EXHIBIT 4.8
PLEDGE AGREEMENT
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THIS PLEDGE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of June 18, 1999 by
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BARDEN DEVELOPMENT, INC., an Indiana corporation ("Barden") and a member of THE
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MAJESTIC STAR CASINO, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company ("Majestic
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Star") GARY RIVERBOAT GAMING, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company and a
member of Majestic Star ("GRG"; Barden and GRG being referred to herein,
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individually and collectively, as "Pledgor"), and IBJ WHITEHALL BANK & TRUST
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COMPANY, as trustee under the Indenture described below (the "Trustee"), for its
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benefit and the benefit of the Holders (as such term is defined in the
Indenture).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Majestic Star and the Trustee have entered into the Indenture
dated as of the date hereof (as amended, restated, supplemented or modified from
time to time, the "Indenture"), pursuant to which Majestic Star and the Trustee
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have agreed to certain terms for the benefit of Majestic Star and the Holders;
WHEREAS, Pledgor, as a member of Majestic Star, will directly and
indirectly receive substantial benefits by reason of the financial
accommodations made by the Trustee and the Holders under the Indenture;
WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Purchase Agreement dated
June 15, 1999, by and among Majestic Star, Capital and the Initial Purchaser
that this Agreement shall be executed and delivered by Pledgor to the Trustee
and that this Agreement shall be in full force and effect; and
WHEREAS, Pledgor desires to secure the Liabilities (as hereinafter
defined) to the Holders by the grant to the Trustee on behalf of the Holders of
a security interest in the Pledged Collateral (as hereinafter defined);
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing and of any
financial accommodations or extensions of credit (including, without limitation,
the purchase of the Notes by the Holders) made or to be made to or for the
benefit of the Issuers and/or Pledgor pursuant to the Indenture or any other
agreement, instrument or document executed pursuant to or in connection
therewith, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Pledgor and the Trustee hereby
agree as follows:
1. Pledge. Pledgor hereby pledges, grants and assigns to the
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Trustee, for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders, and grants to the
Trustee for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders, a security interest in
the following (collectively, the "Pledged Collateral"):
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(a) (i) The membership interests of Pledgor in Majestic Star now or at
any time or times hereafter owned by Pledgor, and certificates (if any)
representing such membership interest in Majestic Star (such membership
interest, as it exists on the date hereof, being identified on Exhibit A
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attached hereto and made a part hereof), (ii) all of the right, title and
interest of Pledgor in, to and under its respective percentage interest,
shares or units as a Member including, without limitation, Pledgor's
interest in (or allocation of) the profits, losses, income, gains,
deductions, credits or similar items of Majestic Star and the right to
receive distributions of Majestic Star's cash, assets, and other property,
and all options and warrants for the purchase of membership interests,
whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether arising under the terms
of the Articles of Organization of Majestic Star, the Third Amended and
Restated Operating Agreement of Majestic Star, as amended in June, 1999 or
any of the other organizational documents of Majestic Star (such documents
hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Organizational Documents"), or
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at law or in equity, or otherwise; (iii) all rights under the
Organizational Documents (including without limitation, the right to vote
and the right to receive funds on dissolution), and (iv) any and all of the
proceeds thereof (collectively referred to herein as the "Pledged
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Membership Interest"), and all distributions, cash, instruments and other
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property from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed in
respect of, or in exchange for, any or all of the Pledged Membership
Interest (all of which, except during the Credit Facility Period (as
hereinafter defined), shall be delivered to the Trustee accompanied by the
certificates or other writings evidencing the same, and by duly executed
instruments of transfer or assignments in blank, all in form and substance
satisfactory to the Trustee; such instruments being collectively referred
to hereinafter as the "Powers");
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(b) Any additional membership interests in Majestic Star from time to
time acquired by Pledgor in any manner, and any certificates representing
such additional membership interests or any additional percentage
interests, shares, units, options or warrants of membership interests in
Majestic Star (which additional membership interests shall constitute part
of the Pledged Membership Interest from the date acquired by Pledgor), and
all options, warrants, distributions, cash, instruments and other rights
and options from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed
in respect of or in exchange for any or all of such membership interest;
(c) The property and interests in property described in Section 3
below; and
(d) All proceeds of the foregoing.
"Credit Facility Period" shall mean any period that obligations or
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commitments are outstanding under the Credit Facility.
