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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 26, 2010
or
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission File Number 000-23800
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Wisconsin   39-1446816
     
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
17634 NE Airport Way
Portland, Oregon 97230

(Address, zip code of principal executive offices)
(503) 262-0110
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ      No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o       No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
             
Large Accelerated Filer o   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)   Smaller Reporting Company þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o      No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding as of July 20, 2010: 6,452,934 shares
 
 

 


 

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PART I –FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
                         
    June 26,     December 31,     June 27,  
    2010     2009     2009  
Assets:
                       
Current Assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 17,317     $ 17,739     $ 5,133  
Trade and other accounts receivable, net
    16,260       21,635       20,717  
Inventories, net (Note 3)
    26,410       27,031       34,879  
Prepaid expenses and other
    1,191       1,129       955  
Deferred tax assets
    1,450       1,503       1,296  
 
                 
Total current assets
    62,628       69,037       62,980  
 
                       
Property and equipment, net
    12,135       8,482       8,827  
Goodwill
    10,753       10,753       10,753  
Other assets
    347       313       304  
 
                 
Total assets
  $ 85,863     $ 88,585     $ 82,864  
 
                 
 
                       
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:
                       
Current Liabilities:
                       
Accounts payable
  $ 12,872     $ 8,036     $ 9,294  
Accrued compensation
    2,850       3,343       2,089  
Other accruals (Note 4)
    1,773       3,755       1,493  
 
                 
Total current liabilities
    17,495       15,134       12,876  
 
                       
Long-term debt (Note 6)
    300              
Deferred revenue
    150       225       300  
Deferred lease obligations
    722       614       583  
Compensation and benefits (Note 8)
    4,306       4,680       5,383  
Deferred tax liabilities
    2,181       2,337       2,114  
 
                 
Total liabilities
    25,154       22,990       21,256  
 
                 
 
                       
Shareholders’ Equity:
                       
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued 6,717,627 shares
    67       67       67  
Additional paid-in capital
    30,243       29,041       28,676  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 10)
    (3,645 )     (3,348 )     (3,857 )
Retained earnings (Notes 9 and 12)
    35,285       41,529       38,564  
Less cost of 265,318, 381,829 and 416,371 shares of treasury stock, respectively
    (1,241 )     (1,694 )     (1,842 )
 
                 
Total shareholders’ equity
    60,709       65,595       61,608  
 
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 85,863     $ 88,585     $ 82,864  
 
                 
See notes to interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)
                                 
    Quarter Ended     First Half Year Ended  
    June 26,     June 27,     June 26,     June 27,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Net sales
  $ 26,553     $ 29,976     $ 60,780     $ 55,886  
Cost of goods sold
    15,690       17,758       36,149       33,837  
Gross profit
    10,863       12,218       24,631       22,049  
Selling and administrative expenses
    10,668       10,228       21,705       21,097  
Operating income
    195       1,990       2,926       952  
Non-operating expense, net
    (33 )     (17 )     (55 )     (69 )
Income before income taxes
    162       1,973       2,871       883  
Income tax provision (benefit) (Note 5)
    61       315       1,108       (83 )
Net income
  $ 101     $ 1,658     $ 1,763     $ 966  
 
                               
Net income per common share (Note 1):
                               
Basic
  $ 0.02     $ 0.26     $ 0.28     $ 0.15  
Diluted
  $ 0.02     $ 0.26     $ 0.27     $ 0.15  
 
                               
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    6,430       6,298       6,401       6,286  
Diluted
    6,632       6,361       6,577       6,356  
See notes to interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
                 
    First Half Year Ended  
    June 26,     June 27,  
    2010     2009  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 1,763     $ 966  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, net of effects of acquisition in 2009:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,468       1,346  
Stock-based compensation expense (Note 7)
    349       337  
Deferred income taxes
    (98 )     1,330  
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
    4       17  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition in 2009:
               
Trade and other accounts receivable
    5,322       1,732  
Inventories
    435       (6,108 )
Accounts payable
    3,517       (994 )
Accrued expenses and other
    (2,816 )     (1,635 )
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    9,944       (3,009 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of property and equipment
    (3,865 )     (3,962 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
          32  
Acquisition
          (388 )
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (3,865 )     (4,318 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from long-term debt (Note 6)
    300        
Cash dividends paid (Note 9)
    (8,007 )     (1,575 )
Purchase of treasury stock
    (59 )      
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    1,369       297  
 
           
Net cash used in financing activities
    (6,397 )     (1,278 )
 
           
 
               
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (104 )     55  
 
           
 
               
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (422 )     (8,550 )
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents:
               
Beginning of period
    17,739       13,683  
 
           
End of period
  $ 17,317     $ 5,133  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental information:
               
Cash payments for income taxes
  $ 3,958     $ 282  
See notes to interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.
Notes to Interim Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 1. INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORTING
      Basis of Presentation – LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOT) is referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our” in this report. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, we have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures that are included in our annual financial statements. These condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. These condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (which consist of normal, recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
 
      These condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc., and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All material inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
      We report our quarterly interim financial information based on 13-week periods. The nature of the 13-week calendar requires that all periods end on a Saturday, and that the year end on December 31. As a result, every first quarter and every fourth quarter have a unique number of days. The results of the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. Historically, our net sales and operating income have been more heavily weighted to the second half of the year.
 
      Use of Estimates – We are required to make certain estimates and assumptions which affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses we have reported, and our disclosure of any contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates and assumptions.
 
      Net Income per Common Share – We present our net income on a per share basis for both basic and diluted common shares. Basic net income per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The diluted net income per common share calculation assumes that all stock options were exercised and converted into common stock at the beginning of the period, unless their effect would be anti-dilutive. A reconciliation of the shares used in the basic and diluted net income per common share is as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Quarter Ended     First Half Year Ended  
    June 26,     June 27,     June 26,     June 27,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    6,430       6,298       6,401       6,286  
Dilutive stock options
    202       63       176       70  
 
                       
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    6,632       6,361       6,577       6,356  
 
                       

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NOTE 2. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
      Cash and cash equivalents at June 26, 2010, December 31, 2009, and June 27, 2009 were $17.3 million, $17.7 million, and $5.1 million respectively. We have categorized our cash and cash equivalents as a Level 1 financial asset, measured at fair value based on quoted prices in active markets of identical assets. We did not have any transfers between the fair value hierarchy during the second quarter of 2010. We do not have any additional financial assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 26, 2010.
NOTE 3. INVENTORIES
      A summary of inventories is presented below (in thousands):
                         
    June 26,     December 31,     June 27,  
    2010     2009     2009  
Raw materials
  $ 2,887     $ 4,094     $ 3,491  
Work in process
    372       388       408  
Finished goods
    23,790       23,346       31,416  
 
                 
Subtotal
    27,049       27,828       35,315  
Less: provision for obsolete and slow-moving inventories
    (639 )     (797 )     (436 )
 
                 
Total
  $ 26,410     $ 27,031     $ 34,879  
 
                 
NOTE 4. PRODUCT WARRANTY
      We provide a limited warranty for the replacement of defective products sold for a specified time period after sale. We estimate the costs forecasted to be incurred under our limited warranty and record a liability in the amount of such costs at the time product revenue is recognized. Factors that affect our warranty liability include the sales by warranty categories, and historical and anticipated future rates of warranty claims. We also utilize historical trends and information received from our customers to assist in determining the appropriate warranty accrual levels.
      Accruals for product warranties are included in other accruals in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the accrued product warranty costs during the quarters and first half years ended June 26, 2010 and June 27, 2009 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Quarter Ended     First Half Year Ended  
    June 26,     June 27,     June 26,     June 27,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 1,305     $ 1,266     $ 1,409     $ 1,266  
Accruals for products sold
    740       523       1,559       1,296  
Warranty claims
    (707 )     (555 )     (1,630 )     (1,328 )
 
                       
Balance, end of period
  $ 1,338     $ 1,234     $ 1,338     $ 1,234  
 
                       
NOTE 5. INCOME TAXES
      On a quarterly basis, we estimate what our effective tax rate will be for the full fiscal year and record a quarterly income tax provision based on the anticipated rate. As the year progresses, we refine our estimate based on the facts and circumstances by each tax jurisdiction. The effective tax rate for the quarters ended June 26, 2010 and June 27, 2009 were 37.7% and 16.0%, respectively. The year to date effective tax rates for the first half years ended June 26, 2010 and June 27, 2009 were 38.6% and (9.4%), respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate in 2010 is due primarily to an increased state income tax rate, the fact that the federal research and experimentation credit has not been extended beyond December 31, 2009, and the absence of discrete favorable income tax contingency and transfer pricing adjustments that occurred in 2009.
 
      We file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return as well as state tax returns on a consolidated, combined, or stand-alone basis (depending upon the jurisdiction). We have concluded tax examinations for U.S. federal and Oregon state filings through the tax years ended December, 2007 and December, 2006, respectively. Depending on the jurisdiction, we are no longer subject to state examinations by tax authorities other than Oregon for years prior to

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      the December 2004 and 2005 tax years. We are not subject to foreign tax examinations prior to the year ended December 2008.
NOTE 6. FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
      We have a line of credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which expires June 30, 2012, if not renewed. This line of credit agreement represents a 3-year extension of our previous line of credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Amounts borrowed under the agreement are secured by substantially all of our assets. The maximum amount of borrowings available from January 1 to May 31 is $17.5 million and from June 1 to December 31, the total borrowings available is $30 million. There are no borrowing base limitations under the credit agreement. The credit agreement provides for an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.75% and an annual commitment fee of 0.15% on the unused balance. At June 26, 2010, December 31, 2009 and June 27, 2009, we had no outstanding balances under our line of credit agreement.
 
      On January 26, 2010, we entered into a letter amendment to our line of credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. which increased the allowable capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010, and increased allowable cash dividends for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
      In May 2010, we received a loan of $0.3 million from the State of Oregon to finance certain leasehold improvements at our new Danner factory which will begin production in the third quarter of 2010. The loan is recorded as long-term debt and the State of Oregon will forgive all, or a portion of the loan, along with all interest accruing on the portion of the loan forgiven after July 31, 2014 as we meet certain employment criteria at the Danner factory. The employment criteria include maintenance of a certain number of employees over a consecutive eight quarter period that begins no earlier than July 1, 2010 and ends no later than June 30, 2014. The remaining loan balance at that time which has not been forgiven based on meeting the loan criteria will bear interest at 5.0% per annum and will mature on July 31, 2014.
NOTE 7. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
      We recognized $0.1 million and $0.3 million of stock-based compensation expense in each of the quarters and first half years ended June 26, 2010 and June 27, 2009, respectively. We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate stock-based compensation expense. Our determination of fair value of option-based awards on the date of grant is affected by subjective assumptions regarding certain variables. These variables include, but are not limited to, our expected dividend yield, our expected stock price volatility over the expected term of the awards, the risk-free interest rates, the estimated forfeiture rates, and the expected life of the options. The anticipated risk-free interest rate is based on treasury instruments whose terms are consistent with the expected life of the stock options granted. The expected volatility, life of options and dividend yield are based on historical experience.
 
      The following table lists the assumptions we used in determining the fair value of stock options and the resulting weighted average fair value of options granted during the periods presented below:
                 
    First Half Year Ended  
    June 26, 2010     June 27, 2009  
Expected dividend yield
    4.1 %     3.7 %
Expected stock price volatility
    50 %     46 %
Risk-free interest rate
    2.4 %     1.4 %
Expected life of options
  4.7 years   4.6 years
Estimated forfeiture rate
    15 %     16 %
 
               
Weighted average fair value of options granted
  $ 4.19     $ 3.35  

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      The following table represents stock option activity for the quarter ended June 26, 2010:
                         
            Weighted     Weighted  
            Average     Average  
    Number of     Exercise     Remaining  
    Shares     Price     Contract Life  
Outstanding options at beginning of period
    887,105     $ 11.95          
Granted
    7,500       17.08          
Exercised
    (47,420 )     10.89          
Canceled
    (1,687 )     13.13          
 
                     
Outstanding options at end of period
    845,498       12.05     4.8 years
 
                     
Outstanding exercisable at end of period
    445,068       10.88     3.9 years
 
                     
      At June 26, 2010, the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding was $5.8 million, and the aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable options was $3.6 million. The intrinsic value of options exercised during the quarter ended June 26, 2010 was $0.3 million.
NOTE 8. COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PLANS
      We have a defined benefit pension plan covering eligible past employees and less than 1% of current employees. We also sponsor an unfunded defined benefit postretirement death benefit plan that covers eligible past employees. Information relative to these two plans is presented below (in thousands).
                                 
    Pension Plan     Other Plan  
    Quarter Ended     Quarter Ended  
    June 26,     June 27,     June 26,     June 27,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Cost (income) recognized during the quarter:
                               
Interest cost
  $ 227     $ 236     $ 4     $ 4  
Expected return on plan assets
    (235 )     (199 )            
Amortization of prior loss
    38       48              
 
                       
Net period cost
  $ 30     $ 85     $ 4     $ 4  
 
                       
                                 
    Pension Plan     Other Plan  
    First Half Year Ended     First Half Year Ended  
    June 26,     June 27,     June 26,     June 27,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Cost (income) recognized during the first half year:
                               
Interest cost
  $ 454     $ 472     $ 8     $ 8  
Expected return on plan assets
    (470 )     (398 )            
Amortization of prior loss
    76       96              
 
                       
Net period cost
  $ 60     $ 170     $ 8     $ 8  
 
                       

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      The following is a reconciliation to the compensation and benefits financial statement line item on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
                         
    June 26,     December 31,     June 27,  
    2010     2009     2009  
Pension Plan
  $ 4,024     $ 4,405     $ 5,096  
Other Plan
    282       275       287  
 
                 
Total compensation and benefits
  $ 4,306     $ 4,680     $ 5,383  
 
                 
      We contributed $0.4 million to our defined benefit pension plan during the first half of 2010 and anticipate contributing an additional $0.4 million during the remainder of 2010.
NOTE 9. CASH DIVIDENDS
      On April 22, 2010, we announced a cash dividend of twelve and one-half cents ($0.125) per share of our common stock. The aggregate dividend of $0.8 million was paid on June 18, 2010 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 22, 2010.
NOTE 10. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
      Comprehensive Income (Loss):
      Comprehensive income (loss) represents net earnings plus any revenue, expenses, gains and losses that are specifically excluded from net income and recognized directly as a component of shareholders’ equity.
      The reconciliation from net income to comprehensive income (loss) is as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Quarter Ended     First Half Year Ended  
    June 26,     June 27,     June 26,     June 27,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
         
Net income
  $ 101     $ 1,658     $ 1,763     $ 966  
Other comprehensive income:
                               
Minimum pension liability, net of tax
          30             117  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (156 )     173       (297 )     55  
         
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (55 )   $ 1,861     $ 1,466     $ 1,138  
         
      Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss reported on our condensed consolidated balance sheets consists of adjustments related to foreign currency translation and minimum liabilities for pension benefits. The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows (in thousands):
                         
    June 26,     December 31,     June 27,  
    2010     2009     2009  
Minimum pension liability, net of tax
  $ (3,079 )   $ (3,079 )   $ (3,603 )
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment
    (566 )     (269 )     (254 )
 
                 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
  $ (3,645 )   $ (3,348 )   $ (3,857 )
 
                 
NOTE 11. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
      In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance to amend the disclosure requirements related to recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. The guidance requires disclosure of transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value measurement hierarchy, including the reasons and the timing of the transfers and information on purchases, sales, issuance, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of the assets and liabilities measured under Level 3 of the fair value measurement

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      hierarchy. The adoption of this guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009. We have adopted this guidance in the financial statements presented herein, which did not impact our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 12. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
      On July 22, 2010, we announced a third quarter cash dividend of twelve and one-half cents ($0.125) per share of our common stock. This dividend will be paid on September 18, 2010 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 22, 2010. The total cash payment for this dividend will be approximately $0.8 million.
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the following “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements relate to future events and typically address the Company’s expected future business and financial performance. Words such as “plan,” “expect,” “aim,” “believe,” “project,” “target,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “could” and other terms of similar meaning, typically identify such forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence or non-occurrence of future events or circumstances.
The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include, without limitation, statements of our expectations related to our seasonal demand being stronger in the second half of the year, our future sales performance with the U.S. government, the impact of our decision to discontinue product offerings in the commodity apparel business, our ability to mitigate the impact of supply constraints in our third-party manufacturing base, our successful implementation of increases in our selling prices to offset increases in product costs from our third-party manufacturers, future cash dividend policies, capital expenditure plans for the balance of 2010, and the adequacy of our existing resources and anticipated cash flows from operations to satisfy our future working capital needs. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events and trends that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those reflected in any such forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors, including without limitation, economic, competitive and governmental factors outside of our control. For more information concerning these factors and other risks and uncertainties that could materially affect our results of operations, please refer to Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors, of our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as may be supplemented or amended in our 2010 quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
Overview
Our mission is to maximize the work and outdoor experience for our consumers. To achieve this, we design, develop, manufacture and market premium-quality, high-performance footwear and apparel, supported by compelling marketing and superior customer service. Our trusted Danner® and LaCrosse® brands are sold through our four channels of distribution: 1) wholesale 2) government 3) direct and 4) international. We focus on two types of consumers for our footwear and apparel lines: work and outdoor. Work consumers include people in military services, law enforcement, transportation, mining, oil and gas exploration and extraction, construction and other occupations that require high-performance and protective footwear as a critical tool for the job. Outdoor consumers include people active in hunting, outdoor cross-training, hiking and other outdoor recreational activities.
Weather, especially in the fall and winter, has been, and will likely continue to be, a significant contributing factor impacting our financial performance. Sales are typically higher in the second half of the year due to stronger demand for our cold and wet weather outdoor product offerings. We augment these offerings by infusing innovative technology into all product categories with the intent to create additional demand in all four quarters of the year.
Our sales growth continues to be driven by the success of our new product lines, our ability to meet at-once demand, and our ability to diversify and strengthen our portfolio of sales channels. Our recent sales growth in the U.S. government channel along with continuing expansion in our other channels has positively impacted our sales performance in recent quarters. We may continue to experience significant fluctuations in our quarterly revenue performance due to the timing of orders and requested shipment dates for U.S. government contract orders. Future U.S. government sales are partially contingent on our

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ability to fill such orders on a timely basis and on the U.S. government’s policies regarding troop deployments in regions requiring our specialized footwear.
We continually evaluate our portfolio of product offerings to ensure we are providing innovation and performance to the marketplace. As a part of this evaluation process, during the first quarter of 2010, we decided to discontinue specific offerings in the commodity apparel business, which has historically represented approximately $3.0 million of annual net sales. We plan to discontinue sales of these products after the third quarter of 2010.
We signed leases in January and February of 2010 to move our Danner factory store and our Danner factory to new facilities in Portland, Oregon. The leases began in the first and second quarters of 2010, respectively. The leases each have an initial term of approximately five years and renewal options for up to fifteen additional years. We anticipate 2010 capital expenditures related to leasehold improvements and machinery at these new facilities to be approximately $7.0 million to $8.0 million. We have extended our lease at our current Danner factory in Portland, Oregon until September 30, 2010. We anticipate beginning production at our new factory in the third quarter of 2010.
One of our key contract manufacturers has experienced capacity constraints during the first half of 2010, which may negatively impact our supply of certain leather footwear products during the second half of 2010. We are currently pursuing various alternatives to improve capacity and product availability to meet forecasted demand for the long term.
Our third-party manufacturers and our Danner factory purchase raw materials and component parts from various suppliers to be used in manufacturing our products. We have experienced an increase in the commodity price of raw materials that are essential to our products (primarily leather and rubber), as well as labor cost increases in our third-party manufacturing facilities. Based on these increases, the cost to manufacture our products has increased. Historically, as we have experienced similar increases in manufacturing costs, we have been successful in increasing the selling price of our products to mitigate the long term impact, and expect to be able to adjust our pricing in response to these increases.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth selected financial information derived from our interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The discussion that follows the table should be read in conjunction with the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. In addition, please see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, our consolidated annual financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (in thousands).
                                                 
    Quarter Ended     First Half Year Ended  
    June 26,     June 27,             June 26,     June 27,        
    2010     2009     %Change     2010     2009     %Change  
         
Net Sales
  $ 26,553     $ 29,976       (11 %)   $ 60,780     $ 55,886       9 %
Gross Profit
    10,863       12,218       (11 %)     24,631       22,049       12 %
Gross Margin %
    40.9 %     40.8 %   10 bps     40.5 %     39.5 %   100 bps
Selling and Administrative Expenses
    10,668       10,228       4 %     21,705       21,097       3 %
% of Net Sales
    40.2 %     34.1 %   610 bps     35.7 %     37.8 %   (210 bps)
Non-Operating Expense, net
    (33 )     (17 )     94 %     (55 )     (69 )     (20 %)
Income Before Income Taxes
    162       1,973       (92 %)     2,871       883       225 %
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
    61       315       (81 %)     1,108       (83 )     1435 %
Net Income
    101       1,658       (94 %)     1,763       966       83 %
 
                                               
Trade and other accounts receivable, net
    16,260       20,717       (22 %)                        
Inventories, net
    26,410       34,879       (24 %)                        
Quarter Ended June 26, 2010 Compared to Quarter Ended June 27, 2009:
Net Sales: Net sales for the second quarter of 2010 decreased 11%, to $26.6 million, from $30.0 million in the same period of 2009. The decline in overall net sales is attributable primarily to a decline in sales in the work market compared to the prior period. Sales to the work market were $18.6 million for the second quarter of 2010, down 15% from $21.9 million in the same period of 2009. The decline in work market sales is primarily due to decreased sales to the U.S. government and associated suppliers. U.S. government sales were negatively impacted by the timing and requested ship dates of contract orders as compared to the second quarter of 2009. Sales to the outdoor market were $8.0 million for the second quarter of

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2010, down 2% from $8.1 million in the same period of 2009. The quarterly decrease in outdoor sales reflects the impact of constraints on the supply of finished goods caused by capacity limitations experienced by our manufacturing partners in China. Limitations on the supply of our products especially impacted sales of certain key hunting product styles as retailers transition to product styles being launched in the second half of 2010.
Gross Margin: Gross margin for the second quarter of 2010 was 40.9% of net sales, compared to 40.8% in the same period of 2009. The increase in gross margin of 10 basis points is primarily attributable to improved sales mix (40 basis points), improved margins of key rubber products related to changes in our third party manufacturing base which occurred during 2009 and other items (120 basis points), partially offset by increased manufacturing costs at our Portland factory (150 basis points).
Selling and Administrative Expenses: Selling and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2010 increased 4%, to $10.7 million from $10.2 million in the same period of 2009. The increase in selling and administrative expenses primarily relates to investments in our domestic sales, marketing and product development functions ($1.5 million), partially offset by the absence of costs incurred in connection with certain start-up activities occurring in the second quarter of 2009, including costs associated with our midwest distribution center ($0.5 million), our European operations ($0.3 million) and our subsidiary Environmentally Neutral Design Outdoor, Inc. (“END”), which has since been discontinued ($0.2 million).
Income Tax Provision: We recognized an income tax expense at an effective rate of 37.7% for the second quarter of 2010 compared to 16.0% in the same period of 2009. The increase in the effective tax rate in 2010 is due primarily to an increased state income tax rate, the fact that the federal research and experimentation credit has not been extended beyond December 31, 2009, and the absence of discrete favorable income tax contingency and transfer pricing adjustments that occurred in 2009.
Net Income: Net income for the second quarter of 2010 was $0.1 million, or $0.02 diluted income per common share, compared to net income of $1.7 million, or $0.26 diluted income per common share in the same period of 2009. The decrease in net income is attributable to the changes in net sales, gross profit, selling and administrative expenses and tax rate changes as discussed above.
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Net: Trade and other accounts receivable decreased $4.5 million, or 22%, from the second quarter of 2009 due to lower quarterly sales as well as improvements in our collections performance with our key wholesale accounts.
Inventories: Inventories decreased $8.5 million, or 24%, as compared to the second quarter of 2009. Key changes affecting the inventory balance included the planned transition to certain key product styles being launched in the second half of 2010, as well as the supply of finished goods caused by capacity limitations experienced by our manufacturing partners in China ($2.9 million), a decrease in raw materials inventory to support domestic production related to U.S. government sales ($0.6 million), lower European inventories ($1.4 million), the exit of the commodity apparel business ($0.9 million) and various other items ($2.7 million).
First Half of 2010 Compared to the First Half of 2009:
Net Sales: Net sales for the first half of 2010 increased 9%, to $60.8 million, from $55.9 million in the same period of 2009. Sales to the work market were $45.0 million in the first half of 2010, up 10% from $40.9 million in the same period in 2009. The growth in work market sales primarily reflects increased sales to various agencies of the U.S. government and associated suppliers. Sales to the outdoor market were $15.8 million for the first half of 2010, up 5% from $15.0 million in the same period of 2009. The growth in outdoor market sales was led by increased sales in our hiking, cold weather, and rubber product offerings both in the U.S. and Europe, partially offset by declines in our hunting product offerings. A portion of the decline in our hunting product lines is attributable to the impact of constraints on the supply of finished goods caused by capacity limitations experienced by our manufacturing partners in China. Limitations on the supply of our products especially impacted sales of certain key hunting product styles as retailers transition to product styles being launched in the second half of 2010.
Gross Margin: Gross margin for the first half of 2010 was 40.5% of net sales, compared to 39.5% in the same period of 2009. The increase in gross margin of 100 basis points is the result of production efficiencies at our Portland factory attributable to favorable production mix (70 basis points), improved margins of key rubber products related to changes in our third party manufacturing base which occurred during 2009 (40 basis points), partially offset by other items (10 basis points).
Selling and Administrative Expenses: Selling and administrative expenses in the first half of 2010 increased $0.6 million, or 3%, to $21.7 million from $21.1 million in the same period of 2009. The increase in selling and administrative expenses primarily relates to investments in our domestic sales, marketing and product development functions ($1.9 million) and annual incentive compensation expenses recognized during the first half of the year ($0.6 million). These items were

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partially offset by the absence of costs incurred in connection with certain start-up activities occurring in the first half of 2009 including our midwest distribution center ($0.9 million), our European operations ($0.7 million) and our subsidiary Environmentally Neutral Design Outdoor, Inc. (“END”) , which has since been discontinued ($0.2 million), and other items ($0.1 million).
Income Tax Provision (Benefit): We recognized an income tax provision at an effective rate of 38.6% for the first half of 2010 compared to income tax benefit at an effective tax rate of (9.4)% in the same period of 2009. The increase in the effective tax rate in the first half of 2010 is due primarily to an increased state income tax rate, the fact that the federal research and experimentation credit has not been extended beyond December 31, 2009, and the absence of discrete favorable income tax contingency and transfer pricing adjustments which were realized in the second quarter of 2009 and related to taxable years prior to 2009.
Net Income: Net income for the first half of 2010 was $1.8 million, or $0.27 diluted income per common share, compared to net income of $1.0 million, or $0.15 diluted earnings per common share in the same period of 2009. The increase in net income of $0.8 million, or 83% is attributable to the changes in net sales, gross profit, selling and administrative expenses and tax rate changes as discussed above.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Summary
We ended the second quarter of 2010 with cash and cash equivalents of $17.3 million as compared to $5.1 million in the same period in 2009. In recent years, we have funded working capital requirements, capital expenditures, and acquisitions principally with cash generated from operations. In addition, we require working capital to support fluctuating accounts receivable and inventory levels caused by our seasonal business cycle. Working capital requirements are generally the lowest in the first quarter and the highest during the third quarter. We have not borrowed against our credit line since 2005. We believe that our anticipated future cash flows from operations and our existing credit facility will be sufficient to satisfy our working capital needs for the foreseeable future.
Operating Activities: Cash provided by operating activities was $9.9 million for the first half of 2010 compared to cash used of $3.0 million during the same period of 2009. The increase in operating cash flows of $13.0 million was primarily related to increases in net sales, decreases in our accounts receivable and inventories, and increase in our accounts payable. This was partially offset by a decrease in accrued expenses. The increase in accounts payable is primarily related to the timing of payments to our third-party manufacturers for inventories and to our construction partners in connection with our new Danner factory. The decrease in accrued expenses is primarily due to the payment of incentive compensation which was fully accrued at December 31, 2009.
Investing Activities: Cash used in investing activities was $3.9 million and $4.3 million in the first halves of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The capital expenditures during the first half of 2010 represent investments in our new factory facility and the new factory store which opened during the second quarter of 2010. During 2010, we expect total capital expenditures to be approximately $9.0 million to $10.0 million, which includes leasehold improvements and machinery for the new factory facility and the new factory store.
Financing Activities: Cash used in financing activities was $6.4 million for the first half of 2010 compared to $1.3 million during the same period of 2009. Dividends paid in the first half of 2010 were $8.0 million as compared with dividends paid of $1.6 million in the same period of 2009. Dividends paid in the first half of 2010 included a one-time, special dividend of $1.00 per share and first and second quarter dividends of $0.125 per share. The higher cash dividends in the first half of 2010 were partially offset by higher proceeds from the exercise of stock options during the first half of 2010 and proceeds from long-term debt from the State of Oregon.
A summary of our contractual cash obligations at June 26, 2010 is as follows (in thousands):
                                                         
    Payments due by year:  
            Remaining in                                
Contractual Obligations   Total     2010     2011     2012     2013     2014     Thereafter  
 
Operating leases (1)
  $ 19,800     $ 1,312     $ 2,583     $ 2,594     $ 2,605     $ 2,695     $ 8,011  
 
                                                       
Product purchase obligations (2)
    13,715       13,715                                
 
                                                       
Construction contracts (3)
    3,417       3,417                                
 
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      a new facility in Portland, Oregon. On February 10, 2010, we announced our plans to move into a new Danner factory in Portland, Oregon. These new facilities lease schedules began during the first and second quarters of 2010, respectively, for terms of approximately five years, with options to extend the leases for up to fifteen more years. We will begin production in the new factory facility in the third quarter of 2010. In April 2010, we signed an additional two month extension for the existing manufacturing operations and factory store facility. With the new additional lease extension, the lease for this facility expires on September 30, 2010.
 
  (2)   From time to time, we enter into purchase commitments with our suppliers and third party manufacturers under customary purchase order terms. Any significant losses implicit in these contracts would be recognized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. At June 26, 2010, no such losses existed.
 
