BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
BORROWER: SIGMA DESIGNS, INC. LENDER: SILICON VALLEY BANK
46501 Landing Parkway Santa Clara/Pacific Rim
Fremont, CA 94538 3000 Lakeside Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054
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THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT between SIGMA DESIGNS, INC. ("Borrower") and
Silicon Valley Bank ("Lender") is made and executed on the following terms and
conditions. Borrower has received prior commercial loans from Lender or has
applied to Lender for a commercial loan or loans and other financial
accommodations, including those which may be described on any exhibit or
schedule attached to this Agreement. All such loans and financial
accommodations, together with all future loans and financial accommodations from
Lender to Borrower, are referred to in this Agreement individually as the "Loan"
and collectively as the "Loans". Borrower understands and agrees that: (a) in
granting, renewing, or extending any Loan, Lender is relying upon Borrower's
representations, warranties, and agreements, as set forth in this Agreement; (b)
the granting, renewing, or extending of any Loan by Lender at all times shall be
subject to Lender's sole judgment and discretion; and (c) all such Loans shall
be and shall remain subject to the following terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of June 20, 1995, and shall continue
thereafter until all Indebtedness of Borrower to Lender has been performed in
full and the parties terminate this Agreement in writing.
DEFINITIONS. The following words shall have the following meanings when used in
this Agreement. Terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the
meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code. All references
to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of
America.
Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Business Loan Agreement, as this
Business Loan Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time,
together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Business Loan
Agreement from time to time.
Borrower. The word "Borrower" means SIGMA DESIGNS, INC. The word "Borrower"
also includes, as applicable, all subsidiaries and affiliates of Borrower as
provided below in the paragraph titled "Subsidiaries and Affiliates".
CERCLA. The word "CERCLA" means the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended.
Cash Flow. The words "Cash Flow" mean net income after taxes, and exclusive
of extraordinary gains and income, plus depreciation and amortization.
Collateral. The word "Collateral" means and includes without limitation all
property and assets granted as collateral security for a Loan, whether real
or personal property, whether granted directly or indirectly, whether
granted now or in the future, and whether granted in the form of a security
interest, mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, chattel mortgage,
chattel trust, factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust
receipt, lien, charge, lien or title retention contract, lease or
consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien
interest whatsoever, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise.
Debt. The word "Debt" means all of Borrower's liabilities excluding
Subordinated Debt.
ERISA. The word "ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended.
Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean and include without
limitation any of the Events of Default set forth below in the section
titled "EVENTS OF DEFAULT."
Grantor. The word "Grantor" means and includes without limitation each and
all of the persons or entities granting a Security Interest in any
Collateral for the Indebtedness, including without limitation all Borrowers
granting such a Security Interest.
Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means and includes without limitation each
and all of the guarantors, sureties, and accommodation parties in connection
with any Indebtedness.
Indebtedness. The word "Indebtedness" means and includes without limitation
all Loans, together with all other obligations, debts and liabilities of
Borrower to Lender, or any one or more of them, as well as all claims by
Lender against Borrower, or any one or more of them; whether now or
hereafter existing, voluntary or involuntary, due or not due, absolute or
contingent, liquidated or unliquidated; whether Borrower may be liable
individually or jointly with others; whether Borrower may be obligated as a
guarantor, surety, or otherwise; whether recovery upon such Indebtedness may
be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations; and whether
such Indebtedness may be or hereafter may become otherwise unenforceable.
Lender. The word "Lender" means Silicon Valley Bank, its successors and
assigns.
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Liquid Assets. The words "Liquid Assets" mean Borrower's cash on hand plus
Borrowers receivables.
Loan. The word "Loan" or "Loans" means and includes without limitation any
and all commercial loans and financial accommodations from Lender to
Borrower, whether now or hereafter existing, and however evidenced,
including without limitation those loans and financial accommodations
described herein or described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this
Agreement from time to time.
Note. The word "Note" means and includes without limitation Borrowers
promissory note or notes, if any, evidencing Borrowers Loan obligations in
favor of Lender, as well as any substitute, replacement or refinancing note
or notes therefor.
Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean and include without
limitation all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements,
environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds
of trust, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now
or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.
Security Agreement. The words "Security Agreement" mean and include without
limitation any agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements, understandings
or other agreements, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise,
evidencing, governing, representing, or creating a Security Interest.
Security Interest. The words "Security Interest" mean and include without
limitation any type of collateral security, whether in the form of a lien,
charge, mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, chattel mortgage,
chattel trust, factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust
receipt, lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended as
a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever,
whether created by law, contract, or otherwise.
SARA. The word "SARA" means the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
of 1986 as now or hereafter amended.
Subordinated Debt. The words "Subordinated Debt" mean indebtedness and
liabilities of Borrower which have been subordinated by written agreement to
indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender in form and substance acceptable to
Lender.
Tangible Net Worth. The words "Tangible Net Worth" mean Borrower's total
assets excluding all intangible assets (i.e., goodwill, trademarks, patents,
copyrights, organizational expenses, and similar intangible items, but
including leaseholds and leasehold improvements) less total Debt.
Working Capital. The words Working Capital mean Borrower's current assets,
excluding prepaid expenses, less Borrower's current liabilities.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to Lender as of
the date of this Agreement and as of the date of each disbursement of Loan
proceeds:
Organization. Borrower is a corporation which is duly organized, validly
existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of California.
Borrower has the full power and authority to own its properties and to
transact the businesses in which it is presently engaged or presently
proposes to engage. Borrower also is duly qualified as a foreign corporation
and is in good standing in all states in which the failure to so qualify
would have a material adverse effect on its businesses or financial
condition.
Authorization. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement
and all Related Documents by Borrower, to the extent to be executed,
delivered or performed by Borrower, have been duly authorized by all
necessary action by Borrower; do not require the consent or approval of any
other person, regulatory authority or governmental body; and do not conflict
with, result in a violation of, or constitute a default under (a) any
provision of its articles of incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or
any agreement or other instrument binding upon Borrower or (b) any law,
governmental regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower.
Financial Information. Each financial statement of Borrower supplied to
Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower's financial condition as of
the date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse change in
Borrower's financial condition subsequent to the date of the most recent
financial statement supplied to Lender. Borrower has no material contingent
obligations except as disclosed in such financial statements.
Legal Effect. This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or agreement
required hereunder to be given by Borrower when delivered will constitute,
legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against
Borrower in accordance with their respective terms.
Properties. Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously
disclosed in Borrower's financial statements or in writing to Lender and as
accepted by Lender, and except for property tax liens for taxes not
presently due and payable, Borrower owns and has good title to all of
Borrower's properties free and clear of all Security Interests, and has not
executed any security documents or financing statements relating to such
properties. All of Borrower's properties are titled in Borrower's legal
name, and Borrower has not used, or filed a financing statement under, any
other name for at least the last five (5) years.
Hazardous Substances. The terms "hazardous waste," "hazardous substance,"
"disposal," "release," and "threatened release," as used in this Agreement,
shall have the same meanings as set forth in the "CERCLA" "SARA," the
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq.,
Chapters 6.5 through 7.7 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety
Code, Section 25100, et seq., or other applicable state or Federal laws,
rules, or regulations adopted pursuant to any of the foregoing. Except as
disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing, Borrower represents and
warrants that: (a) During the period of Borrower's ownership of the
properties, there has been no use, generation, manufacture, storage,
treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any hazardous waste or
substance by any person on, under, or about any of the properties. (b)
Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has been (i)
any use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release, or
threatened release of any hazardous waste or substance
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by any prior owners or occupants of any of the properties, or (ii) any
actual or threatened litigation or claims of any kind by any person relating
to such matters. (c) Neither Borrower nor any tenant, contractor, agent or
other authorized user of any of the properties shall use, generate,
manufacture, store, treat, dispose of, or release any hazardous waste or
substance on, under, or about any of the properties; and any such activity
shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws, regulations, and ordinances, including without limitation those
laws, regulations and ordinances described above. Borrower authorizes Lender
and its agents to enter upon the properties to make such inspections and
tests as Lender may deem appropriate to determine compliance of the
properties with this section of the Agreement. Any inspections or tests made
by Lender shall be at Borrower's expense and for Lender's purposes only and
shall not be construed to create any responsibility or liability on the part
of Lender to Borrower or to any other person. The representations and
warranties contained herein are based on Borrower's due diligence in
investigating the properties for hazardous waste. Borrower hereby (a)
releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or
contribution in the event Borrower becomes liable for cleanup or other costs
under any such laws, and (b) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lender
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, and
expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer resulting
from a breach of this section of the Agreement or as a consequence of any
use, generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, release or threatened
release occurring prior to Borrower's ownership or interest in the
properties, whether or not the same was or should have been known to
Borrower. The provisions of this section of the Agreement, including the
obligation to indemnify, shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and
the termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall not be affected by
Lender's acquisition of any interest in any of the properties, whether by
foreclosure or otherwise.
