effective Time. (p) Senior Subordinated Notes. (i) The Borrower shall have issued the Senior Subordinated Notes in an aggregate principal amount of not less than $150,000,000, (ii) the Administrative Agent shall have received copies of the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture and the same shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and Special Counsel, (iii) the Borrower shall have applied the proceeds thereof in accordance with Section 6.9 and (iv) the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate of a Financial Officer of the Borrower in form satisfactory to the Administrative Agent confirming that the Borrower has received from the purchasers of the Senior Subordinated Notes all cash proceeds from the sale of such notes. (q) No Material Adverse Effect. Since March 31, 2002, there shall have occurred no Material Adverse Effect (in the reasonable judgment of the Administrative Agent) 82 with respect to the Credit Parties or on the assets to be acquired in connection with any Acquisition occurring on the Closing Date. (r) Holdings Amendment; Oaktree Redemption Agreement. At or prior to the Effective Time, (i) the Holdings Amendment and the Oaktree Redemption Agreement shall constitute a binding written agreement of each of the parties thereto and (ii) the Administrative Agent shall have received copies of such amendment and agreement and the same shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and Special Counsel. (s) Opinions. The Administrative Agent shall have received favorable written opinions (addressed to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and dated the Closing Date) of (i) O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Gilchrist & Rutter, and Strasburger & Price, each special counsel to the Credit Parties, substantially in the forms of Exhibits K-1, K-2 and K-3, respectively, (ii) O'Melveny & Myers LLP, special FCC counsel to the Credit Parties substantially in the form of Exhibit L and (iii) local counsel to the Credit Parties covering such matters relating to local laws and the perfection of security interests as the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders shall request (and each Credit Party hereby requests each such counsel to deliver such opinions). (t) Fees and Expenses. The Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender shall have received all reasonable fees and other amounts due and payable to such Persons and Special Counsel at or prior to the Effective Time, including, to the extent invoiced, reimbursement or payment of all out-of-pocket expenses required to be reimbursed or paid by the Borrower hereunder. (u) Other Documents. The Administrative Agent shall have received all material contracts and such other documents as the Administrative Agent or any Lender or Special Counsel shall have reasonably requested and the same shall be satisfactory to each of them and Special Counsel. 5.2 Each Extension of Credit. The obligation of each Lender to make a Loan on the occasion of any Borrowing, and of the Issuing Lender to issue, amend, renew or extend any Letter of Credit, is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of each Credit Party set forth in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall be true and correct on and as of the date of such Borrowing, or (as applicable) the date of issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of such Letter of Credit, both before and after giving effect thereto and to the use of the proceeds thereof (or, if any such representation or warranty is expressly stated to have been made as of an earlier date, such representation or warranty shall have been true and correct as of such earlier date, and to the extent any representation or warranty makes reference to one or more of the Schedules to this Agreement, the Credit Parties shall make revisions to the Schedules, reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, to take into account the consummation of any Acquisitions permitted hereunder and other transactions permitted hereunder). 83 (b) No Defaults. At the time of and immediately after giving effect to such Borrowing, or (as applicable) the date of issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of such Letter of Credit, no Default shall have occurred and be continuing. 5.3 Consummation of Acquisitions. If the proceeds of the initial Loans hereunder are to be used to fund on the Closing Date a portion of the purchase price of the El Dorado Acquisitions or the Guajillo Acquisitions, the following conditions must also be satisfied with respect to the Acquisition the purchase price of which will be funded with the initial Loans on the Closing Date: (i) All conditions precedent to the consummation of the El Dorado Acquisitions or the Guajillo Acquisitions, as applicable, including those set forth in the El Dorado Acquisitions Documents or the Guajillo Acquisitions Documents, respectively, shall have been satisfied or the fulfillment of any such conditions shall have been waived with the consent of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders; (ii) the Acquisition shall have been consummated substantially in accordance with the terms of the El Dorado Acquisitions Documents or the Guajillo Acquisitions Documents, as applicable; (iii) the Administrative Agent shall have received copies of the documents relating to the Acquisition and such legal opinions relating thereto as are provided for in the El Dorado Acquisitions Documents or the Guajillo Acquisitions Documents, as applicable, (which opinions shall also be addressed to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders or shall be accompanied by letters authorizing or shall otherwise expressly permit the Administrative Agent and the Lenders to rely thereon) and the same shall be satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and Special Counsel and shall be in full force and effect and shall not have been amended, modified or supplemented except in accordance with the terms hereof; (iv) the Administrative Agent shall have received evidence that all filings and registrations required to be made with the FCC and all other applicable Governmental Authorities in connection with the consummation of the Acquisition shall have been submitted and, to the extent applicable, approved, and shall be effective (except for any filings required to be made following the consummation of the Acquisition, including filing with the FCC of notice of the consummation of the Acquisition and of any related financing documents and ownership reports); and (v) the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate of an officer of the Borrower to the effect that the conditions set forth in clauses (i)-(iv) above have been satisfied. To the extent that the El Dorado Acquisitions or the Guajillo Acquisitions are not consummated on the Closing Date, the Credit Parties shall be required to satisfy the requirements of Section 7.4(d) with respect to such Acquisition. 84 ARTICLE 6 Affirmative Covenants Until the Commitments have expired or been terminated and the principal of and interest on each Loan and all fees payable hereunder shall have been paid in full and all Letters of Credit shall have expired or terminated and all LC Disbursements shall have been reimbursed, each of the Credit Parties covenants and agrees with the Lenders that: 6.1 Financial Statements and Other Information. The Borrower will furnish to the Administrative Agent for distribution to each Lender: (a) as soon as available and in any event within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Credit Parties: (i) consolidated and consolidating (by Broadcast Station) statements of income and consolidated statements of retained earnings and cash flows of the Credit Parties for such fiscal year and the related consolidated balance sheet of the Credit Parties as at the end of such fiscal year, setting forth in each case in comparative form the corresponding consolidated figures for the preceding fiscal year, (ii) an opinion of independent certified public accountants of recognized national standing (without a "going concern" or like qualification or exception and without any qualification or exception as to the scope of such audit) stating that said consolidated financial statements referred to in the preceding clause (i) fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Credit Parties as at the end of, and for, such fiscal year in accordance with GAAP, and a statement of such accountants that, in connection with their audit, nothing came to their attention that caused them to believe that the Credit Parties failed to comply with the terms, covenants, provisions or conditions of Section 7.10, insofar as they relate to accounting matters, and (iii) a certificate of a Financial Officer of the Credit Parties stating that said consolidating financial statements referred to in the preceding clause (i), substantially in the form previously delivered supplied by the Borrower to its lenders, fairly present the respective individual unconsolidated results of operations of the Credit Parties for such fiscal year; (b) as soon as available and in any event within 60 days after the end of each quarterly fiscal period (including the fourth fiscal period) of each fiscal year of the Credit Parties: (i) consolidated and consolidating (by Broadcast Station and by television and radio businesses) statements of income of the Credit Parties for such period and for the period from the beginning of the respective fiscal year to the end of such period, and the related consolidated balance sheet of the Credit Parties as at the end of such period, together with a comparison of cash flows against management's budget for such period, and 85 (ii) a certificate of a Financial Officer of the Credit Parties, which certificate shall state that said consolidated financial statements referred to in the preceding clause (i) fairly present, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Credit Parties and that said consolidating financial statements referred to in the preceding clause (i) fairly present, in all material respects, the respective individual unconsolidated results of operations of the Credit Parties, in each case in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, as at the end of, and for, such period (subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the omission of footnotes); (c) commencing with the financial statements delivered under clause (b) above for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2002, concurrently with any delivery of financial statements under clauses (a) and (b) above, a Compliance Certificate; (d) as soon as available and in any event within 45 days after the end of each month of each fiscal year of the Credit Parties: (i) consolidated statement of income and a statement showing a calculation of EBITDA for such period of the Credit Parties for such period and for the period from the beginning of the respective fiscal year to the end of such period, and, together with a comparison of results against such period of the prior fiscal year, (ii) a certificate of a Financial Officer of the Credit Parties, which certificate shall state that said consolidated financial statements referred to in the preceding clause (i) fairly present in all material respects the consolidated results of operations of the Credit Parties for such period (subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the omission of footnotes); (e) promptly upon the mailing thereof to the holders of any Indebtedness or equity interests in the Credit Parties or the Holding Companies generally, copies of all financial statements, regular reports and other statements so mailed; (f) as soon as available and in any event no later than 30 days after the commencement of each fiscal year, a budget for the Credit Parties for such fiscal year; (g) promptly after the same become publicly available, copies of all registration statements, regular periodic and other reports and statements filed by any Holding Company or any Credit Party with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any Governmental Authority succeeding to any or all of the functions of said Commission or with any national securities exchange or market quotation system and copies of all press releases by the Holding Company or any Credit Party including, to the extent not included in the foregoing, any regular periodic and other reports and statements provided by any Holding Company or any Credit Party to the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes; and (h) promptly following any request therefor, such other information regarding the operations, business affairs and financial condition of any Credit Party, or compliance with the terms of this Agreement, as the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders may reasonably request. 86 6.2 Notices of Material Events. The Credit Parties, promptly upon obtaining knowledge thereof, will furnish to the Administrative Agent for distribution to each Lender written notice of the following: (a) the occurrence of any Default; (b) the filing or commencement of any action, suit or proceeding by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Authority against or affecting any Credit Party or other Affiliate thereof for which there is a reasonable possibility of a determination that would have a Material Adverse Effect; (c) a final judgment or judgments for the payment of money in excess of $1,000,000 in the aggregate (regardless of insurance coverage), shall be rendered by one or more courts, administrative tribunals or other bodies having jurisdiction against any Credit Party; (d) the occurrence of any ERISA Event related to the Plan of any Credit Party or knowledge after due inquiry of any ERISA Event related to a Plan of any other ERISA Affiliate that, alone or together with any other ERISA Events that have occurred, could reasonably be expected to result in liability of the Credit Parties in an aggregate amount exceeding $250,000; (e) the receipt by any Credit Party from the FCC or any other Governmental Authority of (a) any order or notice of the FCC or any other Governmental Authority or any court of competent jurisdiction which designates any Material FCC License or any other material license, permit or authorization of the Credit Parties, or any application therefore, for a hearing, or which refuses renewal or extension of, or revokes, materially modifies, terminates or suspends any Material FCC License or other material license, permit or authorization now or hereafter held by any Credit Party, or (b) any notice of any competing application filed with respect to any Material FCC License or other material license, permit or authorization now or hereafter held by any Credit Party, or any material citation, material notice of violation or material order to show cause issued by the FCC or any other Governmental Authority with respect to any Credit Party; (f) any other development that results in, or could reasonably be expected to result in, a Material Adverse Effect; (g) any communication, written or oral, with the Internal Revenue Service or the California Franchise Tax Board regarding the validity, revocation, and/or termination of the S Corporation Election or the QSSS Election as well as the timing thereof; (h) copies of its federal income tax returns (Forms 1120-S), California income tax returns, and summaries of all financial information used to calculate the Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions and Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions; (i) any communications, written or oral, with the Internal Revenue Service or the California Franchise Tax Board regarding proposed or agreed upon changes in the Federal Taxable Income or the California Taxable Income which would have a Material Adverse Effect; 87 (j) in any taxable year in which the Federal Taxable Income or the California Taxable Income is negative, with copies of Holdings I's shareholders' individual federal and California income tax returns for the taxable year(s) of its shareholder(s) ending on or after such year; and (k) on the date of the occurrence thereof, notice that (i) any or all of the obligations under the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture have been accelerated, or (ii) that trustee or required holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes has been given notice that any or all such obligations are to be accelerated. Each notice delivered under this Section 6.2 shall be accompanied by a statement of a Financial Officer or other executive officer of the Credit Parties setting forth the details of the event or development requiring such notice and any action taken or proposed to be taken with respect thereto. 6.3 Existence; Conduct of Business. Each of the Credit Parties will do or cause to be done all things necessary in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment to preserve, renew and keep in full force and effect its legal existence and the rights, licenses, permits, privileges and franchises material to the conduct of the business of the Credit Parties taken as a whole; provided that the foregoing shall not prohibit any merger, consolidation, liquidation, dissolution or any discontinuance or sale of such business permitted under Section 7.4. 6.4 Payment of Obligations. Each of the Credit Parties will pay its obligations, including Tax liabilities, that, if not paid, could result in a Material Adverse Effect before the same shall become delinquent or in default, except where (a) the validity or amount thereof is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, (b) such Credit Party has set aside on its books adequate reserves with respect thereto in accordance with GAAP and (c) the failure to make payment pending such contest could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. 6.5 Maintenance of Properties; Insurance. Each of the Credit Parties will (a) keep and maintain all property material to the conduct of its business in good working order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and (b) maintain insurance, with financially sound and reputable insurance companies, as may be required by law, and such other insurance in such amounts and against such risks as are customarily maintained by companies engaged in the same or similar businesses operating in the same or similar locations, including business interruption, product liability insurance media perils insurance. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Credit Parties will maintain or cause to be maintained (or provide evidence reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent that such insurance is not available at a reasonable cost) replacement value property insurance on the Collateral under such policies of insurance and (x) with respect to each property located in California on the Closing Date, such policies of earthquake insurance as are currently maintained by the Credit Parties and (y) for each property located in California acquired after the Closing Date such additional policies of earthquake insurance with similar scope and amounts as the policies maintained by the Credit Parties on the Closing Date, in each case with such insurance companies, in such amounts, with such deductibles, and covering such terms and risks as are at all times satisfactory to the Administrative Agent in its commercially reasonable judgment. Such policies of insurance with 88 respect to the Credit Parties shall (x) name the Administrative Agent and the Lenders as additional insureds thereunder as their interests may appear and (y) in the case of each business interruption and property insurance policy, contain a loss payable clause or endorsement, satisfactory in form and substance to the Administrative Agent that names the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Lenders as the loss payee thereunder (except with respect to losses of less than $500,000 per occurrence, which may be paid directly to Borrower provided no Default is continuing) and provides for at least 30 days' prior written notice to the Administrative Agent of any modifications or cancellation of such policy. 6.6 Books and Records; Inspection Rights. Each of the Credit Parties will keep proper books of record and account in which entries are made of all material dealings and transactions in relation to its business and activities which fairly record such transactions and activities consistent with past practice. Each of the Credit Parties will permit any representatives designated by the Administrative Agent or any Lender upon reasonable notice and at reasonable times during normal business hours to visit and inspect its properties, to examine and make extracts from its books and records, and to discuss its affairs, finances and condition with Jose and Lenard Liberman, the Borrower's chief financial officer and Borrower's independent accountants; provided the Borrower may choose to be present at or participate in any of such discussions. The Credit Parties, in consultation with the Administrative Agent, if requested by the Administrative Agent, will arrange for a meeting to be held at least once every year with the Lenders and the Administrative Agent hereunder at which the business and operations of the Credit Parties are discussed. 6.7 Fiscal Year. None of the Credit Parties will change its fiscal year or the method of determining the last day of the first three fiscal quarters in each of its fiscal years without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld but which may be conditioned on amendments to Section 7.10. 6.8 Compliance with Laws, Maintenance of FCC Licenses. Each of the Credit Parties will comply with (i) all laws, rules, regulations and orders including all FCC Regulations, Environmental Laws and all other laws, rules, regulations, policies and orders of any Governmental Authority, (ii) the terms of all FCC Licenses, and (iii) all contractual obligations, in each case applicable to it or its property, except, in each case, where the failure to do so, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Each Credit Party shall file or cause to be filed all necessary applications for renewal of, and shall preserve in full force and effect all, Material FCC Licenses; provided, however, that any failure to preserve any Material FCC License in full force and effect which results either from (x) the conversion of analog television stations to digital television or (y) from a Relocation shall not constitute a breach of this Section 6.8. Each Credit Party shall promptly furnish or caused to be furnished to the Administrative Agent copies of all material applications, reports and filings filed by the Credit Parties with the FCC, and promptly upon the Borrower acquiring knowledge thereof, copies of all material petitions and motions filed by third parties with the FCC involving the Credit Parties, in each case, with respect to the Material FCC Licenses or the Broadcast Stations. 6.9 Use of Proceeds. The proceeds of the Loans and the Letters of Credit (together with the proceeds of the issuance of the Senior Subordinated Notes) will be used only for (a) 89 financing the purchase price for El Dorado Acquisitions and the Guajillo Acquisitions, (b) the refinancing on the Closing Date of amounts payable under clause (a) of the definition of Existing Debt, (c) the redemption on the Closing Date of existing Indebtedness of Intermediate Holdings to Oaktree and certain other debt holders under the Oaktree Note Purchase Documents (including redemption premiums) in an aggregate amount not in excess of $55,000,000, (d) the repayment on the Closing Date of up to $1,580,000 aggregate principal amount of Liberman Subordinated Debt to Jose Liberman, (e) the repayment of Liberman Subordinated Debt, and/or the payment of a dividend, or the making of a loan, to Lenard Liberman in an aggregate amount up to $2,130,000 on the Closing Date, in each case, plus accrued interest, (f) Transaction Costs, (g) Permitted Acquisitions pursuant to Section 7.4, (h) Capital Expenditures permitted hereunder, (i) closing costs for the Transactions, and (j) general corporate and working capital purposes of the Credit Parties. No part of the proceeds of any Loan or the Letters of Credit will be used, whether directly or indirectly, to purchase or carry any margin stock or for any purpose that entails a violation of any of the Regulations of the Board, including Regulations U, T and X. All net proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Subordinated Notes shall be applied by the Borrower for the foregoing purposes concurrently with any proceeds of the Loans being applied for such purposes. 6.10 Certain Obligations Respecting Guarantors and Collateral Security. (a) Additional Subsidiaries. In the event that any Credit Party shall form or acquire any new Subsidiary after the date hereof, such Credit Party will cause such new Subsidiary, (i) within ten Business Days after such formation or acquisition: (A) to execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent the following documents: (1) a counterpart to this Agreement (and thereby to become a party to this Agreement, as a "Guarantor" hereunder) and (2) a counterpart to the Pledge Agreement and a counterpart to the Security Agreement (and thereby to become a party to each such agreement); (B) to take such action (including delivering such shares of stock and executing and delivering such UCC financing statements) as shall be necessary to create and perfect valid and enforceable First Priority Liens on all assets and property of such Subsidiary, subject only to Permitted Liens, consistent with the provisions of the applicable Collateral Documents (other than the Mortgages to be provided under clause (ii) below); and (C) to deliver such proof of corporate action, incumbency of officers and other documents as is consistent with those delivered by each Credit Party pursuant to Section 5.1 at the Effective Time or as the Administrative Agent shall have reasonably requested; and (ii) within thirty days after such formation or acquisition to execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent Mortgages and such other instruments, documents and agreements as may be reasonably required by the Administrative Agent as 90 shall be necessary to create and perfect valid and enforceable First Priority Liens, subject only to Permitted Liens;. (b) Ownership of Subsidiaries. Subject to Section 7.4, no Credit Party shall sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any shares of stock or other equity interests in any Subsidiary owned by it, nor issue or permit any Subsidiary, to issue, any shares of stock of any class or other equity interests whatsoever to any Person, except that (i) the Borrower may issue stock or equity to Intermediate Holdings (or after the merger of Intermediate Holdings with and into the Borrower in accordance with Section 7.4(g), to Holdings I) and (ii) any Credit Party may issue stock or equity to another Credit Party provided such stock or equity is pledged to the Administrative Agent as set forth below. Subject to Section 7.4, each of the Credit Parties will cause each of its Subsidiaries to take such action from time to time as shall be necessary to ensure that the percentage of the equity capital of any class or character owned by such Credit Party in any Subsidiary on the date hereof (or, in the case of any newly formed or newly acquired Subsidiary, on the date of formation or acquisition) is not at any time decreased, other than by reason of transfers to another Credit Party. In the event that any additional shares of stock or other equity interests shall be issued by any Credit Party (other than issuance by the Borrower of its capital stock to Intermediate Holdings(or after the merger of Intermediate Holdings with and into the Borrower in accordance with Section 7.4(g), to Holdings I)), the respective holder of such shares of stock or other equity interests shall forthwith deliver to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the Pledge Agreement the certificates evidencing such shares of stock, accompanied by undated stock powers executed in blank, and shall take such other action as the Administrative Agent shall request to perfect the security interest created therein pursuant to such pledge agreement. 6.11 ERISA. Except where a failure to comply with any of the following, individually or in the aggregate, would not or could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, (i) to the extent applicable, the Credit Parties will maintain, and cause each ERISA Affiliate to maintain, each Plan of any Credit Party or any ERISA Affiliate in compliance with all applicable requirements of ERISA and of the Code and with all applicable rulings and regulations issued under the provisions of ERISA and of the Code and (ii) the Credit Parties will not and, to the extent they have the authority to do so, will not permit any of the ERISA Affiliates to (a) engage in any transaction with respect to any Plan which would subject any Credit Party to either a civil penalty assessed pursuant to Section 502(i) of ERISA or a tax imposed by Section 4975 of the Code, (b) fail to make full payment when due of all amounts which, under the provisions of any Plan, any of the Credit Parties or any ERISA Affiliate is required to pay as contributions thereto, or permit to exist any accumulated funding deficiency (as such term is defined in Section 302 of ERISA and Section 412 of the Code), whether or not waived, with respect to any Pension Plan or (c) fail to make any payments to any Multiemployer Plan that any of the Credit Parties or any of the ERISA Affiliates may be required to make under any agreement relating to such Multiemployer Plan or any law pertaining thereto. 6.12 Environmental Matters; Reporting. The Credit Parties will observe and comply with, and cause each Affiliate to observe and comply with all laws, rules, regulations and orders of any government or government agency relating to health, safety, pollution, hazardous materials or other environmental matters to the extent non-compliance could have a Material Adverse Effect. The Credit Parties will give the Administrative Agent prompt written notice of 91 any violation as to any environmental matter by any Credit Party or Affiliate and of the commencement of any judicial or administrative proceeding relating to health, safety or environmental matters (a) in which an adverse result would have a material adverse effect on any operating permits, air emission permits, water discharge permits, hazardous waste permits or other permits held by any Credit Party or Affiliate which are material to the operations of such Credit Party or Affiliate, or (b) which will, or is likely to, have a Material Adverse Effect on such Credit Party or Affiliate to any Person or which will require a material expenditure by such Credit Party or Affiliate to cure any alleged problem or violation. 6.13 Conforming Leasehold Interests; Matters Relating to Real Property Collateral. (a) If (i) any Credit Party acquires or (ii) at the time any Person becomes a Subsidiary (other than a Subsidiary that is not required to become a Guarantor), such Person holds, any Material Leasehold Property, the Credit Party or such Person shall cause such Material Leasehold Property to be a Conforming Leasehold Interest but excluding any Material Leasehold Property where, in the Administrative Agent's reasonable discretion, the costs of causing such property to become a Conforming Leasehold Interest is excessive in relation to the value of the benefit to be afforded to the Lenders thereby or where such property is not material to the business and operations of such Credit Party or such Person. (b) From and after the Effective Time, in the event that (i) any Credit Party acquires any fee interest in real property or any Material Leasehold Property, or (ii) at the time any Person becomes a Subsidiary (other than a Subsidiary that is not required to become a Guarantor), such Person owns or holds any fee interest in real property or any Material Leasehold Property, in either case excluding any such Real Property Asset (x) where, in the Administrative Agent's reasonable discretion, the costs of obtaining a security interest in such Real Property Asset is excessive in relation to the value of the benefit to be afforded to the Lenders thereby or where such property is not material to the business and operations of such Credit Party or such Person or (y) the encumbering of which requires the consent of any applicable lessor or (in the case of clause (ii) above) any then-existing senior lienholder, where the Credit Parties are unable to obtain such lessor's or senior lienholder's consent (any such non-excluded Real Property Asset described in the foregoing clause (i) or (ii) being a "Additional Mortgaged Property"), such Credit Party shall deliver to the Administrative Agent, as soon as practicable after such Person acquires such Additional Mortgaged Property or such Person is acquired, the following: (i) Additional Mortgages. A fully executed and notarized Mortgage (an "Additional Mortgage"), in proper form for recording in all appropriate places in all applicable jurisdictions, encumbering the interest of such Credit Party in such Additional Mortgaged Property, and the Administrative Agent shall have the right in its sole discretion, but only after consulting with the Borrower, to record such Additional Mortgage; (ii) Leasehold Interests. In the case of any Additional Mortgaged Property consisting of a Leasehold Property, copies of all leases between any Credit Party and any landlord or tenant; 92 (iii) Landlord Waivers and Consents. In the case of any Additional Mortgaged Property consisting of a Leasehold Property, (a) a Landlord Waiver and Consent with respect thereto and where required by the terms of any lease, the consent of the mortgagee, ground lessor or other party and (b) evidence that such Leasehold Property is a Recorded Leasehold Interest; (iv) Matters Relating to Flood Hazard Properties. (A) Evidence as to whether any Additional Mortgaged Property is a Flood Hazard Property and (B) if such Additional Mortgaged Property is a Flood Hazard Property, evidence that the applicable Credit Party has obtained flood insurance with respect to each Flood Hazard Property in amounts reasonably approved by the Administrative Agent, or evidence acceptable to the Administrative Agent that such insurance is not available; (v) Title Insurance. (A) If required by the Administrative Agent, ALTA mortgagee title insurance policies or unconditional commitments therefor (the "Additional Mortgage Policies") issued by the Title Company with respect to the Additional Mortgaged Property, in an amount reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, insuring fee simple title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, each such Additional Mortgaged Property vested in such Credit Party and assuring the Administrative Agent that such Additional Mortgage creates a valid and enforceable First Priority mortgage Lien on such Additional Mortgaged Property, subject only to any standard exceptions as may be reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, which Additional Mortgage Policy (I) shall include all endorsements for matters reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent and (II) shall provide for affirmative insurance and such reinsurance as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request, all of the foregoing in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent; and (B) evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent that such Credit Party has (I) delivered to the Title Company all certificates and affidavits required by the Title Company in connection with the issuance of the Additional Mortgage Policy and (II) paid to the Title Company or to the appropriate Governmental Authorities all expenses and premiums of the Title Company in connection with the issuance of the Additional Mortgage Policy and all recording and stamp taxes (including mortgage recording and intangible taxes) payable in connection with recording the Additional Mortgage in the appropriate real estate records; (vi) Copies of Documents Relating to Title Exceptions. Copies of all recorded documents listed as exceptions to title or otherwise referred to in the Additional Mortgage Policy; (vii) Environmental Audit. If reasonably required by the Administrative Agent, reports and other information in form, scope and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and prepared by environmental consultants satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, concerning any environmental hazards or liabilities to which any Credit Party may be subject with respect to such Additional Mortgaged Property; and 93 (viii) Opinions of Counsel. (1) A favorable opinion of counsel (which counsel shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and Special Counsel), as to the due authorization, execution and delivery by such Credit Party of such Additional Mortgage and such other matters as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request, and (2) if required by the Administrative Agent, an opinion of counsel (which counsel shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and Special Counsel) in the state in which such Additional Mortgaged Property is located with respect to the enforceability of the form of Additional Mortgages to be recorded in such state and such other matters (including any matters governed by the laws of such state regarding personal property security interests in respect of any Collateral) as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request, in each case in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent. (c) If (i) any Credit Party acquires or (ii) at the time any Person becomes a Subsidiary (other than a Subsidiary that is not required to become a Guarantor), such Person holds, any Material Property License, the Credit Party or such Person shall cause to be delivered to the Administrative Agent, a Licensor Consent with respect thereto excluding any Material Property License where, in the Administrative Agent's reasonable discretion, the costs of obtaining such consent is excessive in relation to the value of the benefit to be afforded to the Lenders thereby. (d) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Credit Parties shall be required only to exercise best efforts to comply with the terms of this Section 6.13 with respect to any leasehold or license interest in any Real Property Assets acquired in connection with the acquisition of radio stations KEYH-AM, KQQK-FM, KIOX-FM or KXGJ-FM. (e) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Credit Parties and Empire Burbank shall not be obligated to comply with this Section 6.13 with regard to (i) the Burbank Office Property so long as the Empire Burbank Loan shall be outstanding, and the Empire Burbank Mortgage shall continue to encumber such property and (ii) the Hollywood Office Property. So long as the Empire Burbank Loan shall be outstanding, Empire Burbank shall not be required to grant to the Administrative Agent a security interest in any of its assets. 6.14 Hedging Agreements. The Borrower shall maintain, at all times when the Total Leverage Ratio as at the end of the preceding fiscal quarter for which financial statements and a Compliance Certificate shall have been delivered pursuant to Section 6.1(c) is greater than or equal to 4.00 to 1, a Hedging Agreement, reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, that shall cap for the period from the Closing Date to the second anniversary thereof the rate of interest payable by the Borrower with respect to its outstanding Indebtedness for borrowed money with respect to the principal amount of such Indebtedness equal to the excess of (a) 50% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Indebtedness for borrowed money and with respect to letters of credit of the Borrower minus (b) any Indebtedness for borrowed money and with respect to letters of credit of the Borrower that is subject to a fixed rate of interest. 6.15 Post-Closing Obligations. The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, exercise diligent efforts to obtain a Control Agreement for the deposit accounts 94 and securities accounts maintained by the Credit Parties at Union Bank of California, N.A. on or before the date that is sixty (60) days after the Closing Date. ARTICLE 7 Negative Covenants Until the Commitments have expired or terminated and the principal of and interest on each Loan and all fees payable hereunder have been paid in full and all Letters of Credit shall have expired or terminated and all LC Disbursements shall have been reimbursed, the Credit Parties covenant and agree with the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that: 7.1 Indebtedness. The Credit Parties and their Subsidiaries shall not create, incur, assume or permit to exist any Indebtedness, except: (a) Indebtedness created under the Loan Documents; (b) Indebtedness existing on the date hereof which is set forth in Schedule 4.14 and has been designated on such schedule as Indebtedness that will remain outstanding following the funding of the initial Loans, and any extension, renewal, refunding or replacement of any such Indebtedness that does not increase the principal amount thereof; (c) Unsecured Indebtedness of any Credit Party to any other Credit Party; (d) Indebtedness of Empire Burbank under the Empire Burbank Loan Documents; provided that the outstanding principal amount of Indebtedness under the Empire Burbank Loan does not exceed $3,000,000; (e) Indebtedness evidenced by the promissory notes described in clause (A) of the definition of "Liberman Subordinated Debt" which shall be paid in full on the Closing Date with the proceeds of the Loans; (f) Indebtedness to Jose and/or Lenard Liberman (or their spouses, lineal descendants, or heirs and devises or any trusts controlled by them) referred to in clause (B) of the definition of the "Liberman Subordinated Debt" but only to the extent such indebtedness is subordinated to the Loans (or any Credit Party's obligations to the Lenders and the Administrative Agent) pursuant to subordination agreements substantially identical to the Liberman Subordination Agreements; provided that the aggregate Indebtedness of the Credit Parties under Sections 7.1(e) and (f) shall not exceed $5,000,000 at any one time outstanding; (g) Indebtedness of the Credit Parties (determined on a consolidated basis without duplication in accordance with GAAP) consisting of Capital Lease Obligations, secured by Liens permitted under Section 7.2(i) and/or in connection with the acquisition of real property (other than any real property received or acquired in any Acquisition or Relocation) in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $7,000,000 at any one time outstanding; 95 (h) Indebtedness (i) under any Hedging Agreement required under Section 6.14 or otherwise not prohibited under Section 7.5(b) or (ii) for bank overdrafts in the ordinary course of business that are promptly repaid; (i) Indebtedness arising from guaranties of Indebtedness of any Credit Party permitted hereunder or other agreements of any Credit Party providing for indemnification, adjustment of purchase price or similar customary obligations, in each case incurred or assumed in connection with the disposition of any business or assets of any Credit Party permitted by Section 7.4; provided that the maximum assumable liability in respect of all such Indebtedness shall at no time exceed the gross proceeds actually received by the Credit Parties in connection with such disposition; (j) Indebtedness in respect of the Relocation Profit to the extent required to be paid to the Shop At Home Sellers pursuant to the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents; (k) unsecured Indebtedness in respect of the Senior Subordinated Notes in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $150,000,000; provided the Borrower may incur up to an additional $50,000,000 of unsecured Indebtedness in respect of the Senior Subordinated Notes so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing or caused thereby and, if the interest rate on such additional Indebtedness exceeds 10-1/8% per annum, then subject to the delivery by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent of an officer's certificate executed by a Financial Officer demonstrating on a pro forma basis compliance with the covenant set forth in Section 7.10(c) for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters most recently ended as if such incurrence had occurred on the first day of such period; (l) Indebtedness required to be incurred in connection with any "Incentive Bonus" which may become payable pursuant to Eduardo Leon's employment agreement; and (m) In addition to the foregoing, unsecured Indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $4,000,000 at any time outstanding; provided that Indebtedness under this subsection (m) shall not include any Indebtedness to any holder of Holding Company Debt or other Indebtedness of any Holding Company unless such Indebtedness is subject to a subordination agreement satisfactory in form and substance to the Administrative Agent. 7.2 Liens. No Credit Party or Subsidiary will create, incur, assume or permit to exist any Lien in favor of any other Person on any Property or asset now owned or hereafter acquired by it, or assign or sell any income or revenues (including accounts receivable) or rights in respect of any thereof, except (the following being called "Permitted Liens"): (a) Liens created under the Loan Documents; (b) any Lien on any property or asset of any Credit Party or Subsidiary existing on the date hereof and set forth in Schedule 7.2(b); provided that (i) such Lien shall not apply to any other property or asset of any Credit Party and (ii) such Lien shall secure only those obligations which it secures on the date hereof and extensions, renewals and replacements thereof that do not increase the outstanding principal amount thereof; 96 (c) Liens imposed by any Governmental Authority for taxes, assessments or charges not yet due or (in the case of property taxes and assessments not exceeding $1,000,000 in the aggregate more than 90 days overdue) which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings if adequate reserves with respect thereto are maintained on the books of any Credit Party or Subsidiary in accordance with GAAP; (d) landlords', carriers', warehousemen's, mechanics', materialmen's, repairmen's or other like Liens, and vendors' Liens imposed by statute or common law not securing the repayment of Indebtedness, arising in the ordinary course of business which are not overdue for a period of more than 60 days or which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings and Liens securing judgments (including pre-judgment attachments) but only to the extent for an amount and for a period not resulting in an Event of Default under Section 8.1(j) hereof; (e) pledges or deposits under worker's compensation, unemployment insurance and other social security legislation and deposits securing liability to insurance carriers under insurance or self-insurance agreements; (f) pledges and deposits to secure the performance of bids, tenders, trade contracts (other than for borrowed money), leases, statutory obligations, surety and appeal bonds, performance bonds and other obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of business; (g) easements, rights-of-way, restrictions and other similar encumbrances incurred in the ordinary course of business and encumbrances consisting of zoning restrictions, easements, licenses, restrictions on the use of Property or minor imperfections in title thereto which, in the aggregate, are not material in amount, and which do not, in the aggregate, materially detract from the value of the Property of any Credit Party or materially interfere with the ordinary conduct of the business of any Credit Party; (h) Liens consisting of bankers' liens and rights of setoff, in each case, arising by operation of law, and Liens on documents presented in letter of credit drawings; (i) Liens on tangible property, including real or personal property, acquired, constructed or improved by any Credit Party, provided that (A) such Liens secure Indebtedness (including Capital Lease Obligations) permitted by Section 7.1(g), (B) such Liens and the Indebtedness secured thereby are incurred prior to or within 120 days after such acquisition or the completion of such construction or improvement, (C) the Indebtedness secured thereby does not exceed the cost of acquiring, constructing or improving such fixed or capital assets, and (D) such security interests shall not apply to any other property or assets of any Credit Party or Subsidiary; (j) the Liens created by (i) the Empire Burbank Mortgage; provided that such Liens shall apply only to the Burbank Property and any other property of Empire Burbank referred to in such Mortgage on the date the Empire Burbank Loan was funded and (ii) the Empire Burbank Lease; 97 (k) Uniform Commercial Code financing statement filings with respect to Property leased by the Credit Parties; (l) Assignments of uncollectible accounts receivable to collection agencies in the ordinary course of business; and (m) any zoning or similar law or right reserved to or vested in any Governmental Authority to control or regulate the use of any real property which does not result in, or could not reasonably be expected to result in, a Material Adverse Effect. 7.3 Contingent Liabilities. No Credit Party or Subsidiary will Guarantee the Indebtedness or other obligations of any Person, or Guarantee the payment of dividends or other distributions upon the stock of, or the earnings of, any Person, except: (a) endorsements of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection or similar transactions in the ordinary course of business; (b) Guarantees of obligations of any Credit Party by any other Credit Party to the extent constituting Indebtedness expressly permitted by Section 7.1, except that no Credit Party shall Guarantee the Empire Burbank Loan; (c) Guarantees in effect on the date hereof which are disclosed in Schedule 4.14, and any replacements thereof in amounts not exceeding such Guarantees; (d) obligations to the Issuing Lender in respect of Letters of Credit; (e) Guarantees of obligations of any Credit Party by any other Credit Party for obligations to suppliers, customers, franchisees, lessors and licensees to the extent incurred in the ordinary course of business; (f) unsecured Guarantees by the Guarantors of the Senior Subordinated Notes; and (g) Guarantees of the Credit Parties in addition to the Guarantees permitted under the foregoing clauses of this Section 7.3 (excluding any Guarantee of the Empire Burbank Loan); provided that (i) the maximum aggregate principal amount Guaranteed under this clause (g) shall not exceed $2,000,000 at any time outstanding and (ii) the maximum aggregate principal amount Guaranteed under this clause (g) plus principal amount of any Investments permitted under Section 7.5(a)(iii) shall not exceed $4,000,000 at any time outstanding. 7.4 Fundamental Changes; Asset Sales. No Credit Party will enter into any transaction of merger or consolidation or amalgamation, or liquidate, wind up or dissolve itself (or suffer any liquidation or dissolution). No Credit Party will effect any Disposition or Relocation or acquire any business or property from, or capital stock of, or other equity interests in, or be a party to any acquisition (including any Acquisition) of, any Person except for purchases by any Credit Party of property to be used in the ordinary course of business, Investments permitted hereunder, Capital Expenditures permitted hereunder, and Acquisitions permitted hereunder (including the El Dorado Acquisitions and the Guajillo Acquisitions). No 98 Credit Party will convey, sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose (including any Disposition) of, in one transaction or a series of transactions, any part of its business or property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired (including receivables and leasehold interests, but excluding (x) obsolete or worn-out property (including leasehold interests), tools or equipment no longer used or useful in its business, and (y) any inventory or other property sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business and on ordinary business terms; provided that a Credit Party may (1) lease or sublease real property to the extent such lease or sublease would not materially interfere with the operation of the businesses of the Credit Parties and (2) enter into any sale, lease, transfer or other disposition described clauses (a) through (f) of the definition of Disposition. The Lenders and the Administrative Agent (as the case may be) at the Borrower's expense hereby agree to complete, execute and deliver to the Borrower, upon reasonable prior written notice to the Administrative Agent and upon provision by the Borrower of a draft of such instrument, any release or termination of security interest required to permit the applicable Credit Party conveying, selling, leasing, transferring or otherwise disposing of any part of its property pursuant to and in accordance with the preceding sentence to convey, sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of such property free and clear of any Lien under the Collateral Documents. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 7.4: (a) any Credit Party (other than the Borrower or any License Subsidiary) may be merged or consolidated with or into the Borrower or any other Credit Party, and any Subsidiary that is not a Credit Party may be merged into any Credit Party (with the Credit Party as the surviving entity); provided that if any such transaction shall be between a Subsidiary and the Borrower or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary, the Borrower or such Wholly Owned Subsidiary, as applicable, shall be the continuing or surviving corporation; (b) any Credit Party (other than the Borrower or any License Subsidiary) may sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any or all of its property (upon voluntary liquidation or otherwise) to any other Credit Party; (c) the capital stock of, or other equity interests in, any Credit Party may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of to the Borrower or any other Credit Party; (d) the Borrower may enter into Acquisitions to acquire all or substantially all of the assets or any division, business or broadcast station or capital stock of, or other equity interests in (including acquisitions by merger and each of the El Dorado Acquisitions and the Guajillo Acquisitions, to the extent such Acquisition is not consummated on the Closing Date), any Person only located in and organized under the laws of the United States or any state thereof (collectively, "Permitted Acquisitions"), subject to satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) the aggregate consideration paid or exchanged by the Borrower in connection with any such acquisition shall not exceed $50,000,000; (ii) both (A) immediately prior to the proposed Acquisition and (B) immediately following the proposed Acquisition after giving effect to such Acquisition on a pro forma basis incorporating such pro forma assumptions as are satisfactory to the 99 Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion, the Credit Parties shall be in compliance with the covenants set forth in Section 7.10; (iii) the business so acquired shall be in the Permitted Lines of Business and shall be located in the United States; (iv) the assets so acquired shall be transferred free and clear of any Liens (except to the extent permitted by Section 7.2), and no Indebtedness shall be incurred, guaranteed, assumed or consolidated in connection with such Acquisition (except to the extent permitted by Section 7.1); (v) the Administrative Agent shall have received Lien searches reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent with respect to the assets of, and equity interests in, any business being acquired; (vi) the Administrative Agent shall have received a First Priority perfected security interest in substantially all of the assets being acquired in such Acquisition (including the assets of any entity acquired) but excluding real property not otherwise required under Section 6.13 and all filings, recordings and other actions with respect thereto shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Administrative Agent; provided, however, that the security interest or mortgage as to any real property asset which is required to be obtained hereunder shall be perfected within a reasonable time after the consummation of such Acquisition; (vii) if requested, the Administrative Agent shall have received an opinion of counsel in each applicable jurisdiction reasonably satisfactory to it to the effect that the Administrative Agent has been granted a perfected security interest in such assets and as to such other matters as the Administrative Agent may reasonably require; (viii) in connection with such proposed Acquisition, the Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent (i) a copy of the purchase agreement pursuant to which such Acquisition will be consummated, (ii) unless waived by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion, a consent to the assignment of such purchase agreement to the Administrative Agent for collateral purposes, which consent shall be in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent; (iii) a copy of each material services agreement, consulting agreement, lease, credit or financing agreement or other material agreement relating to such Acquisition to be in effect after the consummation of such Acquisition, (iv) unless waived by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion, an opinion of counsel to the sellers addressed to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders or permitting them to rely thereon and (v) such other information or reports as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request with respect to such Acquisition; (ix) to the extent any representation or warranty herein makes reference to one or more of the Schedules to this Agreement, the Credit Parties shall make revisions to such Schedules, in each case as of the date of the consummation of such Acquisition and notwithstanding that such representation or warranty may expressly state that it is 100 made as of an earlier date, reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, solely to take into account the consummation of such Acquisition; (x) the Credit Parties shall have obtained all material permits, licenses, authorizations or consents from all Governmental Authorities (including the FCC and the United States Department of Justice) and all consents of other Persons, in each case that are necessary in connection with such proposed Acquisition, the continued operation of the business being acquired in such proposed Acquisition, as proposed to be conducted, by the Credit Parties, prior to or concurrently with the consummation thereof, and each of the foregoing shall be in full force and effect, in each case other than those the failure to obtain or maintain which, either individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (xi) subject to the waiver by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion, all applicable waiting periods with respect to such proposed Acquisition shall have expired without any action being taken or threatened by any competent authority which would restrain, prevent or otherwise impose adverse conditions on such Acquisition (including the Pre-Merger/Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, as amended), and no action, request for stay, petition for review or rehearing, reconsideration or appeal with respect to any of the foregoing shall be pending, and the time for any applicable Governmental Authority to take action to set aside its consent on its own motion shall have expired; (xii) the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate from the Credit Parties' insurance broker or other evidence satisfactory to it that all insurance required to be maintained pursuant to Section 6.5 is in full force and effect with respect to the assets being acquired in such Acquisition and that the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders has been named as additional insured, mortgagee and loss payee thereunder to the extent required under Section 6.5; (xiii) immediately prior to such Acquisition and after giving effect thereto, no Default shall have occurred and be continuing; (xiv) to the extent either or both of the El Dorado Acquisitions is not consummated on the Closing Date and only with respect to such Acquisition, since March 31, 2002, there shall have occurred no Material Adverse Effect (in the reasonable judgment of the Administrative Agent) with respect to the Credit Parties or the assets to be acquired in connection with the Acquisition; (xv) to the extent either or both of the El Dorado Acquisitions is not consummated on the Closing Date and only with respect to such Acquisitions, the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate, substantially in the form of Exhibit H, from a Financial Officer of the Borrower to the effect that, as of the date of such Acquisition and after giving effect to the Loans to fund a portion of the purchase price thereof: 101 (A) the aggregate value of all properties of the Credit Parties at their present fair saleable value on a going concern basis (i.e., the amount that may be realized within a reasonable time, considered to be six months to one year, either through collection or sale at the regular market value, conceiving the latter as the amount that could be obtained for such properties within such period by a capable and diligent businessman from an interested buyer who is willing to purchase under ordinary selling conditions), exceed the amount of all the debts and liabilities (including contingent, subordinated, unmatured and unliquidated liabilities) of the Credit Parties; (B) the Credit Parties will not, on a consolidated basis, have unreasonably small capital with which to conduct their business operations as heretofore conducted; and (C) the Credit Parties will have, on a consolidated basis, sufficient cash flow to enable them to pay their debts as they mature; Such certificate shall include a statement to the effect that the financial projections and underlying assumptions contained in such analysis are, fair and reasonable in the opinion of such Financial Officer at the time when made; and (xvi) to the extent either or both of the El Dorado Acquisitions is not consummated on the Closing Date and only with respect to such Acquisition, such Acquisition shall have been consummated substantially in accordance with the terms of the El Dorado Acquisitions Documents except for any conditions set forth therein that shall have been waived with the consent of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders; and (e) The Credit Parties shall be permitted to effect any Relocation, provided that the following conditions have been satisfied: (i) Such Voluntary Relocation shall not, as determined on the date of the consummation of such Voluntary Relocation, have a material adverse effect on the business, assets, operations or financial condition of the Credit Parties, taken as a whole; (ii) The Credit Parties shall give 30 days' prior written notice to the Administrative Agent of the proposed Relocation which notice shall include a description of all material aspects of the Relocation including the consideration to be received by any Credit Party in connection therewith; (iii) Simultaneously with informing the Shop At Home Sellers under the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents of any Relocation Profit, the Credit Parties shall so inform the Administrative Agent and thereafter keep the Administrative Agent apprised of the negotiation thereof, and shall forward to the Administrative Agent copies of all material correspondence, including, without limitation, any "Buyer's Relocation Profit Notice" or "Challenge Notice" (as such terms are defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents) and all correspondence pertaining to any implementation of the Valuation Mechanism (as defined in the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents); 102 (iv) to the extent any representation or warranty herein makes reference to one or more of the Schedules to this Agreement, the Credit Parties shall make revisions to such Schedules, in each case as of the date of the consummation of any Relocation and notwithstanding that such representation or warranty may expressly state that it is made as of an earlier date, reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, solely to take into account the consummation of such Relocation; and (v) In connection with any Involuntary Relocation the Credit Parties shall use their best efforts to receive only cash consideration therefor. (f) The Credit Parties shall be permitted to sell any radio and television stations in any fiscal year, provided that the aggregate EBITDA attributable to all such stations sold in any fiscal year shall not exceed 15% of the EBITDA of the Credit Parties for the immediately preceding fiscal year as stated in the Compliance Certificate required to be delivered for such fiscal year pursuant to Section 6.1(c) or, if such Compliance Certificate is not available at the time of such proposed sale, as demonstrated through financial statements and reports acceptable to the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion. (g) Intermediate Holdings may be merged with and into the Borrower on or after the Closing Date; provided that (i) the Borrower shall be the surviving corporation, (ii) immediately prior to such merger, Intermediate Holdings shall have no assets except for its ownership interest in the Borrower and no Indebtedness except Indebtedness pursuant to the Oaktree Note Purchase Documents which will be paid in full on or before the date of such merger, (iii) such merger does not require any consent or approval of, registration or filing with, or any other action by, any Governmental Authority (other than the consent of the FCC, which consent has been obtained) or any other Person except for such consents, approvals, registrations, filings and other actions as have been obtained on or before the date of such merger; and (iv) such merger will not violate or result in a default under any material indenture, agreement or other instrument binding upon any Credit Party, or any assets, or give rise to a right thereunder to require any payment to be made by any Credit Party, where any such violation or default or right to payment would have a Material Adverse Effect. (h) Upon 30 days prior written notice to the Administrative Agent and with the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld), the Borrower may merge with an Affiliate incorporated solely for the purpose of reincorporating the Borrower in another jurisdiction to realize tax or other benefits. The Administrative Agent shall give prompt notice thereof to the Lenders. 7.5 Investments; Hedging Agreements. (a) No Credit Party will make or permit to remain outstanding any Investment, except in the case of any Credit Party: (i) Investments by the Credit Parties in capital stock of, and other equity interests in, their Subsidiaries to the extent outstanding at the Effective Time and as set forth on Schedule 4.12 hereto, Investments consisting of deferred payment obligations in connection with permitted sales of assets in the aggregate not to exceed 103 $250,000 at any one time, advances by any Credit Party to any other Credit Party (which advances, whether existing on the Closing Date or made thereafter, may be cancelled or forgiven by such Credit Party) and capital contributions by any Credit Party to any other Credit Party; (ii) Permitted Investments; (iii) advances, loans and extensions of credit to any director, officer or employee of a Credit Party or any other Person, Investments by the Credit Parties in connection with the satisfaction of accounts receivable or other Indebtedness due from a customer of a Credit Party or claims due and owing to the Credit Parties or otherwise for the benefit the business of the Credit Parties; provided that (A) the maximum aggregate principal amount of any Investments permitted under Section 7.5(a)(iii) shall not exceed $3,000,000 at any time outstanding and (B) the maximum aggregate principal amount of any Investments permitted under Section 7.5(a)(iii) plus the principal amount Guaranteed under Section ---- 7.3(g) shall not exceed $4,000,000 at any time outstanding, and, so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing and no Default shall be caused thereby, the Credit Parties may forgive or cancel any such advance, loan or extension of credit; (iv) Checking and deposit accounts used in the ordinary course of business maintained with the Administrative Agent or depository institutions who have executed Control Agreements except for (A) the escrow account maintained with U.S. Bank National Association in the amount not exceeding $50,000, (B) the deposit accounts maintained with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., so long as the Borrower maintains an agreement to sweep the daily balances in such accounts at the end of each Business Day on which such daily balances exceed a specified balance, not to exceed $250,000 to (1) an account at Union Bank of California, N.A. described on Schedule 1 of the Control Agreement delivered in connection with the Existing Credit Agreement (the "Existing Control Agreement") or (2) an account covered by a new Control Agreement obtained pursuant to Section 6.15 or otherwise, and (C) the securities accounts and deposit accounts maintained with Union Bank of California, N.A., except to the extent a Control Agreement is obtained pursuant to Section 6.15; (v) escrow deposits made pursuant to the El Dorado Acquisitions Documents, the Guajillo Acquisitions Documents and Permitted Acquisitions; (vi) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may continue to own the Investments owned by them and described in Schedule 7.5 annexed hereto and the Borrower may own any intercompany loans made by Intermediate Holdings to Holdings I prior to the Closing Date (the ownership of which will be transferred to the Borrower by operation of law upon the consummation of the Intercompany Merger) and the Borrower may forgive or cancel such loans; (vii) the Borrower may acquire and hold obligations of one or more officers or other employees of the Credit Parties in connection with such officers' or employees' acquisition of shares of Holdings I's common stock, so long as no cash is actually advanced by any Credit Party to such officers or employees or any Holding 104 Company in connection with the acquisition of any such obligations and, so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing and no Default shall be caused thereby, the Credit Parties may forgive or cancel any such advance, loan or extension of credit; (viii) the Credit Parties may accept promissory notes, debt or equity securities or other Investments as consideration in any Relocation, the aggregate amount of which received after the Closing Date shall not exceed $10,000,000; provided, that the Credit Parties may accept promissory notes, debt or equity securities or other Investments as consideration in an Involuntary Relocation in excess of such amount so long as the receipt of such excess Investments would not result in a Material Adverse Effect; (ix) the Borrower may make a loan to Intermediate Holdings on the Closing Date in the amount of the Intermediate Holdings Intercompany Note and the Borrower may forgive or cancel such loan; and (x) (1) for so long as Holdings I is an S Corporation or a substantially similar pass-through entity for federal income tax purposes and a QSSS Election is in effect for Intermediate Holdings (prior to the Intercompany Merger) and the Borrower, the Borrower may make loans to Intermediate Holdings, Holdings I or the shareholders of Holdings I in an amount (together with dividend payments made pursuant to Section 7.6(a)) not in excess of the Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions and the Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions, (2) so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing and no Default shall be caused thereby, at any time the Total Leverage Ratio is less than 4.5 to 1 as of the end of any fiscal year with respect thereto, as shown in the financial statements required to be delivered pursuant to Section 6.1(a) and in the Compliance Certificate required to be delivered in respect of such fiscal year pursuant to Section 6.1(c), the Borrower may make loans (together with dividend payments made pursuant to Section 7.6(c)) to any Holding Company or the shareholders of Holdings I to the extent of Excess Cash Flow for such fiscal year; provided that the aggregate amount of loans made pursuant to this clause (2) after the date hereof (together with the aggregate amount of dividends made pursuant to Section 7.6(c) after the date hereof, shall not exceed $5,000,000, (3) so long as no Default shall have occurred or be continuing or shall be caused thereby, the Borrower may make loans to any Holding Company to pay corporate administrative expenses, provided, that the amount of cash loans made pursuant to this clause (3), together with the amount of cash distributions made pursuant to Section 7.6(d), shall not exceed $1,000,000 in any fiscal year, and (4) so long as no Default shall have occurred or be continuing or shall be caused thereby, any Credit Party may make loans to Holdings I to enable Holdings I to make the payments with respect to any portion of the "Incentive Bonus" which may become payable pursuant to the employment agreements of Andrew Mars dated November 15, 1998 and Xavier Ortiz dated September 1, 1999, respectively, or with respect to any notes issued with respect thereto; provided that the aggregate amount of such loans together with the aggregate amount of dividends made pursuant to Section 7.6(g) shall not exceed the amount of such bonuses required to be paid under such employment agreements (including any amounts required to be paid under any such notes), and (5) Borrower may forgive or cancel any of the loans made pursuant to clause (1), (2), (3) or (4) above. 105 (b) No Credit Party will enter into any Hedging Agreement, other than (i) Hedging Agreements required to be entered into pursuant to Section 6.14 of this Agreement and (ii) Hedging Agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business to hedge or mitigate risks to which any Credit Party is exposed in the conduct of its business or the management of its liabilities. 7.6 Restricted Junior Payments. No Credit Party will declare or make any Restricted Junior Payment at any time; provided, however, that (a) for so long as Holdings I is an S Corporation or a substantially similar pass-through entity for federal income tax purposes and a QSSS Election is in effect for Intermediate Holdings (prior to the Intercompany Merger) and the Borrower, the Borrower may declare and make dividend payments to Intermediate Holdings (or after the merger of Intermediate Holdings with and into the Borrower in accordance with Section 7.4(g), to Holdings I) in an amount (together with loans made pursuant to Section 7.5(a)(x)(1)) not in excess of the Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions and the Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions; (b) so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing and no Default shall be caused thereby, the Borrower may make scheduled payments of interest on the Senior Subordinated Notes to the extent required to be paid in cash pursuant to the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture and any liquidated damages required to be paid in connection with any registration rights agreement related thereto; (c) so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing and no Default shall be caused thereby, at any time the Total Leverage Ratio is less than 4.5 to 1 as of the end of any fiscal year with respect thereto, as shown in the financial statements required to be delivered pursuant to Section 6.1(a) and Compliance Certificate required to be delivered in respect of such fiscal year pursuant to Section 6.1(c), the Borrower may declare and make dividend payments (together with loans made pursuant to Section 7.5(a)(x)(2)) to Intermediate Holdings (or after the merger of Intermediate Holdings with and into the Borrower in accordance with Section 7.4(g), to Holdings I or any other Holding Company, as applicable) to the extent of Excess Cash Flow for such fiscal year, provided that the aggregate amount paid pursuant to this clause (c) after the date hereof (together with the aggregate amount of loans made pursuant to Section 7.5(a)(x)(2) after the date hereof) shall not exceed $5,000,000, (d) so long as no Default shall have occurred or be continuing or shall be caused thereby the Borrower may declare and make Restricted Junior Payments to any Holding Company to pay corporate administrative expenses, provided that the amount of cash distributions made pursuant to this clause (d) (together with the amount of loans made pursuant to Section 7.5(a)(x)(3)) shall not exceed $1,000,000 in any fiscal year, (e) the Credit Parties may pay their obligations to Empire Burbank to the extent required to be paid under the Empire Burbank Lease, (f) so long as no Default shall have occurred or be continuing or shall be caused thereby, Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., or any successor entity thereto, may make the payments described in clause (vi) of the definition of Restricted Junior Payment or make the payments with respect to any notes issued under the employment agreement described in such clause (vi), (g) so long as no Default shall have occurred or be continuing or shall be caused thereby, any Credit Party may make dividend payments to Holdings I (through another Holding Company, if applicable), to enable Holdings I to make the payments with respect to any portion of the "Incentive Bonus" which may become payable pursuant to the employment agreements of Andrew Mars dated November 15, 1998 and Xavier Ortiz dated September 1, 1999, respectively, or with respect to any notes issued with respect thereto; provided that the aggregate amount of such dividends together with the aggregate amount of loans made pursuant to Section 7.5(a)(x)(4) shall not exceed the amount of such bonuses required to be paid under such 106 employment agreements (including any amounts required to be paid under any such notes), and (h) the Credit Parties may make payments on the Liberman Subordinated Debt on the Closing Date in an amount not in excess of $1,920,000 and may make payments of interest on the Liberman Subordinated Debt to the extent such payments of interest are permitted to be made under the Liberman Subordination Agreements. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prohibit the making of any dividend or distribution, or other payment constituting a Restricted Junior Payment under clauses (ii) or (iii) of the definition thereof by any Subsidiary to any Credit Party. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if part or all of a Permitted Holdings Tax Distribution or a Permitted Shareholder Tax Distribution is made in the form of a loan (rather than a dividend or other form of distribution), then (i) the terms of such loan shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Borrower, and (ii) the subsequent cancellation or forgiveness of such loan shall not be treated as a Restricted Junior Payment and shall not reduce the amount of subsequent Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions or Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions. 7.7 Transactions with Affiliates. Except as expressly permitted by this Agreement (including pursuant to any of the Sections of Articles 6 or 7), no Credit Party will directly or indirectly (a) make any Investment in an Affiliate; (b) transfer, sell, lease, assign or otherwise dispose of any property to an Affiliate; (c) merge into or consolidate with an Affiliate, or purchase or acquire property from an Affiliate; or (d) enter into any other transaction directly or indirectly with or for the benefit of an Affiliate (including guarantees and assumptions of obligations of an Affiliate); provided that: (i) any Affiliate who is an individual may serve as a director, officer, employee or consultant of any Credit Party, receive compensation for his or her services in such capacity and benefit from Investments to the extent specified in Section 7.5(a)(iii); (ii) the Credit Parties may engage in and continue the transactions with or for the benefit of Affiliates which are described in Schedule 7.7, and in other similar transactions or transactions entered in the ordinary course of business provided that the terms of such similar transactions or such ordinary course transactions are not less favorable to the Credit Parties than the terms of a commercially reasonable, arms' length transaction between non-affiliated parties; provided, further that with respect to any such transaction involving the payment by a Credit Party of consideration in excess of $1,000,000, the Credit Parties shall provide adequate documentary and other evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent that the terms of such transaction satisfy the immediately preceding proviso; (iii) the Credit Parties may make the payments permitted by Sections 6.9(d) and (e); and (iv) the Borrower may make an intercompany loan to Intermediate Holdings pursuant to the Intermediate Holdings Intercompany Note and Intermediate Holdings may merge with and into the Borrower in accordance with Section 7.4(g). 7.8 Restrictive Agreements. No Credit Party will, directly or indirectly, enter into, incur or permit to exist any agreement or other arrangement (other than this Agreement, the 107 Senior Subordinated Note Indenture and the documents related thereto and the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents and the Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement dated as of March 21, 2001 by and among Holdings I, Alta and Oaktree, as such agreement is amended by the Holdings Amendment and as it may be further amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the restrictions set forth in Section 7.15) that prohibits, restricts or imposes any condition upon (a) the ability of any Credit Party to create, incur or permit to exist any Lien upon any of its property or assets, or (b) the ability of any Subsidiary to pay dividends or other distributions with respect to any shares of its capital stock or other equity interests or to make or repay loans or advances to any other Credit Party or to Guarantee Indebtedness of any other Credit Party; provided that (i) the foregoing shall not apply to restrictions and conditions imposed by law, this Agreement, the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture and the documents related thereto, or the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents or the Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement referred in this Section 7.8 above, (ii) the foregoing shall not apply to restrictions and conditions existing on the date hereof identified on Schedule 7.8 (but shall apply to any extension or renewal of, or any amendment or modification expanding the scope of, any such restriction or condition), (iii) the foregoing shall not apply to customary restrictions and conditions contained in agreements relating to the sale of a Subsidiary, its assets or other Dispositions pending such sale or Disposition; provided such restrictions and conditions apply only to the Subsidiary or assets that are to be sold or Disposed of, as the case may be, and such sale or Disposition is permitted hereunder, (iv) clause (a) of the foregoing shall not apply to restrictions or conditions imposed by any agreement relating to secured Indebtedness permitted by this Agreement and (v) clause (a) of the foregoing shall not apply to customary provisions in leases and other contracts restricting the assignment thereof. 7.9 Sale-Leaseback Transactions. No Credit Party will, directly or indirectly, enter into any arrangements with any Person (other than another Credit Party; provided the Administrative Agent receives prior written notice of such transaction, copies of all documents and an opportunity to comment thereon) whereby such Credit Party shall sell or transfer (or request another Person to purchase) any property, real, personal or mixed, used or useful in its business, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, and thereafter rent or lease such property from any Person. 7.10 Certain Financial Covenants. All of the following covenants shall be measured at the end of each fiscal quarter of the Credit Parties, based on the four immediately preceding fiscal quarters of the Credit Parties, except as otherwise set forth below. (a) Total Leverage Ratio. The Credit Parties will not permit the Total Leverage Ratio at the end of any fiscal quarter occurring during the periods below to exceed the ratio set opposite such period below: Period Ratio ------ ----- Closing Date through June 29, 2003 Not applicable June 30, 2003 through June 29, 2004 7.25 to 1 June 30, 2004 through December 30, 2004 6.75 to 1 December 31, 2004 through June 29, 2005 6.25 to 1 June 30, 2005 through December 30, 2005 6.00 to 1 108 December 31, 2005 through June 29, 2006 5.50 to 1 June 30, 2006 through June 29, 2007 5.00 to 1 June 30, 2007 and thereafter 4.50 to 1 (b) Senior Leverage Ratio. The Credit Parties will not permit the Senior Leverage Ratio at the end of any fiscal quarter occurring during the periods below to exceed the ratio set opposite such period below: Period Ratio Closing Date through June 30, 2004 4.00 to 1 July 1, 2004 and thereafter 3.50 to 1 (c) Interest Coverage Ratio. The Credit Parties will not permit the Interest Coverage Ratio at the end of any fiscal quarter occurring during the periods below to be less than the ratio set opposite such period below: Period Ratio Closing Date through June 29, 2003 1.40 to 1 June 30, 2003 through December 30, 2003 1.50 to 1 December 31, 2003 through June 30, 2004 1.60 to 1 July 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 1.75 to 1 January 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 2.00 to 1 July 1, 2006 and thereafter 2.25 to 1 (d) Capital Expenditures. The Credit Parties will not permit the aggregate amount of Capital Expenditures in any fiscal year to exceed $8,000,000; provided, however that (i) for each fiscal year, no more than $2,000,000 in each fiscal year may be used for Real Estate Acquisition Expenditures, (ii) for each fiscal year, no more than $6,000,000 may be used for Capital Expenditures not constituting Real Estate Acquisition Expenditures, and (iii) to the extent that actual Capital Expenditures permitted pursuant to clause (ii) above in any fiscal year shall be less than the maximum amount permitted by clause (ii) for such fiscal year, the excess of the maximum amount permitted under clause (ii) over the actual Capital Expenditures shall be available for Capital Expenditures under clause (ii) in the immediately succeeding fiscal year but may not be carried over into any subsequent fiscal year; provided that the sublimits set forth in clauses (i) and (ii) above shall not apply to fiscal year 2002; and provided further that up to $1,000,000 of the unused availability in fiscal year 2002 may be carried forward to fiscal year 2003 for Capital Expenditures not constituting Real Estate Acquisition Expenditures. For purposes of this Section 7.10(d), Capital Expenditures made by the reinvestment of Net Cash Payments in accordance with Section 2.10(b) shall not be deemed Capital Expenditures. (e) Fixed Charge Ratio. The Credit Parties will not permit the Fixed Charge Ratio at the end of any fiscal quarter occurring after the Closing Date to be less than 1.10 to 1. 109 7.11 Lines of Business; Restrictions on the Borrower. No Credit Party shall engage to any substantial extent in any line or lines of business activity other than (i) the Permitted Lines of Business, and (ii) such other lines of business as may be consented to by the Required Lenders and the Administrative Agent. The Borrower shall not own any assets, other than holding the equity interests of its Subsidiaries, cash and cash equivalents, and Investments permitted hereunder and shall not conduct any business, other than performing managerial functions relating the business of the Credit Parties and entering into and performing the Basic Documents, the Basic Documents (as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement) and other documents to which it is a party to the extent the execution of such documents is not otherwise prohibited hereunder (excluding by operation of this sentence) including agreements with respect to Acquisitions permitted hereunder. 7.12 Subordinated Indebtedness. No Credit Party will purchase, redeem, retire or otherwise acquire for value, or set apart any money for a sinking, defeasance or other analogous fund for the purchase, redemption, retirement or other acquisition of, or make any payment or prepayment of the principal of or interest on, or any other amount owing in respect of, any Subordinated Indebtedness, except (a) to the extent permitted by the Liberman Subordination Agreements and (b) payments in respect of the Senior Subordinated Notes and payments of liquidated damages required to be paid in connection with any registration rights agreement related thereto permitted by Section 7.6(b). 7.13 Modifications of Certain Documents. No Credit Party will consent to any modification, supplement or waiver of any of the provisions of any agreements, instruments or documents in respect of any Subordinated Indebtedness, the effect of which is to (i) increase principal, interest, fees, reimbursements or other amounts payable with respect thereto or create any additional payment obligations thereunder, (ii) accelerate any scheduled or otherwise required payments of principal, interest, fees, reimbursements or other amounts, (iii) cause any covenants or other agreements to be more restrictive upon, or burdensome to the Credit Parties in any material respect, (iv) alter any event of default provisions contained in any Subordinated Indebtedness in a manner materially adverse to the Credit Parties, (v) modify any of the subordination provisions thereof, (vi) designate any Indebtedness (other than the Loans and the other obligations of the Credit Parties under the Loan Documents) as "Designated Senior Debt" for purposes of the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture, or (vii) make any other change which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, in each case, without the prior consent of the Required Lenders or the Administrative Agent on their behalf. No Credit Party will consent to any modification, supplement or waiver of any of the provisions of any of the Clear Channel Acquisition Documents, the Shop At Home Acquisition Documents El Dorado Acquisitions Documents or the Guajillo Acquisitions Documents in a manner materially adverse to the Credit Parties, without the prior consent of the Required Lenders or the Administrative Agent on their behalf. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, no Credit Party will Guarantee any Subordinated Indebtedness or any Holding Company Debt or any other Indebtedness of any Holding Company without the prior consent of the Required Lenders and the Administrative Agent. 7.14 Empire Burbank. 110 (a) Empire Burbank shall not (i) make any optional payment or prepayment under the Empire Burbank Loan Documents (other than a prepayment made with the proceeds of a Permitted Refinancing), (ii) amend, modify or change, or consent or agree to any amendment, modification or change to, the Empire Burbank Loan Documents in a manner which materially adversely affects the Administrative Agent or the Lenders (it being understood that no amendment or modification to Section 10.1 (regarding the pledge of Empire Burbank stock to the Administrative Agent, and the exercise of the Administrative Agent's rights in connection therewith), Section 13, or Section 14.3 (regarding notice to the Administrative Agent) thereof shall be permitted without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent) or (iii) amend, modify or change, or consent or agree to any amendment, modification or change to, the Empire Burbank Lease in a manner which materially adversely affects the Administrative Agent or the Lenders (it being understood that no amendment or modification to the last sentence of Section 5.2 of the Empire Burbank Lease (regarding the rights of creditors to enter the premises to exercise rights and remedies regarding personal property of LBI) shall be permitted without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent) without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. (b) The Borrower agrees to deliver to the Administrative Agent prompt written notice of any written declaration of default made by the lender under the Empire Burbank Loan Documents. (c) Empire Burbank shall not (i) engage in any business other than the ownership of the Burbank Office Property (and any additions to such Property), the leasing of such Property pursuant to the Empire Burbank Lease, the subleasing of certain portions thereof under the Empire Burbank Sublease, the subleasing or renting to third parties of certain sound stages, production equipment, studios and related office space included in such Property (or any additions to such Property) for use by such third parties or Empire Burbank as production facilities and businesses incidental thereto and guaranteeing the obligations under the Loan Documents, obligations under the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture and the documents related thereto or (ii) own any assets other than the Burbank Office Property and any additions to such Property, its interests under the Empire Burbank Lease and the Empire Burbank Sublease and certain production and related equipment for use by third parties in connection with the subleasing of such sound stages and studios and additional assets necessary or advisable for the conduct in the ordinary course of its business described in clause (i). 7.15 Holding Company Restrictions. Except for (a) the Holding Company Debt incurred or to be incurred by Holdings I on or after March 20, 2001 pursuant to the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents, (b) intercompany Indebtedness incurred by any Holding Company and owing to Intermediate Holdings (and after the Intercompany Merger, such Indebtedness and other intercompany Indebtedness incurred by any Holding Company to the Borrower or any other Credit Party or any other Holding Company) and (c) the Indebtedness which may be required to be incurred by the Holding Company under the employment agreements described in Section 5.1(i) to the extent that payments under the phantom stock incentive provisions of such agreements are not permitted by this Agreement or any other document to be made in cash, the Holding Companies shall not create incur, assume or permit to exist any Indebtedness which requires the payment in cash of any principal or interest in respect 111 thereof prior to March 31, 2010 without the prior written consent of the Required Lenders. No Holding Company will purchase, redeem, retire or otherwise acquire for value, or set apart any money for a sinking, defeasance or other analogous fund for the purchase, redemption, retirement or other acquisition of, or make any payment or prepayment of the principal of, or interest on, or any other amount owing in respect of, the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents, except, subject to the provisions of the Alta Subordination Agreement, to the extent required by the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents. No Holding Company will consent to any modification, supplement or waiver of any of the provisions of the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents, the effect of which is to (i) increase principal, interest, fees, reimbursements or other amounts payable with respect thereto or create any additional payment obligations thereunder, (ii) accelerate any scheduled or otherwise required payments of principal, interest, fees, reimbursements or other amounts, (iii) cause any covenants or other agreements to be more restrictive upon, or burdensome to, such Holding Company, in any respect materially adverse to the Credit Parties, (iv) alter any event of default provisions contained in the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents in any material respect, or (v) make any other change which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adversely Effect, in each case, without the prior written consent of the Required Lenders or the Administrative Agent on their behalf except that (A) Holdings I may enter into and perform its obligations under the Holdings Amendment and (B) in accordance with the Holdings Amendment, may, on the Closing Date, exchange (x) the notes outstanding under the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents for new notes, in the form attached to the Holdings Amendment, and (y) the warrants issued pursuant to the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents for new warrants, in the form attached to the Holdings Amendment. Intermediate Holdings shall not conduct any business or own any assets other than holding all of the equity interests issued by the Borrower, cash and cash equivalents, any loans to Holdings I or any Credit Party, performing managerial functions relating to the businesses of the Credit Parties and entering into and performing its obligations under the Oaktree Note Purchase Documents, the Oaktree Redemption Agreement and the Basic Documents to which it is a party except that Intermediate Holdings may enter and perform the Intermediate Holdings Intercompany Note, the documents relating to the Intercompany Merger and may merge with and into the Borrower in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.4(g). Holdings I shall not conduct any business or own any assets other than holding all of the equity interests issued by Intermediate Holdings, or, after the Intercompany Merger, all of the equity interests issued by the Borrower (or, if a new Holding Company is created after the Closing Date, all of the equity interests of such Holding Company), cash and cash equivalents, performing managerial functions relating to the businesses of the Credit Parties and entering into and performing its obligations under the Holdings Securities Purchase Documents, the other Basic Documents to which it is a party, the key employee agreements to which it is a party (and service agreements with any Credit Party relating to such employment agreements), the intercreditor and subordination agreement referred to in the last sentence of this Section 7.15, making distributions or loans to its shareholders with the proceeds of Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions or Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions, and forgiving or canceling any such loans or any other loans to its Affiliates. Intermediate Holdings (or after the merger of Intermediate Holdings with and into the Borrower in accordance with Section 7.4(g), Holdings I) shall not pledge, encumber or hypothecate any of the capital stock of the Borrower. Holdings I will not consent to any modification, supplement or waiver of any of the provisions of the Intercreditor and Subordination Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001 among Holdings I, Alta and Oaktree, 112 except pursuant to the Holdings Amendment, without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion. 7.16 License Subsidiaries. (a) Other than ancillary FCC Licenses owned by Empire Burbank (none of which are Material FCC Licenses), the Credit Parties will cause each FCC License which is owned or acquired by any Credit Party to be held in a License Subsidiary at all times (and provided that any FCC License relating to a Broadcast Station located outside the Designated Market Areas of those Broadcast Stations owned on the Closing Date, and acquired after the date hereof shall, at the reasonable request of the Required Lenders, be held in a separate License Subsidiary). (b) The Credit Parties shall not allow any License Subsidiary to (i) own any right, franchise or other asset except for FCC Licenses transferred to it by a Credit Party and FCC Licenses acquired by it directly or (ii) engage in any business or make any Investment other than holding such FCC Licenses. (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, no License Subsidiary shall be permitted, under any circumstances, to create, incur, assume or suffer to exist: (i) any Indebtedness, other than Indebtedness to the Credit Parties or under the Loan Documents and the Indebtedness as a guarantor under the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture; (ii) any Lien, other than Liens created under the Loan Documents; and (iii) any Guarantee, other than the Guarantee of the Loans and the Guarantee of the Senior Subordinated Note Indenture and the Senior Subordinated Notes. ARTICLE 8 Events of Default 8.1 Events of Default. If any of the following events ("Events of Default") shall occur: (a) the Credit Parties shall fail to pay to the Administrative Agent or the Lenders (i) any principal of any Loan on the due date thereof, (ii) any interest on, any Loan or any Reimbursement Obligation in respect of any LC Disbursement, within three Business Days after the same shall become due and payable, whether at the due date thereof or at a date fixed for prepayment thereof or otherwise, or (iii) any other amount payable under this Agreement or any fee payable under this Agreement or any other agreement, within five Business Days after the same shall become due and payable, whether at the due date thereof or at a date fixed for prepayment thereof, by acceleration of such due or prepayment date, or otherwise; 113 (b) any representation or warranty made or deemed made by or on behalf of any Credit Party or Empire Burbank in or in connection with this Agreement or any amendment or modification hereof or of any Loan Document, or in any report, certificate, financial statement or other document furnished pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement or any amendment or modification hereof or of any Loan Document, shall prove to have been incorrect when made or deemed made in any material respect; (c) (i) any Credit Party shall fail to observe or perform any covenant, condition or agreement contained in Sections 6.2, 6.3, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, 6.14 or in Article 7, (ii) any Holding Company shall fail to observe or perform any covenant, condition or agreement contained in Section 7.15, or (iii) any Credit Party shall fail to observe or perform any other covenant, condition or agreement contained in Article 6 and such failure described in this clause (iii) shall continue unremedied for a period of 30 days after the earlier of (x) actual knowledge by a Financial Officer of any Credit Party or (y) notice thereof from the Administrative Agent (given at the request of any Lender) to the Borrower; (d) (i) any Credit Party shall fail to observe or perform any covenant, condition or agreement contained in this Agreement (other than those specified in clauses (a), (b) or (c) of this Article) or any other Loan Document or (ii) Empire Burbank shall fail to observe or perform any covenant, condition or agreement contained in Section 7.14, and such failure described in clause (i) or (ii) shall continue unremedied for a period of 30 days after notice thereof from the Administrative Agent (given at the request of any Lender) to the Borrower; (e) any Credit Party shall fail to make any payment (whether of principal or interest and regardless of amount) in respect of any Material Indebtedness (other than obligations under the Loan Documents) of any Credit Party, when and as the same shall become due and payable, after giving effect to any grace period with respect thereto; (f) any event or condition occurs that results in any Material Indebtedness of any Credit Party becoming due prior to its scheduled maturity or that enables or permits (with or without the giving of notice, the lapse of time or both) the holder or holders of any such Material Indebtedness or any trustee or agent on its or their behalf to cause any such Material Indebtedness to become due, or to require the prepayment, repurchase, redemption or defeasance thereof, prior to its scheduled maturity except for prepayments, repurchases, redemptions or defeasances of secured Material Indebtedness of any Credit Party resulting from the voluntary sale or transfer of property securing such Indebtedness; (g) an involuntary proceeding shall be commenced or an involuntary petition shall be filed seeking (i) liquidation, reorganization or other relief in respect of any Credit Party or Holding Company or its debts, or of a substantial part of its assets, under any Federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar law now or hereafter in effect or (ii) the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, sequestrator, conservator or similar official for any Credit Party or Holding Company or for a substantial part of its assets, and, in any such case, such proceeding or petition shall continue undismissed for 60 days or an order or decree approving or ordering any of the foregoing shall be entered; 114 (h) any Credit Party or Holding Company shall (i) voluntarily commence any proceeding or file any petition seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief under any Federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar law now or hereafter in effect, (ii) consent to the institution of, or fail to contest in a timely and appropriate manner, any proceeding or petition described in clause (g) of this Article, (iii) apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, sequestrator, conservator or similar official for any Credit Party or Holding Company or for a substantial part of its assets, (iv) file an answer admitting the material allegations of a petition filed against it in any such proceeding, (v) make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or (vi) take any action for the purpose of effecting any of the foregoing; provided that none of the foregoing events of this clause (h) shall be deemed to have occurred as a result of the consummation of the Intercompany Merger; (i) any Credit Party or Holding Company shall become unable, admit in writing or fail generally to pay its debts as they become due; (j) a final judgment or judgments for the payment of money in excess of $3,500,000 in the aggregate (exclusive of judgment amounts fully covered by insurance where the insurer has admitted liability in respect of such judgment) shall be rendered by one or more courts, administrative tribunals or other bodies having jurisdiction against any Credit Party and the same shall not be vacated or discharged (or provision shall not be made for such discharge), or a stay of execution thereof shall not be procured, within 60 days from the date of entry thereof and the relevant Credit Party shall not, within said period of 60 days, or such longer period during which execution of the same shall have been stayed, appeal therefrom and cause the execution thereof to be stayed during such appeal; (k) an ERISA Event shall have occurred that, in the opinion of the Required Lenders, when taken together with all other ERISA Events that have occurred, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect; (l) there shall have been asserted against any Credit Party claims or liabilities, whether accrued, absolute or contingent, based on or arising from the generation, storage, transport, handling or disposal of Hazardous Materials by any Credit Party or any of its Affiliates, or any predecessor in interest of any Credit Party or any of its Affiliates, or relating to any site or facility owned, operated or leased by any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, which claims or liabilities (insofar as they are payable by any Credit Party but after deducting any portion thereof which is reasonably expected to be paid by other credit worthy Persons jointly and severally liable therefor), in the judgment of the Required Lenders are reasonably likely to be determined adversely to any Credit Party, and the amount thereof is, singly or in the aggregate, reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect; (m) any Change of Control shall have occurred; (n) Lenard Liberman (1) dies or (2) shall no longer be an officer of any Credit Party and shall not be providing any oversight role or services (in a capacity such as, but not limited to, chairman or vice chairman of the board of directors) and a successor of comparable experience and abilities (or a successor otherwise having reasonable qualifications and abilities in the broadcast industry) shall not have been engaged within 180 days of such death or such 115 cessation; provided that in the event Lenard Liberman is unable to serve as and perform the duties as an officer of any Credit Party due to physical or mental illness, the date of such cessation for purposes of this clause (n) shall commence only after such inability exists for 170 days (including a period of 75 consecutive days) in any 12 consecutive month period; (o) any of the following shall occur: (i) the Liens created by the Collateral Documents shall at any time (other than by reason of the Administrative Agent relinquishing such Lien) cease in any material respect to constitute valid and perfected Liens on the Collateral intended to be covered thereby; (ii) except for expiration in accordance with its respective terms, any Collateral Document shall for whatever reason be terminated, or shall cease to be in full force and effect; or (iii) the enforceability of any Collateral Document shall be contested in writing by any Credit Party; (p) any Credit Party or Empire Burbank shall assert in writing that its obligations hereunder or under the Collateral Documents shall be invalid or unenforceable; (q) any Holding Company shall fail to observe or perform any covenant, condition or agreement in respect of any Holding Company Debt that results in such Holding Company Debt becoming due prior to its scheduled maturity or that enables or permits (with or without the giving of notice, the lapse of time or both) the holder or holders of any Holding Company Debt or any trustee or agent on its or their behalf to cause any Holding Company Debt to become due, or to require the prepayment, repurchase, redemption or defeasance thereof, prior to its scheduled maturity except for prepayments, repurchases, redemptions or defeasances resulting from the voluntary sale or transfer of property securing such Holding Company Debt to the extent permitted hereunder; (r) Jose or Lenard Liberman shall default in the observance or performance of their respective obligations under the Liberman Subordination Agreements (if any) and such default shall continue unremedied for a period of 30 days after the earlier of (x) actual knowledge by a Financial Officer of any Credit Party or (y) notice thereof from the Administrative Agent (given at the request of any Lender) to the Borrower; (s) other than as a result of a sale or other Disposition permitted hereunder or from the conversion of any Broadcast Station to digital television or in connection with any Relocation, except any such conversion or Relocation which causes a Material Adverse Effect, any Credit Party shall lose, fail to keep in force, suffer the termination, suspension or revocation of, or terminate, forfeit or suffer an adverse amendment to, any Material FCC License(s) held by any Credit Party which contribute(s) in the aggregate in excess of 5% of the EBITDA of the Credit Parties for the immediately preceding fiscal year as stated in the Compliance Certificate required to be delivered for such fiscal year pursuant to Section 6.1(c) or, if such Compliance Certificate is not available at the time of such loss, termination, suspension or revocation, as demonstrated through financial statements and reports acceptable to the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion; or (t) any Credit Party shall permit its on-the-air broadcast operations to be interrupted at any time for more than seven days, whether or not consecutive, during any period of ten consecutive days, if such interruption is likely to have a Material Adverse Effect unless 116 (and only so long as), substantially all damages, liabilities and other effects of such interruption of service (including any adverse effect on the Credit Parties' ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement) are fully covered by business interruption insurance; then, and in every such event (other than an event described in clause (g) or (h) of this Section 8.1), and at any time thereafter during the continuance of such event, the Administrative Agent may, and at the request of the Required Lenders shall, by notice to the Credit Parties, take either or both of the following actions, at the same or different times: (i) terminate the Commitments, and thereupon the Commitments shall terminate immediately, (ii) declare the Loans then outstanding to be due and payable in whole (or in part, in which case any principal not so declared to be due and payable may thereafter be declared to be due and payable), and thereupon the principal of the Loans so declared to be due and payable, together with accrued interest thereon and all fees and other obligations of the Credit Parties accrued hereunder, shall become due and payable immediately, without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby waived by the Credit Parties, and (iii) the Administrative Agent may exercise all of the rights hereunder or under the Collateral Documents or applicable law, including the rights as secured party and mortgagee under the Collateral Documents; and in case of any event described in clause (g) or (h) of this Section 8.1, the Commitments shall automatically terminate and the principal of the Loans then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon and all fees and other obligations of the Credit Parties accrued hereunder, shall automatically become due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby waived by the Credit Parties, and the Administrative Agent shall be permitted to exercise such rights hereunder or under the Collateral Documents or applicable law, including the rights as secured party and mortgagee under the Collateral Documents to the extent permitted by applicable law. ARTICLE 9 The Administrative Agent 9.1 Appointment and Authorization. Each of the Lenders and the Issuing Lender hereby irrevocably appoints the Administrative Agent as its agent and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such actions on its behalf and to exercise such powers as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. 9.2 Administrative Agent's Rights as Lender. The Lender or other financial institution serving as the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Lender hereunder shall have the same rights and powers in its capacity as a Lender hereunder as any other Lender and may exercise the same as though it were not the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Lender, and such institution and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to and generally engage in any kind of business with any Credit Party or any Subsidiary or other Affiliate of any thereof as if it were not the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Lender hereunder. 9.3 Duties As Expressly Stated. Neither the Administrative Agent nor the Issuing Lender shall have any duties or obligations except those expressly set forth in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (a) neither the 1117 Administrative Agent nor the Issuing Lender shall be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing, (b) neither the Administrative Agent nor the Issuing Lender shall have any duty to take any discretionary action or exercise any discretionary powers, except discretionary rights and powers expressly contemplated by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents that the Administrative Agent or Issuing Lender is required to exercise in writing by the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as is required hereunder with respect to such action), and (c) except as expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, neither the Administrative Agent nor the Issuing Lender shall have any duty to disclose, or shall be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to any Credit Party or any of their respective Subsidiaries that is communicated to or obtained by the financial institution serving as the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Lender or any of its Affiliates or Approved Funds in any capacity. Neither the Administrative Agent nor the Issuing Lender shall be liable for any action taken or not taken by it with the consent or at the request of the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as is required hereunder with respect to such action) or all of the Lenders if expressly required, or in the absence of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct. Neither the Administrative Agent nor the Issuing Lender shall be deemed to have knowledge of any Default unless and until written notice thereof is given to the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Lender by the Borrower or a Lender, and the Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into (i) any statement, warranty or representation made in, or in connection with, this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, (ii) the contents of any certificate, report or other document delivered hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents or in connection herewith of therewith, (iii) the performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth herein or in any other Loan Document, (iv) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of this Agreement, the other Loan Documents or any other agreement, instrument or document, or (v) the satisfaction of any condition set forth in Article 5 or elsewhere herein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Lender. Neither the Administrative Agent nor the Issuing Lender shall, except to the extent the Administrative Agent expressly instructed by the Required Lenders with respect to collateral security under the Collateral Documents, be required to initiate or conduct any litigation or collection proceedings hereunder or under any other Loan Document; provided, however, that the Administrative Agent shall not be required to take any action which exposes the Administrative Agent to personal liability or which is contrary to the Loan Documents or applicable law. 9.4 Reliance By Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall not incur any liability for relying upon, any notice, request, certificate, consent, statement, instrument, document or other writing believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or sent by the proper Person. The Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender also may rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to be made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any liability for relying thereon. The Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender may consult with legal counsel (who may be counsel for the Borrower), independent accountants and other experts selected by it, and shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in accordance with the advice of any such counsel, accountants or experts. The Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender shall be fully justified in failing or refusing to take any action under this Agreement or any other Credit Document unless it shall first receive such advice or concurrence of the Required Lenders (or, if 118 so specified by this Agreement, all Lenders) as it deems appropriate or it shall first be indemnified to its satisfaction by the Lenders against any and all liability and expense which may be incurred by it by reason of taking or continuing to take any such action (it being understood that this provision shall not release the Administrative Agent from performing any action with respect to the Borrower expressly required to be performed by it pursuant to the terms hereof) under this Agreement. The Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender shall in all cases be fully protected in acting, or in refraining from acting, under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents in accordance with a request of the Required Lenders (or, if so specified by this Agreement, all Lenders), and such request and any action taken or failure to act pursuant thereto shall be binding upon all the Lenders and all future holders of the Loans. 9.5 Action Through Sub-Agents. The Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender may perform any and all of its duties, and exercise its rights and powers, by or through any one or more sub-agents appointed by the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Lender. The Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender and any such sub-agent may perform any and all its duties and exercise its rights and powers through its Related Parties. The exculpatory provisions of the preceding paragraphs shall apply to any such sub-agent and to the Related Parties of the Administrative Agent and the Issuing Lender and any such sub-agent, and shall apply to its activities in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein as well as activities of the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Lender. 9.6 Resignation of Administrative Agent and Appointment of Successor Administrative Agent. Subject to the appointment and acceptance of a successor Administrative Agent, as provided in this paragraph, the Administrative Agent may resign at any time upon 30 days' notice to the Lenders, the Issuing Lender and the Borrower. Upon any such resignation, the Required Lenders shall have the right, with the prior written consent of the Borrower (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), to appoint a successor Administrative Agent. If no successor shall have been so appointed and shall have accepted such appointment within 30 days after such retiring Administrative Agent gives notice of its resignation, then such retiring Administrative Agent may, on behalf of the Lenders and the Issuing Lender, appoint a successor Administrative Agent, which shall be a bank with an office in Boston, Massachusetts, Los Angeles, California or New York, New York, or an Affiliate of any such bank. Upon the acceptance of its appointment as Administrative Agent hereunder, by a successor, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring Administrative Agent, and the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents. The fees payable by the Borrower to a successor Administrative Agent shall be the same as those payable to its predecessor unless otherwise agreed between the Borrower and such successor. After an Administrative Agent's resignation hereunder, the provisions of this Article and Section 10.3 shall continue in effect for the benefit of such retiring Administrative Agent, its sub-agents and their respective Related Parties in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any of them while it was acting as Administrative Agent. 9.7 Lenders' Independent Decisions. Each Lender acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender or any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement. Each Lender also 119 acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender or any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it shall from time to time deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under or based upon this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, any related agreement or any document furnished hereunder or thereunder. Except as explicitly provided herein, neither the Administrative Agent nor the Issuing Lender has any duty or responsibility, either initially or on a continuing basis, to provide any Lender with any credit or other information with respect to such operations, business, property, condition or creditworthiness, whether such information comes into its possession on or before the first Event of Default or at any time thereafter. Neither the Administrative Agent nor the Issuing Lender shall be deemed a trustee or other fiduciary on behalf of any party. 9.8 Indemnification. Each Lender agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each of the Agents, the Sole Lead Arranger and the Issuing Lender (to the extent not reimbursed under Section 10.3, but without limiting the obligations of the Borrower under Section 10.3), ratably in accordance with the aggregate principal amount of the respective Commitments of and/or Loans and LC Exposure held by the Lenders (or, if all of the Commitments shall have been terminated or expired, ratably in accordance with the aggregate outstanding amount of the Loans and LC Exposure held by the Lenders), for any and all liabilities (including pursuant to any Environmental Law), obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, deficiencies, suits, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) or disbursements of any kind and nature whatsoever that may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against any of the Agents, the Sole Lead Arranger or the Issuing Lender (including by any Lender) arising out of or by reason of any investigation in or in any way relating to or arising out of any Loan Document or any other documents contemplated by or referred to therein for any action taken or omitted to be taken by any Agent, the Sole Lead Arranger or the Issuing Lender under or in respect of any of the Loan Documents or other such documents or the transactions contemplated thereby (including the costs and expenses that the Borrower is obligated to pay under Section 10.3, but excluding, unless a Default has occurred and is continuing, normal administrative costs and expenses incident to the performance of its agency duties hereunder) or the enforcement of any of the terms hereof or thereof or of any such other documents; provided, however, that no Lender shall be liable for any of the foregoing to the extent they are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and nonappealable judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the party to be indemnified. The agreements set forth in this Section 9.8 shall survive the payment of all Loans and other obligations hereunder and shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other indemnification agreements contained in any other Loan Document. 9.9 Consents Under Other Loan Documents. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, the Administrative Agent may, with the prior consent of the Required Lenders (but not otherwise), consent to any modification, supplement or waiver under any of the other Loan Documents. 9.10 The Agents. None of the Co-Syndication Agents nor the Co-Documentation Agents shall have any duties or obligations under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, express or implied. None of the Co-Syndication Agents nor the Co-Documentation Agents shall incur any personal liability by reason of being named the Co-Syndication Agents or Co-Documentation Agents hereunder. 120 ARTICLE 10 Miscellaneous 10.1 Notices. Except in the case of notices and other communications expressly permitted to be given by telephone, all notices and other communications provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or overnight courier service, mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by telephonic facsimile (fax), as follows: (a) if to any Credit Party, to LBI Media, Inc., 1813 Victory Place, Burbank, CA 91504, Attention: Executive Vice President (fax no. (818) 558-4244), with copies to: O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 400 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071, Attention: Joseph K. Kim (fax no. (213) 430-6407). (b) if to the Administrative Agent, to Fleet National Bank, 1185 Avenue of the Americas, 16/th/ Floor, Media & Entertainment Group, Mail Stop NYEH 30916K, New York, New York 10036-2600, Attention: Garret Komjathy (fax no. (212) 819-6202), with a copy to Palmer & Dodge LLP, 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02199, Attention: George Ticknor (fax no. (617) 227-4420); (c) if to any Lender (including to Fleet in its capacity as the Issuing Lender), to it at its address (or fax number) set forth in its Administrative Questionnaire. Any party hereto may change its address or fax number for notices and other communications hereunder by notice to the other parties hereto. All notices and other communications given to any party hereto in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been given on the date of receipt. 10.2 Waivers; Amendments. (a) No failure or delay by the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender or any Lender in exercising any right or power hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right or power, or any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce such a right or power, preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or power. The rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender and the Lenders hereunder are cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights or remedies that they would otherwise have. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement or consent to any departure by any Credit Party or Subsidiary therefrom shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be permitted by paragraph (b) of this Section 10.2, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the purpose for which given. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the making of a Loan or issuance of a Letter of Credit shall not be construed as a waiver of any Default, regardless of whether the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Issuing Lender may have had notice or knowledge of such Default at the time. (b) Neither this Agreement nor any other Loan Document nor any provision hereof or thereof may be waived, amended or modified except to the extent this Agreement or any other Loan Document provides for revisions to the schedules hereto or thereto with the 121 approval of the Administrative Agent or pursuant to an agreement or agreements in writing entered into by the Borrower and the Required Lenders or by the Borrower and the Administrative Agent with the written consent of the Required Lenders and the Administrative Agent; provided that no such agreement shall: (i) increase the Commitment of any Lender without the written consent of such Lender and the Administrative Agent, except that the consent of the Administrative Agent shall not be required with respect to any Revolving Credit Commitment Increase; (ii) reduce the principal amount of any Loan or LC Disbursement or reduce the rate of interest thereon, or reduce any fees payable hereunder, without the written consent of each Lender affected thereby; (iii) postpone the scheduled date of payment of the principal amount of any Loan or LC Disbursement other than mandatory prepayments of the Loans required under Section 2.10(b), or any interest thereon, or any fees payable hereunder, or reduce the amount of, waive or excuse any such payment, change the maturity date of any Loan, or postpone the scheduled date of expiration of any Commitment, or postpone the ultimate expiration date of any Letter of Credit beyond the Revolving Credit Maturity Date, without the written consent of each Lender affected thereby; (iv) change Section 2.10(c) in a manner that would alter the application of prepayments thereunder, or change Section 2.17(b) or (c) in a manner that would alter the pro rata sharing of payments required thereby, without in each case the written consent of each Lender; (v) change any of the provisions of this Section 10.2 or the definition of "Required Lenders" or any other provision hereof specifying the number or percentage of Lenders required to waive, amend or modify any rights hereunder or under any other Loan Document or make any determination or grant any consent hereunder or thereunder, without the written consent of each Lender; (vi) release any of the Guarantors from its obligations in respect of its Guarantee under Article 3 or release all or substantially all of the Collateral (or terminate any Lien with respect thereto), except as expressly permitted in the Loan Documents, without the written consent of each Lender; or (vii) waive any of the conditions precedent specified in Section 5.1 without the consent of each Lender and the Administrative Agent; provided further that no such agreement shall amend, modify or otherwise affect the rights or duties of any Agent or the Issuing Lender hereunder without the prior written consent of such Agent or the Issuing Lender, as the case may be. (c) None of the Collateral Documents nor any provision thereof may be waived, amended or modified except pursuant to an agreement or agreements in writing entered 122 into by the Credit Parties party thereto, and by the Administrative Agent with the written consent of the Required Lenders. 10.3 Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver. (a) The Credit Parties jointly and severally agree to pay, or reimburse the Administrative Agent, the Sole Lead Arranger or the Lenders, as applicable, for paying, (i) all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent, the Sole Lead Arranger and their Affiliates, including the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of Special Counsel, any FCC counsel or local counsel, in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein, the preparation of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents or any amendments, modifications or waivers of the provisions hereof or thereof (whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby shall be consummated), (ii) all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Issuing Lender in connection with the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or any demand for payment thereunder, (iii) all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender, the Sole Lead Arranger or any Lender, including the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender, the Sole Lead Arranger or any Lender, in connection with the enforcement or protection of its rights in connection with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, including its rights under this Section 10.3, or in connection with the Loans made or Letters of Credit issued hereunder, including in connection with any workout, restructuring or negotiations in respect thereof, and (iv) all Other Taxes levied by any Governmental Authority in respect of this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or any other document referred to herein or therein and all costs, expenses, taxes, assessments and other charges incurred in connection with any filing, registration, recording or perfection of any security interest contemplated by any Collateral Document or any other document referred to therein. (b) The Credit Parties jointly and severally agree to indemnify the Agents, the Sole Lead Arranger, the Issuing Lender and each Lender, and each Related Party of any of the foregoing Persons (each such Person being called an "Indemnitee") against, and hold each Indemnitee harmless from, any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and related expenses, including the fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for any Indemnitee and settlement costs, incurred by or asserted against any Indemnitee arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of (i) the execution or delivery of this Agreement, the other Loan Documents or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby, the performance or failure to perform by the parties hereto and thereto of their respective obligations hereunder or thereunder or the consummation of the Transactions or any other transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, (ii) any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use of the proceeds therefrom (including any refusal by the Issuing Lender to honor a demand for payment under a Letter of Credit if the documents presented in connection with such demand do not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit), (iii) any actual or alleged presence or release of Hazardous Materials on or from any property owned or operated by any Credit Party or any of their Subsidiaries, or any Environmental Liability related in any way to any Credit Party or any of their Subsidiaries, or (iv) any actual or prospective claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding relating to any of the foregoing, whether based on contract, tort or any other theory and regardless of whether any Indemnitee is a party thereto; provided that such indemnity shall not, as to any Indemnitee, be 123 available to the extent that such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or related expenses (are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment to have) resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee. (c) To the extent that the Credit Parties fail to pay any amount required to be paid by them to the Administrative Agent under paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section 10.3, each Lender severally agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent such Lender's Applicable Percentage (determined as of the time that the applicable unreimbursed expense or indemnity payment is sought) of such unpaid amount; provided that the unreimbursed expense or indemnified loss, claim, damage, liability or related expense, as the case may be, was incurred by or asserted against the Administrative Agent in its capacity as such. To the extent that the Credit Parties fail to pay any amount required to be paid by them to the Sole Lead Arranger under paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section 10.3, each Lender severally agrees to pay to the Sole Lead Arranger such Lender's Applicable Percentage (determined as of the time that the applicable unreimbursed expense or indemnity payment is sought) of such unpaid amount; provided that the unreimbursed expense or indemnified loss, claim, damage, liability or related expense, as the case may be, was incurred by or asserted against the Sole Lead Arranger in its capacity as such. To the extent that the Credit Parties fail to pay any amount required to be paid by them to the Issuing Lender under paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section 10.3, each Revolving Credit Lender severally agrees to pay to the Issuing Lender such Lender's Applicable Percentage (determined as of the time that the applicable unreimbursed expense or indemnity payment is sought) of such unpaid amount; provided that the unreimbursed expense or indemnified loss, claim, damage, liability or related expense, as the case may be, was incurred by or asserted against the Issuing Lender in its capacity as such. (d) To the extent permitted by applicable law, none of the Credit Parties shall assert, and each Credit Party hereby waives, any claim against any Indemnitee, on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of, this Agreement, the other Loan Documents or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby or thereby, the Transactions, any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use of the proceeds thereof. (e) All amounts due under this Section 10.3 shall be payable promptly after written demand therefor. 124 10.4 Successors and Assigns. (a) The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, except that no Credit Party may assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of each Lender and the Administrative Agent (and any attempted assignment or transfer by any Credit Party without such consent shall be null and void). Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, shall be construed to confer upon any Person (other than the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby and, to the extent expressly contemplated hereby, the Related Parties of the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender and the Lenders) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement. (b) Any Lender may assign to one or more assignees all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and the Loans at the time owing to it) and may assign Revolving Credit Commitment and Revolving Credit Loans; provided that: (i) except in the case of an assignment to a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund of a Lender, the Borrower and the Administrative Agent (and, in the case of an assignment of all or a portion of a Revolving Credit Commitment or any Lender's obligations in respect of its LC Exposure, the Issuing Lender) each must give its prior written consent to such assignment (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), (ii) except in the case of an assignment to a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender or Approved Fund of a Lender or an assignment of the entire remaining amount of the assigning Lender's Loans or Commitment, the amount of the Loans or Commitment of the assigning Lender subject to each such assignment (determined as of the date the Assignment and Acceptance with respect to such assignment is delivered to the Administrative Agent) shall not be less than the lesser of $5,000,000 or the entire Commitment of such assigning Lender, unless the Borrower and the Administrative Agent otherwise consent; (iii) the parties to each assignment (other than an assignment to a Lender or its Affiliate or Approved Fund) shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent an Assignment and Acceptance, together with a processing and recordation fee of $3,000, and (iv) the assignee shall be an Eligible Assignee and shall deliver to the Administrative Agent an Administrative Questionnaire; provided further that any consent of the Borrower otherwise required under this paragraph shall not be required (i) if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, (ii) in the event of an assignment to an existing Lender, or (iii) in the event of an assignment by General Electric Capital Corporation following a determination by such Lender or its affiliate, the National Broadcasting Company ("NBC"), that continued ownership of rights or obligations hereunder 125 would (A) violate FCC rules pertinent to attributable ownership or (B) cause NBC to forgo investments or acquisition opportunities in any of the markets in which the Borrower then operates, then, in each case, such Lender shall consult with the Borrower and the Administrative Agent regarding proposed assignees and use reasonable efforts to cause such assignment to an assignee reasonably acceptable to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the restrictions of this Section 10.4(b)(ii) shall not apply until the date on which the primary syndication of the Commitments has been completed. (c) Upon acceptance and recording pursuant to paragraph (e) of this Section 10.4, from and after the effective date specified in each Assignment and Acceptance, the assignee thereunder shall be a party hereto and, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Acceptance, have the rights and obligations of a Lender under this Agreement, and the assigning Lender thereunder shall, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Acceptance, be released from its obligations under this Agreement (and, in the case of an Assignment and Acceptance covering all of the assigning Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a party hereto but shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of Sections 2.14, 2.15, 2.16 and 10.3 with respect to matters described therein occurring or accruing prior to the effective date of any such Assignment and Acceptance). Notwithstanding anything therein to the contrary, no Approved Fund shall be entitled to receive any greater amount pursuant to Sections 2.14, 2.15 and 2.16 than the transferor Lender would have been entitled to receive in respect of the assignment effected by such transferor Lender had no assignment occurred. Any assignment or transfer by a Lender of rights or obligations under this Agreement that does not comply with paragraph (b) of this Section 10.4 shall be treated for purposes of this Agreement as a sale by such Lender of a participation in such rights and obligations in accordance with paragraph (f) of this Section. (d) The Administrative Agent, acting for this purpose as an agent of the Borrower, shall maintain at one of its offices in Boston, Massachusetts a copy of each Assignment and Acceptance and Lender Joinder Agreement delivered to it and a register for the recordation of the names and addresses of the Lenders, and the Commitment of, and principal amount of the Loans and LC Disbursements owing to, each Lender pursuant to the terms hereof from time to time (the "Register"). The entries in the Register shall be conclusive (absent manifest error), and the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender and the Lenders may treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Register pursuant to the terms hereof as a Lender hereunder for all purposes of this Agreement, notwithstanding notice to the contrary (absent manifest error). The Register shall be available for inspection by the Borrower, the Issuing Lender and any Lender or the Administrative Agent, at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice. (e) (i) Upon its receipt of a duly completed Assignment and Acceptance executed by an assigning Lender and an assignee, the assignee's completed Administrative Questionnaire (unless the assignee shall already be a Lender hereunder), the processing and recordation fee referred to in paragraph (b) of this Section 10.4 and any written consent to such assignment required by paragraph (b) of this Section 10.4, the Administrative Agent shall accept such Assignment and Acceptance and record the information contained therein in the Register. No assignment shall be effective for purposes of this Agreement unless it has been recorded in 126 the Register as provided in this paragraph, and (ii) upon its receipt of a duly completed Lender Joinder Agreement executed by a New Lender and Administrative Agent in accordance with Section 2.1(b), and the New Lender's completed Administrative Questionnaire, the Administrative Agent shall accept such Lender Joinder Agreement and record the information contained therein in the Register. (f) Any Lender may, without the consent of or notice to the Borrower, the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Lender, sell participations to one or more banks or other entities (a "Participant") in all or a portion of such Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and the Loans owing to it); provided that (i) such Lender's obligations under this Agreement shall remain unchanged, (ii) such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations and (iii) the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender and the other Lenders shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement. Any agreement or instrument pursuant to which a Lender sells such a participation shall provide that such Lender shall retain the sole right to enforce this Agreement and to approve any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement; provided that such agreement or instrument may provide that such Lender will not, without the consent of the Participant, agree to any amendment, modification or waiver described in the first proviso to Section 10.2(b), or Section 10.2(c), that affects such Participant. Subject to paragraph (g) of this Section 10.4, the Borrower agrees that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of Sections 2.14. 2.15 and 2.16 to the same extent as if it were a Lender and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to paragraph (b) of this Section 10.4. (g) A Participant shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under Section 2.14 or 2.16 than the applicable Lender would have been entitled to receive with respect to the participation sold to such Participant, unless the sale of the participation to such Participant is made with the Borrower's prior written consent. A Participant that would be a Foreign Lender if it were a Lender shall not be entitled to the benefits of Section 2.16 unless the Borrower is notified of the participation sold to such Participant and such Participant agrees, for the benefit of the Borrower, to comply with Section 2.16(e) as though it were a Lender. (h) Any Lender may at any time pledge or assign a security interest in all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement to secure obligations of such Lender, including any such pledge or assignment to a Federal Reserve Bank; provided that no such pledge or assignment of a security interest shall release a Lender from any of its obligations hereunder or substitute any such assignee for such Lender as a party hereto. (i) Anything in this Section 10.4 to the contrary notwithstanding, no Lender may assign or participate any interest in any Loan held by it hereunder to any Credit Party or any of its Affiliates or Subsidiaries without the prior consent of each Lender and the Administrative Agent. (j) A Lender may furnish any information concerning any Credit Party, Holding Company or Subsidiary in the possession of such Lender from time to time to assignees and participants (including prospective assignees and participants) subject, however, to and so long as the recipient agrees in writing to be bound by, the provisions of Section 10.13. In 127 addition, the Administrative Agent may furnish any information concerning any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates in the Administrative Agent's possession to any Affiliate of the Administrative Agent, subject, however, to the provisions of Section 10.13. The Credit Parties shall assist any Lender in effectuating any assignment or participation pursuant to this Section 10.4 (including during syndication) in whatever manner such Lender reasonably deems necessary, including participation in meetings with prospective transferees. (k) Each Lender listed on the signature pages hereof hereby agrees (i) that it is an Eligible Assignee described in the definition thereof. Each Lender that becomes a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance shall be deemed to agree that the agreements of such Lender contained in Section 3 of such Assignment and Acceptance are incorporated herein by this reference. 10.5 Survival. All covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made by the Credit Parties and Subsidiaries herein and in the other Loan Documents, and in the certificates or other instruments delivered in connection with or pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, shall be considered to have been relied upon by the other parties hereto and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and the making of any Loans and issuance of any Letters of Credit, regardless of any investigation made by any such other party or on its behalf and notwithstanding that the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender or any Lender may have had notice or knowledge of any Default or incorrect representation or warranty at the time any credit is extended hereunder, and shall continue in full force and effect so long as the principal of or any accrued interest on any Loan or any fee or any other amount payable under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents is outstanding and unpaid or any Letter of Credit is outstanding and so long as the Commitments have not expired or terminated. The provisions of Sections 2.14, 2.15, 2.16 and 10.3 and Article 9 shall survive and remain in full force and effect regardless of the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, the repayment of the Loans, the expiration or termination of the Letters of Credit and the Commitments or the termination of this Agreement or any other Loan Document or any provision hereof or thereof. 10.6 Counterparts; Integration; References to Agreement; Effectiveness. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto on different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Agreement and any separate letter agreements with respect to fees payable to the Administrative Agent or its counsel and to certain other lenders constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof. Whenever there is a reference in any Collateral Document or UCC Financing Statement to the "Credit Agreement" to which the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Credit Parties are parties, such reference shall be deemed to be made to this Agreement among the parties hereto. Except as provided in Section 5.1, this Agreement shall become effective when it shall have been executed by the Administrative Agent and when the Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts hereof which, when taken together, bear the signatures of each of the other parties hereto, and thereafter shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. Delivery of an 128 executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement by telecopy shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement. 10.7 Severability. Any provision of this Agreement held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability without affecting the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof; and the invalidity of a particular provision in a particular jurisdiction shall not invalidate such provision in any other jurisdiction. 10.8 Right of Setoff. If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, each Lender is hereby authorized at any time and from time to time, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final) at any time held and other indebtedness at any time owing by such Lender to or for the credit or the account of the Borrower against any of and all the obligations of the Borrower now or hereafter existing under this Agreement held by such Lender, irrespective of whether or not such Lender shall have made any demand under this Agreement and although such obligations may be unmatured. The rights of each Lender under this Section 10.8 are in addition to any other rights and remedies (including other rights of setoff) that such Lender may have. 10.9 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Consent to Service of Process. (a) This Agreement and all issues arising with respect hereto, including the validity or enforceability of any agreement contained herein and the issue of usury with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby, shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the law, other than the conflict of law rules, of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (b) Each party hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the courts of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such Massachusetts court (or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court). Each of the parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect any right that the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lender or any Lender may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement against any Credit Party or Subsidiary or its properties in the courts of any jurisdiction. (c) Each party hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the other Loan Documents in any court referred to in paragraph (b) of this Section 10.9. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent 129 permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court. (d) Each party to this Agreement irrevocably consents to service of process in the manner provided for notices in Section 10.1. Nothing in this Agreement will affect the right of any party to this Agreement to serve process in any other manner permitted by law. 10.10 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY). EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 10.10. 10.11 Headings. Article and Section headings and the Table of Contents used herein are for convenience of reference only, are not part of this Agreement and shall not affect the construction of, or be taken into consideration in interpreting, this Agreement. 10.12 Release of Collateral and Guarantees. The Administrative Agent and the Lenders agree that if all of the capital stock of or other equity interests in, or any assets of, any Subsidiary that is owned by the Credit Parties is sold to any Person as permitted by the terms of this Agreement and the Collateral Documents, or if any Subsidiary is merged or consolidated with or into any other Person as permitted by the terms of this Agreement and such Subsidiary is not the continuing or surviving corporation, the Administrative Agent shall, upon request of the Borrower (and upon the receipt by the Administrative Agent of such evidence as the Administrative Agent or any Lender may reasonably request to establish that such sale, designation, merger or consolidation is permitted by the terms of this Agreement), terminate the Guarantee of such Subsidiary under Article 3 and authorize the Administrative Agent to release the Lien created by the Collateral Documents on any capital stock of or other equity interests in such Subsidiary and on any assets of such Subsidiary. 10.13 Confidentiality. Each Lender agrees to keep confidential information obtained by it pursuant hereto and the other Loan Documents confidential in accordance with such Lender's customary practices and agrees that it will only use such information in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and not disclose any of such information other than (a) to such Lender's employees, representatives, directors, attorneys, auditors, agents, professional advisors, trustees or Affiliates who are advised of the confidential nature of such information or to any direct or indirect contractual counter party in swap agreements or such contractual counter party's professional advisor (so long as such contractual counterparty or professional advisor to such contractual counter party agrees to be bound by the provisions of this Section 10.13), (b) to the extent such information presently is or hereafter becomes available 130 to such Lender on a non-confidential basis from any source of such information that is in the public domain at the time of disclosure (so long as such information does not become publicly available as a result of a breach of this Section 10.13), (c) to the extent disclosure is required by law (including applicable securities law), regulation, subpoena or judicial order or process (provided that notice of such requirement or order shall be promptly furnished to the Borrower unless such notice is legally prohibited) or requested or required by bank, securities, insurance or investment company regulators or auditors or any administrative body or commission (including the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners) to whose jurisdiction such Lender may be subject, (d) to any rating agency to the extent required in connection with any rating to be assigned to such Lender, (e) to assignees or participants or prospective assignees or participants who agree to be bound by the provisions of this Section 10.13, (f) to the extent required in connection with any litigation between any Credit Party and any Lender with respect to the Loans or this Agreement and the other Loan Documents or (g) with the Borrower's prior written consent. 10.14 Continued Effectiveness; No Novation. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, the terms of this Agreement are not intended to and do not serve to effect a novation of the obligations, liabilities or indebtedness of the Credit Parties under the Existing Credit Agreement. Instead, it is the express intention of the parties hereto to reaffirm, amend and restate the obligations, liabilities and indebtedness created under or otherwise evidenced by the Existing Credit Agreement that is evidenced by the notes provided for therein and secured by the collateral contemplated thereby and hereby. The Credit Parties acknowledge and confirm that the liens and security interests granted pursuant to the Loan Documents secure the obligations, liabilities and indebtedness of the Credit Parties to the Lenders under the Existing Credit Agreement, as amended and restated hereby, and that the term "Secured Obligations" used in certain of the Loan Documents (or any other term used herein to describe or refer to the obligations, liabilities and indebtedness of the Credit Parties) describes and refers to the Credit Parties' obligations, liabilities and indebtedness hereunder and under the Existing Credit Agreement, as amended and restated hereby, as the same may be further amended, modified, supplemented or restated from time to time. The Loan Documents and all agreements, documents and instruments executed and delivered in connection with any of the foregoing shall each be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to give effect to the provisions of this Agreement. Cross-references in the Loan Documents to particular section or subsection numbers in the Existing Credit Agreement shall be deemed to be cross-references to the corresponding sections or subsections, as applicable, of this Agreement. 131 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Credit Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year first above written. BORROWER -------- LBI MEDIA, INC., (formerly known as LBI Holdings II, Inc.) a California corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman ------------------------------------ Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President GUARANTORS ---------- LIBERMAN TELEVISION OF HOUSTON, INC., a California corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman ------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President KZJL LICENSE CORP., a California corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President LIBERMAN TELEVISION, INC., a California corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President KRCA TELEVISION, INC., a California corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President KRCA LICENSE CORP., a California corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President LIBERMAN BROADCASTING, INC., a California corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President LBI RADIO LICENSE CORP., a California corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC., a California corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP., a California corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President EMPIRE BURBANK STUDIOS, INC., a California Corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President HOLDING COMPANIES ----------------- Solely with respect to provisions of ------------------------------------ Section 7.15: ------------ LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. , a California corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President LBI INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. , a California corporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FLEET NATIONAL BANK, as Administrative Agent and Lender By: /s/ Stephen J. Healey -------------------------------------- Name: Stephen J. Healey Title: Managing Director SOLE LEAD ARRANGER ------------------ FLEET SECURITIES, INC., as Sole Lead Arranger By: /s/ Jonathan Mullen -------------------------------------- Name: Jonathan Mullen Title: Vice President CO-SYNDICATION AGENTS GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, as Co-Syndication Agent and Lender By: /s/ K.M. Gacevich ----------------------------------- Name: Kenneth M. Gacevich Title: Duly Authorized Signatory U.S. BANK, N.A., as Co-Syndication Agent and Lender By: /s/ Jaycee Earll -------------------------------- Name: Jaycee Earll Title: Assistant Vice President CO-DOCUMENTATION AGENTS ----------------------- CIT LENDING SERVICES CORPORATION, as Co-Documentation Agent and Lender By: /s/ Rosemary Abee --------------------------------- Name: Rosemary Abee Title: Vice President SUNTRUST BANK, as Co-Documentation Agent and Lender By: /s/ Thomas C. King, Jr. --------------------------------- Name: Thomas C. King, Jr. Title: Vice President LENDERS CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH By: /s/ Paul J. Corona /s/ Bill O'Daly ---------------------------------------------- Name: Paul J. Corona Bill O'Daly Title: Director Director CIBC INC. By: /s/ Keith Labbate ----------------------- Name: Keith Labbate Title: Executive Director CIBC World Markets Corp. As Agent UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH By: /s/ Wilfred V. Saint ------------------------------- Name: Wilfred V. Saint Title: Associate Director Banking Products Services, US By: /s/ Luke Goldsworthy ------------------------------- Name: Luke Goldsworthy Title: Associate Director Banking Products Services, US CITY NATIONAL BANK By: /s/ Aaron C. Cohen ------------------------------ Name: Aaron C. Cohen Title: Vice President
EX-10.2 29 dex102.txt ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED 4/5/02 (KQQK) Exhibit 10.2 ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT Among EL DORADO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. EL DORADO 108, INC. KXTJ LICENSE, INC. LBI HOLDINGS II, INC. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. and LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP. RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF KQQK Dated as of April 5, 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS....................................................... 2 1.1 Definitions....................................................... 2 1.2 Knowledge........................................................ 7 ARTICLE II PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS...................................... 7 2.1 Assets to be Conveyed............................................ 7 2.2 Excluded Assets and Liabilities.................................. 8 ARTICLE III PURCHASE PRICE; METHOD OF PAYMENT; ESCROW DEPOSIT................ 9 3.1 Purchase Price................................................... 9 3.2 Liabilities Assumed.............................................. 11 3.3 Escrow Deposit................................................... 11 3.4 Buyer's Remedies................................................. 13 3.5 Allocation....................................................... 14 3.6 Prorations....................................................... 14 ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY SELLER......................... 14 4.1 Organization and Standing........................................ 14 4.2 Authorization.................................................... 14 4.3 KQQK FCC Licenses, Transmitters and Towers....................... 15 4.4 Purchased Assets................................................. 17 4.5 Insurance........................................................ 17 4.6 Litigation....................................................... 17 4.7 Contracts........................................................ 18 4.8 Insolvency....................................................... 18 4.9 Reports.......................................................... 18 4.10 No Defaults...................................................... 18 4.11 Disclosures...................................................... 19 4.12 Environmental Compliance......................................... 19 4.13 Intellectual Property............................................ 19 4.14 Brokers.......................................................... 20 4.15 Prepaid Expenses................................................. 20 4.16 Sale Proceeds Recipients; Recipient Agreement.................... 20
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Page ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY BUYER AND LBI HOLDINGS.......... 21 5.1 Status............................................................ 21 5.2 No Defaults....................................................... 21 5.3 Authorization..................................................... 21 5.4 Brokers........................................................... 21 5.5 Qualification as a Broadcast Licensee............................. 22 5.6 Litigation........................................................ 22 5.7 Approvals and Consents............................................ 22 ARTICLE VI COVENANTS OF SELLER............................................... 22 6.1 Affirmative Covenants of Seller................................... 22 6.2 Negative Covenants of Seller...................................... 25 ARTICLE VII ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS............................................. 26 7.1 Determination of KQQK Closing Date................................ 26 7.2 Application for Commission Consent; Other Consents; Pre-Closing... 26 7.3 Mutual Right to Terminate......................................... 27 7.4 Buyer's Right to Terminate........................................ 28 7.5 Seller's Right to Terminate....................................... 28 7.6 Risk of Loss...................................................... 29 7.7 Transfer Taxes and FCC Filings; Expenses; Bulk Sales.............. 30 7.8 Invoices.......................................................... 31 7.9 Access to Microwave Facilities.................................... 31 7.10 Recipient Agreement............................................... 31 ARTICLE VIII CLOSING CONDITIONS............................................... 31 8.1 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations....................... 31 8.2 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations...................... 33 ARTICLE IX ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED AT THE CLOSING.............................. 34 9.1 Seller's Performance At Closing................................... 34 9.2 Buyer's Performance at Closing.................................... 36 ARTICLE X INDEMNIFICATION................................................... 37
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Page 10.1 Indemnification by Seller........................................ 37 10.2 Indemnification by LBI Holdings and Buyer........................ 38 10.3 Third-Party Claims............................................... 38 10.4 Cap and Basket................................................... 39 10.5 Holdback......................................................... 40 10.6 Survival of Representations and Warranties....................... 40 ARTICLE XI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS......................................... 40 11.1 Notices.......................................................... 40 11.2 Benefit and Assignment........................................... 42 11.3 Other Documents.................................................. 42 11.4 Appendices....................................................... 42 11.5 Construction..................................................... 42 11.6 Arbitration...................................................... 42 11.7 Counterparts..................................................... 44 11.8 Headings......................................................... 44 11.9 Entire Agreement................................................. 44
-iii- SCHEDULE I Identification of Contracts to be Assumed SCHEDULE II List of all Permits and KQQK FCC Licenses SCHEDULE III List of Required Consents; Encumbrances; UCC Financing Statements; UCC Termination Statements SCHEDULE IV Identification of Items of Tangible Personal Property Described in Section 2.1.1 SCHEDULE V Allocation of the Purchase Price SCHEDULE VI Insurance Coverage on the Purchased Assets SCHEDULE VII Identification of Intellectual Property SCHEDULE VIII Schedule of Prepaid Expenses SCHEDULE IX Sale Proceeds Recipients SCHEDULE X Information to be Periodically Provided to Buyer EXHIBIT A Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (FM Only) EXHIBIT B-1 Opinion of Sellers' Counsel EXHIBIT B-2 Opinion of Sellers' Texas Counsel EXHIBIT C Opinion of Sellers' FCC Counsel EXHIBIT D Opinion of LBI Entities' Counsel EXHIBIT E Lessor Estoppel Certificates EXHIBIT F FM Local Marketing Agreement EXHIBIT G Holdback Escrow Agreement EXHIBIT H Forms of Required Consents EXHIBIT I Recipient Agreement EXHIBIT J Confidentiality FM ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS FM ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT is dated as of April 5, 2002, and made and entered into by and among El Dorado Communications, Inc., a California corporation ("EDC"), El Dorado 108, Inc., a Texas corporation ("EDC Sub") and KXTJ License, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("EDC License Sub"), on the one hand, and LBI Holdings II, Inc., a California corporation ("LBI Holdings"), Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., a California corporation ("LBI"), and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp., a California corporation ("LBI Sub"), on the other. EDC, EDC Sub and EDC License Sub are referred to collectively as "Seller," and LBI and LBI Sub are referred to collectively as "Buyer." W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Seller owns certain assets used or held for use in connection with the operation of radio station KQQK, 107.9 FM, Beaumont, Texas ("Station KQQK") and Seller owns, or has the rights to own and as of the KEYH Closing Date will own, certain assets used or held for use in connection with the operation of radio station KEYH, 850 AM, Houston, Texas ("Station KEYH") (each a "Station" and, collectively, the "Stations") and Seller desires to sell and assign to Buyer the Stations, the businesses of the Stations and their related assets, and the licenses, permits and other authorizations issued by the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC" or "Commission") for or in connection with the operation of Station KQQK (the "KQQK FCC Licenses") and for or in connection with the operation of Station KEYH (the "KEYH FCC Licenses"; the KQQK FCC Licenses and the KEYH FCC Licenses are collectively referred to herein as the "FCC Licenses"); and WHEREAS, Seller has a right to purchase Station KEYH from Artlite Broadcasting Company, a Texas corporation ("Artlite") pursuant to the Extension of LMA and Purchase Rights Agreement effective as of January 31, 1997 by and between EDC and Artlite (the "KEYH Extension Agreement"), the Agreement to Purchase Radio Assets and Enter Into Local Marketing Agreement dated July 23, 1995 by and between EDC and Artlite (the "KEYH Purchase Agreement"), the Agreement Regarding Deposit by and among Artlite, EDC and David Best (the "KEYH Deposit Agreement") and Agreement to Extend Due Date for Deposit dated August 5, 1996 by and among Artlite, EDC and David Best (the "KEYH Deposit Extension Agreement") and currently has the right to operate Station KEYH under the Time Brokerage (Local Marketing) Agreement dated as of August 1, 1995 by and between EDC and Artlite, as extended until January 31, 2004 pursuant to the KEYH Extension Agreement (the "KEYH Local Marketing Agreement"); and WHEREAS, Seller has exercised such right to purchase Station KEYH from Artlite pursuant to Section 7.1 of the AM Asset Purchase Agreement so as to be able to sell and assign to Buyer Station KEYH and Seller shall prior to the KEYH Closing Date use its efforts as set forth in the AM Asset Purchase Agreement to preserve and cause Artlite to preserve the business of the Station KEYH; and WHEREAS, LBI Sub desires to acquire the FCC Licenses and LBI desires to acquire from Seller all the other assets relating to the Stations and businesses related thereto; and WHEREAS, the FCC Licenses may not be assigned to LBI Sub without the prior written consent of the Commission; and WHEREAS, Buyer, Seller and LBI Holdings are concurrently entering into the AM Asset Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "AM Asset Purchase Agreement"); and WHEREAS, Buyer and Seller wish to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and the transactions contemplated by the AM Asset Purchase Agreement concurrently for an aggregate purchase price (prior to adjustments) of $30,000,001 but are, under certain circumstances, willing to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby first and thereafter seek to consummate the transactions contemplated by the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, in each case in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the AM Asset Purchase Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows: ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1.1 Definitions. Unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Agreement" means this Asset Purchase Agreement, and references to "Articles," "Sections," "Schedules" and "Exhibits" are to the Articles and Sections of this Agreement and to the Schedules and Exhibits attached hereto. "AM Asset Purchase Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement, and references to "Articles," "Sections," "Schedules" and "Exhibits" thereto are to the Articles and Sections of the AM Asset Purchase Agreement and to the Schedules and Exhibits attached thereto. "AM Local Marketing Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the AM Asset Purchase Agreement. "Artlite" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "Assumed Contracts" means only (i) those Contracts listed on Schedule I, (ii) any other Contract which LBI specifically agrees in writing to assume in connection with this Agreement in its sole discretion, and (iii) those Contracts entered into by Seller in the ordinary course of business between the date hereof and the KQQK Closing Date which LBI specifically agrees in writing to assume in connection with this Agreement in its sole discretion. "Buyer" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement. 2 "Closing Place" means the offices of O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 400 South Hope Street, 15th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90071, or such other place mutually agreed to in writing by the Parties. "Commission" has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto. "Communications Act" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor statute or statutes thereto, and all rules, regulations, published policies and published decisions of the FCC thereunder, in each case as from time to time in effect. "Contracts" means any agreement, written or oral, between Seller and any third party related to Station KQQK that creates a right or obligation for either side to make payment or provide goods or services or otherwise grants rights or creates obligations, including but not limited to advertising contracts and sales orders. "Damages" means any and all claims, demands, liabilities, obligations, actions suits, proceedings, losses, damages, costs, expenses, assessments, judgments, recoveries and deficiencies, including interest, penalties and reasonable attorneys' fees, of every kind and description, contingent or otherwise. "EDC," "EDC License Sub" and "EDC Sub" have the meanings specified in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Effective Date" shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the FM Local Marketing Agreement. "Encumbrance" means any option, pledge, security interest, lien, charge, mortgage, claim, debt, liability, obligation, encumbrance or restriction (whether on voting, sale, transfer or disposition), whether imposed by agreement, understanding, law, rule or regulation, and, with respect to real property assets, including the Transmitter Buildings and Towers, means any leases, licenses or other occupancy agreements relating thereto or covering any portion thereof or any liens or encumbrances existing with respect to Seller's interest under such documents. "Escrow Agent" means Union Bank of California, N.A. "Escrow Agreement" means the Corporate Custodial Agreement Relating to Earnest Money to be executed by the Escrow Agent, LBI Holdings and EDC concurrently with the Recipient Agreement. "Escrow Deposit" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.3. "Excluded Assets" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.1. "FCC" has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto. 3 "FCC Licenses" has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto. "FM Local Marketing Agreement" means the agreement by and between Seller and Buyer entered into concurrently with this Agreement attached as Exhibit F. "FM Only Closing" means the consummation of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by this Agreement on the KQQK Closing Date without the simultaneous consummation of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by the AM Asset Purchase Agreement. "Hazardous Substance" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.12. "Holdback" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.1. "Holdback Escrow Agent" shall mean Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citibank or Bank of New York, provided such financial institution accepts the Holdback Escrow Agreement in the form attached hereto, with such changes as mutually agreed to by Buyer or Seller, or, if none of the listed entities so accepts, Union Bank of California, N.A. "Holdback Escrow Agreement" means the Corporate Custodial Agreement Relating to Holdback dated on or about the KQQK Closing Date executed by the Holdback Escrow Agent, LBI Holdings and EDC substantially in the form of Exhibit G attached hereto. "HSRA" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976, as amended, and the regulations thereunder, as in effect from time to time. "Indemnified Party" and "Indemnifying Party" have the meanings specified in Section 10.3. "Initial Grant" means the Commission's written consent to the assignment of the KQQK FCC Licenses to LBI Sub pursuant to the KQQK Assignment Application (including without limitation, by the Media Bureau by delegated authority), without any conditions materially adverse to any Party. "Intellectual Property" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.13.1. "KEYH Assignment Application" has the meaning set forth in the AM Asset Purchase Agreement. "KEYH Closing Date" has the meaning set forth in the AM Asset Purchase Agreement. "KEYH Deposit Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. 4 "KEYH Deposit Extension Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "KEYH Extension Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "KEYH FCC Licenses" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "KEYH Final Grant Day" has the meaning set forth in the AM Asset Purchase Agreement. "KEYH Local Marketing Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "KEYH Purchase Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "KQQK Assignment Application" means the application which Seller and Buyer will join in and file with the Commission requesting its written consent to the assignment of the KQQK FCC Licenses from EDC License Sub to LBI Sub. "KQQK Closing Date" means the date as determined pursuant to Section 7.1. "KQQK FCC Licenses" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "KQQK Final Grant Day" means the date on which the Initial Grant has become a final order, which date shall be the forty-first day following issuance by the Commission of a public notice announcing the Initial Grant, unless the Initial Grant has during the preceding forty-day period become subject to any administrative or judicial stay, appeal, review, reconsideration or rehearing, in which case the KQQK Final Grant Day shall not be deemed to occur until such administrative or judicial stay, appeal, review, reconsideration or rehearing shall have been resolved by a final, unappealable order (by the Commission or by a court of competent jurisdiction if Buyer elects to seek judicial review of any final order by the Commission) which preserves intact the Initial Grant without any conditions materially adverse to any Party. "LBI," "LBI Holdings" and "LBI Sub" have the meanings specified in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Letter of Intent" shall mean that Letter Agreement dated January 17, 2002 by and among EDC and Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of LBI Holdings, as extended from time to time. 5 "Microwave Facility" shall mean that microwave studio transmitter link located on the roof of Sellers' Post Oak Road studio and the Liberty County STL transmission site shared with KSHN. "Party" means any of EDC, EDC Sub, EDC License Sub, LBI Holdings, LBI or LBI Sub, as the context requires, and the term "Parties" mean all such entities; provided, however, that Seller, on the one hand, and LBI Holdings and Buyer, on the other, shall each be considered a single Party for purposes of Sections 7.4, 7.5, 10.3 and 10.4. "Permits" means the licenses, permits, approvals, authorizations, consents, and orders of any federal, state or local governmental authority held by Seller in connection with the operation of the Station KQQK (including the KQQK FCC Licenses) and all pending requests and applications therefor, including without limitation those listed on Schedule II. "Proceeds" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.6.1. "Purchased Assets" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1. "Purchase Price" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1. "Recipient Agreement" shall mean an agreement substantially in the form attached as Exhibit I. "Required Consents" means the FCC consents to the assignment of the KQQK FCC Licenses and the other governmental consents, third-party consents, approvals or waivers in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer, necessary for Seller to sell, convey or otherwise sell or assign the Purchased Assets to Buyer, including without limitation those consents set forth on Schedule III. "Sale Proceeds Recipients" shall mean Seller and the other entities and persons listed on Schedule IX. "Seller" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (FM Only)" shall mean a certificate from an executive officer of Seller in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto, instructing the Escrow Agent to distribute a portion of the Escrow Deposit to Seller. "Simultaneous Closing" means the consummation of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by this Agreement on the KQQK Closing Date simultaneously with the consummation of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by the AM Asset Purchase Agreement. "Simultaneous Closing Date" means the date on which the Simultaneous Closing occurs. 6 "Station KQQK", "Station KEYH", "Station" and "Stations" have the meanings set forth in the recitals hereto. "Tangible Personal Property" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.1. "Towers" means the radio broadcast towers located at the applicable Transmitter Site upon which is located the broadcast antenna for Station KQQK. "Transaction and Wind Down Expenses" means the costs and expenses incurred by Seller in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or in connection with the wind down of the business of Seller after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. "Transaction Claims" has the meaning set forth in Section 11.6. "Transmitter Buildings" means the transmitter buildings located at the Transmitter Sites. "Transmitter Sites" means the transmitter and antenna sites located at Liberty County, Texas (KQQK). 1.2 Knowledge. The term "knowledge," as it relates to an individual, shall mean that such individual will be deemed to have knowledge of a particular fact or other matter if (a) such individual is actually aware of such fact or other matter; or (b) a prudent individual could be expected to discover or otherwise become aware of such fact or other matter in the course of conducting a reasonably comprehensive investigation concerning the existence of such fact or matter. The term "knowledge," as it relates to a Party or any other person or entity (other than an individual) shall mean that such Party or such other person or entity will be deemed to have knowledge of a particular fact or other matter if any individual who is serving, or who has at any time served during the twelve months prior to the date of this Agreement, as a director, officer, partner, executor, trustee, or any other managerial employee of such Party or such other person or entity (or in any similar capacity) has, or at any time had, "knowledge" of such fact or other matter. ARTICLE II PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS 2.1 Assets to be Conveyed. On the KQQK Closing Date at the Closing Place, (i) Seller will sell, assign, convey, transfer and deliver to LBI Sub the KQQK FCC Licenses and the Permits, and all applications therefor, together with any renewals, extensions, additions or modifications thereof, and (ii) Seller will sell, assign, convey, transfer and deliver to LBI the business of Station KQQK and, all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the assets, properties and rights described below (which, together with the KQQK FCC Licenses and the Permits and applications therefor, are collectively referred to as the "Purchased Assets"), such sale, assignment, conveyance, transfer and delivery to be made by instruments of conveyance in form reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and to be free and clear of all Encumbrances. The Purchased Assets include the following: 7 2.1.1 All tangible personal property, furniture, fixtures, improvements and office equipment and other equipment used in the operation of Station KQQK, including all furniture and inventory in the Transmitter Buildings, the transmitter facilities, all Towers, antennas, main and back-up transmitters and generators, STL's, data links for transmitter telemetry, wireless microphone and other equipment and tangible personal property located or otherwise intended for use at the Transmitter Sites, listed on Schedule IV, together with any replacements thereof or additions thereto made between the date hereof and the KQQK Closing Date, less any retirements made in the ordinary and usual course of Station KQQK's business (collectively, together with all tangible personal property described in Section 2.1.4, the "Tangible Personal Property"); 2.1.2 All prepaid expenses made by Seller, advance payments by advertisers to Seller for advertising that would run after the KQQK Closing Date and other advance payments by third parties for services to be provided by or for Station KQQK after the KQQK Closing Date, in each case under the Assumed Contracts; 2.1.3 The Assumed Contracts and all of Seller's rights thereunder relating to periods and events occurring on and after the KQQK Closing Date; 2.1.4 Such files, records and logs pertaining to the operation of Station KQQK as Buyer may reasonably require, including Station KQQK's public inspection files and other records relating to the KQQK FCC Licenses and other filings with the Commission and such sales records and other sales and traffic information that may exist relating to Station KQQK for the two year period prior to the date of this Agreement and copies of all sales orders, invoices, contracts, statements and station logs for such period, but excluding the corporate and accounting records of Seller to the extent not described above (it being understood by the Parties that Seller shall transfer the data pertaining to the operation of the Station KQQK (including without limitation the data resident in Seller's Great Plains and ABC Traffic Software) on the computer systems of Seller to the computer systems of Buyer) (notwithstanding this conveyance, Buyer agrees to allow Seller reasonable access to such records of Station KQQK as Seller may reasonably require from and after the KQQK Closing Date); and 2.1.5 All Intellectual Property. 2.2 Excluded Assets and Liabilities. 2.2.1 Excluded Assets. It is understood and agreed that the Purchased Assets do not include any assets of Seller that are not used in the operation of Station KQQK, intellectual property rights not related to the existing station format, the name El Dorado, cash (other than the amounts described in Section 2.1.2), cash equivalents, deposits made by Seller under any contracts (other than the amounts described in Section 2.1.2), accounts receivable of Seller not accruing under the FM Local Marketing Agreement, causes of action, tax refunds, insurance claims or proceeds, in each case (for such accounts receivable, causes of action, tax 8 refunds and insurance claim and proceeds) accruing prior to the closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (and not accruing under the FM Local Marketing Agreement), claims of Seller which accrue under this Agreement, personal art work of shareholders of EDC at the office buildings relating to Station KQQK and excess studio and excess transmission equipment not used in the operation of Station KQQK, nor do they include the assets of any pension or other employee benefit plans nor any other assets specifically excluded from the Purchased Assets by the provisions of this Agreement (all the foregoing of which are referred to as the "Excluded Assets"). 2.2.2 Liabilities Not Assumed. Except for the liabilities and obligations specifically assumed pursuant to Section 3.2, Buyer and LBI Holdings will not assume and will not be or become liable for, any liabilities or obligations of Seller of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether absolute, contingent, accrued, known or unknown, related to the ownership of the Purchased Assets, the Excluded Assets, the operation of Station KQQK (including without limitation, Seller's actions in operating Station KQQK under the FM Local Marketing Agreement but excluding Buyer's actions in operating Station KQQK under the FM Local Marketing Agreement) or Seller's employees or otherwise. ARTICLE III PURCHASE PRICE; METHOD OF PAYMENT; ESCROW DEPOSIT 3.1 Purchase Price. Subject to Section 7.6.3, the purchase price to be paid to Seller by Buyer for the Purchased Assets will be Twenty-Three Million and One Dollars ($23,000,001) plus the aggregate amount of prepaid expenses made by Seller for services to be provided to Station KQQK after the KQQK Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts as set forth on Schedule VIII less any accrued liabilities agreed to be assumed by Buyer, other than liabilities assumed pursuant to and to the extent set forth in Section 3.2 (the "Purchase Price"). 3.1.1 Payment of Purchase Price. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, on the KQQK Closing Date, LBI Holdings or Buyer will (a) pay the Seller an amount equal to the Purchase Price minus $1,500,000, by wire transfer of immediately available funds in accordance with wire transfer instructions to be provided by Seller to Buyer not less than three business days prior to the KQQK Closing Date, and (b) deposit $1,500,000 with the Holdback Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately available funds in accordance with wire transfer instructions to be provided by Holdback Escrow Agent to Buyer not less than three business days prior to the KQQK Closing Date to be held under the Holdback Escrow Agreement in accordance with Section 3.1.4 hereof and the terms of the Holdback Escrow Agreement in order to secure the indemnification obligations of Seller under Article X hereof, any other obligations of Seller under this Agreement, obligations of Seller under Article X of the AM Asset Purchase Agreement and any other obligations of Seller thereunder (the "Holdback"). 3.1.2 Release of Escrow Deposit. Also on the KQQK Closing Date, concurrently with the wire transfer of the Purchase Price to Seller, EDC and LBI 9 Holdings shall jointly execute and deliver to the Escrow Agent written instructions to deliver $1,000,000 of the Escrow Deposit (plus any associated interest) to LBI Holdings; provided that if the KQQK Closing Date is also a Simultaneous Closing Date or if the AM Asset Purchase Agreement has theretofore been terminated or is terminated on such date, then EDC and LBI Holdings shall jointly execute and deliver to the Escrow Agent written instructions to terminate the Escrow Agreement and deliver the entire Escrow Deposit to LBI Holdings. 3.1.3 Post-Closing Proration. Following the KQQK Closing Date, the Parties shall determine and make the prorations called for in Section 3.6. 3.1.4 Holdback. (a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, on the KQQK Closing Date, LBI Holdings or Buyer shall deposit the Holdback with the Holdback Escrow Agent pursuant to the Holdback Escrow Agreement. The Holdback will be held, maintained, administered and disbursed by the Holdback Escrow Agent in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, of the AM Asset Purchase Agreement and of the Holdback Escrow Agreement, with the terms of the Holdback Escrow Agreement controlling in the event of any conflict. (b) LBI Holdings and/or Buyer will submit claims to Seller by a written notice specifying the amount of the claim (or estimated amount if the claim is not reasonably quantifiable) and describing in reasonable detail the basis for the claim. If Seller does not notify LBI Holdings or Buyer, as the case may be, within 15 days after receiving such a notice of Seller's objection to the claim, LBI Holdings and EDC shall at the end of such 15 day period execute and deliver to Holdback Escrow Agent joint written instructions to deliver to Buyer from the Holdback an amount equal to the claimed amount, as determined in accordance with this Section 3.1.4. If Seller gives notice of objection to LBI Holdings or Buyer, as the case may be, within the 15-day period, and the Parties cannot reach agreement on the claim, LBI Holdings and EDC shall at the end of such 15 day period execute and deliver to Holdback Escrow Agent joint written instructions to deliver to Buyer from the Holdback an amount equal to the amount not in dispute, and the Parties will attempt in good faith to agree upon the amount in dispute. If the Parties cannot agree within thirty (30) days thereafter, the Parties will submit such dispute to arbitration, as provided for in Section 11.6. Within three business days of (i) reaching resolution of such dispute as to the amount (if any) that LBI Holdings and Buyer are entitled to (in the event that the parties reach resolution without submitting such dispute to arbitration), or (ii) an arbitrator determining the amount (if any) that LBI Holdings and Buyer are entitled to (in the event that such dispute is submitted to arbitration), LBI Holdings and EDC shall execute and deliver to Holdback Escrow Agent joint written instructions to deliver to Buyer from the Holdback an amount equal to such applicable amount. The failure to give notice of a claim hereunder will not constitute an election of remedies and will not limit LBI Holdings or Buyer in any manner in the enforcement of other remedies that may be available to it. 10 (c) On the twelve month anniversary of the consummation of the transaction contemplated by the FM Asset Purchase Agreement on the KQQK Closing Date, LBI Holdings and EDC shall execute and deliver to the Holdback Escrow Agent written instructions to deliver to Seller from the Holdback an amount equal to $800,000 minus the lesser of (x) $800,000 and (y) the sum of the aggregate amount previously paid since the KQQK Closing Date to satisfy claims asserted by LBI Holdings and/or Buyer and the aggregate amount required to satisfy claims asserted by LBI Holdings and/or Buyer since the KQQK Closing Date and previously resolved (to the extent the resolution calls for a payment to LBI Holdings and/or Buyer) or still pending on the date of such release, in each case pursuant to this Agreement or the AM Asset Purchase Agreement. (d) On the twenty four month anniversary of the consummation of the transaction contemplated by the AM Asset Purchase Agreement (or if the purchase and sale transaction contemplated under the AM Asset Purchase Agreement does not occur, on the later of (i) the eighteenth month anniversary of the KQQK Closing Date or (ii) the date on which the AM Asset Purchase Agreement is terminated), LBI Holdings and EDC shall execute and deliver to the Holdback Escrow Agent written instructions to deliver to Seller the remainder of the Holdback, less any amounts required to satisfy claims asserted by LBI Holdings and/or Buyer and previously resolved (to the extent the resolution calls for a payment to LBI Holdings and/or Buyer) or still pending on the date of such release, in each case pursuant to this Agreement or the AM Asset Purchase Agreement. 3.2 Liabilities Assumed. As of the KQQK Closing Date, Buyer will assume and agree to pay, discharge and perform insofar as they relate to the time period on and after the KQQK Closing Date, and arise out of events occurring on or after the KQQK Closing Date, all the obligations and liabilities of Seller under the Assumed Contracts. 3.3 Escrow Deposit. Concurrently with the execution and delivery of the Recipient Agreement by Seller and the top eight entities listed on Schedule IX, LBI Holdings will deposit pursuant to this Section 3.3 and pursuant to Section 3.3 of the AM Asset Purchase Agreement One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) under the Escrow Agreement (together with any interest accrued on such amount, the "Escrow Deposit"). The Escrow Deposit will be held, maintained, administered and disbursed by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, of the AM Asset Purchase Agreement and of the Escrow Agreement, with the terms of the Escrow Agreement controlling in the event of any conflict. Once deposited, the Escrow Deposit will be disbursed as follows: 3.3.1 Notification of Escrow Agent; Delivery of Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (FM Only). Within three business days of the occurrence of the KQQK Final Grant Day, Seller shall notify Escrow Agent in writing, with a copy to Buyer, of such occurrence. Seller agrees not to deliver to the Escrow Agent the Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (FM Only) unless it simultaneously delivers to LBI Holdings such certificate. 3.3.2 Delivery to Seller. If Buyer fails to consummate the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement under circumstances that would constitute a material breach of this Agreement and Seller is not then in breach of its 11 representations, warranties or covenants hereunder in any material respect, then, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth below, $1,000,000 plus any associated interest of the Escrow Deposit, will be delivered to Seller on the ninth business day (or, if Buyer has elected to defer the KQQK Closing Date as set forth in 7.1, the thirty-ninth business day) after the KQQK Final Grant Day, it being understood and agreed that payment to Seller of $1,000,000 plus any associated interest of the Escrow Deposit (and, if applicable, the amounts described in the second-to-last sentence of the following paragraph) (or, prior to the Escrow Deposit being made, payment to Seller of $1,000,000) will constitute full payment for any and all damages suffered by Seller by reason of LBI Holdings' or Buyer's failure to consummate the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement. Conditions to such delivery of $1,000,000 plus any associated interest of the Escrow Deposit to Seller on such day will be that (a) the Escrow Agent and LBI Holdings shall have received on the sixth business day (or, if Buyer has elected to defer the KQQK Closing Date as set forth in 7.1, the thirty-sixth business day) after the KQQK Final Grant Day at or prior to 5:00 PM (California time) (with a copy by e-mail to Lenard Liberman at e-mail lliberman@lbimedia.com and by fax and e-mail to Joe Kim at fax (213) 430-6407 and e-mail jkim@omm.com and Steve Chen at fax (213) 430-6407 and e-mail schen@omm.com) a duly executed Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (FM Only) substantially in the form of Exhibit A annexed hereto, and (b) the Escrow Agent shall not have received from LBI Holdings or Buyer a written challenge challenging the accuracy of such Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (FM Only) at or prior to 5:00 PM (California time) of the second business day after receipt by both LBI Holdings and the Escrow Agent of such Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (FM Only). THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE IN ADVANCE BY INITIALING THIS AGREEMENT IN THE SPACES PROVIDED [LBI HOLDINGS' INITIALS ________, BUYER'S INITIALS ________ AND ________, AND SELLER'S INITIALS _________, _______ AND ________], THAT THE ACTUAL DAMAGES THAT SELLER WOULD SUFFER AS A RESULT OF BUYER'S FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE ASSETS DESCRIBED IN THIS AGREEMENT WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO CALCULATE; THAT $1,000,000 PLUS ANY ASSOCIATED INTEREST OF THE ESCROW DEPOSIT (OR, PRIOR TO THE ESCROW DEPOSIT BEING MADE, $1,000,000) IS A FAIR AND EQUITABLE AMOUNT TO REIMBURSE SELLER FOR ANY DAMAGES WHICH THE PARTIES ESTIMATE MAY BE SUSTAINED BY SELLER DUE TO BUYER'S FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE ASSETS DESCRIBED IN THIS AGREEMENT UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES STATED IN THIS SECTION 3.3; AND THAT THIS SECTION 3.3 SHALL CONSTITUTE A LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PROVISION, WHICH DAMAGES WILL BE SELLER'S SOLE REMEDY HEREUNDER IN THE EVENT OF LBI HOLDINGS' OR BUYER'S FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE ASSETS DESCRIBED IN THIS AGREEMENT UNDER 12 THE CIRCUMSTANCES STATED IN THIS SECTION 3.3. IN THE EVENT THAT LBI HOLDINGS OR BUYER PROVIDES ESCROW AGENT A WRITTEN CHALLENGE CHALLENGING THE ACCURACY OF THE SELLER ESCROW PAYMENT CERTIFICATE (FM ONLY) AND A DISPUTE OVER THE DISBURSEMENT OF $1,000,000 PLUS ANY ASSOCIATED INTEREST OF THE ESCROW DEPOSIT ARISES THEREFROM, SUCH DISPUTE SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 11.6. IF THE ARBITRATOR FINDS THAT THE SELLER ESCROW PAYMENT CERTIFICATE (FM ONLY) WAS ACCURATE AND THAT SUCH WRITTEN CHALLENGE WAS WITHOUT MERIT, THEN BUYER SHALL PAY SELLER (1) REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES INCURRED BY SELLER IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH DISPUTE AND (2) 10% INTEREST ON $1,000,000 PLUS ASSOCIATED INTEREST OF THE ESCROW DEPOSIT CALCULATED FROM THE DATE OF SUCH WRITTEN CHALLENGE TO THE DATE THE $1,000,000 PLUS ANY ASSOCIATED INTEREST OF THE ESCROW DEPOSIT IS PAID TO SELLER. IF THE ARBITRATOR FINDS THAT THE SELLER ESCROW PAYMENT CERTIFICATE (FM ONLY) WAS INACCURATE AND THAT SUCH WRITTEN CHALLENGE WAS WITH MERIT, SELLER SHALL PAY BUYER (1) REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES INCURRED BY LBI HOLDINGS AND BUYER IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH DISPUTE AND (2) 10% INTEREST ON THE $1,000,000 PLUS ASSOCIATED INTEREST OF THE ESCROW DEPOSIT CALCULATED FROM THE DATE OF SUCH WRITTEN CHALLENGE TO THE DATE THE $1,000,000 PLUS ANY ASSOCIATED INTEREST OF ESCROW DEPOSIT IS RETURNED TO BUYER. 3.3.3 Delivery to LBI Holdings. In the event of a Simultaneous Closing or in the event of an FM Only Closing in which the AM Asset Purchase Agreement has theretofore been terminated or is terminated on such date, the Escrow Deposit shall be delivered to LBI Holdings. Subject to the following sentence, in the event that the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement and/or the AM Asset Purchase Agreement is not consummated and Seller is not entitled to receive the Escrow Deposit in accordance with Section 3.3.2, the entire Escrow Deposit shall be delivered to LBI Holdings. In the event of an FM Only Closing in which the AM Asset Purchase Agreement has not theretofore been terminated or is not terminated on such day, if the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are consummated, $1,000,000 of the Escrow Deposit (plus any associated interest) shall be delivered to LBI with the remainder of the Escrow Deposit remaining in place pursuant to the AM Asset Purchase Agreement to be released in accordance with Sections 3.3.2 and 3.3.3 thereof. 3.4 Buyer's Remedies. If the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement is not consummated because of the breach by Seller of its representations, warranties or covenants hereunder in any material respect, and Buyer is not in breach of its representations, warranties or covenants hereunder in any material respect, Seller agrees that, in addition to any other rights and remedies available at law or in equity, LBI Holdings and Buyer shall have the 13 following rights and remedies: (i) Buyer shall have the right to specific performance of Seller's obligation to sell the Purchased Assets upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and incidental damages related to such specific performance; (ii) LBI Holdings shall have the right to the return of $1,000,000 of the Escrow Deposit (and associated interest); and (iii) LBI Holdings and Buyer shall have the right to recover money damages for breach of this Agreement, including but not limited to, benefit of the bargain damages and compensation for transaction costs; provided, that if LBI Holdings and Buyer obtain full remedies under clause (i) pursuant to a non-appealable judgment with which Seller complies, then Buyer shall not thereafter have additional claims under clause (iii) and if LBI Holdings and Buyer obtain full remedies under clause (iii) pursuant to a non-appealable judgment with which Seller complies, then Buyer shall not thereafter have additional claims under clause (i); provided, further, that if the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement is not consummated because the representation and warranty in the second sentence of Section 4.6 would not be true on the KQQK Closing Date, then LBI Holdings and Buyer shall have the remedies in clauses (i) and (ii) but not in clause (iii). The Parties agree that remedy at law is inadequate and that damages are not adequate to compensate LBI Holdings and Buyer. 3.5 Allocation. The Purchase Price will be allocated as set forth on Schedule V. 3.6 Prorations. Other than the prepaid expenses set forth on Schedule VIII and subject to the rights of Buyer and Seller pursuant to the FM Local Marketing Agreement, the operation of Station KQQK and, subject to the FM Local Marketing Agreement, all income, expenses and liabilities attributable thereto through 11:59 p.m. on the day immediately preceding the KQQK Closing Date will be for the account of Seller and thereafter for the account of LBI, and all income and expenses relating to the operation of Station KQQK, including such items as power and utilities charges, rents and other deferred items relating to the operation of Station KQQK, will be prorated between Seller and LBI in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, the proration to be made and paid, insofar as feasible, on the KQQK Closing Date, with a final settlement sixty days after the KQQK Closing Date. In the event of any disputes between the parties as to such adjustments, the amounts not in dispute shall nonetheless be paid at the time provided herein and such disputes shall be determined by an independent certified public accountant mutually acceptable to the parties, and the fees and expenses of such accountant shall be paid one-half by Seller and one-half by Buyer. ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY SELLER Seller hereby represents and warrants to LBI Holdings and Buyer as follows: 4.1 Organization and Standing. Each of EDC, EDC Sub, and EDC License Sub is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its incorporation. Seller has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and complete the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. 4.2 Authorization. All necessary corporate actions and proceedings to duly approve the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the 14 Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the FM Local Marketing Agreement and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by Seller in connection herewith or therewith and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby or thereby have been duly and validly taken by Seller, and each of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the FM Local Marketing Agreement and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by Seller in connection herewith or therewith has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by Seller and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with and subject to their respective terms. 4.3 KQQK FCC Licenses, Transmitters and Towers. 4.3.1 The KQQK FCC Licenses (all of which are listed on Schedule II, together with any pending applications for KQQK FCC Licenses) constitute all the licenses, permits and other authorizations required for and used in connection with the operation of Station KQQK. As of the date of this Agreement and as of the KQQK Closing Date, Seller is and shall be holder of all the KQQK FCC Licenses. Other than the Initial Grant of the KQQK Assignment Application, no additional order or grant is required from the FCC in order to consummate the assignment of the KQQK FCC Licenses to LBI Sub. Schedule II correctly sets forth the respective expiration date of each KQQK FCC License. Each KQQK FCC License is validly issued and in full force and effect. Seller has taken all actions and performed all of their respective obligations that are necessary to maintain the KQQK FCC Licenses without adverse modification or impairment, and complete and correct copies of the KQQK FCC Licenses and any pending applications therefor have been delivered to Buyer. No event has occurred with respect to Station KQQK (other than directly as a result of Buyer's actions under the FM Local Marketing Agreement) which (i) has resulted in, or after notice or lapse of time or both would result in, revocation, suspension, adverse modification, non-renewal or termination of or any order of forfeiture with respect to, any KQQK FCC License or (ii) materially and adversely affects or in the future may materially and adversely affect any rights of Seller or its assignees or transferees thereunder. None of the KQQK FCC Licenses requires that any assignment thereof must be approved by any public or other governmental authority other than the FCC. 4.3.2 Seller is not a party to, and there are no investigations, notices of apparent liability, violations, forfeitures, notices of violation, orders to show cause or other orders or complaints issued by or before any court or regulatory body, including, without limitation, the FCC, or of any other proceedings (other than proceedings relating to the radio industry generally) that could in any manner threaten or adversely affect the validity or continued effectiveness of, or result in the adverse modification of, any of the KQQK FCC Licenses. In the event Seller learns of any such action, or the filing or issuance of any such order, notice or complaint, Seller promptly will notify Buyer of the same in writing and will take all reasonable measures to contest in good faith or seek removal or rescission of such action, order, notice or complaint. Station KQQK is now operating at its licensed 15 power and antenna height, in accordance with the KQQK FCC Licenses, and is in compliance with the Communications Act including, without limitation, rules governing the location of Station KQQK's main studio and rules governing the required contents of Station KQQK's public inspection files. Seller has no reason to believe that the KQQK FCC Licenses will not be renewed in the ordinary course. 4.3.3 None of the facilities used in connection with the radio broadcasting operations of Seller relating to Station KQQK (including the Transmitter Buildings, the Transmitter Sites and the Towers) violates the provisions of any applicable building codes, fire regulations, building restrictions or other governmental ordinances, orders or regulations (including, without limitation, any applicable regulation of the Federal Aviation Administration), except where such violation would not impair, impede or affect adversely in any respect currently or in the future the continued uninterrupted operation of Station KQQK at its licensed power and in accordance with the other terms of the KQQK FCC Licenses, and each such facility is zoned so as to permit the commercial uses intended by the owner or occupier thereof. Schedule II identifies any outstanding variances or special use permits materially affecting any of Seller's facilities or the uses thereof and Seller is in compliance therewith. Seller has received no notice of any complaint being made against Station KQQK relating to its Tower, Transmitter Site, Transmitter Building or Seller's operation of such Station (including, without limitation, any complaint relating to the signals broadcast or otherwise transmitted from any Tower, either by Seller or by any person subleasing a portion of such Tower) except, in each case, where such complaint would not impair, impede or adversely affect the continued, uninterrupted operation of such Station. Each Tower has been appropriately registered with the Commission, as described in Schedule II. 4.3.4 Seller is qualified to sell Station KQQK and to assign the KQQK FCC Licenses in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and in compliance with the Communications Act. Seller knows of no party who has expressed any intention to oppose FCC approval of the assignment of the KQQK FCC Licenses to LBI Sub, nor does Seller know of any reason why FCC consent to such assignment might be denied or delayed. 4.3.5 Each report or certification filed by or on behalf of Seller with the FCC, including, without limitation, any filing pursuant to 47 C.F.R. (S) 73.3615 with respect to its ownership of Station KQQK and any other filing relating to such Station, was filed, and was at the time of filing true, correct and complete in all material respects; there have been no changes in the ownership of Station KQQK since the filing of the most recent such ownership reports or certifications and those ownership reports and certifications are true, correct and complete in all respects. 16 4.3.6 The operation of Station KQQK by Seller does not cause or result in exposure of workers or the general public to levels of radio frequency radiation in excess of the applicable limits stated in 47 C.F.R. ss. 1.1310. 4.4 Purchased Assets. All items as of the date hereof used in the operation of Station KQQK are listed and described in Schedule IV to this Agreement. No other affiliate of EDC (including without limitations, direct or indirect subsidiaries of EDC) other than Seller owns or has any rights, title or interest in any Purchased Assets or is in any way involved with the operation of Station KQQK. On the KQQK Closing Date, Seller will have good and valid title to the Purchased Assets, free and clear of all Encumbrances, other than the Encumbrances described in Schedule III, which Encumbrances will be released on the KQQK Closing Date concurrently with the closing. Upon consummation of the transactions set forth in this Agreement, Buyer will have good and valid title to the Purchased Assets, free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than liens granted to Buyer's lenders). Schedule III sets forth each release and/or UCC termination statement required in order to release such Encumbrances on the KQQK Closing Date. Schedule III also sets forth all currently effective UCC financing statements that have been filed against any Purchased Asset. Seller has maintained and has operated each Transmitter Site, each Tower, each Transmitter Building and Station KQQK under and in accordance with the terms of all applicable regulations in all material respects. Seller is not aware of any complaints regarding the Transmitter Sites, the Towers, the Transmitter Buildings, the antennas, the radio transmitters or the studio facilities. There is no pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened action, event, transaction or proceeding that could interfere with the quiet enjoyment or operation of the Purchased Assets by Seller or, on and after the KQQK Closing Date, by Buyer. Buyer will have on and after the KQQK Closing Date reasonable access to each of the Transmitter Sites, and a continuous means of ingress and egress thereto from public roads. The items of Tangible Personal Property are in all material respects in good operating condition for equipment of their age and usage (ordinary wear and tear excepted). The technical equipment, constituting a part of the Tangible Personal Property, has been maintained in accordance with Station KQQK's past practice and is operating and complies in all material respects with all applicable rules and regulations of the FCC and the terms of the KQQK FCC Licenses and Permits. The Purchased Assets include all the personal property and assets, including real estate rights, necessary to conduct the operation of Station KQQK as now conducted. The sale of the Purchased Assets relating to Station KQQK is a sale of the entire operating assets of a business or of a separate division, branch, or identifiable segment of a business within the meaning of Texas Tax Code Section 151.304 and Texas Administrative Code Section 3.316. 4.5 Insurance. Seller now has in force insurance on the Purchased Assets as set forth in Schedule VI and will continue the present insurance at the present limits in full force and effect up through the KQQK Closing Date. 4.6 Litigation. On or prior to the date of this Agreement, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or, to the knowledge of Seller, investigation relating to Station KQQK is pending or outstanding before any forum, court, or governmental body, department or agency of any kind to which Seller or Station KQQK is a party and, to the knowledge of Seller, no such litigation or proceeding is threatened. On or prior to the KQQK Closing Date, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or, to the knowledge of Seller, investigation relating 17 to Station KQQK (except for such litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or investigation arising directly as a result of Buyer's actions under the FM Local Marketing Agreement) that could reasonably be expected or would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the operation of Station KQQK in accordance with Seller's past operations or could reasonably be expected or would reasonably be expected to prevent a consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby shall be pending or outstanding before any forum, court or governmental body, department or agency of any kind to which Seller or Station KQQK is a party, and, to the knowledge of Seller, no such litigation or proceeding shall be threatened. 4.7 Contracts. Seller has delivered to Buyer prior to the KQQK Closing Date true and complete copies of all Contracts (in the case of oral agreements, a written summary of the key terms of such oral Contracts), including without limitation the Assumed Contracts. The Assumed Contracts will be enforceable by Buyer after the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby in accordance with their respective terms; provided, however, that Seller makes no warranty as to performance by any other party to any Assumed Contracts or as to LBI's ability to collect any payments due or to become due thereunder. Seller has not taken any action that would impair the enforceability of the Assumed Contracts, or omitted to take any action, the omission of which would have such effect. There are no material defaults under any of the Assumed Contracts and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby will not cause any defaults under any of the Assumed Contracts. 4.8 Insolvency. No insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Seller or any of its assets or properties is pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened. 4.9 Reports. All material returns, reports and statements currently required to be filed by Seller with the Commission or with any other governmental agency have been filed and each such return, report and statement is true, correct and complete in all material respects. Seller has complied in all material respects with the reporting requirements of the Commission and other governmental authorities having jurisdiction over Station KQQK and its operations. 4.10 No Defaults. Neither the execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the FM Local Marketing Agreement and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by Seller in connection herewith or therewith nor the consummation by Seller of the transaction contemplated hereby is an event that, of itself or with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both, will (i) conflict with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Seller, (ii) constitute a violation of, conflict with or result in any breach of or any default under, result in any termination or modification of, or cause any acceleration of any obligation under, any material contract, mortgage, indenture, agreement, lease, license or other instrument to which Seller is a party or by which it is bound, or by which it may be affected, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance on any of the Purchased Assets, (iii) violate any judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or regulation applicable to Seller or (iv) violate or constitute a breach of any Assumed Contract. The execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the FM Local Marketing Agreement and other 18 agreements, documents and instruments being executed by Seller in connection herewith or therewith and the consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby do not require the consent of any third party other than as listed on Schedule III. 4.11 Disclosures. No covenant, representation or warranty by Seller and no written statement, certificate, appendix or Schedule furnished by Seller pursuant hereto or in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make the statements contained herein or therein not materially misleading. 4.12 Environmental Compliance. (i) Seller has not, in connection with its business or assets, generated, used, transported, treated, stored, released or disposed of, or has suffered and has permitted no one else to generate, use, transport, treat, store, release or dispose of any Hazardous Substance (as defined below) in violation of any applicable environmental law; (ii) to the knowledge of Seller, there has not been any generation, use, transportation, treatment, storage, release or disposal of any Hazardous Substance in connection with the conduct of Seller's business or in any properties within 100 yards of its business which has created or might reasonably be expected to create any material liability under any applicable environmental law or which would require reporting to or notification of any governmental entity; (iii) to the knowledge of Seller, no asbestos or polychlorinated biphenyl or underground storage tank is contained in or located at any facility used in connection with its business; and (iv) to the knowledge of Seller, any Hazardous Substance handled or dealt with in any way in connection with Seller's business has been and is being handled or dealt with in all material respects in compliance with all applicable environmental laws. As used herein, "Hazardous Substance" means substances that are defined or listed in, or otherwise classified pursuant to, any applicable laws as "hazardous substances," "hazardous materials," "hazardous wastes" or "toxic substances," or any other formulation of any applicable environmental law intended to define, list or classify substances by reason of deleterious properties such as ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity, radioactivity, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity or "EP toxicity," and petroleum and drilling fluids, produced waters and other wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas or geothermal energy. 4.13 Intellectual Property. 4.13.1 Schedule VII contains a true and complete list of all patents and trademarks, service marks, station names, alternative station names, slogans, trade names, logos, jingles, assumed names, fictional business names, copyrights, licenses, permits, authorizations and other similar intellectual property rights and interests applied for, issued to or presently owned or used by Seller (other than the name "El Dorado" and programming and its contents used but not owned by Seller) which are material to the operation of Station KQQK, including the call letters "KQQK" and any other call signs (together with the goodwill associated therewith, the "Intellectual Property"). Except as set forth on Schedule VII, on the KQQK Closing Date, Seller will have good and marketable title to all of the Intellectual Property, free and clear of all Encumbrances. Seller has not made any registrations or filings in the United States Copyright Office or the United States Patent and Trademark Office nor has Seller been issued by the United States 19 Copyright Office or the United States Patent and Trademark Office any intellectual property rights in connection with or related to Station KQQK. 4.13.2 Except as set forth on Schedule VII, on the KQQK Closing Date, Seller has not received any notice from any other person or entity pertaining to or challenging the right of Seller to use any of the Intellectual Property or any rights thereunder. 4.13.3 Except as set forth on Schedule VII, Seller has not violated or infringed any patent, trademark, trade name, jingle, assumed name, fictional business name, copyright, license, permit or other similar intangible property right or interest held by others or any license or permit held by Seller in connection with or related to Station KQQK. 4.13.4 Except as set forth on Schedule VII, (i) Seller has not granted any license or other rights and Seller has no obligations to grant licenses or other rights to any of the Intellectual Property, and (ii) Seller has not made any claim of any violation or infringement by others of its rights to or in connection with any of the Intellectual Property, and there is no basis for the making of any such claim. 4.14 Brokers. No agent, broker, investment or commercial banker, person or firm acting on behalf of Seller is or will be entitled to any broker, finder or financial advisor fee or any other commission or similar fee directly or indirectly in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, other than Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, whose fee shall be paid by Seller. 4.15 Prepaid Expenses. All prepaid expenses made by Seller for services to be provided to Station KQQK after the KQQK Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts are set forth on Schedule VIII, except for such expenses as are subject to proration under Section 3.6. 4.16 Sale Proceeds Recipients; Recipient Agreement. Seller and Sale Proceeds Recipients listed on Schedule IX constitute all entities and persons that will receive the proceeds from the sale of the Stations pursuant to this Agreement and/or the AM Asset Purchase Agreement other than those persons or entities that will receive only Transaction and Wind Down Expenses. Upon execution and delivery thereof, (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with the Sale Proceeds Recipients) the Recipient Agreement will have been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by Seller and each Sale Proceeds Recipient signatory thereto and will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller and each Sale Proceeds Recipient signatory thereto, enforceable against Seller and such Sale Proceeds Recipient in accordance with and subject to its terms. 20 ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY BUYER AND LBI HOLDINGS LBI Holdings and Buyer represent and warrant to Seller as follows: 5.1 Status. Each of LBI Holdings, LBI and LBI Sub is a California corporation, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California. LBI Holdings and Buyer each have the requisite corporate power to enter into and complete the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 5.2 No Defaults. Other than the consents set forth in Schedule III with respect to Buyer, item (2) of which will have been obtained by the KQQK Closing Date, neither the execution, delivery and performance by LBI Holdings or Buyer of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the FM Local Marketing Agreement and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by LBI Holdings or Buyer in connection herewith or therewith nor the consummation by Buyer of the transaction contemplated hereby is an event that, of itself or with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both, will (i) conflict with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of LBI Holdings or Buyer, (ii) constitute a violation of, conflict with or result in any breach of or any default under, result in any termination or modification of, or cause any acceleration of any obligation under, any material contract, mortgage, indenture, agreement, lease or other instrument to which LBI Holdings or Buyer is a party or by which it is bound, or by which it may be affected, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance on any of its assets, except for agreements, indentures and instruments related to the financing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, (iii) violate any judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or regulation applicable to LBI Holdings or Buyer, or (iv) result in the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on Station KQQK or the Purchased Assets, except for liens, charges or encumbrances relating to the financing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 5.3 Authorization. All necessary corporate actions and proceedings to duly approve the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the FM Local Marketing Agreement and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by LBI Holdings or Buyer in connection herewith or therewith and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby or thereby have been duly and validly taken by LBI Holdings and Buyer, and each of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the FM Local Marketing Agreement and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by LBI Holdings or Buyer in connection herewith or therewith has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by LBI Holdings and Buyer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of LBI Holdings and Buyer, enforceable against LBI Holdings and Buyer in accordance with and subject to their respective terms. 5.4 Brokers. No agent, broker, investment or commercial banker, person or firm acting on behalf of LBI Holdings or Buyer or under the authority of LBI Holdings or Buyer is or will be entitled to any broker, finder or financial advisor fee or any other commission or similar fee directly or indirectly in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, other than Kalil & Co., Inc., whose fee shall be paid by Buyer. 21 5.5 Qualification as a Broadcast Licensee. Excluding all facts arising from changes between the date hereof and the KQQK Closing Date to the radio broadcasting industry generally and any modification during such period of the FCC rules, regulations or policies affecting all members of the class of holders of FCC licenses to which Buyer would belong as the holder of KQQK FCC Licenses or to which Buyer belongs as the holder of its existing FCC licenses, no fact exists as of the date of this Agreement and as of the KQQK Closing Date, that would as of the date hereof or as of the KQQK Closing Date, under the Communications Act, disqualify Buyer as owner, operator and licensee of Station KQQK. Excluding all requests arising from changes between the date hereof and the KQQK Closing Date to the radio broadcasting industry generally and any modification during such period of FCC rules, regulations or policies affecting all members of the class of holders of FCC licenses to which Buyer would belong as the holder of KQQK FCC Licenses or to which Buyer belongs as the holder of its existing FCC licenses, no request for any waiver under the Communications Act is necessary in order for LBI Holdings or Buyer to obtain a grant of the KQQK Assignment Application or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. 5.6 Litigation. There are no suits, legal proceedings or investigations of any nature pending or, to the knowledge of LBI Holdings or Buyer, threatened against or affecting it that would affect the ability of LBI Holdings or Buyer to carry out the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 5.7 Approvals and Consents. To knowledge of LBI Holdings or Buyer, the only approvals or consents of persons or entities not a party to this Agreement that are legally or contractually required to be obtained by LBI Holdings or Buyer in connection with the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement are identified on Schedule III. ARTICLE VI COVENANTS OF SELLER 6.1 Affirmative Covenants of Seller. Between the date hereof and the KQQK Closing Date, except as disclosed in this Agreement: 6.1.1 Maintenance. Seller will continue to operate Station KQQK, in substantial conformity with past practices, and in conformity with the KQQK FCC Licenses and the Communications Act. 6.1.2 Preserve Relations. Seller will use its commercially reasonable efforts (such standard being determined as if Seller intended to continue operation of Station KQQK for at least ten years from the date of determination) to preserve the business of Station KQQK and, where commercially reasonable (such standard being determined as if Seller intended to continue operation of Station KQQK for at least ten years from the date of determination), the good relations with the third parties (including but not limited to lessors, advertisers, clients and service providers) under all Assumed Contracts, with owners of property adjacent to or in the area of the Transmitter Sites, the Transmitter Buildings, the Towers, and with advertisers, service providers, municipalities and Artlite and its affiliates. 22 6.1.3 Reasonable Access. In addition to the rights of Buyer under the FM Local Marketing Agreement, following reasonable advance notification, Seller will provide Buyer and representatives of Buyer with reasonable access to the employees and the properties, titles, contracts, books, files, logs, records and affairs of Station KQQK, and Seller will furnish or will cause to be furnished such additional information concerning Station KQQK as Buyer may from time to time reasonably request. Seller agrees that a request by Buyer at least three business days prior to a visit by personnel of Buyer to Station KQQK during such Station's normal business hours shall constitute reasonable advance notification and shall make best efforts to make available the documents and the personnel Buyer indicates that its personnel would like to see during such visit. Buyer will maintain the confidentiality of all such information in accordance with the terms of confidentiality previously agreed to between EDC and Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. pursuant to Section 9 of the Letter of Intent as replaced by Exhibit J. Buyer shall have the right to make offers of employment beginning as of the date hereof to such employees of Seller as Buyer may identify in its sole and absolute discretion without liability to Seller. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller will promptly (and in any event within two business days) deliver to Buyer any information requested by Buyer (if applicable, for specified time periods requested by Buyer) that is within the scope of information described in Schedule X annexed hereto and that is then available (or should reasonably be available) to Seller. A copy of the information so requested by Buyer shall be delivered to Buyer and a copy of such information shall also remain at the office of Seller (at the address set forth in Section 11.1) at all times. Seller shall update in its records the information described in Schedule X on a timely basis in accordance with its past practices. Buyer may request such information as often as it chooses. Seller shall comply with the provisions of the last paragraph of Schedule X. 6.1.4 Obtain Consents. Seller will use its best efforts to procure the Required Consents. 6.1.5 Books and Records. Seller will maintain the books and records of Station KQQK consistent with past practices. 6.1.6 Insurance. Seller will maintain in force the existing insurance policies identified on Schedule VI or reasonably equivalent policies. Seller will use the proceeds of any claims for loss payable under such insurance policies to repair, replace, or restore any of the Purchased Assets destroyed by fire and other casualties to their former condition as soon as possible after the loss. 6.1.7 Notification. Seller will promptly upon Seller's learning of the same notify Buyer of any order to show cause, notice of violation, notice of apparent liability or of forfeiture or the filing or written threat of filing of any complaint against Station KQQK or against Seller in connection with Station KQQK, occurring between the date hereof and the KQQK Closing Date, and respond to any action, order, notice or written complaints, and implement procedures to 23 ensure that the complaints or violations will not recur. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller will also promptly upon Seller's learning of the same notify Buyer of any complaint being made against Station KQQK relating to its Tower, Transmitter Site, Transmitter Building or Seller's operation of such Station (including, without limitation, any complaint related to the signals broadcast or otherwise transmitted from such Tower, either by Seller or by any person subleasing a portion of such Tower but not including complaints relating to the programming or content of Station KQQK, such complaints which are subject to the first sentence of this section). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller will promptly (and in any event within three business days) upon Seller's obtaining knowledge of the same notify Buyer of (i) any termination of sales orders or threats of termination in either case by any advertiser whose orders total more than $2,000 per month or by Seller or (ii) the ceasing of employment of any employee of Station KQQK who is either an account executive or earns more than $30,000 per year. 6.1.8 Contracts. Seller will provide a copy of any Contract that involves more than $2,000 per month or with any service provider or advertiser it enters into prior to the KQQK Closing Date (or a written description of such Contract, if oral) within five business days of entering into such Contract and in any event prior to the KQQK Closing Date. Seller will not enter into any Contract after the execution of the FM Local Marketing Agreement without the prior written consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.1.9 Transition Assistance. Seller will use best efforts (without incurring unreasonable costs) to assist Buyer in transitioning third party provided services such as utilities, phone service, etc. and in transitioning advertisers. 6.1.10 Assistance in Transfer of Records and Data. Seller will fully cooperate with Buyer and make such advance preparations (including making copies in advance, collecting paperwork, coordinating information about computer systems and configurations) as are necessary so that Seller can deliver, and Seller shall deliver, the data and records required to be delivered under Section 2.1.4 to Buyer (including the transfer of data from Seller's computer systems to Buyer's computer systems) on the fifteenth business day prior to the Effective Date with title to such data and records transferring to Buyer only on the KQQK Closing Date; provided, however, that if after Seller's commercially reasonable efforts an electronic transfer is not possible, the same data may be transferred by Seller by manual input on the tenth business day prior to the Effective Date with costs of such manual input to be shared between Buyer and Seller. Such data and records shall be updated on a daily basis until the Effective Date. 24 6.2 Negative Covenants of Seller. From the date hereof through consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KQQK Closing Date, except as contemplated by this Agreement, Seller will not without the prior written consent of Buyer: 6.2.1 Encumbrances. Create or assume any Encumbrance on any of the Purchased Assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, unless discharged or terminated and fully released prior to the KQQK Closing Date; 6.2.2 Transfers. Sell, assign, lease or otherwise transfer or dispose of any of the Purchased Assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, except for retirements in the normal and usual course of business; 6.2.3 Call Letters. Change Station KQQK's call letters or modify Station KQQK's facilities in any material respect; 6.2.4 Change in Format or Business. Change Station KQQK's format (including but not limited to genre of music, demographic or language) or otherwise materially change Station KQQK's business model or advertising sales strategy; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 6.2.4 is intended to constitute an impermissible abrogation of a licensee's responsibilities under the Communications Act to maintain control of the operation of Station KQQK; provided, further, that actions taken by Buyer pursuant to and in compliance with the FM Local Marketing Agreement shall not constitute violations of this Section 6.2.4; 6.2.5 Modification of Contracts. Amend or terminate any of the Assumed Contracts (or waive any substantial right thereunder) or any advertising contracts that involves more than $2,000 per month; 6.2.6 Rights. Cancel or compromise any claim or waive or release any right of Seller relating to the Purchased Assets, except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice; 6.2.7 KQQK FCC Licenses and Permits. Cause or permit, by any act or failure on its part, the KQQK FCC Licenses or Permits to expire or to be surrendered or modified (unless Buyer has provided prior written consent with respect to such modification, which consent shall not be withheld unreasonably in the case of modifications required pursuant to a casualty event), or take any action which would cause the FCC or any other governmental authority to institute proceedings for the suspension, revocation or adverse modification of any of the KQQK FCC Licenses or Permits, or fail to prosecute with due diligence any pending applications to any governmental authority in connection with the operation of Station KQQK, or take any other action within Seller's control which would result in Station KQQK being in non-compliance with the requirements of the Communications Act or any other applicable law material to the operation of Station KQQK; or 25 6.2.8 No Inconsistent Action. Take any other action inconsistent with its obligations under this Agreement or which could hinder or delay the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. ARTICLE VII ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS 7.1 Determination of KQQK Closing Date. The KQQK Closing Date shall occur at 5:00 p.m. CST on the 5/th/ business day following the KQQK Final Grant Day or such other time mutually agreed to in writing by the Parties unless Buyer has notified Seller by that time that it intends to close on a date consistent with the following proviso; provided, however, that (i) if on or prior to the date which otherwise would have been the KQQK Closing Date it appears in Buyer's reasonable judgment that the KEYH Closing Date could reasonably be expected to occur within 30 days from the date which would otherwise have been the KQQK Closing Date, then, if Buyer so chooses in its sole discretion, the KQQK Closing Date shall be delayed for up to 30 days (as from time to time specified by Buyer) in order to consummate a Simultaneous Closing, and (ii) if following a determination to delay the KQQK Closing Date in accordance with clause (i) of this proviso it is determined that the delay prior to the KEYH Closing Date will be longer than 30 days from the date which would otherwise have been the KQQK Closing Date (prior to taking into account any delay occurring as a result of clause (i) of this proviso), Buyer may cause the KQQK Closing Date to occur on the 5th business day after giving notice of such determination to Seller. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, Buyer, in its sole discretion, may choose to have the KQQK Closing Date occur prior to the KQQK Final Grant Day so long as the Initial Grant has occurred. Buyer shall in that instance choose a date no earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the 5th business day following notice of such determination to Seller; provided, however, that Buyer may revoke such determination at any time prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby with respect to Station KQQK, in which case the KQQK Closing Date shall be determined pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 7.l. 7.2 Application for Commission Consent; Other Consents; Pre-Closing. 7.2.1 FCC Consent; Compliance with Schedule II. Buyer and Seller agree to proceed as expeditiously as practical, and in no event later than fifteen business days after the execution hereof by Buyer and Seller, to file or cause to be filed the KQQK Assignment Application requesting FCC consent to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. The Parties agree that the KQQK Assignment Application will be prosecuted in good faith and with due diligence, including filing and cooperating with all requests of the Commission. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement will have to be filed with the FCC. The Parties further acknowledge that the KQQK Assignment Application may have to be amended from time to time prior to the date it is granted to reflect any changes resulting from Buyer's financing and related arrangements. Seller shall comply with the requirements set forth in Sections A, B and C of Schedule II. 7.2.2 Other Governmental Consents. Promptly, but not later than ten business days following the filing of the KQQK Assignment Application, the Parties will 26 proceed to prepare and file with all other appropriate governmental authorities (if any), such other requests for approval or waiver as may be required from such governmental authorities to permit the transfer of the KQQK FCC Licenses and Permits and the Purchased Assets, or as otherwise required in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby and will jointly, diligently and expeditiously prosecute, and will cooperate fully with each other in the prosecution of, such requests for approval or waiver and all proceedings necessary to secure such approvals and waivers. The Parties hereby acknowledge that no filings will be required under the HSRA because both the Purchase Price and the fair market value of the Purchased Assets and Assumed Contracts, together with the Purchased Assets and Assumed Contracts under the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, are less than $50,000,000. 7.2.3 Control of the Station. This Agreement shall not be consummated until the KQQK Closing Date. Prior to the KQQK Closing Date, Seller shall continue to control the operation of Station KQQK with Buyer's interest in Station KQQK being limited to its rights under this Agreement, the KQQK Assignment Application and the FM Local Marketing Agreement. 7.2.4 Preclosing. Buyer and Seller agree to hold a pre-closing (delivering to their respective counsel all closing documents to which they are a party) on a mutually agreeable date no later than at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled KQQK Closing Date. 7.2.5 Rescission. As Buyer has the option to close the transactions contemplated by this Agreement prior to the KQQK Final Grant Day, if prior to such time the Initial Grant is reversed or otherwise set aside pursuant to a final order of the FCC or the final, unappealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction, then the parties shall comply with such order in a manner that otherwise complies with applicable law and returns the parties to the status quo ante in all material respects, including the return of the Purchase Price to Buyer and the return of Station KQQK to Seller (it being understood that in such event Seller may, within the lesser of thirty (30) days or such shorter time as is available to allow the Parties to comply with the final order, designate one or more third parties, each of whom is qualified, in Seller's reasonable belief, to hold the KQQK FCC Licenses in accordance with the FCC rules, as the assignees of Station KQQK). In the event a third party challenges the KQQK Assignment Application, whether prior to or following Initial Grant, the Parties shall cooperate to rebut such challenge and, in the event that the Initial Grant is set aside as a result of such challenge, the parties shall exhaust all administrative and judicial appeals to protect the Initial Grant and have it become a final, unappealable grant at all times prior to the date on which a Party terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.3 or 7.4. 7.3 Mutual Right to Terminate. Subject to the provisions of Section 7.6.2, if the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by the FM Asset Purchase Agreement has not occurred on or before the first anniversary of the date of this Agreement (or if the effective 27 period of FCC's consent is extended as described in Section 7.6.2 for a certain number of days due to any damage or event that prevents broadcast transmissions of Station KQQK, then the date which occurs that many days (but not exceeding in any event 120 days) after the first anniversary of the date of this Agreement), either Buyer or Seller, if such Party is not materially in default hereunder in a manner which has delayed the occurrence of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, may terminate this Agreement upon five days' written notice to the other Party. 7.4 Buyer's Right to Terminate. Buyer, at its option, may terminate this Agreement, so long as Buyer is not then in material default under or material breach of this Agreement, upon the happening of any of the following events: 7.4.1 (i) The KQQK FCC Licenses or other Permits are modified as a result of any action initiated by Seller without the consent of Buyer, whose consent shall not be unreasonably withheld if such modification is required pursuant to a casualty event, or (ii) the KQQK FCC Licenses or other Permits are unilaterally modified by the FCC and such modification results in an adverse change in Buyer's ability to operate Station KQQK in a manner consistent with Seller's past operations thereof, or (iii) the terms of the KQQK FCC Licenses or other Permits are substantially modified resulting in an adverse change in Buyer's ability to operate Station KQQK in a manner consistent with Seller's past operations thereof; provided, however, that Sections 7.4.1(ii) and 7.4.1(iii) shall not apply if such modification is a result of a modification of FCC rules, regulations or policies affecting all members of the class of holders of FCC licenses to which Seller belongs as the holder of the KQQK FCC License; 7.4.2 The KQQK Assignment Application is designated for a hearing before an administrative law judge; 7.4.3 The FCC institutes revocation of license proceedings against Station KQQK; or 7.4.4 Seller is in material breach of this Agreement ten business days after notice of breach and has not commenced and continued to prosecute diligently a cure therefor or such breach is or becomes incurable. 7.5 Seller's Right to Terminate. Seller, at its option, may terminate this Agreement, so long as Seller is not then in material default under or material breach of this Agreement, upon the happening of any of the following events: 7.5.1 The KQQK Assignment Application is designated for a hearing before an administrative law judge; or 7.5.2 Buyer is in material breach of this Agreement ten business days after notice of breach and has not commenced and continued to prosecute diligently a cure therefor or such breach is or becomes incurable. 28 7.6 Risk of Loss. 7.6.1 The risk of loss and damage, whether by force majeure or for any other reason, to the Purchased Assets or the operation of Station KQQK between the date of this Agreement and the KQQK Closing Date will be on Seller. Seller shall take all reasonable steps to repair, replace and restore the Purchased Assets as soon as possible after any loss or damage, it being understood and agreed that all insurance proceeds with respect thereto ("Proceeds") will be applied to or reserved for such replacement, restoration or repair, but that Seller will have no obligation to repair, replace or restore in excess of the Proceeds (plus any applicable deductible payment). In instances where the loss and damage to the Purchased Assets, together with any loss or damage to the Purchased Assets as defined in the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, is less than $1,500,000 in the aggregate (or, if the loss or damage is to the tower used in the operation of Station KQQK, then $2,500,000 in the aggregate) in Buyer's reasonable estimation, Buyer's sole remedy if Seller elects not to (or, with respect to the Purchased Assets as defined in the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, does not cause Artlite to or causes Artlite not to) fully repair, replace or restore will be to close in accordance with Section 7.6.3 below. In instances where the loss and damage to the Purchased Assets, together with any loss or damage to the Purchased Assets as defined in the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, is equal to or greater than $1,500,000 (net of insurance proceeds to the extent received and applied to repair, replace or restore the damaged Purchased Assets or the Purchased Assets as defined in the AM Asset Purchase Agreement) in the aggregate (or, if the loss or damage is to the tower used in the operation of Station KQQK, then $2,500,000 (net of insurance proceeds to the extent received and applied) in the aggregate) in Buyer's reasonable estimation, Buyer's sole remedies if Seller elects not to (or , with respect to the Purchased Assets as defined in the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, does not cause Artlite to or causes Artlite not to) fully repair, replace or restore will be (i) to terminate both this Agreement and the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, in which case the Escrow Deposit will be delivered to LBI Holdings, or (ii) to close in accordance with Section 7.6.3 below. 7.6.2 In the event of any damage or event that prevents broadcast transmissions of Station KQQK in the normal and usual manner and substantially in accordance with the KQQK FCC Licenses (other than scheduled ordinary course maintenance), Seller will give prompt notice thereof to Buyer and Buyer, in addition to its other rights and remedies, will have the right to postpone the KQQK Closing Date until transmission in accordance with the KQQK FCC Licenses has been resumed. The postponed KQQK Closing Date will be any date within the effective period of the FCC's consent to assignment of the KQQK FCC Licenses to LBI Sub as Buyer may designate by not less than five business days' prior written notice to Seller. During the period of postponement, Seller shall use its best efforts to resume broadcast transmissions. In the event transmission in accordance with the KQQK FCC Licenses cannot be resumed within the effective period of the FCC's consent to assignment of the KQQK FCC Licenses to LBI Sub, the Parties will join in an application or applications requesting the FCC to 29 extend the effective period of its consent for one or more periods not to exceed 120 days in the aggregate. If transmission in accordance with the KQQK FCC Licenses has not been resumed so that the KQQK Closing Date does not occur within such extended period, or any agreed extension thereof, Buyer will have the right, by giving written notice to Seller within five business days after the expiration of such 120-day period, or any agreed extension thereof, to terminate this Agreement and the AM Asset Purchase Agreement forthwith without any further obligation, in which case the Escrow Deposit will be delivered to LBI Holdings. In the event transmission is not in accordance with the KQQK FCC Licenses but substantially in accordance with the KQQK FCC Licenses, Buyer agrees to negotiate in good faith with Seller for no more than twenty business days prior to exercising its rights under this Section (which negotiation shall not result in an extension of the 120 day period). 7.6.3 If any loss of or damage to the Purchased Assets (including but not limited to any Tower or any Transmitter Building) occurs prior to the KQQK Closing Date and full repair, replacement or restoration of all Purchased Assets has not been made on or before the KQQK Closing Date (as the KQQK Closing Date may be extended as provided in Section 7.6.2), or the cost thereof is greater than the Proceeds (plus any applicable deductible), then Buyer will be entitled, but not obligated (except in the instances described in the second to the last sentence in Section 7.6.1), to accept the Purchased Assets in their then-current condition and will receive an abatement or reduction in the Purchase Price in an amount equal to the difference between the amount necessary to fully repair or replace the damaged Purchased Assets and the amount of the unused Proceeds, in which case Buyer will be entitled to all the unused Proceeds and payment of the deductible amount. If Buyer elects to accept (or, in the instance described in the second to the last sentence in Section 7.6.1, Buyer accepts) damaged Purchased Assets at a reduced Purchase Price, the Parties agree to cooperate in determining the amount of the reduction to the Purchase Price in accordance with the provisions hereof. 7.7 Transfer Taxes and FCC Filings; Expenses; Bulk Sales. 7.7.1 Transfer Taxes; FCC Filings. All federal, state or local taxes based on excise, sales or use taxes or similar taxes or costs imposed on or in connection with the sale, purchase or transfer of the Purchased Assets and assumption of the Assumed Contracts by Buyer pursuant hereto will be borne one-half by Buyer and one-half by Seller; provided, however, if the representation by Seller made pursuant to the last sentence of Section 4.4 should be false, all such taxes payable by Buyer shall be considered a loss resulting from breach of such representation by Seller and be subject to indemnification pursuant to Article X. All FCC filing fees relating to the KQQK Assignment Application will be shared equally by Buyer and Seller. Buyer shall be responsible for the payment of the filing fees in connection with the filing (if any) required under the HSRA. 7.7.2 Expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein, Buyer and Seller shall each pay its own expenses incident to the negotiation, preparation and 30 performance of this Agreement and consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby, including but not limited to the fees, expenses and disbursements of its accountants and counsel. 7.7.3 Compliance With Bulk Sales Laws. If applicable, any loss, liability, obligation or cost suffered by Seller or Buyer as the result of the failure of Seller or Buyer to comply with the provisions of any bulk sales laws applicable to the transfer of the Purchased Assets as contemplated by this Agreement will be borne one-half by Buyer and one-half by Seller. 7.8 Invoices. If advertisers whose advertisements air on Station KQQK on or after the Effective Date make payments prior to, on or after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to Seller rather than to Buyer with respect to such advertisements, Seller shall hold such amounts in trust for Buyer, shall promptly notify Buyer of the receipt of such funds and shall forward such amounts to Buyer within 5 business days. If advertisers whose advertisements aired on Station KQQK prior to the Effective Date make payments prior to, on or after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to Buyer rather than to Seller with respect to such pre-Effective Date advertisements, Buyer shall hold such amounts in trust for Sellers, shall promptly notify Sellers of the receipt of such funds and shall forward such amounts to Sellers within 5 business days. 7.9 Access to Microwave Facilities. Buyer shall have the right to transmit programming to the Microwave Facility by telephone line and Sellers will perform all maintenance on the Microwave Facility after the KQQK Closing Date at Buyer's direction. 7.10 Recipient Agreement. Seller shall use its best efforts to cause all Sales Proceeds Recipients to promptly after the date hereof execute and deliver the Recipient Agreement. ARTICLE VIII CLOSING CONDITIONS 8.1 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations. The obligation of Buyer to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby is subject to the fulfillment prior to and as of the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KQQK Closing Date of each of the following conditions, each of which may be waived (but only by an express written waiver) in the sole discretion of Buyer: 8.1.1 Commission Approval. The definition of KQQK Closing Date shall have been satisfied. 8.1.2 Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the KQQK Closing Date as if made on the KQQK Closing Date except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement. 8.1.3 Performance. Seller shall have performed and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this 31 Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to and on the KQQK Closing Date. 8.1.4 FCC Licenses. Seller shall be the holder of the KQQK FCC Licenses. There shall not have been any modification of any of the KQQK FCC Licenses (excluding any modification of FCC rules, regulations or policies affecting all members of the class of holders of KQQK FCC licenses to which Seller belongs as the holder of the KQQK FCC Licenses) that affects Buyer's ability to conduct the operation of Station KQQK after the KQQK Closing Date in accordance with Seller's past operations or that otherwise has or is reasonably likely to have a material, adverse effect on Station KQQK. No proceeding shall be pending, the effect of which would be to revoke, cancel, fail to renew, suspend, impair or modify adversely any of the KQQK FCC Licenses specifically. 8.1.5 Consents. All Required Consents shall have been obtained and delivered to Buyer. Such Required Consents shall include, without limitation, (i) executed consents and releases substantially in the form of Exhibit H annexed hereto from creditors of Seller listed on Schedule III consenting to the transaction contemplated hereby and releasing their Encumbrances relating to the Purchased Assets (together with executed UCC termination statements, amendments to UCC financing statements and other documents and instruments implementing such release) and (ii) other Required Consents in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer. In addition, the lessors under the leases for the Transmitter Sites shall have executed and delivered to Buyer estoppels in substantially the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit F together with such changes as may reasonably be negotiated by the Parties with respect to each lease (including confirmation that each lease is in full force and effect and no defaults exist thereunder and confirmation of the terms of each lease). 8.1.6 Litigation and Insolvency. Except for matters affecting the radio broadcasting industry generally, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding, complaint or investigation shall be pending or outstanding before any forum, court, or governmental body, department or agency of any kind, relating to the operation of Station KQQK or which has the stated purpose or the probable effect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Agreement, or the transaction contemplated hereby or to recover damages by reason thereof, or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement; provided that if there is pending any litigation relating to Station KQQK that could not reasonably be expected to or would not reasonably be expected to adversely affect the operation of Station KQQK in accordance with Seller's past operations or that could not reasonably be expected to or would not reasonably be expected to prevent a consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, then the existence of such litigation shall not be considered as the failure of a condition to Buyer's obligation to close if its lenders agree to fund the loans that enable the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby despite the existence of such litigation (and LBI Holdings, Buyer and Seller shall cooperate to seek to convince such lenders (but shall not be obligated 32 to mislead such lenders in any way) to fund such loans despite the existence of such litigation). No insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Seller or any of its assets or properties (other than the stock of its subsidiaries (other than any subsidiary that is a Seller hereunder)), shall be pending, and Seller shall not have taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such insolvency proceedings. 8.1.7 Recipient Agreement. No parties to the Sale Proceeds Recipients (other than LBI Holdings and Buyer) shall be in breach of the Recipient Agreement. 8.1.8 Holdback Escrow Agreement. The Holdback Escrow Agent and Seller shall have executed and delivered the Holdback Escrow Agreement. 8.1.9 Satisfaction of Schedule II. The requirement in Section A of Schedule II shall be satisfied. 8.2 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations. The obligation of Seller to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby is subject to the fulfillment prior to and as of the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KQQK Closing Date of each of the following conditions, each of which may be waived (but only by an express written waiver) in the sole discretion of Seller: 8.2.1 Commission Approval. The condition set forth in Section 8.1.1 shall have been satisfied. 8.2.2 Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties of LBI Holdings and Buyer contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the KQQK Closing Date as if made on the KQQK Closing Date, except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement. 8.2.3 Performance. LBI Holdings and Buyer shall each have performed and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to and at the KQQK Closing Date. 8.2.4 Litigation and Insolvency. Except for matters affecting the radio broadcasting industry generally, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding, complaint or investigation shall be pending or outstanding before any forum, court or governmental body, department or agency of any kind which has the stated purpose or the probable effect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby or to recover damages by reason thereof, or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement; provided that if there is pending any litigation relating to Station KQQK that could not reasonably be expected to or would not reasonably be expected to adversely affect the operation of Station KQQK in accordance with Seller's past operations or that could not 33 reasonably be expected to or would not reasonably be expected to prevent a consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby then the existence of such litigation shall not be considered as the failure of a condition to Seller's obligation to close if Buyer's lenders agree to fund the loans that enable the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby despite the existence of such litigation (and LBI Holdings, Buyer and Seller shall cooperate to seek to convince such lenders (but shall not be obligated to mislead such lenders in any way) to fund such loans despite the existence of such litigation). No insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, reorganization, receivership, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Buyer or any of its assets or properties shall be pending, and Buyer shall not have taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such insolvency proceedings. ARTICLE IX ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED AT THE CLOSING 9.1 Seller's Performance At Closing. On the KQQK Closing Date, at the Closing Place (i) Seller shall have executed and delivered the assignments relating to the KQQK FCC Licenses and the Permits and all applications therefor, together with any renewals, extensions, additions or modifications thereof, (ii) Seller shall have executed and delivered to Buyer all bills of sale, endorsements, assignments and other instruments of conveyance and transfer reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to Buyer and its counsel, effecting the sale, transfer, assignment and conveyance of the Purchased Assets to Buyer. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller shall have executed and delivered (or caused to be executed and delivered) or shall have transferred or performed, as applicable, the following: 9.1.1 One or more bills of sale conveying to LBI all of the Tangible Personal Property and Intellectual Property to be acquired by Buyer hereunder; 9.1.2 An assignment assigning to LBI Sub the KQQK FCC Licenses from Seller; 9.1.3 An assignment assigning to LBI each of the Assumed Contracts together with the Required Consents and the original copies of the Assumed Contracts; 9.1.4 To the extent not previously transferred pursuant to Section 6.1.10, the data, documents, copies, files, records and logs referred to in Section 2.1.4 and Seller shall have transferred data from Seller's computer systems to Buyer's computer systems on or prior to the KQQK Final Grant Day; 9.1.5 Proof of payment of prepaid expenses made by Seller for services to be provided to Station KQQK, after the KQQK Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts; 9.1.6 Seller shall have paid LBI an amount equal to the aggregate advance payments by advertisers and other advance payments for services to be provided 34 by Station KQQK after the KQQK Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts (calculated as of 5 days before, and updated as of, the KQQK Closing Date); 9.1.7 Opinions of Seller's counsel, Seller's Texas counsel and Seller's FCC counsel, each dated as of the KQQK Closing Date substantially in the form of Exhibits "B-1", "B-2" and "C"; 9.1.8 Copies of resolutions of the Board of Directors of EDC, EDC Sub and EDC License Sub, in each case certified by the Party's Secretary, authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby; 9.1.9 A certificate, dated as of the KQQK Closing Date, executed by the President and Chief Executive Officer of Seller, to the effect that, (i) the representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement are true and complete in all material respects on and as of the KQQK Closing Date as though made on and as of the KQQK Closing Date, except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement; (ii) Seller has complied in all material respects with or performed in all material respects all terms, covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be complied with or performed by it prior to and at the KQQK Closing Date; (iii) all Required Consents have been obtained by Seller and delivered to Buyer; (iv) except for matters affecting the radio broadcasting industry generally and except for such litigation described in the proviso in Section 8.1.6, each of which has been disclosed in writing to Buyer, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or investigation is pending or outstanding or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened, before any forum, court, or governmental body, department or agency of any kind, relating to the operation of Station KQQK or which has the stated purpose or the probable effect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby or to recover damages by reason thereof, or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement; (v) to the knowledge of Seller, no insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Seller or any of its respective material assets or properties is pending, and Seller has not taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such insolvency proceedings; (vi) the aggregate amount of advance payments by advertisers and other advance payments for services to be provided by or for Station KQQK after the KQQK Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts referred to in Section 2.1.2 equals the amount paid to Buyer pursuant to Section 9.1.6, and (vii) Seller has performed the requirements of this Section 9.1; 9.1.10 Written instructions to deliver $1,000,000 and related interest (in the case of an FM Only Closing in which the AM Asset Purchase Agreement has not theretofore been terminated or is not terminated on such day) or the entire Escrow Deposit (in the case of a Simultaneous Closing or in the case of an FM Only Closing in which the AM Asset Purchase Agreement has theretofore been 35 terminated or is terminated on such day) to LBI Holdings executed by EDC and, in the case where the entire Escrow Deposit is delivered to LBI Holdings, such instructions shall also include instructions to terminate the Escrow Agreement; and 9.1.11 Such other instruments of transfer, documents or certificates requested by Buyer as may be necessary or appropriate to transfer to and vest in Buyer all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Purchased Assets or as reasonably may be requested by Buyer to evidence consummation of this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby. 9.2 Buyer's Performance at Closing. On the KQQK Closing Date at the Closing Place, Buyer will execute and deliver or cause to be delivered to Seller: 9.2.1 The monies payable as set forth in Section 3.1.1 by wire transfer of federal funds; 9.2.2 An opinion of Buyer's counsel dated as of the KQQK Closing Date substantially in the form of Exhibit "D"; 9.2.3 Copies of resolutions of the Boards of Directors of LBI Holdings, LBI and LBI Sub, in each case certified by its Secretary, authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby; 9.2.4 A certificate, dated as of the KQQK Closing Date, executed by the Executive Vice President of LBI Holdings and Buyer, to the effect that (i) the representations and warranties of LBI Holdings and Buyer contained in this Agreement are true and complete in all material respects on and as of the KQQK Closing Date as though made on and as of the KQQK Closing Date, except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement; (ii) LBI Holdings and Buyer have each complied in all material respects with or performed in all material respects all terms, covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be complied with or performed by it prior to and at the KQQK Closing Date; (iii) except for matters affecting the radio broadcasting industry generally and except for such litigation described in the proviso in Section 8.2.4, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or investigation is pending or outstanding or, to LBI Holdings' and Buyers' knowledge, threatened, before any forum, court or governmental body, department or agency of any kind which has the stated purpose or the probable affect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby or to recover damages by reason thereof, or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement; (iv) to the knowledge of LBI Holdings and Buyer, no insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting LBI Holdings or Buyer or any of their respective assets or properties is pending, and neither LBI Holdings nor 36 Buyer has taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such insolvency proceedings, and (v) LBI Holdings and Buyer have each performed the requirements of this Section 9.2, 9.2.5 A writing evidencing the assumption by Buyer of each of the Assumed Contracts consistent with the provisions of this Agreement reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to Seller and its counsel; and 9.2.6 Such other instruments, documents and certificates as reasonably may be requested by Seller to consummate this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby. ARTICLE X INDEMNIFICATION 10.1 Indemnification by Seller. It is understood and agreed that LBI Holdings and Buyer do not assume and will not be obligated to pay any liability of Seller under the terms of this Agreement or otherwise and will not be obligated to perform any obligations of Seller of any kind or manner, except in connection with the Assumed Contracts and with respect thereto only to the extent such obligations arise subsequent to the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KQQK Closing Date. Seller, hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless LBI Holdings and Buyer, their successors and assigns, for a period of eighteen months following the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KQQK Closing Date, from and against: 10.1.1 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from the operation of Station KQQK prior to the KQQK Closing Date (other than such Damages arising directly from Buyer's actions under the FM Local Marketing Agreement), including, but not limited to, any and all claims, liabilities and obligations arising or required to be performed prior to the KQQK Closing Date under any of the Assumed Contracts or otherwise with respect to Seller's ownership and operation of Station KQQK prior to the KQQK Closing Date; 10.1.2 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from any material misrepresentation, material breach of warranty or covenant, or material default or material nonfulfillment of any agreement on the part of Seller under this Agreement, or from any material misrepresentation in or material breach of any certificate, agreement, appendix, Schedule, or other instrument furnished to LBI Holdings or Buyer pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby; provided, that any breach of Section 7.8 shall be deemed material regardless of the cash value of such breach; and 10.1.3 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from any legal, administrative, or tax proceedings pursuant to which Seller is or could be made liable for any taxes, penalties, interest, or other charges and the liability for which is extended to LBI Holdings or Buyer as transferee of the business of 37 Station KQQK or otherwise for any transferee liability for any taxes, penalties, or interest due or to become due from Seller. 