-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, WjiYXnTPqFpsrFvK212QL9PXbjdbI5LIDYBil9l7rEoRNDczgSs0yGE1XfYkk0HZ Yo/uN13wwW8PxU8L4c2wpg== 0001193125-07-202891.txt : 20070918 0001193125-07-202891.hdr.sgml : 20070918 20070918145438 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-07-202891 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070914 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070918 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070918 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STANDARD PACIFIC CORP /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000878560 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OPERATIVE BUILDERS [1531] IRS NUMBER: 330475989 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10959 FILM NUMBER: 071122314 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 15326 ALTON PARKWAY CITY: IRVINE STATE: CA ZIP: 92618 BUSINESS PHONE: 9497891600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 15326 ALTON PARKWAY CITY: IRVINE STATE: CA ZIP: 92618 8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 8-K

 


CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 14, 2007

 


STANDARD PACIFIC CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 


 

Delaware   1-10959   33-0475989

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

15326 Alton Parkway

Irvine, California

  92618
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 789-1600

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 



INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

 

ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT

Standard Pacific Corp. (the “Company”) and the lenders under its Revolving Credit Facility and $100 million Term Loan A entered into the Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Revolver”) and Second Amendment of Term Loan A Credit Agreement (the “TLA”), effective September 14, 2007 (the “Amendment”). The Amendment includes all of the changes described in Exhibit 7.01 to the Company’s Report on Form 8-K, dated August 21, 2007, and, among other things, provides the Company with additional operating flexibility under the facilities’ borrowing base, consolidated tangible net worth, and minimum interest coverage covenants, tightens the leverage covenant over time, modestly revises pricing, and reduces the total commitment available under the Revolver from $1.1 billion to $900 million. In addition, in accordance with the terms of the Company’s $250 million Term Loan B Credit Agreement (“TLB”), provisions of the TLB that correspond to the amended provisions of the Revolver and the TLA (including the borrowing base, tangible net worth, leverage and minimum interest coverage covenants of the TLB) were automatically amended upon the effective date of the Amendment. The Company also modestly revised TLB pricing and elected to reduce the outstanding principal amount of the TLB from $250 million to $225 million, making the combined commitments under the Revolver, TLA and TLB more consistent with the Company’s reduced capital needs. Attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and incorporated by reference herein are copies of the Amendment and the notice of amendment provided to the TLB lenders.

 

ITEM 2.03 CREATION OF A DIRECT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR AN OBLIGATION UNDER AN OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENT OF A REGISTRANT

 

Item 1.01 above is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

 

EXHIBIT

NUMBER

 

DESCRIPTION

99.1   Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term Loan A Credit Agreement
99.2   Notice of Revolver and Term A Amendment and Second Amendment to Term B Credit Agreement

 

2


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 18, 2007

 

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP.
By:   /s/ Clay A. Halvorsen
  Clay A. Halvorsen
  Executive Vice President and General Counsel

 

3


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT

NUMBER

 

DESCRIPTION

99.1   Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term Loan A Credit Agreement
99.2   Notice of Revolver and Term A Amendment and Second Amendment to Term B Credit Agreement
EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement

Exhibit 99.1

THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND

AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

THIS THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is dated as of September 14, 2007, and entered into by and among STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., a Delaware corporation (“Borrower”), BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., a national banking association, as Administrative Agent for the Revolver Lenders defined below (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, “Revolver Administrative Agent”) and as Administrative Agent for the Term A Lenders defined below (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, “Term Administrative Agent”), and each Revolver Lender and Term A Lender that is a signatory to this Amendment.

RECITALS

A. Reference is hereby made to that certain (a) Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 31, 2005, executed by Borrower, Revolver Administrative Agent, and the Lenders defined therein (such Lenders are collectively, the “Revolver Lenders” and individually a “Revolver Lender”) pursuant to which such Revolver Lenders extended to Borrower a revolving credit facility (as amended, modified, renewed, restated, or replaced, the “Revolving Credit Agreement”), and (b) Term Loan A Credit Agreement dated as of May 5, 2006, by and among Borrower, Term Administrative Agent, and each of the Lenders defined therein (such Lenders are collectively, the “Term A Lenders” and individually a “Term A Lender”) (as amended, modified, renewed, restated, or replaced, the “Term A Credit Agreement”).

B. Capitalized terms used herein shall, unless otherwise indicated, have the respective meanings set forth in the Revolving Credit Agreement or the Term A Credit Agreement, as applicable.

C. The parties hereto desire to modify certain provisions contained in the Revolving Credit Agreement and the Term A Credit Agreement subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

  1. Amendments to the Revolving Credit Agreement.

(a) Section 1.1 of the Revolving Credit Agreement is amended to delete the definitions of “Applicable Margin,” “Debt Rating,” “Investment Grade Rating,” and “Subordinated Debt” and to replace such definitions with the following:

Applicable Margin” means, as of any date of determination, a percentage per annum determined by the Pricing Level in effect on such date as shown below:

 

Pricing Level

   Eurodollar
Borrowings
    Reference
Rate
Borrowings
   

Unused

Fee

 

Level I (Total Leverage Ratio < 1.0 to 1.0 or

Debt Rating of BBB-/Baa3 or higher)

   1.00 %   0.00 %   0.20 %

Level II (Total Leverage Ratio > 1.00 to 1.0

but < 1.25 to 1.0 or Debt Rating of BB+/Ba1)

   1.20 %   0.00 %   0.225 %

Level III (Total Leverage Ratio > 1.25 to 1.0

but < 1.75 to 1.0 or Debt Rating of BB/Ba2)

   1.40 %   0.00 %   0.25 %

Level IV (Total Leverage Ratio > 1.75 to 1.0

but < 2.0 to 1.0 or Debt Rating of BB-/Ba3)

   1.55 %   0.00 %   0.275 %

Level V (Total Leverage Ratio > 2.0 to 1.0 or

Debt Rating of B+/B1 or lower or unrated)

   2.00 %   0.00 %   0.30 %

 

1


If the applicable Total Leverage Ratio and the applicable Debt Rating would result in a pricing level that differs by (a) one level, then the higher Pricing Level shall apply (with Pricing Level I being the highest and Pricing Level V being the lowest), or (b) more than one level, then the Pricing Level that is one level lower than the Pricing Level of the higher of the two shall apply. In order for Pricing Level I to be in effect at any time, Borrower must have an Investment Grade Rating (and at any time when Pricing Level I is not so available for such reason, Pricing Level II through Pricing Level V, as applicable, shall be in effect).

If (a) the respective Debt Ratings issued by S&P or Moody’s differ by one level, then the Pricing Level for the higher of such Debt Ratings shall apply, (b) there is a split in Debt Ratings of more than one level, then the Pricing Level that is one level lower than the Pricing Level of the higher Debt Rating shall apply, and (c) Borrower has only one Debt Rating, then the Pricing Level that is one level lower than that of such Debt Rating shall apply.

Any increase or decrease in the Applicable Margin resulting from (a) a change in the Total Leverage Ratio shall become effective as of the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date a compliance certificate is delivered pursuant to Section 8.1(e); provided, however, that if a compliance certificate is not delivered when due in accordance with Section 8.1(e), then Pricing Level V shall apply as of the first (1st) Business Day after the date on which such compliance certificate was required to have been delivered and shall continue to apply until the first (1st) Business Day after the date such compliance certificate is delivered or (b) a change in the Debt Rating shall become effective, in the case of an upgrade, during the period commencing on the date of delivery by Borrower to Administrative Agent of notice thereof pursuant to Section 8.1(l) and ending on the date immediately preceding the effective date of the next such change and, in the case of a downgrade, during the period commencing on the date of the public announcement thereof and ending on the date immediately preceding the effective date of the next such change. The Applicable Margin in effect from the Third Amendment Effective Date until the next adjustment date shall be determined based upon Pricing Level III.

Provided that:

(a) In the case of an Interest Coverage Ratio of less than 1.75 to 1.0, but not less than 1.50 to 1.0, the Applicable Margin for Eurodollar Borrowings and the Letter of Credit Commission Fees shall be increased by 0.25% for the period of time commencing on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was less than 1.75 to 1.0, but not less than 1.50 to 1.0, as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter and ending on the first (1st) Business Day immediately

 

2


following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was at least (x) 1.75 to 1.0 or (y) less than 1.50 to 1.0 (in which case clause (b) or clause (c) below shall apply) as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter;

(b) In the case of an Interest Coverage Ratio of less than 1.50 to 1.0, but not less than 1.25 to 1.0, the Applicable Margin for Eurodollar Borrowings and the Letter of Credit Commission Fees shall be increased by 0.50% for the period of time commencing on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was less than 1.50 to 1.0, but not less than 1.25 to 1.0, as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter and ending on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was at least (x) 1.50 to 1.0 (in which case clause (a) above shall apply, or no increase applies if the Interest Coverage Ratio is at least 1.75 to 1.0) or (y) less than 1.25 to 1.0 (in which case clause (c) below shall apply) as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter

(c) In the case of an Interest Coverage Ratio of less than 1.25 to 1.0, the Applicable Margin for Eurodollar Borrowings and the Letter of Credit Commission Fees shall be increased by 0.625% for the period of time commencing on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was less than 1.25 to 1.0 as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter and ending on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was at least 1.25 to 1.0 as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter (in which case either clause (a) or clause (b) above shall apply, or no increase applies if the Interest Coverage Ratio is at least 1.75 to 1.0).

