Senior Loan and Security Agreement between Resource/Phoenix, Inc. and Lease Management Associates, Inc. dated August 31, 2000
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This agreement is between Resource/Phoenix, Inc. (the borrower) and Lease Management Associates, Inc. (the lender). The lender agrees to provide up to $7,000,000 in senior secured loans to the borrower, with each loan evidenced by a promissory note. The borrower grants the lender a first-priority security interest in specified collateral. The loans are for working capital, bear 12% annual interest, and must be repaid by August 30, 2005. The agreement sets conditions for borrowing, including financial requirements and documentation, and cannot be canceled except as specified.
EX-10.20 3 f67302ex10-20.txt SENIOR LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT 1 EXHIBIT 10.20 SENIOR LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT THIS SENIOR LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (this "Security Agreement") is dated as of August 31, 2000 between RESOURCE/PHOENIX, INC., a California corporation ("Borrower") and LEASE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC., a Nevada corporation ("Lender"). RECITALS A. Borrower desires to borrow from Lender in one or more borrowings the Commitment amount as defined in Section 3(a)(ii) below, and Lender desires to loan, subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth, such amount to Borrower (each, a "Loan" and collectively, the "Loans"). Such borrowings shall be evidenced by one or more Senior Secured Promissory Notes (each, a "Note" and collectively, the "Notes"), in the form attached hereto. B. As security for Borrower's obligations to Lender under this Security Agreement, the Notes and any other agreement between Borrower and Lender, Borrower will grant to Lender hereunder a first priority security interest in the items described on Exhibit A ( the "Collateral"). NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Security Agreement begins on the date set forth above and shall continue thereafter and be in effect so long as and at any time any Note entered into pursuant to this Security Agreement is in effect. The terms of each Note hereto are subject to all conditions and provisions of this Security Agreement as it may at any time be amended. Each Note shall constitute a separate and independent Loan and contractual obligation of Borrower and shall incorporate the terms and conditions of this Security Agreement and any additional provisions contained in such Note. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of this Security Agreement and any provisions of such Note, the provisions of such Note shall prevail with respect to such Note only. SECTION 2. NON-CANCELABLE LOAN. This Security Agreement and each Note cannot be canceled or terminated except as expressly provided herein. Borrower agrees that its obligations to pay all monthly payment amounts and other sums payable hereunder (and under any Note) and the rights of Lender and any assignee in and to such monthly payment amounts and other sums, are absolute and unconditional and are not subject to any abatement, reduction, setoff, defense, counterclaim or recoupment due or alleged to be due to, or by reason of, any past, present or future claims which Borrower may have against Lender, any assignee, the manufacturer or seller of the Collateral, or against any person for any reason whatsoever. SECTION 3. LENDER COMMITMENT. (a) General Terms. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Security Agreement, Lender hereby agrees to make one or more senior secured Loans to Borrower, subject to the following conditions: (i) each Loan shall be evidenced by a Note; (ii) the total principal amount of the Loans shall not exceed $7,000,000 in the aggregate (the "Commitment"); (iii) at the time of each Loan, no Event of Default or event which with the giving of notice or passage of time, or both, could become an Event of Default shall have occurred, as reasonably determined by Lender, (iv) at the time of each Loan, Borrower has reimbursed Lender for all UCC filing costs, inspection and labeling costs, and appraisal fees, if any; (v) at the time of each Loan, Lender is satisfied that Borrower's parent, ReSourcePhoenix.com ("RPC"), is performing according to its business plan attached hereto as Exhibit D, which may be amended from time to time with Lender's consent; (vi) for each Loan, Borrower shall 1 2 have provided Lender with each of the closing documents described in Exhibit B hereto (which documents shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Lender); (vii) there shall be no material adverse change in Borrower's or RPC's financial condition, that would materially impair the ability of Borrower to meet its payment and other obligations under this Loan (a "Material Adverse Effect") as reasonably determined by Lender, (viii) Borrower shall use the proceeds of