AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

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Exhibit 15
AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
     THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated as of September 13, 2010 (the “Effective Date”) between SILICON VALLEY BANK, a California corporation (“Bank”), and FUSION-IO, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Borrower”), provides the terms on which Bank shall lend to Borrower and Borrower shall repay Bank. The parties agree as follows:
     1 ACCOUNTING AND OTHER TERMS
     Accounting terms not defined in this Agreement shall be construed following GAAP. Calculations and determinations must be made following GAAP. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in Section 13. All other terms contained in this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated, shall have the meaning provided by the Code to the extent such terms are defined therein.
     2 LOAN AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
     2.1 Promise to Pay. Borrower hereby unconditionally promises to pay Bank the outstanding principal amount of all Credit Extensions and accrued and unpaid interest thereon as and when due in accordance with this Agreement.
     2.1.1 Revolving Advances.
          (a) Availability. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Bank shall make Advances not exceeding the Availability Amount. Amounts borrowed hereunder may be repaid and, prior to the Revolving Line Maturity Date, reborrowed, subject to the applicable terms and conditions precedent herein.
          (b) Termination; Repayment. The Revolving Line terminates on the Revolving Line Maturity Date, when the principal amount of all Advances, the unpaid interest thereon, and all other Obligations relating to the Revolving Line shall be immediately due and payable.
          (c) Prepayment. So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Borrower shall have the option to prepay all, but not less than all, of the Advances advanced by Bank under this Agreement, provided Borrower pays, on the date of such prepayment (A) all outstanding principal plus accrued and unpaid interest, (B) the Prepayment Premium, and (C) all other sums, if any, that shall have become due and payable, including interest at the Default Rate with respect to any past due amounts.
     2.1.2 Letters of Credit Sublimit.
          (a) As part of the Revolving Line, Bank shall issue or have issued Letters of Credit denominated in Dollars or a Foreign Currency for Borrower’s account. The aggregate Dollar Equivalent amount utilized for the issuance of Letters of Credit shall at all times reduce the amount otherwise available for Advances under the Revolving Line. The aggregate Dollar Equivalent of the face amount of outstanding Letters of Credit (including drawn but unreimbursed Letters of Credit and any Letter of Credit Reserve) may not exceed the lesser of (A) Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) minus (i) the sum of all amounts used for Cash Management Services, and minus (ii) the FX Reduction Amount, or (B) the lesser of Revolving Line or the Borrowing Base, minus (i) the sum of all outstanding principal amounts of any Advances (including any amounts used for Cash Management Services), and minus (ii) the FX Reduction Amount.
          (b) If, on the Revolving Line Maturity Date (or the effective date of any termination of this Agreement), there are any outstanding Letters of Credit, then on such date Borrower shall provide to Bank cash collateral in an amount equal to 105% of the Dollar Equivalent of the face amount of all such Letters of Credit plus all interest, fees, and costs due or to become due in connection therewith (as estimated by Bank in its good faith business judgment), to secure all of the Obligations relating to such Letters of Credit. All Letters of Credit shall be in form and substance acceptable to Bank in its sole discretion and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Bank’s standard Application and Letter of Credit Agreement (the “Letter of Credit Application”). Borrower agrees to execute any further documentation in connection with the Letters of Credit as Bank may reasonably request. Borrower further agrees to be bound by the regulations and interpretations of the issuer of any Letters of Credit guarantied by Bank and opened for Borrower’s account or by Bank’s interpretations of any Letter of Credit issued by Bank for Borrower’s account, and Borrower understands and agrees that Bank shall not be liable for any

 


 

error, negligence, or mistake, whether of omission or commission, in following Borrower’s instructions or those contained in the Letters of Credit or any modifications, amendments, or supplements thereto.
          (c) The obligation of Borrower to immediately reimburse Bank for drawings made under Letters of Credit shall be absolute, unconditional, and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, such Letters of Credit, and the Letter of Credit Application.
          (d) Borrower may request that Bank issue a Letter of Credit payable in a Foreign Currency. If a demand for payment is made under any such Letter of Credit, Bank shall treat such demand as an Advance to Borrower of the Dollar Equivalent of the amount thereof (plus fees and charges in connection therewith such as wire, cable, SWIFT or similar charges).
          (e) To guard against fluctuations in currency exchange rates, upon the issuance of any Letter of Credit payable in a Foreign Currency, Bank shall create a reserve (the “Letter of Credit Reserve”) under the Revolving Line in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the face amount of such Letter of Credit. The amount of the Letter of Credit Reserve may be adjusted by Bank from time to time to account for fluctuations in the exchange rate. The availability of funds under the Revolving Line shall be reduced by the amount of such Letter of Credit Reserve for as long as such Letter of Credit remains outstanding.
     2.1.3 Foreign Exchange Sublimit. As part of the Revolving Line, Borrower may enter into foreign exchange contracts with Bank under which Borrower commits to purchase from or sell to Bank a specific amount of Foreign Currency (each, a “FX Forward Contract”) on a specified date (the “Settlement Date”). FX Forward Contracts shall have a Settlement Date of at least one (1) FX Business Day after the contract date and shall be subject to a reserve of ten percent (10%) of each outstanding FX Forward Contract (the “FX Reserve”). The aggregate amount of FX Forward Contracts at any one time may not exceed ten (10) times the lesser of (A) Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) minus (i) the sum of all amounts used for Cash Management Services, and minus (ii) the Dollar Equivalent of the face amount of any outstanding Letters of Credit (including drawn but unreimbursed Letters of Credit and any Letter of Credit Reserve or (B) the lesser of the Revolving Line or the Borrowing Base, minus (i) the sum of all outstanding principal amounts of any Advances (including any amounts used for Cash Management Services), and minus (ii) the Dollar Equivalent of the face amount of any outstanding Letters of Credit (including drawn but unreimbursed Letters of Credit and any Letter of Credit Reserve). The amount otherwise available for Credit Extensions under the Revolving Line shall be reduced by an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of each outstanding FX Forward Contract (the “FX Reduction Amount”). Any amounts needed to fully reimburse Bank for any amounts not paid by Borrower in connection with FX Forward Contracts will be treated as Advances under the Revolving Line and will accrue interest at the interest rate applicable to Advances.
     2.1.4 Cash Management Services Sublimit. Borrower may use the Revolving Line for Bank’s cash management services, which may include merchant services, direct deposit of payroll, business credit card, and check cashing services identified in Bank’s various cash management services agreements (collectively, the “Cash Management Services”), in an aggregate amount not to exceed the lesser of (A) Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000), minus (i) the Dollar Equivalent of the face amount of any outstanding Letters of Credit (including drawn but unreimbursed Letters of Credit and any Letter of Credit Reserve), and minus (ii) the FX Reduction Amount, or (B) the lesser of Revolving Line or the Borrowing Base, minus (i) the sum of all outstanding principal amounts of any Advances, minus the Dollar Equivalent of the face amount of any outstanding Letters of Credit (including drawn but unreimbursed Letters of Credit and any Letter of Credit Reserve), and minus (iii) the FX Reduction Amount. Any amounts Bank pays on behalf of Borrower for any Cash Management Services will be treated as Advances under the Revolving Line and will accrue interest at the interest rate applicable to Advances.
     2.2 Overadvances. If, at any time, the sum of (a) the outstanding principal amount of any Advances (including any amounts used for Cash Management Services), plus (b) the face amount of any outstanding Letters of Credit (including drawn but unreimbursed Letters of Credit and any Letter of Credit Reserve), plus (c) the FX Reduction Amount exceeds the lesser of the Revolving Line or the Borrowing Base, Borrower shall immediately pay to Bank in cash such excess.
     2.3 Payment of Interest on the Credit Extensions.
          (a) Interest Rate.

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               (i) Advances. Subject to Section 2.3(b), the principal amount outstanding under the Revolving Line shall accrue interest at a floating per annum rate equal to one-half of one percentage point (0.50%) above the Prime Rate, which interest shall be payable monthly in accordance with Section 2.3(e) below.
               (ii) Default Rate. Immediately upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Obligations shall bear interest at a rate per annum which is two percentage points (2.00%) above the rate that is otherwise applicable thereto (the “Default Rate”) unless Bank otherwise elects from time to time in its sole discretion to impose a smaller increase. Fees and expenses which are required to be paid by Borrower pursuant to the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, Bank Expenses) but are not paid when due shall bear interest until paid at a rate equal to the highest rate applicable to the Obligations. Payment or acceptance of the increased interest rate provided in this Section is not a permitted alternative to timely payment and shall not constitute a waiver of any Event of Default or otherwise prejudice or limit any rights or remedies of Bank.
          (b) Adjustment to Interest Rate. Changes to the interest rate of any Credit Extension based on changes to the Prime Rate shall be effective on the effective date of any change to the Prime Rate and to the extent of any such change.
          (c) Computation; 360-Day Year. In computing interest, the date of the making of any Credit Extension shall be included and the date of payment shall be excluded; provided, however, that if any Credit Extension is repaid on the same day on which it is made, such day shall be included in computing interest on such Credit Extension. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed.
          (d) Debit of Accounts. Bank may debit any of Borrower’s deposit accounts, including the Designated Deposit Account, for principal and interest payments or any other amounts Borrower owes Bank when due. These debits shall not constitute a set-off.
          (e) Interest Payment Date. Unless otherwise provided, interest is payable monthly on the first calendar day of each month.
     2.4 Fees. Borrower shall pay to Bank:
          (a) Commitment Fee. A fully earned, non-refundable commitment fee of $62,500 per annum, payable on the Effective Date and on the second anniversary thereof;
          (b) Unused Commitment Fee. A fee equal to 0.375% of the difference between the $25,000,000 and the average daily balance of Advances outstanding each quarter, which fee is due on the last day of each such quarter (no part of such fee is refundable, and no credit is available notwithstanding the suspension or termination of Bank’s obligation to make any Advances);
          (c) Letter of Credit Fee. Bank’s customary fees and expenses for the issuance or renewal of Letters of Credit, upon the issuance of such Letter of Credit, each anniversary of the issuance during the term of such Letter of Credit, and upon the renewal of such Letter of Credit by Bank;
          (d) Prepayment Premium. The Prepayment Premium when due pursuant to the terms of Section 2.1.1 (c); and
          (e) Bank Expenses. All Bank Expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses for documentation and negotiation of this Agreement which fees for the documentation and negotiation of this Agreement will not exceed $25,000 as of the Effective Date) incurred through and after the Effective Date, when due.
     2.5 Payments; Application of Payments.
          (a) All payments (including prepayments) to be made by Borrower under any Loan Document shall be made in immediately available funds in U.S. Dollars, without setoff or counterclaim, before 12:00 p.m. Pacific time on the date when due. Payments of principal and/or interest received after 12:00 p.m. Pacific time are considered received at the opening of business on the next Business Day. When a payment is due

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on a day that is not a Business Day, the payment shall be due the next Business Day, and additional fees or interest, as applicable, shall continue to accrue until paid.
          (b) Bank shall apply the whole or any part of collected funds against the Revolving Line or credit such collected funds to a depository account of Borrower with Bank (or an account maintained by an Affiliate of Bank), the order and method of such application to be in the sole discretion of Bank. Borrower shall have no right to specify the order or the accounts to which Bank shall allocate or apply any payments required to be made by Borrower to Bank or otherwise received by Bank under this Agreement when any such allocation or application is not specified elsewhere in this Agreement.
     3 CONDITIONS OF LOANS
     3.1 Conditions Precedent to Initial Credit Extension. Bank’s obligation to make the initial Credit Extension is subject to the condition precedent that Bank shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, such documents, and completion of such other matters, as Bank may reasonably deem necessary or appropriate, including, without limitation:
          (a) duly executed original signatures to the Loan Documents;
          (b) duly executed original signatures to the Control Agreement[s];
          (c) Borrower’s Operating Documents and a good standing certificate of Borrower certified by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware as of a date no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the Effective Date;
          (d) duly executed original signatures to the completed Borrowing Resolutions for Borrower;
          (e) certified copies, dated as of a recent date, of financing statement searches, as Bank shall request, accompanied by written evidence (including any UCC termination statements) that the Liens indicated in any such financing statements either constitute Permitted Liens or have been or, in connection with the initial Credit Extension, will be terminated or released;
          (f) the Perfection Certificate of Borrower, together with the duly executed original signatures thereto;
          (g) the insurance policies and/or endorsements required pursuant to Section 6.5 hereof are in full force and effect, together with appropriate evidence showing lender loss payable and/or additional insured clauses or endorsements in favor of Bank; and
          (h) payment of the fees and Bank Expenses then due as specified in Section 2.4 hereof.
     3.2 Conditions Precedent to all Credit Extensions. Bank’s obligations to make each Credit Extension, including the initial Credit Extension, is subject to the following conditions precedent:
          (a) except as otherwise provided in Section 3.5(a), timely receipt of an executed Payment/Advance Form;
          (b) the representations and warranties in this Agreement shall be true, accurate, and complete in all material respects on the date of the Payment/Advance Form and on the Funding Date of each Credit Extension; provided, however, that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof; and provided, further that those representations and warranties expressly referring to a specific date shall be true, accurate and complete in all material respects as of such date, and no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing or result from the Credit Extension. Each Credit Extension is Borrower’s representation and warranty on that date that the representations and warranties in this Agreement remain true, accurate, and complete in all material respects; provided, however, that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by