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this definition, the determination of the Applicable Margin for any period shall be subject to the provisions of Section 4.1(g).

Debt Rating” means, as of any date of determination, the rating as determined by either S&P or Moody’s of Borrower’s non-credit-enhanced, senior unsecured long-term debt (other than Liens granted pursuant to the Security Agreement and guaranties by Subsidiaries).

Investment Grade Rating” means that Borrower’s Debt Rating is at least BBB- and Baa3, as applicable, as published by both S&P and Moody’s.

Subordinated Debt” means: (a) Borrower’s 9-1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the “9-1/4% Notes”); (b) notes issued by Borrower convertible into shares of Borrower capital stock, maturing after the maturity date of the 9-1/4% Notes and subordinated to the Obligations pursuant to terms and conditions substantially similar to the subordination terms and conditions included in the 9-1/4% Notes, as determined in the reasonable discretion of Administrative Agent, and as to which (x) Administrative Agent has received a legal opinion, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to

 

3


Administrative Agent, confirming the subordinate status of such convertible notes in relation to the Obligations and (y) the maturity date of all such indebtedness is at least one (1) year beyond the Maturity Date; and (c) such indebtedness of Borrower that is subordinated to the Obligations pursuant to terms and conditions approved in writing by the Aggregate Majority Lenders, and as to which Administrative Agent has received a legal opinion, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent, confirming the subordinate status of such indebtedness in relation to the Obligations.

(b) Section 1.1 of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby amended to add the following new definitions thereto:

Convertible Note Hedge” means a call option or similar transaction, purchased substantially contemporaneous with an issuance by Borrower of notes convertible into shares of Borrower’s capital stock, under which a bank, broker-dealer or other financial market participant counterparty agrees to provide Borrower with shares of Borrower’s capital stock and/or cash in approximate amounts (subject to net share settlement in certain circumstances) that, and at approximately the times on which, Borrower is required to deliver shares of Borrower’s capital stock and/or cash upon conversion of the convertible notes.

Convertible Note Hedge Payment” means a payment by Borrower made to purchase a Convertible Note Hedge, substantially contemporaneous with execution and delivery of such Convertible Note Hedge and an issuance by Borrower of notes convertible into shares of Borrower capital stock.

Third Amendment” means that certain Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term Loan A Credit Agreement dated as of September 14, 2007, by and among Borrower, Administrative Agent, each Lender party thereto, and certain other parties.

Third Amendment Effective Date” means September 14, 2007, the effective date of the Third Amendment.

(c) Section 3.5(b) of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(b) Amount of Borrowing Base. As used herein in the Agreement, the term “Borrowing Base” shall have the meaning set forth in this Section 3.5(b):

(i) Except as set forth in Sections 3.5(b)(ii), (iii), (iv), and (v), the Borrowing Base shall consist of the Dollar amount equal to the sum of the following Unencumbered Real Estate Inventory owned by Borrower or any Eligible Subsidiary that is a Guarantor:

(A) Entitled Land. Fifty percent (50%) of the GAAP Value of all Entitled Land (subject to the twenty percent (20%) limitation specified in Section 3.5(b)(iii)); plus

(B) Lots Under Development. Sixty-five percent (65%) of the GAAP Value of all Lots Under Development; plus

 

4


(C) Units Under Construction and Completed Units. Ninety percent (90%) of the GAAP Value of all Units Under Construction and Completed Units (subject to adjustment for Completed Units as set forth in Section 3.5(b)(ii)); plus

(D) Escrow Proceeds Receivable. One hundred percent (100%) of the amount of Escrow Proceeds Receivable.

(ii) Advance rates for Completed Units shall decrease as follows with the passage of time following the dates such Units become Completed Units (subject to the limitation specified in Section 3.5(b)(iv)): (A) 180 days following the date such Units become Completed Units (other than with respect to Model Units, as to which clause (C) shall apply) the applicable advance rate shall decrease from ninety percent (90%) (as specified in Section 3.5(b)(i)(C) above) to seventy-five percent (75%); (B) 360 days following the date that such Units become Completed Units (other than with respect to Model Units, as to which clause (C) shall apply) the applicable advance rate shall decrease from seventy-five percent (75%) to twenty-five percent (25%); and (C) with respect to Model Units, 180 days following the sale of the last production Unit in the applicable project relating to such Model Unit, the applicable advance rate for such Model Units shall decrease from ninety percent (90%) (as specified in Section 3.5(b)(i)(C) above) to zero percent (0%) (i.e., no value shall be attributed to the Borrowing Base).

(iii) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that more than twenty percent (20%) of the Borrowing Base is attributable to Entitled Land, then any Entitled Land in excess of such twenty percent (20%) limitation shall have a zero percent (0%) advance rate (i.e., shall add no value to the Borrowing Base).

(iv) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that more than $50,000,000 of the amount of the Borrowing Base is attributable to Completed Units that are more than 180 days past the date on which such units became Completed Units, then any such Completed Units in excess of such $50,000,000 limitation shall have a zero percent (0%) advance rate (i.e., shall add no value to the Borrowing Base).

(v) Only Real Estate Inventory which is Unencumbered Real Estate Inventory may be added to the Borrowing Base. Any Real Estate Inventory that is not Unencumbered Real Estate Inventory shall have no value for purposes of the Borrowing Base (i.e., a zero percent (0%) advance rate). Furthermore, Unentitled Land shall have no value for purposes of the Borrowing Base (i.e., a zero percent (0%) advance rate). Once Units or any other Real Estate Inventory are sold and conveyed to a buyer, or otherwise cease to be owned by Borrower (or any Eligible Subsidiary that is a Guarantor), the applicable advance rate shall decrease to zero percent (0%), and Borrower shall not be entitled to have any value for such assets attributed to the Borrowing Base. Any Unencumbered Real Estate Inventory that is subject to a Profit and Participation Agreement shall have no value for purposes of the Borrowing Base (i.e., a zero percent (0%) advance rate) if (A) such Profit and Participation Agreement is not on market terms, as determined in the reasonable discretion of Administrative Agent, or (B) any dispute exists between the parties thereto with respect to the terms of such Profit and Participation Agreement that is in arbitration or litigation.

 

5


(d) Section 3.9(c) of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(c) Fees. For each Letter of Credit issued by an Issuing Bank (and upon any renewal thereof), Borrower shall pay (i) to Administrative Agent, for the account of each Lender in accordance with its Pro Rata Share, from Borrower’s own funds a fee equal to the Applicable Margin for Eurodollar Borrowings (based on a 360 day year) times the daily maximum amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit (the “Letter of Credit Commission Fees”); provided however that, in the case of an Interest Coverage Ratio of (A) less than 1.75 to 1.0, but not less than 1.50 to 1.0, the Letter of Credit Commission Fees shall be increased by 0.25% during the period of time commencing on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was less than 1.75 to 1.0, but not less than 1.50 to 1.0, as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter and ending on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was at least (x) 1.75 to 1.0 or (y) less than 1.50 to 1.0 (in which case clause (B) or clause (C) below shall apply) as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter, (B) less than 1.50 to 1.0, but not less than 1.25 to 1.0, the Letter of Credit Commission Fees shall be increased by 0.50% during the period of time commencing on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was less than 1.50 to 1.0, but not less than 1.25 to 1.0, as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter and ending on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was at least (x) 1.50 to 1.0 (in which case clause (A) above shall apply, or no increase applies if the Interest Coverage Ratio is at least 1.75 to 1.0) or (y) less than 1.25 to 1.0 (in which case clause (C) below shall apply) as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter, or (C) less than 1.25 to 1.0 the Letter of Credit Commission Fees shall be increased by 0.625% during the period of time commencing on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was less than 1.25 to 1.0 as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter and ending on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was at least 1.25 to 1.0 as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter (in which case either clause (A) or clause (B) above shall apply, or no increase applies if the Interest Coverage Ratio is at least 1.75 to 1.0), and (ii) directly to the applicable Issuing Bank for its own account, from Borrower’s own funds a fee equal to the greater of (A) .125% per annum (based on a 360-day year) times the daily maximum amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit, and (B) $250 per annum (the “Letter of Credit Fronting Fees”). The Letter of Credit Commission Fees and the Letter of Credit Fronting Fees payable under clauses (i) and (ii) above shall be payable on (x) the eighth (8th) day of each quarter for fees accrued through the last day of the preceding quarter and (y) on the Maturity Date; provided, however, that with respect to the Letter of

 

6


Credit Fronting Fees, any Issuing Bank may, at its option, require that the Letter of Credit Fronting Fees be paid quarterly in advance. In addition, Borrower shall pay directly to the applicable Issuing Bank for its own account the customary issuance, presentation, amendment and other processing fees, and other standard costs and charges, of the applicable Issuing Bank relating to letters of credit as from time to time in effect. Such customary fees and standard costs and charges are due and payable on demand and are nonrefundable.

(e) Section 4.17 of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby amended to add the following new paragraph (c) at the end thereof:

(c) On the Third Amendment Effective Date, the Total Aggregate Commitment shall be permanently reduced to $900,000,000. Such reduction of the Total Aggregate Commitment shall be applied to the Commitment of each Lender according to its Pro Rata Share.