10.2 Indemnification by LBI Holdings and Buyer. LBI Holdings and Buyer agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Seller, its successors and assigns, for a period of eighteen months following the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KQQK Closing Date from and against: 10.2.1 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from the operation of Station KQQK on or subsequent to the KQQK Closing Date, including, but not limited to, any and all claims, liabilities and obligations arising or required to be performed on or subsequent to the KQQK Closing Date under any of the Assumed Contracts or otherwise with respect to Buyer's ownership and operation of Station KQQK from and after the KQQK Closing Date; and 10.2.2 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from any material misrepresentation, material breach of warranty or covenant, or material default or material nonfulfillment, of any agreement on the part of LBI Holdings or Buyer under this Agreement, or from any material misrepresentation in or material breach of any certificate, agreement, appendix, Schedule or other instrument furnished to Seller pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby; provided, that any breach of Section 7.8 shall be deemed material regardless of the cash value of such breach. 10.3 Third-Party Claims. In the event of third party claims, each Party ("Indemnified Party") shall give written notice to the other Party ("Indemnifying Party") as soon as practicable and in no event later than ten business days after the Indemnified Party has knowledge of any facts which in its opinion entitle or may entitle it to indemnification under this Section 10.3. Seller, on the one hand, and LBI Holdings and Buyer, on the other, shall be considered a single Party for purposes of this Section 10.3 and Section 10.4. However, failure to give such notice will not preclude the Indemnified Party from seeking indemnification hereunder, unless, and to the extent that, such failure adversely affects to a material degree the Indemnifying Party's ability to defend against such a claim. The Indemnifying Party will promptly defend such a claim by counsel approved by the Indemnified Party, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and the Indemnified Party may appear at any proceeding, at its own cost, by counsel of its own choosing and will otherwise reasonably cooperate in the defense of such claim, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall promptly reimburse the Indemnified Party all reasonable costs, expenses and attorneys' fees incurred in the course of cooperating in the defense of such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall be responsible for all costs and expenses of any settlement. If the Indemnifying Party within ten business days after notice of a claim fails to defend the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party will be entitled to undertake the defense, compromise or settlement of such claim at the expense of and for the account and risk of the Indemnifying Party. Anything in this Section to the contrary notwithstanding: 10.3.1 If LBI Holdings or Buyer is the Indemnified Party and in the reasonable judgment of LBI Holdings or Buyer there is a reasonable probability that a claim 38 may materially and adversely affect the Indemnified Party or its continued operation of Station KQQK, the Indemnified Party will have the right, at its own cost and expense, to undertake the prosecution, compromise and settlement of such claim, and the Indemnifying Party will cooperate with the Indemnified Party; 10.3.2 If the facts giving rise to indemnification hereunder involve a possible claim by the Indemnified Party against a third party, the Indemnified Party will have the right, at its own cost and expense, to undertake the prosecution, compromise and settlement of such claim; and 10.3.3 The Indemnifying Party will not, without the consent of the Indemnified Party, enter into or settle or compromise any claim or consent to any entry of judgment which (i) in the reasonable judgment of LBI Holdings or Buyer may materially and adversely affect LBI Holdings or Buyer or their continued operation of Station KQQK, and (ii) does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to the Indemnified Party of a full and complete release from all liability in respect to such claim. 10.4 Cap and Basket. Neither Party will be entitled to indemnification under this Article X until Damages to such Party (combined with any Damages to such Party under the AM Purchase Agreement) exceed $50,000 in the aggregate (except for claims pursuant to Section 7.8 of this Agreement and Section 7.9 of the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, which shall be reimbursed from the first dollar for both parties). Once Damages to any Party (combined with any Damages to such Party under the AM Purchase Agreement) exceed $50,000 in the aggregate (excluding all claims made pursuant to Section 7.8 of this Agreement and Section 7.9 of the AM Asset Purchase Agreement), such Party will be entitled to recover the entire amount of the Damages to the maximum extent permitted by this Agreement. The Parties agree that any materiality qualification set forth in this Agreement shall not be taken into account in determining the magnitude of Damages occasioned by any breach for purposes of calculating whether such $50,000 threshold has been reached. The Parties agree that (i) with respect to all claims made pursuant to Article X hereof or Article X of the AM Asset Purchase Agreement during the period beginning on the date of consummation of the transactions contemplated by the FM Asset Purchase Agreement on the KQQK Closing Date and ending on the twelve month anniversary of such date, the maximum aggregate amount for which either Buyer and LBI Holdings on the one hand or Seller on the other hand will be responsible for pursuant to this Agreement and, if the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by the AM Asset Purchase Agreement occurs, the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, is $1,500,000 in the aggregate and (ii) with respect to all claims made pursuant to Article X hereof or Article X of the AM Asset Purchase Agreement during the period commencing on the date after the end of the applicable period set forth in clause (i) of this sentence and ending on the twenty four month anniversary of the consummation of the transaction contemplated by the AM Asset Purchase Agreement (or if the purchase and sale transaction contemplated under the AM Asset Purchase Agreement does not occur, ending on the later of (x) the eighteenth month anniversary of the KQQK Closing Date or (y) the date on which the AM Asset Purchase Agreement is terminated), the maximum aggregate amount for which either Buyer and LBI Holdings on one hand or Seller on the other hand will be responsible for pursuant to this Agreement and, if the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by the AM Asset Purchase Agreement occurs, the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, 39 is $700,000 (above and beyond up to $800,000 of claims made during the period set forth in clause (i) of this sentence) (it being understood that notwithstanding the preceding portion of this clause (ii), neither Buyer and LBI Holdings on the one hand nor Seller on the other hand will be responsible for any claims made after the eighteen month anniversary of the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreeement pursuant to Article X hereof and that the maximum aggregate amount for which either Buyer and LBI Holdings on one hand or Seller on the other hand will be responsible for pursuant to this Agreement with respect to claims made during the six month period between the twelve month anniversary and the eighteen month anniversary of the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement under this Article X is $500,000 (above and beyond up to $1,000,000 of claims made during the period set forth in clause (i) of this sentence)); provided that the caps set forth in this paragraph shall not apply to any claims made under the AM Asset Purchase Agreement prior to the consummation of the transaction contemplated thereunder on the KEYH Closing Date. 10.5 Holdback. LBI Holdings and Buyer shall be entitled to receive any amounts owing by Seller to LBI Holdings or Buyer pursuant to this Agreement or the AM Asset Purchase Agreement (including Article X hereof and thereof) from the Holdback and Seller agrees to promptly give the Holdback Escrow Agent written instructions to immediately release such amounts from the Holdback to LBI Holdings. Buyer agrees to promptly give the Holdback Escrow Agent written instructions to immediately release the amounts as determined by Sections 3.1.4(c) and 3.1.4(d) in this Agreement to the extent Seller is entitled to receive such amounts. 10.6 Survival of Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or in any Schedule or Exhibit, or in any certificate or other instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement, will survive the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KQQK Closing Date for a period of eighteen months; provided that if a claim or notice is given under this Article X or otherwise with respect to any such representation and warranty prior to such expiration date, such claim shall continue (and such representation and warranty shall survive) indefinitely until such claim is finally resolved. ARTICLE XI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 11.1 Notices. All notices, demands and requests, required or permitted to be given under the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and will be deemed duly given if received on a business day by facsimile at the facsimile numbers below and telephone notification is provided by the sending Party to the receiving Party at the time of the facsimile that such notice is about to be sent (it being understood that a voice mail left on answering machines shall be deemed to satisfy the requirement of such telephone notification): 40 If to Seller: Roel Campos, Esq. El Dorado Communications 1980 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1500 Houston, TX 77058 Phone: (713) 968-4500 Fax: (713) 968-4518 Copy (which shall not, by itself, constitute notice) to: Allan Duboff, Esq. Richman, Mann, Chizever, Phillips & Duboff 9601 Wilshire Penthouse Suite Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Phone: (310) 274-8300 Fax: (310) 274-2831 Lawrence Roberts, Esq. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP 1440 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 Phone: (202) 371-7040 Fax: (202) 393-5760 If to LBI Holdings or Buyer: Mr. Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President Liberman Broadcasting Inc. 1845 Empire Avenue Burbank, California 91504 Phone: BOTH (818) 563-5722 and (281) 493-2900 Fax: BOTH (818) 558-4244 and (281) 759-3963 Copy (which shall not, by itself, constitute notice) to: Joseph K. Kim, Esq. O'Melveny & Myers LLP 400 South Hope Street, 15/th/ Floor Los Angeles, California 90071 Phone: (213) 430-6000 Fax: (213) 430-6407 41 Or any other such facsimile numbers, telephone numbers and addresses as any Party may from time to time supply in writing to the other Parties. 11.2 Benefit and Assignment. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, and their respective successors and assigns. This Agreement will not be assignable by a Party without the prior written consent of all of LBI Holdings, Buyer and Seller; provided, however, that LBI Holdings and Buyer may assign their rights and obligations hereunder without Seller's consent to any party that is majority owned, directly or indirectly, by LBI Holdings and LBI Holdings and Buyer may assign their rights hereunder, without Seller's consent, to any of their lenders (provided that such assignment to such lenders does not violate the Communications Act and does not delay the KQQK Closing Date). 11.3 Other Documents. The Parties will execute such other documents as may be reasonably necessary and desirable to the implementation and consummation of this Agreement. 11.4 Appendices. All Schedules and Exhibits are deemed to be part of this Agreement and incorporated herein, where applicable, as if fully set forth herein. Whenever, by the terms of this Agreement or any subsequent agreement of the Parties, any additions or deletions are made to the Purchased Assets shown on the Schedules, the Schedules affected shall be appropriately modified to reflect those changes. 11.5 Construction. This Agreement will be governed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. 11.6 Arbitration. Any dispute, controversy or other matters as to which the Parties disagree arising out of, relating to or in connection with the provisions of this Agreement or the interpretation, breach or alleged breach hereof shall be settled and decided by arbitration conducted by the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS"), subject to the following: 11.6.1 Any arbitration as set forth above shall be held and conducted in Houston, Texas before one arbitrator who shall be selected by mutual agreement of the parties. If agreement is not reached on the selection of the arbitrator within 30 days after commencement of an arbitration by (i) submission of a matter to the JAMS in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules and (ii) notice to the other party of the initiating party's intention to arbitrate, then such arbitrator shall be appointed by the presiding judge of the appropriate Houston, Texas Court. 11.6.2 The arbitrator appointed must be a former or retired judge, or an attorney with at least 15 years experience in the broadcast radio industry. 11.6.3 All proceedings involving the parties shall be reported by a certified shorthand court reporter and written transcripts of the proceedings shall be prepared and made available to the parties. 11.6.4 The prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees, expert and non-expert witness costs and expenses, and other costs and expenses incurred 42 in connection with the arbitration unless the arbitrator, for good cause, determines otherwise. 11.6.5 The dispute shall be heard in accordance with the rules and procedures of JAMS and the arbitrator's decision and award shall be final and binding. 11.6.6 Costs and fees of the arbitrator (including the cost of the record of transcripts of the arbitration) shall be borne by the non-prevailing party, unless the arbitrator for good cause determines otherwise. Costs and fees payable in advance shall be advanced equally by the parties, subject to ultimate payment by the non-prevailing party in accordance with the preceding sentence. 11.6.7 Any Party may initiate an arbitration proceeding under this Section 11.6 by written notice to the other Party of his or its intention to arbitrate, specifying the dispute or controversy to be arbitrated, the amount involved and the remedy sought, and by filing with the Dallas, Texas office of the JAMS a copy of said notice together with a copy of this Agreement and the fee specified in the JAMS fee schedule. In no event shall a demand for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on the claim, dispute or other matter in question would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. 11.6.8 This agreement to arbitrate shall be specifically enforceable under applicable law in any court of competent jurisdiction. The award rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and judgment may be entered in accordance with applicable law and in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 11.6.9 Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement elsewhere to the contrary, and unless modified by the arbitrator upon a showing of good cause, the arbitration shall proceed upon the following schedule: (i) within 30 days from the service of the notice of the request to arbitrate, the parties shall select the arbitrator; (ii) within 30 days after selection of the arbitrator, the parties shall conduct a pre-arbitration conference at which a schedule of pre-arbitration discovery shall be set, all pre-arbitration motions scheduled and any other necessary pre-arbitration matters decided; (iii) all discovery shall be completed within four months following the pre-arbitration conference; (iv) all pre-arbitration motions shall be filed and briefed so that they may be heard no later than one month following the discovery cut-off; (v) the arbitration shall be scheduled to commence no later than 30 days after the decision on all pre-arbitration motions but in any event no later than six months following the service of the notice of arbitration; and (vi) the arbitrator shall render his written decision within 30 days following the submission of the matter. 11.6.10 Any monetary award of the arbitrator may include interest at the highest prime rate, as published in the Wall Street Journal, plus two percent, which interest shall accrue from the date the claim, dispute or other matter in question was rightfully due and payable under this agreement until the date the award is paid to the prevailing party. 43 11.6.11 No provision of this Section 11.6 shall limit the right of any Party to this Agreement to exercise self-help remedies or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after, or during the pendency of any arbitration or other proceeding. The exercise of such remedy does not waive the right of any party to resort to arbitration. 11.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if the signature on each such counterpart were upon the same instrument. 11.8 Headings. The headings of the Sections of this Agreement are inserted as a matter of convenience and for reference purposes only and in no respect define, limit or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any Section. 11.9 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the FM Local Marketing Agreement, the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, the AM Local Marketing Agreement, all Schedules and Exhibits and related agreements entered into as of the date hereof and all agreements, certificates and instruments delivered by the Parties pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or the AM Asset Purchase Agreement represent the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, supersede all prior negotiations and agreements between the Parties, including the Letter of Intent (other than Section 9 thereof as replaced by Exhibit J hereto, which survives), and can be amended, supplemented, waived or changed only by an amendment in writing which makes specific reference to this Agreement, the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, or the amendment, as the case may be, and which is signed by the Party against whom enforcement of any such amendment, supplement, waiver or modification is sought. 44 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers on the day and year first above written. EL DORADO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. By: /s/ Roel Campos -------------------------------- Roel Campos Senior Vice President EL DORADO 108, INC. By: /s/ Roel Campos -------------------------------- Roel Campos Senior Vice President KXTJ LICENSE, INC. By: /s/ Roel Campos -------------------------------- Roel Campos Senior Vice President LBI HOLDINGS II, INC. By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman -------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman -------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President and S-1 LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP. By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman -------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President S-2
EX-10.3 30 dex103.txt ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED 4/5/02 (KEYH) Exhibit 10.3 ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT Among EL DORADO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. EL DORADO 108, INC. KXTJ LICENSE, INC. LBI HOLDINGS II, INC. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. and LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP. RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF KEYH Dated as of April 5, 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS ....................................................... 2 1.1 Definitions ....................................................... 2 1.2 Knowledge ......................................................... 8 ARTICLE II PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS ....................................... 8 2.1 Assets to be Conveyed ............................................. 8 2.2 Excluded Assets and Liabilities ................................... 9 ARTICLE III PURCHASE PRICE; METHOD OF PAYMENT; ESCROW DEPOSIT ................. 10 3.1 Purchase Price .................................................... 10 3.2 Liabilities Assumed ............................................... 11 3.3 Escrow Deposit .................................................... 11 3.4 Buyer's Remedies .................................................. 14 3.5 Allocation ........................................................ 14 3.6 Prorations ........................................................ 15 ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY SELLER ........................... 15 4.1 Organization and Standing ......................................... 15 4.2 Authorization ..................................................... 15 4.3 KEYH FCC Licenses, Transmitters and Towers ........................ 15 4.4 Artlite Documents. ................................................ 17 4.5 Purchased Assets .................................................. 19 4.6 Insurance ......................................................... 19 4.7 Litigation ........................................................ 20 4.8 Contracts ......................................................... 20 4.9 Insolvency ........................................................ 20 4.10 Reports ........................................................... 20 4.11 No Defaults ....................................................... 20 4.12 Disclosures ....................................................... 21 4.13 Environmental Compliance .......................................... 21 4.14 Intellectual Property ............................................. 22 4.15 Brokers ........................................................... 22 4.16 Prepaid Expenses .................................................. 23
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Page 4.17 Sale Proceeds Recipients; Recipient Agreement ..................... 23 ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY BUYER AND LBI HOLDINGS .......... 23 5.1 Status ............................................................ 23 5.2 No Defaults ....................................................... 23 5.3 Authorization. .................................................... 24 .. 5.4 Brokers ........................................................... 24 5.5 Qualification as a Broadcast Licensee ............................. 24 5.6 Litigation ........................................................ 24 5.7 Approvals and Consents ............................................ 24 ARTICLE VI COVENANTS OF SELLER ............................................... 25 6.1 Affirmative Covenants of Seller ................................... 25 6.2 Negative Covenants of Seller ...................................... 27 ARTICLE VII ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS ............................................. 28 7.1 Purchase of Station KEYH; Inquiry and Maintenance of Station KEYH.. 28 7.2 Application for Commission Consent; Other Consents; Pre-Closing.... 29 7.3 Mutual Right to Terminate ......................................... 31 7.4 Buyer's Right to Terminate ........................................ 31 7.5 Seller's Right to Terminate ....................................... 32 7.6 Risk of Loss ...................................................... 32 7.7 Transfer Taxes and FCC Filings; Expenses; Bulk Sales. ............. 34 7.8 Termination of KEYH Local Marketing Agreement. .................... 35 7.9 Invoices. ......................................................... 35 7.10 Determination of KEYH Closing Date ................................ 35 7.11 Mutual Releases ................................................... 35 7.12 Artlite. .......................................................... 35 7.13 Recipient Agreement. .............................................. 36 7.14 Auxiliary License Application. .................................... 36 7.15 Further Estoppel Certificate. ..................................... 36 ARTICLE VIII CLOSING CONDITIONS ............................................... 36
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Page 8.1 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations ...................... 36 8.2 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations ..................... 38 ARTICLE IX ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED AT THE CLOSING ............................. 39 9.1 Seller's Performance At Closing .................................. 39 9.2 Buyer's Performance at Closing ................................... 42 ARTICLE X INDEMNIFICATION .................................................. 43 10.1 Indemnification by Seller ........................................ 43 10.2 Indemnification by LBI Holdings and Buyer ........................ 44 10.3 Third-Party Claims ............................................... 44 10.4 Cap and Basket ................................................... 45 10.5 Holdback ......................................................... 46 10.6 Survival of Representations and Warranties ....................... 46 ARTICLE XI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ......................................... 46 11.1 Notices .......................................................... 46 11.2 Benefit and Assignment ........................................... 47 11.3 Other Documents .................................................. 48 11.4 Appendices ....................................................... 48 11.5 Construction ..................................................... 48 11.6 Arbitration ...................................................... 48 11.7 Counterparts ..................................................... 50 11.8 Headings ......................................................... 50 11.9 Entire Agreement ................................................. 50
-iii- SCHEDULE I Identification of Contracts to be Assumed SCHEDULE II List of all Permits and KEYH FCC Licenses SCHEDULE III List of Required Consents; Encumbrances; UCC Financing Statements; UCC Termination Statements SCHEDULE IV Identification of Items of Tangible Personal Property Described in Section 2.1.1 SCHEDULE V Allocation of the Purchase Price SCHEDULE VI Insurance Coverage on the Purchased Assets SCHEDULE VII Identification of Intellectual Property SCHEDULE VIII Schedule of Prepaid Expenses SCHEDULE IX Sale Proceeds Recipients SCHEDULE X Information to be Periodically Provided to Buyer EXHIBIT A Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (AM Only) EXHIBIT B-1 Opinion of Sellers' Counsel EXHIBIT B-2 Opinion of Sellers' Texas Counsel EXHIBIT C Opinion of Sellers' FCC Counsel EXHIBIT D Opinion of LBI Entities' Counsel EXHIBIT E Exercise Purchase Right Notice EXHIBIT F Lessor Estoppel Certificates EXHIBIT G AM Local Marketing Agreement EXHIBIT H Forms of Required Consents EXHIBIT I Recipient Agreement EXHIBIT J Confidentiality AM ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS AM ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT is dated as of April 5, 2002, and made and entered into by and among El Dorado Communications, Inc., a California corporation ("EDC"), El Dorado 108, Inc., a Texas corporation ("EDC Sub") and KXTJ License, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("EDC License Sub"), on the one hand, and LBI Holdings II, Inc., a California corporation ("LBI Holdings"), Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., a California corporation ("LBI"), and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp., a California corporation ("LBI Sub"), on the other. EDC, EDC Sub and EDC License Sub are referred to collectively as "Seller," and LBI and LBI Sub are referred to collectively as "Buyer." W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Seller owns certain assets used or held for use in connection with the operation of radio station KQQK, 107.9 FM, Beaumont, Texas ("Station KQQK") and Seller owns, or has the rights to own and as of the KEYH Closing Date will own, certain assets used or held for use in connection with the operation of radio station KEYH, 850 AM, Houston, Texas ("Station KEYH") (each a "Station" and, collectively, the "Stations") and Seller desires to sell and assign to Buyer the Stations, the businesses of the Stations and their related assets, and the licenses, permits and other authorizations issued by the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC" or "Commission") for or in connection with the operation of Station KQQK (the "KQQK FCC Licenses") and for or in connection with the operation of Station KEYH (the "KEYH FCC Licenses"; the KQQK FCC Licenses and the KEYH FCC Licenses are collectively referred to herein as the "FCC Licenses"); and WHEREAS, Seller has a right to purchase Station KEYH from Artlite Broadcasting Company, a Texas corporation ("Artlite") pursuant to the Extension of LMA and Purchase Rights Agreement effective as of January 31, 1997 by and between EDC and Artlite (the "KEYH Extension Agreement"), the Agreement to Purchase Radio Assets and Enter Into Local Marketing Agreement dated July 23, 1995 by and between EDC and Artlite (the "KEYH Purchase Agreement"), the Agreement Regarding Deposit by and among Artlite, EDC and David Best (the "KEYH Deposit Agreement") and Agreement to Extend Due Date for Deposit dated August 5, 1996 by and among Artlite, EDC and David Best (the "KEYH Deposit Extension Agreement") and currently has the right to operate Station KEYH under the Time Brokerage (Local Marketing) Agreement dated as of August 1, 1995 by and between EDC and Artlite, as extended until January 31, 2004 pursuant to the KEYH Extension Agreement (the "KEYH Local Marketing Agreement"); and WHEREAS, Seller has exercised such right to purchase Station KEYH from Artlite pursuant to Section 7.1 of this Agreement so as to be able to sell and assign to Buyer Station KEYH and Seller shall prior to the KEYH Closing Date use its efforts as set forth in this Agreement to preserve and cause Artlite to preserve the businesses of the Stations; and WHEREAS, LBI Sub desires to acquire the FCC Licenses and LBI desires to acquire from Seller all the other assets relating to the Stations and businesses related thereto; and WHEREAS, the FCC Licenses may not be assigned to LBI Sub without the prior written consent of the Commission; and WHEREAS, Buyer, Seller and LBI Holdings are concurrently entering into the FM Asset Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "FM Asset Purchase Agreement"); and WHEREAS, Buyer and Seller wish to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and the transactions contemplated by the FM Asset Purchase Agreement concurrently for an aggregate purchase price (prior to adjustments) of $30,000,001 but are, under certain circumstances, willing to consummate the transactions contemplated by the FM Asset Purchase Agreement first and thereafter seek to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, in each case in accordance with the terms of the FM Asset Purchase Agreement and this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows: ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1.1 Definitions. Unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Agreement" means this Asset Purchase Agreement, and references to "Articles," "Sections," "Schedules" and "Exhibits" are to the Articles and Sections of this Agreement and to the Schedules and Exhibits attached hereto. "AM Local Marketing Agreement" means the agreement by and between Seller and Buyer entered into concurrently with this Agreement attached as Exhibit G. "Artlite" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement; provided, however, that, as it is unclear whether the actual, legal name of Artlite, as registered with the Secretary of State of the State of Texas prior to the forefeiture of Artlite's corporate status, was Artlite Broadcasting Company or Artlite Broadcasting Co., Inc., all references in this Agreement shall refer to the entity known by either name or by a similar name, and the parties agree that all documents executed and delivered by the Parties on the KEYH Closing Date shall reference the name of the entity as reflected in the evidence provided by Seller to satisfy the requirements of Section 8.1.7 of this Agreement. "Artlite Assets" means the Assets (as defined in Section 1A of the KEYH Purchase Agreement, as unamended, less any retirements made in the ordinary and usual course of Station KEYH's business and reasonable wear and tear excepted) and any other Tangible Personal Property or Intellectual Property owned by Artlite in connection with Station KEYH. "Artlite Documents" means (1) the KEYH Purchase Agreement, (2) the KEYH Local Marketing Agreement, (3) the KEYH Extension Agreement, (4) Lease 2 Agreement dated August 1, 1995, by and between D.M. Best Co., Inc., as Lessor, and El Dorado Communications, Inc., as Lessee, as superseded by a Lease Agreement dated August 1, 1995, by and between All Media Properties, Inc., as Lessor, and El Dorado Communications, Inc., as Lessee, (5) the KEYH Deposit Agreement, (6) the KEYH Deposit Extension Agreement, (7) the Modification Agreement dated April 4, 2002, by and between EDC and Artlite (the "KEYH Modification Agreement"), (8) the KEYH Assignment Application, (9) one or more bills of sale executed by Artlite conveying to Seller the Artlite Assets, (10) an assignment assigning from Artlite to Seller the KEYH FCC Licenses to document the first step of a two-step pass through of such FCC Licenses to LBI Sub, (11) the Confirmation of Lease Terms and Consent dated April 4, 2002, by and between EDC and Artlite, (12) the Confirmation of Lease Terms and Consent by and between EDC and Artlite to be delivered by Artlite to EDC and LBI in the form agreed upon by EDC and Artlite on April 4, 2002, and (13) any other agreement, document or instrument executed by Artlite or any of its affiliates in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, a copy of which has been delivered to Buyer prior to the KEYH Closing Date. "Artlite Entities" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.4. "Assumed Contracts" means only (i) those Contracts listed on Schedule I, (ii) any other Contract which LBI specifically agrees in writing to assume in connection with this Agreement in its sole discretion, and (iii) those Contracts entered into by Seller in the ordinary course of business between the date hereof and the KEYH Closing Date which LBI specifically agrees in writing to assume in connection with this Agreement in its sole discretion. "Buyer" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Closing Place" means the offices of O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 400 South Hope Street, 15th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90071, or such other place mutually agreed to in writing by the Parties. "Commission" has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto. "Communications Act" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor statute or statutes thereto, and all rules, regulations, published policies and published decisions of the FCC thereunder, in each case as from time to time in effect. "Contracts" means any agreement, written or oral, between Seller or Artlite and any third party related to Station KEYH that creates a right or obligation for either side to make payment or provide goods or services or otherwise grants rights or creates obligations, including but not limited to advertising contracts and sales orders. "Damages" means any and all claims, demands, liabilities, obligations, actions suits, proceedings, losses, damages, costs, expenses, assessments, judgments, 3 recoveries and deficiencies, including interest, penalties and reasonable attorneys' fees, of every kind and description, contingent or otherwise. "EDC," "EDC License Sub" and "EDC Sub" have the meanings specified in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Effective Date" shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the AM Local Marketing Agreement. "Encumbrance" means any option, pledge, security interest, lien, charge, mortgage, claim, debt, liability, obligation, encumbrance or restriction (whether on voting, sale, transfer or disposition), whether imposed by agreement, understanding, law, rule or regulation, and, with respect to real property assets, including the Transmitter Buildings and Towers, means any leases, licenses or other occupancy agreements relating thereto or covering any portion thereof or any liens or encumbrances existing with respect to Artlite's or Seller's interest under such documents. "Escrow Agent" means Union Bank of California, N.A. "Escrow Agreement" means the Corporate Custodial Agreement Relating to Earnest Money to be executed by the Escrow Agent, LBI Holdings and EDC concurrently with the Recipient Agreement. "Escrow Deposit" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.3. "Escrow Deposit Reduction Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.3.2 "Excluded Assets" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.1. "FCC" has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto. "FCC Licenses" has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto. "FM Asset Purchase Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement, and references to "Articles," Sections," "Schedules" and "Exhibits" thereto are to the Articles and Sections of the FM Asset Purchase Agreement and to the Schedules and Exhibits attached thereto. "FM Only Closing" has the meaning set forth in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement. "Hazardous Substance" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.13. "Holdback" has the meaning set forth in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement. "Holdback Escrow Agent" shall mean Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citibank or Bank of New York, provided such financial institution accepts the 4 Holdback Escrow Agreement in the form attached to the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, with such changes as mutually agreed to by Buyer or Seller, or, if none of the listed entities so accepts, Union Bank of California, N.A. "Holdback Escrow Agreement" means the Corporate Custodial Agreement Relating to Holdback dated on or about the KQQK Closing Date executed by the Holdback Escrow Agent, LBI Holdings and EDC pursuant to the FM Asset Purchase Agreement. "HSRA" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976, as amended, and the regulations thereunder, as in effect from time to time. "Indemnified Party" and "Indemnifying Party" have the meanings specified in Section 10.3. "Initial Grant" means the Commission's written consent to the assignment of the KEYH FCC Licenses to LBI Sub pursuant to the KEYH Assignment Application (including without limitation, by the Media Bureau by delegated authority), without any conditions materially adverse to any Party. "Intellectual Property" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.14.1. "KEYH Assignment Application" means the application which Seller and Artlite filed on or about April 4, 2002 with the Commission, and any amendments thereto, requesting its written consent to the assignment of the KEYH FCC Licenses (i) in the absence of any objection by the Commission to the form of the transaction, from Artlite through Seller to LBI Sub and (ii) in the event of any objection by the Commission to the form of the transaction, from Artlite to LBI Sub in accordance with Section 7.2.1, which application, shall, in either case, be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and Seller. "KEYH Closing Date" means the date as determined pursuant to Section 7.10. "KEYH Deposit Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "KEYH Deposit Extension Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "KEYH Extension Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "KEYH FCC Licenses" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "KEYH Final Grant Day" means the date on which the Initial Grant has become a final order, which date shall be the forty-first day following issuance by the Commission of a public notice announcing the Initial Grant, unless the Initial 5 Grant has during the preceding forty-day period become subject to any administrative or judicial stay, appeal, review, reconsideration or rehearing, in which case the KEYH Final Grant Day shall not be deemed to occur until such administrative or judicial stay, appeal, review, reconsideration or rehearing shall have been resolved by a final, unappealable order (by the Commission or by a court of competent jurisdiction if Buyer elects to seek judicial review of any final order by the Commission) which preserves intact the Initial Grant without any conditions materially adverse to any Party. "KEYH Local Marketing Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "KEYH Purchase Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "KQQK Assignment Application" has the meaning set forth in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement. "KQQK Closing Date" has the meaning set forth in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement. "KQQK FCC Licenses" has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement. "LBI," "LBI Holdings" and "LBI Sub" have the meanings specified in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Letter of Intent" shall mean that Letter Agreement dated January 17, 2002 by and among EDC and Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of LBI Holdings, as extended from time to time. "Party" means any of EDC, EDC Sub, EDC License Sub, LBI Holdings, LBI or LBI Sub, as the context requires, and the term "Parties" mean all such entities; provided, however, that Seller, on the one hand, and LBI Holdings and Buyer, on the other, shall each be considered a single Party for purposes of Sections 7.4, 7.5, 10.3 and 10.4. "Permits" means the licenses, permits, approvals, authorizations, consents, and orders of any federal, state or local governmental authority held by Artlite or Seller in connection with the operation of the Station KEYH (including the KEYH FCC Licenses) and all pending requests and applications therefor, including without limitation those listed on Schedule II. "Proceeds" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.6.1. "Purchased Assets" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1. 6 "Purchase Price" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1. "Recipient Agreement" shall mean an agreement substantially in the form attached as Exhibit I. "Required Consents" means the FCC consents to the assignment of the KEYH FCC Licenses and the other governmental consents, third-party consents, approvals or waivers in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer, necessary for Seller to sell, convey or otherwise sell or assign the Purchased Assets to Buyer and for Artlite to sell, convey or otherwise sell or assign the Assets (as defined in Section 1A of the KEYH Purchase Agreement, as unamended) to Seller and/or Buyer, including without limitation those consents set forth on Schedule III. "Sale Proceeds Recipients" shall mean Seller and the other entities and persons listed on Schedule IX. "Seller" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (AM Only)" shall mean a certificate from an executive officer of Seller in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto, instructing the Escrow Agent to distribute a portion of the Escrow Deposit to Seller. "Seller Escrow Payment Certificate(FM Only)" has the meaning set forth in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement. "Simultaneous Closing" has the meaning set forth in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement. "Simultaneous Closing Date" has the meaning set forth in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement. "Station KQQK", "Station KEYH", "Station" and "Stations" have the meanings set forth in the recitals hereto. "Tangible Personal Property" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.1. "Towers" means the radio broadcast towers located at the applicable Transmitter Site upon which is located broadcast antenna for Station KEYH. "Transaction and Wind Down Expenses" means the costs and expenses incurred by Seller in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or in connection with the wind down of the business of Seller after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. "Transaction Claims" has the meaning set forth in Section 11.6. "Transmitter Buildings" means the transmitter buildings located at the Transmitter Sites. 7 "Transmitter Sites" means the transmitter and antenna sites located at Ft Bend County, Texas (KEYH). 1.2 Knowledge. The term "knowledge," as it relates to an individual, shall mean that such individual will be deemed to have knowledge of a particular fact or other matter if (a) such individual is actually aware of such fact or other matter; or (b) a prudent individual could be expected to discover or otherwise become aware of such fact or other matter in the course of conducting a reasonably comprehensive investigation concerning the existence of such fact or matter. The term "knowledge," as it relates to a Party or any other person or entity (other than an individual) shall mean that such Party or such other person or entity will be deemed to have knowledge of a particular fact or other matter if any individual who is serving, or who has at any time served during the twelve months prior to the date of this Agreement, as a director, officer, partner, executor, trustee, or any other managerial employee of such Party or such other person or entity (or in any similar capacity) has, or at any time had, "knowledge" of such fact or other matter. ARTICLE II PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS 2.1 Assets to be Conveyed. On the KEYH Closing Date at the Closing Place, (i) Seller will (or will cause Artlite through Seller, as the case may be, to) sell, assign, convey, transfer and deliver to LBI Sub the KEYH FCC Licenses and the Permits, and all applications therefor, together with any renewals, extensions, additions or modifications thereof, and (ii) Seller will sell, assign, convey, transfer and deliver to LBI the business of Station KEYH and, all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the assets, properties and rights described below (which, together with the KEYH FCC Licenses and the Permits and applications therefor, are collectively referred to as the "Purchased Assets"), such sale, assignment, conveyance, transfer and delivery to be made by instruments of conveyance in form reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and to be free and clear of all Encumbrances. The Purchased Assets include the following: 2.1.1 All tangible personal property, furniture, fixtures, improvements and office equipment and other equipment used or useful in the operation of Station KEYH, including all furniture and inventory in the Transmitter Buildings, the transmitter facilities, all Towers, antennas, main and back-up transmitters and generators, STL's, data links for transmitter telemetry, wireless microphone and other equipment and tangible personal property located or otherwise intended for use at the Transmitter Sites, listed on Schedule IV, together with any replacements thereof or additions thereto made between the date hereof and the KEYH Closing Date, less any retirements made in the ordinary and usual course of Station KEYH's business (collectively, together with all tangible personal property described in Sections 2.1.4 and 2.1.6, the "Tangible Personal Property"); 2.1.2 All prepaid expenses made by Seller, advance payments by advertisers to Seller for advertising that would run after the KEYH Closing Date and other 8 advance payments by third parties for services to be provided by or for Station KEYH after the KEYH Closing Date, in each case under the Assumed Contracts; 2.1.3 The Assumed Contracts and all of Seller's rights thereunder relating to periods and events occurring on and after the KEYH Closing Date; 2.1.4 Such files, records and logs pertaining to the operation of Station KEYH as Buyer may reasonably require, including Station KEYH's public inspection files and other records relating to the KEYH FCC Licenses and other filings with the Commission and such sales records and other sales and traffic information that may exist relating to Station KEYH for the two year period prior to the date of the Agreement and copies of all sales orders, invoices, contracts, statements and station logs for such period, but excluding the corporate and accounting records of Seller to the extent not described above (it being understood by the Parties that Seller shall transfer the data pertaining to the operation of the Station KEYH (including without limitation the data resident in Seller's Great Plains and ABC Traffic Software) on the computer systems of Seller to the computer systems of Buyer) (notwithstanding this conveyance, Buyer agrees to allow Seller reasonable access to such records of Station KEYH as Seller may reasonably require from and after the KEYH Closing Date); 2.1.5 All Intellectual Property; and 2.1.6 To the extent not included above, all of the Artlite Assets. 2.2 Excluded Assets and Liabilities. 2.2.1 Excluded Assets. It is understood and agreed that the Purchased Assets do not include any assets of Seller that are not used in the operation of Station KEYH, intellectual property rights not related to the existing station format, the name El Dorado, cash (other than the amounts described in Section 2.1.2), cash equivalents, deposits made by Seller under any contracts (other than the amounts described in Section 2.1.2), accounts receivable of Seller not accruing under the AM Local Marketing Agreement, causes of action, tax refunds, insurance claims or proceeds, in each case (for such accounts receivable, causes of action, tax refunds and insurance claim and proceeds) accruing prior to the closing of the transactions contemplated hereby, claims of Seller which accrue under this Agreement (and not accruing under the AM Local Marketing Agreement), personal art work of shareholders of EDC at the office buildings relating to Station KEYH and excess studio and excess transmission equipment not used in the operation of Station KEYH, nor do they include the assets of any pension or other employee benefit plans nor any other assets specifically excluded from the Purchased Assets by the provisions of this Agreement (all the foregoing of which are referred to as the "Excluded Assets"). 2.2.2 Liabilities Not Assumed. Except for the liabilities and obligations specifically assumed pursuant to Section 3.2, Buyer and LBI Holdings will not 9 assume and will not be or become liable for, any liabilities or obligations of Seller or Artlite of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether absolute, contingent, accrued, known or unknown, related to the ownership of the Purchased Assets, the Excluded Assets, the operation of Station KEYH, (including without limitation, Seller's actions in operating Station KEYH under the AM Local Marketing Agreement but excluding Buyer's actions in operating Station KEYH under the AM Local Marketing Agreement) or Seller's or Artlite's employees or otherwise. ARTICLE III PURCHASE PRICE; METHOD OF PAYMENT; ESCROW DEPOSIT 3.1 Purchase Price. Subject to Section 7.6.3, the purchase price to be paid to Seller by Buyer for the Purchased Assets will be Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000) plus the aggregate amount of prepaid expenses made by Seller for services to be provided to Station KEYH after the KEYH Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts as set forth on Schedule VIII less any accrued liabilities agreed to be assumed by Buyer, other than liabilities assumed pursuant to and to the extent set forth in Section 3.2 (the "Purchase Price"). 3.1.1 Payment of Purchase Price. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, on the KEYH Closing Date, LBI Holdings or Buyer will pay the Seller an amount equal to the Purchase Price, by wire transfer of immediately available funds in accordance with wire transfer instructions to be provided by Seller to Buyer not less than three business days prior to the KEYH Closing Date, it being understood and agreed that the Holdback deposited pursuant to the Holdback Escrow Agreement entered into pursuant to the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, less any distributions made to Seller pursuant to the Holdback Escrow Agreement, shall secure the indemnification obligations of Seller under Article X hereof, any other obligations of Seller under this Agreement, obligations of Seller under Article X of the FM Asset Purchase Agreement and any other obligations of Seller thereunder. 3.1.2 Release of Escrow Deposit. Also on the KEYH Closing Date, concurrently with the wire transfer of the Purchase Price to Seller, EDC and LBI Holdings shall (i) if the KEYH Closing Date is a Simultaneous Closing Date, comply with Section 3.1.2 of the FM Asset Purchase Agreement and (ii) otherwise, jointly execute and deliver to the Escrow Agent written instructions to terminate the Escrow Agreement and deliver the entire Escrow Deposit then remaining to LBI Holdings. 3.1.3 Post-Closing Proration. Following the KEYH Closing Date, the Parties shall determine and make the prorations called for in Section 3.6. 3.1.4 Holdback. (a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, LBI Holdings or Buyer shall on the KQQK Closing Date deposit the 10 Holdback with the Holdback Escrow Agent pursuant to the Holdback Escrow Agreement. The Holdback will be held, maintained, administered and disbursed by the Holdback Escrow Agent in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, of the FM Asset Purchase Agreement and of the Holdback Escrow Agreement, with the terms of the Holdback Escrow Agreement controlling in the event of any conflict. (b) LBI Holdings and/or Buyer will submit claims to Seller by a written notice specifying the amount of the claim (or estimated amount if the claim is not reasonably quantifiable) and describing in reasonable detail the basis for the claim; provided that any such claims relating to this Agreement may only be made after the KEYH Closing Date. If Seller does not notify LBI Holdings or Buyer, as the case may be, within 15 days after receiving such a notice of Seller's objection to the claim, LBI Holdings and EDC shall at the end of such 15 day period execute and deliver to Holdback Escrow Agent joint written instructions to deliver to Buyer from the Holdback an amount equal to the claimed amount, as determined in accordance with this Section 3.1.4. If Seller gives notice of objection to LBI Holdings or Buyer, as the case may be, within the 15-day period, and the Parties cannot reach agreement on the claim, LBI Holdings and EDC shall at the end of such 15 day period execute and deliver to Holdback Escrow Agent joint written instructions to deliver to Buyer from the Holdback an amount equal to the amount not in dispute, and the Parties will attempt in good faith to agree upon the amount in dispute. If the Parties cannot agree within thirty (30) days thereafter, the Parties will submit such dispute to arbitration, as provided for in Section 11.6. Within three business days of (i) reaching resolution of such dispute as to the amount (if any) that LBI Holdings and Buyer are entitled to (in the event that the parties reach resolution without submitting such dispute to arbitration), or (ii) an arbitrator determining the amount (if any) that LBI Holdings and Buyer are entitled to (in the event that such dispute is submitted to arbitration), LBI Holdings and EDC shall execute and deliver to Holdback Escrow Agent joint written instructions to deliver to Buyer from the Holdback an amount equal to such applicable amount. The failure to give notice of a claim hereunder will not constitute an election of remedies and will not limit LBI Holdings or Buyer in any manner in the enforcement of other remedies that may be available to it. 3.2 Liabilities Assumed. As of the KEYH Closing Date, Buyer will assume and agree to pay, discharge and perform insofar as they relate to the time period on and after the KEYH Closing Date, and arise out of events occurring on or after the KEYH Closing Date, all the obligations and liabilities of Seller under the Assumed Contracts. 3.3 Escrow Deposit. Concurrently with the execution and delivery of the Recipient Agreement by Seller and the top eight entities listed on Schedule IX, LBI Holdings will deposit pursuant to this Section 3.3 and pursuant to Section 3.3 of the FM Asset Purchase Agreement One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) under the Escrow Agreement (together with any interest accrued on such amount, the "Escrow Deposit"). The Escrow Deposit will be held, maintained, administered and disbursed by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, of the FM Asset Purchase Agreement and of the Escrow Agreement, with the terms of the Escrow Agreement controlling in the event of any conflict. Once deposited, the Escrow Deposit will be disbursed as follows: 11 3.3.1 Notification of Escrow Agent; Delivery of Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (AM Only). Within three business days of the occurrence of the KEYH Final Grant Day, Seller shall notify Escrow Agent in writing, with a copy to Buyer, of the occurrence of the KEYH Final Grant Day. Seller agrees not to deliver to the Escrow Agent the Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (AM Only) unless it simultaneously delivers to LBI Holdings such certificate. 3.3.2 Delivery to Seller. In the event that an FM Only Closing has occurred and $1,000,000 of the Escrow Deposit (together with accrued interest thereon) has been returned to LBI Holdings in connection therewith or in the event that $1,000,000 of the Escrow Deposit (together with accrued interest thereon) has been distributed to Seller pursuant to a Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (FM Only) (as defined in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement) (either event being referred to herein as the "Escrow Deposit Reduction Event"), if Buyer fails to consummate the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement under circumstances that would constitute a material breach of this Agreement and Seller is not then in breach of its representations, warranties or covenants hereunder in any material respect (it being understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 3.3.2, that for purposes of determining such breach of Seller's representations, warranties and covenants, all knowledge qualifications in the representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement or in any certificates delivered pursuant hereto that are in parenthetical (including without limitation such knowledge qualifications in Sections 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 4.17, 4.18 and 9.1.10) shall be disregarded and no such representation or warranty shall be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualifications in parenthetical), then, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth below, $500,000 plus any associated accrued interest of the Escrow Deposit, will be delivered to Seller on the ninth business day after the KEYH Final Grant Day, it being understood and agreed that payment to Seller of $500,000 plus any associated accrued interest of the Escrow Deposit (and, if applicable, the amounts described in the second-to-last sentence of the last paragraph of this Section 3.3.2) (or, prior to the Escrow Deposit being made, payment to Seller of $500,000) will constitute full payment for any and all damages suffered by Seller by reason of LBI Holdings' or Buyer's failure to consummate the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement. Conditions to such delivery of $500,000 plus any associated accrued interest of the Escrow Deposit to Seller on such day will be that (a) the Escrow Deposit Reduction Event shall have occurred, (b) the Escrow Agent and LBI Holdings shall have received on the sixth business day after the KEYH Final Grant Day at or prior to 5:00 PM (California time) (with a copy by e-mail to Lenard Liberman at e-mail lliberman@lbimedia.com and by fax and e-mail to Joe Kim at fax (213) 430-6407 and e-mail jkim@omm.com and Steve Chen at fax (213) 430-6407 and e-mail schen@omm.com) a duly executed Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (AM Only) substantially in the form of Exhibit A annexed hereto, and (c) the Escrow Agent shall not have received from LBI Holdings or Buyer a written challenge challenging the accuracy of such Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (AM Only) at or prior to 5:00 PM (California time) of the 12 second business day after receipt by both LBI Holdings and the Escrow Agent of such Seller Escrow Payment Certificate (AM Only). THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE IN ADVANCE BY INITIALING THIS AGREEMENT IN THE SPACES PROVIDED [LBI HOLDINGS' INITIALS ________, BUYER'S INITIALS ________ AND ________, AND SELLER'S INITIALS _________, _______ AND ________], THAT THE ACTUAL DAMAGES THAT SELLER WOULD SUFFER AS A RESULT OF BUYER'S FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE PURCHASED ASSETS WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO CALCULATE; THAT THE FULL AMOUNT OF $500,000 PLUS ASSOCIATED ACCRUED INTEREST OF THE ESCROW DEPOSIT (OR, PRIOR TO THE ESCROW DEPOSIT BEING MADE, $500,000) IS A FAIR AND EQUITABLE AMOUNT TO REIMBURSE SELLER FOR ANY DAMAGES WHICH THE PARTIES ESTIMATE MAY BE SUSTAINED BY SELLER DUE TO BUYER'S FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE ASSETS DESCRIBED IN THIS AGREEMENT UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES STATED IN THIS SECTION 3.3; AND THAT THIS SECTION 3.3 SHALL CONSTITUTE A LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PROVISION, WHICH DAMAGES WILL BE SELLER'S SOLE REMEDY HEREUNDER IN THE EVENT OF LBI HOLDINGS' OR BUYER'S FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE ASSETS DESCRIBED IN THIS AGREEMENT UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES STATED IN THIS SECTION 3.3. IN THE EVENT THAT LBI HOLDINGS OR BUYER PROVIDES ESCROW AGENT A WRITTEN CHALLENGE CHALLENGING THE ACCURACY OF THE SELLER ESCROW PAYMENT CERTIFICATE (AM ONLY) AND A DISPUTE OVER THE DISBURSEMENT OF $500,000 PLUS ASSOCIATED ACCRUED INTEREST OF THE ESCROW DEPOSIT ARISES THEREFROM, SUCH DISPUTE SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 11.6. IF THE ARBITRATOR FINDS THAT THE SELLER ESCROW PAYMENT CERTIFICATE (AM ONLY) WAS ACCURATE AND THAT SUCH WRITTEN CHALLENGE WAS WITHOUT MERIT, THEN BUYER SHALL PAY SELLER (1) REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES INCURRED BY SELLER IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH DISPUTE AND (2) 10% INTEREST ON THE $500,000 PLUS ASSOCIATED ACCRUED INTEREST OF THE ESCROW DEPOSIT CALCULATED FROM THE DATE OF SUCH WRITTEN CHALLENGE TO THE DATE THE $500,000 PLUS ASSOCIATED ACCRUED INTEREST OF THE ESCROW DEPOSIT IS PAID TO SELLER. IF THE ARBITRATOR FINDS THAT THE SELLER ESCROW PAYMENT CERTIFICATE (AM ONLY) WAS INACCURATE AND THAT SUCH WRITTEN CHALLENGE WAS WITH MERIT, SELLER SHALL PAY BUYER (1) REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES INCURRED BY LBI HOLDINGS AND BUYER IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH DISPUTE AND (2) 10% INTEREST ON THE $500,000 PLUS ASSOCIATED ACCRUED INTEREST OF THE ESCROW DEPOSIT CALCULATED FROM THE DATE OF SUCH WRITTEN 13 CHALLENGE TO THE DATE THE $500,000 PLUS ASSOCIATED ACCRUED INTEREST OF THE ESCROW DEPOSIT IS RETURNED TO BUYER. 3.3.3 Delivery to LBI Holdings. The Parties agree that the Escrow Deposit will be delivered to LBI Holdings in accordance with Section 3.3.3 of the FM Asset Purchase Agreement. In addition, $500,000 plus associated accrued interest of the Escrow Deposit shall be delivered to LBI Holdings if (i) the transaction contemplated by this Agreement is consummated or (ii) the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement is not consummated and Seller is not entitled to receive the $500,000 plus associated accrued interest of the Escrow Deposit in accordance with Section 3.3.2. 3.4 Buyer's Remedies. If the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement is not consummated because of the breach by Seller of its representations, warranties or covenants hereunder in any material respect (it being understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 3.4, that for purposes of determining such breach of Seller's representations, warranties and covenants, all knowledge qualifications in the representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement or in any certificates delivered pursuant hereto that are in parenthetical (including without limitation such knowledge qualifications in Sections 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 4.17, 4.18 and 9.1.10) shall be disregarded and no such representation or warranty shall be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualifications in parenthetical), and Buyer is not in breach of its representations, warranties or covenants hereunder, in any material respect, Seller agrees that, in addition to any other rights and remedies available at law or in equity, LBI Holdings and Buyer shall have the following rights and remedies: (i) Buyer shall have the right to specific performance of Seller's obligation to sell the Purchased Assets upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, as applicable, and incidental damages related to such specific performance; (ii) LBI Holdings shall have the right to the return of $500,000 of the Escrow Deposit (and associated interest) or a portion of the Escrow Deposit, as applicable; and (iii) LBI Holdings and Buyer shall have the right to recover money damages for breach of this Agreement, including but not limited to, benefit of the bargain damages and compensation for transaction costs; provided, that if LBI Holdings and Buyer obtain full remedies under clause (i) pursuant to a non-appealable judgment with which Seller complies, then Buyer shall not thereafter have additional claims under clause (iii) and if LBI Holdings and Buyer obtain full remedies under clause (iii) pursuant to a non-appealable judgment with which Seller complies, then Buyer shall not thereafter have additional claims under clause (i); provided, further, that if the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement is not consummated because the representation and warranty in the second sentence of Section 4.7 would not be true on the KEYH Closing Date, then LBI Holdings and Buyer shall have the remedies in clauses (i) and (ii) but not in clause (iii). The Parties agree that remedy at law is inadequate and that damages are not adequate to compensate LBI Holdings and Buyer. 3.5 Allocation. The Purchase Price will be allocated as set forth on Schedule V. 14 3.6 Prorations. Other than the prepaid expenses set forth on Schedule VIII and subject to the rights of Buyer and Seller pursuant to the AM Local Marketing Agreement, the operation of Station KEYH and, subject to the AM Local Marketing Agreement, all income, expenses and liabilities attributable thereto through 11:59 p.m. on the day immediately preceding the KEYH Closing Date will be for the account of Seller and thereafter for the account of LBI, and all income and expenses relating to the operation of Station KEYH, including such items as power and utilities charges, rents and other deferred items relating to the operation of Station KEYH will be prorated between Seller and LBI in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, the proration to be made and paid, insofar as feasible, on the KEYH Closing Date, with a final settlement sixty days after the KEYH Closing Date. In the event of any disputes between the parties as to such adjustments, the amounts not in dispute shall nonetheless be paid at the time provided herein and such disputes shall be determined by an independent certified public accountant mutually acceptable to the parties, and the fees and expenses of such accountant shall be paid one-half by Seller and one-half by Buyer. ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY SELLER Seller hereby represents and warrants to LBI Holdings and Buyer as follows: 4.1 Organization and Standing. Each of EDC, EDC Sub, and EDC License Sub is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its incorporation. Seller has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and complete the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. 4.2 Authorization. All necessary corporate actions and proceedings to duly approve the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the AM Local Marketing Agreement and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by Seller in connection herewith or therewith and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby or thereby have been duly and validly taken by Seller, and each of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the AM Local Marketing Agreement and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by Seller in connection herewith or therewith has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by Seller and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with and subject to their respective terms. 4.3 KEYH FCC Licenses, Transmitters and Towers. 4.3.1 The KEYH FCC Licenses (all of which are listed on Schedule II, together with any pending applications for KEYH FCC Licenses) constitute all the licenses, permits and other authorizations required for and used in connection with the operation of Station KEYH. As of the date of this Agreement and as of the KEYH Closing Date, Artlite is and shall be holder of all the KEYH FCC Licenses. Other than the Initial Grant of the KEYH Assignment Application, no additional order or grant is required from the FCC in order to consummate the assignment of the KEYH FCC Licenses to LBI Sub. Schedule II correctly sets 15 forth the respective expiration date of each KEYH FCC License. Each KEYH FCC License is validly issued and in full force and effect. Seller and (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite have taken all actions and performed all of their respective obligations that are necessary to maintain the KEYH FCC Licenses without adverse modification or impairment, and complete and correct copies of the KEYH FCC Licenses and any pending applications therefor have been delivered to Buyer. No event (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) has occurred with respect to Station KEYH (other than directly as a result of Buyer's actions under the AM Local Marketing Agreement) which (i) has resulted in, or after notice or lapse of time or both would result in, revocation, suspension, adverse modification, non-renewal or termination of or any order of forfeiture with respect to, any KEYH FCC License or (ii) materially and adversely affects or in the future may materially and adversely affect any rights of Seller or Artlite or any of their respective assignees or transferees thereunder. None of the KEYH FCC Licenses requires that any assignment thereof must be approved by any public or other governmental authority other than the FCC. 4.3.2 Neither Seller nor (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite is a party to, and there are no investigations, notices of apparent liability, violations, forfeitures, notices of violation, orders to show cause or other orders or complaints issued by or before any court or regulatory body, including, without limitation, the FCC, or of any other proceedings (other than proceedings relating to the radio industry generally) that could in any manner threaten or adversely affect the validity or continued effectiveness of, or result in the adverse modification of, any of the KEYH FCC Licenses. In the event Seller (after due inquiry, including with Artlite) learns of any such action, or the filing or issuance of any such order, notice or complaint, Seller promptly will notify Buyer of the same in writing and will take all reasonable measures to contest in good faith or seek removal or rescission of such action, order, notice or complaint. Station KEYH is now operating at its licensed power and antenna height, in accordance with the KEYH FCC Licenses, and is in compliance with the Communications Act including, without limitation, rules governing the location of Station KEYH's main studio and rules governing the required contents of Station KEYH's public inspection files. Seller (after due inquiry with Artlite) has no reason to believe that the KEYH FCC Licenses will not be renewed in the ordinary course. 4.3.3 None of the facilities used in connection with the radio broadcasting operations of Seller or Artlite relating to Station KEYH (including the Transmitter Buildings, the Transmitter Sites and the Towers) violates the provisions of any applicable building codes, fire regulations, building restrictions or other governmental ordinances, orders or regulations (including, without limitation, any applicable regulation of the Federal Aviation Administration), except where such violation would not impair, impede or affect adversely in any respect currently or in the future the continued uninterrupted operation of Station KEYH at its licensed power and in accordance with the other terms of the KEYH FCC Licenses, and each such facility is zoned so as to permit the commercial uses 16 intended by the owner or occupier thereof. Schedule II identifies any outstanding variances or special use permits materially affecting any of Seller's facilities or the uses thereof and Seller is in compliance therewith. Neither Seller nor (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite has received any notice of any complaint being made against Station KEYH relating to its Tower, Transmitter Site, Transmitter Building or Seller's or Artlite's operation of such Station (including, without limitation, any complaint relating to the signals broadcast or otherwise transmitted from any Tower, either by Seller or by any person subleasing a portion of such Tower) except, in each case, where such complaint would not impair, impede or adversely affect the continued, uninterrupted operation of such Station. Each Tower has been appropriately registered with the Commission, as described in Schedule II. 4.3.4 Artlite (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) is qualified to sell Station KEYH and to assign the KEYH FCC Licenses in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and in compliance with the Communications Act. Neither Seller (after due inquiry with Artlite) nor (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite knows of any party who has expressed any intention to oppose FCC approval of the assignment of the KEYH FCC Licenses to LBI Sub, nor does Seller (after due inquiry with Artlite) nor (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite know of any reason why FCC consent to such assignment might be denied or delayed. 4.3.5 Each report or certification filed by or on behalf of Seller or (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite with the FCC, including, without limitation, any filing pursuant to 47 C.F.R.(S) 73.3615 with respect to its ownership of Station KEYH and any other filing relating to such Station, was filed, and was at the time of filing true, correct and complete in all material respects; there have been no changes in the ownership of Station KEYH since the filing of the most recent such ownership reports or certifications and those ownership reports and certifications are true, correct and complete in all respects. 4.3.6 The operation of Station KEYH by either Artlite or by Seller pursuant to the KEYH Local Marketing Agreement does not cause or result in exposure of workers or the general public to levels of radio frequency radiation in excess of the applicable limits stated in 47 C.F.R.(S) 1.1310. 4.4 Artlite Documents. All necessary corporate actions and proceedings to duly approve the execution, delivery and performance of the Artlite Documents have been duly and validly taken by each of the parties thereto and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby have been duly and validly taken by each of the parties party thereto, and each of the Artlite Documents described in clauses (1) through (8) and in clauses (10) and (11) of the definition thereof have been, and each of the Artlite Documents described in clauses (9) , (12) , (13) of the definition thereof will be as of the KEYH Closing Date, duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by each of the parties party thereto. Seller has delivered a full and complete copy of each of the Artlite Documents (including all exhibits and schedules 17 thereto, other than Exhibits A through H of the KEYH Purchase Agreement, which Exhibits A through H were never prepared and therefore do not exist). Each Artlite Document described in clauses clauses (1) through (8) and in clauses (10) and (11) of the definition thereof is in full force and effect as of the date hereof and each of the Artlite Documents will be in full force and effect as of the KEYH Closing Date. Each Artlite Document described in clauses clauses (1) through (8) and in clauses (10) and (11) of the definition thereof, is as of the date hereof, and each of the Artlite Documents will be as of the KEYH Closing Date, the legal, valid and binding obligation of each of the parties thereto, enforceable against each in accordance with and subject to its terms and there are no defaults thereunder. If Seller exercises its rights to purchase set forth in the KEYH Extension Agreement in compliance with the terms set forth therein, Seller will gain good and valid title to the Purchased Assets relating to Station KEYH, free and clear of all Encumbrances upon consummation of the assignment to Seller. Seller currently operates Station KEYH pursuant to the terms of the KEYH Local Marketing Agreement, as extended. The KEYH Local Marketing Agreement has been extended until January 31, 2004 by the parties thereto and complies in all material respects with the Communications Act. The Artlite Documents described in clauses (1) through (8) and in clauses (10) and (11) of the definition thereof are, as of the date hereof, the only agreements between Seller on the one hand and Artlite and its affiliates on the other hand and the only agreements relevant to the KEYH Local Marketing Agreement and Seller's rights to purchase Station KEYH from Artlite. The Artlite Documents will be, as of the KEYH Closing Date, the only agreements between Seller on the one hand and Artlite and its Affiliate on the other hand and the only agreements related to the KEYH Local Marketing Agreement and Seller's rights to purchase Station KEYH from Artlite. None of the Artlite Documents have been amended or otherwise modified except pursuant to amendments of which copies have been delivered to Buyer prior to the date of this Agreement. EDC has exercised the option to purchase Station KEYH for cash and there are no impediments to its right to exercise such option and the consideration that Seller is required to pay Artlite upon exercise of such option is set forth in the KEYH Modification Agreement. The KEYH Local Marketing Agreement has been extended until January 31, 2004. As of the KEYH Closing Date, the KEYH Local Marketing Agreement will have terminated or will have been terminated and neither Artlite nor Seller nor any of their respective affiliates will have any rights with respect to the Purchased Assets or the Stations (it being understood that lessors under the applicable leases will continue to be the lessors thereunder). Seller represents and warrants that (to the knowledge of Seller after due inquiry, including without limitation due inquiry with Artlite) (a) each of Artlite and All Media Properties, Inc. (the "Artlite Entities") is, or will be as of the Closing Date, a corporation validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Texas with the corporate power to own its properties and assets and to conduct any activity that a corporation organized under the Texas Corporation Law may conduct, and (b) each Artlite Entity has the corporate power to enter into and perform its obligations under the Artlite Documents to which it is a party. Each Artlite Entity's having forfeited its existence during the period from 1998 to 2002 does not in any way affect its ability to perform its obligations under the Artlite Documents on and after the date hereof and does not in any way affect the transfer and the assignment of assets from Artlite to Seller and/or Buyer to be consummated on the KEYH Closing Date pursuant to the Artlite Documents and the option to purchase exercised by EDC thereunder. Each Artlite Entity's corporate existence and its corporate power and authority have been fully reinstated. No affiliate of Artlite (other than Artlite Entities) is a party to any Artlite Documents or any other agreement to which Seller is a 18 party. The execution of the AM Local Marketing Agreement will not constitute a breach of any of the Artlite Documents by any of the parties thereto and Artlite has expressly consented in writing to the execution and delivery by Buyer and Seller of the AM Local Marketing Agreement. 4.5 Purchased Assets. All items as of the date hereof used in the operation of Station KEYH are listed and described in Schedule IV to this Agreement. No other affiliate of EDC (including without limitations, direct or indirect subsidiaries of EDC) other than Seller owns or has any rights, title or interest in any Purchased Assets or is in any way involved with the operation of Station KEYH. On or before the KEYH Closing Date, Artlite will have assigned good and valid title to the Artlite Assets to Seller, free and clear of all Encumbrances, and on the KEYH Closing Date, Seller will have good and valid title to the Purchased Assets, free and clear of all Encumbrances, other than the Encumbrances described in Schedule III, which Encumbrances will be released on the KEYH Closing Date concurrently with the closing. Upon consummation of the transactions set forth in this Agreement, Buyer will have good and valid title to the Purchased Assets, free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than liens granted to Buyer's lenders). Schedule III sets forth each release and/or UCC termination statement required in order to release such Encumbrances on the KEYH Closing Date. Schedule III also sets forth all currently effective UCC financing statements that have been filed against any Purchased Asset. Seller and (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite have maintained and have operated each Transmitter Site, each Tower, each Transmitter Building and Station KEYH under and in accordance with the terms of all applicable regulations in all material respects. Seller (after due inquiry with Artlite) is not, and (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite is not, aware of any complaints regarding the Transmitter Sites, the Towers, the Transmitter Buildings, the antennas, the radio transmitters or the studio facilities. There is no pending or, to the knowledge of Seller (after due inquiry with Artlite) or (to the knowledge of Seller) Artlite, threatened action, event, transaction or proceeding that could interfere with the quiet enjoyment or operation of the Purchased Assets by Seller or Artlite or, on and after the KEYH Closing Date, by Buyer. Buyer will have on and after the KEYH Closing Date reasonable access to each of the Transmitter Sites, and a continuous means of ingress and egress thereto from public roads. The items of Tangible Personal Property are in all material respects in good operating condition for equipment of their age and usage (ordinary wear and tear excepted). The technical equipment, constituting a part of the Tangible Personal Property, has been maintained in accordance with Station KEYH's past practice and is operating and complies in all material respects with all applicable rules and regulations of the FCC and the terms of the KEYH FCC Licenses and Permits. The Purchased Assets include all the personal property and assets, including real estate rights, necessary to conduct the operation of Station KEYH as now conducted. The sale of the Purchased Assets relating to Station KEYH is a sale of the entire operating assets of a business or of a separate division, branch, or identifiable segment of a business within the meaning of Texas Tax Code Section 151.304 and Texas Administrative Code Section 3.316. 4.6 Insurance. Seller and Artlite now have in force insurance on the Purchased Assets as set forth in Schedule VI and will continue the present insurance at the present limits in full force and effect up through the KEYH Closing Date. 19 4.7 Litigation. On or prior to the date of this Agreement, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or, to the knowledge of Seller (after due inquiry with Artlite) or (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite, investigation relating to Station KEYH is pending or outstanding before any forum, court, or governmental body, department or agency of any kind to which Seller or Artlite or Station KEYH is a party and, to the knowledge of Seller (after due inquiry with Artlite) or (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite, no such litigation or proceeding is threatened. On or prior to the KEYH Closing Date, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or, to the knowledge of Seller (after due inquiry with Artlite) or (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite, investigation relating to Station KEYH (except for such litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or investigation arising directly as a result of Buyer's actions under the AM Local Marketing Agreement) that could reasonably be expected or would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the operation of Station KEYH in accordance with Seller's past operations or could reasonably be expected or would reasonably be expected to prevent a consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby shall be pending or outstanding before any forum, court or governmental body, department or agency of any kind to which Seller or Artlite or Station KEYH is a party, and, to the knowledge of Seller (after due inquiry with Artlite) or (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite, no such litigation or proceeding shall be threatened. 4.8 Contracts. Seller has delivered to Buyer prior to the KEYH Closing Date true and complete copies of all Contracts (in the case of oral agreements, a written summary of the key terms of such oral Contracts), including without limitation the Assumed Contracts. The Assumed Contracts will be enforceable by Buyer after the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby in accordance with their respective terms; provided, however, that Seller makes no warranty as to performance by any other party to any Assumed Contracts or as to LBI's ability to collect any payments due or to become due thereunder. Seller has not taken any action that would impair the enforceability of the Assumed Contracts, or omitted to take any action, the omission of which would have such effect. There are no material defaults under any of the Assumed Contracts and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby will not cause any defaults under any of the Assumed Contracts. 4.9 Insolvency. No insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Seller or (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite or any of its assets or properties is pending or, to the knowledge of Seller (after due inquiry, including with Artlite) or (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite, threatened. 4.10 Reports. All material returns, reports and statements currently required to be filed by Seller or Artlite with the Commission or with any other governmental agency have been filed and each such return, report and statement is true, correct and complete in all material respects. Each of Seller and (to Seller's knowledge, after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite has complied in all material respects with the reporting requirements of the Commission and other governmental authorities having jurisdiction over Station KEYH and its operations. 4.11 No Defaults. Neither the execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the AM Local Marketing Agreement, and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by Seller in connection herewith or therewith nor the consummation 20 by Seller of the transaction contemplated hereby is an event that, of itself or with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both, will (i) conflict with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Seller, (ii) constitute a violation of, conflict with or result in any breach of or any default under, result in any termination or modification of, or cause any acceleration of any obligation under, any material contract, mortgage, indenture, agreement, lease, license or other instrument to which Seller is a party or by which it is bound, or by which it may be affected, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance on any of the Purchased Assets, (iii) violate any judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or regulation applicable to Seller or (iv) violate or constitute a breach of any Assumed Contract or any of the Artlite Documents. The execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the AM Local Marketing Agreement, and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by Seller in connection herewith or therewith and the consummation by Seller and (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite of the transactions contemplated hereby do not require the consent of any third party other than as listed on Schedule III. 4.12 Disclosures. No covenant, representation or warranty by Seller and no written statement, certificate, appendix or Schedule furnished by Seller pursuant hereto or in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make the statements contained herein or therein not materially misleading. 4.13 Environmental Compliance. (i) Seller has not, in connection with its business or assets, generated, used, transported, treated, stored, released or disposed of, or has suffered and has permitted no one else to generate, use, transport, treat, store, release or dispose of any Hazardous Substance (as defined below) in violation of any applicable environmental law; (ii) to the knowledge of Seller or (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite, there has not been any generation, use, transportation, treatment, storage, release or disposal of any Hazardous Substance in connection with the conduct of Seller's business or in any properties within 100 yards of its business which has created or might reasonably be expected to create any material liability under any applicable environmental law or which would require reporting to or notification of any governmental entity; (iii) to the knowledge of Seller or (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite, no asbestos or polychlorinated biphenyl or underground storage tank is contained in or located at any facility used in connection with its business; and (iv) to the knowledge of Seller or (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite, any Hazardous Substance handled or dealt with in any way in connection with Seller's business has been and is being handled or dealt with in all material respects in compliance with all applicable environmental laws. As used herein, "Hazardous Substance" means substances that are defined or listed in, or otherwise classified pursuant to, any applicable laws as "hazardous substances," "hazardous materials," "hazardous wastes" or "toxic substances," or any other formulation of any applicable environmental law intended to define, list or classify substances by reason of deleterious properties such as ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity, radioactivity, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity or "EP toxicity," and petroleum and drilling fluids, produced waters and other wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas or geothermal energy. 21 4.14 Intellectual Property. 4.14.1 Schedule VII contains a true and complete list of all patents and trademarks, service marks, station names, alternative station names, slogans, trade names, logos, jingles, assumed names, fictional business names, copyrights, licenses, permits, authorizations and other similar intellectual property rights and interests applied for, issued to or presently owned or used by Seller or (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite (other than the name "El Dorado" and programming and its contents used but not owned by Seller) which are material to the operation of Station KEYH, including the call letters "KEYH" and any other call signs (together with the goodwill associated therewith, the "Intellectual Property"). Except as set forth on Schedule VII, on the KEYH Closing Date, Seller will have good and marketable title to all of the Intellectual Property, free and clear of all Encumbrances. Neither Seller nor (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite have made any registrations or filings in the United States Copyright Office or the United States Patent and Trademark Office nor have Seller or (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite been issued by the United States Copyright Office or the United States Patent and Trademark Office any intellectual property rights in connection with or related to Station KEYH. 4.14.2 Except as set forth on Schedule VII, on the KEYH Closing Date, neither Seller nor (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite will have received any notice and Seller (after due inquiry with Artlite) will have no knowledge of Artlite having received notice from any other person or entity pertaining to or challenging the right of Seller or Artlite to use any of the Intellectual Property or any rights thereunder. 4.14.3 Except as set forth on Schedule VII, neither Seller nor (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite has violated or infringed any patent, trademark, trade name, jingle, assumed name, fictional business name, copyright, license, permit or other similar intangible property right or interest held by others or any license or permit held by Seller or Artlite in connection with or related to Station KEYH. 4.14.4 Except as set forth on Schedule VII, (i) neither Seller nor (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite has granted any license or other rights and neither Seller nor (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with Artlite) Artlite has any obligations to grant licenses or other rights to any of the Intellectual Property, and (ii) neither Seller nor Artlite has made any claim of any violation or infringement by others of its rights to or in connection with any of the Intellectual Property, and there is no basis for the making of any such claim. 4.15 Brokers. No agent, broker, investment or commercial banker, person or firm acting on behalf of Seller or (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry with Artlite) Artlite or under the authority of Seller or (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry with Artlite) Artlite is or will be entitled to any broker, finder or financial advisor fee or any other commission or similar 22 fee directly or indirectly in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, other than Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, whose fee shall be paid by Seller. 4.16 Prepaid Expenses. All prepaid expenses made by Seller for services to be provided to Station KEYH after the KEYH Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts are set forth on Schedule VIII, except for such expenses as are subject to proration under Section 3.6. 4.17 Sale Proceeds Recipients; Recipient Agreement. Seller and Sale Proceeds Recipients listed on Schedule IX constitute all entities and persons that will receive the proceeds from the sale of the Stations pursuant to this Agreement and/or the AM Asset Purchase Agreement other than those persons or entities that will receive only Transaction and Wind Down Expenses. Upon execution and delivery thereof, (to Seller's knowledge after due inquiry, including with the Sale Proceeds Recipients) the Recipient Agreement will have been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by Seller and each Sale Proceeds Recipient signatory thereto and will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller and each Sale Proceeds Recipient signatory thereto, enforceable against Seller and such Sale Proceeds Recipient in accordance with and subject to its terms. ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY BUYER AND LBI HOLDINGS LBI Holdings and Buyer represent and warrant to Seller as follows: 5.1 Status. Each of LBI Holdings, LBI and LBI Sub is a California corporation, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California. LBI Holdings and Buyer each have the requisite corporate power to enter into and complete the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 5.2 No Defaults. Other than the consents set forth in Schedule III with respect to Buyer, item (2) of which will have been obtained by the KEYH Closing Date, neither the execution, delivery and performance by LBI Holdings or Buyer of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the AM Local Marketing Agreement, and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by LBI Holdings or Buyer in connection herewith or therewith nor the consummation by Buyer of the transaction contemplated hereby is an event that, of itself or with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both, will (i) conflict with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of LBI Holdings or Buyer, (ii) constitute a violation of, conflict with or result in any breach of or any default under, result in any termination or modification of, or cause any acceleration of any obligation under, any material contract, mortgage, indenture, agreement, lease or other instrument to which LBI Holdings or Buyer is a party or by which it is bound, or by which it may be affected, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance on any of its assets, except for agreements, indentures and instruments related to the financing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, (iii) violate any judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or regulation applicable to LBI Holdings or Buyer, or (iv) result in the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on Station KEYH or the Purchased Assets, except for liens, charges or encumbrances relating to the financing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 23 5.3 Authorization. All necessary corporate actions and proceedings to duly approve the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the AM Local Marketing Agreement and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by LBI Holdings or Buyer in connection herewith or therewith and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby or thereby have been duly and validly taken by LBI Holdings and Buyer, and each of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, the Holdback Escrow Agreement, the Recipient Agreement, the AM Local Marketing Agreement and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by LBI Holdings or Buyer in connection herewith or therewith has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by LBI Holdings and Buyer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of LBI Holdings and Buyer, enforceable against LBI Holdings and Buyer in accordance with and subject to their respective terms. 5.4 Brokers. No agent, broker, investment or commercial banker, person or firm acting on behalf of LBI Holdings or Buyer or under the authority of LBI Holdings or Buyer is or will be entitled to any broker, finder or financial advisor fee or any other commission or similar fee directly or indirectly in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, other than Kalil & Co., Inc., whose fee shall be paid by Buyer. 5.5 Qualification as a Broadcast Licensee. Excluding all facts arising from changes between the date hereof and the KEYH Closing Date to the radio broadcasting industry generally and any modification during such period of the FCC rules, regulations or policies affecting all members of the class of holders of FCC licenses to which Buyer would belong as the holder of KEYH FCC Licenses or to which Buyer belongs as the holder of its existing FCC licenses, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the KEYH Closing Date, no fact exists that would as of the date hereof and as of the KEYH Closing Date, under the Communications Act, disqualify Buyer as owner, operator and licensee of Station KEYH. Excluding all requests arising from changes between the date hereof and the KEYH Closing Date to the radio broadcasting industry generally and any modification during such period of the FCC rules, regulations or policies affecting all members of the class of holders of FCC licenses to which Buyer would belong as the holder of the KEYH FCC Licenses or to which Buyer belongs as the holder of its existing FCC licenses, no request for any waiver under the Communications Act is necessary in order for LBI Holdings or Buyer to obtain a grant of the KEYH Assignment Application or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. 5.6 Litigation. There are no suits, legal proceedings or investigations of any nature pending or, to the knowledge of LBI Holdings or Buyer, threatened against or affecting it that would affect the ability of LBI Holdings or Buyer to carry out the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 5.7 Approvals and Consents. To knowledge of LBI Holdings or Buyer, the only approvals or consents of persons or entities not a party to this Agreement that are legally or contractually required to be obtained by LBI Holdings or Buyer in connection with the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement are identified on Schedule III. 24 ARTICLE VI COVENANTS OF SELLER 6.1 Affirmative Covenants of Seller. Between the date hereof and the KEYH Closing Date, except as disclosed in this Agreement: 6.1.1 Maintenance. Seller will continue to operate, and will cause Artlite to continue to operate, Station KEYH in substantial conformity with past practices, and in conformity with the KEYH FCC Licenses and the Communications Act. 6.1.2 Preserve Relations. Seller will use its commercially reasonable efforts (such standard being determined as if Seller intended to continue operation of the Stations for at least ten years from the date of determination) to preserve the businesses of Station KEYH and, where commercially reasonable (such standard being determined as if Seller intended to continue operation of Station KEYH for at least ten years from the date of determination), the good relations with the third parties (including but not limited to lessors, advertisers, clients and service providers) under all Assumed Contracts, with owners of property adjacent to or in the area of the Transmitter Sites, the Transmitter Buildings, the Towers, and with advertisers, service providers, municipalities and Artlite and its affiliates. 6.1.3 Reasonable Access. In addition to the rights of Buyer under the AM Local Marketing Agreement, following reasonable advance notification, Seller will provide Buyer and representatives of Buyer with reasonable access to the employees and the properties, titles, contracts, books, files, logs, records and affairs of Station KEYH, and Seller will furnish or will cause to be furnished such additional information concerning Station KEYH as Buyer may from time to time reasonably request. Seller agrees that a request by Buyer at least three business days prior to a visit by personnel of Buyer to Station KEYH during such Station's normal business hours shall constitute reasonable advance notification and shall make best efforts to make available the documents and the personnel Buyer indicates that its personnel would like to see during such visit. Buyer will maintain the confidentiality of all such information in accordance with the terms of confidentiality previously agreed to between EDC and Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. pursuant to Section 9 of the Letter of Intent as replaced by Exhibit J hereto. Buyer shall have the right to make offers of employment beginning as of the date hereof to such employees of Seller as Buyer may identify in its sole and absolute discretion without liability to Seller. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller will promptly (and in any event within two business days) deliver to Buyer any information requested by Buyer (if applicable, for specified time periods requested by Buyer) that is within the scope of information described in Schedule X annexed hereto and that is then available (or should reasonably be available) to Seller. A copy of the information so requested by Buyer shall be delivered to Buyer and a copy of such information shall also remain at the office of Seller (at the address set forth in Section 11.1) at all times. Seller shall update in its records the information described in Schedule X on a timely basis in accordance with its past practices. Buyer may request such information as often 25 as it chooses. Seller shall comply with the provisions of the last paragraph of Schedule X. 6.1.4 Obtain Consents. Seller will use its best efforts and will use its best efforts to cause Artlite, to procure the Required Consents. 6.1.5 Books and Records. Seller will maintain the books and records of Station KEYH consistent with past practices. 6.1.6 Insurance. Seller will maintain, and will be responsible and bear the risk for Artlite maintaining, in force the existing insurance policies identified on Schedule VI or reasonably equivalent policies. Seller will use, and will be responsible and bear the risk for Artlite using, the proceeds of any claims for loss payable under such insurance policies to repair, replace, or restore any of the Purchased Assets destroyed by fire and other casualties to their former condition as soon as possible after the loss. 6.1.7 Notification. Seller will promptly upon Seller's learning of the same notify Buyer of any order to show cause, notice of violation, notice of apparent liability or of forfeiture or the filing or written threat of filing of any complaint against Station KEYH or against Seller or Artlite in connection with Station KEYH, occurring between the date hereof and the KEYH Closing Date, and respond to any action, order, notice or written complaints, and implement procedures to ensure that the complaints or violations will not recur. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller will also promptly upon Seller's learning of the same notify Buyer of any complaint being made against Station KEYH relating to its Tower, Transmitter Site, Transmitter Building or Seller's or Artlite's operation of such Station (including, without limitation, any complaint related to the signals broadcast or otherwise transmitted from such Tower, either by Seller or Artlite or by any person subleasing a portion of such Tower but not including complaints relating to the programming or content of Station KEYH, such complaints which are subject to the first sentence of this section). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller will promptly (and in any event within three business days) upon Seller's obtaining knowledge of the same notify Buyer of (i) any termination of sales orders or threats of termination in either case by any advertiser whose orders total more than $2,000 per month or by Seller or (ii) the ceasing of employment of any employee of Station KEYH who is either an account executive or earns more than $30,000 per year. 6.1.8 Contracts. Seller will provide a copy of any Contract that involves more than $2,000 per month or with any service provider or advertiser it enters into prior to KEYH Closing Date (or a written description of such Contract, if oral) within five business days of entering into such Contract and in any event prior to the KEYH Closing Date. Seller will not enter into any Contract after the execution of the AM Local Marketing Agreement without prior written consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. 26 6.1.9 Transition Assistance. Seller will use best efforts (without incurring unreasonable costs) to (and will use reasonable efforts to cause Artlite to) assist Buyer in transitioning third party provided services such as utilities, phone service, etc. and in transitioning advertisers. 6.1.10 Assistance in Transfer of Records and Data. Seller will fully cooperate with Buyer and make such advance preparations (including making copies in advance, collecting paperwork, coordinating information about computer systems and configurations) as are necessary so that Seller can deliver, and Seller shall deliver, the data and records required to be delivered under Section 2.1.4 to Buyer (including the transfer of data from Seller's computer systems to Buyer's computer systems) on or prior to the fifteenth business day prior to the Effective Date with title to such data and records transferring to Buyer only on the KEYH Closing Date; provided, however, that if after Seller's commercially reasonable efforts an electronic transfer is not possible, the same data may be transferred by Seller by manual input on or prior to the tenth business day prior to the Effective Date, with costs of such manual input to be shared between Buyer and Seller. Such data and records shall be updated on a daily basis until the Effective Date. 6.2 Negative Covenants of Seller. From the date hereof through consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KEYH Closing Date, except as contemplated by this Agreement, Seller will not, and will cause Artlite not to, without the prior written consent of Buyer: 6.2.1 Encumbrances. Create or assume any Encumbrance on any of the Purchased Assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, unless discharged or terminated and fully released prior to the KEYH Closing Date; 6.2.2 Transfers. Sell, assign, lease or otherwise transfer or dispose of any of the Purchased Assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, except for retirements in the normal and usual course of business; 6.2.3 Call Letters. Change Station KEYH's call letters or modify Station KEYH's facilities in any material respect; 6.2.4 Change in Format or Business; Change Station KEYH's format (including but not limited to genre of music, demographic or language) or otherwise materially change Station KEYH's business model or advertising sales strategy; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 6.2.4 is intended to constitute an impermissible abrogation of a licensee's responsibilities under the Communications Act to maintain control of the operation of Station KEYH; provided, further, that actions taken by Buyer pursuant to and in compliance with the AM Local Marketing Agreement shall not constitute violations of this Section 6.2.4. 27 6.2.5 Modification of Contracts. Amend or terminate any of the Assumed Contracts (or waive any substantial right thereunder) or any advertising contracts that involves more than $2,000 per month; 6.2.6 Rights. Cancel or compromise any claim or waive or release any right of Seller or Artlite relating to the Purchased Assets, except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice; 6.2.7 KEYH FCC Licenses and Permits. Cause or permit, by any act or failure on its part, the KEYH FCC Licenses or Permits to expire or to be surrendered or modified (unless Buyer has provided prior written consent with respect to such modification, which consent shall not be withheld unreasonably in the case of modifications required pursuant to a casualty event), or take any action which would cause the FCC or any other governmental authority to institute proceedings for the suspension, revocation or adverse modification of any of the KEYH FCC Licenses or Permits, or fail to prosecute with due diligence any pending applications to any governmental authority in connection with the operation of Station KEYH, or take any other action within Seller's or Artlite's control which would result in Station KEYH being in non-compliance with the requirements of the Communications Act or any other applicable law material to the operation of Station KEYH; or 6.2.8 No Inconsistent Action. Take any other action inconsistent with its obligations under this Agreement or which could hinder or delay the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. ARTICLE VII ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS 7.1 Purchase of Station KEYH; Inquiry and Maintenance of Station KEYH 7.1.1 Exercise Purchase Right of Station KEYH. EDC has exercised its right to purchase Station KEYH set forth in Section II A of the KEYH Extension Agreement in compliance with the terms set forth therein and Seller has delivered to LBI Holdings written evidence of such exercise as set forth in Exhibit E. 7.1.2 Artlite Documents. Seller will exercise and enforce all its rights and will protect its interests under and will not waive any of its rights under the Artlite Documents. If Buyer reasonably requests additional documents or agreements from Artlite or its affiliates other than the Artlite Documents or any other documents relating to Artlite required hereunder, Seller shall use its best efforts (without incurring unreasonable costs) to obtain them. Seller shall use its best efforts to cause Artlite to update registrations of the Towers with the FCC to reflect LBI Sub as the owner of the Towers following the KEYH Closing Date. 7.1.3 Due Inquiry. Seller will regularly and no less frequently than every two weeks from the date of this Agreement to the KEYH Closing Date and 28 immediately prior to the KEYH Closing Date inquire (by fax or other written document) as to whether Artlite has any knowledge of any facts that would require disclosure if Seller had knowledge of such fact under this Agreement, including Sections 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 4.17, 4.18 and 6.1.7 and 9.1.10. Seller will request Artlite to immediately inform Seller of any such facts and Seller will immediately inform Buyer of any such facts. 7.2 Application for Commission Consent; Other Consents; Pre-Closing. 7.2.1 FCC Consent; Compliance with Schedule II. Buyer and Seller agree to proceed as expeditiously as practical, and in no event later than fifteen business days after the execution hereof by Buyer and Seller, to file or cause to be filed, and amend or cause to be amended, as the case may be, the KEYH Assignment Application requesting FCC consent to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. The Parties agree that the KEYH Assignment Application will be prosecuted in good faith and with due diligence, including filing and cooperating with all requests of the Commission. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement will have to be filed with the FCC. The Parties further acknowledge that the KEYH Assignment Application may have to be amended from time to time prior to the date it is granted to reflect any changes resulting from Buyer's financing and related arrangements. To the extent that actions must be taken by Artlite in order to accomplish the foregoing, Seller shall be responsible for causing Artlite to take such actions, at no expense to Buyer. In the event that the Commission informs Seller or Buyer that it would be necessary to obtain the Commission's consent to the assignment of the KEYH FCC Licenses to Seller prior to the filing of an assignment application to assign such KEYH FCC Licenses to LBI Sub, the parties shall amend or, if necessary, refile the KEYH Assignment Application so as to provide for the assignment of the KEYH FCC Licenses directly from Artlite to LBI Sub and, in conjunction therewith, Seller shall cause Artlite to execute an agreement with LBI Sub, in form and substance acceptable to Buyer in its sole discretion and without in any way diminishing Seller's obligations to Buyer hereunder, which agreement shall provide for the assignment of the KEYH FCC Licenses in respect of Station KEYH to LBI Sub on the KEYH Closing Date subject to the satisfaction of the conditions to Buyer's obligations hereunder. Seller shall comply with the requirements set forth in Sections A and B of Schedule II. 7.2.2 Other Governmental Consents. Promptly, but not later than ten business days following the filing of the KEYH Assignment Application, the Parties will proceed to prepare and file with all other appropriate governmental authorities (if any), such other requests for approval or waiver as may be required from such governmental authorities to permit the transfer of the KEYH FCC Licenses, Permits and the Purchased Assets, or as otherwise required in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby and will jointly, diligently and expeditiously prosecute, and will cooperate fully with each other in the prosecution of, such requests for approval or waiver and all proceedings necessary to secure such 29 approvals and waivers; Seller further agrees that promptly but no later than ten business days following the filing of the KEYH Assignment Application, Seller will proceed to prepare and file with all other appropriate governmental authorities (if any), such other requests for approval or waiver as may be required from such governmental authorities to permit the transfer of the KEYH FCC Licenses, Permits and the Purchased Assets from Artlite to Seller and Seller will diligently and expeditiously prosecute such requests for approval or waiver and all proceedings necessary to secure such approvals and waivers. To the extent that actions must be taken by Artlite in order to accomplish the foregoing, Seller shall be responsible for causing Artlite to take such actions, at no expense to Buyer. The Parties hereby acknowledge that no filings will be required under the HSRA because both the Purchase Price and the fair market value of the Purchased Assets and Assumed Contracts, together with the Purchased Assets and Assumed Contracts under the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, are less than $50,000,000. 7.2.3 Control of the Station KEYH. This Agreement shall not be consummated until after the KEYH Closing Date. Prior to the KEYH Closing Date, Artlite shall continue to control the operation of Station KEYH with Buyer's interest in Station KEYH being limited to its rights under this Agreement, the KEYH Assignment Application and the AM Local Marketing Agreement. 7.2.4 Preclosing. Buyer and Seller agree to hold a pre-closing (delivering to their respective counsel all closing documents to which they are a party) on a mutually agreeable date no later than at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled KEYH Closing Date. 7.2.5 Rescission. As Buyer has the option to close the transactions contemplated by this Agreement prior to the KEYH Final Grant Day, if prior to such time the Initial Grant is reversed or otherwise set aside pursuant to a final order of the FCC or the final, unappealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction, then the parties shall comply with such order in a manner that otherwise complies with applicable law and returns the parties to the status quo ante in all material respects, including the return of the Purchase Price to Buyer and the return of Station KEYH to Seller (it being understood that in such event Seller may, within the lesser of thirty (30) days or such shorter time as is available to allow the Parties to comply with the final order, designate one or more third parties, each of whom is qualified, in Seller's reasonable belief, to hold the KEYH FCC Licenses in accordance with the FCC rules, as the assignees of Station KEYH). In the event a third party challenges the KEYH Assignment Application, whether prior to or following Initial Grant, the Parties shall cooperate to rebut such challenge and, in the event that the Initial Grant is set aside as a result of such challenge, the parties shall exhaust all administrative and judicial appeals to protect the Initial Grant and have it become a final, unappealable grant at all times prior to the date on which a Party terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 7.3 or 7.4. 30 7.3 Mutual Right to Terminate. Subject to the provisions of Section 7.6.2, if the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by the AM Asset Purchase Agreement has not occurred on or before the first anniversary of the date of this Agreement (or if the effective period of FCC's consent is extended as described in Section 7.6.2 for a certain number of days due to any damage or event that prevents broadcast transmissions of Station KEYH, then the date which occurs that many days (but not exceeding in any event 120 days) after the first anniversary of the date of this Agreement), either Buyer or Seller, if such Party is not materially in default hereunder in a manner which has delayed the occurrence of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by the AM Asset Purchase Agreement, may terminate this Agreement upon five days' written notice to the other Party; provided, however, that subsequent to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the FM Asset Purchase Agreement pursuant to an FM Only Closing, the date upon which this Agreement may be terminated pursuant to this Section 7.3 shall be extended an additional twelve months. 7.4 Buyer's Right to Terminate. Buyer, at its option, may terminate this Agreement, so long as Buyer is not then in material default under or material breach of this Agreement, upon the happening of any of the following events: 7.4.1 (i) The KEYH FCC Licenses or other Permits are modified as a result of any action initiated by Seller without the consent of Buyer, whose consent shall not be unreasonably withheld if such modification is required pursuant to a casualty event, or (ii) the KEYH FCC Licenses or other Permits are unilaterally modified by the FCC and such modification results in an adverse change in Buyer's ability to operate Station KEYH in a manner consistent with Seller's past operations thereof, or (iii) the terms of the KEYH FCC Licenses or other Permits are substantially modified resulting in an adverse change in Buyer's ability to operate Station KEYH in a manner consistent with Seller's past operations thereof; provided, however, that Sections 7.4.1(ii) and 7.4.1(iii) shall not apply if such modification is a result of a modification of FCC rules, regulations or policies affecting all members of the class of holders of FCC licenses to which Seller or Artlite belongs as the holder of the KEYH FCC Licenses; 7.4.2 The KEYH Assignment Application is designated for a hearing before an administrative law judge; 7.4.3 The FCC institutes revocation of license proceedings against Station KEYH; or 7.4.4 Seller is in material breach of this Agreement ten business days after notice of breach and has not commenced and continued to prosecute diligently a cure therefor or such breach is or becomes incurable; 7.4.5 The FM Asset Purchase Agreement has been terminated; or 7.4.6 The transactions contemplated by the FM Asset Purchase Agreement have been consummated and the KEYH Local Marketing Agreement or the AM Local Marketing Agreement are no longer in full force and effect (unless such failure to 31 be in full force and effect with respect to the AM Local Marketing Agreement is due to a breach by LBI Holdings or Buyer under the AM Local Marketing Agreement). 7.4.7 The transactions contemplated by the FM Asset Purchase Agreement have been consummated and the transactions contemplated by the AM Asset Purchase Agreement have failed to be consummated concurrently therewith for reasons other than (a) Buyer's material breach of any representations, warranties or covenants under this Agreement in any respect, (b) Seller's failure to cause Artlite to perform the actions that Seller has agreed to cause Artlite to perform under Section 7.2.1 or 7.2.2, (c) Seller's failure to prohibit Artlite from taking certain actions that Seller has agreed to cause Artlite not to take under Section 6.2, (d) Seller's failure to deliver one or more items required to be delivered under Section 9.1 solely due to the failure by Artlite or any of its affiliates to perform the necessary actions to cause such delivery or (e) breach of the representations and warranties set forth in Article IV solely due to or solely relating to Artlite. 7.5 Seller's Right to Terminate. Seller, at its option, may terminate this Agreement, so long as Seller is not then in material default under or material breach of this Agreement, upon the happening of any of the following events: 7.5.1 The KEYH Assignment Application is designated for a hearing before an administrative law judge unless the KEYH Assignment Application is so designated as a result of any action taken by either Artlite or Seller; or 7.5.2 Buyer is in material breach of this Agreement ten business days after notice of breach and has not commenced and continued to prosecute diligently a cure therefor or such breach is or becomes incurable. 7.6 Risk of Loss. 7.6.1 The risk of loss and damage, whether by force majeure or for any other reason, to the Purchased Assets or the operation of Station KEYH between the date of this Agreement and the KEYH Closing Date will be on Seller. Seller shall take all reasonable steps (including the exercise and enforcement of all rights under the Artlite Documents) to repair, replace and restore the Purchased Assets as soon as possible after any loss or damage, it being understood and agreed that all insurance proceeds with respect thereto ("Proceeds") will be applied to or reserved for such replacement, restoration or repair, but that Seller and Artlite will have no obligation to repair, replace or restore in excess of the Proceeds (plus any applicable deductible payment). In instances where the loss and damage to the Purchased Assets, together with any loss or damage to the Purchased Assets as defined in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, is less than $1,500,000 in the aggregate (or, if the loss or damage is to the tower used in the operation of the Station KQQK, then $2,500,000 in the aggregate) in Buyer's reasonable estimation, Buyer's sole remedy if Seller elects not to (or does not cause Artlite to or causes Artlite not to) fully repair, replace or restore will be to close in 32 accordance with Section 7.6.3 below. In instances where the loss and damage to the Purchased Assets, together with any loss or damage to the Purchased Assets as defined in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, is equal to or greater than $1,500,000 (net of insurance proceeds to the extent received and applied to repair, replace or restore the damaged Purchased Assets or the Purchased Assets as defined in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement), in the aggregate (or, if the loss or damage is to the tower used in the operation of the Station KQQK, then $2,500,000 (net of insurance proceeds to the extent received and applied) in the aggregate), in Buyer's reasonable estimation, Buyer's sole remedies if Seller elects not to (or does not cause Artlite to or causes Artlite not to) fully repair, replace or restore will be (i) to terminate both this Agreement and, prior to an FM Only Closing, the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, in which case the Escrow Deposit will be delivered to LBI Holdings, or (ii) to close in accordance with Section 7.6.3 below. 7.6.2 In the event of any damage or event that prevents broadcast transmissions of Station KEYH in the normal and usual manner and substantially in accordance with the KEYH FCC Licenses (other than scheduled ordinary course maintenance), Seller will give prompt notice thereof to Buyer and Buyer, in addition to its other rights and remedies, will have the right to postpone the KEYH Closing Date until transmission in accordance with the KEYH FCC Licenses has been resumed. The postponed KEYH Closing Date will be any date within the effective period of the FCC's consent to assignment of the KEYH FCC Licenses to LBI Sub as Buyer may designate by not less than five business days' prior written notice to Seller. During the period of postponement, Seller shall use its best efforts to resume broadcast transmissions. In the event transmission in accordance with the KEYH FCC Licenses cannot be resumed within the effective period of the FCC's consent to assignment of the KEYH FCC Licenses to LBI Sub, the Parties will join in (and to the extent Artlite's cooperation is desirable or necessary, Seller will be responsible, at its expense, for causing Artlite to join in) an application or applications requesting the FCC to extend the effective period of its consent for one or more periods not to exceed 120 days in the aggregate. If transmission in accordance with the KEYH FCC Licenses has not been resumed so that the KEYH Closing Date does not occur within such extended period, or any agreed extension thereof, Buyer will have the right, by giving written notice to Seller within five business days after the expiration of such 120-day period, or any agreed extension thereof, to terminate this Agreement and, prior to an FM Only Closing, the FM Asset Purchase Agreement forthwith without any further obligation, in which case the Escrow Deposit will be delivered to LBI Holdings. In the event transmission is not in accordance with the KEYH FCC Licenses but substantially in accordance with the KEYH FCC Licenses, Buyer agrees to negotiate in good faith with Seller for no more than twenty business days prior to exercising its rights under this Section (which negotiation shall not result in an extension of the 120 day period). 7.6.3 If any loss of or damage to the Purchased Assets (including but not limited to any Tower or any Transmitter Building) occurs prior to the KEYH Closing 33 Date and full repair, replacement or restoration of all Purchased Assets has not been made on or before the KEYH Closing Date (as the KEYH Closing Date may be extended as provided in Section 7.6.2), or the cost thereof is greater than the Proceeds (plus any applicable deductible), then Buyer will be entitled, but not obligated (except in the instances described in the second to the last sentence in Section 7.6.1), to accept the Purchased Assets in their then-current condition and will receive an abatement or reduction in the Purchase Price in an amount equal to the difference between the amount necessary to fully repair or replace the damaged Purchased Assets and the amount of the unused Proceeds, in which case Buyer will be entitled to all the unused Proceeds and payment of the deductible amount. If Buyer elects to accept (or, in the instance described in the second to the last sentence in Section 7.6.1, Buyer accepts) damaged Purchased Assets at a reduced Purchase Price, the Parties agree to cooperate in determining the amount of the reduction to the Purchase Price in accordance with the provisions hereof. 7.7 Transfer Taxes and FCC Filings; Expenses; Bulk Sales. 7.7.1 Transfer Taxes; FCC Filings. All federal, state or local taxes based on excise, sales or use taxes or similar taxes or costs imposed on or in connection with the sale, purchase or transfer of the Purchased Assets and assumption of the Assumed Contracts by Buyer pursuant hereto will be borne one-half by Buyer and one-half by Seller; provided, however, if the representation by Seller made pursuant to the last sentence of Section 4.5 should be false, all such taxes payable by Buyer shall be considered a loss resulting from breach of such representation by Seller and be subject to indemnification pursuant to Article X. All FCC filing fees relating to the KEYH Assignment Application will be shared equally by Buyer and Seller; provided, further, that to the extent that such filing fees are increased as a result of the need to assign any assets or KEYH FCC Licenses or Permits from Artlite to Seller, Buyer will bear no such portion of such increased costs. Buyer shall be responsible for the payment of the filing fees in connection with the filing (if any) required under the HSRA. 7.7.2 Expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein, Buyer and Seller shall each pay its own expenses incident to the negotiation, preparation and performance of this Agreement and consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby, including but not limited to the fees, expenses and disbursements of its accountants and counsel. Buyer shall have no responsibility for any fees or expenses incurred by Artlite in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Artlite Documents. 7.7.3 Compliance With Bulk Sales Laws. If applicable, any loss, liability, obligation or cost suffered by Seller or Buyer as the result of the failure of Seller or Buyer to comply with the provisions of any bulk sales laws applicable to the transfer of the Purchased Assets as contemplated by this Agreement will be borne one-half by Buyer and one-half by Seller. 34 7.8 Termination of KEYH Local Marketing Agreement. Seller acknowledges that as of the KEYH Closing Date it will no longer have any rights under the KEYH Local Marketing Agreement with respect to Station KEYH and that Buyer shall not assume any obligations to Seller or Artlite thereunder. 7.9 Invoices. If advertisers whose advertisements air on Station KEYH on or after the Effective Date make payments prior to, on or after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to Seller rather than to Buyer with respect to such advertisements, Seller shall hold such amounts in trust for Buyer, shall promptly notify Buyer of the receipt of such funds and shall forward such amounts to Buyer within five business days. If advertisers whose advertisements aired on Station KEYH prior to the Effective Date make payments prior to, on or after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to Buyer rather than to Seller with respect to such pre-Effective Date advertisements, Buyer shall hold such amounts in trust for Sellers, shall promptly notify Sellers of the receipt of such funds and shall forward such amounts to Sellers within five business days. 7.10 Determination of KEYH Closing Date. The KEYH Closing Date shall be 5:00 p.m. CST on the 5th business day following the KEYH Final Grant Day or such other time as is mutually agreed to in writing by the Parties; provided, however, that (i) at Buyer's election, the KEYH Closing Date shall be deemed not to have occurred if the purchase and sale transaction under the FM Asset Purchase Agreement has not theretofore been consummated and (ii) at Buyer's election, Buyer may cause the KEYH Closing Date to occur prior to the KEYH Final Grant Day so long as the Initial Grant has occurred. Buyer shall in the case of clause (ii) above choose a date no earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the 5th business day following notice of such determination to Seller; provided, however, that Buyer may revoke such determination at any time prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby with respect to Station KEYH, in which case, the KEYH Closing Date shall be determined pursuant to the remainder of this Section 7.10. 7.11 Mutual Releases. If this Agreement terminates after an FM Only Closing and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including but not limited to transfer of the KEYH FCC Licenses and Permits to LBI License Sub and the transfer of the Purchased Assets to LBI Sub, have not occurred, then the Escrow Deposit shall be delivered to LBI Holdings and Buyer and Seller will execute mutual releases with respect to this Agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Parties. 7.12 Artlite. Seller shall and shall cause Artlite to ratify the Artlite Documents to the extent that such documents were entered into at a time that the Artlite Entity which was a party to such a document was a corporation with "forfeited existence" or were entered into using an incorrect corporate name. Seller shall make best efforts to correct and cause Artlite to correct any name discrepancies in filings with the FCC by Artlite or Seller and to have Artlite's name properly recorded in the FCC database (and shall cause Artlite to send one or more letters to the FCC in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer with respect to such name discrepancy). 35 7.13 Recipient Agreement. Seller shall use its best efforts to cause all Sales Proceeds Recipients to promptly after the date hereof execute and deliver the Recipient Agreement. 7.14 Auxiliary License Application. At the request of Buyer, Seller shall use its best efforts to cause Artlite to file such documents with the FCC as are necessary to transfer the location of the license for Aural Studio Transmitter Link WLG401 to a location designated by Buyer. 7.15 Further Estoppel Certificate. Seller shall use its best efforts to obtain the lessor estoppel certificate in the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit F together with such changes as may reasonably be negotiated by the Parties with respect to each lease (including confirmation that each lease is in full force and effect and no defaults exist thereunder and confirmation of the terms of each lease). ARTICLE VIII CLOSING CONDITIONS 8.1 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations. The obligation of Buyer to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby is subject to the fulfillment prior to and as of the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KEYH Closing Date of each of the following conditions, each of which may be waived (but only by an express written waiver) in the sole discretion of Buyer: 8.1.1 Commission Approval. The definition of KEYH Closing Date shall have been satisfied. 8.1.2 Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the KEYH Closing Date as if made on the KEYH Closing Date except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement (it being understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 8.1.2, that the representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement or in any certificates delivered pursuant hereto shall mean such representations and warranties of Seller after disregarding all knowledge qualifications of Seller contained in such representations and warranties that are in parenthetical (including without limitation such knowledge qualifications in Sections 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 4.17, 4.18 and 9.1.10) and that such representations and warranties shall not be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualifications that are in parenthetical). 