all Loans hereunder for working capital purposes; (ix) Lender shall not be required to make further Loans to Borrower after February 28, 2002; (x) Borrower may borrow the first $3,000,000 of the Commitment at any time in increments of at least $250,000 and no more frequently that bi-weekly. The balance of the Commitment may be drawn in increments of at least $250,000 with an aggregate monthly maximum of $1,000,000; and (xi) Lender has received in form and substance acceptable to Lender: (a) RPC's interim financial statements signed by a financial officer, (b) RPC's business plan and/or projections as may be amended from time to time; and (c) complete copies of RPC's audit reports for the most recent fiscal year, which shall include at least RPC's balance sheet as of the close of such year, and RPC's statement of income and retained earnings and of changes in financial position for such year, prepared on a consolidated basis and certified by independent public accountants. Such reports shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices consistently applied. (b) The Notes. Each Loan shall be evidenced by a Note. Each Note shall (i) bear interest at 12% per annum; and (ii) be payable on an interest-only basis in arrears in monthly installments, with the entire principal due and payable on August 30, 2005. Following payment of the Indebtedness related to each Note, Lender shall return such Note, marked "cancelled," to Borrower. Borrower may prepay all outstanding Notes in whole or in part; provided that Borrower provides Lender with at least five (5) days' advance written notice of its intention to prepay. SECTION 4. SECURITY INTERESTS. (a) Borrower hereby grants to Lender a first security interest in all Collateral; (b) This Security Agreement secures (i) the payment of the principal of and interest on the Notes and all other sums due thereunder and under this Security Agreement (the "Indebtedness") and (ii) the performance by Borrower of all of its other covenants now or hereafter existing under the Notes, this Security Agreement and any other obligation owed by Borrower to Lender (the "Obligations"). Lender agrees to subordinate its security interest in any Collateral to the security interest of Pacific Business Funding and/or Venture Bank, on terms and condition acceptable to Lender. SECTION 5. BORROWER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants that (a) it is in good standing under the laws of the state of its formation, duly qualified to do business and will remain duly qualified during the term of each Loan in each state where necessary to carry on its present business and operations, including the jurisdiction(s) where the Collateral will be located as specified on each Exhibit A to each Note, except where failure to be so qualified would not have a Material Adverse Effect; (b) it has full authority to execute and deliver this Security Agreement and the Notes and perform the terms hereof and thereof, and this Security Agreement and the Notes have been duly authorized, executed and delivered and constitute valid and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable in accordance with their terms; (c) the execution and delivery of this Security Agreement and the Notes will not contravene any law, regulation or judgment affecting Borrower or result in any breach of any material agreement or other instrument binding on Borrower; (d) no consent of Borrower's shareholders or holder of any indebtedness, or filing with, or approval of, any governmental agency or commission, which has not already been obtained or performed, as appropriate, is a condition to the performance of the terms of this Security Agreement or the Notes; (e) there is no action or proceeding pending or threatened against Borrower before any court or administrative agency which might have a Material Adverse Effect on the business, financial condition or operations of Borrower; (f) at the time any Loan is made hereunder, Borrower owns and will keep all of the Collateral free and clear of all liens, 2 3 claims and encumbrances, and, except for this Security Agreement, there is no deed of trust, mortgage, security agreement or other third party interest against any of the Collateral other than Permitted Liens (as defined below); (g) at the time any Loan is made hereunder, Borrower has good and marketable title to the Collateral; (h) at the time any Loan is made hereunder, all Collateral has been received, installed and is ready for use and is satisfactory in all respects for the purposes of this Security Agreement; (i) the Collateral is, and will remain at all times under applicable law, removable personal property, which is free and clear of any lien or encumbrance except in favor of Lender other than Permitted Liens (as defined below), notwithstanding the manner in which the Collateral may be attached to any real property; (j) all credit and financial information submitted to Lender herewith or