  (3)   In the first quarter of 2010, we entered into a construction contract for the build-out of our new Danner manufacturing facility. The amount included in the table above represents the guaranteed maximum price under the contract which will be paid on completion of the project, unless modified by subsequent change orders or upon termination in which case the cost of work incurred by the contractor to the date of termination plus the contractor’s fees would be paid.
At June 26, 2010 and June 27, 2009, our pension plan had accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the respective plan assets and accrued pension liabilities. These obligations in excess of plan assets and accrued pension liabilities have resulted in cumulative direct charges to shareholders’ equity (accumulated other comprehensive loss) net of tax of $3.1 million and $3.6 million as of June 26, 2010 and June 27, 2009, respectively. We contributed $0.4 million to our pension plan during the first half of 2010 and anticipate contributing an additional $0.4 million during the remainder of 2010.
On January 26, 2010, we entered into a letter amendment to our line of credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. which increased the allowable capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010, and increased allowable cash dividends for the year ended December 31, 2010.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our significant accounting policies and estimates are summarized in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. There have been no significant changes in these critical accounting policies since December 31, 2009. Some of our accounting policies require us to exercise significant judgment in selecting the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates. Such judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. These judgments are based on our historical experience, known trends in our industry, terms of existing contracts and other information from outside sources, as appropriate. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no material changes in our disclosures regarding market risk since December 31, 2009. See also Item 7A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 for further sensitivity analysis regarding our market risk related to interest rates, pension liability and foreign currencies.
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. In accordance with Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our management evaluated, with the participation of our President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a- 15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we become involved in regulatory or legal proceedings incidental or routine to our business. When a loss is deemed probable to occur and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated, a liability is recorded in our financial statements.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
Other than the modification to the risk factors set forth below, there has not been a material change to the risk factors as set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Sales to the U.S. government, which are becoming an increasingly significant portion of our net sales, may not continue at current levels, and we may not be able to fill these orders due to facility constraints. Additionally, we may continue to experience significant fluctuations in our quarterly revenue performance due to the timing of orders and requested shipment dates for U.S. government contract orders.
Our ability to continue to generate sales growth in the government channel is partially dependent upon the U.S. government’s policies regarding troop deployments in various global regions requiring our specialized footwear. Additionally a substantial portion of our U.S. government sales must be produced by our domestic manufacturing facility. We plan to move into a new Danner factory in Portland, Oregon and begin production during the third quarter of 2010. If the final construction, permits and government approvals of the new facility and the related operating systems are delayed, or if the transition of inventories between the locations is interrupted, we may experience disruptions in manufacturing and shipping products to our customers or higher initial start-up costs than expected. Any such delay or disruption would adversely affect our results of operations. Being unable to fill orders on a timely basis could cause us to lose future orders from the U.S. government sources and other customers in the work, law enforcement, Japanese and other markets who depend on our U.S.- manufactured Danner footwear being crafted to the very highest standards and being delivered on schedule. Given that orders by these customers can be sporadic, we may incur fixed costs associated with anticipated demand even if the orders do not support such levels of fixed costs. If government orders do not continue at current levels, or if we are unable to fill orders, it would have a negative impact on our results of operations.
Because we depend on third party manufacturers primarily in China, we face challenges in maintaining a timely supply of goods to meet sales demand, and we may experience delay or interruptions in our supply chain. Any shortfall or delay in the supply of our products may decrease our sales and have an adverse impact on our customer relationships.
Third party manufacturers produce approximately two-thirds of our footwear products. Currently, we source footwear with third party manufacturers primarily located in China. We depend on these manufacturers’ ability to finance the production of goods ordered and to maintain adequate manufacturing capacity. We do not exert direct control over the third party manufacturers, so we may be unable to obtain timely delivery of acceptable products.
Due to various factors outside of our control, one or more of our third party manufacturers may be unable to continue meeting our production requirements. In the first half of 2010, one of our key manufacturers experienced capacity constraints, which has negatively affected our supply of certain leather footwear products during the second quarter and may continue to affect our supply of certain leather footwear products in the second half of 2010. We are currently pursuing various alternatives to improve capacity and product availability to meet forecasted demand for the long term. If additional capacity constraints arise and are not remedied, this may further negatively affect our supply of products and our results of operations. Also, certain of our third party manufacturers have manufacturing arrangements with companies that are much larger than we are and whose production needs are much greater than ours. As a result, such manufacturers may choose to devote additional resources to the production of products other than ours if capacity is limited.
We do not have long-term supply contracts with these third party manufacturers, and any of them could unilaterally terminate their relationship with us at any time or seek to increase the prices they charge us. As a result, we are not assured of an uninterrupted supply of products of an acceptable quality and price from our third party manufacturers. We may be unable to offset any interruption or decrease in supply of our products at acceptable cost levels by increasing production in our company-operated manufacturing facility due to capacity constraints, and we may be unable to substitute suitable alternative third party manufacturers in a timely manner or at acceptable prices. Any fluctuation in the supply of products from our third party manufacturers may harm our business and could result in a loss of sales and an increase in production costs, which would adversely affect our results of operations.

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Current changes in the price of raw materials and labor could adversely affect our financial results, particularly our gross margins.
Our third party manufacturers and our domestic manufacturing facility purchase raw materials and component parts from various suppliers to be used in manufacturing our products. We have experienced increases in the commodity price of raw materials that are essential to our product (primarily leather and rubber), as well as labor cost increases in our third party manufacturing facilities. Based on these increases, the cost to manufacture our products has increased. Additionally, our product costs are subject to risks associated with foreign currency fluctuations (particularly with respect to the Chinese Renminbi). Currency fluctuation is one of the many variables we continually monitor around the world, including commodity costs, labor inflation, trade laws, and product sourcing. China recently announced that it would reform its Renminbi exchange rate regime and increase exchange rate fluctuation flexibility which may cause product prices to increase in the future. Historically, as we have experienced increases in manufacturing costs, we have been successful in increasing the selling price of our products to mitigate the long term impact, and expect to be able to adjust our pricing in response to these increases. If we are unable to increase our selling prices to offset such cost increases, or if such increases have a negative impact on sales of our products, our revenues and earnings would be negatively impacted.

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ITEM 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed herewith and this list is intended to constitute the exhibit index:
     
(10.1)
  Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2006, by and between LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. as borrower, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as lender. 1
 
   
(10.2)
  Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2009, by and between LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. as borrower, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as lender. 1
 
   
(31.1)
  Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
   
(31.2)
  Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
   
(32.1)
  Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
   
(32.2)
  Certification of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
1   Refiled to include all schedules and exhibits, as requested by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission by comment letter dated May 7, 2010.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.
                 (Registrant)
 
 
Date: July 22, 2010  By:   /s/ Joseph P. Schneider    
    Joseph P. Schneider   
    President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) 
 
 
     
Date: July 22, 2010  By:   /s/ David P. Carlson    
    David P. Carlson   
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 
 
 

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EXHIBIT 10.1
AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
     THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT is entered into as of September 8, 2006, by and between LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC., a Wisconsin corporation (“Borrower”), and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“Bank”).
RECITALS
     Borrower has requested that Bank extend or continue credit to Borrower as described below, and Bank has agreed to provide such credit to Borrower on the terms and conditions contained herein.
     NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Bank and Borrower hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
CREDIT TERMS
     SECTION 1.1. LINE OF CREDIT.
     (a) Line of Credit. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Bank hereby agrees to make advances to Borrower from time to time under a revolving line of credit (“Line of Credit”) up to and including June 30, 2009, not to exceed (i) at any time (other than during each Reduction Period, as defined below), the aggregate principal amount of Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.00), and (ii) from and including each January 1 to and including each May 31 (with each such period referred to as a “Reduction Period”), the aggregate principal amount of Seventeen Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($17,500,000.00), the proceeds of which shall be used to finance the working capital requirements of Borrower and Danner, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“Subsidiary”). Borrower’s obligation to repay advances under the Line of Credit shall be evidenced by a promissory note dated as of September 8, 2006 in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (“Line of Credit Note”), all terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Bank represents and warrants to Borrower that Bank has not assigned, endorsed or transferred the promissory note dated as of $30,000,000.00 dated as of October 1, 2005 (the “Prior Note”) and agrees that it shall not hereafter endorse, assign, endorse or transfer the Prior Note.
     (b) Letter of Credit Subfeature. As a subfeature under the Line of Credit, Bank agrees from time to time during the term thereof to issue or cause an affiliate to issue standby, sight commercial or usance commercial letters of credit for the account of Borrower to finance the backing of imports and exports (each, a “Letter of Credit” and collectively, “Letters of Credit”); provided however, that the aggregate undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit plus the face amount of all outstanding drafts created under usance commercial Letter of Credit

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(“Usance Drafts”), shall not at any time exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00). The form and substance of each Letter of Credit shall be subject to approval by Bank, in its sole discretion. No Letter of Credit shall have an expiration date subsequent to the maturity date of the Line of Credit. The undrawn amount of all Letters of Credit and the face amount of all outstanding Usance Drafts shall be reserved under the Line of Credit and shall not be available for borrowings thereunder. Each Letter of Credit shall be subject to the additional terms and conditions of the Letter of Credit agreements, applications and any related documents required by Bank in connection with the issuance thereof. Each drawing paid under a Letter of Credit shall be deemed an advance under the Line of Credit and shall be repaid by Borrower in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such advances; provided however, that if advances under the Line of Credit are not available, for any reason, at the time any drawing is paid, then Borrower shall immediately pay to Bank the full amount drawn, together with interest thereon from the date such drawing is paid to the date such amount is fully repaid by Borrower, at the variable Prime Rate-based rate of interest applicable to advances under the Line of Credit. In such event Borrower agrees that Bank, in its sole discretion, may debit any account maintained by Borrower with Bank for the amount of any such drawing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, usance commercial Letters of Credit shall contain such provisions and be issued in such manner for such purpose as to satisfy Bank that any bankers’ acceptance created by Bank’s acceptance of a draft thereunder shall be eligible for discount by a Federal Reserve Bank, will not result in a liability of Bank subject to reserve requirements under any law, regulation or administrative order, and will not cause Bank to violate any lending limit imposed upon Bank by any law, regulation or administrative order. Usance commercial Letters of Credit shall provide for drafts thereunder with terms which do not exceed the lesser of 90 days or such other period of time as may be necessary for the acceptance created thereunder to be eligible for discount and otherwise comply with this Agreement; provided however, that no usance commercial Letter of Credit shall provide for drafts with a term which ends subsequent to the maturity of the Line of Credit The amount of each matured Usance Draft shall be deemed an advance under the Line of Credit and shall be repaid by Borrower in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such advances; provided however, that if the Line of Credit is not available, for any reason whatsoever, at the time any such acceptance matures, or if advances are not available under the Line of Credit at such time due to any limitation on borrowings set forth herein, then Borrower shall immediately pay to Bank the full amount of such Usance Draft, together with interest thereon from the date such acceptance matures and is honored by Bank to the date such amount is fully paid by Borrower, at the variable Prime Rate-based rate of interest applicable to advances under the Line of Credit. In such event, Borrower agrees that Bank, at Bank’s sole discretion, may debit Borrower’s deposit account with Bank for the amount of any such Usance Draft.
     (c) Borrowing and Repayment. Borrower may from time to time during the term of the Line of Credit borrow, partially or wholly repay its outstanding borrowings, and reborrow, subject to all of the limitations, terms and conditions contained herein or in the Line of Credit Note; provided however, that the total outstanding borrowings, Letters of Credit and Usance Drafts under the Line of Credit shall not at any time exceed the applicable maximum principal amount available thereunder, as set forth in Section 1.1(a) above. The provisions of the Line of Credit Note (as modified, replaced, renewed, or restated from time to time) are incorporated by this reference herein.

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     SECTION 1.2. INTEREST/FEES.
     (a) Interest. The outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit shall bear interest at the rate(s) of interest set forth in the Line of Credit Note. The amount of each draft paid by Bank under any Letter of Credit shall bear interest from the date such draft is paid to the date such amount is fully repaid by Borrower at the variable Prime Rate-based rate of interest applicable to the Line of Credit.
     (b) Computation and Payment. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed. Interest shall be payable at the times and place set forth in the Line of Credit Note or, as applicable, in the Letter of Credit Agreement.
     (c) Annual Fee. Borrower shall pay to Bank an annual non-refundable commitment fee for the Line of Credit equal to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Such fee shall be payable on each June 1 until Bank has no further commitments to make Line of Credit Advances under the Loan Documents.
     (d) Letter of Credit Fees. Borrower shall pay to Bank (i) fees upon the issuance of each Letter of Credit equal to 1.75% of the face amount thereof, and (ii) fees upon the payment or negotiation of each drawing under any Letter of Credit and upon the occurrence of any other activity with respect to any Letter of Credit (including without limitation, the transfer, amendment or cancellation of any Letter of Credit) determined in accordance with Bank’s standard fees and charges then in effect for such activity.
     (e) Acceptance Fees. For any bankers’ acceptance created hereunder by Bank’s acceptance of a draft presented under a usance commercial Letter of Credit, Borrower shall pay to Bank, in addition to such processing and other fees as may be due to Bank in connection with such Letter of Credit, an acceptance fee for each such acceptance, payable on the date it is created, determined in accordance with Bank’s standard fees and charges in effect at the time such acceptance is created. Bank shall have no obligation to repay all or any portion any acceptance fee in the event an acceptance is paid prior to maturity, by acceleration or otherwise.
     SECTION 1.3. COLLATERAL.
     As security for all indebtedness of Borrower to Bank subject hereto, Borrower shall grant, and shall cause Subsidiary to grant to Bank security interests of first priority (subject to Permitted Encumbrances, as defined in Section 5.8 below) in all Collateral (as defined in the Security Agreement and Third Party Security Agreement attached hereto as Exhibits B and C, each, a “Security Agreement”).
     Borrower shall reimburse Bank immediately upon demand for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Bank in connection with any of the foregoing security, including without limitation, filing and recording fees.

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     Unless an Event of Default exists, Borrower and Subsidiary shall not be obligated to perfect the Bank’s security interest under the Security Agreement by any means other than the filing and continuation in the states in the United States in which they are formed of a UCC-1 financing statement covering the Collateral (as the term is defined in the Security Agreements), except that:
     (a) with respect to chattel paper or instruments, if the amount owing to Borrower or Subsidiary thereunder exceeds $100,000.00, Borrower or Subsidiary shall surrender possession thereof to the Bank; and
     (b) with respect to raw materials and inventory of finished goods that are in transit to the United States, Borrower or Subsidiary shall either put Bank in possession of the documents of title to such in-transit inventory, or there shall be a duly filed UCC-1 financing statement of record with respect to the Borrower or Subsidiary, as relevant, covering the documents of title to such in-transit inventory.
     Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower and Subsidiary shall immediately execute, obtain from third parties, deliver, file and record such documentation as Bank reasonably requires in order to perfect the Bank’s security interest in all Collateral.
     Upon Borrower’s or Subsidiary’s request made in connection with sales or transfers of equipment, fixtures or improvements permitted under Section 6(c) of the Security Agreements, Bank shall release its security interest therein of fact and record.
     SECTION 1.4. TERMS
References in this Agreement to fiscal quarters and fiscal years are to Borrower’s fiscal quarters and fiscal years.
As used herein, “GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in effect in the United States, consistently applied.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
     Borrower makes the following representations and warranties to Bank, which representations and warranties shall survive the execution of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect until the full and final payment, and satisfaction and discharge, of all obligations of Borrower to Bank subject to this Agreement.
     SECTION 2.1. LEGAL STATUS. Borrower is a corporation, duly organized and existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, and is qualified or licensed to do business (and is in good standing as a foreign corporation, if applicable) in all

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jurisdictions in which such qualification or licensing is required or in which the failure to so qualify or to be so licensed could have a material adverse effect on Borrower.
     SECTION 2.2. AUTHORIZATION AND VALIDITY. This Agreement and each promissory note, contract, instrument and other document required hereby or at any time hereafter delivered to Bank in connection herewith (collectively, the “Loan Documents”) have been duly authorized, and upon their execution and delivery in accordance with the provisions hereof will constitute legal, valid and binding agreements and obligations of Borrower or the party (other than Bank) which executes the same, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.
     SECTION 2.3. NO VIOLATION. The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of each of the Loan Documents do not violate any provision of any law or regulation, or contravene any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of Borrower, or result in any breach of or default under any contract, obligation, indenture or other instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which Borrower may be bound.
     SECTION 2.4. LITIGATION. Other than as set forth in Schedule 2.4 hereto, there are no pending, or to the best of Borrower’s knowledge material threatened, actions, claims, investigations, suits or proceedings by or before any governmental authority, arbitrator, court or administrative agency with uninsured claim(s) in excess of $1,000,000.00, individually or, with respect to the claims of any one claimant, in the aggregate, or which could reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the operation of Borrower other than those disclosed by Borrower to Bank in writing prior to the date hereof.
     SECTION 2.5. CORRECTNESS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The financial statement of Borrower dated July 1, 2006, a true copy of which has been delivered by Borrower to Bank prior to the date hereof, (a) is complete and correct and presents fairly the financial condition of Borrower, (b) discloses all material liabilities of Borrower that are required to be reflected or reserved against under GAAP, whether liquidated or unliquidated, fixed or contingent, and (c) has been prepared in accordance with GAAP, all subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes. Since the date of such financial statement there has been no material adverse change in the financial condition of Borrower, nor has Borrower mortgaged, pledged, granted a security interest in or otherwise encumbered any of its assets or properties except in favor of Bank, Permitted Encumbrances, or as set forth in Schedule 2.5 hereto.
     SECTION 2.6. INCOME TAX RETURNS. Borrower has no knowledge of any pending assessments or adjustments of its income tax payable with respect to any year.
     SECTION 2.7. NO SUBORDINATION. There is no agreement, indenture, contract or instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which Borrower may be bound that requires the subordination in right of payment of any of Borrower’s obligations subject to this Agreement to any other obligation of Borrower.

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     SECTION 2.8. PERMITS, FRANCHISES. Borrower possesses, and will hereafter possess, all permits, consents, approvals, franchises and licenses required and rights to all trademarks, trade names, patents, and fictitious names, if any, necessary to enable it to conduct the business in which it is now engaged in compliance with applicable law, except to the extent that non-compliance with the foregoing could not be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect of Borrower’s consolidated operations or financial condition.
     SECTION 2.9. ERISA. Borrower is in compliance in all material respects with all applicable provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended or recodified from time to time (“ERISA”), and all provisions of any defined employee pension benefit plan (as defined in ERISA) maintained or contributed to by Borrower (each, a “Plan”). No Reportable Event as defined in ERISA has occurred and is continuing with respect to any Plan. Borrower has met its minimum funding requirements under ERISA with respect to each Plan. Each Plan will be able to fulfill its benefit obligations as they come due in accordance with applicable provisions of the Plan.
     SECTION 2.10. OTHER OBLIGATIONS. Borrower is not in material default on any obligation for borrowed money or any purchase money obligation in excess of $500,000.00 or any other material lease, commitment, contract, instrument or obligation.
     SECTION 2.11. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS. Except as disclosed in Schedule 2.11 hereto, (a) Borrower is in compliance in all material respects with all applicable federal or state environmental, hazardous waste, health and safety statutes, and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, which govern or affect any of Borrower’s operations and/or properties, including without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, and the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act, as any of the same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, which, if not complied with, could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Borrower, (b) none of the operations of Borrower is the subject of any federal or state investigation evaluating whether any remedial action involving a material expenditure is needed to respond to a release of any toxic or hazardous waste or substance into the environment and (c) Borrower has no material contingent liability in connection with any release of any toxic or hazardous waste or substance into the environment. As used herein, the term “material” or “material adverse effect” means an expenditure or liability of $1,000,000.00 or greater,
     SECTION 2.12. SUBSIDIARY. Subsidiary and Lacrosse International, Inc. are the only entities in existence as of the date hereof in which Borrower owns all or a majority or a controlling share of the equity interests.

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ARTICLE III
CONDITIONS
     SECTION 3.1. CONDITIONS OF INITIAL EXTENSION OF CREDIT. The obligation of Bank to extend any credit contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the fulfillment to Bank’s satisfaction of all of the following conditions:
     (a) Approval of Bank Counsel. Bank’s counsel shall be satisfied that the Loan Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered, Borrower exists and Bank’s security interests have been perfected with the priorities required under the Loan Documents.
     (b) Documentation. Bank shall have received a fully executed copy of this Agreement and, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, each of the following:
     (i) Line of Credit Note.
     (ii) Corporate Resolution: Borrowing.
     (iii) Resolution from Subsidiary.
     (iv) Certificates of Incumbency.
     (v) Continuing Security Agreement.
     (vi) Third Party Security Agreement.
     (vii) Agreement and Acknowledgment of Security Interest (5).
     (viii) UCC-1 Financing Statement.
     (c) Financial Condition. There shall have been no material adverse change, as determined by Bank, in the financial condition or business of Borrower, nor any material decline, as determined by Bank, in the market value of any collateral required hereunder or a substantial or material portion of the assets of Borrower.
     (d) Insurance. Borrower shall have delivered to Bank evidence of insurance coverage on all Borrower’s and Subsidiary’s property, in form, substance, amounts, covering risks and issued by companies reasonably satisfactory to Bank, and as to insurance covering Collateral, with loss payable endorsements in favor of Bank and Borrower, as their interests may appear. Bank agrees that as of the date hereof, Borrower’s and Subsidiary’s insurance coverage is satisfactory to Bank.
     SECTION 3.2. CONDITIONS OF EACH EXTENSION OF CREDIT. The obligation of Bank to make each extension of credit requested by Borrower hereunder shall be subject to the fulfillment to Bank’s satisfaction of each of the following conditions:
     (a) Compliance. The representations and warranties contained herein and in each of the other Loan Documents shall be true in all material respects on and as of the date of the signing of this Agreement and on the date of each extension of credit by Bank pursuant hereto, with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made on and as of each such

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date, and on each such date, no Event of Default as defined herein, and no condition, event or act which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would constitute such an Event of Default, shall have occurred and be continuing or shall exist.
     (b) Letters of Credit. Bank shall have received a Letter of Credit Agreement in form and content acceptable to Bank prior to the issuance of any Letter of Credit.
ARTICLE IV
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS
     Borrower covenants that so long as Bank remains committed to extend credit to Borrower pursuant hereto, or any liabilities (whether direct or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated) of Borrower to Bank under any of the Loan Documents remain outstanding, and until payment in full of all obligations of Borrower subject hereto, Borrower shall (and, with respect to Sections 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 and 4.7, shall cause Subsidiary to), unless Bank otherwise consents in writing:
     SECTION 4.1. PUNCTUAL PAYMENTS. Punctually pay all principal, interest, fees or other liabilities due under any of the Loan Documents at the times and place and in the manner specified therein, and immediately upon demand by Bank, the amount by which the outstanding principal balance of any credit subject hereto at any time exceeds any limitation on borrowings applicable thereto.
     SECTION 4.2. ACCOUNTING RECORDS. Maintain adequate books and records in accordance with GAAP, and permit any representative of Bank, at any reasonable time, to inspect, audit and examine such books and records, to make copies of the same, and to inspect the properties of Borrower and/or Subsidiary.
     SECTION 4.3. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Provide to Bank all of the following, in form and detail satisfactory to Bank:
     (a) not later than 90 days after and as of the end of each fiscal year, an audited financial statement of Borrower, prepared by a certified public accountant acceptable to Bank, to include balance sheet and income statement;
     (b) not later than 45 days after and as of the end of each fiscal quarter, a financial statement of Borrower, prepared by Borrower, to include balance sheet and income statement;
     (c) contemporaneously with each annual and quarterly financial statement of Borrower required hereby, a certificate of the president or chief financial officer of Borrower that (a) said financial statements are accurate fairly present in all material respects the financial conditions, results of operations and cash flows of Borrower (and in the case of financial statements presented for the first, second and third fiscal quarters of the Borrower, subject to subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes) and (b) to the knowledge of such officer there exists no Event of Default nor any condition, act or event which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would constitute an Event of Default;

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     (d) concurrently with the annual reports provided to Lender under Section 4.3(a), a copy of the Borrower’s Securities and Exchange Commission 10-K filing covering the same fiscal year, and concurrently with the quarterly reports provided to Lender under Section 4.3(b), a copy of the Borrower’s Securities and Exchange Commission 10-Q filing covering the same fiscal quarter;
     (e) from time to time such other information as Bank may reasonably request.
     SECTION 4.4. COMPLIANCE. Preserve and maintain all licenses, permits, governmental approvals, rights, privileges and franchises necessary for the conduct of its and Subsidiary’s business; and comply with the provisions of all documents pursuant to which Borrower is organized and/or which govern Borrower’s and Subsidiary’s continued existence and with the requirements of all laws, rules, regulations and orders of any governmental authority applicable to Borrower, Subsidiary and/or their business, except to the extent that non-compliance with the foregoing could not be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect of Borrower’s consolidated operations or financial condition.
     SECTION 4.5. INSURANCE. Maintain and keep in force insurance of the types and in amounts customarily carried in lines of business similar to that of Borrower and Subsidiary, including but not limited to fire, extended coverage, public liability, flood, cargo, property damage and workers’ compensation, with all such insurance carried with companies and in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Bank, and deliver to Bank from time to time at Bank’s request schedules setting forth all insurance then in effect. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, Borrower and Subsidiary may use insurance proceeds paid by reason of damage to or destruction of Collateral or for liabilities to repair or replace such Collateral or to discharge covered liabilities (if no Event of Default then exists), (for which purpose Bank will promptly execute the necessary pay orders or will release insurance proceeds) provided, that any such proceeds not so used within 30 days after receipt thereof by Borrower or Subsidiary shall be applied to reduce the outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit.
     SECTION 4.6. FACILITIES. Keep all properties useful or necessary to Borrower’s or Subsidiary’s business in good repair and condition, and from time to time make necessary repairs, renewals and replacements thereto so that such properties shall be fully and efficiently preserved and maintained, except to the extent that non-compliance with the foregoing could not be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect of Borrower’s consolidated operations or financial condition.
     SECTION 4.7. TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES. Pay and discharge when due any and all indebtedness, obligations, assessments and taxes, both real or personal, including without limitation federal and state income taxes and state and local property taxes and assessments, except such (a) as Borrower or Subsidiary may in good faith contest or as to which a bona fide dispute may arise, and (b) for which Borrower or Subsidiary has made provision, in accordance with GAAP, for eventual payment thereof in the event Borrower is obligated to make such payment.

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     SECTION 4.8. LITIGATION. Promptly give notice in writing to Bank of any litigation pending or threatened against Borrower or Subsidiary with a claim(s) in excess of an aggregate of $1,000,000.00.
     SECTION 4.9. FINANCIAL CONDITION. Maintain Borrower’s consolidated financial condition as follows using GAAP (except to the extent modified by the definitions herein):
     (a) Tangible Net Worth not less than $35,000,000.00 determined as of the end of each fiscal quarter, with “Tangible Net Worth” defined as the aggregate of total stockholders’ equity plus Subordinated Debt less any intangible assets, and with “Subordinated Debt” defined as indebtedness subordinated in right of payment to Borrower’s indebtedness to Bank pursuant to subordination agreements satisfactory to Bank.
     (b) Total Liabilities divided by Tangible Net Worth not greater than 1.25 to 1.0 determined as of the end of each first fiscal quarter, 1.50 to 1.0 determined as of the end of each second fiscal quarter, 1.75 to 1.0 determined as of the end of each third fiscal quarter and 1.50 to 1.0 determined as of the end of each fiscal year, with “Total Liabilities” defined as the aggregate of current and non-current liabilities less Subordinated Debt, and with “Tangible Net Worth” as defined above. Borrower will not change its fiscal year.
     (c) Net income after taxes not less than $1.00 on a trailing four-quarter basis, determined as of each fiscal quarter end.
     (d) Current Ratio not less than 1.75 to 1.0, determined as of the end of each fiscal quarter end, with “Current Ratio” defined as the ratio of current assets to total current liabilities, and with current liabilities hereby deemed to include, without limitation, the then outstanding principal amount of all liabilities, contingent or liquidated, under the Line of Credit.
     SECTION 4.10. NOTICE TO BANK. Promptly (but in no event more than five (5) days after the occurrence of each such event or matter) give written notice to Bank in reasonable detail of: (a) the occurrence of any Event of Default, or any condition, event or act which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would constitute an Event of Default; (b) any change in the name or the organizational structure of Borrower; (c) the occurrence and nature of any Reportable Event or Prohibited Transaction, each as defined in ERISA, or any funding deficiency with respect to any Plan; or (d) any termination or cancellation of any insurance policy which Borrower is required to maintain, or any uninsured or partially uninsured loss of or damage to property in the amount of $1,000,000.00 or more.
     SECTION 4.11. NEW SUBSIDIARY. Promptly notify Bank in the event that the assets or revenues of Lacrosse International, Inc. (“New Subsidiary”) represent 5% or more of Borrower’s consolidated assets or consolidated revenues, respectively, following which all affirmative and negative covenants and Events of Default which at such time apply to Subsidiary shall be also made applicable to New Subsidiary, on terms reasonably acceptable to Bank and Borrower.