Litigation and Claims. No litigation, claim, investigation, administrative
proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against
Borrower is pending or threatened, and no other event has occurred which may
materially adversely affect Borrower's financial condition or properties,
other than litigation, claims, or other events, if any, that have been
disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing.
Taxes. To the best of Borrower's knowledge, all tax returns and reports of
Borrower that are or were required to be filed, have been filed, and all
taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have been paid in full,
except those presently being or to be contested by Borrower in good faith in
the ordinary course of business and for which adequate reserves have been
provided.
Lien Priority. Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender in writing,
Borrower has not entered into or granted any Security Agreements, or
permitted the filing or attachment of any Security Interests on or affecting
any of the Collateral directly or indirectly securing repayment of
Borrower's Loan and Note, that would be prior or that may in any way be
superior to Lender's Security Interests and rights in and to such
Collateral.
Binding Effect. This Agreement, the Note and all Security Agreements
directly or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower's Loan and Note are
binding upon Borrower as well as upon Borrower's successors, representatives
and assigns, and are legally enforceable in accordance with their respective
terms.
Commercial Purposes. Borrower intends to use the Loan proceeds solely for
business or commercial related purposes.
Employee Benefit Plans. Each employee benefit plan as to which Borrower may
have any liability complies in all material respects with all applicable
requirements of law and regulations, and (i) no Reportable Event nor
Prohibited Transaction (as defined in ERlSA) has occurred with respect to
any such plan, (ii) Borrower has not withdrawn from any such plan or
initiated steps to do so, and (iii) no steps have been taken to terminate
any such plan.
Location of Borrower's Offices and Records. The chief place of business of
Borrower and the office or offices where Borrower keeps its records
concerning the Collateral is located at 46501 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA
94538.
Information. All information heretofore or contemporaneously herewith
furnished by Borrower to Lender for the purposes of or in connection with
this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby is, and all
information hereafter furnished by or on behalf of Borrower to Lender will
be, true and accurate in every material respect on the date as of which such
information is dated or certified; and none of such information is or will
be incomplete by omitting to state any material fact necessary to make such
information not misleading.
Survival of Representation and Warranties. Borrower understands and agrees
that Lender is relying upon the above representations and warranties in
extending Loan Advances to Borrower. Borrower further agrees that the
foregoing representations and warranties shall be continuing in nature and
shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower's Loan and
Note shall be paid in full, or until this Agreement shall be terminated in
the manner provided above, whichever is the last to occur.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, while
this Agreement is in effect, Borrower will:
Litigation. Promptly inform Lender in writing of (a) all material adverse
changes in Borrower's financial condition, and (b) all litigation and claims
and all threatened litigation and claims affecting Borrower or any Guarantor
which could materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or the
financial condition of any Guarantor.
Financial Records. Maintain its books and records in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, applied on a consistent basis, and
permit Lender to examine and audit Borrower's books and records at all
reasonable times.