(f) Section 8.1(e) of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(e) at the time of the delivery of the financial statements described in Sections 8.1(b), (c), and (d), a certificate of the chief financial officer, corporate controller, or the treasurer of Borrower (i) stating that to the knowledge of such officer no Default or Event of Default exists, or if such an event exists, stating the nature thereof and the action that Borrower proposes to take with respect thereto, and (ii) demonstrating in reasonable detail that Borrower was in compliance during the applicable period with the covenants set forth in Sections 8.15(c), 8.17, 8.18, 8.19, and 8.20, (including a reconciliation of the amounts used to calculate the covenants pursuant to Sections 8.15(c), 8.17, 8.18, 8.19, and 8.20 to such financial statements);

(g) Section 8.1 of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby amended to delete the “and” at the end of paragraph (j), delete the “.” at the add the end of paragraph (k), insert a “;” at the end of paragraph (k), and add the following new paragraphs (l) and (m):

(l) notice of any announcement by Moody’s or S&P of any change in a Debt Rating; and

(m) at the time of the delivery of the financial statements described in Sections 8.1(b), (c), and (d), condensed combining balance sheets and income statements, a schedule, substantially in the form of Schedule 8.1(m) attached hereto (as the form of such schedule may be updated from time to time), and such other additional information that any Lender (through Administrative Agent) may reasonably request from time to time, regarding Borrower’s interests and obligations related to active homebuilding and land development joint ventures in which Borrower owns a direct or indirect interest.

 

7


(h) Section 8.15(a) of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(a) Subject to the subordination terms applicable to such Subordinated Debt, Borrower may make regularly scheduled and mandatory payments in respect of any Subordinated Debt as and when due by the terms thereof; provided, however, (A) that Borrower may, subject to the limitations contained in Section 8.20, prepay or repurchase Subordinated Debt at any time from the proceeds of Indebtedness issued by Borrower following the Closing Date so long as (i) the maturity date of all such indebtedness is at least one (1) year beyond the Maturity Date and (ii) no Default or Event of Default exists both before and after giving effect thereto and (B) Borrower may, pursuant to the terms of any convertible Subordinated Debt, issue shares of Borrower’s capital stock (and, so long as no Default or Event of Default exists both before and after giving effect thereto, cash in respect of fractional shares) upon conversion of such Subordinated Debt.

(i) Section 8.15(c) of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(c) So long as (i) no Default or Event of Default exists both before and after giving effect thereto and (ii) as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ended prior to the date of the proposed repurchase, and at all times after the last day of such fiscal quarter up to and including the date of the proposed repurchase, both before and after giving effect to such proposed repurchase, Borrower’s Tangible Net Worth is, and will remain, at least $250,000,000 higher than the minimum required by Section 8.18 as of such date, and further subject to the limitations contained in Section 8.20, Borrower may from time to time repurchase shares of its capital stock or settle for cash (in whole or in part) the conversion of convertible Subordinated Debt pursuant to the terms thereof; provided, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, at all times Borrower shall be permitted to repurchase shares from Borrower’s employees in connection with tax withholding obligations associated with Borrower’s equity incentive plans; and

(j) Section 8.15 of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby amended to delete the “and” at the end of paragraph (b), and add the following new paragraph (d):

(d) Borrower may (i) make Convertible Note Hedge Payments substantially concurrently with its receipt of proceeds of convertible notes issued by Borrower and (ii) acquire shares of its capital stock pursuant to any Convertible Note Hedge without transfer of any cash or other property of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than Convertible Note Hedge Payments made pursuant to Section 8.15(d)(i)).

(k) Section 8.17 of the Revolving Credit Agreement is further amended to delete the “and” at the end of paragraph (c), delete the “.” at the add the end of paragraph (d), insert a “;” at the end of paragraph (d), and add the following new paragraph (e):

(e) Borrower may (i) make Convertible Note Hedge Payments substantially concurrently with its receipt of proceeds of convertible notes issued by Borrower and (ii) acquire shares of its capital stock pursuant to any Convertible Note Hedge without transfer of any cash or other property of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than Convertible Note Hedge Payments made pursuant to Section 8.17(e)(i)).

 

8


(l) Section 8.18 of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

8.18 Consolidated Tangible Net Worth. Borrower shall not permit Consolidated Tangible Net Worth at any time to be less than the sum of (a) $1,000,000,000 plus (b) fifty percent (50%) of the cumulative consolidated net income (without deduction for losses sustained during any fiscal quarter) of Borrower and its Subsidiaries for each fiscal quarter subsequent to the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007, plus (c) fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds from any equity offerings of Borrower from and after June 30, 2007.

(m) Section 8.19(a) of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(a) the Total Leverage Ratio to exceed (i) 1.75 to 1.0 during the period beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, (ii) 1.65 to 1.0 during the period beginning July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, (iii) 1.50 to 1.0 during the period beginning January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, and (iv) 1.50 to 1.0 at all times thereafter; provided however that, solely with respect to clause (iv) hereof, notwithstanding the provisions of such clause, during the period beginning on the last day of the calendar quarter in which the Interest Coverage Ratio has been greater than or equal to 1.75 to 1.0 for a period of two (2) consecutive calendar quarters, Total Leverage Ratio shall not exceed 2.0 to 1.0; and

(n) Section 8.20 of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

8.20 Minimum Interest Coverage. Borrower shall not permit, at any time, the ratio (the “Interest Coverage Ratio”) of (a) Home Building EBITDA to (b) Consolidated Home Building Interest Incurred, for any period consisting of the preceding four (4) consecutive fiscal quarters (each, a “Measurement Period”), to be less than 1.75 to 1.0. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the Interest Coverage Ratio may be less than 1.75 to 1.0 but not less than 1.25 to 1.0, as of the last day of not more than eight (8) consecutive Measurement Periods (such period beginning with the last day of the first Measurement Period in which the Interest Coverage Ratio is less than 1.75 to 1.0 and ending on the earlier of (x) the last day of the eighth Measurement Period thereafter or (y) the date Borrower gives written notice to Administrative Agent that Borrower has elected to terminate such period (such period being the “Reduced Interest Coverage Period”), and (ii) during such Reduced Interest Coverage Period, the Interest Coverage Ratio may be less than 1.25 to 1.0 but not less than 1.00 to 1.0, as of the last day of not more than four (4) Measurement Periods, in each case so long as the following conditions precedent are satisfied:

(A) Borrower shall have delivered to Administrative Agent written notice of the commencement of a Reduced Interest Coverage Period, together with the Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) indicating the first Measurement Period that it will not achieve an Interest Coverage Ratio of 1.75 to 1.0 (such written notice to be delivered at the same time as the Compliance Certificate with respect to the last day of the first Measurement Period in which Borrower is electing to begin the Reduced Interest Coverage Period);

 

9


(B) Borrower shall have provided Administrative Agent with an updated business plan for Borrower and its Subsidiaries, reflecting Borrower’s reasonable estimate as to when it will exit the Reduced Interest Coverage Period (provided, that, such updated business plan shall be provided no later than twenty (20) days following Borrower’s delivery to Administrative Agent of the notice described in the immediately preceding paragraph (A));

(C) Borrower may elect only one (1) Reduced Interest Coverage Period during the term of this Agreement.

Provided further that, in the case of an Interest Coverage Ratio of less than 1.75 to 1.0, Borrower may not (x) repurchase shares of its capital stock (other than (i) shares repurchased from Borrower’s employees in connection with tax withholding obligations associated with Borrower’s equity incentive plans and (ii) shares acquired pursuant to any Convertible Note Hedge without transfer of any cash or other property of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than the Convertible Note Hedge Payments)) pursuant to Section 8.15(c) or (y) prior to the stated maturity date of any Subordinated Debt and except for conversion of any Subordinated Debt into shares of Borrower’s capital stock (and, so long as no Default or Event of Default exists both before and after giving effect thereto, cash in respect of fractional shares) pursuant to the terms thereof, pay, repurchase, or redeem all or any part of such Subordinated Debt, transfer any property in payment of or as security for the payment of all or any part of such Subordinated Debt, or establish any sinking fund, reserve, or like set aside of funds or other property for the redemption, retirement, or repayment of all or any part of such Subordinated Debt (other than with the proceeds of Subordinated Debt issued by Borrower after the commencement of the Reduced Interest Coverage Period), during the period of time commencing on the date that Borrower submits a Compliance Certificate pursuant to clause (A) above, indicating that the Interest Coverage Ratio was less than 1.75 to 1.0 and ending on the last day of the Measurement Period thereafter in which the Interest Coverage Ratio has been at least 1.75 to 1.0 for two (2) consecutive Measurement Periods.

An example of the calculation of the Interest Coverage Ratio is as set forth in Schedule 8.20.

(o) Schedule 1.1 of the Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Schedule 1.1 attached hereto.

(p) The Revolving Credit Agreement is hereby amended to add the new Schedule 8.1(m) attached hereto.