8.1.3 Performance. Seller shall have performed and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to and on the KEYH Closing Date. 8.1.4 FCC Licenses. Artlite shall be the holder of the KEYH FCC Licenses. There shall not have been any modification of any of the KEYH FCC Licenses 36 (excluding any modification of FCC rules, regulations or policies affecting all members of the class of holders of FCC licenses to which Seller or Artlite belongs as the holder of the KEYH FCC Licenses) that affects Buyer's ability to conduct the operation of Station KEYH after the KEYH Closing Date in accordance with Seller's past operations or that otherwise has or is reasonably likely to have a material, adverse effect on Station KEYH. No proceeding shall be pending, the effect of which would be to revoke, cancel, fail to renew, suspend, impair or modify adversely any of the KEYH FCC Licenses specifically. 8.1.5 Consents. All Required Consents shall have been obtained and delivered to Buyer. Such Required Consents shall include, without limitation, (i) executed consents and releases substantially in the form of Exhibit H annexed hereto from the creditors of Seller or Artlite set forth on Schedule III consenting to the transaction contemplated hereby and releasing their Encumbrances relating to the Purchased Assets (together with executed UCC termination statements, amendments to UCC financing statements and other documents and instruments implementing such release) and (ii) other Required Consents in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer. In addition, the lessors under the leases for the Transmitter Sites shall have executed and delivered to Buyer estoppels in substantially the form of the document described in clause (12) of the Artlite Documents and presented prior to the date hereof to Buyer. 8.1.6 Litigation and Insolvency. Except for matters affecting the radio broadcasting industry generally, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding, complaint or investigation shall be pending or outstanding before any forum, court, or governmental body, department or agency of any kind, relating to the operation of Station KEYH or which has the stated purpose or the probable effect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Agreement, or the transaction contemplated hereby or to recover damages by reason thereof, or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement; provided that if there is pending any litigation relating to Station -------- KEYH that could not reasonably be expected to or would not reasonably be expected to adversely affect the operation of Station KEYH in accordance with Seller's past operations or that could not reasonably be expected to or would not reasonably be expected to prevent a consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, then the existence of such litigation shall not be considered as the failure of a condition to Buyer's obligation to close if its lenders agree to fund the loans that enable the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby despite the existence of such litigation (and LBI Holdings, Buyer and Seller shall cooperate to seek to convince such lenders (but shall not be obligated to mislead such lenders in any way) to fund such loans despite the existence of such litigation). No insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Seller, Artlite or any of their respective assets or properties (other than the stock of its subsidiaries (other than any subsidiary that is a Seller hereunder)), shall be pending, and neither Seller nor 37 Artlite shall have taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such insolvency proceedings. 8.1.7 Artlite. Seller shall have delivered to LBI Holdings and Buyer evidence in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to LBI Holdings and Buyer and their counsel that each of Artlite and the other Artlite Entities is a corporation validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Texas and that it is no longer a corporation with "forfeited existence". 8.1.8 Termination of KEYH Local Marketing Agreement. The KEYH Local Marketing Agreement shall have terminated and neither Seller nor Artlite shall have any rights with regards to the Purchased Assets or Station KEYH (it being understood that lessors under the applicable leases will continue to be the lessors thereunder). 8.1.9 Recipient Agreement. No parties to the Sale Proceeds Recipients (other than LBI Holdings and Buyer) shall be in breach of the Recipient Agreement. 8.1.10 Simultaneous Closing or FM Only Closing. The FM Only Closing shall have previously occurred or the consummation of the purchase and sale transactions contemplated hereunder shall occur as part of a Simultaneous Closing. 8.1.11 Satisfaction of Schedule II. The requirement in Section B of Schedule II shall be satisfied. 8.2 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations. The obligation of Seller to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby is subject to the fulfillment prior to and as of the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KEYH Closing Date of each of the following conditions, each of which may be waived (but only by an express written waiver) in the sole discretion of Seller: 8.2.1 Commission Approval. The condition set forth in Section 8.1.1 shall have been satisfied. 8.2.2 Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties of LBI Holdings and Buyer contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the KEYH Closing Date as if made on the KEYH Closing Date, except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement. 8.2.3 Performance. LBI Holdings and Buyer shall each have performed and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to and at the KEYH Closing Date. 8.2.4 Litigation and Insolvency. Except for matters affecting the radio broadcasting industry generally, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding, complaint or investigation shall be pending or outstanding before any forum, 38 court or governmental body, department or agency of any kind which has the stated purpose or the probable effect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby or to recover damages by reason thereof, or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement; provided that if there is pending any litigation relating to Station KEYH that could not reasonably be expected to or would not reasonably be expected to adversely affect the operation of Station KEYH in accordance with Seller's past operations or that could not reasonably be expected to or would not reasonably be expected to prevent a consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby then the existence of such litigation shall not be considered as the failure of a condition to Seller's obligation to close if Buyer's lenders agree to fund the loans that enable the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby despite the existence of such litigation (and LBI Holdings, Buyer and Seller shall cooperate to seek to convince such lenders (but shall not be obligated to mislead such lenders in any way) to fund such loans despite the existence of such litigation). No insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, reorganization, receivership, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Buyer or any of its assets or properties shall be pending, and Buyer shall not have taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such insolvency proceedings. 8.2.5 Simultaneous Closing or FM Only Closing. The FM Only Closing shall have previously occurred or the consummation of the purchase and sale transactions contemplated hereunder shall occur as part of a Simultaneous Closing. ARTICLE IX ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED AT THE CLOSING 9.1 Seller's Performance At Closing. On the KEYH Closing Date, at the Closing Place (i) Seller shall have executed and delivered (or shall have caused Artlite through Seller, as the case may be, to execute and deliver) the assignments relating to the KEYH FCC Licenses and the Permits and all applications therefor, together with any renewals, extensions, additions or modifications thereof, (ii) Seller shall have executed and delivered to Buyer (or shall have caused Artlite to execute and deliver) all bills of sale, endorsements, assignments and other instruments of conveyance and transfer reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to Buyer and its counsel, effecting the sale, transfer, assignment and conveyance of the Purchased Assets to Buyer. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller shall have executed and delivered (or caused to be executed and delivered) or shall have transferred or performed, as applicable, the following: 9.1.1 One or more bills of sale executed by Artlite conveying to Seller all of the Artlite Assets and one or more bills of sale conveying to LBI all of the Tangible Personal Property and Intellectual Property to be acquired by Buyer hereunder; 39 9.1.2 An assignment assigning to LBI Sub the KEYH FCC Licenses from Seller to document the second step of the two-step pass through of such KEYH FCC Licenses to LBI Sub; 9.1.3 An assignment assigning to Seller the KEYH FCC Licenses from Artlite to document the first step of the two-step pass through of such KEYH FCC Licenses to LBI Sub; 9.1.4 An assignment assigning to LBI each of the Assumed Contracts together with the Required Consents and the original copies of the Assumed Contracts; 9.1.5 To the extent not previously transferred pursuant to Section 6.1.10, the data, documents, copies, files, records and logs referred to in Section 2.1.4 and Seller shall have transferred data from Seller's computer systems to Buyer's computer systems on or prior to the KEYH Final Grant Day; 9.1.6 Proof of payment of prepaid expenses made by Seller for services to be provided to Station KEYH, after the KEYH Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts; 9.1.7 Seller shall have paid LBI an amount equal to the aggregate advance payments by advertisers and other advance payments for services to be provided by Station KEYH after the KEYH Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts (calculated as of 5 days before, and updated as of, the KEYH Closing Date); 9.1.8 Opinions of Seller's counsel, Seller's Texas counsel and Seller's FCC counsel, each dated as of the KEYH Closing Date substantially in the form of Exhibits "B-1", "B-2" and "C"; 9.1.9 Copies of resolutions of the Board of Directors of EDC, EDC Sub and EDC License Sub, in each case certified by the Party's Secretary, authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby; 9.1.10 A certificate, dated as of the KEYH Closing Date, executed by the President and Chief Executive Officer of Seller, to the effect that, (i) the representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement are true and complete in all material respects on and as of the KEYH Closing Date as though made on and as of the KEYH Closing Date, except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement (it being understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 9.1.10, that the representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement or any certificates delivered pursuant hereto shall mean such representations and warranties of Seller after disregarding all knowledge qualifications of Seller contained in such representations and warranties that are in parenthetical (including without limitation such knowledge qualifications in Sections 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 4.17, 4.18 and 9.1.10) and that such representations and warranties shall not be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualifications 40 in parenthetical); (ii) Seller has complied in all material respects with or performed in all material respects all terms, covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be complied with or performed by it prior to and at the KEYH Closing Date; (iii) all Required Consents have been obtained by Seller and Artlite and delivered to Buyer; (iv) except for matters affecting the radio broadcasting industry generally and except for such litigation described in the proviso in Section 8.1.6, each of which has been disclosed in writing to Buyer, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or investigation is pending or outstanding or, to the knowledge of Seller (after due inquiry with Artlite) or (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite, threatened, before any forum, court, or governmental body, department or agency of any kind, relating to the operation of Station KEYH or which has the stated purpose or the probable effect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby or to recover damages by reason thereof, or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement; (v) to the knowledge of Seller (after due inquiry with Artlite) or (to Seller's knowledge) Artlite, no insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Seller or Artlite or any of their respective material assets or properties is pending, and neither Seller nor Artlite has taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such insolvency proceedings; (vi) the aggregate amount of advance payments by advertisers and other advance payments for services to be provided by or for Station KEYH after the KEYH Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts referred to in Section 2.1.2 equals the amount paid to Buyer pursuant to Section 9.1.7 and (vi) Seller has performed the requirements of this Section 9.1; 9.1.11 Written evidence reasonably satisfactory to Buyer that Seller has validly exercised its rights to purchase Station KEYH (including any related Purchased Assets and KEYH FCC Licenses) under the Artlite Purchase Agreement and has completed the acquisition of the Artlite Assets, including evidence in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer that Artlite shall have executed and delivered to Seller all bills of sale, endorsements, assignments and other instruments of conveyance and transfer reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to Buyer and its counsel, effecting the sale, transfer, assignment and conveyance of such Artlite Assets to Seller, including, without limitation, one or more bills of sale conveying to Seller such Artlite Assets and copies of the Required Consents required in connection with the consummation of such transactions; 9.1.12 Written instructions to terminate the Escrow Agreement and deliver the Escrow Deposit to LBI Holdings executed by EDC; and 9.1.13 Such other instruments of transfer, documents or certificates requested by Buyer as may be necessary or appropriate to transfer to and vest in Buyer all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Purchased Assets or as reasonably 41 may be requested by Buyer to evidence consummation of this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby. 9.2 Buyer's Performance at Closing. On the KEYH Closing Date at the Closing Place, Buyer will execute and deliver or cause to be delivered to Seller: 9.2.1 The monies payable as set forth in Section 3.1.1 by wire transfer of federal funds; 9.2.2 An opinion of Buyer's counsel dated as of the KEYH Closing Date substantially in the form of Exhibit "D"; 9.2.3 Copies of resolutions of the Boards of Directors of LBI Holdings, LBI and LBI Sub, in each case certified by its Secretary, authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby; 9.2.4 A certificate, dated as of the KEYH Closing Date, executed by the Executive Vice President of LBI Holdings and Buyer, to the effect that (i) the representations and warranties of LBI Holdings and Buyer contained in this Agreement are true and complete in all material respects on and as of the KEYH Closing Date as though made on and as of the KEYH Closing Date, except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement; (ii) LBI Holdings and Buyer have each complied in all material respects with or performed in all material respects all terms, covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be complied with or performed by it prior to and at the KEYH Closing Date; (iii) except for matters affecting the radio broadcasting industry generally and except for such litigation described in the proviso in Section 8.2.4, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or investigation is pending or outstanding or, to LBI Holdings' and Buyers' knowledge, threatened, before any forum, court or governmental body, department or agency of any kind which has the stated purpose or the probable affect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby or to recover damages by reason thereof, or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement; (iv) to the knowledge of LBI Holdings and Buyer, no insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting LBI Holdings or Buyer or any of their respective assets or properties is pending, and neither LBI Holdings nor Buyer has taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such insolvency proceedings; and (v) LBI Holdings and Buyer have each performed the requirements of this Section 9.2; 9.2.5 A writing evidencing the assumption by Buyer of each of the Assumed Contracts consistent with the provisions of this Agreement reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to Seller and its counsel; and 42 9.2.6 Such other instruments, documents and certificates as reasonably may be requested by Seller to consummate this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby. ARTICLE X INDEMNIFICATION 10.1 Indemnification by Seller. It is understood and agreed that LBI Holdings and Buyer do not assume and will not be obligated to pay any liability of Seller under the terms of this Agreement or otherwise and will not be obligated to perform any obligations of Seller of any kind or manner, except in connection with the Assumed Contracts and with respect thereto only to the extent such obligations arise subsequent to the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KEYH Closing Date. Seller, hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless LBI Holdings and Buyer, their successors and assigns, for a period of eighteen months following the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KEYH Closing Date, from and against: 10.1.1 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from the operation of Station KEYH prior to the KEYH Closing Date (other than such Damages arising directly from Buyer's actions under the AM Local Marketing Agreement), including, but not limited to, any and all claims, liabilities and obligations arising or required to be performed prior to the KEYH Closing Date under any of the Assumed Contracts or otherwise with respect to Seller's or Artlite's ownership and operation of Station KEYH prior to the KEYH Closing Date; 10.1.2 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from any material misrepresentation, material breach of warranty or covenant, or material default or material nonfulfillment of any agreement on the part of Seller under this Agreement, or from any material misrepresentation in or material breach of any certificate, agreement, appendix, Schedule, or other instrument furnished to LBI Holdings or Buyer pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby (it being understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 10.1.2, that for purposes of determining such misrepresentation, breach of warranty or covenant, or material default or material nonfulfillment, all knowledge qualifications in the representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement or in any certificates delivered pursuant hereto that are in parenthetical (including without limitation such knowledge qualifications in Sections 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 4.17, 4.18 and 9.1.10) shall be disregarded and no such representation or warranty shall be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualifications in parenthetical); provided, that any breach of Section 7.9 shall be deemed material regardless of the cash value of such breach; 10.1.3 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from any legal, administrative, or tax proceedings pursuant to which Seller is or could be made liable for any taxes, penalties, interest, or other charges and the liability for 43 which is extended to LBI Holdings or Buyer as transferee of the business of Station KEYH or otherwise for any transferee liability for any taxes, penalties, or interest due or to become due from Seller; and 10.1.4 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from any claim by Artlite or any other person or entity that any agent, broker, investment or commercial banker, person or firm acting on behalf of Artlite or under authority of Artlite is or will be entitled to any broker, finder, financial advisor fee or any other commission or similar fee directly or indirectly in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 10.2 Indemnification by LBI Holdings and Buyer. LBI Holdings and Buyer agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Seller, its successors and assigns, for a period of eighteen months following the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KEYH Closing Date from and against: 10.2.1 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from the operation of Station KEYH on or subsequent to the KEYH Closing Date, including, but not limited to, any and all claims, liabilities and obligations arising or required to be performed on or subsequent to the KEYH Closing Date under any of the Assumed Contracts or otherwise with respect to Buyer's ownership and operation of Station KEYH from and after the KEYH Closing Date; and 10.2.2 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from any material misrepresentation, material breach of warranty or covenant, or material default or material nonfulfillment, of any agreement on the part of LBI Holdings or Buyer under this Agreement, or from any material misrepresentation in or material breach of any certificate, agreement, appendix, Schedule or other instrument furnished to Seller pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby; provided, that any breach of Section 7.9 shall be deemed material regardless of the cash value of such breach. 10.3 Third-Party Claims. In the event of third party claims, each Party ("Indemnified Party") shall give written notice to the other Party ("Indemnifying Party") as soon as practicable and in no event later than ten business days after the Indemnified Party has knowledge of any facts which in its opinion entitle or may entitle it to indemnification under this Section 10.3. Seller, on the one hand, and LBI Holdings and Buyer, on the other, shall be considered a single Party for purposes of this Section 10.3 and Section 10.4. However, failure to give such notice will not preclude the Indemnified Party from seeking indemnification hereunder, unless, and to the extent that, such failure adversely affects to a material degree the Indemnifying Party's ability to defend against such a claim. The Indemnifying Party will promptly defend such a claim by counsel approved by the Indemnified Party, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and the Indemnified Party may appear at any proceeding, at its own cost, by counsel of its own choosing and will otherwise reasonably cooperate in the defense of such claim, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall promptly reimburse the Indemnified Party all reasonable costs, expenses and attorneys' fees incurred in the course of cooperating in the defense of such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall be responsible for all 44 costs and expenses of any settlement. If the Indemnifying Party within ten business days after notice of a claim fails to defend the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party will be entitled to undertake the defense, compromise or settlement of such claim at the expense of and for the account and risk of the Indemnifying Party. Anything in this Section to the contrary notwithstanding: 10.3.1 If LBI Holdings or Buyer is the Indemnified Party and in the reasonable judgment of LBI Holdings or Buyer there is a reasonable probability that a claim may materially and adversely affect the Indemnified Party or its continued operation of Station KEYH, the Indemnified Party will have the right, at its own cost and expense, to undertake the prosecution, compromise and settlement of such claim, and the Indemnifying Party will cooperate with the Indemnified Party; 10.3.2 If the facts giving rise to indemnification hereunder involve a possible claim by the Indemnified Party against a third party, the Indemnified Party will have the right, at its own cost and expense, to undertake the prosecution, compromise and settlement of such claim; and 10.3.3 The Indemnifying Party will not, without the consent of the Indemnified Party, enter into or settle or compromise any claim or consent to any entry of judgment which (i) in the reasonable judgment of LBI Holdings or Buyer may materially and adversely affect LBI Holdings or Buyer or their continued operation of Station KEYH, and (ii) does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to the Indemnified Party of a full and complete release from all liability in respect to such claim. 10.4 Cap and Basket. Neither Party will be entitled to indemnification under this Article X until Damages to such Party (combined with any Damages to such Party under the FM Purchase Agreement) exceed $50,000 in the aggregate (except for claims pursuant to Section 7.9 of this Agreement and Section 7.8 of the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, which shall be reimbursed from the first dollar for both parties). Once Damages to any Party (combined with any Damages to such Party under the FM Purchase Agreement) exceed $50,000 in the aggregate (excluding all claims made pursuant to Section 7.9 of this Agreement and Section 7.8 of the FM Asset Purchase Agreement), such Party will be entitled to recover the entire amount of the Damages to the maximum extent permitted by this Agreement. The Parties agree that any materiality qualification set forth in this Agreement shall not be taken into account in determining the magnitude of Damages occasioned by any breach for purposes of calculating whether such $50,000 threshold has been reached. The Parties agree that (i) with respect to all claims made pursuant to Article X hereof or Article X of the FM Asset Purchase Agreement during the period beginning on the date of consummation of the transactions contemplated by the FM Asset Purchase Agreement on the KQQK Closing Date and ending on the twelve month anniversary of such date, the maximum aggregate amount for which either Buyer and LBI Holdings on the one hand or Seller on the other hand will be responsible for pursuant to this Agreement and the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, is $1,500,000 in the aggregate and (ii) with respect to all claims made pursuant to Article X hereof or Article X of the FM Asset Purchase Agreement during the period commencing on the date after the end of the applicable period set forth in clause (i) of this sentence and ending on the twenty four month anniversary of the 45 consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement (or if the purchase and sale transaction contemplated under this Agreement does not occur, ending on the later of (x) the eighteenth month anniversary of the KQQK Closing Date or (y) the date on which this Agreement is terminated), the maximum aggregate amount for which either Buyer and LBI Holdings on one hand or Seller on the other hand will be responsible for pursuant to this Agreement and the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, is $700,000 (above and beyond up to $800,000 of claims made during the period set forth in clause (i) of this sentence); provided that the caps set forth in this paragraph shall not apply to any claims made under this Agreement prior to the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereunder on the KEYH Closing Date. 10.5 Holdback. LBI Holdings and Buyer shall be entitled to receive any amounts owing by Seller to LBI Holdings or Buyer pursuant to this Agreement or the FM Asset Purchase Agreement (including Article X hereof and thereof) from the Holdback and Seller agrees to promptly give the Holdback Escrow Agent written instructions to immediately release such amounts from the Holdback to LBI Holdings. Buyer agrees to promptly give the Holdback Escrow Agent written instructions to immediately release the amounts as determined by Sections 3.1.4(c) and 3.1.4(d) in the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, to the extent Seller is entitled to receive such amount. 10.6 Survival of Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or in any Schedule or Exhibit, or in any certificate or other instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement, will survive the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the KEYH Closing Date for a period of eighteen months; provided that if a claim or notice is given under this Article X or otherwise with respect to any such representation and warranty prior to such expiration date, such claim shall continue (and such representation and warranty shall survive) indefinitely until such claim is finally resolved. ARTICLE XI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 11.1 Notices. All notices, demands and requests, required or permitted to be given under the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and will be deemed duly given if received on a business day by facsimile at the facsimile numbers below and telephone notification is provided by the sending Party to the receiving Party at the time of the facsimile that such notice is about to be sent (it being understood that a voice mail left on answering machines shall be deemed to satisfy the requirement of such telephone notification): If to Seller: Roel Campos, Esq. El Dorado Communications 1980 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1500 Houston, TX 77058 Phone: (713) 968-4500 Fax: (713) 968-4518 46 Copy (which shall not, by itself, constitute notice) to: Allan Duboff, Esq. Richman, Mann, Chizever, Phillips & Duboff 9601 Wilshire Penthouse Suite Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Phone: (310) 274-8300 Fax: (310) 274-2831 Lawrence Roberts, Esq. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP 1440 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 Phone: (202) 371-7040 Fax: (202) 393-5760 If to LBI Holdings or Buyer: Mr. Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President Liberman Broadcasting Inc. 1845 Empire Avenue Burbank, California 91504 Phone: BOTH (818) 563-5722 and (281) 493-2900 Fax: BOTH (818) 558-4244 and (281) 759-3963 Copy (which shall not, by itself, constitute notice) to: Joseph K. Kim, Esq. O'Melveny & Myers LLP 400 South Hope Street, 15/th/ Floor Los Angeles, California 90071 Phone: (213) 430-6000 Fax: (213) 430-6407 Or any other such facsimile numbers, telephone numbers and addresses as any Party may from time to time supply in writing to the other Parties. 11.2 Benefit and Assignment. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, and their respective successors and assigns. This Agreement will not be assignable by a Party without the prior written consent of all of LBI Holdings, Buyer and Seller; provided, however, that LBI Holdings and Buyer may assign their rights and obligations hereunder without Seller's consent to any party that is majority owned, directly or indirectly, by LBI Holdings and LBI Holdings and Buyer may assign their rights hereunder, without Seller's 47 consent, to any of their lenders (provided that such assignment to such lenders does not violate the Communications Act and does not delay the KEYH Closing Date). 11.3 Other Documents. The Parties will execute such other documents as may be reasonably necessary and desirable to the implementation and consummation of this Agreement. To the extent not obtained prior to the KEYH Closing Date, Seller shall use its best efforts to cause Artlite to update registrations of the Towers with the FCC to reflect LBI Sub as the owner of the Towers following the KEYH Closing Date. 11.4 Appendices. All Schedules and Exhibits are deemed to be part of this Agreement and incorporated herein, where applicable, as if fully set forth herein. Whenever, by the terms of this Agreement or any subsequent agreement of the Parties, any additions or deletions are made to the Purchased Assets shown on the Schedules, the Schedules affected shall be appropriately modified to reflect those changes. 11.5 Construction. This Agreement will be governed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. 11.6 Arbitration. Any dispute, controversy or other matters as to which the Parties disagree arising out of, relating to or in connection with the provisions of this Agreement or the interpretation, breach or alleged breach hereof shall be settled and decided by arbitration conducted by the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS"), subject to the following: 11.6.1 Any arbitration as set forth above shall be held and conducted in Houston, Texas before one arbitrator who shall be selected by mutual agreement of the parties. If agreement is not reached on the selection of the arbitrator within 30 days after commencement of an arbitration by (i) submission of a matter to the JAMS in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules and (ii) notice to the other party of the initiating party's intention to arbitrate, then such arbitrator shall be appointed by the presiding judge of the appropriate Houston, Texas Court. 11.6.2 The arbitrator appointed must be a former or retired judge, or an attorney with at least 15 years experience in the broadcast radio industry. 11.6.3 All proceedings involving the parties shall be reported by a certified shorthand court reporter and written transcripts of the proceedings shall be prepared and made available to the parties. 11.6.4 The prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees, expert and non-expert witness costs and expenses, and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with the arbitration unless the arbitrator, for good cause, determines otherwise. 11.6.5 The dispute shall be heard in accordance with the rules and procedures of JAMS and the arbitrator's decision and award shall be final and binding. 11.6.6 Costs and fees of the arbitrator (including the cost of the record of transcripts of the arbitration) shall be borne by the non-prevailing party, unless the 48 arbitrator for good cause determines otherwise. Costs and fees payable in advance shall be advanced equally by the parties, subject to ultimate payment by the non-prevailing party in accordance with the preceding sentence. 11.6.7 Any Party may initiate an arbitration proceeding under this Section 11.6 by written notice to the other Party of his or its intention to arbitrate, specifying the dispute or controversy to be arbitrated, the amount involved and the remedy sought, and by filing with the Dallas, Texas office of the JAMS a copy of said notice together with a copy of this Agreement and the fee specified in the JAMS fee schedule. In no event shall a demand for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on the claim, dispute or other matter in question would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. 11.6.8 This agreement to arbitrate shall be specifically enforceable under applicable law in any court of competent jurisdiction. The award rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and judgment may be entered in accordance with applicable law and in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 11.6.9 Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement elsewhere to the contrary, and unless modified by the arbitrator upon a showing of good cause, the arbitration shall proceed upon the following schedule: (i) within 30 days from the service of the notice of the request to arbitrate, the parties shall select the arbitrator; (ii) within 30 days after selection of the arbitrator, the parties shall conduct a pre-arbitration conference at which a schedule of pre-arbitration discovery shall be set, all pre-arbitration motions scheduled and any other necessary pre-arbitration matters decided; (iii) all discovery shall be completed within four months following the pre-arbitration conference; (iv) all pre-arbitration motions shall be filed and briefed so that they may be heard no later than one month following the discovery cut-off; (v) the arbitration shall be scheduled to commence no later than 30 days after the decision on all pre-arbitration motions but in any event no later than six months following the service of the notice of arbitration; and (vi) the arbitrator shall render his written decision within 30 days following the submission of the matter. 11.6.10 Any monetary award of the arbitrator may include interest at the highest prime rate, as published in the Wall Street Journal, plus two percent, which interest shall accrue from the date the claim, dispute or other matter in question was rightfully due and payable under this agreement until the date the award is paid to the prevailing party. 11.6.11 No provision of this Section 11.6 shall limit the right of any Party to this Agreement to exercise self-help remedies or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after, or during the pendency of any arbitration or other proceeding. The exercise of such remedy does not waive the right of any party to resort to arbitration. 49 11.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if the signature on each such counterpart were upon the same instrument. 11.8 Headings. The headings of the Sections of this Agreement are inserted as a matter of convenience and for reference purposes only and in no respect define, limit or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any Section. 11.9 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the AM Local Marketing Agreement, the FM Asset Purchase Agreement, the FM Local Marketing Agreement, all Schedules and Exhibits and related agreements entered into as of the date hereof and all agreements, certificates and instruments delivered by the Parties pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or the FM Asset Purchase Agreement represent the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, supersede all prior negotiations and agreements between the Parties, including the Letter of Intent (other than Section 9 thereof as replaced by Exhibit J hereto, which survives), and can be amended, supplemented, waived or changed only by an amendment in writing which makes specific reference to this Agreement, the FM Asset Purchase Agreement or the amendment, as the case may be, and which is signed by the Party against whom enforcement of any such amendment, supplement, waiver or modification is sought. 50 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers on the day and year first above written. EL DORADO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. By: /s/ Roel Campos ----------------------------- Roel Campos Senior Vice President EL DORADO 108, INC. By: /s/ Roel Campos ----------------------------- Roel Campos Senior Vice President KXTJ LICENSE, INC. By: /s/ Roel Campos ----------------------------- Roel Campos Senior Vice President LBI HOLDINGS II, INC. By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ----------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ----------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President and S-1 LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP. By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ----------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President S-2
EX-10.4 31 dex104.txt ASSET PURCHASE AGMT DATED 6/21/02 (KIOX-FM & KXGJ) Exhibit 10.4 ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT Among GUAJILLO INVESTMENTS, LLC LBI HOLDINGS II, INC. LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. AND LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP. RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF KIOX-FM AND KXGJ Dated June 21, 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS ............................................................. 1 1.1 Definitions ................................................................ 1 1.2 Knowledge .................................................................. 6 ARTICLE II PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS ............................................. 6 2.1 Assets to be Conveyed ...................................................... 6 2.2 Excluded Assets and Liabilities ............................................ 7 ARTICLE III PURCHASE PRICE; METHOD OF PAYMENT; ESCROW DEPOSIT ....................... 8 3.1 Purchase Price ............................................................. 8 3.2 Liabilities Assumed ........................................................ 8 3.3 Escrow Deposit ............................................................. 8 3.4 Buyer's Remedies ........................................................... 9 3.5 Allocation ................................................................. 10 3.6 Prorations ................................................................. 10 ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY SELLER ................................ 10 4.1 Organization and Standing .................................................. 10 4.2 Authorization .............................................................. 10 4.3 FCC Licenses ............................................................... 11 4.4 Purchased Assets ........................................................... 12 4.5 Insurance .................................................................. 14 4.6 Litigation ................................................................. 14 4.7 Contracts .................................................................. 14 4.8 Insolvency ................................................................. 14 4.9 Reports .................................................................... 14 4.10 No Defaults ................................................................ 14 4.11 Disclosures ................................................................ 15 4.12 Environmental Compliance ................................................... 15 4.13 Intellectual Property ...................................................... 15 4.14 Brokers .................................................................... 16 4.15 Prepaid Expenses ........................................................... 16
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Page ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY BUYER AND LBI HOLDINGS .................... 17 5.1 Status ......................................................................... 17 5.2 No Defaults .................................................................... 17 5.3 Authorization. ................................................................. 17 5.4 Brokers ........................................................................ 17 5.5 Qualification as a Broadcast Licensee .......................................... 18 5.6 Litigation ..................................................................... 18 5.7 Approvals and Consents ......................................................... 18 ARTICLE VI COVENANTS OF SELLER ......................................................... 18 6.1 Affirmative Covenants of Seller ................................................ 18 6.2 Negative Covenants of Seller ................................................... 19 6.3 Financial Information. ......................................................... 20 ARTICLE VII ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS ....................................................... 21 7.1 Application for Commission Consent; Other Consents ............................. 21 7.2 Mutual Right to Terminate ...................................................... 21 7.3 Buyer's Right to Terminate ..................................................... 22 7.4 Seller's Right to Terminate .................................................... 22 7.5 Risk of Loss ................................................................... 23 7.6 Transfer Taxes and FCC Filings; Expenses; Bulk Sales. .......................... 24 ARTICLE VIII CLOSING CONDITIONS .......................................................... 25 8.1 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations .................................... 25 8.2 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations ................................... 27 ARTICLE IX ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED AT THE CLOSING ........................................ 27 9.1 Seller's Performance At Closing ................................................ 27 9.2 Buyer's Performance at Closing ................................................. 29 ARTICLE X INDEMNIFICATION ............................................................. 30 10.1 Indemnification by Seller ...................................................... 30 10.2 Indemnification by LBI Holdings and Buyer ...................................... 31 10.3 Third-Party Claims ............................................................. 32
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Page 10.4 Cap and Basket ................................................................. 32 10.5 Guarantee. ..................................................................... 33 10.6 Survival of Representations and Warranties ..................................... 33 ARTICLE XI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ..................................................... 33 11.1 Notices ........................................................................ 33 11.2 Benefit and Assignment ......................................................... 34 11.3 Other Documents ................................................................ 35 11.4 Appendices ..................................................................... 35 11.5 Construction ................................................................... 35 11.6 Confidentiality ................................................................ 35 11.7 Arbitration .................................................................... 35 11.8 Counterparts ................................................................... 37 11.9 Headings ....................................................................... 37 11.10 Public Announcements ........................................................... 37 11.11 Entire Agreement ............................................................... 37
-iii- SCHEDULE 4.7 Exceptions to Contracts SCHEDULE I Identification of Contracts to be Assumed SCHEDULE II List of all Permits and FCC Licenses SCHEDULE III List of Required Consents, Encumbrances and UCC-1 Filing Statements SCHEDULE IV Identification of Principal Items of Tangible Personal Property SCHEDULE V Allocation of the Purchase Price SCHEDULE VI Insurance Coverage Maintained by Seller on the Purchased Assets SCHEDULE VII Identification of Intellectual Property SCHEDULE VIII Schedule of Prepaid Expenses SCHEDULE IX Excluded Assets EXHIBIT A Form of Grant Deed EXHIBIT B-1 Opinion of Seller's Counsel EXHIBIT B-2 Opinion of Seller's Counsel (FCC) EXHIBIT C Opinion of LBI Entities' Counsel EXHIBIT D Form of Member Guarantee EXHIBIT E Form of Lessor Estoppels ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 21st day of June, 2002, by and among Guajillo Investments, LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company ("Guajillo" or "Seller"), on the one hand, and LBI Holdings II, Inc., a California corporation ("LBI Holdings"), Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., a California corporation ("LBI"), and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp., a California corporation ("LBI Sub"), on the other. LBI and LBI Sub are referred to collectively as "Buyer." W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Seller owns certain assets used or held for use in connection with the operation of radio stations KIOX-FM, 96.9 FM, El Campo, Texas and KXGJ, 101.7 FM, Bay City, Texas (each a "Station" and, collectively, the "Stations") and Seller desires to sell and assign to Buyer the Stations and their related assets, and the licenses, permits and other authorizations issued by the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC" or "Commission") for or in connection with the operation of the Stations (the "FCC Licenses"); and WHEREAS, LBI Sub desires to acquire the FCC Licenses and LBI desires to acquire from Seller all the other assets relating to the Stations and the businesses related thereto; and WHEREAS, LBI Sub and LBI are wholly-owned direct or indirect subsidiaries of LBI Holdings; WHEREAS, the FCC Licenses may not be assigned to LBI Sub without the prior written consent of the Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows: ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1.1 Definitions. Unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Agreement" means this Asset Purchase Agreement, and references to "Articles," "Sections," "Schedules" and "Exhibits" are to the Articles and Sections of this Agreement and to the Schedules and Exhibits attached hereto. "Assignment Applications" means the applications which Seller and Buyer will join in and file with the Commission requesting its written consent to the assignment of the FCC Licenses from Seller to LBI Sub. "Assumed Contracts" means only (i) those Contracts listed on Schedule I, (ii) any other Contract which Buyer specifically agrees to assume in connection with this Agreement in its sole discretion, and (iii) those Contracts entered into by Seller in the ordinary course of business between the date hereof and the Closing Date which LBI specifically agrees in writing to assume. "Bay City Leasehold" means that certain ground lease covering certain land located at Highway 35 East, Bay City, Texas, on which are located Seller's Bay City Studio Building and a 90' STL tower and 6' STL transmit dish antenna and related documents, all of which are listed on Schedule I. "Bay City Studio Building" means the studio building owned in fee by Seller and located upon the land covered by the Bay City Leasehold. "Buyer" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Closing Date" means 5:00 p.m. CST on the 10th business day following the Final Order Day or such other time as may be mutually agreed to in writing by the Parties. "Closing Place" means the offices of O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 400 South Hope Street, 15/th/ Floor, Los Angeles, California 90071, or such other place mutually agreed to in writing by the Parties. "Collegeport Leasehold" means, collectively, those certain ground lease and tower lease agreements covering the land and tower located in Collegeport, Matagorda County, Texas, on which is located Seller's transmitter building, a 12-bay FM antenna and a 6' STL antenna and related documents, all of which are listed on Schedule I. "Commission" has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto. "Communications Act" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor statute or statutes thereto, and all rules, regulations, written policies, orders and decisions of the FCC thereunder, in each case as from time to time in effect. "Contracts" means any agreement, written or oral, between Seller and any third party related to either Station that creates a right or obligation for either side to make payment or provide goods or services or otherwise grants rights or creates obligations, including but not limited to advertising contracts and sales orders. As used herein, the Contracts shall include each of the Tower Subleases. "Damages" means any and all claims, demands, liabilities, obligations, actions suits, proceedings, losses, damages, costs, expenses, assessments, judgments, recoveries and deficiencies, including interest, penalties and reasonable attorneys' fees, of every kind and description, contingent or otherwise. 2 "El Maton Leasehold" means that certain Towersite Lease Agreement in El Maton, Matagorda County, Texas, on which are located Seller's hop-site building, a 400' Esco tower and a 6' STL receive dish and transmit antenna and related documents, all of which are listed on Schedule I. "Encumbrance" means any option, pledge, security interest, lien, charge, mortgage, claim, debt, liability, obligation, encumbrance or restriction (whether on voting, sale, transfer or disposition), whether imposed by agreement, understanding, law, rule or regulation, and, with respect to Real Property assets, including the Transmitter Buildings and Towers, means any leases, licenses or other occupancy agreements relating thereto or covering any portion thereof or any liens or encumbrances existing with respect to Seller's interest under such documents. "Escrow Agent" means a financial institution or escrow company mutually acceptable to each Party. "Escrow Agreement" means the Corporate Custodial Agreement Relating to Earnest Money dated as of the date hereof executed by the Escrow Agent, LBI Holdings and Seller. "Escrow Deposit" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.3. "Excluded Assets" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.1. "FCC" has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto. "FCC Licenses" has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto. "Final Order Day" means the date on which the Initial Grants have both become final orders, which date shall be the forty-first day following issuance by the Commission of a public notice announcing the Initial Grants, or the date of the later public notice announcing an Initial Grant if both Initial Grants are not listed on the same public notice, unless either Initial Grant has during the preceding forty-day period become subject to any administrative or judicial stay, appeal, review, reconsideration or rehearing, in which case, the Final Order Day shall not be deemed to occur until such administrative or judicial stay, appeal, review, reconsideration or rehearing shall have been resolved by a final, unappealable order (by the Commission or by a court of competent jurisdiction if Buyer elects to seek judicial review of any final order by the Commission) which preserves intact the Initial Grants without any conditions materially adverse to Buyer. "Francitas Land" shall mean the 30 acres of land in Francitas, Jackson County, Texas on which are located Seller's 1,014' Andrews tower and 6' STL receive dish antenna. "Grant Deed" shall mean a deed sufficient to convey to Buyer fee simple and marketable title, consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, to 3 each of the Francitas Land and the Bay City Studio Building each substantially the form of Exhibit "A". "Guajillo" has the meanings specified in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Hazardous Substance" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.12. "HSRA" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976, as amended, and the regulations thereunder, as in effect from time to time. "Indemnified Party" and "Indemnifying Party" have the meanings specified in Section 10.3. "Initial Grant" means, with respect to any Assignment Application, the Commission's written consent to the assignment of the FCC Licenses associated with the applicable Station to LBI Sub pursuant to such Assignment Application (including without limitation, by the Media Bureau by delegated authority), without any conditions materially adverse to any Party. "Initial Grant Day" means the day on which the Commission publishes public notice of an Initial Grant with respect to each Assignment Application (and if public notice of the Initial Grants are published on different days, the day on which the Commission publishes public notice of the later of the Initial Grants). "Intellectual Property" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.13.1. "LBI," "LBI Holdings" and "LBI Sub" have the meanings specified in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Letter of Intent" shall mean that Letter Agreement dated February 26, 2002 by and among Guajillo and Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of LBI Holdings, as it may be amended from time to time. "Member Guarantee" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.9. "Party" means any of Guajillo, LBI Holdings, LBI or LBI Sub, as the context requires, and the term "Parties" mean all such entities; provided, however, that Seller, on the one hand, and LBI Holdings and Buyer, on the other, shall each be considered a single Party for purposes of Sections 7.3, 7.4, 10.3 and 10.4. "Permits" means the licenses, permits, approvals, authorizations, consents, and orders of any federal, state or local governmental authority held by Seller in connection with the operation of the Stations (including the FCC Licenses) and all pending requests and applications therefor, including without limitation those listed on Schedule II. 4 "Permitted Encumbrances" means, with respect to the Real Property only, the Tower Subleases and those exceptions and encumbrances which are approved in writing by Buyer as exceptions or exclusions from coverage under the Title Policies as shown in the annotated title commitments delivered to Seller prior to closing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that the title commitment for the Bay City Leasehold and the Bay City Studio Building were not available as of signing and that the only Permitted Encumbrances on such Real Property shall be consistent with those encumbrances similar to those accepted by the Buyer in the annotated title commitments previously delivered with respect to the other Real Property. "Proceeds" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.5.1. "Purchased Assets" means all the assets to be conveyed to Buyer by Seller pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. "Purchase Price" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1. "Real Property" means the Francitas Land, the Bay City Studio Building and the Real Property Leaseholds. "Real Property Leaseholds" means the El Maton Leasehold, the Bay City Leasehold and the Collegeport Leasehold. "Required Consents" means the FCC consents to the assignment of the FCC Licenses and the other governmental consents, third-party consents, approvals or waivers in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer, necessary for Seller to sell, convey or otherwise sell or assign the Purchased Assets to Buyer, including without limitation those set forth on Schedule III. "Seller" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement. "Station" and "Stations" have the meanings set forth in the recitals hereto. "Tangible Personal Property" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.1. "Title Company" means Lawyers Title Insurance Company. "Title Policies" means each of (1) an ALTA extended coverage owner's policy with respect to the Francitas Land, (2) an ALTA extended coverage owner's policy with respect to the Bay City Studio Building, (3) an ALTA extended coverage leasehold owner's interest policy with respect to the El Maton Leasehold, (4) an ALTA extended coverage leasehold owner's interest policy with respect to the Bay City Leasehold, and (5) an ALTA extended coverage leasehold owner's interest policy with respect to the Collegeport Leasehold, each in a form and with coverages and amounts acceptable to Buyer and showing only Permitted Encumbrances. 5 "Tower Subleases" shall mean the agreements pursuant to which Seller leases or licenses land or tower space to third parties, all of which are listed on Schedule I. "Towers" means radio broadcast towers located at each applicable Transmitter Site upon which is located the Station broadcast antenna. "Transmitter Buildings" means studio and transmitter buildings owned by Seller and located at the Transmitter Sites, including the Bay City Studio Building. "Transmitter Sites" means the transmitter and antenna sites owned or operated by Seller located on the Real Property. 1.2 Knowledge. The terms "knowledge" or "know" as it relates to Seller, shall mean the knowledge of Cheryl Stewart, Peter G. Scalfano, Joseph J. Clements, Jr., and/or Tim Michaels after reasonable investigation, including due inquiry of Seller's employees and the investigations referenced in Section 4.3. With respect to Real Property, "Actual Knowledge" means the actual knowledge of Cheryl Stewart, Peter G. Scalfano, Joseph E. Clements, Jr. and/or Tim Michaels, without any duty of inquiry or investigation, and without any personal liabilities therefor. With respect to LBI Holdings or Buyer, the terms "knowledge" or "know" shall mean the knowledge of Jose Liberman, Lenard Liberman and/or George Murray after reasonable investigation, including due inquiry of LBI Holding's or Buyer's employees. ARTICLE II PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS 2.1 Assets to be Conveyed. On the Closing Date at the Closing Place, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Seller will sell, assign, convey, transfer and deliver (i) to LBI Sub, the FCC Licenses and the Permits, and all applications therefor, together with any renewals, extensions, additions or modifications thereof, and (ii) to LBI, all (except the Excluded Assets) of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the other assets, properties and rights of every kind and nature, whether tangible or intangible, absolute or contingent, wherever located and used or usable in connection with the operation of the Stations (which, together with the FCC Licenses and the Permits and applications therefor, are collectively referred to as the "Purchased Assets"), such sale, assignment, conveyance, transfer and delivery to be made by instruments of conveyance in form reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and to be free and clear of all Encumbrances except Permitted Encumbrances. The Purchased Assets include the following (except for the Excluded Assets): 2.1.1 All tangible personal property, furniture, fixtures, improvements and office equipment and other equipment used or useful in the operation of the Stations, including all furniture and inventory in the Transmitter Buildings, the transmitter facilities, all Towers, antennas, main and back-up transmitters and generators, STL's, data links for transmitter telemetry, wireless microphone and other equipment and tangible personal property located or otherwise intended for use at the Transmitter Sites, all the principal items of which are listed on Schedule IV, together with any replacements thereof or additions thereto made between the date hereof and the Closing Date, less any retirements made in the 6 ordinary and usual course of either Station's business (collectively, the "Tangible Personal Property"); 2.1.2 The transmitter facilities located at the Transmitter Sites; 2.1.3 Seller's interest, be it fee interest or leasehold interest, in the Real Property; 2.1.4 All prepaid expenses made by Seller under the Assumed Contracts; 2.1.5 The Assumed Contracts and all of Seller's rights thereunder relating to periods and events occurring on and after the Closing Date; 2.1.6 Such files, records and logs pertaining to the operation of the Stations as Buyer may reasonably require, including each of the Station's public inspection files and other records relating to the FCC Licenses and other filings with the Commission, but excluding the corporate and accounting records of Seller to the extent not described above (notwithstanding this conveyance, Buyer agrees to allow Seller copies of (upon written request) and reasonable access to such records of the Stations as Seller may reasonably require from and after the Closing Date); and 2.1.7 All Intellectual Property. 2.2 Excluded Assets and Liabilities. 2.2.1 Excluded Assets. It is understood and agreed that the Purchased Assets do not include any assets of Seller that are not used or useful in the operation of the Stations, the name Guajillo, the current post office box, all supplies on hand that are used in connection with station billings, certain personal items of Cheryl Stewart as listed on Schedule IX, cash (other than the amounts described in Section 2.1.4), cash equivalents, deposits made by Seller under any Contracts (other than the amounts described in Section 2.1.4), and accounts and notes receivable, causes of action, tax refunds, insurance claims or proceeds (except as provided in Sections 6.1.6 and 7.5), in each case (for such accounts and notes receivable, causes of action, tax refunds and insurance claim and proceeds) accruing prior to the Closing (all the foregoing of which are referred to as the "Excluded Assets"). 2.2.2 Liabilities Not Assumed. Except for the liabilities and obligations specifically assumed pursuant to Section 3.2, Buyer and LBI Holdings will not assume and will not be or become liable for, any liabilities or obligations of Seller of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether absolute, contingent, accrued, known or unknown, related to the ownership of the Purchased Assets, the Excluded Assets, the operation of the Stations, Seller's employees or otherwise. 7 ARTICLE III PURCHASE PRICE; METHOD OF PAYMENT; ESCROW DEPOSIT 3.1 Purchase Price. Subject to Section 7.5.3, the purchase price to be paid to Seller by Buyer for the Purchased Assets will be Three Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,150,000) plus the aggregate amount of prepaid expenses made by Seller for services to be provided to the Stations after the Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts as set forth on Schedule VIII less any accrued liabilities of Seller agreed to be assumed by Buyer and consented to by Seller (the "Purchase Price"). 3.1.1 Payment of Purchase Price. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, on the Closing Date, LBI Holdings or Buyer will pay to Seller an amount equal to the Purchase Price by wire transfer of immediately available funds in accordance with wire transfer instructions to be provided by Seller to Buyer not less than five business days prior to the Closing Date. 3.1.2 Release of Escrow Deposit. Also on the Closing Date, concurrently with the wire transfer of the Purchase Price to Seller, Seller and LBI Holdings shall jointly execute and deliver to the Escrow Agent written instructions to terminate the Escrow Agreement and deliver the entire Escrow Deposit to LBI Holdings. 3.1.3 Post-Closing Proration. Following the Closing Date, the Parties shall determine and make the prorations called for in Section 3.5. 3.2 Liabilities Assumed. As of the Closing Date, Buyer will assume and agree to pay, discharge and perform insofar as they relate to the time period on and after the Closing Date, and arise out of events occurring on or after the Closing Date, all the obligations and liabilities of Seller under the Assumed Contracts. 3.3 Escrow Deposit. Concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, LBI Holdings has deposited One Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($157,500) under the Escrow Agreement (together with any interest accrued on such amount, the "Escrow Deposit"). The Escrow Deposit will be held, maintained, administered and disbursed by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof and of the Escrow Agreement, with the terms of the Escrow Agreement controlling in the event of any conflict. The Escrow Deposit will be disbursed as follows: 3.3.1 Delivery to Seller. If Buyer fails to consummate the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement under circumstances that would constitute a material breach of this Agreement and Seller is not then in breach of its representations, warranties or covenants hereunder in any material respect (it being understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 3.3.1, that for purposes of determining such breach of Seller's representations, warranties and covenants, all knowledge qualifications in the representations and warranties of Seller contained in Section 4.3.3 shall be disregarded and such representation or warranty shall not be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualification), then, the Escrow Deposit, including accrued interest, will be 8 delivered to Seller, it being understood and agreed that payment to Seller of the full amount of the Escrow Deposit, including accrued interest, will constitute full payment for any and all damages suffered by Seller by reason of LBI Holdings' or Buyer's failure to consummate the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE IN ADVANCE BY INITIALING THIS AGREEMENT IN THE SPACES PROVIDED [LBI HOLDINGS' INITIALS LDL, BUYER'S INITIALS LDL AND LDL, AND SELLER'S INITIALS CLS], THAT THE ACTUAL DAMAGES THAT SELLER WOULD SUFFER AS A RESULT OF BUYER'S FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE ASSETS WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO CALCULATE; THAT THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE ESCROW DEPOSIT IS A FAIR AND EQUITABLE AMOUNT TO REIMBURSE SELLER FOR ANY DAMAGES WHICH THE PARTIES ESTIMATE MAY BE SUSTAINED BY SELLER DUE TO BUYER'S FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE ASSETS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES STATED IN THIS SECTION 3.3.1; AND THAT THIS SECTION 3.3.1 SHALL CONSTITUTE A LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PROVISION, WHICH DAMAGES WILL BE SELLER'S SOLE REMEDY HEREUNDER IN THE EVENT OF LBI HOLDINGS' OR BUYER'S FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE PURCHASED ASSETS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES STATED IN THIS SECTION 3.3.1. 3.3.2 Delivery to LBI Holdings. The Escrow Deposit shall be delivered to LBI Holdings if (i) the transaction contemplated by this Agreement is consummated, or (ii) the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement is not consummated and Seller is not entitled to receive the Escrow Deposit in accordance with Section 3.3.1. 3.4 Buyer's Remedies. If the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement is not consummated because of the breach by Seller of its representations, warranties or covenants in any material respects (it being understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 3.4, that for purposes of determining such breach of Seller's representations, warranties and covenants, all knowledge qualifications in the representations and warranties of Seller contained in Section 4.3.3 shall be disregarded and such representation or warranty shall not be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualification), and Buyer is not in breach of its representations, warranties or covenants hereunder in any material respects, Seller agrees that, in addition to any other rights and remedies available at law or in equity, LBI Holdings and Buyer shall have the following rights and remedies: (i) Buyer shall have the right to specific performance of Seller's obligation to sell the Purchased Assets upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and incidental damages in an amount not to exceed $50,000 in the aggregate related to such specific performance; (ii) LBI Holdings shall have the right to the return of the Escrow Deposit (and associated interest); and (iii) LBI Holdings and Buyer shall have the right to recover monetary damages for breach of this Agreement in an amount equal to $157,500 and the right to be reimbursed for all reasonable fees and expenses 9 (including reasonable legal expenses) incurred by LBI Holdings and Buyer in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby; provided, that if Buyer obtains full remedies under clause (i) pursuant to a non-appealable judgment with which Seller complies, then Buyer shall not thereafter have additional claims under clause (iii) and if LBI Holdings and Buyer obtain full remedies under clause (iii) pursuant to a non-appealable judgment with which Seller complies, then Buyer shall not thereafter have additional claims under clause (i), it being understood and agreed that obtaining full remedies under clause (iii) will constitute full payment for any and all damages suffered by Buyer by reason of Seller's failure to consummate the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement. The Parties agree that remedy at law is inadequate and that damages are not adequate to compensate LBI Holdings and Buyer. 3.5 Allocation. The Purchase Price allocation will be determined by Buyer with the consent of Seller and set forth on Schedule V. 3.6 Prorations. The operation of the Stations and all income, expenses and liabilities attributable thereto through 11:59 p.m. on the day immediately preceding the Closing Date will be for the account of Seller and thereafter for the account of LBI, and all income and expenses, including such items as power and utilities charges, rents and other deferred items will be prorated between Seller and LBI in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, the proration to be made and paid, insofar as feasible, on the Closing Date, with a final settlement sixty days after the Closing Date. ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY SELLER Seller hereby represents and warrants to LBI Holdings and Buyer as follows: 4.1 Organization and Standing. Seller is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its formation. Seller has the requisite power and authority to enter into and complete the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The only members of Seller are Cheryl Stewart, Peter Scalfano and Joseph Clements, Jr. ("Members"). As of the date hereof, Cheryl Stewart holds a 30% interest in the Seller, Peter Scalfano holds a 65% interest in the Seller and Joseph Clements, Jr. holds a 5% interest in the Seller. As of the Closing Date, Cheryl Stewart will hold a 40% interest in the Seller, Peter Scalfano will hold a 45% interest in the Seller and Joseph J. Clements, Jr. will hold a 15% interest in the Seller. 4.2 Authorization. All necessary limited liability company actions and proceedings to duly approve the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by Seller in connection herewith or therewith and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby or thereby have been duly and validly taken by Seller, and each of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by Seller in connection herewith or therewith has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by Seller and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with and subject to their respective terms. As of the Closing, the Member Guarantee shall have been duly executed and delivered by each Member and the Member 10 Guarantee shall constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of each Member, enforceable against each Member in accordance with and subject to its terms. 4.3 FCC Licenses. 4.3.1 The FCC Licenses (all of which are listed on Schedule II, together with any pending applications for FCC Licenses) constitute all the licenses, permits and other authorizations required for and used in connection with the operation of the Stations as presently operated. No waiver of the Communications Act is necessary in order to permit Seller's operation of the Stations. Seller is the holder of all the FCC Licenses. Other than the Initial Grants of the Assignment Applications, no additional order or grant is required from the FCC in order to consummate the assignment of the FCC Licenses to LBI Sub. Schedule II correctly sets forth the respective expiration date of each FCC License. Each FCC License is validly issued and in full force and effect. Seller has taken all actions and performed all of its obligations that are necessary to maintain the FCC Licenses without adverse modification or impairment, and complete and correct copies of the FCC Licenses and any pending applications therefor have been delivered to Buyer. No event has occurred which (i) has resulted in, or after notice or lapse of time or both would result in, revocation, suspension, adverse modification, non-renewal or termination of or any order of forfeiture with respect to, any FCC License or (ii) to Seller's knowledge, materially and adversely affects or in the future would (so far as Seller can now reasonably foresee) materially and adversely affect any rights of Seller or any of its assignees or transferees thereunder. None of the FCC Licenses requires that any assignment thereof must be approved by any public or other governmental authority other than the FCC. 4.3.2 Seller is not a party to, and has no knowledge of, any investigation, notice of apparent liability, violation, forfeiture, notice of violation, order to show cause or other order or complaint issued by or before any court or regulatory body, including, without limitation, the FCC, or of any other proceedings (other than proceedings relating to the radio industry generally) that would in any manner threaten or adversely affect, in either case, the validity or continued effectiveness of, or result in the adverse modification of, any of the FCC Licenses. In the event Seller learns of any such action, or the filing or issuance of any such order, notice or complaint, Seller promptly will notify Buyer of the same in writing and will take all commercially reasonable measures to contest in good faith or seek removal or rescission of such action, order, notice or complaint. To Seller's knowledge, each Station is now operating at its licensed power and antenna height, in accordance with the FCC Licenses, as confirmed by the investigation of Tim Michaels performed June 19, 2002. Seller has no reason to believe that the FCC Licenses will not be renewed in the ordinary course. 4.3.3 To Seller's knowledge, the Stations are in compliance with the Communications Act, including, without limitation, rules governing the location of the Stations' respective main studios and rules governing the required contents of the Stations' respective public inspection files. 11 4.3.4 To Seller's Actual Knowledge, none of the facilities used in connection with the radio broadcasting operations of Seller relating to the Stations (including the Transmitter Buildings, the Transmitter Sites and the Towers) violates in any material respect the provisions of any applicable building codes, fire regulations, building restrictions or other governmental ordinances, orders or regulations (including, without limitation, any applicable regulation of the Federal Aviation Administration) except where such violation would not impair, impede or adversely affect the continued, uninterrupted operation of the Stations and, each such facility is zoned so as to permit the commercial uses intended by the owner or occupier thereof. Schedule II identifies any outstanding variances or special use permits materially affecting any of Seller's facilities or the uses thereof and Seller is in compliance therewith. Seller has received no notice of any complaint being made against either Station relating to its Tower, Transmitter Site, Transmitter Building or Seller's operation of such Station (including, without limitation, any complaint relating to the signals broadcast or otherwise transmitted from any Tower, either by Seller or by any person subleasing a portion of any Tower) except where such complaint would not impair, impede or adversely affect the continued, uninterrupted operation of such Station. Each Tower has been appropriately registered with the Commission, as described in Schedule II. 4.3.5 Seller is qualified to sell both Stations and to assign the FCC Licenses in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and in compliance with the Communications Act. Seller does not know of any party who has expressed any intention to oppose FCC approval of the assignment of the FCC Licenses to LBI Sub, nor does Seller know of any reason why FCC consent to such assignment might be denied or inordinately delayed. 4.3.6 To Seller's knowledge, each report or certification filed by or on behalf of Seller with the FCC, including, without limitation, any filing pursuant to 47 C.F.R. (S) 73.3615 with respect to its ownership of either Station and any other filing relating to either Station, was timely filed, and was at the time of filing true, correct and complete in all respects. There have been no changes in the ownership of the Stations since the filing of the most recent such ownership reports or certifications and those ownership reports and certificates are true, correct and complete in all respects. 4.3.7 To Seller's knowledge, operation of the Stations by the Seller does not cause or result in exposure of workers or the general public to levels of radio frequency radiation in excess of the applicable limits stated in 47 C.F.R. (S) 1.1310 as confirmed by the investigation of Tim Michaels performed June 4, 2002. 4.4 Purchased Assets. All material items as of the date hereof used in the operation of the Stations are listed and described in Schedule IV to this Agreement. Schedule III sets forth each release and UCC Termination Statements that are required in order to release any Encumbrances (other than Permitted Encumbrances) on the Closing Date. Schedule III also sets forth all UCC Financing Statements that have been filed against any Purchased Asset. There is no pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened action, event, transaction or proceeding 12 that would reasonably be expected to interfere with the quiet enjoyment or operation of the Purchased Assets (including the Real Property) by Seller or, on and after the Closing Date, by Buyer. The Purchased Assets include all the personal property and assets necessary to conduct the operation of the Stations as now conducted. 4.4.1 Real Property. On the Closing Date, Seller will have good and valid title to the Real Property, free and clear of all Encumbrances, other than (i) the Permitted Encumbrances, and (ii) the Encumbrances described in Schedule III, which Encumbrances will be released on the Closing Date concurrently with the Closing. Upon consummation of the transactions set forth in this Agreement, Buyer will have good and valid title to the Real Property, free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than liens granted to Buyer's lenders and the Permitted Encumbrances) but otherwise "AS IS" except for the representations, warranties and assurances specifically set forth in this Agreement. Upon issuance of the Title Policies, which Title Policies will show only the Permitted Encumbrances, Buyer agrees to look solely to the Title Policies with respect to assurances of title to the Real Property except to the extent there occurs a breach by Seller of the specific representations and warranties of Seller set forth in this Agreement. Seller has received no notice of noncompliance with any restriction or encumbrance encumbering the Real Property, except the Permitted Encumbrances. To Seller's Actual Knowledge, Seller has maintained and has operated the Real Property under and in accordance in all material respects with the terms of all applicable regulations. Seller has maintained and has operated each Transmitter Site, each Tower, each Transmitter Building and each Station under and in accordance in all material respects with the terms of all applicable regulations. To Seller's knowledge, there are no complaints regarding the Transmitter Sites, the Towers, the Transmitter Buildings, the antennas, the radio transmitters or the studio facilities. Except for the licensees or tenants under the Tower Subleases listed on Schedule I, there are no other persons which have any rights to use the Towers or Transmitter Sites or to occupy or use the Transmitter Buildings or the Real Property, whether by sublease, easement, license or other instrument. Buyer will have following Closing reasonable access to each of the Transmitter Sites, and a continuous means of ingress and egress thereto from public roads. 4.4.2 Personal Property. On the Closing Date, Seller will have good and valid title to the Purchased Assets (other than Real Property), free and clear of all Encumbrances, other than the Encumbrances described in Schedule III, which Encumbrances will be released on the Closing Date concurrently with the Closing. Upon consummation of the transactions set forth in this Agreement, Buyer will have good and valid title to the Purchased Assets (other than Real Property), free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than liens granted to Buyer's lenders). The items of Tangible Personal Property are "AS IS, WHERE IS" except for the representations, warranties and assurances specifically set forth in this Agreement. To Seller's knowledge, the technical equipment, constituting a part of the Tangible Personal Property, has been maintained in accordance with the applicable Station's past practice and is operating and complies in all material 13 respects with all applicable rules and regulations of the FCC and the terms of the FCC Licenses and Permits. 4.5 Insurance. Seller now has in force insurance on the Purchased Assets as set forth in Schedule VI and Seller will continue the present insurance at the present limits in full force and effect up through the Closing Date. 4.6 Litigation. No litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or, to the knowledge of Seller after inquiry, investigation relating to either Station is pending or outstanding before any forum, court, or governmental body, department or agency of any kind to which Seller or such Station is a party and, to the knowledge of Seller, no such litigation or proceeding is threatened, in each case where a determination thereof would have an adverse effect on the Purchased Assets. 4.7 Contracts. Seller has delivered to Buyer true and complete copies of all the Assumed Contracts. The Assumed Contracts will be enforceable by Buyer after the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby in accordance with their respective terms. To Seller's knowledge, Seller has not taken any action that would impair the enforceability of the Assumed Contracts, or omitted to take any action, the omission of which would have such effect. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.7, there are no material defaults under any of the Assumed Contracts and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby will not cause any defaults under any of the Assumed Contracts. The information set forth in Schedule I with respect to each of the Tower Subleases is true, correct and complete as of the date hereof and will continue to be true, correct and complete as of closing. Schedule I sets forth all the relevant documents to which Seller is a party with respect to the Real Property Leaseholds, true, correct and complete copies of which have been delivered to Buyer. 4.8 Insolvency. No insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Seller or any of its assets or properties is pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened. 4.9 Reports. All material returns, reports and statements currently required to be filed by Seller with the Commission or with any other governmental agency have been filed and each such return, report and statement is true, correct and complete in all material respects. Seller has complied in all material respects with the reporting requirements of the Commission and governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Stations and their respective operations. 4.10 No Defaults. Neither the execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement nor the consummation by Seller of the transaction contemplated hereby nor the execution, delivery and performance by each Member of the Member Guarantee is an event that, of itself or with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both, will (i) conflict with the provisions of the Articles of Organization or Operating Agreement of Seller, (ii) (with respect to performance on or after the Closing Date, subject to the Required Consents) constitute a violation of, conflict with or result in any breach of or any default under, result in any termination or modification of, or cause any acceleration of any obligation under, any contract, 14 mortgage, indenture, agreement, lease, license or other instrument to which Seller or any Member is a party or by which it is bound, or by which it may be affected, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance on any of the Purchased Assets, (iii) (with respect to performance on or after the Closing Date, subject to the Required Consents) violate any judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or regulation applicable to Seller or any Member or (iv) (with respect to performance on or after the Closing Date, subject to the Required Consents) violate or constitute a breach of any Assumed Contract. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Seller and the execution, delivery and performance of the Member Guarantee do not require the consent of any third party other than the consent of the FCC to the Assignment Applications. 4.11 Disclosures. No covenant, representation or warranty by Seller and no written statement, certificate, appendix or Schedule furnished by Seller pursuant hereto or in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make the statements contained herein or therein not materially misleading. 4.12 Environmental Compliance. To Seller's Actual Knowledge, (i) Seller has not, in connection with its business or assets, generated, used, transported, treated, stored, released or disposed of, or has suffered or permitted anyone else to generate, use, transport, treat, store, release or dispose of any Hazardous Substance (as defined below) in material violation of any applicable environmental law; (ii) there has not been any generation, use, transportation, treatment, storage, release or disposal of any Hazardous Substance in connection with the conduct of Seller's business or, to the knowledge of Seller, in any properties within 100 yards of its business which has created or might reasonably be expected to create any material liability under any applicable environmental law or which would require reporting to or notification of any governmental entity; (iii) no asbestos or polychlorinated biphenyl or underground storage tank is contained in or located at any facility used in connection with its business; and (iv) any Hazardous Substance handled or dealt with in any way in connection with Seller's business has been and is being handled or dealt with in all material respects in compliance with all applicable environmental laws. As used herein, "Hazardous Substance" means substances that are defined or listed in, or otherwise classified pursuant to, any applicable laws as "hazardous substances," "hazardous materials," "hazardous wastes" or "toxic substances," or any other formulation of any applicable environmental law intended to define, list or classify substances by reason of deleterious properties such as ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity, radioactivity, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity or "EP toxicity," and petroleum and drilling fluids, produced waters and other wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas or geothermal energy. 4.13 Intellectual Property. 4.13.1 Schedule VII contains a true and complete list of all patents and trademarks, service marks, station names, alternative station names, slogans, trade names, logos, jingles, assumed names, fictional business names, copyrights, licenses, permits, authorizations and other similar intellectual property rights and interests applied for, issued to or presently owned or used by Seller (other than the name "Guajillo" and programming and its contents used but not owned by Seller) which are material to the operation of either Station, including the call letters 15 "KIOX-FM" and "KXGJ" and any other call signs (together with the goodwill associated therewith, the "Intellectual Property"). Seller does not represent or warrant that it has good and marketable title to any of the Intellectual Property. None of such Intellectual Property has been duly registered in, filed in or issued by the United States Copyright Office or the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as appropriate, the appropriate offices in the various states of the United States or the appropriate offices of such other jurisdictions where such registration, filing or issuance is necessary to protect such Intellectual Property from infringement and for the conduct of the business of Seller. 4.13.2 Except as set forth on Schedule VII, Seller has received no notice from any other person or entity pertaining to or challenging the right of Seller to use any of the Intellectual Property or any rights thereunder. 4.13.3 Except as set forth on Schedule VII, Seller, to its knowledge, has not violated or infringed any patent, trademark, trade name, jingle, assumed name, fictional business name, copyright, license, permit or other similar intangible property right or interest held by others or any license or permit held by Seller. 4.13.4 Except as set forth on Schedule VII, (i) Seller has not granted any license or other rights and, to Seller's knowledge, has no obligations to grant licenses or other rights to any of the Intellectual Property, and (ii) Seller has not made any claim of any violation or infringement by others of its rights to or in connection with any of the Intellectual Property, and to Seller's knowledge there is no basis for the making of any such claim. 4.13.5 Except as set forth on Schedule VII, to Seller's knowledge, there are no proceedings, either pending or threatened, in the United States Copyright Office, the United States Patent and Trademark Office or any Federal, state or local court or before any other governmental agency or tribunal, relating to any pending application with respect to any Intellectual Property. 4.14 Brokers. No agent, broker, investment or commercial banker, person or firm acting on behalf of Seller or under the authority of Seller is or will be entitled to any broker, finder or financial advisor fee or any other commission or similar fee directly or indirectly in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, other than John Saunders, whose fee shall be paid by Seller. 4.15 Prepaid Expenses. All prepaid expenses made by Seller for services to be provided to the Stations after the Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts are set forth on Schedule VIII. 16 ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY BUYER AND LBI HOLDINGS LBI Holdings and Buyer represent and warrant to Seller as follows: 5.1 Status. Each of LBI Holdings, LBI and LBI Sub is a California corporation, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California. LBI Holdings and Buyer each has the requisite corporate power to enter into and complete the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 5.2 No Defaults. Neither the execution, delivery and performance by LBI Holdings or Buyer of this Agreement nor the consummation by Buyer of the transaction contemplated hereby is an event that, of itself or with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both, will (i) conflict with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of LBI Holdings or Buyer, (ii) (with respect to performance on or after the Closing Date, subject to item 2 of the consents set forth in Schedule III, which the Buyer, Seller and LBI Holdings acknowledge is not a condition to Closing) constitute a violation of, conflict with or result in any breach of or any default under, result in any termination or modification of, or cause any acceleration of any obligation under, any contract, mortgage, indenture, agreement, lease or other instrument to which LBI Holdings or Buyer is a party or by which it is bound, or by which it may be affected, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance on any of its assets, except for agreements, indentures and instruments related to the financing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, (iii) (with respect to performance on or after the Closing Date, subject to item 2 of the consents set forth in Schedule III, which the Buyer, Seller and LBI Holdings acknowledge is not a condition to Closing) violate any judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or regulation applicable to LBI Holdings or Buyer, or (iv) (with respect to performance on or after the Closing Date, subject to item 2 of the consents set forth in Schedule III, which the Buyer, Seller and LBI Holdings acknowledge is not a condition to Closing) result in the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on either Station or the Purchased Assets, except for liens, charges or encumbrances relating to the financing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 5.3 Authorization. All necessary corporate actions and proceedings to duly approve the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by LBI Holdings or Buyer in connection herewith or therewith and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby or thereby have been duly and validly taken by LBI Holdings and Buyer, and each of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement and other agreements, documents and instruments being executed by LBI Holdings or Buyer in connection herewith or therewith has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by LBI Holdings and Buyer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of LBI Holdings and Buyer, enforceable against LBI Holdings and Buyer in accordance with and subject to their respective terms. 5.4 Brokers. No agent, broker, investment or commercial banker, person or firm acting on behalf of LBI Holdings or Buyer or under the authority of LBI Holdings or Buyer is or will be entitled to any broker, finder or financial advisor fee or any other commission or 17 similar fee directly or indirectly in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 5.5 Qualification as a Broadcast Licensee. Excluding all facts arising from changes between the date hereof and the Closing Date to the radio broadcasting industry generally and any modification during such period of the FCC rules, regulations or policies affecting all members of the class of holders of FCC licenses to which Buyer would belong as the holder of the FCC Licenses or to which Buyer belongs as the holder of its existing FCC licenses, neither LBI Holdings nor Buyer knows of any fact that would, under the Communications Act, disqualify Buyer from being the assignee of the FCC Licenses or the owner, operator and licensee of the Stations. Excluding all facts arising from changes between the date hereof and the Closing Date to the radio broadcasting industry generally and any modification during such period of the FCC rules, regulations or policies affecting all members of the class of holders of FCC licenses to which Buyer would belong as the holder of the FCC Licenses or to which Buyer belongs as the holder of its existing FCC licenses, no waivers of the Communications Act are necessary in order to permit assignment of the FCC Licenses to Buyer. 5.6 Litigation. There are no suits, legal proceedings or investigations of any nature pending or, to the knowledge of LBI Holdings or Buyer, threatened against or affecting it that would affect the ability of LBI Holdings or Buyer to carry out the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 5.7 Approvals and Consents. To the knowledge after inquiry of LBI Holdings and Buyer, the only approvals or consents of persons or entities not a party to this Agreement that are legally or contractually required to be obtained by LBI Holdings or Buyer in connection with the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement are identified on Schedule III. ARTICLE VI COVENANTS OF SELLER 6.1 Affirmative Covenants of Seller. Between the date hereof and the Closing Date, except as disclosed in this Agreement: 6.1.1 Maintenance. Seller will continue to operate each Station in conformity with the FCC Licenses and the Communications Act. 6.1.2 Preserve Relations. Seller will use its best efforts to preserve good relations with the lessor under any Assumed Contract, with owners of property adjacent to or in the area of the Transmitter Sites, the Transmitter Buildings, the Towers and others having business relations with either Station. 6.1.3 Reasonable Access. After the Assignment Applications have been filed with the FCC and following reasonable advance written notification and subject to the provisions of Section 11.6, Seller will provide Buyer and representatives of Buyer with reasonable access during normal business hours to Seller's properties, titles, contracts, books, files, logs, records and affairs of each Station, and Seller 18 will furnish such additional information concerning each Station as Buyer may from time to time reasonably request. 6.1.4 Obtain Consents. Seller will use reasonable commercial efforts to procure the Required Consents. 6.1.5 Books and Records. Seller will maintain the books and records of each Station consistent with past practices. 6.1.6 Insurance. Seller will maintain in force the existing insurance policies identified on Schedule VI or reasonably equivalent policies. Subject to the provisions of Section 7.5, Seller will use the proceeds of any claims for loss payable under such insurance policies to repair, replace, or restore any of the Purchased Assets destroyed by fire and other casualties to their former condition as soon as possible after the loss. 6.1.7 Notification. Seller will promptly upon learning of the same notify Buyer of any order to show cause, notice of violation, notice of apparent liability or of forfeiture or the filing or threat of filing of any complaint with the FCC or with either Station (to the extent that such complaints are required to be filed in that Station's public inspection file) or against Seller in connection with either Station, occurring between the date hereof and the Closing Date, and respond to any action, order, notice or complaints, and implement procedures to ensure that any valid complaints or violations will not recur. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller will also promptly upon learning of the same notify Buyer of any complaint being made against either Station relating to its Tower, Transmitter Site, Transmitter Building or Seller's operation of such Station (including, without limitation, any complaint related to the signals broadcast or otherwise transmitted from such Tower, either by Seller or by any person subleasing a portion of such Tower) and of any invoice unpaid by either Station or by Seller in connection with either Station that remains unpaid 60 days after the applicable due date of such invoice. 6.1.8 Transition Assistance. Seller will use reasonable commercial efforts to assist Buyer in transitioning third party provided services such as utilities, phone service, etc. 6.2 Negative Covenants of Seller. From the date hereof through consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the Closing Date, except as contemplated by this Agreement, Seller will not, without the prior written consent of Buyer: 6.2.1 Encumbrances. Create or assume any Encumbrance on any of the Purchased Assets (other than Permitted Encumbrances on the Real Property), whether now owned or hereafter acquired, unless discharged or terminated and fully released prior to the Closing Date; 19 6.2.2 Transfers. Sell, assign, lease or otherwise transfer or dispose of any of the Purchased Assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, except for retirements in the normal and usual course of business; 6.2.3 Call Letters. Change either Station's call letters or modify either Station's facilities in any material respect; 6.2.4 Modification of Contracts. Amend or terminate any of the Assumed Contracts (or waive any substantial right thereunder); 6.2.5 Change in Format or Business; Except as required by Section 7.1.3, change either Station's format (including but not limited to genre of music, demographic or language) or otherwise materially change either Station's business model or advertising sales strategy; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 6.2.5 is intended to constitute an impermissible delegation of licensee's responsibilities under the Communications Act to maintain control of the operation of the Stations; 6.2.6 Rights. Cancel or compromise any material claim or waive or release any material right of Seller relating to the Purchased Assets, except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice; 6.2.7 FCC Licenses and Permits. Cause or permit, by any act or failure on its part, the FCC Licenses or Permits to expire or to be surrendered or modified, or take any action which would cause the FCC or any other governmental authority to institute proceedings for the suspension, revocation or adverse modification of any of the FCC Licenses or Permits, or fail to prosecute with due diligence any pending applications to any governmental authority in connection with the operation of either Station, or take any other action within Seller's control which would result in either Station being in non-compliance with the requirements of the Communications Act or any other applicable law material to the operation of either Station; or 6.2.8 No Inconsistent Action. Take any other action inconsistent with its obligations under this Agreement or which could hinder or delay the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 6.3 Financial Information. From the date hereof until 4 months after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, Seller agrees to cooperate with, and provide reasonable assistance to, Buyer in connection with any filings or registration statements or reports under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, without limitation making available on a timely basis such financial information of Seller as may reasonably be required in connection with any such registration statement or report (including but not limited to that information necessary for the Buyer or any such affiliate to prepare and file the financial statements required by Rule 3.05 of Regulation S-X). Seller shall not be required to pay any out-of-pocket expenses in connection with the cooperation and assistance required under this Section 6.3, including without limitation 20 for the cost of any audited financial statement of Seller, and no reference shall be made to Seller or any of its financial information in any such registration statement or report unless Seller and its independent auditor, if any, has previously consented. ARTICLE VII ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS 7.1 Application for Commission Consent; Other Consents. 7.1.1 FCC Consent. Buyer and Seller agree to proceed as expeditiously as practical, and in no event later than ten business days after the execution hereof by Buyer and Seller, to file or cause to be filed the Assignment Applications requesting FCC consent to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. The Parties agree that the Assignment Applications will be prosecuted in good faith and with due diligence, including filing and cooperating with all requests of the Commission. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement will have to be filed with the FCC. The Parties further acknowledge that the Assignment Applications may have to be amended from time to time at Buyer's sole expense prior to the date they are granted to reflect any changes resulting from Buyer's financing and related arrangements. 7.1.2 Other Governmental Consents. Promptly, but not later than ten business days following the filing of the Assignment Applications, the Parties will proceed to prepare and file with all other appropriate governmental authorities (if any), such other requests for approval or waiver as may be required from such governmental authorities to permit the transfer of the FCC Licenses, Permits and the Purchased Assets, or as otherwise required in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby and will jointly, diligently and expeditiously prosecute, and will cooperate fully with each other in the prosecution of, such requests for approval or waiver and all proceedings necessary to secure such approvals and waivers. The Parties hereby acknowledge that no filings will be required under the HSRA because both the Purchase Price and the fair market value of the Purchased Assets and Assumed Contracts are less than $50,000,000. 7.1.3 Control of the Stations. This Agreement shall not be consummated until after the Initial Grant Day. Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, Buyer, its employees or its agents, shall not directly or indirectly control, supervise or direct or attempt to control, supervise or direct the operation of the Stations, but such operation will be the sole responsibility and in the complete discretion of Seller 7.2 Mutual Right to Terminate. Subject to the provisions of Section 7.5.2, if the closing of the purchase and sale transactions contemplated by this Agreement has not occurred on or before the six month anniversary of the date hereof, either Buyer or Seller, if such Party is not materially in default hereunder in a manner which has delayed the occurrence of such closing, may terminate this Agreement upon five days' written notice to the other Party; provided, however, that Buyer at any time prior to the expiration of the sixth month's 21 anniversary can extend such time period by three months by depositing an additional amount with the Escrow Agent sufficient to increase the Escrow Deposit to $315,000. 7.3 Buyer's Right to Terminate. Buyer, at its option, upon written notice to Seller, may terminate this Agreement, so long as Buyer is not then in material default under or material breach of this Agreement, upon the happening of any of the following events: 7.3.1 The FCC Licenses or other Permits are modified or their terms substantially modified, resulting in a material adverse change in Buyer's ability to operate either Station in the manner in which they have been operated prior to the date hereof; 7.3.2 Either Assignment Application is designated for a hearing before an administrative law judge; 7.3.3 The FCC institutes revocation of license proceedings against either Station; 7.3.4 Seller is in material breach of this Agreement ten (10) business days after notice of breach and has not commenced and continued to prosecute diligently a cure therefor or such breach is or becomes incurable (it being understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 7.3, that for purposes of determining such breach of Seller's representations, warranties and covenants, all knowledge qualifications in the representations and warranties of Seller contained in Section 4.3.3 shall be disregarded and such representation or warranty shall not be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualification); or 7.3.5 Within ninety (90) days of the date of this Agreement, Buyer is not satisfied, in its sole discretion, with the condition of the Real Property or the Tangible Personal Property, subject to the terms of Section 8.1.6 below and further subject to Buyer's right to terminate if title defects not previously disclosed to Buyer are discovered following the expiration of such 90 day period. If the Agreement is terminated pursuant to Sections 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.3.3 or 7.3.5 and Seller is not in breach of its representations, warranties and covenants in any material respects (it being understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 7.3, that for purposes of determining such breach of Seller's representations, warranties and covenants, all knowledge qualifications in the representations and warranties of Seller contained in Section 4.3.3 shall be disregarded and such representation or warranty shall not be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualification), the Escrow Deposit shall be returned to Buyer and Buyer shall have no further rights and remedies against Seller. 7.4 Seller's Right to Terminate. Seller, at its option, upon written notice to Buyer, may terminate this Agreement, so long as Seller is not then in material default under or material breach of this Agreement, upon the happening of any of the following events: 7.4.1 Either Assignment Application is designated for a hearing before an administrative law judge; or 22 7.4.2 Buyer is in material breach of this Agreement ten (10) business days after notice of breach and has not commenced and continued to prosecute diligently a cure therefor or such breach is or becomes incurable. If the Agreement is terminated pursuant to Sections 7.4.1 and Seller is not in breach of its representations, warranties and covenants in any material respects (it being understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 7.4, that for purposes of determining such breach of Seller's representations, warranties and covenants, all knowledge qualifications in the representations and warranties of Seller contained in Section 4.3.3 shall be disregarded and such representation or warranty shall not be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualification), the Escrow Deposit shall be returned to Buyer and Buyer shall have no further rights and remedies against Seller. 7.5 Risk of Loss. 7.5.1 The risk of loss and damage, whether by force majeure or for any other reason, to the Purchased Assets or the operation of the Stations between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date will be on Seller. To the extent permitted by security agreements for borrowed money, Seller shall take all reasonable steps to repair, replace and restore the Purchased Assets as soon as possible after any loss or damage, it being understood and agreed that all insurance proceeds with respect thereto ("Proceeds") will be applied to or reserved for such replacement, restoration or repair, but that Seller will have no obligation to repair, replace or restore in excess of the Proceeds (plus any applicable deductible payment), and that Buyer's sole remedies if Seller elects not to fully repair, replace or restore will be (i) to terminate this Agreement, in which case the Escrow Deposit will be delivered to LBI Holdings, or (ii) to close in accordance with Section 7.5.3 below. 7.5.2 In the event of any damage or event that prevents broadcast transmissions of either Station in the normal and usual manner and substantially in accordance with the FCC Licenses (other than scheduled ordinary course maintenance), Seller will give prompt notice thereof to Buyer and Buyer, in addition to its other rights and remedies, will have the right to postpone the Closing Date until transmission in accordance with the FCC Licenses has been resumed. The postponed Closing Date will be any date within the effective period of the FCC's consent to assignment of the FCC Licenses to LBI Sub and no later than ten business days after Seller has given written notice to Buyer that transmission in accordance with the FCC Licenses has been resumed, which Buyer shall designate by not less than five business days' prior written notice to Seller. During the period of postponement, Seller shall use its best efforts to resume broadcast transmissions. In the event transmission in accordance with the FCC Licenses cannot be resumed within the effective period of the FCC's consent to assignment of the FCC Licenses to LBI Sub, the Parties will join in an application or applications requesting the FCC to extend the effective period of its consent for one or more periods not to exceed 120 days in the aggregate. If transmission in accordance with the FCC Licenses has not been resumed so that the Closing Date does not occur within such extended period, or any agreed extension thereof, Buyer will 23 have the right, by giving written notice to Seller within five business days after the expiration of such 120-day period, or any agreed extension thereof, to terminate this Agreement forthwith without any further obligation, in which case the Escrow Deposit will be delivered to LBI Holdings. 7.5.3 If any loss of or damage to the Purchased Assets (including but not limited to any Tower or any Transmitter Building) occurs prior to the Closing Date and full repair, replacement or restoration of all Purchased Assets has not been made on or before the Closing Date (as the Closing Date may be extended as provided in Section 7.5.2), or the cost thereof is greater than the Proceeds (plus any applicable deductible), then Buyer will be entitled, but not obligated, to accept the Purchased Assets in their then-current condition and will receive an abatement or reduction in the Purchase Price in an amount equal to the difference between the amount necessary to fully repair or replace the damaged Purchased Assets and the amount of the unused Proceeds, in which case Buyer will be entitled to all the unused Proceeds and payment of the deductible amount. If Buyer elects to accept damaged Purchased Assets at a reduced Purchase Price, the Parties agree to cooperate in determining the amount of the reduction to the Purchase Price in accordance with the provisions hereof. 7.6 Transfer Taxes and FCC Filings; Expenses; Bulk Sales. 7.6.1 Transfer Taxes; FCC Filings. All federal, state or local excise, sales or use taxes, or similar taxes and other costs imposed on or in connection with the sale, purchase or transfer of the Purchased Assets and assumption of the Assumed Contracts by Buyer pursuant hereto will be borne by Seller. Except as otherwise expressly provided in the last sentence of Section 7.1.1, all FCC filing fees will be shared equally by Buyer and Seller. 7.6.2 Title, Survey, Escrow, Recordation, and other Real Property Costs. The costs of issuing the Title Policies and any survey that might be required in order to issue such Title Policies shall be borne by Seller as shall the costs of recording the Grant Deed. The costs of any real estate escrow shall be borne equally by Buyer and Seller and any other costs with respect to the transfer of the Real Property shall be borne by Buyer and Seller in accordance with the custom and practice of such county in which such Real Property is located. 7.6.3 Expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein, Buyer and Seller shall each pay its own expenses incident to the negotiation, preparation and performance of this Agreement and consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby, including but not limited to the fees, expenses and disbursements of its accountants and counsel. 7.6.4 Compliance With Bulk Sales Laws. Any loss, liability, obligation or cost suffered by Seller or Buyer as the result of the failure of Seller to comply with the provisions of any bulk sales laws applicable to the transfer of the Purchased Assets as contemplated by this Agreement will be borne by Seller. 24 7.6.5 Software. Seller shall have the right to remove its software from the computers and retain all billing supplies then on hand after Seller has fully complied with the requirements on Section 2.1 of this Agreement. 7.6.6 ARTICLE VIII CLOSING CONDITIONS 8.1 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations. The obligation of Buyer to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby is subject to the fulfillment prior to and as of the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the Closing Date of each of the following conditions, each of which may be waived (but only by an express written waiver) in the sole discretion of Buyer: 8.1.1 Commission Approval. The definition of Closing Date shall have been satisfied. 8.1.2 Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date as if made on the Closing Date except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement (it being understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 8.1.2, that for purposes of determining such breach of Seller's representations and warranties, all knowledge qualifications in the representations and warranties of Seller contained in Section 4.3.3 shall be disregarded and such representation or warranty shall not be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualification). 8.1.3 Performance. Seller shall have performed and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to and on the Closing Date, including without limitation the provisions of Section 9.1. There shall not have been any material adverse change in either Station or the Purchased Assets, or any damage, destruction or loss materially and adversely affecting the Purchased Assets or the operation of either Station. 8.1.4 FCC Licenses. Seller shall be the holder of the FCC Licenses, and there shall not have been any modification of any of the FCC Licenses or any modification of FCC rules, regulations or policies affecting the class of holders of FCC licenses to which Seller belongs as the holder of the FCC Licenses, that has or is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on either Station or, after the Closing Date, the conduct of its operations by Buyer in the manner in which they are currently being operated. No proceeding shall be pending, the effect of which would be to revoke, cancel, fail to renew, suspend, impair or modify adversely any of the FCC Licenses specifically or such class of holders generally. 8.1.5 Consents. All Required Consents shall have been obtained and delivered to Buyer. Such Required Consents shall include, without limitation, executed 25 consents and releases in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer from Westburg Media Capital, L.P., the Terminal Marketing Co., Inc. and other creditors of Seller consenting to the transaction contemplated hereby and releasing their Encumbrances relating to the Purchased Assets (together with executed UCC termination statements, amendments to UCC financing statements and other documents and instruments implementing such release). In addition, the lessors under the leases for the Transmitter Sites shall have executed and delivered to Buyer estoppels and consents with respect to each lease (including confirmation that each lease is in full force and effect and no defaults exist thereunder and confirmation of the terms of each lease) in the forms attached as Exhibit E. 8.1.6 Real Property. The Title Company shall be irrevocably committed to issue Title Policies, in form and content reasonably satisfactory to Buyer. Prior to the execution and delivery hereof (except as otherwise described in the definition of Permitted Encumbrances), Buyer has delivered to Seller a set of the title commitments issued by the Title Company with respect to the Title Policies to be issued hereunder, which commitments have been annotated to reflect the issues that Buyer will require to be cleared prior to Closing. Seller and Buyer will work together to clear any title problems identified by such markups as soon as possible. Within ninety (90) days following the date hereof Buyer will confirm in writing its satisfaction with the state of title to the properties, as reflected in revised commitments, as appropriate. Following the expiration of such 90 day period, Buyer will not object to any title issues unless new issues are identified by the Title Company, or are otherwise identified by Buyer (but were not shown on the commitments issued by the Title Company). 8.1.7 Litigation and Insolvency. Except for matters affecting the radio broadcasting industry generally, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or investigation shall be pending or outstanding before any forum, court, or governmental body, department or agency of any kind, relating to the operation of either Station or which has the stated purpose or the probable effect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Agreement, or the transaction contemplated hereby or to recover damages by reason thereof, or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement. No insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Seller or any of its assets or properties, shall be pending, and Seller shall not have taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such insolvency proceedings. 8.1.8 Member Guarantee. Each person who is a member of Seller shall have executed the Member Guarantee in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (the "Member Guarantee"). 26 8.1.9 Financial Information. To the extent requested prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall have provided all information required to be provided pursuant to Section 6.3 on or prior to the Closing Date. 8.2 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations. The obligation of Seller to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby is subject to the fulfillment prior to and as of the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the Closing Date of each of the following conditions, each of which may be waived (but only by an express written waiver) in the sole discretion of Seller: 8.2.1 Commission Approval. The condition set forth in Section 8.1.1 shall have been satisfied. 8.2.2 Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties of LBI Holdings and Buyer contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date as if made on the Closing Date, except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement. 8.2.3 Performance. LBI Holdings and Buyer shall each have performed and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to and at the Closing Date, including without limitation the provisions of Section 9.2 and payment of the Purchase Price in accordance with Article III of this Agreement. 8.2.4 Litigation and Insolvency. Except for matters affecting the radio broadcasting industry generally, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding, complaint or investigation shall be pending or outstanding before any forum, court or governmental body, department or agency of any kind which has the stated purpose or the probable effect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby or to recover damages by reason thereof, or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement. No insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, reorganization, receivership, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Buyer or any of its assets or properties shall be pending, and Buyer shall not have taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such insolvency proceedings. ARTICLE IX ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED AT THE CLOSING 9.1 Seller's Performance At Closing. On the Closing Date by facsimile or overnight courier to the Closing Place, Seller shall have executed and delivered to Buyer all bills of sale, endorsements, assignments and other instruments of conveyance and transfer reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to Buyer and its counsel and consistent with the terms of this Agreement, effecting the sale, transfer, assignment and conveyance of the Purchased Assets to Buyer including, without limitation, the following: 27 9.1.1 The Grant Deed for each of the Francitas Land and the Bay City Studio Building shall have been approved and accepted for recording by the Title Company and Title Company shall have issued the Title Policy for each of the Francitas Land and the Bay City Studio Building, each in the form referenced in Section 8.1.6 above (it being acknowledged that such Title Policies will be issued prior to the actual recording of the Grant Deeds for such Real Property and that Buyer shall have no responsibility with respect to the "gap" period between Closing and the date the Grant Deeds are actually recorded in the appropriate counties); 9.1.2 Such other instruments or documents as Buyer may reasonably request, or as may reasonably be required by title insurers or escrow holders or required for the issuance of the Title Policies, in connection with the transfer and assignment of the Real Property, including with certifications of non-foreign status and such other documents and instruments customary and appropriate with the transfer and assignment of the Real Property in each of the counties in which such Real Property is located; 9.1.3 One or more bills of sale conveying to LBI all of the Tangible Personal Property and Intellectual Property to be acquired by Buyer hereunder; 9.1.4 An assignment assigning to LBI Sub the FCC Licenses; 9.1.5 An assignment and assumption agreement assigning to LBI each of the Assumed Contracts together with the Required Consents and the original copies of the Assumed Contracts; 9.1.6 The data, documents, copies, files, records and logs referred to in Section 2.1.6 and Seller shall have transferred data from Seller's computer systems to Buyer's computer systems to the extent provided in Section 2.1.6; 9.1.7 Proof of payment of prepaid expenses made by Seller for services to be provided to the Stations after the Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts; 9.1.8 Opinions of Seller's counsel dated as of the Closing Date substantially in the forms of Exhibit "B-1" and Exhibit "B-2" together with such changes, if any, as Buyer's lenders shall have requested and to which Seller's counsel has agreed; 9.1.9 Copies of resolutions of Guajillo and all the members of Guajillo, certified by an officer of Guajillo, authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Escrow Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby; 9.1.10 A certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, executed by the Managing Member of Seller, to the effect that, (i) the representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement are true and complete in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement (it being understood and 28 agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 9.1.10, that for purposes of determining such breach of Seller's representations and warranties, all knowledge qualifications in the representations and warranties of Seller contained in Section 4.3.3 shall be disregarded and such representation or warranty shall not be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualification); (ii) Seller has complied in all material respects with or performed in all material respects all terms, covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be complied with or performed by it prior to and at the Closing Date; (iii) all Required Consents have been obtained by Seller and delivered to Buyer; (iv) except for matters affecting the radio broadcasting industry generally, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or investigation is pending or outstanding or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened, before any forum, court, or governmental body, department or agency of any kind, relating to the operation of any Station or which has the stated purpose or the probable effect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby or to recover damages by reason thereof, or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement; (v) to the knowledge of Seller, no insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting Seller or any of its material assets or properties is pending, and Seller has not taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such insolvency proceedings; and (vi) Seller has performed the requirements of this Section 9.1; 9.1.11 Written instructions to terminate the Escrow Agreement and deliver the entire Escrow Deposit to LBI Holdings executed by Seller; 9.1.12 The Member Guarantee shall have been delivered to Buyer executed by each of the parties thereto; and 9.1.13 Such other instruments of transfer, documents or certificates reasonably requested by Buyer as may be necessary or appropriate to transfer to and vest in Buyer all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Purchased Assets or as reasonably may be requested by Buyer to evidence consummation of this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby. 9.2 Buyer's Performance at Closing. On the Closing Date via facsimile or overnight mail to such place as may be designated by Seller in writing at least five days in advance of the Closing, Buyer will execute and deliver or cause to be delivered to Seller: 9.2.1 The monies payable as set forth in Section 3.1.1 by wire transfer of federal funds; 9.2.2 An opinion of Buyer's counsel dated as of the Closing Date substantially in the form of Exhibit "C"; 29 9.2.3 Copies of resolutions of the Boards of Directors of LBI Holdings, LBI and LBI Sub, in each case certified by its Secretary, authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby; 9.2.4 A certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, executed by the Executive Vice President of LBI Holdings and Buyer, to the effect that (i) the representations and warranties of LBI Holdings and Buyer contained in this Agreement are true and complete in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement; (ii) LBI Holdings and Buyer have each complied in all material respects with or performed in all material respects all terms, covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be complied with or performed by it prior to and at the Closing Date; (iii) to LBI Holdings' and Buyer's knowledge, except for matters affecting the radio broadcasting industry generally, no litigation, action, suit, judgment, proceeding or investigation is pending or outstanding or threatened, before any forum, court or governmental body, department or agency of any kind which has the stated purpose or the probable affect of enjoining or preventing the consummation of this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby or to recover damages by reason thereof, or which questions the validity of any action taken or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement; (iv) to the knowledge of LBI Holdings and Buyer, no insolvency proceedings of any character including, without limitation, receivership, reorganization, composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary, affecting LBI Holdings or Buyer or any of their respective assets or properties is pending, and neither LBI Holdings nor Buyer has taken any action in contemplation of, or which would constitute the basis for, the institution of any such insolvency proceedings; and (v) LBI Holdings and Buyer have each performed the requirements of this Section 9.2; 9.2.5 A writing evidencing the assumption by Buyer of each of the Assumed Contracts consistent with the provisions of this Agreement; and 9.2.6 Such other instruments, documents and certificates as reasonably may be requested by Seller to consummate this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby. ARTICLE X INDEMNIFICATION 10.1 Indemnification by Seller. It is understood and agreed that LBI Holdings and Buyer do not assume and will not be obligated to pay any liability of Seller under the terms of this Agreement or otherwise and will not be obligated to perform any obligations of Seller of any kind or manner, except in connection with the Assumed Contracts and with respect thereto only to the extent such obligations arise subsequent to the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby on the Closing Date. Seller hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless LBI Holdings and Buyer, their successors and assigns, for a period of twelve (12) 30 months following the consummation of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated hereby on the Closing Date, from and against: 10.1.1 Any and all Damages, occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from the operation of either Station prior to the Closing Date, including, but not limited to, any and all claims, liabilities and obligations arising or required to be performed prior to the Closing Date under any of the Assumed Contracts or otherwise with respect to Seller's ownership and operation of either Station prior to the Closing Date; and 10.1.2 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from any material misrepresentation, material breach of warranty or covenant, or material default or material nonfulfillment of any agreement on the part of Seller under this Agreement, or from any material misrepresentation in or material breach of any certificate, agreement, appendix, Schedule, or other instrument furnished to LBI Holdings or Buyer pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby (it being understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that for purposes of this Section 10.1.2, that for purposes of determining such breach of Seller's representations, warranties and covenants, all knowledge qualifications in the representations and warranties of Seller contained in Section 4.3.3 shall be disregarded and such representation or warranty shall not be qualified in any respect by such knowledge qualification); provided further, however, that if LBI Holdings or Buyer or any of their respective agents discovers facts from a source other than the Seller or any of its agents or representatives prior to the Closing Date and such facts constitute a breach of any of the representations and warranties hereof on the part of Seller and if, in spite of the existence of such breach, Buyer elects to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby without an additional written agreement by Seller to indemnify Buyer with respect to such breach, then LBI Holdings and Buyer shall not have a right to indemnification with respect to such breach of such representation and warranty to the extent that the severity of such breach is known to LBI Holdings or Buyer prior to Closing 10.2 Indemnification by LBI Holdings and Buyer. LBI Holdings and Buyer agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Seller, its successors and assigns, for a period of twelve (12) months following the consummation of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated hereby on the Closing Date from and against: 10.2.1 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from the operation of either Station on or subsequent to the Closing Date, including, but not limited to, any and all claims, liabilities and obligations arising or required to be performed on or subsequent to the Closing Date under any of the Assumed Contracts or otherwise with respect to Buyer's ownership and operation of either Station from and after the Closing Date; and 10.2.2 Any and all Damages occasioned by, arising out of or resulting from any material misrepresentation, material breach of warranty or covenant, or material 31 default or material nonfulfillment, of any agreement on the part of LBI Holdings or Buyer under this Agreement, or from any material misrepresentation in or material breach of any certificate, agreement, appendix, Schedule or other instrument furnished to Seller pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby. 10.3 Third-Party Claims. In the event of third party claims, each Party ("Indemnified Party") shall give written notice to the other Party ("Indemnifying Party") as soon as practicable and in no event later than ten business days after the Indemnified Party has knowledge, or the discovery, of any facts which in its opinion entitle or may entitle it to indemnification under this Section 10.3. Seller, on the one hand, and LBI Holdings and Buyer, on the other, shall be considered a single Party for purposes of this Section 10.3 or Section 10.4. However, failure to give such notice will not preclude the Indemnified Party from seeking indemnification hereunder, unless, and to the extent that, such failure adversely affects to a material degree the Indemnifying Party's ability to defend against such a claim. The Indemnifying Party will promptly defend such a claim by counsel approved by the Indemnified Party, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and the Indemnified Party may appear at any proceeding, at its own cost, by counsel of its own choosing and will otherwise reasonably cooperate in the defense of such claim, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall promptly reimburse the Indemnified Party all reasonable costs, expenses and attorneys' fees incurred in the course of cooperating in the defense of such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall be responsible for all costs and expenses of any settlement. If the Indemnifying Party within ten business days after notice of a claim fails to defend the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party will be entitled to undertake the defense, compromise or settlement of such claim at the expense of and for the account and risk of the Indemnifying Party. Anything in this Section to the contrary notwithstanding: 10.3.1 If LBI Holdings or Buyer is the Indemnified Party and in the reasonable judgment of LBI Holdings or Buyer there is a reasonable probability that a claim may materially and adversely affect the Indemnified Party or its continued operation of either Station, the Indemnified Party will have the right, at its own cost and expense, to undertake the prosecution, compromise and settlement of such claim, and the Indemnifying Party will cooperate with the Indemnified Party; 10.3.2 If the facts giving rise to indemnification hereunder involve a possible claim by the Indemnified Party against a third party, the Indemnified Party will have the right, at its own cost and expense, to undertake the prosecution, compromise and settlement of such claim; and 10.3.3 The Indemnifying Party will not, without the consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld, conditioned or delayed), enter into or settle or compromise any claim or consent to any entry of judgment which (i) in the reasonable judgment of LBI Holdings or Buyer may materially and adversely affect LBI Holdings or Buyer or their continued operation of either Station, and (ii) does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to the Indemnified Party of a full and complete release from all liability in respect to such claim. 32 10.4 Cap and Basket. Neither Party will be entitled to indemnification under this Article X until Damages to such Party exceed $10,000 in the aggregate. Once Damages to either Party exceed $10,000 in the aggregate, such Party will be entitled to recover the entire amount of the Damages to the maximum extent permitted by this Agreement. The Parties agree that any materiality qualification set forth in this Agreement shall not be taken into account in determining the magnitude of Damages occasioned by any breach for purposes of calculating whether such $10,000 threshold has been reached. The Parties agree that with respect to all claims made pursuant to Article X hereof during the period beginning on the date of consummation of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by this Agreement on the Closing Date and ending on the twelve month anniversary of such date, the maximum aggregate amount for which either Buyer and LBI Holdings on the one hand or Seller on the other hand will be responsible for pursuant to this Agreement is $800,000 in the aggregate. 10.5 Guarantee. LBI Holdings and Buyer shall be entitled to receive any amounts owing by Seller to LBI Holdings or Buyer pursuant to this Article X not only from Seller but also from the members of Seller as guarantors under the Member Guarantee. Under no circumstances will LBI Holdings and Buyer be entitled to receive from any guarantor more money under the Member Guarantee than that guarantor received from the sale of the Stations, which amounts are hereby agreed to be $360,000, $320,000 and $120,000, for Peter Scalfano, Cheryl Stewart and Joseph Clements, Jr., respectively. 10.6 Survival of Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or in any Schedule or Exhibit, or in any certificate or other instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement, will survive the consummation of the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by this Agreement on the Closing Date for a period of twelve (12) months; provided that if a claim or notice is given under this Article X or otherwise with respect to any such representation and warranty prior to such expiration date, such claim shall continue (and such representation and warranty shall survive) indefinitely until such claim is finally resolved. ARTICLE XI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 11.1 Notices. All notices, demands and requests, required or permitted to be given under the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and will be deemed duly given and effective upon receipt or, if received on a day other than a business day, the next business day following the day of receipt, if sent by (i) certified mail, (ii) delivery by messenger or in person or (iii) by facsimile at the facsimile numbers below and telephone notification is provided by the sending Party to the receiving Party at or following the time the facsimile is sent (it being understood that a voice mail left on answering machines shall be deemed to satisfy the requirement for such telephone confirmation): If to Seller: 33 Ms. Cheryl Stewart Guajillo Investments, LLC Highway 35 East Big City, Texas 77414 Phone: (979) 245-4642 Fax: (979) 245-6463 Copy (which shall not, by itself, constitute notice) to: Charles L. Spencer, Esq. Hebert, Spencer, Cusimano & Fry 701 Laurel Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: (225) 344-2601 Fax: (225) 387-1714 If to LBI Holdings or Buyer: Mr. Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President Liberman Broadcasting Inc. 1845 Empire Avenue Burbank, California 91504 Phone: BOTH (818) 563-5722 and (281) 493-2900 Fax: BOTH (818) 558-4244 and (281)759-3963 Copy (which shall not, by itself, constitute notice) to: Joseph K. Kim, Esq. O'Melveny & Myers LLP 400 South Hope Street, 15/th/ Floor Los Angeles, California 90071 Phone: (213) 430-6000 Fax: (213) 430-6407 or any other such facsimile numbers and addresses as any Party may from time to time supply in writing to the other Parties. 11.2 Benefit and Assignment. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, and their respective successors and assigns. This Agreement will not be assignable by a Party without the prior written consent of all of LBI Holdings, Buyer and Seller; provided, however, that LBI Holdings and Buyer may assign their rights and obligations hereunder without Seller's consent to any party that is majority owned, directly or indirectly, by LBI Holdings and LBI Holdings and Buyer may assign their rights hereunder, without Seller's consent, to any of their lenders (provided that such assignment to such lenders does not violate the Communications Act and does not delay the Closing Date). Any assignment contrary to this 34 Section 11.2 is void. LBI Holdings and Buyer shall use reasonable efforts to give prior written notice of such assignment to Seller and such information as Seller may reasonably request. 11.3 Other Documents. The Parties will execute such other documents as may reasonably be necessary and desirable to the implementation and consummation of this Agreement. 11.4 Appendices. All Schedules and Exhibits are deemed to be part of this Agreement and incorporated herein, where applicable, as if fully set forth herein. Whenever, by the terms of this Agreement or any subsequent agreement of the Parties, any additions or deletions are made to the Purchased Assets shown on the Schedules, the Schedules affected shall be appropriately modified to reflect those changes. 11.5 Construction. This Agreement will be governed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. 11.6 Confidentiality. The Parties will keep confidential any non-public information of the other Parties, subject to required disclosure of such terms in connection with the filing of the Assignment Applications, obtaining necessary approvals of third parties to the consummation of the transaction, disclosures to advisors and financing sources of each Party so long as they are directed by Buyer and LBI Holdings to treat the information confidentially and disclosures required in connection with FCC approvals or financing transactions. 11.7 Arbitration. Any dispute, controversy or other matters as to which the Parties disagree arising out of, relating to or in connection with the provisions of this Agreement or the interpretation, breach or alleged breach hereof shall be settled and decided by arbitration conducted by the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS"), subject to the following: 11.7.1 Any arbitration as set forth above shall be held and conducted in Houston, Texas before one arbitrator who shall be selected by mutual agreement of the parties. If agreement is not reached on the selection of the arbitrator within 30 days after commencement of an arbitration by (i) submission of a matter to the JAMS in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules and (ii) notice to the other party of the initiating party's intention to arbitrate, then such arbitrator shall be appointed by the presiding judge of the appropriate United States Court for the Northern District of Texas. 11.7.2 The arbitrator appointed must be a former or retired judge, or an attorney with at least 15 years experience in the broadcast radio industry. 11.7.3 All proceedings involving the parties shall be reported by a certified shorthand court reporter and written transcripts of the proceedings shall be prepared and made available to the parties. 11.7.4 The prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees, expert and non-expert witness costs and expenses, and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with the arbitration unless the arbitrator, for good cause, determines otherwise. 35 11.7.5 The dispute shall be heard in accordance with the rules and procedures of JAMS and the arbitrator's decision and award shall be final and binding. 11.7.6 Costs and fees of the arbitrator (including the cost of the record of transcripts of the arbitration) shall be borne by the non-prevailing party, unless the arbitrator for good cause determines otherwise. Costs and fees payable in advance shall be advanced equally by the parties, subject to ultimate payment by the non-prevailing party in accordance with the preceding sentence. 11.7.7 Any Party may initiate an arbitration proceeding under this Section 11.6 by written notice to the other Party of his or its intention to arbitrate, specifying the dispute or controversy to be arbitrated, the amount involved and the remedy sought, and by filing with the Dallas, Texas office of the JAMS a copy of said notice together with a copy of this Agreement and the fee specified in the JAMS fee schedule. In no event shall a demand for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on the claim, dispute or other matter in question would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. 11.7.8 This agreement to arbitrate shall be specifically enforceable under applicable law in any court of competent jurisdiction. The award rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and judgment may be entered in accordance with applicable law and in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 11.7.9 Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement elsewhere to the contrary, and unless modified by the arbitrator upon a showing of good cause, the arbitration shall proceed upon the following schedule: (i) within 30 days from the service of the notice of the request to arbitrate, the parties shall select the arbitrator; (ii) within 30 days after selection of the arbitrator, the parties shall conduct a pre-arbitration conference at which a schedule of pre-arbitration discovery shall be set, all pre-arbitration motions scheduled and any other necessary pre-arbitration matters decided; (iii) all discovery shall be completed within four months following the pre-arbitration conference; (iv) all pre-arbitration motions shall be filed and briefed so that they may be heard no later than one month following the discovery cut-off; (v) the arbitration shall be scheduled to commence no later than 30 days after the decision on all pre-arbitration motions but in any event no later than six months following the service of the notice of arbitration; and (vi) the arbitrator shall render his written decision within 30 days following the submission of the matter. 11.7.10 Any monetary award of the arbitrator may include interest at the highest prime rate, as published in the Wall Street Journal, plus two percent, but in no event shall the total interest exceed the maximum amount allowed by Texas law which interest shall accrue from the date the claim, dispute or other matter in question was rightfully due and payable under this agreement until the date the award is paid to the prevailing party. 36 11.7.11 No provision of this Section 11.7 shall limit the right of any Party to this Agreement to exercise self-help remedies or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after, or during the pendency of any arbitration or other proceeding. The exercise of such remedy does not waive the right of any party to resort to arbitration. 11.8 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if the signature on each such counterpart were upon the same instrument. 11.9 Headings. The headings of the Sections of this Agreement are inserted as a matter of convenience and for reference purposes only and in no respect define, limit or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any Section. 11.10 Public Announcements. LBI Holdings and Buyer, on the one hand, and Seller on the other, will consult with, and obtain the approval of (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) each other before issuing, and provide each other the opportunity to review, comment upon and concur with, any press release or other public statement with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and shall not issue any such press release or make any such public statement prior to such consultation and approval, except as may be required by applicable law, court process or by obligations pursuant to any listing agreement with any national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc or disclosures to advisors and financing sources of each Party and disclosures required in connection with FCC approvals or financing transactions. 11.11 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, all Schedules and Exhibits and all agreements, certificates and instruments delivered by the Parties pursuant to the terms of this Agreement represent the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, supersede all prior negotiations and agreements between the Parties, including the Letter of Intent, and can be amended, supplemented, waived or changed only by an amendment in writing which makes specific reference to this Agreement or the amendment, as the case may be, and which is signed by the Party against whom enforcement of any such amendment, supplement, waiver or modification is sought. 37 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers on the day and year first above written. GUAJILLO INVESTMENTS, LLC By: /s/ Cheryl Stewart ------------------------------- Cheryl Stewart Managing Member LBI HOLDINGS II, INC. By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON, INC. By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President and LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP. By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Executive Vice President S-1 Asset Purchase Agreement SCHEDULE 4.7 Relating to the Station Lease Agreement dated July 29, 1991, between North Star (KIOX-FM) and Cue Paging Corporation ("Cue") Cue failed to make its June 2002 payment and information received indicates that on June 17, 2002 Cue made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors. Schedule 4.7-1 SCHEDULE I Identification of Contracts to be Assumed A. STUDIO LOCATION- HIGHWAY 35 EAST BAY CITY, TEXAS (LAND LEASE; BUILDING IS OWNED IN FEE) 1. Lease Agreement between Cathryn Long Clark, now deceased, former independent Executrix of the Estate of John G. Long, Deceased, and James M. Allen, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Mary Adams Long, Deceased, collectively, as Lessor and North Star Communications, Inc. ("North Star"), as Lessee dated August 22, 1988 B. STL LOCATION - EL MATON, MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS (LAND LEASE) 1. Tower Site Lease Agreement dated August 22, 1990, between Rebecca Jo Taska, Trustee for Amy Taska Osina under the Taska Trust Agreement dated June 15, 1988, as Lessor, and North Star, as Lessee 2. Letter from Landrum Enterprises, Inc. dated April 17, 1996 regarding Tower Site Lease Agreement 3. Bill of Sale and Assignment Agreement dated June 1, 1996 between Landrum Enterprises, Inc. and Guajillo Investments, L.L.C. 4. Assignment of Leases dated June 1, 1996 between Landrum Enterprises, Inc. and Guajillo Investments, L.L.C. C. LAND AND TOWER LEASE IN COLLEGEPORT, TEXAS 1. a) Tower Lease Agreement between Tiner Associates, Inc., as Lessor, and KXGJ Radio Station & John Wiggins, as Lessee dated June 26, 1995 b) Tower Lease Modification Agreement dated _________, 2000 c) Letter to Tenant from James L. Tiner ("Tiner") regarding Tower Lease dated February 18, 2001 2. Assignment of Leases by and between 5 Star Radio, L.L.C., as Assignor, and Guajillo LLC, as Assignee, dated June 11, 1999 3. a) Lease Agreement dated June 1, 1995, between O.B. Stanley ("Stanley") and KXGJ Radio Station and John Wiggins b) Land Lease Assignment dated _________, 2000 4. Lease Confirmation and Modification Agreement dated as of ________, 2002 by and among Guajillo, Tiner and Stanley with respect to the Land Lease and the Tower Lease to be delivered by Closing. ALSO SEE SCHEDULE I - CONT. (TOWER SUBLEASES) Schedule I-1 SCHEDULE II List of all Permits and FCC Licenses