Financial Statements. Furnish Lender with, as soon as available, but in no
event later than ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year,
Borrower's balance sheet and income statement, audited by a certified public
accountant satisfactory to Lender and 10K Reports, and, as soon as
available, but in no event later than 15 days after filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, Borrower's 1OQ Reports. All financial
reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall be prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, applied on a
consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct.
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Additional Information. Furnish such additional information and statements,
lists of assets and liabilities, agings of receivables and payables,
inventory schedules, budgets, forecasts, tax returns, and other reports with
respect to Borrower's financial condition and business operations as Lender
may request from time to time.
Insurance. Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability
insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to
Borrower's properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and with
insurance companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Borrower, upon request
of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or
certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including
stipulations that coverages will not be canceled or diminished without at
least ten (10) days prior written notice to Lender. Each insurance policy
also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender
will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Borrower
or any other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in
which Lender holds or is offered a security interest for the Loans, Borrower
will provide Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender
may require.
Insurance Reports. Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on
each existing insurance policy showing such information as Lender may
reasonably request, including without limitation the following: (a) the name
of the insurer; (b) the risks insured; (c) the amount of the policy; (d) the
properties insured; (e) the then current property values on the basis of
which insurance has been obtained, and the manner of determining those
values; and (f) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, upon request
of Lender (however not more often than annually), Borrower will have an
independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the
actual cash value or replacement cost of any Collateral.
Other Agreements. Comply with all terms and conditions of all other
agreements, whether now or hereafter existing, between Borrower and any
other party and notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in
connection with any other such agreements.
Loan Proceeds. Use all Loan proceeds solely for Borrower's business
operations, unless specifically consented to the contrary by Lender in
writing.
Taxes, Charges and Liens. Pay and discharge when due all of its indebtedness
and obligations, including without limitation all assessments, taxes,
governmental charges, levies and liens, of every kind and nature, imposed
upon Borrower or its properties, income, or profits, prior to the date on
which penalties would attach, and all lawful claims that, if unpaid, might
become a lien or charge upon any of Borrower's properties, income, or
profits. Provided however, Borrower will not be required to pay and
discharge any such assessment, tax, charge, levy, lien or claim so long as
(a) the legality of the same shall be contested in good faith by appropriate
proceedings, and (b) Borrower shall have established on its books adequate
reserves with respect to such contested assessment, tax, charge, levy, lien,
or claim in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices.
Borrower, upon demand of Lender, will furnish to Lender evidence of payment
of the assessments, taxes, charges, levies, liens and claims and will
authorize the appropriate governmental official to deliver to Lender at any
time a written statement of any assessments, taxes, charges, levies, liens
and claims against Borrower's properties, income, or profits.
Performance. Perform and comply with all terms, conditions, and provisions
set forth in this Agreement and in all other instruments and agreements
between Borrower and Lender in a timely manner, and promptly notify Lender
if Borrower learns of the occurrence of any event which constitutes an Event
of Default under this Agreement.
Operations. Substantially maintain its present executive and management
personnel; conduct its business affairs in a reasonable and prudent manner
and in compliance with all applicable federal, state and municipal laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations respecting its properties, charters,
businesses and operations, including without limitation, compliance with the
Americans With Disabilities Act and with all minimum funding standards and
other requirements of ERISA and other laws applicable to Borrower's employee
benefit plans.
Inspection. Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to
inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans and Borrower's other
properties and to examine or audit Borrower's books, accounts, and records
and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower's books, accounts, and records.
If Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any records (including
without limitation computer generated records and computer software programs
for the generation of such records) in the possession of a third party,
Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such party to permit Lender
free access to such records at all reasonable times and to provide Lender
with copies of any records it may request, at all Borrower's expense.
Environmental Compliance and Reports. Borrower shall comply in all respects
with all environmental protection federal, state and local laws, statutes,
regulations and ordinances; not cause or permit to exist, as a result of an
intentional or unintentional action or omission on its part or on the part
of any third party, on property owned and/or occupied by Borrower, any
environmental activity where damage may result to the environment, unless
such environmental activity is pursuant to and in compliance with the
conditions of a permit issued by the appropriate federal, state or local
governmental authorities; shall furnish to Lender promptly and in any event
within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof a copy of any notice, summons,
lien, citation, directive, letter or other communication from any
governmental agency or instrumentality concerning any intentional or
unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part in connection with any
environmental activity whether or not there is damage to the environment
and/or other natural resources.