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ARTICLE V
NEGATIVE COVENANTS
     Borrower further covenants that so long as Bank remains committed to extend credit to Borrower pursuant hereto, or any liabilities (whether direct or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated) of Borrower to Bank under any of the Loan Documents remain outstanding, and until payment in full of all obligations of Borrower subject hereto, Borrower will not (and will not cause or permit Subsidiary to) without Bank’s prior written consent:
     SECTION 5.1. USE OF FUNDS. Use any of the proceeds of any credit extended hereunder except for the purposes stated in Article I hereof.
     SECTION 5.2. DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS. Declare or pay any dividend or distribution either in cash, stock or any other property on Borrower’s stock now or hereafter outstanding, nor redeem, retire, repurchase or otherwise acquire any shares of any class of Borrower’s stock now or hereafter outstanding in excess of an aggregate of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) in any fiscal year.
     SECTION 5.3. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. Make any additional investment in fixed assets in any fiscal year in excess of an aggregate of $5,000,000.00.
     SECTION 5.4. OTHER INDEBTEDNESS. Create, incur, assume or permit to exist any indebtedness or liabilities resulting from borrowings, loans or advances, whether secured or unsecured, matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, joint or several, except (a) the liabilities of Borrower and Subsidiary to Bank, (b) purchase money indebtedness incurred and liens therefor in connection with the purchase of equipment (including leases required to be capitalized under GAAP) and/or real estate for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $1,000,000.00 in any fiscal year, (c) any other liabilities of Borrower existing as of, and disclosed to Bank prior to, the date hereof, and (d) liabilities secured by Permitted Encumbrances.
     SECTION 5.5. MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, TRANSFER OF ASSETS. Merge into or consolidate with any other entity other than (a) the merger of Subsidiary into Borrower, and (b) Permitted Transactions (as defined below); make any substantial change in the nature of Borrower’s business as conducted as of the date hereof; acquire all or substantially all of the assets of any other entity other than Permitted Transactions; nor sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or a substantial or material portion of Borrower’s assets except (w) in the ordinary course of its business, (y) the sale of bad or doubtful accounts (provided that all net proceeds of such sales are promptly applied to reduce the outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit) or (z) as permitted in the Security Agreements executed by Borrower and Subsidiary. “Permitted Transactions” means (i) mergers with other entities whose businesses are substantially similar to that of Borrower’s or Subsidiary’s so long as Borrower or Subsidiary is the surviving entity, (ii) the acquisition by Borrower or Subsidiary of all or substantially all of the assets of other entities or divisions thereof, (iii) the acquisition by Borrower or Subsidiary of not less than 50.1% of the

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outstanding ownership interests in other entities, and, with respect to all of the foregoing, the aggregate consideration paid or payable (in whatever form, including, cash notes, stock in Borrower or Subsidiary or other property) by Borrower and Subsidiary in any fiscal year does not exceed $5,000,000.00. At the time of the sales described in Section 5.5(a)(y) above Bank shall release in fact and of record all of its security in the assets being sold.
     SECTION 5.6. GUARANTIES. Guarantee or become liable in any way as surety, endorser (other than as endorser of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection in the ordinary course of business), accommodation endorser or otherwise for, nor pledge or hypothecate any assets of Borrower or Subsidiary as security for, any liabilities or obligations of any other person or entity, except any of the foregoing in favor of Bank.
     SECTION 5.7. LOANS, ADVANCES, INVESTMENTS. Make any loans or advances to or investments in any person or entity, except any of the foregoing existing as of, and disclosed to Bank prior to, the date hereof, and additional loans or advances to employees or officers of Borrower or Subsidiary, or to Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business in amounts not to exceed an aggregate of $1,000,000.00 outstanding at any time, and additional investments consisting of Permitted Transactions and investments made in accordance with Borrower’s Investment Policy in effect as of the date hereof, a copy of which has been delivered to Bank. In the event that as a result of a Permitted Transaction Borrower or Subsidiary acquire or form a new subsidiary, such subsidiary shall be deemed to be included in the definition of Subsidiary as used in this Agreement, provided, however, that the assets of such new subsidiary shall not be included in the Borrowing Base unless and until (a) such assets are otherwise eligible as determined in accordance of the terms of the Borrowing Base, (b) Bank has performed a collateral audit, at Borrower’s expense, in form and content acceptable to Bank, and (c) Bank is granted a first priority perfected security interest in such assets pursuant to a Third Party Security Agreement substantially similar to that executed by Subsidiary.
     SECTION 5.8. PLEDGE OF ASSETS. Mortgage, pledge, grant or permit to exist a security interest in, or lien upon, all or any portion of Borrower’s assets now owned or hereafter acquired, except (i) any of the foregoing in favor of Bank or disclosed in Schedule 5.8 hereto, (ii) purchase money liens in equipment and real estate, as applicable, purchased with the proceeds of the indebtedness or leased as described in Section 5.4(b), and (iii) Permitted Encumbrances. The term “Permitted Encumbrances” is defined as any of the following as to which no enforcement, collection, execution, levy or foreclosure proceeding shall have been commenced, or that are contested in good faith and for which adequate reserves are maintained: (a) liens for taxes, assessments and governmental charges or levies; (b) materialmen’s, mechanics’, carriers’, landlords’, laborers’ stevedores’ and repairmen’s liens that exist or arise in the ordinary course of business; (c) warehousemen’s liens incurred by third parties for temporary storage that is not arranged by Borrower or Subsidiary for goods while in transit in the ordinary course of business; (d) maritime liens that attach to the relevant property as cargo as a matter of law if the cargo is insured against such liens under insurance that has a deductible clause not exceeding $10,000 per occurrence; (e) purchase money security interest and leases required to be capitalized under GAAP; (f) easements, rights of way and other encumbrances on title to real property that do not render title to the property encumbered thereby unmarketable or materially and adversely affect the use of such property for its present purpose; (g) encumbrances against fixtures that are not

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granted by Borrower or Subsidiary; (h) possession of or interests in security deposits (including interest earned thereon) held by or for the benefit of lessors under leases (including capital leases) of real property or equipment; (i) the effect of provisions in leases and applicable law that give preference to Borrower’s or Subsidiary’s landlords over proceeds of government takings and condemnations; and (j) provisions of leases and applicable law that convey or commit to the conveyance to landlords of fixtures and improvements to leased premises.
ARTICLE VI
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
     SECTION 6.1. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Agreement:
     (a) Borrower shall fail to pay when due any principal, interest, fees or other amounts payable under any of the Loan Documents.
     (b) Any financial statement or certificate furnished to Bank in connection with, or any representation or warranty made by Borrower or any other party under this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall prove to be incorrect, false or misleading in any material respect when furnished or made.
     (c) Any default in the performance of or compliance with any obligation, agreement or other provision contained herein or in any other Loan Document (other than those referred to in subsections (a) and (b) above), and with respect to any such default which by its nature can be cured, such default shall continue unremedied for a period of twenty (20) days from its occurrence.
     (d) Any default in the payment or performance of any obligation, or any defined event of default, under the terms of any contract or instrument (other than any of the Loan Documents) pursuant to which Borrower, Subsidiary or any guarantor hereunder (with each such guarantor referred to herein as a “Third Party Obligor”) has incurred any debt or other liability to any person or entity, including Bank and with respect to any such default which by its nature can be cured, such default shall continue unremedied for a period of twenty (20) days from its occurrence, and, if such debt or liability is owed to a party other than Bank, the amount thereof exceeds $1,000,000.00, and either, such debt or liability is then due and payable in full, or the holder of such debt or liability is entitled, by reason of such default, to declare the same due and payable in full. As of the date hereof, there are no Third Party Obligors.
     (e) The filing of a judgment lien against Borrower, Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor; or the recording of any abstract of judgment against Borrower, Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor in any county in which Borrower, Subsidiary or such Third Party Obligor has an interest in real property; or the service of a notice of levy and/or of a writ of attachment or execution, or other like process, against the assets of Borrower, Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor; or the entry of a judgment against Borrower, Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor; and with respect to each of the foregoing, the uninsured amount in dispute exceeds $1,000,000.00

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and the filing, recording, service, or proceeding in question is not stayed, dismissed, or released (as applicable) or security is not posted in a manner and amount reasonably satisfactory to Bank or the applicable court within 60 days after its occurrence.
     (f) Borrower or any Third Party Obligor shall become insolvent, or shall suffer or consent to or apply for the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or liquidator of itself or any of its property, or shall generally fail to pay its debts as they become due, or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; Borrower or any Third Party Obligor shall file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, or seeking reorganization, in order to effect a plan or other arrangement with creditors or any other relief under the Bankruptcy Reform Act, Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended or recodified from time to time (“Bankruptcy Code”), or under any state or federal law granting relief to debtors, whether now or hereafter in effect; or any involuntary petition or proceeding pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable state or federal law relating to bankruptcy, reorganization or other relief for debtors is filed or commenced against Borrower, Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor (and the same is not dismissed within 60 days after its commencement, or Borrower, Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor shall file an answer admitting the jurisdiction of the court and the material allegations of any such involuntary petition; or Borrower, Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor shall be adjudicated a bankrupt, or an order for relief shall be entered against Borrower, Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor by any court of competent jurisdiction under the Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable state or federal law relating to bankruptcy, reorganization or other relief for debtors.
     (g) There shall exist or occur any material event or condition which Bank, in its commercially reasonable discretion, believes impairs, or is substantially likely to impair, the prospect of payment or performance by Borrower of its obligations under any of the Loan Documents and the same is not remedied within 20 days after written notice from Bank to Borrower.
     (h) The dissolution or liquidation of any of Borrower, Subsidiary or Third Party Obligor which is a corporation, partnership, joint venture or other type of entity; or Borrower, Subsidiary or any such Third Party Obligor, or any of their directors, stockholders or members, shall take action seeking to effect the dissolution or liquidation of such Borrower, Subsidiary or Third Party Obligor and such action is not dismissed or abandoned within 60 days after its commencement.
     SECTION 6.2. REMEDIES. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default: (a) all indebtedness of Borrower under each of the Loan Documents, any term thereof to the contrary notwithstanding, shall at Bank’s option and without notice become immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or notice of dishonor, all of which are hereby expressly waived by each Borrower; (b) the obligation, if any, of Bank to extend any further credit under any of the Loan Documents shall immediately cease and terminate; and (c) Bank shall have all rights, powers and remedies available under each of the Loan Documents, or accorded by law, including without limitation the right to resort to any or all security for any credit subject hereto and to exercise any or all of the rights of a beneficiary or secured party pursuant to applicable law. All rights, powers and remedies of Bank may be exercised at any time by Bank and from

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time to time after the occurrence of an Event of Default, are cumulative and not exclusive, and shall be in addition to any other rights, powers or remedies provided by law or equity.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
     SECTION 7.1. NO WAIVER. No delay, failure or discontinuance of Bank in exercising any right, power or remedy under any of the Loan Documents shall affect or operate as a waiver of such right, power or remedy; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power or remedy preclude, waive or otherwise affect any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy. Any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind by Bank of any breach of or default under any of the Loan Documents must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent set forth in such writing.
     SECTION 7.2. NOTICES. All notices, requests and demands which any party is required or may desire to give to any other party under any provision of this Agreement or the Loan Documents must be in writing delivered to each party at the following address:
     
BORROWER:
  LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.
 
  17634 NE Airport Way
 
  Portland, OR 97230
 
   
 
  Attention: Chief Financial Officer or President
 
   
BANK:
  WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
 
  Portland Regional Commercial Banking Office
 
  1300 S.W. Fifth Avenue
 
  MAC P6101-133
 
  Portland OR, 97208
 
   
 
  Attention: James R. Bednark Vice-President
or to such other address as any party may designate by written notice to all other parties. Each such notice, request and demand shall be deemed given or made as follows: (a) if sent by hand delivery, upon delivery; (b) if sent by mail, upon the earlier of the date of receipt or three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first class and postage prepaid; and (c) if sent by telecopy, upon receipt.
     SECTION 7.3. COSTS, EXPENSES AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES. Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand the full amount of all commercially reasonable payments, advances, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (to include outside counsel fees and all customary allocated costs of Bank’s in-house counsel), expended or incurred by Bank in connection with the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and the preparation of any amendments and waivers hereto and thereto, and

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including out of pocket expenses incurred in the Bank’s continued administration of the Loan Documents. The non-prevailing party shall pay to the prevailing party immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of in-house counsel), expended or incurred by the non-prevailing party in connection with (a) the enforcement of Bank’s rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to Bank under any of the Loan Documents, and (b) the prosecution or defense of any action in any way related to any of the Loan Documents, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, in an arbitration proceeding or otherwise, and including any of the foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding (including without limitation, any adversary proceeding, contested matter or motion brought by Bank or any other person) relating to any Borrower or Subsidiary.
     SECTION 7.4. SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties; provided however, that Borrower may not assign or transfer its interest hereunder without Bank’s prior written consent. Bank reserves the right to sell, assign, transfer, negotiate or grant participations in all or any part of, or any interest in, Bank’s rights and benefits under each of the Loan Documents, subject to Bank providing 30 days prior written notice to Borrower, except in the event of an assignment by reason of a merger of Bank. In connection therewith, Bank may disclose all documents and information which Bank now has or may hereafter acquire relating to any credit subject hereto, Borrower or its business, or any collateral required hereunder, subject to a confidentiality agreement reasonably acceptable to Bank and Borrower.
     SECTION 7.5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents constitute the entire agreement between Borrower and Bank with respect to each credit subject hereto and supersede all prior negotiations, communications, discussions and correspondence concerning the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be amended or modified only in writing signed by each party hereto. This Agreement amends and restates in its entirety the Credit Agreement dated of April 15, 2004. All references to a Credit Agreement in any of the other Loan Documents shall be deemed to mean and refer to this Agreement.
     SECTION 7.6. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns, and no other person or entity shall be a third party beneficiary of, or have any direct or indirect cause of action or claim in connection with, this Agreement or any other of the Loan Documents to which it is not a party.
     SECTION 7.7. TIME. Time is of the essence of each and every provision of this Agreement and each other of the Loan Documents.
     SECTION 7.8. SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS. If any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity without invalidating the remainder of such provision or any remaining provisions of this Agreement.

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     SECTION 7.9. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
     SECTION 7.10. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
     SECTION 7.11. ARBITRATION.
     (a) Arbitration. The parties hereto agree, upon demand by any party, to submit to binding arbitration all claims, disputes and controversies between or among them, whether in tort, contract or otherwise arising out of or relating to in any way (i) the loan and related Loan Documents which are the subject of this Agreement and its negotiation, execution, collateralization, administration, repayment, modification, extension, substitution, formation, inducement, enforcement, default or termination; or (ii) requests by Borrower for additional credit.
     (b) Governing Rules. Any arbitration proceeding will (i) proceed in a location in Oregon selected by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”); (ii) be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code), notwithstanding any conflicting choice of law provision in any of the documents between the parties; and (iii) be conducted by the AAA, or such other administrator as the parties shall mutually agree upon, in accordance with the AAA’s commercial dispute resolution procedures, unless the claim or counterclaim is at least $1,000,000.00 exclusive of claimed interest, arbitration fees and costs in which case the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the AAA’s optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes (the commercial dispute resolution procedures or the optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes to be referred to, as applicable, as the “Rules”). If there is any inconsistency between the terms hereof and the Rules, the terms and procedures set forth herein shall control. Any party who fails or refuses to submit to arbitration following a demand by any other party shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by such other party in compelling arbitration of any dispute. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by any party that is a bank of the protections afforded to it under 12 U.S.C. Section 91 or any similar applicable state law.
     (c) No Waiver of Provisional Remedies, Self-Help and Foreclosure. The arbitration requirement does not limit the right of any party to (i) foreclose against real or personal property collateral; (ii) exercise self-help remedies relating to collateral or proceeds of collateral such as setoff or repossession; or (iii) obtain provisional or ancillary remedies such as replevin, injunctive relief, attachment or the appointment of a receiver, before during or after the pendency of any arbitration proceeding. This exclusion does not constitute a waiver of the right or obligation of any party to submit any dispute to arbitration or reference hereunder, including those arising from the exercise of the actions detailed in sections (i), (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph.

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     (d) Arbitrator Qualifications and Powers. Any arbitration proceeding in which the amount in controversy is $5,000,000.00 or less will be decided by a single arbitrator selected according to the Rules, and who shall not render an award of greater than $5,000,000.00. Any dispute in which the amount in controversy exceeds $5,000,000.00 shall be decided by majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators; provided however, that all three arbitrators must actively participate in all hearings and deliberations. The arbitrator will be a neutral attorney licensed in the State of Oregon or a neutral retired judge of the state or federal judiciary of Oregon, in either case with a minimum of ten years experience in the substantive law applicable to the subject matter of the dispute to be arbitrated. The arbitrator will determine whether or not an issue is arbitratable and will give effect to the statutes of limitation in determining any claim. In any arbitration proceeding the arbitrator will decide (by documents only or with a hearing at the arbitrator’s discretion) any pre-hearing motions which are similar to motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim or motions for summary adjudication. The arbitrator shall resolve all disputes in accordance with the substantive law of Oregon and may grant any remedy or relief that a court of such state could order or grant within the scope hereof and such ancillary relief as is necessary to make effective any award. The arbitrator shall also have the power to award recovery of all costs and fees, to impose sanctions and to take such other action as the arbitrator deems necessary to the same extent a judge could pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure or other applicable law. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuit of a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief.
     (e) Discovery. In any arbitration proceeding discovery will be permitted in accordance with the Rules. All discovery shall be expressly limited to matters directly relevant to the dispute being arbitrated and must be completed no later than 20 days before the hearing date and within 180 days of the filing of the dispute with the AAA. All requests for an extension of the discovery periods, or any discovery disputes, will be subject to final determination by the arbitrator upon a showing that the request for discovery is essential for the party’s presentation and that no alternative means for obtaining information is available.
     (f) Class Proceedings and Consolidations. The resolution of any dispute arising pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be determined by a separate arbitration proceeding and such dispute shall not be consolidated with other disputes or included in any class proceeding except for consolidations with other disputes between the parties hereto arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the other Loan Documents or the matters described in Section 7.11(a)(i) or (ii).
     (g) Payment Of Arbitration Costs And Fees. The arbitrator shall award all costs and expenses of the arbitration proceeding.
     (h) Miscellaneous. To the maximum extent practicable, the AAA, the arbitrators and the parties shall take all action required to conclude any arbitration proceeding within 180 days of the filing of the dispute with the AAA. No arbitrator or other party to an arbitration proceeding may disclose the existence, content or results thereof, except for disclosures of information by a

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party required in the ordinary course of its business or by applicable law or regulation. If more than one agreement for arbitration by or between the parties potentially applies to a dispute, the arbitration provision most directly related to the Loan Documents or the subject matter of the dispute shall control. This arbitration provision shall survive termination, amendment or expiration of any of the Loan Documents or any relationship between the parties.
UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY BANK AFTER OCTOBER 3, 1989 CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER’S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY BANK TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first written above.
                     
LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.       WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION  
 
                   
By:
  /s/ Joseph P. Schneider       By:   /s/ James R. Bednark    
 
                   
 
  Joseph P. Schneider           James R. Bednark    
 
  President/Chief Executive Officer           Relationship Manager    
 
                   
By:
  /s/ David P. Carlson                
 
                   
 
  David P. Carlson                
 
  Executive Vice President/Chief                
 
  Financial Officer                

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Schedule 2.4
LITIGATION, CLAIMS, ETC.
NONE

 


 

Schedule 2.5
ENCUMBRANCES
Security interest in company-owned racking fixtures and conveyor system used in connection with the operation of the subject property located at 17634 NE Airport Way, Portland, Oregon that secures a loan and other obligations to the Portland Development Commission in a principal amount not exceeding $750,000.00.

 


 

Schedule 2.11
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
     Pursuant to an Agreement as to Environmental Matters dated May 9,1997, between The Trane Company (“Trane”) and Borrower, Trane and Borrower acknowledged the presence of contaminants (including volatile organic compounds and hydraulic oil) on real property located at 1319 St. Andrews Street, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, which property Trane was concurrently with such Agreement selling to LaCrosse Industrial Park Corporation, which was in turn concurrently leasing such property to Borrower. Borrower does not anticipate an adverse impact on its leasehold interest in such property, or environmental liabilities as to the leased property in excess of $1,000,000, due to the presence of such contaminants. As described in the Agreement as to Environmental Matters, Trane has indemnified Borrower from liabilities arising from these contaminants.

 


 

Schedule 5.8
ENCUMBRANCES
Items listed in Schedule 2.5, if any, plus:
NONE

 


 

EXHIBIT A
REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT NOTE
$30,000,000.00
Portland, Oregon
September     , 2006
     FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (“Borrower”) promises to pay to the order of WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“Bank”) at its office at Portland RCBO, 1300 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97201, or at such other place as the holder hereof may designate, in lawful money of (he United States of America and in immediately available funds, the principal sum of $30,000,000.00, or so much thereof as may be advanced and be outstanding, with interest thereon, to be computed on each advance from the date of its disbursement as set forth herein.
DEFINITIONS:
     As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth after each, and any other term defined in this Note shall have the meaning set forth at the place defined:
     (a) “Business Day” means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks in Oregon are authorized or required by law to close.
     (b) “Fixed Rate Term” means a period commencing on a Business Day and continuing for 1,2, 3 or 6 months, as designated by Borrower, during which all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance of this Note bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR; provided however, that no Fixed Rate Term may be selected for a principal amount less than $250,000.00; and provided further, that no Fixed Rate Term shall extend beyond the scheduled maturity date hereof, however, if any Fixed Rate Term would end on a day which is not a Business Day, then such Fixed Rate Term shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day.
     (c) “LIBOR” means the rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest whole 1/8 of 1%) and determined pursuant to the following formula:
         
 
  LIBOR =                                  Base LIBOR                               
 
                100% – LIBOR Reserve Percentage
     (i) “Base LIBOR” means the rate per annum for United States dollar deposits quoted by Bank as the inter-Bank Market Offered Rate, with the understanding that such rate is quoted by Bank to its borrowers (whose loans bear interest in relation to such rate) generally for the purpose of calculating effective rates of interest for loans making reference thereto, on the first day of a Fixed Rate Term for delivery of funds on said date for a period of time approximately equal to the number of days in such Fixed Rate Term and in an amount approximately equal to the principal amount to which such Fixed Rate Term applies. Borrower understands and agrees that Bank may base its quotation of the Inter-Bank Market Offered Rate upon such offers or other market indicators of the Inter-Bank Market as Bank in its discretion deems appropriate including, but not limited to, the rate offered for U.S. dollar deposits on the London Inter-Bank Market

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     (ii) “LIBOR Reserve Percentage” means the reserve percentage prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (or any successor) for “Eurocurrency Liabilities” (as defined in Regulation D of the Federal Reserve Board, as amended), adjusted by Bank for expected changes in such reserve percentage during the applicable Fixed Rate Term.
     (d) “Prime Rate” means at any time the rate of interest most recently announced within Bank at its principal office as its Prime Rate, with the understanding that the Prime Rate is one of Bank’s base rates and serves as the basis upon which effective rates of interest are calculated for those loans making reference thereto, and is evidenced by the recording thereof after its announcement in such internal publication or publications as Bank may designate.
INTEREST:
     (a) Interest. The outstanding principal balance of this Note shall bear interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed) either (i) at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to 0.50000% below the Prime Rate in effect from time to time, or (ii) at a fixed rate per annum determined by Bank to be 1,50000% above LIBOR in effect on the first day of the applicable Fixed Rate Term. When interest is determined in relation to the Prime Rate, each change in the rate of interest hereunder shall become effective on the date each Prime Rate change is announced within Bank. With respect to each LIBOR selection hereunder, Bank is hereby authorized to note the date, principal amount, interest rate and Fixed Rate Term applicable thereto and any payments made thereon on Bank’s books and records (either manually or by electronic entry) and/or on any schedule attached to this Note, which notations shall be prima facie evidence of the accuracy of the information noted.
     (b) Selection of Interest Rate Options. At any time any portion of this Note bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR, it may be continued by Borrower at the end of the Fixed Rate Term applicable thereto so that all or a portion thereof bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate or to LIBOR for a new Fixed Rate Term designated by Borrower. At any time any portion of this Note bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate, Borrower may convert all or a portion thereof so that it bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR for a Fixed Rate Term designated by Borrower. At such time as Borrower requests an advance hereunder or wishes to select a LIBOR option for all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance hereof, and at the end of each Fixed Rate Term, Borrower shall give Bank notice specifying: (i) the interest rate option selected by Borrower; (ii) the principal amount subject thereto; and (iii) for each LIBOR selection, the length of the applicable Fixed Rate Term. Any such notice may be given by telephone (or such other electronic method as Bank may permit) so long as, with respect to each LIBOR selection, (A) if requested by Bank, Borrower provides to Bank written confirmation thereof not later than three (3) Business Days after such notice is given, and (B) such notice is given to Bank prior to 10:00 a.m. on the first day of the Fixed Rate Term, or at a later time during any Business Day if Bank, at it’s sole option but without obligation to do so, accepts Borrower’s notice and quotes a fixed rate to Borrower. If Borrower does not immediately accept a fixed rate when quoted by Bank, the quoted rate shall expire and any subsequent LIBOR request from Borrower shall be subject to a redetermination by Bank of the applicable fixed rate. If no specific designation of interest is made at the time any advance is requested hereunder or at the end of any Fixed Rate Term, Borrower shall be deemed to have made a Prime Rate interest selection for such advance or the principal amount to which such Fixed Rate Term applied.

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     (c) Taxes and Regulatory Costs. Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand, in addition to any other amounts due or to become due hereunder, any and all (i) withholdings, interest equalization taxes, stamp taxes or other taxes (except Income and franchise taxes) imposed by any domestic or foreign governmental authority and related in any manner to LIBOR, and (ii) costs incurred by Bank as a result of future supplemental, emergency or other changes in the LIBOR Reserve Percentage, increases in assessment rates imposed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or similar requirements or costs imposed by any domestic or foreign governmental authority or resulting from compliance by Bank with any future request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any central bank or other governmental authority and related in any manner to LIBOR to the extent they are not included in the calculation of LIBOR. In determining which of the foregoing are attributable to any LIBOR option available to Borrower hereunder, any reasonable allocation made by Bank among its operations shall be conclusive and binding upon Borrower.
     (d) Payment of Interest. Interest accrued on this Note shall be payable on the last day of each month, commencing September 30, 2006.
     (e) Default Interest. From and after the maturity date of this Note, or such earlier date as all principal owing hereunder becomes due and payable by acceleration or otherwise, the outstanding principal balance of this Note shall bear interest until paid in full at an increased rate per annum (computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed) equal to 2% above the Prime Rate in effect from time to time.
BORROWING AND REPAYMENT:
     (a) Borrowing and Repayment. Borrower may from time to time during the term of this Note borrow, partially or wholly repay its outstanding borrowings, and reborrow, subject to all of the limitations, terms and conditions of this Note and of any document executed in connection with or governing this Note; provided however, mat the total outstanding borrowings under this Note shall not at any time exceed the principal amount available at such time under the Line of Credit as defined in and as set forth in the Credit Agreement (defined below). The unpaid principal balance of this obligation at any time shall be the total amounts advanced hereunder by the holder hereof less the amount of principal payments made hereon by or for any Borrower, which balance may be endorsed hereon from time to time by the holder. The outstanding principal balance of this Note shall be due and payable in full on June 30, 2009.
     (b) Advances. Advances hereunder, to the total amount of the principal sum stated above, may be made by the holder at the oral or written request of (i) David P. Carlson, Joseph P. Schneider, James Fontaine, Kris Johnson, Christine Mockett, Nate Baker, Kirk Layton or Greg Inman, any one acting alone (or such other individuals as the president or chief financial officer of Borrower shall designate from time to time by written notice to Bank), who are authorized to request advances and direct the disposition of any advances until written notice of the revocation of such authority is received by the holder at the office designated above, or (ii) any person, with respect to advances deposited to the credit of any deposit account of Borrower that is maintained with Bank, which advances, when so deposited, shall be conclusively presumed to have been made to or for the benefit of each Borrower regardless of the fact that persons other than those authorized to request advances may have authority to draw against such account. The holder shall have no obligation to determine whether any person requesting an advance is or has been authorized by Borrower,

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     (c) Application of Payments. Each payment made on this Note shall be credited first, to any interest then due and second, to the outstanding principal balance hereof. All payments credited to principal shall be applied first, to the outstanding principal balance of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate, if any, and second, to the outstanding principal balance of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR, with such payments applied in succession to the Fixed Rate Term advances in order of their successive maturities from the payment date.
PREPAYMENT:
     (a) Prime Rate. Borrower may prepay principal on any portion of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to the Prime Rate at any time, in any amount and without any penalty or prepayment fee.
     (b) LIBOR. Borrower may prepay principal on any LIBOR-based advance which bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR at any time and in the minimum amount of $100,000.00; provided however, that if the outstanding principal balance of such portion of this Note is less than said amount, the minimum prepayment amount shall be the entire outstanding principal balance thereof. In consideration of Bank providing this prepayment option to Borrower, or if any such portion of this Note shall become due and payable at any time prior to the last day of the Fixed Rate Term applicable thereto by acceleration or otherwise, Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand a fee which is the sum of the discounted differences for the period from the day of prepayment through the day on which such Fixed Rate Term matures, calculated as follows for each such month:
  (i)   Determine the amount of remaining interest which would have accrued on the amount prepaid at the interest rate applicable to such amount had it remained outstanding until the last day of the Fixed Rate Term applicable thereto.
 
  (ii)   Subtract from the amount determined in (i) above the amount of interest which would have accrued for the period on the amount prepaid for the remaining term of such Fixed Rate Term at LIBOR in effect on the date of prepayment for new loans made for such term and in a principal amount equal to the amount prepaid.
 
  (iii)   If the result obtained in (ii) for any month is greater than zero, discount that difference by LIBOR used in (ii) above.
Borrower acknowledges that prepayment of such amount may result in Bank incurring additional costs, expenses and/or liabilities, and that it is difficult to ascertain the full extent of such costs, expenses and/or liabilities. Borrower, therefore, agrees to pay the above-described prepayment fee and agrees that said amount represents a reasonable estimate of the prepayment costs, expenses and/or liabilities of Bank. If Borrower fails to pay any prepayment fee when due, the amount of such prepayment fee shall thereafter bear interest until paid at a rate per annum 2.000% above the Prime Rate in effect from time to time (computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed). Each change in the rate of interest on any such past due prepayment fee shall become effective on the date each Prime Rate change is announced within Bank.

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EVENTS OF DEFAULT:
     This Note is made pursuant to and is subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between Borrower and Bank dated as of September 1, 2006, as amended from time to time (the “Credit Agreement”). Any default in the payment or performance of any obligation under this Note, or any defined event of default under the Credit Agreement, shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note.
MISCELLANEOUS:
     (a) Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the holder of this Note, at the holder’s option, may declare all sums of principal and interest outstanding hereunder to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, notice of nonperformance, notice of protest, protest or notice of dishonor, all of which are expressly waived by each Borrower, and the obligation, if any, of the holder to extend any further credit hereunder shall immediately cease and terminate. The non-prevailing party shall pay to the prevailing party immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of in-house counsel), expended or incurred by the non-prevailing party in connection with (a) the enforcement of Bank’s rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to Bank under this Note, and (b) the prosecution or defense of any action in any way related to this Note, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, in an arbitration proceeding or otherwise, and including any of the foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding (including without limitation, any adversary proceeding, contested matter or motion brought by Bank or any other person) relating to any Borrower or Subsidiary (as the term is defined in the Credit Agreement).
     (b) Obligations Joint and Several. Should more than one person or entity sign this Note as a Borrower, the obligations of each such Borrower shall be joint and several.
     (c) Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY BANK AFTER OCTOBER 3,1989 CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER’S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY BANK TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
This Note amends, replaces and supersedes the promissory note in the principal amount of $30,000,000.00 dated as of October 1, 2005 executed by Borrower pursuant to the Credit Agreement.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Note as of the date first written above.
         
  LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.
 
 
  By:   For Exhibit Purposes Only  
    Joseph P. Schneider   
    President/Chief Executive Officer   
 
     
  By:   For Exhibit Purposes Only  
    David P. Carlson   
    Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer   

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EXHIBIT B
SECURITY AGREEMENT
     1. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. For valuable consideration, the undersigned LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC., or any of them (“Debtor”), hereby grants and transfers to WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“Bank”) a security interest in all of the property of Debtor described as follows (collectively, the “Collateral”):
     (a) all accounts, deposit accounts, contract rights, chattel paper (whether electronic or tangible), instruments, promissory notes, documents, general intangibles, payment intangibles, software, letter of credit rights, health-care insurance receivables and other rights to payment of every kind now existing or at any time hereafter arising;
     (b) all inventory, goods held for sale or lease or to be furnished under contracts for service, or goods so leased or furnished, raw materials, component parts, work in process and other materials used or consumed in Debtor’s business, now or at any time hereafter owned or acquired by Debtor, wherever located, and all products thereof, whether in the possession of Debtor, any warehousemen, any bailee or any other person, or in process of delivery, and whether located at Debtor’s places of business or elsewhere;
     (c) all warehouse receipts, bills of sale, bills of lading and other documents of every kind (whether or not negotiable) in which Debtor now has or at any time hereafter acquires any interest, and all additions and accessions thereto, whether in the possession or custody of Debtor, any bailee or any other person for any purpose;
     (d) all money and property heretofore, now or hereafter delivered to or deposited with Bank or otherwise coming into the possession, custody or control of Bank (or any agent or bailee of Bank) In any manner or for any purpose whatsoever during the existence of this Agreement and whether held in a general or special account or deposit for safekeeping or otherwise;
     (e) all right, title and interest of Debtor under licenses, guaranties, warranties, management agreements, marketing or sales agreements, escrow contracts, indemnity agreements, insurance policies, service or maintenance agreements, supporting obligations and other similar contracts of every kind in which Debtor now has or at any time hereafter shall have an interest;
     (f) all goods, tools, machinery, furnishings, furniture and other equipment of every kind now existing or hereafter acquired, and improvements, replacements, accessions and additions thereto and embedded software included therein, whether located on any property owned or leased by Debtor or elsewhere, including without limitation, any of the foregoing now or at any time hereafter located at or installed on the land or in the improvements at any of the real property owned or leased by Debtor, and all such goods after they have been severed and removed from any of said real property; and
     (g) all motor vehicles, trailers, mobile homes, manufactured homes, boats, other rolling stock and related equipment of every kind now existing or hereafter acquired and all additions and accessories thereto, whether located on any property owned or leased by Debtor or elsewhere;

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(excluding from the foregoing all Excluded Collateral), together with whatever is receivable or received when any of the foregoing or the proceeds thereof are sold, leased, collected, exchanged or otherwise disposed of, whether such disposition is voluntary or involuntary, including without limitation, all rights to payment, including returned premiums, with respect to any insurance relating to any of the foregoing, and all rights to payment with respect to any claim or cause of action affecting or relating to any of the foregoing (collectively, “Proceeds”). As used herein Excluded Collateral means (i) all “Intent to Use” applications for trademark or service mark registrations filed pursuant to Section 1(b) of the Lanham Act, and all goodwill associated therewith and all other assets, rights and interests that uniquely reflect or embody such goodwill (each, a “Lanham Act Application”), unless and until an Amendment to Allege Use or a Statement of Use under Section 1(c) and 1(d) of said Act has been filed with respect to this Agreement; and (ii) contracts with the United States Government or any political subdivision thereof for which any necessary consent for the security interest granted hereunder has not been obtained from the United States Government or such subdivision under 31 U.S.C. §3727 and 41 U.S.C. §15, and the regulations in effect thereunder, and accounts generated under such contracts.
     2. OBLIGATIONS SECURED. The obligations secured hereby are the payment and performance of: (a) all present and future Indebtedness of Debtor to Bank; (b) all obligations of Debtor and rights of Bank under this Agreement; and (c) all present and future obligations of Debtor to Bank of other kinds. The word “Indebtedness” is used herein in its most comprehensive sense and includes any and all advances, debts, obligations and liabilities of Debtor, or any of them, heretofore, now or hereafter made, incurred or created, whether voluntary or involuntary and however arising, whether due or not due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, determined or undetermined, and whether Debtor may be liable individually or jointly with others, or whether recovery upon such Indebtedness may be or hereafter becomes unenforceable.
     3. TERMINATION. This Agreement will terminate upon the performance of all obligations of Debtor to Bank under the Loan Documents, including without limitation, the payment of all Indebtedness of Debtor to Bank, and the termination or expiration of all commitments of Bank to extend credit to Debtor.
     4. OBLIGATIONS OF BANK. Bank has no obligation to make any loans hereunder that are independent of the Bank’s commitments under the Loan Agreement. Any money received by Bank in respect of the Collateral may be deposited, at Bank’s option, into a non-interest bearing account over which Debtor shall have no control, and the same shall, for all purposes, be deemed Collateral hereunder, subject, however, to the terms of the Credit Agreement regarding the use of insurance proceeds, and the right of Debtor to retain and use proceeds of the sale of inventory in the ordinary course of business when an Event of Default does not exist.
     5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Debtor represents and warrants to Bank that: (a) Debtor’s legal name is exactly as set forth on the first page of this Agreement, and all of Debtor’s organizational documents or agreements delivered to Bank are complete and accurate in every respect; (b) Debtor is the owner and has possession or control of the Collateral and Proceeds, except security deposits (and interest thereon), goods in transit or that are temporarily in the possession of repairmen or goods in storage in the ordinary course of business; (c) Debtor has the exclusive right to grant a security interest in the Collateral and Proceeds; (d) all Collateral and Proceeds are genuine, free from liens, adverse claims, setoffs, default, prepayment, defenses and conditions precedent of any kind or character, except the

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lien created hereby, or Permitted Encumbrances, as defined in the Credit Agreement of even date herewith between Debtor and Bank, as amended, renewed or restated from time to time (the “Credit Agreement”), as otherwise agreed to by Bank, or as heretofore disclosed by Debtor to Bank, in writing; (e) all statements contained herein and, where applicable, in the Collateral are true and complete in all material respects; (f) no financing statement covering any of the Collateral or Proceeds, and naming any secured party other than Bank, is on file in any public office; and (g) to the extent that Collateral included in the Borrowing Base consists of particular rights to payment in excess of $100,000.00, all persons appearing to be obligated on these particular items of Collateral and Proceeds have authority and capacity to contract and are bound as they appear to be, all property subject to chattel paper has been properly registered and filed in compliance with law and to perfect the interest of Debtor in such property, and all such Collateral and Proceeds comply with all applicable laws concerning form, content and manner of preparation and execution, including where applicable Federal Reserve Regulation Z and any State consumer credit laws. A breach of the representation made in clause (g) above shall be deemed not to constitute an Event of Default if Borrower notifies Bank in writing after first becoming aware of any such breach and the applicable right to payment is thereafter not included In the Borrowing Base.
     6. COVENANTS OF DEBTOR.
     (a) Debtor agrees in general: (i) to pay Indebtedness secured hereby when due; (ii) to indemnify Bank against all losses, claims, demands, liabilities and expenses of every kind caused by property subject hereto, except to the extent caused by Bank after taking possession or control thereof; (iii) to pay all reasonable costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by Bank in the perfection and preservation of the Collateral or Bank’s interest therein and/or the realization, enforcement and exercise of Bank’s rights, powers and remedies hereunder; (iv) to permit Bank to exercise its powers; (v) to execute and deliver such documents as Bank deems necessary to create, perfect and continue the security interests contemplated hereby; (vi) not to change its name, and as applicable, its chief executive office, Its principal residence or the jurisdiction in which it is organized and/or registered without giving Bank prior written notice thereof; (vii) not to change the places where Debtor keeps any Collateral (except security deposits (and interest thereon), goods in transit, goods that are temporarily in the possession of repairmen or goods in storage in the ordinary course of business) or Debtor’s records concerning the Collateral and Proceeds without giving Bank prior written notice of the address to which Debtor is moving same; and (viii) to cooperate with Bank in perfecting all security interests granted herein as required in the Credit Agreement and in obtaining such agreements from third parties as Bank deems necessary, proper or convenient in connection with the preservation, perfection or enforcement of any of its rights hereunder. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Debtor shall immediately execute, obtain from third parties, deliver, file and record such documentation as Bank reasonably requires in order to perfect the Bank’s security interest in all Collateral.
     (b) Debtor agrees with regard to the Collateral and Proceeds, unless Bank agrees otherwise in writing: (i) that Bank is authorized to file financing statements in the name of Debtor to perfect Bank’s security interest in Collateral and Proceeds; (ii) where applicable, to Insure the tangible Collateral with Bank named as a loss payee as its interest may appear, in form, substance and amounts, under agreements, against risks and liabilities, and with insurance companies satisfactory to Bank; (iii) where applicable, to operate the Collateral in accordance with all applicable statutes, rules and regulations relating to the use and control thereof, and not to use any Collateral for any unlawful purpose or in any way that would void any insurance required to be carried in connection therewith; (iv) not to remove the Collateral

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(other than goods in transit, goods that are temporarily in the possession of repairmen or goods in storage in the ordinary course of business) from Debtor’s premises, except (A) for deliveries to buyers in the ordinary course of Debtor’s business, and deliveries of damaged, obsolete, surplus or worn-out property, and (B) Collateral which consists of mobile goods as defined in the Oregon Uniform Commercial Code, in which case Debtor agrees not to remove or permit the removal of such Collateral from its state of domicile for a period in excess of thirty (30) calendar days; (v) to pay when due all license fees, registration fees and other charges in connection with any Collateral; (vi) not to permit any lien on the Collateral or Proceeds, including without limitation, liens arising from repairs to or storage of the Collateral, except in favor of Bank or as set forth in the Credit Agreement, or Permitted Encumbrances; (vii) not to sell, hypothecate or dispose of, nor permit the transfer by operation of law of, any of the Collateral or Proceeds or any interest therein, except sales of inventory to buyers in the ordinary course of Debtor’s business, sales of damaged, obsolete, surplus, or worn-out property, or as otherwise permitted herein or in the Credit Agreement; (viii) to permit Bank to inspect the Collateral at any reasonable time; (ix) to keep, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, complete and accurate records regarding all Collateral and Proceeds, and to permit Bank to Inspect the same and make copies thereof at any reasonable time; (x) if requested by Bank during the continuance of an Event of Default, to receive and use reasonable diligence to collect Collateral consisting of accounts and other rights to payment and Proceeds, in trust and as the property of Bank, and to immediately endorse as appropriate and deliver such Collateral and Proceeds to Bank daily in the exact form in which they are received together with a collection report in form satisfactory to Bank; (xi) intentionally deleted; (xii) to give only normal allowances and credits and to advise Bank thereof Immediately in writing if they affect any rights to payment or Proceeds in any material respect; (xiii) from time to time, when requested by Bank, to prepare and deliver a schedule of all Collateral and Proceeds subject to this Agreement and during the continuance of an Event of Default to assign in writing and deliver to Bank all accounts, contracts, leases and other chattel paper, instruments, documents and other evidences thereof; (xiv) in the event Bank elects to receive payments of rights to payment or Proceeds hereunder during the continuance of an Event of Default, to pay all expenses incurred by Bank in connection therewith, including expenses of accounting, correspondence, collection efforts, reporting to account or contract debtors, filing, recording, record keeping and expenses incidental thereto; and (xv) to provide any service and do any other acts which may be necessary to maintain, preserve and protect all Collateral and, as appropriate and applicable, to keep all Collateral in good and saleable condition, to deal with the Collateral in accordance with the standards and practices adhered to generally by users and manufacturers of like property, and to keep all Collateral and Proceeds free and clear of all defenses, rights of offset and counterclaims, subject to offsets in the ordinary course of business for defective inventory.
     (c) Except as specifically set forth in writing by Bank and the effect of leases and applicable law that convey fixtures or improvements to landlords, Debtor shall not sell or transfer equipment, provided, however, that Debtor may sell or transfer damaged, obsolete, worn-out, and surplus equipment Collateral with an aggregate book value not to exceed $500,000.00 in each of Debtor’s fiscal years.
     7. POWERS OF BANK. Debtor appoints Bank its true attorney in fact to perform any of the following powers, which are coupled with an interest, are irrevocable until termination of this Agreement and may be exercised from time to time by Bank’s officers and employees, or any of them, if Debtor is in default (unless otherwise set forth herein): (a) to perform any obligation of Debtor hereunder in Debtor’s name or otherwise; (b) to give notice to account debtors or others of Bank’s rights in the Collateral and Proceeds, to enforce or forebear from enforcing the same and make extension and modification agreements with respect thereto;

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(c) to release persons liable on Collateral or Proceeds and to give receipts and acquittances and compromise disputes in connection therewith; (d) to release or substitute security; (e) to resort to security in any order, (f) to prepare, execute, file, record or deliver notes, assignments, schedules, designation statements, financing statements, continuation statements, termination statements, statements of assignment, applications for registration or like papers to perfect, preserve or release Bank’s interest in the Collateral and Proceeds; (g) to receive, open and read mail addressed to Debtor, and promptly deliver the originals thereof (or, if the mail consists of Collateral or Proceeds, copies) to Debtor; (h) to take cash, instruments for the payment of money and other property to which Bank is entitled; (i) at any time whether or not a default exists, to verify facts concerning the Collateral and Proceeds by inquiry of obligors thereon, or otherwise, in its own name or a fictitious name; (j) to endorse, collect, deliver and receive payment under instruments for the payment of money constituting or relating to Proceeds; (k) to prepare, adjust, execute, deliver and receive payment under insurance claims, and to collect and receive payment of and endorse any instrument in payment of loss or returned premiums or any other insurance refund or return, and to apply such amounts received by Bank, at Bank’s sole option, toward repayment of the indebtedness or, where appropriate, replacement of the Collateral; (l) to exercise all rights, powers and remedies which Debtor would have, but for this Agreement, with respect to all Collateral and Proceeds subject hereto; (m) at any reasonable time whether or not a default exists, to enter onto Debtor’s premises in inspecting the Collateral; (n) to make withdrawals from and to close deposit accounts or other accounts with any financial institution, wherever located, into which Proceeds may have been deposited, and to apply funds so withdrawn to payment of the Indebtedness; (o) to preserve or release the interest evidenced by chattel paper to which Bank is entitled hereunder and to endorse and deliver any evidence of title incidental thereto; and (p) to do all acts and things and execute all documents in the name of Debtor or otherwise, deemed by Bank as necessary, proper and convenient in connection with, at any time whether or not a default exists, the preservation or perfection (as required in the Credit Agreement), or, after default, the enforcement of its rights hereunder.
     8. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS, TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS AND ASSESSMENTS. Debtor agrees to pay or secure by bond (or contest in good faith, provided adequate reserves are made therefor and no enforcement proceedings against any Collateral has been instituted that are not stayed or dismissed within sixty days thereafter), prior to delinquency, all insurance premiums, taxes, charges, liens and assessments against the Collateral and Proceeds, and upon the failure of Debtor to do so, Bank at its option may pay any of them and shall be the sole judge of the legality or validity thereof and the amount necessary to discharge the same. Any such payments made by Bank shall be obligations of Debtor to Bank, due and payable immediately upon demand, together with interest at a rate equal to Prime Rate, which rate shall vary as the Prime Rate changes, and shall be secured by the Collateral and Proceeds, subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement.
     9. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Agreement: (a) any defined Event of Default, under the Credit Agreement; (b) any material impairment of the rights of Bank in any Collateral or Proceeds; and (e) Bank, in good faith, believes that $500,000.00 or more of the Collateral and/or Proceeds to be in danger of misuse, dissipation, commingling, loss, theft, damage or destruction, or otherwise in jeopardy or unsatisfactory in character or value. As used in this Section 9, “material impairment” means having an adverse effect of at least $500,000.00.
     10. REMEDIES. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Bank shall have the right to declare immediately due and payable all or any Indebtedness secured hereby and to terminate any commitments to make loans or otherwise extend credit to Debtor. Bank shall

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have all other rights, powers, privileges and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Oregon Uniform Commercial Code or otherwise provided by law, including without limitation, the right (a) to contact all persons obligated to Debtor on any Collateral or Proceeds and to instruct such persons to deliver all Collateral and/or Proceeds directly to Bank, and (b) to sell, lease, license or otherwise dispose of any or all Collateral. All rights, powers, privileges and remedies of Bank shall be cumulative. No delay, failure or discontinuance of Bank in exercising any right, power, privilege or remedy hereunder shall affect or operate as a waiver of such right, power, privilege or remedy; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power, privilege or remedy preclude, waive or otherwise affect any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, privilege or remedy. Any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind by Bank of any default hereunder, or any such waiver of any provisions or conditions hereof, must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent set forth in writing. It is agreed that public or private sales or other dispositions, for cash or on credit, to a wholesaler or retailer or investor, or user of property of the types subject to this Agreement, or public auctions, are all commercially reasonable since differences in the prices generally realized in the different kinds of dispositions are ordinarily offset by the differences in the costs and credit risks of such dispositions. While an Event of Default exists: (a) Debtor will deliver to Bank from time to time, as requested by Bank, current lists of all Collateral and Proceeds; (b) Debtor will not dispose of any Collateral or Proceeds except on terms approved by Bank; (c) at Bank’s request, Debtor will assemble and deliver all Collateral and Proceeds, and books and records pertaining thereto, to Bank at a reasonably convenient place designated by Bank; and (d) Bank may, without notice to Debtor, enter onto Debtor’s premises and take possession of the Collateral. With respect to any sale or other disposition by Bank of any Collateral subject to this Agreement, Debtor hereby expressly grants to Bank the right to sell such Collateral using any or all of Debtor’s trademarks, trade names, trade name rights and/or proprietary labels or marks. Debtor further agrees that Bank shall have no obligation to process or prepare any Collateral for sale or other disposition.
     11. DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL AND PROCEEDS; TRANSFER OF INDEBTEDNESS. In disposing of Collateral hereunder, Bank may disclaim all warranties of title, possession, quiet enjoyment and the like. Any proceeds of any disposition of any Collateral or Proceeds, or any part thereof, may be applied by Bank to the payment of expenses incurred by Bank in connection with the foregoing, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, and the balance of such proceeds may be applied by Bank toward the payment of the Indebtedness in such order of application as Bank may from time to time elect. Upon the transfer of the Indebtedness (which shall be subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement), Bank shall transfer its interest in the Collateral and Proceeds and shall be fully discharged thereafter from all liability and responsibility with respect to any of the foregoing so transferred, and the transferee shall be vested with all rights and powers of Bank hereunder with respect to any of the foregoing so transferred.
     12. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. Until all Indebtedness shall have been paid in full and all commitments by Bank to extend credit to Debtor have been terminated or expired, the power of sale or other disposition and all other rights, powers, privileges and remedies granted to Bank hereunder shall continue to exist and may be exercised by Bank at any time and from time to time irrespective of the fact that the Indebtedness or any part thereof may have become barred by any statute of limitations, or that the personal liability of Debtor may have ceased, unless such liability shall have ceased due to the payment in full of all Indebtedness secured hereunder.

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     13. MISCELLANEOUS. Debtor hereby waives any right to require Bank to (i) proceed against Debtor or any other person, (ii) proceed against or exhaust any security from Debtor or any other person, (iii) perform any obligation of Debtor with respect to any Collateral or Proceeds, and (d) make any presentment or demand, or give any notice of nonpayment or nonperformance, protest, notice of protest or notice of dishonor hereunder or in connection with any Collateral or Proceeds. Debtor further waives any right to direct the application of payments or security for any Indebtedness of Debtor or indebtedness of customers of Debtor.
     14. NOTICES. All notices, requests and demands required under this Agreement must be in writing, addressed to Bank at the address specified in any other loan documents entered into between Debtor and Bank and to Debtor at the address of its chief executive office (or principal residence, if applicable) specified below or to such other address as any party may designate by written notice to each other party, and shall be deemed to have been given or made as follows: (a) if personally delivered, upon delivery; (b) if sent by mall, upon the earlier of the date of receipt or three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first class and postage prepaid; and (c) if sent by telecopy, upon receipt.
     15. COSTS, EXPENSES AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES. The non-prevailing party shall pay to the prevailing party immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of in-house counsel), expended or incurred by the non-prevailing party in connection with (a) the enforcement of Bank’s rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to Bank under this Agreement, and (b) the prosecution or defense of any action in any way related to this Agreement, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, in an arbitration proceeding or otherwise, and including any of the foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding (including without limitation, any adversary proceeding, contested matter or motion brought by Bank or any other person) relating to Debtor or Subsidiary. All of the foregoing shall be paid by Debtor with interest from the date of demand until paid in full at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2.00%) above the Bank’s Prime Rate in effect from time to time.
     16. SUCCESSORS; ASSIGNS; AMENDMENT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties, and may be amended or modified only in writing signed by Bank and Debtor.
     17. DEFINED TERMS. Terms used in this Agreement which are defined in the Credit Agreement or the Line of Credit Note shall have the same meaning herein that they are given therein.
     18. SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or any remaining provisions of this Agreement.
     19. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
     Debtor warrants that Debtor is an organization registered under the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

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     Debtor warrants that its chief executive office (or principal residence, if applicable) is located at the following address: 18550 NE Riverside Parkway, Portland, OR 97230.
     Debtor warrants that the tangible Collateral (except goods in transit or in possession of repairmen) is located or domiciled at the following additional addresses: 12722 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97230; 18550 NE Riverside Parkway, Portland, OR 97230; 1629 Caledonia Street, LaCrosse, WI 54603; 1325 St. Andrew St., LaCrosse, WI 54603; 1320 St. Andrew St, LaCrosse, WI 54603; 401 Washington St., Claremont, NH 03743.
     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed as of April 15, 2004.
         
  LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.
 
 
 
  By:   For Exhibit Purposes Only  
    Joseph P. Schneider
President/Chief Executive Officer 
 
 
     
  By:   For Exhibit Purposes Only  
    David P. Carlson   
    Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer   
 

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EXHIBIT C
THIRD PARTY SECURITY AGREEMENT
     1. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. In consideration of any credit or other financial accommodation heretofore, now or hereafter extended or made to LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC. (“Borrower”) by WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“Bank”), and for other valuable consideration, as security for the payment of all Indebtedness of Borrower to Bank, the undersigned DANNER, INC. (“Owner”) hereby grants and transfers to Bank a security interest in all of the property of Owner described as follows (collectively, the “Collateral”):
     (a) all accounts, deposit accounts, contract rights, chattel paper (whether electronic or tangible), instruments, promissory notes, documents, general intangibles, payment intangibles, software, letter of credit rights, health-care insurance receivables and other rights to payment of every kind now existing or at any time hereafter arising;
     (b) all inventory, goods held for sale or lease or to be furnished under contracts for service, or goods so leased or furnished, raw materials, component parts, work in process and other materials used or consumed in Owner’s business, now or at any time hereafter owned or acquired by Owner, wherever located, and all products thereof, whether in the possession of Owner, any warehousemen, any bailee or any other person, or in process of delivery, and whether located at Owner’s places of business or elsewhere;
     (c) all warehouse receipts, bills of sale, bills of lading and other documents of every kind (whether or not negotiable) in which Owner now has or at any time hereafter acquires any interest, and all additions and accessions thereto, whether in the possession or custody of Owner, any bailee or any other person for any purpose;
     (d) all money and property heretofore, now or hereafter delivered to or deposited with Bank or otherwise coming into the possession, custody or control of Bank (or any agent or bailee of Bank) in any manner or for any purpose whatsoever during the existence of this Agreement and whether held in a general or special account or deposit for safekeeping or otherwise;
     (e) all right, title and interest of Owner under licenses, guaranties, warranties, management agreements, marketing or sales agreements, escrow contracts, indemnity agreements, insurance policies, service or maintenance agreements, supporting obligations and other similar contracts of every kind in which Owner now has or at any time hereafter shall have an interest;
     (f) all goods, tools, machinery, furnishings, furniture and other equipment of every kind now existing or hereafter acquired, and improvements, replacements, accessions and additions thereto and embedded software included therein, whether located on any property owned or leased by Owner or elsewhere, including without limitation, any of the foregoing now or at any time hereafter located at or installed on the land or in the improvements at any of the real property owned or leased by Owner, and all such goods after they have been severed and removed from any of said real property; and
     (g) all motor vehicles, trailers, mobile homes, manufactured homes, boats, other rolling stock and related equipment of every kind now existing or hereafter acquired and all

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additions and accessories thereto, whether located on any property owned or leased by Owner or elsewhere;
(excluding from the foregoing all Excluded Collateral), together with whatever is receivable or received when any of the foregoing or the proceeds thereof are sold, leased, collected, exchanged or otherwise disposed of, whether such disposition is voluntary or involuntary, including without limitation, all rights to payment, including returned premiums, with respect to any insurance relating to any of the foregoing, and all rights to payment with respect to any claim or cause of action affecting or relating to any of the foregoing (collectively, “Proceeds”). As used herein “Excluded Collateral” means (i) all “Intent to Use” applications for trademark or service mark registrations filed pursuant to Section 1(b) of the Lanham Act, and all goodwill associated therewith and all other assets, rights and interests that uniquely reflect or embody such goodwill (each, a “Lanham Act Application”), unless and until an Amendment to Allege Use or a Statement of Use under Section 1(c) and 1(d) of said Act has been filed with respect to this Agreement; and (ii) contracts with the United States Government or any political subdivision thereof for which any necessary consent for the security interest granted hereunder has not been obtained from the United States Government or such subdivision under 31 U.S.C. §3727 and 41 U.S.C. §15, and the regulations in effect thereunder, and accounts generated under such contracts.
     2. CONTINUING AGREEMENT; REVOCATION; OBLIGATION UNDER OTHER AGREEMENTS. This is a continuing agreement and all rights, powers and remedies hereunder shall apply to all past, present and future Indebtedness of Borrower to Bank, including that arising under successive transactions which shall either continue the Indebtedness, increase or decrease it, or from time to time create new Indebtedness after all or any prior Indebtedness has been satisfied, and notwithstanding the death, Incapacity, dissolution, liquidation or bankruptcy of Borrower or Owner or any other event or proceeding affecting Borrower or Owner. This Agreement shall not apply to any new Indebtedness created after actual receipt by Bank of written notice of its revocation as to such new Indebtedness; provided however, that loans or advances made by Bank to Borrower after revocation under commitments existing prior to receipt by Bank of such revocation, and extensions, renewals or modifications, of any kind, of Indebtedness incurred by Borrower or committed by Bank prior to receipt by Bank of such revocation, shall not be considered new Indebtedness. Any such notice must be sent to Bank by registered U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to its office at Portland Regional Commercial Banking Office, 1300 S.W. Fifth Avenue, MAC P6101-133, Portland OR, 97208, or at such other address as Bank shall from time to time designate. The obligations of Owner hereunder shall be in addition to any obligations of Owner under any other grants or pledges of security for any liabilities or obligations of Borrower or any other person heretofore or hereafter given to Bank unless said other grants or pledges of security are expressly modified or revoked in writing; and this Agreement shall not, unless expressly herein provided, affect or invalidate any such other grants or pledges of security.
     3. SEPARATE ACTIONS; WAIVER OF STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS; REINSTATEMENT OF LIABILITY. A separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against Owner whether action is brought against Borrower or any other person, or whether Borrower or any other person is joined in any such action or actions. Owner acknowledges that this Agreement is absolute and unconditional, there are no conditions precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement, and this Agreement is in full force and effect and is binding on Owner as of the date written below, regardless of whether Bank obtains collateral or any guaranties from others or takes any other action contemplated by Owner. Owner waives the benefit of any statute of limitations affecting Owner’s liability hereunder or the

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enforcement thereof, and Owner agrees that any payment of any Indebtedness or other act which shall toll any statute of limitations applicable thereto shall similarly operate to toll such statute of limitations applicable to Owner’s liability hereunder. The liability of Owner hereunder shall be reinstated and revived and the rights of Bank shall continue if and to the extent that for any reason any amount at any time paid on account of any Indebtedness secured hereby is rescinded or must be otherwise restored by Bank, whether as a result of any proceedings in bankruptcy or reorganization or otherwise, all as though such amount had not been paid. The determination as to whether any amount so paid must be rescinded or restored shall be made by Bank in its sole discretion; provided however, that if Bank chooses to contest any such matter at the request of Owner, Owner agrees to indemnify and hold Bank harmless from and against all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, expended or incurred by Bank in connection therewith, including without limitation, in any litigation with respect thereto.
     4. OBLIGATIONS OF BANK. Any money received by Bank in respect of the Collateral may be deposited, at Bank’s option, into a non-interest bearing account over which Owner shall have no control, and the same shall, for all purposes, be deemed Collateral hereunder, subject, however, to the terms of the Credit Agreement regarding the use of insurance proceeds, and the right of Owner to retain and use proceeds of the sale of inventory in the ordinary course of business when an Event of Default does not exist.
     5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
     (a) Owner represents and warrants to Bank that: (i) Owner’s legal name is exactly as set forth on the first page of this Agreement, and all of Owner’s organizational documents or agreements delivered to Bank are complete and accurate in every respect; (ii) Owner is the owner and has possession or control of the Collateral and Proceeds, except security deposits (including interest thereon), goods in transit or that are temporarily in the possession of repairmen or goods in storage in the ordinary course of business; (iii) Owner has the exclusive right to grant a security interest in the Collateral and Proceeds; (iv) all Collateral and Proceeds are genuine, free from liens, adverse claims, setoffs, default, prepayment, defenses and conditions precedent of any kind or character, except the lien created hereby, or Permitted Encumbrances, as defined in the Credit Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Bank, as amended, renewed or restated from time to time (the “Credit Agreement”), as otherwise agreed to by Bank, or as heretofore disclosed by Owner to Bank, in writing; (e) all statements contained herein and, where applicable, in the Collateral are true and complete in all material respects; (f) no financing statement covering any of the Collateral or Proceeds, and naming any secured party other than Bank, is on file in any public office; and (g) to the extent that Collateral included in the Borrowing Base consists of particular rights to payment in excess of $100,000.00, all persons appearing to be obligated on these particular items of Collateral and Proceeds have authority and capacity to contract and are bound as they appear to be, all property subject to chattel paper has been properly registered and filed in compliance with law and to perfect the interest of Owner in such property, and all such Collateral and Proceeds comply with all applicable laws concerning form, content and manner of preparation and execution, including where applicable Federal Reserve Regulation Z and any State consumer credit laws. A breach of the representation made in clause (g) above shall be deemed not to constitute an Event of Default if Borrower notifies Bank in writing after first becoming aware of any such breach and the applicable right to payment is thereafter not included in the Borrowing Base.
     (b) Owner further represents and warrants to Bank that: (i) the Collateral pledged hereunder is so pledged at Borrower’s request; (ii) Bank has made no representation to Owner