 

10


  2. Amendments to the Term A Credit Agreement.

(a) Section 1.1 of the Term A Credit Agreement is amended to delete the definitions of “Applicable Margin,” “Debt Rating,” and “Investment Grade Rating” and to replace such definitions with the following:

Applicable Margin” means, as of any date of determination, a percentage per annum determined by the Pricing Level in effect on such date as shown below:

 

Pricing Level

   Eurodollar
Borrowings
    Reference
Rate
Borrowings
 

Level I (Total Leverage Ratio < 1.0 to 1.0 or

Debt Rating of BBB-/Baa3 or higher)

   1.175 %   0.00 %

Level II (Total Leverage Ratio > 1.00 to 1.0

but < 1.25 to 1.0 or Debt Rating of BB+/Ba1)

   1.325 %   0.00 %

Level III (Total Leverage Ratio > 1.25 to 1.0

but < 1.75 to 1.0 or Debt Rating of BB/Ba2)

   1.525 %   0.00 %

Level IV (Total Leverage Ratio > 1.75 to 1.0

but < 2.0 to 1.0 or Debt Rating of BB-/Ba3)

   1.675 %   0.00 %

Level V (Total Leverage Ratio > 2.0 to 1.0 or

Debt Rating of B+/B1 or lower or unrated)

   2.125 %   0.00 %

If the applicable Total Leverage Ratio and the applicable Debt Rating would result in a pricing level that differs by (a) one level, then the higher Pricing Level shall apply (with Pricing Level I being the highest and Pricing Level V being the lowest), or (b) more than one level, then the Pricing Level that is one level lower than the Pricing Level of the higher of the two shall apply. In order for Pricing Level I to be in effect at any time, Borrower must have an Investment Grade Rating (and at any time when Pricing Level I is not so available for such reason, Pricing Level II through Pricing Level V, as applicable, shall be in effect).

If (a) the respective Debt Ratings issued by S&P or Moody’s differ by one level, then the Pricing Level for the higher of such Debt Ratings shall apply, (b) there is a split in Debt Ratings of more than one level, then the Pricing Level that is one level lower than the Pricing Level of the higher Debt Rating shall apply, and (c) Borrower has only one Debt Rating, then the Pricing Level that is one level lower than that of such Debt Rating shall apply.

Any increase or decrease in the Applicable Margin resulting from (a) a change in the Total Leverage Ratio shall become effective as of the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date a compliance certificate is delivered pursuant to Section 8.1(e); provided, however, that if a compliance certificate is not delivered when due in accordance with Section 8.1(e), then Pricing Level V shall apply as of the first (1st) Business Day after the date on which such compliance certificate was required to have been delivered and shall continue to apply until the first (1st) Business Day after the date such compliance certificate is delivered or (b) a change in the Debt Rating shall become effective, in the case of an upgrade, during the period commencing on the date of delivery by Borrower to Administrative Agent of notice thereof pursuant to Section 8.1(l) and ending on the date immediately preceding the effective date of the next such change and, in the case of a downgrade, during the period commencing on the date of the public announcement thereof and ending on the date immediately preceding the effective date of the next such change. The Applicable Margin in effect from the Second Amendment Effective Date until the next adjustment date shall be determined based upon Pricing Level III.

 

11


Provided that:

(a) In the case of an Interest Coverage Ratio of less than 1.75 to 1.0, but not less than 1.50 to 1.0, the Applicable Margin for Eurodollar Borrowings and the Letter of Credit Commission Fees shall be increased by 0.25% for the period of time commencing on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was less than 1.75 to 1.0, but not less than 1.50 to 1.0, as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter and ending on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was at least (x) 1.75 to 1.0 or (y) less than 1.50 to 1.0 (in which case clause (b) or clause (c) below shall apply) as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter;

(b) In the case of an Interest Coverage Ratio of less than 1.50 to 1.0, but not less than 1.25 to 1.0, the Applicable Margin for Eurodollar Borrowings and the Letter of Credit Commission Fees shall be increased by 0.50% for the period of time commencing on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was less than 1.50 to 1.0, but not less than 1.25 to 1.0, as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter and ending on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was at least (x) 1.50 to 1.0 (in which case clause (a) above shall apply, or no increase applies if the Interest Coverage Ratio is at least 1.75 to 1.0) or (y) less than 1.25 to 1.0 (in which case clause (c) below shall apply) as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter

(c) In the case of an Interest Coverage Ratio of less than 1.25 to 1.0, the Applicable Margin for Eurodollar Borrowings and the Letter of Credit Commission Fees shall be increased by 0.625% for the period of time commencing on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was less than 1.25 to 1.0 as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter and ending on the first (1st) Business Day immediately following the date that Administrative Agent receives a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) reflecting that the Interest Coverage Ratio was at least 1.25 to 1.0 as of the last day of the applicable fiscal quarter (in which case either clause (a) or clause (b) above shall apply, or no increase applies if the Interest Coverage Ratio is at least 1.75 to 1.0).

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this definition, the determination of the Applicable Margin for any period shall be subject to the provisions of Section 4.1(g).

Debt Rating” means, as of any date of determination, the rating as determined by either S&P or Moody’s of Borrower’s non-credit-enhanced, senior unsecured long-term debt (other than Liens granted pursuant to the Security Agreement and guaranties by Subsidiaries).

 

12


Investment Grade Ratingmeans that Borrower’s Debt Rating is at least BBB- and Baa3, as applicable, as published by both S&P and Moody’s.

(b) Section 1.1 of the Term A Credit Agreement is hereby amended to add the following new definitions thereto:

Convertible Note Hedge” means a call option or similar transaction, purchased substantially contemporaneous with an issuance by Borrower of notes convertible into shares of Borrower’s capital stock, under which a bank, broker-dealer or other financial market participant counterparty agrees to provide Borrower with shares of Borrower’s capital stock and/or cash in approximate amounts (subject to net share settlement in certain circumstances) that, and at approximately the times on which, Borrower is required to deliver shares of Borrower’s capital stock and/or cash upon conversion of the convertible notes.

Convertible Note Hedge Payment” means a payment by Borrower made to purchase a Convertible Note Hedge, substantially contemporaneous with execution and delivery of such Convertible Note Hedge and an issuance by Borrower of notes convertible into shares of Borrower capital stock.

Second Amendment” means that certain Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term Loan A Credit Agreement dated as of September 14, 2007, by and among Borrower, Administrative Agent, each Lender party thereto, and certain other parties.

Second Amendment Effective Date” means September 14, 2007, the effective date of the Second Amendment.

(c) Section 3.5(b) of the Term A Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(b) Amount of Borrowing Base. As used herein in the Agreement, the term “Borrowing Base” shall have the meaning set forth in this Section 3.5(b):

(i) Except as set forth in Sections 3.5(b)(ii), (iii), (iv), and (v), the Borrowing Base shall consist of the Dollar amount equal to the sum of the following Unencumbered Real Estate Inventory owned by Borrower or any Eligible Subsidiary that is a Guarantor:

(A) Entitled Land. Fifty percent (50%) of the GAAP Value of all Entitled Land (subject to the twenty percent (20%) limitation specified in Section 3.5(b)(iii)); plus

(B) Lots Under Development. Sixty-five percent (65%) of the GAAP Value of all Lots Under Development; plus

 

13


(C) Units Under Construction and Completed Units. Ninety percent (90%) of the GAAP Value of all Units Under Construction and Completed Units (subject to adjustment for Completed Units as set forth in Section 3.5(b)(ii)); plus

(D) Escrow Proceeds Receivable. One hundred percent (100%) of the amount of Escrow Proceeds Receivable.

(ii) Advance rates for Completed Units shall decrease as follows with the passage of time following the dates such Units become Completed Units (subject to the limitation specified in Section 3.5(b)(iv)): (A) 180 days following the date such Units become Completed Units (other than with respect to Model Units, as to which clause (C) shall apply) the applicable advance rate shall decrease from ninety percent (90%) (as specified in Section 3.5(b)(i)(C) above) to seventy-five percent (75%); (B) 360 days following the date that such Units become Completed Units (other than with respect to Model Units, as to which clause (C) shall apply) the applicable advance rate shall decrease from seventy-five percent (75%) to twenty-five percent (25%); and (C) with respect to Model Units, 180 days following the sale of the last production Unit in the applicable project relating to such Model Unit, the applicable advance rate for such Model Units shall decrease from ninety percent (90%) (as specified in Section 3.5(b)(i)(C) above) to zero percent (0%) (i.e., no value shall be attributed to the Borrowing Base).

(iii) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that more than twenty percent (20%) of the Borrowing Base is attributable to Entitled Land, then any Entitled Land in excess of such twenty percent (20%) limitation shall have a zero percent (0%) advance rate (i.e., shall add no value to the Borrowing Base).

(iv) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that more than $50,000,000 of the amount of the Borrowing Base is attributable to Completed Units that are more than 180 days past the date on which such units became Completed Units, then any such Completed Units in excess of such $50,000,000 limitation shall have a zero percent (0%) advance rate (i.e., shall add no value to the Borrowing Base).

(v) Only Real Estate Inventory which is Unencumbered Real Estate Inventory may be added to the Borrowing Base. Any Real Estate Inventory that is not Unencumbered Real Estate Inventory shall have no value for purposes of the Borrowing Base (i.e., a zero percent (0%) advance rate). Furthermore, Unentitled Land shall have no value for purposes of the Borrowing Base (i.e., a zero percent (0%) advance rate). Once Units or any other Real Estate Inventory are sold and conveyed to a buyer, or otherwise cease to be owned by Borrower (or any Eligible Subsidiary that is a Guarantor), the applicable advance rate shall decrease to zero percent (0%), and Borrower shall not be entitled to have any value for such assets attributed to the Borrowing Base. Any Unencumbered Real Estate Inventory that is subject to a Profit and Participation Agreement shall have no value for purposes of the Borrowing Base (i.e., a zero percent (0%) advance rate) if (A) such Profit and Participation Agreement is not on market terms, as determined in the reasonable discretion of Administrative Agent, or (B) any dispute exists between the parties thereto with respect to the terms of such Profit and Participation Agreement that is in arbitration or litigation.