Additional Assurances. Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory
notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, financing statements,
instruments, documents and other agreements as Lender or its attorneys may
reasonably request to evidence and secure the Loans and to perfect all
Security Interests.
NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while this
Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of
Lender:
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Continuity of Operations. (a) Engage in any business activities
substantially different than those in which Borrower is presently engaged,
(b) cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or consolidate
with any other entity, change ownership, dissolve or transfer or sell
Collateral out of the ordinary course of business.
CESSATION OF ADVANCES. If Lender has made any commitment to make any Loan to
Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under any other agreement, Lender
shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if:
(a) Borrower or any Guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or
any of the Related Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any
Guarantor has with Lender; (b) Borrower becomes insolvent, files a petition in
bankruptcy or similar proceedings, or is adjudged a bankrupt; (c) there occurs a
material adverse change in Borrower's financial condition, in the financial
condition of any Guarantor, or in the value of any Collateral securing any Loan;
or (d) any Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit, modify or
revoke such Guarantor's guaranty of the Loan or any other loan with Lender.
LOAN ADVANCES. Lender, in its discretion, will make loans to Borrower, in
amounts determined by Lender, up to the amounts as defined and permitted in the
Agreement and Related Documents, including but not limited to any Promissory
Notes, executed by Borrower (the "Credit Limit"). The Borrower is responsible
for monitoring the total amount of Loans and Indebtedness outstanding from time
to time, and Borrower shall not permit the same, at any time to exceed the
Credit Limit. If at any time the total of all outstanding Loans and Indebtedness
exceeds the Credit Limit, the Borrower shall immediately pay the amount of the
excess to Lender, without notice or demand.
LETTER OF CREDIT SUBLIMIT. Subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement, as
amended from time to time, Lender shall issue or cause to be issued under the
Note standby and commercial letters of credit for the account of Borrower in an
aggregate face amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00. Each such letter of credit
shall have an expiry date of no later than June 19, 1996. All such letters of
credit shall be, in form and substance, acceptable to Lender in its sole
discretion and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Lender's form
application and letter of credit agreement
DEFAULT RATE. Upon default, including failure to pay upon final maturity,
Lender, at its option, may do one or both of the following: (a) increase the
variable interest rate on the Note to five percentage points (5.000%) over the
Interest Rate otherwise payable thereunder, and (b) add any unpaid accrued
interest to principal and such sum will bear interest therefrom until paid at
the rate provided in the Note.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default
under this Agreement:
Default on Indebtedness. Failure of Borrower to make any payment when due on
the Loans.
Other Defaults. Failure of Borrower or any Grantor to comply with or to
perform when due any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained
in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents, or failure of Borrower
to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or
condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower.
Default in Favor of Third Parties. Should Borrower or any Grantor default
under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales
agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person
that may materially affect any of Borrower's property or Borrower's or any
Grantor's ability to repay the Loans or perform their respective obligations
under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.
False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by or on behalf of Borrower or any Grantor under this
Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material
respect, either now or at the time made or furnished.
Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents
ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any Security
Agreement to create a valid and perfected Security Interest) at any time and
for any reason.
Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a
going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver
for any part of Borrower's property, any assignment for the benefit of
creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any
proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help,
repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower, any creditor
of any Grantor against any collateral securing the Indebtedness, or by any
governmental agency. This includes a garnishment, attachment, or levy on or
of any of Borrower's deposit accounts with Lender.
Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect
to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or such Guarantor dies or
becomes incompetent or any Guarantor revokes any guaranty of the
Indebtedness.
Change In Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%) or
more of the common stock of Borrower.
EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, all
commitments and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related
Documents or any other agreement immediately will terminate (including any
obligation to make Loan Advances or disbursements), and, at Lender's option, all
Loans immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any kind to
Borrower, except that in the case of an Event of Default of the type described
in the "Insolvency" subsection above, such acceleration shall be automatic and
not optional.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISlONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of
this Agreement:
Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes
the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set
forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement
shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or
parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
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Applicable Law. This Agreement has been delivered to Lender and accepted by
Lender in the State of California. If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees
upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Santa
Clara County, the State of California. (Initial Here__________) Lender and
Borrower hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding,
or counterclaim brought by either Lender or Borrower against the other. This
Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California.
Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience
purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions
of this Agreement.
Multiple Parties; Corporate Authority. All obligations of Borrower under
this Agreement shall be joint and several, and all references to Borrower
shall mean each and every Borrower. This means that each of the persons
signing below is responsible for all obligations in this Agreement.
Consent to Loan Participation. Borrower agrees and consents to Lender's sale
or transfer, whether now or later, of one or more participation interests in
the Loans to one or more purchasers, whether related or unrelated to Lender.
Lender may provide, without any limitation whatsoever, to any one or more
purchasers, or potential purchasers, any information or knowledge Lender may
have about Borrower or about any other matter relating to the Loan, and
Borrower hereby waives any rights to privacy it may have with respect to
such matters. Borrower additionally waives any and all notices of sale of
participation interests, as well as all notices of any repurchase of such
participation interests. Borrower also agrees that the purchasers of any
such participation interests will be considered as the absolute owners of
such interests in the Loans and will have all the rights granted under the
participation agreement or agreements governing the sale of such
participation interests. Borrower further waives all rights of offset or
counterclaim that it may have now or later against Lender or against any
purchaser of such a participation interest and unconditionally agrees that
either Lender or such purchaser may enforce Borrower's obligation under the
Loans irrespective of the failure or insolvency of any holder of any
interest in the Loans. Borrower further agrees that the purchaser of any
such participation interests may enforce its interests irrespective of any
personal claims or defenses that Borrower may have against Lender.
Costs and Expenses. Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's
out-of-pocket expenses, including without limitation attorneys' fees,
incurred in connection with the preparation, execution, enforcement and
collection of this Agreement or in connection with the Loans made pursuant
to this Agreement. Lender may pay someone else to help collect the Loans and
to enforce this Agreement, and Borrower will pay that amount. This includes,
subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's attorneys' fees and
Lender's legal expenses, whether or not there is a lawsuit, including
attorneys' fees for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or
vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated
post-judgment collection services. Borrower also will pay any court costs,
in addition to all other sums provided by law.
Notices. All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be
given in writing and shall be effective when actually delivered or when
deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier or deposited in the
United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to
whom the notice is to be given at the address shown above. Any party may
change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written
notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to
change the party's address. To the extent permitted by applicable law, if
there is more than one Borrower, notice to any Borrower will constitute
notice to all Borrowers. For notice purposes, Borrower agrees to keep Lender
informed at all times of Borrower's current address(es).
Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of
this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable as to any person or
circumstance, such finding shall not render that provision invalid or
unenforceable as to any other persons or circumstances. If feasible, any
such offending provision shall be deemed to be modified to be within the
limits of enforceability or validity; however, if the offending provision
cannot be so modified, it shall be stricken and all other provisions of this
Agreement in all other respects shall remain valid and enforceable.
Subsidiaries and Affiliates of Borrower. To the extent the context of any
provisions of this Agreement makes it appropriate, including without
limitation any representation, warranty or covenant, the word "Borrower" as
used herein shall include all subsidiaries and affiliates of Borrower.
Notwithstanding the foregoing however, under no circumstances shall this
Agreement be construed to require Lender to make any Loan or other financial
accommodation to any subsidiary or affiliate of Borrower.
Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements contained by or on
behalf of Borrower shall bind its successors and assigns and shall inure to
the benefit of Lender, its successors and assigns. Borrower shall not,
however, have the right to assign its rights under this Agreement or any
interest therein, without the prior written consent of Lender.