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FCC Licenses and Permits Expiration Date -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Communications Commission Radio Broadcast Station License 8/1/05 for KIOX-FM, File No. BLH 19910221KA, as renewed pursuant to Application for Renewal of License No. BRH19970403WF, together with the following auxiliary licenses: WHM943 (STL), WME985 (STL), WLQ250 (STL) and KB97120 (RPU). The ASR for the tower used for this station is 1047127. The tower is registered to Guajillo Investments, LLC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Communications Commission Radio Broadcast Station License 8/1/05 for KXGJ, File No. BLH 19951012KA, as renewed pursuant to Application for Renewal of License, No. BRH 19970401ZS, together with the following auxiliary license: WPNJ956 (STL). The ASR for the tower used for this station is 1028576. The tower is registered to Tiner Communications Service Inc. (parties acknowledge that this name is different than the name on the lease with Tiner, as amended) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule II-1 SCHEDULE III List of Required Consents, Encumbrances and UCC-1 Filing Statements Required Consents (Seller) 1. Federal Communications Commission consents to the Assignment Applications which Seller and Buyer will file with the Federal Communications Commission requesting its written consent to the assignment of the FCC Licenses from Seller to LBI Sub. 2. An Estoppel and Memorandum of Lease and Consent from each of the landlords under the leasehold interests in the Real Property, all in the forms attached as Exhibit E. 3. A Consent and Release from Westburg Media Capital, L.P. 4. A Consent and Release from the Terminal Marketing Co., Inc. 5. 2/nd/ Modification to Tower Lease by and among Guajillo and Tiner Tower LLC, as successor to Tiner Associates, Inc. Required Consents (Buyer) 1. Federal Communications Commission consents to the Assignment Applications which Seller and Buyer will file with the Federal Communications Commission requesting its written consent to the assignment of the FCC Licenses to LBI Sub. 2. Consent from Buyer's lenders. Encumbrances Schedule III-1 None, other than the following: (a) the Encumbrances resulting from the filing of the UCC-1 filing statements described in the section in this Schedule entitled "UCC Financing Statements" and (b) the leases that are set forth in Schedule I (to the extent that a lease is considered to be an Encumbrance). UCC Financing Statements
==================================================================================================================================== TYPE OF DATE DEBTOR NAME JURISDICTION SECURED PARTY FILING FILED FILE NO. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Guajillo Investments, LLC East Baton Rouge Parish Westburg Media Capital, L.P. UCC-1 01/14/02 17-1226519 (LA) ==================================================================================================================================== Guajillo Investments, LLC East Baton Rouge Parish Textron Financial Corporation UCC-3 02/20/02 17-1228134 (LA) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Guajillo Investments, LLC Secretary of State (TX) Westburg Media Capital, L.P. UCC-1 06/07/99 99-114641 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Guajillo Investments, LLC Secretary of State (TX) The Terminal Marketing Co., UCC-1 07/25/00 00-549370 Inc. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Guajillo Investments, LLC Matagorda County (TX) Westburg Media Capital, L.P. UCC-1 06/08/99 5148 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Guajillo Investments, LLC Matagorda County (TX) The Terminal Marketing Co., UCC-1 07/31/00 5318 Inc. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UCC Termination Statements None, other than UCC release or termination statements releasing or terminating the UCC-1 Financing statements set forth in the section in this Schedule entitled "UCC Financing Statements" (the scope of release in such UCC release statements to be satisfactory to Buyer). Schedule III -2 SCHEDULE IV Identification of Principal Items of Tangible Personal Property Location: Main studio and Office building, Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas Highway 35 East, Bay City, Texas **KXGJ-FM Control Room** 1) Mini-Mix 8A stereo console 1) Electro Voice RE-20 microphone 1) Radioshack SCT-86 cassette deck 2) Tascam D-501 CD PB with remote control 1) Sony MDR-7506 headphones 2) Pioneer three-way speaker system 1) OPTIMUS SCT-53 dual cassette deck 1) Automax automation system, including Pentium 200 CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and Automax Pro Radio software 1) Wall mounted CD/Record storage rack 1) Radioshack telephone flasher 1) TM Century jingle package 1) Mike Carta Liner (Air and Production) package 1) Holly Anne EAS receiver 1) TM Century Classic Country Music Library 1) lot approximately 500 Classic Country CDs 1) G.E. 13" color TV with remote 1) Symetric 420 stereo power amplifier 1) Broadcast tools 8x2 stereo switcher 1) 750 watt uninterruptible power supply 1) Audiolab TD1B bulk eraser 1) Gentner SPH-10 telephone hybrid 1) Sony MES 705 mini-disc recorder/player **KIOX-FM Control Room** 1) Arrakis 12,000 Series 12 channel audio console 2) JBL studio monitors 1) Curtis Mathis 13" color television with remote 1) Edcor headphone amplifier 2) Technics compact disc players 1) BTS computer keyboard 2) ElectroVoice microphones 1) Optimus digital AM-FM stereo receiver 1) CRL Systems stereo gain controller 1) CRL Systems spectral energy compressor 1) CRL Systems FM stereo modulation processor Schedule IV-1 1) Scott Studios automation system with touch screen and PB & SS servers 1) Sony mini-disc R/P system 1) 750 watt uninterruptible power supply 1) TFT EAS controller 1) TFT EAS system 1) Crown stereo amplifier 1) Gentner Digital Hybrid II telephone interface 1) Broadcast tools 3x2 stereo switcher **Production Room** 1) Sony MDS-JE500 Minidisc R/PB unit 1) TM Century 102 CD Production package, music beds and sound effects 1) Arrakis Systems 12 channel audio console 1) Electro-Voice microphone 1) Senheiser microphone 1) Pioneer 6-disc compact disc player 1) Technics dual cassette deck 1) Scott Systems production computer with PB server 2) JBL studio monitors 1) Fidelipac Dynamax stereo record/play cart machine 1) Otari 2-track reel-to-reel tape recorder 1) Edcor Sound, headphone amplifier 40) Sound Ideas sound effects compact disc 25) FirstComm production music library 1) Crown stereo amplifier 1) Gentner phone interface, Digital Hybrid II 1) UREI 10 band stereo equalizer 1) Eventide ultra-harmonizer 2) Aphex compeller/aural exciter 1) Production computer with 4 track audio card, cool edit pro software, and 16x CD burner 1) Arrakis Systems; console power supply 1) Sony portable mini-disc recorder/player **Engineering Room** 1) Audiolabs TD-1 bulk tape eraser 1) Cerwin Vega three-way speaker systems 2) Technics SL-1200 MKII turntable 2) PD-M30 6-pak CK PB units 1) Broadcast Electronics stereo generator 1) TFT STL transmitter (not working) 1) Norstar phone system 15) Norstar phones throughout building 1) voicemail system 1) Marti remote pick-up transmitter frequencies 450.65 and 450.80 1) Marti RPU transmitter and receiver 2) Gentner Microtel remote phone interface 1) Radioshack 12VDC to 115VAC portable power inverter Schedule IV-2 1) Kowler 8KW back-up generator, LP gas powered with auto transfer switch 5) Miscellaneous cartridge playback machines **STL Rack** 1) TFT 884 FM Modulation Monitor (not working) 1) Moseley Associates STL Transmitter, 6000 Series 1) Orban Optimod FM 8100 Location: STL hop site building and tower, El Maton, Matagorda County, Texas 12 mi. south of Bay City on Hwy. 35 to FR 1095 South 1.7 mi. south on FR 1095 **Outside Building** 1) 400' Esco tower 1) 6' STL receive dish antenna (on tower) 1) 6' STL transmit dish antenna (on tower) 1) 650' 7/8" coaxial cable to STL dishes **Inside Building** 1) TFT STL Receiver 1) TFT STL transmitter, 949.6375 Mhz 1) Uninterruptable power supply Location: FM main transmitter & generator building and FM tower, Francitas, Jackson County, Texas 16.5 mi. south of Bay City on Hwy. 35 to FR 616 west (Blessing) 7.8 mi. west on FR 616 to CR 446 3 mi. north on CR 446 **Outside Building** 1) 1,014' Andrews tower-solid rod utility guyed tower 1) Broadcast Electronics 8-bay antenna (on tower) 1) 1,000' 4" helix cable-nitrogen pressurized (to antenna) 1) 6' STL receive dish antenna (on tower) 1) 300' 7/8" coaxial cable (to dish) 1) 200 gallon steel diesel gas tank for generator (full) **Inside Building** 1) Broadcast Electronics FM-30B transmitter, 96,9 Mhz, 208 A/C, 60 hz, 3 phase 1) Broadcast Electronics FX-50 exciter 1) Broadcast Electronics MVDS microprocessor video diagnostic system 1) Broadcast Electronics APC automatic power control 1) Extra power tube for FM-30B Schedule IV-3 1) TFT STL receiver, 949.6375 Mhz 2) Gentner VRC interconnection 1) Gentner VRC command relay 1) Gentner data interface 1) Belar FM modulation monitor 1) Belar stereo monitor 1) Gates FM10H3 FM transmitter (Standby) (Nonoperational) 1) Flash Technology Corp. high Intensity tower strobe system FAA spec. No. L0856 1) 45 KW low pass filter, P/N 339-005-1 1) Dielectric 3 1/8" rotary coaxial switch 1) Kohler automatic power transfer switch, 120/240 volt, 225 Amp, 60 Hz, 3 phase 1) Detroit diesel engine with Kohler 100 amp 3-phase generator 1) 5-ton Carrier A/C unit 1) 3-ton Carrier A/C unit **KXGJ-FM Tower Location** Location: FM transmitter and building, Collegeport, Matagorda County, Texas Rt. 1 Robbins Slough Road 12.6 kilometers east of Palacios **Outside Building** 1) 6 foot marked grid STL antenna 1) 12 Bay FM antenna-Jampro 1) 500 feet 41" tower with tapered section at antenna (leased) 1) 200 feet1/2" helix 1) 480 feet 3" helix 2) Central air conditioning units (smaller unit needs a blower motor) 1) Metal transmitter building approximately 10'x20' 1) Wire fence enclosure around building and tower **Inside Building** 1) Moseley Associates Stereo SLT receiver, 6000 Series 1) Sine Systems remote control system 1) Broadcast Electronics FM-20T transmitter with BE FX50 exciter Office Equipment 1) Binding machine 1) Paper cutter 5) Business calculators 5) Miscellaneous office computers with keyboards, monitors, and network hub 5) HP color printers 1) Ebsen wide-carriage printer 1) Xerox copy machine 1) Paper shredder 1) Smith Corona electric typewriter Schedule IV-4 1) HP plain paper fax machine Office Furniture 1) Executive wooden desk 1) Executive wooden credenza 1) Executive wooden file cabinet 1) Executive gray desk 1) Executive gray credenza 1) Executive gray 2-drawer file cabinet 1) 8' wooden conference table and 8 chairs 1) 5' double door metal supply cabinet 7) Upholstered decorative chairs 3) Highback desk chairs 8) Wooden desks 13) Desk chairs 1) Large double chair with center table 6) Utility tables 4) Computer stations 2) Partitions in sales area 1) Wooden sofa table 1) Glass coffee table 9) 2-drawer file cabinets 8) 4-drawer file cabinets 5) Southwestern framed prints in lobby 1) Wooden bookcase 2) Bar stools 2) Wall clocks 5) Plastic shelving units 4) Literature racks Office Fixtures 1) Refrigerator 1) Microwave 1) lot waste baskets 1) 5' artificial plant Schedule IV-5 SCHEDULE V Allocation of the Purchase Price
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Method to be Used to Determine the Allocated Amounts as Broadcasting Asset Allocation of Purchase Price as of the of the Closing Date ------------------ ------------------- Closing Date ------------ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Property, plant and equipment - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Goodwill and FCC License - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Purchase Price - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule V-1 SCHEDULE VI Insurance Coverage Maintained by Seller on the Purchased Assets See attached pages Schedule VI-1 SCHEDULE VII Identification of Intellectual Property KIOX-FM Slogans Gulf Coast Best Country X-97 Today's Hottest Country 96.9, X97-FM Your Home for 20 in a Row, X-97 KIOX-FM Frequency 96.9 FM KXGJ-FM Slogans: Your Home for Continuous Country Classics, Pure Country, 101.7 FM 5 Decades of Back to Back Country, Pure Country 101.7 FM KXGJ-FM Frequency 101.7 FM Schedule VII-1 SCHEDULE VIII Prepaid Expenses 1. Terminal Finance - one month advance on phone system ($523). 2. Estate of Cathryn Clark -Studio Site Lease ($754.70). 3. Upon Closing, Buyer will reimburse Seller for up to $2,750 for the annual FCC regulatory fee. Schedule VIII-1 SCHEDULE I (CONT.) Tower Subleases
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TENANT NAME CURRENT RENTAL EXPIRATION AMOUNT DATE - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A. STUDIO BUILDING, BAY CITY, TEXAS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. [TOWER SITE LEASED TO CHAMELEON (3 AM TOWERS)] Month to $750.00 per Month month ($9,000 Oral Lease Agreement between Guajillo, as Owner, and Chameleon Radio per year) Corporation, as Lessee - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ B. STL LOCATION, EL MATON, TEXAS (MATAGORDA COUNTY) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. [GUAJILLO OWNS TOWER; SPACE ON TOWER LEASED TO LBR ENTERPRISES] April 12, 2004 $6,000.00 per year Simple letter agreement between Guajillo and LBR Enterprises, Inc. dated March 28, 2001 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ C. MAIN TRANSMITTER SITE, FRANCITAS, TEXAS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. [GUAJILLO OWNS LAND; LAND LEASED FOR AGRICULTURE PURPOSES] February 28, $10.00 per year 2003; Surface Lease Agreement effective as of March 1, 2000 between Guajillo, automatic 1- as Lessor, and Alan P. Swenson, Brian M. Swenson and Sharon Swenson dba year renewals Coastal Farms, as Lessee to February 28, 2009 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. [GUAJILLO OWNS TOWER; LEASES TOWER SPACE TO CENTRAL & SOUTH WEST Lease expired $1,782.00 per SERVICES] April 30, 2000 year - Tenant A) Tower Lease Agreement dated April 4, 1995, between Landrum currently Enterprises, Inc. ("Landrum"), as Landlord and Central and South West occupying on a Services Inc, ("Central and South"), as Tenant hold-over basis B) Assignment of Leases dated May 31, 1996 by Landrum, as Assignor, Guajillo, as Assignee and Central and South, Lessee - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. [GUAJILLO OWNS TOWER; LEASES TOWER SPACE TO CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT] June 1, 2004 $1,461.50 A) Tower Lease Agreement dated July 11, 1994, between North Star Communications, Inc. ("North Star"), as Landlord, and Central Power and Light Company ("Central Power"), as Tenant B) Assignment of Leases between North Star, as Assignor, Landrum, as Assignee, and Central Power, as Lessee, dated as of December 22, 1994 C) Assignment of Leases by and between Landrum, as Assignor, Guajillo, as Assignee, and Central Power, as Lessee, dated as of May 31, 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. [GUAJILLO OWNS TOWER; LEASES SPACE ON TOWER TO CUE PAGING] July 28, 2006 $1,005.89 per month A) Station Lease Agreement dated July 29, 1991, between North Star ($12,070.68 per (KIOX-FM) and Cue Paging Corporation ("Cue") (See Schedule 4.7) year) B) First Amendment to Station Lease Agreement dated July 29, 1991, between North Star and Cue C) Assignment of Leases dated December 22, 1994, between North Star, as Assignor, Landrum, as Assignee and Cue, as Lessee D) Assignment of Leases between Landrum, as Assignor, Guajillo LLC, as Assignee, and Cue as Lessee, dated as of May 31, 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule I (cont.)-1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ D. TRANSMITTER SITE, COLLEGEPORT, TEXAS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. [Guajillo leases space on tower from Tiner; Tiner holds ground leasehold from Stanley; Guajillo owns transmitter building located on land owned by Stanley] - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule I (cont.)-2 SCHEDULE IX EXCLUDED ASSETS CHERYL STEWART'S PERSONAL ITEMS AT STUDIO SITE IN BAY CITY, TX I. Cheryl's Office: 1) wood and glass hutch 18) decorative items in hutch 5) framed prints 1) decorative lamp 1) rectangular wooden table 1) plant stand 1) artificial plant 1) floral swag 1) crystal clock 1) crystal paperweight 10) framed pictures 1) computer and software 1) computer printer 1) computer monitor 1) computer keyboard and mouse II. Lobby: 1) framed print III. Breakroom: 1) wood and glass cabinet 1) green table with 2 chair IV. Conference Room: 2) framed Western print V. KXGJ Studio: 1) bar stool Schedule IX-1 EXHIBIT A FORM OF GRANT DEED Exhibit A-1 EXHIBIT B-1 Legal Opinion of Seller's Counsel [Closing Date] LBI Holdings II, Inc. Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc. Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. 1845 Empire Avenue Burbank, California 91504 [Buyer's various lenders] Re: Sale of Certain Assets of Guajillo Investments, LLC Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Guajillo Investments, LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company ("Guajillo" or the "Seller"), in connection with the sale by the Seller and the purchase by Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc. ("LBI"), and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp., a California corporation ("LBI Sub," and together with LBI, the "Buyers" and each individually a "Buyer") of certain assets which are used or held for use in connection with the operation of radio stations KIOX-FM (96.9 FM, El Campo, Texas) and KXGJ (101.7 FM, Bay City, Texas) and related assets, license, permits and authorizations issued by the Federal Communications Commission pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of June 21, 2002 (the "Asset Purchase Agreement"), by and among the Buyers, LBI Holdings II, Inc., a California corporation ("LBI Holdings") and the Seller. We have also reviewed, among other things, (i) the Corporate Custodial Agreement Relating to Earnest Money dated June 21, 2002 executed by [a financial institution or escrow company approved by all parties], as escrow agent, LBI Holdings and Guajillo (the "Escrow Agreement"), (ii) one or more bills of sale conveying to one or both Buyers all of the Tangible Personal Property and Intellectual Property, (iii) one or more assignments assigning to one or both Buyers the FCC Licenses and each of the Assumed Contracts and Required Consents, and (iv) [list other agreements and documents] (the agreements and documents contained in clauses (i) through (iv) above, together with the Asset Purchase Agreement, are collectively referred to herein as the "Agreements"). We are providing this opinion to you at the request of the Seller pursuant to Section 9.1.8 of the Asset Purchase Agreement. All capitalized terms used in this opinion and not defined herein will have the meanings given in the Asset Purchase Agreement. We have also acted as counsel to each member of the Seller (each a "Member" and collectively "Members") in connection with the Member Guarantee. In our capacity as such counsel, we have examined originals or copies of those limited liability company and other records and documents we considered appropriate. Exhibit B-1-1 As to certain matters of fact related to the opinions hereafter expressed, we have relied solely upon representations of Guajillo in the Asset Purchase Agreement. Seller's factual representations in the Certificate of Seller, dated __________, 2002 (the "Certificate of Seller"), and each Member's factual representations in the Certificate of Members, dated ___________, 2002 (the "Certificate of Members"), a copy of each of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. In addition, we have obtained and relied upon those certificates of public officials we considered appropriate. We have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals and the conformity with originals of all documents submitted to us as copies. With respect to each natural person who is a party to the transaction, we have assumed such person has sufficient legal capacity to carry out his or her obligations under the Agreements to which any such person is a party. To the extent the Seller's obligations under the Agreements to which Seller is a party depend on the due authorization, execution and delivery of the Agreements by the other parties to the Agreements (other than Seller), we have assumed that the Agreements have been so authorized, executed and delivered. On the basis of such examination, our reliance upon the assumptions in this opinion and our consideration of those questions of law we considered relevant, and subject to the limitations and qualifications in this opinion, we are of the opinion that: (a) Seller is a limited liability company validly existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana with the limited liability company power to own its properties and assets and to conduct any activity that a limited liability company organized under the Louisiana Limited Liability Law may conduct. (b) Seller has appropriate power to enter into and to perform its obligations under the Agreements to which Seller is a party. (c) The execution, delivery and performance by Seller of the Agreements to which Seller is a party have been duly authorized by all necessary limited liability company action on the part of Seller, and the Agreements to which Seller is a party have been duly executed and delivered by Seller. The Member Guarantee has been duly executed and delivered by each Member. (d) The Agreements to which Seller is a party and the Member Guarantee constitute the legally valid and binding obligations of Seller or each Member, as applicable, enforceable against Seller or each Member, as applicable, in accordance with their respective terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or affecting creditors' rights generally (including, without limitation, fraudulent conveyance laws) and by general principles of equity, including, without limitation, concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law. (e) Seller's and each Member's execution and delivery of, and performance of its, his or her obligations on or prior to the date of this opinion under, the Agreements to which Seller is a party and the Member Guarantee, as the case may be, do not and will not (i) violate such Seller's organizational documents and operating agreement, (ii) violate, breach, or result in Exhibit B-1-2 a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the assets of Seller or any Member, under any existing obligation of or restriction on Seller or any Member under any agreement to which it, he or she is a party identified in the Certificate of Seller or the Certificate of Members as being a material agreement of the Seller or any Member, or (iii) breach or otherwise violate any existing obligation of or restriction on Seller or any Member under any order, judgment or decree of any Louisiana or federal court or governmental authority binding on Seller or any Member which is identified in the Certificate of Seller. (f) The execution and delivery by Seller or any Member of, and performance of its, his or her obligations on or prior to the date of this opinion under, the Agreements to which Seller is a party or the Member Guarantee, as the case may be, do not conflict with or violate any statute, law, regulation or rule of the United States or the State of Louisiana known to us, recognizing that we have not undertaken, with your consent, any due diligence investigation or research, recognized as applicable to Seller or any Member or to transactions of the type contemplated by the Agreements or the Member Guarantee. (g) Except as set forth on Schedule __ hereto, no order, consent, permit or approval of any Louisiana or federal government authority known to us, recognizing that we have not undertaken, with your consent, any due diligence investigation or research, recognized as applicable to Seller or any Member or to transactions of the type contemplated by the Agreements to which Seller is a party or the Member Guarantee is required on the part of Seller or any Member for the execution and delivery of, and performance of its, his or her obligations on or prior to the date of this opinion under, the Agreements to which Seller is a party or the Member Guarantee. (h) Except for the matters described in Schedule __ to the Asset Purchase Agreement, we have not given substantive attention on behalf of Seller or represented Seller or any Member in connection with any action, suit or proceeding pending or threatened against Seller or any Member before any court, arbitrator or governmental agency. Our opinion in paragraph (d) above as to the enforceability of the Agreements is subject to: (i) public policy considerations, statutes or court decisions that may limit the rights of a party to obtain indemnification against its own negligence, willful misconduct or unlawful conduct; (ii) the unenforceability under certain circumstances of broadly or vaguely stated waivers or waivers of rights granted by law where the waivers are against public policy or prohibited by law; (iii) the unenforceability under certain circumstances of provisions imposing penalties and liquidated damages; and (iv) the unenforceability under certain circumstances of choice of law provisions. Exhibit B-1-3 We express no opinion with respect to the creation, attachment or priority of any security interests, or your ability to collect attorney's fees and costs in an action involving the Agreements if you are not the prevailing party in that action. We express no opinion as to any provision of any Agreement requiring written amendments or waivers of such Agreement insofar as it suggests that oral or other modifications, amendments or waivers could not be effectively agreed upon by the parties or that the doctrine of promissory estoppel might not apply. For purposes of the opinion expressed in paragraphs (e), (f) and (g), we have assumed that the Seller will not in the future take any discretionary action (including a decision not to act) permitted by the Agreements that would cause the performance of the Agreements to constitute a violation or breach of or default under any of the orders, judgments or decrees referred to in clause (iii) of paragraph (e) or violate any Louisiana or federal statute, rule or regulation, require an order, consent, permit or approval to be obtained from a Louisiana or federal governmental authority. We express no opinion concerning (i) federal or state antitrust, unfair competition or trade practice laws or regulations, (ii) pension and employee benefit laws and regulations, (iii) federal or state environmental laws and regulations, (iv) federal or state land use or subdivision laws or regulations or (v) federal or state laws and regulations relating to communications. In rendering the opinion set forth in paragraph (a) above with respect to the good standing of Guajillo under the laws of the State of Louisiana, we have relied solely upon the certificate dated [_______] from the Secretary of State of the State of Louisiana. The law covered by this opinion is limited to the present federal law of the United States and the present law of the State of Louisiana. We express no opinion as to the laws of any other jurisdiction and no opinion regarding the statutes, administrative decisions, rules, regulations or requirements of any county, municipality, subdivision or local authority of any jurisdiction. Insofar as the opinions rendered herein relate to documents governed by the laws of the State of Texas, we have advised you that we are members of the bar of the State of Louisiana and are not familiar with the laws of the State of Texas and render no opinion about them. For the purpose of these opinions, we have assumed, with your consent, that the laws of the State of Texas are identical in all respects to the laws of the State of Louisiana. Our use of the terms "known to us," "to our knowledge," or similar phrase to qualify a statement in this opinion means that those attorneys in this firm who have given substantive attention to the representation described in the introductory paragraph of this opinion do not have current actual knowledge that the statement is inaccurate. Such terms do not include any knowledge of other attorneys within our firm (regardless of whether they have represented or are representing the Seller and the Members in connection with any other matter) or any constructive or imputed notice of any matters or items of information. We have not undertaken any independent investigation to determine the accuracy of the statement, and any limited inquiry undertaken by us during the preparation of this opinion should not be regarded as such an investigation. No inference as to our knowledge of any matters bearing on the accuracy of any such statement should be drawn from the fact of our representation of the Seller and the Members in connection with this opinion or in other matters. Exhibit B-1-4 We have made no examination or investigation to verify the accuracy or completeness of any financial, accounting, tax or statistical information furnished to you or with respect to any other financial, accounting, tax or statistical matters and express no opinion with respect thereto. Further, no opinions are expressed herein with respect to any federal or state securities laws or federal, state or local tax laws. This opinion is expressed as of the above date and we do not undertake to provide any opinion as to matters, or to advise any person or entity with respect to any events or changes of laws or conditions, occurring subsequently to the date hereof. The foregoing expresses our legal opinion as to the matters set forth above based upon our professional knowledge and judgment. This opinion should not be construed as a guaranty that a court considering such matters would not rule in a manner contrary to the opinion set forth above. This opinion is (i) solely for your information in connection with the Agreements, (ii) not to be relied upon by any other person or entity for any reason whatsoever, (iii) not to be quoted in whole or in part or otherwise referred to in any document except as directly a part of and related to such transactions contemplated by the Agreements, and (iv), except as required by applicable law, not to be filed with any government agency or any other entity or person whatsoever. We have, however, delivered a copy of this opinion to [names of Buyers' various lenders] under [list of Buyers' credit documents], each of which lenders (together with any actual or prospective participants, assignees and successors thereunder from time to time party thereto) may rely on this opinion as if it were addressed and had been delivered to it on the date of this opinion. Respectfully submitted, Exhibit B-1-5 EXHIBIT B-2 Legal Opinion of Seller's Counsel (FCC) [The Closing Date] LBI Holdings II, Inc. Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc. Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. 1845 Empire Avenue Burbank, California 91504 Gentlemen: We have acted as special communications law counsel for Guajillo Investments, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company ("Seller"), and we have been asked to render our opinion concerning certain matters relating to the Asset Purchase Agreement dated the 21st day of June, 2002 (the "Agreement") by and among Seller, on the one hand, and LBI Holdings II, Inc., a California corporation ("LBI Holdings"), Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., a California corporation ("LBI"), and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp., a California corporation ("LBI Sub"), on the other, providing for the sale of assets used or useful in the operation of Stations KIOX-FM, 96.9 FM, El Campo, Texas and KXGJ-FM, 101.7 FM, Bay City, Texas (the "Stations"). This opinion is limited strictly to matters arising under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and the published rules, regulations and policies promulgated thereunder by the FCC (as defined below) (collectively, the "Communications Laws"), and we express no opinion on any other matter whatsoever. Furthermore, this opinion addresses matters only as of the date of this opinion, and we specifically disclaim all responsibility for advising you, your successors or assigns, and your counsel of changes in matters addressed herein occurring after such date. We have examined such records of and related to the Stations that are routinely available for public inspection at the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC"), as we have deemed appropriate or necessary as the basis for the opinions hereinafter set forth, including a review of the files available in the FCC's public reference room on _______, 2002 [Note: Date to be within five (5) business days of the Closing Date]. We also have reviewed the Agreement, one or more assignments assigning to one or both Buyers the FCC Licenses, and the files of this firm with respect to our representation of Seller before the FCC. Whenever the opinions herein with respect to the existence or absence of facts is indicated to be based on our knowledge or awareness, it is intended to indicate that during the course of our representation, no information has come to our attention, which would give us actual knowledge of such facts. For purposes of this opinion, the definition of the term "actual knowledge" as such term relates to this firm is based solely upon the actual conscious knowledge of attorneys who are currently members or employees of this firm who are directly involved in representation of Seller; and to the extent not inconsistent with such actual conscious knowledge, reliance on representations as to factual Exhibit B-2-1 matters, including representations contained in the Agreement or in one or more certificates of Seller or of a member or members of Seller, without investigation or special inquiry on our part to verify the accuracy of such representations except as expressly provided otherwise herein; and a review of the Agreement and other documents specifically identified herein as examined in connection with the rendering of this opinion including the review of the routinely available public records of the FCC and the files of this firm with respect to our representation of Seller before the FCC, in each case, as described above. Other than the review described in this paragraph, with your consent we have not undertaken any independent investigation to determine the existence or absence of such facts, nor have we inspected the Stations, and no inference as to our knowledge of the existence or absence of such facts should be drawn from our serving as special communications counsel to Seller. In making such examinations, we have assumed the (i) genuineness of all signatures, (ii) legal capacity of all natural persons, (iii) authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, and (iv) conformity to originals of all documents submitted to us as certified or photostatic copies. Furthermore, we have assumed the completeness of the public files maintained by the FCC and the accuracy and authenticity of all documents contained therein. Based on the foregoing, and subject to the assumptions, qualifications and exceptions contained herein, we are of the opinion that: 1. The licenses listed in the Attachment (the "FCC Licenses") are in full force and effect and Seller is the holder of such licenses. Seller has obtained all consents from the FCC necessary to assign the licenses for the Stations to LBI Sub. To the best of our knowledge, the FCC Licenses are all the licenses necessary to operate a Class C1 FM radio station on 96.9 MHz and a Class C1 FM radio station on 101.7 MHz at El Campo and Bay City, Texas, respectively, in the manner presently operated by Seller. 2. The order of the FCC granting its consent for the assignment of the FCC Licenses to LBI Sub (the "FCC Consent") was issued on _____________ and public notice of the FCC Consent was given on ____________. The time provided by the Communications Laws within which a party in interest other than the FCC may seek administrative reconsideration or review of the FCC Consent has expired, and to our knowledge, and based upon our review of the FCC's files, no petition for reconsideration or application for review was filed within such time with the FCC. The time provided by the Communications Laws within which the FCC may review the FCC Consent on its own motion has expired, and the FCC did not give public notice of its intent to review the FCC Consent on its own motion and, to our knowledge, the FCC has not otherwise stated an intent to review the FCC Consent on its own motion. With respect to our opinion in this paragraph 2., we advise you that in extraordinary circumstances, the FCC and the courts have held that petitions for review or reconsideration may be considered even if filed after the period prescribed by rule or statute for such submissions. Additionally, in previous cases where the FCC discovered procedural irregularities, it has reconsidered its prior action well after the standard time for such reconsideration had expired. Exhibit B-2-2 3. To our knowledge, except for proceedings of general applicability to the broadcast industry, we have not been notified of, and the FCC has not issued any public notice announcing, any formal investigative proceeding or claim, and we are not aware of any other legal or administrative proceeding pending before the FCC against the Stations or Seller with respect to the Stations which could reasonably be expected to result in the revocation, nonrenewal or suspension of the FCC Licenses, the imposition of any fine or forfeiture, reporting requirements or other sanction against the Stations or Seller with respect to the Stations by the FCC, or the adverse material modification of the FCC Licenses. 4. The execution, delivery and consummation of the Agreement by Seller do not violate the Communications Laws. This opinion is (i) solely for your information in connection with the consummation of the assignment of the FCC Licenses by Seller to LBI Sub, (ii) not to be relied upon by any other person or entity for any reason whatsoever, (iii) not to be quoted in whole or in part or otherwise referred to in any document except as directly a part of and related to transactions contemplated by the Agreements, and (iv), except as required by applicable law, not to be filed with any government agency or any other entity or person whatsoever. We have, however, delivered a copy of this opinion to [names of Buyers' various lenders] under [list of Buyers' credit documents], each of which lenders (together with any actual or prospective participants, assignees and successors thereunder from time to time party thereto) may rely on this opinion as if it were addressed and had been delivered to it on the date of this opinion. Sincerely, HEBERT, SPENCER, CUSIMANO & FRY, L.L.P. Charles L. Spencer CLS/bsb Exhibit B-2-3 ATTACHMENT FCC LICENSES Call Sign Type Expiration - --------- ---- ---------- KIOX-FM Main Station 08/01/2005 KXGJ-FM Main Station 08/01/2005 WME985 STL 08/01/2005 WLQ250 STL 08/01/2005 WPNJ956 STL 08/01/2005 Exhibit B-2-4 EXHIBIT C Legal Opinion of LBI Entities' Counsel [Closing Date] Guajillo Investments, LLC [Address] [Buyer's various lenders] Re: Purchase of Certain Assets of Guajillo Investments, LLC Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to LBI Holdings II, Inc., a California corporation ("LBI Holdings"), Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., a California corporation ("LBI") and Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp., a California corporation ("LBI Sub", and together with LBI Holdings and LBI, the "LBI Entities" and each individually an "LBI Entity"), in connection with the acquisition by the LBI Entities of certain assets which are used or held for use in connection with the radio stations KIOX-FM (96.9 FM, El Campo, Texas) and KXGJ (101.7 FM, Bay City, Texas) and related assets, license, permits and authorizations issued by the Federal Communications Commission to Guajillo Investments, LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company (the "Seller") pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of June 21, 2002 (the "Asset Purchase Agreement"), by and among the LBI Entities and the Seller. We have also reviewed, among other things, the Corporate Custodial Agreement Relating to Earnest Money dated June 21, 2002 executed by [a financial institution or escrow company approved by all parties], as escrow agent, LBI Holdings and Seller (the "Escrow Agreement" and together with the Asset Purchase Agreement, the "Agreements"). We are providing this opinion to you at the request of the LBI Entities pursuant to Section 9.2.2 of the Asset Purchase Agreement. All capitalized terms used in this opinion and not defined herein will have the meanings given in the Asset Purchase Agreement. In our capacity as such counsel, we have examined originals or copies of those corporate and other records and documents we considered appropriate. As to relevant factual matters, we have relied upon, among other things, the LBI Entities' factual representations in the Certificates of LBI Entity, dated __________, 2002 (the "Certificates of LBI Entity"), a copy of each of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. In addition, we have obtained and relied upon those certificates of public officials we considered appropriate. We have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals and the conformity with originals of all documents Exhibit C-1 submitted to us as copies. With respect to each natural person who is a party to the transaction, we have assumed such person has sufficient legal capacity to carry out his or her obligations under the Agreements to which any such person is a party. To the extent the LBI Entities' obligations under the Agreements to which each LBI Entity is a party depend on the due authorization, execution and delivery of the Agreements by the other parties to the Agreements (other than any of the LBI Entities), we have assumed that the Agreements have been so authorized, executed and delivered. On the basis of such examination, our reliance upon the assumptions in this opinion and our consideration of those questions of law we considered relevant, and subject to the limitations and qualifications in this opinion, we are of the opinion that: (a) Each LBI Entity is a corporation validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the corporate power to own its properties and assets and to conduct any activity that a corporation organized under the California General Corporation Law may conduct (other than the banking, insurance or trust company business or the rendering of "professional services" as defined in Subdivision (a) of Section applicable 13401 of the California Corporations Code). (b) Each LBI Entity has corporate power to enter into and to perform its obligations under the Agreements to which such LBI Entity is a party. (c) The execution, delivery and performance by any LBI Entity of the Agreements to which such LBI Entity is a party have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of such LBI Entity, and the Agreements to which such LBI Entity is a party have been duly executed and delivered by such LBI Entity. (d) The Agreements to which any LBI Entity is a party constitute the legally valid and binding obligations of such LBI Entity, enforceable against such LBI Entity in accordance with their respective terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or affecting creditors' rights generally (including, without limitation, fraudulent conveyance laws) and by general principles of equity, including, without limitation, concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law. (e) The execution and delivery by any LBI Entity of, and performance of its obligations on or prior to the date of this opinion under, the Agreements to which such LBI Entity is a party, do not and will not (i) violate such LBI Entity's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, (ii) violate, breach, or result in a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the assets of such LBI Entity under, any existing obligation of or restriction on such LBI Entity under any agreement to which it is a party identified in the applicable Certificate of LBI Entity as being a material agreement of such LBI Entity, or (iii) to our knowledge, breach or otherwise violate any existing obligation of or restriction on such LBI Entity under any order, judgment or decree of any California or federal court or governmental authority binding on such LBI Entity. (f) The execution and delivery by any LBI Entity of, and performance of its obligations on or prior to the date of this opinion under, the Agreements to which such LBI Exhibit C-2 Entity is a party do not violate any current California or federal statute or regulation that we have, in the exercise of customary professional diligence, recognized as applicable to such LBI Entity or to transactions of the type contemplated by the Agreements. (g) Except as set forth on Schedule __ hereto, no order, consent, permit or approval of any California or federal government authority that we have, in the exercise of customary professional diligence, recognized as applicable to any LBI Entity or to transactions of the type contemplated by the Agreements to which such LBI Entity is a party is required on the part of such LBI Entity for the execution and delivery of, and performance of its obligations on or prior to the date of this opinion under, the Agreements to which such LBI Entity is a party. Our opinion in paragraph (d) above as to the enforceability of the Agreements is subject to: (i) public policy considerations, statutes or court decisions that may limit the rights of a party to obtain indemnification against its own negligence, willful misconduct or unlawful conduct; (ii) the unenforceability under certain circumstances of broadly or vaguely stated waivers or waivers of rights granted by law where the waivers are against public policy or prohibited by law; (iii) the unenforceability under certain circumstances of provisions imposing penalties and liquidated damages; and (iv) the unenforceability under certain circumstances of choice of law provisions. We express no opinion with respect to the creation, attachment or priority of any security interests, or your ability to collect attorney's fees and costs in an action involving the Agreements if you are not the prevailing party in that action (we call your attention to the effect of Section 1717 of the California Civil Code, which provides that where a contract permits one party thereto to recover attorney's fees, the prevailing party in any action to enforce any provision of the contract shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees). We express no opinion as to any provision of any Agreement requiring written amendments or waivers of such Agreement insofar as it suggests that oral or other modifications, amendments or waivers could not be effectively agreed upon by the parties or that the doctrine of promissory estoppel might not apply. For purposes of the opinion expressed in paragraphs (e), (f) and (g), we have assumed that the Buyer will not in the future take any discretionary action (including a decision not to act) permitted by the Agreements that would cause the performance of the Agreements to constitute a violation or breach of or default under any of the orders, judgments or decrees referred to in clause (iii) of paragraph (e) or violate any California or federal statute, rule or regulation, require an order, consent, permit or approval to be obtained from a California or federal governmental authority. In rendering the opinion set forth in paragraph (a) above with respect to the good standing of each LBI Entity under the laws of the State of California, we have relied solely upon Exhibit C-3 a certificate dated [_______] from the Secretary of State of the State of California as to each LBI Entity's good standing in the State of California. We express no opinion concerning (i) federal or state antitrust, unfair competition or trade practice laws or regulations, (ii) pension and employee benefit laws and regulations, (iii) federal or state environmental laws and regulations, (iv) federal or state land use or subdivision laws or regulations or (v) federal or state laws and regulations relating to communications. The law covered by this opinion is limited to the present federal law of the United States and the present law of the State of California. We express no opinion as to the laws of any other jurisdiction and no opinion regarding the statutes, administrative decisions, rules, regulations or requirements of any county, municipality, subdivision or local authority of any jurisdiction. Insofar as the opinions rendered herein relate to documents governed by the laws of the State of Texas, we have advised you that we are members of the bar of the State of California and are not familiar with the laws of the State of Texas and render no opinion about them. For the purposes of these opinions, we have assumed, with your consent, that the laws of the State of Texas are identical in all respect to the laws of the State of California. Our use of the terms "known to us," "to our knowledge," or similar phrase to qualify a statement in this opinion means that those attorneys in this firm who have given substantive attention to the representation described in the introductory paragraph of this opinion do not have current actual knowledge that the statement is inaccurate. Such terms do not include any knowledge of other attorneys within our firm (regardless of whether they have represented or are representing the LBI Entities in connection with any other matter) or any constructive or imputed notice of any matters or items of information. We have not undertaken any independent investigation to determine the accuracy of the statement, and any limited inquiry undertaken by us during the preparation of this opinion should not be regarded as such an investigation. No inference as to our knowledge of any matters bearing on the accuracy of any such statement should be drawn from the fact of our representation of the LBI Entities in connection with this opinion or in other matters. This opinion is (i) solely for your information in connection with the Agreements, (ii) not to be relied upon by any other person or entity for any reason whatsoever, (iii) not to be quoted in whole or in part or otherwise referred to in any document except as directly a part of and related to such transactions contemplated by the Agreements, and (iv), except as required by applicable law, not to be filed with any government agency or any other entity or person whatsoever. We have, however, delivered a copy of this opinion to [names of Buyers' various lenders] under [list of Buyers' credit documents], each of which lenders (together with any actual or prospective participants, assignees and successors thereunder from time to time party thereto) may rely on this opinion as if it were addressed and had been delivered to it on the date of this opinion. Respectfully submitted, Exhibit C-4 EXHIBIT D MEMBER GUARANTEE This Guarantee is entered into as of ______________ by Cheryl Stewart, Peter Scalfano, and Joseph Clements, Jr., each an individual (each a "Guarantor" and collectively the "Guarantors"), in favor of and for the benefit of LBI Holdings II, Inc., a California corporation, LBI Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., a California corporation and LBI Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. (collectively the "Guarantied Parties"), party to that certain Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 21, 2002 by and among Guajillo Investments, LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company, (the "Seller") and the Guarantied Parties ( the "Asset Purchase Agreement"; capitalized terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as therein defined). 1. Guarantee; Limit. Guarantors jointly and severally, irrevocably and unconditionally guarantee, as primary obligors and not merely as sureties, the due and punctual payment in full of all Guarantied Obligations (as hereinafter defined) when the same shall become due, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration, demand or otherwise (including amounts that would become due but for the operation of the automatic stay under Section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. (S) 362(a)). The term "Guarantied Obligations" is used herein in its most comprehensive sense and includes any and all obligations of Seller, including all Seller's indemnities and liabilities of whatsoever nature, now or hereafter made, incurred or created in connection with the Asset Purchase Agreement, including but not limited to the indemnification obligations set forth in Article X. In consideration of the Seller receiving funds from the Guarantied Parties, which funds will be distributed to the Guarantors as the only members of the Seller, each Guarantor knowingly, voluntarily and intentionally agrees and acknowledges receipt of full and complete consideration. Any interest on any portion of the Guarantied Obligations that accrues after the commencement of any proceeding, voluntary or involuntary, involving the bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, liquidation or arrangement of Seller (or, if interest on any portion of the Guarantied Obligations ceases to accrue by operation of law by reason of the commencement of said proceeding, such interest as would have accrued on such portion of the Guarantied Obligations if said proceeding had not been commenced) shall be included in the Guarantied Obligations because it is the intention of Guarantors and the Guarantied Parties that the Guarantied Obligations should be determined without regard to any rule of law or order that may relieve Seller of any portion of such Guarantied Obligations. In the event that all or any portion of the Guarantied Obligations is paid by Seller, the obligations of the Guarantors hereunder shall continue and remain in full force and effect or be reinstated, as the case may be, in the event that all or any part of such payment(s) is rescinded or recovered directly or indirectly from a Guarantied Party as a preference, fraudulent transfer or otherwise, and any such payments that are so rescinded or recovered shall constitute Guarantied Obligations. Exhibit D-1 Subject to the other provisions of this Section 1, upon failure of Seller to pay any of the Guarantied Obligations when and as the same shall become due, Guarantors will upon demand pay, or cause to be paid, in cash, to such Guarantied Party entitled to the Guarantied Obligation, an amount equal to the aggregate of the unpaid Guarantied Obligations. This obligation is joint and several, so that each Guarantor will be liable up to the full amount of the unpaid Guarantied Obligations; provided, however, notwithstanding anything else in the Guarantee, that in no case shall (1) any Guarantor individually be liable for an amount in excess of the proceeds such Guarantor has received from the sale of the Stations (as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement) which amounts are agreed to be $360,000, $320,000 and $120,000, for Peter Scalfano, Cheryl Stewart and Joseph Clements, Jr., respectively and (2) the Guarantors be liable for an amount in aggregate exceeding $800,000. 2. Guarantee Absolute; Continuing Guarantee. The obligations of Guarantors hereunder are irrevocable, absolute, independent and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance which constitutes a legal or equitable discharge of a guarantor or surety other than payment in full of the Guarantied Obligations. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, each Guarantor agrees that: (a) this Guarantee is a Guarantee of payment when due and not of collectibility; (b) any Guarantied Party may enforce this Guarantee upon the occurrence of an indemnifiable loss or Damage under the Asset Purchase Agreement notwithstanding the existence of any dispute between Seller and the Guarantied Party with respect to the existence of such event; (c) the obligations of each Guarantor hereunder are independent of the obligations of Seller under the Asset Purchase Agreement and a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against any or all Guarantors whether or not any action is brought against Seller or any of such other guarantors and whether or not Seller is joined in any such action or actions; and (d) Guarantor's payment of a portion, but not all, of the Guarantied Obligations shall in no way limit, affect, modify or abridge such Guarantor's liability for any portion of the Guarantied Obligations that has not been paid. This Guarantee is a continuing Guarantee and shall be binding upon each Guarantor and his or her successors and assigns, and each Guarantor irrevocably waives any right to revoke this Guarantee as to future transactions giving rise to any Guarantied Obligations. 3. Actions by Guarantied Parties. Any or all Guarantied Parties may from time to time, without notice or demand and without affecting the validity or enforceability of this Guarantee or giving rise to any limitation, impairment or discharge of Guarantor's liability hereunder, (a) renew, extend, accelerate or otherwise change the time, place, manner or terms of payment of the Guarantied Obligations, (b) settle, compromise, release or discharge, or accept or refuse any offer of performance with respect to, or substitutions for, the Guarantied Obligations or any agreement relating thereto and/or subordinate the payment of the same to the payment of any other obligations, (c) request and accept other guaranties of the Guarantied Obligations and take and hold security for the payment of this Guarantee or the Guarantied Obligations, (d) release, exchange, compromise, subordinate or modify, with or without consideration, any security for payment of the Guarantied Obligations, any other guaranties of the Guarantied Obligations, or any other obligation of any person with respect to the Guarantied Obligations, (e) enforce and apply any security now or hereafter held by or for the benefit of a Guarantied Party in respect of this Guarantee or the Guarantied Obligations and direct the order or manner of sale thereof, or exercise any other right or remedy that a Guarantied Party may have against any such security, as such Guarantied Party in its discretion may determine consistent with the Asset Exhibit D-2 Purchase Agreement, and (f) exercise any other rights available to the Guarantied Party under the Asset Purchase Agreement. 4. No Discharge. This Guarantee and the obligations of the Guarantors hereunder shall be valid and enforceable and shall not be subject to any limitation, impairment or discharge for any reason (other than payment in full of the Guarantied Obligations), including without limitation the occurrence of any of the following, whether or not such Guarantor shall have had notice or knowledge of any of them: (a) any failure to assert or enforce or agreement not to assert or enforce, or the stay or enjoining, by order of court, by operation of law or otherwise, of the exercise or enforcement of, any claim or demand or any right, power or remedy with respect to the Guarantied Obligations or any agreement relating thereto, or with respect to any other Guarantee of or security for the payment of the Guarantied Obligations, (b) any waiver or modification of, or any consent to departure from, any of the terms or provisions of the Asset Purchase Agreement or any agreement or instrument executed pursuant thereto, or of any other Guarantee or security for the Guarantied Obligations, (c) the application of payments received from any source to the payment of indebtedness other than the Guarantied Obligations, even though a Guarantied Party might have elected to apply such payment to any part or all of the Guarantied Obligations, (d) any defenses, set-offs or counterclaims which Seller may assert against a Guarantied Party in respect of the Guarantied Obligations, including but not limited to failure of consideration, breach of warranty, payment, statute of frauds, statute of limitations, accord and satisfaction and usury, and (e) any other act or thing or omission, or delay to do any other act or thing, which may or might in any manner or to any extent vary the risk of a Guarantor as an obligor in respect of the Guarantied Obligations. 5. Waivers. Each Guarantor waives, for the benefit of the Guarantied Parties: (a) any right to require any Guarantied Party, as a condition of payment or performance by Guarantor, to (i) proceed against Seller, the other Guarantors, or any other person, (ii) proceed against or exhaust any security held from Seller, the other Guarantors or any other person, (iii) proceed against or have resort to any balance of any deposit account or credit on the books of such Guarantied Party in favor of Seller or any other person, or (iv) pursue any other remedy in the power of a Guarantied Party; (b) any defense arising by reason of the incapacity, lack of authority or any disability or other defense of Seller including, without limitation, any defense based on or arising out of the lack of validity or the unenforceability of the Guarantied Obligations or any agreement or instrument relating thereto or by reason of the cessation of the liability of Seller from any cause other than payment in full of the Guarantied Obligations; (c) any defense based upon any statute or rule of law which provides that the obligation of a surety must be neither larger in amount nor in other respects more burdensome than that of the principal; (d) any defense based upon a Guarantied Party's errors or omissions in the administration of the Guarantied Obligations, except behavior that amounts to bad faith; (e) (i) any principles or provisions of law, statutory or otherwise, that are or might be in conflict with the terms of this Guarantee and any legal or equitable discharge of such Guarantor's obligations hereunder, (ii) the benefit of any statute of limitations affecting a Guarantor's liability hereunder or the enforcement hereof, and (iii) any rights to set-offs, recoupments and counterclaims; (f) notices, demands, presentments, protests, notices of protest, notices of dishonor and notices of any action or inaction, including acceptance of this Guarantee, notices of default under the Asset Purchase Agreement or any agreement or instrument related thereto, notices of any modification of the Guarantied Obligations or any agreement related thereto, notices of any extension of credit to Seller and notices of any of the matters referred to in the Exhibit D-3 preceding paragraph and any right to consent to any thereof; (g) to the fullest extent permitted by law, any defenses or benefits that may be derived from or afforded by law which limit the liability of or exonerate guarantors or sureties, or which may conflict with the terms of this Guarantee and (h) each right to which any of them may be entitled by virtue of the laws of the State of Texas governing suretyship and guaranties, including, without limitation, any rights under Rule 31, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Section 17.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code and Chapter 34 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, as any or all of the same may be amended or construed from time to time, or the common law of the State of Texas at all relevant times. 6. Guarantor's Rights of Subrogation, Contribution, Etc.; Subordination of Other Obligations. Each Guarantor waives any claim, right or remedy, direct or indirect, that such Guarantor now has or may hereafter have against Seller or any of its assets in connection with this Guarantee or the performance by Guarantor of his or her obligations hereunder, in each case whether such claim, right or remedy arises in equity, under contract, by statute, under common law or otherwise and including without limitation (a) any right of subrogation, reimbursement or indemnification that a Guarantor now has or may hereafter have against Seller, (b) any right to enforce, or to participate in, any claim, right or remedy that a Guarantied Party now has or may hereafter have against Seller, and (c) any benefit of, and any right to participate in, any collateral or security now or hereafter held by the Guarantied Party. Each Guarantor further agrees that, to the extent the waiver or agreement to withhold the exercise of his or her rights of subrogation, reimbursement, indemnification and contribution as set forth herein is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void or voidable for any reason, any rights of subrogation, reimbursement or indemnification Guarantor may have against Seller or against any collateral or security, shall be junior and subordinate to any rights any Guarantied Party may have against Seller, to all right, title and interest any Guarantied Party may have in any such collateral or security, and to any right any Guarantied Party may have against such other guarantor. Any indebtedness of Seller now or hereafter held by a Guarantor is subordinated in right of payment to the Guarantied Obligations, and any such indebtedness of Seller to a Guarantor collected or received by such Guarantor after an indemnifiable loss for which a Guarantied Party is entitled to indemnification under the Asset Purchase Agreement has occurred and has not yet been recovered, and any amount paid to such Guarantor on account of any subrogation, reimbursement, indemnification or contribution rights referred to in the preceding paragraph when all Guarantied Obligations have not been paid in full, shall be held in trust for Guarantied Party and shall forthwith be paid over to Guarantied Party to be credited and applied against the Guarantied Obligations. 7. Expenses. The Guarantors jointly and severally agree to pay, or cause to be paid, on demand, and to save each and every Guarantied Party harmless against liability for, any and all costs and expenses (including fees and disbursements of counsel and allocated costs of internal counsel) incurred or expended by such Guarantied Party in connection with the enforcement of or preservation of any rights under this Guarantee. 8. Amendments and Waivers. No amendment, modification, termination or waiver of any provision of this Guarantee, and no consent to any departure by Guarantor therefrom, shall in any event be effective without the written concurrence of each and all Exhibit D-4 Guarantied Parties and, in the case of any such amendment or modification, each and all Guarantors. Any such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which it was given. 9. Miscellaneous. It is not necessary for a Guarantied Party to inquire into the capacity or powers of any Guarantor or Seller or the officers, directors or any agents acting or purporting to act on behalf of any of them. The rights, powers and remedies given to the Guarantied Party by this Guarantee are cumulative and shall be in addition to and independent of all rights, powers and remedies given to the Guarantied Party by virtue of any statute or rule of law or in the Asset Purchase Agreement. Any forbearance or failure to exercise, and any delay by a Guarantied Party in exercising, any right, power or remedy hereunder shall not impair any such right, power or remedy or be construed to be a waiver thereof, nor shall it preclude the further exercise of any such right, power or remedy. In case any provision in or obligation under this Guarantee shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction, shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. THIS GUARANTEE AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE GUARANTORS AND THE GUARANTIED PARTIES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES. This Guarantee shall inure to the benefit of each Guarantied Party and their successors and assigns. ANY DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY OR OTHER MATTERS AS TO WHICH THE PARTIES DISAGREE ARISING OUT OF, RELATING TO OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE INTERPRETATION, BREACH OR ALLEGED BREACH HEREOF SHALL BE SETTLED AND DECIDED BY ARBITRATION CONDUCTED BY THE JUDICIAL ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICE ("JAMS"), SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: (a) Any arbitration as set forth above shall be held and conducted in Houston, Texas before one arbitrator who shall be selected by mutual agreement of the parties. If agreement is not reached on the selection of the arbitrator within 30 days after commencement of an arbitration by (i) submission of a matter to the JAMS in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules and (ii) notice to the other party of the initiating party's intention to arbitrate, then such arbitrator shall be appointed by the presiding judge of the appropriate United States Court for the Northern District of Texas. (b) The arbitrator appointed must be a former or retired judge, or an attorney with at least 15 years experience in the broadcast radio industry. Exhibit D-5 (c) All proceedings involving the parties shall be reported by a certified shorthand court reporter and written transcripts of the proceedings shall be prepared and made available to the parties. (d) The prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees, expert and non-expert witness costs and expenses, and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with the arbitration unless the arbitrator, for good cause, determines otherwise. (e) The dispute shall be heard in accordance with the rules and procedures of JAMS and the arbitrator's decision and award shall be final and binding. (f) Costs and fees of the arbitrator (including the cost of the record of transcripts of the arbitration) shall be borne by the non-prevailing party, unless the arbitrator for good cause determines otherwise. Costs and fees payable in advance shall be advanced equally by the parties, subject to ultimate payment by the non-prevailing party in accordance with the preceding sentence. (g) Any Guarantied Party or any Guarantor may initiate an arbitration proceeding under this Section 9 by written notice to the other party of his, her or its intention to arbitrate, specifying the dispute or controversy to be arbitrated, the amount involved and the remedy sought, and by filing with the Dallas, Texas office of the JAMS a copy of said notice together with a copy of this Guarantee and the fee specified in the JAMS fee schedule. In no event shall a demand for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on the claim, dispute or other matter in question would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. (h) This agreement to arbitrate shall be specifically enforceable under applicable law in any court of competent jurisdiction. The award rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and judgment may be entered in accordance with applicable law and in any court having jurisdiction thereof. (i) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Guarantee elsewhere to the contrary, and unless modified by the arbitrator upon a showing of good cause, the arbitration shall proceed upon the following schedule: (i) within 30 days from the service of the notice of the request to arbitrate, the parties shall select the arbitrator; (ii) within 30 days after selection of the arbitrator, the parties shall conduct a pre-arbitration conference at which a schedule of pre-arbitration discovery shall be set, all pre-arbitration motions scheduled and any other necessary pre-arbitration matters decided; (iii) all discovery shall be completed within four months following the pre-arbitration conference; (iv) all pre-arbitration motions shall be filed and briefed so that they may be heard no later than one month following the discovery cut-off; (v) the arbitration shall be scheduled to commence no later than 30 days after the decision on all pre-arbitration motions but in any event no later than six months following the service of the notice of arbitration; and (vi) the arbitrator shall render his written decision within 30 days following the submission of the matter. (j) Any monetary award of the arbitrator may include interest at the highest prime rate, as published in the Wall Street Journal, plus two percent but in no event shall the total interest exceed the maximum amount allowed by Texas law, which interest shall accrue from the Exhibit D-6 date the claim, dispute or other matter in question was rightfully due and payable under this Guarantee until the date the award is paid to the prevailing party. (k) No provision of this Section 9 shall limit the right of any Guarantied Party or any Guarantor to exercise self-help remedies or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after, or during the pendency of any arbitration or other proceeding. The exercise of such remedy does not waive the right of any party to resort to arbitration. EACH GUARANTOR AND, BY ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THE BENEFITS HEREOF, GUARANTIED PARTY EACH AGREES TO WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS GUARANTEE AND INSTEAD AGREES TO ARBITRATION AS SET FORTH ABOVE. The scope of this waiver is intended to be all-encompassing of any and all disputes that may be filed in any court and that relate to the subject matter of this transaction, including without limitation contract claims, tort claims, breach of duty claims and all other common law and statutory claims. The Guarantors and, by its acceptance of the benefits hereof, all Guarantied Parties (i) acknowledge that the Guarantors and the Guarantied Parties have already relied on this waiver in entering into this Guarantee or accepting the benefits thereof, as the case may be, and that each will continue to rely on this waiver in their related future dealings, and (ii) further warrant and represent for itself that it has reviewed this waiver with its legal counsel and that each knowingly and voluntarily waives its rights following consultation with legal counsel. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE, MEANING THAT IT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING, AND THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS OF THIS GUARANTEE. [remainder of page intentionally left blank] Exhibit D-7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantors have executed this Guarantee as of the date first written above. ________________________________________ Cheryl Stewart Home Address: ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ________________________________________ Peter Scalfano Home Address: ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ________________________________________ Joseph Clements, Jr. Home Address: ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ Exhibit D-8 EXHIBIT E FORM OF LESSOR ESTOPPELS SEE FOLLOWING PAGES WHICH CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: CONFIRMATION OF LEASE TERMS AND CONSENT (Studio Location, Highway 35 East - Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas) CONFIRMATION OF LEASE TERMS AND CONSENT (STL Location - Matagorda County, Texas) CONFIRMATION OF LEASE TERMS AND CONSENT (Tower Lease - Collegeport, Matagorda County, Texas) with Stanley CONFIRMATION OF LEASE TERMS AND CONSENT (Tower Lease - Collegeport, Matagorda County, Texas) with Tiner Exhibit E-1
EX-10.5 32 dex105.txt PROMISSORY NOTE DATED JULY 9, 2002 Exhibit 10.5 LENARD LIBERMAN PROMISSORY NOTE $1,916,563.00 Los Angeles, California July 9, 2002 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, LENARD LIBERMAN, an individual ("Payor"), hereby promises to pay to the order of LBI MEDIA, INC., a California corporation ("Payee") the principal amount of ONE MILLION, NINE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($1,916,563.00), together with interest on the unpaid balance thereof from the date hereof in the amounts and at the times specified below until such principal amount shall be paid (whether at maturity, by prepayment, upon demand, by acceleration or otherwise). The Payor shall repay the unpaid principal balance of this Note by no later than July 9, 2009. The unpaid principal under this Note shall bear interest until due and payable at a rate equal to the Alternative Federal Short-Term Rate published by the Internal Revenue Service for the month in which such advance was made, per annum (calculated on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed), such interest shall be payable by no later than July 9, 2009. This Note shall not be construed to require payment of any interest in excess of the maximum amount permitted by law. All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America and same day funds to Payee at such place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose by Payee. This Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without penalty or premium. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES. -1- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Payor has executed and delivered this Note as of the day and year and at the place first above written. /s/ Lenard Liberman ---------------------------- Lenard Liberman Pay to the Order of _______________________________ dated as of _________________ LBI MEDIA, INC. By: /s/ Jose Liberman -------------------------- Name: Jose Liberman Title: President -2- EX-10.6 33 dex106.txt NOTE SECURED BY DEED OF TRUST DATED JULY 15, 1999 Exhibit 10.6 DO NOT DESTROY THIS NOTE: When paid, this Note, with the Deed of Trust securing same, must be surrendered to trustee under the Deed of Trust for cancellation before reconveyance will be made. NOTE SECURED BY DEED OF TRUST INSTALLMENT - INTEREST (FIXED) INCLUDED $3,250,000.00 Loan No. 65207 Customer No. 639475 9701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600 Beverly Hills, California 90212 July 15, 1999 On August 1, 2014, Empire Burbank Studios, Inc., a California corporation ("Borrower") promises to pay in immediately available funds to the order of City National Bank, a national banking association ("CNB"), at its office set forth above, the principal sum of Three Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($3,250,000.00), or so much thereof as may be outstanding, with interest thereon to be computed from the date of its disbursement at a rate computed on a basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed, equal to eight and thirteen one-hundredths percent (8.13%) ("Interest Rate"). The first payment under this Note shall be for accrued interest only and shall be due on August 1, 1999, with principal and interest together payable in installments of Thirty One Thousand Five Hundred Thirty and 45/100 Dollars ($31,530.45) each month commencing with the first day of September 1, 1999, and continuing thereafter on the same day of each month until maturity, as above stated, when all unpaid interest and principal shall be payable. The above stated monthly payments of principal and interest will amortize the loan in fifteen (15) years. The occurrence of any of the following with respect to Borrower shall constitute an "Event of Default" hereunder: 1. The failure to make any payment of principal or interest when due under this Note within ten (10) days after it becomes due and payable; 2. The filing of a petition by Borrower for relief under Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") or under any other present or future state or federal law regarding bankruptcy, reorganization or other debtor relief law; the filing of any pleading or an answer by Borrower in any involuntary proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code or other debtor relief law which admits the jurisdiction of the court or the petition's material allegations regarding Borrower's insolvency; a general assignment by Borrower for the benefit of creditors; or Borrower applying for, or the appointment of, a receiver, trustee, custodian or liquidator of Borrower or any of its property; or 3. The failure of Borrower to effect a full dismissal of any involuntary petition under the Bankruptcy Code prior to the earlier of the entry of any court order granting relief sought 1 in such involuntary petition or sixty (60) days after the date of filing of such involuntary petition. 4. The commencement by Borrower of dissolution or liquidation proceedings or the disqualification of Borrower to do business in the State of California; 5. Any financial statement provided by Borrower to CNB is false or misleading in any material respect; 6. Any violation, breach or default under this Note (other than the failure to pay principal or interest) or under any letter agreement, guaranty, security agreement, deed of trust or any other contract or instrument executed in connection with this Note or securing this Note which violation, breach or default continues for a period of twenty (20) days after receipt by Borrower of written notice thereof from CNB or, if a cure of such violation, breach or default cannot be reasonably completed at or before the expiration of such twenty (20) day period, such longer period as may be reasonably necessary to complete such cure so long as Borrower is diligently pursuing same but in any event not to exceed an additional twenty-five (25) days (for a total cure period of forty-five (45) days); or 7. Any sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of Borrower other than in the ordinary course of business. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, CNB, at its option, may declare all sums outstanding hereunder to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or notice of dishonor, all of which are hereby expressly waived by Borrower. Borrower agrees to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, expended or incurred by CNB (or reasonably allocable to CNB's in-house counsel) in connection with the enforcement of this Note or the collection of any sums due hereunder and irrespective of whether suit is filed. Following the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the unpaid principal balance hereunder shall bear additional interest at a rate of five percent (5.0%) per year higher than the interest rate as determined and computed above. Borrower shall pay to CNB a late charge of 6% or $5.00, whichever is greater, of each and every monthly installment not received by CNB on or before the tenth (10th) day after the installment is due. Should Borrower (or any successor in interest to Borrower) without the prior written consent of CNB, sell, transfer, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, assign or encumber its interest in the property or any part thereof (other than leases which are not the Material Lease (as defined in the Deed of Trust)) which secure this Note, or should any holder of an equity interest in Borrower transfer or encumber such interest except for (i) a pledge of the equity interest in Borrower (the "Pledge") to Union Bank of California, N.A. (the "Agent") as collateral agent, or any replacement agent or lender, to secure indebtedness under that certain Credit Agreement dated as of January 6, 1998 between LBI Holdings, II, Inc., the Agent, and the other parties thereto and any replacement or refinancing (together with any such replacement or refinancing thereof, the "Liberman Credit") (ii) any exercise by Agent of its remedies under the Pledge and (iii) any transfer to an assignee of the Agent in connection with the exercise of such remedies, whether 2 voluntarily or involuntarily, then CNB may at its option declare the whole sum of principal and interest (and all other sums secured by any Deed of Trust taken as security for this Note) immediately due and payable. This provision shall apply to each and every sale, transfer, mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, assignment or encumbrance (except as provided above) regardless whether or not CNB has consented to, or waived, its right hereunder, whether by action or non-action, in connection with any previous sale, transfer, mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, assignment or encumbrance, whether one or more. Borrower shall have the right to prepay the principal of this Note, in whole or in part, on the first business day of a calendar month, which prepayment must be preceded by not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to CNB of Borrower's intention to make such prepayment, the amount thereof, and the date upon which such prepayment will be made, and there shall be paid to CNB concurrently with such payment all then accrued interest and any and all other amounts then due hereunder, TOGETHER WITH A PREPAYMENT CHARGE equal to: (1) For amounts paid during the period of August 1, 1999 through July 31, 2000, an amount equal to five percent (5.0%) of the outstanding principal balance being prepaid. (2) For amounts paid during the period of August 1, 2000 through July 31, 2001, an amount equal to four percent (4.0%) of the outstanding principal balance. (3) For amounts paid during the period of August 1, 2001 through July 31, 2002, an amount equal to three percent (3.0%) of the outstanding principal balance being prepaid. (4) For amounts paid during the period of August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2003, an amount equal to two percent (2.0%) of the outstanding principal balance being prepaid. (5) For amounts paid during the period of August 1, 2003 through July 31, 2013, an amount equal to one percent (1.0%) of the outstanding principal balance being prepaid. Notwithstanding the above, Borrower shall have the right to prepay the principal of this Note, in whole or in part, without any prepayment charge during the last six (6) months of the loan term, provided payment is received, on the first (1st) business day of a calendar month, which prepayment must be preceded by not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to CNB of Borrower's intention to make such prepayment, the amount thereof, and the date upon which payment will be made, and there shall be paid to CNB concurrently therewith, all then accrued interest and any and all other amounts then due thereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower shall not be required to provide notice to CNB or pay a prepayment charge if CNB applies insurance or condemnation proceeds to the outstanding principal balance of the Loan. In the event that CNB declares all sums due hereunder immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Borrower shall pay to CNB a prepayment charge equal to the 3 prepayment charge (calculated as set forth above) which would be due hereunder if Borrower had exercised its right to prepay of even date herewith executed by Borrower in favor of CNB. BORROWER HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO PREPAY THIS NOTE, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT PREMIUM OR CHARGE, UPON ACCELERATION OF THE MATURITY OF THIS NOTE (WHETHER ARISING UNDER SECTION 2954.10 OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE OR OTHERWISE), AND BORROWER HEREBY AGREES TO PAY THE PREPAYMENT CHARGE SET FORTH ABOVE, WHETHER ANY PREPAYMENT IS VOLUNTARY OR UPON OR FOLLOWING ANY ACCELERATION OF THIS NOTE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY ACCELERATION FOLLOWING A TRANSFER, MORTGAGE, PLEDGE, HYPOTHECATION, ASSIGNMENT OR ENCUMBRANCE OF THE PROPERTY (OR ANY PART THEREOF) WHICH SECURES THIS NOTE). BORROWER HAS SEPARATELY INITIALED THIS PROVISION IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW AND DECLARES THAT CNB'S AGREEMENT TO MAKE THE LOAN EVIDENCED HEREBY ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREOF CONSTITUTES ADEQUATE CONSIDERATION, OF INDIVIDUAL WEIGHT, FOR THIS WAIVER AND AGREEMENT BY BORROWER. BORROWER'S INITIALS /s/ J.L. -------------------- CNB's recovery against Borrower under the Loan Documents shall be limited solely to the collateral given to CNB as security for Borrower's performance under the Loan Documents (the "Collateral"), and such recovery shall not be a lien, or the basis of a claim of lien or levy of execution, against the general assets of Borrower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower and the general assets of Borrower shall be fully liable to CNB to the same extent that Borrower would be liable absent the foregoing limitation of this paragraph for: (a) fraud or willful misrepresentation; (b) waste; (c) failure to pay income taxes or other taxes, assessments or other charges attributable to Borrower which create liens on any portion of the Collateral (to the full extent of any such liens); (d) the amount of any Rents (as defined in the Deed of Trust) from the Collateral collected by Borrower after Borrower's license to collect such Rents has terminated; or (e) any breach by Borrower of any covenant or any indemnification claim arising under any representation, warranty, covenant or indemnity relating to hazardous materials (including, without limitation, any such breach or claim arising under the Environmental Indemnity Agreement of even date executed by Borrower, Jose Liberman and Lenard D. Liberman). In addition, the limitations hereof shall not be deemed to limit: (i) any right CNB might otherwise have to obtain injunctive relief against Borrower; (ii) any suit or action against Borrower in connection with the preservation, enforcement or foreclosure of the liens, mortgages, assignments and security interests now or at any time hereafter securing the payment and performance of all sums and obligations under the Loan Documents; or (iii) the collection of amounts which may become owing or payable under or on account of insurance, condemnation awards or damages for other public actions or surety bonds maintained or provided by Borrower in connection with or related to the Collateral; provided, however, that the assertion by CNB of any such right, suit, action or collection of amounts shall not result in a monetary claim upon the general assets of Borrower except as otherwise provided herein. CNB further agrees that it will not seek any recovery of any indebtedness arising under the Loan Documents from LBI Holdings II, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries (collectively, the "LBI Entities"). This limitation shall in no way impair CNB's, any receiver's or any other party's right to enforce the terms of any lease of 4 the Property by the Borrower to any LBI Entity or recover any fraudulent transfer, preference or similar amount under any applicable state or federal insolvency law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this paragraph (except for the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence), in the event that Borrower were ever to be substantively consolidated with any one or more LBI Entities, the value of the payment or other consideration received or to be received by CNB on account of CNB's unsecured claim in such consolidated bankruptcy shall be limited to a value not greater than the value of the payment or other consideration which CNB would have received on account of such unsecured claim in the event that there had been no such substantive consolidation. The Agent and the other lenders from time to time party to the Liberman Credit are hereby made intentional third party beneficiaries of the provisions of this paragraph and shall be entitled to enforce them under law or equity. Empire Burbank Studios, Inc., a California corporation By: /s/ Jose Liberman -------------------------------------- Jose Liberman, President By: /s/ Lenard D. Liberman -------------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman, Secretary 5 EX-10.7 34 dex107.txt SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 20, 2001 Exhibit 10.7 SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT AMONG LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. AND THE SEVERAL PURCHASERS NAMED IN SCHEDULE 2.1 Dated as of March 20, 2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS ARTICLE II SALE AND PURCHASE OF PURCHASED SECURITIES Section 2.1. Sale and Purchase of Purchased Securities .................................................. 7 Section 2.2. Closing .................................................................................... 7 Section 2.3. Use of Proceeds ............................................................................ 7 Section 2.4. The Notes .................................................................................. 8 ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY Section 3.1. Incorporation and Restatement of Representations and Warranties ............................ 10 Section 3.2. Consents ................................................................................... 10 Section 3.3. Registration Rights ........................................................................ 10 Section 3.4. Capitalization ............................................................................. 10 Section 3.5. Subsidiaries ............................................................................... 11 Section 3.6. Subchapter S Status ........................................................................ 11 Section 3.7. Transactions with Affiliates ............................................................... 11 Section 3.8. Disclosure ................................................................................. 11 ARTICLE IV PURCHASERS' REPRESENTATIONS Section 4.1. Investment Intent .......................................................................... 12 Section 4.2. Authorization, etc. ........................................................................ 12 Section 4.3. Enforceability ............................................................................. 12 Section 4.4. Certain Other Matters ...................................................................... 12 Section 4.5. S Corporation Status ....................................................................... 12 ARTICLE V CONDITIONS TO EACH PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS TO PURCHASE AT THE CLOSING Section 5.1. Related Agreements ......................................................................... 13 Section 5.2. Charter Documents; Good Standing Certificates .............................................. 13 Section 5.3. Proof of Corporate Action .................................................................. 13 Section 5.4. Incumbency Certificate ..................................................................... 14 Section 5.5. Legal Opinion .............................................................................. 14
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Page Section 5.6. Representations and Warranties; Officer's Certificate ...................................... 14 Section 5.7. Legality; Governmental and Other Authorizations ............................................ 14 Section 5.8. Payment of Certain Fees and Disbursements .................................................. 14 Section 5.9. Intercreditor Agreements ................................................................... 14 Section 5.10. Other Indebtedness ......................................................................... 15 Section 5.11. Solvency Assurances ........................................................................ 15 Section 5.12. Legal Opinions ............................................................................. 15 Section 5.13. General .................................................................................... 15 ARTICLE VI CONDITIONS TO THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONS Section 6.1. Representations ............................................................................ 15 Section 6.2. Related Agreements ......................................................................... 15 ARTICLE VII AFFIRMATIVE AND NEGATIVE COVENANTS Section 7.1. Corporate Existence; Subsidiaries; Maintenance of Properties ............................... 16 Section 7.2. Insurance .................................................................................. 16 Section 7.3. Taxes ...................................................................................... 16 Section 7.4. Compliance with Laws, Contracts, Licenses and Permits ...................................... 17 Section 7.5. Distributions .............................................................................. 17 Section 7.6. Transactions with Affiliates ............................................................... 17 Section 7.7. Undertakings of Lenard Liberman and Jose Liberman .......................................... 18 ARTICLE VIII COVENANTS APPLICABLE TO DELIVERY OF INFORMATION Section 8.1. Annual Statements .......................................................................... 18 Section 8.2. Monthly and Quarterly Statements ........................................................... 18 Section 8.3. Officer's Certificate ...................................................................... 19 Section 8.4. Operating Budgets .......................................................................... 19 Section 8.5. Other Information; Confidentiality ......................................................... 19 Section 8.6. Meetings with Management of the Company .................................................... 19 Section 8.7. Notice of Event of Default ................................................................. 19 Section 8.8. Board of Directors ......................................................................... 20 ARTICLE IX DEFAULTS
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Page ARTICLE X REMEDIES ON DEFAULT, ETC. ARTICLE XI SUBSEQUENT HOLDERS OF PURCHASED SECURITIES OR REGISTRABLE SECURITIES ARTICLE XII EXPENSES; INDEMNITY Section 12.1. Expenses ................................................................................... 25 Section 12.2. Indemnification ............................................................................ 25 Section 12.3. Brokers' Fees .............................................................................. 26 Section 12.4. Survival of Obligations .................................................................... 26 ARTICLE XIII NOTICES ARTICLE XIV SURVIVAL AND TERMINATION OF COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES ARTICLE XV AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS ARTICLE XVI CHOICE OF LAW; SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION AND WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL; DISPUTE RESOLUTION Section 16.1. Governing Law ............................................................................... 28 Section 16.2. Consent To the Exclusive Jurisdiction Of the Courts Of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts .... 28 Section 16.3. Waiver Of Jury Trial ........................................................................ 28 Section 16.4. Equitable Remedies .......................................................................... 29 Section 16.5. Intercreditor Agreements 29
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Page ARTICLE XVII RIGHT TO PUBLICIZE ARTICLE XVIII ENTIRE AGREEMENT; COUNTERPARTS; SECTION HEADINGS
iv TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF EXHIBITS EXHIBIT A Form of Junior Subordinated Note EXHIBIT B Form of Warrant Agreement EXHIBIT C Form of Voting and Co-Sale Agreement EXHIBIT D Form of Company Counsel Opinion SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") dated as of March 20, 2001 among LBI Holdings I, Inc., a California corporation (the "Company"), and the several purchasers named in the attached Schedule 2.1 (individually a "Purchaser" and collectively the "Purchasers"). WHEREAS, the Company wishes to issue and sell to the Purchasers (i) the Company's Junior Subordinated Notes in an original aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000 (in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, the "Notes"), and (ii) Warrants to purchase 14.02 shares of the Company's Common Stock (in the form attached to the Warrant Agreement, the "Warrants") (the Notes and the Warrants are collectively referred to herein as the "Purchased Securities"); and WHEREAS, the Purchasers, severally, wish to purchase such securities on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS For all purposes of this Agreement the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this Article I: "Affidavit of Loss" has the meaning specified in Section 2.4(g) of this Agreement. "Affiliate" as applied to the Company or any other specified Person, any Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with the Company (or other specified Person) and shall also include (a) any Person who is a director or beneficial owner of at least 5% of the Company's then outstanding Capital Securities (or other specified Person) and Family Members of any such Person, (b) any Person of which the Company (or other specified Person) or an Affiliate (as defined in clause (a) above) of the Company (or other specified Person) shall, directly or indirectly, either beneficially own at least 5% of the Company's then outstanding Capital Securities or constitute at least a 5% equity participant, and (c) in the case of a specified Person who is an individual, any Family Member of such Person. As used in this definition, control means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. "Articles of Incorporation" means the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as filed with the California Secretary of State. "Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday in Boston, Massachusetts, Los Angeles, California or New York, New York, or any other day on which commercial banks in such States are authorized by law or government decree to close. "Buy-Sell Agreement" means that certain Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of January 6, 1998 by and among Jose Liberman, Esther Liberman, Lenard Liberman and the Company, as may be amended from time to time. "Capital Securities" means, as to any Person that is a corporation, the authorized shares of such Person's capital stock, including all classes of common, preferred, voting and nonvoting capital stock, and, as to any Person that is not a corporation or an individual, the ownership interests in such Person, including, without limitation, the right to share in profits and losses, the right to receive distributions of cash and property, and the right to receive allocations of items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit and similar items from such Person, whether or not such interests include voting or similar rights entitling the holder thereof to exercise control over such Person. "Charter" means the articles or certificate of incorporation, statute, constitution, joint venture or partnership agreement or articles or other organizational document of any Person other than an individual, each as from time to time amended or modified. "Closing" has the meaning given such term in Section 2.2 of this Agreement. "Closing Date" has the meaning specified in Section 2.2 of this Agreement. "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. "Common Stock" means the Common Stock of the Company as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation. "Company" has the meaning specified in the introduction to this Agreement. "Company's knowledge" means, the actual knowledge of Jose or Lenard Liberman, after reasonable good faith inquiry made to ascertain the accuracy of the representation or warranty. "Competitor" means, as of any date, a Person (other than a Purchaser or any of its Affiliates or beneficial owners) that operates an Hispanic language format radio or television broadcast station in a market in which the Company or a Subsidiary has an Hispanic language format radio or television broadcast station as of such date or any officer, director, employee or Affiliate of such Person (other than a Purchaser or any of its Affiliates or beneficial owners). For purposes of Section 8.6 and Section 8.8 hereof only, however, the term Competitor shall also include a Purchaser or any of its Affiliates or beneficial owners. "Consolidated" or "consolidated" means, with reference to any term defined herein, that term as applied to the Company's accounts and all of its Subsidiaries' accounts, that may in accordance with GAAP, be consolidated with the Company. "Convertible Securities" shall mean securities or obligations that are exercisable for, convertible into or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock. The term includes options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for or purchase Common Stock or to subscribe for or purchase other securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock. 2 "Damages" has the meaning specified in Section 12.2 of this Agreement. "Disabled" means, with respect to any individual, if such individual is unable to perform the duties assigned to him as an employee of the Company or one of its Subsidiaries due to physical or mental illness, and such inability exists for one-hundred and eighty (180) days (including a period of ninety (90) consecutive days) in any twelve (12) consecutive month period. "Distribution" means (a) the declaration or payment of any dividend of cash or property in respect of any shares of any class of the Company's or any of its Subsidiaries' Capital Securities or other equity securities; (b) the purchase, redemption or other retirement of any shares of any class of the Company's or any of its Subsidiaries' Capital Securities or other equity securities, directly or indirectly or otherwise; or (c) any other distribution on or in respect of any shares of any class of the Company's or any of its Subsidiaries' Capital Securities or other equity securities. "Dollars" and the sign "$" mean lawful money of the United States of America. "Event of Default" has the meaning specified in Article IX of this Agreement. "Existing Grants" means those certain rights in the agreements set forth in Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of Schedule 3.4(b) hereto. "Family Member" means, as applied to any individual, such individual's spouse, child (including a stepchild or an adopted child) grandchild, parent, brother or sister thereof or any spouse of any of the foregoing, and each trust created for the exclusive benefit of one or more of them. "Fully-Diluted Outstanding Equity" has the meaning set forth in the Warrant Agreement. "Generally accepted accounting principles" or "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States in effect from time to time. "Indebtedness" means all obligations, contingent and otherwise, which in accordance with GAAP should be classified on the obligor's balance sheet as liabilities, or to which reference should be made by footnotes thereto, including without limitation, in any event and whether or not so classified: (i) all debt and similar monetary obligations, whether direct or indirect; (ii) all liabilities secured by any mortgage, pledge, security interest, lien, charge or other encumbrance existing on property owned or acquired subject thereto, whether or not the liability secured thereby shall have been assumed; (iii) all guaranties, endorsements and other contingent obligations whether direct or indirect in respect of Indebtedness or performance of others, including any obligation to supply funds to or in any manner to invest in, directly or indirectly, the debtor, to purchase Indebtedness, or to assure the owner of Indebtedness against loss, through an agreement to purchase goods, supplies or services for the purpose of enabling the debtor to make payment of the Indebtedness held by such owner or otherwise, and (iv) obligations to reimburse issuers of any letters of credit. 3 "Intercreditor Agreements" means the Senior Lenders Intercreditor Agreement and the Senior Subordinated Lenders Intercreditor Agreement. "Licenses" means those licenses, permits, consents, concessions and other authorizations of governmental, regulatory or administrative agencies or authorities, whether foreign, federal, state, or local, required of the Company to own and lease its properties and assets and to conduct its business as now and proposed to be conducted. "Lien" means (a) any encumbrance, mortgage, pledge, lien, charge or other security interest of any kind upon any property or assets of any character, or upon the income or profits therefrom; (b) any acquisition of or agreement to have an option to acquire any property or assets upon conditional sale or other title retention agreement, device or arrangement (including a capitalized lease); or (c) any sale, assignment, pledge or other transfer for security of any accounts, general intangibles or chattel paper, with or without recourse. "Loan Documents" means the Senior Loan Agreement, Senior Lenders Intercreditor Agreement, Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement and Senior Subordinated Lenders Intercreditor Agreement. "Majority Purchasers" means the Noteholders holding Notes in an aggregate outstanding principal amount equal to more than 50% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all of the Notes or if the Notes are no longer outstanding but the Warrants remain outstanding, the holders of more than 50% of the Warrants, subject to the proxy granted to Alta Communications VIII, L.P. or its successor pursuant to Section 3.5 of the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement. "Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on (a) the business, assets, operations or financial condition of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, (b) the ability of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to perform their material obligations under this Agreement and the Related Agreements or (c) the validity or enforceability of the Company's obligations taken as a whole under this Agreement and the Related Agreements. "Material Event of Default" has the meaning specified in Article IX of this Agreement. "Maturity Date" means the earlier to occur of (i) September 20, 2009, (ii) the acceleration of the obligations of the Company to the Purchasers under the Notes in accordance with Article IX following the occurrence and continuance of a Material Event of Default, (iii) a Sale of the Company, (iv) March 20, 2006, in the event that (and only in the event that) on or prior to such date the Senior Lenders and Senior Subordinated Lenders have granted the necessary consents and waivers under the Loan Documents so as to permit the repayment of the Notes and the repurchase of the Warrants pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Warrant Agreement and the Warrants are so repurchased, or (v) the date on which the Company repurchases the Warrants pursuant to Section 5.2 of the Warrant Agreement. "Noteholders" means the holders of the Notes. "Notes" has the meaning specified in the Recitals to this Agreement. 4 "Other Distributions" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.5. "Permitted Holder" is defined as Article XI of this Agreement. "Permitted Lines of Business" means the television and radio broadcast business, television and radio program production, rental of television, radio and related facilities and properties, outdoor advertising, the leasing of property, and general business services related to any of the foregoing and any business incident thereto. "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, trust, joint venture, unincorporated organization, and any government, governmental department or agency or political subdivision thereof. "Phantom Stock" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4(b). "Purchased Securities" has the meaning specified in the Recitals to this Agreement. "Purchasers" means the purchasers set forth on Schedule 2.1. "Registrable Securities" means those shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants. "Related Agreements" means the Notes, the Warrant Agreement, the Warrants, the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement and the Articles of Incorporation. "Sale of the Company" has the meaning set forth in the Warrant Agreement. "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any successor federal statute, and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder, all as the same shall be in effect at the time. "Senior Lenders" means the lenders from to time party to the Senior Loan Agreement. "Senior Lenders Intercreditor Agreement" means that certain Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement of even date herewith by and among the Company, Purchasers and Fleet National Bank as Administrative Agent for the Senior Lenders, as such agreement may be amended from time to time. "Senior Loan Agreement" means the Credit Agreement, dated as of March 20, 2001, among LBI Holdings II, Inc., as the borrower, the guarantors party thereto and Fleet National Bank, as administrative agent, Union Bank of California, N.A. as syndication agent, and CIT Lending Services Corporation and General Electric Capital Corporation as co-documentation agents, and the other lenders party thereto from time to time, and any other replacement or successor agreement governing Indebtedness incurred to refund or refinance the borrowings and commitments then outstanding or permitted to be outstanding under the Credit Agreement, in whole or in part, in each case together with any related notes, guarantees, and collateral documents executed from time to time in connection therewith, and in each case as amended, modified, supplemented, extended, restated, renewed, refunded, restructured, replaced or 5 refinanced (in whole or in part), including any of the foregoing which increases the amount of Indebtedness thereunder, from time to time, whether by the same or any other agent, lender or group of lenders. "Senior Subordinated Lenders" means the lenders from time to time party to the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement. "Senior Subordinated Lenders Intercreditor Agreement" means that certain Senior Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement of even date herewith by and among the Company, the Purchasers, Oaktree Capital Management, LLC, individually and as agent for the Senior Subordinated Lenders and, for purposes of Section 16 only, Fleet National Bank, as agent for the Senior Lenders, as such agreement may be amended from time to time. "Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement" means the Notes Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 20, 2001, among LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc., as the borrower, and the purchasers party thereto from time to time, and Oaktree Capital Management, LLC, as agent for such purchasers, and any other agreement governing Indebtedness incurred to refund or refinance the borrowings and commitments then outstanding or permitted to be outstanding under the Notes Purchase Agreement, in whole or in part, in each case together with any related notes, guarantees, and collateral documents executed from time to time in connection therewith, and in each case as amended, modified, supplemented, extended, restated, renewed, refunded, restructured, replaced or refinanced (in whole or in part), including any increase in the amount of Indebtedness thereunder, from time to time, whether by the same or any other agent, purchaser or group of purchasers. "Significant Subsidiary" has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 17, Part 210, as in effect on the date hereof. "Subsidiary" means any Person which the Company now or hereafter shall at the time own and control, directly or indirectly through another Person, at least a majority of the outstanding Capital Securities entitled to vote generally; and the term "Subsidiaries" means all of such Persons collectively. "Taxes" or "Tax" means (A) all net income, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, transfer, franchise, profits, license, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property or windfall profits taxes, or other taxes of any kind whatsoever, together with any interest and any penalties, additions to tax or additional amounts imposed by any taxing authority (domestic or foreign) upon the Company with respect to all periods or portions thereof ending on or before the date hereof and/or (B) any liability of the Company for the payment of any amounts of the type described in the immediately preceding clause (A) as a result of being a member of an affiliated or combined group. "Third Party Claims" has the meaning specified in Section 12.2 of this Agreement. "Transaction Costs" means any and all costs, fees and expenses of any broker, finder or placement agent incurred by the Company in connection with the transactions contemplated herein. 6 "Voting and Co-Sale Agreement" means the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement dated as of the date hereof among the Company, the Purchasers and each of the parties named therein as "Holders", in the form of Exhibit C hereto, as such agreement may be amended from time to time. "Warrant Agreement" means the Warrant Agreement dated as of the date hereof among the Company and the Purchasers, in the form of Exhibit B hereto, as such agreement may be amended from time to time. "Warrant Purchase Price" has the meaning specified in the Warrant Agreement. "Warrants" has the meaning specified in the Recitals to this Agreement. ARTICLE II SALE AND PURCHASE OF PURCHASED SECURITIES Section 2.1. Sale and Purchase of Purchased Securities. Subject to all of the terms and conditions hereof and in reliance on the representations and warranties set forth herein, including, without limitation, the satisfaction by the Company of the conditions set forth in Article V hereof, the Company shall issue and sell to each Purchaser, and each Purchaser, severally, and not jointly, agrees to purchase from the Company, (a) the Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000 for an aggregate purchase price of $29,500,000 and (b) Warrants in the form attached to the Warrant Agreement to purchase shares of the Company's Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $500,000, all as set forth opposite the name of such Purchaser on Schedule 2.1. The Purchasers acknowledge that there are restrictions on transfer of the Purchased Securities set forth herein, in the Notes, in the Warrant Agreement and in each Warrant. The sale of the Purchased Securities to each Purchaser at the Closing shall constitute a separate sale hereunder. Section 2.2. Closing. Subject to satisfaction by the Company of the conditions set forth in Article V hereof, the closing of the purchase and sale of the Purchased Securities (the "Closing") will take place at the offices of O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 400 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, California, on the date hereof (the "Closing Date"). At the Closing, the Company will issue, sell and deliver to each Purchaser, and each Purchaser shall purchase or acquire from the Company: (i) the Notes in an aggregate principal amount and for an aggregate purchase price equal to the amounts as set forth opposite the name of such Purchaser on Schedule 2.1 under the headings "Principal Amount of Notes Purchased" and "Purchase Price of Notes Purchased", respectively, and (ii) the Warrants in the amounts and for the purchase price set forth opposite the name of such Purchaser on Schedule 2.1 under the headings "Number of Warrants Purchased" and "Purchase Price of Warrants Purchased", respectively, by wire transfer in immediately available funds on or before the Closing Date. The Purchased Securities will be issued on or before the Closing Date, and registered to each such Purchaser in the Company's records, in the amounts designated on Schedule 2.1 hereto. Section 2.3. Use of Proceeds. Proceeds from the sale of the Purchased Securities hereunder shall be used by the Company to fund the acquisition of certain radio and television stations in Texas, to pay Transaction Costs, to repay certain existing Indebtedness of Company 7 and its Subsidiaries and for working and growth capital and general corporate purposes of Company and its Subsidiaries as determined from time to time by the Company. Section 2.4. The Notes. (a) Interest; Payment. (i) The outstanding principal amount of the Notes shall bear interest at the rate of 9% per annum compounded annually in arrears on each anniversary of the date hereof. Interest shall be calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed over a year of 365 days. All accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding principal amount of the Notes (including the amounts accrued pursuant to clause (ii) below) shall only be due and payable in full and in cash without setoff, deduction or counterclaim on the Maturity Date. The Company shall have the option, subject to and to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents, but shall not be required, to pay accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding principal amount of the Notes in cash without setoff, deduction or counterclaim on an annual basis. (ii) During the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default and from and after the date of written notice from Majority Purchasers declaring that default interest rate will be charged as a result of such Event of Default (a "Default Notice"), unless until the same shall be cured or waived in writing, the outstanding principal balance of the Notes shall accrue at the rate of 4% per annum in excess of the then-applicable interest rate, compounded annually in arrears (calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed over a 365-day year); provided that such rate shall increase by an additional 2% from and after September 20, 2009 (the "Adjustment Date") and on each six (6) month anniversary of the Adjustment Date, so long as the Company has not repaid the Notes in full, subject to a maximum rate of 21% per annum, in each case compounded annually. (b) Mandatory Redemption. On the Maturity Date, subject to and to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents, the Company shall redeem the Notes in the amount of the then outstanding principal plus all accrued and unpaid interest thereon. (c) Prepayment. The Company may prepay the Notes in whole or in part at any time prior to the Maturity Date without penalty or premium, provided such prepayment shall not reduce the amount of shares issuable under the Warrants. (d) Subordination. The Company's obligations under the Purchased Securities shall be subject to certain subordination terms as set forth in the Intercreditor Agreements. (e) Pro Rata Treatment. Except to the extent otherwise provided herein: (i) each payment of principal of the Notes shall be made to the Noteholders pro rata in accordance with the respective unpaid principal amounts of the Noteholders' respective Notes; (ii) each payment of interest on the Notes shall be made to the Noteholders pro rata in accordance with the amounts of interest due and payable to the Noteholders under the Noteholders' respective Notes; and (iii) each distribution of cash, property, securities or other value received by the Noteholders in respect of the indebtedness outstanding under the Notes, whether pursuant to any attachment, 8 garnishment, execution or other proceedings for the collection thereof or pursuant to any bankruptcy, reorganization, liquidation or other similar proceeding or otherwise in respect of the Company or the Subsidiaries, or the indebtedness under the Notes, after payment of collection and other expenses as provided herein, shall be apportioned to the Noteholders pro rata in accordance with the respective unpaid principal amounts of and interest on the Noteholders' respective Notes, provided that if any of the Noteholders (a "Recovering Party") shall receive any such payment or distribution disproportionately (a "Recovery") in respect thereof, such Recovering Party shall pay to the other Noteholders their respective pro rata shares of such Recovery, unless the Recovering Party is legally required to return any Recovery, in which case each party receiving a portion of such Recovery shall return to the Recovering Party its pro rata share of the sum required to be returned without interest unless that party is required to pay interest. For purposes of this Agreement, calculations of the amount of the pro rata share of any Noteholder shall be rounded to the nearest whole dollar. The Company acknowledges and agrees that if any Recovering Party shall be obligated to pay to the other Noteholders a portion of any Recovery pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this subsection (e), the Company shall be deemed to have satisfied the obligations in respect of indebtedness held by such Recovering Party only to the extent of the Recovery retained by such Recovering Party after giving effect to the pro rata payments by such Recovering Party to the other Noteholders contemplated by the foregoing provisions of this subsection (e). The obligations of the Company in respect of indebtedness held by each other Noteholder shall be deemed to have been satisfied to the extent of the amount of the Recovery required to be distributed to each such other Investor by the Recovering Party as contemplated above, whether or not any such Recovery is actually distributed. (f) Place of Payments. All payments of principal, interest, fees and other amounts to be made by the Company under this Agreement and the Notes shall be made in immediately available funds to the Noteholders, not later than 2:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) on the date on which such payment shall become due, at the address of each Noteholder provided Schedule 2.1 hereto. If any payment hereunder or under the Notes shall be due and payable on a day which is not a Business Day, the due date thereof shall be extended to the next Business Day, and interest shall be payable at the applicable rate specified herein through such extension period. (g) Replacement of Notes. Upon receipt of a Noteholders' affidavit or other evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss theft, destruction or mutilation of any Note and, in the case of any such loss, theft or destruction, upon delivery of an indemnity agreement reasonably satisfactory to the Company (which in any event shall not require the posting of a bond or other security therefor) (an "Affidavit of Loss"), and, in the case of any such mutilation, upon the surrender of such Note for cancellation, the Company, at its expense, shall execute and deliver, in lieu of such lost, stolen, destroyed, or mutilated Note, a new Note of like tenor. (h) Original Issue Discount. Together, the Purchased Securities issued in accordance with this Section constitute an "investment unit" for the purposes of Section 1273(c)(2)(A) of the Code. In accordance with Sections 1273(c)(2)(A) and 1273(b)(2) of the Code, the issue price of the investment unit is the original principal amount of the Notes. The parties agree that the issue price of the Notes is $29,500,000 and the issue price of the Warrants is $500,000. None of the parties will take any position in its tax returns or otherwise that is inconsistent with the foregoing. 