at any other time is and will at the time given be true and correct in all material respects; and (k) subject to Section 4, the security interest granted to Lender hereunder is a first priority security interest. "Permitted Liens" shall mean and include: (i) liens for taxes or other governmental charges not at the time delinquent or thereafter payable without penalty or being contested in good faith; and (ii) liens of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics, materialmen, vendors, landlords and other liens arising by operation of law incurred in the ordinary course of business. SECTION 6. METHOD AND PLACE OF PAYMENT. Borrower shall pay to Lender, at such address as Lender specifies in writing, all amounts payable to it under this Security Agreement and the Notes. SECTION 7. LOCATION; INSPECTION. All of the Collateral shall be located at the address (the "Collateral Location") shown on Exhibit A hereto and shall not be moved without Lender's prior written consent which location shall in all events be within the United States. All of the records regarding the Collateral shall be located at Borrower's primary operating office, or such other location of which Borrower has given notice to Lender in accordance with this Security Agreement. Lender shall have the right to inspect Collateral, including records relating thereto, and Borrower's books and records at any time (upon reasonable notification) during regular business hours, such books and records to be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Borrower shall be responsible for all labor, material and freight charges incurred in connection with any removal or relocation of Collateral which is requested by Borrower and consented to by Lender, as well as for any charges due to the installation or moving of the Collateral. Payments under the Notes and under this Security Agreement shall continue during any period in which the Collateral is in transit during a relocation. SECTION 8. COLLATERAL MAINTENANCE. (a) General. Upon reasonable notice, Borrower will permit Lender to inspect each item of Collateral and its maintenance records during Borrower's regular business hours. Borrower will at its sole expense comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, requirements and orders with respect to the use, maintenance, repair, condition, storage and operation of each item of Collateral. Any addition or improvement that is so required or cannot be so removed will immediately become Collateral of Lender. (b) Service and Repair. Borrower will at its sole expense maintain and service and repair any damage to each item of Collateral in a manner consistent with prudent industry practice and Borrower's own practice so that such item of Collateral is at all times (i) in the same condition as when delivered to Borrower, except for ordinary wear and tear, and (ii) in good operating order for the function intended by its manufacturer's warranties and recommendations. SECTION 9. LOSS OR DAMAGE. Borrower assumes the entire risk of loss to the Collateral through use, operation or otherwise. Borrower hereby indemnifies and holds harmless Lender from and against all claims, loss of Loan payments, costs, damages, and expenses relating to or resulting from any loss, damage or destruction of the Collateral, any such occurrence being hereinafter called a "Casualty Occurrence." Notwithstanding any Casualty Occurrence, the Loan to which such casualtied item of 3 4 Collateral is subject shall continue in full force and effect without any abatement in the monthly payment due. Borrower shall, at its election, (a) no later than thirty (30) days after such Casualty Occurrence repair the Collateral returning it to good operating condition, and (b) no later than thirty (30) days after such Casualty Occurrence replace the Collateral with Collateral acceptable to Lender in its reasonable discretion, in good condition and repair taking all steps required by Lender to perfect Lender's first priority security interest therein, which replacement Collateral shall be subject to the terms of this Security Agreement. SECTION 10. INSURANCE. Borrower at its expense shall keep the Collateral insured against all risks of physical loss for at least the replacement value of the Collateral and in no event for less than the amount payable following a Casualty Occurrence (as provided in Section 9). Such insurance shall provide for a loss payable endorsement to Lender and/or any assignee of Lender. Borrower shall maintain commercial general liability insurance, including products liability and completed operations coverage, with respect to loss or damage for personal injury, death or property damage in an amount not less than $2,000,000 in the aggregate, naming Lender and/or Lender's assignee as additional insured. Such insurance shall contain insurer's agreement to give thirty (30) days' advance written notice to Lender before cancellation or material change