Survival. All warranties, representations, and covenants made by Borrower in
this Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument delivered by
Borrower to Lender under this Agreement shall be considered to have been
relied upon by Lender and will survive the making of the Loan and delivery
to Lender of the Related Documents, regardless of any investigation made by
Lender or on Lender's behalf.
Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
Waiver. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this
Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No
delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall
operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of
a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of
Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or
any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any
course of dealing between Lender and Borrower, or between Lender and any
Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any
obligations of Borrower or of any Grantor as to any future transactions.
Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the
granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute
continuing consent in subsequent instances where such consent is required,
and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole
discretion of Lender.
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BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT
CONTINUED
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN
AGREEMENT, AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THlS AGREEMENT IS DATED AS OF JUNE
20, 1995.
BORROWER:
SIGMA DESIGNS, INC.
By: /s/ Q. Binh Trinh
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Name: Q. Binh Trinh
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Title: Vice President of Finance & CFO
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LENDER:
Silicon Valley Bank
By: /s/ Daniel Quon
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Name: Daniel Quon
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Title: Vice President / Manager
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LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT
This Loan Modification Agreement is entered into as of April 23, 1998, by and
between Sigma Designs, Inc. ("Borrower") whose address is 46501 Landing Parkway,
Fremont, CA 94538, and Silicon Valley Bank ("Lender") whose address is 3003
Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054.
1. DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS: Among other indebtedness which may be
owing by Borrower to Lender, Borrower is indebted to Lender pursuant to, among
other documents, a Promissory Note, dated June 20, 1995, in the original
principal amount of Ten Million and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000,000.00), as amended
from time to time (the "Cash Secured Note") and a Promissory Note, dated October
1, 1996, in the original principal amount of Six Million and 00/100 Dollars
($6,000,000.00) (the "Accounts Receivable Note"). The Cash Secured Note and the
Account Receivable Note are collectively referred to herein as the "Notes." The
Cash Secured Note has been modified pursuant to, among other documents, a Loan
Modification Agreement dated September 17, 1996, pursuant to which, among other
things, the principal amount was increased to Twelve Million and 00/100 Dollars
($12,000,000.00). The Notes, together with other promissory notes from Borrower
to Lender, are governed by the terms of an Amended and Restated Business Loan
Agreement, dated October 1, 1996, as such agreement may be amended from time to
time, between Borrower and Lender (the "Loan Agreement"). Defined terms used but
not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings as in the Loan
Agreement.
Hereinafter, all indebtedness owing by Borrower to Lender shall be referred to
as the "Indebtedness."
2. DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL AND GUARANTIES. Repayment of the Indebtedness is
secured by a Commercial Security Agreement, dated October 1, 1996, a Collateral
Assignment, Patent Mortgage and Security Agreement, dated October 1, 1996
(collectively, the "Security Agreements"), and an Assignment of Deposit Account,
dated June 20, 1995 (the "Assignment").
Hereinafter, the above-described security documents and guaranties, together
with all other documents securing repayment of the Indebtedness shall be
referred to as the "Security Documents." Hereinafter, the Security
Documents, together with all other documents evidencing or securing the
Indebtedness shall be referred to as the "Existing Loan Documents."
3. DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE IN TERMS.
A. Waiver of Default.
1. Lender hereby waives Borrower's existing default under the Loan
Agreement by virtue of Borrower's failure to comply with the
profitability covenant as of the quarter ended January 31, 1998.
Lender's waiver of Borrower's compliance of this covenant shall
apply only to the foregoing period. Accordingly, for the quarter
ending April 30, 1998, Borrower shall be in compliance with this
covenant
Lender's agreement to waive the above-described default (1) in no way
shall be deemed an agreement by the Lender to waive Borrower's
compliance with the above-described covenant as of all other dates
and (2) shall not limit or impair the Lender's right to demand
strict performance of this covenant as of all other dates and (3)
shall not limit or impair the Lender's right to demand strict
performance of all other covenants as of any date.