9 (i) Legend. Each new and replacement Note shall contain the legend set forth in the form of Note attached as Exhibit A hereto. ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY In order to induce each of the Purchasers to enter into this Agreement and to purchase the Purchased Securities, the Company hereby represents and warrants as follows: Section 3.1. Incorporation and Restatement of Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of the Company and its Subsidiaries made in the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement as of the date hereof (which representations and warranties are subject to all of the qualifications, limitations and restrictions contained in the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement) and the representations and warranties of the Company and its Subsidiaries made in Section 4.15 of the Senior Loan Agreement (which representations and warranties are subject to all of the qualifications, limitations and restrictions contained in the Senior Loan Agreement) are hereby incorporated herein by reference and each such representation and warranty is restated and re-made by the Company to the Purchasers as of the date hereof and will be deemed to be representations and warranties made by the Company to the Purchasers under this Agreement and relied upon by the Purchasers in entering into this Agreement and agreeing to purchase the Purchased Securities. Section 3.2. Consents. Based in part on the representations by Purchasers in Section 4.1, the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and of each Related Agreement, and the issuance and sale of the Purchased Securities hereunder, and the issuance of any Common Stock upon exercise of the Warrants, do not and will not require the approval or consent of, or any filing with, any governmental authority or agency or any other Person other than (a) those set forth in Schedule 3.2, (b) those the failure of which to obtain would not have a Material Adverse Effect, and (c) any required state securities law filings relating to the issuance and sale of the Purchased Securities which have been filed or are permitted to be filed after the date of such issuance and sale (the "Blue Sky Filings"). Section 3.3. Registration Rights. Except for the rights granted to the Purchasers pursuant to the Warrant Agreement of even date herewith, no Person has demand or other registration rights to cause the Company to file any registration statement under the Securities Act relating to the securities of the Company or any right to participate in any such registration statement. Section 3.4. Capitalization. (a) The Company's Capitalization. The Company's authorized Capital Securities consists solely of 1,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (collectively, the "Shares"). Of such authorized Shares, and after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, 200 of such Shares are issued and outstanding. All of the issued Shares are owned by the Persons listed on Schedule 3.4(a) and have been duly authorized, validly issued and outstanding and are fully paid and non-assessable. 10 (b) Convertible Securities; Preemptive Rights. Except for the Warrants and as set forth on Schedule 3.4(b), there are no outstanding rights (either preemptive or other), or options to subscribe for or purchase from the Company, or any warrants or other agreements providing for or requiring the issuance or purchase by the Company of, or any Liens on, any Capital Securities of the Company or any securities convertible into or exchangeable, for, or exercisable into, its Capital Securities, or stock appreciation rights, phantom stock rights or other equity-like instruments (collectively, "Phantom Stock"). No holder of any security of the Company is entitled to any preemptive or similar rights to purchase securities from the Company except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement or the Related Agreements, except as set forth on Schedule 3.4(b). (c) Voting Trust. There are no voting trusts, proxies or agreements relating to the voting of the Company's Capital Securities, except as set forth in this Agreement and the Related Agreements and the Buy-Sell Agreement. (d) Restrictions on Transfer. There are no restrictions on transfer of the Warrants or the Shares issuable upon the exercise thereof other than those set forth in this Agreement and the Related Agreements and those imposed by applicable securities laws. Section 3.5. Subsidiaries. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.5 hereto, the Company does not have any Subsidiaries and does not own or hold of record and/or beneficially own or hold, directly or through a Subsidiary, any shares of any class of the Capital Securities of any corporation or any legal or beneficial ownership interest in any general or limited partnership, limited liability company, business trust or joint venture or in any other unincorporated trade or business enterprise. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.5 hereto, all outstanding Capital Securities or interests of each such Subsidiary and such other business enterprises is owned by the Company or another wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Company as set forth on such Schedule 3.5, free and clear of any Lien (other than Liens created pursuant to the Senior Loan Agreement and the collateral documents related thereto), is validly issued and outstanding, and is fully paid and non-assessable, and there are no commitments for the purchase or sale of, and no options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for or purchase, any securities of any such Subsidiary. Section 3.6. Subchapter S Status. The Company made a timely and valid election to be treated as an S corporation (as defined in Section 1361(a) of the Code) from the date of its formation, and such status has continued without interruption to the date hereof. Section 3.7. Transactions with Affiliates. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.7, no Affiliate of the Company or any Subsidiary other than a wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Company, is party to an agreement or transaction with the Company or Subsidiary. Section 3.8. Disclosure. No representation, warranty or statement made in this Agreement, any Related Agreement, or any agreement, certificate, statement or document furnished by or on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with the purchase of the Purchased Securities, when taken as a whole, contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or therein, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading in any material respect at the time made. 11 ARTICLE IV PURCHASERS' REPRESENTATIONS Section 4.1. Investment Intent. Each of the Purchasers hereby, severally and not jointly, represents and warrants to the Company that it, he or she is (i) an "accredited investor" as defined in Regulation D of the Securities Act and has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it or he is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment in the Company, (ii) acquiring the Purchased Securities to be purchased by it, him or her pursuant to Section 2 hereof for investment and not with a view to the distribution thereof, (iii) a lender actively and regularly engaged in the business of making loans and (iv) has no present intent to separate ownership of the Notes from ownership of the Warrants. Each of the Purchasers hereby, severally and not jointly, represents and warrants to the Company that no commissions, broker fees, finders fees or similar fees are being paid by the Purchasers in connection with the sale of the Notes or the Warrants. Section 4.2. Authorization, etc. Each of the non-individual Purchasers hereby represents, severally and not jointly, that this Agreement, the Intercreditor Agreements and the Related Agreements to which it is a party have been executed by a duly authorized Person on its behalf; and the execution, delivery and performance hereof and thereof have been duly authorized by all appropriate action. Each Purchaser hereby represents, severally and not jointly, that it has the power and authority, and the legal right, to make, deliver and perform this Agreement, the Intercreditor Agreements and the Related Agreements to which it is a party, and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Each Purchaser that is a natural person represents, severally and not jointly, that each of this Agreement, the Intercreditor Agreements and the Related Agreements to which he or she is a party has been duly executed and delivered by such Purchaser. Section 4.3. Enforceability. Each of the Purchasers hereby, severally and not jointly, represents that the execution and delivery by such Purchaser of this Agreement, the Intercreditor Agreements and each of the Related Agreements to which it is a party will result in legally binding obligations of such Purchaser enforceable against it or him in accordance with the respective terms and provisions hereof and thereof. Section 4.4. Certain Other Matters. Each Purchaser hereby, severally and not jointly, represents that (a) it acknowledges that the Purchased Securities and the Registrable Securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and understands that the Purchased Securities and the Registrable Securities must be held indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under the Securities Act or such sale is permitted pursuant to an available exemption from such registration requirement and (b) if the purchase of the Purchased Securities and the Registrable Securities were to occur on the date hereof, its acquisition of the Purchased Securities and the Registrable Securities contemplated herein would constitute a legal investment as of the date hereof under the laws and regulations and orders of each jurisdiction to which it may be subject. Section 4.5. S Corporation Status. Each Purchaser hereby, severally and not jointly, acknowledges that Company is classified as an "S Corporation" under Section 1361(a) of the Code and agrees that such Purchaser shall not (whether pursuant to this Agreement, the Related Agreements or otherwise) take any action or make any election (or fail to take any action or 12 make any election if requested by Company) which would result in a termination of such classification including, without limitation, (i) transferring all or any portion of the Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities to any Person other than a Permitted Holder or (ii) exercising the Warrants while the Company is an S corporation, provided that (A) the Purchasers may exercise the Warrants at any time on or after the conditions permitting the Board Change Date (as defined in the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement) have occurred, and (B) the Purchasers may take any action or make any election or fail to take any action or make any election if the Company receives an opinion of tax counsel reasonably acceptable to the Company in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company to the effect that such action or election (or failure to take such action or make such election) will not result in a termination of the Company's classification as an S corporation. Any transfer of or exercise of Warrants or Registrable Securities in violation of this Section 4.5 will be void and ineffective. ARTICLE V CONDITIONS TO EACH PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS TO PURCHASE AT THE CLOSING Each Purchaser's obligation to purchase the Purchased Securities at the Closing pursuant to Section 2.2 of this Agreement is subject to compliance by the Company with its agreements and representations herein contained, and to the satisfaction, on or prior to the Closing Date, of the following conditions: Section 5.1. Related Agreements. Each of the Related Agreements (other than the Company's Articles of Incorporation) shall have been executed and delivered in a form provided for herein, and each of the Related Agreements shall be in full force and effect and no term or condition thereof shall have been amended, modified or waived except with the prior written consent of such Purchaser. All covenants, agreements and conditions contained in the Related Agreements which are to be performed or complied with by Company or any of its Affiliates which is party thereto on or prior to the Closing Date shall have been performed or complied with in all material respects. Section 5.2. Charter Documents; Good Standing Certificates. Such Purchaser shall have received from the Company (a) a copy of the Company's Charter and the Charter of each of LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and LBI Holdings II, Inc. (the "Top Tier Subsidiaries"), in each case certified by the California Secretary of State to be true and complete as of a date no more than 30 days prior to the Closing Date, (b) a copy, certified by the Secretary of the Company and the Top Tier Subsidiaries to be true and complete as of the Closing Date, of the by-laws thereof; and (c) a certificate, dated not more than 30 days prior to the Closing Date, of the relevant governmental authority or other appropriate official of each state in which each of the Company and its Top Tier Subsidiaries is incorporated or qualified to do business, as to the Company's and each Top Tier Subsidiary's corporate good standing in such state or qualification to do business, as the case may be. Section 5.3. Proof of Corporate Action. Such Purchaser shall have received from the Company, as necessary, copies certified by the Secretary thereof to be true and complete as of the Closing Date, of the records of all corporate action taken to authorize the execution, delivery 13 and performance of this Agreement and each of the Related Agreements to which the Company is a party. Section 5.4. Incumbency Certificate. Such Purchaser shall have received from the Company an incumbency certificate, dated the Closing Date, signed by a duly authorized officer thereof and giving the name and bearing a specimen signature of each individual who shall be authorized to sign, in the name and on behalf of the Company, this Agreement and each of the Related Agreements to which the Company is or is to become a party, and to give notices and to take other action on behalf of the Company under each of such documents. Section 5.5. Legal Opinion. The Purchasers shall have received from O'Melveny & Myers LLP, counsel to the Company, an opinion reasonably satisfactory to the Purchasers and counsel to the Purchasers substantially in the form set forth as Exhibit D hereto. Section 5.6. Representations and Warranties; Officer's Certificate. The representations and warranties contained or incorporated by reference herein shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as though made on and as of the Closing Date except for those representations and warranties which relate specifically to an earlier date, provided that such representations and warranties were true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier date; and the Company shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all material conditions and agreements required to be performed or complied with by it prior to the Closing; and such Purchaser shall have received on the Closing Date a certificate to these effects signed by an authorized officer of the Company. Section 5.7. Legality; Governmental and Other Authorizations. The purchase of the Purchased Securities by such Purchaser shall not be prohibited by any law or governmental order or regulation. All necessary consents, approvals, licenses, permits, orders and authorizations of, or registrations, declarations and filings with, any governmental or administrative agency or with any other Person, with respect to any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the Related Agreements, shall have been duly obtained or made and shall be in full force and effect other than the Blue Sky Filings and those described on Schedule 5.7 and other than those required to be obtained by the Purchasers. Section 5.8. Payment of Certain Fees and Disbursements. The Purchasers shall have been reimbursed, subject to and in accordance with Article XII hereof, for all out of pocket reasonable costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable legal and accounting expenses) incurred by it through the Closing Date in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (provided that the Company shall be required to reimburse only the reasonable legal fees and expenses of Edwards & Angell, LLP, Latham & Watkins, FCC counsel, and Pillsbury Winthrop LLP, California counsel) and the Company shall have paid the reasonable legal fees and expenses of Edwards & Angell, LLP, Latham & Watkins, and Pillsbury Winthrop LLP through the Closing Date in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Section 5.9. Intercreditor Agreements. The Intercreditor Agreements shall have been executed and delivered by the parties other than Purchasers, and the Intercreditor Agreements shall be in full force and effect and no term or condition thereof shall have been amended, 14 modified or waived except with the prior written consent of the Purchasers. All covenants, agreements and conditions contained in the Intercreditor Agreements which are to be performed or complied with on or prior to the Closing Date by other parties thereto shall have been performed or complied with in all material respects. Section 5.10. Other Indebtedness. The Senior Loan Agreement and the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement shall have closed and the initial loans shall be simultaneously funded thereunder. Section 5.11. Solvency Assurances. The Purchasers shall have received the solvency certificates delivered pursuant to the Senior Loan Agreement. Section 5.12. Legal Opinions. Each of the legal opinions (including opinions covering FCC issues) delivered in connection with the acquisition of a television station closing on the date hereof, together with the FCC opinions of O'Melveny & Myers LLP delivered pursuant to the Senior Loan Agreement and Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement, shall be addressed to the Purchasers, or the Purchasers shall receive letters indicating that they may rely on such opinions as if they were addressed to them. Section 5.13. General. All instruments and legal, governmental, administrative, corporate and partnership proceedings in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Related Agreements shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Purchasers in all material respects. The Purchasers shall have received copies of all material documents, including, without limitation, records of corporate or other proceedings, the opinion of counsel contemplated in Section 5.5 hereof, and any material consents, licenses, approvals, permits and orders required to be secured by the Company in connection with the transactions contemplated herein or which any Purchaser may have requested in connection therewith. ARTICLE VI CONDITIONS TO THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONS The Company's obligation to sell and issue the Purchased Securities pursuant to this Agreement is subject to compliance by each of the Purchasers with the agreements herein contained, and to the satisfaction on or prior to the Closing Date, of the following conditions: Section 6.1. Representations. The representations made by each Purchaser in Article IV hereof shall be true and correct in all material respects when made and shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date. Section 6.2. Related Agreements. Each of the Related Agreements to which such Purchaser is a party shall have been executed and delivered by such Purchaser. All covenants, agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement and the Related Agreements which are to be performed or complied with by such Purchaser on or prior to the Closing Date shall have been performed or complied with by such Purchaser in all material respects. 15 ARTICLE VII AFFIRMATIVE AND NEGATIVE COVENANTS The Company covenants that, while any of the Purchased Securities remain outstanding, the Company will comply, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to comply, with the following provisions: Section 7.1. Corporate Existence; Subsidiaries; Maintenance of Properties. Except to the extent permitted under Sections 7.4, 7.16 and Article 8 of the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement, as such sections exist on the date hereof, each of the Company and its Subsidiaries will preserve and keep in full force and effect its corporate existence and its material rights and material franchises except for any Subsidiary of the Company which is combined or merged with and into the Company. Except to the extent permitted under Sections 7.4, 7.16 and Article 8 of the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement, as such sections exist on the date hereof, the Company shall at all times own, directly or indirectly, one hundred percent (100%) of the equity interests in each Subsidiary, except for any Subsidiary of the Company which is combined or merged with and into the Company or another Subsidiary. The Company and its Subsidiaries will not engage in any business other than the Permitted Lines of Business. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries will maintain all of its properties used or useful in the conduct of its business in good condition, repair and working order (normal wear and tear excepted) and cause to be made all necessary repairs, renewals, replacements, betterments and improvements thereof, all as in the judgment of the Company may be necessary to conduct the business of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 7.1 shall prevent the loss of the corporate existence of any Subsidiary or any such right or franchise if the preservation is, in the judgment of the Board of Directors of the Company, no longer desirable in the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, and would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Section 7.2. Insurance. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries will maintain with financially sound and reputable insurance companies, funds or underwriters, insurance of the kinds, covering the risks and in the relative proportionate amounts usually carried by reasonable and prudent companies conducting businesses similar to that of the Company and its Subsidiaries except as otherwise determined by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, compliance with the requirements of Section 6.5 of the Senior Loan Agreement, as such section exists as of the date hereof, shall constitute compliance with this Section 7.2. Section 7.3. Taxes. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries will pay and discharge, or cause to be paid and discharged, before the same shall become overdue, all Taxes, assessments and other governmental charges imposed upon the Company and its Subsidiaries and their respective real properties, sales and activities, or any part thereof, or upon the income or profits therefrom, as well as all claims for labor, materials, or supplies, which if unpaid might by law become a Lien or charge upon any of their properties, in each case non-payment of which would have a Material Adverse Effect; provided, however, that any such Tax, assessment, charge, levy or claim need not be paid if the validity or amount thereof shall currently be contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and if the Company or any of its Subsidiaries shall have set aside on its books adequate reserves with respect thereto. 16 Section 7.4. Compliance with Laws, Contracts, Licenses and Permits. Each of the Company and its Subsidiaries will (a) comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations wherever its business is conducted, (b) comply with the provisions of its Charter and by-laws, (c) comply in all respects with this Agreement and the Related Agreements, (d) comply with all applicable decrees, orders, and judgments and (e) comply in all material respects with all Licenses, in each case other than clause (c) above, where non-compliance with which or the failure to obtain which would have a Material Adverse Effect. If at any time while any Purchased Security is outstanding, any material authorization, consent, approval, permit or license from any officer, agency or instrumentality of any government shall become necessary or required in order that any of the Company or its Subsidiaries may fulfill any of its obligations hereunder, each of the Company and its Subsidiaries will promptly take or cause to be taken reasonable steps to obtain such material authorization, consent, approval, permit or License and furnish the Purchasers with evidence thereof. Section 7.5. Distributions. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary shall make any Distribution, other than (i) Distributions between the Company and its wholly-owned Subsidiaries, or among such wholly-owned Subsidiaries or from any Subsidiary to any Credit Party (as defined in the Senior Loan Agreement) as permitted under the Senior Loan Agreement, as such Senior Loan Agreement exists on the date hereof, (ii) those Distributions necessary to enable the stockholders of the Company to pay those income taxes (including estimated and final income taxes) arising from all income of the Company and its Subsidiaries (including without limitation, income from operations and sales of assets, whether or not extraordinary) while the Company is an S corporation, (iii) Distributions in the nature of a stock dividend or stock split, and (iv) Distributions other than those set forth in clause (i), (ii) and (iii) above ("Other Distributions") in an aggregate amount, when combined with all Other Distributions from and after the date hereof, not exceeding $10,000,000, except that the Company may repurchase, pay dividends and pay redemption amounts on the Purchased Securities and Registrable Securities in accordance with and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any of the Related Agreements. Section 7.6. Transactions with Affiliates. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will (i) hire any relative of any of the Company's shareholders or senior management as an employee or consultant or (ii) engage in any transaction or enter into any agreement with any Affiliate thereof, except (a) those between the Company and any wholly-owned Subsidiary or by and among wholly-owned Subsidiaries of the Company, (b) those set forth on Schedule 7.6, (c) those permitted pursuant to Section 7.5 hereof, and (d) those on at least as favorable terms as the terms which could be obtained by the Company or a Subsidiary, as the case may be, in a comparable transaction made on an arm's length basis with Persons who are not Affiliates of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not, without the prior written consent of the Majority Purchasers, (A) issue any Capital Securities, Convertible Securities or Phantom Stock to an employee, consultant or Affiliate of the Company or a Subsidiary, except issuances of Capital Securities, Convertible Securities and Phantom Stock to employees, consultants and Affiliates of the Company and its Subsidiaries in an aggregate amount including amounts under the Existing Grants, not exceeding 2.5% of the Fully-Diluted Outstanding Equity, (B) grant registration rights to any Affiliate of the Company or a Subsidiary, or (C) effect a Sale of the Company to any Affiliate of the Company or a Subsidiary other than as permitted by Section 3.2 of the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement. 17 Section 7.7. Undertakings of Lenard Liberman and Jose Liberman. Except as permitted under Section 7.6, Lenard Liberman and Jose Liberman agree that they will not engage in any Permitted Lines of Business other than through the Company or a Subsidiary. Further, if requested by the Majority Purchasers after the Closing, Lenard Liberman shall enter into a subordination agreement with the Purchasers subordinating his loans to Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. on terms reasonably acceptable to the Purchasers, Senior Lenders and Lenard Liberman, so long as the provisions of such subordination agreement do not restrict any payment to Lenard Liberman that would otherwise be permitted under the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement and the intercreditor agreement dated the date hereof between the Senior Subordinated Lenders and Lenard Liberman. The parties agree that in the event of a Sale of the Company, unless the amount distributable to the holders of Warrants is determined as provided in the definition of Fair Market Value in the Warrant Agreement, then the amount distributable to the holders of Warrants and stockholders of the Company shall be reduced to reflect an allowance of 2.5% of the distributable sale proceeds for those Capital Securities, Convertible Securities and Phantom Stock permitted by Section 7.6(A) of this Agreement. ARTICLE VIII COVENANTS APPLICABLE TO DELIVERY OF INFORMATION The Company hereby agrees that so long as any Purchased Securities are outstanding it will comply with, and it will cause its Subsidiaries to comply with, the following provisions: Section 8.1. Annual Statements. Within 120 days after the close of each fiscal year of the Company, commencing with the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2000, the Company will deliver to each Purchaser (a) audited consolidated balance sheet and statement of income and retained earnings and of cash flows of the Company and its Subsidiaries audited by Ernst & Young or any other so-called "Big-5" accounting firm or any other accounting firm reasonably acceptable to the Majority Purchasers, which annual financial statements shall show the financial condition of the Company as of the close of such fiscal year and the results of the Company's operations during such fiscal year, to be accompanied by a true copy of said auditors' management letter, if one was provided to the Company and (b) a comparison of such financial information to the budget for such year, as well as a comparison of that year's performance to the performance in the prior year, all on a consolidated basis. Each of the audited financial statements delivered under Section 8.1(a) shall be certified without a "going concern" or like qualification by such accounting firm. Section 8.2. Monthly and Quarterly Statements. Within 45 days after the end of each calendar month, the Company will deliver to each of the Purchasers a consolidated unaudited statement of cash flows of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of the end of such month and a comparison of that month's cash flow to the cash flow in the same month of the prior year. Within 60 days after the end of each fiscal quarter the Company will deliver to each of the Purchasers consolidated and consolidating unaudited balance sheets and statements of income and retained earnings and of cash flows for the Company and its Subsidiaries all as of the end of such fiscal quarter and a comparison of such cash flow results to the performance in the same quarter of the prior year. 18 Section 8.3. Officer's Certificate. In addition to the delivery of financial statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries pursuant to Sections 8.1 above, in connection with the Company's annual financial statements the Company shall deliver to each Purchaser a certificate of the President, Executive Vice President or Chief Financial Officer of the Company, (a) that, except as may otherwise be indicated therein or provided for in this Agreement, to the best of his or her knowledge, such statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied and fairly present, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of the dates specified and the results of their respective operations and changes in financial position with respect to the periods specified and (b) to the effect that such officer has caused the provisions of this Agreement and the Related Agreements to be reviewed and such officer has no knowledge of the breach of Section 7.5 or 7.6 of this Agreement. Section 8.4. Operating Budgets. Each calendar year the Company shall deliver to each of the Purchasers an operating budget for such calendar year which shall have been approved by the Company's Board of Directors no later than 30 days before the first month of such calendar year. Section 8.5. Other Information; Confidentiality. From time to time, upon the request of any Purchaser, the Company will furnish such information regarding the business, affairs, prospects and financial condition of the Company and its Subsidiaries as such Purchaser may reasonably request. Each Purchaser may examine the books and records of the Company and its Subsidiaries and, may, at reasonable times and on reasonable notice and under the supervision of the Company, inspect its or their respective facilities and may request information at reasonable times and intervals concerning the general status of the Company's and the Subsidiaries' financial condition and operations. All information provided by Company to Purchasers, or any of them, hereunder or under any of the Related Agreements shall be treated as confidential by the recipient thereof regardless of whether it is specifically designated as such and shall not be disclosed to any third parties except in accordance with Article XVII or be used for any purpose other than analyzing the Company's performance for purposes of monitoring the Purchaser's investment therein. Section 8.6. Meetings with Management of the Company. A representative of the Purchasers (other than a person acting as a director or in a comparable position with, or a consultant to, a Competitor or a person having board visitation rights with a Competitor) shall be entitled to consult with and advise management of the Company on significant business issues, including management's proposed annual operating plans. Management will meet with any such representative as is mutually convenient on a regular basis during each year at the Company's facilities at mutually agreeable times for such consultation and advice and to review progress in achieving said plans. The Company has no obligation to follow any advice rendered by any Purchaser or representative of Purchasers. Section 8.7. Notice of Event of Default. Upon knowledge by the President or Executive Vice President of the Company of the existence of a condition which has resulted in an Event of Default, such condition shall be disclosed immediately to the Purchasers. If a condition which may reasonably lead to an Event of Default exists and the Company is required 19 to give notice of such event under either the Senior Loan Agreement or the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement, then the Purchasers shall simultaneously receive a copy of such notice. Section 8.8. Board of Directors. The Majority Purchasers may designate one person (other than a person acting as a director or in a comparable position with, or a consultant to, a Competitor or a person having board visitation rights with a Competitor) as an observer to attend meetings of the Boards of Directors of the Company and its Subsidiaries (each a "Board") and committees thereof, and such person and each Purchaser shall receive all information provided to such Board and committee members at the same time as it is provided to such members, including all notices of meetings. ARTICLE IX DEFAULTS In each case of the happening and during the continuance of any of the following events (each of which is herein sometimes called an "Event of Default" and any of those set forth in subsections (b), (c), (d), (e) or (h) through (l), subject to the proviso in subsection (e), being sometimes called a "Material Event of Default"): (a) any material representation or warranty made by or on behalf of the Company in this Agreement or any of the Related Agreements, shall prove to be false or misleading in any material respect when made or reconfirmed; (b) the Company's default in the due observance or performance of, or compliance with, any covenant contained in Section 7.5 or 7.6, which default or defaults, individually or in the aggregate have a Material Adverse Effect or a material adverse effect on the Purchasers, and such default has not been cured or waived pursuant to a written agreement satisfactory to the Majority Purchasers within 60 days after written notice thereof from the Majority Purchasers; (c) default in the payment of the principal of any Note, when the same shall become due and payable, whether at the due date thereof or at a date fixed for prepayment or by acceleration in accordance with this Article IX or otherwise and such default continues through the close of business on the Business Day following the due date; (d) default in the payment of interest on any Note, and such default continues for a period of 60 days; (e) default in the due observance or performance of, or compliance with, any covenant contained in Article 8, and such default has not been cured or waived pursuant to a written agreement satisfactory to the Majority Purchasers within 90 days after written notice thereof from the Majority Purchasers; provided that in the event the Company is in breach of any of the provisions of Sections 8.1 through 8.7 of this Agreement, such default shall not be considered a Material Event of Default so long as the Company is in compliance with the covenants set forth in Sections 6.1, 6.2 and 6.6 of the Senior Loan Agreement, as such provisions are in effect on the date hereof, and is providing all such information and access to the Purchasers and their representatives at the same time as and on the same terms as it is being provided to the lenders or their agent. 20 (f) except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) or (e) of this Article IX, default or defaults in the due observance or performance of, or compliance with, any covenant, condition or agreement contained herein or in any of the Related Agreements by any person other than the Purchasers, which default or defaults, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect or a material adverse effect on the Purchasers, and such default has not been cured or waived pursuant to a written agreement satisfactory to the Majority Purchasers within 60 days after written notice thereof from the Majority Purchasers; (g) for any reason any Related Agreement shall not be in full force and effect in all material respects or shall not be enforceable in all material respects in accordance with its terms, or any party thereto shall disaffirm its obligations thereunder in writing, and such default has not been cured or waived pursuant to a written agreement satisfactory to the Majority Purchasers within 30 days after written notice thereof from the Majority Purchasers; (h) the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries pursuant to or within the meaning of Title 11 of the United States Code or any similar Federal or state law for the relief of debtors or affecting creditors' rights (collectively, "Bankruptcy Law"): (i) commences a voluntary case or any other action or proceeding with respect to itself; (ii) consents by answer or otherwise to the commencement against it of an involuntary case or any other action or proceeding; (iii) seeks or consents to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, assignee, liquidator, custodian or similar official under any Bankruptcy Law (collectively, a "Custodian") of it or for all or substantially all of its property; (iv) makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (v) admits in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as the same become due; (or takes any comparable action under any foreign laws relating to insolvency); (i) A court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any Bankruptcy Law that: (i) is for relief against the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries in an involuntary case in bankruptcy or any other action or proceeding for any other relief; (ii) appoints a Custodian of the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or for all or substantially all of the property of the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries; or (iii) orders the winding up or liquidation of the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries; 21 (or any similar relief is granted under any foreign laws) and in each case the order or decree remains unstayed and in effect for sixty (60) days, or any dismissal, stay, rescission or termination ceases to remain in effect for sixty (60) days; (j) the holders of Indebtedness under the Senior Loan Agreement or the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement accelerate payment of such Indebtedness in accordance with the respective terms thereof prior to its final scheduled maturity; (k) Lenard Liberman dies, becomes Disabled or ceases to be actively involved on a full-time basis in the management and operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries and the Company has not hired another individual of comparable qualifications and abilities or a person otherwise having reasonable qualifications and abilities in the broadcast radio and television industries within 180 days of such occurrence, or Lenard Liberman (together with his spouse, ancestors, lineal descendents, or heirs and devises and any trusts controlled by them) is no longer a majority shareholder of the Company (defined for the purposes of this subsection only as holding greater than 25% of the Company's Fully-Diluted Outstanding Equity); (l) neither Lenard Liberman nor Jose Liberman are actively involved on a full-time basis in the management and operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries (whether due to death, Disability or otherwise) and the Company has not hired as their replacement another individual(s) of comparable qualifications and abilities or a person otherwise having reasonable qualifications and abilities in the broadcast radio and television industries, in each case reasonably acceptable to the Majority Purchasers and Requisite Holders (as defined in the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement), within 180 days of such occurrence, or Jose Liberman and Lenard Liberman collectively (together with their spouses, ancestors, lineal descendents, or heirs and devises and any trusts controlled by them) are no longer majority shareholders of the Company (defined for the purposes of this subsection only as collectively holding greater than 50% of the Company's Fully-Diluted Outstanding Equity); Then and upon every such Event of Default and at any time thereafter during the continuance of such Event of Default, upon written notice from the Majority Purchasers declaring that the default rate will be charged, the Interest Rate shall immediately increase to 13% pursuant to Section 2.4(a)(ii) until such time as the Company has cured such Event of Default or such Event of Default shall have been waived by the Majority Purchasers. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under subsection (h) or (i), the Company shall have an immediate obligation to (i) repay the Notes and any and all other amounts owing by the Company to the Noteholders hereunder and (ii) purchase the Warrants at the Warrant Purchase Price, subject to and to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents. Upon the consummation of a Sale of the Company, the Company shall have an immediate obligation to repay the Notes and any and all other amounts owing by the Company to the Noteholders hereunder, subject to and to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents. In addition, subject to and to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents, upon the occurrence of a Material Event of Default, the Majority Purchasers may give written notice of such Material Event of Default to the Company, and the Company shall have 180 days from receipt of such notice of Material Event of Default to (i) repay the Notes and any and all other amounts owing by the Company to the Noteholders hereunder and (ii) purchase the Warrants at the Warrant Purchase Price. If, at the end of such 180 day period (A) such Material Event of Default shall be continuing and shall not have been 22 waived by the Majority Purchasers, and (B) the Company has failed to so repay the Notes and such other amounts and to so repurchase the Warrants, then, subject to and to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents, the Majority Purchasers may declare the Notes and any and all other amounts owing by the Company hereunder to the Noteholders to be immediately due and payable and require the Company to purchase the Warrants at the Warrant Purchase Price. If (1) such Material Event of Default shall be continuing and shall not have been waived by the Majority Purchasers, (2) the Majority Purchasers declare the Notes and all other amounts owing by the Company hereunder to the Noteholders to be immediately due and payable and require the Company to purchase the Warrants at the Warrant Purchase Price in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence, (3) the parties hereto have obtained the consent of the FCC and any material consent of a state public utilities commission or comparable state authority, if reasonably deemed by the Company or its counsel to be necessary, and (4) any applicable waiting periods under Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976, as amended, shall have terminated, then, subject to and to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents, the Purchasers shall have the right to take control of the Board of Directors pursuant to Section 2.1 of the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement until such obligation to repay the Notes and such other amounts and to so repurchase the Warrants is honored. The Purchasers agree that so long as the Company is an S corporation, except in the case of a Sale of the Company or at any time on or after the conditions permitting the Board Change Date have occurred, they shall not require the Company to pay the principal and interest outstanding under the Notes without simultaneously requiring the purchase of all of the Warrants for the Warrant Purchase Price, and vice versa. It is understood by the parties hereto that where the phrase "subject to and to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents" or a similar phrase is used in this Agreement or in any of the Related Agreements, and where such phrase qualifies the obligation of the Company to pay any amounts owing to the Purchasers hereunder or thereunder and/or to purchase or redeem any securities, such phrase shall be deemed to mean the following: "subject to and to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents (and to the extent, but only to the extent, that the Company's Subsidiaries at such time are permitted under the Loan Documents to pay dividends or other distributions that would enable the Company to make such payments or to so purchase or redeem such securities, as the case may be)". ARTICLE X REMEDIES ON DEFAULT, ETC. In case any one or more Material Events of Default shall occur and be continuing, the Purchasers may, subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreements and subject to obtaining any FCC consents or approvals or other material consents or approvals required in connection therewith, proceed to protect and enforce the rights of the Purchasers by an action at law, suit in equity or other appropriate proceeding, whether for the specific performance of any agreement contained in this Agreement or the Notes, or for an injunction against a violation of any of the terms hereof or thereof or in and of the exercise of any power granted hereby or thereby or by law. No right conferred upon the Noteholders hereby or by the Notes shall be exclusive of any 23 other right referred to herein or therein or now or hereafter available at law, in equity, by statute or otherwise. ARTICLE XI SUBSEQUENT HOLDERS OF PURCHASED SECURITIES OR REGISTRABLE SECURITIES The provisions of this Agreement that are for the benefit of each Purchaser as the holder of any Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities are also for the benefit of, and enforceable by, all subsequent Permitted Holders of such Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities, and the provisions of this Agreement that subject the Purchasers to obligations as the holder of any Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities also shall subject all subsequent holders of Purchased Securities and Registrable Securities thereto. Any transfer, sale, pledge or hypothecation (collectively, "transfer") of any Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities other than to a Permitted Holder shall be void and ineffective. As used herein "Permitted Holder" means, any subsequent transferee (including the initial Purchasers on the date hereof) of Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities that became such a transferee pursuant to a transfer that met each of the following conditions: (i) in connection with such transfer, such transferee shall have executed a counterpart to the Intercreditor Agreements and an agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Company to the effect that such transferee makes each of the representations set forth herein (subject to the proviso at the end of this sentence) and in the Related Agreements made by each initial Purchaser on the date hereof and that such transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and each of the Related Agreements as if it were the initial Purchaser on the date hereof, (ii) in connection with any such transfer of all or any portion of the Warrants, the transferor can and does transfer to the same transferee a pro rata portion of the original portion of the Notes (and in connection with any such transfer of all or any portion of the Notes, the transferor can and does transfer to the same transferee a pro rata portion of the Warrants), (iii) in connection with any such transfer of any Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities, the Company shall have received an opinion of tax counsel reasonably acceptable to the Company in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company to the effect that such transfer will not terminate the Company's classification as an S corporation, and (iv) such transferee shall not be a Competitor; provided that a transferee shall not be required to make the representation contained in Section 4.1(iii) herein if, notwithstanding the failure to make such representation, the condition in clause (iii) of this Article IX above shall have been otherwise satisfied. Each holder of Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities shall give the Company notice of any transfer by it of any Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities and comply with each of the requirements set forth in this Article XI prior to such transfer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of Section 4.5 and this Article XI shall not restrict the transfer of Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities made pursuant to (a) Section 2.1(b), 3.1 or 3.3 of the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement, subject to the provisions of Section 3.5 and 4.1 of the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement, or (b) pursuant to Section 5 or 6 of the Warrant Agreement. 24 ARTICLE XII EXPENSES; INDEMNITY Section 12.1. Expenses. In the event the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Related Agreements shall be consummated or if the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Related Agreements are not consummated by reason of the failure by the Company to so consummate when legally obligated to do so hereunder, the Company hereby agrees to pay all reasonable out of pocket fees, costs and expenses incurred by each Purchaser (such as travel, photocopy and telephone expenses and including the fees and expenses of one counsel for the Purchasers and audit and due diligence fees). From and after the Closing, the Company hereby agrees to pay on demand all reasonable fees, costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees for one general counsel for the Purchasers (including, if reasonably necessary, California counsel) and one FCC counsel for the Purchasers) incurred by each Purchaser in connection with any enforcement, amendment, modification, approval, consent or waiver with respect to this Agreement or any Related Agreement, all taxes (other than taxes determined with respect to income and taxes relating to any transfer of the Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities other than to the Company) resulting from the sale of Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities as provided herein, including any recording fees and filing fees and documentary stamp and similar taxes at any time payable in respect of this Agreement or the issuance of any of the Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities, all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses associated with the Company's or a Subsidiary's Board of Directors or Board of Directors committee attendance (including as an observer), including travel and lodging expenses related thereto, and all due diligence and legal costs related to potential acquisitions and future financings. Section 12.2. Indemnification. The Company hereby agrees to indemnify and hold each of the Purchasers and their (if applicable) general and limited partners and their respective shareholders, officers, directors, employees and agents (each an "Indemnitee") harmless from and against any and all actions, causes of action, or suits brought against them by third parties ("Third Party Claims") or brought by any Purchaser against the Company ("Purchaser Claims") and any and all losses, liabilities, damages and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements (provided that with regard to outside counsel to the Indemnitees, the Company shall be liable for fees or disbursements to one set of attorneys for such parties (and separate FCC counsel, if reasonably necessary) in any single action unless a potential conflict of interest under the applicable code of professional responsibility exists and provided further that Indemnitees shall not be entitled to reimbursement of such attorneys' fees and disbursements incurred in connection with a Purchaser Claim in the event such Indemnitees are not the prevailing party in such Purchaser Claim) (collectively, "Damages") arising from any such Third Party Claims or Purchaser Claims incurred by any of the Indemnitees as a result of or relating to (i) any transaction by the Company financed or to be financed in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, with proceeds from the sale of any of the Purchased Securities, or (ii) the execution, delivery, performance or enforcement of this Agreement, the Related Agreements or any other agreement contemplated hereby or thereby (including, without limitation, any failure by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to comply with any of its covenants or any breach of its representations and warranties in this Agreement, the Related Agreements or any other agreement contemplated hereby or thereby), in each case except where such Damages are caused directly by the actions of the Indemnitee in violation of its obligations under such agreements or 25 by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of any Indemnitee or their agents or attorneys-in-fact. Section 12.3. Brokers' Fees. The Company hereby agrees to indemnify each of the Purchasers against and agrees that it will hold each of them harmless from any claim, demand or liability for any Transaction Costs alleged to have been incurred by the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Related Agreements. Section 12.4. Survival of Obligations. The obligations of the Company and each of the Purchasers under this Article XII shall survive the transfer of the Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities and the termination of this Agreement. ARTICLE XIII NOTICES All demands, notices, requests, consents and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement, any Related Agreement or the Purchased Securities shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or sent by facsimile machine (with a confirmation copy sent by one of the other methods authorized in this Section), commercial (including FedEx) or U.S. Postal Service overnight delivery service, or, deposited with the U.S. Postal Service mailed first class, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, as set forth below: If to the Company, addressed to: LBI Holdings I, Inc. c/o Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. 1813 Victory Place Burbank, CA 91504 Attention: Executive Vice President Facsimile: (818) 558-4244 Telephone: (818) 563-5722 with a copy to: O'Melveny & Myers LLP 400 South Hope Street Los Angeles, CA 90071 Attention: Joseph K. Kim, Esq. Facsimile: (213) 430-6407 Telephone: (213) 430-6511 If to any Purchaser, to such Purchaser's address as set forth on Schedule 2.1 hereto. 26 with a copy to: Richard G. Small, Esq. Edwards & Angell, LLP 2800 Financial Plaza Providence, RI 02903 Facsimile: (401) 276-6611 Telephone: (401) 276-6582 Notices shall be deemed given upon the earlier to occur of (i) receipt by the party to whom such notice is directed; (ii) if sent by facsimile machine, on the day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in the jurisdiction to which such notice is directed) such notice is sent if sent (as evidenced by the facsimile confirmed receipt) prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and, if sent after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on the day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in the jurisdiction to which such notice is directed) after which such notice is sent; (iii) on the first business day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in the jurisdiction to which such notice is directed) following the day the same is deposited with the commercial carrier if sent by commercial overnight delivery service; or (iv) the fifth day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in the jurisdiction to which such notice is directed) following deposit thereof with the U.S. Postal Service as aforesaid. Each party, by notice duly given in accordance therewith may specify a different address for the giving of any notice hereunder. ARTICLE XIV SURVIVAL AND TERMINATION OF COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES All covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made herein or in any other document referred to herein or delivered to any party pursuant hereto shall be deemed to have been relied on by each such party, notwithstanding any investigation made by such party or on its behalf. All representations and warranties made herein or in any of the Related Agreements shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and of the Purchased Securities. ARTICLE XV AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any term of this Agreement may be amended and the observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively) only with the written consent of the Company and the Majority Purchasers. Any amendment or waiver effected in accordance with this Article XV shall be binding upon the Company and each holder of any Purchased Securities sold pursuant to this Agreement and any holder of the Registrable Securities, whether or not such holder expressly consented thereto. 27 ARTICLE XVI CHOICE OF LAW; SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION AND WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL; DISPUTE RESOLUTION Section 16.1. Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CONFLICTS OR CHOICE OF LAWS PROVISIONS WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATIONS OF THE DOMESTIC SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION). Section 16.2. Consent To the Exclusive Jurisdiction Of the Courts Of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS AND THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, AS WELL AS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ALL COURTS TO WHICH AN APPEAL MAY BE TAKEN FROM SUCH COURTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY SUIT, ACTION OR OTHER PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY PROCEEDING RELATING TO ANCILLARY MEASURES IN AID OF ARBITRATION, PROVISIONAL REMEDIES AND INTERIM RELIEF, OR ANY PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE ANY ARBITRAL DECISION OR AWARD. EACH PARTY HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO BRING ANY SUIT, ACTION OR OTHER PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT IN OR BEFORE ANY COURT OR TRIBUNAL OTHER THAN THE COURTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS AND COVENANTS THAT IT SHALL NOT SEEK IN ANY MANNER TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE XVI OR TO CHALLENGE OR SET ASIDE ANY DECISION, AWARD OR JUDGMENT OBTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS HEREOF. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS IT MAY HAVE TO VENUE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE INCONVENIENCE OF SUCH FORUM, IN ANY OF SUCH COURTS. IN ADDITION, EACH OF THE PARTIES CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PERSONAL SERVICE OR ANY MANNER IN WHICH NOTICES MAY BE DELIVERED HEREUNDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII. Section 16.3. Waiver Of Jury Trial. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY VOLUNTARILY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR OTHER PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, ANY OF THE OTHER 28 TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. Section 16.4. Equitable Remedies. The parties hereto agree that irreparable harm would occur in the event that any of the agreements and provisions of this Agreement were not performed fully by the parties hereto in accordance with their specific terms or conditions or were otherwise breached, and that money damages are an inadequate remedy for breach of this Agreement because of the difficulty of ascertaining and quantifying the amount of damage that will be suffered by the parties hereto in the event that this Agreement is not performed in accordance with its terms or conditions or is otherwise breached. It is accordingly hereby agreed that the parties hereto shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to restrain, enjoin and prevent breaches of this Agreement by the other parties and to enforce specifically such terms and provisions of such Articles in any court of the United States or any state having jurisdiction, such remedy being in addition to and not in lieu of, any other rights and remedies to which the other parties are entitled to at law or in equity. Section 16.5. Intercreditor Agreements. This Agreement and the Related Agreements are subject in all respects to the Intercreditor Agreements. The parties agree that all Sections of this Agreement and the Related Agreements are preempted to the extent in conflict with any provision of either of the Intercreditor Agreements, unless and until all Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Senior Lenders Intercreditor Agreement) and all Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Senior Subordinated Lenders Intercreditor Agreement) are paid in full and discharged and each such Intercreditor Agreement has terminated in accordance with its terms. ARTICLE XVII RIGHT TO PUBLICIZE Each of the parties hereto hereby agrees that it will not, except as required by law, issue a press release or make any public statement regarding the transactions contemplated hereby without the prior approval of the Company and the Majority Purchasers, provided, however, that following the Closing, the Majority Purchasers will have the right to publicize their investment in the Company as contemplated hereby by means of a tombstone advertisement or other customary advertisement in newspapers and other periodicals which advertisement shall require the prior approval of and be reasonably acceptable to the Company. The Company will have the right to inform actual or prospective customers and lenders of such investment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Purchasers and any future holders and transferees of any Purchased Securities or Registrable Securities shall take normal and reasonable precautions to maintain the confidentiality of all non-public information obtained pursuant to the requirements of this Agreement or under any Related Agreement but may, in any event, make disclosures (a) reasonably required by any bona fide transferee, assignee or participant, in connection with the contemplated transfer or assignment of the Purchased Securities or participation therein, (b) as required or requested by any governmental agency or representative thereof or as required pursuant to legal process, (c) to its attorneys, accountants and other professional advisers with an obligation of confidentiality, and to its beneficial holders and current and prospective investors in funds managed by the Purchasers and/or their Affiliates, (d) as required by law or (e) in connection with litigation involving any Purchaser; provided that 29 (i) such transferee or assignee pursuant to clause (a) agrees in writing to comply with the provisions of this Article XVII unless specifically prohibited by applicable law or court order and (ii) in no event shall the Purchasers or any future holders or transferees be obligated or required to return any materials furnished by the Company, its Subsidiaries, or any of their respective representatives. ARTICLE XVIII ENTIRE AGREEMENT; COUNTERPARTS; SECTION HEADINGS This Agreement, the Related Agreements and the other writings referred to herein or delivered pursuant hereto which form a part hereof contain the entire understanding of the parties hereto with respect to its subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and understandings between the parties with respect to its subject matter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreements shall control with respect to subordination and exercise of remedies. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures by telecopy shall constitute originals. The descriptive headings of sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only, and do not constitute a part of this Agreement and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. [The rest of this page is left blank intentionally.] 30 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company and the Purchasers have executed this Securities Purchase Agreement as of the day and year first above written. COMPANY: LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. By: /s/ Lenard Liberman ----------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------------- Lenard Liberman, solely for purposes of Section 7.7 /s/ Jose Liberman -------------------------------------------- Jose Liberman, solely for purposes of Section 7.7 PURCHASERS: ALTA COMMUNICATIONS VIII, L.P. By: Alta Communications VIII Managers, LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy ----------------------------------------- Name:_______________________________________ Title:______________________________________ ALTA-COMM VIII S BY S, LLC By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy ----------------------------------------- Name:_______________________________________ Title:______________________________________ 31 ALTA COMMUNICATIONS VIII-B, L.P. By: Alta Communications VIII Managers, LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy ----------------------------------------------- Name:_____________________________________________ Title:____________________________________________ ALTA VIII ASSOCIATES, LLC By: Alta Communications, Inc. By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy ----------------------------------------------- Name:_____________________________________________ Title:____________________________________________ CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM By: /s/ Christopher J. Ailman ----------------------------------------------- Name: Christopher J. Ailman --------------------------------------------- Title: Chief Investment Officer -------------------------------------------- BANCBOSTON INVESTMENTS INC. By: /s/ Lars A. Swanson ----------------------------------------------- Name: Lars A. Swanson --------------------------------------------- Title: Director -------------------------------------------- UNIONBANCALEQUITIES, INC. By: /s/ J. Kevin Sampson /s/ David Bonrouhi ----------------------------------------------- Name: J. Kevin Sampson David Bonrouhi --------------------------------------------- Title: Vice President Vice President -------------------------------------------- 32 SCHEDULE 2.1
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Purchaser's Name and Principal Amount Purchase Price of Warrants Purchase Price of Address of Notes Purchased Notes Purchased Purchased Warrants Purchased - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alta Communications VIII, L.P. $15,831,793.00 $15,567,929.79 7.398725 $ 263,863.21 200 Clarendon Street Boston, MA 02109 Attn: Bob Emmert - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alta-Comm VIII S By S, LLC 200 Clarendon Street $ 261,783.00 $ 257,419.95 0.122340 $ 4,363.05 Boston, MA 02109 Attn: Bob Emmert - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alta Communications VIII-B, L.P. 200 Clarendon Street $ 881,424.00 $ 866,733.60 0.411919 $ 14,690.40 Boston, MA 02109 Attn: Bob Emmert - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alta VIII Associates, LLC 200 Clarendon Street $ 25,000.00 $ 24,583.33 0.011683 $ 416.67 Boston, MA 02109 Attn: Bob Emmert - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- California State Teachers' Retirement System $ 5,000,000.00 $ 4,916,666.67 2.336667 $ 83,333.33 Mail Station #4 Investments Office 7667 Folsom Boulevard P.O. Box 163749, MS4 Sacramento, CA 95816-3749 Attn: Deanna Winter - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BancBoston Investments Inc. 175 Federal Street $ 6,000,000.00 $ 5,900,000.00 2.804000 $ 100,000.00 10/th/ Floor - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boston, MA 02110 Attn: Lars Swanson - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UnionBanCal Equities, Inc. 445 South Figueroa St. $ 2,000,000.00 $ 1,966,666.67 0.934667 $ 33,333.33 21/st/ Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 Attn: Kevin Sampson - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals: $30,000,000.00 $ 29,500,000.00 14.02 $ 500,000.00 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EXHIBIT A THIS INSTRUMENT IS SUBJECT TO A SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MARCH 20, 2001 BY AND AMONG LBI HOLDINGS I, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, THE PURCHASERS PARTY TO THE SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT DESCRIBED BELOW, AND FLEET NATIONAL BANK, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT (THE "ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT") FOR THE LENDERS UNDER THE CREDIT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG LBI HOLDINGS II, INC. (THE "BORROWER"), THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BORROWER WHICH ARE CREDIT PARTIES THEREUNDER, THE LENDERS PARTY THERETO AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, N.A. AS SYNDICATION AGENT, AND CIT LENDING SERVICES CORPORATION AND GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS CO-DOCUMENTATION AGENTS. BY ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THIS INSTRUMENT, THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT TO THE SAME EXTENT THAT THE SUBORDINATED CREDITORS (AS DEFINED THEREIN) ARE BOUND. THIS INSTRUMENT IS SUBJECT TO A SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF MARCH 20, 2001, AMONG LBI HOLDINGS I, INC., THE PURCHASERS PARTY TO THE SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT DESCRIBED BELOW, OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS AGENT FOR CERTAIN HOLDERS, AND OTHERS. BY ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THIS INSTRUMENT, THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT TO THE SAME EXTENT THAT THE SUBORDINATED CREDITORS (AS DEFINED THEREIN) ARE BOUND. THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS NOTE HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR APPLICABLE STATE LAWS. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS THE REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF SAID ACT AND LAWS HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH OR UNLESS THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED AN OPINION OF COUNSEL ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. FURTHERMORE, THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED AN OPINION OF TAX COUNSEL REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY TO THE EFFECT THAT SUCH SALE, TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR HYPOTHECATION WILL NOT TERMINATE THE COMPANY'S CLASSIFICATION AS AN S CORPORATION. A-1 JUNIOR SUBORDINATED PROMISSORY NOTE [$___________] March ___, 2001 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned LBI HOLDINGS I, INC., a California corporation (the "Borrower"), hereby unconditionally promises to pay to the order of [________________] (hereinafter with any subsequent holder referred to as "Lender"), having its principal place of business at [________________], on the Maturity Date (as hereinafter defined), the principal amount of [_________ Dollars ($_________)] together with interest thereon, at the rates provided for in the Securities Purchase Agreement (hereafter described). This Note is one of the "Notes" referred to in, and is entitled to all the benefits of that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of the date hereof, by and among Borrower, Lender and the other parties signatories thereto (as may be amended from time to time, the "Securities Purchase Agreement"). All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Securities Purchase Agreement. Interest on the principal amount outstanding hereunder shall accrue and shall be paid as provided in the Securities Purchase Agreement. The outstanding principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued interest thereon, shall be due and payable, without setoff, deduction or counterclaim, on September 20, 2009, or on such earlier date as provided in the Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Maturity Date"). Borrower may prepay the outstanding principal amount and accrued interest hereunder, in full or in part, upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement. Payments of principal and interest due hereunder shall be made by Borrower in lawful money of the United States of America and immediately available funds to Lender at its address set forth in the first paragraph of this Note, or at such other place as Lender may designate to the Borrower in writing, in accordance with the Securities Purchase Agreement. All payments hereunder, unless otherwise determined by Lender, shall be applied first to interest, fees and expenses then due and the balance, if any, to principal. In no event shall the undersigned be required to pay any interest or other fees or charges in excess of the maximum permitted by applicable law. If, for any circumstances whatsoever, fulfillment of any provisions hereof or of the Securities Purchase Agreement, at the time performance of such provision shall be due, shall involve exceeding such amount, then the obligation to be fulfilled shall automatically be reduced to the limit of such validity, and if from any circumstance Lender should ever receive as interest an amount which would exceed such maximum amount, such amount which would be excessive interest shall be applied to the reduction of the principal balance evidenced hereby and not to the payment of interest. As used herein, the term "applicable law" shall mean the law in effect as of the date hereof; provided, however, that in the event there is a change in the law which results in a higher permissible rate of interest, then this Note shall be governed by such new law as of its effective date. This provision shall control every other provision of all agreements between Borrower and Lender. A-2 Borrower agrees to pay all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by Lender in the collection of this Note and the enforcement of any agreement or instrument securing this Note. Any and all sums at any time due from Lender to Borrower shall at all times constitute security for this Note and any other obligations of Borrower to Lender and may be applied or set off by Lender against such obligations whether or not other collateral is available to Lender. Borrower, for itself and its legal representatives, successors and assigns, hereby expressly waives presentment, dishonor, protest and demand, diligence, notice of protest of demand and of dishonor, and any other notice otherwise required to be given under the law in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default, enforcement or collection of this Note, and expressly agrees that this Note, or any payment hereunder, may be extended or subordinated (by forbearance or otherwise) as set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right of Lender nor shall any delay, omission or waiver on any one occasion be deemed a bar to or waiver of the same or any other right on any future occasion. No consent or waiver by Lender with respect to any action or failure to act which, without such consent or waiver, would constitute a breach of any provision of this Note shall be valid and binding unless in writing and signed by Borrower and Lender. Transfer of this Note is registrable on the Note register of Borrower upon presentation at the principal office of Borrower accompanies by a written instrument of transfer in form reasonably satisfactory to Borrower duly executed by, or on behalf of, the holder hereof; provided any such transferee is also a Permitted Holder. This Note may also be exchanged at such office for one or more Notes in any authorized denominations, as requested by the holder, of a like aggregate unpaid principal amount. Any transfer of this Note shall be subject to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement and any such transferee's agreement to be bound to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Related Agreements and the Intercreditor Agreements, and by acceptance of this Note the holder agrees to be bound by the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Related Agreements and the Intercreditor Agreements. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, Borrower and any agent of Borrower may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment of principal and interest as herein provided and for all other purposes. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would cause the application of the domestic substantive laws of any other jurisdiction. This Note is subject to certain subordination provisions as set forth in the Intercreditor Agreements. BORROWER HEREBY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION PERTAINING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS NOTE OR ANY AGREEMENT OR INSTRUMENT SECURING THIS NOTE. A-3 This Note is executed as of the date first set forth above as a sealed instrument, shall be binding upon the undersigned and its successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns. LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. Witness: By:_________________________________________ Name:_______________________________________ Title:______________________________________ A-4
EX-10.8 35 dex108.txt FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.8 LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT, WARRANT AGREEMENT AND SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENTS THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT, WARRANT AGREEMENT AND SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENTS (this "Amendment") is dated as of July 9, 2002 and entered into by and among LBI Holdings I, Inc., a California corporation (the "Company"), the several purchasers (individually, a "Purchaser," and collectively, the "Purchasers") listed on the signature pages hereof, for purposes of Sections 3, 5, 7, 8A and 9 only, Fleet National Bank, individually and as administrative agent for the lenders under the Senior Loan Agreement dated as of July 9, 2002 ("Fleet"), and, for purposes of Sections 4, 7, 8A and 9 only, Oaktree Capital Management, LLC, individually and as agent for the Senior Subordinated Lenders (as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement prior to giving effect to this Amendment) ("Oaktree"). This Amendment is made with reference to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001 and entered by and among the Company and the Purchasers (the "Purchase Agreement"; as amended hereby, the "Amended Purchase Agreement"), that certain Warrant Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001 and entered by and among the Company and the Purchasers (the "Warrant Agreement"; as amended hereby, the "Amended Warrant Agreement"), that certain Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001 and entered by and among the Company, the Purchasers and Fleet (the "Senior Lenders Intercreditor Agreement"; as amended hereby, the "Amended Intercreditor Agreement"), that certain Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001 and entered by and among the Company, the Purchasers and Oaktree (the "Senior Subordinated Lenders Intercreditor Agreement"; as amended hereby, the "Amended Subordinated Intercreditor Agreement"), and that Investor Subordination Agreement dated as of March 20, 2001 and entered by and among the Purchasers and Fleet (the "Investor Subordination Agreement"; as amended hereby, the "Amended Investor Subordination Agreement" and together with the Amended Purchase Agreement, the Amended Warrant Agreement, the Amended Intercreditor Agreement and the Amended Subordinated Intercreditor Agreement, the "Amended Agreements"). Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the same meanings herein as set forth in the Purchase Agreement. RECITALS WHEREAS, the Company and the Purchasers have previously entered into the Purchase Agreement and the Warrant Agreement, pursuant to which the Company sold to the Purchasers (i) Notes in an original aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000 and (ii) Warrants to purchase a certain number of shares of the Company's Common Stock; WHEREAS, certain subsidiaries of the Company desire to amend and restate the existing Senior Loan Agreement and to refinance the existing Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement by issuing publicly-traded senior subordinated notes pursuant to an indenture; WHEREAS, the obligations under the Notes will be subordinated to the obligations under the publicly-traded senior subordinated notes and the Purchase Agreement will be amended to insert certain provisions regarding subordination; WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to amend, to the extent they are a party thereto, the Purchase Agreement, the Warrant Agreement and the Senior Lenders Intercreditor Agreement on the terms and subject to the conditions contained herein; WHEREAS, the Company and the Purchasers desire to have the Company reissue the Warrants and the Notes reflecting the changes set forth in this Amendment, including the extension of the scheduled maturity date of the Notes to July 9, 2013 and the extension of the scheduled expiration date of the Warrants to January 9, 2015; WHEREAS, the Company, the Purchasers and Oaktree desire to amend the existing Senior Subordinated Lenders Intercreditor Agreement to reflect the payment in full of all principal and interest due on the subordinated notes held by Oaktree; WHEREAS, Fleet and the Purchasers desire to amend the Investor Subordination Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the agreements, provisions and covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: Section 1. AMENDMENTS TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT 1.1 Amendments to Article I: Definitions. A. The definition of "Senior Loan Agreement" in Article I of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by adding after the phrase "from time to time" appearing in the fifth line thereof the phrase ", as amended and restated by the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of July 9, 2002 among LBI Media, as the borrower, the guarantors party thereto and Fleet National Bank, as administrative agent, General Electric Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank, N.A., as co-syndication agents, and CIT Lending Services Corporation and SunTrust Bank, as co-documentation agents, and the other lenders party thereto from time to time." B. Article I of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting each of the following definitions therefrom in their entirety and substituting the following therefor: "Maturity Date" means the earlier to occur of (i) July 9, 2013, (ii) the acceleration of the obligations of the Company to the Purchasers under the Notes in accordance with Article IX following the occurrence and continuance of a Material Event of Default, (iii) a Sale of the Company, (iv) [intentionally left blank] or (v) the date on which the Company repurchases the Warrants pursuant to Section 5.2 of the Warrant Agreement. 2 "Senior Subordinated Lenders" means the holders of notes from time to time issued pursuant to the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement. "Senior Subordinated Lenders Intercreditor Agreement" means Article XIX of this Agreement, as such provisions may be amended from time to time. "Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement" means the Indenture, dated as of July 9, 2002, among LBI Media, as the issuer, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank, N.A., as the trustee, and any other agreement governing Indebtedness incurred to refund or refinance the borrowings and commitments then outstanding or permitted to be outstanding under the Indenture, in whole or in part, in each case together with any related notes, guarantees, and collateral documents executed from time to time in connection therewith, including that certain registration rights agreement dated as of July 9, 2002 by and among LBI Media, the Senior Subordinated Note Guarantors, and the initial purchasers party thereto for the benefit of the Senior Subordinated Lenders, and in each case as amended, modified, supplemented, extended, restated, renewed, refunded, restructured, replaced or refinanced (in whole or in part), including any increase in the amount of Indebtedness thereunder, from time to time, whether by the same or any other agent, purchaser or group of purchasers. C. Article I of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by adding each of the following definitions thereto in appropriate alphabetical order: "Agreement" means the Purchase Agreement, as amended from time to time. "LBI Media" means LBI Media, Inc., a California corporation (formerly known as LBI Holdings II, Inc.). "Reorganization" means any distribution of the assets of any entity upon any voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up, total or partial liquidation or reorganization, or bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or other statutory or common law proceedings or arrangements involving any such party or the readjustment of the liabilities of any such party or any assignment for the benefit of creditors or any marshaling of the assets or liabilities of any such party. "Senior Credit Satisfaction" means the repayment in full of all loans, advances, extensions of credit and other fees and direct monetary obligations (including, without limitation, interest which accrues after the commencement of any proceeding in respect of any Reorganization), and the termination of all commitments, under the Senior Loan Agreement. "Senior Subordinated Notes" means the 10-1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 of LBI Media, together with any additional notes issued pursuant to the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement, including, but not limited to, notes issued in exchange or replacement therefor, and any refinancing, refunding or replacement of any of the foregoing. 3 "Senior Subordinated Note Guarantors" means each of the direct and indirect subsidiaries of LBI Media that are guarantors of the Senior Subordinated Notes pursuant to the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement. "Senior Subordinated Note Obligations" means any and all principal, interest, premium, penalty, fee, indemnification, reimbursements, damages, including liquidated damages, and other indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of LBI Media and the Senior Subordinated Note Guarantors to the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes, their successors and assigns, now existing or hereafter arising, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, secured or unsecured, arising out of or in connection with the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement and any other document or instrument executed in connection with the Senior Subordinated Notes, including any and all interest payable pursuant to the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement and the Senior Subordinated Notes at the interest rates provided therein, any premium payable in accordance with the terms of the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement and all other fees, expenses, and other amounts due from time to time under the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement and the Senior Subordinated Notes. "Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee" means the trustee under the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement. "Subordinated Agreements" means this Agreement, the Warrant Agreement, and the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement. "Subordinated Indebtedness" means all existing and hereafter arising indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of the Company, LBI Media and its direct and indirect subsidiaries or the shareholders of the Company to the Permitted Holders, whether direct or contingent, and all claims, rights, causes of action, judgments and decrees in respect of the foregoing, including, without limitation: (i) the Notes and any notes hereafter issued by the Company to the Permitted Holders, including, without limitation, all notes issued in respect of payment in kind interest, (ii) the Warrants and all warrants hereafter issued pursuant to the Warrant Agreement, (iii) the Subordinated Agreements and (iv) all obligations of the Company to repurchase or redeem the Notes or the Warrants. 1.2 Amendments to Article II: Sale and Purchase of Purchased Securities A. Section 2.4(a)(i) of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by adding after the phrase "9% per annum" appearing in the second line thereof the phrase "(or 13% per annum after September 20, 2009), in each case". B. Section 2.4(a)(ii) of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the reference to "September 20, 2009" contained therein and substituting "July 9, 2013" therefor. C. Section 2.4(h) of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "or otherwise" in the fourth sentence contained therein. 4 1.3 Amendments to Article VII: Affirmative and Negative Covenants A. Section 7.1 of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by (i) deleting the first reference to "under Sections 7.4, 7.16 and Article 8 of the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement, as such sections exist on the date hereof" contained therein and substituting "or not prohibited under the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement," (ii) deleting the second reference to "under Sections 7.4, 7.16 and Article 8 of the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement, as such sections exist on the date hereof" contained therein and substituting "under Sections 4.10, 4.13, and Article 5 of the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement, as such sections exist on July 9, 2002" and (iii) adding after the second sentence of such Section 7.1 the following sentence: "Notwithstanding the foregoing, LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc. may merge with and into LBI Media." B. Section 7.2 of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the reference to "Section 6.5 of the Senior Loan Agreement, as such section exists as of the date hereof" contained therein and substituting "Section 6.5 of the Senior Loan Agreement, as such section exists as of July 9, 2002" therefor. C. Section 7.5(i) of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "on the date hereof" contained therein and substituting therefor the phrase "on July 9, 2002, or Distributions between or among LBI Media and/or any of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries." D. Section 7.5(ii) of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the phrase "or loans" after the phrase "those Distributions." E. Section 7.5(iv) of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the reference to "$10,000,000" contained therein and substituting "$15,000,000" therefor. F. Section 7.5 of the Purchase Agreement is hereby further amended by inserting the following sentence at the end of such section: "Notwithstanding any provision in Section 7.1 or this Section 7.5 to the contrary, the Company and its wholly-owned Subsidiaries may cancel, forgive or transfer loan receivables made under Section 7.5(ii) owing to Company or any of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries from the Company's shareholders and such cancellation, forgiveness or transfer shall not be deemed as Distributions hereunder." G. Section 7.6 of the Purchase Agreement is hereby further amended by inserting the following parenthetical at the end of clause (a) after the phrase "of the Company": "(including without limitation any intercompany note issued by the Company to any of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries in connection with intercompany loans made by such wholly-owned Subsidiaries to the Company)" H. Section 7.7 of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the second sentence thereof in its entirety and substituting the following therefor: 5 "If after July 9, 2002, Lenard Liberman, Jose Liberman and/or their Family Members shall loan or otherwise extend any credit to the Company or its Subsidiaries (except for business expenses to be reimbursed by the Company or its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business), then, if requested by Majority Purchasers, such person shall enter into a subordination agreement with the Purchasers subordinating such person's loans to the Company and/or its Subsidiaries on terms reasonably acceptable to Majority Purchasers, Senior Lenders and such person, and which does not restrict any payment to such person that would otherwise be permitted under the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement." 1.4 Amendment to Article VIII: Delivery of Information A. The Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting each reference to "the Company" or "the Company's" appearing in Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4 thereof (other than (i) the second reference to "the Company" in such Section 8.1, (ii) the first and third references to "the Company" in such Section 8.2, (iii) the second reference to "the Company" (not including any reference to the phrase "the Company's") in such Section 8.3, and (iv) the first reference to "the Company" in such Section 8.4) and substituting therefor in each instance the phrase "LBI Media" or "LBI Media's", as applicable. B. Section 8.1 of the Purchase Agreement is hereby further amended by inserting the following paragraph at the end of such section: "Within 120 days after the close of each fiscal year of the Company, commencing with the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2002, the Company will deliver to each Purchaser an unaudited consolidated balance sheet and statement of income and retained earnings and of cash flows of the Company and its Subsidiaries, which annual financial statements shall show the financial condition of the Company as of the close of such fiscal year and the results of the Company's operations during such fiscal year, to be accompanied by an officer's certificate as described in Section 8.3; provided, however, that in the event the Company engages in any activities beyond the activities as permitted by Section 7.15 of the Senior Loan Agreement as such provision is in effect on July 9, 2002, then the Purchasers shall be entitled to request and receive the audited financial statements for Company and its Subsidiaries (rather than LBI Media and its Subsidiaries) under this Section." 1.5 Amendment to Article IX: Defaults A. Subsection (e) of Article IX of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the reference to "Sections 6.1, 6.2 and 6.6 of the Senior Loan Agreement, as such provisions are in effect on the date hereof" contained therein and substituting "Sections 6.1, 6.2 and 6.6 of the Senior Loan Agreement, as such provisions are in effect on July 9, 2002" therefor. B. Subsection (l) of Article IX of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting therefrom the phrase "and Requisite Holders (as defined in the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement)." 6 1.6 Addition of New Article XIX: Subordination The Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by adding after Article XVIII thereof a new Article XIX as follows: "Section 19.1 Payment and Performance Subordinated. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Subordinated Agreements, the Notes or the Warrants, but subject to Section 19.4, for so long as any of the Senior Subordinated Notes are outstanding, the payment and performance of the Subordinated Indebtedness is, and shall expressly be, subordinate and junior in right of payment and exercise of remedies to the prior payment in full in cash of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations to the extent and in the manner provided in this Article XIX, and the Subordinated Indebtedness is hereby subordinated as a claim against the Company, LBI Media, any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries and the Senior Subordinated Note Guarantors and any of the assets of, or ownership interests in, such parties whether such claim be in the event of any Reorganization or otherwise. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Company will not make, and the Permitted Holders will not demand, accept or receive, any payment of interest, principal or any payment in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness, including, without limitation, any amounts in connection with a put of the Warrants pursuant to the Warrant Agreement, or otherwise in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness, until all of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash, except as permitted pursuant to Section 19.4 hereof. All Senior Subordinated Note Obligations shall be entitled to the benefits of this Article XIX without notice thereof being given to any holder of Subordinated Indebtedness. Section 19.2 Distribution in Reorganization. (a) In the event of any Reorganization relative to the Company, LBI Media or any of their direct and indirect subsidiaries or any of their respective properties, all of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations shall first be paid in full in cash before any payment on account of principal, premium or interest or otherwise is made upon or in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness, and in any such proceedings any payment or distribution of any kind or character, whether in cash or property or securities which may be payable or deliverable in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness shall, after Senior Credit Satisfaction, be paid or delivered to the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee for application in payment of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations, unless and until all such Senior Subordinated Note Obligations shall have been paid and satisfied in full in cash. (b) Each Permitted Holder, for itself and its heirs, legatees, successors and assigns, hereby irrevocably authorizes and directs the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee and any trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, custodian or assignee for the benefit of creditors of any of the Company, LBI Media or any of their direct and indirect subsidiaries, whether in voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or reorganization, on its behalf to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination provided for in this Article XIX and irrevocably appoints, which appointment is coupled with an interest, upon any Default or Event of Default under the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement and during the continuance thereof and upon any failure to comply with the terms of this Article XIX, the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee, 7 or any such trustee, receiver, custodian or assignee, its attorneys-in-fact for such purpose with full powers of substitution and revocation. (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 19.2, the Permitted Holders shall be entitled to receive and retain any securities of the Company provided for by a plan of reorganization or readjustment or the like, the payment of which securities is subordinate, at least to the extent provided in this Article XIX, with respect to the Subordinated Indebtedness, to the payment of all Senior Subordinated Note Obligations. Section 19.3 Effect of Provisions. The provisions of Article XIX as to subordination are solely for the purpose of defining the relative rights of the holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations, on the one hand, and the Permitted Holders, on the other hand, and none of such provisions shall impair, as between the Company and the Permitted Holders, the obligations of the Company to pay to the Permitted Holders in accordance with the terms of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations, nor, except as provided in Section 19.7 below, shall any such provisions prevent the Permitted Holders from exercising all rights and remedies otherwise permitted by applicable law or under the terms of the applicable Subordinated Agreements upon a default thereunder or otherwise, subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations under the provisions of this Article XIX. Section 19.4 Permitted Payments of Subordinated Indebtedness. (a) The Company may issue additional Notes to the Permitted Holders as payment in kind for interest accrued on the Notes in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and the Company may issue additional Warrants (or adjust the number of shares of equity securities underlying Warrants) to the Permitted Holders in accordance with the Warrant Agreement. Each such additional Note shall have payment terms (including, without limitation, maturity date and the absence of any scheduled payments of principal, interest or other amounts prior to such maturity date) identical to the Notes and shall otherwise be substantially identical to the Notes, except for any differences in the principal amount of any such additional Note. Each such additional Warrant shall have payment terms (including, without limitation, any terms relating to any put or redemption thereof) identical to the Warrants and shall otherwise be substantially identical to the Warrants, except for any differences in the purchase price thereof or the number of shares of Common Stock of the Company which may be purchased upon exercise thereof. If the Company issues any additional Note or Warrant pursuant to this Section 19.4(a), such delivery shall be deemed to constitute a representation of the Company to the holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations and the Permitted Holders that such issuance is not prohibited under this Article XIX. Until all Senior Subordinated Note Obligations have been paid in full, the Company shall not issue any instrument, security or other writing evidencing any part of the Subordinated Indebtedness, except the additional Notes and additional Warrants that are permitted to be issued pursuant to this Section 19.4(a). The Permitted Holders shall not assign or subordinate any part of the Subordinated Indebtedness except in accordance with this Article XIX. (b) The Company may pay the Permitted Holders and the Permitted Holders may accept and retain (i) payments of accrued interest on the Notes on (but in no event prior to) the scheduled maturity date (determined without giving effect to any acceleration of such date 8 pursuant to the Subordinated Agreements or otherwise) at a per annum rate not exceeding the rate at which interest is stated to accrue under Section 2.4 of this Agreement in the absence of a default under any of the Subordinated Agreements, unless at the time of such proposed payment or immediately after giving effect thereto, there shall exist any Event of Default under the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement (as defined therein), (ii) payments of principal under the Notes on (but in no event prior to) the scheduled maturity date (determined without giving effect to any acceleration of such date pursuant to the Subordinated Agreements or otherwise) in the amounts required to be paid thereunder on such maturity date, unless at the time of such proposed payment or immediately after giving effect thereto, there shall exist any Event of Default under the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement (as defined therein), (iii) the redemption of the Notes and/or the repurchase of the Warrants (or any equity interests of the Company issued to the holder thereof in lieu of, or in connection with, the exercise of such Warrants) and/or the payment of any interest or any other obligation under the Subordinated Agreements, the Notes or the Warrants with (1) proceeds received from LBI Media or any of its Subsidiaries (in the form of dividends, distributions or loans) so long as the payment or the making of such dividend, distribution, or loan to the Company by LBI Media or any of its Subsidiaries is not prohibited by the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement or (2) proceeds received by the Company (other than from LBI Media or any of its Subsidiaries) from the sale of any equity securities of the Company, and (iv) payments required to be made by the Company under Section 12.1 of this Agreement for certain fees and expenses (including legal fees), in each case as and at the times when such reimbursements are due and payable thereunder. If any holder of Subordinated Indebtedness receives payment or reimbursement from the Company in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of the immediately preceding sentence, such payment shall be deemed to constitute a representation of the Company to the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee and the holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes that no Event of Default under the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement exists, and that such payment is permitted to be paid by the Company under this Article XIX; and the Permitted Holders shall be entitled to keep and retain such payment unless, prior to the Clawback Date (as hereinafter defined) the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee shall have notified the Company and LBI Media, who shall in turn notify the Permitted Holders in writing of an Event of Default, in which case (if such Event of Default in fact existed on the date of such payment) the Permitted Holders shall forthwith deliver such payment or an amount of cash equal thereto to the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee for application in payment of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations. (c) As used in this Article XIX, the term "Clawback Date" shall mean (i) with respect to any payment default, 60 days after the occurrence thereof and (ii) with respect to any other Event of Default, 60 days after the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee and holders of the Senior Subordinated Notes knew or, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have known, of such Event of Default. (d) Notwithstanding anything herein or in the Subordinated Agreements to the contrary, until such time as all Senior Subordinated Note Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash, (i) the Company will not make, and the Permitted Holders will not demand, accept or receive, any payments of cash under the Subordinated Agreements (including, without limitation, the Notes or the Warrants (including amounts in respect of a put or repurchase of the Warrants)) or otherwise in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness, except as expressly permitted by Section 19.4(b), and (ii) the Company will not make, and the Permitted Holders 9 will not demand, accept or receive any payment of any other assets of any kind under the Subordinated Agreements or otherwise in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness, except for the additional Notes and Warrants issued in accordance with Section 19.4(a). Section 19.5 Agreement to Hold in Trust; Defense to Enforcement. If any holder of Subordinated Indebtedness shall receive any payment on account of the Subordinated Indebtedness in violation of this Article XIX, it shall, after Senior Credit Satisfaction, hold such payment in trust for the benefit of the holder or holders of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations and pay it over to the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee for application in payment of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations. If any holder of Subordinated Indebtedness, in contravention of the terms of this Article XIX, shall commence, prosecute or participate in any suit, action or proceeding against the Company, then the Company may interpose as a defense or plea the making of this Article XIX and the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee may intervene and interpose such defense or plea in its name or in the name of the Company. If any holder of Subordinated Indebtedness, in contravention of the terms of this Article XIX, shall attempt to collect any of the Subordinated Indebtedness or enforce any of the Subordinated Agreements, the Notes or the Warrants, then the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee or the Company may, by virtue of this Article XIX, restrain the enforcement thereof in the name of the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee and holders of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations or in the name of the Company. If any holder of Subordinated Indebtedness, in contravention of this Article XIX, obtains any cash or assets of the Company, LBI Media or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries as a result of any administrative, legal or equitable actions, or otherwise, after Senior Credit Satisfaction, such holder agrees forthwith to pay, deliver and assign to the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee, for the benefit of the holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations and the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee, with appropriate endorsements, any such cash for application to the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations and any other assets as collateral for the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations. Section 19.6 No Security to the Permitted Holders. The Company shall not grant, and shall not permit any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries to grant, and no Permitted Holder shall accept, any security of any nature in property, real or personal, of the Company or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries to secure Subordinated Indebtedness. Any security interest granted in violation of the terms of this Article XIX shall be null and void and of no force and effect against the holders of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations. Section 19.7 Limit on Right of Action. (a) The Permitted Holders agree for the benefit of the holders of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations that so long as any Senior Subordinated Notes or any other part of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations remains outstanding, but subject to Section 19.4, the Permitted Holders will not, directly or indirectly, take any action to accelerate or demand payment by the Company of the Subordinated Indebtedness (including any put of the Warrants pursuant to the Warrant Agreement), to exercise any of its remedies in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness (including any requirement to change the composition of the Board of Directors of the Company or to cause a "Sale of the Company" (as defined in the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement) pursuant to the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement), whether pursuant to any Subordinated Agreement, the Notes, the Warrants or otherwise, or in respect of any guarantee of 10 payment thereof, to initiate any litigation against the Company or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries or to foreclose or otherwise realize on any security given by the Company or any other person to secure the Subordinated Indebtedness prior to the earlier of (i) a Reorganization of the Company or (ii) 180 days after the receipt by the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee of written notice of intent to take any such action by the percentage of the Permitted Holders required to authorize such action under this Agreement, provided that (x) such notice is given during the continuance of a Material Event of Default caused by the failure of the Company to make a payment permitted to be made under clause (i) or (ii) of Section 19.4(b) hereof and (y) any proceeds received or recoverable by the Permitted Holders in connection therewith shall be subject to the other provisions of this Article XIX. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Permitted Holders will neither commence nor join with any other creditor or creditors of the Company or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries in commencing any bankruptcy, reorganization or insolvency proceedings against the Company or any such subsidiary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a material breach by the Company of any material covenant contained in this Agreement, the Warrant Agreement or Voting and Co-Sale Agreement, the Permitted Holders may seek injunctive relief and state a claim for damages; provided, however, that the Permitted Holders shall not be entitled to collect or receive any monetary damages in respect of such claim from the Company or any of its subsidiaries in connection with such material breach except in accordance with the first sentence of this Section 19.7. (b) The Permitted Holders shall not amend or permit amendment of the terms of any instrument or agreement evidencing any Subordinated Indebtedness (including, without limitation, the Subordinated Agreements, the Notes or the Warrants), the effect of which is to (i) increase principal, interest, fees, reimbursements or other amounts payable with respect thereto or create any additional payment obligations thereunder, (ii) accelerate any scheduled or otherwise required payments of principal, interest, fees, reimbursements or other amounts, (iii) cause any covenants or other agreements to be more restrictive upon, or burdensome to, the Company and its Subsidiaries, (iv) alter any event of default or put provisions contained in the Subordinated Agreements, the Notes or the Warrants (other than any alterations in favor of the Company that are permitted under the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement) or (v) make any other change which materially adversely affect the interests of the holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations, without the prior written consent of the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee. Section 19.8 Senior Loan Agreement. Reference is made herein to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of July 9, 2002 by and among LBI Media, the guarantors party thereto and the lenders party thereto (together with successors and assignees and lenders party to any other Senior Loan Agreement, the "Senior Credit Parties") (such Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, and any amendment, restatement, renewal, refunding, refinancing or replacement thereto, including, without limitation, any such change to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement which increases the amount of indebtedness thereunder (the "Senior Loan Agreement"). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, to the extent the rights of holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations or obligations of the Permitted Holders hereunder directly conflict with the rights of the Senior Credit Parties, the Senior Credit Parties 11 shall have priority over and supersede the obligations hereunder; provided, that, upon satisfaction of such conflicting rights and/or obligations under the Senior Loan Agreement and the intercreditor agreement relating thereto, the holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations may promptly exercise their rights, and the Permitted Holders shall promptly satisfy their obligations under this Article XIX. Section 19.9 Rights of Holders of Senior Subordinated Notes to Amend Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement and Discontinue Senior Subordinated Note Obligations. The holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations may, in their sole discretion, and without notice to the Permitted Holders, modify, amend, waive or release any of the terms of the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement, or any other document or agreement at any time executed by LBI Media or any of the Senior Subordinated Notes Guarantors or any other person in connection with the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations and may exercise or refrain from exercising any powers, remedies or rights which any such holder may have thereunder, and such modification, amendment, waiver, release, exercise or failure to exercise shall not affect any of such holders' rights under this Article XIX. Each Permitted Holder hereby agrees that the holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations may from time to time in their sole discretion amend the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement and any other instrument or agreement evidencing the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations, grant extensions of time of payment or performance and make compromises and settlements with LBI Media and the Senior Subordinated Notes Guarantors and other creditors of LBI Media and the Senior Subordinated Notes Guarantors without affecting the agreements of the Permitted Holders and the Company hereunder. If at any time hereafter, the holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations shall, in their sole discretion, determine to discontinue the extension of credit to LBI Media or demand payment of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations, it may do so without notice to the Permitted Holders. The failure on the part of the holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations to insist on the strict performance of any term, condition or other provision of this Article XIX or any term, condition or other provision contained in the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement or any other document or instrument evidencing the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations, or to exercise any right or remedy hereunder or thereunder, shall not affect or alter this Article XIX, the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement or any other such document or instrument, and each and every term, condition and other provision of this Article XIX, the Senior Subordinated Notes, and the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement shall, in such event, continue in full force and effect and shall be operative with respect to any other then existing or subsequent default or event of default in connection therewith. Section 19.10 Third Party Beneficiaries. The holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations and their respective successors and assigns and the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee are third party beneficiaries of this Article XIX. Section 19.11 No Transfer. A Permitted Holder may sell or transfer any of the Subordinated Indebtedness, including, without limitation, the Notes and the Warrants, to an Eligible Fund (as hereinafter defined) of such Permitted Holder, provided that no such sale or other transfer of any Subordinated Indebtedness shall be effective unless and until (i) the proposed transfer is in accordance with Article XI, (ii) the proposed transferee shall agree in writing pursuant to an agreement in form and substance acceptable to the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee to become a party hereto, and (iii) such sale or other transfer is effected in 12 accordance with the Subordinated Agreements. As used herein, "Eligible Fund" means, with respect to any Permitted Holder that is a fund that invests in commercial loans or subordinated indebtedness, any other fund that invests in commercial loans or subordinated indebtedness and is managed by the same investment manager as such Permitted Holder. Section 19.12 Amendment of Article XIX. No amendment shall be made to this Article XIX which would materially adversely affect the interests of the holders of Senior Subordinated Note Obligations, without the prior written consent of the Senior Subordinated Notes Trustee." 1.7 Modification of Schedules A. Schedule 3.4(b) to the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the reference to "April 1, 1999" with respect to the Ortiz Employment Agreement contained therein and substituting "September 1, 1999" therefor. B. Schedule 3.7 to the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the existing schedule in its entirety and substituting the Schedule 3.7 attached to this Amendment therefor. C. Schedule 7.6 to the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by (i) adding at the end of each of items 4 and 5 thereof the following: "All amounts owing thereunder may be paid in full on or about July 9, 2002," and (ii) adding at the end of such Schedule 7.6 the following: "7. Loans by Company or its Subsidiaries (on such terms as determined by the sole and absolute discretion of Company or its Subsidiaries) to Jose Liberman and/or Lenard Liberman (and their respective Family Members) in an aggregate amount not exceeding $5,000,000; provided that no cancellation, foregiveness or transfer of any such loans shall increase the aggregate amount of loans otherwise permitted hereunder. 8. The making of any loans described in Section 7.5(ii) (the terms of which shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Company) and cancellation, foregiveness or transfer of such loan." 1.8 Substitution of Exhibit The Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Exhibit A in the form of Annex A to this Amendment. 1.9 Amendment of Recitals The first paragraph of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the parenthetical "(the "Agreement")" contained therein. 13 Section 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE WARRANT AGREEMENT 2.1 Amendment to Section 7: Interpretation of this Agreement A. The definition of "Consolidated EBITDA" in Section 7.1 of the Warrant Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the reference therein to "Net Cash Proceeds" and substituting "Net Cash Payments" therefor. B. The definition of "Corporate Overhead Expense" in Section 7.1 of the Warrant Agreement is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "(it being understood that loans by Company or any of its Subsidiaries to Lenard or Jose Liberman shall not constitute compensation to Lenard or Jose Liberman)." C. The definition of "Expiration Date" in Section 7.1 of the Warrant Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the reference to "March 20, 2011" contained therein and substituting "January 9, 2015" therefor. 2.2 Substitution of Exhibit The Warrant Agreement is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Exhibit A in the form of Annex B to this Amendment. Section 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE SENIOR LENDERS INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT 3.1 Amendment to Section 1: Certain Definitions Section 1.1 of the Senior Lenders Intercreditor Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the phrase "as amended, restated" appearing in the seventh line thereof and substituting therefor the phrase "as amended and restated by the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of July 9, 2002 among LBI Media, Inc. (formerly known as LBI Holdings II, Inc.), as the borrower, the guarantors party thereto, and Fleet National Bank, as administrative agent, General Electric Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank, N.A., as co-syndication agents, and CIT Lending Services Corporation and SunTrust Bank, as co-documentation agents, and the other lenders party thereto from time to time, as further amended, amended and restated,". 3.2 Amendments to Section 3: Terms of Subordination Section 3.6(b) of the Senior Lenders Intercreditor Agreement is hereby amended by (i) deleting each of the two references to "September 20, 2009" contained therein and substituting therefor in each instance the phrase "July 9, 2013", and (ii) deleting each of the two references to "(as in effect on the date hereof)" appearing in clauses (i) and (ii) thereof and substituting therefor in each instance the phrase "(as in effect on July 9, 2002)". 14 3.3 Amendment to Section 8: Limit on Right of Action Section 8(a) of the Senior Lenders Intercreditor Agreement is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a material breach by the Company of (i) any covenant set forth in the following sections of the Subordinated Investment Agreement, namely Section 2.4(h), the second and third sentences of Section 7.1, Section 7.5, Section 7.6, Section 7.7, Sections 8.1 through 8.8 or (ii) any material covenant contained in the Warrant Agreement or Voting and Co-Sale Agreement, the Subordinated Creditors may seek injunctive relief and state a claim for damages; provided, however, that the Subordinated Creditors shall not be entitled to collect or receive any monetary damages in respect of such claim from the Company or any of its subsidiaries in connection with such material breach except in accordance with the first sentence of this Section 8(a). Prior to seeking any such injunctive relief or stating any such claims, the Subordinated Creditors shall first deliver notice thereof to the Administrative Agent at least thirty (30) days, or shorter period if required by reason of a limitation period, filing requirement or like matter, prior to taking any such action." Section 4. AMENDMENT OF THE SENIOR SUBORDINATED LENDERS INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT A. The parties acknowledge and understand that upon the payment of amounts set forth in Section 1.1B of that certain Agreement Relating to Note Purchase Agreement dated as of June 28, 2002 by and among LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc., the several purchasers listed on the signature pages thereof, and Oaktree, which payment shall be made on or prior to the Amendment Effective Date, the outstanding amounts owed by the Company under the existing Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement with Oaktree and related notes shall be repaid in full. B. Section 1.1 of the existing Senior Subordinated Lenders Intercreditor Agreement among the Company, the Purchasers, and Oaktree is hereby amended by deleting the first sentence contained therein and substituting the following therefor: "Reference is made herein to the Notes Purchase Agreement of even date herewith, by and among LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (the "Borrower"), the Purchasers party thereto, and the Agent (as amended and supplemented from time to time, the "Notes Purchase Agreement"; it being understood by the parties hereto that the term Note Purchase Agreement shall not include any agreement entered into to refund, refinance, or otherwise replace amounts owed under the Notes Purchase Agreement and in no event shall include the Indenture, dated as of July 9, 2002, among LBI Media, Inc., as the issuer, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank, N.A., as the trustee or any documents related thereto)." Section 5. AMENDMENT OF THE INVESTOR SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT Section 1 of the Investor Subordination Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the phrase "and restated by the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of July 9, 2002 among LBI Media, Inc. (formerly known as LBI Holdings II, Inc.), as the borrower, the 15 guarantors party thereto, and Fleet National Bank, as administrative agent, General Electric Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank, N.A., as co-syndication agents, and CIT Lending Services Corporation and SunTrust Bank, as co-documentation agents, and the other lenders party thereto from time to time, and as further amended" into the second parenthetical contained in the first sentence and immediately following the phrase "as amended." Section 6. EXCHANGE OF NOTES AND WARRANTS On or after the Amendment Effective Date and upon surrender of each existing Note and existing Warrant held by each Purchaser, the Company agrees to execute and deliver to such Purchaser a new Note in the form of Annex A to this Amendment and a new Warrant in the form of Annex B to this Amendment, in each case with appropriate insertions reflecting the same amounts as the existing Note and Warrant. In such exchange, the parties agree that no commission or other remuneration will be paid or given directly or indirectly for soliciting such exchange. On and after the Amendment Effective Date, any existing Notes and existing Warrants outstanding and not exchanged pursuant to this Section 6 shall be deemed to have such terms and conditions as set forth in the new form of Note set forth in Annex A and the new form of Warrant set forth in Annex B. Section 7. CONDITIONS TO EFFECTIVENESS Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9F of this Amendment shall become effective only upon the satisfaction of all of the following conditions precedent (the date of satisfaction of such conditions being referred to herein as the "Amendment Effective Date"): A. On or before the Amendment Effective Date, each of Company, Fleet, Oaktree, and Majority Purchasers shall have delivered to the Company and to Alta Communications VIII, L.P., as agent for each of the Purchasers, executed copies of this Amendment. B. LBI Media shall have simultaneously issued the Senior Subordinated Notes under the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement (as defined in Section 1.1C hereof) and the new Senior Loan Agreement dated as of July 9, 2002 shall have become effective. C. The Purchasers shall have received an opinion of O'Melveny & Myers LLP, counsel to the Company, substantially in the form attached as Annex C. D. The Company shall have received an opinion of Edwards & Angell, LLP, counsel to Alta Communications VIII, L.P. and certain affiliates thereof, substantially in the form attached as Annex D. E. The new Senior Loan Agreement and related documents and the new Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement and related documents shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Majority Purchasers. 16 Section 8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES A. By All Parties. In order to induce each of the other parties hereto to enter into this Amendment, each party hereto represents and warrants to each of the other parties hereto that the following statements are true, correct and complete: (i) Corporate Power and Authority. Such party has all requisite corporate or partnership power and authority to enter into this Amendment and to carry out the transactions contemplated by, and perform its obligations under, this Amendment and the Amended Agreements. (ii) Authorization of Agreements. The execution and delivery of this Amendment and the performance of this Amendment and the Amended Agreements have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or partnership action on the part of such party. (iii) No Conflict. The execution and delivery by such party of this Amendment and the performance by such party of this Amendment and the Amended Agreements do not and will not (i) violate any provision of any law or any governmental rule or regulation applicable to such party, the articles and bylaws or the partnership agreement or any other organizational documents of such party, or any order, judgment or decree of any court or other agency of the government of the United States binding on such party, (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under any material contractual obligation of such party, (iii) result in or require the creation or imposition of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of such party, or (iv) require any approval of stockholders or any approval or consent of any Person under any contractual obligation of such party, except where applicable approvals or consents have been obtained. (iv) Governmental Consents. The execution and delivery by such party of this Amendment and the performance by such party of this Amendment and the Amended Agreements do not and will not require any registration with, consent or approval of, or notice to, or other action to, with or by, any U.S. federal, state, provincial or other governmental authority or regulatory body. (v) Binding Obligation. This Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by such party and this Amendment and the Amended Agreements are the legally valid and binding obligations of such party enforceable against such party in accordance with their respective terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws relating to or limiting creditors' rights generally or by equitable principles relating to enforceability. B. By the Company. In order to induce the Purchasers to enter into this Amendment, the Company represents and warrants to each of the Purchasers that the following statements are true, correct and complete: (i) The representations and warranties of the Company and its Subsidiaries made in Sections 3.3, 3.4, and 3.7 of the Purchase Agreement as of the Amendment 17 Effectiveness Date (which representations and warranties are subject to all of the qualifications, limitations and restrictions contained in the Purchase Agreement and any revised schedule attached to this Amendment); and (ii) The representations and warranties of the Company and its Subsidiaries made in the amended and restated Senior Loan Agreement as of the Amendment Effectiveness Date (which representations and warranties are subject to all of the qualifications, limitations and restrictions contained in the amended and restated Senior Loan Agreement); are hereby incorporated herein by reference and each such representation and warranty is restated and re-made by the Company to the Purchasers as of the date hereof and will be deemed to be representations and warranties made by the Company to the Purchasers under this Amendment and relied upon by the Purchasers in entering into this Amendment. C. By the Purchasers. In order to induce each of the other parties hereto to enter into this Amendment, each Purchaser hereto represents and warrants to each of the other parties hereto that the following statements are true, correct and complete: (i) the execution by the Majority Purchasers of this Amendment constitutes the requisite approval of the Purchasers necessary to amend the Amended Agreements as contemplated by this Amendment, including but not limited to approval as "Majority Purchasers" under the Purchase Agreement and the "Required Holders" under the Warrant Agreement; (ii) with such approval, each Purchaser is bound by this Amendment, whether or not such Purchaser is a party hereto; and (iii) collectively, Alta Communications VIII, L.P., Alta-Comm VIII S By S, LLC, Alta Communications VIII-B, L.P., and Alta VIII Associates, LLC constitute "Majority Purchasers" under the Purchase Agreement and "Required Holders" under the Warrant Agreement. Section 9. MISCELLANEOUS A. Headings. Section and subsection headings in this Amendment are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Amendment for any other purpose or be given any substantive effect. B. Applicable Law. THIS AMENDMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES. C. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one and the same instrument; signature pages may be detached from multiple separate counterparts and attached to a single counterpart so that all signature pages are physically attached to the same document. D. Expenses. The Company acknowledges that all costs, fees and expenses as described in Section 12.1 of the Purchase Agreement incurred by the Purchasers and one counsel for the 18 Purchasers with respect to this Amendment and the documents and transactions contemplated hereby shall be for the account of the Company. The Company shall concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Amendment pay all accrued and unpaid fees of Edwards & Angell, LLP, counsel to the Purchasers, for which invoices shall have been received by Company on or prior to the Amendment Effective Date. E. Confirmation of Tax Allocation and Budgeted Plan. The Company hereby ratifies and confirms that this Amendment shall not amend or otherwise alter the allocation of issue price of $29,500,000 to the Notes and $500,000 to the Warrants as set forth in the original Purchase Agreement. The Company further ratifies and confirms its obligation under Section 4.1(d) of the Warrant Agreement to provide to Purchasers a breakdown of the Budgeted Plan (as defined in the Warrant Agreement) on a quarter-annual basis, reasonably acceptable to Required Holders (as defined in the Warrant Agreement). F. Consent to Amended Agreements. Fleet hereby consents to this Amendment and the amendments and modifications to the Amended Agreements as effected by this Amendment and the transactions described in Section 6 hereof. G. Consent to Registration Rights. With reference to Section 7.6(B) of the Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers hereby consent to the grant of registration rights to the holders of the Senior Subordinated Note Obligations as contemplated by the Senior Subordinated Loan Agreement (as defined in Section 1.1B). H. Ratification and Confirmation. Except as specifically amended by this Amendment and the Amendment and Confirmation of Subordination Agreements dated as of the date hereof by and among the Purchasers, the Company, and Fleet, (i) the Purchase Agreement, (ii) the Warrant Agreement, (iii) the Senior Lenders Intercreditor Agreement, (iv) the existing Senior Subordinated Lenders Intercreditor Agreement with Oaktree, and (v) the Investor Subordination Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and confirmed. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank; signature pages to follow] 19 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the day and year first above written. COMPANY: LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. By: /s/ Lenard Liberman ----------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman --------------------------------------- Title: Executive Vice President -------------------------------------- PURCHASERS: ALTA COMMUNICATIONS VIII, L.P. By: Alta Communications VIII Managers, LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy ----------------------------------------- Name: Eileen McCarthy --------------------------------------- Title: Member -------------------------------------- ALTA-COMM VIII S BY S, LLC By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy ----------------------------------------- Name: Eileen McCarthy --------------------------------------- Title: Member -------------------------------------- ALTA COMMUNICATIONS VIII-B, L.P. By: Alta Communications VIII Managers, LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy ----------------------------------------- Name: Eileen McCarthy --------------------------------------- Title: Member -------------------------------------- S-1 ALTA VIII ASSOCIATES, LLC By: Alta Communications, Inc. By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy ---------------------------------------------- Name: Eileen McCarthy -------------------------------------------- Title: Member ------------------------------------------- CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM By: /s/ Christopher J. Ailman ---------------------------------------------- Name: Christopher J. Ailman -------------------------------------------- Title: Chief Investment Officer ------------------------------------------- BANCBOSTON INVESTMENTS INC. By: /s/ Lars A. Swanson ---------------------------------------------- Name: Lars A. Swanson -------------------------------------------- Title: Director ------------------------------------------- UNIONBANCAL EQUITIES, INC. By: /s/ J. Kevin Sampson /s/ David Bonrouhi ---------------------------------------------- Name: J. Kevin Sampson David Bonrouhi -------------------------------------------- Title: Vice President Vice President ------------------------------------------- S-2 For purposes of Sections 4, 7, 8A and 9 only: OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, individually and as agent for the Holders under that certain Note Purchase Agreement By: /s/ Kenneth Liang --------------------------------------------------- Name: Kenneth Liang ------------------------------------------------- Title: Managing Director ------------------------------------------------ By: /s/ Richard Ting --------------------------------------------------- Name: Richard Ting ------------------------------------------------- Title: Vice President, Legal ------------------------------------------------ For purposes of Sections 3, 5, 7, 8A and 9 only: FLEET NATIONAL BANK, individually and as agent for the Senior Lenders By: /s/ Garnet Komjathy --------------------------------------------------- Name: Garnet Komjathy ------------------------------------------------- Title: Director ------------------------------------------------ S-3 SCHEDULE 3.4(a) (to the Securities Purchase Agreement, as revised on July 9, 2002) CAPITALIZATION Jose Liberman - 100 shares of Common Stock. Lenard Liberman - 100 shares of Common Stock. SCHEDULE 3.4(b) (to the Securities Purchase Agreement, as revised on July 9, 2002) EQUITY RIGHTS 1. Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of January 6, 1998, between Jose Liberman, Esther Liberman, Lenard D. Liberman (collectively, the "Shareholders") and LBI Holdings I, Inc. (the "Company"), upon the death of any Shareholder, the surviving Shareholders and the Company will have an option to purchase the deceased Shareholder's stock. The Shareholders are subject to certain restrictions on pledging, transferring, hypothecating, dividing, assigning or otherwise alienating their stock in the Company. 2. Pursuant to that certain Employment Agreement dated September 1, 1999, by and between LBI Holdings I, Inc. and Xavier Ortiz, Mr. Ortiz is entitled under an incentive plan to receive payment in either cash or Common Stock of LBI Holdings I, Inc. if, among other things, stock of LBI Holdings I, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System. 3. Pursuant to that certain Employment Agreement dated November 15, 1998, by and between LBI Holdings I, Inc. and Andrew F. Mars, Mr. Mars is entitled under an incentive plan to receive payment in either cash or Common Stock of LBI Holdings I, Inc. if, among other things, stock of LBI Holdings I, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System. 4. Pursuant to that certain Employment Agreement dated December 1, 1999, by and between Liberman Broadcasting Inc. and Eduardo Leon, Mr. Leon is entitled under an incentive plan to receive payment in either cash or Common Stock of Liberman Broadcasting Inc. if, among other things, stock of Liberman Broadcasting Inc. is capable of being immediately traded on the New York Stock Exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System. SCHEDULE 3.7 (to the Securities Purchase Agreement, as revised on July 9, 2002) AFFILIATE TRANSACTIONS 1. Regarding the Empire Burbank Studios located at 1845 Empire Blvd., Burbank, California, the following leases are in effect: (a) Lease dated as of July 15, 1999 by and between Empire Burbank Studios, Inc., a California corporation ("Empire"), as landlord, and Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., a California corporation ("Liberman Broadcasting"), as tenant (b) Sublease Agreement dated as of July 15, 1999 by and between Liberman Broadcasting, as sublandlord and Empire, as subtenant 2. Spanish Media Rep Team is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jose Liberman and Lenard Liberman and it receives a 15% commission from Liberman Broadcasting Inc. for any advertising time is sells. The agreement is not memorialized in writing. 3. LBI Holdings I, Inc. will make capital contributions to LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc., and LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc. will make certain dividend payments to LBI Holdings I, Inc. on the Effective Date. 4. Third Amended and Restated Demand Promissory Note dated March 20, 2001, by Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. in favor of Jose Liberman with accumulated principal and interest equal to $1,667,193 as of March 31, 2002. The remaining balance of this promissory note will be paid on or about July 9, 2002. 5. Third Amended and Restated Demand Promissory Note dated March 20, 2001, by Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. in favor of Lenard Liberman with accumulated principal and interest equal to $194,414 as of March 31, 2002. The remaining balance of this promissory note will be paid on or about July 9, 2002. 6. As of March 31, 2002, LBI Media, Inc. (formerly known as LBI Holdings II, Inc.) had outstanding loans of $243,095 and $146,950 to Jose and Lenard Liberman, respectively, which loans were made in December 2001. 7. On or about July 9, 2002, LBI Media, Inc. made a loan of $1,916,563 to Lenard Liberman. The loan will mature in seven years and bear interest at the applicable federal rate. 8. Those transactions and payments described in Section 7.6(a) through (h) of the Senior Loan Agreement or otherwise permitted by the Senior Loan Agreement. 9. Item #1 of Schedule 3.4(b) is incorporated herein by reference. ANNEX A TO AMENDMENT EXHIBIT A THIS INSTRUMENT IS SUBJECT TO A SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MARCH 20, 2001 BY AND AMONG LBI HOLDINGS I, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FLEET NATIONAL BANK, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FOR CERTAIN LENDERS, AND CERTAIN OTHER PARTIES, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. BY ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THIS INSTRUMENT, THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT TO THE SAME EXTENT THAT THE SUBORDINATED CREDITORS (AS DEFINED THEREIN) ARE BOUND. THIS INSTRUMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE XIX OF THE SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT DESCRIBED BELOW. BY ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THIS INSTRUMENT, THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES TO BE BOUND BY SUCH SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR PROVISIONS TO THE SAME EXTENT THAT THE PERMITTED HOLDERS (AS DEFINED THEREIN) ARE BOUND. THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS NOTE HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR APPLICABLE STATE LAWS. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS THE REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF SAID ACT AND LAWS HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH OR UNLESS THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED AN OPINION OF COUNSEL ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. FURTHERMORE, THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED UNLESS THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED AN OPINION OF TAX COUNSEL REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY TO THE EFFECT THAT SUCH SALE, TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR HYPOTHECATION WILL NOT TERMINATE THE COMPANY'S CLASSIFICATION AS AN S CORPORATION. JUNIOR SUBORDINATED PROMISSORY NOTE [$___________] Dated as of March 20, 2001 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned LBI HOLDINGS I, INC., a California corporation (the "Borrower"), hereby unconditionally promises to pay to the order of [________________] (hereinafter with any subsequent holder referred to as "Lender"), having its principal place of business at [________________], on the Maturity Date (as hereinafter defined), the principal amount of [_________ Dollars ($_________)] together with interest thereon, at the rates provided for in the Securities Purchase Agreement (hereafter described). This Note is one of the "Notes" referred to in, and is entitled to all the benefits of that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of the date hereof, by and among Borrower, A-1 Lender and the other parties signatories thereto (as may be amended from time to time, the "Securities Purchase Agreement"). All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Securities Purchase Agreement. Interest on the principal amount outstanding hereunder shall accrue and shall be paid as provided in the Securities Purchase Agreement. The outstanding principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued interest thereon, shall be due and payable, without setoff, deduction or counterclaim, on July 9, 2013, or on such earlier date as provided in the Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Maturity Date"). Borrower may prepay the outstanding principal amount and accrued interest hereunder, in full or in part, upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement. Payments of principal and interest due hereunder shall be made by Borrower in lawful money of the United States of America and immediately available funds to Lender at its address set forth in the first paragraph of this Note, or at such other place as Lender may designate to the Borrower in writing, in accordance with the Securities Purchase Agreement. All payments hereunder, unless otherwise determined by Lender, shall be applied first to interest, fees and expenses then due and the balance, if any, to principal. In no event shall the undersigned be required to pay any interest or other fees or charges in excess of the maximum permitted by applicable law. If, for any circumstances whatsoever, fulfillment of any provisions hereof or of the Securities Purchase Agreement, at the time performance of such provision shall be due, shall involve exceeding such amount, then the obligation to be fulfilled shall automatically be reduced to the limit of such validity, and if from any circumstance Lender should ever receive as interest an amount which would exceed such maximum amount, such amount which would be excessive interest shall be applied to the reduction of the principal balance evidenced hereby and not to the payment of interest. As used herein, the term "applicable law" shall mean the law in effect as of the date hereof; provided, however, that in the event there is a change in the law which results in a higher permissible rate of interest, then this Note shall be governed by such new law as of its effective date. This provision shall control every other provision of all agreements between Borrower and Lender. Borrower agrees to pay all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by Lender in the collection of this Note and the enforcement of any agreement or instrument securing this Note. Any and all sums at any time due from Lender to Borrower shall at all times constitute security for this Note and any other obligations of Borrower to Lender and may be applied or set off by Lender against such obligations whether or not other collateral is available to Lender. Borrower, for itself and its legal representatives, successors and assigns, hereby expressly waives presentment, dishonor, protest and demand, diligence, notice of protest of demand and of dishonor, and any other notice otherwise required to be given under the law in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default, enforcement or collection of this Note, and expressly agrees that this Note, or any payment hereunder, may be extended or subordinated (by forbearance or otherwise) as set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement. A-2 No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right of Lender nor shall any delay, omission or waiver on any one occasion be deemed a bar to or waiver of the same or any other right on any future occasion. No consent or waiver by Lender with respect to any action or failure to act which, without such consent or waiver, would constitute a breach of any provision of this Note shall be valid and binding unless in writing and signed by Borrower and Lender. Transfer of this Note is registrable on the Note register of Borrower upon presentation at the principal office of Borrower accompanies by a written instrument of transfer in form reasonably satisfactory to Borrower duly executed by, or on behalf of, the holder hereof; provided any such transferee is also a Permitted Holder. This Note may also be exchanged at such office for one or more Notes in any authorized denominations, as requested by the holder, of a like aggregate unpaid principal amount. Any transfer of this Note shall be subject to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement and any such transferee's agreement to be bound to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Related Agreements and the Intercreditor Agreements, and by acceptance of this Note the holder agrees to be bound by the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Related Agreements and the Intercreditor Agreements. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, Borrower and any agent of Borrower may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment of principal and interest as herein provided and for all other purposes. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would cause the application of the domestic substantive laws of any other jurisdiction. This Note is subject to certain subordination provisions as set forth in the Intercreditor Agreements. BORROWER HEREBY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION PERTAINING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS NOTE OR ANY AGREEMENT OR INSTRUMENT SECURING THIS NOTE. This Note is executed as of the date first set forth above as a sealed instrument, shall be binding upon the undersigned and its successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns. LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. Witness: By:___________________________________ ______________________________ Name:_________________________________ Title:________________________________ A-3 ANNEX B TO AMENDMENT EXHIBIT A [FORM OF WARRANT CERTIFICATE] THE WARRANTS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE AND THE OTHER SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THE SECURITIES UNDER SAID ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR THE AVAILABILITY OF AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SAID ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SALE, TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR HYPOTHECATION (COLLECTIVELY, THE "TRANSFER") OR EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE ARE SUBJECT TO THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. FURTHERMORE, THE WARRANTS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR EXERCISED AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, IN EACH CASE, UNLESS THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED AN OPINION OF TAX COUNSEL REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY TO THE EFFECT THAT SUCH TRANSFER OR EXERCISE, AS APPLICABLE, WILL NOT TERMINATE THE COMPANY'S CLASSIFICATION AS AN "S" CORPORATION EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH EXERCISE IS OTHERWISE PERMITTED UNDER THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT DEFINED IN THE BELOW-REFERENCED WARRANT AGREEMENT. THIS INSTRUMENT IS SUBJECT TO A SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MARCH 20, 2001 BY AND AMONG LBI HOLDINGS I, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, THE PURCHASERS PARTY TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND FLEET NATIONAL BANK, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT (THE "ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT") FOR CERTAIN LENDERS AND CERTAIN OTHER PARTIES, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. BY ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THIS INSTRUMENT, THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT TO THE SAME EXTENT THAT THE SUBORDINATED CREDITORS (AS DEFINED THEREIN) ARE BOUND. THIS INSTRUMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE XIX OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (AS DEFINED IN THE WARRANT AGREEMENT B-1 DESCRIBED BELOW). BY ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THIS INSTRUMENT, THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES TO BE BOUND BY SUCH SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR PROVISIONS TO THE SAME EXTENT THAT THE PERMITTED HOLDERS (AS DEFINED IN THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT) ARE BOUND. WARRANT CERTIFICATE LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. No. WR-___-2002 [_____] Warrants Dated as of March 20, 2001 This Warrant Certificate certifies that ________, or registered assigns, is the registered holder of ____________ (__________) Warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock of LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. (the "Company"), a California corporation. Each Warrant initially entitles the owner thereof to purchase at any time on or before the Expiration Date one (1) fully paid and nonassessable share of Common Stock of the Company, at a Purchase Price of one cent ($0.01) upon (i) presentation and surrender of this Warrant Certificate with a form of election to purchase duly executed and (ii) delivery to the Company of the payment of the Purchase Price in the manner set forth in the Warrant Agreement referred to below. The number of shares of Common Stock purchasable pursuant to this Warrant Certificate and the Purchase Price therefor are subject to adjustment as referred to below. The Warrants are issued pursuant to the Warrant Agreement, dated as of March 20, 2001 (as it may from time to time be amended or supplemented, the "Warrant Agreement"), between the Company and the purchasers named therein, and are subject to all of the terms, provisions and conditions thereof, which Warrant Agreement is hereby incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof and to which Warrant Agreement reference is hereby made for a full description of the rights, obligations, duties and immunities of the Company and the holders of the Warrant Certificates. Capitalized terms used, but not defined, herein have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Warrant Agreement. As provided in the Warrant Agreement, the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable pursuant to this Warrant Certificate and/or the Purchase Price are, upon the happening of certain events, subject to adjustment. As further set forth in, and subject to, the Warrant Agreement, the expiration date of this Warrant Certificate is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the earlier of (a) the later of (i) January 9, 2015, or (ii) the date which is six (6) months from the date of payment in full of all outstanding principal and interest on the Notes and (b) the closing of the sale and issuance of shares of Common Stock of the Company in an underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the gross proceeds of which exceed $25,000,000; provided that if the holders of the Warrants have not had the right to put the Warrants under Section 5.1 of the Warrant Agreement, the expiration date of this Warrant Certificate shall extend until such time as the holders have such right. B-2 This Warrant Certificate shall be exercisable, at the election of the holder, either as an entirety or in part from time to time. If this Warrant Certificate shall be exercised in part, the holder shall be entitled to receive, upon surrender hereof, another Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates for the number of Warrants not exercised. This Warrant Certificate, with or without other Warrant Certificates, upon surrender in the manner set forth in the Warrant Agreement, may be exchanged for another Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates of like tenor evidencing Warrants entitling the holder to purchase a like aggregate number of shares of Common Stock as the Warrants evidenced by the Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates surrendered shall have entitled such holder to purchase. Except as expressly set forth in the Warrant Agreement, no holder of this Warrant Certificate shall be entitled to vote or receive dividends or be deemed for any purpose the holder of shares of Common Stock or of any other Securities of the Company that may at any time be issued upon the exercise hereof, nor shall anything contained in the Warrant Agreement or herein be construed to confer upon the holder hereof, as such, any of the rights of a holder of a share of Common Stock in the Company or any right to vote upon any matter submitted to holders of shares of Common Stock at any meeting thereof, or to give or withhold consent to any corporate action (whether upon any recapitalization, issuance of stock, reclassification of Securities, change of par value, consolidation, merger, conveyance, or otherwise) or, except as provided in the Warrant Agreement, to receive notice of meetings, or to receive dividends or subscription rights, or otherwise, until the Warrant or Warrants evidenced by this Warrant Certificate shall have been exercised as provided in the Warrant Agreement. THIS WARRANT CERTIFICATE SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND THE RIGHTS OF THE COMPANY AND THE HOLDER HEREOF SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (OTHER THAN ITS CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES). THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO AGREEMENTS, COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS PROVIDED IN THE VOTING AND CO-SALE AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 20, 2001, AND THE SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 20, 2001, EACH AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, BY AND AMONG THE COMPANY AND THE PERSONS NAMED THEREIN. A COPY OF SUCH AGREEMENTS MAY BE OBTAINED BY ANY HOLDER OF THIS WARRANT UPON REQUEST WITHOUT CHARGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE COMPANY. WITNESS the signature of a proper officer of the Company as of the date first above written. ATTEST: LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. ______________________________ By:_____________________________ Secretary Name: Title: B-3 [FORM OF ASSIGNMENT] (To be executed by the registered holder if such holder desires to transfer the Warrant Certificate) FOR VALUE RECEIVED, _______________________________ hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto ______________________________________________________________________________ (Please print name, address and taxpayer identification number or social security number of transferee) the accompanying Warrant Certificate, together with all right, title and interest therein, and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint: ___________________________________________ attorney, to transfer the accompanying Warrant Certificate on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution. Dated: _________________, ______. ________________________ Signature of Holder NOTICE The signature to the foregoing Assignment must correspond to the name as written upon the face of the accompanying Warrant Certificate or any prior assignment thereof in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever. B-4 [FORM OF ELECTION TO PURCHASE] (To be executed by the registered holder if such holder desires to exercise the Warrant Certificate) To: ___________: The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to exercise _____ Warrants represented by the accompanying Warrant Certificate to purchase the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of such Warrants and requests that certificates for such shares be issued in the name of: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Please print name and address.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Please insert social security or other identifying number.) If such number of Warrants shall not be all the Warrants evidenced by the accompanying Warrant Certificate, a new Warrant Certificate for the balance remaining of such Warrants shall be registered in the name of and delivered to: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Please print name and address.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Please insert social security or other identifying number.) Dated:_______________,________. _____________________ Signature of Holder NOTICE The signature to the foregoing Election to Purchase must correspond to the name as written upon the face of the accompanying Warrant Certificate or any prior assignment thereof in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever. B-5 EX-10.9 36 dex109.txt WARRANT AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 20, 2001 Exhibit 10.9 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. ----------------------- WARRANT AGREEMENT ----------------------- DATED AS OF MARCH 20, 2001 WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. FORM, EXECUTION AND TRANSFER OF WARRANT CERTIFICATES .......................... 1 1.1 Form of Warrant Certificates ............................................ 1 1.2 Execution of Warrant Certificates; Registration Books ................... 2 1.3 Transfer, Split Up, Combination and Exchange of Warrant Certificates; Lost or Stolen Warrant Certificates ..................................... 2 1.4 Subsequent Issuance of Warrant Certificates ............................. 3 2. EXERCISE OF WARRANTS; PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE. .............................. 4 2.1 Exercise of Warrant ..................................................... 4 2.2 Cashless Exercise of Warrants ........................................... 4 2.3 Issuance of Common Stock ................................................ 5 2.4 [Intentionally Omitted] ................................................. 5 2.5 Cancellation and Destruction of Warrant Certificates .................... 5 2.6 Legend .................................................................. 5 3. RESERVATION AND AVAILABILITY OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK; TRANSFER TAXES ........ 6 3.1 Reservation of Common Stock ............................................. 6 3.2 Common Stock To Be Duly Authorized and Issued, Fully Paid and Nonassessable ........................................................... 6 3.3 Transfer Taxes .......................................................... 6 3.4 Common Stock Record Date ................................................ 6 3.5 CUSIP Number ............................................................ 7 4. ADJUSTMENTS; DISTRIBUTIONS; CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, SALE, RECLASSIFICATION; FRACTIONAL SHARES; SPECIAL AGREEMENTS. ........................................ 7 4.1 Adjustment to Purchase Price ............................................ 7 4.2 Fractional Shares ....................................................... 11 4.3 Right of Action ......................................................... 11 4.4 Special Agreement of Warrant Certificate Holders ........................ 12 4.5 Special Agreements of the Company ....................................... 12 5. PUT RIGHTS; CALL RIGHTS. ...................................................... 13 5.1 Put Rights .............................................................. 13 5.2 Call Right .............................................................. 13
5.3 Put and Call Closings ................................................... 14 6. REGISTRATION .................................................................. 14 6.1 Piggyback Registration .................................................. 14 6.2 Registration Procedures ................................................. 15 6.3 Grant of Other Registration Rights ...................................... 17 6.4 Indemnification ......................................................... 18 6.5 Contribution ............................................................ 18 7. INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT .............................................. 19 7.1 Certain Defined Terms ................................................... 19 7.2 Use of the Term "Underwritten ........................................... 28\ 7.3 Descriptive Headings .................................................... 28 8. MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................. 28 8.1 Amendment and Waiver .................................................... 28 8.2 No Rights or Liabilities as Stockholder ................................. 28 8.3 Directly or Indirectly .................................................. 29 8.4 Survival of Representations and Warranties; Entire Agreement ............ 29 8.5 Successors and Assigns .................................................. 29 8.6 Notices ................................................................. 29 8.7 Severability ............................................................ 30 8.8 Counterparts ............................................................ 30 8.9 Waiver of Jury Trial, Consent to Jurisdiction ........................... 31 8.10 Governing Law ........................................................... 31 8.11 Expiration .............................................................. 32 8.12 Equitable Remedies ...................................................... 32
-ii- WARRANT AGREEMENT WARRANT AGREEMENT dated as of March 20, 2001, among LBI HOLDINGS I, INC., a California corporation (together with its successors and assigns, the "Company"), and THE PURCHASERS LISTED ON SCHEDULE A HERETO (collectively, the "Purchasers"). RECITALS: A. Certain capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in Section 7 hereof. B. The Board of Directors has authorized the issuance of an aggregate of warrants (the "Warrants") of the Company, each Warrant representing the right to purchase, upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, and subject to adjustment as set forth herein, one (1) share of Common Stock. C. The Company and the Purchasers have entered into that certain Securities Purchase Agreement (as it may be amended from time to time, the "Purchase Agreement"), of even date herewith, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell, and the Purchasers agreed to purchase, Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000) in aggregate principal amount of the Company's Junior Subordinated Notes (the "Notes") and Warrants for 14.02 shares of Common Stock. There are currently 200 shares of Common Stock outstanding at the time of the initial issuance of the Warrants. AGREEMENT: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual agreements set forth herein, the parties to this Agreement hereby agree as follows: 1. FORM, EXECUTION AND TRANSFER OF WARRANT CERTIFICATES. 1.1 Form of Warrant Certificates. The warrant certificates (individually, a "Warrant Certificate" and, collectively, the "Warrant Certificates") evidencing the Warrants, and the forms of assignment and of election to purchase shares to be attached to such certificates, shall be substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit A hereto and may have such letters, numbers or other marks of identification or designation as may be required to comply with any law or with any rule or regulation of any governmental authority, stock exchange or self-regulatory organization made pursuant thereto. Each Warrant Certificate shall be dated the date of issuance thereof by the Company, either upon initial issuance or upon transfer or exchange, and on its face shall initially entitle the holder thereof to purchase a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of Warrants represented by such Warrant Certificate at a price per share equal to the Purchase Price, but the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable pursuant to a Warrant Certificate and the Purchase Price shall be subject to adjustment as provided herein. 1.2 Execution of Warrant Certificates; Registration Books. (a) Execution of Warrant Certificates. The Warrant Certificates shall be executed on behalf of the Company by its President, its Executive Vice President or any other officer of the Company authorized by the Board of Directors. In case the officer of the Company who shall have signed any Warrant Certificate shall cease to be such an officer of the Company before issuance and delivery by the Company of such Warrant Certificate, such Warrant Certificate nevertheless may be issued and delivered with the same force and effect as though the individual who signed such Warrant Certificate had not ceased to be such an officer of the Company, and any Warrant Certificate may be signed on behalf of the Company by any individual who, at the actual date of the execution of such Warrant Certificate, shall be a proper officer of the Company to sign such Warrant Certificate, although at the date of the execution of this Agreement any such individual was not such an officer. (b) Registration Books. The Company will keep or cause to be kept at its office maintained at the address of the Company set forth in Section 8.6 hereof, or at such other office of the Company in the United States of America of which the Company shall have given notice to each holder of Warrant Certificates, books for registration and transfer of the Warrant Certificates issued hereunder. Such books shall show the names and addresses of the respective holders of the Warrant Certificates, the registration number and the number of Warrants evidenced on its face by each of the Warrant Certificates and the date of each of the Warrant Certificates. 1.3 Transfer, Split Up, Combination and Exchange of Warrant Certificates; Lost or Stolen Warrant Certificates. (a) Transfer, Split Up, etc. Any Warrant Certificate, with or without other Warrant Certificates, may be sold, transferred, hypothecated or pledged (collectively, "transferred") split up, combined or exchanged for another Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates, entitling the registered holder or transferee thereof to purchase a like number of shares of Common Stock as the Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates surrendered then entitled such registered holder to purchase; provided that any transfer of any Warrant Certificate shall be (i) subject to the limitations set forth in the Purchase Agreement and the Related Agreements and shall be made only to Permitted Holders and (ii) subject to compliance with all applicable federal and state securities laws by the transferor and the transferee (including the delivery of investment representation letters and legal opinions reasonably satisfactory to the Company, if such are requested by the Company). Any registered holder desiring to transfer, split up, combine or exchange any Warrant Certificate shall make such request in writing delivered to the Company, and shall surrender the Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates to be transferred, split up, combined or exchanged at the office of the Company referred to in Section 1.2(b) hereof, whereupon the Company shall, subject to the limitations on transfer set forth herein and in the Purchase Agreement and the Related Agreements, -2- deliver promptly to the Person entitled thereto a Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates, as the case may be, as so requested; provided, however, that the Company shall have no such obligation in the event that it reasonably determines that such transfer, split up, combination or exchange would constitute a violation of the Communications Act of 1934 or the rules and regulations for the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") as then in effect ("FCC Laws"). In the event that the Company, on advice of its FCC counsel, or the holder, on advice of FCC counsel reasonably acceptable to the Company, reasonably determines that such violation may be remedied by receiving the consent of the FCC prior to such transfer, split up, combination or exchange, the Company and the registered holder, at the Company's expense, shall promptly take such actions as are reasonably necessary in order to obtain the FCC's consent to such transaction. Each registered holder of a Warrant Certificate, by its acceptance thereof, agrees not to transfer any Warrant Certificate in any manner which would violate Section 5 of the Securities Act or any other applicable securities laws or any other applicable laws (including the FCC Laws) or the Purchase Agreement or any Related Agreement. (b) Loss, Theft, etc. Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the ownership of and the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of any Warrant Certificate (which evidence shall be, in the case of an Institutional Investor, notice from such Institutional Investor of such ownership (or of ownership by such Institutional Investor's nominee) and such loss, theft, destruction or mutilation), and: (i) in the case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company (which in any event shall not require the posting of a bond or other security therefor); or in the case of mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation thereof; the Company at its own expense will execute and deliver, in lieu thereof, a new Warrant Certificate, dated the date of such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Warrant Certificate and of like tenor, in lieu of the lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Warrant Certificate. 1.4 Subsequent Issuance of Warrant Certificates. Subsequent to the original issuance, no Warrant Certificates shall be issued except: (a) Warrant Certificates issued upon any transfer, combination, split up or exchange of Warrants pursuant to Section 1.3(a) hereof; and (b) Warrant Certificates issued in replacement of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Warrant Certificates pursuant to Section 1.3(b) hereof; and (c) Warrant Certificates issued in respect of unexercised Warrants pursuant to Section 2.4 hereof. -3- 2. EXERCISE OF WARRANTS; PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE. 2.1 Exercise of Warrant. Subject to Section 4.5 of the Purchase Agreement, any time on or before the Expiration Date, the holder of any Warrant Certificate may exercise the Warrants evidenced thereby, in whole or in part, by surrender of such Warrant Certificate, with an election to purchase (a form of which is attached to each Warrant Certificate) attached thereto duly executed, to the Company at its office referred to in Section 1.2(b) hereof, together with payment of the Purchase Price for each share of Common Stock with respect to which the Warrants are then being exercised; provided, however, that no such exercise shall be valid in the event that the Company reasonably determines that such exercise would constitute a violation of the FCC Laws. In the event that the Company, on advice of its FCC counsel or the registered holder, on advice of FCC counsel reasonable acceptable to the Company, reasonably determines that such violation may be remedied by receiving the consent of the FCC prior to such exercise, the Company and registered holder, at the Company's expense, shall promptly take such actions as are reasonably necessary to obtain the FCC's consent to such transaction. Such Purchase Price shall be payable in cash, by check payable to the order of the Company or by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account of the Company. 2.2 Cashless Exercise of Warrants. Subject to Section 4.5 of the Purchase Agreement and notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2.1 hereof, if the FMV (as defined below in this Section) of the Common Stock for which a Warrant may be exercised is greater than the Purchase Price payable in connection with the exercise thereof (at the date of calculation, as set forth below), in lieu of exercising such Warrant as permitted in Section 2.1, the holder of a Warrant Certificate may elect to receive shares of Common Stock equal to the value (as determined below) of the Warrant (or the portion thereof being canceled) by surrender of the Warrant Certificate, together with the election to purchase (a form of which is attached to each Warrant Certificate) attached thereto duly executed, to the Company at its office referred to in Section 1.2(b) hereof, in which event the Company shall issue to the holder of the Warrant Certificate that number of shares of Common Stock computed using the following formula: CS = WCS x (FMV - PP) ---------------- FMV Where CS equals the number of shares of Common Stock to be issued to the holder of the Warrant Certificate; WCS equals the number of shares of Common Stock then purchasable under the Warrant (at the date of such calculation); FMV equals the fair market value of one share of the Common Stock (at the date of such calculation) as determined by the Company's Board of Directors in good faith; and PP equals the Purchase Price (as adjusted to the date of such calculation); -4- provided, however, that no such exercise shall be valid in the event that the Company reasonably determines that such exercise would constitute a violation of the FCC Laws. In the event that the Company, on advice of its FCC counsel or the registered holder, on advice of FCC counsel reasonable acceptable to the Company, reasonably determines that such violation may be remedied by receiving the consent of the FCC prior to such exercise, the Company and the registered holder, at the Company's expense, shall promptly take such actions as are reasonably necessary to obtain the FCC's consent to such transaction. 2.3 Issuance of Common Stock. Upon timely receipt of a Warrant Certificate, with the form of election to purchase duly executed, accompanied by payment of the Purchase Price for each of the shares to be purchased in the manner provided in Section 2.1 or Section 2.2 hereof and an amount equal to any applicable transfer tax (if not payable by the Company as provided in Section 3.3 hereof) and the receipt of any FCC consent required in accordance with Section 2.1 or Section 2.2 and receipt of evidence of compliance with Section 4.5 of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company shall thereupon promptly cause certificates representing the number of shares (including fractional shares) of Common Stock then being purchased to be delivered to or upon the order of the registered holder of such Warrant Certificate, registered in such name or names as may be designated by such holder. 2.4 Unexercised Warrants. In case the registered holder of any Warrant Certificate shall exercise less than all the Warrants evidenced thereby (a) the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable pursuant to such Warrant Certificate shall be reduced by the number of shares of Common Stock purchased upon such exercise of Warrants; and (b) a new Warrant Certificate evidencing Warrants equal in number to the number of Warrants remaining unexercised shall be issued by the Company to the registered holder of such Warrant Certificate or to its duly authorized assigns. 2.5 Cancellation and Destruction of Warrant Certificates. All Warrant Certificates surrendered to the Company for the purpose of exercise, exchange, substitution or transfer shall be cancelled by it, and no Warrant Certificates shall be issued in lieu thereof except as expressly permitted by any of the provisions of this Agreement. The Company shall cancel and retire any other Warrant Certificates purchased or acquired by the Company otherwise than upon the exercise thereof. 2.6 Legend. Each Warrant Certificate issued pursuant to this Agreement shall be stamped or otherwise have endorsed or imprinted thereon a legend in substantially the form set forth in the form of Warrant Certificate attached hereto as Exhibit A. 3. RESERVATION AND AVAILABILITY OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK; TRANSFER TAXES. 3.1 Reservation of Common Stock. The Company covenants and agrees that it will at all times cause to be reserved and kept available out of its authorized and unissued shares of Common Stock such number of shares of Common Stock as will be sufficient to permit the exercise in full of all Warrants then outstanding hereunder. -5- 3.2 Common Stock To Be Duly Authorized and Issued, Fully Paid and Nonassessable. The Company covenants and agrees that it will take all such action as may be necessary to ensure that all shares of Common Stock delivered upon the exercise of any Warrants, at the time of delivery of the certificates representing such shares, shall be duly and validly authorized and issued and fully paid and nonassessable, free of any preemptive rights and free of any Lien, other than Liens arising from the actions of the applicable holder of a Warrant. 3.3 Transfer Taxes. The Company covenants and agrees that it will pay when due and payable any and all federal and state transfer taxes and charges that may be payable in respect of the initial issuance or delivery of: (a) each Warrant Certificate; (b) each Warrant Certificate issued in exchange for any other Warrant Certificate pursuant to Section 1.3(a) hereof; and (c) each share of Common Stock issued upon the exercise of any Warrant. The Company shall not, however, be required to pay any transfer tax that may be payable in respect of the transfer or delivery of Warrant Certificates or the issuance or delivery of certificates for shares of Common Stock in a name other than that of the registered holder of the Warrant Certificate evidencing any Warrant surrendered for exercise (any such tax being payable by the holder of such Warrant Certificate at the time of surrender). 3.4 Common Stock Record Date. Each Person in whose name any certificate for shares of Common Stock is issued upon the exercise of Warrants shall for all purposes be deemed to have become the holder of record of the Common Stock represented thereby on, and such certificate shall be dated, the date upon which the originally executed Warrant Certificate evidencing such Warrants was duly surrendered and delivered to the Company with an election to purchase attached thereto duly executed and payment of the aggregate Purchase Price (and any applicable transfer taxes, if payable by such Person) was made. Prior to the exercise of the Warrants evidenced thereby, the holder of a Warrant Certificate shall not be entitled to any rights of a stockholder in the Company with respect to shares for which the Warrants shall be exercisable, including, without limitation, the right to vote, receive dividends or other distributions or to exercise any preemptive rights, and shall not be entitled to receive any notice of any proceedings of the Company, except as provided herein, including without limitation Section 4.1(a) hereof, or in any other applicable agreement between the Company and such holder. 3.5 CUSIP Number. The Company covenants and agrees that on or before the earlier of (i) the date of the first offer for sale of Common Stock pursuant to an effective registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act, or (ii) the date thirty (30) days after the first exercise of a Warrant, it shall have obtained, and thereafter shall maintain, a CUSIP or private placement number, as applicable, in respect of the Common Stock from the CUSIP Service Bureau of Standard & Poor's, a division of McGraw-Hill, Inc. -6- 4. ADJUSTMENTS; DISTRIBUTIONS; CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, SALE, RECLASSIFICATION; FRACTIONAL SHARES; SPECIAL AGREEMENTS. 4.1 Adjustment to Purchase Price. The Authorized Number of Shares and the Purchase Price shall be subject to adjustment pursuant to the provisions of this Section 4. (a)(1) Distribution of Property. In case, at any time during the term of the Warrants, the Company shall declare a dividend of cash or cash equivalents upon its Common Stock, or shall distribute to holders of its Common Stock (i) shares of its capital stock (other than Common Stock), (ii) Other Distributions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) or (iii) other Securities of any other Person(s), evidences of indebtedness issued by the Company or any other Person(s), other assets or options or warrants or rights, then, as a condition of such declaration or distribution, lawful and adequate provision shall be made, and such funds, assets, Securities or other rights set aside and segregated, whereby each holder of Warrants shall thereafter have the right to receive, upon the exercise by such holder of any Warrants or the repurchase of any Warrants or sale of the Warrants in connection with a Sale of the Company, to the exclusion of other shareholders or creditors of the Company, such cash dividend (and interest thereon, as provided below), shares of stock, other Securities, evidences of indebtedness, other assets or options or warrants or rights as would have paid or distributed to such holder of the Warrants being exercised or repurchased or sold if the Warrants being exercised or repurchased or sold had been fully exercised immediately prior to the record date for determining the holders of Common Stock entitled to participate in such declaration or distribution, provided that any dividend of cash or cash equivalents shall accrue interest at the rate of six percent (6%), compounded annually in arrears on each anniversary of the date of payment, until payment of the dividend upon exercise or repurchase or sale of the Warrants as provided above. If not sooner paid above, the amounts payable under this Section 4.1(a)(1) shall in all events be paid on the Maturity Date (as defined in the Purchase Agreement). The foregoing provisions of this Section 4.1(a)(1) shall not apply to dividends or distributions made pursuant to Section 7.5(i), (ii) or (iii) of the Purchase Agreement. (a)(2) Corporate Overhead Expense Adjustment. Schedule B attached hereto sets forth Corporate Overhead Expense levels for the periods 2001 through 2007. Upon the occurrence of the Sale of the Company, each holder of the Warrants shall be entitled to receive a payment equal to the aggregate amount of any Corporate Overhead Expense Adjustment, if any, multiplied by such holder's percentage of the Fully-Diluted Outstanding Equity of the Company at such time. If not sooner paid above, the amounts payable under this Section 4.1(a)(2) shall in all events be paid on the Maturity Date (as defined in the Purchase Agreement). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no payment will be owed to the holders of Warrants under this Section 4.1(a)(2) if there occurs an event that triggers a calculation of Fair Market Value under this Agreement. (b) Dividends, Subdivisions and Combinations. In case at any time during the term of the Warrants the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding is increased by a stock dividend payable in shares of Common Stock or by a subdivision or split-up of -7- shares of Common Stock, then, following the record date fixed for the determination of holders of Common Stock entitled to receive such stock dividend, subdivision or split-up, the Authorized Number of Shares shall be increased in proportion to such increase in outstanding shares and the Purchase Price in effect immediately prior to such stock dividend, subdivision or split-up shall be proportionately reduced. Conversely, in case at any time during the term of this Warrant the Company shall combine its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, the Authorized Number of Shares immediately prior to such combination shall be proportionately reduced and the Purchase Price in effect immediately prior to such combination shall be proportionately increased. (c) Consolidation; Merger; Sale; Reclassification. If at any time during the term of the Warrants any capital reorganization or reclassification of the capital stock of the Company (other than a change in par value or from no par value to par value or as a result of a stock dividend, exchange or subdivision or split-up or combination of shares), or consolidation or merger of the Company with another corporation, or the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company's outstanding shares of Common Stock or properties and assets or the properties and assets of the Company's Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, to another Person, shall be effected in such a way that holders of shares of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive stock, other Securities or assets with respect to or in exchange for Common Stock (collectively, the "Specified Events"), then, unless the holders of the Warrants shall be required to participate in such Specified Event pursuant to Section 3.3 of the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement, as a condition of such reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale or disposition, lawful and adequate provision shall be made whereby the holders of the Warrants shall thereafter have the right to receive upon the exercise of the Warrants, during the period specified herein and upon payment of the Purchase Price, and in lieu of the shares of Common Stock immediately theretofore receivable upon the exercise of the Warrants, such shares of stock, other Securities or assets as may be issued or payable with respect to or in exchange for a number of outstanding shares of Common Stock equal to the number of shares of Common Stock immediately theretofore so receivable had such reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale or disposition not taken place, and in any such case lawful and adequate provision shall be made with respect to the rights and interests of the holders of the Warrants to the end that the provisions of this Agreement and of the Warrants (including without limitation provisions for adjustment of the Purchase Price and Authorized Number of Shares) shall thereafter be applicable, as nearly as may be, in relation to any shares of stock, other Securities or assets thereafter deliverable upon the exercise of the Warrants. The Company shall not effect any such consolidation, merger or sale unless prior to or simultaneously with the consummation thereof the survivor or successor corporation (if other than the Company) resulting from such consolidation or merger or the Person purchasing such properties and assets shall assume by written instrument executed and mailed or delivered to the holders of the Warrants, the obligation to deliver to such holders such shares of stock, other Securities or assets as, in accordance with the foregoing provisions, such holder may be entitled to receive, and containing the express assumption of all liabilities and obligations of the Company hereunder and thereunder, unless the holders of the Warrants are required to -8- participate in such transaction pursuant to Section 3.3 of the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement. The provisions of this Section 4.1(c) shall similarly apply to successive reorganizations, reclassifications, consolidations, mergers, sales or other dispositions. In furtherance of the foregoing, upon the occurrence of a Specified Event constituting a Sale of the Company, the holder of the Warrants shall be entitled, at its option, to either (i) exercise the Warrants in order to receive amounts available to the holders or Common Stock as described above or (ii) sell the Warrants, either to the Company or its successor, as the Company so elects, in exchange for a cash purchase price equal to the fair market value of the assets or other Securities issuable or payable with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying the Warrant, minus the Purchase Price of such Warrants. In connection with any Specified Event, if the form of the transaction of any such Specified Event results in the receipt of consideration by the Company, the Company shall promptly (and in any event within sixty (60) days) distribute such consideration after the receipt thereof by the Company to the holders of the Warrants as set forth above. (d) Performance-Based Adjustment. The Authorized Number of Shares shall be subject to decrease or increase at the earliest of (i) the Maturity Date (as defined in the Purchase Agreement); or (ii) prepayment in full of the Notes and repurchase of the Warrants; or (iii) a Sale of the Company; or (iv) the determination of the Warrant Purchase Price pursuant to Section 5.1 or 5.2, according to the following: (a) the Authorized Number of Shares shall be decreased by multiplying such number by .9367 if the Company achieves Broadcast Cash Flow for the trailing twelve (12) months ended at the end of its most recently completed fiscal quarter immediately prior to the date of the applicable event specified in clauses (i) through (iv) above (the "Trailing Twelve Months Broadcast Cash Flow") in excess of 125% of those thresholds set forth in the projections attached as Schedule C (the "Budgeted Plan") and, in the case of a Sale of the Company, the Sale Consideration, or in the case of a determination of the Warrant Purchase Price, the Total Fair Market Value, is greater than 13 times Trailing Twelve Months Broadcast Cash Flow; or (b) the Authorized Number of Shares shall be increased by multiplying such number by 1.0633 if the Company achieves Trailing Twelve Months Broadcast Cash Flow less than 75% of the Budgeted Plan and, in the case of a Sale of the Company, the Sale Consideration, or in the case of determination of the Warrant Purchase Price, the Total Fair Market Value, is less than 15 times Trailing Twelve Months Broadcast Cash Flow. For purposes hereof, the term "Broadcast Cash Flow" means, for any period, an amount equal to (a) Consolidated EBITDA of the Company and its Subsidiaries plus (b) Corporate Overhead Expense. The parties agree that the Budgeted Plan presently contains projections set forth on an annual basis and that the Company shall, within a reasonable period of time after the date of this Agreement, provide a breakdown of the Budgeted Plan on a quarter-annual basis, reasonably acceptable to the Required Holders, which shall thereupon constitute Schedule C. For purposes of this Section 4.1(d), the Total Fair Market Value shall mean the Net Asset Value as determined pursuant to the definition of Fair Market Value. (e) Other Adjustments. In case at any time or from time to time during the term of the Warrants conditions arise by reason of any action(s) taken or omitted to be -9- taken by the Company which, in the opinion of the Company's Board of Directors, are not adequately covered by the provisions of this Section 4, and which could reasonably be expected to be materially and adversely affect the exercise rights of the holders of the Warrants, the Company shall obtain advice from the Company's independent certified public accountants, or of other independent certified public accountants selected by the Company and reasonably satisfactory to the Required Holders, setting forth any adjustment of the Authorized Number of Shares and/or of the Purchase Price, on a basis consistent with the standards established in the other provisions of this Section 4.1, necessary in order to preserve, without diminution the exercise and other rights of the holders of the Warrants. Upon receipt of such advice, the Board of Directors of the Company shall forthwith make the adjustments described therein. (f) Company Stock. For purposes of this Section 4.1, the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding or deemed to be outstanding at any given time shall not include shares owned or held by or for the account of the Company, and the disposition of any such shares shall be considered an issuance or sale of Common Stock for the purposes of this Section 4.1. (g) Notice of Adjustment. Upon each adjustment of the Purchase Price, and upon each change in the Authorized Number Shares, and in the event of any change in the rights of the holders of the Warrants by reason of any other event(s) herein set forth, then and in each such case the Company promptly shall deliver to the holders of the Warrants, by first-class certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, a statement, signed by the Company's principal financial officer, showing in reasonable detail the basis of such determination or the facts requiring such adjustment and/or change, and stating the adjusted Purchase Price, and the new Authorized Number of Shares, or specifying the other shares of stock, other Securities or assets and the amount thereof receivable as a result of such change in rights, and setting forth in reasonable detail the method of calculation and the facts upon which such calculation is based. Where appropriate, such statement may be given in advance and may be included as part of a notice required to be mailed under the provisions of Section 4.1(h). (h) Notice of Certain Events. If the Company shall propose to take any action requiring a calculation pursuant to this Section 4.1, the Company shall give notice to the holders of the Warrants in the manner set forth in Section 4.1(g), which notice shall specify the record date, if any, with respect to any such action and the date on which such action is to take place. Such notice also shall set forth such facts with respect thereto as shall be reasonably necessary to indicate the effect of such action (to the extent such effect may be known at the date of such notice) on the Authorized Number of Shares and the number, kind or class of shares or other Securities or other property or assets which shall be deliverable or purchasable upon the occurrence of such action or deliverable upon the exercise of the Warrants. In the case of any action which would require the fixing of a record date, such notice shall be given at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date so fixed, and in the case of all other actions, such notice shall be given at least fifteen (15) days prior to the taking of such proposed action. Failure to give such notice, or any defect therein, shall not affect the legality or validity of any such action. The holder of -10- any Warrant may within fifteen (15) days of any notice delivered by the Company pursuant to this Section 4.1(h) object to any of the Company's calculations contained in such notice by delivery of a notice setting forth such objection in reasonable detail. If such holder of any Warrant and the Company shall be unable to resolve such objection within ten (10) days of delivery of such notice to the Company, such objection shall be resolved by an independent accounting firm mutually agreed upon by the Company and such holder of the Warrant. The Company shall bear the fees and expenses of such firm. (i) Agreement and Warrants Not Required to be Restated. Irrespective of any adjustments in the Authorized Number of Shares, the Purchase Price or the number or kind of cash, Securities or other property or assets purchasable upon the exercise of the Warrants, this Agreement and the Warrants may continue to express the same number of Warrants, Purchase Price and number and kind of Securities as are initially stated in this Agreement and the Warrants. (j) Rounding. All calculations under this Section 4.1 shall be made to the nearest sixth decimal place. (k) Single Adjustment. In no event shall the Authorized Number of Shares or Purchase Price be adjusted pursuant to more than one paragraph of this Section 4.1 with respect to a single event. 4.2 Fractional Shares. The Company shall issue fractional shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of any Warrant, as appropriate. 4.3 Right of Action. All rights of action in respect of the Warrants are vested in the respective registered holders of the Warrant Certificates, and any registered holder of any Warrant Certificate, without the consent of the registered holder of any other Warrant Certificate, may, in its own behalf and for its own benefit, enforce, and may institute and maintain any suit, action or proceeding against the Company to enforce, or otherwise act in respect of, its right to exercise the Warrants evidenced by such Warrant Certificate in the manner provided in such Warrant Certificate and in this Agreement. 4.4 Special Agreement of Warrant Certificate Holders. Every holder of a Warrant Certificate by accepting the same consents and agrees with the Company and with every other holder of a Warrant Certificate that: (a) the Warrant Certificates are transferable only in accordance with the Purchase Agreement and the Related Agreements (subject to the conditions contained in Article XI of the Purchase Agreement) and only on the registry books of the Company if surrendered at the office of the Company referred to in Section 1.2(b) hereof, duly endorsed or accompanied by an instrument of transfer (in the form attached hereto); and (b) the Company may deem and treat the Person in whose name each Warrant Certificate is registered as the absolute owner thereof and of the Warrants evidenced thereby (notwithstanding any notations of ownership or writing on the Warrant -11- Certificates made by anyone other than the Company) for all purposes whatsoever, and the Company shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary; 4.5 Special Agreements of the Company. The Company covenants and agrees that: (a) The Company shall not, by amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, as in effect on the date hereof, or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, liquidation, issuance or sale of Securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms to be observed or performed hereunder by the Company, but shall at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all the provisions of this Section 4 and in the taking of all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate in order to protect the rights of the holders of the Warrant Certificates against impairment. (b) Before taking any action that would result in an adjustment to the then current Purchase Price to a price that would be below the then current par value of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of any Warrant, the Company will take or cause to be taken any and all necessary corporate or other action that may be necessary in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock upon payment of such Purchase Price as so adjusted, provided, that if, under applicable law, no such corporate or other action may be lawfully taken, then the Company may nevertheless take the action that would result in an adjustment to the then current Purchase Price, and all other adjustments called for by this Section 4 shall be made, but the Purchase Price shall not be adjusted until such corporate or other action is lawfully taken. 5. PUT RIGHTS; CALL RIGHTS. 5.1 Put Rights. Subject to and to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents, the Required Holders have the right, at any time on or after the Maturity Date of the Notes (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) (other than a Maturity Date occasioned by a Sale of the Company that is either (i) a Specified Event under Section 4.1(c) or (ii) a transaction in which the Warrant holders are entitled to participate under Section 3.1 of the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement or (iii) a transaction in which the Warrant holders are required to participate under Section 3.3 of the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement), to require the Company to purchase (the "Put") all of the Warrants at the Warrant Purchase Price or if, in accordance with the Purchase Agreement and the Related Agreements, the holder has exercised the Warrant, the shares of Common Stock issued on exercise of the Warrant ("Warrant Shares") at the Fair Market Value thereof, by delivering a written notice to the Company (the "Put Notice"). Within ten (10) days after receipt of any Put Notice, the Company will give written notice of such requested Put to all other holders of Warrants and Warrant Shares, and all such holders shall be required to participate in the sale of Warrants and Warrant Shares pursuant to the Put. 5.2 Call Right. If the Company proposes an acquisition with a valuation of at least $5,000,000, in connection with which the senior lenders, subordinated lenders or any proposed financing source (each a "Financial Party") reasonably require in good faith, as a condition to the -12- financing and/or permitting the acquisition, an amendment to the Maturity Date of the Notes or an amendment to the dates set forth in the definition of Maturity Date or the dates set forth in the definition of Expiration Date, and the Majority Purchasers (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) or the Required Holders, as appropriate, do not agree to such amendment, subject to and to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents, the Company shall have the right to purchase the Warrants at the Warrant Purchase Price or the Warrant Shares at the Fair Market Value thereof in connection with its payment in full of the aggregate principal amount and interest outstanding under the Notes, by providing written notice of such election to the holders of the Warrants and Warrant Shares (a "Call Notice"). The Company shall give the Purchasers written notice (the "Requirement Notice") of any such requirement of a Financial Party, which notice shall specify the waiver or amendment requested and the terms of the proposed Acquisition, including, without limitation, the proposed financing, and shall include as an attachment thereto an executed copy of the term sheet (if any) and any other agreements (if any) relating to such proposed financing or if no such term sheet or other agreement exists, an outline of proposed, material terms described in good faith. Within twenty (20) days of delivery of the Requirement Notice, the Majority Purchasers or the Required Holders shall inform the Company in writing whether or not they shall agree to the amendment(s) being required. In the event the Majority Purchasers or Required Holders reject the proposed amendment(s) in their response pursuant to the preceding sentence (a "Written Rejection") or fail to respond to the Requirement Notice within such 20-day period, the Company, by delivery of a Call Notice within sixty (60) days after the earlier of the delivery of a Written Rejection or the expiration of the 20-day period, may elect to exercise its repurchase rights set forth in this Section 5.2, provided such right shall lapse if the repurchase is not consummated in full within six (6) months of the date of the Company's delivery of the Call Notice. 5.3 Put and Call Closings. The Company shall pay to each holder, in cash or by wire transfer of immediately available funds, the Warrant Purchase Price or Fair Market Value, as appropriate, as soon as practicable after its receipt of the Put Notice or its delivery of the Call Notice, but in any event within 30 days after the later of (i) the final determination of the Warrant Purchase Price or Fair Market Value, as appropriate, and (ii) in the case of a Call Notice, the closing date of the acquisition described in Section 5.2 (a "Put/Call Closing Date"). In the event the Warrant Purchase Price or Fair Market Value, as appropriate, is not paid in full by the Put/Call Closing Date, such unpaid amount shall accrue interest at the applicable default rate of interest under the Notes, as it may adjust from time to time, so long as the Notes remain outstanding. If the Notes have been repaid in full in accordance with their terms but the Warrant Purchase Price or Fair Market Value, as appropriate, has not yet been paid in full, then the default rate of interest in effect under the Notes immediately prior to their repayment shall be the applicable rate of interest for purposes hereof, and such rate shall continue to increase on the same schedule as was in effect while the Notes were outstanding, until the Warrant Purchase Price or Fair Market Value and all accrued interest thereon has been paid in full. Interest on the unpaid Warrant Purchase Price or Fair Market Value, as appropriate, shall be compounded and calculated in the same manner as provided in Section 2.4 of the Purchase Agreement with respect to the Notes. 6. REGISTRATION. -13- 6.1 Piggyback Registration. The Company agrees that if at any time after the date hereof the Company shall propose to file a registration statement with respect to any of its Common Stock on a form other than a Form S-4 or Form S-8 (including its initial public offering), it will give notice in writing to such effect to the Holders at least thirty (30) days prior to such filing, and, at the written request of any such Holder, made within ten (10) days after the receipt of such notice, will include therein at the Company's cost and expense (including the reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Holders, but excluding underwriting discounts, commissions and filing fees attributable to the shares of Common Stock included therein), such of the shares of Common Stock as such Holder(s) shall request (the "Shares"); provided, however, that if the offering being registered by the Company is underwritten and if the representative of the underwriters certifies in writing that the inclusion therein of the Shares would materially and adversely affect the sale of the securities to be sold by the Company thereunder, then the Company shall be required to include in the offering only that number of securities, including the Shares, which the underwriters determine in their sole discretion will not jeopardize the success of the offering (the securities so included to be apportioned pro rata among all selling shareholders according to the total amount of securities entitled to be included therein owned by each selling shareholder, but in no event shall the total amount of Shares included in the offering be less than the number of securities included in the offering by any other single selling shareholder other than a Holder, unless all of the Shares are included in the offering). 6.2 Registration Procedures. Whenever the Company undertakes to effect the registration of any of the Shares, the Company shall, as expeditiously as reasonably possible: (a) Prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") a registration statement covering such Shares and use its best efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective by the Commission as expeditiously as possible and to keep such registration effective until the earlier of (A) the date when all Shares covered by the registration statement have been sold or (B) one hundred eighty (180) days from the effective date of the registration statement; provided, that before filing a registration statement or prospectus or any amendment or supplements thereto, the Company will furnish to each Holder of Shares covered by such registration statement and the underwriters, if any, copies of all such documents proposed to be filed (excluding exhibits, unless any such person shall specifically request exhibits), which documents will be subject to the review of such Holders and underwriters, and the Company will not file such registration statement or any amendment thereto or any prospectus or any supplement thereto (including any documents incorporated by reference therein) with the Commission if (A) the underwriters, if any, shall reasonably object to such filing or (B) if information in such registration statement or prospectus concerning a particular selling Holder has changed and such Holder or the underwriters, if any, shall reasonably object. (b) Prepare and file with the Commission such amendments and post-effective amendments to such registration statement as may be necessary to keep such registration statement effective during the period referred to in Section 6.2(a) and to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all securities covered by -14- such registration statement, and cause the prospectus to be supplemented by any required prospectus supplement, and as so supplemented to be filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424 under the Securities Act. (c) Furnish to the selling Holder(s) such numbers of copies of such registration statement, each amendment thereto, the prospectus included in such registration statement (including each preliminary prospectus), each supplement thereto and such other documents as they may reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of the Shares owned by them. (d) Use its best efforts to register and qualify under such other securities laws of such jurisdictions as shall be reasonably requested by any selling Holder and do any and all other acts and things which may be reasonably necessary or advisable to enable such selling Holder to consummate the disposition of the Shares owned by such Holder, in such jurisdictions; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to qualify to transact business or to file a general consent to service of process in any such states or jurisdictions. (e) Promptly notify each selling Holder of the happening of any event as a result of which the prospectus included in such registration statement contains an untrue statement of a material fact or omits any fact necessary to make the statements therein not misleading and, at the request of any such Holder, the Company will prepare a supplement or amendment to such prospectus so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of such Shares, such prospectus will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any fact necessary to make the statements therein not misleading. (f) Provide a transfer agent and registrar for all such Shares not later than the effective date of such registration statement. (g) Enter into such customary agreements (including underwriting agreements in customary form for a primary offering) and take all such other actions as the underwriters, if any, reasonably request in order to expedite or facilitate the disposition of such Shares (including, without limitation, effecting a stock split or a combination of shares). (h) Make available for inspection by any selling Holder or any underwriter participating in any disposition pursuant to such registration statement and any attorney, accountant or other agent retained by any such selling Holder or underwriter, all financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and properties of the Company, and cause the officers, directors, employees and independent accountants of the Company to supply all information reasonably requested by any such seller, underwriter, attorney, accountant or agent in connection with such registration statement. (i) Promptly notify the selling Holder(s) and the underwriters, if any, of the following events and (if requested by any such person) confirm such notification in -15- writing: (A) the filing of the prospectus or any prospectus supplement and the registration statement and any amendment or post-effective amendment thereto and, with respect to the registration statement or any post-effective amendment thereto, the declaration of the effectiveness of such documents, (B) any requests by the Commission for amendments or supplements to the registration statement or the prospectus or for additional information, (C) the issuance or threat of issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the registration statement or the initiation of any proceedings for that purpose and (D) the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification of the Shares for sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation or threat of initiation of any proceeding for such purposes. (j) Make every reasonable effort to prevent the entry of any order suspending the effectiveness of the registration statement and obtain at the earliest possible moment the withdrawal of any such order, if entered. (k) Cooperate with the selling Holder(s) and the underwriters, if any, to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing the Shares to be sold and not bearing any restrictive legends, and enable such Shares to be in such lots and registered in such names as the underwriters may request at least two (2) business days prior to any delivery of the Shares to the underwriters. (l) Provide a CUSIP number for all the Shares not later than the effective date of the registration statement. (m) Prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement and any post-effective amendment thereto in connection with, and at each closing of, an underwritten offering, (A) make such representations and warranties to the selling Holder(s) and the underwriters, if any, with respect to the Shares and the registration statement as are customarily made by issuers in primary underwritten offerings; (B) use its best efforts to obtain "cold comfort" letters and updates thereof from the Company's independent certified public accountants addressed to the selling Holders and the underwriters, if any, such letters to be in customary form and covering matters of the type customarily covered in "cold comfort" letters by underwriters in connection with primary underwritten offerings; (C) deliver such documents and certificates as may be reasonably requested (1) by the holders of a majority of the Shares being sold, and (2) by the underwriters, if any, to evidence compliance with clause (A) above and with any customary conditions contained in the underwriting agreement or other agreement entered into by the Company; and (D) obtain opinions of counsel to the Company and updates thereof (which counsel and which opinions shall be reasonably satisfactory to the underwriters, if any), covering the matters customarily covered in opinions requested in underwritten offerings and such other matters as may be reasonably requested by the selling Holders and underwriters or their counsel. Such counsel shall also state that, subject to appropriate qualifications, no facts have come to the attention of such counsel which cause them to believe that such registration statement, the prospectus contained therein, or any amendment or supplement thereto, as of their respective effective or issue dates, contains any untrue statement of any material fact or omits to state any material -16- fact necessary to make the statements therein not misleading (except that no statement need be made with respect to any financial statements, notes thereto or other financial data or other expertized material contained therein). If for any reason the Company's counsel is unable to give such opinion, the Company shall so notify the Holders of the Shares and shall use its best efforts to remove expeditiously all impediments to the rendering of such opinion. (n) Otherwise use its best efforts to comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Commission, and make generally available to its security holders earnings statements satisfying the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act, no later than forty-five (45) days after the end of any twelve-month period (or ninety (90) days, if such period is a fiscal year) (A) commencing at the end of any fiscal quarter in which the Shares are sold to underwriters in a firm or best efforts underwritten offering, or (B) if not sold to underwriters in such an offering, beginning with the first month of the first fiscal quarter of the Company commencing after the effective date of the registration statement, which statements shall cover such twelve-month periods. 6.3 Grant of Other Registration Rights. After the date hereof, the Company shall not grant to any holder of securities of the Company any registration rights which have a priority greater than those granted to Holders pursuant to this Warrant or in contravention of Section 7.6 of the Purchase Agreement without the prior written consent of the Required Holders. 6.4 Indemnification. The Company's obligations under Section 6.1 above with respect to each Holder of Shares are expressly conditioned upon such Holder's furnishing to the Company in writing such information concerning such Holder and the terms of such Holder's proposed offering as the Company shall reasonably request for inclusion in the registration statement. If any registration statement including any of the Shares is filed, then the Company shall indemnify each Holder thereof (and each underwriter for such Holder and each person, if any, who controls such Holder or such underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act) (collectively, the "Holder Indemnified Parties") from any loss, claim, damage or liability arising out of, based upon or in any way relating to any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in such registration statement or any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, except for any such statement or alleged statement or omission or alleged omission made in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished in writing by such Holder of the Shares expressly for use in connection with such registration statement, and the Company will reimburse the Holder Indemnified Parties for any legal or any other expenses reasonably incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, liability, action or proceeding; and such Holder shall indemnify the Company (and each of its officers and directors who has signed such registration statement, each director, each person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of the Securities Act, each underwriter for the Company and each person, if any, who controls such underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act) (collectively the "Company Indemnified Parties") and each other Holder Indemnified Party against any loss, claim, damage or liability arising from any such statement or alleged statement or omission or alleged omission which was made in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished in writing to the Company -17- by such Holder of the Shares expressly for use in connection with such registration statement; provided, however, that the obligation of any Holder hereunder shall be limited to an amount equal to the proceeds received by such Holder upon the sale of Shares sold in the offering covered by such registration. 6.5 Contribution. If the indemnification provided for in Section 6.4 is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless any of the Holder Indemnified Parties or Company indemnified parties (each an "Indemnified Party"), then each indemnifying party thereunder (an "Indemnifying Party") shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party as a result of the losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to in Section 6.4 an amount or additional amount, as the case may be, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party or Parties, on the one hand, and the Indemnified Party, on the other, in connection with the statements or omissions which resulted in such losses, claims, demands or liabilities as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the Indemnifying Party or Parties, on the one hand, or the Indemnified Party, on the other, and the parties' relative, intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission. The amount payable to an Indemnified Party as a result of the losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to in the first sentence of this Section 6.5 shall be deemed to include any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with investigating or defending any action or claim which is the subject of Section 6.4. No Person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act shall be entitled to contribution from any Person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. 7. INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. 7.1 Certain Defined Terms. For the purpose of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings specified with respect thereto below: Affiliate - has the meaning specified in the Purchase Agreement. Agreement, this -- and references thereto shall mean this Warrant Agreement as it may from time to time be amended or supplemented. Authorized Number of Shares - means the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable upon the exercise of the Warrants, initially 14.02 shares, as adjusted in accordance with Section 4.1. Board of Directors -- means the board of directors of the Company or any committee thereof that, in the instance, shall have the lawful power to exercise the power and authority of such board of directors. -18- Business Day -- means a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banks in the state in which the office maintained by the Company pursuant to Section 1.2(b) is located are required or permitted by law to be closed (other than a general banking moratorium or holiday for a period exceeding four (4) consecutive days). Capital Lease -- means any leasing or similar arrangement which, in accordance with GAAP, is classified as a capital lease. Capital Securities - has the meaning specified in the Purchase Agreement. Closing Date -- means the "Closing Date" as defined in the Purchase Agreement. Common Stock -- means the Common Stock, $0.01 par value, of the Company. Company -- shall have the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph hereof. Consolidated or consolidated -- means, with reference to any term defined herein, that term as applied to the Company's accounts and all of its Subsidiaries' accounts, that may in accordance with GAAP, be consolidated with the Company. Consolidated EBITDA -- means for any period, without duplication, an amount equal to Consolidated Net Income of a Person for such period, plus (a) Taxes of such Person for such period (plus Permitted Holdings Tax Distributions and Permitted Shareholder Tax Distributions (each as defined in the Senior Loan Agreement)), plus (b) Consolidated Interest Expense paid or accrued for such period, plus (c) other extraordinary charges incurred during such period, plus (d) depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges for such period, plus (e) Transaction Costs (as defined in the Senior Loan Agreement), plus (f) Extraordinary Expenses (as defined in the Senior Loan Agreement); all to the extent deducted in computing Consolidated Net Income for such period, in each case determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, plus (g) without duplication, costs, expenses and other amounts described in clause (ii) of the definition of Net Cash Proceeds as set forth in the Senior Loan Agreement incurred in connection with any Relocation (as defined in the Senior Loan Agreement). Consolidated Interest Expense -- means for any period, without duplication, the sum of all interest (including without limitation interest on Capital Leases) and commitment, letter of credit and similar fees on all Indebtedness of any Person which was paid or accrued during such period plus the net amounts payable (or minus the net amounts receivable) under Hedging Agreements (as currently defined in the Senior Loan Agreement) accrued during such period; in each case determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP. Consolidated Net Income - means for any period, the net income (or loss) of any Person, excluding any extraordinary income (or loss) for such period (taken as a cumulative whole), after deducting all operating expenses, provisions for all taxes and reserves (including reserves for deferred income taxes) and all other proper deductions; in each case determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP. -19- Convertible Securities - has the meaning specified in the Purchase Agreement. Corporate Overhead Expense Adjustment - means the adjustment as determined in accordance with Schedule B. Corporate Overhead Expense - means all general and administrative expenses incurred during any fiscal period which are not associated with, or attributable to, the particular operations of one or more of the stations owned and operated by the Company's Subsidiaries and which are properly classified as general and administrative expenses on the Company's financial statements, prepared on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP; provided, however that, notwithstanding any generally accepted accounting principles to the contrary, Corporate Overhead Expense shall include all compensation paid to Lenard or Jose Liberman and any of their relatives, except to the extent such compensation is associated with, or attributable to, the particular operations of one or more of the stations owned and operated by the Company's Subsidiaries and such compensation is attributable to functions being performed by Lenard or Jose Liberman which otherwise would have been performed by an unrelated party. Expiration Date - means 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the earlier of (a) the later of (i) March 20, 2011, or (ii) the date which is six (6) months from the date of payment in full of all outstanding principal and interest on the Notes and (b) the closing of the sale and issuance of shares of Common Stock of the Company in an underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the gross proceeds of which exceed $25,000,000; provided if the holders have not had the right to put their Warrants under Section 5.1 of this Agreement, the Expiration Date of the Warrant shall extend until such time as the holders have such right. Fair Market Value - means (a)(i) the total consideration that would be received by the holders of the Common Stock upon the sale of all of the Company's and its Subsidiaries' assets (exclusive of cash and cash equivalents) in a single transaction or series of related transactions to a buyer or buyers willing to pay the highest purchase price that would be received in a sale, which buyer or buyers is under no compulsion to buy and the Company is under no compulsion to sell, all parties having reasonable knowledge of all relevant facts, with no minority interest, illiquidity, restrictions on transfer or exercise discount being applied and no other discount being applied for any other reason, plus (ii) cash and cash equivalents of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of the date of the determination, plus (iii) the aggregate exercise or conversion price of all Rights in existence and remaining unexercised on such date, plus (iv) the aggregate amount of any Corporate Overhead Expense Adjustment, less (v) the amount of all accrued Indebtedness and other liabilities of the Company and its Subsidiaries (collectively, the net effect of the clauses (i) through (v), "Net Asset Value"), less (vi) 2.5% of such Net Asset Value to take into account the existing Phantom Stock identified in Schedule 3.4(b) to the Purchase Agreement and any Capital Securities, Convertible Securities or Phantom Stock hereafter issued pursuant to clause (A) of the last sentence of Section 7.6 of the Purchase Agreement, and such Phantom Stock, Convertible Securities and Capital Securities shall not be included in "Indebtedness and other liabilities" in the computation of the Net Asset Value, divided by -20- (b) the number of shares of Fully-Diluted Outstanding Equity, which shall not include for purposes of this definition any Phantom Stock, Convertible Securities or Capital Securities referred to in subclause (vi) of the foregoing clause (a). The Fair Market Value shall be that which is negotiated by the Company and the Required Holders. The procedures set forth in this definition shall govern the determination of the Fair Market Value. The following principles and procedures shall govern this analysis. (1) The Company shall within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of the event under this Agreement which requires the determination of the Fair Market Value inform the Purchasers in writing of its good faith determination of the Fair Market Value. The Company shall set forth its determination of the Fair Market Value in a reasonably detailed schedule which shall include all factors relevant to the Company's determination, including the Company's good faith determination of each of clauses (a)(i) through (a)(vi) described in the first paragraph of this definition. The schedule setting forth the Company's good faith determination of the Fair Market Value as set forth in this definition may be referred to herein as "Company's Fair Market Value Notice." (2) Following receipt of Company's Fair Market Value Notice, the Required Holders may request from the Company such additional information, data or other evidence as the Required Holders may reasonably determine to be necessary to verify the Company's determination of the Fair Market Value. The Company agrees to promptly respond to the Required Holders' requests for such additional information and shall cooperate in good faith with the Required Holders to assist the Required Holders in reaching such verification. (3) Within fifteen (15) days following the date of delivery of the Company's Fair Market Value Notice (which term may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties), the Required Holders shall deliver to the Company a written notice either (i) accepting the amount of the Fair Market Value set forth in the Company's Fair Market Value Notice or (ii) challenging the Company's determination of the Fair Market Value (a "Challenge Notice"). (4) If the Required Holders do not elect to deliver a timely Challenge Notice, then the Fair Market Value set forth in the Company's Fair Market Value Notice shall be deemed to have been accepted. If the Required Holders elect to deliver a Challenge Notice, such notice shall include, in reasonable detail, the Required Holders' good faith determination of the Fair Market Value, including reasonable backup evidence and data. Such Challenge Notice shall specifically and in reasonable detail address each of the aspects of Company's Fair Market Value Notice which the Required Holders believe to be incorrect. (5) The Company and the Required Holders shall, promptly following the Company's receipt of the Required Holders' Challenge Notice, meet in good faith to -21- review the aspects of the calculation of the Fair Market Value upon which the parties have a material disagreement. (6) If, despite such meeting and the good faith efforts of the parties to agree, the parties are unable to reach agreement regarding the amount of the Fair Market Value, or if one party fails to make itself available for such meeting within 10 days of the delivery of the Challenge Notice, either party may, by written notice to the other ("Valuation Commencement Notice"), elect to have the value of the assets to be valued as part of the calculation of the Fair Market Value determined by the Valuation Mechanism set forth below. (7) As used herein, the "Valuation Mechanism" shall be the procedures pursuant to which the parties may elect to have the assets valued as part of the calculation of Fair Market Value determined by third party valuation professionals. The following are the procedures for the Valuation Mechanism: Within thirty (30) days after delivery of the Valuation Commencement Notice, the Company and the Required Holders shall attempt to agree upon an appraiser to determine the Fair Market Value, which appraiser shall be a nationally recognized broker, investment banker or appraisal firm with expertise in the broadcast radio and television industry (the "Appraiser"). If, within such thirty (30) day period, the Company and the Required Holders agree upon an Appraiser to determine the Fair Market Value, then such Appraiser shall be engaged by the parties to conduct an independent appraisal to make a determination of Fair Market Value based on the definition of Fair Market Value set forth herein and shall prepare a written report explicitly identifying its conclusion as to Fair Market Value and the assumptions, methodology and comparables used by the Appraiser to reach that conclusion. The Appraiser shall deliver its written report to the Company and the Required Holders within thirty (30) days of the date of the Appraiser's engagement, provided however, that if the Appraiser reasonably requires additional time to complete its appraisal report and to arrive at a determination of Fair Market Value, the parties shall grant the Appraiser one reasonable extension of time, not to exceed thirty (30) days, to deliver its report and make its determination of Fair Market Value. The determination of the Appraiser shall govern. If the Company and the Required Holders do not, within such thirty (30) day period, agree as to a single Appraiser, or if the Appraiser appointed as provided above fails to timely deliver to the Company and the Required Holders a written report explicitly identifying its conclusion as to Fair Market Value and the assumptions, methodology and comparables used by the Appraiser to reach that conclusion, then each of the Company and the Required Holders shall within ten (10) days thereafter appoint one Appraiser who meets the standards described in the above definition with written notice of each party's appointment of an Appraiser to be delivered to the other party within such ten (10) day period, or any extension of that time period that is agreed to by the parties (the "Appointment Date"). Any party failing to provide written notice of its selection of an Appraiser within the time period specified above shall be deemed to have waived its right to appoint its own Appraiser to make that determination and to have agreed to accept as its own the Appraiser appointed by the other party. Each of the two appraisers shall be a nationally recognized broker, investment banker or appraisal firm with -22- expertise in the broadcast radio and television industry. Each of the two Appraisers so selected shall conduct an independent appraisal of Fair Market Value based on the definition of Fair Market Value set forth herein and shall prepare a written report explicitly identifying its conclusion as to Fair Market Value and the assumptions, methodology and comparables used by the Appraiser to reach that conclusion. Each Appraiser shall deliver its written report to the Company, the Required Holders and the other Appraiser within thirty (30) days after the Appointment Date, provided however, that if either Appraiser reasonably requires additional time to complete its appraisal report and to arrive at a determination of Fair Market Value, the parties shall grant the Appraisers one extension of time, not to exceed thirty (30) days, to deliver their reports and make their determinations of Fair Market Value. If the two Appraisers so selected agree upon a determination of Fair Market Value, their joint determination shall govern. If the two Appraisers cannot reach agreement within the time period allowed for their respective determinations of Fair Market Value, the two Appraisers selected shall, within a ten (10) day period following the time period allowed for their respective determinations of Fair Market Value, select a third Appraiser who meets the standards described above (the "Third Appraiser"). The Third Appraiser shall conduct an independent appraisal of Fair Market Value based on the definition of Fair Market Value set forth herein and shall prepare a written report explicitly identifying its conclusion as to Fair Market Value and the assumptions, methodology and comparables used by the Third Appraiser to reach that conclusion. The Third Appraiser shall deliver its written report to the Company and the Required Holders within thirty (30) days of the date of its selection, provided however, that if the Third Appraiser reasonably requires additional time to complete its appraisal report and to arrive at a determination of Fair Market Value, the parties shall grant the Third Appraiser one reasonable extension of time, not to exceed thirty (30) days, to deliver its report and make its determination of Fair Market Value. The Fair Market Value shall be the average of (i) the appraisal of the Third Appraiser and (ii) the closest in value of the appraisal of the first two Appraisers to the appraisal of the Third Appraiser. All decisions of the Appraiser(s) shall be rendered in writing and shall be signed by the Appraiser(s). Except as set forth in the next succeeding paragraph, the Fair Market Value determined as herein provided shall be conclusive, final and binding on the parties and shall be enforceable in any court having jurisdiction over a proceeding brought to seek such enforcement. The cost of the Fair Market Value determination shall not be taken into account in determining Fair Market Value and shall be borne by the Company. If either party contends and produces credible, substantive evidence that any Appraiser has acted with gross negligence or serious and willful misconduct in the conduct of his or her appraisal, or that such Appraiser has grossly or willfully failed to follow the appraisal methodology described in the definition of Fair Market Value, but not otherwise, such party may by written notice to the other party (with a copy to the American Arbitration Association) demand that such alleged negligence, misconduct or failure be adjudicated by an arbitration conducted in accordance with the then existing rules for commercial arbitration of the American Arbitration Association before a single arbitrator. Within ten (10) days following receipt of such notice, the Company and the Required Holders shall attempt to agree upon an arbitrator, who shall be an attorney or retired judge, preferably with experience handling -23- disputes involving the radio or television industries (the "Arbitrator"). If the parties are unable to agree upon an Arbitrator within ten (10) days, the parties or either party may request the American Arbitration Association to appoint the Arbitrator. Each party shall use its commercially reasonable best efforts to cause the arbitration to be completed within sixty (60) days after the appointment of the Arbitrator. Either party may apply to the Arbitrator for interim or injunctive relief, and may seek from any court having jurisdiction any interim or provisional relief that is necessary to protect the rights of that party pending conclusion of the arbitration. The parties shall be allowed discovery in the arbitration, but with depositions to be limited to a maximum of two per party to be held within thirty (30) days after the making of a request for depositions. If the Arbitrator determines that any Appraiser has acted with gross negligence or serious and willful misconduct or has grossly or willfully failed to follow the appraisal methodology described in the definition of Fair Market Value, the Arbitrator may order appropriate relief including but not limited to the appointment of a new Appraiser or the selection of a new Appraiser by the parties, in either case within a ten (10) day period, to determine Fair Market Value applying the correct methodology within a thirty (30) day period following such selection or appointment. FCC and FCC Laws - have the meaning specified in Section 1.3. Fully-Diluted Outstanding Equity -- means, as of any time of determination, the sum of (i) the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at such time; plus (ii) the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of Rights in existence and remaining unexercised at such time, determined based on the maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to Rights, without regard to whether such Rights are then exercisable. Generally accepted accounting principles or GAAP -- means accounting principles which are (a) consistent with the principles promulgated or adopted by the United States Financial Accounting Standards Board and its predecessors and other recognized principle setting bodies, in effect from time to time, (b) applied on a basis consistent with prior periods, and (c) such that a certified public accountant would, insofar as the use of accounting principles is pertinent, be in a position to base an opinion as to financial statements in which such principles have been properly applied. Holders -- means the registered holders of the Warrants. Indebtedness -- means all obligations, contingent and otherwise, which in accordance with GAAP should be classified on the obligor's balance sheet as liabilities, or to which reference should be made by footnotes thereto, including without limitation, in any event and whether or not so classified: (i) all debt and similar monetary obligations, whether direct or indirect; (ii) all liabilities secured by any mortgage, pledge, security interest, lien, charge or other encumbrance existing on property owned or acquired subject thereto, whether or not the liability secured thereby shall have been assumed; (iii) all guaranties, endorsements and other contingent -24- obligations whether direct or indirect in respect of Indebtedness or performance of others, including any obligation to supply funds to or in any manner to invest in, directly or indirectly, the debtor, to purchase Indebtedness, or to ensure the owner of Indebtedness against loss,through an agreement to purchase goods, supplies or services for the purpose of enabling the debtor to make payment of the Indebtedness held by such owner or otherwise, and (iv) obligations to reimburse issuers of any letters of credit. Initial Purchase Price -- means $0.01 per share. Institutional Investor - means the Purchasers, any affiliate of the Purchasers, and any holder of Warrants that is an "accredited investor" as defined in Section 2(15) of the Securities Act. Lien -- means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien (statutory or otherwise) or charge of any kind (including any agreement to give any of the foregoing), any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof, and the filing of or agreement to give any financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code of any jurisdiction or any other type of preferential arrangement for the purpose, or having the effect, of protecting a creditor against loss or securing the payment or performance of an obligation. Loan Documents - shall have the meaning specified in the Purchase Agreement. Nasdaq -- means the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System. Notes -- shall have the meaning specified in Recital C of this Agreement. Permitted Holders -- shall have the meaning specified in the Purchase Agreement. Person -- means an individual, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a limited liability company, a trust, an unincorporated organization and a government or any department or agency thereof. Property -- means any interest in any kind of property or asset, whether real, personal or mixed, and whether tangible or intangible. Purchase Agreement -- shall have the meaning specified in Recital C of this Agreement. Purchase Price -- means, prior to any adjustment pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement, the Initial Purchase Price and thereafter, the Initial Purchase Price as adjusted and readjusted from time to time. Put/Call Closing Date - has the meaning specified in Section 5.3. Related Agreements - shall have the meaning specified in the Purchase Agreement. -25- Required Holders -- means, at any time, the holders (other than the Company or any Affiliate) of more than fifty percent (50%) of the Warrants, subject to the proxy granted to Alta Communications VIII, L.P. or its successor pursuant to Section 3.4 of the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement. Right -- means and includes any warrant (including, without limitation, any Warrant), option or other right, to acquire Common Stock and any evidence of indebtedness, equity security or other instruments or right convertible or exchangeable into Common Stock, including, without limitation, any right which, pursuant to the provisions of any Security, is convertible or exchangeable into Common Stock. Sale Consideration - means the aggregate consideration received by (i) the Company or (ii) the holders of Capital Securities and Convertible Securities of the Company in connection with the Sale of the Company, provided that in the case of a Sale of the Company that involves a transfer of less than 100% of the ownership of the Capital Securities of the Company, the Sale Consideration means the implied equity value of the Company based on the aggregate consideration payable for the percentage ownership of the Company being transferred and (B) in the case of a Sale of the Company that involves a transfer of less than 100% of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries (except to the extent the unsold assets are of a de minimis amount), the Sale Consideration means the aggregate consideration received by the Company and its Subsidiaries with respect to the sold assets plus the fair market value of the remaining assets (determined in accordance with the Valuation Mechanism set forth in the definition of Fair Market Value). Sale of the Company -- means one or more of the following, effected in a single transaction or series of transactions, whether or not related, with one or more Persons that is not an Affiliate of the Company: (a) The sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company's assets or the assets of the Company's Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis: (b) The sale or other disposition of a majority of the issued and outstanding Capital Securities of the Company or other rights giving such Person or Persons the power to elect a majority of the Company's board of directors (whether by merger, consolidation or issuance, sale or transfer of Capital Securities of the Company); or (c) The merger or consolidation of the Company or substantially all of its Subsidiaries with one or more third parties in a transaction in which such third party(ies) or the holders of their Capital Securities thereafter control, directly or indirectly, the business and affairs of the Company or the Subsidiaries party to such transaction. Securities Act -- means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Security -- shall have the meaning specified in Section 2(1) of the Securities Act. -26- Senior Loan Agreement - shall have the meaning specified in the Purchase Agreement. Shares - has the meaning specified in Section 6.1. Subsidiary -- means any Person which the Company now or hereafter shall at the time own, directly or indirectly through another Person, at least a majority of the outstanding Capital Securities entitled to vote generally; and the term "Subsidiaries" means all of such Persons collectively. Voting and Co-Sale Agreement -- means the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, among the Company, the Purchasers and the other shareholders of the Company named therein, as the same may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time. Voting Stock -- means, with respect to any corporation, any shares of stock of such corporation whose holders are entitled under ordinary circumstances to vote for the election of directors of such corporation (irrespective of whether at the time stock of any other class or classes shall have or might have voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency). Warrant -- shall have the meaning specified in Recital B hereof. Warrant Certificate -- shall have the meaning specified in Section 1.1 hereof. Warrant Purchase Price - shall mean the Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock then issuable to holders upon the exercise of the Warrants as of the date of the Put Notice or Call Notice or such other date of an adjustment to the Authorized Number of Shares pursuant to Section 4.1(d)(i), (ii) or (iv), less the aggregate Purchase Price of such Warrants. 7.2 Use of the Term "Underwritten." Wherever this Agreement refers to an "underwriting" or an "underwritten offering," such term shall mean and include any sale pursuant to any arrangement by which any Person engages in a distribution of the Securities subject to such underwriting, whether such underwriting is undertaken on a best efforts or firm commitment basis. 7.3 Descriptive Headings. The descriptive headings of the several Sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute a part of this Agreement. 8. MISCELLANEOUS. 8.1 Amendment and Waiver. This Agreement and the Warrant Certificates may be amended, and the observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived, with and only with the written consent of the Company and: (a) in the case of Section 1 through Section 8, inclusive, hereof (other than this Section 8.1) and the Warrant Certificates, the written consent of the Required Holders; or -27- (b) in the case of this Section 8.1, the written consent of all holders of Warrant Certificates; provided that no such amendment or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement or the Warrant Certificates, in each case pertaining to the Purchase Price or the number of shares of Common Stock that may be purchased upon exercise of each Warrant shall be effective as to the holder of any Warrant, absent such holder's written consent, unless such amendment or waiver applies equally and ratably to all holders of Warrants. 8.2 No Rights or Liabilities as Stockholder. Except as expressly provided herein, nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as conferring upon the holder of any Warrant any rights of a stockholder of the Company or as imposing any obligation on such holder to purchase any securities or as imposing any liabilities on such holder as a stockholder of the Company, whether such obligation or liabilities are asserted by the Company or by creditors of the Company. 8.3 Directly or Indirectly. Where any provision in this Agreement refers to any action to be taken by any Person, or that such Person is prohibited from taking, such provision shall be applicable whether such action is taken directly or indirectly by such Person, including actions taken by or on behalf of any partnership in which such Person is a general partner. 8.4 Survival of Representations and Warranties; Entire Agreement. All representations and warranties contained herein and in the Purchase Agreement in connection herewith shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Warrant Certificates, the transfer by the Purchasers of any Warrant Certificate or portion thereof or interest therein and the exercise or expiration of any Warrant, and may be relied upon by the Purchasers or other holder of a Warrant Certificate or the Company, as applicable, regardless of any investigation made at any time by or on behalf of the Purchasers or such other holder or the Company, as applicable. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement, the Warrant Certificates, the Purchase Agreement and the Related Agreements embody the entire agreement and understanding between the Purchasers and the Company, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof. 8.5 Successors and Assigns. All covenants and other agreements in this Agreement contained by or on behalf of any of the parties hereto shall bind and inure to the benefit of the respective permitted successors and permitted assigns of the parties hereto (including, without limitation, any Permitted Holder of a Warrant Certificate) whether so expressed or not. 8.6 Notices. All communications hereunder or under the Warrants shall be in writing, shall be delivered by United States mail (postage prepaid), nationwide overnight courier, or facsimile transmission (confirmed by delivery by nationwide overnight courier sent on the day of the sending of such facsimile transmission), and -28- (a) if to a Purchaser, addressed to it at the address set forth on Schedule A, or at such other address as the Purchaser shall have specified to the Company in writing, with a copy to: Richard G. Small, Esq. Edwards & Angell, LLP 2800 Financial Plaza Providence, RI 02903 Telephone: (401) 276-6582 Facsimile: (401) 276-6611 (b) if to any other holder of a Warrant Certificate, addressed to such other holder at such address as such holder shall have specified to the Company in writing or, if any such other holder shall not have so specified an address to the Company, then addressed to such other holder in care of the last holder of such Warrant Certificate that shall have so specified an address to the Company; and (c) if to the Company, addressed to it at: LBI Holdings I, Inc. c/o Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. 1813 Victory Place Burbank, CA 91504 Attn.: Executive Vice President Telephone: (818) 563-5722 Facsimile: (818) 563-4244 with a copy to: O'Melveny & Myers LLP 400 South Hope Street Los Angeles, CA 90071 Attention: Joseph K. Kim, Esq. Facsimile: (213) 430-6407 Telephone: (213) 430-6511 or at such other address as the Company shall have specified to the holders of the Warrant Certificates in writing; provided that any such communication to the Company may also, at the option of any holder of a Warrant Certificate, be delivered by any other means either to the Company at its address specified above or to any officer of the Company. Any communication addressed and delivered as herein provided shall be deemed to be received when actually delivered to the address of the addressee (whether or not delivery is accepted) or received by the telecopy machine of the recipient. Any communication not so addressed and delivered shall be ineffective. -29- 8.7 Severability. Any provision of this Agreement that is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. 8.8 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original but all of which together shall constitute one instrument. 8.9 Waiver of Jury Trial, Consent to Jurisdiction. (a) Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES HERETO VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT ANY OF THEM MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE DOCUMENTS, AGREEMENTS OR TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. (b) Consent to the Exclusive Jurisdiction of the Courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS AND THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, AS WELL AS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ALL COURTS TO WHICH AN APPEAL MAY BE TAKEN FROM SUCH COURTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY SUIT, ACTION OR OTHER PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY PROCEEDING RELATING TO ANCILLARY MEASURES IN AID OF ARBITRATION, PROVISIONAL REMEDIES AND INTERIM RELIEF, OR ANY PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE ANY ARBITRAL DECISION OR AWARD. EACH PARTY HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO BRING ANY SUIT, ACTION OR OTHER PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT IN OR BEFORE ANY COURT OR TRIBUNAL OTHER THAN THE COURTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS AND COVENANTS THAT IT SHALL NOT SEEK IN ANY MANNER TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 8.9 OR IN THE DEFINITION OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OR TO CHALLENGE OR SET ASIDE ANY DECISION, AWARD OR JUDGMENT OBTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS HEREOF OR IN THE DEFINITION OF FAIR MARKET VALUE IN SECTION 7.1. -30- EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS IT MAY HAVE TO VENUE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE INCONVENIENCE OF SUCH FORUM, IN ANY OF SUCH COURTS. IN ADDITION, EACH OF THE PARTIES CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PERSONAL SERVICE OR ANY MANNER IN WHICH NOTICES MAY BE DELIVERED HEREUNDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8.6. 8.10 Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE WARRANT CERTIFICATES SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, THE INTERNAL LAW OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CONFLICTS OR CHOICE OF LAWS PROVISIONS WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATIONS OF THE DOMESTIC SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION). 8.11 Expiration. All Warrants that have not been exercised or purchased in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement shall expire and all rights of holders of such Warrants shall terminate and cease on the Expiration Date. 8.12 Equitable Remedies. The parties hereto agree that irreparable harm would occur in the event that any of the agreements and provisions of this Agreement were not performed fully by the parties hereto in accordance with their specific terms or conditions or were otherwise breached, and that money damages are an inadequate remedy for breach of this Agreement because of the difficulty of ascertaining and quantifying the amount of damage that will be suffered by the parties hereto in the event that this Agreement is not performed in accordance with its terms or conditions or is otherwise breached. It is accordingly hereby agreed that the parties hereto shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to restrain, enjoin and prevent breaches of this Agreement by the other parties and to enforce specifically such terms and provisions of such Articles in any court of the United States or any state having jurisdiction, such remedy being in addition to and not in lieu of, any other rights and remedies to which the other parties are entitled to at law or in equity. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank; next page is a signature page.] -31- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by one of its duly authorized officers or representatives. LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. By /s/ Lenard Liberman -------------------------------------- Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President Accepted: ALTA COMMUNICATIONS VIII, L.P. By: Alta Communications VIII Managers, LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy ------------------------------------- Name:___________________________________ Title:__________________________________ ALTA-COMM VIII S BY S, LLC By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy ------------------------------------- Name:___________________________________ Title:__________________________________ ALTA COMMUNICATIONS VIII-B, L.P. By: Alta Communications VIII Managers, LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy ------------------------------------- Name:___________________________________ Title:__________________________________ ALTA VIII ASSOCIATES, LLC By: Alta Communications, Inc. By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy -------------------------------------------- Name:__________________________________________ Title:_________________________________________ CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM By: /s/ Christopher J. Ailman -------------------------------------------- Name: Christopher J. Ailman ------------------------------------------ Title: Chief Investment Officer ----------------------------------------- BANCBOSTON INVESTMENTS INC. By: /s/ Lars A. Swanson -------------------------------------------- Name: Lars A. Swanson ------------------------------------------ Title: Director ----------------------------------------- UNIONBANCALEQUITIES, INC. By: /s/ J. Kevin Sampson /s/ David Bonrouhi -------------------------------------------- Name: J. Kevin Sampson David Bonrouhi ------------------------------------------ Title: Vice President Vice President ----------------------------------------- Schedule A Schedule of Purchasers
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Purchaser Address No. of Warrants - --------- ------- --------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alta Communications VIII, L.P. 200 Clarendon Street 7.398725 Boston, MA 02109 Attn: Bob Emmert - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alta-Comm VIII S By S, LLC 200 Clarendon Street 0.122340 Boston, MA 02109 Attn: Bob Emmert - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alta Communications VIII-B, L.P. 200 Clarendon Street 0.411919 Boston, MA 02109 Attn: Bob Emmert - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alta VIII Associates, LLC 200 Clarendon Street 0.011683 Boston, MA 02109 Attn: Bob Emmert - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- California State Teachers' Mail Station #4 2.336667 Retirement System Investments Office 7667 Folsom Boulevard P. O. Box 163749, MS4 Sacramento, CA 95816-3749 Attn: Deanna Winter - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BancBoston Investments Inc. 175 Federal Street 2.804000 10/th/ Floor Boston, MA 02110 Attn: Lars Swanson - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UnionBanCal Equities, Inc. c/o Union Private Equity 0.934667 445 South Figueroa St. 21/st/ Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 Attn: Kevin Sampson - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Schedule B Corporate Overhead Expense Adjustment to Fair Market Value If the Company's Corporate Overhead Expense exceeds the amounts shown below during any calendar year, the amount of such excess, together with interest thereon from the end of such calendar year to the date of the final determination of the Fair Market Value, at the rate of six percent (6%), as compounded and calculated under the Notes, shall be added to the other elements of Fair Market Value. 2001 $1.4 million 2002 $1.6 million 2003 $1.8 million 2004 $2.1 million 2005 $2.4 million 2006 $2.8 million 2007 $3.2 million Schedule C Projections for Performance-Based Adjustment pursuant to Section 4.1(d) are attached EXHIBIT A [FORM OF WARRANT CERTIFICATE] THE WARRANTS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE AND THE OTHER SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THE SECURITIES UNDER SAID ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR THE AVAILABILITY OF AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SAID ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SALE, TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR HYPOTHECATION (COLLECTIVELY, THE "TRANSFER") OR EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE ARE SUBJECT TO THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. FURTHERMORE, THE WARRANTS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR EXERCISED AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, IN EACH CASE, UNLESS THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED AN OPINION OF TAX COUNSEL REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY TO THE EFFECT THAT SUCH TRANSFER OR EXERCISE, AS APPLICABLE, WILL NOT TERMINATE THE COMPANY'S CLASSIFICATION AS AN "S" CORPORATION EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH EXERCISE IS OTHERWISE PERMITTED UNDER THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT DEFINED IN THE BELOW-REFERENCED WARRANT AGREEMENT. THIS INSTRUMENT IS SUBJECT TO A SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MARCH 20, 2001 BY AND AMONG LBI HOLDINGS I, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, THE PURCHASERS PARTY TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND FLEET NATIONAL BANK, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT (THE "ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT") FOR THE LENDERS UNDER THE CREDIT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG LBI HOLDINGS II, INC. (THE "BORROWER"), THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BORROWER WHICH ARE CREDIT PARTIES THEREUNDER, THE LENDERS PARTY THERETO AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, N.A. AS SYNDICATION AGENT, AND CIT LENDING SERVICES CORPORATION AND GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION AS CO-DOCUMENTATION AGENTS. BY ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THIS INSTRUMENT, THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT TO THE SAME EXTENT THAT THE SUBORDINATED CREDITORS (AS DEFINED THEREIN) ARE BOUND. THIS INSTRUMENT IS SUBJECT TO A SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF MARCH 20, 2001, AMONG LBI HOLDINGS I, INC., THE PURCHASERS PARTY TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS AGENT FOR CERTAIN HOLDERS, AND OTHERS. BY ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THIS INSTRUMENT, THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT TO THE SAME EXTENT THAT THE SUBORDINATED CREDITORS (AS DEFINED THEREIN) ARE BOUND. WARRANT CERTIFICATE LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. No. WR-___ [_____] Warrants Date: ________ This Warrant Certificate certifies that ________, or registered assigns, is the registered holder of ____________ (__________) Warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock of LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. (the "Company"), a California corporation. Each Warrant initially entitles the owner thereof to purchase at any time on or before the Expiration Date one (1) fully paid and nonassessable share of Common Stock of the Company, at a Purchase Price of one cent ($0.01) upon (i) presentation and surrender of this Warrant Certificate with a form of election to purchase duly executed and (ii) delivery to the Company of the payment of the Purchase Price in the manner set forth in the Warrant Agreement referred to below. The number of shares of Common Stock purchasable pursuant to this Warrant Certificate and the Purchase Price therefor are subject to adjustment as referred to below. The Warrants are issued pursuant to the Warrant Agreement, dated as of _____________, 2001 (as it may from time to time be amended or supplemented, the "Warrant Agreement"), between the Company and the purchasers named therein, and are subject to all of the terms, provisions and conditions thereof, which Warrant Agreement is hereby incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof and to which Warrant Agreement reference is hereby made for a full description of the rights, obligations, duties and immunities of the Company and the holders of the Warrant Certificates. Capitalized terms used, but not defined, herein have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Warrant Agreement. As provided in the Warrant Agreement, the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable pursuant to this Warrant Certificate and/or the Purchase Price are, upon the happening of certain events, subject to adjustment. As further set forth in, and subject to, the Warrant Agreement, the expiration date of this Warrant Certificate is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on A-2 the earlier of (a) the later of (i) March 20, 2011, or (ii) the date which is six (6) months from the date of payment in full of all outstanding principal and interest on the Notes and (b) the closing of the sale and issuance of shares of Common Stock of the Company in an underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the gross proceeds of which exceed $25,000,000. This Warrant Certificate shall be exercisable, at the election of the holder, either as an entirety or in part from time to time. If this Warrant Certificate shall be exercised in part, the holder shall be entitled to receive, upon surrender hereof, another Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates for the number of Warrants not exercised. This Warrant Certificate, with or without other Warrant Certificates, upon surrender in the manner set forth in the Warrant Agreement, may be exchanged for another Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates of like tenor evidencing Warrants entitling the holder to purchase a like aggregate number of shares of Common Stock as the Warrants evidenced by the Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates surrendered shall have entitled such holder to purchase. Except as expressly set forth in the Warrant Agreement, no holder of this Warrant Certificate shall be entitled to vote or receive dividends or be deemed for any purpose the holder of shares of Common Stock or of any other Securities of the Company that may at any time be issued upon the exercise hereof, nor shall anything contained in the Warrant Agreement or herein be construed to confer upon the holder hereof, as such, any of the rights of a holder of a share of Common Stock in the Company or any right to vote upon any matter submitted to holders of shares of Common Stock at any meeting thereof, or to give or withhold consent to any corporate action (whether upon any recapitalization, issuance of stock, reclassification of Securities, change of par value, consolidation, merger, conveyance, or otherwise) or, except as provided in the Warrant Agreement, to receive notice of meetings, or to receive dividends or subscription rights, or otherwise, until the Warrant or Warrants evidenced by this Warrant Certificate shall have been exercised as provided in the Warrant Agreement. THIS WARRANT CERTIFICATE SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND THE RIGHTS OF THE COMPANY AND THE HOLDER HEREOF SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (OTHER THAN ITS CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES). THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO AGREEMENTS, COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS PROVIDED IN THE VOTING AND CO-SALE AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 20, 2001, AND THE SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 20, 2001, EACH AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, BY AND AMONG THE COMPANY AND THE PERSONS NAMED THEREIN. A COPY OF SUCH AGREEMENTS MAY BE OBTAINED BY ANY HOLDER OF THIS WARRANT UPON REQUEST WITHOUT CHARGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE COMPANY. WITNESS the signature of a proper officer of the Company as of the date first above written. ATTEST: LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. A-3 ______________________________ By:_____________________________ Secretary Name: Title: A-4 [FORM OF ASSIGNMENT] (To be executed by the registered holder if such holder desires to transfer the Warrant Certificate) FOR VALUE RECEIVED, _______________________________ hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto _________________________________________________________________________ (Please print name, address and taxpayer identification number or social security number of transferee.) the accompanying Warrant Certificate, together with all right, title and interest therein, and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint: ___________________________________________ attorney, to transfer the accompanying Warrant Certificate on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution. Dated: _________________, ______. _____________________ Signature of Holder NOTICE The signature to the foregoing Assignment must correspond to the name as written upon the face of the accompanying Warrant Certificate or any prior assignment thereof in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever. [FORM OF ELECTION TO PURCHASE] (To be executed by the registered holder if such holder desires to exercise the Warrant Certificate) To: ___________: The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to exercise _____ Warrants represented by the accompanying Warrant Certificate to purchase the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of such Warrants and requests that certificates for such shares be issued in the name of: _________________________________________________________________________ (Please print name and address.) _________________________________________________________________________ (Please insert social security or other identifying number.) If such number of Warrants shall not be all the Warrants evidenced by the accompanying Warrant Certificate, a new Warrant Certificate for the balance remaining of such Warrants shall be registered in the name of and delivered to: _________________________________________________________________________ (Please print name and address.) _________________________________________________________________________ (Please insert social security or other identifying number.) Dated: __________,_____. _____________________ Signature of Holder NOTICE The signature to the foregoing Election to Purchase must correspond to the name as written upon the face of the accompanying Warrant Certificate or any prior assignment thereof in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