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materiality in the text thereof; and provided, further that those representations and warranties expressly referring to a specific date shall be true, accurate and complete in all material respects as of such date; and
          (c) in Bank’s reasonable discretion, there has not been a material adverse impairment in the general affairs, management, results of operation, financial condition or the prospect of repayment of the Obligations.
     3.3 Post-Closing Delivery. Within 90 days after the Effective Date, Bank shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, the completion of the Initial Audit with results satisfactory to Bank in its sole and absolute discretion.
     3.4 Covenant to Deliver. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3.3, Borrower agrees to deliver to Bank each item required to be delivered to Bank under this Agreement as a condition precedent to any Credit Extension. Borrower expressly agrees that a Credit Extension made prior to the receipt by Bank of any such item shall not constitute a waiver by Bank of Borrower’s obligation to deliver such item, and the making of any Credit Extension in the absence of a required item shall be in Bank’s sole discretion.
     3.5 Procedures for Borrowing. Subject to the prior satisfaction of all other applicable conditions to the making of an Advance set forth in this Agreement, to obtain an Advance (other than Advances under Sections 2.1.2 or 2.1.4), Borrower shall notify Bank (which notice shall be irrevocable) by electronic mail, facsimile, or telephone by 12:00 p.m. Pacific time on the Funding Date of the Advance. Together with any such electronic or facsimile notification, Borrower shall deliver to Bank by electronic mail or facsimile a completed Payment/Advance Form executed by a Responsible Officer or his or her designee. Bank may rely on any telephone notice given by a person whom Bank believes is a Responsible Officer or designee. Bank shall credit Advances to the Designated Deposit Account. Bank may make Advances under this Agreement based on instructions from a Responsible Officer or his or her designee or without instructions if the Advances are necessary to meet Obligations which have become due.
     4 CREATION OF SECURITY INTEREST
     4.1 Grant of Security Interest. Borrower hereby grants Bank, to secure the payment and performance in full of all of the Obligations, a continuing security interest in, and pledges to Bank, the Collateral, wherever located, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising, and all proceeds and products thereof.
     4.2 Priority of Security Interest. Borrower represents, warrants, and covenants that the security interest granted herein is and shall at all times continue to be a first priority perfected security interest in the Collateral (subject only to Permitted Liens that may have superior priority to Bank’s Lien under this Agreement). If Borrower shall acquire a commercial tort claim, Borrower shall promptly notify Bank in a writing signed by Borrower of the general details thereof and grant to Bank in such writing a security interest therein and in the proceeds thereof, all upon the terms of this Agreement, with such writing to be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Bank.
     If this Agreement is terminated, Bank’s Lien in the Collateral shall continue until the Obligations under the Loan Documents (other than inchoate indemnity obligations) are repaid in full in cash. Upon payment in full in cash of the Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations) and at such time as Bank’s obligation to make Credit Extensions has terminated, Bank shall, at Borrower’s sole cost and expense, release its Liens in the Collateral and all rights therein shall revert to Borrower.
     4.3 Authorization to File Financing Statements. Borrower hereby authorizes Bank to file financing statements, without notice to Borrower, with all appropriate jurisdictions to perfect or protect Bank’s interest or rights hereunder, including a notice that any disposition of the Collateral out of the ordinary course of business, by either Borrower or any other Person, shall be deemed to violate the rights of Bank under the Code. Such financing statements may indicate the Collateral as “all assets of the Debtor” or words of similar effect, or as being of an equal or lesser scope, or with greater detail, all in Bank’s discretion.
     5 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
          Borrower represents and warrants as follows:

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     5.1 Due Organization, Authorization; Power and Authority. Borrower is duly existing and in good standing as a Registered Organization in its jurisdiction of formation and is qualified and licensed to do business and is in good standing in any jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or its ownership of property requires that it be qualified except where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Borrower’s business. In connection with this Agreement, Borrower has delivered to Bank a completed certificate signed by Borrower, entitled “Perfection Certificate”. Borrower represents and warrants to Bank that (a) Borrower’s exact legal name is that indicated on the Perfection Certificate and on the signature page hereof; (b) Borrower is an organization of the type and is organized in the jurisdiction set forth in the Perfection Certificate; (c) the Perfection Certificate accurately sets forth Borrower’s organizational identification number or accurately states that Borrower has none; (d) the Perfection Certificate accurately sets forth Borrower’s place of business, or, if more than one, its chief executive office as well as Borrower’s mailing address (if different than its chief executive office); (e) Borrower (and each of its predecessors) has not, in the past five (5) years, changed its jurisdiction of formation (except for reincorporating from the state of Nevada to the state of Delaware), organizational structure or type, or any organizational number assigned by its jurisdiction; and (f) as of the Effective Date, all other information set forth on the Perfection Certificate pertaining to Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries is accurate and complete (it being understood and agreed that Borrower may from time to time update certain information in the Perfection Certificate after the Effective Date to the extent permitted by one or more specific provisions in this Agreement). If Borrower is not now a Registered Organization but later becomes one, Borrower shall promptly notify Bank of such occurrence and provide Bank with Borrower’s organizational identification number.
     The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of the Loan Documents to which it is a party have been duly authorized, and do not (i) conflict with any of Borrower’s organizational documents, (ii) contravene, conflict with, constitute a default under or violate any material Requirement of Law, (iii) contravene, conflict or violate any applicable order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award of any Governmental Authority by which Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their property or assets may be bound or affected, (iv) require any action by, filing, registration, or qualification with, or Governmental Approval from, any Governmental Authority (except such Governmental Approvals which have already been obtained and are in full force and effect) or (v) constitute an event of default under any material agreement by which Borrower is bound. Borrower is not in default under any agreement to which it is a party or by which it is bound in which the default could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Borrower’s business.
     5.2 Collateral. Borrower has good title to, has rights in, and the power to transfer each item of the Collateral upon which it purports to grant a Lien hereunder, free and clear of any and all Liens except Permitted Liens. Borrower has no deposit accounts other than the deposit accounts with Bank, the deposit accounts, if any, described in the Perfection Certificate delivered to Bank in connection herewith, or of which Borrower has given Bank notice and taken such actions as are necessary to give Bank a perfected security interest therein. The Accounts are bona fide, existing obligations of the Account Debtors.
     The Collateral is not in the possession of any third party bailee (such as a warehouse) except (i) as otherwise provided in the Perfection Certificate and (ii) for raw materials located with contract manufacturers (“Contract Manufacturers”) for the purpose of assembling final products. Except as provided in the previous sentence, none of the components of the Collateral shall be maintained at locations other than as provided in the Perfection Certificate or as permitted pursuant to Section 7.2.
     All Inventory is in all material respects of good and marketable quality, free from material defects.
     Except as noted on the Perfection Certificate, Borrower is not a party to, nor is it bound by, any Restricted License.
     5.3 Accounts Receivable; Inventory. For any Eligible Account in any Borrowing Base Certificate, all statements made and all unpaid balances appearing in all invoices, instruments and other documents evidencing such Eligible Accounts are and shall be true and correct and all such invoices, instruments and other documents, and all of Borrower’s Books are genuine and in all respects what they purport to be. If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Bank may notify any Account Debtor owing Borrower money of Bank’s security interest in such funds and verify the amount of such Eligible Account. All sales and other transactions underlying or giving rise to each Eligible Account shall comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and governmental rules and regulations. Borrower has no knowledge of any actual or imminent Insolvency Proceeding of any Account Debtor whose accounts are Eligible Accounts in any Borrowing Base Certificate. To the best of Borrower’s knowledge, all

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signatures and endorsements on all documents, instruments, and agreements relating to all Eligible Accounts are genuine, and all such documents, instruments and agreements are legally enforceable in accordance with their terms. For any item of Inventory consisting of “Eligible Inventory” in any Borrowing Base Certificate, such Inventory (a) consists of finished goods, in good, new, and salable condition, which is not perishable, returned, consigned, obsolete, not sellable, damaged, or defective, and is not comprised of demonstrative or custom inventory, works in progress, packaging or shipping materials, or supplies; (b) in all material respects meets all applicable governmental standards; (c) has been manufactured in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act; (d) is not subject to any Liens, except the first priority Liens granted or in favor of Bank under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents; and (e) is located in the United States at the locations identified by Borrower in the Perfection Certificate where it maintains Inventory (or at any location permitted under Section 7.2), and in the case of Inventory in the possession of another Person, Bank has received written acknowledgment from such Person in form reasonably acceptable to Bank.
     5.4 Litigation. Except as disclosed pursuant to Section 6.2(h), there are no actions or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the Responsible Officers, threatened in writing by or against Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries involving a claim for $250,000 or more, or that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect upon Borrower’s business.
     5.5 Financial Statements; Financial Condition. All consolidated financial statements for Borrower and any of its Subsidiaries delivered to Bank fairly present in all material respects Borrower’s consolidated financial condition and Borrower’s consolidated results of operations. Except as disclosed to Bank in writing, there has not been any material deterioration in Borrower’s consolidated financial condition since the date of the most recent financial statements submitted to Bank.
     5.6 Solvency. The fair salable value of Borrower’s assets (including goodwill minus disposition costs) exceeds the fair value of its liabilities; Borrower is not left with unreasonably small capital after the transactions in this Agreement; and Borrower is able to pay its debts (including trade debts) as they mature.
     5.7 Regulatory Compliance. Borrower is not an “investment company” or a company “controlled” by an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Borrower is not engaged as one of its important activities in extending credit for margin stock (under Regulations X, T and U of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors). Borrower has complied in all material respects with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Neither Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is a “holding company” or an “affiliate” of a “holding company” or a “subsidiary company” of a “holding company” as each term is defined and used in the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005. Borrower has not violated any laws, ordinances or rules, the violation of which could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on its business. None of Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ properties or assets has been used by Borrower or any Subsidiary or, to the best of Borrower’s knowledge, by previous Persons, in disposing, producing, storing, treating, or transporting any hazardous substance other than legally. Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries have obtained all consents, approvals and authorizations of, made all declarations or filings with, and given all notices to, all Government Authorities that are necessary to continue their respective businesses as currently conducted, except where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse effect upon Borrower’s business.
     5.8 Subsidiaries; Investments. Borrower does not own any stock, partnership interest or other equity securities except for Permitted Investments.
     5.9 Tax Returns and Payments; Pension Contributions. Borrower has timely filed all required material tax returns and reports, and Borrower has timely paid all material foreign, federal, state and local taxes, assessments, deposits and contributions owed by Borrower. Borrower may defer payment of any contested taxes, provided that Borrower (a) in good faith contests its obligation to pay the taxes by appropriate proceedings promptly and diligently instituted and conducted, (b) notifies Bank in writing of the commencement of, and any material development in, the proceedings, (c) posts bonds or takes any other steps required to prevent the governmental authority levying such contested taxes from obtaining a Lien upon any of the Collateral that is other than a “Permitted Lien”. Borrower is unaware of any claims or adjustments proposed for any of Borrower’s prior tax years which could result in additional taxes becoming due and payable by Borrower. Borrower has paid all amounts necessary to fund all present pension, profit sharing and deferred compensation plans in accordance with their terms, and Borrower has not withdrawn from participation in, and has not permitted partial or complete termination of, or permitted the occurrence of any other event with respect to, any such plan which could reasonably be expected to

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result in any liability of Borrower, including any liability to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation or its successors or any other governmental agency.
     5.10 Use of Proceeds. Borrower shall use the proceeds of the Credit Extensions solely as working capital, and to fund its general business requirements and not for personal, family, household or agricultural purposes.
     5.11 Full Disclosure. No written representation, warranty or other statement of Borrower in any certificate or written statement given to Bank, as of the date such representation, warranty, or other statement was made, taken together with all such written certificates and written statements given to Bank, contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained in the certificates or statements not misleading (it being recognized by Bank that the projections and forecasts provided by Borrower in good faith and based upon reasonable assumptions are not viewed as facts and that actual results during the period or periods covered by such projections and forecasts may differ from the projected or forecasted results).
     5.12 Definition of “Knowledge.For purposes of the Loan Documents, whenever a representation or warranty is made to Borrower’s knowledge or awareness, to the “best of” Borrower’s knowledge, or with a similar qualification, knowledge or awareness means the actual knowledge, after reasonable investigation, of the Responsible Officers.
     6 AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS
     Borrower shall do all of the following:
     6.1 Government Compliance.
          (a) Except as permitted in Section 7.3, maintain its and all its Subsidiaries’ legal existence and good standing in their respective jurisdictions of formation and maintain qualification in each jurisdiction in which the failure to so qualify would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Borrower’s business or operations. Borrower shall comply, and have each Subsidiary comply, with all laws, ordinances and regulations to which it is subject, noncompliance with which could have a material adverse effect on Borrower’s business.
          (b) Obtain all of the Governmental Approvals necessary for the performance by Borrower of its obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a party and the grant of a security interest to Bank in all of the Collateral. Borrower shall promptly provide copies of any such obtained Governmental Approvals to Bank.
     6.2 Financial Statements, Reports, Certificates. Deliver to Bank:
          (a) Borrowing Base Reports. Within thirty (30) days after the last day of each month (after the Initial Public Offering, within thirty (30) days after the last day of the prior quarter end), (i) aged listings of accounts receivable and accounts payable (by invoice date) and (ii) perpetual inventory reports for the Inventory valued on a first-in, first-out basis at the lower of cost or market (in accordance with GAAP) or such other inventory reports as are requested by Bank in its good faith business judgment (the “Borrowing Base Reports”);
          (b) Borrowing Base Certificate. Within thirty (30) days after the last day of each month (after Initial Public Offering, within thirty (30) days after the last day of the prior quarter end) and together with the Borrowing Base Reports, a duly completed Borrowing Base Certificate signed by a Responsible Officer;
          (c) Internally-Prepared Financial Statements. As soon as available, but no later than forty-five (45) days after the last day of each month (after the Initial Public Offering, within five (5) days of the quarterly filing with the SEC), a company prepared consolidated balance sheet and income statement covering Borrower’s consolidated operations for such month or quarter, as applicable, certified by a Responsible Officer and in a form acceptable to Bank;
          (d) Annual Audited Financial Statements. As soon as available, but no later than one hundred fifty (150) days after the last day of Borrower’s fiscal year (after the Initial Public Offering, within five (5) days of filing with the SEC), audited consolidated financial statements prepared under GAAP, consistently applied,