2. Security for Liabilities. The Pledged Collateral secures the
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prompt payment, performance and observance of (i) the Obligations of the Issuers
arising under or pursuant to or evidenced by the Indenture, the Notes, the other
Security Documents, and the Registration Rights Agreement, as the same may be
amended, modified, or supplemented from
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time to time (hereinafter referred to as the "Secured Obligations"), and (ii)
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Pledgor's obligations and liabilities under this Agreement and each agreement,
document or instrument executed pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement
as the same may be amended, modified, or supplemented from time to time (the
Secured Obligations and all such obligations and liabilities of Pledgor now
existing or hereafter arising being referred to herein as the "Liabilities").
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3. Pledged Collateral Adjustments. If, during the term of this
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Agreement:
(a) any reclassification, readjustment or other change is declared or
made in the capital structure of Majestic Star, or any option included
within the Pledged Collateral is exercised, or both,
(b) any subscription, warrants or any other rights or options shall
be issued in connection with the Pledged Collateral, or
(c) Pledgor acquires any additional membership interests in Majestic
Star in any manner, or any additional percentage interests, shares, units,
options or warrants of membership interests in Majestic Star;
then Pledgor will promptly thereafter deliver to the Trustee a certificate duly
executed by Pledgor describing such new, substituted and additional membership
interests, percentage interests, certificates, units, warrants, rights, options
or other securities issued by reason of any of the foregoing and acquired by
Pledgor, and certifying that the same have been duly pledged hereunder, and
shall immediately deliver the same to the Trustee to be held by the Trustee
under the terms of this Agreement (provided that the same shall constitute
Pledged Collateral even if Pledgor fails to perform its obligations under this
Section 3). The Trustee is irrevocably authorized to amend Exhibit A from time
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to time to reflect such additional Pledged Collateral. Nothing contained in this
Section 3 shall be deemed to permit any distribution, issuance of additional
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membership interests, warrants, rights or options, reclassification,
readjustment or other change in the capital structure of Majestic Star which is
not expressly permitted in the Indenture.
4. Subsequent Changes Affecting Pledged Collateral. Pledgor
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represents and warrants that it has made its own arrangements for keeping itself
informed of changes or potential changes affecting the Pledged Collateral
(including, but not limited to, rights to convert, rights to subscribe, cash
distributions or other distributions, reorganization or other exchanges, tender
offers and voting rights), and Pledgor agrees that neither the Trustee nor any
of the Holders shall have any obligation to inform Pledgor of any such changes
or potential changes or to take any action or omit to take any action with
respect thereto. The Trustee may, after the occurrence of an Event of Default,
without notice and at its option, transfer or register the Pledged Collateral or
any part thereof into its or its nominee's name with or without any indication
that such Pledged Collateral is subject to the security interest hereunder.
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5. Representations, Warranties and Covenants. (a) Pledgor
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represents and warrants, as of the date of this Agreement, as follows:
(i) Pledgor is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Pledged
Membership Interest identified on Exhibit A as being owned by Pledgor and
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other related Pledged Collateral, free and clear of any Lien except for the
security interest created by this Agreement;
(ii) This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed
and delivered by Pledgor and constitutes the legal, valid and binding
obligation of Pledgor enforceable against Pledgor in accordance with its
terms except as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency and
other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally
and by moratorium laws from time to time in effect and general equitable
principles;
(iii) The pledge of the Pledged Collateral by Pledgor does not
violate (i) the Organizational Documents of Majestic Star, or any
indenture, mortgage, bank loan or credit agreement to which Pledgor or
Majestic Star is a party or by which any of their respective properties or
assets may be bound; or (ii) any restriction on such transfer or
encumbrance of any of the Pledged Collateral;
(iv) There are no restrictions upon the voting rights associated
with, or upon the transfer of, any of the Pledged Collateral except as set
forth in the Organizational Documents;
(v) Pledgor has the right to vote, pledge, assign and grant a
security interest in or otherwise transfer the Pledged Collateral free of
any Liens (other than the Lien of the Lender which secures the Credit
Facility that may be granted after the date hereof);
(vi) No authorization, approval, or other action by, and no notice
to or filing with, any Governmental Authority, other than those previously
obtained, taken, or made, and which are in full force and effect, is
required either (i) for the pledge of the Pledged Collateral pursuant to
this Agreement or for the execution, delivery or performance of this
Agreement by Pledgor or (ii) for the exercise by the Trustee of the voting
or other rights provided for in this Agreement or the remedies in respect
of the Pledged Collateral pursuant to this Agreement (except as may be
required in connection with such disposition by laws affecting the offering
and sale of securities generally);
(vii) The pledge of the Pledged Collateral pursuant to this Agreement
creates a valid and (upon filing of the financing statements referred to
herein) perfected security interest in the Pledged Collateral, in favor of
the Trustee for the benefit of the Trustee and the Holders, securing the
payment and performance of the Liabilities;
(viii) None of the membership interests of Majestic Star is evidenced
by a certificate as of the date hereof;
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(ix) No membership interest in Majestic Star constitutes a
"security" or a "financial asset" held in a "securities account," as such
terms are defined in Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code in effect on
the date hereof; and
(x) The chief executive office of Barden is located at 400
Renaissance Center, Suite 2400, Detroit, Michigan 48243 and the chief
executive officer of GRC is located at 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2400,
Detroit, Michigan 48243.