of any policy of insurance. Borrower will provide Lender and any assignee of Lender with a certificate of insurance from the insurer evidencing Lender's or such assignee's interest in the policy of insurance. Such insurance shall cover any Casualty Occurrence to any unit of Collateral. Notwithstanding anything in Section 9 or this Section 10 to the contrary, this Security Agreement and Borrower's obligations hereunder shall remain in full force and effect with respect to any unit of Collateral which is not subject to a Casualty Occurrence. If Borrower fails to provide or maintain insurance as required herein, Lender shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to obtain such insurance. In that event, Borrower shall pay to Lender the cost thereof. SECTION 11. MISCELLANEOUS AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. So long as any portion of the Indebtedness is unpaid and as long as any of the Obligations are outstanding Borrower will: (a) duly pay all governmental taxes and assessments at the time they become due and payable; provided, however, Borrower may contest the same in good faith so long as no payment default by Borrower has occurred and is continuing; (b) comply with all applicable material governmental laws, rules and regulations relating to its business and the Collateral where a failure to comply would have a Material Adverse Effect; (c) take no action to adversely affect Lender's security interest in the Collateral as a first and prior perfected security interest; (d) furnish Lender with its annual audited financial statements within ninety (90) days following the end of Borrower's fiscal year and unaudited quarterly financial statements within forty-five (45) days after the end of each fiscal quarter, and such other information as Lender may reasonably request; and (e) promptly (but in no event more than five (5) days after the occurrence of such event) notify Lender of any change in Borrower's condition during the commitment period which constitutes a Material Adverse Effect, and of the occurrence of any Event of Default. SECTION 12. INDEMNITIES. Borrower will protect, indemnify and save harmless Lender and any assignees from and against all liabilities, obligations, claims, damages, penalties, causes of action, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses), imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against Lender or any assignee of Lender by Borrower or any third party by reason of the occurrence or existence (or alleged occurrence or existence) of any act or event relating to or caused by any portion of the Collateral, or its purchase, acceptance, possession, use, maintenance or transportation, including without limitation, consequential or special damages of any kind, any failure on the part of Borrower to perform or comply with any of the terms of this Security Agreement or any Note, claims for latent or other defects, claims for patent, trademark or copyright infringement and claims for personal injury, death or property damage, including those based on Lender's negligence or strict liability in tort 4 5 and excluding only those based on Lender's gross negligence or willful misconduct. In the event that any action, suit or proceeding is brought against Lender by reason of any such occurrence, Borrower, upon Lender's request, will, at Borrower's expense, resist and defend such action, suit or proceeding or cause the same to be resisted and defended by counsel designated and approved by Lender. Borrower's obligations under this Section 12 shall survive the payment in full of all the Indebtedness and the performance of all Obligations with respect to acts or events occurring or alleged to have occurred prior to the payment in full of all the Indebtedness and the performance of all Obligations. SECTION 13. TAXES. Borrower agrees to reimburse Lender (or pay directly if instructed by Lender) and any assignee of Lender for, and to indemnify and hold Lender and any assignee harmless from, all fees (including, but not limited to, license, documentation, recording and registration fees), and all sales, use, gross receipts, personal property, occupational, value added or other taxes, levies, imposts, duties, assessments, charges, or withholdings of any nature whatsoever, together with any penalties, fines, additions to tax, or interest thereon (the foregoing collectively "Impositions"), except same as may be attributable to Lender's income, arising at any time prior to or during the term of any Notes or of this Security Agreement, or upon termination or early termination of this Security Agreement and levied or imposed upon Lender directly or otherwise by any Federal, state or local government in the United States or by any foreign country or foreign or international taxing authority upon or with respect to (a) the Collateral, (b) the exportation, importation, registration, purchase, ownership, delivery, leasing, financing, possession, use, operation, storage, maintenance, repair, return, sale, transfer