Exhibit 10.7
SUBORDINATE PROMISSORY NOTE
U.S. $30,000,000 September 23, 2016
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Cole Corporate Income Operating Partnership III, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Borrower”), hereby promises to pay to the order of VEREIT OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Lender”), at the office of Lender located at 2325 East Camelback Road, Suite 1100, Phoenix, AZ 85016, the principal amount of $30,000,000.00, or, if less, the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the advances under this Subordinate Promissory Note (this “Note”), together with interest on the principal balance outstanding hereunder, from (and including) the date of disbursement until (but not including) the date of payment, at a per annum rate equal to the Stated Interest Rate specified below or, to the extent applicable, the Default Interest Rate specified below, in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
1.Revolving Line of Credit. The principal balance of this Note represents a revolving line of credit all or any part of which may be advanced to Borrower, repaid by Borrower, and re-advanced to Borrower from time to time, subject to the other terms hereof, and provided that the principal balance outstanding at any one time shall not exceed the face amount hereof.
2. Contracted For Rate of Interest The contracted for rate of interest of the indebtedness evidenced hereby, without limitation, shall consist of the following:
(a) The Stated Interest Rate (as hereinafter defined), as from time to time in effect, calculated daily on the basis of actual days elapsed over a 360-day year, applied to the principal balance from time to time outstanding hereunder;
(b) The Default Interest Rate (as hereinafter defined), as from time to time in effect, calculated daily on the basis of actual days elapsed over a 360-day year, applied to the principal balance from time to time outstanding hereunder; and
(c) All Additional Sums (as hereinafter defined), if any.
Borrower agrees to pay an effective contracted for rate of interest which is the sum of the Stated Interest Rate referred to in Subsection 2(a) above, any additional rate of interest resulting from the application of the Default Interest Rate referred to in Subsection 2(b) above and the Additional Sums, if any, referred to in Subsection 2(c) above.
3. Stated Interest Rate. Except as provided in Section 4 below, interest shall accrue on the principal balance outstanding hereunder during each Interest Period (as hereinafter defined) at the Stated Interest Rate. The “Stated Interest Rate” means a rate per annum equal to the sum of (a) LIBOR (as defined below), (b) the Credit Facility Margin (as defined below) and (c) 1.75% per annum. “Interest Period” means each period commencing on the first day of the calendar month and ending on the first business day of the next succeeding calendar month; provided (i) the first
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Interest Period for any advance hereunder shall commence on the date such advance is made and end on the first business day of the next succeeding calendar month and (ii) any Interest Period that would otherwise extend past the maturity date of this Note shall end on the maturity date of this Note. “LIBOR” means, with respect to each Interest Period, the London interbank offered rate administered by ICE Benchmark Administration (or any other entity that takes over the administration of such rate for U.S. dollars) for a period of one-month as displayed on Pages LIBO01 or LIBO02 of Reuters screen as of 11:00 A.M. (London, England time) two business days prior to the first day of such Interest Period. If no such offered rate exists, such rate will be the rate of interest per annum, as determined by Lender at which deposits of U.S. dollars in immediately available funds are offered at 11:00 A.M. (London, England time) two business days prior to the first day in such Interest Period by major financial institutions reasonably satisfactory to Lender in the London interbank market for one-month period for the applicable principal amount on such date of determination. “Credit Facility Margin” means, with respect to each Interest Period, the Applicable Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement described below) at which interest accrues on Eurodollar Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement) determined on the first day of such Interest Period; provided, however, on and after the termination of the Credit Agreement, the Credit Facility Margin shall be the Credit Facility Margin that was in effect on the date of any such termination.
4. Default Interest Rate. The Default Interest Rate shall be the Stated Interest Rate plus 4.0% per annum. The principal balance outstanding hereunder from time to time shall bear interest at the Default Interest Rate from the date of the occurrence of an Event of Default (as hereinafter defined) hereunder until the earlier of: (a) the date on which the principal balance outstanding hereunder, together with all accrued interest and other amounts payable hereunder, are paid in full; or (b) the date on which such Event of Default is timely cured in a manner satisfactory to Lender, (i) if Borrower is specifically granted a right to cure such Event of Default herein or (ii) if no such right to cure is specifically granted, then Lender, in its sole and absolute discretion, permits such Event of Default to be cured.