(b) Pledgor shall cause Majestic Star to make a notation on its
records, which notation shall indicate the security interest granted hereby, and
Pledgor agrees to execute and file financing statements and continuation
statements as may be required to perfect the security interest granted hereby.
Pledgor shall execute and deliver to Majestic Star a Pledge Instruction in the
form of Exhibit B hereto, together with a copy of the Agreement, and shall cause
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Majestic Star to execute the Consent of Limited Liability Company attached
thereto.
(c) Pledgor shall not take any action to permit or authorize the
membership interests of Majestic Star to be evidenced by certificates.
(d) Pledgor shall not change the location of its chief executive
office without providing at least 30 days prior written notice to the Trustee.
6. Voting Rights and Other Powers. During the term of this
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Agreement, and except as provided in this Section 6, Pledgor shall have (i) the
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right to vote the Pledged Membership Interest on all questions in a manner not
inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Indenture and any other
agreement, instrument or document executed pursuant thereto or in connection
therewith, (ii) the right to be a member of Majestic Star, and shall be entitled
to exercise all managerial, election and other rights relating to the Pledged
Collateral, and (iii) in the case of Barden, shall have the right to be the
manager of Majestic Star. After the occurrence and during the continuance of an
Event of Default, the Trustee or the Trustee's nominee may, at the Trustee's or
such nominee's option and following written notice ("Election Notice") from the
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Trustee to Pledgor (x) exercise, or direct Pledgor as to the exercise of
(whereupon Pledgor shall exercise as so directed) all voting, consent,
managerial, election and other membership and manager rights to the Pledged
Collateral of Pledgor (and the provision of this Section 6 shall constitute an
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irrevocable voting proxy from Pledgor to the Trustee or, at the Trustee's
option, to the Trustee's nominee); and (y) exercise, or direct Pledgor as to the
exercise of (whereupon Pledgor shall exercise as so directed) any and all rights
of conversion, exchange, subscription or any other rights, privileges or options
pertaining to the Pledged Collateral of Pledgor as if the Trustee were the
absolute owner thereof, all without liability except to account for property
actually received by it, but the Trustee shall have no duty to exercise any of
the aforesaid rights, privileges or options and shall not be responsible for any
failure so to do or delay in so doing.
7. Cash and Other Distributions. (a) So long as no Event of
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Default shall have occurred and be continuing:
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(i) Pledgor shall be entitled to receive and retain any and all cash
distributions paid in respect of the Pledged Collateral (including a
distribution of net cash flow) to the extent such distributions are not
prohibited by the Indenture, provided, however, that any and all
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(A) distributions paid or payable other than in cash with
respect to, and instruments and other property received, receivable or
otherwise distributed with respect to, or in exchange for, any of the
Pledged Collateral;
(B) other distributions paid or payable in cash with respect to
any of the Pledged Collateral on account of a partial or total
liquidation or dissolution or in connection with a reduction of
capital, capital surplus or paid-in surplus; and
(C) cash paid, payable or otherwise distributed with respect to
interest or principal of, or in redemption of, or in exchange for, any
of the Pledged Collateral;
shall be Pledged Collateral, and shall be forthwith delivered to the
Trustee to hold, for the benefit of the Trustee and the Holders, as Pledged
Collateral, and shall, if received by Pledgor, be received in trust for the
Trustee, for the benefit of the Trustee and the Holders, be segregated from
the other property or funds of Pledgor, and be delivered immediately to the
Trustee as Pledged Collateral in the same form as so received (with any
endorsement necessary to effect the transfer thereof to the Trustee); and
(ii) The Trustee shall execute and deliver (or cause to be executed
and delivered) to Pledgor all such proxies and other instruments as Pledgor
may reasonably request for the purpose of enabling Pledgor to receive the
distributions which it is authorized to receive and retain pursuant to
clause (i) above.
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(b) After the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of
Default, all rights of Pledgor to receive the distributions which it would
otherwise be authorized to receive and retain pursuant to Section 7(a)(i) hereof
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shall cease, and all such rights shall thereupon become vested in the Trustee,
for the benefit of the Trustee and the Holders, which shall thereupon have the
sole right to receive, hold and apply as Pledged Collateral such distributions.