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together with an unqualified opinion on the financial statements from an independent certified public accounting firm acceptable to Bank in its reasonable discretion;
          (e) Compliance Certificates. Together with the financial statements delivered under Section 6.2(c), a duly completed Compliance Certificate signed by a Responsible Officer, certifying that as of the end of such period, Borrower was in full compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and setting forth calculations showing compliance with the financial covenants set forth in this Agreement and such other information as Bank shall reasonably request;
          (f) Other Statements. Within five (5) days of delivery, copies of all statements, reports and notices made available to holders of Subordinated Debt;
          (g) SEC Filings. Within five (5) days of filing, copies of all periodic and other reports, proxy statements and other materials filed by Borrower with the SEC, any Governmental Authority succeeding to any or all of the functions of the SEC or with any national securities exchange, or distributed to its shareholders, as the case may be. Documents required to be delivered pursuant to the terms hereof (to the extent any such documents are included in materials otherwise filed with the SEC) may be delivered electronically and if so delivered, shall be deemed to have been delivered on the date on which Borrower posts such documents, or provides a link thereto, on Borrower’s website on the Internet at Borrower’s website address;
     As to any information contained in the materials furnished pursuant to this clause (g), Borrower shall not be required separately to furnish such information under clauses (d), (e) and (f), but the foregoing shall not be in derogation of the obligation of Borrower to furnish the information and materials described in such clauses (d), (e) and (f) at the times specified therein; provided, that Borrower shall provide paper copies to Bank of the Compliance Certificates required by Section 6.2(e).
          (h) Legal Action Notice. A prompt report of any legal actions pending or threatened in writing against Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries that could reasonably be expected to result in damages of $250,000 or more or have a material adverse effect upon Borrower’s business; and
          (i) Other Financial Information. Budgets, sales projections, operating plans and other financial information reasonably requested by Bank.
     6.3 Inventory; Returns. Keep all Inventory in good and marketable condition, free from material defects. Returns and allowances between Borrower and its Account Debtors shall follow Borrower’s customary practices as they exist at the Effective Date. Borrower must promptly notify Bank of all returns, recoveries, disputes and claims that involve more than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), provided that Borrower shall not be required to notify Bank of any returns of Inventory that involve exchanges or replacements.
     6.4 Taxes; Pensions. Timely file all required material tax returns and reports and timely pay all material foreign, federal, state and local taxes, assessments, deposits and contributions owed by Borrower, except for deferred payment of any taxes contested pursuant to the terms of Section 5.9 hereof, and shall deliver to Bank, on demand, appropriate certificates attesting to such payments, and pay all amounts necessary to fund all present pension, profit sharing and deferred compensation plans in accordance with their terms.
     6.5 Insurance. Keep its business and the Collateral insured for risks and in amounts standard for companies in Borrower’s industry and location and as Bank may reasonably request. Insurance policies shall be in a form, with companies, and in amounts that are satisfactory to Bank. All property policies shall have a lender’s loss payable endorsement showing Bank as a lender loss payee and waive subrogation against Bank, and all liability policies shall show, or have endorsements showing, Bank as an additional insured. All policies (or the loss payable and additional insured endorsements) shall provide that the insurer shall endeavor to give Bank at least twenty (20) days notice before canceling, amending, or declining to renew its policy. At Bank’s request, Borrower shall deliver certified copies of policies and evidence of all premium payments. Proceeds payable with respect to any Collateral under any policy shall, at Bank’s option, be payable to Bank on account of the Obligations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Borrower shall have the option of applying the proceeds of any casualty policy up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) with respect to any loss, but not exceeding Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) in the aggregate for all losses under all casualty policies in any one year, toward the replacement or repair of destroyed or damaged property; provided that

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any such replaced or repaired property (i) shall be of equal or like value as the replaced or repaired Collateral and (ii) shall be deemed Collateral in which Bank has been granted a first priority security interest, and (b) after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, all proceeds payable with respect to any Collateral under such casualty policy shall, at the option of Bank, be payable to Bank on account of the Obligations. If Borrower fails to obtain insurance as required under this Section 6.5 or to pay any amount or furnish any required proof of payment to third persons and Bank, Bank may make all or part of such payment or obtain such insurance policies required in this Section 6.5, and take any action under the policies Bank deems prudent.
     6.6 Operating Accounts.
          (a) Maintain all of its primary banking relationship with Bank, including substantially all of Borrower’s operating and deposit accounts with Bank, and a portion of Borrower’s excess cash invested in investment accounts with Bank and Bank’s Affiliates.
          (b) Provide Bank five (5) days prior written notice before establishing any Collateral Account at or with any bank or financial institution other than Bank or Bank’s Affiliates. For each Collateral Account that Borrower at any time maintains, Borrower shall cause the applicable bank or financial institution (other than Bank) at or with which any Collateral Account is maintained to execute and deliver a Control Agreement or other appropriate instrument with respect to such Collateral Account to perfect Bank’s Lien in such Collateral Account in accordance with the terms hereunder which Control Agreement may not be terminated without the prior written consent of Bank. The provisions of the previous sentence shall not apply to (i) deposit accounts exclusively used for payroll, payroll taxes and other employee wage and benefit payments to or for the benefit of Borrower’s employees and identified to Bank by Borrower as such, (ii) Borrower’s deposit account (account number ###-###-####) (“BofAF Account”) maintained at Bank of American Fork, provided that the principal balance of such deposit account shall not exceed $60,000, and (iii) accounts maintained by any Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business outside the United States.
     6.7 Financial Covenants. Maintain as of the last day of each month (as of the last day of each quarter, after the Initial Public Offering), unless otherwise noted, on a consolidated basis with respect to Borrower and Subsidiaries:
          (a) Adjusted Current Ratio. A ratio of Current Assets to Current Liabilities plus, without duplication, any Obligations of Borrower to Bank, of at least 1.25 to 1.00.
          (b) Tangible Net Worth. A Tangible Net Worth of at least $25,000,000, plus, after the initial Credit Extension, 25% of the net proceeds received by Borrower from the sale or issuance of its equity or Subordinated Debt, such increase to be measured as of the last day of the quarter in which Borrower received such proceeds.
     6.8 Protection of Intellectual Property Rights. (a) Use commercially reasonable efforts to protect, defend and maintain the validity and enforceability of its Intellectual Property; (b) promptly advise Bank in writing of material infringements of its Intellectual Property; and (c) use commercially reasonable efforts not allow any Intellectual Property material to Borrower’s business to be abandoned, forfeited or dedicated to the public without Bank’s written consent.
     6.9 Litigation Cooperation. From the date hereof and continuing through the termination of this Agreement, make available to Bank, without expense to Bank, Borrower and its officers, employees and agents and Borrower’s books and records, to the extent that Bank may deem them reasonably necessary to prosecute or defend any third-party suit or proceeding instituted by or against Bank with respect to any Collateral or relating to Borrower.
     6.10 Designated Senior Indebtedness. Borrower shall designate all principal of, interest (including all interest accruing after the commencement of any bankruptcy or similar proceeding, whether or not a claim for post-petition interest is allowable as a claim in any such proceeding), and all fees, costs, expenses and other amounts accrued or due under this Agreement as “Designated Senior Indebtedness”, or such similar term, in any future Subordinated Debt incurred by Borrower after the date hereof, if such Subordinated Debt contains such term or similar term and if the effect of such designation is to grant to Bank the rights of the most senior holders of Borrower’s outstanding Indebtedness.

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     6.11 Access to Collateral; Books and Records. Allow Bank, or its agents, to inspect the Collateral and audit and copy Borrower’s Books at Borrower’s expense. Such inspections or audits shall be conducted no more often than once every twelve (12) months unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.
     6.12 Formation or Acquisition of Subsidiaries. Within 30 days after the date that Borrower forms any direct or indirect Domestic Subsidiary or acquires any direct or indirect Domestic Subsidiary after the Effective Date, Borrower shall (a) cause such new Domestic Subsidiary to provide to Bank a joinder to this Agreement to cause such Subsidiary to become a co-borrower hereunder together with such appropriate financing statements and/or Control Agreements, all in form and substance satisfactory to Bank (including being sufficient to grant Bank a first priority Lien (subject to Permitted Liens) in and to the assets of such newly formed or acquired Domestic Subsidiary), (b) provide to Bank appropriate certificates and powers and financing statements, pledging all of the direct or beneficial ownership interest in such new Domestic Subsidiary, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, and (c) provide to Bank all other documentation in form and substance satisfactory to Bank.
     6.13 Further Assurances. Execute any further instruments and take further action as Bank reasonably requests to perfect or continue Bank’s Lien in the Collateral or to effect the purposes of this Agreement.
     7 NEGATIVE COVENANTS
     Borrower shall not do any of the following without Bank’s prior written consent:
     7.1 Dispositions. Convey, sell, lease, transfer, assign, or otherwise dispose of (collectively, “Transfer”), or permit any of its Subsidiaries to Transfer, all or any part of its business or property, except for:
          (a) Transfers of property (other than Accounts) in the ordinary course of business for reasonably equivalent consideration;
          (b) Transfers to Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries from Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries;
          (c) Transfers of property in connection with sale-leaseback transactions;
          (d) Transfers constituting non-exclusive licenses and similar arrangements for the use of the property of Borrower or its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business and other non-perpetual licenses that could not result in a legal transfer of title of the licensed property but that may be exclusive in respects other than territory and that may be exclusive as to discreet geographical areas;
          (e) Transfers otherwise permitted by the Loan Documents;
          (f) Transfers associated with the making or disposition of a Permitted Investment;
          (g) Transfers in connection with a permitted acquisition of a portion of the assets or rights acquired for reasonably equivalent consideration; and
          (h) Other transfers of assets (other than Accounts) not otherwise permitted in this Section 7.1, of up to $100,000 per year.
     7.2 Changes in Business; Change in Control; Jurisdiction of Formation. (a) Engage in or permit any of its Subsidiaries to engage in any business other than the businesses currently engaged in by Borrower and such Subsidiary, as applicable, or reasonably related thereto; (b) liquidate or dissolve; or (c) (i) have a change in Borrower’s chief executive officer, unless the Board replaces such chief executive officer within 90 days of such change, or permit or suffer any Change in Control. Borrower shall not, without prior written notice to Bank: (1) add any new offices or business locations (excluding Contract Manufacturers), including warehouses (unless such new offices or business locations contain less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) in Borrower’s assets or property) or deliver any portion of the Collateral valued, individually or in the aggregate, in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) to a bailee at a location other than to a bailee and at a location already disclosed in the Perfection Certificate and other than Contract Manufacturers, (2) change its jurisdiction of organization, (3) change its organizational structure or type, (4) change its legal name, or (5) change any organizational number (if any) assigned by its jurisdiction of organization. If Borrower intends to deliver any portion of the Collateral valued, individually or in the aggregate, in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) to a bailee at a location

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other than as provided in the Perfection Certificate and other than any Contract Manufacturers, Borrower will first receive the written consent of Bank, and such bailee shall execute and deliver a bailee agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Bank in its sole discretion.
     7.3 Mergers or Acquisitions. Merge or consolidate, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to merge or consolidate, with any Person, or acquire, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to acquire, all or substantially all of the capital stock or property of a Person, except where no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from such action during the term of this Agreement:
          (a) any Subsidiary may merge or consolidate with (i) Borrower provided that Borrower is the surviving entity, and (ii) one or more other Subsidiaries;
          (b) Borrower or any Subsidiary may acquire, all or substantially all of the capital stock or property of another Subsidiary;
          (c) such merger, consolidation or acquisition is a Transfer otherwise permitted pursuant to Section 7.1; or
          (d) Borrower or any Subsidiary may acquire, all or substantially all of the capital stock or property of another Person (whether by merger, consolidation or acquisition of all or substantially all of the assets of such Person), provided that (a) the cash consideration paid to consummate such transaction is equal to or less than 50% of Borrower’s cash and Cash Equivalents as calculated for the month (quarter, at any time after the Initial Public Offering) covered by the most recent Financial Reports delivered to Bank prior to the consummation of such transaction, AND (b) either (i) the total consideration paid in such transaction is less than $5,000,000, or (ii) the ratio of Borrower’s Funded Debt to EBITDA for the previous three months (quarter, at any time after the Initial Public Offering) based upon the most recent Financial Reports delivered to Bank preceding the closing of such transaction is not greater than 1.5:1.0, where “and
     7.4 Indebtedness. Create, incur, assume, or be liable for any Indebtedness, or permit any Subsidiary to do so, other than Permitted Indebtedness.
     7.5 Encumbrance. Create, incur, allow, or suffer any Lien on any of its property, or assign or convey any right to receive income, including the sale of any Accounts, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to do so, except for Permitted Liens, permit any Collateral not to be subject to the first priority security interest granted herein,or enter into any agreement, document, instrument or other arrangement (except with or in favor of Bank) with any Person which directly or indirectly prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting Borrower or any Subsidiary from assigning, mortgaging, pledging, granting a security interest in or upon, or encumbering any of Borrower’s Intellectual Property, except (i) as is otherwise permitted in Section 7.1 hereof, (ii) in connection with transactions that otherwise constitute “Permitted Liens” herein and (iii) covenants with such restrictions in agreements, provided that such covenants do not prohibit or restrict Borrower from granting a security interest in Borrower’s property including its Intellectual Property in favor of Bank, and provided further that the counter parties to such covenants are not permitted to receive a security interest in Borrower’s property including its Intellectual Property.
     7.6 Maintenance of Collateral Accounts. Maintain any Collateral Account except pursuant to the terms of Section 6.6(b) hereof.
     7.7 Distributions; Investments. (a) Pay any dividends or make any distribution or payment or redeem, retire or purchase any capital stock other than Permitted Distributions; or (b) directly or indirectly acquire or own any Person, or make any Investment in any Person, other than Permitted Investments, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to do so.
     7.8 Transactions with Affiliates. Directly or indirectly enter into or permit to exist any material transaction with any Affiliate of Borrower, except for (a) transactions that are in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business, upon fair and reasonable terms (when viewed in the context of any series of transactions of which it may be a part, if applicable); (b) transactions among Borrower and its Subsidiaries and among Borrower’s Subsidiaries so long as no Event of Default exists or could result therefrom; and (c) transaction (other than the sale of Inventory) approved by a majority of the disinterested members of the board of directors.