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as to the creditworthiness of Borrower; and (iii) Owner has established adequate means of obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis financial and other information pertaining to Borrower’s financial condition. Owner agrees to keep adequately informed from such means of any facts, events or circumstances which might in any way affect Owner’s risks hereunder, and Owner further agrees that Bank shall have no obligation to disclose to Owner any information or material about Borrower which is acquired by Bank in any manner.
     6. COVENANTS OF OWNER.
     (a) Owner agrees in general; (i) to indemnify Bank against all losses, claims, demands, liabilities and expenses of every kind caused by property subject hereto, except to the extent caused by Bank after taking possession or control thereof; (ii) to pay all reasonable costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by Bank in the perfection and preservation of the Collateral or Bank’s interest therein and/or the realization, enforcement and exercise of Bank’s rights, powers and remedies hereunder; (iii) to permit Bank to exercise its powers; (iv) to execute and deliver such documents as Bank deems necessary to create, perfect and continue the security interests contemplated hereby; (v) not to change Owner’s name, and as applicable, its chief executive office, its principal residence or the jurisdiction in which it is organized and/or registered without giving Bank prior written notice thereof; (vi) not to change the places where Owner keeps any Collateral (except security deposits (including interest thereon), goods in transit, goods that are temporarily in the possession of repairmen or goods in storage in the ordinary course of business) or Owner’s records concerning the Collateral and Proceeds without giving Bank prior written notice of the address to which Owner is moving same; and (vii)to cooperate with Bank in perfecting all security interests granted herein as required in the Credit Agreement and in obtaining such agreements from third parties as Bank deems necessary, proper or convenient in connection with the preservation, perfection or enforcement of any of its rights hereunder. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Owner shall immediately execute, obtain from third parties, deliver, file and record such documentation as Bank reasonably requires in order to perfect the Bank’s security interest in all Collateral.
     (b) Owner agrees with regard to the Collateral and Proceeds, unless Bank agrees otherwise in writing: (i) that Bank is authorized to file financing statements in the name of Owner to perfect Bank’s security interest in Collateral and Proceeds; (ii) where applicable, to insure the tangible Collateral with Bank named as a loss payee as its interest may appear, in form, substance and amounts, under agreements, against risks and liabilities, and with insurance companies satisfactory to Bank; (iii) where applicable, to operate the Collateral in accordance with all applicable statutes, rules and regulations relating to the use and control thereof, and not to use any Collateral for any unlawful purpose or in any way that would void any insurance required to be carried in connection therewith; (iv) not to remove the Collateral (other than goods in transit, goods that are temporarily in the possession of repairmen or goods in storage in the ordinary course of business) from Owner’s premises, except (A) for deliveries to buyers in the ordinary course of Owner’s business, and deliveries of damaged, obsolete, surplus or worn-out property, and (B) Collateral which consists of mobile goods as defined in the Oregon Uniform Commercial Code, in which case Owner agrees not to remove or permit the removal of such Collateral from its state of domicile for a period in excess of thirty (30) calendar days; (v) to pay when due all license fees, registration fees and other charges in connection with any Collateral; (vi) not to permit any lien on the Collateral or Proceeds, including without limitation, liens arising from repairs to or storage of the Collateral, except in favor of Bank or as set forth in the Credit Agreement, or Permitted Encumbrances; (vii) not to sell, hypothecate or dispose of, nor permit the transfer by operation of law of, any of the Collateral or Proceeds or

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any interest therein, except sales of inventory to buyers in the ordinary course of Owner’s business, sales of damaged, obsolete, surplus, or worn-out property, or as otherwise permitted herein or in the Credit Agreement; (viii) to permit Bank to inspect the Collateral at any reasonable time; (ix) to keep, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, complete and accurate records regarding all Collateral and Proceeds, and to permit Bank to inspect the same and make copies thereof at any reasonable time; (x) if requested by Bank during the continuance of an Event of Default, to receive and use reasonable diligence to collect Collateral consisting of accounts and other rights to payment and Proceeds, in trust and as the property of Bank, and to immediately endorse as appropriate and deliver such Collateral and Proceeds to Bank daily in the exact form in which they are received together with a collection report in form satisfactory to Bank; (xi) intentionally deleted; (xii) to give only normal allowances and credits and to advise Bank thereof immediately in writing if they affect any rights to payment or Proceeds in any material respect; (xiii) from time to time, when requested by Bank, to prepare and deliver a schedule of all Collateral and Proceeds subject to this Agreement and during the continuance of an Event of Default to assign in writing and deliver to Bank all accounts, contracts, leases and other chattel paper, instruments, documents and other evidences thereof; (xiv) in the event Bank elects to receive payments of rights to payment or Proceeds hereunder during the continuance of an Event of Default, to pay all expenses incurred by Bank in connection therewith, including expenses of accounting, correspondence, collection efforts, reporting to account or contract Owners, filing, recording, record keeping and expenses incidental thereto; and (xv) to provide any service and do any other acts which may be necessary to maintain, preserve and protect all Collateral and, as appropriate and applicable, to keep all Collateral in good and saleable condition, to deal with the Collateral in accordance with the standards and practices adhered to generally by users and manufacturers of like property, and to keep all Collateral and Proceeds free and clear of all defenses, rights of offset and counterclaims, subject to offsets in the ordinary course of business for defective inventory.
     (c) Except as specifically set forth in writing by Bank and the effect of leases and applicable law that convey fixtures or improvements to landlords, Owner shall not sell or transfer equipment, provided, however, that Debtor may sell or transfer damaged, obsolete, worn-out, and surplus equipment Collateral with an aggregate book value not to exceed $500,000.00 in each of Debtor’s fiscal years.
     7. POWERS OF BANK. Owner appoints Bank its true attorney in fact to perform any of the following powers, which are coupled with an interest, are irrevocable until termination of this Agreement and may be exercised from time to time by Bank’s officers and employees, or any of them, if Owner is in default (unless otherwise set forth herein): (a) to perform any obligation of Owner hereunder in Owner’s name or otherwise; (b) to give notice to account Owners or others of Bank’s rights in the Collateral and Proceeds, to enforce or forebear from enforcing the same and make extension and modification agreements with respect thereto; (c) to release persons liable on Collateral or Proceeds and to give receipts and acquittances and compromise disputes in connection therewith; (d) to release or substitute security; (e) to resort to security in any order; (f) to prepare, execute, file, record or deliver notes, assignments, schedules, designation statements, financing statements, continuation statements, termination statements, statements of assignment, applications for registration or like papers to perfect, preserve or release Bank’s interest in the Collateral and Proceeds; (g) to receive, open and read mail addressed to Owner, and promptly deliver the originals thereof (or, if the mail consists of Collateral or Proceeds, copies) to Owner; (h) to take cash, instruments for the payment of money and other property to which Bank is entitled; (i) at any time whether or not a default exists, to verify facts concerning the Collateral and Proceeds by inquiry of obligors thereon, or otherwise, in its own name or a fictitious name; (j) to endorse, collect deliver and receive

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payment under instruments for the payment of money constituting or relating to Proceeds; (k) to prepare, adjust, execute, deliver and receive payment under insurance claims, and to collect and receive payment of and endorse any instrument in payment of loss or returned premiums or any other insurance refund or return, and to apply such amounts received by Bank, at Bank’s sole option, toward repayment of the Indebtedness or, where appropriate, replacement of the Collateral; (l) to exercise all rights, powers and remedies which Owner would have, but for this Agreement, with respect to all Collateral and Proceeds subject hereto; (m) at any reasonable time whether or not a default exists, to enter onto Owner’s premises in inspecting the Collateral; (n) to make withdrawals from and to close deposit accounts or other accounts with any financial institution, wherever located, into which Proceeds may have been deposited, and to apply funds so withdrawn to payment of the Indebtedness; (o) to preserve or release the interest evidenced by chattel paper to which Bank is entitled hereunder and to endorse and deliver any evidence of title incidental thereto; and (p) to do all acts and things and execute all documents in the name of Owner or otherwise, deemed by Bank as necessary, proper and convenient in connection with, at any time whether or not a default exists, the preservation or perfection (as required in the Credit Agreement), or, after default, the enforcement of its rights hereunder.
     8. OWNER’S WAIVERS.
     (a) Owner waives any right to require Bank to: (i) proceed against Borrower or any other person; (ii) marshall assets or proceed against or exhaust any security held from Borrower or any other person; (iii) give notice of the terms, time and place of any public or private sale or other disposition of personal property security held from Borrower or any other person; (iv) take any action or pursue any other remedy in Bank’s power; or (v) make any presentment or demand for performance, or give any notice of nonperformance, protest, notice of protest or notice of dishonor hereunder or in connection with any obligations or evidences of Indebtedness held by Bank as security for or which constitute in whole or in part the Indebtedness secured hereunder, or in connection with the creation of new or additional Indebtedness.
     (b) Owner waives any defense to its obligations hereunder based upon or arising by reason of: (i) any disability or other defense of Borrower or any other person; (ii) the cessation or limitation from any cause whatsoever, other than payment in full, of the Indebtedness of Borrower or any other person; (iii) any lack of authority of any officer, director, partner, agent or any other person acting or purporting to act on behalf of Borrower which is a corporation, partnership or other type of entity, or any defect in the formation of Borrower; (iv) the application by Borrower of the proceeds of any Indebtedness for purposes other than the purposes represented by Borrower to, or intended or understood by, Bank or Owner; (v) any act or omission by Bank which directly or indirectly results in or aids the discharge of Borrower or any portion of the Indebtedness by operation of law or otherwise, or which in any way impairs or suspends any rights or remedies of Bank against Borrower in the absence of Bank’s gross negligence, willful misconduct or bad faith; (vi) any impairment of the value of any interest in security for the Indebtedness or any portion thereof, including without limitation, the failure to obtain or maintain perfection or recordation of any interest in any such security, the release of any such security without substitution, and/or the failure to preserve the value of, or to comply with applicable law in disposing of, any such security; (vii) any modification of the Indebtedness, in any form whatsoever, including any modification made after revocation hereof to any Indebtedness incurred prior to such revocation, and including without limitation the renewal, extension, acceleration or other change in time for payment of, or other change in the terms of, the Indebtedness or any portion thereof, including increase or decrease of the rate of interest thereon; or (viii) any requirement that Bank give any notice of acceptance of this Agreement. Until all Indebtedness shall have been paid in full, Owner shall have no right of subrogation, and

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Owner waives any right to enforce any remedy which Bank now has or may hereafter have against Borrower or any other person and waives any benefit of, or any right to participate in, any security now or hereafter held by Bank. Owner further waives all rights and defenses Owner may have arising out of (A) any election of remedies by Bank, even though that election of remedies, such as a non-judicial foreclosure with respect to any security for any portion of the Indebtedness, destroys Owner’s rights of subrogation or Owner’s rights to proceed against Borrower for reimbursement, or (B) any loss of rights Owner may suffer by reason of any rights, powers or remedies of Borrower in connection with any anti-deficiency laws or any other laws limiting, qualifying or discharging Borrower’s Indebtedness, whether by operation of law or otherwise, including any rights Owner may have to a fair market value hearing to determine the size of a deficiency following any foreclosure sale or other disposition of any real property security for any portion of the Indebtedness.
     9. AUTHORIZATIONS TO BANK. Owner authorizes Bank either before or after revocation hereof, without notice to or demand on Owner, and without affecting Owner’s liability hereunder, from time to time to: (a) alter, compromise, renew, extend, accelerate or otherwise change the time for payment of, or otherwise change the terms of, the Indebtedness or any portion thereof, including increase or decrease of the rate of interest thereon; (b) take and hold security, other than the Collateral and Proceeds, for the payment of the Indebtedness or any portion thereof, and exchange, enforce, waive, subordinate or release the Collateral and Proceeds, or any part thereof, or any such other security; (c) apply the Collateral and Proceeds or such other security and direct the order or manner of sale thereof, including without limitation, a non-judicial sale permitted by the terms of the controlling security agreement, mortgage or deed of trust as Bank in its discretion may determine; (d) release or substitute any one or more of the endorsers or guarantors of the Indebtedness, or any portion thereof, or any other party thereto; and (e) apply payments received by Bank from Borrower to any Indebtedness of Borrower to Bank, in such order as Bank shall determine in its sole discretion, whether or not such Indebtedness is covered by this Agreement, and Owner hereby waives any provision of law regarding application of payments which specifies otherwise. Bank may without notice assign this Agreement in whole or in part.
     10. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS, TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS AND ASSESSMENTS. Owner agrees to pay or secure by bond (or contest in good faith, provided adequate reserves are made therefor and no enforcement proceedings against any Collateral has been instituted that are not stayed or dismissed within sixty days thereafter), prior to delinquency, all insurance premiums, taxes, charges, liens and assessments against the Collateral and Proceeds, and upon the failure of Owner to do so, Bank at its option may pay any of them and shall be the sole judge of the legality or validity thereof and the amount necessary to discharge the same. Any such payments made by Bank shall be obligations of Owner to Bank, due and payable immediately upon demand, together with interest at a rate equal to Prime Rate, which rate shall vary as the Prime Rate changes, and shall be secured by the Collateral and Proceeds, subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement.
     11. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Agreement: (a) any defined Event of Default, under the Credit Agreement; (b) any material impairment of the rights of Bank in any Collateral or Proceeds; and (e) Bank, in good faith, believes that $500,000.00 or more of the Collateral and/or Proceeds to be in danger of misuse, dissipation, commingling, toss, theft, damage or destruction, or otherwise in jeopardy or unsatisfactory in character or value. As used in this Section l, “material impairment” means having an adverse effect of at least $500,000.00.

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     12. REMEDIES. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Bank shall have and may exercise without demand any and all rights, powers, privileges and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Oregon Uniform Commercial Code or otherwise provided by law, including without limitation, the right (a) to contact all persons obligated to Owner on any Collateral or Proceeds and to instruct such persons to deliver all Collateral and/or Proceeds directly to Bank, and (b) to sell, lease, license or otherwise dispose of any or all Collateral. All rights, powers, privileges and remedies of Bank shall be cumulative. No delay, failure or discontinuance of Bank in exercising any right, power, privilege or remedy hereunder shall affect or operate as a waiver of such right, power, privilege or remedy; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power, privilege or remedy preclude, waive or otherwise affect any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, privilege or remedy. Any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind by Bank of any default hereunder, or any such waiver of any provisions or conditions hereof, must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent set forth in writing. It is agreed that public or private sales or other dispositions, for cash or on credit, to a wholesaler or retailer or investor, or user of property of the types subject to this Agreement, or public auctions, are all commercially reasonable since differences in the prices generally realized in the different kinds of dispositions are ordinarily offset by the differences in the costs and credit risks of such dispositions. While an Event of Default exists: (a) Owner will deliver to Bank from time to time, as requested by Bank, current lists of all Collateral and Proceeds; (b) Owner will not dispose of any of the Collateral or Proceeds except on terms approved by Bank; (c) at Bank’s request, Owner will assemble and deliver all Collateral and Proceeds, and books and records pertaining thereto, to Bank at a reasonably convenient place designated by Bank; and (d) Bank may, without notice to Owner, enter onto Owner’s premises and take possession of the Collateral. With respect to any sale or other disposition by Bank of any Collateral subject to this Agreement, Owner hereby expressly grants to Bank the right to sell such Collateral using any or all of Owner’s trademarks, trade names, trade name rights and/or proprietary labels or marks. Owner further agrees that Bank shall have no obligation to process or prepare any Collateral for sale or other disposition.
     13. DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL AND PROCEEDS; TRANSFER OF INDEBTEDNESS. In disposing of Collateral hereunder, Bank may disclaim all warranties of title, possession, quiet enjoyment and the like. Any proceeds of any disposition of any Collateral or Proceeds, or any part thereof, may be applied by Bank to the payment of expenses incurred by Bank in connection with the foregoing, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, and the balance of such proceeds may be applied by Bank toward the payment of the Indebtedness in such order of application as Bank may from time to time elect. Upon the transfer of the Indebtedness (which shall be subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement), Bank shall transfer its interest in the Collateral and Proceeds and shall be fully discharged thereafter from all liability and responsibility with respect to any of the foregoing so transferred, and the transferee shall be vested with all rights and powers of Bank hereunder with respect to any of the foregoing so transferred.
     14. NOTICES. All notices, requests and demands required under this Agreement must be in writing, addressed to Bank at the address specified in Section 2 hereof and to Owner at the address of its chief executive office (or principal residence, if applicable) specified below or to such other address as any party may designate by written notice to each other party, and shall be deemed to have been given or made as follows: (a) if personally delivered, upon delivery; (b) if sent by mail, upon the earlier of the date of receipt or three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first class and postage prepaid; and (c) if sent by telecopy, upon receipt.

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     15. COSTS, EXPENSES AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES. The non-prevailing party shall pay to the prevailing party immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of in-house counsel), expended or incurred by the non-prevailing party in connection with (a) the enforcement of Bank’s rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to Bank under this Agreement, and (b) the prosecution or defense of any action in any way related to this Agreement, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, in an arbitration proceeding or otherwise, and including any of the foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding (including without limitation, any adversary proceeding, contested matter or motion brought by Bank or any other person) relating to Owner or Borrower. All of the foregoing shall be paid by Owner with interest from the date of demand until paid in full at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2.00%) above the Bank’s Prime Rate in effect from time to time.
     16. SUCCESSORS; ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties; provided however, that Owner may not assign or transfer any of its interests or rights hereunder without Bank’s prior written consent. Owner acknowledges that Bank has the right to sell, assign, transfer, negotiate or grant participations in all or any part of, or any interest in, any Indebtedness of Borrower to Bank and any obligations with respect thereto, including this Agreement. In connection therewith, Bank may disclose all documents and information which Bank now has or hereafter acquires relating to Owner and/or this Agreement, whether furnished by Borrower, Owner or otherwise, subject to a confidentiality agreement reasonably acceptable to Bank and Owner. Owner further agrees that Bank may disclose such documents and information to Borrower.
     17. AMENDMENT. This Agreement may be amended or modified only in writing signed by Bank and Owner,
     18. DEFINED TERMS. Terms used in this Agreement which are defined in the Credit Agreement or the Line of Credit Note shall have the same meaning herein that they are given therein.
     19. SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or any remaining provisions of this Agreement.
     20. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
     21. ARBITRATION.
     (a) Arbitration. The parties hereto agree, upon demand by any party, to submit to binding arbitration all claims, disputes and controversies between or among them, whether in tort, contract or otherwise arising out of or relating to in any way (i) the loan and related loan and security documents which are the subject of this Agreement and its negotiation, execution, collateralization, administration, repayment, modification, extension, substitution, formation, inducement, enforcement, default or termination; or (ii) requests by Borrower for additional credit.

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     (b) Governing Rules. Any arbitration proceeding will (i) proceed in a location in Oregon selected by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”); (ii) be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code), notwithstanding any conflicting choice of law provision in any of the documents between the parties; and (iii) be conducted by the AAA, or such other administrator as the parties shall mutually agree upon, in accordance with the AAA’s commercial dispute resolution procedures, unless the claim or counterclaim is at least $1,000,000.00 exclusive of claimed interest, arbitration fees and costs in which case the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the AAA’s optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes (the commercial dispute resolution procedures or the optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes to be referred to, as applicable, as the “Rules”). If there is any inconsistency between the terms hereof and the Rules, the terms and procedures set forth herein shall control. Any party who fails or refuses to submit to arbitration following a demand by any other party shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by such other party in compelling arbitration of any dispute. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by any party that is a bank of the protections afforded to it under 12 U.S.C. §91 or any similar applicable state law.
     (c) No Waiver of Provisional Remedies, Self-Help and Foreclosure. The arbitration requirement does not limit the right of any party to (i) foreclose against real or personal property collateral; (ii) exercise self-help remedies relating to collateral or proceeds of collateral such as setoff or repossession; or (iii) obtain provisional or ancillary remedies such as replevin, injunctive relief, attachment or the appointment of a receiver, before during or after the pendency of any arbitration proceeding. This exclusion does not constitute a waiver of the right or obligation of any party to submit any dispute to arbitration or reference hereunder, including those arising from the exercise of the actions detailed in sections (i), (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph.
     (d) Arbitrator Qualifications and Powers. Any arbitration proceeding in which the amount in controversy is $5,000,000.00 or less will be decided by a single arbitrator selected according to the Rules, and who shall not render an award of greater than $5,000,000.00. Any dispute in which the amount in controversy exceeds $5,000,000.00 shall be decided by majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators; provided however, that all three arbitrators must actively participate in all hearings and deliberations. The arbitrator will be a neutral attorney licensed in the State of Oregon or a neutral retired judge of the state or federal judiciary of Oregon, in either case with a minimum of ten years experience in the substantive law applicable to the subject matter of the dispute to be arbitrated. The arbitrator will determine whether or not an issue is arbitratable and will give effect to the statutes of limitation in determining any claim. In any arbitration proceeding the arbitrator will decide (by documents only or with a hearing at the arbitrator’s discretion) any pre-hearing motions which are similar to motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim or motions for summary adjudication. The arbitrator shall resolve all disputes in accordance with the substantive law of Oregon and may grant any remedy or relief that a court of such state could order or grant within the scope hereof and such ancillary relief as is necessary to make effective any award. The arbitrator shall also have the power to award recovery of all costs and fees, to impose sanctions and to take such other action as the arbitrator deems necessary to the same extent a judge could pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure or other applicable law. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuit of a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief.

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     (e) Discovery. In any arbitration proceeding discovery will be permitted in accordance with the Rules. All discovery shall be expressly limited to matters directly relevant to the dispute being arbitrated and must be completed no later than 20 days before the hearing date and within 180 days of the filing of the dispute with the AAA. All requests for an extension of the discovery periods, or any discovery disputes, will be subject to final determination by the arbitrator upon a showing that the request for discovery is essential for the party’s presentation and that no alternative means for obtaining information is available.
     (f) Class Proceedings and Consolidations. The resolution of any dispute arising pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be determined by a separate arbitration proceeding and such dispute shall not be consolidated with other disputes or included in any class proceeding, except for consolidations with other disputes between the parties hereto arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the other Loan Documents or the matters described in Section 21(a)(i) or (ii)
     (g) Payment Of Arbitration Costs And Fees. The arbitrator shall award all costs and expenses of the arbitration proceeding.
     (h) Miscellaneous. To the maximum extent practicable, the AAA, the arbitrators and the parties shall take all action required to conclude any arbitration proceeding within 180 days of the filing of the dispute with the AAA. No arbitrator or other party to an arbitration proceeding may disclose the existence, content or results thereof, except for disclosures of information by a party required in the ordinary course of its business or by applicable law or regulation. If more than one agreement for arbitration by or between the parties potentially applies to a dispute, the arbitration provision most directly related to the documents between the parties or the subject matter of the dispute shall control. This arbitration provision shall survive termination, amendment or expiration of any of the documents or any relationship between the parties.
     Owner warrants that Owner is an organization registered under the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
     Owner warrants that its chief executive office (or principal residence, if applicable) is located at the following address: 18550 NE Riverside Parkway, Portland, OR 97230.
     Owner warrants that the Collateral (except goods in transit) is located or domiciled at the following additional addresses: 12722 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97230.
UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY BANK AFTER OCTOBER 3,1989 CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER’S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY BANK TO BE ENFORCEABLE.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed as of April 15,2004.
DANNER, INC.
         
By:
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Title:
       
 
 
 
   
 
       
By:
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Exhibit 10.2
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
     THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into as of March 1, 2009, by and between LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC., a Wisconsin corporation (“Borrower”), and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“Bank”).
RECITALS
     Borrower has requested that Bank extend or continue credit to Borrower as described below, and Bank has agreed to provide such credit to Borrower on the terms and conditions contained herein.
     NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Bank and Borrower hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
CREDIT TERMS
     SECTION 1.1. LINE OF CREDIT.
     (a) Line of Credit. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Bank hereby agrees to make advances to Borrower from time to time under a revolving line of credit (“Line of Credit”) up to and including June 30, 2012, not to exceed (i) at any time (other than during each Reduction Period, as defined below), the aggregate principal amount of Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.00), and (ii) from and including each January 1 to and including each May 31 (with each such period referred to as a “Reduction Period”), the aggregate principal amount of Seventeen Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($17,500,000.00), the proceeds of which shall be used to finance the working capital requirements of Borrower and Danner, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“Danner”) including transactions that are authorized herein. Borrower’s obligation to repay advances under the Line of Credit shall be evidenced by a promissory note dated as of March 1, 2009 in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (“Line of Credit Note”), all terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Bank represents and warrants to Borrower that Bank has not assigned, endorsed or transferred the promissory note dated as of $30,000,000.00 dated as of October 1, 2005 or the promissory note dated as of $30,000,000.00 dated as of September 8, 2006 (collectively, the “Prior Notes”) and agrees that it shall not hereafter endorse, assign, endorse or transfer the either of the Prior Notes.
     (b) Letter of Credit Subfeature. As a subfeature under the Line of Credit, Bank agrees from time to time during the term thereof to issue or cause an affiliate to issue standby, sight commercial or usance commercial letters of credit for the account of Borrower to finance the backing of imports and exports (each, a “Letter of Credit” and collectively, “Letters of Credit”);

 


 

provided however, that the aggregate undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit plus the face amount of all outstanding drafts created under usance commercial Letter of Credit (“Usance Drafts”), shall not at any time exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00). The form and substance of each Letter of Credit shall be subject to approval by Bank, in its sole discretion. No Letter of Credit shall have an expiration date subsequent to the maturity date of the Line of Credit. The undrawn amount of all Letters of Credit and the face amount of all outstanding Usance Drafts shall be reserved under the Line of Credit and shall not be available for borrowings thereunder. Each Letter of Credit shall be subject to the additional terms and conditions of the Letter of Credit agreements, applications and any related documents required by Bank in connection with the issuance thereof. Each drawing paid under a Letter of Credit shall be deemed an advance under the Line of Credit and shall be repaid by Borrower in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such advances; provided however, that if advances under the Line of Credit are not available, for any reason, at the time any drawing is paid, then Borrower shall immediately pay to Bank the full amount drawn, together with interest thereon from the date such drawing is paid to the date such amount is fully repaid by Borrower, at the variable Daily One Month LIBOR-based rate of interest applicable to advances under the Line of Credit. In such event Borrower agrees that Bank, in its sole discretion, may debit any account maintained by Borrower with Bank for the amount of any such drawing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, usance commercial Letters of Credit shall contain such provisions and be issued in such manner for such purpose as to satisfy Bank that any bankers’ acceptance created by Bank’s acceptance of a draft thereunder shall be eligible for discount by a Federal Reserve Bank, will not result in a liability of Bank subject to reserve requirements under any law, regulation or administrative order, and will not cause Bank to violate any lending limit imposed upon Bank by any law, regulation or administrative order. Usance commercial Letters of Credit shall provide for drafts thereunder with terms which do not exceed the lesser of 90 days or such other period of time as may be necessary for the acceptance created thereunder to be eligible for discount and otherwise comply with this Agreement; provided however, that no usance commercial Letter of Credit shall provide for drafts with a term which ends subsequent to the maturity of the Line of Credit The amount of each matured Usance Draft shall be deemed an advance under the Line of Credit and shall be repaid by Borrower in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such advances; provided however, that if the Line of Credit is not available, for any reason whatsoever, at the time any such acceptance matures, or if advances are not available under the Line of Credit at such time due to any limitation on borrowings set forth herein, then Borrower shall immediately pay to Bank the full amount of such Usance Draft, together with interest thereon from the date such acceptance matures and is honored by Bank to the date such amount is fully paid by Borrower, at the variable Daily One Month LIBOR-based rate of interest applicable to advances under the Line of Credit. In such event, Borrower agrees that Bank, at Bank’s sole discretion, may debit Borrower’s deposit account with Bank for the amount of any such Usance Draft.
     (c) Borrowing and Repayment. Borrower may from time to time during the term of the Line of Credit borrow, partially or wholly repay its outstanding borrowings, and reborrow, subject to all of the limitations, terms and conditions contained herein or in the Line of Credit Note; provided however, that the total outstanding borrowings, Letters of Credit and Usance Drafts under the Line of Credit shall not at any time exceed the applicable maximum principal

 


 

amount available thereunder, as set forth in Section 1.1(a) above. The provisions of the Line of Credit Note (as modified, replaced, renewed, or restated from time to time) are incorporated by this reference herein.
     SECTION 1.2. INTEREST/FEES.
     (a) Interest. The outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit shall bear interest at the rate(s) of interest set forth in the Line of Credit Note. The amount of each draft paid by Bank under any Letter of Credit shall bear interest from the date such draft is paid to the date such amount is fully repaid by Borrower at the variable Daily One Month LIBOR-based rate of interest applicable to the Line of Credit.
     (b) Computation and Payment. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed. Interest shall be payable at the times and place set forth in the Line of Credit Note or, as applicable, in the Letter of Credit Agreement.
     (c) Annual Fee. Borrower shall pay to Bank an annual non-refundable commitment fee for the Line of Credit equal to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Such fee shall be payable on each June 1 through and including June 1, 2011 unless before that date the Bank has no further commitments to make Line of Credit advances under the Loan Documents.
     (e) Letter of Credit Fees. Borrower shall pay to Bank (i) fees upon the issuance of each Letter of Credit equal to 1.75% of the face amount thereof, and (ii) fees upon the payment or negotiation of each drawing under any Letter of Credit and upon the occurrence of any other activity with respect to any Letter of Credit (including without limitation, the transfer, amendment or cancellation of any Letter of Credit) determined in accordance with Bank’s standard fees and charges then in effect for such activity.
     (f) Acceptance Fees. For any bankers’ acceptance created hereunder by Bank’s acceptance of a draft presented under a usance commercial Letter of Credit, Borrower shall pay to Bank, in addition to such processing and other fees as may be due to Bank in connection with such Letter of Credit, an acceptance fee for each such acceptance, payable on the date it is created, determined in accordance with Bank’s standard fees and charges in effect at the time such acceptance is created. Bank shall have no obligation to repay all or any portion any acceptance fee in the event an acceptance is paid prior to maturity, by acceleration or otherwise.
     (g) Unused Commitment Fee. Borrower shall pay to Bank a fee equal to fifteen hundredths of one percent (0.15%) per annum (computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed) on the average daily unused amount of the Line of Credit (with outstanding advances, Letters of Credit and Usance Drafts, without duplication, deemed to constitute utilization of the Line of Credit), which fee shall be calculated on a monthly basis by Bank and shall be due and payable by Borrower in arrears within fifteen days after the Bank submits an invoice therefor to Borrower. The foregoing fee shall be calculated based on a Line of Credit of $17,500,000.00 during the Reduction Periods.