 

14


(d) Section 8.1(e) of the Term A Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(e) at the time of the delivery of the financial statements described in Sections 8.1(b), (c), and (d), a certificate of the chief financial officer, corporate controller, or the treasurer of Borrower (i) stating that to the knowledge of such officer no Default or Event of Default exists, or if such an event exists, stating the nature thereof and the action that Borrower proposes to take with respect thereto, and (ii) demonstrating in reasonable detail that Borrower was in compliance during the applicable period with the covenants set forth in Sections 8.15(c), 8.17, 8.18, 8.19, and 8.20, (including a reconciliation of the amounts used to calculate the covenants pursuant to Sections 8.15(c), 8.17, 8.18, 8.19, and 8.20 to such financial statements);

(e) Section 8.1 of the Term A Credit Agreement is hereby amended to delete the “and” at the end of paragraph (j), delete the “.” at the add the end of paragraph (k), insert a “;” at the end of paragraph (k), and add the following new paragraphs (l) and (m):

(l) notice of any announcement by Moody’s or S&P of any change in a Debt Rating; and

(m) at the time of the delivery of the financial statements described in Sections 8.1(b), (c), and (d), condensed combining balance sheets and income statements, a schedule, substantially in the form of Schedule 8.1(m) attached hereto (as the form of such schedule may be updated from time to time), and such other additional information that any Lender (through Administrative Agent) may reasonably request from time to time, regarding Borrower’s interests and obligations related to active homebuilding and land development joint ventures in which Borrower owns a direct or indirect interest.

(f) Section 8.15(a) of the Term A Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(a) Subject to the subordination terms applicable to such Subordinated Debt, Borrower may make regularly scheduled and mandatory payments in respect of any Subordinated Debt as and when due by the terms thereof; provided, however, (A) that Borrower may, subject to the limitations contained in Section 8.20, prepay or repurchase Subordinated Debt at any time from the proceeds of Indebtedness issued by Borrower following the Closing Date so long as (i) the maturity date of all such indebtedness is at least one (1) year beyond the Maturity Date and (ii) no Default or Event of Default exists both before and after giving effect thereto and (B) Borrower may, pursuant to the terms of any convertible Subordinated Debt, issue shares of Borrower’s capital stock (and, so long as no Default or Event of Default exists both before and after giving effect thereto, cash in respect of fractional shares) upon conversion of such Subordinated Debt.

(g) Section 8.15(c) of the Term A Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(c) So long as (i) no Default or Event of Default exists both before and after giving effect thereto and (ii) as of the last day of the fiscal quarter ended prior to the date of the proposed repurchase, and at all times after the last day of such fiscal quarter up to

 

15


and including the date of the proposed repurchase, both before and after giving effect to such proposed repurchase, Borrower’s Tangible Net Worth is, and will remain, at least $250,000,000 higher than the minimum required by Section 8.18 as of such date, and further subject to the limitations contained in Section 8.20, Borrower may from time to time repurchase shares of its capital stock or settle for cash (in whole or in part) the conversion of convertible Subordinated Debt pursuant to the terms thereof; provided, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, at all times Borrower shall be permitted to repurchase shares from Borrower’s employees in connection with tax withholding obligations associated with Borrower’s equity incentive plans.

(h) Section 8.15 of the Term A Credit Agreement is hereby amended to delete the “and” at the end of paragraph (b), and add the following new paragraph (d):

(d) Borrower may (i) make Convertible Note Hedge Payments substantially concurrently with its receipt of proceeds of convertible notes issued by Borrower and (ii) acquire shares of its capital stock pursuant to any Convertible Note Hedge without transfer of any cash or other property of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than Convertible Note Hedge Payments made pursuant to Section 8.15(d)(i)).

(i) Section 8.17 of the Term A Credit Agreement is further amended to delete the “and” at the end of paragraph (c), delete the “.” at the add the end of paragraph (d), insert a “;” at the end of paragraph (d), and add the following new paragraph (e):

(e) Borrower may (i) make Convertible Note Hedge Payments substantially concurrently with its receipt of proceeds of convertible notes issued by Borrower and (ii) acquire shares of its capital stock pursuant to any Convertible Note Hedge without transfer of any cash or other property of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than Convertible Note Hedge Payments made pursuant to Section 8.17(e)(i)).

(j) Section 8.18 of the Term A Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

8.18 Consolidated Tangible Net Worth. Borrower shall not permit Consolidated Tangible Net Worth at any time to be less than the sum of (a) $1,000,000,000 plus (b) fifty percent (50%) of the cumulative consolidated net income (without deduction for losses sustained during any fiscal quarter) of Borrower and its Subsidiaries for each fiscal quarter subsequent to the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007, plus (c) fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds from any equity offerings of Borrower from and after June 30, 2007.

(k) Section 8.19(a) of the Term A Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(a) the Total Leverage Ratio to exceed (i) 1.75 to 1.0 during the period beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, (ii) 1.65 to 1.0 during the period beginning July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, (iii) 1.50 to 1.0 during the period beginning January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, and (iv) 1.50 to 1.0 at all times thereafter; provided however that, solely with respect to clause (iv) hereof, notwithstanding the provisions of such clause, during the period beginning on the last day of the calendar quarter in which the Interest Coverage Ratio has been greater than or equal to 1.75 to 1.0 for a period of two (2) consecutive calendar quarters, Total Leverage Ratio shall not exceed 2.0 to 1.0; and

 

16


(l) Section 8.20 of the Term A Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

8.20 Minimum Interest Coverage. Borrower shall not permit, at any time, the ratio (the “Interest Coverage Ratio”) of (a) Home Building EBITDA to (b) Consolidated Home Building Interest Incurred, for any period consisting of the preceding four (4) consecutive fiscal quarters (each, a “Measurement Period”), to be less than 1.75 to 1.0. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the Interest Coverage Ratio may be less than 1.75 to 1.0 but not less than 1.25 to 1.0, as of the last day of not more than eight (8) consecutive Measurement Periods (such period beginning with the last day of the first Measurement Period in which the Interest Coverage Ratio is less than 1.75 to 1.0 and ending on the earlier of (x) the last day of the eighth Measurement Period thereafter or (y) the date Borrower gives written notice to Administrative Agent that Borrower has elected to terminate such period (such period being the “Reduced Interest Coverage Period”), and (ii) during such Reduced Interest Coverage Period, the Interest Coverage Ratio may be less than 1.25 to 1.0 but not less than 1.00 to 1.0, as of the last day of not more than four (4) Measurement Periods, in each case so long as the following conditions precedent are satisfied:

(A) Borrower shall have delivered to Administrative Agent written notice of the commencement of a Reduced Interest Coverage Period, together with the Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 8.1(e) indicating the first Measurement Period that it will not achieve an Interest Coverage Ratio of 1.75 to 1.0 (such written notice to be delivered at the same time as the Compliance Certificate with respect to the last day of the first Measurement Period in which Borrower is electing to begin the Reduced Interest Coverage Period);

(B) Borrower shall have provided Administrative Agent with an updated business plan for Borrower and its Subsidiaries, reflecting Borrower’s reasonable estimate as to when it will exit the Reduced Interest Coverage Period (provided, that, such updated business plan shall be provided no later than twenty (20) days following Borrower’s delivery to Administrative Agent of the notice described in the immediately preceding paragraph (A));

(C) Borrower may elect only one (1) Reduced Interest Coverage Period during the term of this Agreement.

Provided further that, in the case of an Interest Coverage Ratio of less than 1.75 to 1.0, Borrower may not (x) repurchase shares of its capital stock (other than (i) shares repurchased from Borrower’s employees in connection with tax withholding obligations associated with Borrower’s equity incentive plans and (ii) shares acquired pursuant to any Convertible Note Hedge without transfer of any cash or other property of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than the Convertible Note Hedge Payments)) pursuant to Section 8.15(c) or (y) prior to the stated maturity date of any Subordinated Debt and except for conversion of any Subordinated Debt into shares of Borrower’s capital stock (and, so long as no Default or Event of Default exists both before and after giving effect

 

17


thereto, cash in respect of fractional shares) pursuant to the terms thereof, pay, repurchase, or redeem all or any part of such Subordinated Debt, transfer any property in payment of or as security for the payment of all or any part of such Subordinated Debt, or establish any sinking fund, reserve, or like set aside of funds or other property for the redemption, retirement, or repayment of all or any part of such Subordinated Debt (other than with the proceeds of Subordinated Debt issued by Borrower after the commencement of the Reduced Interest Coverage Period), during the period of time commencing on the date that Borrower submits a Compliance Certificate pursuant to clause (A) above, indicating that the Interest Coverage Ratio was less than 1.75 to 1.0 and ending on the last day of the Measurement Period thereafter in which the Interest Coverage Ratio has been at least 1.75 to 1.0 for two (2) consecutive Measurement Periods.

An example of the calculation of the Interest Coverage Ratio is as set forth in Schedule 8.20.

(m) The Term A Credit Agreement is hereby amended to add the new Schedule 8.1(m) attached hereto.

3. Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement, Term A Credit Agreement, and Other Loan Documents.

(a) All references in the Loan Documents to the Revolving Credit Agreement shall henceforth include references to the Revolving Credit Agreement, as modified and amended by this Amendment, and as may, from time to time, be further modified, amended, renewed, extended, restated, and/or increased.

(b) All references in the Loan Documents to the Term A Credit Agreement shall henceforth include references to the Term A Credit Agreement, as modified and amended by this Amendment, and as may, from time to time, be further modified, amended, renewed, extended, restated, and/or increased.