B. Modification(s) to Cash Secured Note.
1. The paragraph entitled "Variable Interest Rate" is hereby amended in
its entirety to read as follows:
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The interest rate on the Cash Secured Note is subject to change from
time to time based on changes in the Index which is the LIBOR Rate,
as described in that certain Supplement to Promissory Note, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein, plus forty (.40)
basis points, effective as of this date. The interest rate shall be
determined by the timing of the request for advance and the pledging
of the Treasury Bill to Lender.
2. The paragraph entitled "Advance Rate" is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Funds shall be advanced under the Note according to Advance Rate, as
determined by Lender, defined as follows: the lesser of (i)
$12,000,000.00 or (ii) one hundred percent (100%) against the
discounted amount of the Treasury Bill at the time of issuance, (not
the face value), minus the face amount of all outstanding Letters of
Credit, (including drawn but unreimbursed Letters of Credit). The
obligation of Lender to make each advance is subject to Borrower
pledging to Lender a three month Treasury Bill equal to one hundred
percent (100%) of such advance.
3. The following definition is hereby incorporated into the Cash
Secured Note:
"Maturity Date" is October 30, 1998.
C. Modification(s) to Loan Agreement.
1. The paragraph entitled "Borrowing Base Formula" is hereby amended in
part to provide that (i) cash-in-advance and (ii) "debit memos"
shall be deemed ineligible under the Borrowing Base.
D. Modification(s) to Assignment of Deposit Account.
1. The paragraph entitled Collateral is hereby amended in part to
described the following Collateral:
All three month Treasury Bills pledged to Lender and held by Lender
in an amount not less than (i) $12,000,000.00 or (ii) the current
outstanding balance of the Cash Secured Note.
E. Modification(s) to the Notes.
1. For purposes of determining the priority of advances and principal
payments, any and all advances requested from the Notes shall be
first advanced from the Cash Secured Note and then, once the Cash
Secured Note is fully disbursed then advances shall be made from the
Accounts Receivable Note. Any and all principal payments shall be
applied first to the Accounts Receivable Note and then, once the
Accounts Receivable Note is fully paid to zero, principal payments
shall be applied to the Cash Secured Note.
4. CONSISTENT CHANGES. The Existing Loan Documents are hereby amended wherever
necessary to reflect the changes described above.
5. PAYMENT OF LOAN FEE. Borrower shall pay to Lender a fee in the amount of One
Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($1,500.00) (the "Loan Fee"), plus all
out-of-pocket expenses.
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6. NO DEFENSES OF BORROWER. Borrower (and each guarantor and pledgor signing
below) agrees that it has no defenses against the obligations to pay any amounts
under the Indebtedness.
7. CONTINUING VALIDITY. Borrower (and each guarantor and pledgor signing below)
understands and agrees that in modifying the existing indebtedness, Lender is
relying upon Borrower's representations, warranties, and agreements, as set
forth in the Existing Loan Documents. Except as expressly modified pursuant to
this Loan Modification Agreement the terms of the Existing Loan Documents remain
unchanged and in full force and effect Lender's agreement to modifications to
the existing Indebtedness pursuant to this Loan Modification Agreement in no way
shall obligate Lender to make any future modifications to the Indebtedness.
Nothing in this Loan Modification Agreement shall constitute a satisfaction of
the Indebtedness. It is the intention of Lender and Borrower to retain as liable
parties all makers and endorsers of Existing Loan Documents, unless the party is
expressly released by Lender in writing. No maker, endorser, or guarantor will
be released by virtue of this Loan Modification Agreement. The terms of this
paragraph apply not only to this Loan Modification Agreement, but also to all
subsequent loan modification agreements.
8. CONDITIONS. The effectiveness of this Loan Modification Agreement is
conditioned upon (i) Lenders receipt of the Loan Fee and (ii) Borrower's
execution and Lender's receipt of the Supplement to Promissory Note.
This Loan Modification Agreement is executed as of the date first written
above.
BORROWER: LENDER:
SIGMA DESIGNS, INC. SILICON VALLEY BANK
By: Kit Tsui By: Ellen Chao
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Name: Kit Tsui Name: Ellen Chao
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Title: CFO Title: VP
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