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     7.9 Subordinated Debt. Make or permit any payment on or amendments of any Subordinated Debt, except (a) payments pursuant to the terms of the Subordinated Debt; (b) payments made with Borrower’s capital stock or other Subordinated Debt; and (c) amendments to Subordinated Debt so long as such Subordinated Debt remains subordinated in right of payment to this Agreement and any Liens securing such Subordinated Debt remain subordinate in priority to Bank’s Lien hereunder to the same extent as originally contemplated by Bank.
     7.10 Compliance. Become an “investment company” or a company controlled by an “investment company”, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or undertake as one of its important activities extending credit to purchase or carry margin stock (as defined in Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System), or use the proceeds of any Credit Extension for that purpose; fail to meet the minimum funding requirements of ERISA, permit a Reportable Event or Prohibited Transaction, as defined in ERISA, to occur; fail to comply with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act or violate any other law or regulation, if the violation could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Borrower’s business, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to do so; withdraw or permit any Subsidiary to withdraw from participation in, permit partial or complete termination of, or permit the occurrence of any other event with respect to, any present pension, profit sharing and deferred compensation plan which could reasonably be expected to result in any liability of Borrower, including any liability to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation or its successors or any other governmental agency.
     8 EVENTS OF DEFAULT
     Any one of the following shall constitute an event of default (an “Event of Default”) under this Agreement:
     8.1 Payment Default. Borrower fails to (a) make any payment of principal or interest on any Credit Extension on its due date, or (b) pay any other Obligations within three (3) Business Days after such Obligations are due and payable (which three (3) Business Day cure period shall not apply to payments due on the Revolving Line Maturity Date). During the cure period, the failure to make or pay any payment specified under clause (a) or (b) hereunder is not an Event of Default (but no Credit Extension will be made during the cure period);
     8.2 Covenant Default.
          (a) Borrower fails or neglects to perform any obligation in Sections 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6, or 6.7 or violates any covenant in Section 7; or
          (b) Borrower fails or neglects to perform, keep, or observe any other term, provision, condition, covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement or any Loan Documents, and as to any default (other than those specified in this Section 8) under such other term, provision, condition, covenant or agreement that can be cured, has failed to cure the default within ten (10) days after the earlier of (i) a Responsible Officer of Borrower becomes aware of such default or (ii) receipt by Borrower of notice from Bank of such default; provided, however, that if the default cannot by its nature be cured within the thirty (30) day period or cannot after diligent attempts by Borrower be cured within such ten (10) day period, and such default is likely to be cured within a reasonable time, then Borrower shall have an additional period (which shall not in any case exceed thirty (30) days) to attempt to cure such default, and within such reasonable time period the failure to cure the default shall not be deemed an Event of Default (but no Credit Extensions shall be made during such cure period). Cure periods provided under this section shall not apply, among other things, to financial covenants or any other covenants set forth in clause (a) above;
     8.3 Attachment; Levy; Restraint on Business.
          (a) (i) The service of process seeking to attach, by trustee or similar process, any funds of Borrower or of any entity under the control of Borrower (including a Subsidiary) on deposit or otherwise maintained with Bank or any Bank Affiliate, or (ii) a notice of lien or levy is filed against any material portion of Borrower’s assets by any government agency, and the same under subclauses (i) and (ii) hereof are not, within ten (10) days after the occurrence thereof, discharged or stayed (whether through the posting of a bond or otherwise); provided, however, no Credit Extensions shall be made during any ten (10) day cure period; or
          (b) (i) any material portion of Borrower’s assets is attached, seized, levied on, or comes into possession of a trustee or receiver, or (ii) any court order enjoins, restrains, or prevents Borrower from conducting any material part of its business;

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     8.4 Insolvency (a) Borrower is unable to pay its debts generally (including trade debts) as they become due; (b) Borrower begins an Insolvency Proceeding; or (c) an Insolvency Proceeding is begun against Borrower and not dismissed or stayed within thirty (30) days (but no Credit Extensions shall be made while of any of the conditions described in clause (a) exist and/or until any Insolvency Proceeding is dismissed);
     8.5 Other Agreements. If (a) Borrower fails to (i) make any payment that is due and payable with respect to any Material Indebtedness and such failure continues after the applicable grace or notice period, if any, specified in the agreement or instrument relating thereto, or (ii) perform or observe any other condition or covenant, or any other event shall occur or condition exist under any agreement or instrument relating to any Material Indebtedness, and such failure continues after the applicable grace or notice period, if any, specified in the agreement or instrument relating thereto and the effect of such failure, event or condition is to cause, or to permit (whether or not exercised), the holder or holders of such Material Indebtedness to accelerate the maturity of such Material Indebtedness or cause, or permit (whether or not exercised), the mandatory repurchase of any Material Indebtedness or (b) there is a default in any agreement that has resulted in a material adverse effect on Borrower’s business;
     8.6 Judgments. One or more final judgments, orders, or decrees for the payment of money in an amount, individually or in the aggregate, of at least Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) (not covered by independent third-party insurance as to which liability has been accepted by such insurance carrier) shall be rendered against Borrower and the same are not, within ten (10) days after the entry thereof, discharged or execution thereof stayed or bonded pending appeal, or such judgments are not discharged prior to the expiration of any such stay (provided that no Credit Extensions will be made prior to the discharge, stay, or bonding of such judgment, order, or decree);
     8.7 Misrepresentations. Borrower or any Person acting for Borrower makes any representation, warranty, or other statement now or later in this Agreement, any Loan Document or in any writing delivered to Bank or to induce Bank to enter this Agreement or any Loan Document, and such representation, warranty, or other statement is incorrect in any material respect when made;
     8.8 Subordinated Debt. Any document, instrument, or agreement evidencing any Subordinated Debt shall for any reason be revoked or invalidated or otherwise cease to be in full force and effect, any Person shall be in breach thereof or contest in any manner the validity or enforceability thereof or deny that it has any further liability or obligation thereunder, or the Obligations shall for any reason be subordinated or shall not have the priority contemplated by this Agreement.
     9 BANK’S RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
     9.1 Rights and Remedies. While an Event of Default occurs and continues Bank may, without notice or demand, do any or all of the following:
          (a) declare all Obligations immediately due and payable (but if an Event of Default described in Section 8.5 occurs all Obligations are immediately due and payable without any action by Bank);
          (b) stop advancing money or extending credit for Borrower’s benefit under this Agreement or under any other agreement between Borrower and Bank;
          (c) demand that Borrower (i) deposit cash with Bank in an amount equal to 105% of the Dollar Equivalent of the aggregate face amount of all Letters of Credit remaining undrawn (plus all interest, fees, and costs due or to become due in connection therewith (as estimated by Bank in its good faith business judgment)), to secure all of the Obligations relating to such Letters of Credit, as collateral security for the repayment of any future drawings under such Letters of Credit, and Borrower shall forthwith deposit and pay such amounts, and (ii) pay in advance all letter of credit fees scheduled to be paid or payable over the remaining term of any Letters of Credit;
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          (e) settle or adjust disputes and claims directly with Account Debtors for amounts on terms and in any order that Bank considers advisable, notify any Person owing Borrower money of Bank’s security interest in such funds, and verify the amount of such account;
          (f) make any payments and do any acts it considers necessary or reasonable to protect the Collateral and/or its security interest in the Collateral. Borrower shall assemble the Collateral if Bank requests and make it available as Bank designates. Bank may enter premises where the Collateral is located, take and maintain possession of any part of the Collateral, and pay, purchase, contest, or compromise any Lien which appears to be prior or superior to its security interest and pay all expenses incurred. Borrower grants Bank a license to enter and occupy any of its premises, without charge, to exercise any of Bank’s rights or remedies;
          (g) apply to the Obligations any (i) balances and deposits of Borrower it holds, or (ii) any amount held by Bank owing to or for the credit or the account of Borrower;
          (h) ship, reclaim, recover, store, finish, maintain, repair, prepare for sale, advertise for sale, and sell the Collateral. Bank is hereby granted a non-exclusive, royalty-free license or other right to use, without charge, Borrower’s labels, Patents, Copyrights, mask works, rights of use of any name, trade secrets, trade names, Trademarks, and advertising matter, or any similar property as it pertains to the Collateral, in completing production of, advertising for sale, and selling any Collateral and, in connection with Bank’s exercise of its rights under this Section, Borrower’s rights under all licenses and all franchise agreements inure to Bank’s benefit;
          (i) place a “hold” on any account maintained with Bank and/or deliver a notice of exclusive control, any entitlement order, or other directions or instructions pursuant to any Control Agreement or similar agreements providing control of any Collateral;
          (j) demand and receive possession of Borrower’s Books; and
          (k) exercise all rights and remedies available to Bank under the Loan Documents or at law or equity, including all remedies provided under the Code (including disposal of the Collateral pursuant to the terms thereof).
     9.2 Power of Attorney. Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints Bank as its lawful attorney-in-fact, exercisable upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, to: (a) endorse Borrower’s name on any checks or other forms of payment or security; (b) sign Borrower’s name on any invoice or bill of lading for any Account or drafts against Account Debtors; (c) settle and adjust disputes and claims about the Accounts directly with Account Debtors, for amounts and on terms Bank determines reasonable; (d) make, settle, and adjust all claims under Borrower’s insurance policies; (e) pay, contest or settle any Lien, charge, encumbrance, security interest, and adverse claim in or to the Collateral, or any judgment based thereon, or otherwise take any action to terminate or discharge the same; and (f) transfer the Collateral into the name of Bank or a third party as the Code permits. Borrower hereby appoints Bank as its lawful attorney-in-fact to sign Borrower’s name on any documents necessary to perfect or continue the perfection of Bank’s security interest in the Collateral regardless of whether an Event of Default has occurred until all Obligations have been satisfied in full and Bank is under no further obligation to make Credit Extensions hereunder. Bank’s foregoing appointment as Borrower’s attorney in fact, and all of Bank’s rights and powers, coupled with an interest, are irrevocable until all Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations) have been fully repaid and performed and Bank’s obligation to provide Credit Extensions terminates.
     9.3 Protective Payments. If Borrower fails to obtain the insurance called for by Section 6.5 or fails to pay any premium thereon or fails to pay any other amount which Borrower is obligated to pay under this Agreement or any other Loan Document, Bank may obtain such insurance or make such payment, and all amounts so paid by Bank are Bank Expenses and immediately due and payable, bearing interest at the then highest rate applicable to the Obligations, and secured by the Collateral. Bank will make reasonable efforts to provide Borrower with notice of Bank obtaining such insurance at the time it is obtained or within a reasonable time thereafter. No payments by Bank are deemed an agreement to make similar payments in the future or Bank’s waiver of any Event of Default.
     9.4 Application of Payments and Proceeds Upon Default. If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Bank may apply any funds in its possession, whether from Borrower account balances, payments,

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proceeds realized as the result of any collection of Accounts or other disposition of the Collateral, or otherwise, to the Obligations in such order as Bank shall determine in its sole discretion. Any surplus shall be paid to Borrower or other Persons legally entitled thereto; Borrower shall remain liable to Bank for any deficiency. If Bank, in its good faith business judgment, directly or indirectly enters into a deferred payment or other credit transaction with any purchaser at any sale of Collateral, Bank shall have the option, exercisable at any time, of either reducing the Obligations by the principal amount of the purchase price or deferring the reduction of the Obligations until the actual receipt by Bank of cash therefor.
     9.5 Bank’s Liability for Collateral. So long as Bank complies with reasonable banking practices regarding the safekeeping of the Collateral in the possession or under the control of Bank, Bank shall not be liable or responsible for: (a) the safekeeping of the Collateral; (b) any loss or damage to the Collateral; (c) any diminution in the value of the Collateral; or (d) any act or default of any carrier, warehouseman, bailee, or other Person. Borrower bears all risk of loss, damage or destruction of the Collateral.
     9.6 No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. Bank’s failure, at any time or times, to require strict performance by Borrower of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall not waive, affect, or diminish any right of Bank thereafter to demand strict performance and compliance herewith or therewith. No waiver hereunder shall be effective unless signed by the party granting the waiver and then is only effective for the specific instance and purpose for which it is given. Bank’s rights and remedies under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents are cumulative. Bank has all rights and remedies provided under the Code, by law, or in equity. Bank’s exercise of one right or remedy is not an election and shall not preclude Bank from exercising any other remedy under this Agreement or other remedy available at law or in equity, and Bank’s waiver of any Event of Default is not a continuing waiver. Bank’s delay in exercising any remedy is not a waiver, election, or acquiescence.
     9.7 Demand Waiver. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, Borrower waives demand, notice of default or dishonor, notice of payment and nonpayment, notice of any default, nonpayment at maturity, release, compromise, settlement, extension, or renewal of accounts, documents, instruments, chattel paper, and guarantees held by Bank on which Borrower is liable.
     10 NOTICES
     All notices, consents, requests, approvals, demands, or other communication by any party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document must be in writing and shall be deemed to have been validly served, given, or delivered: (a) upon the earlier of actual receipt and three (3) Business Days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first class, registered or certified mail return receipt requested, with proper postage prepaid; (b) upon transmission, when sent by electronic mail or facsimile transmission; (c) one (1) Business Day after deposit with a reputable overnight courier with all charges prepaid; or (d) when delivered, if hand-delivered by messenger, all of which shall be addressed to the party to be notified and sent to the address, facsimile number, or email address indicated below. Bank or Borrower may change its mailing or electronic mail address or facsimile number by giving the other party written notice thereof in accordance with the terms of this Section 10.