of title, or other disposition thereof, (c) the rentals, receipts, or earnings arising from the Collateral, or any disposition of the rights to such rentals, receipts, or earnings, (d) any payment pursuant to this Security Agreement or the Notes, or (e) this Security Agreement, the Notes or any transaction or any part hereof or thereof. SECTION 14. RELEASE OF LIENS. Upon payment of all of the Indebtedness and performance of all of the Obligations, Lender shall execute UCC termination statements and such other documents as Borrower shall reasonably request to evidence the release of Lender's lien relating to the Collateral. SECTION 15. ASSIGNMENT. WITHOUT LENDER'S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT WHICH CONSENT WILL NOT BE UNREASONABLY WITHHELD OR DELAYED, BORROWER SHALL NOT (a) ASSIGN, TRANSFER, PLEDGE, HYPOTHECATE OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT, ANY NOTE, ANY COLLATERAL, OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN, (b) LEASE OR LEND COLLATERAL OR PERMIT IT TO BE USED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN BORROWER OR BORROWER'S EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS AND AGENTS OR (c) MERGE INTO, CONSOLIDATE WITH OR CONVEY OR TRANSFER ITS PROPERTIES SUBSTANTIALLY AS AN ENTIRETY TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY. LENDER MAY ASSIGN ANY OF THE NOTES, THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT OR ITS SECURITY INTEREST IN ANY OR ALL COLLATERAL, OR ANY OR ALL OF THE ABOVE, IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ONE OR MORE ASSIGNEES OR SECURED PARTIES WITHOUT NOTICE TO BORROWER. If Borrower is given notice of such assignment it agrees to acknowledge receipt thereof in writing and Borrower shall execute such additional documentation as Lender's assignee and/or secured party shall reasonably require at Lender's expense. Each such assignee and/or secured party shall have all of the rights, but (except as provided in this Section 15) none of the obligations, of Lender under this Security Agreement, unless such assignee or secured party expressly agrees to assume such obligations in writing. Borrower shall not assert against any assignee and/or secured party any defense, counterclaim or offset that Borrower may have against Lender. Notwithstanding any such assignment, and providing no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Lender, or its assignees, secured parties, or their agents or assigns, shall not interfere with Borrower's right to quietly enjoy use of Collateral subject to the terms and conditions of this Security Agreement. Subject to the foregoing, the Notes and this Security Agreement shall inure to 5 6 the benefit of, and are binding upon, the successors and assignees of the parties hereto. Borrower acknowledges that any such assignment by Lender will not change Borrower's duties or obligations under this Security Agreement and the Notes or increase any burden or risk on Borrower. SECTION 16. DEFAULT. (a) Events of Default. Any of the following events or conditions shall constitute an "Event of Default" hereunder: (i) Borrower's failure to pay any monies due to Lender hereunder or under any Note beyond the tenth (10th) day after the same is due; (ii) Borrower's failure to comply with its obligations under Section 10 or Section 15; (iii) any representation or warranty of Borrower made in this Security Agreement or the Notes shall prove to have been incorrect in any material respect when made or given; (iv) Borrower's failure to comply with or perform any material term, covenant or condition of this Security Agreement or any Note or under any other agreement between Borrower and Lender or under any lease or mortgage of real property covering the location of the Collateral if such failure to comply or perform is not cured by Borrower within thirty (30) days after Borrower knows of the noncompliance or nonperformance or notice from Lender or such longer period that Borrower is diligently attempting to effect such cure; (v) seizure of any of the Collateral under legal process; (vi) the filing by or against Borrower or any guarantor under any guaranty executed in connection with this Security Agreement ("Guarantor") of a petition for reorganization or liquidation under the Bankruptcy Code or any amendment thereto or under any other insolvency law providing for the relief of debtors; (vii) the voluntary or involuntary making of an assignment of a substantial portion of its assets by Borrower or by any Guarantor for the benefit of its creditors, the appointment of a receiver or trustee for Borrower or any Guarantor or for any of Borrower's or Guarantor's assets, the institution by or against Borrower or any Guarantor of any formal or informal proceeding for dissolution, liquidation, settlement of claims against or winding up of the affairs of Borrower or any Guarantor provided