5. Payments. Accrued interest under this Note shall be due and payable in arrears on the last day of each Interest Period. The principal balance outstanding hereunder, together with all accrued interest and other amounts payable hereunder, if not sooner paid as provided herein, shall be due and payable on September 22, 2017.
6. Application and Place of Payments. Payments received by Lender with respect to the indebtedness evidenced hereby shall be applied in such order and manner as Lender in its sole and absolute discretion may elect. Unless otherwise elected by Lender, all such payments shall first be applied to accrued and unpaid interest at the Stated Interest Rate and, to the extent applicable, the Default Interest Rate, next to the principal balance then outstanding hereunder, and the remainder to any Additional Sums or other costs or added charges provided for herein. Payments hereunder shall be made at the address for Lender first set forth above, or at such other address as Lender may specify to Borrower in writing.
7. Prepayments. Payments of principal hereof may be made at any time, or from time to time, in whole or in part, without penalty, provided that all previously matured interest and other
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charges accrued to the date of prepayment are also paid in full. Notwithstanding any partial prepayment of principal hereof, there will be no change in the due date or amount of scheduled payments due hereunder unless Lender, in its sole and absolute discretion, agrees in writing to such change.
8. Subordinate Loan. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, this Note will be subject and subordinate in right of payment to the prior payment of the indebtedness due and owing under the Credit Facility and all of Borrower’s obligations in connection therewith, all as more particularly set forth in the subordination agreement executed in connection with the Credit Facility. The term “Credit Facility” shall mean the credit facility in a principal amount not to exceed $100,000,000 (subject to increase to a principal amount not to exceed $750,000,000) as evidenced by that certain Credit Agreement dated on or about the date hereof (the “Credit Agreement”) by and among the Borrower, as borrower, the lenders from time to time that are parties thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. For purposes hereof, the term “Credit Agreement” shall only refer to the terms of such Credit Agreement as in existence as of the date hereof, without regard to any amendment thereto (unless agreed by Lender) or termination thereof. As long as the Credit Facility, or any portion thereof, remains outstanding, Borrower shall not, and shall not be obligated to, make any payments under or with respect to this Note unless all amounts then due and owing under the Credit Facility, including, without limitation, scheduled payments and deposits to reserve accounts, if any, have been paid.
9. Events of Default; Acceleration. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an “Event of Default” hereunder, and upon such Event of Default, the entire principal balance outstanding hereunder, together with all accrued interest and other amounts payable hereunder, at the election of Lender, shall become immediately due and payable, without any notice to Borrower:
(a) The failure of Borrower to pay any principal, interest or other amounts when the same shall become due and payable hereunder, and such failure is not cured within five (5) business days after notice from Lender;
(b) The failure of Borrower to comply with any other provision of this Note, and such failure is not cured within five (5) business days after notice from Lender;
(c) The dissolution, winding-up or termination of the existence of Borrower;
(d) The making by Borrower of an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or
(e) The filing by Borrower of a petition or application for relief under federal bankruptcy law or any similar state or federal law.