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           If to Borrower:   Fusion-io, Inc.
6350 S 3000 E Suite 600
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Attn: Dennis P. Wolf, Chief Financial Officer
Fax: 408 ###-###-####
Email: ***@***
          With a copy to (which copy shall not constitute notice hereunder):
             Fusion-io, Inc.
6350 S 3000 E Suite 600
Salt Lake City, UT 84121j
Attn: Shawn Lindquist, Chief Legal Officer
Fax: 801 ###-###-####
Email: ***@***
           If to Bank:   Silicon Valley Bank
4750 West 2100 South, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84120
Attn: Gary Jackson
Fax: (801)  ###-###-####
Email: ***@***
     11 CHOICE OF LAW, VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE
     California law governs the Loan Documents without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Borrower and Bank each submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State and Federal courts in Santa Clara County, California; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to operate to preclude Bank from bringing suit or taking other legal action in any other jurisdiction to realize on the Collateral or any other security for the Obligations, or to enforce a judgment or other court order in favor of Bank. Borrower expressly submits and consents in advance to such jurisdiction in any action or suit commenced in any such court, and Borrower hereby waives any objection that it may have based upon lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue, or forum non conveniens and hereby consents to the granting of such legal or equitable relief as is deemed appropriate by such court. Borrower hereby waives personal service of the summons, complaints, and other process issued in such action or suit and agrees that service of such summons, complaints, and other process may be made by registered or certified mail addressed to Borrower at the address set forth in, or subsequently provided by Borrower in accordance with, Section 10 of this Agreement and that service so made shall be deemed completed upon the earlier to occur of Borrower’s actual receipt thereof or three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. mails, proper postage prepaid.
     TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER AND BANK EACH WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT, THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR ANY CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION, INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT, BREACH OF DUTY AND ALL OTHER CLAIMS. THIS WAIVER IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR BOTH PARTIES TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS COUNSEL.
     WITHOUT INTENDING IN ANY WAY TO LIMIT THE PARTIES’ AGREEMENT TO WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY, if the above waiver of the right to a trial by jury is not enforceable, the parties hereto agree that any and all disputes or controversies of any nature between them arising at any time shall be decided by a reference to a private judge, mutually selected by the parties (or, if they cannot agree, by the Presiding Judge of the Santa Clara County, California Superior Court) appointed in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure Section 638 (or pursuant to comparable provisions of federal law if the dispute falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal courts), sitting without a jury, in Santa Clara County, California; and the parties hereby submit to the jurisdiction of such court. The reference proceedings shall be conducted pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure §§ 638 through 645.1, inclusive. The private judge shall have the power, among others, to grant provisional relief, including without limitation, entering temporary restraining orders, issuing preliminary and permanent injunctions and appointing receivers. All such proceedings shall be closed to the public and confidential and all records relating thereto shall be permanently sealed. If during the course of any dispute, a party desires to seek provisional relief, but a judge has not been

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appointed at that point pursuant to the judicial reference procedures, then such party may apply to the Santa Clara County, California Superior Court for such relief. The proceeding before the private judge shall be conducted in the same manner as it would be before a court under the rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings. The parties shall be entitled to discovery which shall be conducted in the same manner as it would be before a court under the rules of discovery applicable to judicial proceedings. The private judge shall oversee discovery and may enforce all discovery rules and orders applicable to judicial proceedings in the same manner as a trial court judge. The parties agree that the selected or appointed private judge shall have the power to decide all issues in the action or proceeding, whether of fact or of law, and shall report a statement of decision thereon pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure § 644(a). Nothing in this paragraph shall limit the right of any party at any time to exercise self-help remedies, foreclose against collateral, or obtain provisional remedies. The private judge shall also determine all issues relating to the applicability, interpretation, and enforceability of this paragraph.
     12 GENERAL PROVISIONS
     12.1 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement binds and is for the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of each party. Borrower may not assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations under it without Bank’s prior written consent (which may be granted or withheld in Bank’s discretion). Bank has the right, without the consent of or notice to Borrower, to sell, transfer, assign, negotiate, or grant participation in all or any part of, or any interest in, Bank’s obligations, rights, and benefits under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.
     12.2 Indemnification. Borrower agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Bank and its directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys, or any other Person affiliated with or representing Bank (each, an “Indemnified Person”) harmless against: (a) all obligations, demands, claims, and liabilities (collectively, “Claims”) claimed or asserted by any other party in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents; and (b) all losses or expenses (including Bank Expenses) in any way suffered, incurred, or paid by such Indemnified Person as a result of, following from, consequential to, or arising from transactions between Bank and Borrower (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), except for Claims and/or losses directly caused by such Indemnified Person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
     12.3 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for the performance of all Obligations in this Agreement.
     12.4 Severability of Provisions. Each provision of this Agreement is severable from every other provision in determining the enforceability of any provision.
     12.5 Correction of Loan Documents. Bank may correct patent errors and fill in any blanks in the Loan Documents consistent with the agreement of the parties.
     12.6 Amendments in Writing; Waiver; Integration. This Agreement amends and restates and supersedes, without novation, all of the terms of the Loan and Security Agreement dated as of September 10, 2008, as amended from time to time. Any financing statement filed in connection therewith shall remain in effect. The Control Agreement with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney dated February 2010 remains in effect. No purported amendment or modification of any Loan Document, or waiver, discharge or termination of any obligation under any Loan Document, shall be enforceable or admissible unless, and only to the extent, expressly set forth in a writing signed by the party against which enforcement or admission is sought. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no oral promise or statement, nor any action, inaction, delay, failure to require performance or course of conduct shall operate as, or evidence, an amendment, supplement or waiver or have any other effect on any Loan Document. Any waiver granted shall be limited to the specific circumstance expressly described in it, and shall not apply to any subsequent or other circumstance, whether similar or dissimilar, or give rise to, or evidence, any obligation or commitment to grant any further waiver. The Loan Documents represent the entire agreement about this subject matter and supersede prior negotiations or agreements.
     12.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, is an original, and all taken together, constitute one Agreement.

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     12.8 Survival. All covenants, representations and warranties made in this Agreement continue in full force until this Agreement has terminated pursuant to its terms and all Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations and any other obligations which, by their terms, are to survive the termination of this Agreement) have been paid in full and satisfied. The obligation of Borrower in Section 12.2 to indemnify Bank shall survive until the statute of limitations with respect to such claim or cause of action shall have run.
     12.9 Confidentiality. In handling any confidential information, Bank shall exercise the same degree of care that it exercises for its own proprietary information, but disclosure of information may be made: (a) to Bank’s Subsidiaries or Affiliates, provided that such Subsidiaries and Affiliates are subject to the terms of this Section 12.9; (b) to prospective transferees or purchasers of any interest in the Credit Extensions (provided, however, Bank shall use its best efforts to obtain any prospective transferee’s or purchaser’s agreement to the terms of this provision); (c) as required by law, regulation, subpoena, or other order; (d) to Bank’s regulators or as otherwise required in connection with Bank’s examination or audit; (e) as Bank considers appropriate in exercising remedies under the Loan Documents; and (f) to third-party service providers of Bank so long as such service providers have executed a confidentiality agreement with Bank with terms no less restrictive than those contained herein. Confidential information does not include information that is either: (i) in the public domain or in Bank’s possession when disclosed to Bank, or becomes part of the public domain after disclosure to Bank through no fault of Bank; or (ii) disclosed to Bank by a third party if Bank does not know that the third party is prohibited from disclosing the information. Bank may use confidential information for the development of databases, reporting purposes, and market analysis so long as such confidential information is aggregated and anonymized prior to distribution unless otherwise expressly permitted by Borrower. The provisions of the immediately preceding sentence shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
     12.10 Attorneys’ Fees, Costs and Expenses. In any action or proceeding between Borrower and Bank arising out of or relating to the Loan Documents, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.
     12.11 Electronic Execution of Documents. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature” and words of like import in any Loan Document shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity and enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping systems, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including, without limitation, any state law based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.
     12.12 Captions. The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
     12.13 Construction of Agreement. The parties mutually acknowledge that they and their attorneys have participated in the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement. In cases of uncertainty this Agreement shall be construed without regard to which of the parties caused the uncertainty to exist.
     12.14 Relationship. The relationship of the parties to this Agreement is determined solely by the provisions of this Agreement. The parties do not intend to create any agency, partnership, joint venture, trust, fiduciary or other relationship with duties or incidents different from those of parties to an arm’s-length contract.
     12.15 Third Parties. Nothing in this Agreement, whether express or implied, is intended to: (a) confer any benefits, rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement on any persons other than the express parties to it and their respective permitted successors and assigns; (b) relieve or discharge the obligation or liability of any person not an express party to this Agreement; or (c) give any person not an express party to this Agreement any right of subrogation or action against any party to this Agreement.
     12.16 Termination. At such time as the principal and interest on the Advances is paid in full and all commitments to make Credit Extensions hereunder have terminated by their terms, and all other Obligations arising under the Loan Documents have been paid in full and/or have been cash collateralized pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, then the Loan Documents shall terminate (other than any inchoate indemnity obligations under Section 12.2) and the security interests granted to secure such Obligations shall be released.
     13 DEFINITIONS

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     13.1 Definitions. As used in the Loan Documents, the word “shall” is mandatory, the word “may” is permissive, the word “or” is not exclusive, the words “includes” and “including” are not limiting, the singular includes the plural, and numbers denoting amounts that are set off in brackets are negative. As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms have the following meanings:
     “Account” is any “account” as defined in the Code with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made, and includes, without limitation, all accounts receivable and other sums owing to Borrower.
     “Account Debtor” is any “account debtor” as defined in the Code with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made.
     “Advance” or “Advances” means an advance (or advances) under the Revolving Line.
     “Affiliate” is, with respect to any Person, each other Person that owns or controls directly or indirectly more than ten percent (10%) of the outstanding capital stock of the Person, any Person that controls or is controlled by or is under common control with the Person, and each of that Person’s senior executive officers, directors, partners and, for any Person that is a limited liability company, that Person’s managers and members.
     “Agreement” is defined in the preamble hereof.
     “Availability Amount” is (a) the lesser of (i) the Revolving Line or (ii) the amount available under the Borrowing Base minus (b) the Dollar Equivalent amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit (including drawn but unreimbursed Letters of Credit) plus an amount equal to the Letter of Credit Reserve, minus (c) the FX Reduction Amount, minus (d) any amounts used for Cash Management Services, and minus (e) the outstanding principal balance of any Advances.
     “Bank” is defined in the preamble hereof.
     “Bank Expenses” are all audit fees and expenses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) for preparing, amending, negotiating, administering, defending and enforcing the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, those incurred in connection with appeals or Insolvency Proceedings) or otherwise incurred with respect to Borrower.
     “Bankruptcy-Related Defaults” is defined in Section 9.1.
     “Borrower” is defined in the preamble hereof.
     “Borrower’s Books” are all Borrower’s books and records including ledgers, federal and state tax returns, records regarding Borrower’s assets or liabilities, the Collateral, business operations or financial condition, and all computer programs or storage or any equipment containing such information.
     “Borrowing Base” is (a) 80% of Eligible Accounts plus (b) 80% of Eligible Exim Accounts (not to exceed $5,000,000 or the lesser of 25% of the sum of Eligible Accounts and Eligible Foreign Accounts), plus (c) 75% of the value of Borrower’s Eligible Inventory (valued at the lower of cost or wholesale fair market value), in all cases as determined by Bank from Borrower’s most recent Borrowing Base Certificate; provided, however, that Bank may decrease the foregoing percentages in its good faith business judgment based on events, conditions, contingencies, or risks which, as determined by Bank, may adversely affect Collateral.
     “Borrowing Base Certificate” is that certain certificate in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C.
     “Borrowing Base Report” is defined in Section 6.2(a).
     “Borrowing Resolutions” are, with respect to any Person, those resolutions adopted by such Person’s Board of Directors and delivered by such Person to Bank approving the Loan Documents to which such Person is a party and the transactions contemplated thereby, together with a certificate executed by its Secretary related thereto.
     “Business Day” is any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which Bank is closed.
     “Cash Equivalents” means (a) marketable direct obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the United States or any agency or any State thereof having maturities of not more than one (1) year from the date of acquisition; (b) commercial paper maturing no more than one (1) year after its creation and having the highest rating

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from either Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group or Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.; (c) Bank’s certificates of deposit issued maturing no more than one (1) year after issue; and (d) money market funds at least ninety-five percent (95%) of the assets of which constitute Cash Equivalents of the kinds described in clauses (a) through (c) of this definition.
     “Cash Management Services” is defined in Section 2.1.4.
     “Change in Control” means any event, transaction, or occurrence as a result of which (a) any “person” (as such term is defined in Sections 3(a)(9) and 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), other than a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of Borrower, is or becomes a beneficial owner (within the meaning Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of Borrower, representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of Borrower’s then outstanding securities; or (b) during any period of twelve consecutive calendar months, individuals who at the beginning of such period constituted the Board of Directors of Borrower (together with any new directors whose election by the Board of Directors of Borrower was approved by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the directors then still in office who either were directions at the beginning of such period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason other than death or disability to constitute a majority of the directors then in office.
     “Code” is the Uniform Commercial Code, as the same may, from time to time, be enacted and in effect in the State of California; provided, that, to the extent that the Code is used to define any term herein or in any Loan Document and such term is defined differently in different Articles or Divisions of the Code, the definition of such term contained in Article or Division 9 shall govern; provided further, that in the event that, by reason of mandatory provisions of law, any or all of the attachment, perfection, or priority of, or remedies with respect to, Bank’s Lien on any Collateral is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code in effect in a jurisdiction other than the State of California, the term “Code” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted and in effect in such other jurisdiction solely for purposes of the provisions thereof relating to such attachment, perfection, priority, or remedies and for purposes of definitions relating to such provisions.
     “Collateral” is any and all properties, rights and assets of Borrower described on Exhibit A.
     “Collateral Account” is any Deposit Account, Securities Account, or Commodity Account.
     “Commodity Account” is any “commodity account” as defined in the Code with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made.
     “Compliance Certificate” is that certain certificate in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D.
     “Contingent Obligation” is, for any Person, any direct or indirect liability, contingent or not, of that Person for (a) any indebtedness, lease, dividend, letter of credit or other obligation of another such as an obligation, in each case, directly or indirectly guaranteed, endorsed, co-made, discounted or sold with recourse by that Person, or for which that Person is directly or indirectly liable; (b) any obligations for undrawn letters of credit for the account of that Person; and (c) all obligations from any interest rate, currency or commodity swap agreement, interest rate cap or collar agreement, or other agreement or arrangement designated to protect a Person against fluctuation in interest rates, currency exchange rates or commodity prices; but “Contingent Obligation” does not include endorsements in the ordinary course of business. The amount of a Contingent Obligation is the stated or determined amount of the primary obligation for which the Contingent Obligation is made or, if not determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability for it determined by the Person in good faith; but the amount may not exceed the maximum of the obligations under any guarantee or other support arrangement.
     “Control Agreement” is any control agreement entered into among the depository institution at which Borrower maintains a Deposit Account or the securities intermediary or commodity intermediary at which Borrower maintains a Securities Account or a Commodity Account, Borrower, and Bank pursuant to which Bank obtains control (within the meaning of the Code) over such Deposit Account, Securities Account, or Commodity Account.
     “Copyrights” are any and all copyright rights, copyright applications, copyright registrations and like protections in each work or authorship and derivative work thereof, whether published or unpublished and whether or not the same also constitutes a trade secret.
     “Credit Extension” is any Advance, Letter of Credit, FX Forward Contract, amount utilized for Cash Management Services, or any other extension of credit by Bank for Borrower’s benefit.