(c) Any and all of the terms and provisions of the Loan Documents under the Revolving Credit Agreement and the Loan Documents under the Term A Credit Agreement (collectively, the “Facility Documents”) are hereby amended and modified wherever necessary, even though not specifically addressed herein, so as to conform to the amendments and modifications set forth herein.

4. Ratifications. Borrower (a) ratifies and confirms all provisions of the Facility Documents as amended by this Amendment, (b) ratifies and confirms that all guaranties, assurances, and liens granted, conveyed, or assigned to Revolver Administrative Agent, Term Administrative Agent, or any Lender under the Facility Documents are not released, reduced, or otherwise adversely affected by this Amendment and continue to guarantee, assure, and secure full payment and performance of the present and future Obligations under the Revolving Credit Agreement and Obligations under the Term A Credit Agreement, and (c) agrees to perform such acts and duly authorize, execute, acknowledge, deliver, file, and record such additional documents, and certificates as Revolver Administrative Agent or Term Administrative Agent may reasonably request in order to create, perfect, preserve, and protect such guaranties, assurances, and liens.

 

18


5. Representations. Borrower represents and warrants to Revolver Administrative Agent, Term Administrative Agent, the Revolver Lenders, and the Term A Lenders that as of the date of this Amendment: (a) this Amendment and each other document entered into by Borrower and each Guarantor in connection with this Amendment (collectively, the “Amendment Documents”), have been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by Borrower and each Guarantor; (b) no action of, or filing with, any Governmental Authority is required to authorize, or is otherwise required in connection with, the execution, delivery, and performance of the Amendment Documents by Borrower or any Guarantor; (c) the Facility Documents, as amended by this Amendment, are valid and binding upon Borrower and each Guarantor and are enforceable against Borrower and each Guarantor in accordance with their respective terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or similar laws relating to or limiting creditors’ rights generally or by general principles of equity; (d) the execution, delivery, and performance of this Amendment by Borrower and each Guarantor do not require the consent of any other Person and do not and will not constitute a violation of any order of any Governmental Authority, or material agreements to which Borrower or any Guarantor is a party thereto or by which Borrower or any Guarantor is bound; (e) all representations and warranties in the Facility Documents are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of this Amendment, except to the extent that (i) any of them speak to a different specific date, or (ii) the facts on which any of them were based have been changed by transactions contemplated or permitted by the Revolving Credit Agreement and the Term A Credit Agreement; and (f) both before and after giving effect to this Amendment, no Default or Event of Default exists under the Revolving Credit Agreement or the Term A Credit Agreement.

6. Conditions. This Amendment shall not be effective unless and until:

(a) Revolver Administrative Agent and Term Administrative Agent shall have received this Amendment duly executed by Borrower, Guarantors, Revolver Administrative Agent, Term Administrative Agent, and the Aggregate Majority Lenders;

(b) Revolver Administrative Agent and Term Administrative Agent shall have received an officer’s certificate of Borrower certifying that the representations and warranties in this Amendment are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of this Amendment, except to the extent that (i) any of them speak to a different specific date, or (ii) the facts on which any of them were based have been changed by transactions contemplated or permitted by the Revolving Credit Agreement or the Term A Credit Agreement;

(c) Revolver Administrative Agent and Term Administrative Agent shall have received an officer’s certificate of Borrower certifying (i) the constituent documents of Borrower, (ii) the incumbency of the officers of Borrower authorized to execute the Amendment Documents, (iii) certificates of existence and good standing of Borrower certified by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, and (iv) resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of Borrower authorizing the execution, delivery, and performance of the Amendment Documents;

(d) Borrower shall have paid all fees and expenses required pursuant to the Fee Letter; and

(e) Revolver Administrative Agent and Term Administrative Agent shall have received an officer’s certificate of Borrower certifying that, both before and after giving effect to this Amendment, no Default or Event of Default exists under the Revolving Credit Agreement or the Term A Credit Agreement.

7. Continued Effect. Except to the extent amended hereby or by any documents executed in connection herewith, all terms, provisions, and conditions of the Revolving Credit Agreement, the Term A Credit Agreement, and the other Facility Documents, and all documents executed in connection therewith, shall continue in full force and effect and shall remain enforceable and binding in accordance with their respective terms.

 

19


8. Miscellaneous. Unless stated otherwise (a) the singular number includes the plural and vice versa and words of any gender include each other gender, in each case, as appropriate, (b) headings and captions may not be construed in interpreting provisions, (c) this Amendment must be construed, and its performance enforced, under California law, (d) if any part of this Amendment is for any reason found to be unenforceable, all other portions of it nevertheless remain enforceable, and (e) this Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all signatories had signed the same document, and all of those counterparts must be construed together to constitute the same document.

9. Parties. This Amendment binds and inures to each party hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

10. ENTIRETIES. THE REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT, THE TERM A CREDIT AGREEMENT, AND THE OTHER FACILITY DOCUMENTS, AS AMENDED BY THIS AMENDMENT, REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES ABOUT THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND THE TERM A CREDIT AGREEMENT, AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS AMONG THE PARTIES.

[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Pages Follow]

 

20


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

EXECUTED as of the day and year first mentioned.

 

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., a Delaware corporation
By:   /s/ Andrew H. Parnes
  Andrew H. Parnes
  Executive Vice President-Finance and
  Chief Financial Officer
By:   /s/ Lloyd H. McKibbin
  Lloyd H. McKibbin
  Vice President and Treasurer
 

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as Revolver Administrative Agent
By:   /s/ Mark W. Lariviere
  Name:   Mark W. Lariviere
  Title:   Senior Vice President
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as Term Administrative Agent
By:   /s/ Mark W. Lariviere
  Name:   Mark W. Lariviere
  Title:   Senior Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as a Revolving Lender and a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ Mark W. Lariviere
  Name:   Mark W. Lariviere
  Title:   Senior Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
as a Revolving Lender and a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ Kimberly Turner
  Name:   Kimberly Turner
  Title:   Executive Director

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

GUARANTY BANK,
as a Revolving Lender
By:   /s/ Dan M. Killian
  Name:   Dan M. Killian
  Title:   Senior Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC,
as a Revolving Lender and a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ William McGinty
  Name:   William McGinty
  Title:   Senior Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as a Revolving Lender and a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ Kevin M. Cole, I
  Name:   Kevin M. Cole, I
  Title:   Assistant Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

SUNTRUST BANK,
as a Revolving Lender
By:   /s/ W. John Wendler
  Name:   W. John Wendler
  Title:   Senior Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA,
as a Revolving Lender
By:   /s/ Anne D. Brehony
  Name:   Anne D. Brehony
  Title:   Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

CREDIT SUISSE, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH,
as a Revolving Lender
By:   /s/ Cassandra Droogan
  Name:   Cassandra Droogan
  Title:   Vice President
By:   /s/ Laurence Lapeyre
  Name:   Laurence Lapeyre
  Title:   Associate

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as a Revolving Lender
By:   /s/ Adrian B. Montero
  Name:   Adrian B. Montero
  Title:   Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as a Revolving Lender
By:   /s/ Luis Donoso
  Name:   Luis Donoso
  Title:   Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as a Revolving Lender and a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ Russ Ruhnke
  Name:   Russ Ruhnke
  Title:   Senior Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as a Revolving Lender
By:   /s/ J.D. Gilbreath
  Name:   J.D. Gilbreath
  Title:   Sr. Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

COMERICA BANK,
as a Revolving Lender
By:   /s/ Charles Weddell
  Name:   Charles Weddell
  Title:   Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

REGIONS BANK, formerly known as AmSouth Bank
as a Revolving Lender and a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ Ronny Hudspeth
  Name:   Ronny Hudspeth
  Title:   Sr. Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

BANK OF THE WEST,
as a Revolving Lender and a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ Pamela J. McGlynn
  Name:   Pamela J. McGlynn
  Title:   VP and Documentation Supervisor
By:   /s/ Chuck Weerasooriya
  Name:   Chuck Weerasooriya, CFA
  Title:   Senior Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

CALYON NEW YORK BRANCH,
as a Revolving Lender and a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ Robert L. Nelson
  Name:   Robert L. Nelson
  Title:   Managing Director
By:   /s/ Brian Myers
  Name:   Brian Myers
  Title:   Managing Director

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

CITY NATIONAL BANK,
as a Revolving Lender
By:   /s/ Xavier Barrera
  Name:   Xavier Barrera
  Title:   Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, N.A.,
as a Revolving Lender and a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ Brian Brown
  Name:   Brian Brown
  Title:   Credit Officer

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as a Revolving Lender and a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ Ben Singh
  Name:   Ben Singh
  Title:   Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST,
as a Revolving Lender
By:   /s/ Marisa Drury
  Name:   Marisa Drury
  Title:   Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

COMPASS BANK,
as a Revolving Lender
By:   /s/ Johanna Duke Paley
  Name:   Johanna Duke Paley
  Title:   Senior Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

CITIBANK, N.A., successor by merger to Citibank Texas, N.A., as a Revolving Lender and a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ Tyra Hanegan
  Name:   Tyra Hanegan
  Title:   Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

MIDFIRST BANK, a federally chartered savings association,
as a Revolving Lender
By:   /s/ Darrin Rigler
  Name:   Darrin Rigler
  Title:   Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

NATIXIS (fka Natexis Banques Populaires),
as a Revolving Lender and a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ Marie-Edith Dugeny
  Name:   Marie-Edith Dugeny
  Title:   Managing Director

 

By:   /s/ Natalie Trojan
  Name:   Natalie Trojan
  Title:   Director

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THIRD AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT OF TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

EXECUTED BY

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP., AS BORROWER,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS REVOLVER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TERM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