10. Additional Sums. All fees, charges, goods, things in action or any other sums or things of value, other than the interest resulting from the Stated Interest Rate and the Default Interest Rate, as applicable, paid or payable by Borrower (collectively, the “Additional Sums”), whether pursuant to this Note or otherwise with respect to this lending transaction, that, under the laws of the State of Arizona, may be deemed to be interest with respect to this lending transaction, for the
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purpose of any laws of the State of Arizona that may limit the maximum amount of interest to be charged with respect to this lending transaction, shall be payable by Borrower as, and shall be deemed to be, additional interest, and for such purposes only, the agreed upon and “contracted for rate of interest” of this lending transaction shall be deemed to be increased by the rate of interest resulting from the Additional Sums. Borrower understands and believes that this lending transaction complies with the usury laws of the State of Arizona; however, if any interest or other charges in connection with this lending transaction are ever determined to exceed the maximum amount permitted by law, then Borrower agrees that: (a) the amount of interest or charges payable pursuant to this lending transaction shall be reduced to the maximum amount permitted by law; and (b) any excess amount previously collected from Borrower in connection with this lending transaction that exceeded the maximum amount permitted by law, will be credited against the principal balance then outstanding hereunder. If the outstanding principal balance hereunder has been paid in full, the excess amount paid will be refunded to Borrower.
11. Waivers. Except as set forth in this Note, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower, and each person who is or may become liable hereunder, severally waive and agree not to assert: (a) any exemption rights; (b) demand, diligence, grace, presentment for payment, protest, notice of nonpayment, nonperformance, extension, dishonor, maturity, protest and default; and (c) recourse to guaranty or suretyship defenses (including, without limitation, the right to require the Lender to bring an action on this Note). Lender may extend the time for payment of or renew this Note, release collateral as security for the indebtedness evidenced hereby or release any party from liability hereunder, and any such extension, renewal, release or other indulgence shall not alter or diminish the liability of Borrower or any other person or entity who is or may become liable on this Note except to the extent expressly set forth in a writing evidencing or constituting such extension, renewal, release or other indulgence.
12. Costs of Collection. Borrower agrees to pay all reasonable costs of collection, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, whether or not suit is filed, and all costs of suit and preparation for suit (whether at trial or appellate level), in the event any payment of principal, interest or other amount is not paid when due. In the event of any court proceeding, attorneys’ fees shall be set by the court and not by the jury and shall be included in any judgment obtained by Lender.
13. No Waiver by Lender. No delay or failure of Lender in exercising any right hereunder shall affect such right, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right preclude further exercise thereof.
14. Governing Law. This Note shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to the choice of law rules of the State of Arizona.
15. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Note and each and every provision hereof.
16. Amendments. No amendment, modification, change, waiver, release or discharge hereof and hereunder shall be effective unless evidenced by an instrument in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.
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17. Severability. If any provision hereof is invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall be liberally construed in favor of Lender in order to effectuate the other provisions hereof.
18. Binding Nature. The provisions of this Note shall be binding upon Borrower and the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of Borrower, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and any subsequent holder of all or any portion of this Note, and their respective successors and assigns. Lender may from time to time transfer all or any part of its interest in this Note without notice to Borrower.
19. Notice. Any notice or other communication with respect to this Note shall: (a) be in writing; (b) be effective on the day of hand-delivery thereof to the party to whom directed, one day following the day of deposit thereof with delivery charges prepaid, with a national overnight delivery service, or two days following the day of deposit thereof with postage prepaid, with the United States Postal Service, by regular first class, certified or registered mail; (c) if directed to Lender, be addressed to Lender at the office of Lender set forth above, or to such other address as Lender shall have specified to Borrower by like notice; and (d) if directed to Borrower, be addressed to Borrower at the address for Borrower set forth below Borrower’s name, or to such other address as Borrower shall have specified by like notice.
20. Section Headings. The section headings set forth in this Note are for convenience only and shall not have substantive meaning hereunder or be deemed part of this Note.
21. Construction. This Note shall be construed as a whole, in accordance with its fair meaning, and without regard to or taking into account any presumption or other rule of law requiring construction against the party preparing this Note.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has executed this Note as of the date first set forth above.
COLE CORPORATE INCOME OPERATING PARTNERSHIP III, LP, a Delaware limited partnership |
By:Cole Office & Industrial REIT (CCIT III), Inc., a Maryland corporation, its general partner |
By: /s/ Nathan D. DeBacker Name: Nathan D. DeBacker Title: Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer |
| Address of Borrower: |
| 2325 E. Camelback Road, Suite 1100 Phoenix, AZ 85016 |
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