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     “Current Assets” is, on any date, the sum of Borrower’s and its Subsidiaries (a) unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents maintained with Bank or invested through Bank’s Affiliates or other financial institution(s) under control agreements acceptable to Bank, (b) net billed accounts receivable, and (c) the value of net inventory.
     “Current Liabilities” are all obligations and liabilities of Borrower and its Subsidiaries obligations that should, under GAAP, be classified as liabilities on Borrower’s consolidated balance sheet, that mature in one (1) year.
     “Default Rate” is defined in Section 2.3.
     “Deposit Account” is any “deposit account” as defined in the Code with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made.
     “Designated Deposit Account” is Borrower’s deposit account, account number 3300617410, maintained with Bank.
     “Dollars,” “dollars” or use of the sign “$” means only lawful money of the United States and not any other currency, regardless of whether that currency uses the “$” sign to denote its currency or may be readily converted into lawful money of the United States.
     “Dollar Equivalent” is, at any time, (a) with respect to any amount denominated in Dollars, such amount, and (b) with respect to any amount denominated in a Foreign Currency, the equivalent amount therefor in Dollars as determined by Bank at such time on the basis of the then-prevailing rate of exchange in San Francisco, California, for sales of the Foreign Currency for transfer to the country issuing such Foreign Currency.
     “Domestic Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary incorporated or organized in a jurisdiction within the United States.
     “EBITDA” means (a) Net Income, plus (b) Interest Expense, plus (c) to the extent deducted in the calculation of Net Income, depreciation expense and amortization expense, plus (d) income tax expense, plus (e) non-cash losses, charges or expenses, including stock based compensation, plus (f) impairment of goodwill, intangible and tangible assets.
     “Effective Date” is defined in the preamble hereof.
     “Eligible Accounts” means Accounts which arise in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business that meet all Borrower’s representations and warranties in Section 5.3. Bank reserves the right at any time after the Effective Date to adjust any of the criteria set forth below and to establish new criteria in its good faith business judgment. Unless Bank otherwise agrees in writing, Eligible Accounts shall not include:
     (a) Accounts that the Account Debtor has not paid within ninety (90) days of invoice date regardless of invoice payment period terms;
     (b) Accounts owing from an Account Debtor, fifty percent (50%) or more of whose Accounts have not been paid within ninety (90) days of invoice date;
     (c) Accounts owing from an Account Debtor that does not have its principal place of business in the United States or Canada other than Eligible Foreign Accounts and Exim Eligible Accounts;
     (d) Accounts billed and/or payable outside of the United States;
     (e) Accounts owing from an Account Debtor to the extent that Borrower is indebted or obligated in any manner to the Account Debtor (as creditor, lessor, supplier or otherwise — sometimes called “contra” accounts, accounts payable, customer deposits or credit accounts), with the exception of customary credits, adjustments and/or discounts given to an Account Debtor by Borrower in the ordinary course of its business;
     (f) Accounts for which the Account Debtor is Borrower’s Affiliate, officer, employee, or agent;
     (g) Accounts with credit balances over ninety (90) days from invoice date;

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     (h) Accounts owing from an Account Debtor, including Affiliates, whose total obligations to Borrower exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of all Accounts for the amounts that exceed that percentage, provided (i) the concentration limit for any investment grade Account Debtor shall be fifty percent (50%), and (ii) the concentration limit for Facebook, Inc. for the fiscal quarters ending September 30, 2010 through March 31, 2011 shall be seventy-five percent (75%), except as Bank otherwise approves in writing;
     (i) Accounts owing from an Account Debtor which is a United States government entity or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof unless Borrower has assigned its payment rights to Bank and the assignment has been acknowledged under the Federal Assignment of Claims Act of 1940, as amended;
     (j) Accounts for demonstration or promotional equipment, or in which goods are consigned, or sold on a “sale guaranteed”, “sale or return”, “sale on approval”, or other terms if Account Debtor’s payment may be conditional;
     (k) Accounts owing from an Account Debtor that has not been invoiced or where goods or services have not yet been rendered to the Account Debtor (sometimes called memo billings or pre-billings);
     (l) Accounts subject to contractual arrangements between Borrower and an Account Debtor where payments shall be scheduled or due according to completion or fulfillment requirements where the Account Debtor has a right of offset for damages suffered as a result of Borrower’s failure to perform in accordance with the contract (sometimes called contracts accounts receivable, progress billings, milestone billings, or fulfillment contracts);
     (m) Accounts owing from an Account Debtor the amount of which may be subject to withholding based on the Account Debtor’s satisfaction of Borrower’s complete performance (but only to the extent of the amount withheld; sometimes called retainage billings);
     (n) Accounts subject to trust provisions, subrogation rights of a bonding company, or a statutory trust;
     (o) Accounts owing from an Account Debtor that has been invoiced for goods that have not been shipped to the Account Debtor unless Bank, Borrower, and the Account Debtor have entered into an agreement acceptable to Bank in its sole discretion wherein the Account Debtor acknowledges that (i) it has title to and has ownership of the goods wherever located, (ii) a bona fide sale of the goods has occurred, and (iii) it owes payment for such goods in accordance with invoices from Borrower (sometimes called “bill and hold” accounts);
     (p) Accounts for which the Account Debtor has not been invoiced;
     (q) Accounts that represent non-trade receivables or that are derived by means other than in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business;
     (r) Accounts for which Borrower has permitted Account Debtor’s payment to extend beyond 90 days;
     (s) Accounts subject to chargebacks or others payment deductions taken by an Account Debtor (but only to the extent the chargeback is determined invalid and subsequently collected by Borrower);
     (t) Accounts in which the Account Debtor disputes liability or makes any claim (but only up to the disputed or claimed amount), or if the Account Debtor is subject to an Insolvency Proceeding, or becomes insolvent, or goes out of business; and
     (u) Accounts for which Bank in its good faith business judgment determines collection to be doubtful.
     “Eligible Exim Account” means an Account that otherwise would be an Eligible Account but for the account debtor’s principal place of business being outside the United States or Canada that is owing by an account debtor whose principal place of business is in a country as to which The Export-Import Bank of the United States is willing to issue guaranties, provided Eligible Exim Accounts shall not include any Eligible Foreign Account.
     “Eligible Foreign Account” means an Account that otherwise would be an Eligible Accounts but for the account debtor’s principal place of business being outside the United States or Canada, provided such Account is (i) covered in full by credit insurance satisfactory to Bank, less any deductible, (ii) supported by letter(s) of credit

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acceptable to Bank, (iii) is owing by a subsidiary of Dell, Hewlett Packard or IBM, or (iv) that Bank otherwise approves of in writing, provided an Eligible Foreign Accounts shall not include any Exim Eligible Account.
     “Eligible Inventory” means Inventory located in the United States that meets all of Borrower’s representations and warranties in Section 5.3 and is otherwise acceptable to Bank in all respects.
     “ERISA” is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and its regulations.
     “Event of Default” is defined in Section 8.
     “Exchange Act” is the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
     “Foreign Currency” means lawful money of a country other than the United States.
     “Funded Debt” is Indebtedness for borrowed money.
     “Funding Date” is any date on which a Credit Extension is made to or for the account of Borrower which shall be a Business Day.
     “FX Business Day” is any day when (a) Bank’s Foreign Exchange Department is conducting its normal business and (b) the Foreign Currency being purchased or sold by Borrower is available to Bank from the entity from which Bank shall buy or sell such Foreign Currency.
     “FX Forward Contract” is defined in Section 2.1.3.
     “FX Reduction Amount” is defined in Section 2.1.3.
     “FX Reserve” is defined in Section 2.1.3.
     “GAAP” is generally accepted accounting principles set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in such other statements by such other Person as may be approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession, which are applicable to the circumstances as of the date of determination.
     “General Intangibles” is all “general intangibles” as defined in the Code in effect on the date hereof with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made, and includes without limitation, all Intellectual Property, claims, income and other tax refunds, security and other deposits, payment intangibles, contract rights, options to purchase or sell real or personal property, rights in all litigation presently or hereafter pending (whether in contract, tort or otherwise), insurance policies (including without limitation key man, property damage, and business interruption insurance), payments of insurance and rights to payment of any kind.
     “Governmental Approval” is any consent, authorization, approval, order, license, franchise, permit, certificate, accreditation, registration, filing or notice, of, issued by, from or to, or other act by or in respect of, any Governmental Authority.
     “Governmental Authority” is any nation or government, any state or other political subdivision thereof, any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government, any securities exchange and any self-regulatory organization.
     “Indebtedness” is (a) indebtedness for borrowed money or the deferred price of property or services, such as reimbursement and other obligations for surety bonds and letters of credit, (b) obligations evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or similar instruments, (c) capital lease obligations, and (d) Contingent Obligations.
     “Indemnified Person” is defined in Section 12.2.
     “Initial Audit” is Bank’s inspection of the Collateral.
     “Initial Public Offering” is the sale by Borrower of its equity securities in an underwritten offering pursuant to a registration statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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     “Insolvency Proceeding” is any proceeding by or against any Person under the United States Bankruptcy Code, or any other bankruptcy or insolvency law, including assignments for the benefit of creditors, compositions, extensions generally with its creditors, or proceedings seeking reorganization, arrangement, or other relief.
     “Intellectual Property” means all of Borrower’s right, title, and interest in and to the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired:
     (a) Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents;
     (b) any and all trade secrets and trade secret rights, including, without limitation, any rights to unpatented inventions, know-how, operating manuals and confidential information;
     (c) any and all source code and object code;
     (d) any and all design rights which may be available to a Borrower;
     (e) any and all claims for damages by way of past, present and future infringement of any of the foregoing, with the right, but not the obligation, to sue for and collect such damages for said use or infringement of the Intellectual Property rights identified above;
     (f) all amendments, renewals and extensions of any of the Copyrights, Trademarks or Patents; and
     (g) any and all license rights and agreements with respect to any of the foregoing.
     “Interest Expense” means for any fiscal period, interest expense (whether cash or non-cash) determined in accordance with GAAP for the relevant period ending on such date, including, in any event, interest expense with respect to any Credit Extension and other Indebtedness of Borrower and its Subsidiaries, including, without limitation or duplication, all commissions, discounts, or related amortization and other fees and charges with respect to letters of credit and bankers’ acceptance financing and the net costs associated with interest rate swap, cap, and similar arrangements, and the interest portion of any deferred payment obligation (including leases of all types).
     “Inventory” is all “inventory” as defined in the Code in effect on the date hereof with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made, and includes without limitation all merchandise, raw materials, parts, supplies, packing and shipping materials, work in process and finished products, including without limitation such inventory as is temporarily out of Borrower’s custody or possession or in transit and including any returned goods and any documents of title representing any of the above.
     “Investment” is any beneficial ownership interest in any Person (including stock, partnership interest or other securities), and any loan, advance or capital contribution to any Person.
     “Letter of Credit” means a standby letter of credit issued by Bank or another institution based upon an application, guarantee, indemnity or similar agreement on the part of Bank as set forth in Section 2.1.2.
     “Letter of Credit Application” is defined in Section 2.1.2(b).
     “Letter of Credit Reserve” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.2(e).
     “Lien” is a claim, mortgage, deed of trust, levy, charge, pledge, security interest or other encumbrance of any kind, whether voluntarily incurred or arising by operation of law or otherwise against any property.
     “Loan Documents” are, collectively, this Agreement, the Perfection Certificate, any note, or notes or guaranties executed by Borrower, and any other present or future agreement between Borrower and/or for the benefit of Bank in connection with this Agreement, all as amended, restated, or otherwise modified.
     “Material Indebtedness” is any Indebtedness the principal amount of which, individually or in the aggregate, is equal to or greater than $500,000.
     “Net Income” means, as calculated on a consolidated basis for Borrower and its Subsidiaries for any period as at any date of determination, the net profit (or loss), after provision for taxes, of Borrower and its Subsidiaries for such period taken as a single accounting period.

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     “Obligations” are Borrower’s obligations to pay when due any debts, principal, interest, Bank Expenses and other amounts Borrower owes Bank now or later, whether under this Agreement, the Loan Documents, or otherwise, including, without limitation, all obligations relating to letters of credit (including reimbursement obligations for drawn and undrawn letters of credit), cash management services, and foreign exchange contracts, if any, and including interest accruing after Insolvency Proceedings begin and debts, liabilities, or obligations of Borrower assigned to Bank, and to perform Borrower’s duties under the Loan Documents.
     “Operating Documents” are, for any Person, such Person’s formation documents, as certified with the Secretary of State of such Person’s state of formation on a date that is no earlier than 30 days prior to the Effective Date, and, (a) if such Person is a corporation, its bylaws in current form, (b) if such Person is a limited liability company, its limited liability company agreement (or similar agreement), and (c) if such Person is a partnership, its partnership agreement (or similar agreement), each of the foregoing with all current amendments or modifications thereto.
     “Patents” means all patents, patent applications and like protections including without limitation improvements, divisions, continuations, renewals, reissues, extensions and continuations-in-part of the same.
     “Payment/Advance Form” is that certain form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
     “Perfection Certificate” is defined in Section 5.1.
     “Permitted Distributions” are:
     (a) purchases of capital stock from former employees, consultants and directors pursuant to repurchase agreements or other similar agreements in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 in any fiscal year, provided that at the time of such purchase, and after giving effect to such purchases, no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;
     (b) distributions or dividends consisting solely of Borrower’s capital stock;
     (c) purchases for value of any rights distributed in connection with any stockholder rights plan;
     (d) purchases of capital stock or options to acquire such capital stock with the proceeds received from a substantially concurrent issuance of capital stock or convertible securities;
     (e) purchases of capital stock pledged as collateral for loans to employees;
     (f) purchases of capital stock in connection with the exercise of stock options or stock appreciation rights by way of cashless exercise or in connection with the satisfaction of withholding tax obligations;
     (g) purchases of fractional shares of capital stock arising out of stock dividends, splits or combinations or business combinations; and
     (h) purchases of capital stock from Borrower’s stockholders, provided that (i) such purchases are approved by a majority of the disinterested members of the Borrower’s board of directors, (ii) at the time of such purchases and after giving effect to such purchases, no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and (iii) the aggregate amount of such purchases does not exceed $5,000,000 in any fiscal year.
     “Permitted Indebtedness” is:
     (a) Borrower’s Indebtedness to Bank under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents;
     (b) any Indebtedness existing on the Effective Date and shown on the Perfection Certificate and any extensions, refinancings, provided that the principal amount of such Indebtedness is not increased;
     (c) Subordinated Debt;
     (d) unsecured Indebtedness to trade creditors incurred in the ordinary course of business;