THE REVOLVER LENDERS PARTY HERETO, AND THE TERM A LENDERS PARTY HERETO

 

BANK OF OKLAHOMA,
as a Term A Lender
By:   /s/ Patricia A. Richards
  Name:   Patricia A. Richards
  Title:   Senior Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


To induce the Revolver Administrative Agent, the Term Administrative Agent, the Revolver Lenders, and the Term A Lenders to enter into this Amendment, the undersigned jointly and severally (a) consent and agree to the Amendment’s execution and delivery, (b) ratify and confirm that all guaranties, assurances, and liens granted, conveyed, or assigned to Administrative Agent and Lenders under the Facility Documents are not released, diminished, impaired, reduced, or otherwise adversely affected by the Amendment and continue to guarantee, assure, and secure the full payment and performance of all present and future Obligations (except to the extent specifically limited by the terms of such guaranties, assurances, or liens), (c) agree to perform such acts and duly authorize, execute, acknowledge, deliver, file, and record such additional guaranties, assignments, security agreements, deeds of trust, mortgages, and other agreements, documents, instruments, and certificates as Administrative Agent may reasonably deem necessary or appropriate in order to create, perfect, preserve, and protect those guaranties, assurances, and liens, and (d) waive notice of acceptance of this consent and agreement, which consent and agreement binds the undersigned and their successors and permitted assigns and inures to the Administrative Agent and Lenders and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

GUARANTORS:

Barrington Estates, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

CH Construction, Inc., a Delaware corporation

CH Florida, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Hilltop Residential, Ltd., a Florida limited partnership

HSP Arizona, Inc., a Delaware corporation

HSP Tucson, Inc., a Delaware corporation

HWB Construction, Inc., a Delaware corporation

HWB Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Lagoon Valley Residential, LLC, a California limited liability company

LB/L-Duc II Franceschi, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

LMD El Dorado 134, LLC, a California limited liability company

OLP Forty Development, LLC, a Florida limited liability company

Pala Village Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Residential Acquisition GP, LLC, a Florida limited liability company

SP Colony Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation

SP Coppenbarger Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SP La Floresta, Inc., a Delaware corporation

SPLB, Inc., a Delaware corporation

SPNS Golden Gate, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

SP Ventura Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 1, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 1, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 2, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 3, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 3, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 4, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 4, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 5, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 5, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 6, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 6, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 7, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 7, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 8, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 8, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 9, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 9, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific Active Adult Communities, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Arizona, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Central Florida, a Florida general partnership

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


Standard Pacific of Central Florida GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Colorado, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Fullerton, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Illinois, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Jacksonville, a Florida general partnership

Standard Pacific of Jacksonville GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Las Vegas, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Orange County, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of South Florida, a Florida general partnership

Standard Pacific of South Florida GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Southwest Florida, a Florida general partnership

Standard Pacific of Southwest Florida GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Tampa GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Tampa, a Florida general partnership

Standard Pacific of Texas, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Tonner Hills, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific of the Carolinas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific of Tucson, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Walnut Hills, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Walnut Hills Development 268, LLC, a California limited liability company

Westfield Homes USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


By:   /s/ Andrew H. Parnes
  Andrew H. Parnes, in his capacity as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of each of the above Guarantors which is a corporation, and in his capacity as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of each general partner or managing member, as applicable, of each of the above Guarantors which is a partnership or limited liability company
By:   /s/ Lloyd H. McKibbin
  Lloyd H. McKibbin, in his capacity as Assistant Treasurer of each of the above Guarantors which is a corporation, and in his capacity as Assistant Treasurer of each general partner or managing member, as applicable, of each of the above Guarantors which is a partnership or limited liability company

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


STANDARD PACIFIC OF COLORADO, INC., a Delaware corporation
By:   /s/ Kathleen R. Wade
  Kathleen R. Wade
  Vice President

Signature Page to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SCHEDULE 1.1

LENDER COMMITMENT SCHEDULE

 

Lender

   Commitment    Share  

Bank of America, N.A.

   $ 86,246,445.50    9.582938389 %

JPMorgan Chase Bank

   $ 85,137,440.76    9.459715640 %

The Royal Bank of Scotland

   $ 81,810,426.54    9.090047393 %

Wachovia Bank National Association

   $ 79,080,568.72    8.786729858 %

SunTrust Bank

   $ 42,654,028.44    4.739336493 %

Guaranty Bank

   $ 46,919,431.28    5.213270142 %

PNC Bank, National Association

   $ 42,654,028.44    4.739336493 %

Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch

   $ 38,388,625.59    4.265402844 %

Washington Mutual Bank, FA

   $ 46,919,431.28    5.213270142 %

Calyon New York Branch

   $ 25,165,876.78    2.796208531 %

Comerica Bank

   $ 29,857,819.91    3.317535545 %

LaSalle Bank National Association

   $ 29,857,819.91    3.317535545 %

US Bank National Association

   $ 29,857,819.91    3.317535545 %

Citibank, N.A

   $ 19,023,696.68    2.113744076 %

Natixis

   $ 19,023,696.68    2.113744076 %

Key Bank

   $ 29,857,819.91    3.317535545 %

Regions Bank

   $ 26,786,729.86    2.976303318 %

Bank of the West

   $ 25,592,417.06    2.843601896 %

City National Bank

   $ 21,327,014.22    2.369668246 %

Union Bank of California, N.A.

   $ 25,592,417.06    2.843601896 %

Wells Fargo Bank

   $ 25,592,417.06    2.843601896 %

California Bank and Trust

   $ 17,061,611.37    1.895734597 %

Compass Bank

   $ 12,796,208.53    1.421800948 %

MidFirst Bank

   $ 12,796,208.53    1.421800948 %

AMOUNT

   $ 900,000,000    100 %

Schedule 1.1 to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement


SCHEDULE 8.1(m)

JOINT VENTURE FINANCIALS

See Form Attached

Schedule 8.1(m) to Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term

Loan A Credit Agreement

EX-99.2 3 dex992.htm NOTICE OF REVOLVER AND TERM A AMENDMENT Notice of Revolver and Term A Amendment

Exhibit 99.2

NOTICE OF REVOLVER AND TERM A AMENDMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO TERM B CREDIT AGREEMENT

September 14, 2007

 

To: Each of the Lenders under and as defined in the Term B Credit Agreement defined below.

 

  Re: Notice of Revolver and Term A Amendment and Second Amendment to Term B Credit Agreement (this “Notice and Amendment”)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Reference is hereby made to that certain (a) Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 31, 2005, executed by Standard Pacific Corp. (“Borrower”), Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”), as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer, and the Lenders defined therein (such Lenders are collectively, the “Revolver Lenders” and individually a “Revolver Lender”) (as amended, the “Revolving Credit Agreement”), (b) Term Loan A Credit Agreement dated as of May 5, 2006, by and among Borrower, Bank of America, as Administrative Agent, and each of the Lenders defined therein (such Lenders are collectively, the “Term A Lenders” and individually a “Term A Lender”) (as amended, the “Term A Credit Agreement”), and (c) that certain Term Loan B Credit Agreement dated as of May 5, 2006, by and among Borrower, Bank of America, as Administrative Agent (in such capacity, “Administrative Agent”), and each of the Lenders defined therein (such Lenders are collectively, the “Lenders” and individually a “Lender”) (as amended, the “Term B Credit Agreement”). Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms shall have the same meanings as specified therefor in the Term B Credit Agreement.

1. Notice of Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Term A Credit Agreement.

Pursuant to that certain Third Amendment of Revolving Credit Agreement and Second Amendment of Term Loan A Credit Agreement dated as of September 14, 2007, by and among Borrower, Bank of America, each Revolver Lender and Term A Lender party thereto, and certain other parties (the “Revolver and Term A Amendment”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, certain covenants and defined terms in the Revolving Credit Agreement and the Term A Credit Agreement have been modified. Pursuant to Section 11.1 of the Term B Credit Agreement, any modifications of the provisions of the Revolving Credit Agreement and Term A Credit Agreement that correspond to Sections 3.5, 3.6, any Section of Article 7, any Section of Article 8, or Sections 9.1(c) through (o) (and related definitions) of the Term B Credit Agreement (collectively, the “Auto-Amend Provisions”), shall also automatically modify the Auto-Amend Provisions in the Term B Credit Agreement. Borrower and Administrative agent hereby notify Lenders that such Auto-Amend Provisions in the Term B Credit Agreement have been modified to the extent so modified in the Revolver and Term A Amendment.


2. Amendments to Term B Credit Agreement. By execution of this Notice and Amendment, the parties hereto have agreed to amend the Term B Credit Agreement as follows:

(a) Section 1.1 of the Term B Credit Agreement is hereby amended to delete the definition of “Applicable Margin” in its entirety and replace such definition with the following:

Applicable Margin” means, as of any date of determination, a percentage per annum equal to (a) for each Eurodollar Borrowing, one and three quarters percent (1.75%) and (b) for each Reference Rate Borrowing, zero percent (0.0%).

3. Amendment of Term B Credit Agreement and Other Loan Documents.

(a) All references in the Loan Documents to the Term B Credit Agreement shall henceforth include references to the Term B Credit Agreement, as modified and amended by this Notice and Amendment, and as may, from time to time, be further modified, amended, renewed, extended, restated, increased, and/or replaced.

(b) Any and all of the terms and provisions of the Loan Documents are hereby amended and modified wherever necessary, even though not specifically addressed herein, so as to conform to the amendments and modifications set forth herein.