(c) All distributions which are received by Pledgor contrary to the
provisions of Section 7(b) shall be received in trust for the Trustee, for the
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benefit of the Trustee and the Holders, shall be segregated from other funds of
Pledgor and shall be paid over immediately to the Trustee as Pledged Collateral
in the same form as so received (with any endorsements necessary to effect the
transfer thereof to the Trustee).
8. Transfers and other Liens. Pledgor agrees that it will not (a)
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sell or otherwise dispose of, or grant any option with respect to, any of the
Pledged Collateral without
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the prior written consent of the Trustee, or (b) create or permit to exist any
Lien upon or with respect to any of the Pledged Collateral, except for (i) the
security interest under this Agreement, (ii) the security interest of the Lender
which secures the Credit Facility, (iii) and Liens of the type described clauses
(i) and (iii) of the definition of the term "Permitted Liens" in the Indenture.
To the extent additional or different members of Majestic Star are permitted,
Pledgor shall cause as a condition to permitting such entity to become a member
that the new member consent to (i) the terms of this Agreement applicable to
such new member; (ii) the pledge and assignment of the Pledged Collateral; and
(iii) the rights granted hereunder for the Trustee to become the/a member of
Majestic Star at its election and enter into an agreement substantially similar
to this Agreement with respect to the membership interests owned by such member.
9. Remedies. (a) The Trustee shall have, in addition to any other
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rights given under this Agreement or by law, all of the rights and remedies with
respect to the Pledged Collateral of a secured party under the Uniform
Commercial Code as adopted and in effect in the State of Indiana. After the
occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default and following
written notice to Pledgor, the Trustee (personally or through an agent) is
hereby authorized and empowered to transfer and register in its name or in the
name of its nominee the whole or any part of the Pledged Collateral, to exercise
all voting rights with respect thereto, to collect and receive all cash
distributions and other distributions made thereon, and to otherwise act with
respect to the Pledged Collateral as though the Trustee were the outright owner
thereof and a member and the manager of Majestic Star, Pledgor hereby
irrevocably constituting and appointing the Trustee as the proxy and attorney-
in-fact of Pledgor, with full power of substitution to do so, such proxy
becoming effective upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and following
written notice thereof; provided, however, that the Trustee shall have no duty
to exercise any such right or to preserve the same and shall not be liable for
any failure to do so or for any delay in doing so. In addition, after the
occurrence of an Event of Default, the Trustee shall have such powers of sale
and other powers as may be conferred by applicable law. With respect to the
Pledged Collateral or any part thereof which shall then be or shall thereafter
come into the possession or custody of the Trustee or which the Trustee shall
otherwise have the ability to transfer under applicable law, the Trustee may, in
its sole discretion, without notice except as specified below, after the
occurrence of an Event of Default, sell or cause the same to be sold at any
exchange, broker's board or at public or private sale, in one or more sales or
lots, at such price as the Trustee may deem best, for cash or on credit or for
future delivery, without assumption of any credit risk, and the purchaser of any
or all of the Pledged Collateral so sold shall thereafter own the same,
absolutely free from any claim, encumbrance or right of any kind whatsoever that
is junior to the security interest granted herein. The Trustee and each of the
Holders may, in its own name, or in the name of a designee or nominee, buy the
Pledged Collateral at any public sale and, if permitted by applicable law, buy
the Pledged Collateral at any private sale. Pledgor will pay to the Trustee all
reasonable expenses (including, without limitation, court costs and reasonable
attorneys' and paralegals' fees and expenses) of, or incidental to, the
enforcement of any of the provisions hereof. The Trustee agrees to distribute
any proceeds of the sale of the Pledged Collateral in accordance with the
Indenture and Pledgor shall remain liable for any deficiency following the sale
of the Pledged Collateral.
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(b) Unless any of the Pledged Collateral threatens to decline
speedily in value or is or becomes of a type sold on a recognized market, the
Trustee will give Pledgor reasonable notice of the time and place of any public
sale thereof, or of the time after which any private sale or other intended
disposition is to be made. Any sale of the Pledged Collateral conducted in
conformity with reasonable commercial practices of banks, commercial finance
companies, insurance companies or other financial institutions disposing of
property similar to the Pledged Collateral shall be deemed to be commercially
reasonable. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained herein,
Pledgor agrees that any requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such
notice is given by the Trustee as provided in Section 25 below at least ten (10)
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days before the time of the sale or disposition; provided, however, that Trustee
may give any shorter notice that is commercially reasonable under the
circumstances. Any other requirement of notice, demand or advertisement for sale
is waived, to the extent permitted by law.