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     (e) guaranties of Permitted Indebtedness;
     (f) Indebtedness incurred as a result of endorsing negotiable instruments received in the ordinary course of business;
     (g) Indebtedness consisting of interest rate, currency, or commodity swap agreements, interest rate cap or collar agreements or arrangements entered into in the ordinary course of business and designated to protect Borrower or its Subsidiaries against fluctuations in interest rates, currency exchange rates, or commodity prices;
     (h) Indebtedness between Borrower and any of its Subsidiaries or among any of Borrower’s Subsidiaries;
     (i) Indebtedness with respect to letters of credit;
     (j) capitalized leases and purchase money Indebtedness not to exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate in any fiscal year secured by Liens permitted under clause (c) of the definition of “Permitted Liens”;
     (k) extensions, renewals and refinancings of Permitted Indebtedness, provided that the amount of such Indebtedness is not increased except by an amount equal to a reasonable premium or other reasonable amount paid in connection with such refinancing and by an amount equal to any existing, but unutilized, commitment thereunder; and
     (l) Indebtedness of Persons acquired in connection with any transaction permitted by Section 7.3, provided that such Indebtedness was not created in contemplation of such transaction;
     (m) earn-out obligations or deferred payments of consideration in connection with any transaction permitted by Section 7.3; and
     (n) other Indebtedness, if, on the date of incurring any Indebtedness pursuant to this clause (m), the outstanding aggregate amount of all Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (m) does not exceed $500,000.
     “Permitted Investments” are:
     (a) Investments (including, without limitation, Subsidiaries) existing on the Effective Date;
     (b) Investments consisting of (i) marketable direct obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the United States or its agencies or any State maturing within 1 year from its acquisition, (ii) commercial paper maturing no more than 2 years after its creation and having the highest rating from either Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group or Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., and (iii) certificates of deposit maturing no more than 2 years after issue; and (d) money market funds at least ninety-five percent (95%) of the assets of which constitute Investments of the kinds described in clauses (i) through (iii) of this definition;
     (c) Investments approved by Borrower’s Board of Directors or otherwise pursuant to a Board-approved investment policy;
     (d) Investments (i) by Borrower in Subsidiaries not to exceed $100,000 in the aggregate in any fiscal year and (ii) by Subsidiaries in other Subsidiaries not to exceed $100,000 in the aggregate in any fiscal year or in Borrower;
     (e) Investments consisting of Collateral Accounts in the name of Borrower or any Subsidiary so long as Bank has (if required pursuant to Section 6.6) a first priority, perfected security interest in such Collateral Accounts;
     (f) Investments consisting of extensions of credit to Borrower’s or its Subsidiaries’ customers in the nature of accounts receivable, prepaid royalties or notes receivable in the ordinary course of business arising from the sale or lease of goods, provision of services or licensing activities of Borrower;

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     (g) Investments (including debt obligations) received in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of customers or suppliers and in settlement of delinquent obligations of, and other disputes with, customers or suppliers arising in the ordinary course of business;
     (h) Investments consisting of interest rate, currency, or commodity swap agreements, interest rate cap or collar agreements or arrangements entered into in the ordinary course of business and designated to protect a Person against fluctuations in interest rates, currency exchange rates, or commodity prices;
     (i) Investments consisting of (i) travel advances and employee relocation loans and other employee loans and advances in the ordinary course of business, and (ii) loans to employees relating to the purchase of equity securities of Borrower or its Subsidiaries pursuant to employee stock purchase plans or agreements approved by Borrower’s Board of in an aggregate amount outstanding at any time not to exceed $50,000;
     (j) Investments permitted by Section 7.3, including the creation of Subsidiaries in contemplation of transactions permitted by Section 7.3;
     (k) other Investments, if, on the date of incurring any Investments pursuant to this clause (k), the outstanding aggregate amount of all Investments incurred pursuant to this clause (k) does not exceed $500,000.
     “Permitted Liens” are:
     (a) Liens arising under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and Liens in favor of Bank and Liens securing Permitted Indebtedness described in clause (b) of the definition of “Permitted Indebtedness;
     (b) Liens for taxes, fees, assessments or other government charges or levies, either (i) not due and payable or (ii) being contested in good faith and for which Borrower maintains adequate reserves on its Books, provided that no notice of any such Lien has been filed or recorded under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Treasury Regulations adopted thereunder;
     (c) Liens (including with respect to capital leases) (i) on property (including accessions, additions, parts, replacements, fixtures, improvements and attachments thereto, and the proceeds thereof) acquired or held by Borrower or its Subsidiaries incurred for financing such property (including accessions, additions, parts, replacements, fixtures, improvements and attachments thereto, and the proceeds thereof) other than Accounts and Inventory, or (ii) existing on property (and accessions, additions, parts, replacements, fixtures, improvements and attachments thereto, and the proceeds thereof) when acquired other than Accounts and Inventory, if the Lien is confined to such property (including accessions, additions, parts, replacements, fixtures, improvements and attachments thereto, and the proceeds thereof);
     (d) Liens incurred in the extension, renewal or refinancing of the indebtedness secured by Liens described in (a) through (c), but any extension, renewal or replacement Lien must be limited to the property encumbered by the existing Lien and the principal amount of the indebtedness it secures may not increase;
     (e) Liens of carriers, warehousemen, suppliers, or other Persons that are possessory in nature arising in the ordinary course of business and which are not delinquent or remain payable without penalty or which are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings which proceedings have the effect of preventing the forfeiture or sale of the property subject thereto;
     (f) Liens to secure payment of workers’ compensation, employment insurance, old-age pensions, social security and other like obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business (other than Liens imposed by ERISA);
     (g) leases or subleases of real property granted in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business (or, if referring to another Person, in the ordinary course of such Person’s business), and leases, subleases, non-exclusive licenses or sublicenses of personal property (other than Intellectual Property) granted in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business (or, if referring to another Person, in the ordinary course of such Person’s business), if the leases, subleases, licenses and sublicenses do not prohibit granting Bank a security interest therein;

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     (h) non-exclusive license of Intellectual Property granted to third parties in the ordinary course of business, and licenses of Intellectual Property that could not result in a legal transfer of title of the licensed property that may be exclusive in respects other than territory and that may be exclusive as to discreet geographical areas;
     (i) Liens in favor of custom and revenue authorities arising as a matter of law to secure the payment of custom duties in connection with the importation of goods;
     (j) customary Liens granted in favor of a trustee to secure fees and other amounts owing to such trustee under an indenture or other similar agreement;
     (k) Liens on assets acquired in mergers and acquisitions not prohibited by Section 7 of this Agreement;
     (l) Liens consisting of pledges of cash, cash equivalents or government securities to secure swap or foreign exchange contracts or letters of credit, provided that the amount of all such Liens does not exceed $100,000;
     (m) Liens arising from attachments or judgments, orders, or decrees in circumstances not constituting an Event of Default under Sections 8.4 and 8.7;
     (n) Liens on insurance proceeds in favor of insurance companies granted solely to secure financed insurance premiums;
     (o) Liens in favor of other financial institutions arising in connection with Borrower’s deposit and/or securities accounts held at such institutions, provided that Bank has (if required pursuant to Section 6.6) a perfected security interest in the amounts held in such deposit and/or securities accounts; and
     (p) deposits to secure the performance of bids, trade contracts (other than for borrowed money), contracts for the purchase of property, leases, statutory obligations, surety and appeal bonds, performance bonds and other obligations of a like nature, in each case, incurred in the ordinary course of business and not representing an obligation for borrowed money.
     “Person” is any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, company, trust, unincorporated organization, association, corporation, institution, public benefit corporation, firm, joint stock company, estate, entity or government agency.
     “Prepayment Premium” is an amount equal to $250,000 if the prepayment is made on or before the first anniversary of the date hereof.
     “Prime Rate” means the variable rate of interest, per annum, that appears in The Wall Street Journal on the date of measurement, whether or not such announced rate is the lowest rate available from Bank.
     “Registered Organization” is any “registered organization” as defined in the Code with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made.
     “Requirement of Law” is as to any Person, the organizational or governing documents of such Person, and any law (statutory or common), treaty, rule or regulation or determination of an arbitrator or a court or other Governmental Authority, in each case applicable to or binding upon such Person or any of its property or to which such Person or any of its property is subject.
     “Responsible Officer” is any of the Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance and Controller of Borrower.
     “Restricted License” is any material license agreement with respect to which Borrower is the licensee for which a default under or termination of could reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse effect upon Borrower’s business.
     “Revolving Line” is an Advance or Advances in an amount equal to Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00).
     “Revolving Line Maturity Date” is two years from the Effective Date.

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     “SEC” shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission, any successor thereto, and any analogous Governmental Authority.
     “Securities Account” is any “securities account” as defined in the Code with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made.
     “Settlement Date” is defined in Section 2.1.3.
     “Subordinated Debt” (a) Indebtedness incurred by Borrower subordinated to Borrower’s Indebtedness owed to Bank and which is reflected in a written agreement in a manner and form reasonably acceptable to Bank and approved by Bank in writing, and (b) to the extent the terms of subordination do not change adversely to Bank, refinancings, refundings, renewals, amendments or extensions of any of the foregoing.
     “Subsidiary” is, as to any Person, a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity of which shares of stock or other ownership interests having ordinary voting power (other than stock or such other ownership interests having such power only by reason of the happening of a contingency) to elect a majority of the board of directors or other managers of such corporation, partnership or other entity are at the time owned, or the management of which is otherwise controlled, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, or both, by such Person. Unless the context otherwise requires, each reference to a Subsidiary herein shall be a reference to a Subsidiary of Borrower.
     “Tangible Net Worth” is, on any date, the total equity of Borrower plus Subordinated Debt minus (a) any amounts attributable to (i) goodwill, (ii) intangible items including unamortized debt discount and expense, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and capitalized research and development expenses except prepaid expenses, (iii) notes, accounts receivable and other obligations owing to Borrower from its officers or other Affiliates, and (iv) reserves not already deducted from assets.
     “Trademarks” means any trademark and servicemark rights, whether registered or not, applications to register and registrations of the same and like protections, and the entire goodwill of the business of Borrower connected with and symbolized by such trademarks.
     “Transfer” is defined in Section 7.1.
[Signature page follows.]

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date.
         
BORROWER:    
 
       
FUSION-IO, INC.    
 
       
By
Name:
  /s/ David Sampson
 
David Sampson
   
Title:
  VP Finance    
 
       
BANK:    
 
       
SILICON VALLEY BANK    
 
       
By
  /s/ Gary Jackson
 
   
Name:
  Gary Jackson    
Title:
  Relationship Manager    

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EXHIBIT A — COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION
The Collateral consists of all of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to the following personal property:
     All goods, Accounts (including health-care receivables), Equipment, Inventory, contract rights or rights to payment of money, leases, license agreements, franchise agreements, General Intangibles (except as provided below), commercial tort claims, documents, instruments (including any promissory notes), chattel paper (whether tangible or electronic), cash, deposit accounts, fixtures, letters of credit rights (whether or not the letter of credit is evidenced by a writing), securities, and all other investment property, supporting obligations, and financial assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, wherever located; and
     all Borrower’s Books relating to the foregoing, and any and all claims, rights and interests in any of the above and all substitutions for, additions, attachments, accessories, accessions and improvements to and replacements, products, proceeds and insurance proceeds of any or all of the foregoing.
     Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Collateral does not include (i) any Intellectual Property; provided, however, the Collateral shall include all Accounts and all proceeds of Intellectual Property. If a judicial authority (including a U.S. Bankruptcy Court) would hold that a security interest in the underlying Intellectual Property is necessary to have a security interest in such Accounts and such property that are proceeds of Intellectual Property, then the Collateral shall automatically, and effective as of the Effective Date, include the Intellectual Property to the extent necessary to permit perfection of Bank’s security interest in such Accounts and such other property of Borrower that are proceeds of the Intellectual Property, (ii) more than 65% of the voting securities of any Subsidiary that is not organized under the laws of the United States or any of its states, (iii) any property subject to a lien described in clauses (a) or (c) of the definition of Permitted Lien if the granting of a lien in such property is prohibited by or would constitute a default under any agreement or document governing such property (but only to the extent such prohibition is enforceable under applicable law), provided that upon the termination or lapsing of any such prohibition, such property shall automatically be part of the Collateral and (iv) BofAF Account.
Pursuant to the terms of a certain negative pledge arrangement with Bank, Borrower has agreed, subject to certain exceptions, not to encumber any of its Intellectual Property without Bank’s prior written consent.

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EXHIBIT B — LOAN PAYMENT/ADVANCE REQUEST FORM
Deadline for same day processing is Noon Pacific Time
     
Fax To:
  Date: _____________________

Loan Payment:
FUSION-IO, INC.
               
From Account #
      To Account #      
 
 
 
(Deposit Account #)
     
 
(Loan Account #)
 
Principal
$     and/or Interest   $    
 
 
 
     
 
 
                     
Authorized Signature:
          Phone Number:        
Print Name/Title:
 
 
         
 
   
 
 
 
               

Loan Advance:
Complete Outgoing Wire Request section below if all or a portion of the funds from this loan advance are for an outgoing wire.
               
