Secured Full Recourse Promissory Note between Francis M. Juliano and DoveBid, Inc. dated January 14, 2000

Summary

Francis M. Juliano has signed a secured promissory note to DoveBid, Inc. for $461,400 as part of the purchase of 600,000 shares of company stock. The note is secured by the purchased shares and must be repaid with 6.04% interest by January 14, 2005. If Juliano defaults, the company can demand immediate payment and pursue legal remedies. The agreement also outlines prepayment terms, legal jurisdiction, and responsibility for legal fees if collection is necessary.

EX-10.45 54 0054.txt FRANCIS M. JULIANO SECURED PROMISSORY NOTE EXHIBIT 10.45 SECURED FULL RECOURSE PROMISSORY NOTE ------------------------------------- Foster City, California $ 461,400.00 January 14, 2000 - ------------ Reference is made to that certain Notice of Exercise of Stock Option (the "PURCHASE AGREEMENT" ) of even date herewith, by and between the undersigned (the "PURCHASER" ) and Dovebid, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "COMPANY"), issued to Purchaser under the Company's 1999 Stock Option Plan. This Secured Full Recourse Promissory Note (the "Note") is being tendered by Purchaser to the Company as part of the total purchase price of the Shares (as defined below) pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. 1. OBLIGATION. In exchange for the issuance to the Purchaser pursuant to the Purchase Agreement of 600,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock (the "SHARES"), receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Purchaser hereby promises to pay to the order of the Company on or before the fifth anniversary of the date set forth above at the Company's principal place of business located at 1241 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, California 94404, or at such other place as the Company may direct, the principal sum of four hundred and sixty-one thousand four hundred dollars ($461,400) together with interest compounded monthly on the unpaid principal at the rate of 6.04%, which rate is not less than the minimum rate established pursuant to Section 1274(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, on the earliest date on which there was a binding contract in writing for the purchase of the Shares; provided, however, that the rate at -------- ------- which interest will accrue on unpaid principal under this Note will not exceed the highest rate permitted by applicable law. All payments hereunder shall be made in lawful tender of the United States. 2. SECURITY. Performance of Purchaser's obligations under this Note is secured by a security interest in the Shares granted to the Company by Purchaser under a Stock Pledge Agreement dated of even date herewith between the Company and Purchaser (the "PLEDGE AGREEMENT") 3. EVENTS' OF DEFAULT. Purchaser will be deemed to be in default under this Note upon the occurrence of any of the following events (each an "EVENT OF DEFAULT"): (i) upon Purchaser's failure to make any payment when due under this Note; (iii) the failure of any representation or warranty in the Pledge Agreement to have been true, the failure of Purchaser to perform any obligation under the Pledge, or upon any other breach by the Purchaser of the Pledge Agreement; (iv) any voluntary or involuntary transfer of any of the Shares or any interest therein (except a transfer to the Company) without the Company's consent; (v) upon the filing regarding the Purchaser of any voluntary or involuntary petition for relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code or the initiation of any proceeding under federal law or law of any other jurisdiction for the general relief of debtors; or (vi) upon the execution by Purchaser of an assignment for the benefit of creditors or the appointment of a receiver, custodian, trustee or similar party to take possession of Purchaser's assets or property. 4. ACCELERATION REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, at the option of the Company, all principal and other amounts owed under this Note shall become immediately due and payable without notice or demand on the part of the Company, and the Company will have, in addition to its rights and remedies under this Note, the Pledge Agreement, full recourse against any real, personal, tangible or intangible assets of Purchaser, and may pursue any legal or equitable remedies that are available to it. 5. RULE 144 HOLDING PERIOD. PURCHASER UNDERSTANDS THAT THE HOLDING PERIOD SPECIFIED UNDER RULE 144(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WILL NOT BEGIN TO RUN WITH RESPECT TO SHARES PURCHASED WITH THIS NOTE UNTIL EITHER (i) THE EXERCISE PRICE OF SUCH SHARES IS PAID IN FULL IN CASH OR BY OTHER PROPERTY ACCEPTED BY THE COMPANY, OR (ii) THIS NOTE IS SECURED BY COLLATERAL, OTHER THAN THE SHARES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY PAID FOR IN CASH, HAVING A FAIR MARKET VALUE AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF PURCHASER'S THEN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATION UNDER THIS NOTE (INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST). 6. PREPAYMENT. Prepayment of principal and/or other amounts owed under this Note may be made at any time without penalty. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Company, each payment will be applied to the extent of available funds from such payment in the following order: (i) first to the accrued and unpaid costs and expenses under the Note or the Pledge Agreement; (ii) then to the accrued but unpaid interest, and (iii) lastly to the outstanding principal. 7. GOVERNING LAW; WAIVER. The validity, construction and performance of this Note will be governed by the internal laws of the State of California, excluding that body of law pertaining to conflicts of law. Purchaser hereby waives presentment, notice of non-payment, notice of dishonor, protest, demand and diligence. 8. ATTORNEYS' FEES. If suit is brought for collection of this Note, Purchaser agrees to pay all reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees, incurred by the holder in connection therewith whether or not such suit is prosecuted to judgment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Purchaser has executed this Note as of the date and year first above written. By: /s/ Francis Juliano ------------------- Francis Juliano