 


 

     SECTION 1.3. DEBIT.
     Borrower authorizes Bank to collect all interest and fees due under the Line of Credit by charging Borrower’s deposit account number 4100055821 with Bank, or any other deposit account maintained by Borrower with Bank, for the full amount thereof. Should there be insufficient funds in any such deposit account to pay all such sums when due, the full amount of such deficiency shall be immediately due and payable by Borrower.
     SECTION 1.4. COLLATERAL.
     As security for all indebtedness of Borrower to Bank subject hereto, Borrower shall grant, and shall cause Danner to grant to Bank security interests of first priority (subject to Permitted Encumbrances, as defined in Section 5.8 below) in all Collateral (as defined in the Security Agreement and Third Party Security Agreement attached hereto as Exhibits B and C, each, a “Security Agreement”).
     Borrower shall reimburse Bank immediately upon demand for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Bank in connection with any of the foregoing security, including without limitation, filing and recording fees.
     Unless an Event of Default exists, none of Borrower or any Material Subsidiaries shall be obligated to perfect the Bank’s security interest under a Security Agreement by any means other than the filing and continuation in the states in the United States in which they are formed of a UCC-1 financing statement covering the Collateral (as the term is defined in the Security Agreements), except that:
     (a) with respect to chattel paper or instruments, if the amount owing to Borrower or a Material Subsidiary thereunder exceeds $100,000.00, Borrower or the Material Subsidiary shall surrender possession thereof to the Bank; and
     (b) with respect to raw materials and inventory of finished goods that are in transit to the United States, Borrower or the Material Subsidiary shall either put Bank in possession of the documents of title to such in-transit inventory, or there shall be a duly filed UCC-1 financing statement of record with respect to the Borrower or the Material Subsidiary, as relevant, covering the documents of title to such in-transit inventory.
     Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower and the Material Subsidiary shall immediately execute, obtain from third parties, deliver, file and record such documentation as Bank reasonably requires in order to perfect the Bank’s security interest in all Collateral.
     Upon Borrower’s or the relevant Material Subsidiary’s request made in connection with sales or transfers of equipment, fixtures or improvements permitted under Section 6(c) of the Security Agreements, Bank shall release its security interest therein of fact and record.

 


 

     SECTION 1.5. TERMS
References in this Agreement to fiscal quarters and fiscal years are to Borrower’s fiscal quarters and fiscal years.
As used herein;
“AAA” has the meaning given to it in Section 7.11(b).
“Bankruptcy Code” has the meaning given to it in Section 6.1(f).
“Business Day” means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks in Oregon are authorized or required by law to close.
“Current Ratio” has the meaning given to it in Section 4.9(d).
“Daily One Month LIBOR” has the meaning given to it in the Line of Credit Note”
“Danner” has the meaning given to it in Section 1.1(a).
“Event of Default” has the meaning given to it in Section 6.1.
“ERISA” has the meaning given to it in Section 2.9.
“GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in effect in the United States (or with respect to a foreign Subsidiary, in the country of its formation or operations), consistently applied.
“LaCrosse Denmark” has the meaning given to it in Section 2.12.
“LaCrosse Europe” has the meaning given to it in Section 2.12.
“LaCrosse International” has the meaning given to it in Section 2.12.
“Letter of Credit” has the meaning given to it in Section 1.1(b).
“Line of Credit Note” has the meaning given to it in Section 1.1(a).
“Loan Document” has the meaning given to it in Section 2.2.
“material” and “material adverse effect” have the meanings given to them in Section 2.11.
“Material Subsidiary” means Danner and any Subsidiary of Borrower that (including, without duplication, the assets and revenues of its own Subsidiaries) represents five percent or more of the consolidated assets or consolidated revenues of Borrower.

 


 

“Permitted Encumbrance” has the meaning given to it in Section 5.8.
“Permitted Transaction” has the meaning given to it in Section 5.5.
“Plan” has the meaning given to it in Section 2.9.
“Prior Note” has the meaning given to it in Section 1.1(a).
“Reduction Period” has the meaning given to it in Section 1.1(a).
“Rules” has the meaning given to it in Section 7.11(b).
“Security Agreement” has the meaning given to it in Section 1.3
“Subordinated Debt” has the meaning given to it in Section 4.9(a).
“Subsidiary” of a person or entity means a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or other business entity of which more than 50% of the stock or other equity interests having ordinary voting power for the election of directors, managing general partners or other governing body (other than stock or other equity interests having such power only by reason of the happening of a contingency) are at the time beneficially owned, or the management of which is otherwise controlled, directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, or both, by such person or entity.
“Tangible Net Worth” has the meaning given to it in Section 4.9(a).
“Third Party Obligor” has the meaning given to it in Section 6.1(d).
“Total Liabilities” has the meaning given to it in Section 4.9(b).
“Usance Draft” has the meaning given to it in Section 1.1(b)
In this Agreement words denoting the singular shall include the plural, and vice versa, and words denoting any gender shall include all genders.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
     Borrower makes the following representations and warranties to Bank, which representations and warranties shall survive the execution of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect until the full and final payment, and satisfaction and discharge, of all obligations of Borrower to Bank subject to this Agreement.
     SECTION 2.1. LEGAL STATUS. Borrower is a corporation, duly organized and existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, and is qualified or licensed to do business (and is in good standing as a foreign corporation, if applicable) in all

 


 

jurisdictions in which such qualification or licensing is required or in which the failure to so qualify or to be so licensed could have a material adverse effect on Borrower.
     SECTION 2.2. AUTHORIZATION AND VALIDITY. This Agreement and each promissory note, contract, instrument and other document required hereby or at any time hereafter delivered to Bank in connection herewith (collectively, the “Loan Documents”) have been duly authorized, and upon their execution and delivery in accordance with the provisions hereof will constitute legal, valid and binding agreements and obligations of Borrower or the party (other than Bank) which executes the same, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.
     SECTION 2.3. NO VIOLATION. The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of each of the Loan Documents do not violate any provision of any law or regulation, or contravene any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of Borrower, or result in any breach of or default under any contract, obligation, indenture or other instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which Borrower may be bound.
     SECTION 2.4. LITIGATION. Other than as set forth in Schedule 2.4 hereto, there are no pending, or to the best of Borrower’s knowledge material threatened, actions, claims, investigations, suits or proceedings by or before any governmental authority, arbitrator, court or administrative agency with uninsured claim(s) in excess of $1,000,000.00, individually or, with respect to the claims of any one claimant, in the aggregate, or which could reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the operation of Borrower other than those disclosed by Borrower to Bank in writing prior to the date hereof.
     SECTION 2.5. CORRECTNESS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The financial statement of Borrower dated September 27, 2008, a true copy of which has been delivered by Borrower to Bank prior to the date hereof, (a) is complete and correct and presents fairly the financial condition of Borrower, (b) discloses all material liabilities of Borrower that are required to be reflected or reserved against under GAAP, whether liquidated or unliquidated, fixed or contingent, and (c) has been prepared in accordance with GAAP, all subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes. Since the date of such financial statement there has been no material adverse change in the financial condition of Borrower, nor has Borrower mortgaged, pledged, granted a security interest in or otherwise encumbered any of its assets or properties except in favor of Bank, Permitted Encumbrances, or as set forth in Schedule 2.5 hereto.
     SECTION 2.6. INCOME TAX RETURNS. Except as set forth in Schedule 2.6, Borrower has no knowledge of any pending assessments or adjustments of its income tax payable with respect to any year. Routine tax examinations with respect to which no underreporting or misreporting of material information by Borrower is asserted by the relevant taxing authority or is known to Borrower’s officers do not constitute breaches of this representation and warranty.
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subordination in right of payment of any of Borrower’s obligations subject to this Agreement to any other obligation of Borrower.
     SECTION 2.8. PERMITS, FRANCHISES. Borrower possesses, and will hereafter possess, all permits, consents, approvals, franchises and licenses required and rights to all trademarks, trade names, patents, and fictitious names, if any, necessary to enable it to conduct the business in which it is now engaged in compliance with applicable law, except to the extent that non-compliance with the foregoing could not be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect of Borrower’s consolidated operations or financial condition.
     SECTION 2.9. ERISA. Borrower is in compliance in all material respects with all applicable provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended or recodified from time to time (“ERISA”), and all provisions of any defined employee pension benefit plan (as defined in ERISA) maintained or contributed to by Borrower (each, a “Plan”). No Reportable Event as defined in ERISA has occurred and is continuing with respect to any Plan. Borrower has met its minimum funding requirements under ERISA with respect to each Plan. Each Plan will be able to fulfill its benefit obligations as they come due in accordance with applicable provisions of the Plan.
     SECTION 2.10. OTHER OBLIGATIONS. Borrower is not in material default on any obligation for borrowed money or any purchase money obligation in excess of $500,000.00 or any other material lease, commitment, contract, instrument or obligation.
     SECTION 2.11. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS. Except as disclosed in Schedule 2.11 hereto, (a) Borrower is in compliance in all material respects with all applicable federal or state environmental, hazardous waste, health and safety statutes, and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, which govern or affect any of Borrower’s operations and/or properties, including without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, and the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act, as any of the same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, which, if not complied with, could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Borrower, (b) none of the operations of Borrower is the subject of any federal or state investigation evaluating whether any remedial action involving a material expenditure is needed to respond to a release of any toxic or hazardous waste or substance into the environment and (c) Borrower has no material contingent liability in connection with any release of any toxic or hazardous waste or substance into the environment. As used herein, the term “material” or “material adverse effect” means an expenditure or liability of $1,000,000.00 or greater,
     SECTION 2.12. SUBSIDIARY. Danner, Lacrosse International, Inc., an Oregon corporation (“LaCrosse International”), and LaCrosse Europe, Inc., an Oregon corporation (“LaCrosse Europe”), are the only entities in existence as of the date hereof in which Borrower owns all or a majority or a controlling share of the equity interests, and LaCrosse Europe ApS, a Danish company (“LaCrosse Denmark”) is the only entity in existence as of the date hereof in which Borrower indirectly owns all or a majority or a controlling share of the equity interests.

 


 

ARTICLE III
CONDITIONS
     SECTION 3.1. CONDITIONS OF EXTENSION OF CREDIT. The obligation of Bank to extend any credit contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the fulfillment to Bank’s satisfaction of all of the following conditions:
     (a) Approval of Bank Counsel. Bank’s counsel shall be satisfied that the Loan Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered, Borrower exists and Bank’s security interests have been perfected with the priorities required under the Loan Documents.
     (b) Documentation. Bank shall have received a fully executed copy of this Agreement and, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, each of the following:
  (i)   Revolving Line of Credit Note.
 
  (ii)   Corporate Resolution: Borrowing.
 
  (iii)   Resolution from Danner.
 
  (iv)   Certificates of Incumbency.
 
  (v)   Security Agreement.
 
  (vi)   Third Party Security Agreement.
 
  (vii)   Agreement and Acknowledgment of Security Interest (5).
 
  (viii)   UCC-1 Financing Statement.
 
  (ix)   First Amendment to Security Agreement
 
  (x)   First Amendment to Third Party Security Agreement
 
  (xi)   Officers Certificate — Borrower
 
  (xii)   Officers Certificate — Danner
     (c) Financial Condition. There shall have been no material adverse change, as determined by Bank in the exercise of its reasonable discretion, in the financial condition or business of Borrower, nor any material decline, as determined by Bank in the exercise of its reasonable discretion, in the market value of any collateral required hereunder or a substantial or material portion of the assets of Borrower.
     (d) Insurance. Borrower shall have delivered to Bank evidence of insurance coverage on all Borrower’s and Danner’s property, in form, substance, amounts, covering risks and issued by companies reasonably satisfactory to Bank, and as to insurance covering Collateral, with loss payable endorsements in favor of Bank and Borrower, as their interests may appear. Bank agrees that as of the date hereof, Borrower’s and Danner’s insurance coverage is satisfactory to Bank.
     SECTION 3.2. CONDITIONS OF EACH EXTENSION OF CREDIT. The obligation of Bank to make each extension of credit requested by Borrower hereunder shall be subject to the fulfillment to Bank’s satisfaction of each of the following conditions:

 


 

     (a) Compliance. The representations and warranties contained herein and in each of the other Loan Documents shall be true in all material respects on and as of the date of the signing of this Agreement and on the date of each extension of credit by Bank pursuant hereto, with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made on and as of each such date, and on each such date, no Event of Default as defined herein, and no condition, event or act which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would constitute such an Event of Default, shall have occurred and be continuing or shall exist.
     (b) Letters of Credit. Bank shall have received a Letter of Credit Agreement in form and content acceptable to Bank prior to the issuance of any Letter of Credit.
ARTICLE IV
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS
     Borrower covenants that so long as Bank remains committed to extend credit to Borrower pursuant hereto, or any liabilities (whether direct or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated) of Borrower to Bank under any of the Loan Documents remain outstanding, and until payment in full of all obligations of Borrower subject hereto, Borrower shall (and, with respect to Sections 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 and 4.7, shall cause all Material Subsidiaries to), unless Bank otherwise consents in writing:
     SECTION 4.1. PUNCTUAL PAYMENTS. Punctually pay all principal, interest, fees or other liabilities due under any of the Loan Documents at the times and place and in the manner specified therein, and immediately upon demand by Bank, the amount by which the outstanding principal balance of any credit subject hereto at any time exceeds any limitation on borrowings applicable thereto.
     SECTION 4.2. ACCOUNTING RECORDS. Maintain adequate books and records in accordance with GAAP, and permit any representative of Bank, at any reasonable time, to inspect, audit and examine such books and records, to make copies of the same, and to inspect the properties of Borrower and/or the Material Subsidiaries.
     SECTION 4.3. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Provide to Bank all of the following, in form and detail satisfactory to Bank:
     (a) not later than 90 days after and as of the end of each fiscal year, an audited financial statement of Borrower, prepared by a certified public accountant acceptable to Bank, to include balance sheet and income statement;
     (b) not later than 45 days after and as of the end of each fiscal quarter, a financial statement of Borrower, prepared by Borrower, to include balance sheet and income statement;
     (c) contemporaneously with each annual and quarterly financial statement of Borrower required hereby, a certificate of the president or chief financial officer of Borrower that (a) said financial statements are accurate fairly present in all material respects the financial conditions,

 


 

results of operations and cash flows of Borrower (and in the case of financial statements presented for the first, second and third fiscal quarters of the Borrower, subject to subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes) (b) to the knowledge of such officer there exists no Event of Default nor any condition, act or event which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would constitute an Event of Default, and (c) discloses the names of all Subsidiaries that in the preceding fiscal quarter have become Material Subsidiaries;
     (d) concurrently with the annual reports provided to Lender under Section 4.3(a), a copy of the Borrower’s Securities and Exchange Commission 10-K filing covering the same fiscal year, and concurrently with the quarterly reports provided to Lender under Section 4.3(b), a copy of the Borrower’s Securities and Exchange Commission 10-Q filing covering the same fiscal quarter;
     (e) from time to time such other information as Bank may reasonably request.
     SECTION 4.4. COMPLIANCE. Preserve and maintain all licenses, permits, governmental approvals, rights, privileges and franchises necessary for the conduct of its and the Material Subsidiaries’ businesses; and comply with the provisions of all documents pursuant to which Borrower is organized and/or which govern Borrower’s and the Material Subsidiaries’ continued existence and with the requirements of all laws, rules, regulations and orders of any governmental authority applicable to Borrower, the Material Subsidiaries and/or their business, except to the extent that non-compliance with the foregoing could not be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect of Borrower’s consolidated operations or financial condition.
     SECTION 4.5. INSURANCE. Maintain and keep in force insurance of the types and in amounts customarily carried in lines of business similar to that of Borrower and Danner, including but not limited to fire, extended coverage, public liability, flood, cargo, property damage and workers’ compensation, with all such insurance carried with companies and in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Bank, and deliver to Bank from time to time at Bank’s request schedules setting forth all insurance then in effect. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, Borrower and the Material Subsidiaries may use insurance proceeds paid by reason of damage to or destruction of Collateral or for liabilities to repair or replace such Collateral or to discharge covered liabilities (if no Event of Default then exists), (for which purpose Bank will promptly execute the necessary pay orders or will release insurance proceeds) provided, that any such proceeds not so used within 30 days after receipt thereof by Borrower or the Material Subsidiaries shall be applied to reduce the outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit.
     SECTION 4.6. FACILITIES. Keep all properties useful or necessary to Borrower’s or the Material Subsidiaries’ businesses in good repair and condition, and from time to time make necessary repairs, renewals and replacements thereto so that such properties shall be fully and efficiently preserved and maintained, except to the extent that non-compliance with the foregoing could not be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect of Borrower’s consolidated operations or financial condition.

 


 

     SECTION 4.7. TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES. Pay and discharge when due any and all indebtedness, obligations, assessments and taxes, both real or personal, including without limitation federal and state income taxes and state and local property taxes and assessments, except such (a) as Borrower or any Material Subsidiary may in good faith contest or as to which a bona fide dispute may arise, and (b) for which Borrower or such Material Subsidiary has made provision, in accordance with GAAP, for eventual payment thereof in the event Borrower is obligated to make such payment.
     SECTION 4.8. LITIGATION. Promptly give notice in writing to Bank of any litigation pending or threatened against Borrower or Danner with a claim(s) in excess of an aggregate of $1,000,000.00.
     SECTION 4.9. FINANCIAL CONDITION. Maintain Borrower’s consolidated financial condition as follows using GAAP (except to the extent modified by the definitions herein):
     (a) Tangible Net Worth, determined as of the end of each fiscal quarter, not less than $40,000,000.00, increasing (on a permanent and cumulative basis) as of the end of each fiscal quarter (commencing March 31, 2009), by an amount equal to 25% of Borrower’s net income after taxes in the fiscal quarter then most recently ended (with no deduction for losses), with “Tangible Net Worth” defined as the aggregate of total stockholders’ equity plus Subordinated Debt less any intangible assets, and with “Subordinated Debt” defined as indebtedness subordinated in right of payment to Borrower’s indebtedness to Bank pursuant to subordination agreements satisfactory to Bank.
     (b) Total Liabilities divided by Tangible Net Worth not greater than 1.50 to 1.0 determined as of the end of each fiscal quarter, with “Total Liabilities” defined as the aggregate of current and non-current liabilities less Subordinated Debt, and with “Tangible Net Worth” as defined above. Borrower will not change its fiscal year.
     (c) Net income after taxes not less than $1.00 on a trailing four-quarter basis, determined as of each fiscal quarter end.
     (d) Current Ratio not less than 1.75 to 1.0, determined as of the end of each fiscal quarter end, with “Current Ratio” defined as the ratio of current assets to total current liabilities, and with current liabilities hereby deemed to include, without limitation, the then outstanding principal amount of all liabilities, contingent or liquidated, under the Line of Credit.
     SECTION 4.10. NOTICE TO BANK. Promptly after an officer of Borrower becomes aware of (but in no event more than five (5) days after an officer of Borrower becomes aware of the occurrence of each such event or matter) give written notice to Bank in reasonable detail of: (a) the occurrence of any Event of Default, or any condition, event or act which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would constitute an Event of Default; (b) any change in the name or the organizational structure of Borrower; (c) the occurrence and nature of any Reportable Event or Prohibited Transaction, each as defined in ERISA, or any funding deficiency with respect to any Plan; or (d) any termination or cancellation (without prior or concurrent renewal or replacement) of any insurance policy which Borrower is required to

 


 

maintain, or any uninsured or partially uninsured loss of or damage to property in the amount of $1,000,000.00 or more.
     SECTION 4.11. NEW MATERIAL SUBSIDIARY. In the event that, at any time, non-Material Subsidiaries of Borrower (including, without duplication, such Subsidiaries’ Subsidiaries) represent, in the aggregate, more than 80% of the consolidated assets or consolidated revenues of Borrower, Borrower shall, in writing to Bank, given concurrently with the reports given to Bank pursuant to section 4.3(c), designate sufficient non-Material Subsidiaries to be (and which shall be) deemed for all purposes Material Subsidiaries such that the remaining non-Material Subsidiaries (including, without duplication, such Subsidiaries’ Subsidiaries) no longer represent more than 80% of the consolidated assets or consolidated revenues of Borrower. New Material Subsidiaries shall be deemed as such for purposes of the relevant representations, warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and Events of Default at the beginning of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter that immediately follows the fiscal quarter in which the new Material Subsidiary became a Material Subsidiary.
ARTICLE V
NEGATIVE COVENANTS
     Borrower further covenants that so long as Bank remains committed to extend credit to Borrower pursuant hereto, or any liabilities (whether direct or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated) of Borrower to Bank under any of the Loan Documents remain outstanding, and until payment in full of all obligations of Borrower subject hereto, Borrower will not (and will not cause or permit the Material Subsidiaries to) without Bank’s prior written consent:
     SECTION 5.1. USE OF FUNDS. Use any of the proceeds of any credit extended hereunder except for the purposes stated in Article I hereof.
     SECTION 5.2. DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS. Pay any dividend or distribution either in cash, stock or any other property on Borrower’s stock now or hereafter outstanding, nor redeem, retire, repurchase or otherwise acquire any shares of any class of Borrower’s stock now or hereafter outstanding in any fiscal year excess of an aggregate of $5,000,000.00 in any fiscal year.
     SECTION 5.3. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. Make any additional investment in fixed assets in any fiscal year in excess of an aggregate of $5,000,000.00, however, in fiscal year ending 2009, such amount may be increased by up to an additional $2,500,000.00 in connection with a new factory for Danner. Any amount of the allowed $7,500,000.00 in 2009 may be expended in connection with the new factory for Danner.
     SECTION 5.4. OTHER INDEBTEDNESS. Create, incur, assume or permit to exist any indebtedness or liabilities resulting from borrowings, loans or advances, whether secured or unsecured, matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, joint or several, except (a) the liabilities of Borrower and the Material Subsidiaries to Bank, (b) purchase money indebtedness incurred and liens therefor in connection with the purchase of equipment (including leases

 


 

required to be capitalized under GAAP) and/or real estate for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $1,000,000.00 in any fiscal year, (c) any other liabilities of Borrower existing as of, and disclosed to Bank prior to, the date hereof, and (d) liabilities secured by Permitted Encumbrances.
     SECTION 5.5. MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, TRANSFER OF ASSETS. Merge into or consolidate with any other entity other than (a) the merger of a Material Subsidiary into Borrower, and (b) Permitted Transactions (as defined below); make any substantial change in the nature of Borrower’s business as conducted as of the date hereof; acquire all or substantially all of the assets of any other entity other than Permitted Transactions; nor sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or a substantial or material portion of Borrower’s assets except (w) in the ordinary course of its business, (y) the sale of bad or doubtful accounts (provided that all net proceeds of such sales are promptly applied to reduce the outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit) or (z) as permitted in the Security Agreements executed by Borrower and the Material Subsidiaries. “Permitted Transactions” means (i) mergers with other entities whose businesses are substantially similar to that of Borrower’s or Danner’s so long as Borrower or a Material Subsidiary is the surviving entity, (ii) the acquisition by Borrower or a Material Subsidiary of all or substantially all of the assets of other entities or divisions thereof, (iii) the acquisition by Borrower or a Material Subsidiary of not less than 50.1% of the outstanding ownership interests in other entities; and, with respect to each of the foregoing, and (iv) prior to entering into a definitive agreement, (aa) Borrower demonstrates to Bank’s satisfaction, on a pro forma basis, that Borrower will remain in compliance with all of the financial covenants set forth in Section 4.9, and (bb) no breach of this Agreement or any other Loan Document would exist following such transaction.
     SECTION 5.6. GUARANTIES. Guarantee or become liable in any way as surety, endorser (other than as endorser of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection in the ordinary course of business), accommodation endorser or otherwise for, nor pledge or hypothecate any assets of Borrower or any Material Subsidiary as security for, any liabilities or obligations of any other person or entity, except any of the foregoing in favor of Bank.
     SECTION 5.7. LOANS, ADVANCES, INVESTMENTS. Make any loans or advances to or investments in any person or entity, except:
     (a) any of the foregoing existing as of, and disclosed to Bank prior to, the date hereof;
     (b) loans or advances to employees or officers of Borrower or its Subsidiaries;
     (c) loans or advances to LaCrosse Denmark not exceeding the sum of DKK 20,000,000.00 in principal at any one time, and extensions of trade credit to LaCrosse Denmark not exceeding USD 2,000,000.00 at any one time;
     (d) loans advances to, or investments in LaCrosse International not exceeding $1,500,000.00 in any fiscal year;

 


 

     (e) loans or advances to, or investments in or to any Subsidiary that has not executed a Security Agreement in favor of the Bank in substantially the form of the Danner Security Agreement, in the ordinary course of business, in amounts not to exceed an aggregate of $1,000,000.00 outstanding at any time, and additional investments consisting of Permitted Transactions and investments made in accordance with Borrower’s Investment Policy in effect as of the date hereof, a copy of which has been delivered to Bank; and
     (f) loans or advances to, or investments in any amount in or to any Material Subsidiary that has executed a Security Agreement in favor of the Bank in substantially the form of the Danner Security Agreement.
In the event that as a result of a Permitted Transaction Borrower or a Material Subsidiary acquires or forms a new subsidiary that satisfies the definition of Material Subsidiary, Borrower acknowledges that it shall be deemed to be a Material Subsidiary hereunder and shall promptly execute a Security Agreement in substantially the form of the Danner Security Agreement, provided, however, that it shall not be required to grant a security interest in, or pledge or assign more than sixty-five percent of its interest in, LaCrosse Denmark. Neither LaCrosse Denmark nor any Material Subsidiary that is not incorporated or formed in the United States of America shall be required to guaranty or grant security for any of the obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents.
     SECTION 5.8. PLEDGE OF ASSETS. Mortgage, pledge, grant or permit to exist a security interest in, or lien upon, all or any portion of Borrower’s assets now owned or hereafter acquired, except (i) any of the foregoing in favor of Bank or disclosed in Schedule 5.8 hereto, (ii) purchase money liens in equipment and real estate, as applicable, purchased with the proceeds of the indebtedness or leased as described in Section 5.4(b), and (iii) Permitted Encumbrances. The term “Permitted Encumbrances” is defined as any of the following as to which no enforcement, collection, execution, levy or foreclosure proceeding shall have been commenced, or that are contested in good faith and for which adequate reserves are maintained: (a) liens for taxes, assessments and governmental charges or levies; (b) materialmen’s, mechanics’, carriers’, landlords’, laborers’ stevedores’ and repairmen’s liens that exist or arise in the ordinary course of business; (c) warehousemen’s liens incurred by third parties for temporary storage that is not arranged by Borrower or a Subsidiary (or a freight forwarder, agent or contractor therefor) for goods while in transit in the ordinary course of business; (d) maritime liens that attach to the relevant property as cargo as a matter of law if the cargo is insured against such liens under insurance that has a deductible clause not exceeding $10,000 per occurrence; (e) purchase money security interest and leases required to be capitalized under GAAP; (f) easements, rights of way and other encumbrances on title to real property that do not render title to the property encumbered thereby unmarketable or materially and adversely affect the use of such property for its present purpose; (g) encumbrances against fixtures that are not granted by Borrower or Subsidiary; (h) possession of or interests in security deposits (including interest earned thereon) held by or for the benefit of lessors under leases (including capital leases) of real property or equipment; (i) the effect of provisions in leases and applicable law that give preference to Borrower’s or Subsidiary’s landlords over proceeds of government takings and condemnations; and (j) provisions of leases and applicable law that convey or commit to the conveyance to landlords of fixtures and improvements to leased premises.