From Account #
      To Account #      
 
 
 
(Loan Account #)
     
 
(Deposit Account #)
 
 
             
Amount of Advance  
$            
 
 
 
         
All Borrower’s representations and warranties in the Loan and Security Agreement are true, correct and complete in all material respects on the date of the request for an advance; provided, however, that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof; and provided, further that those representations and warranties expressly referring to a specific date shall be true, accurate and complete in all material respects as of such date:
                     
Authorized Signature:
          Phone Number:        
 
 
 
         
 
   
Print Name/Title:
                   
 
 
 
               

Outgoing Wire Request:
Complete only if all or a portion of funds from the loan advance above is to be wired.
Deadline for same day processing is noon, Pacific Time
                     
Beneficiary Name:
          Amount of Wire:   $      
Beneficiary Bank:
 
 
      Account Number:  
 
   
City and State:
 
 
         
 
   
 
                   
                     
Beneficiary Bank Transit (ABA) #:
          Beneficiary Bank Code (Swift, Sort, Chip, etc.):        
 
 
 
      (For International Wire Only)  
 
   
                     
Intermediary Bank:
          Transit (ABA) #:        
For Further Credit to:
 
 
         
 
   
         
 
                   
Special Instruction:
                   
         
By signing below, I (we) acknowledge and agree that my (our) funds transfer request shall be processed in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the agreements(s) covering funds transfer service(s), which agreements(s) were previously received and executed by me (us).
         
Authorized Signature:
  2nd Signature (if required):    
 
 
 
   
Print Name/Title:
  Print Name/Title:    
 
 
 
   
Telephone #:
  Telephone #:    
 
 
 
   

 


 

EXHIBIT C — BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE
Borrower: FUSION-IO, INC.
Lender: Silicon Valley Bank
Commitment Amount: $25,000,000
         
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
       
1. Accounts Receivable (invoiced) Book Value as of                     
$    
 
     
2. Additions (please explain on reverse)
$    
 
     
3. TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
$    
 
     
 
       
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DEDUCTIONS (without duplication)
       
4. 90 Days Past Invoice Date
$    
 
     
5. Balance of 50% over 90 Day Accounts
$    
 
     
6. Foreign Account Debtor Accounts
$    
 
     
7. Foreign Invoiced Accounts
$    
 
     
8. Contra/Customer Deposit Accounts
$    
 
     
9. Intercompany/Employee Accounts
$    
 
     
10. Credit Balances over 90 Days
$    
 
     
11. Concentration Limits
$    
 
     
12. U.S. Governmental Accounts
$    
 
     
13. Promotion or Demo Accounts; Guaranteed Sale or Consignment Sale Accounts
$    
 
     
14. Accounts with Progress/Milestone/Pre-billings; Contract Accounts
$    
 
     
15. Accounts for Retainage Billings
$    
 
     
16. Trust Accounts
$    
 
     
17. Bill and Hold Accounts
$    
 
     
18. Unbilled Accounts
$    
 
     
19. Non-Trade Accounts
$    
 
     
20. Accounts with Extended Term Invoices
$    
 
     
21. Accounts Subject to Chargebacks
$    
 
     
22. Disputed Accounts
$    
 
     
23. Other (please explain on reverse)
$    
 
     
24. TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DEDUCTIONS
$    
 
     
25. Eligible Accounts (#3 minus #24)
$    
 
     
26. ELIGIBLE AMOUNT OF ACCOUNTS ( 80% of #25)
$    
 
     
 
       
ELIGIBLE FOREIGN ACCOUNTS
       
27. Dell, HP, IBM as of                     _
$    
 
     
28. Other pre-approved by Bank
$    
 
     
29. Total Eligible Foreign Accounts
$    
 
     
30. ELIGIBLE AMOUNT OF FOREIGN ACCOUNTS ( 80% of #29)
$    
 
     
 
       
ELIGIBLE EXIM ACCOUNTS
       
31. Amount of Eligible Exim Accounts as of                     
$    
 
     
32. Eligible Amount (80% of #27)
$    
 
     
33. Total Eligibility (Lowest of $5,000,000 or #32 or 25% of (#26 plus #30)
$    
 
     
 
       
ELIGIBLE INVENTORY
       
34. Eligible Inventory Value as of                     
$    
 
     
35. ELIGIBLE AMOUNT OF INVENTORY ( 75% of #34)
$    
 
     
 
       
BALANCES
       
36. Maximum Loan Amount
$ 25,000,000  
37. Total Funds Available [Lesser of #36 or (#26 plus #30 plus #33 plus #35)]
$    
 
     
38. Present balance owing on Line of Credit
$    
 
     
39. Outstanding under Sublimits
$    
 
     
40. RESERVE POSITION (#37 minus #38 and #39)
$    
 
     
[Continued on following page.]

 


 

The undersigned represents and warrants that this is true, complete and correct in all material respects, and that the information in this Borrowing Base Certificate complies with the representations and warranties in the Loan and Security Agreement between the undersigned and Silicon Valley Bank.

COMMENTS:
FUSION-IO, INC.
     
By:
   
 
   
 
  Authorized Signer
 
   
Date:
   
 
   

     
 
  BANK USE ONLY
 
   
Received by:
   
 
   
 
  authorized signer
Date:                                                                                 
Verified:
   
 
   
 
  authorized signer
Date:                                                                                 
Compliance Status:
  Yes   No


 


 

EXHIBIT D
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
     
TO: SILICON VALLEY BANK   Date:                     
FROM: FUSION-IO, INC.    
     The undersigned authorized officer of FUSION-IO, INC. (“Borrower”) certifies that under the terms and conditions of the Loan and Security Agreement between Borrower and Bank (the “Agreement”):
     (1) Borrower is in compliance for the period ending _______________ with all required covenants except as noted below; (2) there are no Events of Default; (3) all representations and warranties in the Agreement are true and correct in all material respects on this date except as noted below; provided, however, that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof; and provided, further that those representations and warranties expressly referring to a specific date shall be true, accurate and complete in all material respects as of such date; (4) Borrower, and each of its Subsidiaries, has timely filed all required tax returns and reports, and Borrower has timely paid all foreign, federal, state and local taxes, assessments, deposits and contributions owed by Borrower except as otherwise permitted pursuant to the terms of Section 5.9 of the Agreement; and (5) no Liens have been levied or claims made against Borrower relating to unpaid employee payroll or benefits of which Borrower has not previously provided written notification to Bank.
     Attached are the required documents supporting the certification. The undersigned certifies that these are prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied from one period to the next except (i) as explained in an accompanying letter or footnotes and (ii) for the absence of footnotes and subject to year end adjustments with respect to unaudited financial statements. The undersigned acknowledges that no borrowings may be requested at any time or date of determination that Borrower is not in compliance with any of the terms of the Agreement, and that compliance is determined not just at the date this certificate is delivered. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given them in the Agreement.
Please indicate compliance status by circling Yes/No under “Complies” column.
         
Reporting Covenant   Required   Complies
Before Initial Public Offering
       
Monthly Financial Statements
  Monthly within 45 days   Yes No
Compliance Certificate
       
Annual Financial Statement (CPA Audited)
  FYE within 150 days   Yes No
Borrowing Base Certificate A/R & A/P Agings, Perpetual Inventory Reports
  Monthly within 30 days   Yes No
 
       
After Initial Public Offering
       
Quarterly Financial Statements
  within 5 days after filing with SEC   Yes No
Annual Financial Statements
  within 5 days after filing with SEC   Yes No
BBC; A/R, A/P Agings
  Quarterly within 30 days   Yes No
Compliance Certificate
  Delivered with financial statements   Yes No
             
Financial Covenant   Required   Actual   Complies
Maintain on a Monthly/(Quarterly after IPO) Basis:
           
Minimum Adjusted Current Ratio
  1.25:1.00   _____:1.00   Yes No
Minimum Tangible Net Worth
  $25,000,000*   $_______   Yes No
 
*   plus 25% of the net proceeds Borrower receives from the sale or issuance of its equity or Subordinated Debt securities
     The following financial covenant analys[is][es] and information set forth in Schedule 1 attached hereto are true and accurate as of the date of this Certificate.
     The following are the exceptions with respect to the certification above: (If no exceptions exist, state “No exceptions to note.”)

 


 

 
 
 
                     
FUSION-IO, INC.       BANK USE ONLY    
 
                   
 
          Received by:        
               
 
   
By:
 
 
          authorized signer    
Name:
          Date:        
Title:
 
 
         
 
   
 
 
 
      Verified:        
 
             
 
   
 
              authorized signer    
 
          Date:        
 
             
 
   
            Compliance Status: Yes No    

 


 

Schedule 1 to Compliance Certificate
Financial Covenants of Borrower
     In the event of a conflict between this Schedule and the Loan Agreement, the terms of the Loan Agreement shall govern.
Dated: ____________________
I. Adjusted Current Ratio (Section 6.7(a))
Required: 1.25:1.00
Actual:
         
A.  
Aggregate value of the unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of Borrower at Bank or other institutions under account control agreements with Bank
  $______
 
B.  
Aggregate value of the net billed accounts receivable of Borrower
  $______
 
C.  
Aggregate value of the Investments with maturities of fewer than 12 months of Borrower at Bank or other institutions under account control agreements with Bank
  $______
 
D.  
Aggregate value of net Inventory
  $______
 
E.  
Current Assets (the sum of lines A through C)
  $______
 
F.  
Aggregate value of Obligations to Bank
  $______
 
G.  
Aggregate value of liabilities that should, under GAAP, be classified as liabilities on Borrower’s consolidated balance sheet, including all Indebtedness, and not otherwise reflected in line E above that matures within one (1) year
  $______
 
H.  
Current Liabilities (the sum of lines E and F)
  $______
 
I.  
Value of Line E. (Current Assets)
  $______
 
J.  
Value of Line H. (Current Liabilities)
  $______
 
K.  
Adjusted Current Ratio (line I divided by line J)
  _______
Is line K equal to or greater than 1.25:1:00?
     
______ No, not in compliance   ______ Yes, in compliance

 


 

II. Tangible Net Worth (Section 6.7(b))
Required: $25,000,000
Actual: $___________
         
A.  
Total equity of Borrower
  $_____
 
B.  
Aggregate value of Subordinated Debt
  $_____
 
C.  
line A plus line B
  $_____
 
D.  
Aggregate value good will of Borrower
  $_____
 
E.  
Aggregate value of intangible items including unamortized debt discount and expense, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and capitalized research and development expenses except prepaid expenses of Borrower
  $_____
 
F.  
Aggregate value of notes, accounts receivable and other obligations owing to Borrower from its officers or other Affiliates
  $_____
 
G.  
Aggregate value of any reserves not already deducted from assets
  $_____
 
H.  
(line D plus line E plus line F plus line G)
  $_____
 
I.  
line C minus line H
   
 
J.  
Aggregate net proceeds received by Borrower from the sale or issuance of its equity or Subordinated Debt since the Effective Date
  $_____
 
K.  
Required Tangible Net Worth (line I, plus 25% line J)
  $_____
Is line I equal to or greater than line K?
     
_____ No, not in compliance   _____ Yes, in compliance

 


 

CORPORATE BORROWING CERTIFICATE
     
Borrower: FUSION-IO, INC.   Date: September 13, 2010
Bank: Silicon Valley Bank
     I hereby certify as follows, as of the date set forth above:
1. I am the Secretary, Assistant Secretary or other officer of the Borrower. My title is as set forth below.
2. Borrower’s exact legal name is set forth above. Borrower is a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Delaware.
3. Attached hereto are true, correct and complete copies of Borrower’s Certificate of Incorporation (including amendments), as filed with the Secretary of State of the state in which Borrower is incorporated as set forth in paragraph 2 above. Such Certificate of Incorporation have not been amended, annulled, rescinded, revoked or supplemented, and remain in full force and effect as of the date hereof.
4. The following resolutions were duly and validly adopted by Borrower’s Board of Directors at a duly held meeting of such directors (or pursuant to a unanimous written consent or other authorized corporate action). Such resolutions are in full force and effect as of the date hereof and have not been in any way modified, repealed, rescinded, amended or revoked, and Bank may rely on them until Bank receives written notice of revocation from Borrower.
Resolved, that any one of the following officers or employees of Borrower, whose names, titles and signatures are below, may act on behalf of Borrower:
             
            Authorized to
            Add or Remove
Name   Title   Signature   Signatories
David A. Flynn
  Chief Executive Officer and President       o
Dennis P. Wolf
  Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President       o
David W. Sampson
  Vice President, Finance       o
 
          o
 
          o
Resolved Further, that any one of the persons designated above with a checked box beside his or her name may, from time to time, add or remove any individuals to and from the above list of persons authorized to act on behalf of Borrower.
Resolved Further, that such individuals may, on behalf of Borrower:
Borrow Money. Borrow money from Silicon Valley Bank (“Bank”).
Execute Loan Documents. Execute any loan documents Bank requires.
Letters of Credit, FX. Request Bank to issue Letters of Credit and enter into Foreign Exchange Agreements.
Grant Security. Grant Bank a security interest in any of Borrower’s assets.
Negotiate Items. Negotiate or discount all drafts, trade acceptances, promissory notes, or other indebtedness in which Borrower has an interest and receive cash or otherwise use the proceeds.
Further Acts. Designate other individuals to request advances, pay fees and costs and execute other documents or agreements (including documents or agreement that waive Borrowers right to a jury trial) they believe to be necessary to effectuate such resolutions.
Resolved Further, that all acts authorized by the above resolutions and any prior acts relating thereto are ratified.

 


 

5. The persons listed above are Borrower’s officers or employees with their titles and signatures shown next to their names.
           
     
  By:      
  Name:      
  Title:      
 
 
***   If the Secretary, Assistant Secretary or other certifying officer executing above is designated by the resolutions set forth in paragraph 4 as one of the authorized signing officers, this Certificate must also be signed by a second authorized officer or director of Borrower.
     I, the __________________________ of Borrower, hereby certify as to paragraphs 1 through 5 above, as of the date set forth above.
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PRO FORMA INVOICE FOR LOAN CHARGES
                         
BORROWER:
  FUSION-IO, INC.                
 
                       
LOAN OFFICER:
  GARY JACKSON                
 
                       
DATE:
  September 13, 2010                
 
                       
 
  Loan Fee   $ 62,500          
 
  Legal Fees   $            
 
                       
 
  TOTAL FEE DUE   $            
 
                     
Please indicate the method of payment:
     {     } A check for the total amount is attached.
     {     } Debit DDA # __________________ for the total amount.
     {     } Loan proceeds
Borrower:
         
By:
       
 
 
 
(Authorized Signer)
   
           
   
Silicon Valley Bank   (Date)  
Account Officer’s Signature