(c) In view of the fact that federal and state securities laws may
impose certain restrictions on the method by which a sale of the Pledged
Collateral may be effected after an Event of Default, Pledgor agrees that after
the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Trustee may, from time to time,
attempt to sell all or any part of the Pledged Collateral by means of a private
placement restricting the bidders and prospective purchasers to those who are
qualified and will represent and agree that they are purchasing for investment
only and not for distribution. In so doing, the Trustee may solicit offers to
buy the Pledged Collateral, or any part of it, from a limited number of
investors deemed by the Trustee, in its reasonable judgment, to be financially
responsible parties who might be interested in purchasing the Pledged
Collateral. The acceptance by the Trustee of the highest offer obtained
therefrom shall be deemed to be a commercially reasonable method of disposing of
such Pledged Collateral; provided, however, that this Section does not impose a
requirement that the Trustee solicit offers from any minimum number of investors
in order for the sale to be commercially reasonable.
10. Security Interest Absolute. All rights of the Trustee and
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security interests hereunder, and all obligations of Pledgor hereunder, shall be
absolute and unconditional irrespective of:
(i) Any lack of validity or enforceability of the Indenture or any
other agreement or instrument relating thereto;
(ii) Any change in the time, manner or place of payment of, or in
any other term of, all or any part of the Liabilities, or any other
amendment or waiver of or any consent to any departure from the Indenture;
(iii) Any exchange, release or non-perfection of any other
collateral, or any release or amendment or waiver of or consent to
departure from any guaranty, for all or any part of the Liabilities; or
(iv) Any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a
defense available to, or a discharge of, Pledgor in respect of the
Liabilities or of this Agreement.
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11. Trustee Appointed Attorney-in-Fact. Pledgor hereby appoints the
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Trustee its-attorney-in-fact, with full authority, in the name of Pledgor or
otherwise, after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of
Default, from time to time in the Trustee's sole discretion, to take any action
and to execute any instrument which the Trustee may deem necessary or advisable
to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, including, without limitation, to
receive, endorse and collect all instruments made payable to Pledgor
representing any cash distribution, interest payment or other distribution in
respect of the Pledged Collateral or any part thereof and to give full discharge
for the same, to exercise all rights of a member and manager (upon the election
of the Trustee) such as all voting, consent, managerial and other member rights,
and to arrange for the transfer of all or any part of the Pledged Collateral on
the books of Majestic Star to the name of the Trustee or the Trustee's nominee.
12. Waivers. Pledgor waives presentment and demand for payment of
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any of the Liabilities, protest and notice of dishonor or default with respect
to any of the Liabilities and all other notices to which Pledgor might otherwise
be entitled except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in the Indenture.
13. Term. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until
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the Liabilities (other than continuing indemnity obligations for which no
unsatisfied demand has been made) have been fully and indefeasibly paid in cash
and the Indenture has terminated pursuant to its terms. Upon the termination of
this Agreement as provided above (other than as a result of the sale of the
Pledged Collateral), the Trustee will release the security interest created
hereunder and, if it then has possession of the Pledged Membership Interest,
will deliver the Pledged Membership Interest and the Powers to Pledgor.
14. Definitions. All capitalized terms used in this Agreement that
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are not defined herein are used with the meanings ascribed to such terms in the
Indenture. The singular shall include the plural and vice versa and any gender
shall include any other gender as the context may require.
15. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
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inure to the benefit of Pledgor, the Trustee, for the benefit of itself and the
Holders, and their respective successors and assigns. Pledgor's successors and
assigns shall include, without limitation, a receiver, trustee or debtor-in-
possession of or for Pledgor.
16. GOVERNING LAW. ANY DISPUTE BETWEEN THE TRUSTEE AND PLEDGOR
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ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED BETWEEN THEM IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, AND WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT, EQUITY,
OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS, AND NOT
THE CONFLICTS OF LAW PROVISIONS, OF THE STATE OF INDIANA.
17. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION; COUNTERCLAIMS; FORUM NON CONVENIENS.
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(A) NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION. PLEDGOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO
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THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY UNITED STATES FEDERAL OR NEW YORK STATE
COURT SITTING IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF
OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND PLEDGOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL
CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE HEARD AND DETERMINED IN
ANY SUCH COURT AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE
AS TO THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN SUCH A COURT
OR THAT SUCH COURT IS AN INCONVENIENT FORUM, BUT PLEDGOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ANY
APPEALS FROM THOSE COURTS MAY HAVE TO BE HEARD BY A COURT LOCATED OUTSIDE OF NEW
YORK, NEW YORK.