EX-10.10 37 dex1010.txt SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.10 SUBORDINATION AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of March 20, 2001 (the "Agreement"), by and among (a) LBI Holdings I, Inc., a California corporation ("Holdings I"), (b) Alta Communications VIII, L.P., Alta-Comm VIII S By S, LLC, Alta Communications VIII-B, L.P., Alta VIII Associates, LLC, California State Teachers' Retirement System, BancBoston Investments Inc. and UnionBanCalequities, Inc. (collectively, the "Subordinated Creditors" and each individually a "Subordinated Creditor"), and (c) Oaktree Capital Management, LLC, individually and as agent for the Holders under the Notes Purchase Agreement described below (the "Agent"). W I T N E S S E T H T H A T : In order to induce the Agent and the Holders to enter into the Notes Purchase Agreement described in Section 1.1 below and to induce the Holders to purchase the Notes as contemplated therein, Holdings I and the Subordinated Creditors hereby agree with the Agent that so long as any Notes or any part of the Senior Indebtedness described in Section 1.2 below is outstanding, each of Holdings I and the Subordinated Creditors will comply with such of the- following provisions as are applicable to it: 1. Certain Definitions and other Interpretative Matters. 1.1. Reference to Notes Purchase Agreement; Senior Credit Agreement and Senior Subordination Agreement. (a) Reference is made herein to the Notes Purchase Agreement of even date herewith, by and among LBI Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (the "Borrower"), the Purchasers party thereto, and the Agent, as amended and supplemented from time to time (such Notes Purchase Agreement, and any amendment, restatement, renewal, refunding, refinancing or replacement thereto, the "Notes Purchase Agreement"). Capitalized terms defined in the Notes Purchase Agreement and not otherwise defined herein are used herein with the meanings so defined. (b) Reference is further made herein to (i) the Credit Agreement of even date herewith, by and among LBI Holdings II, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, Fleet National Bank, as administrative agent (the "Administrative Agent"), Union Bank of California, N.A., as syndication agent and CIT Lending Services Corporation and General Electric Capital Corporation; as co-documentation agents (such Credit Agreement, and any amendment, restatement, renewal, refunding, refinancing or replacement thereto, including, without limitation, any such change to the Credit Agreement which increases the amount of indebtedness thereunder, the "Senior Credit Agreement"), and (ii) the Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement of even date herewith, by and among the Subordinated Creditors and the Administrative Agent (as used herein, as modified and amended from time to time, the "Senior Subordination Agreement"). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, to the extent the rights of holders of Senior Indebtedness or obligations of the Subordinated Creditors hereunder directly conflict with the rights of holders of Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Senior Subordination Agreement) or the obligations of the Subordinated Creditors (as defined in the Senior Subordination Agreement) under the Senior Subordination Agreement, the conflicting rights and obligations under the Senior Subordination Agreement shall have priority over and supersede the obligations hereunder; provided, that, upon satisfaction of such conflicting rights and/or obligations under the Senior Subordination Agreement, the holders of Senior Indebtedness hereunder may promptly exercise their rights, and the Subordinated Creditors shall promptly satisfy their obligations, hereunder. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Section 1.1 (b) or the Senior Subordination Agreement shall, in any manner, limit or otherwise restrict the consent or approval rights of the Agent or holders of Senior Indebtedness hereunder. Neither anything in this Agreement, nor any inaction on the part of holders of Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Senior Subordination Agreement) under the Senior Subordination Agreement or the Subordinated Creditors (as defined in the Senior Subordination Agreement) under the Senior Subordination Agreement, shall under any circumstances limit or adversely affect in a material respect the rights of the holders of such Senior Indebtedness or the obligations of such Subordinated Creditors. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Senior Credit Satisfaction" shall mean the repayment in full of all loans, advances, extensions of credit and other fees and direct monetary obligations (including, without limitation, interest which accrues after the commencement of any proceeding in respect of any Reorganization), and the termination of all commitments, under the Credit Agreement. By way of clarification, and not in limitation of the foregoing, the Senior Subordination Agreement (and any provision thereof) may be waived, amended or changed in any manner without the consent of the holders of Senior Indebtedness under this Agreement. 1.2. Senior Indebtedness. The term "Senior Indebtedness" shall mean all loans, advances, extensions of credit and other indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of the Borrower and any of its direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Borrower (together with the Borrower, the "Credit Parties") to the Agent or any Holder, their successors and assigns, now existing or hereafter arising, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, secured or unsecured, arising out of or in connection with the Notes Purchase Agreement or any of the other Notes Purchase Documents, any and all interest payable pursuant to the Notes Purchase Agreement and/or any Notes at the interest rates provided therein (including, without limitation, interest which accrues after the commencement of any proceeding in respect of any Reorganization, as hereinafter defined), all premium and termination fees, if any, payable in accordance with the terms of the Notes Purchase Documents and all other fees, expenses, and other amounts due from time to time under the Notes Purchase Documents. The term "Senior Indebtedness" shall include all amounts payable under the "Notes Purchase Documents" in accordance with their terms irrespective of whether any Credit Party may be excused from payment of any interest, fees or other amounts payable thereunder as a result of any Reorganization (as defined in Section 3.3). All Senior Indebtedness shall be entitled to the benefit of this Agreement without notice thereof being given to any Subordinated Creditor. 1.3. Subordinated Indebtedness. The term "Subordinated Indebtedness" shall mean all existing and hereafter arising indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of the Companies or the, shareholders of Holdings I to the Subordinated Creditors, whether direct or contingent, and all claims, rights, causes of action, judgments and decrees in respect of the foregoing, including, without limitation: (i) all indebtedness and obligations under (a) the Junior Subordinated Promissory Notes dated the date hereof and issued by Holdings I to the Subordinated Creditors in the aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000 on the date hereof 2 pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated the date hereof among Holdings I and the Subordinated Creditors (as the same may be amended from time to time, the "Subordinated Investment Agreement") and (b) all promissory notes hereafter issued by Holdings I to the Subordinated Creditors, including, without limitation, all promissory notes issued in respect of payment in kind interest and all promissory notes issued pursuant to the Subordinated Investment Agreement (all such notes described in the preceding clauses (a) and (b) being hereafter referred to collectively, as the same may be amended from time to time, as the "Subordinated Notes"), (ii) all indebtedness and obligations under (a) the Warrants dated the date hereof and issued by Holdings I to the Subordinated Creditors for 14.02 shares of Common Stock of Holdings I on the date hereof pursuant to that certain Warrant Agreement dated the date hereof among Holdings I and the Subordinated Creditors (as the same may be amended from time to time, the "Warrant Agreement") and (b) all warrants hereafter issued pursuant to the Warrant Agreement (all such warrants described in the preceding clauses (a) and (b) being hereafter referred to collectively, as the same may be amended from time to time, as the "Warrants"), (iii) all indebtedness and obligations under that certain Voting and Co-Sale Agreement dated the date hereof among Holdings I and the Subordinated Creditors (as the same may be amended from time to time, the "Voting and Co-Sale Agreement"), (iv) all indemnification and other obligations of each party (other than the Subordinated Creditors) under the Subordinated Investment Agreement, the Warrant Agreement and the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement (the Subordinated Notes, the Warrants, the Subordinated Investment Agreement, the Warrant Agreement and the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement and any other agreement evidencing or relating to Subordinated Indebtedness being hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Subordinated Agreements") and (v) all obligations of Holdings I to repurchase or redeem the Subordinated Notes or the Warrants (together with the Subordinated Notes, the "Subordinated Securities") whether pursuant to a put under the Warrant Agreement or otherwise from the Subordinated Creditors pursuant to the terms of the Subordinated Investment Agreement, the Warrant Agreement or otherwise. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term "Subordinated Creditors" shall mean the Subordinated Creditors named in the preamble to this Agreement, their respective heirs, successors and assigns, and any and all assignees or holders of Subordinated Indebtedness. 2. Representations and Warranties. Holdings I hereby represents and warrants (with respect to clauses (a) and (b) only) to the Agent for the benefit of each Holder, and each Subordinated Creditor hereby represents and warrants (with respect to clauses (a) and (c) only) to the Agent for the benefit of the Holders with respect to the Subordinated Indebtedness which it holds, that: (a) At the date hereof, the total outstanding and unpaid Subordinated Indebtedness owing by Holdings I to the respective Subordinated Creditors is equal to the full face amount of the Subordinated Notes held by such Subordinated Creditors, plus the amounts, if any, required to be paid in connection with any repurchase or redemption of the Warrants in accordance with the Warrant Agreement; (b) There is no default in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness; and 3 (c) The Subordinated Creditors are the holders of the Subordinated Indebtedness free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances, and no Subordinated Creditor is subject to any contractual limitation or restriction which would impair in any way its ability to execute or perform its obligations under the Agreement. 3. Terms of Subordination. 3.1. No Transfer. The Subordinated Creditors will not sell, exchange, assign, pledge or otherwise transfer any of the Subordinated Indebtedness, including, without limitation, the Subordinated Notes and the Warrants, without the prior written consent of the Agent in its sole discretion; provided, however, that the consent of the Agent shall not be required for a sale or other transfer by a Subordinated Creditor to an Eligible Fund (as hereinafter defined) of such Subordinated Creditor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no sale or other transfer of any Subordinated Indebtedness shall be effective unless and until the proposed transferee shall agree in writing pursuant to an agreement in form and substance acceptable to the Agent to become a party hereto and unless such sale or other transfer is effected in accordance with the Subordinated Agreements. The Subordinated Creditors shall give the Agent at least thirty (30) days (or, in the case of a proposed transfer to an Eligible Fund of such Subordinated Creditor, 10 days) prior written notice of any such proposed sale, exchange, assignment, pledge or other transfer stating the identity of the transferee and providing such other information as the Agent shall reasonably require. As used herein, "Eligible Fund" means, with respect to any Subordinated Creditor that is a fund that invests in commercial loans or subordinated indebtedness, any other fund that invests in commercial loans or subordinated indebtedness and is managed by the same investment manager as such Subordinated Creditor. 3.2. Payment and Performance Subordinated. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Subordinated Agreements and the Subordinated Securities, the payment and performance of the Subordinated Indebtedness is and shall be expressly subordinate and junior in right of payment and exercise of remedies to the prior payment in full in cash of the Senior Indebtedness to the extent and in the manner provided herein, and the Subordinated Indebtedness is hereby subordinated as a claim against Holdings I, the Borrower and the other Credit Parties (Holdings I and the Credit Parties being sometimes hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Companies" or each individually as a "Company") or any of the assets of, or ownership interests in, such parties whether such claim be in the event of any distribution of the assets of any such party upon any voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up, total or partial liquidation or reorganization, or bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or other statutory or common law proceedings or arrangements involving any such party or the readjustment of the liabilities of any such party or any assignment for the benefit of creditors or any marshaling of the assets or liabilities of any such party (collectively called a "Reorganization"), or otherwise. In furtherance of the foregoing, Holdings I will not make, and the Subordinated Creditors will not demand, accept or receive, any payment of interest, principal or any payment in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness, including, without limitation, any amounts in connection with a put of the Subordinated Securities pursuant to the Warrant Agreement, or otherwise in respect of Subordinated Indebtedness, until all the Senior Indebtedness has been indefeasibly paid in full in cash, except as permitted pursuant to Section 3.6 hereof 4 3.3. Distribution in Reorganization. (a) In the event of any Reorganization relative to any Company or its property, all of the Senior Indebtedness shall first be paid in full in cash before any payment on account of principal, premium or interest or otherwise is made upon or in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness, and in any such proceedings any payment or distribution of any kind or character, whether in cash or property or securities which may be payable or deliverable in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness shall, after Senior Credit Satisfaction, be paid or delivered directly to the Agent for application in payment of the Senior Indebtedness, unless and until all such Senior Indebtedness shall have been paid and satisfied in full in cash. Each holder of Subordinated Indebtedness does hereby authorize the Agent, after Senior Credit Satisfaction, to accept and receive any payment or distribution and to apply such payment or distribution to the payment of the then unpaid Senior Indebtedness, and to do any and all things and execute all instruments necessary to effectuate the foregoing. Upon request by any Subordinated Creditor, the Agent shall provide such Subordinated Creditor with a written accounting of all such payments and distributions received and the application thereof. In the event that upon any such Reorganization, any payment or distribution of assets of any Company, of any kind or character, whether in cash, property or securities, shall be received by any Subordinated Creditor before all Senior Indebtedness is paid in full in cash, after Senior Credit Satisfaction, such payment or distribution shall be immediately paid over to the Agent for application to the payment of all Senior Indebtedness remaining unpaid until all such Senior Indebtedness is paid in full in cash, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution to the Agent. (b) Each Subordinated Creditor, for itself and its heirs, legatees, successors and assigns, hereby irrevocably authorizes and directs the Agent, and any trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, custodian or assignee for the benefit of creditors of any of the Companies, whether in voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or reorganization, in its behalf to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination provided for in this Agreement and irrevocably appoints, which appointment is coupled with an interest, upon any Default or Event of Default under the Notes Purchase Agreement and during the continuance thereof and upon any failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, the Agent, or any such trustee, receiver, custodian or assignee, its attorneys-in-fact for such purpose with full powers of substitution and revocation. (c) After Senior Credit Satisfaction, each Subordinated Creditor hereby irrevocably appoints, which appointment is irrevocable and coupled with an interest, the Agent as such Subordinated Creditor's true and lawful attorney, with full power of substitution, in the name of such Subordinated Creditor, the Agent, the Holders or otherwise, for the sole use and benefit of the Agent, to the extent permitted by law, to prove and vote all claims relating to the Subordinated Indebtedness (and, upon request by any Subordinated Creditor, the Agent shall provide to such Subordinated Creditor copies of all written materials filed with respect thereto), and to enforce all such claims and to receive and collect all distributions and payments to which each Subordinated Creditor would otherwise be entitled on any liquidation of any Company or any of its property or in any proceedings affecting any Company or its property under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws or any laws or proceedings relating to the relief of any Company, readjustment, composition or extension of indebtedness or Reorganization. The Subordinated Creditors agree hereafter to promptly execute and deliver to the Agent all such further instruments confirming the above authorization and such powers of attorney, proofs of claim, 5 assignments of claim and other instruments as may be requested by the Agent, on behalf of the Holders, to enforce all claims upon or in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness. (d) At any meeting of creditors of any of the Companies or in the event of any case or proceeding, voluntary or involuntary, for the distribution, division or application of all or part of the assets of any of the Companies or the proceeds thereof, whether such case or proceeding be for the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of any of the Companies or their respective businesses, a receivership, insolvency or bankruptcy case or proceeding, an assignment for the benefit of creditors or a proceeding by or against any of the Companies for relief under the federal Bankruptcy Code or any other bankruptcy, reorganization or insolvency law or any other law relating to the relief of debtors, readjustment of indebtedness, Reorganization, arrangement, composition or extension or marshalling of assets or otherwise, the Agent is hereby irrevocably authorized to receive or collect, after Senior Credit Satisfaction, any cash or other assets of any of the Companies distributed, divided or applied by way of dividend or payment, or any securities issued on account of any Subordinated Indebtedness, and apply such cash to or to hold such other assets or securities as collateral for the Senior Indebtedness, and to apply to the Senior Indebtedness any cash proceeds of any realization upon such other assets or securities that the Agent, in its discretion, elects to effect, until all of the Senior Indebtedness shall have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash, rendering to the Subordinated Creditors any surplus to which the Subordinated Creditors are then entitled. Upon request by any Subordinated Creditor, the Agent shall provide such Subordinated Creditor with a written accounting of all such applications of cash proceeds. (e) At any such meeting of creditors or in the event of any such case or proceeding, the Subordinated Creditors shall not vote and otherwise act with respect to the Subordinated Indebtedness (including, without limitation, the right to vote to accept or reject any plan of Reorganization), and, after Senior Credit Satisfaction, the Agent is hereby irrevocably authorized by each of the Subordinated Creditors to vote and otherwise act with respect to the Subordinated Indebtedness at any such meeting or in any such proceeding. (f) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 3.3, the Subordinated Creditors shall be entitled to receive and retain any securities of Holdings I provided for by a plan of reorganization or readjustment or the like, the payment of which securities is subordinate, at least to the extent provided in this Agreement with respect to the Subordinated Indebtedness, to the payment of all Senior Indebtedness. 3.4. Effect of Provisions. The provisions hereof as to subordination are solely for the purpose of defining the relative rights of the holders of Senior Indebtedness, on the one hand, and the Subordinated Creditors, on the other hand, and none of such provisions shall impair, as between Holdings I and the Subordinated Creditors, the obligations of Holdings I to pay to the Subordinated Creditors in accordance with the terms of the Subordinated Indebtedness, nor, except as provided in Section 8 below, shall any such provisions prevent the Subordinated Creditors from exercising all rights and remedies otherwise permitted by applicable law or under the terms of the applicable Subordinated Agreements upon a default thereunder or otherwise, subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of Senior Indebtedness under the provisions of this Agreement. 6 3.5. Subrogation, Etc. Each Subordinated Creditor hereby waives all rights to be subrogated to the Holders' rights in respect of payments or distributions of assets of, or ownership interest in, the Companies made on the Senior Indebtedness, until the Senior Indebtedness has been paid in full in cash. 3.6. Permitted Payments of Subordinated Indebtedness. (a) Holdings I may issue to each holder of Subordinated Indebtedness additional Subordinated Notes as payment in kind for interest accrued on the Subordinated Indebtedness held by such Subordinated Creditor and Holdings I may issue to the Subordinated Creditors additional Warrants in accordance with the Warrant Agreement. Each such additional Subordinated Note shall have payment terms (including, without limitation, maturity date and the absence of any scheduled payments of principal, interest or other amounts prior to such maturity date) identical to the initial Subordinated Notes, including, without limitation, the payment restrictions of this Agreement, and shall otherwise be substantially identical to the initial Subordinated Notes, except for any differences in the principal amount of any such additional Subordinated Note. Each such additional Warrant shall have payment terms (including, without limitation, any terms relating to any put or redemption thereof) identical to the initial Warrants, including, without limitation, the payment restrictions of this Agreement, and shall otherwise be substantially identical to the initial Warrants, except for any differences in the purchase price thereof or the number of shares of Common Stock of Holdings I which may be purchased upon the exercise thereof. If Holdings I issues any additional Subordinated Note or Warrant pursuant to this Section 3.6(a), such delivery shall be deemed to constitute a representation of Holdings I to the Holders and to the Subordinated Creditors that such issuance by Holdings I is not prohibited under this Agreement. Until all Senior Indebtedness has been paid in full, Holdings I shall not issue any instrument, security or other writing evidencing any part of the Subordinated Indebtedness except the additional Subordinated Notes as permitted by this Section 3.6(a) and the additional Warrants issued in accordance with this Section 3.6(a); and the Subordinated Creditors shall not assign or subordinate any part of the Subordinated Indebtedness except in accordance with Section 3.1. (b) Holdings I may pay to the Subordinated Creditors, and the Subordinated Creditors may accept and retain (i) payments of accrued interest on the Subordinated Notes on (but in no event prior to) the original, scheduled maturity date (determined without giving effect to any acceleration of such date pursuant to the Subordinated Agreements or otherwise) set forth in the Subordinated Investment Agreement, as in effect on the date hereof, at a per annum rate not exceeding the rate at which interest is stated to accrue thereunder in the absence of a default under any of the Subordinated Agreements, unless at the time of such proposed payment or immediately after giving effect thereto, there shall exist any Event of Default, (ii) payments of principal under the Subordinated Notes on (but in no event prior to) the original, scheduled maturity date (determined without giving effect to any acceleration of such date pursuant to the Subordinated Agreements or otherwise) set forth in the Subordinated Investment Agreement, as in effect on the date hereof, in the amounts required to be paid thereunder on such maturity date, unless at the time of such proposed payment or immediately after giving effect thereto, there shall exist any Event of Default and (iii) payments required to be made by Holdings I under Section 12.1 of the Subordinated Investment Agreement, as in effect on the date hereof, constituting expense reimbursements for the fees and disbursements of one general counsel for the Subordinated Creditors and one FCC counsel for the Subordinated Creditors incurred by the 7 Subordinated Creditors in connection with the preparation and negotiation of the Subordinated Agreements or any amendments or modifications thereof permitted by Section 8(b) and for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Subordinated Creditors in connection with attendance by the Subordinated Creditors at meetings of the Board of Directors of Holdings I, in each case as and at the times when such reimbursements are due and payable thereunder. If any holder of Subordinated Indebtedness receives payment or reimbursement from Holdings I in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of the immediately preceding sentence, such payment shall be deemed to constitute a representation of Holdings I to the Agent and the Holders that no Event of Default exists, and that such payment is permitted to be paid by Holdings I under this Agreement; and the Subordinated Creditors shall be entitled to keep and retain such payment unless, prior to the Clawback Date (as hereinafter defined), the Agent shall have notified the Subordinated Creditors in writing of an Event of Default, in which case (if such Event of Default in fact existed on the date of such payment) the Subordinated Creditors shall forthwith deliver such payment or an amount of cash equal thereto to the Agent for application in payment of the Senior Indebtedness. (c) As used herein, the term "Clawback Date" shall mean (i) with respect to any Payment Default (as hereinafter defined), 60 days after the occurrence thereof, (ii) with respect to any Event of Default caused by the failure by the Credit Parties to comply with the provisions of Section 7.8 of the Notes Purchase Agreement for any period of time, 60 days after the Agent and Holders shall have received the financial statements and Compliance Certificate required to be delivered in respect of such period then most recently ended pursuant to Section 7.3 of the Notes Purchase Agreement and (iii) with respect to any Event of Default other than those specified in clauses (i) and (ii), 60 days after the Agent and Holders knew or, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have known, of such Event of Default. As used herein, the term "Payment Default" shall mean any Event of Default under Section 9.1(a) or 9.1(b) of the Notes Purchase Agreement. No Payment Default shall be deemed to have been cured unless the full amount of the overdue payment to which such Payment Default relates shall have been paid in full prior to any acceleration of the Senior Indebtedness or unless waived by the then holders of the Senior Indebtedness as provided in the Notes Purchase Agreement. (d) Notwithstanding anything herein or in the Subordinated Agreements to the contrary, until such time as all Senior Indebtedness has been indefeasibly paid in full in cash, (i) Holdings I will not make, and the Subordinated Creditors will not demand, accept or receive, any payments of cash under the Subordinated Agreements (including, without limitation, under the Subordinated Notes or the Warrants (including amounts in respect of a put or repurchase of the Warrants)) or otherwise in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness, except as expressly permitted by Section 3.6(b), and (ii) Holdings I will not make, and the Subordinated Creditors will not demand, accept or receive any payment of any other assets of any kind under the Subordinated Agreements or otherwise in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness, except for the additional Subordinated Notes and Warrants issued in accordance with Section 3.6(a). 4. Agreement to Hold In Trust; Defense to Enforcement. If any holder of Subordinated Indebtedness shall receive any payment on account of the Subordinated Indebtedness in violation of this Agreement, it shall, after Senior Credit Satisfaction, hold such payment in trust for the benefit of the holder or holders of the Senior Indebtedness and pay it over to the Agent for application in payment of the Senior Indebtedness. If any holder of Subordinated Indebtedness, in contravention of the terms of this Agreement, shall commence, 8 prosecute or participate in any suit, action or proceeding against Holdings I, then Holdings I may interpose a defense or plea the making of this Agreement and the Agent may intervene and interpose such defense or plea in its name or in the name of Holdings I. If any holder of Subordinated Indebtedness, in contravention of the terms of this Agreement, shall attempt to collect any of the Subordinated Indebtedness or enforce any of the Subordinated Agreements or Subordinated Securities, then the Agent or Holdings I may, by virtue of this Agreement, restrain the enforcement thereof in the name of the Agent and the Holders, or in the name of Holdings I. If any holder of Subordinated Indebtedness, in contravention of this Agreement, obtains any cash or assets of any Company as a result of any administrative, legal or equitable actions, or otherwise, after Senior Credit Satisfaction, such holder agrees forthwith to pay, deliver and assign to the Agent, for the benefit of the Holders and the Agent, with appropriate endorsements, any such cash for application to the Senior Indebtedness and any other assets as collateral for the Senior Indebtedness. 5. No Security to the Subordinated Creditors. Holdings I shall not grant, and shall not permit any other Company to grant, and no Subordinated Creditor shall accept, any security of any nature in property, real or personal, of any Company to secure Subordinated Indebtedness. Any security interest granted in violation of the terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and of no force and effect against the holders of the Senior Indebtedness. 6. Requirement of Notice. (a) Each Subordinated Creditor agrees to notify the Holders immediately upon the happening of any of the following: (i) Such Subordinated Creditor becoming aware of the occurrence of any event of default under any of the Subordinated Agreements or any event which, upon notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute such an event of default; (ii) The delivery of any "Put Notice" pursuant to Section 5 of the Warrant Agreement; (iii) The delivery of any "Board Change Notice" pursuant to Section 2.1 of the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement; (iv) Any election for a "Sale of the Company" pursuant to Section 2.1 of the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement; (v) The waiver by a Subordinated Creditor of any event of default under any of the Subordinated Agreements; and (vi) Acceleration of the Subordinated Indebtedness. (b) The Agent agrees to notify the Subordinated Creditors upon the occurrence of the following (i) The delivery of written notice by the Agent to the Borrower of the occurrence of an Event of Default; 9 (ii) The waiver by the Agent and the Holders of any Event of Default in accordance with the terms of the Notes Purchase Agreement; and (iii) Acceleration of the Senior Indebtedness; provided, however, that the failure of the Agent to provide any such notice as required by any of clauses (i) through (iii) of this Section 6(b) shall in no way impair or otherwise affect the rights of the Agent and the Holders hereunder, the obligations of the Subordinated Creditors hereunder or the subordination terms set forth herein. 7. Legend. Holdings I and the Subordinated Creditors covenant to cause each agreement and instrument evidencing any of the Subordinated Indebtedness (including the Subordinated Securities) issued or executed by Holdings I and held by a Subordinated Creditor to have affixed upon it a legend which reads substantially as follows: "This instrument/agreement is subject to an Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of March 20, 2001, among LBI Holdings I, Inc., [name of Subordinated Creditor], Oaktree Capital Management, LLC, individually and as Agent for certain Holders, and others. By its acceptance of this instrument/agreement, the holder hereof agrees to be bound by the provisions of such Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement to the same extent that the Subordinated Creditors (as defined therein) are bound." 8. Limit on Right of Action. (a) The Subordinated Creditors agree for the benefit of the holders of the Senior Indebtedness that so long as any Notes or any other part of the Senior Indebtedness remains outstanding, the Subordinated Creditors will not, directly or indirectly, take any action to accelerate or demand payment by Holdings I of the Subordinated Indebtedness (including any put of the Warrants pursuant to the Warrant Agreement), to exercise any of its remedies in respect of the Subordinated Indebtedness (including any requirement to change the composition of the Board of Directors of Holdings I or to cause a "Sale of the Company" (as defined in the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement) pursuant to the Voting and Co-Sale Agreement), whether pursuant to any Subordinated Agreement, any Subordinated Securities or otherwise, or in respect of any guarantee of payment thereof, to initiate any litigation against Holdings I, or to foreclose or otherwise realize on any security given by Holdings I or any other person to secure the Subordinated Indebtedness prior to the earlier of (i) a Reorganization or (ii) 180 days after the receipt by the Agent of written notice of intent to take any such action by the percentage of Subordinated Creditors required to authorize such action under the Subordinated Investment Agreement, provided that (x) such notice is given during the continuance of a "Material Event of Default" under the Subordinated Investment Agreement caused by the failure of Holdings I to make a payment permitted to be made under clause (i) or (ii) of Section 3.6(b) hereof and (y) any proceeds received or recoverable by the Subordinated Creditors in connection therewith shall be subject to the other provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Subordinated Creditors will neither commence nor join with any other creditor or creditors of any Company in commencing any bankruptcy, reorganization or insolvency proceedings against any Company. 10 (b) The Subordinated Creditors shall not amend or permit amendment of the terms of any instrument or agreement evidencing any Subordinated Indebtedness (including, without limitation, the Subordinated Agreements and the Subordinated Securities), the effect of which is to (i) increase principal, interest, fees, reimbursements or other amounts payable with respect thereto or create any additional payment obligations thereunder, (ii) accelerate any scheduled or otherwise required payments of principal, interest, fees, reimbursements or other amounts, (iii) cause any covenants or other agreements to be more restrictive upon, or burdensome to, Holdings I, (iv) alter any event of default or put provisions contained in the Subordinated Agreements or in the Subordinated Securities, or (v) make any other change which could reasonably be expected to materially adversely affect the interests of the Holders, without the prior written consent of the Agent. 9. Holdings I's Additional Agreement. Holdings I agrees with the Agent that it will not, without the Agent's prior written consent, execute or deliver any negotiable instrument as evidence of the Subordinated Indebtedness or any part thereof, except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement. 10. The Subordinated Creditors' Junior Security. Without in any way limiting the prohibition set forth in Section 5, each Subordinated Creditor hereby confirms that if, at any time, the Subordinated Indebtedness shall be or become so secured by any such security interest or lien in breach of this Agreement or with the consent of the Agent or the Holders or otherwise, regardless of the relative times and method of attachment or perfection thereof or the order of filing of financing statements, mortgages or other security agreements or documents, or anything in the Subordinated Agreements or this Agreement to the contrary, the security interests and liens granted or to be granted from time to time to secure the Senior Indebtedness, if any, shall in all respects be superior to any security interests and liens granted or to be granted to the Subordinated Creditors in assets of, or ownership interests in, the Credit Parties or any other person pursuant to the Subordinated Agreements or otherwise, it being the express intention of the parties that, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, all liens and security interests granted to the Agent on behalf of the Holders from time to time shall be prior and superior to any liens or security interests granted to the Subordinated Creditors. In foreclosing on the Holders' security interests and liens in any collateral of the Companies ("Collateral"), so long as the Agent proceeds in a commercially reasonable manner, the Agent may proceed to foreclose on the Holders' security interests and liens in any manner which the Agent, in its sole discretion, chooses, even though a higher price might have been realized if the Agent had proceeded to foreclose on the Holders' security interests and liens in another manner. 11. Release of Collateral. Without limiting any of the rights (including any of the foreclosure rights) of the Agent on behalf of the Holders under the Notes Purchase Documents or any documents delivered to secure the obligations of the Credit Parties to the Holders in connection therewith or under the provisions of any applicable law, if any, and without limiting the prohibition set forth in Section 5, in the event that the Agent releases or discharges its security interests in, or liens upon, any Collateral which is subject to a lien or security interest in favor of any Subordinated Creditor, such Collateral shall thereupon be deemed to have been released from all such liens and security interests. Each Subordinated Creditor agrees that within ten (10) days following the Agent's written request therefor, it will execute, deliver and file any and all such termination statements, lien releases and other agreements and instruments as the 11 Agent reasonably deems necessary or appropriate in order to give effect to the preceding sentence. Each Subordinated Creditor hereby irrevocably appoints the Agent the true and lawful attorney of such Subordinated Creditor for the purpose of effecting any such executions, deliveries and filings. 12. Rights of Holders to Amend Notes Purchase Documents and Discontinue Senior Indebtedness, etc. The Agent and the Holders hereby reserve the right, in their sole discretion, and without notice to the Subordinated Creditors, to modify, amend, waive or release any of the terms of the Notes Purchase Documents, or any other document or agreement at any time executed by any Credit Party or any other person securing the Senior Indebtedness or any other document executed in connection with the Senior Indebtedness or of any other document relative thereto and to exercise or refrain from exercising any powers, remedies or rights which the Agent or any Holder may have thereunder, and such modification, amendment, waiver, release, exercise or failure to exercise shall not affect any of the Holders' rights under this Agreement. Each Subordinated Creditor hereby agrees that the Agent and the Holders may from time to time in their sole discretion amend the instrument and agreements evidencing the Senior Indebtedness, grant extensions of time of payment or performance and make compromises and settlements with the Credit Parties or other creditors of the Credit Parties, without affecting the agreements of the Subordinated Creditors or Holdings I hereunder. If at any time hereafter, the Agent or the Holders shall, in their sole discretion, determine to discontinue the extension of credit to the Credit Parties or demand payment of the Senior Indebtedness, it may do so without notice to the Subordinated Creditors. The failure on the part of the Holders or the Agent to insist upon the strict performance of any term, condition or other provision of this Agreement or any Note Purchase Document, or to exercise any right or remedy hereunder or thereunder, shall not affect or alter this Agreement or any Note Purchase Document, and each and every term, condition and other provision of this Agreement, the Subordinated Notes and the Notes Purchase Documents shall, in such event, continue in full force and effect and shall be operative with respect to any other then existing or subsequent default or event of default in connection therewith. 13. Further Assurances. Holdings I and each Subordinated Creditor covenant to execute and deliver to the Agent such further instruments and documents and take such further actions as the Agent may from time to time reasonably request, in each case for the purpose of carrying out the provisions and intent of this Agreement. 14. Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and either mailed, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier service, or delivered to the applicable party, at the respective addresses indicated below: if to Holdings I, to the following address: LBI Holdings I, Inc. 1813 Victory Place Burbank, California 91504 Facsimile: (818) 558-4244 Attention: Executive Vice President 12 with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to: O'Melveny & Myers LLP 400 South Hope Street Los Angeles, California 90071 Facsimile: (213) 430-6407 Attention: Joseph K. Kim, Esquire if to the Agent, to the following address: Oaktree Capital Management, LLC 1301 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 Facsimile:(212) 284-1901 Attention: General Counsel with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to: Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP 355 South Grand Avenue Suite 3500 Los Angeles, California 90071 Facsimile: (213) 687-3702 Attention: Kevin S. Masuda, Esquire if to the Subordinated Creditors, to the following address: c/o Alta Communications, Inc. 200 Clarenden Street, 51/st/Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02116 Facsimile: (617) 262-9779 Attention: Robert Emmert with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to: Richard G. Small, Esq. Edwards & Angell, LLP 2800 Financial Plaza Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Facsimile: (401) 276-6611 or, as to each party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other parties complying as to delivery with the terms of this Section. All such notices, requests, demands and other communication shall be deemed given upon the earliest to occur of (a) the third day following deposit thereof in the United States mail, (b) twelve noon local time on the first business day following timely deposit thereof with a nationally recognized overnight 13 courier service with effective instructions to such courier to make delivery on the next business day, or (c) receipt by the party to whom such notice is directed. 15. Successors; Continuing Effect; Etc. This Agreement is being entered into for the benefit of the holders of the Senior Indebtedness and the Subordinated Indebtedness, and their respective successors and assigns. This Agreement shall be a continuing agreement and shall be irrevocable and shall remain in full force and effect until 366 days after all Senior Indebtedness has been paid in full in cash, provided, that, in the event a Reorganization proceeding is initiated at any time prior to the expiration of such 366-day period, this Agreement shall remain in effect until such Reorganization proceeding is completed and terminated, with all matters with respect thereto settled and closed. The liability of each Subordinated Creditor hereunder shall be reinstated and revived, and the Agent's and Holders' rights shall continue, with respect to any amount at any time paid on account of the Senior Indebtedness which shall thereafter be required to be restored or returned by any Holder in any Reorganization (including, without limitation, any repayment made pursuant to any provision of Chapter 5 of Title 11, United States Code), all as though such amount had not been paid. 16. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing signed by the Agent and the Subordinated Creditors (unless such amendment or modification shall impose any additional obligations upon Holdings I, in which case such amendment or modification shall also require execution by Holdings I). Further, no modification or waiver of any material provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless such modification or waiver is signed by the Bank Agent, which joins this Agreement for the sole purpose of this provision. 17. Consent to Jurisdiction, Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) Each of Holdings I and the Subordinated Creditors, to the extent that it may lawfully do so, hereby consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, as well as to jurisdiction of all courts from which an appeal may be taken from such courts, for the purpose of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of any of its obligations arising hereunder or the transactions contemplated hereby, and expressly waives any and all objections it may have as to venue in any of such courts. (b) EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION BROUGHT ON OR WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT. NEITHER HOLDINGS I, THE SUBORDINATED CREDITORS NOR ANY ASSIGNEE OF OR SUCCESSOR THERETO, SHALL SEEK A JURY TRIAL IN ANY LAWSUIT, PROCEEDING, COUNTERCLAIM, OR ANY OTHER LITIGATION OR PROCEDURE BASED UPON, OR ARISING OUT OF, THIS AGREEMENT, OR ANY OF THE OTHER DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. NO PARTY WILL SEEKS TO CONSOLIDATE ANY SUCH ACTION, IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL HAS BEEN WAIVED, WITH ANY OTHER ACTION IN WHICH A JURY TRIAL CANNOT BE OR HAS NOT BEEN WAIVED. 18. Miscellaneous. THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH MAY BE EXECUTED IN ANY NUMBER OF COUNTERPARTS, SHALL TAKE EFFECT AS A SEALED INSTRUMENT 14 AND SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE OF NEW YORK. Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without validating the remaining provisions hereof or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not alter or otherwise affect the meaning hereof. 15 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. SUBORDINATED CREDITORS: ALTA COMMUNICATIONS VIII, L.P. By: Alta Communications VIII Managers, LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy --------------------------------------- Name: Title: ALTA-COMM VIII S BY S, LLC By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy --------------------------------------- Name: Title: ALTA COMMUNICATIONS VIII-B, L.P. By: Alta Communications VIII Managers, LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy --------------------------------------- Name: Title: ALTA VIII ASSOCIATES, LLC By: Alta Communications, Inc. By: /s/ Eileen McCarthy ---------------------------------------- Name: Title: CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM By: /s/ Christopher J. Ailman ---------------------------------------- Name: Christopher J. Ailman Title: Chief Investment Officer BANCBOSTON INVESTMENTS INC. By: /s/ Lars A. Swanson ---------------------------------------- Name: Lars A. Swanson Title: Director UNIONBANCALEQUITIES, INC. By: /s/ J. Kevin Sampson ---------------------------------------- Name: J. Kevin Sampson Title: Vice President OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, Individually and as Agent for the Holders By: /s/ Patricia Wachtell ---------------------------------------- Name: Patricia Wachtell Title: Managing Director By: /s/ Kenneth Liang ----------------------------------------- Name: Kenneth Liang Title: Managing Director and General Counsel Solely with respect to Section 16 --------------------------------- FLEET NATIONAL BANK, Individually and as Administrative Agent for the Lenders By: /s/ Stephen J. Healey ---------------------------------------- Name: Stephen J. Healey Title: Managing Director HOLDINGS I ---------- LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. a California coporation By: /s/ Lenard Liberman ---------------------------------------- Lenard Liberman Executive Vice President EX-10.11 38 dex1011.txt STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT, DATED JANUARY 6, 1998 Exhibit 10.11 STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into on January 6, 1998, by and among Jose Liberman ("Jose"), Esther Liberman ("Esther"), Lenard D. Liberman ("Lenard"), and LBI Holdings I, Inc., a California corporation (the "Company"), with respect to the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value, of the Company (the "Stock"). RECITALS A. Jose and Esther collectively own 100 shares of the Stock, representing one-half of the Stock. During their joint lifetimes they shall be required to act jointly, and they shall collectively be deemed to be one Shareholder. Following the death of the first to die of Jose and Esther, the survivor shall be deemed to be a Shareholder. B. Lenard owns 100 shares of the Stock, representing one-half of the Stock. C. Jose and Esther (collectively), the survivor of Jose and Esther, and Lenard are sometimes referred to hereinafter individually as a "Shareholder" and collectively as the "Shareholders." D. The Shareholders and the Company believe it to be in their respective best interests that in the event any Shareholder dies or seeks to dispose of said Shareholder's Stock, the other of them have the rights to acquire such Shareholder's Stock as are set forth in this Agreement. E. The Shareholders and the Company have each independently concluded that the valuation of the Stock provided for in this Agreement is fair and equitable. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual Agreements and covenants contained herein, it is mutually agreed and covenanted by and among the Shareholders and the Company as follows: 1. Permissible Transfers. Subject to (i) paragraph 7 below and (ii) any required prior approval of the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC"), each Shareholder may transfer shares of Stock without consideration to the Shareholder's spouse, children, or other descendants, or to a trust for their benefit or for the Shareholder's benefit. The transferee shall be bound by all terms of this Agreement. 2. Lifetime Restrictions. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, and subject to (i) paragraph 7 below or (ii) any required prior approval of the FCC, no Shareholder shall transfer, pledge, hypothecate, divide, assign or otherwise alienate (the foregoing collectively referred to as "transfer") any Stock, or any right, title or interest therein, without the prior written consent of the Company and of the other Shareholders, unless the Shareholder shall have first made the offer to sell hereinafter set forth: (a) The offering Shareholder shall deliver a written offer (hereinafter referred to as the "Offer") to the Company and to the other Shareholders specifying the number of shares (the "Offered Stock"), the name and address of the prospective transferee, the proposed price and the other terms of the transfer. For purposes of this paragraph 2, an Offer by Jose or Esther shall be deemed to be a joint offer by both of them, and Lenard shall be deemed to be the only non-offering Shareholder. (b) For a period of 30 days following receipt of the written offer, the Company shall have the option to purchase the Offered Stock, subject to the restrictions governing the right of a corporation to purchase its Stock under applicable local law. If the Company exercises the option, the Secretary of the Company shall give written notice of such exercise to the offering Shareholder. The terms and conditions of the purchase referred to herein shall be as specified in the Offer; provided, however, that the price to be paid shall be the lesser of the price set forth in the Offer or the price determined in paragraph 5 below. If the Offer specifies that the purchase price is payable only in cash, or if the Offer relates to a transfer other than a sale, the Company shall have the election to pay all or part of the purchase price by a promissory note in the form set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. (c) If the Company does not exercise the option within said 30 days after receipt of the Offer, the non-offering Shareholder shall, for the ensuing 30-day period, have the option to purchase that portion of the Offered Stock not purchased by the Company. If the non-offering Shareholder exercises the option within the aforementioned period, such Shareholder shall give written notice of such exercise to the offering Shareholder. The terms and conditions of the purchase referred to herein shall be as specified in the Offer; provided, however, that the price to be paid shall be the lesser of the price set forth in the Offer, or the price determined in paragraph 5 below. If the Offer specifies that the purchase price is payable only in cash, or if the Offer relates to a transfer other than a sale, the non-offering Shareholder shall have the election to pay all or part of the purchase price by a promissory note in the form set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto. (d) All Offered Stock not purchased by the Company or by the non-offering Shareholder within 60 days after receipt of the Offer shall be free of the terms of this Agreement for the period of the ensuing 30 days, and the offering Shareholder may make a bona fide transfer to the prospective transferee named in the Offer according to its terms and conditions. If the offering Shareholder shall fail to make a transfer of the Offered Stock to the prospective transferee within said 30-day period, all such untransferred shares shall again become subject to the terms and restrictions of this Agreement. (e) Any transferee of shares transferred pursuant to this paragraph 2, other than a Shareholder, shall not acquire any rights under, or become a party to, this Agreement. 2 3. Optional Purchase of Shares Upon a Shareholder's Death. Subject to paragraph 7 below, upon a Shareholder's death, the surviving Shareholder and the Company shall have the options to purchase the deceased Shareholder's Stock as set forth below: (a) For purposes of this paragraph 3, options under this Agreement to purchase Stock owned by Jose or Esther shall arise only upon the death of the survivor of them, and said survivor shall be deemed to be the deceased Shareholder. (b) For the period ending on the later to occur of 180 days after the deceased's Shareholder's death or 60 days after the appointment of the deceased Shareholder's personal representative, the Company shall have the option to purchase the deceased Shareholder's Stock, subject to the restrictions governing the right of a corporation to purchase its Stock under the applicable local law. The price shall be determined as set forth in paragraph 5 below. In the event that this option shall be exercised by the Company, the Secretary of the Company shall give written notice of such exercise to the deceased Shareholder's personal representative. The Company shall pay the purchase price in cash, or, at its election, may pay all or part of the purchase price by a promissory note in the form set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. (c) If the Company does not exercise the option under this paragraph 3 within said period, the surviving Shareholder shall have, for the ensuing 90-day period, the option to purchase that portion of the shares not purchased by the Company. If the surviving Shareholder exercises the option as set forth herein, the surviving Shareholder shall give written notice of such exercise to the deceased Shareholder's personal representative. The surviving Shareholder shall pay the purchase price in cash, or may, at the surviving Shareholder's election, pay all or part of the purchase price by a promissory note in the form set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto. (d) All offered shares not purchased by the Company or by the surviving Shareholder within the foregoing period shall thereafter be free of the terms of this Agreement, and the deceased Shareholder's personal representative may make a bona fide transfer of the deceased Shareholder's Stock without further regard to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4. Life Insurance Provisions. The Company or the Shareholders may elect to apply for and own insurance on a Shareholder's life for the purpose of funding all or part of the obligations under this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any obligation for the Company or a Shareholder to apply for and own such insurance, and no incident of ownership shall be attributed to an insured Shareholder if the Company or another Shareholder elects to apply for and own insurance on such insured Shareholder's life. 5. Price. The price of each share of Stock of the Company to be purchased and sold under this Agreement shall be fixed by the Shareholders, as evidenced by a certificate setting forth such fixed price, which certificate shall be dated and executed by the Shareholders and attached hereto as Exhibit C. The fixed price set forth in the certificate attached hereto shall be binding on the Shareholders for all purposes of this Agreement, except that during the 90 day period following the last day of the Company's fiscal year ending within the calendar years 3 2001, 2004 and within each subsequent third year thereafter, any Shareholder may request that a study be undertaken to arrive at a new fixed price to be agreed upon by the Shareholders. No such request shall alter the then effective fixed price prior to the execution of a new fixed price certificate. The new fixed price shall take effect as of the date of execution of the certificate, and shall be binding on the Shareholders for all purposes, subject to the limitations of this paragraph. If, during the appropriate 90 day period, no Shareholder makes a request for a study to be undertaken to arrive at a new fixed price to be agreed upon by the parties, the fixed price set forth in the latest executed certificate attached hereto shall remain in effect for the subsequent three year period. If any Shareholder shall, within the appropriate 90 day period, request that a study be undertaken to arrive at a new fixed price to be agreed upon by the Shareholders, and if the Shareholders shall be unable to agree upon such a fixed price within 45 days following the request, then a qualified appraiser mutually agreed upon and selected by the Shareholders shall appraise the Company and determine the value of the Stock. The fees and costs of the appraisal shall be borne equally by the Shareholders. 6. Additional Shares Covered By Agreement. This Agreement shall apply not only to the shares of Stock now owned by the Shareholders as hereinabove set forth, but also to all of the shares of capital stock of the Company that a Shareholder may hereafter acquire while a party to this Agreement. 7. Suspension And Subordination Of Rights. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, all of the Stock (but not less than all) may be pledged to a bank to secure loans made by such bank to the Company. In the event of any such pledge, then as long as the pledge remains in effect and to the extent provided in such pledge, the rights and obligations under this Agreement shall be suspended and affected as set forth below: (a) The rights of each Shareholder and each Shareholder's personal representative to transfer stock under this Agreement shall be subordinate and subject to the Company's bank obligations that are secured by the pledge. (b) The Company's obligation to pay all or any part of the purchase price, including payments of interest and principal on the promissory note provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3 above and set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, shall be suspended until all of the Company's bank obligations secured by the pledge agreement are paid in full (the "Suspension Period"). During the Suspension Period, the Shareholder or Shareholder's personal representative whose Stock is being purchased by the Company shall be entitled to custody of the Stock, and such Shareholder or Shareholder's personal representative shall deliver or redeliver the Stock to the Company at such time as the Suspension Period has ended and the Company resumes payments of the purchase price. The Company shall be obligated to pay the Shareholder or Shareholder's personal representative whose Stock is being purchased by the Company additional interest at the rate determined in the promissory note for the Suspension Period. (c) During the Suspension Period, all rights that a Shareholder may have to acquire the other Shareholder's Stock under this Agreement shall be subordinate and subject to the Company's bank obligations that are secured by the pledge. 4 (d) During the Suspension Period, the Shareholder who is not selling or transferring Stock (the "Remaining Shareholder") shall have all rights to exercise any voting or other consensual rights attributable to Stock, subject to any required prior approval of the FCC. The Shareholders acknowledge and agree that the rights conferred on the Remaining Shareholder by this paragraph 7 constitute a voting agreement between shareholders of a close corporation enforceable in accordance with Section 706 of the General Corporation Law of the State of California. 8. Termination Provisions. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest to occur of any of the following events: (a) Cessation of business of the Company; (b) Bankruptcy, receivership or dissolution of the Company; (c) A public offering of Stock of the Company; provided, however, that if there is an underwritten public offering of Stock of the Company, each Shareholder agrees not to effect any public sale or distribution of his Stock in the Company for such period as may be requested by the managing underwriters of such offering (not to exceed the seven day period preceding, and the 90 day period beginning on, the effective date of any such registration), except as part of such registration. (d) The voluntary agreement of all the parties who are then bound by the terms hereof. 9. Endorsement On Stock Certificates. Each certificate representing shares of capital Stock of the Company now or hereafter held by the Shareholders shall be stamped with a legend in substantially the following form: "This certificate is transferable only upon compliance with the provisions of a Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 6, 1998, by and among Jose Liberman, Esther Liberman, Lenard D. Liberman, and LBI Holdings I, Inc., a copy of which is on file in the office of the Corporation." 10. Amendment. This Agreement may be altered, amended or terminated only by a writing signed by all the parties bound by this Agreement as of the time of such alteration, amendment or termination. 11. Provision In Will or Trust. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, legatees, executors, administrators and assigns. In furtherance thereof, each of the parties to this Agreement shall maintain in effect at all times a will or trust directing his or her personal representative to carry out this Agreement and to execute all documents necessary to accomplish that result. The failure to maintain in effect such a will or trust shall not affect the rights or obligations of the parties to this Agreement. 12. Notice. Whenever this Agreement requires the giving of notice, such notice will be effective when actually received, except that any notice addressed to a Shareholder 5 at the address on file with the Company and deposited in the United States mail by first class mail shall be conclusively presumed to be actually received five days after such deposit. 13. Take All Necessary Action. The Shareholders agree to sign all necessary documents and take all other action necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. 14. Construction. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Shareholders hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. /s/ Jose Liberman ------------------------------- Jose Liberman /s/ Esther Liberman ------------------------------- Esther Liberman /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ------------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman LBI Holdings I, Inc. By /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ----------------------------- Lenard D. Liberman Vice President 6 SPOUSAL CONSENT The undersigned, being the spouse of a Shareholder who has signed the foregoing Stock Purchase Agreement, hereby acknowledges that she has read and is familiar with the provisions of said Agreement and agrees to be bound thereby and join therein to the extent, if any, that her agreement and joinder may be necessary; she hereby further acknowledges and agrees that Stock registered in a Shareholder's name shall be or may be purchased and sold under the terms of said Agreement without her further consent; she further acknowledges and agrees that her spouse may join in any future amendment or modification of said Agreement without any further signature, acknowledgment, agreement or consent on her part; and she hereby further acknowledges and agrees that any community property or other legal interest which she may have or hereafter acquire in the shares of Stock of her spouse in the Company shall be subject to the provisions of said Agreement. Dated: January 6, 1998 /s/ Sarah Liberman ------------------------------ Sarah Liberman 7 EXHIBIT A NON-NEGOTIABLE PROMISSORY NOTE $______________ ____________________, California [Date] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned LBI HOLDINGS I, INC., a California corporation (the "Company"), hereby promises to pay to ___________________________________, ("Payee"), the principal sum of ________________________________________ ($____________) in lawful money of the United States of America, together with interest on the unpaid balance thereof from the date hereof in the amounts and at the times specified below until such principal amount shall be paid in full. The Company shall pay the principal balance of this Note in five equal installments, the first of which shall be due and payable one year after the date of this Note, and each remaining installment shall be due and payable on the subsequent annual anniversary dates of this Note. The unpaid principal balance of this Note shall bear interest at the Applicable Federal Mid-Term Rate as determined for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 1274 for promissory notes executed in the month of this Note. This Note shall not be construed to require payment of any interest in excess of the maximum amount permitted by law. All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America and same day funds to Payee at such place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose by Payee. The obligations of the Company under this Note shall be subject to the condition that all payments under this Note be legally permissible under the laws of the State of California and the rules and regulations of the California Department of Corporations. The Company shall have the right to prepay this Note in whole at any time or in part from time to time, by payment of the principal amount hereof to be prepaid, plus accrued but unpaid interest thereon. No provision of this Note shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company which is absolute and unconditional to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the times and in the currency herein prescribed; provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to make any payment on this Note if, as of the date such payment is to be made, such payment would violate Section 500 or any other applicable provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of California then in effect. 8 The Company promises to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note. The Company hereby waives diligence, presentment, protest, demand and notice of every kind and, to the full extent permitted by law, the right to plead any statute of limitations as a defense to any demands hereunder. This Note is to be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of California. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Note to be executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer, as of the day and year and at the place first above written. LBI HOLDINGS I, INC. a California corporation By: /s/ ----------------------- Title:_______________________ 9 EXHIBIT B NON-NEGOTIABLE PROMISSORY NOTE $______________ ____________________, California [Date] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned ______________ _____________________ ("Payor"), hereby promises to pay to ___________________________________, ("Payee"), the principal sum of____________________________________________($_____________) in lawful money of the United States of America, together with interest on the unpaid balance thereof from the date hereof in the amounts and at the times specified below until such principal amount shall be paid in full. Payor shall pay the principal balance of this Note in five equal installments, the first of which shall be due and payable one year after the date of this Note, and each remaining installment shall be due and payable on the subsequent annual anniversary dates of this Note. The unpaid principal balance of this Note shall bear interest at the Applicable Federal Mid-Term Rate as determined for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 1274 for promissory notes executed in the month of this Note. This Note shall not be construed to require payment of any interest in excess of the maximum amount permitted by law. All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America and same day funds to Payee at such place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose by Payee. Payor shall have the right to prepay this Note in whole at any time or in part from time to time, by payment of the principal amount hereof to be prepaid, plus accrued but unpaid interest thereon. No provision of this Note shall alter or impair the obligation of Payor which is absolute and unconditional to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the times and in the currency herein prescribed. Payor promises to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note. Payor hereby waives diligence, presentment, protest, demand and notice of every kind and, to the full extent permitted by law, the right to plead any statute of limitations as a defense to any demands hereunder. This Note is to be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of California. 10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Payor has caused this Note to be executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer, as of the day and year and at the place first above written. ______________________________ Payor 11 EXHIBIT C PRICE CERTIFICATE This certificate is for the purpose of establishing the price for the Stock owned by each Shareholder under that certain Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 6, 1998, by and among Jose Liberman, Esther Liberman, Lenard D. Liberman, and LBI Holdings I, Inc., as set forth in paragraph 5 of said Agreement. As of the date set forth below, the Shareholders certify that the total value of the Company is ______________________________________________($______________), so that the price for each of the ____ shares of Stock of the Company owned by the Shareholders, as the terms "Company," and "Shareholders" are defined in said Agreement, is ______________________________________________($______________). DATED: _________________________. SHAREHOLDERS _______________________________ Jose Liberman _______________________________ Esther Liberman _______________________________ Lenard D. Liberman 12 PRICE CERTIFICATE This certificate is for the purpose of establishing the price for the Stock owned by each Shareholder under that certain Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 6, 1998, by and among Jose Liberman, Esther Liberman, Lenard D. Liberman, and LBI Holdings I, Inc., as set forth in paragraph 5 of said Agreement. As of the date set forth below, the Shareholders certify that the total value of the Company is Four Hundred Two Million Eight Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars ($402,846,422), so that the price for each of the 200 shares of Stock of the Company owned by the Shareholders, as the terms "Company," and "Shareholders" are defined in said Agreement, is Two Million Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Eleven Cents ($2,014,232.11). DATED: June 28, 2002 SHAREHOLDERS /s/ Jose Liberman ------------------------------ Jose Liberman /s/ Esther Liberman ------------------------------ Esther Liberman /s/ Lenard D. Liberman ------------------------------ Lenard D. Liberman EX-10.12 39 dex1012.txt PROMISSORY NOTE DATED DECEMBER 20, 2001 Exhibit 10.12 LENARD LIBERMAN PROMISSORY NOTE $243,095.00 Los Angeles, California December 20, 2001 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, LENARD LIBERMAN, an individual ("Payor"), hereby promises to pay to the order of LBI HOLDINGS II, INC., a California corporation ("Payee") the principal amount of TWO HUNDRED FORTY-THREE THOUSAND NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($243,095.00), together with interest on the unpaid balance thereof from the date hereof in the amounts and at the times specified below until such principal amount shall be paid (whether at maturity, by prepayment, upon demand, by acceleration or otherwise). The Payor shall repay the unpaid principal balance of this Note by no later than December 20, 2008. The unpaid principal under this Note shall bear interest until due and payable at a rate equal to the Alternative Federal Short-Term Rate published by the Internal Revenue Service for the month in which such advance was made, per annum (calculated on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed), such interest shall be payable by no later than December 20, 2008. This Note shall not be construed to require payment of any interest in excess of the maximum amount permitted by law. All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America and same day funds to Payee at such place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose by Payee. This Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without penalty or premium. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES. -1- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Payor has executed and delivered this Note as of the day and year and at the place first above written. /s/ Lenard Liberman --------------------------------- Lenard Liberman Pay to the Order of _________________________________ dated as of _____________________ LBI MEDIA, INC. (formerly known as LBI Holdings II, Inc.) By: /s/ Jose Liberman ------------------------------ Name: Jose Liberman Title: President -2- EX-10.13 40 dex1013.txt PROMISSORY NOTE DATED 12/20/01 (JOSE LIBERMAN) Exhibit 10.13 JOSE LIBERMAN PROMISSORY NOTE $146,950.00 Los Angeles, California December 20, 2001 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, JOSE LIBERMAN, an individual ("Payor"), hereby promises to pay to the order of LBI HOLDINGS II, INC., a California corporation ("Payee") the principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($146,950.00), together with interest on the unpaid balance thereof from the date hereof in the amounts and at the times specified below until such principal amount shall be paid (whether at maturity, by prepayment, upon demand, by acceleration or otherwise). The Payor shall repay the unpaid principal balance of this Note by no later than December 20, 2008. The unpaid principal under this Note shall bear interest until due and payable at a rate equal to the Alternative Federal Short-Term Rate published by the Internal Revenue Service for the month in which such advance was made, per annum (calculated on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed), such interest shall be payable by no later than December 20, 2008. This Note shall not be construed to require payment of any interest in excess of the maximum amount permitted by law. All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America and same day funds to Payee at such place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose by Payee. This Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without penalty or premium. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES. -1- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Payor has executed and delivered this Note as of the day and year and at the place first above written. /s/ Jose Liberman ----------------------------------- Jose Liberman Pay to the Order of _________________________________ dated as of _____________________ LBI MEDIA, INC. (formerly known as LBI Holdings II, Inc.) By: /s/ Lenard Liberman ------------------------------------ Name: Lenard Liberman Title: Executive Vice President -2- EX-12.1 41 dex121.txt STMT RE: COMP OF RATIOS EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES EXHIBIT 12.1 Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 JUNE 30, 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fixed Charges: Interest charges $ 9,669 $21,446 $ 6,838 $ 6,632 $ 8,068 $ 11,020 Interest Portion of Rent Expense 41 56 15 30 22 32 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Fixed Charges $ 9,710 $21,502 $ 6,853 $ 6,662 $ 8,090 $ 11,052 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings: Earnings $ 5,001 $ 1,870 $15,528 $ 7,782 $ 4,306 $ (5,513) Interest Charges 9,669 21,446 6,838 6,632 8,068 11,020 Interest Portion of Rent Expense 41 56 15 30 22 32 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Earnings $14,711 $23,372 $22,381 $14,444 $12,396 $ 5,539 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 1.5x 1.1x 3.3x 2.2x 1.5x -- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EX-21.1 42 dex211.txt SUBSIDIARIES OF LBI MEDIA, INC. EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF LBI MEDIA, INC. Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Incorporation Liberman Television, Inc. California Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. California LBI Radio License Corp. California KRCA License Corp. California KRCA Television, Inc. California Empire Burbank Studios, Inc. California KZJL License Corp. California Liberman Television of Houston, Inc. California Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc. California Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. California EX-23.2 43 dex232.txt CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Exhibit 23.2 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the use of our report dated April 23, 2002, in the Registration Statement (Form S-4) and related Prospectus of LBI Media, Inc. dated October 4, 2002. /s/ Ernst & Young LLP Los Angeles, California October 4, 2002 EX-25.1 44 dex251.txt STMT OF ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION Exhibit 25.1 FORM T-1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 -------------------- Statement of Eligibility Under The Trust Indenture Act of 1939 of a Corporation Designated to Act as Trustee -------------------- U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ------------------------------ (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter) 31-0841368 ---------- (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 225 South Sixth Minneapolis, MN 55402 --------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Sherrie L. Pantle U.S. Bank National Association 1420 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor Seattle, WA 98101 Telephone 206-344-4676 (Name, address and telephone number of agent for service) --------------------------------------------------------- LBI Media, Inc. (Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter) -------------------------------------------------- California 95-4668901 ------------------------------- ------------------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 1845 West Empire Avenue 91504 ----- Burbank, California (Zip code) ---------- 10-1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (Title of the indenture securities) 1. General Information. Furnish the following information as to the trustee-- ------------------- (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject. Comptroller of the Currency, Washington D.C. 20521 (b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers. Yes. 2. Affiliations with Obligor and Underwriters. If the obligor or any ------------------------------------------ underwriter for the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such affiliation. No such affiliation exists with the Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association. Items 3-15 are not applicable because to the best of the Trustee's knowledge the obligor is not in default under any Indenture for which the Trustee acts as Trustee. 16. List of Exhibits. List below all exhibits filed as a part of this ---------------- statement of eligibility and qualification. 1. Articles of Association of U.S. Bank National Association.(1) 2. Certificate of Authority of U.S. Bank National Association to Commence Business.(1) 3. Authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers.(1) 4. Bylaws of U.S. Bank National Association.(1) 5. Not Applicable. 6. Consents of U.S. Bank National Association required by Section 321(b) of the Act.(2) 7. Latest Report of Condition of U.S. Bank National Association.(3) --------- (1) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of the same number to the Form T-1 filed with registration statement number 333-67188. (2) Attached. (3) Incorporated by reference to registration statement number 22-22451. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the trustee, U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking association organized under the laws of the United States, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of Seattle, and State of Washington, on the 23rd day of September, 2002. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION By /s/ Sherrie L. Pantle ------------------------- Vice President Exhibit 6 CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEE Pursuant to the requirements of Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 in connection with the proposed issuance by LBI Media, Inc. of 10-1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, we hereby consent that reports of examinations by federal, state, territorial and district authorities may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request therefor. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION By /s/ Sherrie L. Pantle ------------------------- Vice President Dated: September 23, 2002 EX-99.1 45 dex991.txt FORM OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL EXHIBIT 99.1 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL LBI Media, Inc. Offer To Exchange 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 Which Have Been Registered Under The Securities Act of 1933, as Amended, For Any And All Outstanding 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 Pursuant to the Prospectus dated [ ], 200 THE EXCHANGE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON [ ], 200 , UNLESS EXTENDED BY LBI MEDIA, INC. (SUCH DATE, AS MAY BE EXTENDED BY LBI MEDIA, INC., IS REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE "EXPIRATION DATE"). TENDERS MAY BE WITHDRAWN PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON THE EXPIRATION DATE. The Exchange Agent for the Exchange Offer is: U.S. Bank, N.A. By Overnight Delivery or Registered or Certified Mail: By Hand Delivery: U.S. Bank, N.A. U.S. Bank, N.A. 180 East Fifth Street 180 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Attention: Specialized Attention: Specialized Finance Finance Facsimile Transmission Number (Eligible Institutions Only): (651) 244-1537 Confirm Receipt of Facsimile by Telephone: (651) 244-4512 DELIVERY OF THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL TO AN ADDRESS OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE OR TRANSMISSION TO A FACSIMILE NUMBER OTHER THAN THE ONE LISTED ABOVE WILL NOT CONSTITUTE VALID DELIVERY TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT. THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL IS COMPLETED. The instructions set forth in this Letter of Transmittal should be read carefully before this Letter of Transmittal is completed. The undersigned acknowledges that he or she has received and reviewed the prospectus dated [ ], 200 (the "Prospectus"), of LBI Media, Inc., a California corporation (the "Company" or the "Issuer"), and this Letter of Transmittal (the "Letter of Transmittal"), which together constitute the Company's offer (the "Exchange Offer") to exchange an aggregate principal amount of up to $150,000,000 of the Company's 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (individually an "Exchange Note" and collectively, the "Exchange Notes"), for a like principal amount of the Company's issued and outstanding 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (individually an "Old Note" and collectively, the "Old Notes") from the registered holders thereof. Recipients of the Prospectus should read the requirements described in the Prospectus with respect to eligibility to participate in the Exchange Offer. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meaning given to them in the Prospectus. This Letter of Transmittal is to be completed by holders of Old Notes either if Old Notes are to be forwarded herewith or if tenders of Old Notes are to be made by book-entry transfer to an account maintained by the U.S. Bank, N.A. (the "Exchange Agent") at The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") pursuant to the procedures set forth in "The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights--Procedures for Tendering" in the Prospectus. Holders of Old Notes whose certificates (the "Certificates") for such Old Notes are not immediately available or who cannot deliver their Certificates, this Letter of Transmittal and all other required documents to the Exchange Agent on or prior to the Expiration Date or who cannot complete the procedures for book-entry transfer on a timely basis, may tender their Old Notes according to the guaranteed delivery procedures set forth in "The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights--Guaranteed Delivery Procedures" in the Prospectus. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS TO DTC DOES NOT CONSTITUTE DELIVERY TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT. NOTE: SIGNATURES MUST BE PROVIDED BELOW PLEASE READ THE ACCOMPANYING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY List below the Old Notes of which you are a holder. If the space provided below is inadequate, list the certificate numbers and principal amount on a separate signed schedule and attach that schedule to this Letter of Transmittal. See Instruction 3. (Boxes Below To Be Checked By Eligible Institutions Only. See Instruction 1.) ALL TENDERING HOLDERS COMPLETE THIS BOX: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION OF OLD NOTES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name(s) and Address of Registered Holder(s) Certificate Aggregate Principal Principal Amount (Please fill in if blank) Number(s)* Amount Represented Tendered** - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ Total - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Need not be completed if Old Notes are being tendered by book-entry transfer. ** Unless otherwise indicated in this column, a holder will be deemed to have tendered ALL of the Old Notes represented by the Old Notes indicated in Column 2. See Instruction 2. Old Notes tendered hereby must be in denominations of principal amount of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof. See Instruction 1. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 [_] CHECK HERE IF TENDERED OLD NOTES ARE BEING DELIVERED BY BOOK-ENTRY TRANSFER MADE TO THE ACCOUNT MAINTAINED BY THE EXCHANGE AGENT WITH THE DTC AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: Name of Tendering Institution _______________________________________________ Account Number ____________________ Transaction Code Number __________________ By crediting the Old Notes to the Exchange Agent's account at DTC using the Automated Tender Offer Program ("ATOP") and by complying with applicable ATOP procedures with respect to the Exchange Offer, including transmitting to the Exchange Agent an Agent's Message in which the holder of the Old Notes acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms of, and makes the representations and warranties contained in, this Letter of Transmittal, the participant in DTC confirms on behalf of itself and the beneficial owners of such Old Notes all provisions of this Letter of Transmittal (including all representations and warranties) applicable to it and such beneficial owner as fully as if it had completed the information required herein and executed and transmitted this Letter of Transmittal to the Exchange Agent. [_] CHECK HERE AND ENCLOSE A PHOTOCOPY OF THE NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY IF TENDERED OLD NOTES ARE BEING DELIVERED PURSUANT TO A NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY PREVIOUSLY SENT TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: Name(s) of Registered Holders(s) ____________________________________________ Window Ticket Number (if any) _______________________________________________ Date of Execution of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery __________________________ Name of Institution Which Guaranteed Delivery _______________________________ If Delivered by Book-Entry Transfer, Complete the Following: Account Number ____________________ Transaction Code Number __________________ Name of Tendering Institution _______________________________________________ [_] CHECK HERE IF TENDERED OLD NOTES ARE ENCLOSED HEREWITH. [_] CHECK HERE IF YOU ARE A BROKER-DEALER AND WISH TO RECEIVE TEN ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE PROSPECTUS AND TEN COPIES OF ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO. Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ If the undersigned is not a broker-dealer, the undersigned represents that it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, a distribution of Exchange Notes. If the undersigned is a broker-dealer that will receive Exchange Notes for its own account in exchange for Old Notes that were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities, it acknowledges that it will deliver a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), in connection with any resale of such Exchange Notes; however, by so acknowledging and by delivering such a prospectus, the undersigned will not be deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act. If the undersigned is a broker-dealer that will receive Exchange Notes, it represents that the Old Notes to be exchanged for the Exchange Notes were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities. 3 Ladies and Gentlemen: The undersigned hereby tenders to LBI Media, Inc. (the "Company") the above described principal amount of the Company's 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, of which $150.0 million were originally issued July 9, 2002 (the "Old Notes"), in exchange for a like principal amount of the Company's 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the "Exchange Notes"), which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("the Securities Act"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the prospectus dated [ ], 200 (as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Prospectus"), receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and in this Letter of Transmittal (which, together with the Prospectus, constitute the "Exchange Offer"). Subject to and effective upon the acceptance for exchange of the Old Notes tendered herewith, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers to or upon the order of the Company all right, title and interest in and to such Old Notes as are being tendered herewith. The undersigned hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints the Exchange Agent as its agent and attorney-in-fact (with full knowledge that the Exchange Agent is also acting as agent of the Company in connection with the Exchange Offer and as Trustee under the Indenture dated July 9, 2002 (the "Indenture") for the Old Notes and the Exchange Notes) with respect to the Old Notes, with full power of substitution (such power of attorney being an irrevocable power coupled with an interest), subject only to the right of withdrawal described in the Prospectus, to: (i) deliver such Old Notes to the Company together with all accompanying evidences of transfer and authenticity to, or upon the order of, the Company upon receipt by the Exchange Agent, as the undersigned's agent, of the Exchange Notes to be issued in exchange for such Old Notes; (ii) present Certificates for such Old Notes for transfer, and to transfer such Old Notes on the account books maintained by DTC; and (iii) receive for the account of the Company all benefits and otherwise exercise all rights of beneficial ownership of such Old Notes, all in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer. The undersigned hereby represents and warrants that the undersigned has full power and authority to tender, exchange and transfer the Old Notes tendered hereby and that, when the same are accepted for exchange, the Company will acquire good, marketable and unencumbered title thereto, free and clear of all liens, restrictions, charges and encumbrances, and that the Old Notes tendered hereby are not subject to any adverse claims or proxies. The undersigned will, upon request, execute and deliver any additional documents deemed by the Company or the Exchange Agent to be necessary or desirable to complete the exchange and transfer of the Old Notes tendered hereby. The undersigned has read and agrees to all of the terms of the Exchange Offer. The name(s) and address(es) of the registered holder(s) of the Old Notes tendered hereby should be printed above, if they are not already set forth above, as they appear on the Certificates representing such Old Notes. The Certificate number(s) and the Old Notes that the undersigned wishes to tender should be indicated in the appropriate boxes above. If any tendered Old Notes are not exchanged pursuant to the Exchange Offer for any reason, or if Certificates are submitted for more Old Notes than are tendered or accepted for exchange, Certificates for such nonexchanged or nontendered Old Notes will be returned (or, in the case of Old Notes tendered by book-entry transfer, such Old Notes will be credited to an account maintained at DTC), without expense to the tendering holder promptly following the expiration or termination of the Exchange Offer. The undersigned understands that tenders of Old Notes pursuant to any one of the procedures described in "The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights--Procedures for Tendering" in the Prospectus and in the instructions herein will, upon the Company's acceptance for exchange of such tendered Old Notes, constitute a binding agreement between the undersigned and the Company upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Exchange Offer. The undersigned recognizes that, under certain circumstances set forth in the Prospectus, the Company may not be required to accept for exchange any of the Old Notes tendered hereby. 4 Unless otherwise indicated herein in the box entitled "Special Registration Instructions" below, the undersigned hereby directs that the Exchange Notes be issued in the name(s) of the undersigned or, in the case of a book-entry transfer of Old Notes, that such Exchange Notes be credited to the account indicated above maintained at DTC. If applicable, substitute Certificates representing Old Notes not exchanged or not accepted for exchange will be issued to the undersigned or, in the case of a book-entry transfer of Old Notes, will be credited to the account indicated above maintained at DTC. Similarly, unless otherwise indicated under "Special Delivery Instructions," please deliver Exchange Notes to the undersigned at the address shown below the undersigned's signature. Unless the box under the heading "Special Registration Instructions" is checked, by tendering Old Notes and executing this Letter of Transmittal, the undersigned hereby represents and warrants that: (i) neither the undersigned nor any beneficial owner of the Old Notes (the "Beneficial Owner") is an "affiliate," as such term is defined under Rule 405 under the Securities Act, of the Company, or if the undersigned or Beneficial Owner is an affiliate, it will comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act, if applicable. Upon request by the Company, the undersigned or Beneficial Owner will deliver to the Company a legal opinion confirming it is not such an affiliate; (ii) the Exchange Notes acquired pursuant to the Exchange Offer are being obtained in the ordinary course of business of the undersigned and any Beneficial Owner; (iii) neither the undersigned nor any Beneficial Owner is engaging in or intends to engage in a distribution of such Exchange Notes; (iv) neither the undersigned nor any Beneficial Owner has an arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in the distribution of such Exchange Notes; (v) if the undersigned or any Beneficial Owner is a resident of the State of California, it falls under the self-executing institutional investor exemption set forth under Section 25102(i) of the Corporate Securities Law of 1968 and Rules 260.102.10 and 260.105.14 of the California Blue Sky Regulations; (vi) if the undersigned or any Beneficial Owner is a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, it falls under the self-executing institutional investor exemption set forth under Sections 203(c), 102(d) and (k) of the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972, Section 102.111 of the Pennsylvania Blue Sky Regulations and an interpretive opinion dated November 16, 1985; (vii) the undersigned and each Beneficial Owner acknowledges and agrees that any person who is a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or is participating in the Exchange Offer for the purpose of distributing the Exchange Notes, must comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with a secondary resale transaction of the Exchange Notes or interests therein acquired by such person and cannot rely on the position of the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") set forth in certain no-action letters; and (viii) the undersigned and each Beneficial Owner understands that a secondary resale transaction described in clause (vii) above and any resales of Exchange Notes or interests therein obtained by such holder in exchange for Old Notes or interests therein originally acquired by such holder directly from the Company should be covered by an effective registration statement containing the selling security holder information required by Item 507 or Item 508, as applicable, of Regulation S-K or the SEC. The undersigned may, IF AND ONLY IF UNABLE TO MAKE ALL OF THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN (i)-(viii) ABOVE, elect to have its Old Notes registered in the shelf registration described in the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 9, 2002, between the Company, as issuer, Liberman Television of Houston, Inc., KZJL License Corp., Liberman Television, Inc., KRCA Television, Inc., KRCA License Corp., Liberman Broadcasting, Inc., LBI Radio License Corp., Liberman Broadcasting of Houston, Inc., Liberman Broadcasting of Houston License Corp. and Empire Burbank Studios, Inc., as 5 guarantors, and Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, UBS Warburg LLC, Banc of America Securities LLC, CIBC World Markets Corp. and Fleet Securities, Inc., as initial purchasers, in the form filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which the Prospectus is a part. Such election may be made by checking the box under "Special Registration Instructions" on page 7. By making such election, the undersigned agrees, jointly and severally, as a holder of transfer restricted securities participating in a shelf registration, to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its agents, employees, directors and officers and each Person who controls the Company, within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act, against any and all losses, claims, damages and liabilities whatsoever (including, without limitation, the reasonable legal and other expenses actually incurred in connection with any suit, action or proceeding or any claim asserted) arising out of or based upon (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the shelf registration statement filed with respect to such Old Notes or the Prospectus or in any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or (ii) the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, in each case to the extent, but only to the extent, that any such loss, claim, damage or liability arises out of or is based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission made therein in reliance upon and in conformity with information relating to the undersigned furnished to the Company in writing by or on behalf of the undersigned expressly for use therein. Any such indemnification shall be governed by the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement, including, without limitation, the provisions regarding notice, retention of counsel, contribution and payment of expenses set forth therein. The above summary of the indemnification provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement is not intended to be exhaustive and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Registration Rights Agreement. If the undersigned is a broker-dealer that will receive Exchange Notes for its own account in exchange for Old Notes that were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities, it acknowledges that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Notes; however, by so acknowledging and delivering a prospectus, the undersigned will not be deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act. If the undersigned is a broker-dealer and Old Notes held for its own account were not acquired as a result of market-making or other trading activities, such Old Notes cannot be exchanged pursuant to the Exchange Offer. All authority herein conferred or agreed to be conferred in this Letter of Transmittal shall survive the death or incapacity of the undersigned and any obligation of the undersigned hereunder shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, trustees in bankruptcy, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the undersigned. Except as stated in the Prospectus and in the instructions contained in this Letter of Transmittal, this tender is irrevocable. 6 SPECIAL ISSUANCE INSTRUCTIONS (See Instructions 2, 5 and 6) To be completed ONLY if the Exchange Notes or any Old Notes that are not tendered are to be issued in the name of someone other than the registered holder(s) of the Old Notes whose name(s) appear(s) above. Issue: [_] Old Notes not tendered, to: [_] Exchange Notes, to: Name(s) _____________________________________________________________________ (Please Type or Print) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Please Type or Print) Address _____________________________________________________________________ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Telephone ___________________________________________________________________ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Tax Identification or Social Security Number) * (Such person(s) must properly complete a Substitute Form W-9, a Form W-8BEN, a Form W-8ECI, or a Form W-8IMY) Credit unchanged Old Notes delivered by book-entry transfer to the Book-Entry Transfer Facility account set forth below. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Book-Entry Transfer Facility Account Number, if applicable) SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS (See Instruction 6) To be completed ONLY if certificates for Old Notes not exchanged and/or Exchange Notes are to be sent to someone other than the person or persons whose signatures(s) appear(s) on this letter below or to such person or persons at an address other than shown in the box entitled "Description of Old Notes" on this Letter above. Mail Exchange Notes and/or Old Notes to: Name(s) * ___________________________________________________________________ (Please Type or Print) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Please Type or Print) Address _____________________________________________________________________ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zip Code * (Such person(s) must properly complete a Substitute Form W-9, a Form W-8BEN, a Form W-8ECI, or a Form W-8IMY) 7 SPECIAL REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS (See Page 5) To be completed ONLY IF (i) the undersigned satisfies the conditions set forth on page 5, (ii) the undersigned elects to register its Old Notes in the shelf registration described in the Registration Rights Agreement, and (iii) the undersigned agrees to comply with the Registration Rights Agreement and to indemnify certain entities and individuals as set forth on page 5. [_] By checking this box the undersigned hereby (i) represents that it is entitled to have its Old Notes registered in a shelf registration in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement, (ii) elects to have its Old Notes registered pursuant to the shelf registration described in the Registration Rights Agreement, and (iii) agrees to comply with the Registration Rights Agreement and to indemnify certain entities and individuals identified in, and to the extent provided on, page 5. IMPORTANT: THIS LETTER OR A FACSIMILE HEREOF (TOGETHER WITH THE CERTIFICATES FOR OLD NOTES OR A BOOK-ENTRY CONFIRMATION AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS OR THE NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY) MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE EXCHANGE AGENT PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON THE EXPIRATION DATE. 8 SIGNATURE Signature(s) must be guaranteed if required by Instructions 2 and 5. This Letter of Transmittal must be signed by the registered holder(s) exactly as the name(s) appear(s) on Certificate(s) for the Old Notes hereby tendered or on a security position listing, or by any person(s) authorized to become the registered holder(s) by endorsements and documents transmitted herewith, including such opinions of counsel, certifications and other information as may be required by the Company or the Trustee for the Old Notes to comply with restrictions on transfer applicable to the Old Notes. If signature is by an attorney-in-fact, executor, administrator, trustee, guardian, officer of a corporation or another acting in a fiduciary capacity or representative capacity, please set forth the signer's full title. See Instructions 2 and 5. x ___________________________________________________________________ x ___________________________________________________________________ Signature(s) of Registered Holder(s) or Authorized Signature Dated: ______________________________________________________________ (Please Type or Print) Name(s): Title: ______________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ (Including Zip Code) Area Code and Telephone Number: _____________________________________ GUARANTEE OF SIGNATURE(S) (If Required--See Instructions 2 and 5) Signature(s) Guaranteed by an Eligible Institution: ____________________________________________________ (Authorized Signature) Name of Eligible Institution Guaranteeing Signature: _____________________________________________________ Capacity (full title): ______________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________________ Dated: _______________________________________________________ , 2002 9 INSTRUCTIONS (Forming part of the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer) 1. Delivery of Letter of Transmittal and Certificates; Guaranteed Delivery Procedures. This Letter of Transmittal is to be completed either if (a) Certificates are to be forwarded herewith or (b) tenders are to be made pursuant to the procedures for tender by book-entry transfer set forth in "The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights--Book-Entry Transfer" in the Prospectus. Certificates, or timely confirmation of a book-entry transfer of such Old Notes into the Exchange Agent's account at DTC, as well as this Letter of Transmittal (or facsimile thereof), properly completed and duly executed, with any required signature guarantees and any other documents required by this Letter of Transmittal, must be received by the Exchange Agent at its address set forth herein on or prior to the Expiration Date. The term "book-entry confirmation" means a timely confirmation of book-entry transfer of Old Notes into the Exchange Agent's account at DTC. Old Notes may be tendered in whole or in part in integral multiples of $1,000 principal amount at maturity. Holders who wish to tender their Old Notes and: (i) whose Certificates for such Old Notes are not immediately available; (ii) who cannot deliver their Certificates, this Letter of Transmittal and all other required documents to the Exchange Agent prior to the Expiration Date; or (iii) who cannot complete the procedures for delivery by book-entry transfer on a timely basis, may tender their Old Notes by properly completing and duly executing a Notice of Guaranteed Delivery pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures set forth under "The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights--Guaranteed Delivery Procedures" in the Prospectus. Pursuant to such procedures: (i) such tender must be made by or through an Eligible Institution (as defined below); (ii) a properly completed and duly executed Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, substantially in the form accompanying this Letter of Transmittal, must be received by the Exchange Agent prior to the Expiration Date; and (iii) the Certificates (or a book-entry confirmation) representing all tendered Old Notes, in proper form for transfer, together with a Letter of Transmittal (or facsimile thereof), properly completed and duly executed, with any required signature guarantees and any other documents required by this Letter of Transmittal, must be received by the Exchange Agent within three New York Stock Exchange trading days after the date of execution of such Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, all as provided under "The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights--Guaranteed Delivery Procedures" in the Prospectus. The Notice of Guaranteed Delivery may be delivered by hand or transmitted by facsimile or mail to the Exchange Agent and must include a guarantee by an Eligible Institution in the form set forth in the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery. For Old Notes to be properly tendered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedure, the Exchange Agent must receive a Notice of Guaranteed Delivery prior to the Expiration Date. As used herein and in the Prospectus, "Eligible Institution" means a firm or other entity identified in Rule 17Ad-15 under the Exchange Act as "an eligible guarantor institution," including (as such terms are defined therein): (i) a bank; (ii) a broker, dealer, municipal securities broker or dealer or government securities broker or dealer; (iii) a credit union; (iv) a national securities exchange, registered securities association or clearing agency; or (v) a savings association that is a participant in a Securities Transfer Association. THE METHOD OF DELIVERY OF OLD NOTES, THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IS AT THE OPTION AND SOLE RISK OF THE TENDERING HOLDER, AND DELIVERY WILL BE DEEMED MADE ONLY WHEN ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY THE EXCHANGE AGENT. INSTEAD OF DELIVERY BY MAIL, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT HOLDERS USE AN OVERNIGHT OR HAND DELIVERY SERVICE. IN ALL CASES, SUFFICIENT TIME SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO ASSURE TIMELY DELIVERY AND PROPER INSURANCE SHOULD BE OBTAINED. NO LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL OR OLD NOTES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE COMPANY. HOLDERS MAY REQUEST THEIR RESPECTIVE BROKERS, DEALERS, COMMERCIAL BANKS, TRUST COMPANIES OR NOMINEES TO EFFECT THESE TRANSACTIONS FOR SUCH HOLDERS. The Company will not accept any alternative, conditional or contingent tenders. Each tendering holder, by execution of a Letter of Transmittal (or facsimile thereof), waives any right to receive any notice of the acceptance of such tender. 10 2. Guarantee of Signatures. No signature guarantee on this Letter of Transmittal is required if: (i) this Letter of Transmittal is signed by the registered holder (which shall include any participant in DTC whose name appears on a security position listing as the owner of the Old Notes) of Old Notes tendered herewith, unless such holder has completed either the box entitled "Special Registration Instructions" or the box entitled "Special Delivery Instructions" above; or (ii) such Old Notes are tendered for the account of a firm that is an Eligible Institution. In all other cases, an Eligible Institution must guarantee the signature(s) on this Letter of Transmittal. See Instruction 5. 3. Inadequate Space. If the space provided in the box captioned "Description of Old Notes Tendered" is inadequate, the Certificate number(s) and/or the principal amount of Old Notes and any other required information should be listed on a separate signed schedule and attached to this Letter of Transmittal. 4. Partial Tenders and Withdrawal Rights. Tenders of Old Notes will be accepted only in integral multiples of $1,000 principal amount. If less than all the Old Notes evidenced by any Certificate submitted are to be tendered, fill in the principal amount of Old Notes which are to be tendered in the box entitled "Description of Old Notes--Principal Amount Tendered." In such case, new Certificate(s) for the remainder of the Old Notes that were evidenced by the old Certificate(s) will be sent to the tendering holder, unless the appropriate boxes on this Letter of Transmittal are completed, promptly after the Expiration Date. All Old Notes represented by Certificates delivered to the Exchange Agent will be deemed to have been tendered unless otherwise indicated. Except as otherwise provided herein, tenders of Old Notes may be withdrawn at any time prior to the Expiration Date. In order for a withdrawal to be effective, a written, telegraphic or facsimile transmission of such notice of withdrawal must be timely received by the Exchange Agent at its address set forth above prior to the Expiration Date. Any such notice of withdrawal must specify the name of the person who tendered the Old Notes to be withdrawn, the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes to be withdrawn, and (if Certificates for such Old Notes have been tendered) the name of the registered holder of the Old Notes as set forth on the Certificate(s), if different from that of the person who tendered such Old Notes. If Certificates for Old Notes have been delivered or otherwise identified to the Exchange Agent, the notice of withdrawal must specify the serial numbers on the particular Certificates for the Old Notes to be withdrawn and the signature on the notice of withdrawal must be guaranteed by an Eligible Institution, except in the case of Old Notes tendered for the account of an Eligible Institution. If Old Notes have been tendered pursuant to the procedures for book-entry transfer set forth under "The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights--Book-Entry Transfer" in the Prospectus, the notice of withdrawal must specify the name and number of the account at DTC to be credited with the withdrawal of Old Notes and must otherwise comply with the procedures of DTC. Withdrawals of tenders of Old Notes may not be rescinded. Old Notes properly withdrawn will not be deemed validly tendered for purposes of the Exchange Offer, but may be retendered at any subsequent time prior to the Expiration Date by following any of the procedures described in the Prospectus under "The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights--Procedures for Tendering." All questions as to the validity, form and eligibility (including time of receipt) of such withdrawal notices will be determined by the Company, in its sole discretion, which determination shall be final and binding on all parties. Neither the Company, any affiliates of the Company, the Exchange Agent or any other person shall be under any duty to give any notification of any defects or irregularities in any notice of withdrawal or incur any liability for failure to give any such notification. Any Old Notes which have been tendered but which are withdrawn will be returned to the holder thereof promptly after withdrawal. 5. Signatures on Letter of Transmittal, Assignments and Endorsements. If this Letter of Transmittal is signed by the registered holder(s) of the Old Notes tendered hereby, the signature(s) must correspond exactly with the name(s) as written on the face of the Certificate(s) or on a security position listing, without alteration, enlargement or any change whatsoever. If any of the Old Notes tendered hereby are owned of record by two or more joint owners, all such owners must sign this Letter of Transmittal. 11 If any tendered Old Notes are registered in different names on several Certificates, it will be necessary to complete, sign and submit as many separate Letters of Transmittal (or facsimiles thereof) as there are names in which Certificates are registered. If this Letter of Transmittal or any Certificates or bond powers are signed by trustees, executors, administrators, guardians, attorneys-in-fact, officers of corporations or others acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such persons should so indicate when signing and must submit proper evidence satisfactory to the Company, in its sole discretion, of such persons' authority to so act. If this Letter of Transmittal is signed by a person other than the registered holder(s) of the Old Notes listed and transmitted hereby, the Certificate(s) must be endorsed or accompanied by appropriate bond power(s), signed exactly as the name(s) of the registered owner appear(s) on the Certificate(s), and also must be accompanied by such opinions of counsel, certifications and other information as the Company or the Trustee for the Old Notes may require in accordance with the restrictions on transfer applicable to the Old Notes. Signature(s) on such Certificate(s) or bond power(s) must be guaranteed by an Eligible Institution. 6. Special Registration and Delivery Instructions. If Exchange Notes or Certificates for Old Notes not exchanged are to be issued in the name of a person other than the signer of this Letter of Transmittal, or are to be sent to someone other than the signer of this Letter of Transmittal or to an address other than that shown above, the appropriate boxes on this Letter of Transmittal should be completed. In the case of issuance in a different name, the taxpayer identification number of the person named must also be indicated. Holders tendering Old Notes by book-entry transfer may request that Old Notes not exchanged be credited to such account maintained at DTC as such holder may designate. If no such instructions are given, Old Notes not exchanged will be returned by mail or, if tendered by book-entry transfer, by crediting the account indicated above maintained at DTC. 7. Irregularities. The Company will determine, in its sole discretion, all questions as to the form of documents, validity, eligibility (including time of receipt) and acceptance for exchange of any tender of Old Notes, which determination shall be final and binding on all parties. The Company reserves the absolute right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to reject any and all tenders determined by it not to be in proper form or the acceptance for exchange of which may, in the view of counsel to the Company, be unlawful. The Company also reserves the absolute right, subject to applicable law, to waive any of the conditions of the Exchange Offer set forth in the Prospectus under "The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights--Conditions to the Exchange Offer" or any defect or irregularity in any tender of Old Notes of any particular holder whether or not similar defects or irregularities are waived in the case of other holders. The Company's interpretation of the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer (including this Letter of Transmittal and the instructions hereto) will be final and binding. No tender of Old Notes will be deemed to have been validly made until all defects or irregularities with respect to such tender have been cured or waived. Neither the Company, any affiliates of the Company, the Exchange Agent, or any other person shall be under any duty to give any notification of any defects or irregularities in tenders or incur any liability for failure to give any such notification. 8. Questions, Requests for Assistance and Additional Copies. Questions and requests for assistance may be directed to the Exchange Agent at its address and telephone number set forth above. Additional copies of the Prospectus, the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery and the Letter of Transmittal may be obtained from the Exchange Agent or from your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee. 9. Mutilated, Lost, Destroyed or Stolen Certificates. If any Certificate representing Old Notes has been mutilated, lost, destroyed or stolen, the holder should promptly notify the Exchange Agent. The holder will then be instructed as to the steps that must be taken in order to replace the Certificate. This Letter of Transmittal and related documents cannot be processed until the procedures for replacing mutilated, lost, destroyed or stolen Certificates have been followed. 10. Security Transfer Taxes. Holders who tender their Old Notes for exchange will not be obligated to pay any transfer taxes in connection therewith, except that if Exchange Notes are to be delivered to, or are to be 12 issued in the name of, any person other than the registered holder of the Old Notes tendered, or if a transfer tax is imposed for any reason other than the exchange of Old Notes in connection with the Exchange Offer, then the amount of any such transfer tax (whether imposed on the registered holder or any other persons) will be payable by the tendering holder. If satisfactory evidence of payment of such transfer tax or exemption therefrom is not submitted with the Letter of Transmittal, the amount of such transfer tax will be billed directly to such tendering holder. 11. Tax Identification Number and Backup Withholding. Federal income tax law generally requires that a holder of Old Notes whose tendered Old Notes are accepted for exchange or such holder's assignee (in either case, the "Payee"), provide the exchange agent (the "Payor") with such Payee's correct Taxpayer Identification Number ("TIN"), which, in the case of a Payee who is an individual, is such Payee's social security number. If the Payor is not provided with the correct TIN or an adequate basis for an exemption, such Payee may be subject to a $50 penalty imposed by the Internal Revenue Service and backup withholding in an amount up to 31% of the gross proceeds received pursuant to the Exchange Offer. If withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a refund may be obtained. To prevent backup withholding, each Payee must provide such Payee's correct TIN by completing the "Substitute Form W-9" set forth herein, certifying that the TIN provided is correct (or that such Payee is awaiting a TIN) and that: . the Payee is exempt from backup withholding; . the Payee has not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service that such Payee is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends; or . the Internal Revenue Service has notified the Payee that such Payee is no longer subject to backup withholding. If the Payee does not have a TIN, such Payee should consult the enclosed Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9 (the "W-9 Guidelines") for instructions on applying for a TIN, write "Applied For" in the space for the TIN in Part 1 of the Substitute Form W-9, and sign and date the Substitute Form W-9 and the Certificate of Awaiting Taxpayer Identification Number set forth herein. If the Payee does not provide such Payee's TIN to the Payor within 60 days, backup withholding will begin and continue until such Payee furnishes such Payee's TIN to the Payor. Note: Writing "Applied For" on the form means that the Payee has already applied for a TIN or that such Payee intends to apply for one in the near future. If Old Notes are held in more than one name or are not in the name of the actual owner, consult the W-9 Guidelines for information on which TIN to report. Exempt Payees (including, among others, all corporations and certain foreign individuals) are not subject to these backup withholding and reporting requirements. To prevent possible erroneous backup withholding, an exempt Payee must enter its correct TIN in Part I of the Substitute Form W-9, write "Exempt" in Part 2 of such form and sign and date the form. See the W-9 Guidelines for additional instructions. In order for a nonresident alien or foreign entity to qualify as exempt, such person must submit a completed Form W-8, "Certificate of Foreign Status," signed under penalty of perjury attesting to such exempt status. Such form may be obtained from the Payor. IMPORTANT: THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL (OR A FACSIMILE THEREOF), TOGETHER WITH CERTIFICATES REPRESENTING TENDERED OLD NOTES OR A BOOK-ENTRY CONFIRMATION AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE EXCHANGE AGENT PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE. 13 PAYOR'S NAME: U.S. BANK, N.A. (THE "PAYOR") - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSTITUTE PART I--PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR TIN: _________________________ TIN IN THE BOX AT RIGHT AND Social Security Number Form W-9 CERTIFY BY SIGNING AND or DATING BELOW -------------------------------------------- Department of the PART 2--FOR PAYEES EXEMPT Treasury FROM BACKUP WITHHOLDING ------------------------ Internal Revenue Service (See Instructions) Employer Identification Number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART 3--CERTIFICATION--Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: Payer's Request for Taxpayer Identification Number ("TIN") (1) The number shown on this form is my correct TIN (or I am waiting for a and Certification number to be issued to me), and (2) I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding. (3) I am a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien). The IRS does not require your consent to any provision of this document other than the certification required to avoid backup withholding. SIGNATURE ______________________________ DATE ___________ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You must cross out item (2) in Part 3 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because of underreporting interest or dividends on your tax return. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE IF YOU WROTE "APPLIED FOR" IN PART 1 OF THE SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CERTIFICATE OF PAYEE AWAITING TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER I certify under penalties of perjury that a taxpayer identification number has not been issued to me, and that I mailed or delivered an application to receive identification number to the appropriate Internal Revenue Service Center or Social Security Administration Office (or I intend to mail or deliver an application in the near future). I understand that if I do not provide a taxpayer identification number to the Payor within 60 days, the Payor is required to withhold at the applicable backup withholding rate for all cash payments made to me thereafter until I provide a taxpayer identification number. SIGNATURE ____________________________________________ DATE __________________ NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM MAY RESULT IN A $50 PENALTY IMPOSED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND IN BACKUP WITHHOLDING AT THE APPLICABLE RATE FOR ALL CASH PAYMENTS. PLEASE REVIEW THE ENCLOSED GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. 14
EX-99.2 46 dex992.txt FORM OF NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY EXHIBIT 99.2 NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY For Tender Of Any And All Of Its Outstanding 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the "Old Notes") of LBI MEDIA, INC. This Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, or one substantially equivalent to this form, must be used to tender Old Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer described in the Prospectus dated [ ], 200 (as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Prospectus") of LBI Media, Inc. (the "Company"), if certificates for the Old Notes are not immediately available, or time will not permit the Old Notes, the Letter of Transmittal and all other required documents to be delivered to U.S. Bank, N.A. (the "Exchange Agent") prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on [ ], 200 or such later date and time to which the Exchange Offer may be extended (the "Expiration Date"), or the procedures for delivery by book-entry transfer cannot be completed on a timely basis. This Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, or one substantially equivalent to this form, must be delivered by hand or sent by facsimile transmission or mail to the Exchange Agent, and must be received by the Exchange Agent prior to the Expiration Date. See "The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights--Guaranteed Delivery Procedures" in the Prospectus. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the same meaning given them in the Prospectus. The Exchange Agent for the Exchange Offer is: U.S. Bank, N.A. By Overnight Delivery or Registered or Certified Mail: By Hand Delivery: U.S. Bank, N.A. U.S. Bank, N.A. 180 East Fifth Street 180 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Attention: Specialized Attention: Specialized Finance Finance Facsimile Transmission Number (Eligible Institutions Only): (651) 244-1537 Confirm Receipt of Facsimile by Telephone: (651) 244-4512 DELIVERY OF THIS NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY TO AN ADDRESS OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE OR TRANSMISSION OF THIS NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY VIA FACSIMILE OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID DELIVERY. This Notice of Guaranteed Delivery is not to be used to guarantee signatures. If a signature on a Letter of Transmittal is required to be guaranteed by an "Eligible Institution" under the instructions thereto, such signature guarantee must appear in the applicable space provided in the signature box on the Letter of Transmittal. Ladies and Gentlemen: Upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Prospectus and the accompanying Letter of Transmittal, the undersigned hereby tenders to the Company the principal amount of Old Notes set forth below pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedure described in the Prospectus under the heading "The Exchange Offer; Registration Rights--Guaranteed Delivery Procedures". Principal Amount of Old Notes Tendered*: $ ____________________________________ Certificate Nos. (if available): ______________________________________________ Total Principal Amount Represented by Old Notes Certificate(s): $ _____________ If Old Notes will be delivered by book-entry transfer to The Depository Trust Company, provide account number. Account Number: ______________________________ All authority herein conferred or agreed to be conferred shall survive the death or incapacity of the undersigned and every obligation of the undersigned hereunder shall be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the undersigned. * Must be in denominations of principal amount of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE SIGN HERE X _____________________ ______________________ X _____________________ ______________________ Signature(s) of Owner(s) Date or Authorized Signatory Area Code and Telephone Number: _______________________________________________ Must be signed by the holder(s) of Old Notes as their name(s) appear(s) on certificates for Old Notes or on a security position listing, or by person(s) authorized to become registered holder(s) by endorsement and documents transmitted with this Notice of Guaranteed Delivery. If signature is by a trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, attorney-in-fact, officer or other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such person must set forth his or her full title below. Please print name(s) and address(es) Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Capacity: ______________________________________________________________________ Address(es): ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ THE GUARANTEE ON THE NEXT PAGE MUST BE COMPLETED GUARANTEE (NOT TO BE USED FOR SIGNATURE GUARANTEE) The undersigned, a member firm of a registered national securities exchange or of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., a commercial bank or trust company having an office or a correspondent in the United States or an "eligible guarantor institution" within the meaning of Rule 17Ad-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, hereby guarantees that the undersigned will deliver to the Exchange Agent the certificates representing the Old Notes being tendered hereby in proper form for transfer (or a confirmation of book-entry transfer of such Old Notes into the Exchange Agent's account at the book-entry transfer facility of The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") with delivery of a properly completed and duly executed Letter of Transmittal (or facsimile thereof), with any required signature guarantees and any other required documents, all within three New York Stock Exchange trading days after the date of execution of the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery. The undersigned acknowledges that it must deliver the Letter of Transmittal and Old Notes tendered hereby to the Exchange Agent within the time period set forth above and that failure to do so could result in financial loss to the undersigned. ------------------------- ------------------------- Name of Firm Authorized Signature ------------------------- ------------------------- Address Title ------------------------- Name: ___________________ Zip Code (Please Type or Print) Area Code and Tel. No. __ Dated: __________________ NOTE: DO NOT SEND CERTIFICATES FOR OLD NOTES WITH THIS FORM. CERTIFICATES FOR OLD NOTES SHOULD BE SENT ONLY WITH A COPY OF YOUR PREVIOUSLY EXECUTED LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. 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