4. Ratifications. Borrower (a) ratifies and confirms all provisions of the Loan Documents as amended by this Notice and Amendment, (b) ratifies and confirms that all guaranties, assurances, and liens granted, conveyed, or assigned to Administrative Agent or any Lender under the Loan Documents are not released, reduced, or otherwise adversely affected by this Notice and Amendment and continue to guarantee, assure, and secure full payment and performance of the present and future Obligations under the Term B Credit Agreement, and (c) agrees to perform such acts and duly authorize, execute, acknowledge, deliver, file, and record such additional documents, and certificates as Administrative Agent may reasonably request in order to create, perfect, preserve, and protect such guaranties, assurances, and liens.

5. Representations. Borrower represents and warrants to Administrative Agent and the Term B Lenders that as of the date of this Amendment: (a) this Amendment and each other document entered into by Borrower and each Guarantor in connection with this Notice and Amendment (collectively, the “Amendment Documents”), have been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by Borrower and each Guarantor; (b) no action of, or filing with, any Governmental Authority is required to authorize, or is otherwise required in connection with, the execution, delivery, and performance of the Amendment Documents by Borrower or any Guarantor; (c) the Loan Documents, as amended by this Notice and Amendment, are valid and binding upon Borrower and each Guarantor and are enforceable against Borrower and each Guarantor in accordance with their respective terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or similar laws relating to or limiting creditors’ rights generally or by general principles of equity; (d) the execution, delivery, and performance of this Notice and Amendment by Borrower and each Guarantor do not require the consent of any other Person and do not and will not constitute a violation of any order of any Governmental Authority, or material agreements to which Borrower or any Guarantor is a party thereto or by which Borrower or any Guarantor is bound; (e) all representations and warranties in the Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of this Amendment, except to the extent that (i) any of them speak to a different specific date, or (ii) the facts on which any of them were based have been changed by transactions contemplated or permitted by the Term B Credit Agreement; and (f) both before and after giving effect to this Amendment, no Default or Event of Default exists under the Term B Credit Agreement.

 

2


6. Conditions. The amendments contained in Section 2 above shall not be effective unless and until:

(a) Administrative Agent shall have received this Notice and Amendment duly executed by Borrower, Administrative Agent, and, subject to the conditions of Section 7 below, the Majority Term B Lenders;

(b) All conditions precedent to the effectiveness of the Revolver and Term A Amendment shall have been met;

(c) Administrative Agent shall have received an officer’s certificate of Borrower certifying that the representations and warranties in this Notice and Amendment are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date hereof, except to the extent that (i) any of them speak to a different specific date, or (ii) the facts on which any of them were based have been changed by transactions contemplated or permitted by the Term B Credit Agreement; and

(d) Administrative Agent shall have received an officer’s certificate of Borrower certifying that both before and after giving effect to this Notice and Amendment, no Default or Event of Default exists under the Term B Credit Agreement.

7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL. A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 10.14 OF THE TERM B CREDIT AGREEMENT WAS PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED TO LENDERS VIA AN INTRALINKS POSTING ON AUGUST 21, 2007. The Request for Approval (“Request for Approval”) is attached hereto as Exhibit B. Pursuant to Section 10.14 of the Term B Credit Agreement and the Request for Approval, Administrative Agent recommended that the amendments as set forth in the Request for Approval, and as detailed in Section 2 hereof, be adopted by the Lenders. Unless a Lender shall give written notice to Administrative Agent that it objects to such recommendation within fifteen (15) Business Days from August 21, 2007, such Lender shall be deemed to have approved of the amendments set forth in the Request for Approval, and as detailed in Section 2 hereof for the purpose of determining Majority Term B Lenders.

8. Continued Effect. Except to the extent amended hereby or by any documents executed in connection herewith, all terms, provisions, and conditions of the Term B Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and all documents executed in connection therewith, shall continue in full force and effect and shall remain enforceable and binding in accordance with their respective terms.

9. Miscellaneous. Unless stated otherwise (a) the singular number includes the plural and vice versa and words of any gender include each other gender, in each case, as appropriate, (b) headings and captions may not be construed in interpreting provisions, (c) this Notice and Amendment must be construed, and its performance enforced, under California law, (d) if any part of this Notice and Amendment is for any reason found to be unenforceable, all other portions of it nevertheless remain enforceable, and (e) this Notice and Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all signatories had signed the same document, and all of those counterparts must be construed together to constitute the same document.

 

3


10. Parties. This Notice and Amendment binds and inures to each party hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

11. ENTIRETIES. THE TERM B CREDIT AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, AS AMENDED BY THIS NOTICE AND AMENDMENT, REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES ABOUT THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF AND THEREOF, AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS AMONG THE PARTIES.

[Signature pages follow.]

 

4


If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding, please execute and return this letter to us.

Very truly yours,

 

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent
By:   /s/ Mark W. Lariviere
  Name:   Mark W. Lariviere
  Title:   Senior Vice President

Signature Page to

Notice of Revolver and Term A Amendment and Second Amendment to Term B Credit Agreement


Accepted and Agreed to as of September 14, 2007:

 

STANDARD PACIFIC CORP.
By:   /s/ Andrew H. Parnes
  Name:   Andrew H. Parnes
  Title:   EVP & CFO

Signature Page to

Notice of Revolver and Term A Amendment and Second Amendment to Term B Credit Agreement


To induce the Administrative Agent and Lenders to enter into this Notice and Amendment, the undersigned jointly and severally (a) consent and agree to the Notice and Amendment’s execution and delivery, (b) ratify and confirm that all guaranties, assurances, and liens granted, conveyed, or assigned to Administrative Agent and Lenders under the Loan Documents are not released, diminished, impaired, reduced, or otherwise adversely affected by the Notice and Amendment and continue to guarantee, assure, and secure the full payment and performance of all present and future Obligations (except to the extent specifically limited by the terms of such guaranties, assurances, or liens), (c) agree to perform such acts and duly authorize, execute, acknowledge, deliver, file, and record such additional guaranties, assignments, security agreements, deeds of trust, mortgages, and other agreements, documents, instruments, and certificates as Administrative Agent may reasonably deem necessary or appropriate in order to create, perfect, preserve, and protect those guaranties, assurances, and liens, and (d) waive notice of acceptance of this consent and agreement, which consent and agreement binds the undersigned and their successors and permitted assigns and inures to the Administrative Agent and Lenders and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

GUARANTORS:

Barrington Estates, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

CH Construction, Inc., a Delaware corporation

CH Florida, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Hilltop Residential, Ltd., a Florida limited partnership

HSP Arizona, Inc., a Delaware corporation

HSP Tucson, Inc., a Delaware corporation

HWB Construction, Inc., a Delaware corporation

HWB Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Lagoon Valley Residential, LLC, a California limited liability company

LB/L-Duc II Franceschi, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

LMD El Dorado 134, LLC, a California limited liability company

OLP Forty Development, LLC, a Florida limited liability company

Pala Village Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Residential Acquisition GP, LLC, a Florida limited liability company

Signature Page to

Notice of Revolver and Term A Amendment and Second Amendment to Term B Credit Agreement


SP Colony Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation

SP Coppenbarger Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation

SP La Floresta, Inc., a Delaware corporation

SPNS Golden Gate, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

SP Ventura Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 1, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 1, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 2, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 3, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 3, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 4, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 4, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 5, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 5, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 6, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 6, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 7, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 7, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 8, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 8, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific 9, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific 9, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Signature Page to

Notice of Revolver and Term A Amendment and Second Amendment to Term B Credit Agreement


Standard Pacific of Arizona, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Central Florida, a Florida general partnership

Standard Pacific of Central Florida GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Colorado, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Fullerton, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Illinois, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Jacksonville, a Florida general partnership

Standard Pacific of Jacksonville GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Las Vegas, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Orange County, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of South Florida, a Florida general partnership

Standard Pacific of South Florida GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Southwest Florida, a Florida general partnership

Standard Pacific of Southwest Florida GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Tampa GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Tampa, a Florida general partnership

Standard Pacific of Texas, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Tonner Hills, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific of the Carolinas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Standard Pacific of Tucson, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Standard Pacific of Walnut Hills, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Walnut Hills Development 268, LLC, a California limited liability company

Signature Page to

Notice of Revolver and Term A Amendment and Second Amendment to Term B Credit Agreement


Westfield Homes USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation

 

By:   /s/ Andrew H. Parnes
  Andrew H. Parnes, in his capacity as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of each of the above Guarantors which is a corporation, and in his capacity as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of each general partner or managing member, as applicable, of each of the above Guarantors which is a partnership or limited liability company
By:   /s/ Lloyd H. McKibbin
  Lloyd H. McKibbin, in his capacity as Assistant Treasurer of each of the above Guarantors which is a corporation, and in his capacity as Assistant Treasurer of each general partner or managing member, as applicable, of each of the above Guarantors which is a partnership or limited liability company

Signature Page to

Notice of Revolver and Term A Amendment and Second Amendment to Term B Credit Agreement


STANDARD PACIFIC OF COLORADO, INC., a Delaware corporation
By:   /s/ Kathleen R. Wade
  Kathleen R. Wade
  Vice President

Signature Page to

Notice of Revolver and Term A Amendment and Second Amendment to Term B Credit Agreement


EXHIBIT A

SECOND AMENDMENT OF REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT OF

TERM LOAN A CREDIT AGREEMENT

See Attached.


EXHIBIT B

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL

See Attached.

-----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----