(B) OTHER JURISDICTIONS. PLEDGOR AGREES THAT THE TRUSTEE OR ANY
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HOLDER SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROCEED AGAINST PLEDGOR OR ITS PROPERTY IN A
COURT IN ANY LOCATION TO ENABLE SUCH PERSON TO (1) OBTAIN PERSONAL JURISDICTION
OVER PLEDGOR OR (2) REALIZE ON THE PLEDGED COLLATERAL OR ANY OTHER SECURITY FOR
THE LIABILITIES OR TO ENFORCE A JUDGMENT OR OTHER COURT ORDER ENTERED IN FAVOR
OF SUCH PERSON. PLEDGOR AGREES THAT IT WILL NOT ASSERT ANY PERMISSIVE
COUNTERCLAIMS IN ANY PROCEEDING BROUGHT BY SUCH PERSON TO REALIZE ON THE PLEDGED
COLLATERAL OR ANY OTHER SECURITY FOR THE LIABILITIES OR TO ENFORCE A JUDGMENT OR
OTHER COURT ORDER IN FAVOR OF SUCH PERSON. PLEDGOR WAIVES ANY OBJECTION THAT IT
MAY HAVE TO THE LOCATION OF THE COURT IN WHICH SUCH PERSON HAS COMMENCED A
PROCEEDING DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBSECTION.
(C) INCONVENIENT FORUM. PLEDGOR IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION
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(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY OBJECTION OF THE LAYING OF VENUE OR BASED ON
THE GROUNDS OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS) WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE
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BRINGING OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY
OTHER INSTRUMENT, DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT EXECUTED OR DELIVERED IN CONNECTION
HEREWITH IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK.
18. SERVICE OF PROCESS. IF AND TO THE EXTENT PLEDGOR'S RESIDENT
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AGENT IN ANY JURISDICTION IS NOT CT CORPORATION SYSTEM, PLEDGOR WAIVES PERSONAL
SERVICE OF ANY PROCESS UPON IT AND IRREVOCABLY APPOINTS CT CORPORATION SYSTEM,
ONE NORTH CAPITAL AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204 AS ITS REGISTERED AGENT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING SERVICE OF PROCESS ISSUED BY ANY COURT.
19. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH OF PLEDGOR AND THE TRUSTEE WAIVES ANY
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RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY DISPUTE, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR
OTHERWISE, BETWEEN THE TRUSTEE
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AND PLEDGOR ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS
AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER INSTRUMENT, DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT EXECUTED OR DELIVERED
IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. EITHER PLEDGOR OR THE TRUSTEE MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL
COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF
THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES HERETO TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.
20. Waiver of Bond. Pledgor waives the posting of any bond otherwise
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required of the Trustee in connection with any judicial process or proceeding to
realize on the Pledged Collateral or any other security for the Liabilities, to
enforce any judgment or other court order entered in favor of the Trustee, or to
enforce by specific performance, temporary restraining order, or preliminary or
permanent injunction, this Agreement or any other agreement or document between
the Trustee and Pledgor.
21. Advice of Counsel. Pledgor represents and warrants to the
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Trustee and the Holders that it has consulted with its legal counsel regarding
all waivers under this Agreement, including without limitation those under
Section 12 and Sections 16 through 20 hereof, that it believes that it fully
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understands all rights that it is waiving and the effect of such waivers, that
it assumes the risk of any misunderstanding that it may have regarding any of
the foregoing, and that it intends that such waivers shall be a material
inducement to the Trustee to enter into this Agreement.
22. Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this
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Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under
applicable law, but, if any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be
prohibited or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective
only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the
remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
23. Further Assurances. Pledgor shall perform any and all steps
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required to perfect, maintain and protect Trustee's security interests in and
Liens on and against the Pledged Collateral granted or purported to be granted
hereby or to enable Trustee to exercise its rights and remedies hereunder with
respect to any Pledged Collateral. Pledgor agrees that it will cooperate with
the Trustee and will execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and
delivered, all such other stock powers, proxies, instruments and documents, and
will take all such other actions, as are necessary or appropriate from time to
time in order to carry out the provisions and purposes of this Agreement.
Trustee is authorized (but not required) to file one or more financing
statements and continuation statements as Trustee may deem necessary or
advisable to perfect or maintain the perfection of the security interest granted
herein, without Pledgor's signature appearing thereon.