that in the case of all such involuntary proceedings, same are not dismissed within sixty (60) days after commencement; (viii) the making by Borrower or by any Guarantor of a transfer of all or a material portion of Borrower's or Guarantor's assets or inventory not in the ordinary course of business; or (ix) any default or breach by any Guarantor of any of the terms of its guaranty to Lender in connection with this Security Agreement. (b) Remedies. If any Event of Default has occurred, Lender may in its sole discretion exercise one or more of the following remedies with respect to any or all of the Collateral: (i) declare due the principal amount the Notes; (ii) proceed by appropriate court action or actions either at law or in equity to enforce Borrower's performance of the applicable covenants of the Notes and this Security Agreement or to recover all damages and expenses incurred by Lender by reason of an Event of Default; (iii) except as provided by law, without court order or prior demand, enter upon the premises where the Collateral is located and take immediate possession of and remove it without liability of Lender to Borrower or any other person or entity; (iv) terminate this Security Agreement and sell the Collateral at public or private sale, or otherwise dispose of, hold, use or lease any or all of the Collateral in a commercially reasonable manner; or (v) exercise any other right or remedy available to it under applicable law. The net proceeds of any sale or lease of such Collateral will be credited against any amounts due Lender hereunder. The net proceeds of a sale of the Collateral pursuant to this Section 16(b) is defined as the sales price of the Collateral less selling expenses, including, without limitation, costs of remarketing the Collateral and all refurbishing costs and commissions paid with respect to such remarketing. The net proceeds of a lease of the Collateral pursuant to this Section 16(b) is defined as the amount equal to the monthly payments due under such lease (discounted to present value at 12% per annum) plus the residual value of the Collateral at the end of the basic term of such lease, as reasonably determined by Lender, and discounted at 12% per annum. 6 7 At Lender's request, Borrower shall assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at such time and location as Lender may reasonably designate. Borrower waives any right it may have to redeem the Collateral. Declaration that any or all amounts under this Security Agreement and/or the Notes are immediately due and payable and Lender's taking possession of any or all Collateral shall not terminate this Security Agreement or any of the Notes unless Lender so notifies Borrower in writing. None of the above remedies is intended to be exclusive but each is cumulative and may be enforced separately or concurrently. (c) Application of Proceeds. The proceeds of any sale of all or any part of the Collateral and the proceeds of any remedy afforded to Lender by this Security Agreement shall be paid to and applied as follows: First, to the payment of reasonable costs and expenses of suit or foreclosure, if any, and of the sale, if any, including, without limitation, refurbishing costs, costs of remarketing and commissions related to remarketing, all Remedy Expenses, all expenses, liabilities and advances incurred or made pursuant to this Security Agreement or any Note by Lender in connection with foreclosure, suit, sale or enforcement of this Security Agreement or the Notes, and taxes, assessments or liens superior to Lender's security interest granted by this Security Agreement; Second, to the payment of all other amounts not described in item Third below due under this Security Agreement and all Notes; Third, to the payment of any surplus to Borrower or to whomever may lawfully be entitled to receive it. (d) Effect of Delay; Waiver; Foreclosure on Collateral. No delay or omission of Lender, in exercising any right or power arising from any Event of Default shall prevent Lender from exercising that right or power if the Event of Default continues. No waiver of an Event of Default, whether full or partial, by Lender or such holder shall be taken to extend to any subsequent Event of Default, or to impair the rights of Lender in respect of any damages suffered as a result of the Event of Default. The giving, taking or enforcement of any other or additional security, collateral or guaranty for the payment or discharge of the Indebtedness and performance of the Obligations shall in no way operate to prejudice, waive or affect the security interest created by this Security Agreement or any rights, powers or remedies exercised hereunder or thereunder. Lender shall not be required first to foreclose on the Collateral prior to bringing an action against Borrower for sums owed to Lender under this Security Agreement or under any Note. SECTION 17. LATE PAYMENTS. Borrower shall pay Lender a late charge of 5% of any payment owed Lender by Borrower which is not paid when due (taking into account applicable grace periods), for every month such payment is not paid when due. If such amounts have not been received by Lender at Lender's place of business or by Lender's designated agent by the date such amounts are due under this Security Agreement or the Notes, Lender shall bill Borrower for such charges. Borrower acknowledges that invoices for amounts due hereunder or under the Notes are sent by Lender for Borrower's convenience only. Borrower's non-receipt of an invoice will not relieve Borrower of its obligation to make payments hereunder or under the Notes. 