 


 

     SECTION 5.9. LETTER AGREEMENT. For the avoidance of doubt the transactions and matters that are the subject of the letter agreement dated October 3, 2008 between Borrower and Bank were and remain approved, any provisions of this Agreement (or its predecessors to the contrary notwithstanding).
ARTICLE VI
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
     SECTION 6.1. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Agreement:
     (a) Borrower shall fail to pay when due any principal, interest, fees or other amounts payable under any of the Loan Documents.
     (b) Any financial statement or certificate furnished to Bank in connection with, or any representation or warranty made by Borrower or any other party under this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall prove to be incorrect, false or misleading in any material respect when furnished or made.
     (c) Any default in the performance of or compliance with any obligation, agreement or other provision contained herein or in any other Loan Document (other than those referred to in subsections (a) and (b) above), and with respect to any such default which by its nature can be cured, such default shall continue unremedied for a period of twenty (20) days from its occurrence.
     (d) Any default in the payment or performance of any obligation, or any defined event of default, under the terms of any contract or instrument (other than any of the Loan Documents) pursuant to which Borrower, a Material Subsidiary or any guarantor hereunder (with each such guarantor referred to herein as a “Third Party Obligor”) has incurred any debt or other liability to any person or entity (other than to Borrower or a Subsidiary thereof), including Bank and with respect to any such default which by its nature can be cured, such default shall continue unremedied for a period of twenty (20) days from its occurrence, and, if such debt or liability is owed to a party other than Bank or an affiliate thereof, or Borrower or a Subsidiary thereof, the amount thereof exceeds $2,000,000.00, and either, such debt or liability is then due and payable in full, or the holder of such debt or liability is entitled, by reason of such default, to declare the same due and payable in full. As of the date hereof, there are no Third Party Obligors.
     (e) The filing of a judgment lien against Borrower, a Material Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor; or the recording of any abstract of judgment against Borrower, a Material Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor in any county in which Borrower, a Material Subsidiary or such Third Party Obligor has an interest in real property; or the service of a notice of levy and/or of a writ of attachment or execution, or other like process, against the assets of Borrower, a Material Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor; or the entry of a judgment against Borrower, a Material Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor; and with respect to each of the foregoing, the uninsured amount in dispute exceeds $2,000,000.00 and the filing, recording, service, or proceeding in question is not stayed, dismissed, or released (as applicable) or security is not

 


 

posted in a manner and amount reasonably satisfactory to Bank or the applicable court within 60 days after its occurrence.
     (f) Borrower or any Third Party Obligor shall become insolvent, or shall suffer or consent to or apply for the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or liquidator of itself or any of its property, or shall generally fail to pay its debts as they become due, or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; Borrower or any Third Party Obligor shall file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, or seeking reorganization, in order to effect a plan or other arrangement with creditors or any other relief under the Bankruptcy Reform Act, Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended or recodified from time to time (“Bankruptcy Code”), or under any state or federal law granting relief to debtors, whether now or hereafter in effect; or any involuntary petition or proceeding pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable state or federal law relating to bankruptcy, reorganization or other relief for debtors is filed or commenced against Borrower, a Material Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor (and the same is not dismissed within 60 days after its commencement, or Borrower, a Material Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor shall file an answer admitting the jurisdiction of the court and the material allegations of any such involuntary petition; or Borrower, a Material Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor shall be adjudicated a bankrupt, or an order for relief shall be entered against Borrower, a Material Subsidiary or any Third Party Obligor by any court of competent jurisdiction under the Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable state or federal law relating to bankruptcy, reorganization or other relief for debtors.
     (g) There shall exist or occur any material event or condition which Bank, in its commercially reasonable discretion, believes impairs, or is substantially likely to impair, the prospect of payment or performance by Borrower of its obligations under any of the Loan Documents and the same is not remedied within 30 days after written notice from Bank to Borrower.
     (h) The dissolution or liquidation of any of Borrower, a Material Subsidiary or Third Party Obligor which is a corporation, partnership, joint venture or other type of entity; or Borrower, Subsidiary or any such Third Party Obligor, or any of their directors, stockholders or members, shall take action seeking to effect the dissolution or liquidation of such Borrower, Material Subsidiary or Third Party Obligor and such action is not dismissed or abandoned within 60 days after its commencement.
     SECTION 6.2. REMEDIES. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default: (a) all indebtedness of Borrower under each of the Loan Documents, any term thereof to the contrary notwithstanding, shall at Bank’s option and without notice become immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or notice of dishonor, all of which are hereby expressly waived by each Borrower; (b) at the Bank’s sole option, the obligation, if any, of Bank to extend any further credit under any of the Loan Documents shall immediately cease and terminate; and (c) Bank shall have all rights, powers and remedies available under each of the Loan Documents, or accorded by law, including without limitation the right to resort to any or all security for any credit subject hereto and to exercise any or all of the rights of a beneficiary or secured party pursuant to applicable law. All rights, powers and remedies of Bank may be exercised at any time by Bank and from time to time after the occurrence of an Event of Default, are cumulative

 


 

and not exclusive, and shall be in addition to any other rights, powers or remedies provided by law or equity.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
     SECTION 7.1. NO WAIVER. No delay, failure or discontinuance of Bank in exercising any right, power or remedy under any of the Loan Documents shall affect or operate as a waiver of such right, power or remedy; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power or remedy preclude, waive or otherwise affect any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy. Any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind by Bank of any breach of or default under any of the Loan Documents must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent set forth in such writing.
     SECTION 7.2. NOTICES. All notices, requests and demands which any party is required or may desire to give to any other party under any provision of this Agreement or the Loan Documents must be in writing delivered to each party at the following address:
BORROWER:     LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.
17634 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97230
 
    Attention: Chief Financial Officer or President
 
BANK:     WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Portland Regional Commercial Banking Office
1300 S.W. Fifth Avenue
MAC P6101-133
Portland OR, 97208
 
    Attention: James R. Bednark Senior Vice-President
or to such other address as any party may designate by written notice to all other parties. Each such notice, request and demand shall be deemed given or made as follows: (a) if sent by hand delivery, upon delivery; (b) if sent by mail, upon the earlier of the date of receipt or three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first class and postage prepaid; and (c) if sent by telecopy, upon receipt.
     SECTION 7.3. COSTS, EXPENSES AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES. Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand the full amount of all commercially reasonable payments, advances, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (to include outside counsel fees and all customary allocated costs of Bank’s in-house counsel), expended or incurred by Bank in connection with the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and the preparation of any amendments and waivers hereto and thereto, and

 


 

including out of pocket expenses incurred in the Bank’s continued administration of the Loan Documents. The non-prevailing party shall pay to the prevailing party immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of in-house counsel), expended or incurred by the prevailing party in connection with (a) the enforcement of Bank’s rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to Bank under any of the Loan Documents, and (b) the prosecution or defense of any action in any way related to any of the Loan Documents, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, in an arbitration proceeding or otherwise, and including any of the foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding (including without limitation, any adversary proceeding, contested matter or motion brought by Bank or any other person) relating to any Borrower or Material Subsidiary.
     SECTION 7.4. SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties; provided however, that Borrower may not assign or transfer its interest hereunder without Bank’s prior written consent. Bank reserves the right to sell, assign, transfer, negotiate or grant participations in all or any part of, or any interest in, Bank’s rights and benefits under each of the Loan Documents, subject to Bank providing 30 days prior written notice to Borrower, except in the event of an assignment by reason of a merger of Bank. In connection therewith, Bank may disclose all documents and information which Bank now has or may hereafter acquire relating to any credit subject hereto, Borrower or its business, or any collateral required hereunder, subject to a confidentiality agreement reasonably acceptable to Bank and Borrower.
     SECTION 7.5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents constitute the entire agreement between Borrower and Bank with respect to each credit subject hereto and supersede all prior negotiations, communications, discussions and correspondence concerning the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be amended or modified only in writing signed by each party hereto. This Agreement amends and restates in its entirety the Credit Agreement dated of April 15, 2004, as amended and restated. All references to a Credit Agreement in any of the other Loan Documents shall be deemed to mean and refer to this Agreement.
     SECTION 7.6. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns, and no other person or entity shall be a third party beneficiary of, or have any direct or indirect cause of action or claim in connection with, this Agreement or any other of the Loan Documents to which it is not a party.
     SECTION 7.7. TIME. Time is of the essence of each and every provision of this Agreement and each other of the Loan Documents.
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ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity without invalidating the remainder of such provision or any remaining provisions of this Agreement.
     SECTION 7.9. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
     SECTION 7.10. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
     SECTION 7.11. ARBITRATION.
     (a) Arbitration. The parties hereto agree, upon demand by any party, to submit to binding arbitration all claims, disputes and controversies between or among them, whether in tort, contract or otherwise arising out of or relating to in any way (i) the loan and related Loan Documents which are the subject of this Agreement and its negotiation, execution, collateralization, administration, repayment, modification, extension, substitution, formation, inducement, enforcement, default or termination; or (ii) requests by Borrower for additional credit.
     (b) Governing Rules. Any arbitration proceeding will (i) proceed in a location in Oregon selected by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”); (ii) be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code), notwithstanding any conflicting choice of law provision in any of the documents between the parties; and (iii) be conducted by the AAA, or such other administrator as the parties shall mutually agree upon, in accordance with the AAA’s commercial dispute resolution procedures, unless the claim or counterclaim is at least $1,000,000.00 exclusive of claimed interest, arbitration fees and costs in which case the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the AAA’s optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes (the commercial dispute resolution procedures or the optional procedures for large, complex commercial disputes to be referred to, as applicable, as the “Rules”). If there is any inconsistency between the terms hereof and the Rules, the terms and procedures set forth herein shall control. Any party who fails or refuses to submit to arbitration following a demand by any other party shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by such other party in compelling arbitration of any dispute. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a waiver by any party that is a bank of the protections afforded to it under 12 U.S.C. §91 or any similar applicable state law.
          (c) No Waiver of Provisional Remedies, Self-Help and Foreclosure. The arbitration requirement does not limit the right of any party to (i) foreclose against real or personal property collateral; (ii) exercise self-help remedies relating to collateral or proceeds of collateral such as setoff or repossession; or (iii) obtain provisional or ancillary remedies such as replevin, injunctive relief, attachment or the appointment of a receiver, before during or after the pendency of any arbitration proceeding. This exclusion does not constitute a waiver of the right or obligation of any party to submit any dispute to arbitration or reference hereunder, including those arising from the exercise of the actions detailed in sections (i), (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph.

 


 

     (d) Arbitrator Qualifications and Powers. Any arbitration proceeding in which the amount in controversy is $5,000,000.00 or less will be decided by a single arbitrator selected according to the Rules, and who shall not render an award of greater than $5,000,000.00. Any dispute in which the amount in controversy exceeds $5,000,000.00 shall be decided by majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators; provided however, that all three arbitrators must actively participate in all hearings and deliberations. The arbitrator will be a neutral attorney licensed in the State of Oregon or a neutral retired judge of the state or federal judiciary of Oregon, in either case with a minimum of ten years experience in the substantive law applicable to the subject matter of the dispute to be arbitrated. The arbitrator will determine whether or not an issue is arbitratable and will give effect to the statutes of limitation in determining any claim. In any arbitration proceeding the arbitrator will decide (by documents only or with a hearing at the arbitrator’s discretion) any pre-hearing motions which are similar to motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim or motions for summary adjudication. The arbitrator shall resolve all disputes in accordance with the substantive law of Oregon and may grant any remedy or relief that a court of such state could order or grant within the scope hereof and such ancillary relief as is necessary to make effective any award. The arbitrator shall also have the power to award recovery of all costs and fees, to impose sanctions and to take such other action as the arbitrator deems necessary to the same extent a judge could pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure or other applicable law. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuit of a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief.
     (e) Discovery. In any arbitration proceeding discovery will be permitted in accordance with the Rules. All discovery shall be expressly limited to matters directly relevant to the dispute being arbitrated and must be completed no later than 20 days before the hearing date and within 180 days of the filing of the dispute with the AAA. All requests for an extension of the discovery periods, or any discovery disputes, will be subject to final determination by the arbitrator upon a showing that the request for discovery is essential for the party’s presentation and that no alternative means for obtaining information is available.
     (f) Class Proceedings and Consolidations. The resolution of any dispute arising pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be determined by a separate arbitration proceeding and such dispute shall not be consolidated with other disputes or included in any class proceeding except for consolidations with other disputes between the parties hereto arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the other Loan Documents or the matters described in Section 7.11(a)(i) or (ii).
     (g) Payment Of Arbitration Costs And Fees. The arbitrator shall award all costs and expenses of the arbitration proceeding.
     (h) Miscellaneous. To the maximum extent practicable, the AAA, the arbitrators and the parties shall take all action required to conclude any arbitration proceeding within 180 days of the filing of the dispute with the AAA. No arbitrator or other party to an arbitration proceeding

 


 

may disclose the existence, content or results thereof, except for disclosures of information by a party required in the ordinary course of its business or by applicable law or regulation. If more than one agreement for arbitration by or between the parties potentially applies to a dispute, the arbitration provision most directly related to the Loan Documents or the subject matter of the dispute shall control. This arbitration provision shall survive termination, amendment or expiration of any of the Loan Documents or any relationship between the parties.
UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY BANK AFTER OCTOBER 3, 1989 CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER’S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY BANK TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first written above.
                     
                WELLS FARGO BANK,        
LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.           NATIONAL ASSOCIATION        
 
                   
By:
  /s/ Joseph P. Schneider           By:   /s/ James R. Bednark        
 
                   
 
  Joseph P. Schneider
President/Chief Executive Officer
Executed March 9, 2009
              James R. Bednark
Senior Vice President
Executed March 9, 2009
       
 
                   
By:
  /s/ David P. Carlson                
 
                   
 
  David P. Carlson
Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Executed March 9, 2009
               

 


 

SCHEDULE 2.4
LITIGATION, CLAIMS, ETC.
Borrower intends to file a complaint in federal court related to a patent infringement dispute with Cole Haan Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nike, Inc. Borrower believes that certain Cole Haan styles utilize Danner’s patented technology. A likely outcome of the filing of this complaint is that litigation between the parties will commence before the matter is resolved, and Borrower anticipates that that Cole Haan may file a counterclaim (for which Borrower knows of no legal basis).

 


 

SCHEDULE 2.5
ENCUMBRANCES
NONE

 


 

SCHEDULE 2.6
INCOME TAX RETURNS
Borrower is currently undergoing a routine U.S. federal tax examination, and Borrower is unable to reasonably estimate the ultimate outcome of such examination. However, it is likely that an adjustment will be made resulting in a payment to the IRS for such tax years currently under examination. Borrower is no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to the tax year ended December 31, 2004.

 


 

SCHEDULE 2.11
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Pursuant to an Agreement as to Environmental Matters dated May 9,1997, between The Trane Company (“Trane”) and Borrower, Trane and Borrower acknowledged the presence of contaminants (including volatile organic compounds and hydraulic oil) on real property located at 1319 St. Andrews Street, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, which property Trane was concurrently with such Agreement selling to LaCrosse Industrial Park Corporation, which was in turn concurrently leasing such property to Borrower. Borrower does not anticipate an adverse impact on its leasehold interest in such property, or environmental liabilities as to the leased property in excess of $250,000, due to the presence of such contaminants. As described in the Agreement as to Environmental Matters, Trane has indemnified Borrower from liabilities arising from these contaminants.
Claims have been asserted against Borrower by a group of performing parties (the “Performing Parties”) engaged in removing PCB-contaminated soil at the Ward Transformer Superfund Site in Raleigh, North Carolina pursuant to an administrative order on consent between the Performing Parties and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). The Performing Parties have asserted that Borrower is liable to them for a portion of the costs incurred in the removal action, based on Borrower’s apparent consignment of a single used electrical transformer to the Ward Transformer Company for resale in 1995. At present Borrower does not believe that the potential liability in this matter would exceed the threshold of $1,000,000.

 


 

SCHEDULE 5.8
ENCUMBRANCES
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EXHIBIT A
REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT NOTE
     
$30,000,000.00   Portland, Oregon
March 1, 2009
     FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (“Borrower”) promises to pay to the order of WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“Bank”) at its office at Portland RCBO, 1300 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97201, or at such other place as the holder hereof may designate, in lawful money of the United States of America and in immediately available funds, the principal sum of $30,000,000.00, or so much thereof as may be advanced and be outstanding, with interest thereon, to be computed on each advance from the date of its disbursement as set forth herein.
DEFINITIONS:
     As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth after each, and any other term defined in this Note shall have the meaning set forth at the place defined:
     (a) “Business Day” means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks in Oregon are authorized or required by law to close.
     (b) “Daily One Month LIBOR” means for any day, the rate of interest equal to LIBOR then in effect for delivery for a one (1) month period.
     (c) “Fixed Rate Term” means a period commencing on a Business Day and continuing for 1 month or 3 months, as designated by Borrower, during which all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance of this Note bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR; provided however, that no Fixed Rate Term may be selected for a principal amount less than $250,000.00; and provided further, that no Fixed Rate Term shall extend beyond the scheduled maturity date hereof, however, if any Fixed Rate Term would end on a day which is not a Business Day, then such Fixed Rate Term shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day.
     (d) “LIBOR” means the rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the nearest whole 1/8 of 1%) and determined pursuant to the following formula:
         
LIBOR =   Base LIBOR    
         
    100% - LIBOR Reserve Percentage    
     (i) “Base LIBOR” means the rate per annum for United States dollar deposits quoted by Bank (A) for the purpose of calculating effective rates of interest for loans making reference to LIBOR, as the Inter-Bank Market Offered Rate, with the understanding that such rate shall be one quoted by Bank to its borrowers (whose loans bear interest in relation to such rate) generally for the purpose of calculating effective rates of interest for loans making reference thereto, on the first day of a Fixed Rate Term for delivery of funds on said date for a period of time approximately equal to the number of days in such Fixed Rate Term and in an amount approximately equal to the principal amount to which such Fixed Rate Term applies, or (B) for the purpose of calculating effective rates of interest for loans making reference to the

 


 

Daily One Month LIBOR, as the Inter-Bank Market Offered Rate in effect from time to time for delivery of funds for one (1) month in amounts approximately equal to the principal amount of such loans. Borrower understands and agrees that Bank may base its quotation of the Inter-Bank Market Offered Rate upon such offers or other market indicators of the Inter-Bank Market as Bank in its discretion deems appropriate including, but not limited to, the rate offered for U.S. dollar deposits on the London Inter-Bank Market. If on any date of determination a LIBOR rate cannot be established under this Note, the rate publicly announced at that time as the Bank’s Prime Rate shall be substituted for the relevant period of time, and the LIBOR rate shall be determined again on the next interest rate determination date.
     (ii) “LIBOR Reserve Percentage” means the reserve percentage prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (or any successor) for “Eurocurrency Liabilities” (as defined in Regulation D of the Federal Reserve Board, as amended), adjusted by Bank for expected changes in such reserve percentage during the applicable Fixed Rate Term.
INTEREST:
     (a) Interest. The outstanding principal balance of this Note shall bear interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed) as selected pursuant to paragraph (b) below, either (i) at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to 1.75% above the Daily One Month LIBOR in effect from time to time, or (ii) at a fixed rate per annum determined by Bank to be 1.75% above LIBOR in effect on the first day of the applicable Fixed Rate Term. When interest is determined in relation to the Daily One Month LIBOR, each change in the rate of interest hereunder shall become effective each Business Day that the Bank determines that the Daily One Month LIBOR has changed. With respect to each LIBOR selection hereunder, Bank is hereby authorized to note the date, principal amount, interest rate and Fixed Rate Term applicable thereto (if any) and any payments made thereon on Bank’s books and records (either manually or by electronic entry) and/or on any schedule attached to this Note, which notations shall be prima facie evidence of the accuracy of the information noted.
     (b) Selection of Interest Rate Options. At such time as Borrower requests an advance hereunder, and at the end of each Fixed Rate Term, Borrower shall give Bank notice specifying: (i) the interest rate option selected by Borrower; (ii) the principal amount subject thereto; and (iii) for each LIBOR selection (other than a selection of Daily One Month LIBOR), the length of the applicable Fixed Rate Term; provided, when a Fixed Rate Term expires while an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, then, at the sole option of the Bank the LIBOR interest rate basis for the relevant loan advances shall be the Daily One Month LIBOR Rate in effect from time to time. Any such notice may be given by telephone (or such other electronic method as Bank may permit) so long as, with respect to each LIBOR selection, (A) if requested by Bank, Borrower provides to Bank written confirmation thereof not later than three (3) Business Days after such notice is given, and (B) such notice is given to Bank prior to 10:00 a.m. on the first day of the Fixed Rate Term, or at a later time during any Business Day if Bank, at it’s sole option but without obligation to do so, accepts Borrower’s notice and quotes a fixed rate to Borrower. If Borrower does not immediately accept a fixed rate when quoted by Bank, the quoted rate shall expire and any subsequent LIBOR request from Borrower shall be subject to a redetermination by Bank of the applicable fixed rate. Principal evidenced by this Note may be continued by Borrower at the end of the Fixed Rate Term applicable thereto so that all or a portion thereof bears interest determined in relation to the Daily One Month LIBOR or to LIBOR for a new Fixed Rate Term designated by Borrower. At any time any portion of this Note bears interest determined in relation to the Daily One Month LIBOR, Borrower may convert

 


 

$250,000.00 or more thereof so that it bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR for a Fixed Rate Term designated by Borrower. If no specific designation of interest is made at the time any advance is requested hereunder or at the end of any Fixed Rate Term, Borrower shall be deemed to have made a Daily One Month LIBOR interest selection for such advance or the principal amount to which such Fixed Rate Term applied.
     (c) Taxes and Regulatory Costs. Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand, in addition to any other amounts due or to become due hereunder, any and all (i) withholdings, interest equalization taxes, stamp taxes or other taxes (except income and franchise taxes) imposed by any domestic or foreign governmental authority and related in any manner to LIBOR, and (ii) costs incurred by Bank as a result of future supplemental, emergency or other changes in the LIBOR Reserve Percentage, increases in assessment rates imposed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or similar requirements or costs imposed by any domestic or foreign governmental authority or resulting from compliance by Bank with any future request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any central bank or other governmental authority and related in any manner to LIBOR to the extent they are not included in the calculation of LIBOR. In determining which of the foregoing are attributable to any LIBOR option available to Borrower hereunder, any reasonable allocation made by Bank among its operations shall be conclusive and binding upon Borrower.
     (d) Payment of Interest. Interest accrued on this Note shall be payable on the last day of each month, commencing March 31, 2009.
     (e) Default Interest. From and after the maturity date of this Note, or such earlier date as all principal owing hereunder becomes due and payable by acceleration or otherwise, the outstanding principal balance of this Note shall bear interest until paid in full at an increased rate per annum (computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed) equal to 2% above the rate of interest from time to time applicable to this Note.
BORROWING AND REPAYMENT:
     (a) Borrowing and Repayment. Borrower may from time to time during the term of this Note borrow, partially or wholly repay its outstanding borrowings, and reborrow, subject to all of the limitations, terms and conditions of this Note and of any document executed in connection with or governing this Note; provided, (i) Fixed Rate Term borrowings shall be in an amount of not less than $250,000.00, and (ii) Daily One Month LIBOR borrowings may be in any amount; and provided further, however, that the total outstanding borrowings under this Note shall not at any time exceed the principal amount available at such time under the Line of Credit as defined in and as set forth in the Credit Agreement (defined below). The unpaid principal balance of this obligation at any time shall be the total amounts advanced hereunder by the holder hereof less the amount of principal payments made hereon by or for any Borrower, which balance may be endorsed hereon from time to time by the holder. The outstanding principal balance of this Note shall be due and payable in full on June 30, 2012.
     (b) Advances. Advances hereunder, to the total amount of the principal sum stated above, may be made by the holder at the oral or written request of (i) David P. Carlson, Joseph P. Schneider, James Fontaine or Kirk Layton, any one acting alone (or such other individuals as the president or chief financial officer of Borrower shall designate from time to time by written notice to Bank), who are authorized to request advances and direct the disposition of any advances until written notice of the revocation of such authority is received by the holder at the office designated above, or (ii) any person, with respect to advances deposited

 


 

to the credit of any deposit account of Borrower that is maintained with Bank, which advances, when so deposited, shall be conclusively presumed to have been made to or for the benefit of each Borrower regardless of the fact that persons other than those authorized to request advances may have authority to draw against such account. The holder shall have no obligation to determine whether any person requesting an advance is or has been authorized by Borrower.
     (c) Application of Payments. Each payment made on this Note shall be credited first, to any interest then due and second, to the outstanding principal balance hereof. All payments credited to principal shall be applied first, to the outstanding principal balance of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to the Daily One Month LIBOR, if any, and second, to the remaining outstanding principal balance of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR, with such payments applied in succession to the Fixed Rate Term advances in order of their successive maturities from the payment date.
PREPAYMENT:
     (a) Daily One Month LIBOR. Borrower may prepay principal on any portion of this Note which bears interest determined in relation to the Daily One Month LIBOR at any time, in any amount and without any penalty or prepayment fee.
     (b) LIBOR. Borrower may prepay principal on any LIBOR-based advance which bears interest determined in relation to LIBOR at any time and in the minimum amount of $100,000.00; provided however, that if the outstanding principal balance of such portion of this Note is less than said amount, the minimum prepayment amount shall be the entire outstanding principal balance thereof. In consideration of Bank providing this prepayment option to Borrower, or if any such portion of this Note shall become due and payable at any time prior to the last day of the Fixed Rate Term applicable thereto by acceleration or otherwise, Borrower shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand a fee which is the sum of the discounted differences for the period from the day of prepayment through the day on which such Fixed Rate Term matures, calculated as follows for each such month:
  (i)   Determine the amount of remaining interest which would have accrued on the amount prepaid at the interest rate applicable to such amount had it remained outstanding until the last day of the Fixed Rate Term applicable thereto.
 
  (ii)   Subtract from the amount determined in (i) above the amount of interest which would have accrued for the period on the amount prepaid for the remaining term of such Fixed Rate Term at LIBOR in effect on the date of prepayment for new loans made for such term and in a principal amount equal to the amount prepaid.
 
  (iii)   If the result obtained in (ii) for any month is greater than zero, discount that difference by LIBOR used in (ii) above.
Borrower acknowledges that prepayment of such amount may result in Bank incurring additional costs, expenses and/or liabilities, and that it is difficult to ascertain the full extent of such costs, expenses and/or liabilities. Borrower, therefore, agrees to pay the above-described prepayment fee and agrees that said amount represents a reasonable estimate of the prepayment costs, expenses and/or liabilities of Bank. If Borrower fails to pay any prepayment fee when due, the amount of such prepayment fee shall thereafter bear interest until paid at a rate per annum

 


 

2.000% above the Daily One Month LIBOR in effect from time to time (computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed).
EVENTS OF DEFAULT:
     This Note is made pursuant to and is subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between Borrower and Bank dated as of March 1, 2009, as amended from time to time (the “Credit Agreement”). Any default in the payment or performance of any obligation under this Note, or any defined event of default under the Credit Agreement, shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note.
MISCELLANEOUS:
     (a) Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the holder of this Note, at the holder’s option, may declare all sums of principal and interest outstanding hereunder to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, notice of nonperformance, notice of protest, protest or notice of dishonor, all of which are expressly waived by each Borrower, and the obligation, if any, of the holder to extend any further credit hereunder shall immediately cease and terminate. The non-prevailing party shall pay to the prevailing party immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of in-house counsel), expended or incurred by the non-prevailing party in connection with (a) the enforcement of Bank’s rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to Bank under this Note, and (b) the prosecution or defense of any action in any way related to this Note, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, in an arbitration proceeding or otherwise, and including any of the foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding (including without limitation, any adversary proceeding, contested matter or motion brought by Bank or any other person) relating to any Borrower or Subsidiary (as the term is defined in the Credit Agreement).
     (b) Obligations Joint and Several. Should more than one person or entity sign this Note as a Borrower, the obligations of each such Borrower shall be joint and several.
     (c) Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
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UNDER OREGON LAW, MOST AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND COMMITMENTS MADE BY BANK AFTER OCTOBER 3, 1989 CONCERNING LOANS AND OTHER CREDIT EXTENSIONS WHICH ARE NOT FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES OR SECURED SOLELY BY THE BORROWER’S RESIDENCE MUST BE IN WRITING, EXPRESS CONSIDERATION AND BE SIGNED BY BANK TO BE ENFORCEABLE.
This Note amends, replaces and supersedes the Revolving Line of Credit Note in the principal amount of $30,000,000.00 dated as of September 1, 2006 executed by Borrower pursuant to the Credit Agreement.
     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Note as of the date first written above.
         
LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.
 
   
By:   /s/ Joseph P. Schneider      
  Joseph P. Schneider     
  President/Chief Executive Officer
Executed March 9, 2009
 
 
     
By:   /s/ David P. Carlson      
  David P. Carlson     
  Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Executed March 9, 2009
   
 

 


 

EXHIBIT B
FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECURITY AGREEMENT
     THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECURITY AGREEMENT (this. “Amendment”) is entered into as of March 1, 2009, by and between LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC., a Wisconsin corporation (“Borrower”) and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“Bank”).
RECITALS
     WHEREAS, Borrower is the grantor of a Security Agreement granted in favor of Bank dated as of April 15,2004 (as amended, the “Security Agreement”).
     WHEREAS, Borrower is currently indebted to Bank pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between Borrower and Bank dated as of March 1, 2009, as amended from time to time, which is the “Credit Agreement” as that term is used in the Security Agreement.
     WHEREAS, Bank and Borrower have agreed to certain changes in the terms and conditions set forth in the Security Agreement and have agreed to amend the Security Agreement to reflect said changes.
     NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.   Section 2 of the Security Agreement is amended to read as follows in its entirety:
 
    OBLIGATIONS SECURED. The obligations secured hereby are the payment and performance of: (a) all present and future Indebtedness of Debtor to Bank; (b) all obligations of Debtor and rights of Bank under this Agreement; and (c) all present and future obligations of Debtor to Bank of other kinds. The word “Indebtedness” is used herein in its most comprehensive sense and includes any and all advances, debts, obligations and liabilities of Debtor, heretofore, now or hereafter made, incurred or created, whether voluntary or involuntary and however arising, whether due or not due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, determined or undetermined, and whether Debtor may be liable individually or jointly with others, or whether recovery upon such Indebtedness may be or hereafter becomes unenforceable.
 
2.   Section 5 of the Security Agreement is amended to read as follows in its entirety:
 
    REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Debtor represents and warrants to Bank that: (a) Debtor’s legal name is exactly as set forth on the first page of this Agreement, and all of Debtor’s organizational documents or agreements delivered to Bank are complete and accurate in every respect; (b) Debtor is the owner and has possession or control of the Collateral and Proceeds, except security deposits (and interest thereon), goods in transit or that are temporarily in the possession of repairmen, product testing services, or potential buyers or vendors as samples, or goods in storage in the ordinary course of business; (c) Debtor has the exclusive right to grant a security interest in the Collateral and Proceeds; (d) all Collateral and Proceeds are genuine, free from liens, adverse claims, setoffs, default, prepayment, defenses and conditions precedent of any kind or character, except the lien created hereby, or Permitted Encumbrances, as defined in the Credit Agreement of even date herewith between Debtor and Bank, as

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    amended, renewed or restated from time to time (the “Credit Agreement”), as otherwise agreed to by Bank, or as heretofore disclosed by Debtor to Bank, in writing; (e) all statements contained herein and, where applicable, in the Collateral are true and complete in all material respects; and (f) no financing statement covering any of the Collateral or Proceeds, and naming any secured party other than Bank, is on file in any public office.
 