24. The Trustee's Duty of Care. The Trustee shall not be liable for
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any acts, omissions, errors of judgment or mistakes of fact or law including,
without limitation, acts, omissions, errors or mistakes with respect to the
Pledged Collateral, except for those arising out of or in connection with the
Trustee's (i) gross negligence or willful misconduct, or (ii) failure to use
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reasonable care with respect to the safe custody of the Pledged Collateral in
the Trustee's possession. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
Trustee shall be under no obligation to take any steps necessary to preserve
rights in the Pledged Collateral against any other parties but may do so at its
option. All expenses incurred in connection therewith shall be for the sole
account of Pledgor, and shall constitute part of the Liabilities secured hereby.
The Trustee shall be deemed to use reasonable care if it accords the Pledged
Collateral treatment similar to that accorded to the Trustee's own property
which is of a similar nature as the Pledged Collateral.
25. Notices. All notices and other communications required or
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desired to be served, given or delivered hereunder shall be made in writing or
by a telecommunications device capable of creating a written record and shall be
addressed to the party to be notified as follows:
if to Pledgor, at
Barden Development, Inc.
400 Renaissance Center
Suite 2400
Detroit, Michigan 48243
Attention: Michelle R. Sherman
Vice President
Fax: 313-259-7154
if to GRG, at
Gary Riverboat Gaming, LLC
400 Renaissance Center
Suite 2400
Detroit, Michigan 48243
Attention: Michelle R. Sherman
Vice President
Fax: 313-259-7154
and in the case of either Pledgor, with a copy to
Judy O'Neill, Esq.
Dykema Gossett PLLC
400 Renaissance Center
Detroit, Michigan 48243
Fax: 313-568-6915
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if to the Trustee, at
IBJ Whitehall Bank & Trust Company, as Trustee
One State Street
New York, New York 10004
Attention: Michael Daly
Fax: 212-858-2952
or, as to each party, at such other address as designated by such party in a
written notice to the other party. All such notices and communications shall be
deemed to be validly served, given or delivered when delivered in person or sent
to such address by first-class mail (registered or certified, return receipt
requested), telex, telecopier or overnight air courier guaranteeing next day
delivery.
26. Intercreditor Arrangement. The parties hereto acknowledge and
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agree, for the benefit of the Lender under the Credit Facility, that, during the
Credit Facility Period, the exercise of the rights and remedies of the Trustee
hereunder are subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement. In the event
of any inconsistency between the terms hereof and the Intercreditor Agreement,
the Intercreditor Agreement shall control.
27. Amendments, Etc. Except as otherwise provided by the Indenture,
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the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the
Notes then outstanding (including consents obtained in connection with a tender
offer or exchange offer for Notes) shall be required to amend, modify,
supplement, or waive any provision of this Agreement. Any such waiver or consent
shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose
for which given.
28. Section Headings. The section headings herein are for
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convenience of reference only, and shall not affect in any way the
interpretation of any of the provisions hereof.
29. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any
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number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which
shall together constitute one and the same agreement.
30. Merger. This Agreement represents the final agreement of Pledgor
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and the Trustee with respect to the matters contained herein and may not be
contradicted by evidence of prior or contemporaneous agreements, or subsequent
oral agreements, between Pledgor and the Trustee or any Holder.
31. Gaming Laws. (a) The Trustee acknowledges, understands and
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agrees that the Gaming Laws may impose certain licensing or transaction approval
requirements prior to the exercise of the rights and remedies granted to it
under the Agreement with respect to the Pledged Collateral subject to the Gaming
Laws.
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(b) If any consent under the Gaming Laws is required in connection
with the taking of any of the actions which may be taken by the Trustee in the
exercise of its rights hereunder, then Pledgor agrees to use its best efforts to
secure such consent and to cooperate with the Trustee in obtaining any such
consent. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of
Default, Pledgor shall promptly execute and/or cause the execution of all
applications, certificates, instruments, and other documents and papers that the
Trustee may be required to file in order to obtain any necessary approvals under
the Gaming Laws, and if Pledgor fails or refuses to execute such documents, the
Trustee or the clerk of the court with jurisdiction may execute such documents
on behalf of Pledgor.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the
contrary, nothing in this Agreement shall (i) effect any transfer of any
ownership interest (within the meaning of 68 Indiana Administrative Code 5) in
Majestic Star or (ii) effect any transfer, sale, purchase, lease or
hypothecation of, or any borrowing or loaning of money against, or any
establishment of any voting trust agreement or other similar agreement with
respect to (all within the meaning of Indiana Code 4-33-4-21), any certificate
of suitability or any owner's license heretofore or hereafter issued to any
person, including Majestic Star, under any of the Gaming Laws, including Indiana
Code 4-33.
