EXHIBIT 10.10
FOURTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT
This Fourth Loan Modification Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and
entered into this 24th day of August, 1999, effective as of March 1, 1999 (the
"Effective Date"), by and among EAGLE NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI, A National Banking
Association with its principal place of business at 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite
1250, Miami, Florida 33131 (the "Lender"), and HEICO CORPORATION, HEICO
AEROSPACE CORPORATION, JET AVION CORPORATION, JET AVION HEAT TREAT CORPORATION,
LPI INDUSTRIES CORPORATION, and AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY, INC., (collectively the
"Original Borrowers"), TRILECTRON INDUSTRIES, INC., a New York Corporation,
HEICO AVIATION PRODUCTS CORP. and NORTHWINGS ACCESSORIES CORP., each a Florida
Corporation (unless otherwise noted) (the "Additional Borrowers"); the Original
Borrowers and the Additional Borrowers are hereinafter collectively referred to
as the "Borrowers" and individually a "Borrower".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, on or about March 31, 1994 Lender and Original Borrowers
entered into that certain Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") pursuant to
which Lender provided Borrowers a credit facility in the aggregate principal
amount of One Million, Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000.00) (the "Credit
Facility") for the purpose of making term loans to Borrowers for purchasing or
refinancing equipment to be used in Borrowers' business operations; and
WHEREAS, Original Borrowers requested and Lender agreed to a
modification of the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement, in accordance
with the terms and conditions of that certain Loan Modification Agreement dated
August 9, 1995 (the "First Modification"); and
WHEREAS, Borrowers requested and Lender agreed to a modification of the
terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement and First Modification Agreement, in
accordance with the terms and conditions of that certain Second Loan
Modification Agreement dated February 27, 1997 (the "Second Modification"); and
WHEREAS, Borrowers requested and Lender agreed to a modification of the
terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement, First Modification and Second
Modification Agreement, in accordance with the terms and conditions of that
certain Third Loan Modification Agreement dated February 6, 1998 (the "Third
Modification"); and
WHEREAS, Borrowers have requested and Lender has agreed to a
modification of the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement, the First
Modification Agreement, the Second Modification Agreement and the Third Loan
Modification Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement (this Fourth Agreement, the Loan Agreement, the First Modification
Agreement, the Second Modification Agreement and the Third Modification shall
hereafter be referred to as the "Modified Agreement");
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual covenants
set forth below and the sum of $10.00, and other good and valuable consideration
the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Borrowers and
Lender agree as follows:
TERMS
1. AFFIRMATION OF LOAN AGREEMENT. Except as modified hereby, all of the
terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement, the First Modification Agreement,
the Second Modification Agreement and the Third Modification Agreement, as well
as all other documents and instruments executed and delivered by Borrowers to
Lender in connection therewith, are hereby ratified, affirmed and approved in
all respects and shall remain in full force and effect.
2. DEFINITIONS. Unless otherwise defined all capitalized terms in this
Agreement shall have the same meaning as in the Loan Agreement.
3. THE CREDIT FACILITY. Lender agrees, pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement, to extend the period of time the Credit Facility to September 1, 2000
(the "Termination Date"). The terms for each Equipment Loan shall remain as set
forth in the Loan Agreement, except to the extent modified by this Agreement.
4. CREDIT FACILITY FEE. Paragraph 1.12 of the Loan Agreement is hereby
modified to read as follows: Borrowers agree to pay Lender a facility fee equal
to 50 basis point on the amount of each individual loan request at the time of
disbursement.
5. CLOSING COSTS. Borrowers acknowledge to Lender that all costs
associated with the closing of each individual transaction including but not
limited to Documentary Stamp Taxes in each individual Note, Filing Fees and
Documentation/Processing Fees, will be borne by the Borrower.
6. COMMITMENT. Paragraph 1.1 of the Loan Agreement is hereby modified
to read as follows:
"1.1 The proceeds of each Equipment Loan shall be used exclusively for the
purpose of purchasing equipment to be used in the applicable Borrower's business
or to refinance existing equipment purchased not earlier than December 1st, 1997
and used in the applicable Borrower's business."
7. CONFLICT. The provisions of this Agreement shall control in the
event of any conflict between it and any of the Loan Documents, except that the
provisions of the Notes and security agreements (given pursuant to paragraph 2.3
of the Loan Agreement, the "Security Agreements) shall control in the event of
any conflict between the Notes or the Security Agreements and this Agreement.