3.   Sections 6(a) and (b) of the Security Agreement are amended to read as follows in their entirety:
 
        (a) Debtor agrees in general: (i) to pay Indebtedness secured hereby when due; (ii) to indemnify Bank against all losses, claims, demands, liabilities and expenses of every kind caused by property subject hereto, except to the extent caused by Bank after taking possession or control thereof; (iii) to pay all reasonable costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by Bank in the perfection and preservation of the Collateral or Bank’s interest therein and/or the realization, enforcement and exercise of Bank’s rights, powers and remedies hereunder; (iv) to permit Bank to exercise its powers; (v) to execute and deliver such documents as Bank deems necessary to create, perfect and continue the security interests contemplated hereby; (vi) not to change its name, and as applicable, its chief executive office, its principal residence or the jurisdiction in which it is organized and/or registered without giving Bank prior written notice thereof; (vii) not to change the places where Debtor keeps any Collateral (except security deposits (and interest thereon), goods in transit, goods that are temporarily in the possession of repairmen, product testing services, or potential buyers or vendors as samples, or goods in storage in the ordinary course of business) or Debtor’s records concerning the Collateral and Proceeds without giving Bank prior written notice of the address to which Debtor is moving same; and (viii) to cooperate with Bank in perfecting all security interests granted herein as required in the Credit Agreement and in obtaining such agreements from third parties as Bank deems necessary, proper or convenient in connection with the preservation, perfection or enforcement of any of its rights hereunder. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Debtor shall immediately execute, obtain from third parties, deliver, file and record such documentation as Bank reasonably requires in order to perfect the Bank’s security interest in all Collateral.
 
         (b) Debtor agrees with regard to the Collateral and Proceeds, unless Bank agrees otherwise in writing: (i) that Bank is authorized to file financing statements in the name of Debtor to perfect Bank’s security interest in Collateral and Proceeds; (ii) where applicable, to insure the tangible moveable Collateral (other than warehouse receipts, bills of sale, bills of lading and other documents, instruments, and money) with Bank named as a loss payee as its interest may appear, in form, substance and amounts, under agreements, against risks and liabilities, and with insurance companies satisfactory to Bank; (iii) where applicable, to operate the Collateral in accordance with all applicable statutes, rules and regulations relating to the use and control thereof, and not to use any Collateral for any unlawful purpose or in any way that would void any insurance required to be carried in connection therewith; (iv) not to remove the Collateral (other than goods in transit, goods that are temporarily in the possession of repairmen, product testing services, or potential buyers or vendors as samples, or goods in storage in the ordinary course of business) from Debtor’s premises, except (A) for deliveries to buyers in the ordinary course of Debtor’s business, and deliveries of damaged, obsolete, surplus or worn-out property, and (B) Collateral which consists of mobile goods as

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    defined in the Oregon Uniform Commercial Code, in which case Debtor agrees not to remove or permit the removal of such Collateral from its state of domicile for a period in excess of thirty (30) calendar days; (v) to pay when due all license fees, registration fees and other charges in connection with any Collateral; (vi) not to permit any lien on the Collateral or Proceeds, including without limitation, liens arising from repairs to or storage of the Collateral, except in favor of Bank or as set forth in the Credit Agreement, or Permitted Encumbrances; (vii) not to sell, hypothecate or dispose of, nor permit the transfer by operation of law of, any of the Collateral or Proceeds or any interest therein, except sales of inventory to buyers in the ordinary course of Debtor’s business, sales of damaged, obsolete, surplus, or worn-out property, or as otherwise permitted herein or in the Credit Agreement; (viii) to permit Bank to inspect the Collateral at any reasonable time; (ix) to keep, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, complete and accurate records regarding all Collateral and Proceeds, and to permit Bank to inspect the same and make copies thereof at any reasonable time; (x) if requested by Bank during the continuance of an Event of Default, to receive and use reasonable diligence to collect Collateral consisting of accounts and other rights to payment and Proceeds, in trust and as the property of Bank, and to immediately endorse as appropriate and deliver such Collateral and Proceeds to Bank daily in the exact,form,in which they are received together with a collection report in form satisfactory to Bank; (xi) intentionally deleted; (xii) to give only normal allowances and credits and to advise Bank thereof immediately in writing if they affect any rights to payment or Proceeds in any material respect; (xiii) from time to time, when requested by Bank, to prepare and deliver a schedule of all Collateral and Proceeds subject to this Agreement and during the continuance of an Event of Default to assign in writing and deliver to Bank all accounts, contracts, leases and other chattel paper, instruments, documents and other evidences thereof; (xiv) in the event Bank elects to receive payments of rights to payment or Proceeds hereunder during the continuance of an Event of Default, to pay all expenses incurred by Bank in connection therewith, including expenses of accounting, correspondence, collection efforts, reporting to account or contract debtors, filing, recording, record keeping and expenses incidental thereto; and (xv) to provide any service and do any other acts which may be necessary to maintain, preserve and protect all Collateral and, as appropriate and applicable, to keep all Collateral in good and saleable condition, and to deal with the Collateral, all in accordance with the standards and practices adhered to generally by users and manufacturers of like property, including with respect to defective and returned products (which may be repaired, or disposed of in any lawful manner); and (xvi) to keep all Collateral and Proceeds. free and clear of all defenses, rights of offset and counterclaims, subject to offsets in the ordinary course of business for defective inventory.
 
4.   Section 7 of the Security Agreement Is amended to read as follows in its entirety:
 
    POWERS OF BANK. Debtor appoints Bank its true attorney in fact to perform any of the following powers, which are coupled with an interest, are irrevocable until termination of this Agreement and may be exercised from time to time by Bank’s officers and employees, or any of them, if Debtor is in default (unless otherwise set forth herein): (a) to perform any obligation of Debtor hereunder in Debtor’s name or otherwise; (b) to give notice to account debtors or others of Bank’s rights in the Collateral and Proceeds, to enforce or forebear from enforcing the same and make extension and modification agreements with respect thereto; (c) to release persons liable on Collateral or Proceeds and to give receipts and acquittances and compromise disputes in connection therewith; (d) to release security; (e) to resort to security in any order; (f) to prepare, execute, file,

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    record or deliver notes, assignments, schedules, designation statements, financing statements, continuation statements, termination statements, statements of assignment, applications for registration or like papers to perfect, preserve or release Bank’s interest in the Collateral and Proceeds; (g) to receive, open and read mail addressed to Debtor, and promptly deliver the originals thereof (or, if the mail consists of Collateral or Proceeds, copies) to Debtor; (h) to take cash, instruments for the payment of money and other property to which Bank is entitled; (i) at any time whether or not a default exists, to verify facts concerning the Collateral and Proceeds by inquiry of obligors thereon, or otherwise, in its own name or a fictitious name; (j) to endorse, collect, deliver and receive payment under instruments for the payment of money constituting or relating to Proceeds; (k) to prepare, adjust, execute, deliver and receive payment under insurance claims, and to collect and receive payment of and endorse any instrument in payment of loss or returned premiums or any other insurance refund or return, and to apply such amounts received by Bank, at Bank’s sole option, toward repayment of the Indebtedness or, where appropriate, replacement of the Collateral; (I) to exercise all rights, powers and remedies which Debtor would have, but for this Agreement, with respect to all Collateral and Proceeds subject hereto; (m) at any reasonable time whether or not a default exists, to enter onto Debtor’s premises in inspecting the Collateral; (n) to make withdrawals from and to close deposit accounts or other accounts with any financial institution, wherever located, into which Proceeds may have been deposited, and to apply funds so withdrawn to payment of the Indebtedness; (o) to preserve or release the interest evidenced by chattel paper to which Bank is entitled hereunder and to endorse and deliver any evidence of title incidental thereto; and (p) to do all acts and things and execute all documents in the name of Debtor or otherwise, deemed by Bank as necessary, proper and convenient In connection with, at any time whether or not a default exists, the preservation of Collateral or perfection of security interests therein (as required in the Credit Agreement), or, after default, the enforcement, of its rights hereunder.
 
5.   Section 8 of the Security Agreement is amended to read as follows in its entirety:
 
    PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS, TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS AND ASSESSMENTS. Debtor agrees to pay or secure by bond (or contest in good faith, provided adequate reserves are made therefor and no enforcement proceedings against any Collateral has been instituted that are not stayed or dismissed within sixty days thereafter), prior to delinquency, all insurance premiums, taxes, charges, liens and assessments against the Collateral and Proceeds, and upon the failure of Debtor to do so, Bank at its option may pay any of them and shall be the sole judge of the legality or validity thereof and the amount necessary to discharge the same. Any such payments made by Bank shall be obligations of Debtor to Bank, due and payable immediately upon demand, together with interest at a rate at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to 1.75% above the Daily One Month LIBOR in effect from time to time (“Applicable Rate”), and shall be secured by the Collateral and Proceeds, subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement.
 
6.   Section 10 of the Security Agreement is amended to read as follows in its entirety:
 
    REMEDIES. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Bank shall have the right to declare immediately due and payable all or any Indebtedness secured hereby and to terminate any commitments to make loans or otherwise extend credit to Debtor. Bank shall have all other rights, powers, privileges and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Oregon Uniform Commercial Code or otherwise provided by law,

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    including without limitation, the right (a) to contact all persons obligated to Debtor on any Collateral or Proceeds and to instruct such persons to deliver all Collateral and/or Proceeds directly to Bank, and (b) to sell, lease, license or otherwise dispose of any or all Collateral. All rights, powers, privileges and remedies of Bank shall be cumulative. No delay, failure or discontinuance of Bank in exercising any right, power, privilege or remedy hereunder shall affect or operate as a waiver of such right, power, privilege or remedy; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power, privilege or remedy preclude, waive or otherwise affect any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, privilege or remedy. Any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind by Bank of any default hereunder, or any such waiver of any provisions or conditions hereof, must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent set forth in writing. It is agreed that public or private sales or other dispositions, for cash or on credit, to a wholesaler or retailer or investor, or user of property of the types subject to this Agreement, or public auctions, are all commercially reasonable since differences in the prices generally realized in the different kinds of dispositions are ordinarily offset by the differences in the costs and credit risks of such dispositions. While an Event of Default exists: (a) Debtor will deliver to Bank from time to time, as requested by Bank, current lists of all Collateral and Proceeds; (b) Debtor will not dispose of any Collateral or Proceeds except on terms approved by Bank or that fulfill contracts of sale previously entered into in the ordinary course of business; (c) at Bank’s request, Debtor will assemble and deliver all Collateral and Proceeds, and books and records pertaining thereto, to Bank at a reasonably convenient place designated by Bank; and (d) Bank may, without notice to Debtor, enter onto Debtor’s premises and take possession of the Collateral. With respect to any sale or other disposition by Bank of any Collateral subject to this Agreement, Debtor hereby expressly grants to Bank the right to sell such Collateral using any or all of Debtor’s trademarks, trade names, trade name rights and/or proprietary labels or marks. Debtor further agrees that Bank shall have no obligation to process or prepare any Collateral for sale or other disposition.
 
7.   Section 15 of the Security Agreement is amended to read as follows in its entirety:
 
    COSTS, EXPENSES AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES. The non-prevailing party shall pay to the prevailing party immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of in-house counsel), expended or incurred by the non-prevailing party in connection with (a) the enforcement of Bank’s rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to Bank under this Agreement, and (b) the prosecution or defense of any action in any way related to this Agreement, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, in an arbitration proceeding or otherwise, and including any of the foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding (including without limitation, any adversary proceeding, contested matter or motion brought by Bank or any other person) relating to Debtor or Subsidiary. All of the foregoing shall be paid by Debtor with interest from the date of demand until paid in full at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2.00%) above the Applicable Rate.

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8.   The final two paragraphs of the Security Agreement are hereby amended to read as follows in their entirety:
 
    Debtor warrants that the address of Its chief executive office is 17634 NE Airport Way, Portland OR 97230, or such other address of which the Debtor notifies the Bank from time to time.
 
    Debtor warrants that the tangible Collateral (except goods in transit or in possession of repairmen) is located or domiciled at the following additional addresses: 12722 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97230; 1629 Caledonia Street, LaCrosse, Wl 54603; 1325 St. Andrew St., LaCrosse, Wl 54603; 5352 Performance Way, Whitestown IN 46075; and 17634 NE Airport Way, Portland OR 97230. Debtor sells inventory in the ordinary course of business to LaCrosse Denmark, which stores it at Snorresgad 22,2300 Copenhagen, Denmark or at Scan Global Logistics, True Mollevej 1,8381 Tilst, Denmark, or in transit, and which ships inventory under customary sale and shipping terms to its customers, and to vendors as samples, and which disposes of defective or out of date inventory in the ordinary course of business.
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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed as of the day and year first written above.
         
  LACROSSE FOOTWEAR, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Joseph P. Schneider    
    Joseph P. Schneider   
    President/Chief Executive Officer
Executed March 9, 2009 
 
 
     
  By:   /s/ David P. Carlson    
    David P. Carlson   
    Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Executed March 9, 2009 
 
 
  WELLS FARGO BANK,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
 
 
  By:   /s/ James R. Bednark    
    James R. Bednark   
    Senior Vice President
Executed March 9, 2009 
 
 

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EXHIBIT C
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THIRD PARTY SECURITY AGREEMENT
     THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO THIRD PARTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is entered into as of March 1, 2009, by and between DANNER, INC., a Wisconsin corporation (“Grantor”) and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“Bank”).
RECITALS
     WHEREAS, Grantor is the grantor of a Third Party Security Agreement granted in favor of Bank dated as of April 15, 2004 (as amended, the “Security Agreement”).
     WHEREAS, Grantor’s parent corporation is currently indebted to Bank pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between Borrower and Bank dated as of March 1, 2009, as amended from time to time, which is the “Credit Agreement” as that term is used in the Security Agreement.
     WHEREAS, Bank and Grantor have agreed to certain changes in the terms and conditions set forth in the Security Agreement and have agreed to amend the Security Agreement to reflect said changes.
     NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
[COPY VERBATIM THE AMENDMENTS TO THE LACROSSE SECURITY AGREEMENT]
1.   Section 5 (a) of the Security Agreement is amended to read as follows in its entirety:
(a) Owner represents and warrants to Bank that: (i) Owner’s legal name is exactly as set forth on the first page of this Agreement, and all of Owner’s organizational documents or agreements delivered to Bank are complete and accurate in every respect; (ii) Owner is the owner and has possession or control of the Collateral and Proceeds, except security deposits (and interest thereon), goods in transit or that are temporarily in the possession of repairmen, product testing services, or potential buyers or vendors as samples, or goods in storage in the ordinary course of business; (iii) Owner has the exclusive right to grant a security interest in the Collateral and Proceeds; (iv) all Collateral and Proceeds are genuine, free from liens, adverse claims, setoffs, default, prepayment, defenses and conditions precedent of any kind or character, except the lien created hereby, or Permitted Encumbrances, as defined in the Credit Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Bank, as amended, renewed or restated from time to time (the “Credit Agreement”), as otherwise agreed to by Bank, or as heretofore disclosed by Owner to Bank, in writing; (e) all statements contained herein and, where applicable, in the Collateral are true and complete in all material respects; (f) no financing statement covering any of the Collateral or Proceeds, and naming any secured party other than Bank, is on file in any public office; and (g) to the extent that Collateral included in the Borrowing Base consists of particular rights to payment in, excess of $100,000.00, all persons appearing to be obligated on these particular items of Collateral and Proceeds have authority and capacity to contract and are bound as they appear to be, all property subject to chattel paper has been properly registered and

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filed in compliance with law and to perfect the interest of Owner in such property, and all such Collateral and Proceeds comply with all applicable laws concerning form, content and manner of preparation and execution, including where applicable Federal Reserve Regulation Z and any State consumer credit laws. A breach of the representation made in clause (g) above shall be deemed not to constitute an Event of Default if Borrower notifies Bank in writing after first becoming aware of any such breach and the applicable right to payment is thereafter not included in the Borrowing Base.
2.   Section 6 of the Security Agreement is amended to read as follows in its entirety:
    COVENANTS OF OWNER.
     (a) Owner agrees in general: (i) to indemnify Bank against all losses, claims, demands, liabilities and expenses of every kind caused by property subject hereto, except to the extent caused by Bank after taking possession or control thereof; (ii) to pay all reasonable costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by Bank in the perfection and preservation of the Collateral or Bank’s interest therein and/or the realization, enforcement and exercise of Bank’s rights, powers and remedies hereunder; (iii) to permit Bank to exercise its powers; (iv) to execute and deliver such documents as Bank deems necessary to create, perfect and continue the security interests contemplated hereby; (v) not to change Owner’s name, and as applicable, its chief executive office, its principal residence or the jurisdiction in which it is organized and/or registered without giving Bank prior written notice thereof; (vi) not to change the places where Owner keeps any Collateral (except security deposits (and interest thereon), goods in transit, goods that are temporarily in the possession of repairmen, product testing services, or potential buyers or vendors as samples, or goods in storage in the ordinary course of business) or Owner’s records concerning the Collateral and Proceeds without giving Bank prior written notice of the address to which Owner is moving same; and (vii) to cooperate with Bank in perfecting all security interests granted herein as required in the Credit Agreement and in obtaining such agreements from third parties as Bank deems necessary, proper or convenient in connection with the preservation, perfection or enforcement of any of its rights hereunder. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Owner shall immediately execute, obtain from third parties, deliver, file and record such documentation as Bank reasonably requires in order to perfect the Bank’s security interest in all Collateral.
     (b) Owner agrees with regard to the Collateral and Proceeds, unless Bank agrees otherwise in writing: (i) that Bank is authorized to file financing statements in the name of Owner to perfect Bank’s security interest in Collateral and Proceeds; (ii) where applicable, to insure the tangible moveable Collateral (other than warehouse receipts, bills of sale, bills of lading and other documents, instruments, and money) with Bank named as a loss payee as its interest may appear, in form, substance and amounts, under agreements, against risks and liabilities, and with insurance companies satisfactory to Bank; (iii) where applicable, to operate the Collateral in accordance with all applicable statutes, rules and regulations relating to the use and control thereof, and not to use any Collateral for any unlawful purpose or in any way that would void any insurance required to be carried in connection therewith; (iv) not to remove the Collateral (other than goods in transit, goods that are temporarily in the possession of repairmen, product testing services, or potential buyers or vendors as samples, or goods in storage in the ordinary course of business) from Owner’s premises, except (A) for deliveries to buyers in the ordinary course of Owner’s business, and deliveries of damaged, obsolete,

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surplus or worn-out property, and (B) Collateral which consists of mobile goods as defined in the Oregon Uniform Commercial Code, in which case Owner agrees not to remove or permit the removal of such Collateral from its state of domicile for a period in excess of thirty (30) calendar days; (v) to pay when due all license fees, registration fees and other charges in connection with any Collateral; (vi) not to permit any lien on the Collateral or Proceeds, including without limitation, liens arising from repairs to or storage of the Collateral, except in favor of Bank or as set forth in the Credit Agreement, or Permitted Encumbrances; (vii) not to sell, hypothecate or dispose of, nor permit the transfer by operation of law of, any of the Collateral or Proceeds or any interest therein, except sales of inventory to buyers in the ordinary course of Owner’s business, sales of damaged, obsolete, surplus, or worn-out property, or as otherwise permitted herein or in the Credit Agreement; (viii) to permit Bank to inspect the Collateral at any reasonable time; (ix) to keep, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, complete and accurate records regarding all Collateral and Proceeds, and to permit Bank to inspect the same and make copies thereof at any reasonable time; (x) if requested by Bank during the continuance of an Event of Default, to receive and use reasonable diligence to collect Collateral consisting of accounts and other rights to payment and Proceeds, in trust and as the property of Bank, and to immediately endorse as appropriate and deliver such Collateral and Proceeds to Bank daily in the exact form in which they are received together with a collection report in form satisfactory to Bank; (xi) intentionally deleted; (xii) to give only normal allowances and credits and to advise Bank thereof immediately in writing if they affect any rights to payment or Proceeds in any material respect; (xiii) from time to time, when requested by Bank, to prepare and deliver a schedule of all Collateral and Proceeds subject to this Agreement and during the continuance of an Event of Default to assign in writing and deliver to Bank all accounts, contracts, leases and other chattel paper, instruments, documents and other evidences thereof; (xiv) in the event Bank elects to receive payments of rights to payment or . Proceeds hereunder during the continuance of an Event of Default, to pay all expenses, incurred by Bank in connection therewith, including expenses of accounting, correspondence, collection efforts, reporting to account or contract Owners, filing, recording, record keeping and expenses incidental thereto; (xv) to provide any service and do any other acts which may be necessary to maintain, preserve and protect all Collateral and, as appropriate and applicable, to keep all Collateral in good and saleable condition, and to deal with the Collateral, all in accordance with the standards and practices adhered to generally by users and manufacturers of like property, including with respect to defective and returned products (which may be repaired or disposed of in any lawful manner); and (xvi) to keep all Collateral and Proceeds free and clear of all defenses, rights of offset and counterclaims, subject to offsets in the ordinary course of business for defective inventory.
     (c) Except as specifically set forth in writing by Bank and the effect of leases and applicable law that convey fixtures or improvements to landlords, Owner shall not sell or transfer equipment, provided, however, that Owner may sell or transfer damaged, obsolete, worn-out, and surplus equipment Collateral with an aggregate book value not to exceed $500,000.00 in each of Owner’s fiscal’years.
3.   Section 7 of the Security Agreement is amended to read as follows in its entirety:
 
    POWERS OF BANK. Owner appoints Bank its true attorney in fact to perform any of the following powers, which are coupled with an interest, are irrevocable until termination of this Agreement and may be exercised from time to time by Bank’s officers and

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    employees, or any of them, if Owner is in default (unless otherwise set forth herein): (a) to perform any obligation of Owner hereunder in Owner’s name or otherwise; (b) to give notice to account Owners or others of Bank’s rights in the Collateral and Proceeds, to enforce or forebear from enforcing the same and make extension and modification agreements with respect thereto; (c) to release persons liable on Collateral or Proceeds and to give receipts and acquittances and compromise disputes in connection therewith; (d) to release or substitute security; (e) to resort to security in any order; (f) to prepare, execute, file, record or deliver notes, assignments, schedules, designation statements, financing statements, continuation statements, termination statements, statements of assignment, applications for registration or like papers to perfect, preserve or release Bank’s interest in the Collateral and Proceeds; (g) to receive, open and read mail addressed to Owner, and promptly deliver the originals thereof (or, if the mail consists of Collateral or Proceeds, copies) to Owner; (h) to take cash, instruments for the payment of money and other property to which Bank is entitled; (i) at any time whether or not a default exists, to verify facts concerning the Collateral and Proceeds by inquiry of obligors thereon, or otherwise, in its own name or a fictitious name; (j) to endorse, collect, deliver and receive payment under instruments for the payment of money constituting or relating to Proceeds; (k) to prepare, adjust, execute, deliver and receive payment under insurance claims, and to collect and receive payment of and endorse any instrument in payment of loss or returned premiums or any other insurance refund or return, and to apply such amounts received by Bank, at Bank’s sole option, toward repayment of the Indebtedness or, where appropriate, replacement of the Collateral; (l) to exercise all rights, powers and remedies which Owner would have, but for this Agreement, with respect to all Collateral and Proceeds subject hereto; (m) at any reasonable time whether or not a default exists, to enter onto Owner’s premises in inspecting the Collateral; (n) to make withdrawals from and to close deposit accounts or other accounts with any financial institution, wherever located, into which Proceeds may have been deposited, and to apply funds so withdrawn to payment of the Indebtedness; (o) to preserve or release the interest evidenced by chattel paper to which Bank is entitled hereunder and to endorse and deliver any evidence of title incidental thereto; and (p) to do all acts and things and execute all documents in the name of Owner or otherwise, deemed by Bank as necessary, proper and convenient in connection with, at any time whether or not a default exists, the preservation of Collateral or perfection of security interests therein (as required in the Credit Agreement), or, after default, the enforcement of its rights hereunder.
 
4.   Section 10 of the Security Agreement is amended to read as follows in its entirety:
    PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS, TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS AND ASSESSMENTS. Owner agrees to pay or secure by bond (or contest in good faith, provided adequate reserves are made therefor and no enforcement proceedings against any Collateral has been instituted that are not stayed or dismissed within sixty days thereafter), prior to delinquency, all insurance premiums, taxes, charges, liens and assessments against the Collateral and Proceeds, and upon the failure of Owner to do so, Bank at its option may pay any of them and shall be the sole judge of the legality or validity thereof and the amount necessary to discharge the same. Any such payments made by Bank shall be obligations of Owner to Bank, due and payable immediately upon demand, together with interest at a rate at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to 1.75% above the Daily One Month LIBOR in effect from time to time (“Applicable Rate”), and shall be secured by the Collateral and Proceeds, subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement.

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5.   Section 12 of the Security Agreement is amended to read as follows in its entirety:
 
    REMEDIES. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Bank shall have and may exercise without demand any and all rights, powers, privileges and remedies granted to a secured party upon default under the Oregon Uniform Commercial Code or otherwise provided by law, including without limitation, the right (a) to contact all persons obligated to Owner on any Collateral or Proceeds and to instruct such persons to deliver all Collateral and/or Proceeds directly to Bank, and (b) to sell, lease, license or otherwise dispose of any or all Collateral. All rights, powers, privileges and remedies of Bank shall be cumulative. No delay, failure or discontinuance of Bank in exercising any right, power, privilege or remedy hereunder shall affect or operate as a waiver of such right, power, privilege or remedy; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power, privilege or remedy preclude, waive or otherwise affect any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, privilege or remedy. Any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind by Bank of any default hereunder, or any such waiver of any provisions or conditions hereof, must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent set forth in writing. It is agreed that public or private sales or other dispositions, for cash or on credit, to a wholesaler or retailer or investor, or user of property of the types subject to this Agreement, or public auctions, are all commercially reasonable since differences in the prices generally realized in the different kinds of dispositions are ordinarily offset by the differences in the costs and credit risks of such dispositions. While an Event of Default exists: (a) Owner will deliver to Bank from time to time, as requested by Bank, current lists of all Collateral and Proceeds; (b) Owner will not dispose of any Collateral or Proceeds except on terms approved by Bank or that fulfill contracts of sale previously entered into in the ordinary course of business; (c) at Bank’s request, Owner will assemble and deliver all Collateral and Proceeds, and books and records pertaining thereto, to Bank at a reasonably convenient place designated by Bank; and (d) Bank may, without notice to Owner, enter onto Owner’s premises and take possession of the Collateral. With respect to any sale or other disposition by Bank of any Collateral subject to this Agreement, Owner hereby expressly grants to Bank the right to sell such Collateral using any or all of Owner’s trademarks, trade names, trade name rights and/or proprietary labels or marks. Owner further agrees that Bank shall have no obligation to process or prepare any Collateral for sale or other disposition.
6.   Section 15 of the Security Agreement is amended to read as follows in its entirety:
 
    COSTS, EXPENSES AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES. The non-prevailing party shall pay to the prevailing party immediately upon demand the full amount of all payments, advances, charges, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of in-house counsel), expended or Incurred by the non-prevailing party in connection with (a) the enforcement of Bank’s rights and/or the collection of any amounts which become due to Bank under this Agreement, and (b) the prosecution or defense of any action in any way related to this Agreement, including without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, in an arbitration proceeding or otherwise, and including any of the foregoing incurred in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding (including without limitation, any adversary proceeding, contested matter or motion brought by Bank or any other person) relating to Owner or Borrower. All of the foregoing shall be paid by Owner with interest from the date of demand until paid in full at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2.00%) above the Applicable Rate.

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7.   The final two paragraphs of the Security Agreement are hereby amended to read as follows in their entirety:
    Owner warrants that the address of its chief executive office is 17634 NE Airport Way, Portland OR 97230, or such other address of which the Owner notifies the Bank from time to time.
    Owner warrants that the tangible Collateral (except goods in transit or in possession of repairmen, product testing facilities, or potential buyers as samples,) is located or domiciled at the above or at the following additional address: 12722 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97230, and such other addresses of which the Owner notifies the Bank from time to time. Owner sells inventory in the ordinary course of business to LaCrosse Denmark, which stores it at Snorresgad 22,2300 Copenhagen, Denmark or at Scan Global Logistics, True Mollevej 1,8381 Tilst, Denmark, or in transit, and which ships inventory under customary sale and shipping terms to its customers, and to vendors as samples, and which disposes of defective or out of date inventory in the ordinary course of business.
8.   The following section is added to the Security Agreement:
    The word “Indebtedness” is used herein in its most comprehensive sense and includes any and all advances, debts, obligations and liabilities of Borrower and Owner,; or either of them, heretofore, now or hereafter made, incurred or created, whether voluntary or involuntary and however arising, whether due or not due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, determined or undetermined, and whether Borrower or Owner may be liable individually or jointly with others, or whether recovery upon such Indebtedness may be or hereafter becomes unenforceable.
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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed as of the day and year first written above.
         
  DANNER, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Joseph P. Schneider    
    Joseph P. Schneider   
    President/Chief Executive Officer
Executed March 9, 2009 
 
 
     
  By:   /s/ David P. Carlson    
    David P. Carlson    
    Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Executed March 9, 2009 
 
 
  WELLS FARGO BANK,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
 
 
  By:   /s/ James R. Bednark    
    James R. Bednark   
    Senior Vice President
Executed March 9, 2009 
 
 

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EX-31.1 4 v56375exv31w1.htm EX-31.1 exv31w1
Exhibit 31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
I, Joseph P. Schneider, certify that:
1)   I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (“the registrant”);
 
2)   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3)   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4)   The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
  a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  b)   Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
  c)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  d)   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5)   The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
  a)   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: July 22, 2010
     
  /s/ Joseph P. Schneider    
  Joseph P. Schneider   
  President and Chief Executive Officer   

 

EX-31.2 5 v56375exv31w2.htm EX-31.2 exv31w2
         
Exhibit 31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
I, David P. Carlson, certify that:
1)   I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (“the registrant”);
 
2)   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3)   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4)   The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
  a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  b)   Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
  c)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  d)   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5)   The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
  a)   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: July 22, 2010
     
  /s/ David P. Carlson    
  David P. Carlson   
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   

 

EX-32.1 6 v56375exv32w1.htm EX-32.1 exv32w1
         
Exhibit 32.1
Written Statement of the President and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
     Solely for the purposes of complying with 18 U.S.C. §1350, I, the undersigned President and Chief Executive Officer of LaCrosse Footwear Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify, based on my knowledge, that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended June 26, 2010 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: July 22, 2010
     
  /s/ Joseph P. Schneider    
  Joseph P. Schneider   
     

 

EX-32.2 7 v56375exv32w2.htm EX-32.2 exv32w2
         
Exhibit 32.2
Written Statement of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
     Solely for the purposes of complying with 18 U.S.C. §1350, I, the undersigned Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of LaCrosse Footwear Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify, based on my knowledge, that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended June 26, 2010 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: July 22, 2010
     
  /s/ David P. Carlson    
  David P. Carlson   
     
 

 

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