32. Interaction with Indenture. All terms, covenants, conditions,
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provisions and requirements of the Indenture are incorporated by reference in
this Agreement. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the
provisions of this Agreement and those of the Indenture, including, without
limitation, any conflicts or inconsistencies in any definitions herein or
therein, the provisions or definitions of the Indenture shall govern.
33. Trust Indenture Act. If any provision of this Agreement
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conflicts with any provision of the Trust Indenture Act, the provisions of the
Trust Indenture Act shall control.
34. Appointment of Collateral Agent. The Trustee may, solely at its
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discretion, appoint a collateral agent to enforce the rights and remedies
available to the Trustee under this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Pledgor and the Trustee have executed this
Agreement as of the date set forth above.
BARDEN DEVELOPMENT, INC.,
By: _______________________________________
Name: _____________________________________
Title: ____________________________________
GARY RIVERBOAT GAMING, LLC
By: Barden Management, Inc.
By: _______________________________________
Name: _____________________________________
Title: ____________________________________
IBJ WHITEHALL BANK & TRUST COMPANY,
as Trustee
By: _______________________________________
Name: _____________________________________
Title: ____________________________________
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EXHIBIT A
to
PLEDGE AGREEMENT
dated as of June 18, 1999
Pledged Membership Interests
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Percentage of
Membership Interest of Majestic Star
Name of Pledgor Held by Pledgor
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Barden Development, Inc. 85%
Gary Riverboat Gaming, LLC 15%
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EXHIBIT B
to
PLEDGE AGREEMENT
dated as of June 18, 1999
Instruction in Connection with
Pledged Collateral
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June 18, 1999
Limited Liability Company
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THE MAJESTIC STAR CASINO, LLC
MEMBERSHIP INTEREST OWNER:
BARDEN DEVELOPMENT, INC.
GARY RIVERBOAT GAMING, LLC
Reference is hereby made to that certain Pledge Agreement dated as of
June 18, 1999 (the "Pledge") between Barden Development, Inc. and Gary Riverboat
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Gaming, LLC ("Interest Owners"), members of The Majestic Star Casino, LLC.
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("Majestic Star") and IBJ Whitehall Bank & Trust Company, as Trustee, as pledgee
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("Pledgee"), a copy of which is provided herewith.
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1. Pledge instructions. Majestic Star is hereby instructed by the
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Interest Owners to note in its books and records that all of the Interest
Owners' rights, title and interest in and to all of the Interest Owners' rights
in connection with any membership interest in Majestic Star now and hereafter
owned by the Interest Owners and subject to a pledge (or assignment) in favor of
Pledgee.
2. Warranties of the Interest Owner. Each Interest Owner hereby
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warrants that (i) the Interest Owner is an appropriate person to originate this
instruction; (ii) the Interest Owner is entitled to effect the instruction here
given; and (iii) the Interest Owners' taxpayer identification numbers are 35-
1904135 in the case of Barden Development, Inc., and 38-3287162 in the case of
Gary Riverboat Gaming, LLC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Interest Owners have caused this Pledge
Instruction to be duly signed and delivered by their respective officers as
members duly authorized as of the date first above written.
BARDEN DEVELOPMENT, INC.
By: ______________________________________
Title: ___________________________________
GARY RIVERBOAT GAMING, LLC
By: Barden Management, Inc.
By: ______________________________________
Title: ___________________________________
CONSENT OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
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The undersigned, ______________________________________________, in
his/her capacity as ________________________of Barden Development, Inc., the
manager of Majestic Star (in such capacity, the "Authorized Officer") hereby
acknowledges receipt of the Pledge. Majestic Star consents and agrees to note
on the books and records of Majestic Star the pledge of the membership interests
referenced above. Majestic Star agrees that upon receipt of written notice from
the Pledgee that An Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Majestic
Star shall pay and remit to the Pledgee all distributions and other amounts
payable to the Interest Owners upon redemption, termination and dissolution of
Majestic Star or otherwise and will otherwise act in accordance with the
instructions of the Pledgee without seeking further consent from the Interest
Owners. Majestic Star further waives any rights or requirement at any time
hereafter to receive a copy of such Pledge in connection with the registration
of any Pledged Collateral (as defined in the Pledge) in the name of the Trustee
or its nominee or the exercise of voting rights by the Trustee or its nominee.
THE MAJESTIC STAR CASINO, LLC
By: Barden Development, Inc., its manager
By:___________________________________
Name:_________________________________
Title: _______________________________
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