8. TIME. Time is of the essence with respect to all matters set forth
herein.
9. WAIVER MODIFICATION OR CANCELLATION. Any waiver, alteration or
modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be valid
unless in writing and signed by the parties hereto.
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10. WAIVER OF CLAIMS OR DEFENSES. Borrowers hereby covenant that they
have no claims or defenses against Lender that could give rise to any defense,
off-set or counterclaim in connection with the enforcement of the Loan
Agreement, as modified hereby or any Equipment Loans.
11. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL ALL PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY
KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A
TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LAWSUIT, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM BASED UPON, OR ARISING
OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE EQUIPMENT LOANS, THE LOAN DOCUMENTS AND ANY AGREEMENT
EXECUTED IN CONJUNCTION HEREWITH OR THEREWITH, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE
OF DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN), OR ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS OF
EITHER PARTY. THIS PROVISION FOR WAIVER OF A JURY TRIAL IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT
FOR LENDER TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND TO MAKE THE EQUIPMENT LOANS.
12. FURTHER ASSURANCE. At all times following the date of this Agreement,
Borrowers agree to execute and deliver, or to cause to be executed and
delivered, such documents and to do, or cause to be done, such other acts and
things as might be reasonably requested by Lender to effectuate the terms and
provisions of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein to assure
that the benefits of this Agreement are realized by the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrowers (Parent and Subsidiaries) and Lender have
hereunto caused these presents to be executed on this date first above written.
WITNESS: LENDER:
EAGLE NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI,
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By:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 18th day of August,
1999 by Antoinette Infante as Assistant Vice President of Eagle National Bank of
Miami, who is personally known to me or who has produced a Florida Driver
License as identification.
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BORROWERS:
WITNESSES: PARENT:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 24th day of August,
1999 by Thomas S. Irwin as Treasurer of HEICO CORPORATION, a Florida
Corporation, who is personally known to me or who has produced a Florida Driver
License as identification.
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SUBSIDIARIES:
WITNESSES:
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Corporation
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By:
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Title:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 24th day of August,
1999 by Thomas S. Irwin as Treasurer of JET AVION CORPORATION, a Florida
Corporation, who is personally known to me or who has produced a Florida Driver
License as identification.
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WITNESSES: HEICO AEROSPACE CORPORATION, a
Florida Corporation
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Title:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 24th day of August,
1999 by Thomas S. Irwin as Treasurer of HEICO AEROSPACE CORPORATION, a Florida
Corporation, who is personally known to me or who has produced a Florida Driver
License as identification.
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WITNESSES: JET AVION HEAT TREAT CORPORATION, a
Florida Corporation
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 24th day of August,
1999 by Thomas S. Irwin as Treasurer of JET AVION HEAT TREAT CORPORATION, a
Florida Corporation, who is personally known to me or who has produced a Florida
Driver License as identification.
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WITNESSES: LPI INDUSTRIES CORPORATION, a
Florida Corporation
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Title:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 24th day of August,
1999 by Thomas S. Irwin as Treasurer of LPI INDUSTRIES CORPORATION, a Florida
Corporation, who is personally known to me or who has produced a Florida Driver
License as identification.
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WITNESSES: AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY INC., a
Florida Corporation
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 24th day of August,
1999 by Thomas S. Irwin as Treasurer of AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY INC. a Florida
Corporation, who is personally known to me or who has produced a Florida Driver
License as identification.
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WITNESSES: TRILECTRON INDUSTRIES INC., a
New York Corporation
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 24th day of August,
1999 by Thomas S. Irwin as Treasurer of TRILECTRON INDUSTRIES, INC., a New York
Corporation, who is personally known to me or who has produced a Florida Driver
License as identification.
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WITNESSES: HEICO AVIATION PRODUCTS
CORPORATION, a Florida Corporation
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Title:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 24th day of August,
1999 by Thomas S. Irwin as Treasurer of HEICO AVIATION PRODUCTS CORPORATION, a
Florida Corporation, who is personally known to me or who has produced a Florida
Driver License as identification.
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WITNESSES: NORTHWINGS ACCESSORIES
CORPORATION, a Florida Corporation
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Title:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 24th day of August,
1999 by Thomas S. Irwin as Treasurer of NORTHWINGS ACCESSORIES CORPORATION, a
Florida Corporation, who is personally known to me or who has produced a Florida
Driver License as identification.
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