7 8 SECTION 18. PAYMENTS BY LENDER. If Borrower shall fail to make any payment or perform any act required hereunder (including, but not limited to, maintenance of any insurance required by Section 10), then Lender may, but shall not be required to, after such notice to Borrower as is reasonable under the circumstances, make such payment or perform such act with the same effect as if made or performed by Borrower. Borrower will upon demand reimburse Lender for all sums paid and all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the performance of any such act. SECTION 19. NATURE OF TRANSACTION. Lender makes no representation whatsoever, express or implied, concerning the legal character of the transaction evidenced hereby, for tax or any other purpose. SECTION 20. LENDER'S EXPENSE. Borrower shall pay Lender all reasonable costs and expenses including reasonable attorney's fees, litigation expenses and the fees of collection agencies, incurred by Lender (a) in enforcing any of the terms, conditions or provisions hereof and related to the exercise of its remedies ("Remedy Expenses"), and (b) in connection with any bankruptcy or post-judgment proceeding, whether or not suit is filed and, in each and every action, suit or proceeding, including any and all appeals and petitions therefrom. SECTION 21. CHATTEL PAPER. (a) One executed copy of the Security Agreement will be marked "Original" and all other counterparts will be duplicates. To the extent, if any, that this Security Agreement constitutes chattel paper (as such term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any applicable jurisdiction) no security interest in the Security Agreement may be created in any documents other than the "Original." (b) There shall be only one original of each Note and it shall be marked "Original," and all other counterparts will be duplicates. To the extent, if any, that any Notes to this Security Agreement constitutes chattel paper (or as such term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any applicable jurisdiction) no security interest in any Note(s) may be created in any documents other than the "Original." SECTION 22. STOCK WARRANT. Borrower agrees that it will cause RPC to issue to Lender upon execution of this Security Agreement a Warrant in the form of the Warrant Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit C. SECTION 23. NOTICES. All notices hereunder shall be in writing, by registered mail, or reliable messenger or delivery service (including overnight service) and shall be directed, as the case may be, to Lender at 2401 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael, California 94901, Attention: Gus Constantin, President and to Borrower at 2401 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael, California 94901, Attention: Gregory Thornton, Chief Financial Officer, or at such other address as the parties may notify one another of in writing from time to time. SECTION 24. MISCELLANEOUS. (a) Borrower shall provide Lender with such corporate resolutions, financial statements and other documents as Lender shall reasonably request from time to time. (b) Borrower represents that the Collateral hereunder is used solely for business purposes. (c) Time is of the essence with respect to this Security Agreement. (d) Borrower acknowledges that Borrower has read this Security Agreement and the Notes, understands them and agrees to be bound by their terms and further agrees that this Security Agreement and the Notes constitute the entire agreement between Lender and Borrower with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all previous agreements, promises, or representations. (e) This Security Agreement and the Notes may not be changed, altered or modified except by an instrument signed by an officer or authorized representative of Lender and Borrower. (f) Any failure of Lender to require strict performance by Borrower or any waiver 8 9 by Lender of any provision herein or in a Note shall not be construed as a consent or waiver of any other breach of the same or any other provision. (g) If any provision of this Security Agreement or any Note is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions hereof or thereof. (h) The obligations of Borrower to pay the Indebtedness and perform the Obligations shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Security Agreement and each Note until all Obligations of Borrower to Lender have been met and all liabilities of Borrower to Lender and any assignee have been paid in full. (i) Borrower will notify Lender at least 30 days before changing its name, principal place of business or chief executive office. (j) Borrower will, at its expense, promptly execute and deliver to Lender such documents and assurances (including financing statements) and take such further action as Lender may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent of this Security Agreement and Lender's rights and remedies. SECTION 25. JURISDICTION AND WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. This Security Agreement and each Note shall be deemed to have been made under and shall be governed by the laws of the State of California in all respects, including matters of construction, validity and performance. At Lender's sole discretion, option and election, jurisdiction and venue for any legal action between the parties arising out of or relating to this Security Agreement or any Note shall be in the Superior Court of Marin County, California, or, in cases where federal diversity jurisdiction is available, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California located in San Francisco, California. BORROWER, TO THE EXTENT IT MAY LAWFULLY DO SO, HEREBY WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION BROUGHT ON OR WITH RESPECT TO THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT, ANY NOTE, ANY SECURITY DOCUMENTS, OR ANY OTHER AGREEMENTS EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower and Lender have caused this Security Agreement to be executed as of the date and year first above written. LEASE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. RESOURCE/PHOENIX, INC. By: /s/ Andrew Gregson By: /s/ Greg Thornton --------------------------------- ------------------------------ Name: Andrew Gregson Name (Print): Greg Thornton ------------------------------- -------------------- Title: Vice President & Treasurer Title: Chief Financial Officer ------------------------------ --------------------------- HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: 2401 Kerner Blvd. San Rafael, CA 94901 County of Marin EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES Exhibit A -- Collateral Description Exhibit B -- Closing Memorandum Exhibit C -- Stock Warrant Exhibit D -- Business Plan 9 10 EXHIBIT A TO SENIOR LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT DATED August 31, 2000 All inventory, accounts, contract rights, chattel paper, cash and cash equivalents, equipment, fixtures, and intangibles, and all proceeds and products thereof, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower, except the same as may be pledged to Pacific Business Funding pursuant to the Factoring Agreement dated as of June 7, 2000, including but not limited to the following: 1. "Inventory" means all inventory of Borrower in which Borrower has or later acquires a right wherever located and whether or not covered by warehouse receipts and whether or not in Borrower's possession, including contract rights with respect thereto and documents representing the same and all goods held for sale or lease or to be furnished under contracts or services, raw materials, work in progress or materials used or usable in connection with the manufacture, packing, shipping, advertising or sale of such merchandise. 2. "Accounts," "Contract Rights," and "Chattel Paper" mean all invoices, deposits, instruments, contracts, insurance policies, indemnities, guarantees, claims, documents, leases, chattel paper, agreements and accounts, and all other forms of obligations whether now existing or acquired in the future, evidencing or representing indebtedness due or to become due to Borrower on account of goods or other properties or assets sold or to be sold by Borrower, or services rendered or to be rendered by Borrower or otherwise. 3. "Cash and Cash Equivalents" mean any net positive cash balance in Borrower's depository accounts and any undeposited checks received from customers and others and petty cash. 4. "Equipment and Fixtures" mean fixed assets of Borrower, including but not limited to the equipment and Software described on Exhibit A hereto, and all equipment, machinery, improvements, office furniture, office equipment, and fixtures and any products thereof, improvements, additions or accessories thereto, or replacements therefor. 5. "Intangibles" means general intangibles and includes, without limitation, choses or things in action, computer software, computer programs, computer disks, computer tapes, drawings, blueprints, goodwill, patents, trade names, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and registrations of any thereof of Borrower and approvals, memberships, licenses, distributorships, franchises, permits and fictitious name rights. 10